National Weather Service Follows DHS In Huge Ammo Purchase
Hollow point bullets designed to cause maximum organ damage
Paul Joseph Watson
Infowars.com
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Why would the National Weather Service need to purchase large quantities of powerful ammo? That’s the question many are asking after the federal agency followed in the footsteps of the Department of Homeland Security in putting out a solicitation for 46,000 rounds of hollow point bullets.
A solicitation which appears on the FedBizOpps website asks for 16,000 rounds of .40 S&W jacketed hollow point (JHP) bullets, noted for their strength, to be delivered to locations in Ellsworth, Maine, and New Bedford, Mass.
A further 6,000 rounds of S&W JHP will be sent to Wall, New Jersey, with another 24,000 rounds of the same bullets heading to the weather station in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The solicitation also asks for 500 paper targets to be delivered to the same locations in Maine, Massachusetts and New Jersey.
Ridgewood Chamber 19th Annual Car Show
Fri, September 07, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Memorial Park at Van Nest Square and E. Ridgewood., Ridgewood, NJ
This event is always fun for anyone who loves cars of all ages.
FREE to the public
Please click the download below for a car registration form. For more information, please contact the Ridgewood Chamber office at 201-445-2600 or email: info@ridgewoodchamber.com
Trenton looks to pick Winner for states lottery
August 14,2012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The state of New Jersey looking for bids for the right to run the state’s massive lottery .
The winning bid could fetch over $120 million up front and a share of profits annually, according to The Asbury Park Press, which first reported on the plan. The winner could see potential profits of over $1 billion for the length of the contract that would run from next year until 2029.
The NJ Lotter is the 8th largest in the US . Former Gov. Jon Corzine’s administration had explored the idea of letting a private company run the lottery previously . Last years a task force recommended the change to Gov. Chris Christie . Several other states like Illinois have outsourced their lottery operations and more states are also looking into privatization.
‘Texting Thumb’ A Growing Health Condition
August 13, 2012 11:47 AM
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – If you’re an active cell phone user, you may be developing a growing health condition: texting thumb.
According to Jefferson University Hospital, texting thumb—a form of tendinitis in the thumbs—is one of the most common ailments seen by hand specialists today.
Dr. Eon Shin, a Jefferson orthopedic surgeon, says the increasing use of cell phones and computers have led to the overuse of our hands and wrists, leading to a rise in “techno-injuries,” especially among gen-Xers.
Fortunately, texting thumb can be treated fairly simply.
According to Dr. Shin, most people with texting thumb can treat it with simple rest or physical therapy..
Reminder – Village of Ridgewood Electronics Waste Must be Recycled!
New Jersey has significantly revised its regulations to enact a disposal ban on electronics as solid waste. Effective January 1, 2011, the Electronic Waste Management Act (NJSA 13:1E-99.94 et seq.) requires that all “used covered electronic devices” be recycled. The law defines a “used covered electronic device” as a desktop or personal computer, computer monitor, portable computer, or television sold to a consumer.
Electronic equipment is accepted at the Ridgewood Recycling Center at 205 East Glen Avenue. The computer and electronic recycling program provided at the Recycling Center, is at no cost to the Village, and provides an easy option for residents to recycle their computers and electronics. Upon arrival at the Recycling Center, each resident may place their computer components and electronic devices into our convenient walk-in container.
Accepted items (which must NOT be setout for curbside pickup, nor placed in household trash) include:
• Computers (Desktop or Portable) • Printers
• Televisions • Keyboards
• Monitors • Scanners
• Fax Machines • Keyboards
• Televisions • Speakers
• Stereo Equipment • Modems
• Electronic Mouse • Cell Phones
• Desktop Copy Machines • Power Sources
• Hard Drives • VCRs
• DVD players • Video Game Consoles
The Recycling Center at 205 East Glen Avenue has the following, convenient hours:
Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ridgewood residents have always embraced recycling for its cost avoidance and environmental benefits. As a result, Ridgewood has enjoyed a savings of over $12.8 million, since New Jersey mandated recycling in 1987. As a community, may all continue to work together towards the goal of responsible environmental practices and greater reductions in solid waste.
If you’d like more information about this topic, please call Frank Moritz at 201/670-5500 x272 or fjmoritz@ridgewoodnj.net,or Johanna Luttrell at 201/670-5500 x266 or jluttrell@ridgewoodnj.net
It is a rite of American teendom, celebrated in popular culture by “American Graffiti” and “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”: a teenager with a driver’s license piling as many friends as will fit into the car for a ride.
But increasingly, states are legislating away that carefree cruise, passing laws that restrict when, how and with whom teenagers can get behind the wheel.
Since Mayor Cory Booker called attacks on private equity “nauseating,” he hasn’t appeared once on national television as a surrogate for President Barack Obama. At the Democratic National Convention next month, one of the party’s rising stars won’t have a headlining speaking role.
Mr. Booker has moved to a mostly off-camera role for the president’s campaign after his unscripted remarks on May 20 about ads Mr. Obama was running about Bain Capital, the former company of presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney.
But the Newark mayor also remains a force for Mr. Obama, campaigning for the president in Michigan last week, hosting Democratic fundraisers and helping to draft the party’s platform for the convention in Charlotte, N.C. (Haddon, The Wall Street Journal)
Chris Christie, the sometimes abrasive but always entertaining governor of New Jersey, is set to be announced Tuesday as the keynote speaker for the Republicans’ national convention later this month.
Christie, who considered a 2012 presidential bid of his own before endorsing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, is already at work on his speech to the convention in Tampa, Fla. His record of cutting his state’s budget, curtailing public sector unions and dealing with a Democratic legislature with disarming and combative confidence all were expected to be on display as he looked to fire up his party’s base.
The scheduling decision was first reported online by USA Today early Tuesday and confirmed by Republican officials directly involved in convention planning. The Republican officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because the formal announcement was not planned until later Tuesday. (Associated Press)
Chris Christie, the sometimes abrasive but always entertaining governor of New Jersey, is set to be announced Tuesday as the keynote speaker for the Republicans’ national convention later this month.
Christie, who considered a 2012 presidential bid of his own before endorsing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, is already at work on his speech to the convention in Tampa, Fla. His record of cutting his state’s budget, curtailing public sector unions and dealing with a Democratic legislature with disarming and combative confidence all were expected to be on display as he looked to fire up his party’s base.
The scheduling decision was first reported online by USA Today early Tuesday and confirmed by Republican officials directly involved in convention planning. The Republican officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because the formal announcement was not planned until later Tuesday. (Associated Press)
Chris Christie, the sometimes abrasive but always entertaining governor of New Jersey, is set to be announced Tuesday as the keynote speaker for the Republicans’ national convention later this month.
Christie, who considered a 2012 presidential bid of his own before endorsing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, is already at work on his speech to the convention in Tampa, Fla. His record of cutting his state’s budget, curtailing public sector unions and dealing with a Democratic legislature with disarming and combative confidence all were expected to be on display as he looked to fire up his party’s base.
The scheduling decision was first reported online by USA Today early Tuesday and confirmed by Republican officials directly involved in convention planning. The Republican officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because the formal announcement was not planned until later Tuesday. (Associated Press)
Ridgewood is stepping up its sidewalk safety efforts
MONDAY AUGUST 13, 2012, 5:31 PM
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Ridgewood’s public works department has recently taken two measures to increase sidewalk safety in the village.
A new sidewalk on Northern Parkway is being constructed after years of advocacy by several residents aiming to increase safety on the grassy strip beside Graydon Pool and Maple Park Turf Field.
Additionally, 160 residents received notices this summer requiring them, within 45 days, to replace sidewalks that have been deemed incompliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards, according to the Department of Public Works (DPW).
The project on Northern Parkway should be completed within the next couple weeks, depending on weather, said Village Engineer Chris Rutishauser.
Heres one thing the Magnificent 7 wouldn’t tell the Patch or the residents s
8:48 PM
Here is one thing The Magnificent wouldn’t tell the Patch or our residents. Building two parking garages with retail and a large box store combined with 180 Apt on S Broad St , 80 apt. on Chestnut street and who knows how many apartments on Maple Ave.now with all this long term construction going on and the congestion that accompanies these projects who is going to want to shop in Ridgewood?
Do they real thing that this is going to take 30 days to do? This will deal a death blow for any of the store who are just hanging .
People avoid the CBD now because of the congestion . What about pedestrian safety? According to the The Magnificent 7 and the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce ” Its all good.”
MONDAY AUGUST 13, 2012, 2:22 PM
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
With the exception of one proposal, changes to traffic laws on streets near Ridgewood public schools approved by Village Council have been met with general applause from the public.
The streets with sections slated for law changes are Bedford Road, West Ridgewood Avenue, Dean Street, Bogert Avenue, Fairfield Avenue, Downs Street, Houston Lane and North Hillside Place.
According to the current amendment proposal, left turns are prohibited within certain school hours at the Bedford intersection with Morningside Road and the West Ridgewood Avenue intersection with North Hillside Place.
Additionally, a stop sign will be added on Dean Street at the South Broad Street intersection; parking will be prohibited at all times on a section of the west side of Bogert Avenue and during certain hours for sections on the east side of Fairfield Avenue and the west side of Bogert Avenue. There will be no stopping or standing during certain hours on sections differing from past mandates on Houston Lane, Downs Street and North Hillside Place.
Other traffic mandates in Chapter 265 may be deleted, including a “no stopping or standing during certain hours” ordinance on a section of Fairfield Avenue.
“The whole ordinance was tailored to what the school safety committee had requested,” said Village Engineer Chris Rutishauser.
Saving CNN Late night and reality shows in works at news channel
By MICHAEL SHAIN
Last Updated: 11:34 AM, August 13, 2012
Posted: 11:09 PM, August 12, 2012
Suffering its worst ratings in 20 years, CNN is going Hollywood.
In the past few weeks, the No. 3 cable news channel has started seeking out reality-show ideas and big-name stars not afraid to talk politics. They have even begun working on a late-night talk show, The Post has learned.
Convinced that its current programming badly needs updating, CNN execs have been making the rounds of Hollywood’s top talent agencies — something entertainment networks do several times a year but a first for the old-line news channel.
In a series of conference calls, the network has also been soliciting ideas from the same producers who supply reality shows to channels like Bravo, Discovery and History, according to sources.
Village Of Ridgewood Bid Notice – Tree Maintenance and Snow Removal – Bids Open August 28
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bid proposals will be received by the Village of Ridgewood, in the Level Four Courtroom at the Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07451 on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 10:00 am prevailing time, and then publicly opened and read aloud for following project:
“Tree Maintenance/Snow Removal Services for the Village of Ridgewood Beginning October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, inclusive”
The work of the contract shall consist of providing tree maintenance/snow removal services to the Village of Ridgewood, upon notification, in accordance with the specifications and technical requirements described in the contract documents. The Village will consider partial awards for the various tasks requested. Upon mutual agreement of all parties, the Village will consider extending this contract for an additional year beyond the term stated.
Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by mail from the office of the Engineering Division, Department of Public Works, Level 3, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07451, telephone (201) 670-5500, extension 238. Documents may be examined or picked up in person between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Engineering Division, Department of Public Works, Village Hall, Level 3, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07451, Monday through Friday. Prospective bidders requesting bid documents be mailed to them shall be responsible for providing their own postage/delivery service remuneration. No Specifications and/or Proposal forms shall be given out after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2012.
Prices quoted must be net and exclusive of all federal, state and local sales and excise taxes. Bids may be submitted in person or by mail. Mailed bids shall be addressed to the Office of the Village Clerk. The Village assumes no responsibility for loss or non-delivery of any bid to the bid opening location sent to it prior to the Bid opening.
The contractual obligation of the Village of Ridgewood under this Contract for these Items is contingent upon the availability of appropriate funds from which payment for this Contract can be made.
Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the name of the bidder thereon and endorsed, ” Tree Maintenance/Snow Removal Services for the Village of Ridgewood Beginning October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, inclusive ” and must be accompanied by the following: either a certified check, cashier’s check, or Bid Bond (Schedule B), drawn to the order of the Village of Ridgewood for $5,000; a Consent of Surety (Schedule A); a Corporation or Partnership Statement (Schedule C); a Non-Collusion Affidavit (Schedule D); and a Statement of Responsibility (Schedule E). Any award or awards may be made at a later or subsequent time or meeting of the Village Council. All required schedules, that is Schedule A, B, C, D, and E, are required to be submitted on the forms enclosed in the bid documents. No other forms will be accepted.
All contractors, their subcontractors, and material suppliers shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Contractor Business Registration Program, pursuant to Public Law 2004 Chapter 57. Evidence of satisfactory registration(s) shall be submitted at the time of the bid. All bids submitted shall contain a copy of the bidder’s New Jersey Business Registration Certificate.
The successful bidder shall furnish and deliver to the Village of Ridgewood a performance and payment bond in the amount of $10,000.00 as security for the faithful performance of the Contract. Additionally, the successful bidder shall furnish policies or Certificates of Insurance as required by the Contract. In default thereof, the said checks and/or bid bond submitted with the bid, and the amount represented thereby shall be forfeited to the Village of Ridgewood as liquidated damages, not as a penalty.
Proposals submitted by Bidders and/or Bidder’s Insurance Company(ies) not chartered in the State of New Jersey, must be accompanied by proper certificate(s) from the Secretary of State, indicating that such Bidders, Bidder’s Insurance Company(ies), and/or Surety Company(ies)’s is (are) authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey. The Village of Ridgewood reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or to accept a bid which, in its judgment best serves the interest of the Village. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids.
“BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27). A complete statement as to these requirements is included in the specifications.”
Goalie for the Women’s U.S. Soccer Team Hope Solo at Bookends
Hope Solo ,at Bookends Thursday, August 16th @ 7:00pm
Goalie for the Women’s U.S. Soccer Team, Hope Solo, will sign her new book: Solo: A Memoir of Hope, and her new children’s book: Hope Solo: My Story. Books available August 14th
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.
While we try to insure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
Cheryl Butts knew her unemployment benefits weren’t supposed to last forever, but when she received notice last month that she would abruptly be cut off, an alarm went off.
Gone in a flash was $533 a week, with little to fall back on and few expenses left to cut.
With unemployment benefits, “I was able to manage,” Butts, 67, of Neptune, said. “It wasn’t as much as I made when I was working, but it paid for rent, car insurance and the car note. You scrimp and save and manage to get through, but that was twenty-something hundred dollars a month I don’t have.”
Butts could be a sign of things to come. Thousands of New Jersey residents are at risk of losing unemployment benefits through programs that were extended during the Great Recession. With the job market still sluggish, they have taken sometimes drastic steps. And they are nervous about what’s in store. (Diamond, Asbury Park Press)
