Month: August 2011

>Ridgewood Gets its own Reality TV Show and no its not about ,the BOE, VC ,Valley Hospital or the Ridgewood blog 


“Brothers on Call” (DIY Network): The cameras trail humorous Ridgewood handymen, Terry and Jon Wittmaack who run a family business, Men Around the House. Their projects can be as grandiose as a kitchen renovation and as minimalist as changing lights bulbs. (Debuts in October)

Published: Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 9:05 AM
Lisa Rose/The Star-Ledger

Reality TV has fixed its gaze on the Garden State.

A place that was once mocked as the home of little more than a turnpike is now a hot spot for unscripted entertainment.

Jersey moxie has evolved into a brand, an attitude that’s celebrated in shows centered on average Joes and Janes with larger-than-life personas.

“The people in New Jersey have so much self-confidence and are completely secure in who they are,” says SallyAnn Salsano, creator of “Jersey Shore,” which features three year-round residents. Production just wrapped on season five in Seaside.

Salsano continues, “They’re not doing anything more than being themselves and that’s what makes a great reality TV character.”

Although Jerseyans, including Gov. Chris Christie, vocally object to the way the state is depicted on TV, the trend remains vibrant, sustained by Snooki’s big ratings.

“New Jersey has become like an industrial ingredient for reality TV,” says Hugh Curnutt, media history professor at Montclair State University. “If you’re in California and you hear about a new reality TV show about New Jersey, you already know that it’s probably about Italian-Americans, family, culture and it will tend to follow the caricatures that are on other shows. That may not be what people want to see but that’s what they’re given to see.”

>BREAKING NEWS; EARTHQUAKE ACTIVITY REPORTED 

NY POST REPORTS : 

BREAKING: EARTHQUAKE -NEW YORK CITY HALL EVACUATED  

FOX NEWS 5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Virginia, with tremors felt along the east coast

>Are You Considering Weight Loss Surgery? Come to a Free Informational Seminar on September 12 at Valley Hospital
 
The Valley Hospital’s Center for Obesity Surgery is offering a free program entitled “All About Obesity Surgery.”  The program will be presented by bariatric surgeon Melissa Bagloo, M.D. The program will be held on September 12 at 6 pm. in Kraft 1 #1 of the hospital’s Dorothy B. Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus.

Dr. Bagloo will discuss the definition of obesity, the criteria for weight loss surgery, the procedures that are available and their expected results, and life after surgery.  Dr. Bagloo is skilled in the minimally invasive approach to bariatic surgery, having performed hundreds of such procedures.

The Valley Hospital’s Center for Obesity Surgery is the New Jersey site for the highly successful program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and offers the latest techniques in weight-loss surgery.

At Valley’s Center for Obesity Surgery, Dr. Bagloo works with a comprehensive team of specialists.  She and her team carefully evaluate each patient for the most appropriate surgical option.  After surgery, the team provides the care and support the patient needs to maintain weight loss and adhere to a new lifestyle.

To reserve a space for one of the presentations, please call 1-800-VALLEY 1. (1-800-825-5391)

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PSE&G Advises Residents to Test Their Heating Systems Before Chilly Weather Arrives

(August 22, 2011 – Newark, NJ) –– Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) is recommending that its gas heating customers test their gas heating systems now, before the chilly weather arrives.  If there’s a problem, PSE&G will come out to start the unit — at no charge — through September 11, 2011.

“Chilly weather will be here soon, and one of the best things customers can do now is to check their heating system to ensure safe and efficient operation before the colder weather arrives,” said Joe Bassolino, manager of business development at PSE&G. “By testing their heating systems early, customers will be prepared for the upcoming cold weather. In addition, PSE&G will be able to respond more quickly now if there is a problem.”

PSE&G customers are advised to first inspect their gas-fired heating systems to ensure the units start and run properly.

How to check your heating system:

Verify that the area surrounding the unit is free of combustible items like boxes, paper, clothing, paint, etc.
Make sure that the flue pipe is connected and in good condition.

If you have a hot water boiler, verify that the indicator on the pressure gauge falls into the normal range (12-15 psi cold).
If you have a steam heating system, check the water level in the sight glass. If it is low, turn on the water supply valve to bring the water level up to the half-way mark. Turn off the valve.

For warm-air furnace systems, check and replace dirty air filters. Verify that the blower door is closed tight and correctly secured.

Verify that all controls, valves, and electrical switches are in the “On” position.
How to start up your heating system:

If the unit is equipped with a pilot, confirm that it’s lit.  If the pilot light is out, follow the instructions on the heating unit to relight it. Let the pilot light burn a few minutes before continuing.

Many heating units use a form of automatic ignition.  Review the starting instructions located on the unit before continuing.
Set each thermostat mode to “heat” (if equipped) and raise the setting five degrees above room temperature. The heating system should start within a minute or two.

Let the unit run a few minutes to ensure it’s operating normally and then return all controls to their previous settings.

If you’re having problems:

Need help lighting the pilot? PSE&G will perform this service free-of-charge through September 11, 2011.  PSE&G will charge $25 for this service from September 12 through October 31.

Not working properly? PSE&G customers can call 1-800-350-PSEG (7734) or go to www.pseg.com to register their account and schedule repair services online for assistance from our appliance service technicians.

The utility also is asking customers to keep their homes and yards safe, well lit, and free of clutter so that our workers can safely access the meters and their equipment. Customers are asked to:

Warn PSE&G workers of any hazardous conditions on your property, such as loose steps or railings.
Make sure the path leading to your meters is clear and properly lit – especially stairways.
Keep dogs and other pets secured away from our workers and service areas.
Keep the area around your furnace, meter and appliances free and clear of clutter. Trim bushes and shrubs in the vicinity of meters located outdoors.

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>Long Island Winery Selling 9/11-Themed Merlot And Chardonnay
Plans To Donate Between 6 & 10 Percent Of Proceeds To Victims’ Families

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The sale of 9/11-themed alcohol by a Long Island winery is likely to raise some eyebrows and draw ire despite some monetary benefit to charity.

Lieb Family Cellars of Mattituck says it has produced the 9/11 Memorial Commemorative Chardonnay and 9/11 Memorial Commemorative Merlot to mark to the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the opening of the 9/11 Memorial.

The company says it has 247 cases of the Chardonnay and 251 cases of the Merlot and that each will sell for $19.11 per bottle if purchased directly through the winery.

https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/08/22/long-island-winery-selling-911-themed-merlot-and-chardonnay/

>Ian Linker Republican Senate Candidate Calls For Major Changes In NJ Schools

Monday, August 22, 2011
By Ian Linker

School funding is a significant issue in New Jersey. The question is: How can lawmakers in Trenton most equitably distribute income tax revenue so that students get the best education for the money.

The current formula is needs-based so the cities and towns with lower per capita income receive significantly more state money per student than municipalities with higher per capita income. Thus, the resulting distribution of funds is skewed in favor of lower income school systems.

The current formula is undoubtedly flawed. What we need is a school funding system that resembles the legislation sponsored and widely touted by state Sen. Michael Doherty (R – 23), in which the amount a local school system receives from Trenton would be proportional, i.e., the same, per student regardless of the per capita income of the recipient system and importantly would remove the judiciary from the school funding process through constitutional amendment. While this sounds great on paper, it preserves the system that has failed our children in that it protects the bureaucracy by keeping state funds in municipality hands and continues to deprive parents of their freedom to send their children to the best-performing schools. The legislation also does not address the need to reform how education is delivered to students in New Jersey or the need to eliminate waste and inefficiency in the system.

Read more: https://njtoday.net/2011/08/22/republican-senate-candidate-calls-for-major-changes-in-nj-schools/#ixzz1VoH8s000

>Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce: New Member Mixer
Thu, August 25, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Ridgewood Chiropractic, 172 Franklin Ave., Suite 4A

You are cordially invited to the New Member Mixer event, a real end-of-summer treat.

This is an opportunity to meet new Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce members, as well as other successful business men and women on the Board of Directors. Additionally, we expect there to be members of the Ridgewood Village Council attending the mixer to meet and greet over light refreshments and coffee.

Come to the mixer and learn more about everything the Chamber has to offer, whether it’s helping to build your business or becoming more involved in the business community.

This event is certainly a great opportunity that new members won’t want to miss!

Location:
Ridgewood Chiropractic
172 Franklin Avenue, Suite 4A
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Date:
Thursday, August 25th, at 6:00 pm

Parking:
Behind the building, Stop & Shop parking lot, across the street

RSVP:
201-445-2600; info@ridgewoodchamber.com

>Yansi Fugel Hiring

Yansi Fugel located at 66 E. Ridgewood Ave is currently looking for a wardrobe consultant. Full time and Part time positions are available. Candidates must have 2-5 years of retail sales experience.

Please stop by or submit your resume at Yansi Fugel or email maryanne@yansifugel.com

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I am not a fan of 12% raises for public servants , but where was all this “outrage ” during the Village Hall Fiasco? 



The public was told it would be $2 million and six months . 5 years and $9 million later the “TAJ” as it is called was born a monument to the egomania and incompetence at the Village Hall.

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