Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio: Obama birth record ‘definitely fraudulent’
PHOENIX (AP) — Investigators for an Arizona sheriff’s volunteer posse have declared that President Barack Obama’s birth certificate is definitely fraudulent.
Members of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s posse said in March that there was probable cause that Obama’s long-form birth certificate released by the White House in April 2011 was a computer-generated forgery.
Now, Arpaio says investigators are positive it’s fraudulent.
Mike Zullo, the posse’s chief investigator, said numeric codes on certain parts of the birth certificate indicate that those parts weren’t filled out, yet those sections asking for the race of Obama’s father and his field of work or study were completed.
Zullo said investigators previously didn’t know the meaning of codes but they were explained by a 95-year-old former state worker who signed the president’s birth certificate. Zullo said a writer who published a book about Obama’s birth certificate and was aiding investigators let them listen in on an interview he conducted of the former state worker.
Boards and Committees:
Council Representative to the Ridgewood Fourth of July Committee, Inc.
Council Representative to the Project Pride Committee
Council Representative to the Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Committee
Boards and Committees:
Council Representative to and Chair of the Ridgewood Enviromental Advisory Committee (REAC)
Council Representative to and Chair of the Ridgewood Green Team Advisory Committee (GTAC)
Village of Ridgewood’s Representative to the Bergen County League of Municipalities
Council Representative to and Chair of the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee
Boards and Committees:
Council Liaison to the Ridgewood Community Center Advisory Board
Council Representative to the Field Committee of the Village of Ridgewood
Council Representative to the Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board
Council Representative to the Ridgewood Board of Education
photos and information: https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/council.cfm
Report: Countrywide won influence with discounts
Associated PressBy LARRY MARGASAK | Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The former Countrywide Financial Corp., whose subprime loans helped start the nation’s foreclosure crisis, made hundreds of discount loans to buy influence with members of Congress, congressional staff, top government officials and executives of troubled mortgage giant Fannie Mae, according to a House report.
The report, obtained by The Associated Press, said that the discounts — from January 1996 to June 2008, were not only aimed at gaining influence for the company but to help mortgage giant Fannie Mae. Countrywide’s business depended largely on Fannie, which at the time was trying to fend off more government regulation but eventually had to come under government control.
Undercover driver sting operations in full force in Central business District in Ridgewood
July 6,2012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ , In an effort to head off more pedestrian accidents the Ridgewood Police Department was out in force all Friday afternoon in an effort to enforce traffic laws in the Central business District or CBD . The Ridgewood Police are looking to make the CBD more pedestrian safe this summer .
NJ law requires cars to stop for a pedestrians in the crosswalk and has been in effect since April. Violations carry a potential for a hefty fine for drivers who do not obey ,yet a rash pedestrian instances the last 3 years raise questions as to whether drivers or pedestrians are paying any attention.
Virus could black out nearly 250,000 PCs
By Jim Finkle
(Reuters) – About a quarter-million computer users around the world are at risk of losing Internet access on Monday because of malicious software at the heart of a hacking scam that U.S. authorities shut down last November.
Some blogs and news reports hyped the risk of an outage, warning of a potential “blackout” and describing the Alureon malware as the “Internet Doomsday” virus.
Yet experts said only a tiny fraction of computer users were at risk, and Internet providers would be on call to quickly restore service. They said they considered the threat to be small compared with more-prevalent viruses such as Zeus and SpyEye, which infect millions of PCs and are used to commit financial fraud.
As of this week, about 245,000 computers worldwide were still infected by Alureon and its brethren, according to security firm Deteque. That included 45,355 computers in the United States.
The viruses were designed to redirect Internet traffic through rogue DNS servers controlled by criminals, according to the FBI. DNS servers are computer switchboards that direct Web traffic.
As I did last year, I’ve prepared an audio slideshow of the parade. The slideshow can be accessed at the link below. I’ve also included a tab with last year’s show.
A geothermal energy company with a $98.5 million loan guarantee from the Obama administration for an alternative energy project in Nevada — which received hearty endorsements from Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid — faces financial problems, and the company’s auditors have questioned whether it can stay in business.
Much like Solyndra LLC, a California solar-panel manufacturer with a $535 million federal loan guarantee that went bankrupt, Nevada Geothermal Power (NGP) has incurred $98 million in net losses over the past several years, has substantial debts and does not generate enough cash from its current operations after debt-service costs, an internal audit said.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/4/lights-go-dim-on-another-energy-project/
Homeland Security Report Lists ‘Liberty Lovers’ As Terrorists
Americans who are “suspicious of centralized federal authority, reverent of individual liberty” deemed domestic threat
Paul Joseph Watson
Infowars.com
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
A new study funded by the Department of Homeland Security characterizes Americans who are “suspicious of centralized federal authority,” and “reverent of individual liberty” as “extreme right-wing” terrorists.
Entitled Hot Spots of Terrorism and Other Crimes in the United States, 1970-2008 (PDF), the study was produced by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism at the University of Maryland. The organization was launched with the aid of DHS funding to the tune of $12 million dollars.
While largely omitting Islamic terrorism – the report fails completely to mention the 1993 World Trade Center bombing – the study focuses on Americans who hold beliefs shared by the vast majority of conservatives and libertarians and puts them in the context of radical extremism.
The report takes its definitions from a 2011 study entitled Profiles of Perpetrators of Terrorism, produced by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, in which the following characteristics are used to identify terrorists.
Ridgewood Water says DEP Fine is a result of Residents who ignore Water Restrictions
July 2,2012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, A spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection, said Ridgewood Water Company exceeded its water allocation by 60.1 million gallons.
The company was quick to point out that Ridgewood Water Company was fined because too many residents disregard water conservation rules and fail to pay attention to the summer water restrictions imposed by the Village.
Frank Moritz told the Ridgewood News ,”We put in watering restricting and we put them in every year, “It’s voluntary and we did it in 2010 but the sprinklers go on and keep going on.”
There was no mention of the fact that water restrictions have become a permanent part of summer vacation in the Village for the last 10 years , or any speculation on the water use of the BOE or Valley Hospital . It has been alleged that the BOE has been know from time to time to time to leave sprinklers on whether willfully or just by mistake ignoring the watering bans.
Ridgewood Water services over 20,000 households in Glen Rock, Wyckoff, Midland Park and Ridgewood and is currently embroiled in a rate lawsuit brought on by Glen Rock, Midland Park and Wyckoff customers who allege the the Villages own bad fiances have been covered up by over sized commingled rate increases at Ridgewood Water.
According the the Ridgewood News Moritz and Ridgewood Water have been negotiating with the state Department of Environmental Protection to reduce the $38,000 fine, which the DEP hit the company with for using 60.1 million gallons more than they were allowed in 2010.
Critics of Ridgewood Water like to point out the antiquated pumping infrastructure caused by the lack on investment over the last 20 years and heavy federal ,state and local regulation make the utility more of an albatross and an asset to the Village .
Chronic pain is determined by emotions, scientists believe
Emotions may determine why some people are more likely to suffer chronic pain than others, a study has found.
By Telegraph reporters6:00PM BST 01 Jul 2012
The emotional state of the brain can explain why different individuals do not respond the same way to similar injuries, say scientists.
Some recover fully while others remain in constant pain.
Brain scan studies showed for the first time how chronic pain emerges as a result of an emotional response to an injury.
The process involves interaction between two brain regions, the frontal cortex and nucleus accumbens.
Lead scientist Professor Vania Apakarian, from Northwestern University in Chicago, US, said: ”The injury itself is not enough to explain the ongoing pain. It has to do with the injury combined with the state of the brain.”
NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Money-saving Family Super Saver Fare in effect continuously from June 29 until July 9
June 27, 2012
NJT-12-051
NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT today announced a special extension of the Family Super Saver Fare, which allows up to two children 11 and younger to travel free with each fare-paying adult. Usually limited to weekends and holidays, the Family Super Saver Fare will be in effect continuously from 7 p.m. Friday, June 29 until 6 a.m. Monday, July 9, on all trains (except for travel to/from Metro-North stations), buses and light rail lines in honor of Independence Day.
In addition, NJ TRANSIT will offer extra service in advance of Independence Day and on the holiday itself to give customers more travel options, whether leaving work early to get a head start on festivities or attending fireworks displays on the Fourth of July.
On Friday, June 29, extra buses will operate from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on more than two dozen bus routes starting around noon. Visit njtransit.com for details.
On Tuesday, July 3, extra outbound trains will operate on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley, Morris & Essex, Pascack Valley and Port Jervis lines starting at approximately 1 p.m. Extra buses will operate from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on more than two dozen bus routes starting around noon. Visit njtransit.com for details.
On Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule on all lines. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule. River Line will operate on a Sunday schedule. Bus schedules vary by route—customers are advised to check their timetables or visit njtransit.com for schedule information.
Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Service
To accommodate spectators traveling to the New Jersey Waterfront to view the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks display over the Hudson River, NJ TRANSIT will supplement existing weekend rail service on the Morris & Essex Lines with additional trains to and from Hoboken Terminal. An additional trip will also operate to Hoboken on the Port Jervis Line. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate additional trips between Tonnelle Avenue and Hoboken starting after 4 p.m.
Also on July 4, extra trips will operate to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on selected bus routes.
Detailed service information is available at njtransit.com/fireworks.
Summer Savings
With the summer season in full swing, now is a great time for customers to take advantage of NJ TRANSIT’s discounted travel packages to destinations including the Jersey Shore, Six Flags Great Adventure and Monmouth Park:
Beach Packages: Save up to $6.50 on admission to one of five beaches— Long Branch, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach and Belmar—by purchasing round-trip train fare and a beach pass for one price at NJ TRANSIT ticket vending machines (choose “Special Promotions” and select “Beach Package”) or at ticket windows. Customers can purchase the package for $31.50 from New York Penn Station or any station on the Main, Bergen County or Pascack Valley lines (except from Metro-North stations), and for $23.50 from Hoboken Terminal or Newark Penn Station.
o Shore EZride Jitney provides shuttle service to beaches, shopping and dining locations in Long Branch, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach Friday through Sunday. Starting July 4, NJ TRANSIT customers can ride the jitney FREE on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays plus Independence Day and Labor Day with a coupon available at njtransit.com/summer. For jitney info and shore activities, go to visitmonmouth.com.
Six Flags Great Adventure or Hurricane Harbor: Save up to $51 by purchasing round-trip bus transportation and park admission together. NJ TRANSIT provides express bus service to Six Flags from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York, Newark Penn Station, Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal and the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden.
Monmouth Park: Board a train anywhere on NJ TRANSIT’s rail system and save up to $6.00 when you travel to Monmouth Park Racetrack. Simply purchase a round-trip package to Monmouth Park from NJ TRANSIT ticket vending machines (choose “Special Promotions” and select “Monmouth Park”) or at ticket windows, and receive Grandstand Admission and an official track program for $1 plus round-trip train fare.
For details on NJ TRANSIT’s Summer Services and customer discounts, visit njtransit.com/summer.
Important July 4th Commuter information : Bus Route 163 – Detour in Ridgewood
June 27, 2012
On Wednesday, July 4th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Paramus Road and Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood will be closed from Paramus Road and Grove Street to the Ridgewood Bus Terminal due to a parade and festival. During this time, Bus Route No. 163 will operate on a detour.
Buses traveling toward Ridgewood will travel from Paramus Road and Grove Street, make a left at Grove Street, right on Prospect Street, right on Dayton Street. Customers will board and discharge at the church across from the terminal.
Buses traveling toward New York will travel from the Ridgewood Terminal , continue on Dayton Street, make a right on Maple Avenue, left on Prospect Street, left on Grove Street, right on Paramus Road and proceed on the regular route.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. For further information, please call NJ TRANSIT at 1 (973) 275-5555.
Obamacare’s 21 Hidden New Taxes on the Middle Class
Posted 06/28/2012 07:02 PM ET
Taxation: The high bench has confirmed that ObamaCare’s individual mandate is a massive tax on the American middle class. But let’s not forget the 20 other new taxes that are embedded in the law.
Though President Obama never sold it as a tax hike, the Supreme Court ruled the mandate is exactly that. Unfortunately, the majority argued it’s legal under Congress’ taxing authority.
Forcing citizens to buy health insurance “is absolutely not a tax increase,” Obama insisted in 2009. Earlier, he assured the public that raising taxes on the middle class to support his health care plan was “the last thing we need in an economy like this.” “Folks are already having a tough enough time,” Obama added.
• A 3.8% surtax on investment income from capital gains and dividends that applies to single filers earning more than $200,000 and married couples filing jointly earning more than $250,000.
• A $50,000 excise tax on charitable hospitals that fail to meet new “community health assessment needs,” “financial assistance” and other rules set by the Health and Human Services Dept. ( Valley Should Love this)
• A $24 billion tax on the paper industry to control a pollutant known as black liquor.
• A $2.3 billion-a-year tax on drug companies.
• A 10% excise tax on indoor tanning salons.
• An $87 billion hike in Medicare payroll taxes for employees, as well as the self-employed.
Romney: ‘If We Want to Get Rid of Obamacare, We’re Going to Have to Replace President Obama’
12:15 PM, JUN 28, 2012 • BY DANIEL HALPER
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney reacted to the Supreme Court’s Obamacare decision by saying that, “if we want to get rid of Obamacare, we’re going to have to replace President Obama.”
“Let’s make clear that we understand what the Court did and did not do,” Romney said today, speaking in Washington, D.C. “What the Court did today was say that Obamacare does not violate the Constitution. What they did not do was say that Obamacare is good law or that it’s good policy.”
Romney added: “Obamacare was bad policy yesterday. It’s bad policy today. Obamacare was bad law yesterday. It’s bad law today.”
This presidential election is “a choice,” Romney said. “You can choose whether you want to have a larger and larger government, more and more intrusive in your life—separating you and your doctor—whether you’re comfortable with more deficits, higher debt that we pass onto the coming generations. Whether you’re willing to have the government put in place a plan that potentially causes you to lose the insurance that you like or whether instead you want to return to a time when the American people will have their own choice in healthcare. Where consumers will be able to make their choices as to what kind of health insurance they want.”
