#New Jersey Monthly Magazine

[amoghbanagere915]

New Jersey Monthly Magazine features Amogh!

February 21st, 2023 – New Jersey Monthly magazine featured Amogh’s American Mensa journey as a part of their “New Jersey Monthly’s Book of Records”. We are absolutely thankful and grateful for this opportunity! Great write-up by Thomas Neira! (more…) “”

[jilliam]

The dilemma in my life currently is basically my employer switched to an individual health insurance instead of group, so I have a bunch of options to choose from but they’re all kinda shitty.

My employer has given me a ‘generous’ $635 health insurance contribution toward the monthly premium, but the only affordable ones in New York are $300 or $800 (and the $800 is worse than the $300 one). The $300 NY one has a $9200 deductible and nothing is covered even if it’s in network until that deductible is met, HOWEVER the first 3 pcp visits are free if they’re in network

The $800 NY one has a $3800 deductible but the first three pcp visits are $50, and then after the first three they’re only $50 after the deductible is met. So there’s no point in paying part of my actual salary ($800-$635 contribution is $165 of my own salary money per month) for this one

Meanwhile if I say I live in my parents house in New Jersey, none of the New York providers are in network (aka my New York primary care, obgyn, etc. Are all out of network) but if I found NJ providers in say, Jersey city or Hoboken, the premium for NJ insurance is $600 (so fully covered by my employer’s contribution) and if I were to see a NJ doctor in network the copay is like $5 for PCP etc and the deductible is only $1750 or $1500 I forget

So basically I have the option to choose a NJ plan, and have to do all my doctors visits in New Jersey which isn’t that far from me especially, like I could easily get to the PATH train at World Trade Center or even walking to Christopher street PATH station, but for some reason I have a mental block that says it would be really out of the way every time I need to see a doctor

Meanwhile my current doctor is a 10 min walk away, so if I wanted to see her it would be really easy, and I COULD continue seeing her, just maximum 3 times next year if I choose the New York plan. I saw her twice this year so like this should be fine if I chose this plan but it’s sooo shitty.

But idk lately I’ve been getting yeast infections (tmi) and they won’t prescribe me a pill for it unless I go in and see them and they do tests on me aka maybe I would need to see the doctor more than 3 times a year, in which case I’d be fucked if I got either of the NY plans

The other thing is if I need urgent care if I choose the NJ option, all the NY urgent care is out of network which might be stressful in an emergency. I’ve used urgent care a bunch when I first moved to New York mostly bc I was still on my mom’s superior health insurance back so it was covered then in both NJ and NY but also bc I would go for COVID tests. But nowadays I don’t really go as much, I think I went once in October 2023 bc I cut my foot open at the beach and that’s it

This all makes me sad because why is health insurance in New York so unaffordable. The $300 and $800 NY plans are the two CHEAPEST plans offered meanwhile the $600 NJ plans like the 4th most expensive out of 25 (so the first 21 options were cheaper than $600)

Like yesterday during my jewelry class one of my classmates is a literal surgeon who works in Manhattan and used to live there, and she moved from the city to Westchester aka upstate, because living in the city with two children was too expensive. FOR A SURGEON??

The reason this came up is because there was like an article in some magazine about how people on nyc whose household income is less than $300k are eligible to apply for assistance to send their children to daycare

Apparently sending your kids to a daycare can cost $65,000/yr which is more expensive than how much it cost me to go to college for a year. They’re writing applications and asking if a parent is a legacy for a TWO YEAR OLD. What would one even say? She likes barbies and playing with legos??

Idk it all makes me so incredibly sad the possibility of leaving nyc when I’m older and being convinced to choose a NJ health insurance plan because it’s more affordable and better value is kinda proof that this might be my fate one day

[uniquejellyfishqueen]

Filming in LA. Filming in Van.

8/3 (11). 12/6 (18)

8/4 (12). 12/7 (19)

8/7 (13). 12/8 (20)

2013-1912‎ = 101

1912-1811‎ = 101

101 years from 2024= 1923

1923-1811‎ = 112

1923-1912‎ = 11

11/1/2012 TS performed at The 2012 Country Music Association Awards in Nashville. She performed “Begin Again”

*played 2 x on the eras tour 4/23/2023 in Houston and 5/12/2024 in Paris.

*11/12/2012 - 12/8/2024 is 12 years 1 month and 7 days

12/17…. 9 days post tour.

12/17/1835 13 acres of New York City's Financial District are destroyed during the second Great Fire of New York

12/17/1892 The First issue of Vogue, and American monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine is published

12/17/1903 The Wright brothers make their first controlled powered, air flight in the Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

12/17/1933 The first NFL Championship Game is played in Chicago at Wrigley Field between the New York Giants and the Chicago Bears who won 23-21

12/17/1957 The United States successfully launches the first Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida

12/17/1967 The Prime Minister of Australia, Harold Holt is presumed drowned after he disappears while swimming near Portsea, Victoria

12/17/1969 The United States Air Force closes Project Blue Book, their study of UFO's

12/17/1981 American Brigadier General James L. Dozier is kidnapped by the Red Brigades in Verona, Italy

12/17/1989 The Simpsons debut on Fox and during Season 3, Michael Jackson, Sting, and Aerosmith guest star

12/17/2009 The MV Danny F II sinks off the coast of Lebanon carrying 83 people, 10,224 sheep, and 17,932 cattle, 40 people were rescued, 11 found dead, and the other crew, passengers, and animals are presumed to have diet

1811

In 1811, the first Freemason lodge in Cleveland, Ohio was established and chartered as Concord Lodge No. 15 for several years it met in the "long rooms" of various taverns, including the one owned by Lorenzo Carter, himself a Mason.

Battle of Tippecanoe

American troops led by William Henry Harrison defeated the Native American chief Tecumseh in November. This battle took place almost a year before the War of 1812 was officially declared

The publication of Jane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility published anonymously.

The great comet of 1811

This comet was thought to have a coma that was over 1 million miles across, which was 50% larger than the Sun

The Richmond Theatre Fire

72 people died in the fire, including the Governor of Virginia and the president of the First National Bank of Virginia

The New Madrid earthquake

The earthquake in the Mississippi Valley reversed the course of the river for a time

The first steam powered ferry

The Juliana, invented by John Stevens, began operating between New York and Hoboken, New Jersey

The birth of Harriet Beecher Stowe

The writer and abolitionist who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin was born in Litchfield, Connecticut

The Regency Act 1811

The Prince of Wales became the Prince Regent and took over as head of state after the King was suspended from his duties

1912

In 1912, President William Howard Taft visited Liberty Lodge in Beverly, Massachusetts as a Freemason. Taft was one of only 14 presidents to be a Mason, serving as the 27th presi

4/15/1912 at 2:20 am the RMS Titanic sinks into the North Atlantic Ocean

New Mexico becomes a state: New Mexico joined the Union on January 6, 1912

First transcontinental flight: The first eastbound U.S. transcontinental flight landed in Jacksonville, Florida on February 8, 1912

Novarupta eruption: The eruption of Novarupta in Alaska began on June 6, 1912, and was the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century

Alaska becomes a U.S. territory: Alaska became a U.S. territory on May 11, 1912

Royal Flying Corps is established: The Royal Flying Corps, the forerunner of the Royal Air Force, was established in the United Kingdom on May 13, 1912

Wilbur Wright dies: Pioneer aviator Wilbur Wright died of typhoid fever in Dayton, Ohio on May 30, 1912

Oreo cookie is produced: Nabisco produced the first Oreo cookie in 1912

Motorized movie cameras are invented: Motorized movie cameras were invented in 1912, replacing hand-cranked cameras

Life Savers candy is created: Clarence Crane created Life Savers candy in 1912

International Opium Convention is signed: The International Opium Convention was signed at The Hague, becoming the first international drug control treaty

1923 (3 years after the NFL was founded)

Rosewood Massacre: White vigilante mobs attacked the Black community of Rosewood, Florida on January 1

Teapot Dome scandal: Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall resigned after public outrage over the scandal.

Tutankhamun's tomb: English archaeologist Howard Carter opened the sealed tomb of the ancient Egyptian boy king

Beer Hall Putsch: Adolf Hitler led a failed coup in Munich, Germany, and was sentenced to five years in prison

Japanese earthquake: A massive earthquake killed more than 140,000 people in Japan

September 18–26 – Newspaper printers strike in New York City

On August 3, 1923, Calvin Coolidge is sworn in as the 30th president of the United States, hours after the death of President Warren G. Harding

The James M. Hays Masonic Lodge (No. 331) was chartered on June 13, 1923

A rare vintage booklet about the Grand Lodge of New York was published in January 1923

The Shriners, a branch of Freemasonry, held their annual convention in Washington, D.C. in 1923. The convention included parades on June 5 and June 6

First rotorcraft flight: Juan de la Cierva's Cierva C.4 autogyro made its first flight in Spain

World Series: The New York Yankees won their first World Series title, defeating the New York Giants 4 games to 2

The Walt Disney Company: Roy and Walt Disney founded The Walt Disney Company

Insulin: Insulin became widely available to treat diabetes

Hollywood Sign: The Hollywood Sign was erected in Los Angeles, California

Irish Civil War: The Irish Civil War took place from June 1922 to May 1923

Electric shaver: Jacob Schick invented the first electric shaver

Frozen food: Clarence Birdseye invented frozen food

Sound-on-film technology: Phonofilm, sound-on-film technology, was invented

2013

The Freemason movie

A 2013 crime movie about a banker's murder and his Masonic ties. The movie was filmed at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple in Utah and stars Sean Astin, Randy Wayne, and Alex McKenna. It is rated PG-13

A Winter 2013 issue of Freemasonry Today celebrated the bicentenary of Royal Arch Masonry at Canterbury Cathedral. The service honored the Masonic principles of unity, fellowship, and service to the community

Masonic Year 2013(150th Anniversary)

A book compiled by Neal Greenberg about the 150th anniversary of the Masonic Year.

TS on The Red Tour.

Supreme Court rulings
The Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as unconstitutional, which made federal benefits available to legally married gay couples.The court also ruled that supporters of California's same-sex marriage ban did not have the legal right to defend it in court. 

Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of gay marriage in June 2013


State legalization
Same-sex marriage became legal in Rhode Island and Minnesota on August 1, 2013. Other states that legalized same-sex marriage in 2013 include: 
Uruguay: On August 5, 2013, Uruguay became the 12th country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. 
New Zealand: On August 19, 2013, New Zealand became the 15th country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. 
New Mexico: In 2013, same-sex marriage licenses began to be issued in Doña Ana, Santa Fe, Bernalillo, San Miguel, and Valencia counties. 


Conversion therapy ban
In August 2013, New Jersey banned conversion therapy. 

President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage in the midst of his re-election bid. 


Boston Marathon bombing

Two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, killing three people and injuring more than 260 others.

Edward Snowden leaks classified information
Snowden became internationally famous for leaking classified NSA wiretapping information. 

George Zimmerman trial: Zimmerman was found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter

Boston Red Sox win the World Series: Defeated the St. Louis Cardinals four games to two

Prince George's birth: On July 22, 2013, Prince George Alexander Louis was born at St. Mary's Hospital in London. He is second in line to the throne after his father, Prince William

Queen's Diamond Jubilee: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrated the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Events included a reception at Rideau Hall, an essay contest for youth, and a conference on the Canadian Crown

Prince William's RAF service ends: Prince William's service as an RAF helicopter pilot came to an end in 2013

2/3/2013

Super Bowl XLVII

Ravens 34 vs 49ers 31 (49ers were the bet by 4)

Beyonce and Destiny’s Child were the half time show

It was at the Mercedes Benz Superdome In NOLA







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2024 Top Dentist in New Jersey: Dr. Peter Ciampi of Spring Lake Dental Care Recognized ... - KXAN

Dr. Peter Ciampi has once again been selected as a Jersey Choice Top Dentist in New Jersey Monthly magazine's annual list of the best dentists in …

[fredalan]

Michael Cuscuna by Jimmy Katz

Michael Cuscuna R.I.P. 1948-2024

Our fantastic friend, then client, Michael Cuscuna, record producer/historian extraordinaire and co-founder of Mosaic Records, passed away on April 19, 2024. Both of us –Alan and Fred– wrote remembrances that we’re reposting here.

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Michael Cuscuna by Thomas Staudter

I knew the voice of Michael Cuscuna before I ever met the man. Growing up in an area of New Jersey where we could pull in both New York and Philadelphia stations, I would listen to him DJ at WMMR out of Philly. He had a quintessential FM DJ voice — soft-spoken, intimate, gravelly, authoritative. He didn’t yammer on, but I remember he was clever and his sense of humor was dry as a bone. He played a mix of progressive rock and some things that clung to the precipice of musical genres.  

Years later our paths merged. I started seeing his name on the backs of albums I’d play on my college jazz radio show — now I was the DJ, and he had become a prolific producer, supervising dates for a diverse list of artists, including many dedicated to the avant garde. He also produced for Bonnie Raitt and other groundbreaking musicians. I am searching my memory in vain to recall how we became connected, but he was also creating a monthly promo disk sent to radio stations by Crawdaddy Magazine and I became his producer, using the free facilities of the college station to record and edit. He would collect the interview tapes from the magazine’s feature writers, I would edit them into a coherent radio show, then he would come in and record his host segments. Out of that association, I started writing reviews for Crawdaddy of new jazz releases. He was as wickedly funny in person as I remembered him on the radio. I was a little in awe of his extraordinary knowledge of music — an artist’s historical significance, how a musician’s style linked that person to the artists that came before and after, and why certain artists deserved more recognition than they had received by the public. He turned me onto a lot of music. I think we did the show for a couple of years.   

More time passed, and Michael came into my life again through my partner at our media advertising agency, Fred/Alan. By now, Michael had established himself as an important compiler of jazz reissues that went above and beyond what was typical at the time. Starting with Blue Note Records, but ultimately including the libraries of other labels, he’d go into the vaults and unearth the unreleased sides and alternate takes and place them alongside the more well-known songs. His two-fer series for Blue Note was particularly noteworthy. On the back of that success, he and a former Blue Note executive named Charlie Lourie created Mosaic Records. Their concept was to do numbered, limited editions in luxurious box sets aimed at the collector market. Initially vinyl only, they switched to CDs when that was the prevailing release format. The boxes were gorgeous, each with a booklet filled with photos, an essay by a prominent jazz historian, and absolutely accurate discographical information. They specialized in “complete” collections depending on the frame they decided was relevant. That frame might have been the three-day recording binge from 1957 by organist Jimmy Smith that resulted in enough material for three CDs, the unreleased complete recordings of Charlie Parker’s live solos recorded by Dean Benedetti, or the complete Capitol recordings of the Nat King Cole trio, a box that weighed-in at 18 CDs. They were sold only through the mail, direct to consumers. But they weren’t reaching the market and needed help. In an earlier era, my partner Fred Seibert had attached himself to Michael to learn as much as he could about producing records. Knowing the two of us, Michael asked if we could come up with a direct marketing campaign. In our typically arrogant belief that we knew how to do almost anything or could figure it out, we said yes. 

We began producing a catalog that was mailed out to jazz enthusiasts, slowing building a list of devoted listeners and buyers. My job was to write that catalog. We dissolved the advertising agency in 1992, and mailed catalogs gave way to internet promotion, but I continued writing the sales copy for each release, save one or two that I didn’t do for reasons lost to time. I just wrote one last month for an upcoming set featuring vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson.  

I developed a format for my essays. I started with some thesis about why that artist deserved more recognition, or why the music from that era was crucially important — in other words, why you absolutely had to own that collection. I segued into a couple paragraphs of biography, followed by a few paragraphs where I singled-out important tracks or tried to convey in words the feeling, the sound, the artistry of the musician. I wrapped it up with more “don’t delay” language. In all those years, each and every time I approached a new assignment I had two thoughts crowding my mind — will Michael agree with my thesis? Will Michael take issue with the way I chose to describe the music? Each package gave me an opportunity to do a deep dive into the music, but I knew I didn’t have Michael’s personal connection to many of the artists, or his historian’s perspective on the music. And by the way, he was himself a damn good writer. It never stopped thrilling me when he’d send back an email merely correcting a calendar date, or the number of unreleased tracks, with a message that he thought it was otherwise perfect. More than anything I wanted to impress and satisfy Michael. I was alway so happy that I could.  

I think they had done four releases when we got involved in 1984. The company is closing in on 200 box sets. I can’t believe it’s been a 40-year association. 

We lost Charlie more than 20 years ago. This weekend, Michael passed after a long illness. I will miss his husky laugh, his personal stories about the musicians we both obsessed over, and the gratitude he expressed each time I turned in an assignment. 

To many, his name was a name on the back of an album jacket. To those of us who knew him, we know him as someone who single-handedly rescued the Blue Note archive and other treasures from oblivion, who introduced us to overlooked artists such as saxophonist Tina Brooks, and who demanded we take a second look at music that was significant and mind-blowing. As a colleague, as a client, but mostly as a music lover, I am forever in his debt. My sympathies to the family of this enormously important figure in music. RIP Michael Cuscuna. 

–Alan Goodman (repost from Facebook) 

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Michael Cuscuna, photograph by Jimmy Katz

Michael Cuscuna

Michael Cuscuna, one of my great inspirations and sometime collaborator, passed away this weekend (April 19, 2024) from cancer. Being a cancer survivor  last year myself, when someone I’ve known and worked with for over 50 years it hit particularly hard.

Blue Cuscuna: 1999 promotional sampler from Toshiba-EMI [Japan]

Michael has been the most consequential jazz record producer of the past half century, a man who had not only a passion, but the relentlessness necessary to will the entire history of the music into being. Don’t believe it? Check out the more than 2600 (!) of his credits on Discogs. Substantial and meaningful he might have been, but to me, he was a slightly older friend who was always there with a helping hand. Hopefully, I was able to hand something back on occasion. 

As I said when he answered “7 Questions” eight years ago: “I first encountered Michael as a college listener to his “freeform,” major station, radio show in New York, and was fanboy’d out when a mutual friend introduced us at [an] open rehearsal for [Carla Bley’s and Michael Mantler’s] Jazz Composer’s Orchestra at The Public Theater (MC has a photographic memory: “It was Roswell [Rudd]’s piece or Grachan [Moncur III]’s. You were darting nervously around the chairs with your uniform of the time – denim jean jacket, forgettable shirt and jeans.”) By 1972 or 73, he’d joined Atlantic Records as a producer, and since that was my career aspiration, I’d give him a call every once in awhile. He’d patiently always make time for my rambling and inane questions, and I never forgot his kindness to a drifting, unfocused, fellow traveler. 

“...patiently always make time for my rambling and inane questions...” says a lot about Michael. His raspy voice could sometimes seem brusque, but ask anyone and they will tell you that he always made time to talk. Especially about jazz. 

I desperately wanted to be a record producer and Michael was one of the first professionals I encountered. He had already produced my favorite Bonnie Raitt LP when somehow or other I bullied my way into his Atlantic Records office, where he was a mentee of the legendary Joel Dorn. Over the next few years, Michael was often amused at some of the creative decisions I made, but he was always supportive and even would sometimes ask me to make a gig when he couldn’t. When I spent a year living in LA, he invited me over to the studio while he was mining the history of Blue Note Records that would define his life for the next half century. I completely failed to understand what the great service to American culture he was about to unleash. Along with Blue Note executive Charlie Lourie, Michael’s research resulted in a series of double albums (”two-fers” in 70s speak), but little did the world know what was on Michael’s and Charlie’s minds.

The Cuscuna/Lourie Blue Note “Two-Fers” that ignited Mosaic Records

“I don’t think it’s generally understood just how imperiled the musical and visual archives of Blue Note Records were at one point, and just how heroically Michael stepped in to make sure this unparalleled American music survived for future generations. If you like jazz, you owe the man.” –Evan Haga 

(Joe Maita does a great interview about Michael's career here.) 

Fast forward a few years. The air went out of my record producing tires, I became the first creative director of MTV, I quit MTV and along with my partner Alan Goodman started the world’s first media “branding” agency. Leafing through DownBeat one day I saw an ad that started a new relationship with Michael that would last, on one level or another, for the rest of his life: the “mail order” jazz reissue label Mosaic Records. 

Charlie Lourie & Michael Cuscuna at Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival, Japan 1987. Photograph by Gary Vercelli / CapRadio Music

Long story short, in 1982 Michael returned my check for the first two Mosaic  releases with a note asking for some help. Initially, Mosaic wasn’t the sure fire, instant success Michael and Charlie had hoped for, did I have any ideas? I did, but no time to do anything other than make suggestions, we were busy trying to get our own shop off the ground. This cycle repeated itself for another couple of years when this time when Michael called he said Mosaic was on death’s door. Fred/Alan was in better shape, so Alan and I, on our summer vacation, came up with the first Mosaic “brochure,” convinced the guys we knew what we were doing (I’d read a few paragraphs in a direct mail book in a bookstore) and, with nothing to lose, Charlie and Michael took the plunge with us. Success! 42 years later, the former Fred/Alan and Frederator CFO at the helm, Alan and I always answer any call from Mosaic.

The first Mosaic Record box set 1983

There aren’t many people in the world like Michael Cuscuna. The world’s culture will miss him. I will miss him. Most of all, of course, his wife and children will miss him. 

[ailtrahq]

Cryptocurrency trading firm and liquidity provider GSR's Singaporean subsidiary, GSR Markets Pte. Ltd, has received an in-principal approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. "GSR is proud to have met the rigorous admission requirements set by MAS and will be working diligently towards a full license," the firm said in its Oct. 2 announcement. GSR plans to use its Singaporean subsidiary as a hub for expanding into the Asia-Pacific region. An MPI license allows institutions to provide crypto and fiat-related services to residents of Singapore. Licensed firms are authorized to conduct payment services without being subjected to single transaction limits of 3 million Singaporean Dollars ($2.2 million) and monthly limits of 6 million Singaporean Dollars ($4.4 million). "MAS has led the way providing a clear framework for digital asset utility," said Xin Song, COO of GSR.Founded in 2013 in New Jersey, the firm conducts over-the-counter crypto trading alongside derivatives, market making, and venture capital investments. The firm holds Money Service Business licenses across several states.On Oct. 1, Cointelegraph reported that crypto exchange Coinbase obtained a full MPI license from the MAS. The regulatory approval allows Coinbase to offer digital token services to both individuals and institutions in Singapore. According to data provided by Coinbase, 25% of surveyed Singaporeans consider crypto to be the future of finance, with 32% of respondents claiming that they are either current or past owners of crypto. The city-state is home to over Web3 700 companies. Magazine: Are DAOs overhyped and unworkable? Lessons from the front lines

[modernorthopaedics]

Modern Orthopaedics Of New Jersey To Host Grand Opening Celebration For New Paramus Clinic Location

Modern Orthopaedics Of New Jersey To Host Grand Opening Celebration For New Paramus Clinic Location https://ift.tt/YswxcbN PARAMUS, NJ: Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey, a premier orthopedic surgery clinic offering cutting-edge treatments to residents of Paramus and Bergen County, is preparing to celebrate the opening of its flagship Paramus clinic on Route 17 North.  The Paramus Grand Opening event, which will take place on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 72 Route 17 North in Paramus will start at 5:00 p.m. and feature music, food trucks, a magician, and great company!  A ribbon cutting ceremony will also be held with local officials. Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey officially opened the doors to its brand new Paramus clinic this past Spring of 2023 after they completed a large renovation of the iconic “Paramus Fabric Center” and its grounds.  This new facility is designed to create a spa-like experience for patients and to promote comfort and healing. Patients and staff alike have already been enjoying the new clinic’s innovative and modern design throughout the Spring and Summer months.  “I’m so proud of this stunning piece of architecture that so perfectly represents the type of careful and meticulous orthopedic care we deliver to our patients,” said Dr. Peter DeNoble.  “We can’t wait to celebrate our Grand Opening with the Bergen County community.”   Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey was founded in 2020 by president and CEO Dr. Peter DeNoble, MD and is known for its unparalleled musculoskeletal care. Their team of award-winning board-certified and board-eligible orthopedic surgeons include orthopedic hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder specialists Peter DeNoble, MD, David Ratliff, MD, and Alejandro Morales-Restrepo, MD.  Lorraine Stern, MD is a fellowship-trained trauma surgeon who also specializes in Mako robotic hip and knee replacements.  For the past 5 years Dr. DeNoble has been recognized as an NJ Top Doctor by New Jersey Monthly Magazine, and Drs. DeNoble, Ratliff, and Stern have all been selected in the past two years as Castle Connolly Top Doctors.  In addition to the Paramus office, Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey also has offices in Parsippany and Wayne, New Jersey.   To learn more about Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey and its services visit https://modernorthonj.com.  To RSVP to the Paramus Grand Opening email jvanbeekum@modernorthonj.com or call 201-572-7982.   The post Modern Orthopaedics Of New Jersey To Host Grand Opening Celebration For New Paramus Clinic Location appeared first on Modern Orthopedics of New Jersey. via Modern Orthopedics of New Jersey https://ift.tt/TqWE8BN September 08, 2023 at 12:56PM

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[cardwellthaxton]

4 Ways Selling Your House Now in New Jersey Will Save You Money

By Cardwell Thaxton

Sellers, trying to decide whether to hire an agent or go it alone? This may be the biggest decision of your life. Selling to a professional buyer is an alternative that could save you thousands! Traditional listings leave you facing an unknown end date while taking all the legal risk and paying for all the charges involved when selling a home. When making any important decision in life, it’s best to go into the venture with a realistic understanding of just what will be involved. Most especially when the consequences of being ill-informed could leave you severely indebted at a time you may already be stretched to your limits. Discover these 4 ways selling your house now in New Jersey will save you money!

Selling Your House As-Is

Absorbing additional losses when selling your house is the last thing you want or need. Especially if the property is older or has serious issues. In traditional listings, you may ultimately be responsible for repairs. Even if your property is listed “As-Is.” Listing your home with an agent or by yourself can leave you open to exorbitant surprises after an inspection. Depending on the problem discovered, you could be spending thousands of dollars for labor and repairs. There could even be potential legal risks associated with disclosure laws. All of these costs are subtracted from the purchase price originally offered. Not only can this be extremely disheartening, but it could completely wipe out the plans you’ve made for your future. By working with professional buyers, you’ll know the offer is one you can depend on being a firm price. You can avoid legal headaches and keep your money instead of paying for repairs. By selling now to a professional buyer you can literally walk away, which is another way selling your house now in New Jersey will save you money.

Marketing Costs

Whether you are considering taking it upon yourself to sell your own home or working with an agent, there is simply no way to avoid the need to market real estate. No matter who is in control of your marketing plan, you’ll be the one who pays. Depending on the budget outlined, you’ll want to include professional-grade photos, 360-degree, and virtual tours with professional drone footage, which are all the norm for today’s online buyers. Most real estate agents are now including staging expenses in the marketing plan, along with bringing your interior and exterior up to magazine quality presentation. This could mean anything from touch up paint to renovations and modernizing the property to suit the needs of your potential buyer. Likewise, standing out in searches means paying to be on the main real estate sites. Avoiding all of these costs when selling your house now in New Jersey will save you money.

Closing Costs

After finally maneuvering your way through the sale, it’s time to sit down and collect your long-awaited funds at the closing table, which may be virtual given today’s business models. Bypassing these charges at closing by selling your house now in New Jersey will save you money. The largest of these deductions from your sale is in commissions if you work with an agent. Title insurance, which protects the buyer against any problems with your title, is commonly paid by the seller as well. Again, you’ll be facing another outlay for transfer fees, recording fees, and property taxes, which can vary depending on how the contract was written and the day of the month you actually close. Certain fees will be locked in, discounts on some services required for closing the transaction, and transferring the funds can be found by shopping around.

Holding Costs

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[old-type-40]

I got the quote above from Memory Alpha which also had the following notes regarding the episode:

At the 2009 New Jersey Star Trek convention, Kate Mulgrew remarked to the audience that "Threshold" was the episode of Star Trek: Voyager she was most uncomfortable with, noting that she didn't like the thought of mating with Paris as a lizard. [7]

This episode was also panned by critics, frequently being voted as the worst ever episode of Star Trek: Voyager and even the worst episode of Star Trek in general. (Delta Quadrant, p. 97)

Cinefantastique rated this episode 1 out of 4 stars. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 28, No. 4/5, p. 92)

Star Trek Magazine also scored this episode 1 out of 5 stars, defined as "Total gagh!". Additionally, Stuart Clark, a reviewer for the magazine, stated that the episode "doesn't really quite gel." (Star Trek Monthly issue 15, pp. 60 & 61)

The unauthorized reference book Delta Quadrant, (p. 97) gives this installment a rating of 4 out of 10.

The book Star Trek 101, by Terry J. Erdmann and Paula M. Block, cites this episode as the Star Trek: Voyager winner of the "Spock's Brain" Award and states that, of the entire Voyager series, this installment is the one "most likely to give Darwin a migraine."

[marzipanandminutiae]

other assorted Victorian pocket bits found on Google Books

The New Jersey Scrap Book of Women, 1893. a discussion of “the pocket question” that acknowledges women’s pockets, but complains of them on the grounds that finding the opening when you need something stored therein is difficult. having struggled often to locate pocket openings on extant skirts I know have them, I can somewhat sympathize. the other thing the author wants is many distinct pockets, for ease of finding things without hunting for them. as men apparently had

The Pratt Institute Monthly, 1897. a man goes back and forth between “women are stupid for not having pockets” and “women should have pockets so they can be equal to men.” um...thanks for the vote of support, I guess?

The Quarterly Review, 1856. claims that women’s pockets are more easily picked than men’s, because the opening is larger and the pocket hangs more away from the body (because of wide skirts? because of petticoats? both?) so that’s a clear acknowledgment that women do have known pockets at this point in history

The Criterion, 1899. references a new style of lady’s purse, lately popularized, as better than carrying things “loose in the pockets, another recent fad.” it continues to confuse me that I can find sources from the same year and country that on the one hand claim women have no pockets, and on the other take it for granted that they do. nor is there any agreement along gender lines either- some women say they don’t, some men say they do, and vice-versa.

The American Stationer, 1890. another assertion that, when women do have pockets, getting at them in the folds of skirts is frustratingly difficult. this seems to be a common theme, and I suspect may be the more specific truth behind simplified statements that “women have no pockets.”

The New York Times, 1877. “women’s pockets aren’t real pockets because they’re too easy for thieves to cut out of skirts, even though they can hold a lot of things” is a Hot Take I never expected to find, but here we are. this man has a tongue-in-cheek tone, but he does seem to be more or less serious in general sentiment.

The Spectator, 1891. there’s a specific quote here that I feel is really getting at the crux of the matter. “Women do wear pockets. They have pockets in every one of their dresses. (We really believe that this is true, and that they have pockets, only- they don’t use them because they can never find them.)” this seems to have been written by a man, so I can only say thank heaven that at least one of them was paying attention to his female friends, neighbors, relatives, romantic partner, servants, etc.

various fashion magazines and sewing manuals, various years. references to “the usual pockets” or certain styles of skirts and dresses having pockets with different ornamentation. just. tons of such references. but also one reference in Demorest’s Family Magazine in 1874 mentioning that businesswomen should have coats with inside pockets like the ones men wear, and not trust muff pockets or dress pockets re: important documents or large sums of money

[southjerseyweb]

Meet Moorestown's 92-Year-Old Citizen of the Year - New Jersey Monthly Magazine

For most South Jersey residents, the word wealth comes to mind when thinking of the historic Burlington County community of Moorestown. Less well …

[ltwilliammowett]

The Jospeh Francis Life- Car

This life-car, patented in 1845 by Joseph Francis, was one of the most successful life-support devices developed at that time. The floatable and capsule-shaped metal ambulance was used to rescue shipwrecked people when the ship sank near land.

The Francis life-car, 1850 (c) Smithsonian Museum of American History

While standing on the beach, a person from a rescue station used a mortar to shoot strong lines at the ship, which were then attached to the ship's mast. The lifeboat was attached to these lines and pulled along them. It is therefore an extension of the Breeches Bouy of Trengrouse that could only save one person. Francis's life-car was able to carry four people at the same time. They lay flat while being towed through the rough water to the shore for safety.

Two to four people were sealed inside for each ride from ship to shore. Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, July 1851

This life-car was first used on January 12, 1850, to rescue the stranded British bark Ayrshire. The ship, most likely filled with Irish immigrants fleeing the potato famine, ran aground on a sand bar off the New Jersey shore at Squan Beach. A blinding snow storm made the ocean too dangerous to launch a surfboat, the usual method of rescue, so local lifesavers decided to launch the newly installed, experimental life-car. Although never tested in an actual emergency, the Francis life-car performed as envisioned.

Wreck of the Ship Ayrshire 1850 (x)

Out of 166 passengers and 36 crew members on the Ayrshire, only one was lost, perhaps needlessly, in the short journey from ship to shore. A male passenger insisted on riding on top of the life-car while his family inside was hauled to safety. He could not hold on and was washed away by the surf. Over the next three years, this device rescued at least 1,400 people on the New Jersey shore alone, as well as countless amounts of valuable cargo.

[bloomyn]

scorching sky

pairing: ushijima wakatoshi x reader

summary: your midlife crisis happens rather quickly, and its not midlife, you’re twenty three with a baby whose daddy just left with your best friend. peachy.

part of: pink peonies

 climbing waterfalls x scorching sky x next

generally, ushijima is a patient person. he holds himself to the higher expectation, of, you know “being the bigger person”. but right now, he’s got a practice match ten minutes and if the PR representative doesn’t give him a real answer he might, snap.

“i just want to know why it’s taking so long.” he says shaking. his calves are tense with anger and his jersey feels hot.

it’s been three weeks since the god awful headline has been published, and he’s gotten nowhere in regards to taking it down, --yes there’s probably a pr team for this and he might have to buy them all gift baskets after the article blew up on twitter (they took care of it)-- but it’s his issue, and now it’s personal.

“i-i will get this to our editors as soon as possible, thank you, thank you so much for your patience.”

“good bye.

“bye!” the voice on the other line squeaks.

yeah, this is getting nowhere.

-

“what is it.”

misaki turns to her husband, laying casually on the bed in his gym shorts and t-shirt, flipping through the latest Volleyball Monthly magazine. her own brows are unintentionally furrowed, deep in thought, and her husband knows this too well.

“don’t say it’s nothing,” he sighs lazily, not even looking up from the magazine, “i know you too well.”

and dammit he does, misaki thinks to herself, scowling. 

“i just had so much hope!” she finally relents, throwing herself over her husbands chest, “there was so much potential! and he threw it all away!”

“misaki...”

“it’s not fair.” she grumbles. “she deserved so much, and-”

quietly, hirugami runs his hand over her head, giving it a few pats before turning her face towards him.

“what do they say about love? it’s blind right? those two just need a new pair of glasses.” he says contently (a little too proud of his analogy. was it even an analogy?), “you have no control over this you know. they’ve got to figure this whole thing out by themselves.”

“i’m gonna beat that dumb brick up the next time i see him.”

“i think your words were enough my dear.” he breathes lightly, “you probably scarred the poor boy.”

“yeah well, he deserved it.”

“wasn’t it false though?”

“he broke her heart!”

-

now being slapped in the face with a picture of miya atsumu wasn’t really what you wanted to be greeted with the in morning, but you suppose it could have been much worse. could’ve been another headline, an email from your boss, finding out the possible love your life has another woman  even if it’s false, akio could be throwing up in the bathroom, it’s been weeks and he still hasn’t contacted you... the list goes on. 

so miya atsumu? yeah, not bad.

“how are you even in my house?”

grinning, miskaki takes a seat beside you, flattening out the comforter. 

“irrelevant but akio let me in.”

you sit up to protest, because one, what the hell? and two, you really don’t need another man do you? it’s always been you and akio, akio and you. partners in crime, makers of breakfast and brunch, two peas in a pod.

“anyway!” misaki interrupts, “let’s get right down to it shall we?”

“we shouldn’t ----”

“ah ah!” she shushes, placing a stack of papers on your lap. “i will be making breakfast, you take your time yeah?”

your eyes don’t leave hers as she walks backwards out of you bedroom.

-

you can’t lie to yourself, miya atsumu is very attractive. he’s got a cocky smile, decently sexy sidepart, and according to the stats sheet, a very impressive career as a setter for msby. you won’t tell this to misaki of course, the woman doesn’t need another ego boost, or even more reason to try and set you up with someone else. so instead, 

“he’s got at twin.” you blanch, taking a seat at the dining table. akio’s already half way done with his food, thoroughly engrossed in whatever he’s making (sculpting rather) with his eggs. he’s not really one to play with his food, but today you’ll let it slide.

to your words misaki only hums, continuing to flip eggs in a pan like she hasn’t just given you a report card of miya atsumu’s life. ignoring her lack of response you grab a plate, sliding on eggs and rice because what else are you supposed to when...

“oh! you should go get ready, there’s a practice match today around 12.30 and i think it’d be fun if we all went.”

-

akio’s crying.

bolting out of the house, you make your way towards akio’s screeching voice.

“what is it! what’s wrong?” you pant, shoving the rest of your shirt down.

“my flower broke! it’s broken now!”

you pull your son into a hug while he wets your shirt with his tears.

“oh baby, i’m sorry.”

-

“you know when you said practice match i didn’t think it meant a match against the team who’s file you just gave me.”

again, she only hums in response, her eyes flittering around the gym like she hasn’t been here a million times before.

“are we even allowed to be here?” you whisper, keeping an eye on the way akio’s skipping ahead, a wonder really, seeing only last week he had tripped over the side walk and vowed never to do it again.

“theses things are always open to the public, plus we’re special!” she scoffs.

you might be, you think quietly in your head. the doors loom in front and you can already smell the salon pas and squeaky clean floors ready to be scuffed. it pulls a little too harshly on your heart.

“mommy come one.” akio says quietly, tugging on your wrist. “i wanna see them warm up.”

“--err, go with auntie! i’m going to the restroom really quick okay?”

with a quick nod and a swift turn he runs towards misaki’s outstretched hand, and you can barely hear a “-- said she has to go to the bathroom.” before you turn around.

-

you haven’t hyped yourself up in front of a bathroom sink since high school. the fact that you have to do this because you might face your “almost but not quite there boyfriend” should tell you about where you are right now in regards to adulting. 

it hurts a little bit. 

today, though, today you’ve got a new glow (new highlighter) and even if you run into him so what! you’re going to be the bigger person, because if he doesn’t have the balls to tell you what actually happened between him and that insultingly hot actress, then, 

then what.

you run out of words to monologue. 

it might be for the better.

-

[cheezritsu]

Haikyuu Couple Aesthetics (pt 2)

part one here!

Kageyama Tobio: couple workouts, linked pinkies, lingering touches, butterflies in your stomach even after years of knowing him, parting his sweaty bangs after a gruelling match, sitting in your lap during study sessions. The childhood friends couple; always attending his games, setting a separate ringtone for when he calls at 2 am from another country, his thumb caressing your cheek when he kisses you, walking home after practices with his face washed with sunset; tiny, barely there smiles meant for your eyes only; mundane tasks as dates, buying magazine covers with his face on them; knuckle kisses, massaging his tense muscles after long, grueling days; pressing your foreheads together, looking deep into his love filled eyes; always following your advice, wrapping his arms around your waist and breathing in your scent; recalling old memories with his grandfather, cooing over baby pictures, having each other as your phone background, being prideful for him, trophy husband jokes; standing up for him no matter what. Slow, unsure kisses, even after so many years; always saying “see you later” and never goodbye, soothing his worries with a hug, knowing what he means even when he’s quiet. You two are the star crossed lovers, never quite separated as long as you’re in love. 

Hinata Shoyo: 8 hour phone calls, tan lines, bruised arms, giving Natsu advice like she’s your sister; the sunshine couple; constant encouragement, sitting on the back of his bike and going down hills, Marvel movie marathons, talking so much you forget to eat, reading Shonen jump together, him teaching you volleyball, showing up to all his matches; the number 10 proudly across your chest; brushing away his frustrated tears with the back of your hand; video calls with 12 hours between you two, spontaneous dates, convenience store slushies, being shown off to his friends, pinky promises, cheek kisses, running through the streets with intertwined hands, laughing maniacally; making any day an adventure, getting meat buns at 2am, sitting in the stands at practices, learning Brazilian recipes, smiling contently as he tells yet another story about Brazil; holding his face so gently he might cry, hugging him like he’ll vanish under your fingertips; never whispering “I love you,” only screaming it so everyone can hear. Proud smiles, even in hard times. You two are Icarus and the sun, your fierce love the one thing that keeps the wax from melting under your wings. 

Azumane Asahi: braiding each others hair, linking pinkies, slightly mismatched appearances, long, ambling walks home while the sun sets; comforting whispers, spinning hugs, promise rings, the sweet couple; always having the right words, modeling his designs, long distance calls on Saturday nights, dried roses, brown sugar boba tea, framed couple photos, bubble baths, fingers tangled in each other’s hair, running errands as dates; sleeping in his tee shirts while he’s away, stealing glances at one another, shoulders always touching on train rides, still blushing whenever your hands brush, being his personal cheerleader, having a mailbox with both your names on it, at home haircuts, rainy day dates; softly kissing each other awake; candid photos, monthly anniversary gifts, a comforting touch always close at hand. You two are Orpheus and Eurydice, willing to plunge the depths of hell to stay together. 

Iwaizumi Hajime: late night FaceTimes, learning to skateboard, insulting one another as a love language, stuttering out “I love yous”, couple workouts, being in each other’s profile pictures, bullying each other at any given moment, double dates, matching denim jackets, couple outfit of the day posts, melting into his arms, airport reunions, stealing his food during dates, the laid back couple; stealing his hoodies, long walks filled with easy conversation, having a dog as a child, being dubbed “Iwaizumi’s cool partner,” wherever you go; late night convenience store runs, sunrise hikes, arm wrestling competitions to win arguments, protective arms around your waist as you sleep, unironically calling him “Iwa-Chan”; cheesy Disneyland California couple photos, staying up with him as he studies for exams, rubbing the tension out of his shoulders, listening to his old Seijoh stories, being loved by Makki, Mattsun and Oikawa, resting a comforting hand on his chest, taking pictures of him in the background at sports events, taking pride in everything each other does. Not so much saying it love you,’ but seeing it. You two are the moon and the ocean; tidally locked with one another, and never wanting it any other way. 

Ushijima Wakatoshi: taping his matches on tv, wearing his coats when he’s away, champagne flutes, fancy dinner parties, the classy couple; musky, dark cologne, tacky souvenirs from countries he’s visited, indoor plants everywhere, cooking breakfast together whenever possible, courtside seats at his games, peaceful silences, quiet vacations, fancy dinner dates, pearl necklaces, first class flights, monogrammed luggage, smiling at your shared last name, french manicures, laced hands, moonlit walks, promise rings, handwritten letters, traditional weddings, feather light kisses to your knuckles; listening to his voice to fall asleep, mindless touches, secret smiles, ironic heart emojis, learning each other’s love language, sitting in his lap while he watches matches, coming home together after long days apart, fluffy white robes, his and hers sinks, forehead kisses, patiences, evenings spent reminiscing with Shiratorizawa, never losing sight of what’s important: each other. Accepting him no matter what, squeezing his hand for reassurance, saying ‘goodbye’ just so you can say ‘hello’. You two are like wild ivy, growing and entangling in one other until you’ve become one. 

Tendou Satori: watching anime until the sun comes up, taping his bruised fingers, singing his impromptu songs, cheering loudly for him at games, exchanging memes for hours, the silly couple; walking home with swinging intertwined hands, comic shop dates, playful banter, calling him “miracle boy” with a seriousness that makes him blush; bullying Goshiki, amusement park dates, stuffed animal presents, incoherent love notes, keeping pictures of you in his wallet, making chocolates in the dead of night, singing loudly in the shower, tickle fights, sneaking into his dorm when you can’t sleep, coming to his defense whenever, wherever; spit shakes, inside jokes, teasing whispers, learning tiktok dances, anime hoodies, cooing over his baby pictures, protective glares, shoulder touches, identical laughter, falling deeper in love with every passing second. You two are a hurricane; a force to be reckoned with with no intentions of stopping. 

Bokuto Kotarou: Being Akaashi’s worst nightmare, screaming songs in the car together, throwing rocks at each others windows in the dark, laughing on the phone underneath blankets, kisses every time you see each other; the inseparable couple; always knowing when he needs a hug, playing with his hair, wearing his jersey to volleyball matches, spoiling him at any chance, staying in bed an extra five minutes, trying new restaurants every other day, getting lost in the city for hours, constant snapchats, good morning texts, surprise visits at work, piggy back rides, ice cream on summer days, friendship bracelets, comedy movies, Polaroid pictures, bear hugs, beach dates, sleeping with his head in the crook of your neck. Hands always touching, nose kisses, spikes dedicated to you, air kisses across crowded stadiums, posing for paparazzi, the entire world knowing your name because he can’t keep your name out of his mouth for ten seconds. You two are remnants of the same star, finding one another across space and time. 

Semi Eita: dyed hair, eyebrow piercings, walls lined with guitars, dive bars, muffled singing from the shower, sake shots, world tours, chain necklaces, wearing his merchandise, karaoke dates, fishnet stockings, luxury hotels,the sexy couple; being his muse, velvet sofas, singing duets in the kitchen while making breakfast, dazzling smiles, having a makeshift recording studio in your living room, papers littered with song lyrics, starving artist budgets, breakthroughs at 4am, meeting his old teammates at concerts, silly audio recordings of meaningless conversations, “babe, listen to this!” the intimacy of sharing headphones, pressing kisses to his calloused fingertips, having more amps than furniture, spending hours in comfortable silence untangling his chords, the rush of listening to his new songs, constantly being on your toes, kisses that make your heart stop, being so proud of him. Long days spent slaving over work, his soft voice smooth like honey. Agonizing practices, staying by his side no matter what. You two are Bonnie and Clyd; absolute ride or dies through thick and thin. 

Kozume Kenma: watching all his videos, popping by work to give him lunch, singing softly while doing laundry at his house, making out in his gaming chair, soft, the intuitive couple; teasing fingers up your thigh, expensive gifts, housewife jokes, blanket burritos, at home dates, Speedrunning videos games, botched apple pies, having delivery on speed dial, curling his hair behind his ear before kisses, cat cafes, Gucci sunglasses, jamming to video game soundtracks, DND game nights, being in the background of his live streams, owning cats like children, bingeing on convenience store snacks, horror movie marathons, making fun of Kuroo, carding your hands through his growing hair, quick, stolen kisses, feeling completely at home with one another; watching cartoons till one am, matching stickers on your Nintendo switches, animal crossing weddings, sharing scarves, waking up curled into each other with the afternoon sun through your blinds, genuine and ugly laughter; smiles so soft you think you’re imaging them, listening to him pour his heart out about a game that broke him; ever laughing at him, slowly slipping to sleep while he plays video games, pressing a kiss to the crown of your head. You two are video game protagonists, falling in love like the universe intended you to. 

Suna Rintaro: Black sports cars, luxury apartments, Adidas track pants, fresh Nike sneakers, black and white everything; the aesthetic couple; matching outfits, silver rings, flashing lights, hazy bars, rolled blunts, hip hop beats rattling through your car speakers, late night texts, slow, languid kisses; rainy days, bedroom eyes, button down shirts, chipped nail polish, saying “bruh,” instead of “babe,” petty insults, wandering hands, dipping out of family reunions, noise complaints, throwing snacks into each other’s mouths, having your orders known at a restaurant, red solo cups, ash trays, house parties, spinning a record and listening to it for hours, laying on the floor with nothing to do; silk sheets, midnight drives, stupid jokes, lazy smiles, fist bumps, the inherent romanticism of not being romantic; bathroom selfies, upsetting the twins, always being one the same page, wilted flowers, tracing the outline of his lips before diving in for a kiss, trusting one another completely. You two are silver screen lovers, having the romance all teenagers would die to have.