SteveWilson29 wrote:
Transformers to not emit microwaves. They are coils of copper wire wrapped around an iron core. They do give off an electromagnetic field, and nobody currently knows whether that's bad for you or not. Some studies say yes, some say no. (Thanks, studies)

Look up transformer emissions, transformer radiation, transformer emf. Exposure drops very quickly the further you get from the transformer, but it also matters how much current the transformer is carrying. How many feet would you estimate the transformers are from your living area?

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borisp wrote:
Nobody can tell you for certain.

Not even score09 below who makes predictions with enviable certainty. Think about it this way, if he were really that good at the real estate price predictions, after all the volatility of the last decade, he'd be a multi-millionair right now.

What volatility? Jersey City real estate values are more than sixty percent higher than they were a decade ago. I know this because my property,purchased in '04, is currently on the market. Even accounting for the financial crisis of '08 and '09, there isn't much support for the notion that the Jersey City real estate market has been "volatile." Moreover, when you consider the incredible amount of capital investment infused in just the last few years alone, you'd be foolish not to be bullish on Jersey City real estate. Granted, you are correct in so much as no one knows with one hundred percent certainty as to what may befall the economy. But, the OP was worried and in the interest of allaying unwarranted fear, a bullish call was made.

One step further, I predict a doubling of market value over the next five to seven years for downtown Jersey City. It is essentially part of Manhattan now. Please tell me you live downtown because if you don't, you haven't a clue.

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blanquiita wrote:
For the longest time I didn't realize they were two different people. I thought there was a glitch in the matrix.

They are the only people who can get away with wearing fanny packs.

Actually, I think there's at least 3, I recall seeing 3 once. All it takes for their "brand" is a wig and, umm, tight revealing clothes. Who looks at their faces? I couldn't pick them out of a lineup!

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eggzbenedict wrote:
Then there is this...

http://youtu.be/LEjPKk1G_O0

How am I going to concentrate on work in the park after my eyes seeing this?:)

Exactly!

Vigilante wrote:
They're dog-walkers. You can see them in Hamilton Park everyday.

CdeCoincy wrote:
Seriously - $10.00 for a Balthazar baguette.

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jmiz wrote:
I love watching the gentrification of this message board. When I first started lurking here many years ago -- before registering -- people were so excited to see a clean well-established business take 1.) an empty storefront. Then, it was about replacing 2.) the dollar store / discount stores on Newark. Now it 3.) MUST BE ARTISAN PIZZA OR WE REVOLT.

Don't be fooled by what you read this is still a dollar store crowd.

::raises hand::

There are still some of us who grew up here or around here, who don't want it to lose its diversity and character. I am all for certain kinds of change (safer streets, more interesting places to eat) but not others (rents so high only one demographic can afford to live here, Portlandia-type stuff like a juice bar on every corner).

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Thanks SwitchboardGirl. That's useful to know. So i guess i've been overpaying... lol.



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does anyone use uber from DT JC to Newark? If so, what are the charges? I pay 85$ roundtrip for carservice (including tip/toll and gas) but was looking for a cheaper option. Thanks!

I used it to go to Newark Airport last Sat and it cost me $28 one way via 1/9 from the Hamilton Park area. It will be more if they take the turnpike due to tolls. Not bad.

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I'm going to go with a sign saying I'm heterosexual and I need special rights. Give me a break.

I worry that you'll work in an office, have children, celebrate wedding anniversaries. The world of the heterosexual is a sick and boring life. HA! Have fun.

Way to go, you're a bigot. I'd be worried that you spend too much time on this message board.

Anyone who calls someone else a bigot is a bigot. Your also intolerant of his view. Dumb@ss. Have fun, at the parade and wear sunscreen.

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I'm going to go with a sign saying I'm heterosexual and I need special rights. Give me a break.

I worry that you'll work in an office, have children, celebrate wedding anniversaries. The world of the heterosexual is a sick and boring life. HA! Have fun.

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Is 40-50 dollars expensive for a men's haircut? I guess. You know what is also expensive... going out to dinner. One night out to dinner costs about the same and all you'll have the next day to show for it is a hangover and a giant dump. Or hey, spend the money on a professional haircut that will hold it's look for the next month, or two if your lucky. Now, if my standard cut consisted of a #6 clip followed by a #2 on the sides, of course I'm not going here, that's like going to Peter Luger for the fish. Everyone spends their money differently; on booze, video games, sports tickets, luxury vehicles, personal appearance or whatever. I don't read books in my spare time but I'm not fuming over WORD coming to town ? maybe it's nice to have, i don't know, something for everybody?

About the lousiest analogy one can come up with. For that $50, one person is servicing me by removing my hair, which I've had done just fine for quite a bit less than that. I'm not going to get a better haircut no matter how much I spend.

On the other hand for $100, dinner for two, we're getting the services of waiter, busboy, host, bartender and others, and quality products that cost real money. Lets agree that physical space is equal in both situations, though quite frankly I'd argue that restaurants have a whole lot higher overhead costs. Oh and BTW, no hangover. I don't quite get the obsession with drinking. What I do get out of it, hopefully a great meal often trying things I've never eaten before. I really don't count the next day's toilet activity as part of my dinner out.

You are right, everyone has their own priorities. For me, admittedly mostly bald, I don't get spending more than $20 on a haircut, and I'm quite happy with my $12 haircut from someone who's been doing it probably close to 50 years. So happy that I probably do it twice a year whether I need it or not.

The first sentence of your closing argument is the only statement in your entire response worth sharing.

On_The_3rd wrote:
Is 40-50 dollars expensive for a men's haircut? I guess. You know what is also expensive... going out to dinner. One night out to dinner costs about the same and all you'll have the next day to show for it is a hangover and a giant dump. Or hey, spend the money on a professional haircut that will hold it's look for the next month, or two if your lucky. Now, if my standard cut consisted of a #6 clip followed by a #2 on the sides, of course I'm not going here, that's like going to Peter Luger for the fish. Everyone spends their money differently; on booze, video games, sports tickets, luxury vehicles, personal appearance or whatever. I don't read books in my spare time but I'm not fuming over WORD coming to town ? maybe it's nice to have, i don't know, something for everybody?

07310 wrote:
Their concept is great but JC does not have enough affluent people to support this type of business. Greenwich CT, Princeton, NJ and the Upper Eastside of MH, yes. JC, no.

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papadage wrote:
Actual currency is always faster and easier, with less friction.

how so?

Well, like, for example, you are a government, and you want to buy something, - you can just print the money and buy it. After all you control the press. Easy-peasy.

most people aren't the government, though.

Pebble wrote:
I don't see Bitcoin doing much after China's decision to quash it at home. Additionally, what nation would benefit from outsourcing their monetary value?

tommyc_37 wrote:
Hoboken's downward spiral of lameness over the past 10 years is frightening. It's scary that Jersey City could be on that path. I personally hope JC takes the path of Park Slope. Stroller derby central, but still pretty cool and has good bars and restaurants.

Serious question, does Hoboken have any high quality restaurants? I think JC destroys Hoboken in that regard.

VA2015 wrote:
The city is spending $600K on this with a matching investment from the private sector. Honestly 600K is not going to fix the public school system or any other large scale issue. If they were spending, say, $3M or more I'd object. But the return on investment for this could actually be pretty decent.

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jmiz wrote:
Does anyone actually buy things from here? I was completely underwhelmed to see a few Ikea bookshelves with maybe 100 (used) books total up for sale. I commend them for their effort, but it sounds like a few buddies had a good idea one night and didn't really think the whole thing through.

I have. They are very nice and because it's mostly a used book store stock varies. They are also local.

kencares wrote:
This is a stupid waste of money. There is no point in an ad campaign to trick people into thinking JC is a nice place to live. Spend that money actually improving Jersey City. We don't need marketers to fluff us up.

sp2xs wrote:
What's the deal with this place? Signs are still up over a year later...