2/28/2009:

Hoboken Police suggest common sense

As a friendly reminder, the Hoboken Police Department Community Policing Bureau walked around town today, identifying cars that are “soft targets” to petty criminals.

As a result, those cars that met any of the criteria listed on the card below received this “important public information message” on their windshields.

Luckily, my car didn’t get one, because “empty coffee cups, dust and gum wrappers” wasn’t on the list.

(this was returned to the car I “borrowed” it from…)

2/28/2009:

Hoboken411 reader nacholibre snapped a quick cell phone pic of the entrance of the Clinton Street CVS – advising me that the Hoboken411 Mascot Oscar was not allowed inside. Not that it matters, I don’t really like that CVS anyway.

Hoboken411 reader photo of the day – 2/28/2009

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2/28/2009:

Bloom Spa finally opens

We were tracking the transition from Fowad to Bloom Spa in a previous thread – this is the minty fresh entry for the new full-service Spa!

This is how it looked shortly before they opened…

Here’s the 20% coupon they’ve been stuffing in mailboxes. Maybe I’ll get a manicure next week.

Description – Nail care, skin care, massages and haircuts.
Address – 402 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Telephone – 201-222-8600

2/28/2009:

The other side of the coin

While many Obama supporters are excited and hopeful that the trillions of dollars of freshly minted cash will revitalize the world – Economic “specialist” Peter Schiff feels otherwise.

Schiff thinks these measures go against a basic understanding of economics, and even though Obama said credit was the “life blood” of our economy, he feels it’s more like a “cancer.”

See the cheap home made video below (a bit blurry w/ loud sound) but you’ll get the point.

Is Schiff wrong, right, or somewhere in between?

The website WuzzaDem had this to say:
“Payroll, like rent and utilities, is the most basic of business expenses. If a company is not making enough money to meet its payroll obligations, that company isn’t fit for business. A company that borrows money to make its payroll is akin to a homeowner taking out a home equity loan to buy groceries. Both are operating/living beyond their means.

How long have we been living in this fool’s paradise? Since at least 2001, which would explain how we seemed to survive – with relatively few adverse effects – the economic downturn after the Internet bubble burst in 2000. Not only do we continue to kick this can down a dead-end street, but we are expected to be hopeful about the destination. By all means. Let’s sacrifice free-market capitalism – the economic equivalent of democracy – so we can reward failure and indulge our insatiable appetite for stuff, even if it means that our economy collapses and, subsequently, we all become wards of the state.”

2/27/2009:

Show to support Hoboken High School Band

In a photomontage mockumentary, digital artist Christian Stillwagon takes the old Maxwell’s sign on a global whirlwind tour and lands right in our own backyard!

Proceeds of “MAXWELL’S AROUND THE WORLD” prints and postcards will help support the Hoboken public school’s “ROCKIN’ REDWINGS” band!

Artist’s Reception Monday March 2, 5-7pm will include a live program performed by members of the band! Rock on!

Show runs FEBRUARY 28 – APRIL 10

Maxwell’s 1039 Washington St.

2/27/2009 New Directory Addition:

Premier Pilates – 22 Hudson Place, 4th Floor

“At Premier Pilates and Training, we take the mental benefits of Pilates as seriously as the physical. We want to help you “Achieve Your Ideal” and whether it’s losing those perpetual five extra pounds or challenging yourself in ways you never thought possible. You will gain a profound respect for every muscle and every curve. Learn what you’re made of…we guarantee it’s a whole lot more than you expect.”

New “recession proof” class

Come in and try Pilates 101, our Introductory Reformer class for beginners for only $15.

As Meghann always says,“Remember, loving the body you were born with is half the battle. Creating the body you want to live with is where we come in”.

Description: Pilates Studio
Address: 22 Hudson Place – 4th Floor, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone: 201-683-4014
Web: www.premierpilatesandtraining.com

2/27/2009:

Have some fun tomorrow night at Shades Bar (720 Monroe St.) Show starts at 9pm with a $10 cover.

Comedy Lineup 2/28/2009

• Kendra Cunningham
• Rich Shultis
• Headliner: Nate Bargatze

Here’s a pretty funny clip from Nate about how complex video games “require a business degree” to play… got a good laugh out of this:

2/27/2009:

Hoboken411.com is proof that with hard work, dedication and genuine passion, a successful online business is entirely possible. (Well in my case, I’ve created a giant!)

But Hoboken resident Annetta Zaltzberg started an online gift shop last year, and wants to tell you all about it!

Online Hoboken business: Annjoy

“My name is Annetta, and I’m relatively new in Hoboken (about 7 months now). I’ve launched my new website just before the holidays. My business is based in Hoboken, (but I don’t have an actual store-front). I invite you to visit my website with the sweet, functional and unique gifts I offer for all-occasions.

www.annjoy.com

I’ve also participated for the first time in a fair right here in Hoboken. You’re probably familiar with the Hoboken Crafts Fair (which was a really nice experience for me).

BTW, I offer FREE shipping in Hoboken.”