The VC and BOE are unreal (except for a couple realists like Morgan).
Does anybody every want to cut their budget? No.
Do financial realities require this? Yes.
Everyday, private companies are making the hard choices. Restructuring jobs, departments, making due with less, etc. due to financial constraints.
What have we seen with the VC and BOE? Nibbling around the edges. Threatening wholesale reductions to sports. What about negotiating reasonable pay packages? Rationalizing school administration? Saying no to scope creep?
If the BOE says “No”, to financial oversight, we should say “NO!” to the budget.
IRS denies using emails to target taxpayers
Published April 12, 2013
FoxNews.com
With less than three days to go before federal taxes are due, the Internal Revenue Service is denying claims that it wants to snoop on taxpayers by reading their emails and monitoring other forms of electronic communication without a warrant.
“Respecting taxpayer rights and taxpayer privacy are cornerstone principles for the IRS,” the agency said in a statement. “Our job is to administer the nation’s tax laws, and we do so in a way that follows the law and treats taxpayers with respect.”
It continued: “Contrary to some suggestions, the IRS does not use emails to target taxpayers. Any suggestion to the contrary is wrong.”
The statement comes after the American Civil Liberties Union said this week that internal documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request revealed that agents were told they didn’t need a warrant to root through emails, texts or Facebook pages of people it is investigating. The ACLU and other privacy groups disagreed with that rationale and say by bypassing warrants, the Tax Man is violating the Fourth Amendment.
Health Screening for Women “Done in a Day”
Sun, April 14, 2013 – Wed, April 17, 2013
7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Valley Hospital, 1 Valley Health Plz. Ste. A, Paramus, NJ 07652
Event Description
Are you a Busy Woman and can’t find the time to schedule those important screenings?
Well, be “Done in a Day”..
Sunday, April 14 and Wednesday April 17, The Valley Hospital, in cooperation with its Spirit of Women health program, will offer “Done in a Day” to help busy women address those important health screening that often go delayed of ignored due to scheduling difficulties. Women can choose one of more of six health screenings, which include digital breast imaging (mammography), bone density, women’s pelvic health, heart health assessment, spine screening, and a nutrition evaluation.
**Mammography and bone density screenings require a physician’s perscription, and all screenings require appointments. Pelvic Health, heart health, spine, and nutrition screenings are offered at no charge. All screenings are performed by nurse practitioners, certified radiology technicians, and other medical professionals. The schedule of screenings is as follows:
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
7am-9am Heart Health Assessment (requires fasting for 8-10 hours prior)
9am-1:30pm Mammography, Bone Density, Spine Screening.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 17
5pm-7:30pm Mammography, Bone Density, Women’s Pelvic Health, Spine Screening, Nutrition Evaluation.
For more information and to register for screening appointments call 1-800-Valley1
On March 31, 2011, President Obama signed a proclamation to make April National Financial Literacy Month. In it, he says, “I call upon all Americans to observe this month with programs and activities to improve their understanding of Financial principles and practices.”
Receiving a Tax Refund?
-Set up an emergency fund for unexpected expenses;
-Open a seperate bank account from this money and designate it as your 2013 holiday club account;
-Make a significant prepayment toward your mortgage principle;
-Make a contribution towards your 2013 retirement account; or
-Start a savings account for your dream vacation.
****If you are looking for more practicle ideas on how to handle you tax refund, or any other aspect of your finances, please call 201-447-1137 or email Diane Nissen Friedman at DWF@AlexandriteGroup.com to make an appointment.
Restaurant Review: Lisa’s Mediterranean Kitchen in Ridgewood
Friday April 12, 2013, 9:11 AM
BY JULIA SEXTON
SPECIAL TO THE RECORD
The Record
There are good-looking restaurants. There are tony restaurants. And then are simply good restaurants. Lisa’s Mediterranean Kitchen in Ridgewood falls into the last — and most precious — category.
Let me be clear. Lisa’s is not unattractive. Down its Oak Street entry ramp, this restaurant is bright and cheery. Sure, there might be more metallic gold paint than necessary, but Lisa’s dining room offers a pleasant respite from Ridgewood’s main drag. Some of the good feeling in Lisa’s dining room comes from other diners. On each of my visits with friends, I saw large, multi-generational groups enjoying family dinners. While not noisy, Lisa’s dining room offers a comfortable hubbub. If the baby squeals or bangs a spoon, it’s OK; Lisa’s is a great choice for families.
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Multi-Family Garage Sale on Saturday, April 13th 9-4 (303 Kenilworth Road, Ridgewood, NJ)
303 Kenilworth Road
Saturday, April 13th from 9-4pm!!!
multi-family garage sale… you name it, we got it!! baby items, toys, clothing, jewelry, books, appliances, outdoor equipment, and more….. 303 Kenilworth Road
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PinkMAntique * Old & Antique & Junk HUGE Storage/Warehouse Garage Sale (Ridgewood NJ)
You know us as the “PinkMantique Garage Sale People” so you KNOW our sales are Great with unusual old stuff with excellent pricing
But from here on in we are now ” Old Rock Salvage Co ” ( see us on FB and PLEASE like ~ I cant do much with the page till I hit 30 likes)
OLD ROCK SALVAGE is having a HUGE Warehouse~Garage Sale at:
183 Chestnut Street ~ Ridgewood NJ ~ 07450. Saturday & Sunday 4/13 & 14th
9am till 5pm
Rain or shine
PLEASE bring bags & boxes
This is our warehouse & we are Old Stuff Pickers & Seller
We have to empty the contents of All Our Old Cool Stuff because we are working on 2 new cleanouts ~ and we need room
More postings later with pics.
We ARE NOT SELLING ** TILL ** SATURDAY & SUNDAY ~ so please do not come before then
DoubleTake is now accepting Spring & Summer merchandise and only DoubleTake pays you up to 70% of the selling price of your Chanel, Hermes and Louis Vuitton. We provide the simplest, most trusted and rewarding way to consign your luxury designer merchandise.
Go to Edoubletake.com or call 201-445-2525 to learn more.
Barry’s Ridgewood Auto Body
264 South Broad Street
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Tel: 201.652.7333
FAX: 201.612.9337
Honesty, Integrity, Safety, Craftsmanship
As our customer, we welcome you. You will receive the finest quality repairs available. These repairs are made possible only by our continued dedication to the collision industry.
We are:
Working to keep our shop equipped with the technology to fix today’s complex vehicles Keeping our technicians up-to-date through ongoing training Striving to meet standards of top quality paint and repair work Dedicated to improving the collision repair industry
As a member of the business community, we adhere to a code of ethics, our pledge to you:
Honesty, Integrity, Safety, Craftsmanship
You may have some questions concerning the estimates/repair process …please contact us and we will address any questions or concerns.
For us, satisfying our customers is the most important goal we have.
Full service auto body shop, family owned and operated for over 25 years. We accept all insurance companies.
Description
Services:
– Collision Repairs
– Glass Repairs
– Computerized frame and uni-body alignment
– Paintless dent repair
– Free estimates
– Lease end repairs
– Negotiate with all insurance companies
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce & ConnectOne Bank : Create a Presence in Your Market!
Mon, April 15, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM
ConnectOne Bank, 171 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce & ConnectOne Bank Invite you to join us for a panel discussion and..
“Create a Presence in your Market”
Are you reaching your target market? Are you optimizing your marketing efforts? How can you use social media to establish presence? How can you effectively network?
Dr. Guy Margolin of Ridgewood Chiropractic will moderate a panel with:
Paul Aronsohn, Mayor of Ridgewood and Frank Sorrentino III, Chairman/CEO of ConnectOne Bank
Please feel free to Bring your Questions!
Please RSVP by April 2nd to Ridgewoodchiro@optonline.net
61st Sponsor Show Painting Images at Ridgewood Art Institute
Sun, April 14, 2013 – Thu, May 02, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Ridgewood Art Institute, 12 East Glen Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
All are welcome to the opening reception of the 61st Annual Sponsor Show on April 14th from 2 – 4 pm at the Ridgewood Art Institute located at 12 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ.
The Sponsor Show, our biggest fundraiser of the year, guarantees each sponsor a painting from the exhibition for a contribution of $275. This year’s show, entitled “Visions of Light” features artwork with beautiful light effects.
***Sponsors claim a painting of their choice at a lottery style drawing on the evening of May 3rd at
8:00 PM. Attend the opening reception to enter a ticket giveaway to the Bergen PAC. The exhibition is free and open to the public from April 14 through May 2, 2012. Gallery hours are Mon. – Fri. (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM), Sat. (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM), and Sun. (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) Sponsorships can be purchased in person at the Institute or online at www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org.
Please visit the website or call (201)
652-9615 for additional information.
The Valley Hospital Hosts Pediatric Emergency Medicine Symposium
April 11, 2013
Ridgewood NJ , The Valley Hospital recently hosted its Second Biennial Pediatric Emergency Medicine Symposium 2013: Current Clinical Concepts. The symposium was presented by Valley’s Department of Emergency Medicine, the Pediatric Emergency Room, and the Department of Pediatrics.
The program focused on some of the challenging clinical concepts in pediatric emergencies that are faced on a daily basis by all clinicians who care for sick children. Topics included:
• Pediatric Asthma Update;
• Abuse of Prescription Opioids;
• Syncope (fainting) in Children; and
• Unusual Presentations of Common Pediatric Surgical Problems.
More than 150 physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals attended the symposium.
Shown here (from left to right) are: Joseph Yallowitz, M.D., Director, Emergency Medicine, The Valley Hospital; Lewis Nelson, M.D., Associate Director, New York City Poison Control Center; Rashid Baddoura, M.D., Emergency Medicine, The Valley Hospital; Christopher Amato, M.D., Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship, Morristown Memorial Hospital; Peter Diestel, Senior Vice President, Administration and Chief Operating Officer, The Valley Hospital; Peter Lee, M.D., Director, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, The Valley Hospital; Yvette Young, M.D.; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; and Jeffrey Bienstock, M.D., Director, Pediatrics, The Valley Hospital.
Not pictured are presenters Alfred Sacchetti, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia; and David Friedman, M.D., attending pediatric surgeon, The Valley Hospital, and Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.
Ridgewood to loan spare firetruck to River Edge
Friday April 12, 2013, 12:42 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
The Ridgewood Fire Department will lend one of its pumper trucks to the Borough of River Edge, which has had an equipment shortage ever since one of its vehicles was put out of commission for several weeks.
Village Council members on Wednesday approved a shared services agreement that will send a municipal fire engine to the River Edge Fire Department for a maximum of six weeks. The governing body in River Edge moved its resolution formalizing the agreement April 1.
“[River Edge has] a pumper truck that is going under major repairs and will be out of service. They did a search of municipalities that had an extra vehicle, and our old pumper truck will be able to meet their needs,” Village Manager Ken Gabbert said.
Ridgewood council sets vote on smoke-free parks
Friday April 12, 2013, 12:39 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
Smokers have been put on notice: In approximately one month, the Ridgewood Council will declare all municipally owned parks and other public areas as smoke-free zones.
After several weeks of discussion, the village’s governing body Wednesday night introduced an ordinance that would prohibit smoking in parks, playgrounds, sports fields and recreational areas owned and leased by the village and the Board of Education. The public hearing and subsequent vote on the ordinance will take place May 8.
Lawmaker drops bombshell: North Korea may have nuclear missiles
An unclassified Pentagon report not yet released to the public suggests that North Korea can arm missiles with nuclear warheads, a lawmaker revealed Thursday.
By Anna Mulrine, Staff writer / April 11, 2013
The results of a classified Defense Intelligence Agency report indicate that “North Korea now has nuclear weapons capable of delivery by ballistic missiles.”
That was the bombshell out of a House Armed Services Committee hearing Thursday.
It came when Rep. Doug Lamborn (R) of Colorado began quoting from what he said was an unclassified version of the DIA report, which has not yet been made public.
An unclassified Pentagon report not yet released to the public suggests that North Korea can arm missiles with nuclear warheads, a lawmaker revealed Thursday.
By Anna Mulrine, Staff writer / April 11, 2013
The results of a classified Defense Intelligence Agency report indicate that “North Korea now has nuclear weapons capable of delivery by ballistic missiles.”
That was the bombshell out of a House Armed Services Committee hearing Thursday.
It came when Rep. Doug Lamborn (R) of Colorado began quoting from what he said was an unclassified version of the DIA report, which has not yet been made public.
Analysis: U.S. gun-control bill could weaken N.J.’s restrictions
Friday April 12, 2013, 12:11 AM
By HERB JACKSON
“NJ/DC” COLUMNIST
With a procedural vote out of the way, the U.S. Senate is getting ready for its first debate on significant gun-control legislation in decades, and a bipartisan plan requiring background checks at gun shows is first on the agenda.
National groups seeking stronger gun-control laws praised the compromise developed by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., both gun owners who previously had gotten top ratings from the National Rifle Association.
But in New Jersey, which has some of the country’s toughest gun laws already, gun-control advocates are nervous. In particular, they worry that a provision Manchin and Toomey included to allow interstate handgun sales could open a loophole in the Garden State’s strict background check process.
