Thursday, May 21, 2009
Hoboken Journal To Visit New Yankee Stadium for the First Time
I got some cheap seats (bleachers ) from a friend and will be attending my first Yankee game in the new Stadium tonight. Should be a fun experience as the weather is great and the Yankees have been doing well as of late.
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Verizon FIOS Promotion - Chance to be Reality TV Star
Here is a promo email on a contest sponsored by Verizon to promote FiOS and give someone a technology makeover valued at over $20,000 plus the chance to be a reality TV star.
Verizon Gives New Jersey Consumers a Chance to Star in Their
Own TV Show and Win a Home Technology Makeover
My FiOS Home: Ultimate Upgrade Kicks-off Summer-long Campaign
Starting May 26, Verizon will ask New Jersey consumers to show off their creative, energetic and unique personality for a chance to star in their own home makeover reality TV show and win a dream technology upgrade valued at $20,000.
Verizon’s My FiOS Home:
Ultimate Upgrade campaign asks residents in Northern New Jersey to create a 90-second video answering the question: “What’s your ultimate FiOS entertainment fantasy, and why do you deserve to win Verizon’s Ultimate Home Upgrade?” Consumers can go to http://www.experiencefios.com/ for information on creating and uploading their videos, or can attend a Verizon event, which features interactive kiosks, contests and celebrities such as Kevin Boss of the New York Giants, and will be held at local festivals and celebrations. Winning entries for different prize levels will be selected by a panel of judges and consumers’ online voting.
Upcoming Verizon events will be held at the Bradley Beach Memorial Day Parade and Craft Fair in Bradley Beach, New Jersey (May 23) and Monmouth Park Family Fun Day in Oceanport, New Jersey (May 24). Additional events will be held throughout the summer, and a listing can be found by going to http://www.experiencefios.com/
Reality TV Show Star:
One grand prize winner from New Jersey will be given the opportunity to star in a 28-minute, vignette-style reality show capturing their experiences – from their initial selection, to installation of their FiOS Ultimate Home Upgrade, to their personal interaction with FiOS’ game-changing TV and blazing-fast Internet service. The home makeover program will showcase real life experiences using Verizon’s voice, TV, and Internet services and air on local TV and online at the end of the My FiOS Home campaign.
Home Tech Makeover Prizes:
Two New Jersey winners – selected by a panel of Verizon judges – will win the Ultimate Home Entertainment Upgrade grand prize package, valued at $20,000, which includes: Free Verizon FiOS service for one year, a 55" LCD HDTV, a 40” LCD HDTV, a 5.1-Channel Blu-ray Disc Player Home Theater System, a surround sound speaker package and a laptop computer. Additionally, two “Fan Favorite” video winners – as determined by judges and consumers’ daily online voting – each will receive a 40" LCD HDTV and a laptop computer. Consumers voting for “Fan Favorites” automatically will be entered for a weekly drawing to win a Web cam.
“Verizon is thrilled to give New Jersey consumers a chance to show off their unique personality through the My FiOS Home campaign,” said Tom Maguire, Verizon's president for the Mid-Atlantic region. “This engaging and interactive promotion allows everyone to experience FiOS’ superior entertainment and broadband services, and possibly win some amazing prizes while having fun.” Verizon is the only TV and Internet service provider to deliver an all-digital, fiber-optic-powered broadband experience straight to consumers' homes.
For more information about My FiOS Home: Ultimate Upgrade, a listing of casting event venues and to vote for favorite video entries, visit http://www.experiencefios.com/ and click on My FiOS Home: Ultimate Upgrade. ◦
Fledgling Blog Gains Momentum - Site Stats
I figured it was time to give my readers an update on the recent uptick in traffic numbers. Unlike another website, I am transparent about my site statistics and give you the real raw numbers. As traffic numbers go I don't care about how my site does in relation to others since it is comparing apples to oranges and the site seems to be gaining momentum. In the period from 5/1/2009 to 5/14/2009 I averaged over 80 comments per day (the rate of 29,200 per year) is just one example of such growth.
I would like to thank you my readers for showing interest in this site as it continues to develop. Most of the support has been positive but there have been bumps along the way. The issue that has come up that requires some attention by me is the comments. Yes, I have deleted the most egregious posts from my website when requested as well as monitor the comments manually to make sure I can maintain some level of decorum. I don't currently have the technical platform to do sophisticated filtering (yet) so this is a manual process. One viewer accused me of encouraging these type of comments. Nothing could be further from the truth but I do agree extra vigilance is required. Again, If you have a problem with any comment as being over the top please politely email me at kurt.gardiner@gmail.com and I will take appropriate action. I do want to keep this an open forum but if the abuse becomes too rampant I will have to do strict monitoring of each comment. I do not want to go that route.
I would like to thank you my readers for showing interest in this site as it continues to develop. Most of the support has been positive but there have been bumps along the way. The issue that has come up that requires some attention by me is the comments. Yes, I have deleted the most egregious posts from my website when requested as well as monitor the comments manually to make sure I can maintain some level of decorum. I don't currently have the technical platform to do sophisticated filtering (yet) so this is a manual process. One viewer accused me of encouraging these type of comments. Nothing could be further from the truth but I do agree extra vigilance is required. Again, If you have a problem with any comment as being over the top please politely email me at kurt.gardiner@gmail.com and I will take appropriate action. I do want to keep this an open forum but if the abuse becomes too rampant I will have to do strict monitoring of each comment. I do not want to go that route.
Feel free to forward me any suggestions or even constructive criticism (no personal attacks, I know I'm fat already and need to lose weight and my height is a combination of genetics and proximity to a nuclear power plant ha ha).
Thanks again for helping grow this online community.
- The Editor
As of 5/21/2009 10:30 am
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Photos of the Day - More Memorial Day Parade Highlights
Here are some photos from the front of the Hoboken Memorial Day Parade that was held yesterday starting 6:30PM:
Note to Readers: If care to share some of your photos from the parade please email me at kurt.gardiner@gmail.com and let me know how you would like to be credited. A little narrative behind the photo would be nice as well.
Dawn Zimmer Fundraiser Thursday May 21st - Host Helen Hirsch
Update: This fundraiser is tonight at 7pm.
Original Post 5/19/2009: I received this email today about a fundraiser for Dawn Zimmer. When other candidates announce their fundraisers to me I will publish them as well.
Original Post 5/19/2009: I received this email today about a fundraiser for Dawn Zimmer. When other candidates announce their fundraisers to me I will publish them as well.
FUNDRAISER on THURSDAY May 21st
Hosted By Helen Hirsch
98 Park Ave
7 - 9 pm
Join Dawn, and the slate for a night of celebration and preparation. Show your support for Dawn's vision of a brighter future for ALL Hoboken and help us compete in the run-off. Peter is going to be well-funded from his developer/establishment friends and we need YOUR
support to spread our message of change.
Enjoy Wine, Cheese and Crackers, Appetizers and
musical entertainment from Brian Assadourian and others...
Suggested Donations
$125 - Friend
$250 - Supporter
$500 - Grassroots Ninja
$1000 - Change that Works Hero
Even if you are unable to attend, we still need your help.
Peter has machine support and establishment money.
We have you.
www.zimmerforchange.com/contribute
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Hosted By Helen Hirsch
98 Park Ave
7 - 9 pm
Join Dawn, and the slate for a night of celebration and preparation. Show your support for Dawn's vision of a brighter future for ALL Hoboken and help us compete in the run-off. Peter is going to be well-funded from his developer/establishment friends and we need YOUR
support to spread our message of change.
Enjoy Wine, Cheese and Crackers, Appetizers and
musical entertainment from Brian Assadourian and others...
Suggested Donations
$125 - Friend
$250 - Supporter
$500 - Grassroots Ninja
$1000 - Change that Works Hero
Even if you are unable to attend, we still need your help.
Peter has machine support and establishment money.
We have you.
www.zimmerforchange.com/contribute
Independent Candidate Frank Orsini Endorses Dawn Zimmer
Here is the first endorsement from one of the three Independent Candidates for Mayor in the first round of elections picking Zimmer over Cammarano for Mayor in the runoff:
Former independent Hoboken mayoral candidate
Frank Orisini endorses Zimmer
Dear Hoboken: I’d like to thank everyone who voted for me for Mayor and voted Independent in the past May 12 election.Hoboken now has a runoff election. Even though my campaign is over, I must stay true to the convictions that started my journey and now support the candidate I believe is best suited to be Mayor of Hoboken.
As I contemplate my decision, I must thoroughly reflect on the character and content of the Candidates and Campaigns of Councilwoman Dawn Zimmer and Councilman Peter Cammarano.
Councilwoman Dawn Zimmer has presented herself with a solid grasp of the issues relating to all Hoboken, as well as sincerity to work with people to solve our problems. She will listen. This is desperately needed in a City Hall that is severely divided. On issues, Dawn Zimmer is will reduce our budget and our tax burden (http://www.zimmerforchange.com/). She will do it without putting our city at risk. She is the only Mayoral Candidate speaking about recreational facilities and our quality of life with real solutions for singles, families and seniors. Dawn Zimmer believes in moving forward with energy efficiency and Green Technologies to bring jobs to Hoboken, lower our costs and lower taxes. Above all, her volunteers and workers always presented themselves with integrity and kindness – which is the reflection of a good leader. Please visit her website for more information.
Councilman Cammarano also has grasp of the issues; however, after 4 years on council, he has hung his candidacy for Mayor on ONE vote – a vote he lost. After three days of rain in May, his campaign sent out an e-mail saying that once he’s Mayor, he will develop a plan on flooding. That is 4 years too late. I did not hear anything from Councilman Cammarano in the debates regarding recreational/entertainment facilities for youth to seniors. I did not hear anything on reducing our costs thru Green Technologies. In regard to his campaign workers: my volunteers, my brother and even my girlfriend were harassed and intimidated – even after Councilman Cammarano was told about it and apologized for it.
Councilwoman Dawn Zimmer to be best suited for Mayor and I endorse and encourage everyone to vote Dawn Zimmer – and her slate of David Mello, Carol Marsh, Ravi Bhalla - on June 9. More importantly, tell a friend and make sure they vote for Dawn Zimmer and her Slate. We MUST complete our conviction and get out the Vote. City Hall must know Hoboken citizens will keep our elected officials accountable.
Dawn Zimmer is the break from the Establishment and represents the New Leadership Peter Cammarano only dreams about in his commercials and mailings. She will bring the balance needed to break from backroom politics and the Machines of today. Dawn Zimmer and her slate represent the rebirth of Hoboken and a City Hall that reaches out to all its citizens. ◦
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Mason's Official Endorsement of Dawn Zimmer
Here is the official press release from Beth Mason where She endorses Dawn Zimmer for Mayor, Ravi Bhalla and her two running mates Vincent Addeo and Raulito Morales for City Council:
Councilwoman Beth Mason, who got more than 2,500 votes in last week’s mayoral election, is throwing her support behind Dawn Zimmer for Mayor and Vincent Addeo, Raul Morales II and Ravi Bhalla for City Council in the June 9 runoff election.
“Last Tuesday, Hoboken voters cried out for a much-needed change in the way our government works, and whom it works for,” Mason said. “I remain firmly committed to the idea of a ‘One Hoboken’ ticket to deliver the change the public demands. I wholeheartedly endorse Zimmer, Addeo, Morales and Bhalla, and encourage all my supporters to do whatever they can to help elect this new team for One Hoboken.”
Mason’s decision to support this team of people was based on a shared view of three core principles:
1) Cutting taxes by balancing the budget and eliminating wasteful spending;
2) Making government accountable to the people;
3) Implementing a smart and viable economic-development plan geared toward the improvement of Hoboken residents’ quality of life, improving public safety, securing more open space and adhering to economic development plans that are in the best interests of the majority of residents.
Mason emphasized the importance of electing this particular team of council members to help Zimmer implement those programs.
“With the help of this team, Zimmer will easily be able to bring Hoboken residents the change they need,” Mason said. “I believe she has the experience to lead Hoboken to a bright future, and I am equally enthusiastic and adamant about the importance of having these particular council members in place to help her put these plans into action.
“I continue to firmly believe that the way to bring true change, and true reform, to Hoboken is by building bridges between different pockets of the community to implement policies that work for all of us,” Mason went on. “Vinny Addeo is an expert in labor relations, Ravi Bhalla and Raul Morales are smart, creative and energetic attorneys, and the three of them have the desire and ability to communicate our message to a broad range of constituencies. The way to make Hoboken’s government work for all our residents is to elect this ‘One Hoboken’ ticket, offering a diverse representation of the community.” ◦
Mason Makes Endorsement
Supports Zimmer for Mayor, Addeo, Morales, Bhalla for Council
Supports Zimmer for Mayor, Addeo, Morales, Bhalla for Council
Councilwoman Beth Mason, who got more than 2,500 votes in last week’s mayoral election, is throwing her support behind Dawn Zimmer for Mayor and Vincent Addeo, Raul Morales II and Ravi Bhalla for City Council in the June 9 runoff election.
“Last Tuesday, Hoboken voters cried out for a much-needed change in the way our government works, and whom it works for,” Mason said. “I remain firmly committed to the idea of a ‘One Hoboken’ ticket to deliver the change the public demands. I wholeheartedly endorse Zimmer, Addeo, Morales and Bhalla, and encourage all my supporters to do whatever they can to help elect this new team for One Hoboken.”
Mason’s decision to support this team of people was based on a shared view of three core principles:
1) Cutting taxes by balancing the budget and eliminating wasteful spending;
2) Making government accountable to the people;
3) Implementing a smart and viable economic-development plan geared toward the improvement of Hoboken residents’ quality of life, improving public safety, securing more open space and adhering to economic development plans that are in the best interests of the majority of residents.
Mason emphasized the importance of electing this particular team of council members to help Zimmer implement those programs.
“With the help of this team, Zimmer will easily be able to bring Hoboken residents the change they need,” Mason said. “I believe she has the experience to lead Hoboken to a bright future, and I am equally enthusiastic and adamant about the importance of having these particular council members in place to help her put these plans into action.
“I continue to firmly believe that the way to bring true change, and true reform, to Hoboken is by building bridges between different pockets of the community to implement policies that work for all of us,” Mason went on. “Vinny Addeo is an expert in labor relations, Ravi Bhalla and Raul Morales are smart, creative and energetic attorneys, and the three of them have the desire and ability to communicate our message to a broad range of constituencies. The way to make Hoboken’s government work for all our residents is to elect this ‘One Hoboken’ ticket, offering a diverse representation of the community.” ◦
Ballot Positions are in for June 9th Runoff
According to a source of mine the ballot positions are in for the Mayor and Council runoff election for June 9th and they are as follows. The source also confirmed that the two council members formerly with Mason's ticket are now on board with Peter Cammarano's slate as reflected in the ballot positions:
1A Dawn Zimmer (Mayor)
City Council Slate:
1B Carol Marsh
2B Ravi Bhalla
3B David Mello
3A Peter Cammarano (Mayor)
City Council Slate:
5B Angel Alicea
6B Vincent Addeo
7B Raul Morales, II ◦
1A Dawn Zimmer (Mayor)
City Council Slate:
1B Carol Marsh
2B Ravi Bhalla
3B David Mello
3A Peter Cammarano (Mayor)
City Council Slate:
5B Angel Alicea
6B Vincent Addeo
7B Raul Morales, II ◦
Hoboken Historical Museum - Information on Memorial Day Parade Tonight
Here is a message from the Hoboken Historical Museum on tonight's Memorial Day Parade:
Tonight, May 20, at 6:30 pm, Join the Museum in the
Hoboken Memorial Day Parade
Honor the sacrifice of those Americans who gave their lives in military service by marching in the City's annual Memorial Day Parade from City Hall to 11th Street. The Museum invites all members and supporters to join our group carrying a giant flag and led by a fife-and-drum corps.
You'll find the group between 6 and 6:30 pm on the southeast corner of Newark and Washington near the CVS. Call trustee John Carey, (609)335-0884, if you can't find the group. Marchers are invited to enjoy refreshments afterwards at the Elks Club. ◦
Peter Cammarano Fundraiser May 27th in Newark
As of this morning I haven't yet seen any Peter Cammarano fundraisers scheduled in Hoboken but according to Max Pizarro at PolickerNJ.com there is one scheduled for him on May 27th in Newark.Adubato, Ramos, Webster and Rice raise money for Cammarano
By Max Pizarro PolitickerNJ.com Reporter
North Ward Democratic leader Steve Adubato, Newark North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos, Cory Booker confidante Elnardo Webster and others are set to host a fundraiser for Hoboken mayoral candidate Peter Cammarano in Newark on May 27th at the Maize Restaurant.
North Ward Democratic leader Steve Adubato, Newark North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos, Cory Booker confidante Elnardo Webster and others are set to host a fundraiser for Hoboken mayoral candidate Peter Cammarano in Newark on May 27th at the Maize Restaurant.
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