Tag: CBD

Posted on by — 1 Comment

Rutgers University: NJ’s Slow Pace Economic Recovery

CBD2

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

New Brunswick,  NJ,  New Jersey has regained nearly half of the jobs it lost due to the pandemic-driven economic contraction of March and April, but future employment gains will become increasingly difficult, according to a new Rutgers report.

“The United States and New Jersey have made substantial progress in climbing out of the economic chasm that opened beneath our feet in April. But the summer’s extraordinary job growth began to slow in August, with signs that labor market advances are losing momentum,” said report co-author James W. Hughes, University Professor and dean emeritus of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Continue reading Rutgers University: NJ’s Slow Pace Economic Recovery

Posted on by — Leave a comment

How Important Is An Accountant To A Small Business?

92137009 10222829744636812 2601613488216342528 o

You obviously need money to start a business, regardless of its size. But even after getting your small business up and running, your capital woes do not end there. You will need money to fund various expenses, including rent, labor, office stationery, utility bills, supplies, inventory, and so forth. Of course, a business should fund itself over time, but there’s more to it than meets the eye when it comes to operational capital.

For your business to grow and become successful in the industry, your books of accounts need to be in good order. This is where professional accountants come in if you guessed right. They help make it easier for you to run your business, keep it afloat, and financially stable enough to stay ahead of your competitors in the industry. Professional bookkeeping also helps your small business to steer clear of other loopholes that may bring your business down, including compliance and tax issues. With this having been mentioned, here are a few ways accountants are important to small businesses.

Continue reading How Important Is An Accountant To A Small Business?

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Ultimate Guide on Back-to-Office Furniture

3 Black brown L shaped desk

Times have changed forever in 2020 due to the unrelenting Coronavirus. The virus came out of the blue and then forced the majority of the world to go into lockdown to try and curb the spread of it. Many people were made redundant or furloughed, and it is only in the last month or so that people are trying to return to normality, and this means that they have to get back to working from an office rather than their own homes. 

Continue reading Ultimate Guide on Back-to-Office Furniture

Posted on by — 8 Comments

The Best-laid Plans of Mice and Men Often Go Awry…the Hudson Parking Garage

Hudson garage

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, since 1927 Village moms and  dads have complained about inadequate parking in Ridgewood’s  central business district . In the late 1960’s parking meters were added to the CBD to pay for a future parking garage , the chance was misplaced . Plans were drawn up over and over  and finally after much debate in early September of 2019 the Village Council pushed forward with the Hudson Garage . Progress came quickly ,but in March of 2019 COVID19  struck , wiping out the demand for commuter spaces  . then restaurants were shut down leaving the Village with a great white parking garage elephant . While things have started to return to some semblance of normal with outdoor dinning ,now partial indoor dinning .  Al Gore’s internet continues to steal retail sales ,restaurants are struggling to survive  and commuters may never return .  At lest the massive high density housing projects will now have access to more parking .

Continue reading The Best-laid Plans of Mice and Men Often Go Awry…the Hudson Parking Garage

Posted on by — 15 Comments

Hudson Parking Garage One Step Closer

118597590 4235709176503337 5178894306563410087 o

photos by Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, on Thursday 9/3/2020: “C” Shift practicing Standpipe Operations at the new Village Parking Garage. Fire hydrants work by tapping into a pressurized system.  In addition, a fixture called a standpipe facilitates firefighting within buildings and works like an overhead sprinkler system.

Continue reading Hudson Parking Garage One Step Closer

Posted on by — 5 Comments

Hoover Institution Senior Fellow describes Black Lives Matter as a“distraction” from the real issues facing the Black community

DSCF8394 scaled

photo by Boyd Loving

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, a reader asked ,”How would/should movements like BLM stop the violence in inner city communities? What should local municipalities (black-run or not) do to stem the violence? One way could be to allocate more resources to education, to allocate resources to community programs, to allocate resources to places like Planned Parenthood, etc. — all things that many commentators and authors on this blog would be against. So what do you experts think?”

The Ridgewood decided to ask a  expert  Shelby Steele is the Robert J. and Marion E. Oster Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He specializes in the study of race relations, multiculturalism, and affirmative action. He was appointed a Hoover fellow in 1994.

The Ridgewood blog complied these quotes from several interviews .

Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Shelby Steele describes the current Black Lives Matter and other racial protest saying they are a “distraction” from the real issues facing the Black community.

Continue reading Hoover Institution Senior Fellow describes Black Lives Matter as a“distraction” from the real issues facing the Black community

Posted on by — 5 Comments

Reader asks ,”Are there imprisoned, enslaved or oppressed people in Ridgewood”

DSCF8349 scaled

photos by Boyd Loving

“liberation
[ˌlibəˈrāSH(ə)n]
NOUN
the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

Are there imprisoned, enslaved or oppressed people in Ridgewood at the present time? It would help those belonging to the Ridgewood For Black Liberation movement to figure out just why it is they are disrupting the peace in the Village of Ridgewood before the local citizens decide they, too, have rights. Among these are “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” which doesn’t include continual disruption of daily life by people obsessed with being in the spotlight.”

Continue reading Reader asks ,”Are there imprisoned, enslaved or oppressed people in Ridgewood”

Posted on by — 5 Comments

FEDS to hold Local Politicians Accountable for Refusing to Protect their Communities

DSCF8049 scaled

photos by Boyd Loving

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Washington DC, President Trump signed a memorandum yesterday to hold local politicians accountable for refusing to protect their communities from ongoing riots, lootings, and mass property destruction.

Per the memo, Federal agencies will identify what funds are provided to Seattle, Portland, New York City, and other jurisdictions that have allowed violence, lawlessness, and property damage to persist. Agencies will also determine what authorities are available to withhold these funds if and when necessary.

Where permissible, the Administration will restrict eligibility for certain Federal grants until these jurisdictions take the necessary steps to protect their residents.

 

Continue reading FEDS to hold Local Politicians Accountable for Refusing to Protect their Communities

Posted on by — 21 Comments

Ridgewood Sees More “Black Lives Matter” as More Question Movements Motives

DSCF8127 scaled

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood saw witness to another “Black Lives Matter” protest on Saturday . Demonstrators  were attempting  to show solidarity with those demonstrating in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Ridgewood protests so far have been high on drama but low on substance.

The groups Ridgewood for Black Liberation, Brother’s United Bike Club and other community allies gathered at Van Neste Square Memorial Park to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake, 29, who was shot multiple times by a police officer in the Wisconsin town 40 miles south of Milwaukee. The group also marched to protest other instances of what they claim is police brutality.

Continue reading Ridgewood Sees More “Black Lives Matter” as More Question Movements Motives

Posted on by — 1 Comment

Readers see Ironic Twist, in the “Defund the Police” Movement has Actually created quite the Opposite Scenario, more Ridgewood Police Overtime

DSCF8278 scaled

photo by Boyd Loving

“Another Saturday and another protest in the Village. Rumor has it the police overtime bill is nearing $40,000k if not more. So it looks like whether or not you support the BLM agenda, you will be paying for it in your tax bill.

In an ironic twist, the “Defund the Police” movement has actually created quite the opposite scenario, where these protests have actually funded the police by the tune of 40k more.”

Continue reading Readers see Ironic Twist, in the “Defund the Police” Movement has Actually created quite the Opposite Scenario, more Ridgewood Police Overtime

Posted on by — Leave a comment

How To Make Your Business Stay Afloat During Downturn

1584724669 8489

Most businesses experience financial troubles every once in a while. During this time, you might find it challenging to navigate your company through the harsh reality of the pandemic. A downturn is always associated with events such as the complete shutting down of a corporation, disruption of the supply chain, or loss of profit. 

Some managers are forced to offload their employees. As a wise employer, you will need to take steps to build your customer base and protect the cash flow during these trying moments. By implementing a few strategies, you will manage to remain afloat during any economic downturn.

Continue reading How To Make Your Business Stay Afloat During Downturn

Posted on by — 8 Comments

Tree Issues Continue to Plague the Village

118773528 313589023055944 2841265737711112412 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, readers are reporting a dangerous situation developing in Van Neste Memorial Park in the central business district in Ridgewood . A tree is in a serious need of attention and creating a dangerous condition by snapping at base where it is rotten.

Continue reading Tree Issues Continue to Plague the Village

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Less scientific evidence does not dent the effectiveness of CBD cream for beauty and pain relief

top cbd cream questions

CBD is fast growing in popularity because of its several health benefits and easy availability in various forms. Creams are one of the most popular ways of consuming the organic compound extracted from the cannabis plant. Infusing CBD with high-quality olive oil or coconut oil is the most popular method for making cdb cream. It has become a rage among women who want to derive its skin rejuvenating benefits that keep the skin young and lively by defying age. Prepared similarly, the ointment can help to relieve pain and is popular among athletes.

Continue reading Less scientific evidence does not dent the effectiveness of CBD cream for beauty and pain relief

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Resumption of Indoor Dining Effective Friday, September 4

106419818 2652654205053209 1784381198810740984 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 183, which establishes rules for the resumption of indoor dining on Friday, September 4 at 6:00 a.m., provided businesses comply with the health and safety standards issued by the Department of Health. The Governor’s Executive Order also contains requirements for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses, where the number of patrons for a performance will be limited to 25 percent capacity, up to a maximum of 150 people.  The Governor’s Order also increases the limits for indoor gatherings that are religious services or celebrations, political activities, wedding ceremonies, funerals, or memorial services to 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 150 people, an increase from the current limit of 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 100 people. Other indoor gatherings, including house parties, remain at the limit of 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 25 people.

Continue reading Resumption of Indoor Dining Effective Friday, September 4

Posted on by — 7 Comments

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Criminalizing Race Based False 9-1-1 Calls

117013957 3237643932941096 2915001334078915829 o 1

photo by Boyd Loving

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (A1906), which would amend current law to include false incrimination and filing a false police report as a form of bias intimidation. The bill also establishes crime of false 9-1-1 call with purpose to intimidate or harass based on race or other protected class.

See Ridgewood BLM Brings out the “Karens” https://theridgewoodblog.net/ridgewood-blm-brings-out-the-karens/

Continue reading Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Criminalizing Race Based False 9-1-1 Calls