NJ Turnpike Authority to use social media to promote safe driving
Editors Note : many would argue that ‘social media ” is the prime cause of distracted driving
NJ Turnpike will tweet about safe driving ???
The number of fatalities on New Jersey’s two main toll roads fell 40 percent over the first 11 months of the year compared with the same period in 2011, with total accidents down 7 percent, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority reported Wednesday.
Clinton accused of faking illness to avoid Benghazi testimony
By Paul Richter
December 19, 2012, 3:01 p.m.
The State Department slammed former United Nations envoy John Bolton over his suggestion that Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton falsely claimed a concussion to avoid a potentially embarrassing appearance before Congress to explain the deadly terrorist attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya.
In an appearance on Fox News, Bolton said that Clinton’s claim that she had fainted because of the flu, hitting her head and suffering a concussion, was what foreign service officers call a “diplomatic illness,” intended to free a diplomat from an unpleasant duty. Clinton was supposed to appear before congressional foreign affairs committees on Thursday to respond to questions about whether security failures opened the way for the Sept. 11 attack.
“This is a diplomatic illness to beat the band,” said Bolton, who served during the George W. Bush administration. “I mean, I hope it’s nothing serious. But this was revealed in a way that I think was not transparent and I think there is an obligation here.”
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Uncle Sam Books 50% Loss As Government Motors Buys Back 200MM Shares From Tim Geithner
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/19/2012 08:14 -0500
A few days after divesting its stake in the firm that started it all, AIG, and at a profit at that (ignoring that the risk has merely been onboarded by the Fed whose DV01 is now $2+ billion as a result), the US Treasury continues to divest of all its bailout stake, this time proceeding to GM, where the channel stuffing firm just announced it would buyback 200MM shares from the US government at a price of $27.50. More importantly, the “Treasury said it intends to sell its other remaining 300.1 million shares through various means in an orderly fashion within the next 12-15 months, subject to market conditions. Treasury intends to begin its disposition of those 300.1 million common shares as soon as January 2013 pursuant to a pre-arranged written trading plan. The manner, amount, and timing of the sales under the plan are dependent upon a number of factors.” Assuming a price in the $27.50 range, this implies a nearly 50% loss on the government’s breakeven price of $54. So much for the “profit” spin. One hopes all those Union votes were well worth the now booked $40+ billion cost to all taxpayers.
One wonders why the US government did not open up this particular buyback to a public tender: after all some taxpayers may still care about the financial mismanagement of Uncle Sam. Then again, perhaps not.
Readers debate Arming Teachers as a Solution to Protect Children
maybe….
I like this in principle…in practice, I hope not ALL teachers have this privilege and that there is a thorough vetting process beforehand. All it takes is for a teacher with a gun to lose control and all bets are off!
But to this guys point, as long as a potential shooter knows that someone might be armed but not know who…might be a deterrent. In the case (as in Newtown) where someone has gone off the rails and shoots his way INTO a school, lives might still be lost but not nearly as many helpless children.
Something has to change. I have a 2 year old and if this shit is still happening when she is 5, I will simply leave the country. Nobody in Hong Kong or Singapore is shooting up kindergarten classes.
no..
Rob, it seems that we agree there should be someone at school who has the ability to act immediately as a first line of defense. However, I am concerned about the idea of arming teachers because:
(1) How do we train people, who are not police officers, to act like police officers when a gunman enters the school creating an extreme pressure situation that even police officers have difficulty handling? We can’t just send teachers to a weekend training course and expect that they will be up to the challenge of dealing with an armed intruder, let alone being able to kill that intruder if necessary.
(2) Teachers are in too close contact with the students, and thus having them carry a gun may lead to unfortunate accidents or offer a student with bad intentions easier access to a weapon.
If the cost of hiring a new police officer for each school is too much, then perhaps we hire a few additional officers. The current police force and those few additional officers could cover each school (it’s not like there is a lot of crime that takes place during school hours that would be neglected if a few of our current officers were diverted to the schools).
Anyway, the point of my original post is that our government wastes so much money on nonesense that perhaps we should insist that some of the money be used instead to protect our children while they are at school.
PARENT RESOURCES FOR TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTINGS
December 19,2012
Ridgewood NJ , The Ridgewood School district has compiled a list of suggested readings for adults in order to help them speak to their children about the shootings at Sandy Hook School. The articles are located under the “Parents” tab of the district website. Scroll to the “Resources” sub-tab.
Click here to go directly to the Parent Resources web page. Links to the articles on talking to children about the Newtown, CT tragedy are at the top of the page. https://tinyurl.com/c62toag
Rumor of threats at Ridgewood High School unfounded, officials say
Wednesday December 19, 2012, 1:33 PM
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
A rumor of threats to the school and students at Ridgewood High School (RHS) this week stirred some anxiety among students and parents, but is completely false, according to RHS Principal Tom Gorman. The Ridgewood Police Department and school district administration have looked into the rumor and found no cause for concern, he said.
“We take all this very seriously, and we investigate all leads as warranted,” he said. “We’ve talked to all the appropriate parties.”
According to Gorman, who sent an email to parents Wednesday in response to an influx of concerned inquiries, the rumor was spurred by concerns brought on by the supposed “end of the world” coming on Friday, when the Mayan calendar concludes.
Pascack Valley officials looking for info on county’s offer for free dispatching
Tuesday December 18, 2012, 3:10 PM
BY KIMBERLY REDMOND
MANAGING EDITOR
Pascack Valley Community Life
Local officials are hoping to gather more information from the county on its offer to provide emergency dispatching services out of its Mahwah-based facility at no charge to municipalities.
During the Dec. 17 Township of Washington Council meeting, Councilman Steve Cascio said that he learned during conversations with Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan and Bergen County Police Chief Brian Higgins that “the county is going to offer dispatching to all municipalities in the County of Bergen at no cost” from the Bergen County Communications Center.
Westwood Mayor John Birkner, Jr. said Tuesday that he’d been approached last week by Higgins and County Chief of Staff Jeanne Barratta at a county award dinner for Hurricane Sandy first responders regarding bringing Westwood and Washington Township up to Mahwah at no charge.
“It’s certainly an attractive offer,” Birkner said. “But, I still think the Westwood-Washington Township plan is probably the best for all concerned as far as reducing costs. It’s really ideal.”
North Jersey school leaders debate calls for tighter security
Monday December 17, 2012, 7:28 PM
BY NICK CLUNN
STAFF WRITER
The Record
On the first day of school since the massacre in Connecticut, local officials in North Jersey vowed to assess the strength of school security plans by gauging if the buildings under their watch could withstand such a determined attack.
Ringwood public schools welcomed students on Monday with what seemed the boldest response — a police officer assigned to each of the four schools. The show of force generated a positive reaction from parents who felt reassured their children would be safe, said Bernard Lombardo, chief of the Ringwood Police Department.
“We’ll do it as long as we’re not busy doing other stuff,” Lombardo said, adding that the Newtown tragedy “helped refocus us back to what should be our priority – protecting children.”
While many school administrators said it was too soon to offer proposals, others spoke Monday of specific layers of protection they could add or improve to shield students from a remote, but devastating possibility. Meanwhile, other school chiefs wondered what more could be done, and whether beefed-up security would be worth the drawbacks, in view of the fact that many schools already lock exterior doors, employ surveillance cameras and strictly enforce sign-in protocols for visitors.
“I don’t think any policy would have stopped what happened in Newtown, Connecticut — unless we want to completely lock down our schools and turn them into gulags,” said Little Falls superintendent William Petrick, who district has plans to increase surveillance cameras, from three to 22.
Ridgewood Shukokai Karate School, founded in 1996 by Ken & Pat Domney, is located at 30 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ.
The purpose of RSKS is to provide a safe haven of positive energy & instruction where ALL may develop their Strength, Courage, Sense of Justice & Leadership skills.
Shihan Ken & Renshi Pat are assisted by Instructors:
Sensei Matt Domney – 3rd Dan
Sensei Claire Dennis – 2nd Dan
& the RSKS Leadership Team
Our Instructors Chief Instructor – Shihan Ken Domney 5th Dan.
Shihan Ken started his martial arts training as a teenager with Judo. In 1973 he started Karate training in the Shukokai style obtaining his Black Belt in 1977 under World Chief Instructor Sensei Kimura. In 1978 Shihan Ken was given permission to Attend Sensei Kimura’s school in Hackensack N.J. as an ‘Uchideshi” ( full time student ). This first trip lasted 8 months & was followed by a trip to South Africa as a member of Sensei Kimura’s Invitation Team. During this first visit Shihan Ken recieved his 2nd Dan. Returning to Wales in 1979 Shihan Ken continued training with with his long time friend & Instructor Sensei Steve Lea receiving his 3rd Dan in 1981.
Another trip to the USA as Uchideshi in 1982 – 83 led to his engagement to his now wife, Pat Domney & his decision to emigrate.
Shihan Ken continued training with Sensei Kimura until his death in1995 & then opened Ridgewood Shukokai Karate School in 1996.
Shihan Ken teaches the Beginner & Advanced Children & Adult classes.
Senior Instructor – Renshi Pat Domney 3rd Dan
Renshi Pat started her Martial Arts career also with Judo in College. She started her Karate training with Sensei Kimura in 1979 attaining 1st Dan in 1982, 2nd Dan in 1986 & 3rd Dan in 2005.
Renshi Pat was women’s team Captain for the 1985 Kimura Shukokai world tournament & also represented the U.S. in South Africa in 1998.
Renshi Pat became an ACMA certified instructor in 1999 & a Senior Instructor at RSKS in 2000. She is also a highly qualified & skilled KardioKickbox instructor.
Renshi Pat teaches the Little Dragons & Children’s Intermediate & Black Belt classes.
Renshi Pat is also educated as a K – 12 teacher.
Instructor – Sensei Matt Domney
Matt is a third degree Black Belt & has been training at RSKS since it’s opening in 1996. Matt teaches sword technique in the Black Belt Club classes. He is also currently the youngest Bulletman in the FAST Defense Association & teaches FAST Basics & FAST Cats.
Too many people sit on the sidelines and avoid dance opportunities. Learning how to become a social dancer changes all of that. Whether it’s at the studio, on vacation, or out on the town, Arthur Murray social program is your passport that works on any dance floor, to any music, anywhere in the world. Singles and Couples are welcome!
Here are some examples of what our programs at Arthur Murray can prepare you for:
Weddings – It’s time to retire the funky chicken
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Our certified instructors will have you dancing within the first 10 minutes of your lesson. Using the official Arthur Murray teaching methods, they can teach you how to say yes any time a dance situation presents itself.
There’s never been a better time to learn dance–and never a better place. At Arthur Murray Dance Studios of Northern New Jersey, our talented instructors and proven teaching methods will have you on the floor in no time.
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Driver Seriously Injured When Car Crashes Into Tree on Lincoln Avenue in Ridgewood
December 19,2012
Boyd A. Loving
3:37 PM
Ridgewood NJ , The driver of a 4 door sedan was found semi-conscious on the front lawn of a home in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue in Ridgewood following the crash of his vehicle into a tree on Wednesday afternoon. Ridgewood PD, EMS, and Fire Department personnel, along with paramedics from The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, responded to the scene after being notified of the accident by an off-duty Ridgewood police officer who was in the area at the time of the incident.
The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Transmission fluid from the vehicle spilled onto the front lawn of a nearby home; fire department personnel quickly contained the spill. Entry to the vehicle for purposes of conducting a search of its contents was only possible after the “Jaws of Life” were used to open a door. Following the accident, unofficial reports were that the vehicle’s driver would be charged with DUI and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
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Our philosophy at one love hot yoga is to provide a space where you can let go of the constant worries of everyday life and just be in the moment. Forgetting those demands during your yoga class and being in the moment will get you to stop, breathe, and embrace the present which is what our minds, bodies, and souls need now more than ever. So turn off the computer, sign out of your email, put down the blackberrys, and come to one.love.hot.yoga so you can forget yourself to find yourself!
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Boehner’s House Has Increased Debt $18,944 Per Household
By Terence P. Jeffrey
December 18, 2012
(CNSNews.com) – Under the leadership of House Speaker John Boehner (R.-Ohio), the 112th House of Representatives has thus far approved legislation that has increased the debt of the federal government by $2,176,949,774,695.46—or approximately $18,944 for per American household.
The 112th House of Representatives has achieved this in a little more than 20 months time—and it may not be done yet enacting laws to approve new federal borrowing and spending.
The 112th House came into power on Jan. 5, 2011, electing Rep. John Boehner as its speaker on that day.
“Sucre bleu!” : France warms to Gérard Depardieu, the heroic tax exile
Jean-Marc Ayrault, the French prime minister, may come to regret insulting the actor who symbolises Gallic exuberance
By Anne-Elisabeth Moutet
8:31PM GMT 17 Dec 2012
Asterix and Obelix have deserted Gaul. Or at least the two actors who played them in three blockbuster movies have. With Gérard “Obelix” Depardieu’s much-trumpeted exile to Belgium last week, following Christian “Asterix” Clavier’s move to London in October, France has lost her best-known fictional heroes, undefeated by Julius Caesar’s legions, but vanquished by François Hollande’s punitive new 75 per cent top marginal income tax rate, recently hiked capital gains tax, and reinforced wealth tax.
The symbolism has not been lost on the French. When France’s richest man, Bernard Arnault, the CEO and main shareholder of the luxury behemoth LVMH, applied for Belgian citizenship last August, it was easy for Socialists to paint him as an unpatriotic, despicable fat cat. “Get lost, you rich b——” blasted a headline on the front page of Libération, the Left-wing daily, effectively capturing the national mood.
