By PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer – Mon May 16, 6:05 pm ET
NEW YORK – Two leading makers of lighting products are showcasing LED bulbs that are bright enough to replace energy-guzzling 100-watt light bulbs set to disappear from stores in January.
Their demonstrations at the LightFair trade show in Philadelphia this week mean that brighter LED bulbs will likely go on sale next year, but after a government ban takes effect.
The new bulbs will also be expensive — about $50 each — so the development may not prevent consumers from hoarding traditional bulbs.
>Apparent Immunity Gene ‘Cures’ Bay Area Man Of AIDS
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS 5) — A 45-year-old man now living in the Bay Area may be the first person ever cured of the deadly disease AIDS, the result of the discovery of an apparent HIV immunity gene.
Timothy Ray Brown tested positive for HIV back in 1995, but has now entered scientific journals as the first man in world history to have that HIV virus completely eliminated from his body in what doctors call a “functional cure.”
>Aetna sues 9 N.J. doctors for “unconscionable” fees
Lawsuits claim that the out-of-network physicians charged as much as $50,000 for an inpatient consultation.
By ALICIA GALLEGOS, amednews staff. Posted May 16, 2011.
Aetna Inc. has accused nine New Jersey doctors of charging excessive fees for out-of-network services. Four are countersuing, alleging that the insurer is guilty of fraudulent billing practices.
The lawsuits are the latest development in a debate among insurers and health care professionals over “usual, customary and reasonable” rates for out-of-network doctors.
Aetna sued the physicians between July and November 2010, claiming that they had charged “unconscionable” fees for services and threatened to balance-bill patients if not paid.
Cardiologist Benjamin Hannallah, MD, of Watchung, N.J., charged up to $48,980 for an inpatient consultation in 2009, an increase of more than $47,000 from his 2007 rate, according to one of the lawsuits. The average Medicare charge for an inpatient consultation is $358.12, according to 2010 data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Cardiologist Karan Nejad, MD, of Hackensack, N.J., raised his fee for seeing critically ill hospital patients from $2,040 in 2007 to $15,000 in 2008, another lawsuit claims. The average charge for the first hour of a critical care visit is $520.76, according to CMS data.
Gynecologist-obstetrician Waleed Abdelghani, MD, of Hackensack, who assisted in two cesarean sections, allegedly charged $30,000 for each surgery, while in-network surgeons were paid about $2,000 for the same procedure, Aetna said. Standard pay for a surgeon assisting a C-section is $1,400, Aetna spokeswoman Cynthia Michener said.
>Assemblyman seeks to shift tax burden away from property
The tax on Kathleen Santomero’s two-bedroom house has doubled to more than $9,000 in a decade, and the Evesham resident knows it will only grow. (Rao, The Philadelphia Inquirer)
>Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Evening Activities and Fireworks Tickets Summer’s Best Entertainment Value
Monday, July 4, 2011 Alternate Date – Tuesday, July 5, 2011 Veterans Field, Ridgewood, New Jersey
July 4th in Ridgewood is a very special day that our entire area looks forward to all year. This year’s theme is “Celebrate the Constitution.” The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee is an all-volunteer community group that coordinates the day’s events and does not receive direct funding from the Village of Ridgewood.
We are actively preparing for what we know will be a spectacular celebration, and it is vital that we have community support. Please consider helping to “Support the Tradition”. Because of generous support from the community, we have one of the best small town Independence Day celebrations.
While the Parade is free, Fireworks Tickets are required for entrance to Veterans Field. Donations for Fireworks Tickets are one of the Celebration’s largest sources of income. Ticket sales cover the evening entertainment which begins at 6:00pm, the fireworks at dark, as well as the bands in the parade, additional security and traffic control. Come early and enjoy some great entertainment.
For many years the cost of our tickets remained the same while our costs increased. This year we have increased our ticket prices. It was a decision that the Committee did reluctantly in the face of rising costs. To keep the ticket prices as reasonable as possible for attendees, while covering costs, pre-sales of tickets are being made available through a wide range of local businesses.
Tickets to the Evening Entertainment and Fireworks will be on sale June 1 at the locations below. Buy your tickets in advance for $8.00 and save over 50% off the gate price of $15.00.
1. Backyard Living- 235 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-689-9111
2. Daily Treat- 177 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-652-9113
9. JT’s Wines and Spirits- 607 N. Maple Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-652-2220
10. Lacrosse Unlimited of Ridgewood- 206 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-670-3515
11. La Strada- 231 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park- 201-670-9233
12. North Jersey Community Bank- 171 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-670-8484
13. Ridgewood Auto Wash Co.- 450 South Broad Street, Glen Rock, 201-444-6037
14. Ridgewood Cycle Shop- 35 North Broad Street, Ridgewood, 201-444-2553
15. The Wine Seller- 6 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-444-3300.
16. Town & Country Apothecary- 60 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood- 201-652-0013.
Many thanks to our ticket vendors! All ticket vendors are volunteers and make no money for their efforts.
17. At the Ridgewood Library –Saturday, June 25 from 9:00am to 3:00pm; Sunday, June 26 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, and Monday June 27 through Friday July 1 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Thank you HILT for being our volunteer ticket sellers!
18. At the gate tickets are $15.00. Children 5 and under are admitted free of charge.
Patrons and belongings are subject to security checks when entering Veterans Field.
Handicap parking for the Parade is available on Dayton Street behind Van Neste Park.
Handicap parking for the Evening Entertainment is available at the parking lot to the east of Veterans Field. Approach Veterans Field on Linwood Avenue from the east. Turn left onto Northern Parkway. Turn right into the parking lot. There are 20 spaces available on a first- come, first-serve basis. A police officer will be posted there to direct you. Those who park in the handicap spaces will not have access to their cars during the fireworks due to the location of the
fireworks drop zone.
The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration began in 1910 when the local papers, the civic section of the Woman’s Club and the Ridgewood Fire Department joined forces to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on Patriotism. It has grown into one of the largest celebrations in the New York City area and has been featured on CNN and Good Morning America as well as local New York stations. The celebration was once again named Best Parade and Fireworks by the readers of 201 Magazine.
Additional information and answers to many of your questions can be found on the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration’s website at www.ridgewoodjuly4th.org. Thank you for “Supporting the Tradition”.
On the docket for the Board of Education’s monthly public meeting: superintendent certification, key department personnel and teacher evaluations. (Mooney, NJ Spotlight)
>State Supreme Court : NJ senator targets ‘no-show’ Justice Rivera-Soto in fight over Christie nominee
A state senator suggested Monday that the Legislature ought to consider impeaching Associate Justice Roberto Rivera-Soto for refusing to take part in Supreme Court cases with a long-term temporary appointee. (Symons, Daily Record)
>State Supreme Court :Republican Senators and an Assemblywoman call on the Senate to schedule a hearing for Anne Patterson Nomination
GOP women call for Patterson hearing
Three Republican Senators and an Assemblywoman called on the Senate to schedule a hearing for Anne Patterson, who was nominated by Gov. Chris Christie for the state Supreme Court earlier this year. (Carroll, PolitickerNJ)
>New Jersey’s fiscal woes have earned it the dubious honor of leading the nation this year in municipal bond-rating downgrades
Ratings don’t worry towns
New Jersey’s fiscal woes earned it the dubious honor of leading the nation this year in municipal bond-rating downgradings from Moody’s Investors Services, despite the state’s status as the second-wealthiest in the U.S. (Akin, The Record)
For the Christmas Holiday – Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, December 23rd at Noon and Friday, December 24th for the full day. Regular Garbage/Recycle Collection on December 23. No Garbage/Recycle Collection on December 24. No Recycling Collection.
With the holidays here, we are staying open a little later each night this week.
Holiday Hours Monday, Dec. 20 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, Dec. 21 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, Dec. 22 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Thursday, Dec. 23 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM Friday, Dec. 24 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, Dec. 25 CLOSED
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! Gary, Barbara & Collin
The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood | 10 Chestnut Street | Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450 Phone: 201-447-2204 | Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00AM – 5:30PM and Thursday Night 6:30PM – 8:30PM
>The state’s pension and retiree health care programs are like a giant blob in a science fiction movie
Can blob be stopped short of bankruptcy?
The state’s pension and retiree health care programs are like a giant blob in a science fiction movie, rolling over the landscape with ever-increasing speed, growing larger by the day until it’s big enough to consume everything in its path. The Legislature, pandering to greedy special interests with no regard for economic reality, created it. (Ingle, Daily Record)
