Instead of sifting through the info, I thought I could ask here. . .
I'm looking for general information on flight training. Not commercial jets, but smaller planes and aircraft. Are there any particular requirements before taking lessons? How much do they, on average, cost? Does it matter about health history? Things like that.
I will probably call a flight school around here, but it's hard to talk on the phone with the kids crying or getting into things they shouldn't. Thanks.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
My (worthless) endorsement for tomorrow.
Normally I would keep my vote quiet, as it is secret ballot and my vote is MY vote, not for others. This year, I said screw it. This is for the local, state, and national elections.
In Vineland, there are three ballot questions.
One. . . Voters to approve state bonds payable from state appropriations.
Right now voters do not need to vote on whether or not the city can float a bond. This question would require the city to hold a public vote when they want to float a bond.
My vote: YES.
Two. . . Provides that method of selection and appointment of certain municipal court judges be set by statute rather than by the Constitution.
My vote: NO.
Three. . . Shall the city of Vineland construct a dual fuel simple cycle generating unit at down station and/or appropriate alternate site within the city of Vineland and integrate such facilities into the city's electric generation system for the public and private uses of this municipality and its inhabitants?
This was tricky. It doesn't state what the dual fuel simple cycle generating unit would burn. The main plant in Vineland burns coal, which is oh so friendly. I don't mind that too much, but I would like to see them instead incorporate alternative fueling options into the existing site, perhaps buy a farm that is currently not producing (there are quite a few) and build an array of windmills, or an array of solar collectors, or perhaps a combination of both. The VMEU recently received $8b and are looking for an additional amount of money, paid by the taxpayers, for this dual-fuel cycle generator. So, without all of the information required and knowing that "greener" technologies aren't in the picture (the financial director of the VMEU stated publicly that alternative energies are too costly and that we don't even know if there is really an energy crisis or global warming. I say fart on him. Why not invest in new energies anyway? They pollute a lot less than fossil fuels, and if you've ever been to New Jersey, you might notice the air and water quality isn't exactly. . . clean.
My vote: NO.
Local -- members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Democrats have held a majority for many many years. While three Republicans being voted in would certainly be a blow to the perceived status quo, it wouldn't change the majority.
The candidates are James R. Sauro (R), Thomas L. Sheppard (R), James R. Swift (R), Jane Jannarone (D), James A. Dunkins (D), William F. Whelan (D), and Robert W. McQuade (Crime Free County)
My votes: McQuade (Crime Free County), James A. Dunkins (D), and Thomas L. Sheppard (R)
Yes I split my vote, but I am allowed. I have no master but me.
Sheriff
I really don't give a shit who wins this for Cumberland County.
Those running: Michael F. Barruzza (R), Robert A. Austino (D), and Edward C. Webster (no party affiliation)
Normally, my knee jerk reaction would be to vote for Webster. I'm not. I'm voting Republican on this one. Michael F. Barruzza gets my vote.
Surrogate
I'm not even sure what the surrogate does. Carries the baby for a willing couple that can't conceive/carry? I don't know, so I'm not even going to vote.
It's Marchand (R) vs. Rainear (D)
Maybe I'll just flip a coin. or write in something.
House of Representatives, 2nd District NJ
Frank Lobiondo, incumbent, (R)
David Kurkowski (D)
Gary Stein (Rock the Boat)
Peter F. Boyce (Constitution)
Jason Grover (Green Party)
Constantine Rozzo (Socialist Party USA)
Lobiondo is the incumbent, and I think he sucks. I don't like him, his policies, or his smug, sallow features. I know, not a real reason to vote or not vote for someone. I am sure he is a nice person outside of the political arena, which is yet again, not a reason to vote or not vote for someone. He was against the bailout, so he has that in his favor. Actually, he's not a horrible congressman, but he has been there for a fairly long time and I feel that all incumbents need to be flushed in favor for new blood and new ideas. He did, however, in 1994, sign a pledge to stup running for Congress by 2006.
I don't think we need another Democratic Congressman in the House right now, either. Kurkowski doesn't light any fires. He just seems like another Democrat running for office, which does not thrill me. Again, this is all based upon my opinion.
Gary Stein of the Rock the Boat party. . . Never heard of him or what he's about. I did read this. . . http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=108022#11301 so I'm a little better informed. Not bad on a lot of the things, though. . .
Peter F. Boyce of the Constitution Party. . . http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=108019 Seems to be the right wing of the neoconservative party. . . Um. . . No.
Constantine Rozzo, Socialist Party USA. I've voted for him in the past. Not this year. http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=43376 I actually DON'T agree with what he'd increase, so I don't know why I ever voted for him in the first place. Maybe the crazy mustache.
Jason M. Grover, Green Party. I like him. I like him personally and politically. I think he's down to earth enough that he would be a damn fine representative. http://www.newmenu.org/jasongrover.
My Vote: Jason Grover
US Senate
Dick Zimmer (R)
Frank Lautenberg (D)
Daryl Brooks (Poor People's Campaign)
Sara Lobman (Socialist Workers Party)
Jeffrey Boss (Boss for Senate)
J.M. Carter (God We Trust)
Jason Scheurer (Libertarian)
My Vote: Jason Scheurer (Libertarian)\
US President
John McCain, (R)
Barack Obama (D)
Ralph Nader (I)
Roger Calero (Socialist Workers Party)
Jeffrey Boss (Vote Here)
Brian Moore (Socialist Party USA)
Gloria LaRiva (Socialism and Liberation)
Bob Barr (Libertarian)
Cynthia McKinney (Green Party)
Chuck Baldwin (Constitution Party)
My Vote: Barack Obama (D)
I actually decided this carefully. I did not want McCain in the office, nor Palin as VP. But this isn't a vote against McCain. It is a vote for Obama. He may end up being the worst president in history, but he'd have to work very hard at that (see: George W. Bush, Andrew Jackson, others). He has great charisma, he is a wonderful speaker, and a very smart man. he may end up corrupted by the systm he is trying to change, but then again, he may actually be able to fix some of the problems Mr. Bush did in the past two terms. I believe that he can restore the US once again domestically and internationally, and actually protect the Constitution of the United States.
That's my two cents.
In Vineland, there are three ballot questions.
One. . . Voters to approve state bonds payable from state appropriations.
Right now voters do not need to vote on whether or not the city can float a bond. This question would require the city to hold a public vote when they want to float a bond.
My vote: YES.
Two. . . Provides that method of selection and appointment of certain municipal court judges be set by statute rather than by the Constitution.
My vote: NO.
Three. . . Shall the city of Vineland construct a dual fuel simple cycle generating unit at down station and/or appropriate alternate site within the city of Vineland and integrate such facilities into the city's electric generation system for the public and private uses of this municipality and its inhabitants?
This was tricky. It doesn't state what the dual fuel simple cycle generating unit would burn. The main plant in Vineland burns coal, which is oh so friendly. I don't mind that too much, but I would like to see them instead incorporate alternative fueling options into the existing site, perhaps buy a farm that is currently not producing (there are quite a few) and build an array of windmills, or an array of solar collectors, or perhaps a combination of both. The VMEU recently received $8b and are looking for an additional amount of money, paid by the taxpayers, for this dual-fuel cycle generator. So, without all of the information required and knowing that "greener" technologies aren't in the picture (the financial director of the VMEU stated publicly that alternative energies are too costly and that we don't even know if there is really an energy crisis or global warming. I say fart on him. Why not invest in new energies anyway? They pollute a lot less than fossil fuels, and if you've ever been to New Jersey, you might notice the air and water quality isn't exactly. . . clean.
My vote: NO.
Local -- members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Democrats have held a majority for many many years. While three Republicans being voted in would certainly be a blow to the perceived status quo, it wouldn't change the majority.
The candidates are James R. Sauro (R), Thomas L. Sheppard (R), James R. Swift (R), Jane Jannarone (D), James A. Dunkins (D), William F. Whelan (D), and Robert W. McQuade (Crime Free County)
My votes: McQuade (Crime Free County), James A. Dunkins (D), and Thomas L. Sheppard (R)
Yes I split my vote, but I am allowed. I have no master but me.
Sheriff
I really don't give a shit who wins this for Cumberland County.
Those running: Michael F. Barruzza (R), Robert A. Austino (D), and Edward C. Webster (no party affiliation)
Normally, my knee jerk reaction would be to vote for Webster. I'm not. I'm voting Republican on this one. Michael F. Barruzza gets my vote.
Surrogate
I'm not even sure what the surrogate does. Carries the baby for a willing couple that can't conceive/carry? I don't know, so I'm not even going to vote.
It's Marchand (R) vs. Rainear (D)
Maybe I'll just flip a coin. or write in something.
House of Representatives, 2nd District NJ
Frank Lobiondo, incumbent, (R)
David Kurkowski (D)
Gary Stein (Rock the Boat)
Peter F. Boyce (Constitution)
Jason Grover (Green Party)
Constantine Rozzo (Socialist Party USA)
Lobiondo is the incumbent, and I think he sucks. I don't like him, his policies, or his smug, sallow features. I know, not a real reason to vote or not vote for someone. I am sure he is a nice person outside of the political arena, which is yet again, not a reason to vote or not vote for someone. He was against the bailout, so he has that in his favor. Actually, he's not a horrible congressman, but he has been there for a fairly long time and I feel that all incumbents need to be flushed in favor for new blood and new ideas. He did, however, in 1994, sign a pledge to stup running for Congress by 2006.
I don't think we need another Democratic Congressman in the House right now, either. Kurkowski doesn't light any fires. He just seems like another Democrat running for office, which does not thrill me. Again, this is all based upon my opinion.
Gary Stein of the Rock the Boat party. . . Never heard of him or what he's about. I did read this. . . http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=108022#11301 so I'm a little better informed. Not bad on a lot of the things, though. . .
Peter F. Boyce of the Constitution Party. . . http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=108019 Seems to be the right wing of the neoconservative party. . . Um. . . No.
Constantine Rozzo, Socialist Party USA. I've voted for him in the past. Not this year. http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=43376 I actually DON'T agree with what he'd increase, so I don't know why I ever voted for him in the first place. Maybe the crazy mustache.
Jason M. Grover, Green Party. I like him. I like him personally and politically. I think he's down to earth enough that he would be a damn fine representative. http://www.newmenu.org/jasongrover.
My Vote: Jason Grover
US Senate
Dick Zimmer (R)
Frank Lautenberg (D)
Daryl Brooks (Poor People's Campaign)
Sara Lobman (Socialist Workers Party)
Jeffrey Boss (Boss for Senate)
J.M. Carter (God We Trust)
Jason Scheurer (Libertarian)
My Vote: Jason Scheurer (Libertarian)\
US President
John McCain, (R)
Barack Obama (D)
Ralph Nader (I)
Roger Calero (Socialist Workers Party)
Jeffrey Boss (Vote Here)
Brian Moore (Socialist Party USA)
Gloria LaRiva (Socialism and Liberation)
Bob Barr (Libertarian)
Cynthia McKinney (Green Party)
Chuck Baldwin (Constitution Party)
My Vote: Barack Obama (D)
I actually decided this carefully. I did not want McCain in the office, nor Palin as VP. But this isn't a vote against McCain. It is a vote for Obama. He may end up being the worst president in history, but he'd have to work very hard at that (see: George W. Bush, Andrew Jackson, others). He has great charisma, he is a wonderful speaker, and a very smart man. he may end up corrupted by the systm he is trying to change, but then again, he may actually be able to fix some of the problems Mr. Bush did in the past two terms. I believe that he can restore the US once again domestically and internationally, and actually protect the Constitution of the United States.
That's my two cents.
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