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US Surgeon General Issues New Advisory About Effects Social Media Use Has on Youth Mental Health

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Ridgewood NJ, on Tuesday the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a new advisory warning of the mental health effects of social media on young people. While noting some benefits of the online platforms, the report warns of increasing concern and “ample indicators” that social media can have “a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.”

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Glen Rock High School Student Reports “Threat” to Putnam County Schools District Received on Social Media

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Glen Rock NJ, on Thursday March 23rd at  08:29 AM the administration at the Glen Rock High School contacted Glen Rock police in regard to a social media threat.  School officials had been approached by a student who reported a threatening message which was received via TikTok.  The threat involved a potential act of violence at a middle school in Putnam County New York.

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The Future of Social Media and Its Impact on Businesses: A Full Guide

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As businesses move into the digital age, social media has become an essential tool for connecting with customers and staying ahead of the competition.

But navigating this ever-changing landscape can be a challenge. What works today may not work tomorrow, so understanding how to use social media effectively to reach your goals is key.

This guide will provide an overview of the current state of social media and its impact on businesses, as well as strategies for leveraging it to create meaningful connections and drive success in 2023 and beyond.

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Hazmat Suit-wearing Man Who Attacked Plants in a Glen Rock Flower Shop Claims it was A Prank for a YouTube Video

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Glen Rock NJ, according to Glen Rock  Police Chief Dean Ackermann , Robert Houston, 22, of Middletown, New York, surrendered himself to Glen Rock police and confessed that the January 16th Hazmat suit-wearing plant attack incident at Perry’s Florist was a prank and that he had recorded a video to post it on YouTube .

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NJ Bureau of Securities Targets Three Sites Offering Engaged in “pig butchering” Crypto Scams

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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the Bureau of Securities ordered three website operators involved in cyber scams to stop offering fraudulent cryptocurrency investments in violation of the New Jersey Securities Law. The Bureau urges New Jersey residents to beware of romance and cryptocurrency scams known as “pig butchering” — a common scheme where perpetrators essentially fatten victims up and then swindle them of all their funds.

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The “New” Ridgewood Council Faltering at Every Step

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Ridgewood NJ, so let’s see how the “new” council is doing so far:
1. Someone (Siobhan???)  has written a list of rules and regulations for council meetings, and without a public discussion among  council colleagues  put it on the Village website.  It is then learned, from social media, that one council member does not have the authority to do so. Bingo, it disappears from the website.

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Facebook Founder Hints at More Layoffs to Come

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Mark Zuckerberg reportedly said he doesn’t like seeing ‘managers managing managers,’ fueling speculation of more layoffs

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Ridgewood NJ, Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly stated that he is not a fan of multiple layers of management. The company’s Chief Product Officer wrote a post earlier this month about the need to ‘flatten’ the organization’s structure. All of this implies that further layoffs are likely. Meta made one of the largest staff reductions in its history in November, laying off more than 11,000 people. It is among the many tech companies that have reduced their workforces in the last few months.

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UPDATE: Most Ridgewood Village Council members have “official” social media accounts

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Ridgewood NJ, Several days ago we informed you of a Facebook account being used by a Village Council member to communicate with residents about Village business/issues. We are pleased to report that a banner/logo associated with the previous of use of the account in an election campaign, has now been removed and replaced with a banner/logo more suited to its present use. However, we still don’t know if anyone is being blocked from viewing the account, or from making comments thereon.

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Campaign related Facebook Page used to communicate official Ridgewood business?

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Ridgewood NJ, It has come to our attention that a current member of the Ridgewood Village Council is now making use of an election campaign related Facebook page to communicate with Village taxpayers.  If we recall correctly, in the State of NJ, there are strict rules in place for ensuring the openness and transparency of such actions (using social media for official communications).

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Voters Want Investigation of Social Media Over Censorship

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Ridgewood NJ, voters overwhelmingly think censorship by social media sites is a problem, and a majority approve Republican plans for a congressional investigation.

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How to Stay Updated With the Latest Online Trends in the Adult Entertainment

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Understanding where your children might look for adult entertainment is vital as a parent. In spite of the fact that you will eventually be unable to protect your children from everything that happens online, you can do your best to do so as long as you are able. This post will show you some of the best ways to stay updated with the latest online trends so that you can stay one step ahead.

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Reasons Why You Might Want to Join OnlyFans

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OnlyFans is a popular platform, which has given independent models and content creators the opportunity to produce pornographic films and media without having to work for large studios. It is well known that porn stars are exploited and underpaid by studios, which is why so many big names in the industry have migrated over to the OnlyFans platform. On it, creators can set their prices, and even create custom content for their subscribers.

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Musk Twitter Deal a Go !

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Ridgewood NJ, after months of on again off again dealings Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk threw in the towel, agreeing to buy Twitter (TWTR) at the original offering price of 54.20 per share. It’s yet another turn of events in a very contentious acquisition . Since April, the Tesla co-founder has shown buyer’s remorse over his $44 billion deal for the social media platform, criticizing management , questioning Twitter’s censorship policy and arguing Twitter wasn’t honest about bot ie Fake accounts. Musk officially backed out in July, triggering a lawsuit by Twitter ,but now has once again changed his mind and decided to pursue the deal.

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PPC Strategies for B2B: How it Works

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When you can double your return on your investment for any type of B2B marketing, it makes sense to focus on perfecting your strategy and methods. Pay per click (PPC) advertising shows considerable benefits for companies that provide products and services to other businesses instead of consumers. With the help of an experienced and knowledgeable ad agency, you can realize a much higher rate of click throughs and responses from the generated leads.

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TikTok challenge showing viewers on how to steal Kia vehicles with a USB cable has caused a rise in car thefts

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Ridgewood NJ , one more thing to worry about , a recent TikTok challenge showing viewers on how to steal Kia vehicles with a USB cable has caused a rise in car thefts across several cities in the United States.

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