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Allergies Linked to Suicide

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April 24,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, in a recent study by Teodor T. Postolache, MD, Hirsh Komarow, MD, and Leonardo H. Tonelli, PhD conclude that ,”The rates of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance (suicide risk factors) are greater in patients with allergic rhinitis than in the general population. The rate of allergy is also greater in patients with depression. Preliminary data suggest that patients with a history of allergy may have an increased rate of suicide. They also advise , “Clinicians should actively inquire to diagnose allergy in patients with depression and depression in patients with allergy.”

In their conclusion they claim a correlation with , “Spring peaks of suicide are highly replicated, but their origin is poorly understood. Preliminary epidemiologic data suggest that seasonal spring peaks in aeroallergens are associated with seasonal spring peaks in suicide.”

And claim ,” it is possible that sensitization and exposure to aeroallergens, which peak in spring, may be conducive to seasonal exacerbation of suicide risk factors such as anxiety, depression, hostility/ aggression, and sleep disturbance.”

They go even further stating ,” Certain medications used to treat allergy can exacerbate suicide risk factors, potentially worsening suicide risk and even triggering suicide.

full study : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2592251/

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Amtrak at a Junction: Invest in Improvements, or Risk Worsening Problems

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By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONSAPRIL 24, 2017

When Amtrak’s new chief executive took responsibility for two recent train derailments at Pennsylvania Station in New York, it was a low point for a railroad already confronting a series of urgent challenges.

Commuters have long complained that the station is overcrowded and dreary, but now Amtrak had acknowledged that its tracks were in poor shape and not being properly maintained.

The derailments have set off alarms over Amtrak’s management of the station, its safety record and the railroad’s perennial funding problems. The days of commuting turmoil prompted by the accidents also offered an ominous preview of the future if the railroad’s aging infrastructure is not soon overhauled.

Today, Amtrak finds itself at a crossroad: Is the 46-year-old national railroad at the cusp of a new era of investment as it pushes to build a train tunnel between New York and New Jersey — one of the country’s largest infrastructure proposals — or will service deteriorate to levels that could damage the economy in the corridor between Washington and Boston?

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/nyregion/amtrak-infrastructure-crisis.html?_r=0

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Ridgewood blog Update !

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The Ridgewood Blog Brings a Free Market Laissez-faire Point of View to Local, New Jersey State and National Issues

Dear Loyal Reader ,

Over the next couple of weeks the Ridgewood blog will be making some major up grades . The site may occasionally be off line during the transition process.

  1. We will to transferring the site to a new host provider .
  2. We are bringing our IT work back in house .
  3. We will be upgrading the website and introducing a more modern look.

Thank you again and please have patients while we make some very positive changes .

PJ Blogger and the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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Survey: 1 In 5 Adults In The UK Can’t Change A Lightbulb, Boil An Egg

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22Apr – by Study Finds –  225 – In Brain Studies Education Studies Intelligence Studies

LONDON — Are you handy enough that if a lightbulb went out in your home you’d be able to change it? Believe it or not, one in five people aren’t so skilled. In fact, a new survey of people in the United Kingdom finds not only do about 20 percent of people not know how to change a bulb — the same number aren’t sure how to boil an egg, either.

The British insurance company Aviva recently released their annual Home Report which detailed, among numerous findings about how people do work around the house, relatively common tasks that people encounter. The company surveyed 2004 people across the UK in February and March about their habits and roles at home.

A stunning new survey from the United Kingdom found that one in five people did not know how to change a lightbulb or boil an egg.

In addition to just one in five not being able to change a lightbulb or boil an egg, the survey found that nearly a third of the participants couldn’t cook any meal on the fly. And if someone were to spill a portion of their meal on their clothes or on the floor, only 59 percent would know how to get rid of the resulting stain.

Only 37 percent could change a flat tire.

The findings were even surprising to the folks behind the study.

https://www.studyfinds.org/change-lightbulb-household-chores-study/

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The Ramapo Chorale will present “In Flanders Field,” at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood

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April 23,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ramapo Chorale will present “In Flanders Field,” a concert celebrating the World War I armistice, at West Side Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 30, at 3:00 pm as part of the West Side Concert Series. Tickets are not required, but early arrival is suggested. A free-will offering will be received.

Featured: Lisa Lutter, director; Jonathan Lakeland, pianist; and special guest, Ramapo College Concert Band, directed by Chris Wilhjelm.

The Ramapo Chorale tours annually and has performed in Costa Rica, Estonia, Moscow, the Philippines, Prague, St. Petersburg, Vienna, Guam and, most recently, Havanna, with the Coro Nacional de Cuba.

West Side Presbyterian Church Ridgewood, NJ 6 S Monroe St, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450

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Ridgewood’s Little Skye Children’s Boutique Presents “Dude the Dog”

Ridgewood's Little Skye Children's Boutique Presents "Dude the Dog"

April 23,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s Little Skye Children’s Boutique will present story time Saturday , April 29 at 11am ,come meet Dude the Dog .

Big World of Little Dude is a new six-part children’s book series based on the real life NYC therapy dog Little Dude. Little Dude was trained through The Good Dog Foundation and visits schools and hospitals in Manhattan. The books accompany a 6 week literacy-based curriculum that teach children aged 3-7, lessons on kindness, manners, feelings, respect, empathy and courage. 

This year, the need for kindness and empathy is greater than ever, so we have decided to share the message as widely as we can. We will be reading the book, Kindness, in store at Little Skye Children’s Boutique on Saturday 29th of April at 11am.

“Big World of Little Dude offers a wonderful opportunity to engage children in the importance and practice of kindness from an early age. This book is sure to be a useful resource to parents and educators for years to come.” – Jennifer Kahn / Making Caring Common & Harvard Graduate School of Education

In the spirit of being kind to others, 10% of all books sales will be donated to the New York Presbyterian Hospital Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit, where Little Dude has volunteered as a Therapy Dog.

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Reader : The question is what authority does a Ridgewood crossing guard have

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You have a valid point.
The question is what authority does a RW crossing guard have.
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School crossing guards may or may not have the authority to direct traffic. It depends on state and local statues regarding whether a school crossing guard has the authority to perform the duties of a traffic control officer or not. If allowed, it likely requires the guard to complete specific training and may require the guard to be placed under the auspices of the police department rather than the board of Ed or the township. Also there may be issues of additional liability insurance, minimum fitness tests, etc.
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I’m not sure of the laws in NJ and RW regarding this but it is an area that you should investigate to see if it makes sense.
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A cop giving out tickets to frustrated drivers (who drive recklessly) may also act as a deterrent.

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Reader says the goal is to reduce (and eventually kill) use of the evil automobile

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The goal here is NOT to serve the public by improving traffic flow.
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The goal is to reduce (and eventually kill) use of the evil automobile. One way to do that is by CREATING choke points (like those created by the bike lane) so that people get frustrated and abandon using their cars – at least in that area of town. Create enough choke points and (according to plan) people will eventually throw up their hands in frustration and abandon their cars and use public transportation.

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Mayor Susan Knudsen and Councilman Voigt speak about the Ridgewood Arts Council’s Emerging Artists Gallery Scavenger Hunt

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April 23,2017

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videos courtesy of Dana Glazer

Ridgewood NJ, Mayor Susan Knudsen and Councilman Voigt speak about the Ridgewood Arts Council’s Emerging Artists Gallery Scavenger Hunt to be held on April 23rd at Van Neste Park from 11am-2pm.

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Councilman Hache Speaks About The Emerging Artists Gallery

Councilman Ramon Hache and his family +1 speak about the Ridgewood Arts Council's Emerging ARtists Gallery Scavenger Hunt to be held on April 23rd at Van Neste Park from 11am-2pm

April 22,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Councilman Ramon Hache and his family +1 speak about the Ridgewood Arts Council’s Emerging Artists Gallery Scavenger Hunt to be held on April 23rd at Van Neste Park from 11am-2pm.

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Pet Stress

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What happens when you leave your dog at home alone: Scientists reveal the stress pets go through when isolated
Two leading canine behaviour experts have revealed how dogs react to isolation
Dogs will spend up to half an hour howling, barking and whining when left alone
But some dogs will feel anxious for hours and will urinate out of stress
Owners can help their pets cope with separation by following four simple steps

By Daisy Dunne For Mailonline

PUBLISHED: 11:25 EDT, 21 April 2017 | UPDATED: 11:47 EDT, 21 April 2017

Few dog owners enjoy leaving their pet alone while they head off to work.

But most dog lovers have no idea how their animals cope once they have been left alone.

Now scientists have revealed how dogs spend up to half an hour howling, barking and whining after their owner leaves them alone.

And for some pets, the torment lasts for hours.

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4432134/What-happens-dog-leave-alone.html#ixzz4eyvsioRS

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Brick-and-Mortar Stores Are Shuttering at a Record Pace

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Years of overbuilding and the rise of online shopping have come to a head; malls as ‘energy suckers’

By Suzanne Kapner
April 21, 2017 7:53 p.m. ET

American retailers are closing stores at a record pace this year as they feel the fallout from decades of overbuilding and the rise of online shopping.

Just this past week, women’s apparel chain Bebe Stores Inc. said it would close its remaining 170 shops and sell only online, while teen retailer Rue21 Inc. announced plans to close about 400 of its 1,100 locations.

“There is no reason to believe that this will abate at any point in the foreseeable future,” said Mark Cohen, the director of retail studies for Columbia Business School and a former executive at Sears Canada Inc. and other department stores.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/brick-and-mortar-stores-are-shuttering-at-a-record-pace-1492818818

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Ridgewood Historical Society’s Schoolhouse Museum :Before Mr Spock there was Joe Jefferson , “Live Long and Prosper!”

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April 22,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, While most of us associated this phrase with Star Trek’s Mr. Spock, it was actually written and used by the most celebrated comedic actor of the late 19th century – Joseph Jefferson., who passed away 112 years ago, on April 23, 1905.

Joe Jefferson was the ‘Rock Star’ of his era. In 1859, he wrote and acted in a theatrical version of Rip Van Winkle. It was such a hit that audiences clamored for him to perform this role, which he willingly did for the next 40 years.

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For 14 years, Jefferson lived in the house on Saddle River Rd., at the end of Hollywood Ave. While there, he entertained or met the key figures of his day. Grover Cleveland visited, and they fished in the Saddle River. A founding member of “The Players Club” in New York, he was friends with Edwin Booth, Samuel Clemens and Maurice Barrymore; and he communicated with Helen Keller and Nicole Tesla.

Jefferson’s passion for the theater has served as an inspiration for theatrical groups for more than a century. Locally, Ridgewood’s own troupe of Joe Jefferson Players, performed between 1936 and 1973. Today, Ridgewood High School’s ‘New Players’ (which launched the careers of Ali Stroker and David Turner) honors his memory by presenting two Joe Jefferson Awards each year for Technical Merit and Acting. David Turner (currently on Broadway in “Sunday in the Park with George”) won the award for acting in 1993.

The Schoolhouse Museum’s new exhibit “From the Revolutionary War to the 1960’s Revolution”displays photos and illustrations of Jefferson in the various roles he played; playbills from that era, those of the ‘Joe Jefferson Players’, and those from ‘The New Players’; the actual costume worn by Ali Stroker in the Glee Project; and more.

To see this display as well as other displays highlighting other significant events and people during this time, from wars, to the roaring twenties to the rocking 60’s; as well as histories of prominent Ridgewood area residents, visit the Ridgewood Historical Society’s Schoolhouse Museum, at 650 East Glen Avenue. The museum is open Thursdays and Saturday 1-3pm and Sundays 2-4pm. Please visit www.ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org for more information.

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Ridgewood Taekwondo Athletes Spring Forward

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April 22,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, With the turn of the new year, the competitive Taekwondo season has started anew.  What has not changed is the impressive showing by the young athletes at Taekwondo All In, a school that teaches the Korean martial art.  In three state championships -Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey – the Taekwondo All In students earned 36 gold, 11 silver, 8 bronze, 55 in total.  Head Coach Youngmin Kim also earned Best Instructor awards at the New Jersey event.  Moreover, all competing students earned spots to compete at the National Championship to occur in July.

The following nine athletes won medals at the Maryland State Championship on February 25.

Jenna Slota – 2 Gold and 1 Silver medals. Liam Woods – 2 Gold and 1 Bronze medals. Audrey Kim and Emily Kam – 2 Gold medals. Lucas Woods – 1 Gold and 1 Silver medals. Blake Edmilao – 1 Gold and 1 Bronze medals. Kaylin Lee – 1 Gold medal. Elias Chi – 2 Silver medals. Ricardo Merino – 1 Silver and 1 Bronze.

At the New Jersey State Championship on March 26, the following eleven athletes gained medals:

Jenna Slota – 2 Gold and 1 Silver medals. Taelim Eum, Elliott Yi, Isaac Yi, Tyler Minn, Christina Ahn, Emily Kam – 2 Gold medals. Elias Chi – 1 Gold and 1 Silver medals. Kate Minn – 1 Gold medal. David Ahn and Ricardo Merino – 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Medals.

At the Connecticut State Championships on April 1, following eight athletes earned medals:

Jenna Slota – 3 Gold medals. Tyler Minn – 2 Gold medals. Audrey Kim – 1 Gold and 1 Silver medals. Blake Edmilao – 1 Gold and 1 Bronze medals. Liam Woods and Kaylin Lee – 1 Gold medal. Lucas Woods 2 Bronze medals.

The owner and head instructor of Taekwondo All In Youngmin Kim commented, “This a great start to a new year.  Our athletes have trained diligently all winter and it shows in how they performed at the competitions.  I am very proud of all my students.”

Taekwondo All In, located at 33 Chestnut Street in Ridgewood, is a school that dedicates to teaching the Korean Martial Art, an Olympic sport.  The benefit of learning the sport ranges from better physical conditioning to mental strength and discipline.  For additional information, the school can be reached at (201) 857-0445.

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Emmy Winner Martha Byrne To Present: “How To Avoid The Sharks and Get Into Show Business” at the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival

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FREE WORKSHOP FOR ALL THE PARENTS & KIDS WHO WANT TO BE IN SHOW BUSINESS:
Emmy Winner Martha Byrne To Present: “How To Avoid The Sharks and Get Into Show Business” at the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival

April 22,2017

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Ridgewood NJ , Actress Martha Byrne, a three-time Daytime Emmy Winner, will be conducting a special workshop at the RIdgewood Guild International FIlm Festival on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 from 5:00 – 5:45pm at the Ridgewood BowTie Cinema, 190 East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ. The title of the interactive workshop will be “How To Avoid The Sharks and Get Into Show Business.” In the presentation Martha will speak to parents and children about what she has learned and what can be the path to success. The presentation is a must for anyone wanting to be an actor or actress. The presentation is free to the public.