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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/02/11 12:17 AM
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Teacher Tells 2nd Graders There Is No Santa ClausThis has hit the local news. This teacher told her 7 year old students that Santa doesn't exist. What fascinated me are the comments at the end. Some are angry at what the teacher did, but others think that parents are wrong for perpetuating the story of Santa, that it's a lie that has led to the commercialization of Christmas. Personally, I think that children deserve a period of innocence, when they are perfectly capable of believing that some fat, jolly man magically flies through the air in his sled, powered by flying reindeer, and visits millions of children and leaves them the gifts on their list. In exchange, all he asks is for some milk and cookies, and maybe some carrots for the reindeer. Any comments? i guess the teacher hates the spirit of Christmas. kids will/should believe in santa, easter bunny, tooth fairy, etc. by the way avoid watching gremlins.
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/02/11 12:25 AM
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That teacher had absolutely NO business shooting off his mouth. His defiant arrogance only shows what a shithead he is. It's bad enough that young children hear this thru other kids way to early as it is, but to have a person of authority do it is inexcusable. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/02/11 06:41 PM
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This is really from the "crackpot files. A woman in Sweden claims to be the real "Lisa Marie Presley." She claims that the "other" Lisa Marie is an imposter and is suing the Presley estate for $130 Million. The article goes on to say she has proof: Johansen says that evidence such as a skull and face analysis of Lisa Marie Presley prove who she is. Hu? http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainmen...million/9805343
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/03/11 02:24 AM
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Oh boy... (and no, it's not me! ) Toms River man facing DWI charges after crash in Seaside ParkBERKELEY — A Toms River man is facing drunken driving and other charges after he stopped at the entrance to Island Beach State Park waiting for the red lights to turn green, police said.
John Polacek II, 49, of Morris Boulevard in Toms River, is facing charges of driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report a motor vehicle accident and careless driving after he found sitting at the entrance to the state park inside a 2010 Toyota Corolla after police in Seaside Park received a 911 call at 6:21 p.m. Monday reporting an erratic driver headed south on Central Avenue, according to Seaside Park Patrolman Steve Shadiack.
“We got a got from an observer near K Street saying ‘the operator might be intoxicated,’ ” Shadiack explained.
At C Street in the borough a concrete street sign was struck and debris, later identified as belonging to the Toyota Polacek was found driving, was scattered around the area, Shadiack explained.
Seaside Park police informed Berkeley police the suspect’s vehicle was headed in their direction south on Central Avenue, Shadiack added.
Polacek was discovered sitting in the vehicle by the gatehouse guard at the entrance, Shadiack explained.
“The gatehouse guard walked up to him and asked ‘Can I help you?’ and Mr. Polacek told him, ‘I’m just waiting for the light to turn green,’” Shadiack said.
The red light traffic signals at the entrance to Island Beach State Park are turned on whenever the park is closed.
A photograph of Polacek was not available, police said.
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/03/11 07:08 AM
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BERKELEY — A Toms River man is facing drunken driving and other charges after he stopped at the entrance to Island Beach State Park waiting for the red lights to turn green, police said. It ain't worth repeating unless he made a station wagon go airborne.
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/04/11 07:37 AM
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Troy's new mayor on defensiveTroy's new mayor, Janice Daniels -- a longtime activist in Michigan's tea party movement -- went on the defensive Friday, less than three weeks after being sworn into office, when Internet users found what many called a gay slur on her Facebook page.
In a post dated June 25, Daniels shared with her Facebook followers the line: "I think I am going to throw away my I Love New York carrying bag now that ******s can get married there." Daniels' post came a day after New York legislators voted to allow gay marriage in the state.
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives." Winter is Coming
Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die. As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/04/11 09:18 AM
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Teacher Tells 2nd Graders There Is No Santa ClausThis has hit the local news. This teacher told her 7 year old students that Santa doesn't exist. What fascinated me are the comments at the end. Some are angry at what the teacher did, but others think that parents are wrong for perpetuating the story of Santa, that it's a lie that has led to the commercialization of Christmas. Personally, I think that children deserve a period of innocence, when they are perfectly capable of believing that some fat, jolly man magically flies through the air in his sled, powered by flying reindeer, and visits millions of children and leaves them the gifts on their list. In exchange, all he asks is for some milk and cookies, and maybe some carrots for the reindeer. Any comments? The End of the Rainbow I wasn't raised in that tradition so I can't really feel the sense of outrage. I wouldn't want to mess with other people's kids' beliefs-that's just asking for trouble. On the other hand I'm not going to lie about reality to make another parent feel better. Basically if I was in the teacher's position I probably would tell the kids to ask their parents and leave it at that...
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives." Winter is Coming
Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die. As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/04/11 03:40 PM
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Basically if I was in the teacher's position I probably would tell the kids to ask their parents and leave it at that... Which is exactly what she should have done - shut her damn mouth and let each child believe what they wanted. As for the mayor of Troy, you get what you vote for!
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/04/11 04:13 PM
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Basically if I was in the teacher's position I probably would tell the kids to ask their parents and leave it at that... Which is exactly what she should have done - shut her damn mouth and let each child believe what they wanted. As for the mayor of Troy, you get what you vote for! See it is all over the news now. Yepper, I agree thar SB
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/05/11 07:12 AM
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Keep it classy, Rima Former Miss USA Rima Fakih was arrested in Highland Park for suspicion of drunken driving early Saturday morning, her attorney said.
“Unfortunately she was,” Doraid Elder said late Saturday.
He said he had been retained that night and had few details about the arrest but said Fakih’s record “has not a single blemish” and she was “very saddened and very apologetic for the situation that she is in right now.”
Highland Park police would not confirm the arrest, saying inquiries would be answered Monday by the chief or deputy chief.
Elder repeatedly referred to the charge as “allegations,” but also said “this shouldn’t be something that defines who she is,” adding it was “poor judgment” on her part.
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives." Winter is Coming
Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die. As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/06/11 07:59 PM
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No, I hadn't heard that, Oli, but man, what was going through her head? The propeller.
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/06/11 08:40 PM
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No, I hadn't heard that, Oli, but man, what was going through her head? The propeller. Ha ha ha ha ha!! I know it's morbid, but cracks me up. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/06/11 09:08 PM
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No, I hadn't heard that, Oli, but man, what was going through her head? The propeller. Ha ha ha ha ha!! I know it's morbid, but cracks me up. TIS Damm, that thar is cute, here is a wing, here is a leg Brains and eggs
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Re: News from your neck of the woods
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12/08/11 02:03 PM
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So far, white man wearing green hoodie. Everyone told to stay in doors. They think perp left campus. First reports per MSNBC is that this is a result of a traffic stop and not a random type shooting. More to come I'm sure. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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