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October 1st is International Coffee Day

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Ridgewood NJ, International Coffee Day is an occasion that is used to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events now occurring in places across the world. The first official date was 1 October 2015, as agreed by then International Coffee Organization and was launched in Milan.

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Crowdfunding: Your Next Artistic Project

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Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet. *musicians, filmmakers, and artists have successfully raised funds and fostered awareness through crowdfunding”

Pre-Game : before you start its best to get organized

The essentials before you start a crowdfunding campaign are  :

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Christie’s International Real Estate Agents Receive Luxury Specialist Designation at Christie’s Global Conference

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Ridgewood NJ , Christie’s International Real Estate, the real estate arm of Christie’s, the world’s leading art auction house, welcomed over 400 brokers from 20 countries, including 20 U.S. states, to the network’s annual conference. At the conclusion of the forum, attendees were designated as a “Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist” by Christie’s Education. 

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How to Know if You Are Entitled to Compensation Following an Injury

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It may come as a surprise, but most civilians are not fully aware of their legal rights, which can cause a lot of confusion and uninformed actions following an injury. It is extremely important that you know your rights and the steps to take after an accident as they affect the process of your case. If you have been injured recently, here’s how to know if you are entitled to compensation. 

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The Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce its 2021-2022 season with the debut of Artistic Director Kyunghun Kim

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce its 2021-2022 season with the debut of Artistic Director Kyunghun Kim, bringing the warmth and healing power of classical music back to Northern New Jersey. 

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Have You Seen a Spotted Lanternfly ?

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Ridgewood NJ, the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive planthopper native to China, India, and Vietnam; it is also established in South Korea, Japan and the U.S. It was first discovered in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in Berks County in 2014 and has spread to other counties in PA, as well as the states of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Connecticut and Ohio.

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Relationships and Reading: Can Love Reading Help You Find The Right Partner

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Love is one of the most powerful human emotions and can help anyone sail through the toughest of times. This is the reason why everyone is looking for love in some form or another. In the era of dating apps and online dating, one would be forgiven to assume that finding love is pretty straightforward. However, that’s not the case, unfortunately. 

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What Are The Average Heights In Different Countries Across The World? Find Out Here

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In a world where people are constantly looking for ways to compare themselves with others, height is often one of the first things that come to mind. It’s also been shown that people who are taller earn more money and have higher self-esteem than those who are shorter! However, there has been a lot of debate over whether or not being tall has any disadvantages. Height, like many other things in life, can be influenced by a wide range of factors. These could include the person’s genes or even environmental factors such as poverty or malnutrition. For example, children who grow up in wealthier countries tend to be taller than those who grow up without the same access to health care and food. In poorer countries, there is also more of a chance that the children are malnourished. This is because many of them are not able to get sufficient nutrients in their diets.  In this article, we will explore the average heights in different countries across the world and why this information is important.  We’ll also take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of being tall.

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FBI: Violent crimes Jump Nationwide Compared with the Previous Year’s Statistics

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Washington DC, For the first time in four years, the estimated number of violent crimes in the nation increased when compared with the previous year’s statistics, according to FBI figures released today. In 2020, violent crime was up 5.6 percent from the 2019 number. Property crimes dropped 7.8 percent, marking the 18th consecutive year the collective estimates for these offenses declined.

The 2020 statistics show the estimated rate of violent crime was 387.8 offenses per 100,000 inhabitants, and the estimated rate of property crime was 1,958.2 offenses per 100,000 inhabitants. The violent crime rate rose 5.2 percent when compared with the 2019 rate; the property crime rate declined 8.1 percent.

These and additional data are presented in the 2020 edition of the FBI’s annual report Crime in the United States. This report is available as downloadable spreadsheets and topic pages about offenses, arrests, and police employee data reported by law enforcement agencies voluntarily participating in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.

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Bergen County Quilt and Coverlet Show is at the Ridgewood Schoolhouse Museum

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Ridgewood NJ, two gallery tours will be presented by the Bergen County Quilt and Coverlet Show on Oct 1 and 2, 2021 in Ridgewood, NJ.
On Friday, Oct 1, Kay Yeomans, curator of collections at the Hopper-Goetschius House will lead the Coverlet Gallery Tour. She will discuss the evolution of Bergen County coverlet style and the images used by the local weavers.

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A New Battery-Free System Uses Kinetic Energy to Give Devices an ‘Infinite Lifetime’

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Ridgewood NJ, BFree is a system that allows devices to smoothly operate any time power is available. It uses a power-failure resistant version of Python and energy-harvesting hardware. Anyone can use the system to make their own sustainable electronics. Last year, the researchers behind the technology unveiled a Game Boy powered by the kinetic energy of button presses. The kinetic energy is the measure of the work that an object does by virtue of its motion . The project hopes to reduce the number of dead batteries that end up as e-waste.

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Ridgewood Water to host two virtual information events specifically regarding PFOA/PFAS

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water has announced a public Zoom meeting scheduled for next week after a letter went out in late August regarding contaminants and the long term effects that can afflict those who drink its tap water.

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A 7-Step Guide to Planning a Gender Reveal Party

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Gender reveal parties are becoming more and more popular these days. There are many intricate details that go into throwing an unforgettable party that will leave guests wanting to come back for future events. It’s sometimes easy to get overwhelmed when planning a party, so having a to-do guide can be very helpful.

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The Ridgewood Arts Council Presents: Come Together a Beatles Music event on October 2nd from 12-4pm

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Arts Council will be holding a fabulous Beatles event on October 2nd (the 16th is the rain date) from 12-4pm.

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