Local NewsSitting Too Much Can Kill You
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:31 PM
You may want to stand up to read this. According to a new study from the American Cancer Society, spending too much time sitting down can increase your risk of death, even if you're otherwise physically active. The study apparently did not address the risks of lying down, so we assume it's okay to replace our office chair with ... Read More
Local NewsThe High Cost Of Jewish Living-Part 2-Education
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:32 PM
by Jack Wertheimer
By far the greatest costs for many families are incurred from Jewish education. A considerable minority of families now enrolls its children in the three most expensive forms of Jewish education: day schools meeting five or even six days a week, usually for seven to 10 hours a day; residential summer ... Read More
Local NewsThe High Cost of Jewish Living-Part 1
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:31 PM
by Jack Wertheimer for Commentary magazine
The nexus between Jews and money, a topic of perennial curiosity for philo-Semites and anti-Semites alike, has drawn renewed interest during the economic downturn. With most attention riveted on the celebrities—investment titans and philanthropists brought low, con artists jailed, ... Read More
Local NewsThe Truth about Gambling in the Jewish Community
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:33 PM
Rabbi Dr. Twerski addresses compulsive gambling in general, as well as its incidence and impact in the Jewish community. Recorded live at Cong. Beth Abraham in Bergenfield, N.J.
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Rabbi Twerski explains the epidemic of ... Read More
Local NewsMerchantville Residents Take Control of Their Own Future
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:33 PM
In Merchantville, Camden County, a group of concerned residents are moving their community toward long-term sustainability by proposing that their town seriously look at connecting to Cherry Hill.
With just 3,800 residents in slightly over a half mile, Merchantville has been struggling to maintain its municipal services. ... Read More
Local NewsVitaminwater Isn’t Healthy, Rules Federal Judge
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:33 PM
A federal judge ruled this week that Vitaminwater will not, as its labels promise, keep you "healthy as a horse." Nor will it bring about a "healthy state of physical or mental being". Instead, Vitaminwater is really just a sugary snack food; non-carbonated fruit coke disguised as a sports drink. Because it's composed mostly of ... Read More
Local NewsWeekly Torah Portion-Va’eschanan
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:34 PM
Moses tells the people of Israel how he implored G-d to allow him to enter the land of Israel, but G-d refused, instructing him instead to ascend a mountain and see the promised land.
Moses predicts that, in future generations, the people will turn away from G-d, worship idols, and be exiled from their land and scattered ... Read More
Local NewsLakewood 246 Is Proud to Have Become A Propaganda Mouthpiece For Singer And Langert
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:34 PM
If you read the bottom post you can plainly see that Lakewood 246 has joined the ranks of other publications in doing anything for money. As the owner of 246 said publicly once " I will support whichever side pays me". When Hershel was asked to comment on this article he said, " The headline is taken out of context, as ... Read More
Local NewsBasic Laws Part 3-Political Corruption-Bribery
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:34 PM
In light (no pun intended) of the appropriation of $1.275 million for new stadium lights, after it was established that there is no recall on the lights at the Blue Claws Stadium, we figured now would be a good time to present part three of our basic laws series.
Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by ... Read More
Local NewsBasic Laws Part 2-Gambling
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:34 PM
Since we here at Lakewoodsvoice see how dedicated our local leaders are to upholding every detail of local rules and regulations, by not even allowing a local Farmer's Market to remain open for a few hours after setting up in a parking lot that was set aside as a Muster Zone. We will have a new segment called Basic laws, ... Read More
Local NewsThe Children’s Place Doesn’t Understand How Lakewood Parents Shop For Children’s Clothes
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:28 PM
A consumer recently wrote about her experience at The Children's Place
TCP has changed return policies to limit customers to 4 returns per 60 days - WITH a receipt. In addition, returns must be accompanied by a driver’s license, which employees scan and keep in a database. Refuse to submit your license? They will refuse to ... Read More
Local NewsUnited Removes Passenger From Flight After He Asks Whether A Meal Will Be Served
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:29 PM
Anyone that has ever asked for the availability of a Kosher or special meal, can relate to this story. If you are wondering if your meal is on board, just keep the thought to yourself, and bring some granola bars, or something, just in case.
Over at JoeSugarman.com, Joe writes that on his way home from a ... Read More
Local NewsReflections On Tisha B’av- Timely Words From Rabbi Lipschutz
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:29 PM
Both before , during , and after Tisha B'av we hear stories, parables, and admonitions for various reasons why we go through such painful periods in our history. The following is an excerpt written by Rabbi Pinny Lipschutz, editor of the Yated Neeman. Although nobody can say for a fact what causes bad things to happen ... Read More
Local NewsRecall of A State Senator-Unheard Of?
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:29 PM
Now that we are nearing the August 1st due date to pay our tax bills, many residents are desperately trying to figure out what can be done to rid ourselves of a menace that has been silently plaguing our town from all levels of government. Shimon H exclaimed, "my tax bill is going p 50 percent in one year. This is ... Read More
Local NewsBlue Claws Beer Party
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:29 PM
Attention all Lakewood drivers. If you will be driving in the Cedar bridge area on Wednesday evening proceed with caution. The blue Claws will be having their beer tasting picnic.
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But seriously this is a wonderful opportunity for local Lakewood families to get together and feel the buzz of community ... Read More
Local NewsNext Flea Market: Sunday At Blue Claws Parking Lot?-Now We Get It
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:31 PM
The BlueClaws will host a dramatically expanded flea market schedule in 2010 and will host 19 over the course of the summer and fall.
The next flea market is July 25th, and the team will host a flea market every Sunday through October 31st. Each market runs from 8 am - 1 pm.
"The flea markets have proven popular for ... Read More
Entertainment, Local NewsJoke Of The Day- The Dream
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 10:42 PM
Moshe was talking to his psychiatrist. "I had a weird dream recently," he says. "I saw my mother but then I noticed she had your face. I found this so worrying that I immediately awoke and couldn't get back to sleep. I just stayed there thinking about it until 7am. I got up, made myself a slice of toast and some coffee and came ... Read More
Local NewsThe Jewish Star- Honoring The Badge
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:32 PM
By Daniel Sosnowik
“Officer, what’s your badge number?”
I’ve been asked that question countless times over the last 26 years. Almost always, it followed an unpopular decision. Always, it was accompanied by an unspoken message: “I’m letting you know I will hold you accountable for this decision.”
And always, ... Read More
Local NewsHomeowners File Lawsuit To Halt Fulton Property Tax Bills
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:33 PM
ATLANTA -- A group of taxpayers filed a lawsuit this afternoon accusing Fulton County of overbilling thousands of homeowners. The suit asks a judge to keep the county from sending out its tax bills until the correct property values are determined.R.J. Morris lives in Fulton County, and also owns about 50 investment properties ... Read More
Local NewsChristie Doubling Down in Atlantic City
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:33 PM
By Steve Adubato, Jr.
It’s easy to criticize a bold and decisive plan to change the status quo, even when the status quo isn’t getting the job done. But, the alternative—staying the course—is sometimes just not acceptable.
Consider the historic proposal put forth by Governor Chris Christie to drastically change ... Read More
Local NewsAn Open Letter To My Friend Steve The Mayor
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:33 PM
Dear Steve,
We are old friends, I don't need to tell you my name since what i am writing is probably what all your other friends told you already. I know Hershel, and I know you alot longer than him. But all your friends and i were shocked to see how you treated him on thursday night at your meeting. You showed ... Read More
Local NewsNuisance Geese Killed by Bend Park District become meals for needy
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:34 PM
Here is an idea from Bend Oregon. With a little creativity we also could find ways to help our homeless and eradicate a scourge at the same time.
Geese killed by the Bend Park & Recreation District last month have been turned into meals for the hungry in central Oregon.
The decision to kill more than 100 Canada geese ... Read More
Local NewsFormer Chairman of Defunct Commission tells Mayor to Drop Dead
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:34 PM
The Township Committee voted tonight to disband the Downtown Merchants Commission. The vote was unanimous and the voting went down without any arguments.
The same however cannot be said for the process leading up to the vote. Apparently not pleased with the Committee’s decision, the former Chairman of the now defunct ... Read More
Local NewsFrom The Editor’s Desks
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:34 PM
It seems from many of the comments that people seem to think that this website is being edited, and moderated by Hershel Herskowitz. Although Hershel, or Harold, helped start this website, and he contributes some articles or ideas for some articles, he is by no means the sole contributor and writer. There are ... Read More
Local NewsMore Frederic Bastiat-The Law (And Our Tax Bill)-Prevent Injustice From Reigning
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:28 PM
by Harold Herskowitz
Bastiat's The Law, written in 1850, seems like it could have been written today, right here in little old Lakewood New Jersey. Bastiat states that "each of us has a natural right to defend his person, his liberty, and his property". The State is a "substitution of a common force for individual ... Read More
Local NewsTown Prints Its Own Money To Get Locals Shopping
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:29 PM
Last month, a business improvement group in Ardmore, PA issued 15,000 dollars in local currency, which citizens bought at half the face value and which can be spent like real money in stores and restaurants in the downtown area. Strangely, despite the 50% savings promised only $2,900 of it has been spent so far, with thrift ... Read More
Local NewsBasic Laws Part 1-Drunk Driving
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:29 PM
Since we here at Lakewoodsvoice see how dedicated our local leaders are to upholding every detail of local rules and regulations, We will have a new segment called Basic laws, and how they apply to everyone.
In part 1 we are discussing a topic that, although it is not all too common in Lakewood, it can teach us the ... Read More
Local NewsMeasuring the Impact of Public Markets and Farmers Markets on Local Economies
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:29 PM
COMMON SENSE IS NOT SO COMMON
-voltaire-
We know that public markets can become the heart and soul of a community, its common ground, a place where people easily interact, alive with social and economic activity. But how can markets provide tangible evidence of their valuable direct and indirect economic impact?
Recent ... Read More
Local NewsFarmer’s Market-???????? by Harold Herskowitz
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:29 PM
Today I witnessed the most egregious form of power hungry, self-destructive behavior in the 22 years that I have been living in Lakewood.
When the Downtown Commission suggested that the town allow a Farmer's Market in the town square, along with three other common sense recommendations, the reaction of two committee ... Read More
Local NewsSore Loser?
Updated: Nov 29th, 2010 11:30 PM
Anybody that may have taken the time to read the news briefs in this week's The Voice of Lakewood(no relation to Lakewoodsvoice) noticed the first article that, "revealed" my sad attempt to get my name on the ballot for the November election. The term "sore loser" was used in the headline, and then again liberally in the ... Read More
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