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Those who claim that bootstrapping your way out of poverty is impossible nowadays are alarmists of the worst kind... you are acting as apologists for a culture of entitled, lazy individuals. How can you make such a claim, when you have millions of immigrants, many (most?) here illegally, risking life and person, to try and eke an living. And, guess what? The vast majority of them work more than one job, and they send money back to their families in their home countries, and for those who have family here, they are often instilling on their kids the importance of getting ahead and working hard. As others have pointed out, the current generation of teens simply doesn't want to work jobs, especially those they deem beneath them. That's a CHOICE.
By the way, this topic reminds me of something I saw in Germany a few years ago. While working there, I was watching a local news segment on unemployment. After talking about how so many crops were going to waste because there wasn't enough people to work the fields, the reporter asked a few unemployed Germans why they weren't taking those jobs, and their responses were: crop harvesting jobs are for Poles, and working out on a field was beneath Germans. And, besides, they could get more money from the government on unemployment benefits than working those jobs. It was a bit sad, and appalling. I think a similar dynamic is at play here: too many people find it easier to NOT work and relay on handouts. I just don't see why McD's should be expected to pay $15/hr. If you need more money, get a better job, or get a second job.
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I am surprised you got those results. I ran the same tool, plugging in all the minor details into the various columns, and there was not one scenario in which buying was better than renting, even many years out. I was comparing my current rent on a 2-bedroom against a similar, theoretical purchase of a two bedroom condo. The biggest issue I find with the DTJC buildings is that the monthly maintenance fees are very, very high. And, those fees will only increase over time. And, given the tax situation, which is another HUGE chunk of cash, a similar unit to mine in a nice DTJC building would be twice, or more, my current monthly outlay. I rather save the money and remain liquid.
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Satanism is not "mocking" any religion. They simply reject Christian tenets. Wiki on Satanism
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Actually, the mass was NOT cancelled by the University while it had the support of a student group. It was allowed to go on, but when the group pulled out, the mass was moved elsewhere (as it should have been, since there was not local student support.) Here is the relevant part from the article: Although Harvard did not prohibit the event, allowing it as an expression of student free-speech rights, the campus group - the Harvard Extension Cultural Studies Club - pulled its support, forcing relocation at the last minute to the nearby Hong Kong Restaurant and Lounge In any case, the University did the right thing. Historically, colleges and universities have been at the forefront of civil and cultural progress because they foster and nurture new ideas. That is an important part of education. With regards to your point that only legitimate ideas should be allowed, I would only say that Satanism, while unsavory to some, is an established religion, with many followers. As such, it is a "legitimate" entity. For the record, I am not member, and I do not care to join them, and know very little beyond some basics.
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Those should be given out by City Hall to all residents! Walking along many sidewalks, even in downtown, you would be well served to keep an eye out for animal turds. I come across them often in my neighborhood. Very disappointing.
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Wow... so you think that the Newport Mall, with a few "high end" stores, would be similar to Short Hills. That's a HUGE stretch. I have to question if you have actually been to SH. SH and Newport Mall couldn't be any more dissimilar in terms of ambiance, store selection, restaurants and clientele.
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Or, maybe they understand and recognize that a well rounded education should allow for the inclusion of new, different ideas. Even those that are not supported by all.
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Disappointing and unfortunate. As a cyclist, I hate to hear stories like these. It makes others despise or distrust cyclists. That is partly the reason why I am so adamant (or, as some here have called me, dogmatic) about rules like not riding on sidewalks. We belong on the road. Truly that simple.
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OK, for those who are not aware, that animated gif / video is a (compressed) compilation of a satire video made by one of the Neistat Brothers to prove a point. He had been ticketed by police for leaving the bike line while a patrol car was blocking it. Let that sink in... A policeman parks his patrol car over a bike lane, blocking it, and then proceeds to issue a ticket to a cyclist for "leaving" the blocked lane to get around his patrol car.
Anyway, iirc, when he questioned the policeman, he was told he couldn't leave the bike lane. So, he proceeded to make a video of the absurdity of not being able to leave a bike lane when it is obstructed by something. It is a funny video. You can look up a bunch of videos by the Neistat Brothers in YouTube. They even had a short lived series in HBO. Most of their videos are related to biking all over NYC, but they go into other topics.
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82.5 is still too high for lap swimming, especially if high intensity.
Per the USA Swimming official site: The ideal air temperature for these activities is 78-80 degrees; never higher than 82 degrees. The more aerobic the activity, the lower the air temperature needs to be. Source: USA Swimming Water and Temperature
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The difference is that NO ONE in here is trying to rationalize being a bad driver. Or, a bad pedestrian. No one is saying, I speed all over town because I feel safer doing so, and I dont want to be robbed while stopped at a light. What we have is a few cyclists trying to rationalize their (illegal) behavior. It really is THAT simple. Bikes belong on the road. The more cyclist stick to that, and reinforce the concept of sharing the road on other cyclist and drivers, the better off everyone will be over the long term.
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Two deaths over the past year. Both tragic events and I am sure any sensible person would be upset about it. And, yet it is only two deaths. You made it sound like we have an epidemic of cyclist deaths and hit and runs, and that is simply not true. Sorry, but you are being alarmist.
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Other than pure, selfish reasons? I have yet to see a fully valid reason. Crazy drivers abound? Yes, I know, I deal with it, too. Bad roads? Same as for everyone else. Not feel safe/comfortable? Get on the sidewalk, dismount, WALK your bike. Ultimately, if you are rationalizing riding on sidewalks you are just rationalizing being too lazy (and/or too much in a rush to get somewhere) to spend the extra time necessary to do the legal and responsible thing: walking your bike while on the sidewalk. Quote:
Wow. So, you have now declared that JC does not have much pedestrian traffic. I should ask: have you actually been to DT JC? I see LOTS of people walking around. Maybe I just see dead people.
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Unless this new law is codified as a primary law and offense, and officers are instructed to enforce it aggressively, I do not expect ANY improvements. While riding eastbound on Grand St, I have had cars pull up within a foot and honk their horns at me, as well as passed with mere inches to spare. The drivers are very, very aggressive here. I would love to see one of those asswipes pulled over by a cop. Fat chance of that happening, though.
But (and, as a segue into the sidewalk thread) I continue riding on the streets, because that's where I (legally) belong and in the (possibly naive) belief that drivers will only learn to share the road and look out for cyclists if they are forced to do so.
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Top three reasons why JC is one of the best cities to own a dog:
1. Leashing while outside: optional! 2: Cleaning after your dog: optional! 3. Rules and regulations will not be enforced and fines are not issued. For those unable to discern sarcasm from serious writing: the above is SARCSM.
Posted on: 2014/5/14 19:00
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It's not just one station, though. From the BeLa area close to the LSP station, you can gain quick, easy access to LSP (a very short walk) in addition to still being walking distance to DTJC. Yes, it is a long walk, but many people actually walk it from time to time.
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I can corroborate as much, as well. I have been in that area (The Foundry) for over seven years, and while at first it seemed like on the verge of gentrification, the economic collapse brought that to an end. But, over the past two years or so, the area has seen a LOT of activity, with many old homes being bought and gut renovated, and some new small buildings have gone up. The area is still sorely lacking in terms of amenities, but I think those will follow. It is not at all rare anymore to see professionals coming and going from the LSP light rail station and the area around it.
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It is not that simple. The intersections you point out (6th Ave at 14th and 23rd Streets) are particularly tricky, because there is not only regular pedestrian traffic, but you also have both PATH and subway stations, so there is a lot of foot traffic, and additional people trying to navigate those intersections. You HAVE to favor pedestrians at those intersections because you would otherwise have a mass of people overflowing onto the streets. Indeed, sometimes you must favor pedestrians, but sometimes you must favor vehicular traffic. It all comes down to the specifics of each intersection being evaluated. For the reasons I explained before (traffic signals have been altered to prevent motorists from being able to speed through some downtown areas) it is now necessary to alter the way pedestrians signals are timed. If they don't do that, downtown would quickly devolve into a vehicular mess, which wouldn't be good for anyone. I should also point out that, based on my observations of other places and cities, most places where traffic and pedestrians lights are not mutually synched, an effort is made to point this out with a sign (e.g., "Delayed green"). I don't believe I have seen those around here in JC. Perhaps, once patterns and solutions are analyzed and made permanent, those will be implemented.
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Perhaps the OP can clarify his point/question. He's been around long enough to know that some/most of the traffic signal downtown only change when the button is pressed (there was a long thread on this a while ago). My impression was that he was pointing out, or complaining, about pedestrian signals not turning as soon as the light turned green for cars.
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Actually, I have been to many places where pedestrians signals are slightly delayed to allow for traffic (cars) to be able to make turns. If pedestrians signals were to turn at the same time as the green light, cars will have a hard time making turns, which can lead to gridlock. Given that the city has already altered the timing of some traffic signals (possibly to prevent cars from being able to speed throughout the city) it would make sense that they would want cars to be able to turn when lights do change.
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Actually, they STILL have those trucks, just not here in JC. I have seen them up in Union City, all over Central Avenue. I have never bought anything from them, but it looks like they are very well stocked. It is a drive up that way, though.
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This is a state association of bee keepers, but the listings are rather limited: NJ Beekeepers Association
I am pretty certain there is a local company that produces honey that goes by the name 14B Honey, which I've always thought is a clever play on the turnpike exit name/designation, but I am unable to find anything online about it. If memory serves me right, I have seen this local honey at more than one of the local area Whole Foods Market locations. Regardless, I would say to check WF, as they always stock locally sourced honey.
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Believe me, I am with you. I've been in the building for over seven years. In fact, I believe I am the tenant with the fourth longest longevity in the building. I have seen everything there is to see here... If you think the alarms are bad now, you should have been around back in 2007. It was an almost daily occurrence. After a while I learned to ignore them. I am lucky because I don't have them inside my unit. I feel for you, believe me. I would be rabid by now if I had to hear sirens inside my unit.
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Uh... no! You are entitled to your own crazy opinions, but not your own facts. Indeed, the population density of JC is around 16,500 ppl per square mile, but you don't get to (mis) translate that into 10,411 per square kilometer. Instead, the proper value is 6,445 ppl per square kilometer. While fairly dense, that's nowhere near the density of third world cities around the world. In fact, Jersey City wouldn't even qualify as one of the Top 50 densest cities in the world, and it likely wouldn't break the Top 100.
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So, given the facts, if you look at it logically and reasonably, you shouldn't be begrudging Millburn their "relatively lower" taxes (as measured per square footage, and amenities) but instead you should be taking your local government to task over its fiscal mismanagement. Whether people like it or not, or want to admit it, or not, the fact remains that JC taxes are lower than they should be if the city was obligated to collect enough money from residents to cover their responsibilities. And, that's what you should be upset about. As they say, get involved and demand answers. Or, keep paying incredibly high taxes for little to no services.
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Good to see I am not the only one puzzled by the lanes to nowhere in the Heights. What could possibly justify painting those lanes?? Either do it right, or don't do it. It is confusing to both cyclist and drivers to have lanes start and end haphazardly.
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I definitely sympathize with people who live in rental units. My understanding is that those extremely loud alarms are now required by code in all rental units. I live in one of the original units (when the building was all condos) and they don't have those alarms. I have heard from some people that the alarms are incredibly loud and that cats (and, dogs?) will freak out and remain agitated for some time, even after being shut off, because of the sheer volume. This code requirement is in place in JC and Bayonne. That's probably true for all of Hudson county, but I am not 100% sure. So, even if you move to another building, if it is new(ish) construction, you are likely going to run into the same problem. My ex lived in Bayonne and on several occasions she had to leave her place in the middle of the night because alarms would go off and her (and her cat) would feel like they were going to have a heart attack from the onslaught of the alarm volume.
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I find it pretty ironic (hilarious, really) that a xenophobe who loves to rail against minorities and foreigners [heights] has such a poor grasp of the English language and writes with such poor command of the written word.
Plummet: to fall or drop straight down at high speed Pummel: to strike repeatedly, typically with the fists For example: A climber slipped and plummeted to his death. Muhammad Ali pummeled his opponent on his way to victory
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