Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
Attention food lovers! Especially those of you who enjoy the restaurants of the Jersey Shore. The best week of the year is fast approaching. Jersey Shore Restaurant Week takes place from April 1st to April 10th. During this week many of the shore's most popular eateries offer an appetizer, entree, and dessert for either $20.11 or $30.11. For a list of participating restaurants and specials check out Shore Restaurant Deals
Warped Tour Tickets Go On Sale April 1
Tickets for this year's Warp Tour stop in NJ go on sale this Friday April 1st. The concert will again be held at Monmouth Park, this year on Sunday July 24th. Tickets are $30.25 and are available at Ticketmaster.com at noon. For more details check out VansWarpedTour.com .
Chris Christie Wants Death Penalty for Lakewood Cop Killer
NJ State Senator Robert W. Singer is introducing a bill to bring the death penalty back to the state. Under the proposal anyone convicted of certain capital crimes including the killing of a police officer or a child under the age of 14 would be eligible for the death penalty. The bill comes in response to the killing of Lakewood police officer Christopher Matlosz, who was shot while sitting in his patrol car.
The bill has the support of Governor Chris Christie, but isn't supported by everyone. Critics cite the cost of keeping an inmate on death row, while the chances of an execution are minimal at best.
I agree with both points, we should bring back the death penalty, and actually use it. Of course it's not a deterrent, since criminals know there is basically no chance they will be executed. Too bad it's too late to get it reinstated to rid the world of the man who took Officer Matlosz's life.
The bill has the support of Governor Chris Christie, but isn't supported by everyone. Critics cite the cost of keeping an inmate on death row, while the chances of an execution are minimal at best.
I agree with both points, we should bring back the death penalty, and actually use it. Of course it's not a deterrent, since criminals know there is basically no chance they will be executed. Too bad it's too late to get it reinstated to rid the world of the man who took Officer Matlosz's life.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Bruce Springsteen Looking for Inspiration
New Jersey native and Jersey Shore legend, Bruce Springsteen, has been spotted out and about in Asbury Park this past week. He was first reported to have visited the Upstage, a venue he last appeared at 40 years ago. The three floor club/restaurant is currently being restored by new owners. Springsteen toured the building talking about the many memories he had of the place.
He was next spotted checking out one of the most popular places to see live music in Asbury Park on Friday night. The Asbury Lanes, which is a bowling alley and club all rolled into one, presented the band Bad Karma, a New Brunswick, NJ favorite. A show I told you about here on Jerzeebaby.
While it is not unusual to hear of Springsteen sightings, especially down at the Jersey Shore, fans may hope it is something more. Could the Boss be looking for inspiration for some new music? Is he scouting places to play new music before he brings it to the rest of the world?
How cool would it be to see Bruce up on stage playing Thunderroad while you're trying to knock down some beers and some pins? Think it will never happen? As soon as you think that with Bruce, he'll prove you wrong.
He was next spotted checking out one of the most popular places to see live music in Asbury Park on Friday night. The Asbury Lanes, which is a bowling alley and club all rolled into one, presented the band Bad Karma, a New Brunswick, NJ favorite. A show I told you about here on Jerzeebaby.
While it is not unusual to hear of Springsteen sightings, especially down at the Jersey Shore, fans may hope it is something more. Could the Boss be looking for inspiration for some new music? Is he scouting places to play new music before he brings it to the rest of the world?
How cool would it be to see Bruce up on stage playing Thunderroad while you're trying to knock down some beers and some pins? Think it will never happen? As soon as you think that with Bruce, he'll prove you wrong.
Housewives of New Jersey Husband Arrested Again
Joe Guidice, husband of Teresa, on the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" has been arrested again. This time he was trying to use his brother's ID to obtain a driver's license in Paterson, NJ. He spent 6 hours in prison before two friends posted $50,000 bail for his release. His diving priviledges were revoked last year after he hit a pole and refused to take a breathalyzer. His wife was out of town at the time on an appearance.
If you ever had any doubts about the intelligence level of these reality stars, just tune in one week, or better yet watch what they are doing when the cameras aren't on. If convicted he faces ten years in prison, wanna bet it ends up on television.
If you ever had any doubts about the intelligence level of these reality stars, just tune in one week, or better yet watch what they are doing when the cameras aren't on. If convicted he faces ten years in prison, wanna bet it ends up on television.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Drug Possession vs. $1.5 Million Scam, What's Worse?
Two stories appearing on the same page of NJ.com show the discrepancy in how our justice sytems deals with two very different crimes. Drug possession or scamming people out of more than $1.5 million, which is worse? If we are to solely judge on the sentences handed down in two recent cases in Southern New Jersey, then we must gather that drugs is the more serious of the two.
Anthony Petrucci, 40, of Springfield Township was sentenced to seven years in prison for possession with intent to distribute at least five ounces of methamphetamine. He plead guilty on the day of his trial and must serve at half his sentence before he is eligible for parole. Police found him in possession of two pounds of the drug.
Martin Gevers, 52, of Burlington was sentenced to six years in prison for defrauding investors out of $1.5 million. He must make restitution and will be on on supervised parole for three years upon his release.
Both crimes had the potential to affect many other lives. Two pounds of meth most likely would of lead to at least several deaths had it made it to the street. Investment scams not only end up costing innocent victims their retirement savings, but in many cases their dignity as well.
Which crime is worse? I suppose that depends on one's own point of view. However, I think the one thing we can all agree on is both sentences are too short. Stealing $1.5 million only gets you six years in a federal prison, I know some people who would definitely take that chance. Distributing more than two pounds of meth only gets you three years if you are good and get parole.
Slaps on the wrist like this by our legal system will do little to deter crime. In fact, it just may encourage some people to take the chance. Do the crime, serve a little time, maybe even very little.
Anthony Petrucci, 40, of Springfield Township was sentenced to seven years in prison for possession with intent to distribute at least five ounces of methamphetamine. He plead guilty on the day of his trial and must serve at half his sentence before he is eligible for parole. Police found him in possession of two pounds of the drug.
Martin Gevers, 52, of Burlington was sentenced to six years in prison for defrauding investors out of $1.5 million. He must make restitution and will be on on supervised parole for three years upon his release.
Both crimes had the potential to affect many other lives. Two pounds of meth most likely would of lead to at least several deaths had it made it to the street. Investment scams not only end up costing innocent victims their retirement savings, but in many cases their dignity as well.
Which crime is worse? I suppose that depends on one's own point of view. However, I think the one thing we can all agree on is both sentences are too short. Stealing $1.5 million only gets you six years in a federal prison, I know some people who would definitely take that chance. Distributing more than two pounds of meth only gets you three years if you are good and get parole.
Slaps on the wrist like this by our legal system will do little to deter crime. In fact, it just may encourage some people to take the chance. Do the crime, serve a little time, maybe even very little.
Adopt a Beach on the Jersey Shore
One of the things most of us Jerseyans love about our state is our beaches. We know the real Jersey Shore as a place giving us and our families great pleasure and enjoyment, long before MTV brought us Snooki. Well sadly, due to what else but budget cuts, our beaches might not look as good as they normally do when we arrive every year.
For the past two decades the state Department of Enviromental Protection has funded statewide beach cleanups twice a year. Once in the spring and again in the fall. The last cleanup to occur was last spring when approximately 3,000 volunteers combed more than 100 miles of beaches and picked up 22,000 pounds of trash. With the $5,000 needed for the fall cleanup cut from the budget, the Jersey Shore faces opening after missing not one but two cleanings.
A nonprofit organization, the New Jersey Clean Communities Council, is trying to change that. They are hoping to get community organizations, businesses, and volunteers involved. Looking to start a program already in use in Margate where portions of the beach are "adopted". There families can adopt a strip of beach for $250 for two summers. A metal sign is then placed letting visitors know of the adoption, and the family maintains the beach by not only cleaning it but by also monitoring it's visitors. The money goes toward the purchase of new beach recycling bins and signs.By involving businesses, they intend to make the program free to join.
It's truly hard to believe in a state where just about every shore town not only charges for beach admission, but parking, that $5,000 can't be come up with to clean our beaches twice a year. Maybe the towns could organize volunteers who in exchange for cleaning up the beaches get free admission. That seems like a nice trade off, especially since the people doing the cleaning have a personal interest.
I just hope that by getting businesses involved the shore doesn't get overrun with signs. This beach cleaned by Tom's Landscaping, Tools provided by Home Depot, Garbage Bags by Costco, etc. Last thing we need in this state is more signs, what we do need however are clean beaches.
Hey MTV we got a "Situation" over here, how about some help. Oh wait they just bring trash to the Jersey Shore, they don't clean it up.
For the past two decades the state Department of Enviromental Protection has funded statewide beach cleanups twice a year. Once in the spring and again in the fall. The last cleanup to occur was last spring when approximately 3,000 volunteers combed more than 100 miles of beaches and picked up 22,000 pounds of trash. With the $5,000 needed for the fall cleanup cut from the budget, the Jersey Shore faces opening after missing not one but two cleanings.
A nonprofit organization, the New Jersey Clean Communities Council, is trying to change that. They are hoping to get community organizations, businesses, and volunteers involved. Looking to start a program already in use in Margate where portions of the beach are "adopted". There families can adopt a strip of beach for $250 for two summers. A metal sign is then placed letting visitors know of the adoption, and the family maintains the beach by not only cleaning it but by also monitoring it's visitors. The money goes toward the purchase of new beach recycling bins and signs.By involving businesses, they intend to make the program free to join.
It's truly hard to believe in a state where just about every shore town not only charges for beach admission, but parking, that $5,000 can't be come up with to clean our beaches twice a year. Maybe the towns could organize volunteers who in exchange for cleaning up the beaches get free admission. That seems like a nice trade off, especially since the people doing the cleaning have a personal interest.
I just hope that by getting businesses involved the shore doesn't get overrun with signs. This beach cleaned by Tom's Landscaping, Tools provided by Home Depot, Garbage Bags by Costco, etc. Last thing we need in this state is more signs, what we do need however are clean beaches.
Hey MTV we got a "Situation" over here, how about some help. Oh wait they just bring trash to the Jersey Shore, they don't clean it up.
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