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Monthly Archives: July 2014

I Thought They Wanted Higher Prices

Can anyone explain why anti-trust regulators are forcing Reynolds American tobacco to spin off Lorillard’s Kool and Salem brands before completing its purchase of Lorillard?  Are they worried that there might not be enough competition in the cigarette industry?  Do they think prices might go up?  Isn’t that what the government wants? I guess they’re […]

From The Belmar Bonders

   

“All Are Encouraged And Welcomed To Attend”

(If the mayor likes you.)   The pavilion information session at Connolly Station that took place tonight unexpectedly turned into a “private party” as anyone, including BBP members, who were deemed likely to vote against the $7 million bond were refused entry.  There was, apparently, no other criteria.  Some Democrats were let in but not […]

Now THAT’S a Pavilion!

. And it could be yours for as little as $25 million. .

An Overdue Realignment

Neocons show their true colors. This is really a good sign.  Because the non-interventionist message of Rand Paul seems to be resonating with more and more Republicans, and also creating many new Republicans, it looks like the international busybody wing of the Republican Party known as the neocons might quit the party and return home. […]

The Week

Atlantic City’s Biggest Loser?

You! I never understood why the folks buy any of this nonsense when politicians talk about “investing” tax money.  Whether it’s green energy projects or high speed rail, if this stuff was really worth investing in we wouldn’t need the government to force the investment on us.  Actually, the fact that force was needed in the […]

“To Put Any Crazy Rumors To Rest”

Sent by a reader: Now I don’t have a problem with La Dolce Vita, I actually like the place and especially like the pizza at Crave (which will now be part of the same establishment.)  And I think that Nick Fuccilli is a nice guy and a very talented restauranteur. But I do recall that […]

Selling It To The SID

I wonder if he’s going to tell them about the $7 million.

Transcript

Of the May 2 Local Finance Board meeting where it waived the down payment requirement for our $7 million bond. Read it here. .