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Re: NYT: "Brunswick Towers was a possibility -but Jersey City didn’t seem nearly as exciting as Hoboken"
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Correction: August 25, 2014
An earlier version of this article misquoted Angela Putman when she described her new neighborhood, Bayonne. She said, ?It is really cute,? not ?It is really hick.?
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This is one of the funniest NYTimes corrections I've seen in a long, long time!


That IS super funny. I do wonder how they managed to mangle THAT quote. Was it an intentional dig by the writer and/or editor? Or, perhaps the subject DID say that and then realized the inappropriateness of it once printed? From hick to cute is a bit much to chalk it off to an autocorrect or typing mistake.

Posted on: 2014/8/25 18:24
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Re: NYT: "Brunswick Towers was a possibility -but Jersey City didn’t seem nearly as exciting as Hoboken"
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yeah i moved to bayonne once trying to save some money (dont ask) and was ready to hang myself.


This.

I give them about three months until that new town patina wears off. Bayonne was the weirdest place I have ever lived. Loved the county park, La Guardiola's restaurant and Al Richard's Chocolate - that's it.

I swear there are pod people living there.


I would add one more place to your list: El Aguila Dorada. It has been mentioned and discussed here in JCLIST before. That place is absolutely legit. Real Mexican food, cooked the real way (lard! and SUPER slow) and dirt cheap prices. Go BEFORE showering, because you will come out smelling like a line cook at a fast food joint (the smells will permeate your hair and clothes) but it is worth it.

Posted on: 2014/8/25 16:34
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Re: NYT: "Brunswick Towers was a possibility -but Jersey City didn’t seem nearly as exciting as Hoboken"
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They were secretly relieved to discover they were second in line: Jersey City had not stacked up well against Hoboken. ?You don?t have the cute restaurants with all the little patios,? Ms. Putman said. ?It definitely looked industrialish.?


Comparing JSQ against hoboken and you wonder why it's not as nice? Your "months" of research didnt tell you there is also newport and paulus hook in jersey city? Time to get your money back for that PhD....

Also $2500 for a 2br in bayonne? overpaid by about 33%. 2BR go for $1300 average, new construction "luxury" is around $1800.

clueless hippies...


I thought the same thing! Comparing JSQ to Hoboken is about as dishonest a comparison as you can devise. Perhaps Hoboken to DTJC is a more balanced comparison. I wouldn't even compare Hoboken to Paulus Hook. Paulus has beautiful housing, a few really good restaurants and bars, and it's also nice and quiet. Hoboken is overran with people, noise, bars and restaurants. Two very different places.

And, as pointed out, $2500 for a 2-bed in Bayonne is way too high. You can pay that in JC and still get to ride the light rail.

Posted on: 2014/8/25 16:29
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Re: NYT: "Brunswick Towers was a possibility -but Jersey City didn’t seem nearly as exciting as Hoboken"
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"It is really hick, insanely quiet and everyone is so nice and knows each other."

A PhD in communication and this is how she chooses to refer to her new neighbors and place of residence? Yikes.

And, for the record, she IS right. I have been to Bayonne often and it is a sad looking place, with lots of hicks and what people would often call "white trash". Anytime I go there, I feel like I traveled to a backwards Southern town. I have good friends that live there, but anytime they want to go out, have a nice dinner or do anything other than be home, they travel to JC or NYC.

Posted on: 2014/8/25 15:46
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Re: OPEN JERSEY AVENUE TO LIBERTY STATE PARK!!
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This will be a much more attractive and practical entrance from downtown to LSP than the rape bridge which was an embarrassing option when people would come from other cities during All Points West and events of that nature.


Oh man! Glad to see there are others that call the pedestrian bridge the "rape bridge". That's what my husband and I call it!

Having said that, I think that area is in serious need of some remediation. The bridge goes through this "swamp" that reminds of something I saw on a Mississippi swamp tour! They need to add - in addition to vehicle/bike/pedestrian access - real street lights that actually illuminate the path rather than the sorry excuses they have there right now. I understand that the park closes at dusk but the restaurants are open until later. It has been a hassle trying to get back to the "mainland" after dark without a car.

Hopefully this new bridge will allow more people to visit. And maybe, if this plan goes thru, they can start a shuttle (another discussion I'm sure) that goes from Audrey Zapp drive up to the waterfront and to Liberty Science Center.


"Rape Bridge" is a historical name. It has been called that since the early eighties.


Historically, it has also been called the "rat bridge" and the "stinky bridge". On certain days, depending on tides and temperatures, interesting fumes will waft up from the wetlands. Also, for those who only know THIS incarnation of the bridge: you would have been appalled for what was there before. It was a rickety wooden bridge (never maintained!) that really personalized all the names and monikers by which the bridge was known. This current version is downright swanky!

Posted on: 2014/8/25 15:33
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Re: Comments / Reviews about Windsor at Liberty House?
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I live in the area and love the neighborhood, but dont have any direct experience in Liberty house and would recommend following Bill's advice to search Google for some feedback / reviews.


I should have clarified that, of course, I checked online for ratings/reviews, which is the first thing I would do when wanting to learn more about anything, but I wanted to get more "personal" opinions/comments. There is simply very little information about this place, and what little information there is either dated or lacking in good details. In any case, I was hoping that maybe someone here is a current resident and could provide some in-depth information.

As for places to check/view, I will check Madox. I have been inside 70 Greene and I am not THAT impressed, but it is an option, and the same goes for Hudson Point, which I have visited in the past (a year or two ago) and I thought it was very dated (in the same vein as Windsor at Liberty House).

Right now, from what I have seen, the best buildings right now are Art House and Warren at York. Madox looks great and I will visit it soon. As for 18 Park, the sizes are too small for my interest (< 1000 sf).

Posted on: 2014/8/25 12:37
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Re: There goes the neighborhood.
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I've got the license plate number of the guy who drives around Harsimus Cove blasting his radio early in the morning. He's parked in front of my house this morning. Can I file a complaint with the police? Will they do anything?


I don't condone vigilante justice, but sometimes some people deserve it! I doubt you will get much of a response, but might as well call it in. Maybe if enough people report the same asshat they will eventually act on the issue.


How is what I am proposing vigilante justice?


Huh?! Perhaps your nerves are a bit frayed from all the loud music in front of your place, but I never said you are proposing vigilante justice! I was musing...



Sorry, misunderstood.


Hey, it's OK! I totally understand. I live in an apartment facing onto Communipaw Avenue and I like to keep my windows open for fresh air. The problem with that is that from time to time I have to listen to loud car stereos, or cars speeding down the road, as well as the occasional lovers spat. Sometimes, people hang out not too far from my window and I get regaled with some ganja smoke.

Posted on: 2014/8/24 16:15
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Comments / Reviews about Windsor at Liberty House?
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While perusing local rentals, I came across several listings for Windsor at Liberty House. I have seen this development from outside many times, but I have never been inside, nor do I know anyone that lives there. From outside, it looks nice, and it has a great location. But, based on the pictures of the "model apartment" in their website, I am not very impressed with the finishes (old style, almost drab, cabinets, and kitchen appliances, floor carpeting, etc) but some of the floor layouts look really great. So, I am curious. Can anyone share any comment, reviews or impressions they have of this development?

Posted on: 2014/8/24 14:11
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Re: There goes the neighborhood.
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I've got the license plate number of the guy who drives around Harsimus Cove blasting his radio early in the morning. He's parked in front of my house this morning. Can I file a complaint with the police? Will they do anything?


I don't condone vigilante justice, but sometimes some people deserve it! I doubt you will get much of a response, but might as well call it in. Maybe if enough people report the same asshat they will eventually act on the issue.


How is what I am proposing vigilante justice?


Huh?! Perhaps your nerves are a bit frayed from all the loud music in front of your place, but I never said you are proposing vigilante justice! I was musing...


Posted on: 2014/8/24 13:48
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Re: OPEN JERSEY AVENUE TO LIBERTY STATE PARK!!
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That's fine but I really hope they will leave a pedestrian bridge up as well.


My understanding from previous statements by Fulop and his administration is that this road bridge will accommodate a pedestrian bridge. Whether that means keeping the current one, or putting in a new one that is integrated with the road extension, is not clear to me. I do trust them to get that right!

Posted on: 2014/8/24 13:23
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Re: Constant barking dogs
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Now, THAT ONE may be effective. But, keep in mind its limited range (50 feet / 15 meters) and the fact that some dogs simply don't respond to these corrections. I wish you luck.

I am a dog owner, but not at all tolerant of incessant barking (I have trained my dog to not bark at all, unless alerting me to something seriously out of place) and I can see this being a serious quality of life issue. I have a friend that has a dog that once starts barking there is no stopping him. She has tried devices like this one, bark collars (spray and shock) and all kinds of other things. Her dog is simply too anxious and she was too lax early on. It has now become a serious issue and she may get kicked out of her building because of barking complaints.

Posted on: 2014/8/24 13:20
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Re: Guns, armor and a grenade launcher: Do N.J. cops need weapons of war?
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Having a grenade launcher is social control gone mad - It sends a message that we are a social time bomb and anarchy could explode at any time.


Sadly, this is the perfect excuse for all those looney militia groups to keep arming themselves.

Philosophically, I have serious issues with municipal and county police armed with such weapons, and I think it is a mistake to allow it to get any worse. I have traveled all over the US, and I have to say I have come across police officers in small towns that are the epitome of the bumbling, small minded, redneck, ass-backwards stereotype often portrayed in movies and TV. Think Barney Fife! To imagine someone like that, armed with military weapons and a trigger happy attitude, is a very sobering thought.

Posted on: 2014/8/24 13:13
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Re: Jersey City rap star Joe Budden is deadbeat dad owing nearly $13,000 in child support
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Drag his sorry ass to prison and freeze all his assets


You mean the clothes on his back? The guy is a loser. Doubtful he has ANY meaningful assets.

Posted on: 2014/8/24 13:02
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Re: There goes the neighborhood.
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I've got the license plate number of the guy who drives around Harsimus Cove blasting his radio early in the morning. He's parked in front of my house this morning. Can I file a complaint with the police? Will they do anything?


I don't condone vigilante justice, but sometimes some people deserve it! I doubt you will get much of a response, but might as well call it in. Maybe if enough people report the same asshat they will eventually act on the issue.

Posted on: 2014/8/24 12:55
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Re: Bloomberg: path 3x less efficient than NYC subway
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Its been 13 years and 5 billion and counting for the new WC station. Anybody want to take a guess at when it will be finished and what the final cost will be?

Seems amazing to be that the PA can spend so much on WTC while handicap advocates had to sue PATH to get access to Grove Street. Lets see how many decades it takes them to install an elevator.


You know what's even scarier? If the ability to keep escalators in working order is ANY indication, the future Grove Street station elevator will likely be out of order very, very often.

People have commented that the Grove Street station escalators are often out of order because it is an "indoors" system. OK. What's the excuse for the Exchange Place escalators? They seem to be out of order quite often as well.

Posted on: 2014/8/24 12:50
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Re: Constant barking dogs
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You could consider investing in one of these or something similar. Might work, might do nothing, or might make things worse. Couldn't hurt to try.

http://www.electronicpestcontrolpro.c ... OD&Product_Code=BIR-YGARD


How is a pest repellent device (even if calibrated for dogs) going to help with barking??? The only way to stop a dog from barking is by direct action: shushing, scolding, positive reinforcement, bark collars, desensitizing, training, something. But, from afar, you have NO OPTIONS other than talking to the owner about it.


I've owned enough dogs to know that high-pitched sounds can freak the c&&p out of some of them. Guess you haven't ever noticed that.


Wait... your suggestion is to blast the neighborhood/block/area with a high pitched noise?? Yeah, I can see that being SUPER effective.

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Re: Constant barking dogs
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You could consider investing in one of these or something similar. Might work, might do nothing, or might make things worse. Couldn't hurt to try.

http://www.electronicpestcontrolpro.c ... OD&Product_Code=BIR-YGARD


How is a pest repellent device (even if calibrated for dogs) going to help with barking??? The only way to stop a dog from barking is by direct action: shushing, scolding, positive reinforcement, bark collars, desensitizing, training, something. But, from afar, you have NO OPTIONS other than talking to the owner about it.

Posted on: 2014/8/23 23:15
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Re: Jersey City: Newark Avenue - Pedestrian Plaza
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Hey, Yvonne. Prepare to have your mind blown away... Even suburbs are moving towards making their layouts and services more friendly for pedestrians and focusing on pedestrians, bike riders, etc. Get with the times.

Behold Lakewood, OH!




Posted on: 2014/8/23 16:41
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Re: Jersey City: Newark Avenue - Pedestrian Plaza
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I didn't write the letter, I just post it. You act as though no one can have an opinion different than yours. You don't want to live in a free society with different opinions, you prefer a dictatorship, bodhipooh, where you can scream and rant against people who think.

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And, I repeat: did you READ and COMPREHEND the letter?? I never railed against any opinion, nor did I scream or rant. I stated a fact: the letter is not claiming that traffic has been affected by the closure. The letter writer simply stated he can envision traffic being affected. Nothing in his letter is based on actual occurrences, or eyewitness testimony. It was all conjecture and theories. Until we see traffic being affected, or some other issue(s), I think the pedestrian plaza should be kept in place and enjoyed. Apparently, in case you haven't noticed, you are in the MINORITY. People, and businesses, are quite happy about it.

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Re: Jersey City: Newark Avenue - Pedestrian Plaza
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letter to the editor on street closing:
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2 ... traffic.html#incart_river


Did you read it? If so, did you actually COMPREHEND what he wrote?? It was all speculation. At no time did he say he has witnessed "worsened traffic conditions" or any traffic backups. If, and when, we witness those, we can review and take action. As of right now, several days in, none of your doom and gloom omens have come to be. GIVE IT A REST.

You remind me of those looney crazies proclaiming the end of the world. When that fails to materialize, they come up with a rationalization as to why it didn't happen and move on to something else. Lucky for you, you already have other things to keep you preoccupied: taxes, abatements and parking! Carry on.

Posted on: 2014/8/22 21:43
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Re: Bloomberg: path 3x less efficient than NYC subway
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I honestly believe that if PATH cuts back on service at nights, they could severely impact the economic development of JC. Regardless of what many want to claim, a huge part of the population growth and economic improvement of JC is directly tied to former NYCers moving here, as well as outsiders/new arrivals moving here to be close to NYC. If you take away the one easy way that people can get to Manhattan, or make it any more cumbersome, people will just move elsewhere.

Posted on: 2014/8/22 19:09
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Re: Bloomberg: path 3x less efficient than NYC subway
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The more scrutiny, the better. The Port Authority is ridiculous. Although, I argue that a merger with NJtransit would be a good thing. A merger with MTA would make a lot more sense. NJtransit, while better than the other suburban commuter rails (LIRR and Metro North) in terms of delays, is a provincial railroad that stops all outbound service at like 1:00am. That is absolutely terrible.

At least MTA understands 24/7 transit and subway systems.



Well, here is a scary quote from the article:
"PATH also runs around the clock, whereas NJ Transit and SEPTA don?t, Marino said. The railroad is considering reducing some service at night to give workers more time to maintain the system and reduce repair costs, he said."

If the PA reduces nighttime service any more, we are screwed. As it is, it's already barely enough. Recently, I had the distinct displeasure of missing the train right after midnight and had to wait 30+ minutes for the next train to show up. After midnight, these trains run 35 minutes apart. By the time they show up, the platforms are filled with people and the trains get really crowded.

According to Mike Marino, PATH?s deputy director, they are already considering further reducing service. Yikes!

Posted on: 2014/8/22 14:17
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Re: Koro Koro rice ball cafe
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I am surprised no one has asked this yet: why are they called "rice balls" when they are commonly shaped as triangles?

Posted on: 2014/8/21 18:06
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Re: Need a Job? Try City Hall - They're Hiring
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I sent this to a friend who might of been a good fit for the Mayor's aid role. He called up the city and apparently the website has not been updated in a while and there is not a single opening currently available.

Either they found some people interested in those salaries or decided to just not hire anyone.

The fact that the information on the website is so dated is not encouraging.


This is what happens when you cheap out when hiring IT people. You end up with crappy systems that do not deliver on their goals.

Posted on: 2014/8/20 19:33
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Re: UBER - car service in Jersey City
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If Uber or Lyft are like a car service with more bells and whistles, maybe the car services out there need to start providing those bells and whistles too - have any car/limo companies considered creating an app for smartphones? They may be unfair competition, but fighting back simply by whining to the city council and/or state should not be your only actions.

Like any business, you need to evolve and change with the times, and give people a reason to use you instead of Uber or Lyft. Forcing Uber and Lyft out of business will only work temporarily for you - there will always be another company out there that offers something like this, in some places, Sidecar and Gett have emerged. It's too good of a product to not exist. Seems like the car service and taxi industries only want to fight and win battles, ignoring the big picture and ultimately losing the war.


A taxi medallion in Jersey City costs about one-hundred thousand dollars, and in New York City they?re at least a million. If you?re in the taxi business, you?re deep in the hole before you can pick up a single passenger. How do you compete with a business that is able to charge customers less because they avoid traditional licensing fees by taking advantage of an abstract concept? An app isn?t going to solve that problem.


I don't know what else to tell you. The cost of a medallion - which I assume you have to buy for both taxis and car services - isn't my or any other customer's problem. I didn't say an app would solve everything either, I said that the car services and taxi industries need to adapt and change with the times too. They seem to be reluctant to do so. Exactly what they need to do, I don't know, but lobbying government to shut down Uber and Lyft will not solve the problem in the long term anyway. This is a concept that people love and it isn't going away anytime soon.

As soon as Uber or any other service of that type is gone from the area thanks to your efforts, another service will sinply take its place. I assume you don't like gypsy cabs either but they continue to exist and when there's a problem, they are even harder to track than anyone who drives for Uber/Lyft/Sidecar/Gett.

Welcome to our capitalist society. Uber and Lyft seem to be working to provide something the customer wants, while the car service and taxi industry are simply fighting to keep things the same. I have no sympathy, regardless of how much you spent on a medallion.


This, exactly. I would also add that if the industry as a whole is SO IN THE HOLE from the cost of medallions and licensing, maybe they should invest all that money spent on lobbying and campaigning against Uber/Lyft in relief for its members.

Posted on: 2014/8/20 17:05
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Re: Need a Job? Try City Hall - They're Hiring
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Most of these positions don't compete with private industry. Some people like the security, regular hours and convenience of a local-government job. Plus, the pension and benefits are far richer than what they'd get at a private employer, so the total comp is really understated in these salary ranges.


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Even when you factor in the "perks" of government jobs (job security, pensions and benefits) the salary being offered (for IT-related jobs) are not competitive, or comparable. The salaries listed are about half for the same job in the private sector.

Posted on: 2014/8/20 17:01
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Re: How can JC become the best mid-sized city in the US?
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Yesterday I was at Liberty State Park. There was an musical event, if this city is going to be the best mid size city then perhaps the city can do a better job advertising events. After all, the city hired an assistant to cultural affairs. I saw some talented people there but the place was empty. This the group that was playing. I felt sorry they were playing to a small crowd and it was by chance I was there. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008 ... TF8&qid=1408547429&sr=8-1


Ha ha ha! Trusol is a wedding band. I am sure that was a major event. If it is any consolation, Yvonne, not even LSP seems to maintain a calendar of events (mind you, this is a STATE park, not a city park) and I should point out that even the website of Trusol doesn't have en entry in their calendar of events for yesterday. Maybe the event wasn't as important as you think?

Posted on: 2014/8/20 15:35
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Re: Need a Job? Try City Hall - They're Hiring
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Good luck trying to find a Chief Technology Officer by offering between 75K and 125K!! I work in the field, and that salary wouldn't get you a good employee for a staff-level position.


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The City of Jersey City is currently seeking qualified applicants for the positions listed below. To apply for any of the below positions, please fill out the Employment Application Form (save or print as a PDF), and send it along with a resume and cover letter (and any other relevant materials) to employment@jcnj.org.

Please submit a separate application for each desired position and include job title in email subject line.

A completed application does not guarantee a position with the City and this list is subject to change at the discretion of the City and without notice.

Link to Application Page/Job Listing Specifics


Accountant $45,000-$55,000
Budget Officer $55,000-$75,000
Clerk $25,000-$35,000
Electrical Inspector $42,000-$52,000
Elevator Inspector $42,000-$52,000
Fire Code Inspector $42,000-$52,000
Plumbing Inspector $42,000-$52,000
Health Aide $22,000-$30,000
Health Inspector $34,000-$46,000
Part Time Lunch Aide $10/hr
Program Dev. Specialist $35,000-$48,000
Chief Technology Officer $75,000-$125,000
Computer Server Tech. $25,000-$35,000
Programmer $42,000-$52,000
Telecom Specialist $35,000-$43,000
Aide to the Mayor $40,000-$60,000
Deputy Mayor $85,000-$105,000
Architect $60,000-$75,000
Carpenter $27,000-$35,000
Civil Engineer $60,000-$80,000
Construction Inspector $40,000-$50,000
Draftsman $32,000-$40,000
Environmental Engineer $55,000-$70,000
Mechanical Engineer $60,000-$80,000
Park Attendant $25,000-$33,000
Plumber $27,000-$35,000
Traffic Engineer $55,000-$75,000
Tree Climber $38,000-$50,000
Tree Trimmer $25,000-$33,000
Director - JCRA $120,000-$140,000
Director-Community Development $75,000-$95,000



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Re: Jersey City planning $20M City Hall annex on MLK Drive
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I grew up there, so, yeah, I'd live there. But to be fair, that was a time when no one would live downtown so it became a ghost town at night, therefore crime was bad, etc. the only reason to go downtown was for work or a ticket.

The reason the car culture works (despite the article saying the recovery of Houston's economy after the oil crash was due to building buildings :)) is that Houston has tons and tons of space. So they don't have to concentrate in one area. And therefore, they don't have a majority of people trying to get to the same area, as we do here. Houston has 4 or 5 distinct "downtowns" all with a focus on a different economy (medical center, energy corridor, rice university, downtown "downtown", etc) and all with tons of retail/bar/community. It works precisely bc it is so spread out. Would that work here? I would argue (as it seems a lot of people argue) that it wouldn't. My only point is that car culture isn't necessarily bad from an economic standpoint, it just simply can't work here due to the logistics (everyone trying to get into the same place at the same time). I think you and I agree, my point is that car culture and economic prosperity can go hand in hand. But as others have said, not here.


Actually, I think you are still missing the point. Even in Texas, where I lived for many years, and still visit almost monthly, the downtown areas of all major cities are moving towards the same concept as in other places: live, work, play, shop locally. In the San Antonio downtown area, which was deserted and depressing (outside of the River Walk area) they are now putting up lofts that include commercial, retail and restaurants. The same happened in Dallas, and Houston. Austin already had something similar. The goal is to spur development that allows people to live, work and play all within small areas. Of course, in places like Texas, a car is still a necessity, as distances can be daunting and impractical for mass transit, but the downtown areas are being revitalized as it is being done all over the US.

Posted on: 2014/8/20 13:53
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Re: PATH Riders Cry for Chivalry
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exactly. there are two types of service dogs, police k-9s and seeing eye dogs. end of story.


What about service cats?


I believe cats, and other non-canine animals, fall more within the umbrella term of ESA (Emotional Support Animal) as very few animals can actually perform tasks for an owner on a repeatable and reliable manner. In that sense, dogs are the de-facto species for service animals.

About my previous post, the point I was trying to drive home is that even a seeing eye dog that is considered a service dog is labeled as such arbitrarily, as there is no state or legal standard as to what constitute a service animal. This lack of standards has been abused into a proliferation of "certification" groups that will send you a certificate, and a vest, and some other tchotchkes, in exchange for a fee of one to two hundred dollars. That's why I say it is all a scam. The federal government, or state governments, will need to plug this hole at some point. My guess is that they are afraid to set a standard that will alienate people who consider themselves disabled or have "service animals" that actually perform a service.

Posted on: 2014/8/19 19:43
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