[AsburyPark] Council Meeting

2006-12-08 Thread radio881gal
I've posted my report on this week's Council Meeting. It's at www.asburyradio.com Thanks, Maureen Nevin, Host, Asbury Radio on 88.1 FM Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email |

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Schlockmeister Columns

2006-12-08 Thread MarioAPNJ
On 12/8/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are so serious all the time. Do you ever lighten up? Kind of silly to say "all the time" based on what people post here. On my way out the door for some lightening up now. In the meantime, maybe you can calculate the ratio of serious to yuk-yu

[AsburyPark] Re: Rolemover, I accept your Offer

2006-12-08 Thread 2fine4u
Now, I'm ROTFLMAO! Whooo! This is funny as H*LL! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: > > > This would be a great Holiday help for us. Thanks. > > > > "Holiday"? Dave, are you one of those > bastard-se

[AsburyPark] Re: Schlockmeister Columns

2006-12-08 Thread justifiedright
You are so serious all the time. Do you ever lighten up? All I did was compliment you in my last post. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > On 12/7/2006, justifiedright wrote: > > > I also didn't know Schlockmeister was a real word until I just looked it up. >

[AsburyPark] Re: The Revs are coming to save the day

2006-12-08 Thread 2fine4u
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Fred I'm calling shenanigans on those Reverends. They are > completely wrong. No way. I wish I was there - I would have loved to put them in > their place. What place would that be, Tommy? I would love to

[AsburyPark] Re: Rev Kev going to HELL!!!

2006-12-08 Thread 2fine4u
That was hilarious! Had to reply. This board is nuts, but I love it! Thanks, for the laugh! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Hinge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ok, i'll admit it. I'm rolemover. I like argueing with myself here. Where do I go to collect my > money? > Role Yahoo!

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Schlockmeister Columns

2006-12-08 Thread MarioAPNJ
On 12/7/2006, justifiedright wrote: I also didn't know Schlockmeister was a real word until I just looked it up. No big deal. It's an obscure term, but I like the sound of it. Vocabulary is not the problem. The real problem is the cavalier treatment (or is it a shallow understanding

[AsburyPark] 99 cent store

2006-12-08 Thread charlie leonard
the 99 cent store on the corner of main and asbury ave is coming along good. at first when i saw the foam stucco going on, i figured it was off to a quick fix. but now i see some brick facade is going on over that. looks pretty good. cant tell till its done though. -

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Paving on Ocean Ave

2006-12-08 Thread charlie leonard
also, i said look for a fix in the next few days im sure. not implying it will be done. i simply said im sure it will be done. whoever said the fact about snow plows, and cars in general. you cant leave it the way for too long. asburycouple? forgot who said it, about leaving the last layer

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Paving on Ocean Ave

2006-12-08 Thread charlie leonard
"wow no ww what happened to that post about every one being positive, and nice for a while, myself and hinge have had disagreements, but you jumped all over him, i believe his posts are fairly accurate, and as far as your look for a fix in the next few days, well put up your money im w

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Spa For Sale

2006-12-08 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "paulvail1964" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just wanted to let you know that Thee Spa has reduced it's selling > price to $350,000. This is an excellent price. For those of you who > have not been there, Thee Spa is top notch and has all the latest > equipm

[AsburyPark] Asbury Spa For Sale

2006-12-08 Thread paulvail1964
Just wanted to let you know that Thee Spa has reduced it's selling price to $350,000. This is an excellent price. For those of you who have not been there, Thee Spa is top notch and has all the latest equipment and services. It's location in downtown AP can't be beat. I think this is an exce

[AsburyPark] Re: Paving on Ocean Ave

2006-12-08 Thread Hinge
Thanks for the info and for having my back! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "apoojo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie leonard > wrote: > > > > "Seems like a waste of money doing all > > that painting and paving, only to have to do it again at some poi

[AsburyPark] Re: Paving on Ocean Ave

2006-12-08 Thread apoojo
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie leonard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Seems like a waste of money doing all > that painting and paving, only to have to do it again at some point in time" > > i guess almost everywhere in the country wastes money then too, becasue thats how its

[AsburyPark] Re: Paving on Ocean Ave

2006-12-08 Thread Hinge
First off, I said "I don't know much about paving" Did you miss that part? Secondly, you really should check your spelling before posting. It's terrible. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie leonard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Has anybody driven on Ocean Ave today? I just did. It's all p

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Paving on Ocean Ave

2006-12-08 Thread charlie leonard
"Seems like a waste of money doing all that painting and paving, only to have to do it again at some point in time" i guess almost everywhere in the country wastes money then too, becasue thats how its done everywhere. different machuiens are used to do the street, the ramps around the c

Re: [AsburyPark] Paving on Ocean Ave

2006-12-08 Thread charlie leonard
"Has anybody driven on Ocean Ave today? I just did. It's all paved now, but I see what seems to be a huge problem. All of the manhole covers are sticking up by a few inches. I've never seen a paving job done like that. I'll be honest, I don't know much about paving but it looks like a disaster t

[AsburyPark] Re: Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread Fred
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I'm sure the Cops know will some of these gang members live so why don't they say they had a call that there is a dead body in the basement? Then send in code enforcement close it down and then move on to the next.

[AsburyPark] Re: Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread oakdorf
> > Good luck on gun control. The NRA's lobbys have that pretty much covered. I won't even go there. As I tell my 13 year old son, "after I moved in 4th grade, my best friend got killed with a shotgun they were playing with". I married a girl from PA. No boys. Jsut 2 girls. They grew up hun

[AsburyPark] Re: Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread Hinge
"Then, there's the business of keeping the gangs in business, i.e. supplying guns and things like that. A: Gun control" Good luck on gun control. The NRA's lobbys have that pretty much covered. And here in AP where violence and violent crimes are a given, imagine trying to get legit gun owners

[AsburyPark] Illegal Guns

2006-12-08 Thread dfsavgny
NYC's approach. Why doesn't NJ do it? "Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said yesterday that the city had reached agreements with six out-of-state gun dealers, who agreed to let court officials monitor their operations to prevent illegal gun sales. He said that New York had sued 12 additional gun stor

[AsburyPark] Re: Councilman Jim Keady Gets It Right

2006-12-08 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > If the units were in progress, more money would of been "donated" by > the partners as part of the agreement. I meant that we would have more ratables. Yes, Partners would have to pay money into the affordable housin

[AsburyPark] Re: Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread Hinge
Thanks for replying. In the last thing you mentioned, code enforcement...is it just me, or does Asbury go very light on this? And what kinds of codes aren't they enforcing? I know it sounds nitpicky, but one of my pet peeves is litter and garbage. There are some areas in AP, both in the ocean f

[AsburyPark] Re: Councilman Jim Keady Gets It Right

2006-12-08 Thread oakdorf
> Had they done their jobs, we wouldn;t need the donation but I'll > happily accept it and thank them for it. > If the units were in progress, more money would of been "donated" by the partners as part of the agreement. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:

[AsburyPark] Re: Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > What makes you think that some of the parents of gang members do not know that their children are involved especially those underage children that are drug runners and bring home the extra cash that supports their parents and pays t

[AsburyPark] Re: Councilman Jim Keady Gets It Right

2006-12-08 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "asburycouple" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Many of > the most ardent critics will not be moved, but those on the fence > certainly would be. > > I'd be happy to eat my words. Can't find a more ardent critic than me. If they give the $2M I'll bring the sil

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread firemer
What makes you think that some of the parents of gang members do not know that their children are involved especially those underage children that are drug runners and bring home the extra cash that supports their parents and pays their rent? In these cases, the parents look the other way.

[AsburyPark] Re: Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread oakdorf
> First, there's the gangs themselves. You have to ask, why do they > exist here? A:Opportunity >What makes becoming a member of a gang more attractive then not being in a gang? A: Sense of Family, Support, belonging and FEAR of not belonging. > Next, we have the underlying problems that suppo

Re: [AsburyPark] Councilman Jim Keady Gets It Right

2006-12-08 Thread Allan Peterson
It is about time - Original Message From: justifiedright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2006 6:53:01 PM Subject: [AsburyPark] Councilman Jim Keady Gets It Right Hat tip to Councilman Jim Keady for his words in The Coaster today about the

[AsburyPark] Re: Councilman Jim Keady Gets It Right

2006-12-08 Thread oakdorf
a new song, a new concert = more cops. Interesting, but I said it before, it's not Springsteen's job to support what now has to be supported by taxes. He's bought cars, equipment and more. At this point, it's not even state money to the rescue. it's bodies. Undercover, in uniform and some more p

[AsburyPark] Re: Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread Hinge
What worries me about this gang problem in AP is how many fronts the fight against it is going to have to be fought on. First, there's the gangs themselves. You have to ask, why do they exist here? What makes becoming a member of a gang more attractive then not being in a gang? Next, we have the un

[AsburyPark] Re: Councilman Jim Keady Gets It Right

2006-12-08 Thread asburycouple
You're right. Bruce does write those checks. And he has no real financial interest in the outcome. Asbury Partners does. In my opinion, this is something that just makes sense for them to do for many reasons. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://g

[AsburyPark] Re: Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread justifiedright
Good points Scott, and I'll add that ending segregation in the High School will help too. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "asburycouple" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If you'd like to take credit for the obvious I'm cool with that. > > I don't think anyone has questioned that stepped up

[AsburyPark] Re: Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread asburycouple
If you'd like to take credit for the obvious I'm cool with that. I don't think anyone has questioned that stepped up enforcement and police presence is badly needed to deal with the immediate problem. It can't be the only solution, though. The article you quote below accurately frames the s

[AsburyPark] Re: Councilman Jim Keady Gets It Right

2006-12-08 Thread justifiedright
I'm not a spokesman for Asbury Partners, but I do know as far back as 2002 Larry Fishman offered to work with the city on hiring more cops, and offered to help finance bond counsel to see if any bonding could be done to hire the cops right now. I don't know if he ever offered to just write a ch

[AsburyPark] Re: Councilman Jim Keady Gets It Right

2006-12-08 Thread asburycouple
I couldn't agree more. Looking at this as a marketing professional, nothing would make more of a statement than Asbury Partners making a gesture like this that clearly says they are a vital part of this city and commited to helping deliver a safe environment for those looking to invest in thei

[AsburyPark] Re: Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread justifiedright
So the Press is saying the appropriate response to these killings is police cracking down, not recreation. I wonder who was the first on this board to say that? --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Declare war on gangs, guns > Posted by the Asbury Park Press

Re: [AsburyPark] Councilman Jim Keady Gets It Right

2006-12-08 Thread Lightgrw
Jim highlights the criminality and the need for more cops to fight it. In fact he seeks 20 more cops. A strong message to the thugs that we won't allow them to continue in this City. I can just hear people about to say "don't tell them what to do with their money" but here goes... I thi

[AsburyPark] War on Christmas in Asbury Park? Humbug!

2006-12-08 Thread MarioAPNJ
The "Justified Right" column of December 7 begins with a quote from Albert Einstein: "Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind." But there is not one citation to back up any assertion in the entire column which follows. For example: "A New Jersey case outlawed a

[AsburyPark] Re: A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION TO FIGHT CRIME IN ASBURY PARK

2006-12-08 Thread asburycouple
Amen. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "friendsofasburyparkcommittee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What if this group spent the next three weeks drafting a New Years > resoltion to fight crime in Asbury Park. Show that you can unite under > this common cause instead of sniping at each ot

[AsburyPark] A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION TO FIGHT CRIME IN ASBURY PARK

2006-12-08 Thread friendsofasburyparkcommittee
What if this group spent the next three weeks drafting a New Years resoltion to fight crime in Asbury Park. Show that you can unite under this common cause instead of sniping at each other for the next 23 days. It's the holiday season anyway, you can be nice to each other for a bit. What if yo

[AsburyPark] The magnificent Seven must go to Asbury

2006-12-08 Thread jerseykev
Having seven murders in Asbury Park is disconcerting to say the least. I have only one question. Where are Governor Corzine, US Senators Lautenberg and Menendez, US Congressman Pallone, State Senator Palia, State Assemblyman Coredemous and Sean Kean? There are seven elected officials t

[AsburyPark] Call in the troops

2006-12-08 Thread Fred
Declare war on gangs, guns Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 12/8/06 Another young person has been killed in Asbury Park, triggering renewed calls for an end to the senseless violence, for the community to pull together to combat it, and for expanded social services, job programs and recreation