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My bag was searched at Exchange Place a few weeks ago during the morning rush. The officer asked me to open my bag, poked around in it, and let me go on my way. It took 30 seconds or less.
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Seems like it would probably be easier (and much, much cheaper) to just get a foam mattress topper from Target in whichever of King, Queen, Full, or Twin best fits inside your son's tent. If the tent is smaller than that, then maybe you could cut down a Twin?
In answer to your question, I don't know of a place that makes custom mattresses, but I'd bet someone here does. Merry Christmas!
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But there is evidence. Vast, heaping, seemingly incontrovertible evidence to support the notion that stricter gun laws lead to lower violent crime. It exists all over the world. Why does the U.S. rank at or near the top in almost any measure of violent crime among the OECD nations? Let's assume for the moment that this is true---that more guns lead to more crime. How is it a good solution to disarm all law-abiding citizens, leaving guns only in the hands of those who have them for nefarious purposes? Unless you think you can achieve a world without ANY guns (and you can't), then you can't disarm people who simply want to protect themselves from those who hope to do harm.
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Just one more observation...the new attack that antis are making is that we in NJ have high "gun crime" (of course, other crime is OK) because of lax laws in other states. HOW COME THOSE OTHER STATES HAVE LOWER CRIME RATES THAN NJ IF IT IS SO EASY TO GET GUNS THERE? +10000000 Yes. The argument that there is high gun crime in NJ because criminals can get guns in Virginia should translate into even HIGHER gun crimes rates in Virginia---but it doesn't. Besides, when you make it difficult to obtain guns legally, all you're doing is making it difficult for the LAW-ABIDING to obtain guns (since, by definition, they're the only ones who obtain guns legally). Criminals will always find a way to get their hands on a gun, and it won't be through the procedures outlined in the state code. Quote: Virginia has a One Gun a Month law. Yes. Unless you have a CCP, in which case you can (and I have friends who do) purchase as many guns per month as you want. And still Virginia has lower gun crime rates than NJ. It's a head-scratcher, ain't it?
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Gallon of milk at BJ's = $1.99.
Everywhere else is at least $1 more.
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Sad =(
But I'm glad they caught him. I hope his fellow inmates serve him the justice the State of New Jersey won't.
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That is all.
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Keeping guns out of the hands of people like you makes us all safer. Not true. I'd rather there be citizens trained in the use of firearms around in the event I find myself the victim of a violent crime. At least that way, there's chance the crime can be stopped. By the time the police get there, it's always too late.
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Reading the headlines posted by GrovePath this morning made me realize that it's a good thing that NJ has such strict gun laws! Keeping guns out of the hands of the law-abiding while gangbangers are running around shooting people and robbing gas stations sure makes me feel safe!
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Ho Hummm..... I think if the Husband did indeed kill the wife there would be intent there which would make the charge murder not homicide. I was responding to the post above my post. Murder is homicide: 2C:11-2. Criminal homicide a. A person is guilty of criminal homicide if he purposely, knowingly, recklessly or, under the circumstances set forth in section 2C:11-5, causes the death of another human being. b. Criminal homicide is murder, manslaughter or death by auto. 2C:11-3. Murder a. Except as provided in N.J.S.2C:11-4, criminal homicide constitutes murder when: (1) The actor purposely causes death or serious bodily injury resulting in death; or
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I read this thread title as "For retirees, fat chicks..."
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They're always nice to me too. I usually just smile and say "no thanks." Although I'm not convinced they're gangbangers, I'm also not convinced that they're selling chocolate for a legit cause either.
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I have played on a number of Zog teams. I hope this takes hold in JC, shorten my commute to games! Ditto. Anyone want to form a team?
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I stopped by here this afternoon. I second the comment about the vast selection of microbrews. Also, I actually think the prices---on wine at least---seem better than other stores in the area.
I'll also definitely be going back.
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I really mean no offense by this but if you are spooked running or walking around the areas you mentioned, maybe the suburbs would be a better fit? No offense taken. I already know that the suburbs are a better fit for me, but because of the hours I work, I've made a choice to forgo the comforts of the suburbs in exchange for a tolerable commute. One reason I live in JC instead of in Manhattan is because it has allowed me to retain some of the comforts of the suburbs (in-unit washer/dryer, car, (relatively) spacious apartment) while staying close to work.
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I will also add that although I feel perfectly safe running in JC during the daytime so long as I stay within a few blocks of the waterfront, I've given up the ipod for now. It's one thing to block out your surroundings when you're running in a suburban neighborhood with no traffic and no shady characters, but I feel like in JC I should be aware of what's going on around me.
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I was thinking of 2nd Street, behind the ShopRite Agreed. I live right near there, and while I think that part of 2nd St is fine during the day (there are enough people going back and forth between ShopRite and the Mandalay, Portofino, and A Condos), I definitely wouldn't wander around back there at night.
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Good work!
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I run along the waterfront, through Newport, and down to Paulus Hook via Washington Blvd and Grove St. It makes about a 5 mile loop. To go longer, you could go up to Hoboken via the new pedestrian path (although I think you have to go through the train station to get back to the waterfront) or you could cross over to Liberty State park.
I only run in JC during the day and I've never had any problems. Any before- or after-hours running I do on the treadmill.
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Next time I buy a house, I'll be sure the schools have a low percentage of students on the assisted lunch program. Easy. You're probably being sarcastic here, but I would do exactly what you suggest. I would also, of course, investigate whether the local schools have a high percentage of kids that go on to 4-year colleges and universities, many AP or IB course offerings, and high SAT scores. But, as you probably know, there is a negative correlation between a high percentage of kids on assisted lunches and all of these measures of academic achievement so looking for not much of one probably will also lead to a lot of of the other.
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I'm sorry, I know I live here and I love it. BUT-I would not raise kids here. No way, no how!! Agreed. Kids need a safe place to run around, ride bikes, and play street hockey. They shouldn't have to worry about stray bullets or homeless drug addicts when they're walking home from school.
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those (mostly Indian) men with the backpacks are probably the worst thing about the Path. It's amazing they don't realize how huge they are and that they hit evvvveerrything I mostly agree with you, but I'm going to confess that I've started carrying a backpack to work. I bring work home with me nearly every night, and between carting all of that paperwork back and forth and carrying my lunch and my shoes, a purse (even a big woman's totebag) just wasn't big enough (plus it got really heavy on my shoulder). I promise I try not to whack people with my bag, and when the train is crowded I take the backpack off and carry it in front of me. Also, I know I probably look really dorky. I considered this, and decided that I just don't care =) p.s. I'm not an Indian man.
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I'm not sure what City Hall's policy is specifically, but in terms of the First Amendment, if a government-run institution (like a school), allows its space to be used by the community for some events, it must allow the space to be used for all events (barring some specific exception). Once the government has demonstrated its willingness to open its space to the public for this type of organized event, it may not discriminate on the basis of viewpoint when deciding which groups it will allow to use the space. For instance, if City Hall allows a pro-gay group to use the space to hold meetings, it must also allow this Children of Faith group the space on the same terms.
Now, if City Hall doesn't want to allow *any* group to use their space, that's fine too. But once it opens its doors, it opens its doors to all.
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I don't see the problem. This article seems to indicate that guns will be allowed on CHECKED baggage. This has been permitted on airplanes for a long time without incident. Why do people think this would be so problematic?
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The signs are coming down! The hours of usage permitted on the northern section of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway in Jersey City will now be, as required by law, 24/7. Great work, guys!
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I mostly saw it in Washington, D.C. In particular, my favorite little Italian deli that sold pizza by the slice had those boxes. But maybe that place was out of the ordinary, I don't know.
Anyway, Paulus Hook Pizza was good. I guess that's all I needed to say.
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Well, to be fair, no grease got in my car. But I still like the cardboard single-slice boxes. Easier to carry, stays warmer, etc.
If y'all haven't seen this around here, maybe it's an outside-of-the-NYC-metro-area thing. I was surprised when they just stuffed a slice into a bag, but what do I know?
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I went here tonight and got a margherita slice and a slice of pepperoni. It was good enough that I'd definitely go back again.
My one complaint is they put my to go order on a paper plate in a paper bag. Seems like they could get those single-slice cardboard containers like other pizza places have---it keeps the slice warmer and it reduces the chance of getting grease in my car.
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