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Loading...Jersey Joe checks out some real, but funny stories of bad criminals, funny robbers, and police headaches from police blotters around the country.
Name: police blotter
What: published in local papers and local news to highlight criminal acts
Location: nationwide
While these are all funny stories – I hope that your name doesn’t end up on your local police blotter! But, if you find any good ones – pass them along to me on Twitter @JerseyJoe50!
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Jersey Joe and his friends use social media to create hilarious captions for funny photos!
Name: Caption This
What: online Twitter and Facebook game on @JerseyJoe50’s feed
Location: https://twitter.com/jerseyjoe50
Keep and eye on my Twitter feed for another edition. Also, join me for MATCH JERSEY JOE GAME – every Wednesday afternoon. Let’s have some fun on social media!
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Jersey Joe uncovers a bunch of hilarious bad online reviews for restaurants, hotels, and national landmarks. How mad were these people to post these kind of reviews?
What: Bad online reviews
Posted to: Yelp, travelocity, delivery.com
Have you ever taken a second to read comments people post about your favorite restaurant, hotel, or national park? Some people really like to vent their frustrations online. Take a look, next time you order online. If you find any good ones — send them along to me @JerseyJoe50. I’d love to share them!
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Do you tip housekeeping when you stay at a hotel? See the surprises Jersey Joe gets when he does!
Hotel maids are experts when it comes to cleaning. They have tips and tricks to turn a large number of rooms quickly. Take a look at their cart for example. They have everything they need within arm’s reach.
You can also use some of their tips to improve your cleaning at home.
Name: Hotel maids and housekeepers
What: they clean hotel rooms daily
Location: hotels and motels around the world
Like I said in my blog, I try to tip each one $5 per night. Most will restock the room shampoos and soaps, whether I need them or not.
My other hotel advice is to always make sure you have the DO NOT DISTURB sign on the door. Some of these workers can start as early as 8am and could be pounding on your door, hours before check out!
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Jersey Joe checks out a few simple tips to find out if your hotel room is clean.
What: hotel room tips
How: 2 simple steps
Result: easy ways to know if your hotel room is clean
I love the show Hotel Impossible on The Travel Channel. Unlike most reality shows, this is less about the screaming, and more about getting results.
The viewer gets a sneak peek at the inner workings of a hotel.
With these two tips, I learned from watching the show, hopefully they will give you a little piece of mind during your next hotel room stay.
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Do you hate using a public restroom? Jersey Joe checks out your comments and phobias about using public restrooms.
What: Public restrooms
Resason: public bathroom and toilet facilities outside of the home
Location: stores, work places, bars, restaurants, train stations
I have to ride the New York City subway to and from work everyday. I always make sure to carry a bottle of hand sanitizer. You never know what you will be touching on the subway and the same goes when using a public restroom.
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Jersey Joe explores an abandoned casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, that’s been walled off for years.
What: The Claridge Hotel
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Opened: 1929
Website: www.claridge.com
Since The Claridge Hotel became their own separate hotel, after being sold by Bally’s, the building is in the middle of an amazing transformation. Aside from the renovations to the former casino space, they are renovating several floors of rooms, and continue to add more amenities and many restaurants and bars are planned. I remember playing here during the casino days and always thought the building had a very grand feeling to it. It’s nice to see that the property is in good hands and I look forward to seeing what else they have in store. I really do with them the best of luck. With all of the hotel towers that have closed in AC — the town REALLY NEEDS the Claridge.
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Dog owners in New York City apartment high rises all have the same duty, or doodie, each day – and that’s taking the dog out for a walk and a bathroom break. Forget this once, and they’ll be rewarded with a nasty accident on the carpet. Unfortunately, the only way down to the street is via the elevator. While they’re generally safe for humans, for some dogs – an elevator can quickly turn into a nightmare!
In this first security camera video – a woman talks to a neighbor while entering the elevator. Only, the dog stays behind! However, the only casualty will be about two dozen eggs!
In Russia, this man is nothing short of a hero when a little pug runs out while the doors are closing. This was taken from a local newscast.
According to the description, this guy is a New York City dog walker – isn’t his job to keep the dog safe?
The first elevators can be traced back almost two thousand years and were first put into use by inventor Archimedes around 236 BC. Elevators (or lifts as they are called in the United Kingdom) are designed to transport people or goods from one location to another by means of a lift.
Original patent drawing plans for Elisha Otis’s safety elevator from the US National Archives.
In 1852, Elisha Otis invented the first safety elevator design that is generally in use today. His elevator featured rollers that lock onto guides along the elevator shaft and will prevent the cab from a sudden fall, should a cable break.
The first passenger elevator was installed at 488 Broadway in New York City on March 23, 1857. In 1870, the Equitable Life Building, also in New York, was the first commercial office building to feature an elevator. Otis’ safety elevator made it possible for New York and other cities to build high into the sky. His Otis Elevator Company is the world’s largest manufacturer of elevators, today.
Elevators also feature infra-red beams that are supposed to prevent the doors from closing when a person or object blocks it. However, since dogs are small, they can sometimes not be detected by the beam, making it possible for the doors to close and the car to rise.
The National Elevator Industry Trade Association and the ASPCA offer a few tips for dog owners that help prevent a serious accident and proper etiquette when riding an elevator with man’s best friend:
• If the dog is small enough – hold it
• Sit your dog in a far back corner of the elevator car.
• Teach your dog not to jump on other passengers and children
• Train your dog or firmly grasp the leash, so they cannot to run for the doors as soon as they open, especially if the car stops on multiple floors
• Ask a fellow passenger’s permission before allowing your dog to sniff or lick them. Not every person may love dogs as much as you do.
• Have a bag and/or towel in case the dog makes a bathroom accident
So, whether you are riding up to your apartment, traveling to a pet friendly hotel, or just checking this out for general amusement because you don’t live in a high rise; just take a few seconds to think before waltzing on into the elevator – and make sure your furry friend is safely along for the ride.
THE 411
What: Dogs vs. Elevators
Where: apartment high rises, hotels, and more
Warning: elevators can be dangerous to a dog
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My first thought is to make sure the dog is inside and secure, before pressing the floor button, and then make keep a firm grasp on the collar. I love dogs and my family has had one my whole life – but sometimes, dogs are animals, and they can have a mind of their own!
Hopefully, my blog this week will just as a simple safety warning to everyone. I realize not everyone reading this has a dog, but after seeing some of the graphic videos of serious accidents that have been posted online (you have to Google that, yourself) we can all take a minute and make sure their secure before running for our floor. We may not all have dogs – but at one point or another, you’ll most likely be taking an elevator ride with one.
Image credits – madabandon, pennstatenews, Neena.Ree Kroll