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Re: Uniforms policy crackdown riles parents in Jersey City
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Or Hypercolor. Good lord... talk about bad high school memories.

But anyhow... somehow I find it laughable that Dickinson even has a school emblem, not to mention the fact that they are forcing the students to wear it...

Posted on: 2006/9/14 16:37
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Re: State assemblyman and school's chief, Charles T. Epps Jr is up for a raise
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What a self-important, greedy prick... it just amazes me. I've bumped into him from time to time at different social occasions in JC, and each time he's got his mouth running about what a great guy he is, and how stinking gifted he is as a musician, and such a great influence on the students. Please...

Posted on: 2006/8/21 19:52
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Re: Positive things I like about JC
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Positively Thinking...

* Actually being able to afford a lovely old house, right plunk across the river from New York City.

* The beauty of the Loew's Jersey, and the classic film shows offered there.

* Incredibly cool neighbors, who actually look out for one another.

* Parmigiana House, and their unbelievably tasty marinara sauce.

* The kooky mix of disappointment and staunch pride that the old-timers have for this city and the way it's run.

* My own backyard, with no neighborhood association to tell me what to do with it.

* The Light Rail - yessir, it's wonderful.

* The PATH system - it ain't so bad, either. Much cleaner and more efficient than a good deal of of the NYC subway.

Posted on: 2006/7/11 13:29
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Re: Liberty Animal Shelter
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Just stepping in to defend my position, here. I'm not "so against pit bulls", and yes, I have seen the "Dog Whisperer" program. Enjoyed it.

I fully agree, Valkin, in regards to the responsibility that humans need to have, in controlling/training their dogs, and maintaining pack order - ie keeping the dog, whatever the breed, in the submissive role. I'm a huge believer in this - I keep my dogs on leash and under control at all times, and do everything that I can to avoid confrontational situations with other dogs. If only every dog owner felt the same way, there wouldn't be problems.

As far as training pit bulls is concerned, I'm all for it. There are, however, dogs that even the strongest levels of training cannot effect entirely - generations of breeding for the purpose of fighting can't be overcome. Just as some border collies can't help but run circles around trees, some labs can't resist the temptation to jump into lakes, and most sighthounds will chase a squirrel right into traffic if given the chance, there are some pit bulls that cannot be broken of "gameness" - the drive to fight other dogs. Temperament is both hereditary and learned - a truth widely understood among knowledgeable dog breeders, researchers and behaviorists.

I love dogs - all breeds. I am stringently against breed-specific legislation. As I've said, I've known wonderful pit bulls, and pain in the butt pit bulls - just as with any other breed. But the matter of fighting lineage, along with jaw strength and lack of warning - these are traits that require a knowledgeable and strong leadership on the part of the owner. These dogs can be wonderful, but many pit bulls aren't just for anyone.

Posted on: 2006/2/3 20:51
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Re: Liberty Animal Shelter
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Keep in mind that the first site you posted is a commercial site, part of whose purpose is to help people find dog breeders - naturally, with client links of pit bull breeders, they just might skip over the problems inherent in the breed. As well, I can't tell you how many people I've run into who speak up for pit bulls in much the way the second link you've provided does - even as far as calling informed, concerned folks (many of whom are involved in animal rescue, adoption and temperament testing) "uninformed", "overreactive" and "ignorant". However, notice how, in the site's articles, little mention is made of the pit bull's jaw strength, and lack of warning before the bite.

As I've said so many times about this matter, there are two sides to the situation. Just as with any breed, there are great pit bulls - wonderful animals who are beautifully socialized and a dream with people and other animals. Unfortunately, there are pit bulls who are maladjusted, and a danger to other animals - and at times to other people, as well. This truth applies to ALL breeds, not just the pit bull. But, taking into consideration the two truths I brought up before - jaw strength and characteristic lack of warning - the possibility of damage is much worse when a pit bull's involved.

Sorry to call into question the sites you've posted, but my involvement in animal rescue, as well as contacts with breed rescue coordinators (two of whom are actually directly involved with pit bull rescue) gives me a different take on the matter. When folks who are deeply and emotionally connected to the breed admit openly that such faults exist, well, I'm not one to argue.

Posted on: 2006/2/3 18:56
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Re: Liberty Animal Shelter
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Just hopping on in to add my 2 cents...

It's great that the pits you're allowed to walk are temperament-tested, and I can definitely say that I've met some really wonderful pits while out and about. However... I've also met pits that, while great with people, are basically nightmares with other dogs. It's important to remember that this breed has many, many years of lineage with a specific purpose - to fight other dogs. The other, more positive side to this matter is that they were bred to get along beautifully with, and respect, human beings.

Of course, every dog is different - I definitely believe that each animal has its own personality. However, it's unwise, and dangerous, to ignore the history of dog fighting in the pit bull's lineage. And although fights can start up between any two dogs, the immense strength of a pit's jaws can cause much, much more damage than that of many other dogs. Sadly, I've seen the aftermath of this in person - being involved in dog rescue and adoption groups, a good number of otherwise well-mannered pits have been turned in thanks to a spat with another dog within the same residence. Compared to the tears/lacerations/puncture wounds caused by most dogs, those that a pit can inflict are on a completely different level.

I greatly admire your volunteer work with the shelter, Welela - I have a huge appreciation for folks involved with rescue and adoption. But pits require a very high level of awareness on the part of the owner - obedience, socialization and temperament work are key.

I hope things work out well with the situation at the LAS. Will definitely be looking further into what the original poster claims.

Posted on: 2006/2/2 21:36
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Re: VIP Diner
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Food's okay... just watch out for the crackheaded waitress I had a while back. She basically verbally assaulted us the entire time ("Do you know what you want yet? Come on!" - and that was her first stop to our table), and stuck half of her thumb in my refill of soda. No joke. As well, a couple of folks I'm good pals with have had some bad experiences with, well, bugs in the food. Maybe things have improved since (I haven't been there in at least a year), but I'm in no rush to return.

And cyclotronic's right - Al's is a really good diner. Can't beat their Soup, Salad and 1/2 Sandwich deal - and their chocolate shakes are INCREDIBLE. Really good stuff.

Posted on: 2006/1/13 20:29
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Re: Those New construction 2 Families
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Hear, hear, historyrules - you put it perfectly. It angers me to hear folks downplaying the importance of historic preservation, even going so far as to say that, in comparison, leveling and new construction is a better option.

My take on this? I can understand the hassles of life within a historic district - my family's home some years ago was located in one. It was sometimes a pain in the behind - we had to have a LOT of work approved before it was done - window maintenance, paint jobs, gate and fencing installation - you name it. However, I did, and still do, appreciate the fact that those houses were so diligently looked after - they were beautiful, graceful works of art, well worthy of preservation and disciplined care. They cost money to maintain appropriately, but that was part of the territory - and we gladly paid the price to live in a beautiful community - and to care for a wonderful house.

It's not an easy matter to balance out - historic homes worthy of enforced preservation standards, and a homeowner's right to maintain their property as he/she wishes... I tend to lean toward the former, but that's just my personal opinion.

Posted on: 2005/12/28 3:24
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Re: Those New construction 2 Families
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Very true. There's really very little left in Jersey City, especially when sheer geographical area is considered, of historic architecture strongly characteristic of its era. Most of our notable older buildings have been left to deteriorate (take a look at the Apple Tree House, one of our city's worst embarassments), or just seemingly taken for granted. This house on Sherman Place is a glum example of that - a great example of late Victorian grace and beauty - it shines through despite the obvious neglect and disrepair - now scheduled for demolition. No point in saving such a wonderful, old urban mansion - no reason in preserving a much-needed element of beauty in this city. Money seems to be everything nowadays.

You put it perfectly - it's all about landmarking now, in order to prevent this sort of thing from happening more and more. Believe me, I'm off to check out whether or not my block is protected in any way at all - my little house can't remotely compare to that of Sherman Place's beautiful old manse, but I'll be darned if I don't do what I can to protect it. Yeesh, I'm so angry right now...

Posted on: 2005/12/26 6:36
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Re: Those New construction 2 Families
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historyrules -

It really makes me sick to hear about this sort of thing - even worse, by far, to see that great old house come down. I have some good friends who live on that block, and I've loved that, along with the neighboring house, since first sight. When the other house (you can see the gingerbread a bit in your pic) was fixed up, I had hopes for the green one, as well... what a terrible shame to hear of its unfortunate fate.

Between indescriminate architectural butchering like this and the prevalence of aluminum siding hack jobs, Jersey City is looking bleaker and bleaker. This just makes me want to vomit.

Just edited to add that, owning an 1895 rowhouse in the Heights, I take this sort of thing to heart. We bought this house as a fixer upper, which has been an ongoing labor of true love for us. Even with its quirks and qualms, I can't ever imagine selling this house for the purpose of being knocked down for a new development. It really hurts to see that house again, knowing what's to come. For shame.

Posted on: 2005/12/26 5:53
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