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http://yeshivasanity.blogspot.com/ : Guest Post: JFS – 3 Years In

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:00:09 +0000

Just saying, I am currently trying to create an organization for those either currently, or looking towards, the public school system. I think it's a bit silly that this is being left to individuals, rather than it being a top priority for the leaders in our community, but I will do what I can. You are correct, once those parents realize they aren't alone, or those who are struggling feel that there is another possible option, we can coordinate resources and ideas on how best to serve that supplementary religious education.

http://yeshivasanity.blogspot.com/ : Guest Post: JFS – 3 Years In

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:19:12 +0000

Agreed. I would say, though, that the number of those who are quietly struggling, through this very difficult situation, are far greater than we realize. Plus, the 20-30% on assistance leads me to believe that we are way over the limit for sustained growth.

http://yeshivasanity.blogspot.com/ : Guest Post: JFS – 3 Years In

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:11:00 +0000

Most schools have taken away free tuition, or have reduced the tuition deduction benefit, for teachers. Thus, you will see more and more teachers unable to afford sending their children to the schools that they themselves work at.

http://yeshivasanity.blogspot.com/ : Guest Post: Teaneck Public School

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:33:40 +0000

Smiles everyone, smiles.

http://yeshivasanity.blogspot.com/ : Guest Post: Teaneck Public School

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 14:58:35 +0000

LOL. I am sure they don't!

http://yeshivasanity.blogspot.com/ : Guest Post: Teaneck Public School

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 14:54:55 +0000

I walked in and out of that door every day. I never had a problem.

http://yeshivasanity.blogspot.com/ : Channukah Days Off

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:46:19 +0000

How do you define the lack of a 'rigorous curriculum' for TPS?

http://yeshivasanity.blogspot.com/ : Marketing Expenses

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:48:17 +0000

Seems like a normal expense in a competitive space. Well done.

Teaneck Progress : Res ipsa loquitur

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:58:35 +0000

Again, not quite understanding why you are looking to change the Ambulance Corps. Is the TFD looking for another service to provide? It's a non-Municipal organization, it's independent, so why should they change? I can also point out many times where TFD has rolled in a little late, or buffed calls that they were not dispatched to, but that doesn't mean much of anything in the grand scheme of things, since the overall record is what really counts. Englewood, from what I understand- like many Volunteer squads, are funded and run under the local municipality. TVAC isn't. If you believe that they need to have better service, and are concerned about the availability and response times of the service, you can always join (if you are a Teaneck Resident). I can drop off an application so you can help.

Teaneck Progress : Res ipsa loquitur

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:41:49 +0000

3) There are. Not to get into the intricacies of TVAC and response policies, we have shifts, and duty crews, at the building 24x7. IF, their are calls that go beyond the one or two manned, in-house crews (multiple calls overlapping) then we are paged out to respond to the building to get an ambulance and respond to that call. SOME members take a 2nd or 3rd line ambulance home to cut down on the response time once those pagers go off. There are few, if any, Ambulance corps with the level of call volume out there that would rival TVAC's response time, IMHO.

Teaneck Progress : Res ipsa loquitur

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:34:48 +0000

1) We don't pay members. 2) I am not an official spokesperson on behalf of TVAC, I'm just a member 3) Rigs are parked at some peoples houses because as a secondary crew, some Orthodox members (a large portion of the active membership) have a rotation schedule for Shabbat and holidays, if the on-duty rig is already on a call, they can immediately respond. I would say that this is an even better situation to showcase how good TVAC is. All volunteer organizations have difficulties, and all organizations rely on a small group of people who are the most active. But I would challenge any other volunteer organization to consistently get 2, 3, and 4 simultaneous ambulances out like TVAC does. And in the roughly 20 years that I have been a member, I could probably count on one hand the number of times a non-member has driven a rig, on calls that I have been on. I can't speak to the rarity or the frequency of it other than that. TVAC is only as good as the township residents that volunteer their time there. So if there is any blame to be placed, it's on you (not directed to any person, just the overall you) for not joining. The point is, of course having a paid 24x7 FD is a fantastic thing. Having 24x7 anything is pretty wonderful... sign me up for 24x7 back rubs and I will be uber-happy. But there has to be a middle-ground. Volunteer FD's and Ambulance services are the norm throughout the country, so there is no benefit in knocking them as an absolutely inadequate choice. The real questions are, what is the impact on services from a professional primary FD crew, and a secondary volunteer FD crew, and what the overall savings would be to the taxpayers. Because, in the end, they are the boss. Personally, I think that the cost is pretty inexpensive as that part of my municipal taxes goes. The majority of expenses are education, and the fraction that is the paid FD is actually a good deal. So I am very content with paying that portion.

Teaneck Progress : Res ipsa loquitur

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:10:46 +0000

When was the last time TFD drove our trucks?

Teaneck Progress : Res ipsa loquitur

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:52:59 +0000

And keep in mind, it is just giving him the ability to take a car from the existing pool. So the argument is giving him milage and gas.

Teaneck Progress : Get out and vote for somebody

Sat, 6 Nov 2010 23:27:51 +0000

I think b/c it had a link in it. That's one of the restrictions.

Teaneck Progress : The Tyranny of the Minority

Sun, 3 Oct 2010 22:37:55 +0000

Exactly, except substitute the roll of "minority" with the GOP (that demanded all or nothing), and the "majority" "opposition" is upset b/c it didn't go far enough, and most of the majors changes take too long to see. People are frustrated b/c "Obamacare" is actually to the Right of was could have been called "Nixoncare" or "Dolecare"- Conservative health care plan, which only had for-profit, private health insurance corporations in control, without any not-for-profit, or public (medicare-like) plan to offset and set a base.

Strong Dems | Talking Points : How many Presidents had foreign-born parents?

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:25:04 +0000

Thank you for your response. It's rather long, and I will try and run through it issue by issue. First, you have one common thread running through your argument... that being you seem to add words I didn't write. That's cool if they made my argument better, but in this case it grossly mischaracterizes them. You said "natural born" citizen, not me. There are volumes about the differences, and how that applies to the Constitution. But somehow I think you know that, and are either ideologically blinded to accept it, or just muddying up the legalese enough that average people are suckered into believing it. Short form, Obama is 100% legally able to be President. My question to you would be, if he wasn't wouldn't the right-wing Chief Justice have not sworn him in? Or is he part of this conspiracy too? --- Your issue with both parents of previous Presidents being naturalized is very interesting, but misses several points which make the entire argument moot. For instance, derivative citizenship of Wilson's mother, and the statute of both Jus soli & Jus sanguine. Your argument is holding one aspect of understanding of the law, but discounting anything else from that law you disagree with. I refer back to the many Supreme court cases, and the Chief Justice Roberts. If you have a problem, I suggest you write him a letter and ask him why he's anti-American. --- You said "all" Republicans, not me. I said "majority" and what I corrected myself saying is 46%. So ALMOST a majority of Republicans think Obama is a Muslim. That makes it better. --- As far as your thoughts on if he is a Christian. Not only should you not care, as you stated (But you do b/c you brought it up), but your representation of his feelings or statements are YOUR opinion. Your opinion doesn't make HIS interpretation of his own PERSONAL religious feelings or conflicts somehow in question. On a side-note, I think his statements are consistent and frankly none of my business. Look, since religion and religious practice is by definition both hypocritical and illogical (not following the laws of man as we know them- flying angles, miracles, etc.), who are you to judge truth? Short answer, if you believe Jesus is your lord and savior, you are a Christian. Therefore, President Obama is a Christian. End of story. --- Long-forms: You are making really big assumptions here. I read all the WND talking points too, but it doesn't show what the policies were for the hospital or the DOH in Hawaii at the time. The DOH has even set up a site for the wackadoodles out there: http://hawaii.gov/health/vital-records/obama.html Again, the DOH statements are here: http://hawaii.gov/health/about/pr/2008/08-93.pdf http://hawaii.gov/health/about/pr/2009/09-063.pdf They have clearly made the case, but I guess they are a part of another great conspiracy. Enjoy. --- The key missing part of the Ark quote: "To hold that the fourteenth amendment of the constitution excludes from citizenship the children born in the United States of citizens or subjects of other countries, would be to deny citizenship to thousands of persons of English, Scotch, Irish, German, or other European parentage, who have always been considered and treated as citizens of the United States." I appreciate you taking the time to write. I look forward to many future discussions.

Teaneck Progress : Mr. Hameeduddin goes to Washington

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:18:21 +0000

Judaism is a different issue altogether. The Christian faith, as historians have found, was arguably where Mary lead immediately after the death of Jesus. Original Christianity was far more Liberal and Communistic. And the redaction of the gospel of Mary Magdalene, as well as the attempt to make her into a prostitute, is actually a bastardization of the faith from Paul. But I could go on and on...

Teaneck Progress : Mr. Hameeduddin goes to Washington

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:38:11 +0000

I would agree with that depending on how you define "oppress." Certainly no one can accuse them of the same oppression (beating, subjugation through force, rape, murder) as in other countries, but historically it has been the case in the RCC as late as 40-50 years ago, and specifically in RCC's in Africa. Overall they have a difficult time persuading American women to become nuns, and the all-boys club should finally acknowledge they were wrong and allow women priests.

Teaneck Progress : Mr. Hameeduddin goes to Washington

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:31:26 +0000

#1- Iran has a power issue, like every other country. They simply do not have enough oil to supply their own population at the current price to the citizens, AND bring in the money on its chief export. They need to develop alternative forms of energy, and nuclear is a part of that. As we both agree, there are tremendous differences in both fissile materials and enrichment types. Therefore, just because Ahmadinejad says ridiculous things, even worse than our previous installed President, it doesn't mean that he is in charge, and it doesn't mean that he is instantly Hitler. #2- Hitler didn't rule through terror, he ruled through fear and hate. Terror was just a byproduct. #3- We do know that the population is more moderate. I suggest a pen-pal. #4- If you think differently, you can absolutely be a Democrat. But a Conservative Democrat of today is basically the Republican of 1972. I think the argument you are making is specifically a Republican talking point, and there are core values that would define you as being in-line with the party, or not. For example, Joe Lieberman was a registered Democrat, and I would consider him a Republican (even though he pretends to be an Independent). There are plenty of Conservative Dems, and their policies are horrible (GATT, WTO, NAFTA, Privatized for-profit health, etc.). I am of the camp that would effectively say, for all that those members vote for the smaller issues as Democrats, they are those ones that cause more trouble for the Democratic values than Republicans do.

Teaneck Progress : Mr. Hameeduddin goes to Washington

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:56:42 +0000

There is a tremendous difference between nuclear weapons and nuclear power. There is also a difference between the leadership of Iran and Germany in the 30's. Have you spoken to any Muslims from Iran? Ever been to a largely Muslim country (not like Jordan) like the UAE? Do you understand the power structure of the country? The best strategy for Iran is to be even more open and willing to talk with the people. We should be making Ahmadinejad look like the guy who is unwilling to talk. The population is far more moderate than the leaders, as witnessed by the entire movement last year. If you keep up the confrontational rhetoric, labeling everyone a Muslim terrorist, you will lose everyone in the process. Republicans always walk around swinging a big stick, but they are usually blind and without carrots.