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Posted on February 3, 2014February 2, 2014 by James — Leave a comment

Cantor: ‘Obamacare is on borrowed time’

Cantor: ‘Obamacare is on borrowed time’

By JENNIFER EPSTEIN |

2/2/14 9:15 AM EST

The end of the Affordable Care Act is within sight, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor says, outlining Republican plans to propose health care legislation later this year.

“In my opinion, Obamacare is on borrowed time,” the Virginia Republican said in an interview for Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” “As we begin to see the further growth in terms of implementation of this law, you will see, I believe, more and more people negatively affected. And there’s going to be a real problem, a real need for an alternative.”

And that alternative will come from House Republicans this year, Cantor said, drawing on the proposal they put forward back when the ACA first passed.

https://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2014/02/cantor-obamacare-is-on-borrowed-time-182514.html

Posted on February 2, 2014January 20, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

Sit back and enjoy: This Super Bowl could be epic

Sit back and enjoy: This Super Bowl could be epic
Sunday February 2, 2014, 10:54 AM
BY ART STAPLETON
STAFF WRITER
The Record

The two best teams in football will step inside MetLife Stadium tonight for Super Bowl XLVIII in what promises to be a historic setting in East Rutherford.

They have dreams of bathing in team-colored confetti, a championship parade and taking turns hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

The Broncos have them. The Seahawks do, too.

No one ever contemplates what coming up short will feel like until it happens.

The top team in one conference will win. The top team in the other will not.

That’s as rock-solid a Super Bowl guarantee as any made by Joe Namath.

“I don’t think we envision ourselves losing. We wouldn’t play the game if we did,” Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett said. “We would just forfeit it and not waste our time doing this media [availability]. We could be home with our families, at Disney World or maybe Turks and Caicos or something like that.

“We don’t envision ourselves losing at all.”

Added Broncos safety and Paterson native Mike Adams: “Nobody remembers who finishes as Super Bowl runner-up, so nobody thinks that way.”

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/243168091_Sit_back_and_enjoy__This_one_could_be_epic.html#sthash.ooF4Ynpu.dpuf

Posted on February 2, 2014February 2, 2014 by James — 2 Comments

Why doesn’t MetLife Stadium have a roof? ‘They’ have the answer

Why doesn’t MetLife Stadium have a roof? ‘They’ have the answer
Sunday, February 2, 2014 Last updated: Sunday February 2, 2014, 10:27 AM
BY JOHN BRENNAN
STAFF WRITER
The Record

The question has been asked around North Jersey for years, and no doubt visitors from Denver and Seattle today will ask the same thing: “If they wanted to have a Super Bowl so badly, why didn’t they put a retractable roof on MetLife Stadium?”

The answer ultimately comes down to who “they” are.

Had leaders of the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority at the time had their way, the 4-year-old stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex would be capped against inclement weather, a feature that would have turned it into all-year venue.

But owners of the Giants and Jets, the two NFL franchises that built and paid for the new $1.6 billion stadium, would have none of it.

First, they said, they saw an added advantage for their teams in playing late-season games outdoors against opponents less accustomed to harsh weather.

And then, of course, there was the added expense.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/243168731_Why_doesn_t_MetLife_Stadium_have_a_roof___They__have_the_answer.html#sthash.AHsZewAj.dpuf

Posted on February 2, 2014January 20, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

Xanadu : A monument to NJ greedy self serving politicians ?

called the ugliest building ever built Xanadu

Xanadu : A monument to NJ greedy self serving politicians ?

Empty shell of American Dream, MetLife Stadium’s ugly neighbor, still awaits makeover
Saturday February 1, 2014, 11:36 PM
BY CHRISTOPHER MAAG
STAFF WRITER
The Record

When Marianne Krause goes to a concert in another city, she keeps an eye out for beautiful buildings nearby. But when millions of people look to East Rutherford this weekend to watch the Super Bowl, Krause hopes they keep their eyes locked firmly on the game.

That’s because right next door to MetLife Stadium sits a gigantic, empty, multicolored mall once known as Xanadu, the long-dormant retail and entertainment project that Governor Christie once called one of the ugliest buildings in America.

The fewer people who notice it, Krause figures, the better.

“I’m embarrassed by it, and I think the state will be embarrassed by it,” said Krause, 29, of East Rutherford. “It’s really ugly.”

When developers originally proposed building a megamall in the Meadowlands in 2003, they envisioned a completion date sometime in 2006. In the years since, the project now called American Dream has blown through two developers, one name change and $2 billion. Across the parking lot, one stadium was razed and a new one was built.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/eastrutherford/Empty_shell_of_American_Dream_MetLife_Stadiums_ugly_neighbor_still_awaits_makeover.html#sthash.Kuqa2GDj.dpuf

Posted on February 2, 2014February 2, 2014 by James — 3 Comments

Senators try to sack NFL’s non-profit status

Senators try to sack NFL’s non-profit status

By David Sherfinski-The Washington Times Thursday, January 30, 2014

Sens. Tom Coburn, Oklahoma Republican, and Angus King, Maine Independent, have started a push to end the not-for-profit status for the National Football League, saying it’s only fair to taxpayers.

“This is a directed tax cut that [went] to the league office, which means every other American pays a little bit more every year because we give the NFL league office a tax break and call them a non-profit,” Mr. Coburn said on CNN’s “New Day.” “In fact, they’re not.”

Posted on February 2, 2014June 27, 2021 by James — Leave a comment

John Phillip Osborne master painter and senior instructor will give an oil painting demonstration at RAI

John Phillip Osborne master painter and senior instructor will give an oil painting demonstration at RAI

Ridgewood NJ, John Phillip Osborne master painter and senior instructor will give an oil painting demonstration on Sunday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm.

And enjoy the Juried Art Exhibit as you are making your way through our galleries, which will be on display through February 10th.

At the Ridgewood Art Institute 12 East Glen Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07463
201-652-961 www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org

January 26th – February 10th, 2014

34th Annual Regional Juried Show

The juried show is open to all artists working in a representational or traditional manner in the New York Metropolital Area. Professional and non-professional works will be judged on an equal basis by a qualified jury. Only accepted works will be shown.

Juried Show 2014 Award Winning Paintings

A selection of the award winning paintings from this year’s show

Posted on February 2, 2014June 27, 2021 by James — 3 Comments

Reader says No Wonder People don’t Speak up Their afraid of payback

Reader says No Wonder People don’t Speak up Their afraid of payback

That makes it right? Your answer is don’t run for office because there will political retribution not only on you which I,m sure he new would happen but it ok to extend this to your family. These are the moral people you want in office .

Sounds like a dictatorship. Let me do what I want or I will punish you and your family.

No wonder people don’t speak up. Their afraid of payback. What a country. Hear that everyone if you don’t like what the your government doing don’t try to change it because they will get you. Just keep your mouth shut and just let do what ever they want.

Posted on February 2, 2014June 27, 2021 by James — 8 Comments

Council knew of recruits legacy background before they were given the go ahead

Council knew of recruits legacy background before they were given the go ahead

The village nepotism policy states that when a potential hire is a legacy, the village manager must supply the council with his or her legacy background.

If you watch the public meeting, Heather clearly states that she informed the council of the recruits legacy background before they were given the go ahead.

Then the council approved these two hires to proceed with medical exams, drug tests, and psychological exams.

The nepotism policy should not even be in question at this stage. Heather also stated that when question by Albert that no non-legacy candidate was skipped over.

In fact, the only candidate that was skipped over was a legacy. In addition, the skipped candidate is the one who has the most political and municipal ties of them all.

Posted on February 2, 2014June 27, 2021 by James — 4 Comments

Council Apologist Says Stay out of Politics if you Don’t Want Retribution

Council Apologist Says Stay out of Politics if you Don’t Want Retribution

Either the town is a civil service town (as we are, and as such we comply with civil service rules) or its not. The ‘nepotism’ policy, despite being well intended, does not have any place in a town that is governed by civil service rules. By applying this on top of civil service, someone could probably spend a few dollars on an attorney and invalidate it.
It would be an appropriate policy if we had a ‘chief’s test’ whereby ‘favorites’ or insiders (such as dispatchers) were hired, like many non-civil service towns.
Anyone who wants to rent a room or an apartment *and file federal income taxes and vote* can become a Village resident, eligible for hiring for any civil service position that requires residency. It does not require you to ‘grow up in town’.
Despite all of the above written by other posters, politics and ‘paybacks’ are the way it is in the real world.
If someone had a bitch with the former Mayor and chose to bring a legitimate question up before the council, so be it. The council must act in accordance with their ‘nepotism’ policy, or rescind it.
If one chooses to ‘throw their hat’ into the political arena, one must be ready to ‘suffer the consequences’. If the former mayor was more concerned about his son’s future employment, maybe he should have not entered politics and sat on the sidelines and enjoyed his retirement check.
That’s the way it is in the real world. And that’s why many successful businessman from the private sector wouldn’t get into politics…EVER.

Posted on February 2, 2014February 2, 2014 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Open Houses for February 2nd

$1,199,000 – 301 WESTGATE RD, RIDGEWOOD NJ

Ridgewood Open Houses for February 2nd

$6,000 in RIDGEWOOD
MLS # 1400774
465 HEIGHTS RD, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, HO– USE
Michael Randy, Sales Associate
Daniel Kahn, Sales Associate
Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty-Saddle R
Open House: 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 2/2
1

$529,900 in RIDGEWOOD
MLS # 1402645
211 S PLEASANT AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, S/L
Maria L. Baratta, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 2/2
24

$829,000 in RIDGEWOOD
MLS # 1402952
457 UPPER BLVD, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, COL
Eileen P. Mullen, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 2/2
17

$1,049,000 in RIDGEWOOD
MLS # 1400784
465 HEIGHTS RD, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, COL
Michael Randy, Sales Associate
Daniel Kahn, Sales Associate
Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty-Saddle R
Open House: 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 2/2
1

$1,199,000 in RIDGEWOOD
MLS # 1338978
301 WESTGATE RD, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, COL
Jennifer M. Parsekian, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 2/2
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.oZE46suH.dpuf

Posted on February 2, 2014February 2, 2014 by James — 14 Comments

Chris Christie attacks N.Y. Times, David Wildstein

Chris Christie attacks N.Y. Times, David Wildstein

Bridgeaplooza Is the story more about media bias ?

By MIKE ALLEN | 2/1/14 5:19 PM EST

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), after a low-key initial response to Friday’s explosive allegations about his bridge-closing involvement, mounted a pugilistic defense late Saturday afternoon, attacking The New York Times and a former political ally in an email to friends and allies obtained by POLITICO.

“Bottom line – David Wildstein will do and say anything to save David Wildstein,” the email from the governor’s office says, referring to the former appointee who reignited the controversy. A letter from Wildstein’s lawyer on Friday asserted that “evidence exists … tying Mr. Christie to having knowledge of the lane closures, during the period when the lanes were closed, contrary to what the Governor stated publicly in a two-hour press conference.”

Posted on February 2, 2014January 30, 2014 by James — Leave a comment

Pending homes plunge, “surprising economist”s

Pending homes plunge, “surprising economists”
Published: Thursday, 30 Jan 2014 | 10:00 AM ET
By: Katie Little | Staff Writer

Signed contracts to buy existing homes dropped 8.7 percent in December as abnormally cold weather hit much of the U.S., according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors.

The plunge caught economists by surprise. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast pending home sales would tick up 0.3 percent.

https://www.cnbc.com/id/101377134

Posted on February 1, 2014February 1, 2014 by James — 2 Comments

Gibson Commemorates Fed Raid with Government Series II Les Paul

Gibson Commemorates Fed Raid with Government Series II Les Paul

Meredith Bragg & Anthony L. Fisher|Feb. 1, 2014 11:00 am

Two years after Gibson factories in Tennessee were raided by government agents, the venerable guitar manufacturer has released a special Government Series II Les Paul. As the press release explains:

Great Gibson electric guitars have long been a means of fighting the establishment, so when the powers that be confiscated stocks of tonewoods from the Gibson factory in Nashville—only to return them once there was a resolution and the investigation ended—it was an event worth celebrating. Introducing the Government Series II Les Paul, a striking new guitar from Gibson USA for 2014 that suitably marks this infamous time in Gibson’s history.

…Each Government Series II Les Paul also includes a genuine piece of Gibson USA history in its solid rosewood fingerboard, which is made from wood returned to Gibson by the US government after the resolution.

https://reason.com/blog/2014/02/01/gibson-commemorate-fed-raid-with-governm

Posted on February 1, 2014April 9, 2020 by James — 2 Comments

Fishbein: Planning for the future

Fishbein: Planning for the future
Friday, January 31, 2014
By DANIEL FISHBEIN
COLUMNIST

Over the next year, you’ll be hearing more and more about a new district plan that promises to make a dynamic impact on our mission of excellence. Called 1:1 (One to One), it’s an initiative that aims to partner the tools of technology with the skills of our professional educators with the goal of raising student success to new levels.

The 1:1 program planned for Ridgewood is designed to enhance instruction and improve learning by supplying one computer device to every student, for use both in the classroom and at home. This is not a new idea – in fact, two Bergen County high schools have had 1:1 instruction in place for the past eight years. But it is a concept which time has come for the Ridgewood Public Schools.

How does 1:1 differ from the technology already in place in Ridgewood classrooms? A while ago the Board of Education adopted a formal goal to integrate computer technology into our learning environment and as a result, we have longstanding policies and programs in place at this point in time, with numerous computers in our buildings available for use by our students and teaching staff.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/education/242882241_Fishbein__Planning_for_the_future.html#sthash.dCuPOKyp.dpuf

Posted on February 1, 2014June 27, 2021 by James — 2 Comments

Robin Goldfischer Named Senior Vice President –& General Counsel, Legal Affairs for Valley Health System

Robin Goldfischer Named Senior Vice President –& General Counsel, Legal Affairs for Valley Health System

January 27 , 2014 — Valley Health System has announced the promotion of Robin Goldfischer to the position of Senior Vice President & General Counsel– Legal Affairs. Robin, who resides in Englewood, NJ, joined Valley more than 16 years ago as Vice President.

“Throughout her tenure at Valley she has had a tremendous positive impact across the entire Valley Health System, including the implementation of best practices for corporate governance, property acquisition and the development of Valley Medical Group, a multispecialty group practice,” said Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System.
Robin either represents or directs the representation of the System and its subsidiaries in all legal matters. She oversees the work of two in-house staff attorneys, as well as the work of outside counsel. She is well known in the field of healthcare law in New Jersey and her opinions and guidance are often sought out.

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