1986: What was believed to be the first role-playing video game – Dragon Quest – was created. Since then? Probably trillions of hours of human productivity wasted.
Inspirational Quote of the Week:
“Winners compare their achievements with their goals, while losers compare their achievements with those of other people.”
Hoboken waterfront repairs delayed for political purposes?
While some parts of the sprawling Hoboken waterfront pathways have improved recently thanks to more capable entities like Hudson County and Toll Brothers(i.e., the new walkway to Weehawken and the Hudson Tea repairs) – other parts remain in disarray, or have long, drawn out debacles surrounding them, with finger-pointing and excuses. Is this done by design?
Right out of the “Politics 101″ handbook, some Hoboken residents feel that major repairs or additions are “timed” on purpose to coincide with political elections. They thought that former Mayor Dave Roberts played that game – and now Dawn Zimmer is said to be doing the same thing.
The repairs to the walkway sections along Sinatra Drive will not be ready for residents to enjoy this summer, but wow – just in time to make happy bullet point propaganda for next year’s election cycle. Such a shame that residents are purposely made to suffer just for the potential political gain of others.
Hoboken411 reader mrfreddy submitted this Fleet Week New York photo with Hoboken’s Pier C Park as part of the arrangement. “I arrived a bit late to the piers last week, got there just in time to see these tall ships fading into the mist.”
PS – if you have images collecting dust on your camera or hard drive – send them in for eventual inclusion on Hoboken411! Please state how you’d like to be credited in your email, and a description – if desired!!
Just a brief update since nearly a year has passed since the beginning of last summer – and the Crepe Grill spot at Sinatra Park still remains empty – with some serious litigation coming down the line as well. You’d think a prime piece of real estate like this would be thriving. Nope – not in Hoboken!
But feel free to chime in with what business you’d think would have no problem succeeding in this spot! (And have a great Memorial Day weekend as well!)
For those that will be driving out of Hoboken this Memorial Day weekend, here’s a good song you might want to download and add to your playlist. It’s one of my favorite Bobby McFerrin songs called “Drive.”
Below are two versions – one, the multi-track studio version and official music video – along with an amazing live acapella performance in Montreal. Enjoy!
Below is a message for those that are waist-deep in politics in this country. Doesn’t matter if it’s local, state or national – this video from the “Whitest Kids U’ Know,” pretty much sums up how 99% of politicians think. And it’s quite brilliant, yet sad at the same time.
