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Re: Hamilton Park Renovation - Update
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The new playground area, the basketball court and the tennis courts. There is your 50% dog-free zone.

Don?t forget the spray pool area, the gardens, fountain and other areas where pets will be off-limits. I?m guessing the current HP plan is maybe at 45% percent pet-free now.

Looking at the other downtown parks - I don?t have the exact square footage, but VVP seems 65% pet-free. My guess is that Enos Jones is probably 85% pet-free. Isn?t that enough total pet-free areas in the parks available to downtown residents?...

There is no reason for HP to be any more than 50% pet-free, especially given the final truncated dog-run plans.


All the areas mentioned aren't grass areas. There should be one lawn space that is pet free. Personally, I think it's fair. I have a dog and I love dogs, but I will use the dog run so it won't really matter to me in the long run. But not everyone likes dogs. Some people are terrified of them. as someone who was attacked once I can understand. There should be one area where those people won't have to worry, and everyone else (as someone else mentioned) not have to worry about irresponsible owners not picking up after themselves. The park is big enough.

But even if there is, how long do you actually think people will follow it, or be enforced anyway?

Posted on: 2009/4/21 15:06
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From reuters, full article here:
http://uk.reuters.com/article/gc06/idUKTRE53I2GJ20090419

Obama to take aim at credit card abuses

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to crack down on deceptive credit-card industry practices that have saddled U.S. consumers with huge debts and soaring interest rates, U.S. officials said on Sunday.

Top White House economic adviser Lawrence Summers said Obama would be "very focused in the very near term on a whole set of issues having to do with credit card abuses."

"We need to do things to stop the marketing of credit in ways that addict people to it," Summers said in an interview on the NBC television talk show "Meet the Press."

Summers, director of the White House National Economic Council, said the administration is concerned about practices that result in consumers being "deceived into paying extraordinarily high rates that they wouldn't have paid if they knew they were getting themselves into.

Posted on: 2009/4/19 22:54
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Re: Why don't JC restaurants/bars do that well?
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I know the owner, Vladimir, quite well as he was my landlord at one time back in the 90's. Vlad owns the brownstone next door to Basic and that entire corner. Prior to the economic collapse brougnt on by Republicans ( ), Vladimir had a contract for a pizza shop to open there that was willing to pay that 10K rent. Since Vladimir pays little taxes on the place it's worth his while to bide his time to see if someone will once again pay that amount.

You see it as "making NO money" while Vladimir sees it as little risk on his part for a big future payday.


So it takes him 3 years to find someone who was willing to shell that out, who ends up backing out. He could sign a lower amount for a shorter period of time. Yes, I see it as NO money, cause that's exactly what he got for it this month, last month, the month before, etc....

I'm not saying he's not a nice person. And obviously, he knows his business more than I do. What I do know is that it's a shame a good location has gone empty for so long, and that 10 Gs is a lot for that location. I wish him the best.

Posted on: 2009/4/19 22:40
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Re: Why don't JC restaurants/bars do that well?
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It won't be possible to get a liqour license to open a bar at Comfort Bistro. Unless you have silly money to spend.

One of the reasons the spot next to Basic is going for so much is that it is has grandfathered in restaraunt zoning approval and associated liquor license.

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That makes a bit more sense. But still 10 grand a month is a lot. That place has been empty for years. Maybe the owner should rethink the business plan. They're currently making NO money while the residents are deprived of a possible establishment.

Posted on: 2009/4/18 15:43
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Re: Rent a Hall in Jersey City?
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Maybe the new "opening soon" beer garden
http://www.zeppelinhall.com/

or automa chinos, http://www.ironmonkey.com/nyeentertainment.html

There's a place on barrow street, the Barrow Mansion:
http://jclandmarks.com/barrowmansion.shtml

Also, the new hotels in Newport.

Posted on: 2009/4/17 22:32
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Re: Why don't JC restaurants/bars do that well?
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And have you ever been to Ireland?


Can't say I have.


It must have Irish music, a sessiun once a week, lot of wood and some cozy areas with those benches with plaid cushions.


Sounds like a tourist pub in Temple Bar, West Clare or Shop St. in Galway. Nothing wrong with that, but I suppose it depends on what you mean by authentic.


Even those are more authentic. Maybe it's just because I like Irish music. Actually, the thing that makes an Irish pub most Irish is good craic!!

Posted on: 2009/4/16 18:33
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Re: Why don't JC restaurants/bars do that well?
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And have you ever been to Ireland?


Can't say I have.


I have. To me, an Irish pub is more than just an Irish name, a poster of Yeats and Guiness on tap. It must have Irish music, a sessiun once a week, lot of wood and some cozy areas with those benches with plaid cushions. As a person of Irish decent, I don't consider PJ Ryans and O'Connells too authentic, despite their names. Nothing against them. A better example is Paddy Reilly's in Manhattan.

Back to the subject at hand, I agree Newark and Grove could be better walking destinations if it got some better stores and cleaned itself up a bit. Aren't they supposed to start a Newark Cleanup soon? That could help improve things.

Posted on: 2009/4/16 14:17
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Re: Embankment- Update Thread
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So what's the deal? The embankment is too weak and crumbling to hold a park but suddenly it's peachy enough to hold luxury condos and a pool? Please.


I think it's strong enough to hold either, but not until it's reenforced. The owner isn't going to pay for that if he just ends up having to give it back to the city. Although he runs a liability risk. I would sue if a big brick fell on me. Maybe then I could afford one of his proposed units.

I don't mind this plan. I don't mind the park plan. Don't even mind the light rail plan. I just don't want high rises or low income housing.

Posted on: 2009/4/15 19:38
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Re: Why don't JC restaurants/bars do that well?
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I'm curious to how much decline in business Ox and Skinners are having in this economy. They were two very welcome additions and seem to have decent crowds most nights.

The thing about JC compared to Hoboken and and say Smith Street in Brooklyn, is that they have a higher concentration of restaurants. I think people are more apt to go for a walk not knowing where they'll end up in those places, where here you know before you leave what your 5/6 choices are. And then places like Embankment or White Star pretty much have to be your destination.

One thing that surprised me is the $$$ some of these people want. A buddy of mine, a restauranteur, was half-heartedly looking into the area. That empty restaurant space next to Basic - that's been empty for years - they wanted ten grand a month. (this a about a year and half ago). Really should be going for a lot less. Ever see places in Manhattan that seem to be busy every night, have good food, yet every two years there's a new place? Most likely rent is too high for the business to keep up. Meanwhile the landlord next to basic is holding out his/her ten G's a month, for a business that will go under within 2 years, rather than, this may be extreme, 5 grand for a business that would sustain. So 4 years (I'm estimating) it's been empty he coulda made 240,000.

And then there's that empty space, I think its second between that short stretch between Newark and Coles, that looks like a restaurant/pub was on the first floor. that has been on the market for 5 years. The sign has been down a while, but that was right when the market fell, so I'm not sure if someone got it or they're waiting for an upswing, but nothing's happening there. I heard they wanted 8 million for the building. It is for the units above it as well, but still. So there are 2 good locations that have gone empty.

If I had the cash, I think good food would do well here in JC, cause our options, and we do have some good ones, are limited.

Do I want Newark/Grove to turn into Smith Street or Hoboken.
Short answer no. But I would like to see a few more restaurants, a few more shops, and a little more foot traffic.
And I'm not talking the foot traffic of people going to/from the path. People out for a stroll who would by chance stop into Made with Love or that other new bakery. Who by chance would stop into the vintage store on Grove.

Posted on: 2009/4/15 15:05
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Re: Hamilton Park renovation?
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Nothing going on out there today. Maybe they're done?


rain?

Posted on: 2009/4/15 14:15
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Re: Jersey City Graffiti artist KAWS on CBS Sunday Morning today
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Am I the only one that still sees this as vandalism?


Responsible property owners recognize this as the vandalism that it is.

That's not to say that the vandal isn't talented.


+1 except change "property owners" to "people"

On the same topic of graffiti, check out this article on how Shepard fairy is a big hypocrite:
http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A59932

Posted on: 2009/4/14 23:07
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Re: Hamilton Park Renovation - Update
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I don't use dog-runs, I use the park and will continue to do so in the future.


I would expect they will start ticketing more once the dog runs are in place. Having a really small dog, I stopped taking her to HP after one big dog kept trying to grab her, and the owner just laughed and said "I think my dog thinks your dog is a squeaky toy." Yea, that's great. Could you just grab your dog please?
Being a dog lover I don't have too much of a problem with dogs off the leash, as long as the owners pay attention, but it's against the law and people have legitimate gripes against it.

Posted on: 2009/4/14 17:12
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Re: Heating issue in rental apartment question
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This has some good info:
http://www.lsnjlaw.org/english/placei ... housing/trchsix/#6repairs

"Heat requirements
If your lease requires the landlord to provide heat, the landlord must give you the amount of heat required by the state codes and the local town or city ordinance. Under the state housing codes, from October 1 to May 1, the landlord must provide enough heat so that the temperature in the apartment is at least 68 degrees from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., the temperature in the apartment must be at least 65 degrees. Cite: N.J.A.C. 5:10-14 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 5:28-1.12(m). Local health codes cover parts of the year not covered by housing codes.

The housing inspector or board of health in your town enforces the heat requirements in the state and local codes. Larger cities have special no-heat hotlines that are set up especially to handle complaints. The inspector can file a complaint in court on your behalf, or you can file your own complaint. The landlord must then appear in court and explain why he or she is not providing heat. The court can impose stiff penalties, including fines or jail sentences."

The thing about this case, if it really does break down yearly, he really could be using the last breakdown as an excuse for putting in a better system. I would contact a tenants' rights group. And if you want to play hardball, say you're going to call the health and building inspectors if you can't take some rent off. I would suggest talking to, if nothing else, a legal professional for advice.

Posted on: 2009/4/10 14:58
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Re: DAILY NEWS: "Yo Jersey! Take a look downtown" -- Brooklyn officials try to woo JC businesses
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BAM isn't even close to downtown Brooklyn.

Posted on: 2009/4/4 16:41
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Re: Whew! Made it. 48 candidates meet filing deadline for municipal elections
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My argument to you is, regardless of whether people think what the Mayor is selling BS really isn't the point. Rather than pass by a candidate or one of his workers with not so much as acknowledging them is just wrong. Why not stop and talk, ask a question, tell them how you feel, just be courteous? I will not argue that the Mayor likes to have a libation now and again, and maybe he indulges more than I myself would prefer him to. But, a large majority of us have indulged more than we should have, probably on more than one occasion. As long as this does not affect the job he is doing for Jersey City and is done on his own time it is his business. You mention what happened on his front stoop in 2004; Well it was very well publicized then and as we know he was elected by a majority vote AFTER this incident, and this is now old news and in the past. As for the Mayors conviction in Bradley Beach, I cannot stand here without being a hypocrit and say I'm happy that this happened, nor will I represent on this board that he was somehow the victim of overzealous police, which I'm certain many of my detractors on this board would expect me to say. the Mayor went through the criminal justice system and the matter was decided by the same system which you and I and everyone else is accountable to and I accept it and so should he. But it is wrong to criticize the Mayor for exhausting every right which he is entitled to within our system, such as the right to appeal and the right to litigate the matter in Civil Court. You further wrote: "My opinion, based on the events reported in the media, is that he is not fit for office. That my friend is the democratic process." Well that is not the opinion of Hudson County Assignment Judge Gallipolli and the New Jersey Appeals Court who has just thrown out a lawsuit by former Sherriff Joe Cassidy who sought to have the Mayor disqualified from running for office as not being fit, Sherriff Cassidy's suit was thrown out by BOTH courts, and the voters will now decide on May 12. And that my friend is the judicial process. My point is, regardless of who you may be voting for courtesy should be extended to all candidates.


First, you are out there bothering people, probably on their way to or from work. You know nothing about them. They could be well informed. Just cause they don't acknowledge you doesn't mean squat. Is it a bit rude, yes, but understand we live in a society where if someone says hi and you say hi back and what to keep moving, people will pressure you. "can I talk to you for a minute?" Sometimes if you say no and they keep hassling you. Remember - you're ultimately imposing on their time to convince them of your opinions. And you shouldn't hide behind the democratic process when you get pissed off someone A-hole says get out of my way.

Secondly, I wonder how you would spin the Bradley incident if it was your opponent. My opinion is how people behave in public is indicative of their professional attitude. How can he govern the laws, when he can't even follow the simple ones?
(obey and respect the officer at hand)
What if he was loaded or hung over on 9/11 or other a small emergency? And that "it happened in the past" is a cop-out. Isn't what we've done in the past make us who we are? And doesn't our handling of those situations reflect on us? We're not talking college here, and just because he won one election doesn't mean everything that ever happened to him before that time is off the table.

Yes, I've held more than my share on a number of occasions - but I'm not asking people to trust me with safety and decision making in these hard times.

I actually haven't made up my mind about my mayoral vote. So instead of attacking back, realize that these are VALID concerns of JC citizens, and it won't be the last time you hear them from some one. And they way you will chose to respond is also a reflection on your candidate.

Again. Good luck. Campaigning isn't easy, and even if I don't like the candidate, I respect people volunteering for what they believe.

Posted on: 2009/4/1 15:16
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Re: Good Retail Location in Downtown JC
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There's 2 liquor stores on Newark that I know of.

There's one where at Newark and Bay. That would have much better foot traffic, but there's a lot of undesirables hanging out in front of that one you'd probably be forced to deal with once in a while. Still I think Newark has slightly better foot traffic than Jersey, so I'd recommend this of the 2.

There's another where Newark hits Brunswick/4th streets. Less Riff Raff hanging around, but foot traffic much worse - if that's the one I think you'd do better on Jersey.

There's a brand new renovated space at 8th and Brunswick that they've had a sign for retail space for a few months with no takers. Again, I don't think the foot traffic would be great, even with White Star at the other end.

best of luck.

Posted on: 2009/3/30 20:44
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Re: Whew! Made it. 48 candidates meet filing deadline for municipal elections
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Just an observation: I was out campaigning with several candidates participating in the upcoming municipal election. One thing that really struck me while being downtown was some of the extremely rude and condescending attitude of "many" of the people which we had encountered. Not to stereotype these people but i have to say that this attitude seemed to permeate from people who, at least to me looked to be newly arrived to this constantly gentrifying area of Jersey City. What is striking about this, is that these people are more than likely the biggest complainers and loudest critics of the administration, but when given the opportunity to either take a piece of literature or engage one of the actual office holders in a conversation they will just walk by and not even make eye contact. This is a shame, because THIS IS THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS and minimally people should at least be respectfull to those who are participating in it. Before everyone starts saying that I'm picking on downtowners, I said "MANY" of the people not "all". Those people who act this way know who you are.


Well, if you going to be out there engaging in the general public, you're going to run into all types, which means running into rude as well as nice people, so try to be thick skinned.

And while I want to say you are being stereotypical, (which you are) there's probably some truth in it. It reminds me of how the noisiest people in movies theaters are the first to complain about others. Good luck campaigning.

Posted on: 2009/3/30 13:27
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Re: Healy declines debate
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"The debate will be taped and broadcast on Comcast Channel 190". Not getting Channel 190, I don't really consider that "televised".

Check out Pat's website (http://www.patsshows.com/) - the side menu has a link "Manzo for Jersey City" which takes you to a page that says:


Just checked the site out. You're right. At first when I read your post I thought maybe it was a paid ad banner, but no. I don't blame Healy now.

I get channel 190, but my question is, do people with a more basic cable package get channel 1, which seems to be all JC related videos? I don't expect it to be on a major network, but it should be more accessible to the general public.

Posted on: 2009/3/28 14:02
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Re: Healy declines debate
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Does anyone know if their are any polls and what they are saying?
An incumbent is usually ahead, and has more to lose in a debate.
And if the moderators really are biased, I don't blame him that much for not participating. I don't know enough about them to judge.

That being said, as a voter, I feel entitled to some sort of televised debate. And my first reaction is that he is playing politics to get out of it, which makes me like him less.

Posted on: 2009/3/28 13:30
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Re: "We'll help you leave" High Tax Hoboken for Jersey City -- Honest, but Rude, Truth on Billboard
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I think you are confusing Yuppies with Frat Boys. Two different species. One is obsessed with upward mobility and status and the other likes beer and poontang.

Both don't mug people for I-Pods but an be annoying at best.


"Some will rob you with a six-gun, And some with a fountain pen." - Woody Guthrie

Posted on: 2009/3/27 16:21
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Re: Objection to Healy's petition for candidacy filed.
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I'm not a huge fan of Healy's, but I don't think this case will get very far. I think they probably know that, but did it anyway cause it gets that incident back in the news. The Politics game is on!!

Posted on: 2009/3/25 20:00
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Re: Pheasant sighting in Liberty State Park?
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I didn't think they've been around since Feudalism Times.

Oh wait, the peasants.

Posted on: 2009/3/17 18:58
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Re: legal to park over stop line?
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You cannot park:

Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant
Within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or side line of a street or intersection highway, except at alleys
Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing
Within 50 feet of a stop sign
Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and within 75 feet on the street opposite a fire station entrance

I wish they would enforce the 25 feet from the crosswalk...

Posted on: 2009/3/14 21:41
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Re: Newport Mall Movie Theaters are disgusting
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My first experience with this movie theater was for the last Lord of the Rings movie. Second weekend so it was pretty crowded.

There was not one, not two, but three crying babies in attendance. Only one mother got up when her baby got loud.
The other two mothers were rocking back and forth, patting their kids on their backs, as they never took their eyes off the screen, as if they were in their own living room. I told an usher who didn't do anything.

Posted on: 2009/2/28 19:05
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Re: Square vision plan is introduced, 8-0 -- Unanimous vote for Square vision plan
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I have a great vision for renovating my condo. My wife and I approved it. We also have no money, so we're keeping an eye on this Journal Square Plans for ideas.

Posted on: 2009/2/27 16:07
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Re: Liberty Science Center begs Jersey City for $2.5M - Fulop: 'Bailout' by city would set bad prece
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I'm curious how many were middle/upper management and how many were lower workers. From everything posted here that place seems top heavy.

Posted on: 2009/2/26 20:21
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Re: Where are our pets buried?
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Thanks to everyone who responded.

Liberty Humane Society only does group cremations with no ashes back. I want to spread them in my yard.
I will probably just go to Downtown Vets, which will be $245, which is a little pricey I think, but it's close and I won't have to worry about it anymore. Some people may consider it extravagant, but it's important to me to have him in a place he enjoyed life.

The little bugger is hanging on; got a one week estimated death sentence 3 weeks ago but still is hanging out like nothing's going on.
As Petty sang, the waiting is the hardest part.

Posted on: 2009/2/26 19:14
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Re: Where are our pets buried?
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Besides the Humane society's group cremation listed here, has anyone used a service for a individual cremation they can recommend? My cat is going any moment now, and I'm not sure who to call when he does. I can ask my vet, but I get more practical advice here.

I would bury him, but I think the ground might be too cold to dig.

Posted on: 2009/2/24 18:21
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Re: Paulus Hook: Dumpster Diving?
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Thanks for the head's up. Good to be reminded to always shred personal info.
Hopefully it's not a sign of the times. "Regular" people going thru trash for bottles.

Posted on: 2009/2/23 18:52
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Re: Bad Meats at A&P?
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They should hire Mickey Rourke.

Posted on: 2009/2/19 17:39
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