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Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World

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“You’re about to meet one of the greatest minds of the past half-century,” says Jason Riley as he introduces his new documentary about economist Thomas Sowell. For once, a host’s description of his subject does not disappoint.

The love of Riley, the author of the Wall Street Journal’s “Upward Mobility” column, for Sowell’s ideas shapes every aspect of Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World. The 57-minute documentary, which is drawn largely from Riley’s forthcoming book, Maverick: A Biography of Thomsa Sowell, is produced by Free to Choose Media.

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Avoid these 3 things this Valentine’s Day: Essential tips to keep your pet healthy and full of love

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Ridgewood NJ, one of the most common pet medical insurance claims around Valentine’s Day is chocolate ingestion. In fact, According to Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs, chocolate made up 70% of toxicity-related claims in the weeks surrounding Valentine’s Day over the last five years.

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The Ridgewood Arts Foundation and The Ridgewood Friends of Music invite you to an International Music Tour Sunday, March 14, 3pm Dublin, Ireland

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Arts Foundation and The Ridgewood Friends of Music invite you to “hop a virtual plane” for our third International Art Tour! Join us on Sunday, March 14, for a delightful trip to one of the most spectacular sources of Irish art and music…Dublin! Our zoom visit will be led by a live guide direct from Ireland who will enlighten us on all facets of Dublin’s music, art and pub scenes. Local attendees will enjoy a destination-themed snack box delivered to your door. Guests outside of a 10-mile radius from Ridgewood, NJ, will receive a themed e-card. We’ll also engage throughout in lively chat with our guide and fellow art and music enthusiasts!

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CBO : 1.4 million Workers Will Lose Jobs Due To Minimum Wage Hike

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Ridgewood NJ, CBO analyzes the Raise the Wage Act of 2021 as introduced in the Senate on January 26, 2021. It would take effect on the first day of the third month after the date of enactment. If it was enacted at the end of March 2021, the minimum wage would increase by a set amount each year, starting in June 2021, until it reached $15 in June 2025.

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Ridgewood Health Department : Yes, You Will Get Your Second Dose

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is making good on second vaccine doses .  Those who received their first COVID19 vaccines at the Ridgewood clinic that they will also receive their second vaccine, on their assigned date, at the Ridgewood clinic. This is because we have been guaranteed that we will receive second doses of the vaccines. Stay well and be safe.

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RIDGEWOOD HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID19 VACCINE CLINIC

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Ridgfewood NJ, according to Village Manager Heather A. Mailander on December 10, 2020 the Village of Ridgewood Health Department was certified by the State of NJ to operate a Covid19 Vaccine Clinic. The authorization was a result of months of planning, filing of required paperwork, and ensuring appropriate staffing. Ridgewood was able to achieve approval because the Village maintains a local health department.

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Ridgewood Culinary Studio : Valentine’s Day Cooking Class

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Culinary Studio, Owned and operated by Nanci Gregory and Jo Marie Quinn two friends brought together by our passion for cooking. Each of us brings to the table a world of experience and talents. We have been trained by some of the top chefs from around the world in many exciting cities such as Rome, Paris and Madrid just to name a few. We hope that our dedication, talent and enthusiasm for cooking will shine through in you and your children. So let’s start cooking! We offer sessions for adults and children and registration is continuous. Walk in classes are available. We offer a broad range of other services as well as community service, private parties, birthday parties, Business Team Building and various private cooking demonstrations. Classes are kept small to maximize learning and hands on culinary experience. We are a 600 sq foot facility with a fully equipped cooking studio located in The Village of Ridgewood.

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How to Successfully Host an Estate Sale

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Perhaps you’ve seen those estate sale signs on a road junction and wonder if they’re worth your time. Well, you’re not alone. Ideally, estate sales are good for making some extra cash and clearing out any items you’re no longer using. Additionally, they can also be challenging and tiresome to run if you don’t have the proper understanding of how estate sales work. You also need to understand what makes them successful. Planning an estate sale may take longer than expected, especially if it’s your first time. We recommend giving yourself a month or so if you have time. But exactly how does it work? We advise following the following steps to help in the planning and get through the sale smoothly.

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UPDATE: WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY WITH SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 INCHES

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has Issued a Winter Storm Warning for : Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven- Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen– Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union- Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx- Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens- Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau County .

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What are the Ideal Characteristics of a Reliable Custom Flag Maker?

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Of course, the first impression lasts, as the saying goes, but when it comes to choosing a service for your crucial business processes, you have to go beyond just the first impression to make a choice. This stands true in the case of choosing a custom flag maker, too, as there are plenty of print shops and design firms offering custom flags in various sizes, colors, printing methodologies, and specifications. While choosing one, you need to ensure that your custom flag maker possesses some desirable qualities to deal with you.

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What To Do If You Are Injured On The Job

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Workplace accidents can be devastating since they often lead to serious injuries, loss of income, and continuous pain and suffering. However, if you are injured at work, you have a legal right to claim the workers’ compensation benefits you are owed as every employer is required to provide workers’ compensation insurance to protect their employees. Securing the benefits that you deserve is not always easy, though, especially if the accident took place on company premises.

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It Pays To Do The Right Thing

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Ridgewood NJ,  during the summer on July 24, 2020, Mr. Matthew Lindenberg and his son, Michael, walked into the police department with Michael Lindenberg holding a $10 bill. Michael explained that he had found the money outside on the ground and that he, and his father, believed the right thing to do was to turn it in to the police and see if anyone was going to claim it. Ridgewood Police Sgt. Finch, who was at the front desk, explained that we would log it in as found property, in the hopes of the owner coming forward. Sgt. Finch also explained that if no one came forward after six months, that Michael would be able to come back in and claim it for himself.

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Governor Lifts 10:00 p.m. Curfew In Time for Super Bowl

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Ridgewood NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 219, which increases indoor capacity limits from 25 percent to 35 percent for several businesses, including food and beverage establishments and entertainment and recreational businesses, effective Friday, February 5 at 8:00 a.m. The Executive Order also lifts the 10:00 p.m. curfew for in-person indoor restaurant service, however local officials may continue to regulate the hours of operation of indoor restaurant service and indoor operations of other non-essential businesses after 8:00 p.m., as they have been able to since November 12. The prohibition on seating at indoor bar areas remains in effect.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA February 3, 2021 7:30 P.M.

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For the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic, Village Hall is closed to the public and meetings are being held with participants at remote locations, connecting to conferencing software provided by zoom.us. 

Members of the public are invited to view meetings live using Zoom, which also allows them to “raise a hand” and contribute with voice and video when they are invited to do so during Public Comments as well as during Public Hearings during the meeting.

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