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Amazon Plans to Invest Over $1 Billion a Year in Movies for Theaters

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Ridgewood NJ, Amazon plans to spend more than $1 billion a year to produce movies that it will release in theaters. It aims to make between 12 to 15 movies every year for theatrical release. US movie ticket sales have dropped by more than 33% since 2019, a year before the pandemic closed theaters. Despite this, filmmakers, Hollywood veterans, and talent representatives are pushing for media companies to embrace the big screen.

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Thanksgiving Day Runs , the Tradition Keeps Growing

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Glen Rock NJ, many Bergen county municipalities hosted  a Thanksgiving day run to help residents burn off some of their Thanksgiving day dinner . One of those is the borough of Glen Rock , organized by Racefaster called , 5k Run “Turkey Trot “. Ridgewood Emergency Services added a helping hand through their  Special Operations unit to help out on race day  .

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Google’s Top Secret New Project Teaching Artificial Intelligence to Write and Fix Code

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Ridgewood NJ, Google is working on a tool that uses machine learning to train code to write, fix, and update itself. The project started inside Alphabet’s X research unit. Codenamed Pitchfork, the project is now part of a new group at Google Labs named the AI Developer Assistance team. Its original goal was to build a tool that could update Google’s Python codebase to a newer version. What could possibly go wrong with that ?

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New CRISPR-based Tool Can Insert Large DNA Sequences Into Desired Cells

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Ridgewood NJ, MIT researchers have designed a new tool that can cut and replace genes safelt and efficiently. PASTE (Programmable Addition via Site-specific Targeting Elements) can deliver genes as long as 36,000 DNA base pairs to several types of human cells. It works by combining the precise targeting of CRISPR-Cas9 with enzymes that viruses use to insert genetic material into bacterial genomes. In tests, the researchers were able to insert genes with a success rate ranging from 5% to 60% with very few unwanted changes.

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Major Crash on Fair Lawn bridge Over Route 208 Injuries Reported

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Fair Lawn NJ, three (3) ambulances were observed tending to victims at the scene of a three (3) vehicle, head -on, Thursday night, 11/24, crash on the Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn bridge over Route 208. One (1) victim was wheeled to a waiting ambulance on a stretcher and subsequently transported to The Valley Hospital; all others appeared to have been “walking wounded” and may or may not have required hospital treatment. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire Department, Fair Lawn EMS, Glen Rock Police, Hackensack EMS, and Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue responded to the incident, which blocked all traffic on Maple Avenue near Route 208 for an extended period.

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Ridgewood’s Historic Business District – Small Business Saturday !

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Ridgewood NJ, November 26th – All day – Ridgewood’s Historic Business District – Small Business Saturday – Come and do your holiday shopping, then stay for a meal or grab a coffee and a treat from one of our many eateries.  Support our local businesses on Small Business Saturday, and throughout the holiday season.

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How To Help Your Child If He Is Being Disengaged In School?

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Do you have a child who seems disengaged in school? If so, you’re not alone. According to a recent study, nearly one-third of all American students are disengaged from school. This can lead to a number of problems, including lower grades and poor social skills. So what can you do to help your child if he is being disengaged in school?

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The Ridgewood Guild’s 13th Annual Winterfest

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Ridgewood NJ, November 26th – 12 Noon – 3:00 p.m. – Memorial Park at Van Neste Square – The Ridgewood Guild’s 13th Annual Winterfest – Come and kick off the holiday season with The Ridgewood Guild at this annual event.

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Bill Introduced to Protect Vulnerable Seniors from Predatory Practices

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Ridgewood  NJ, Seniors could be afforded stronger legal protections to shield their estates from scammers and unworthy beneficiaries thanks to legislation recently introduced by Senator Robert Singer.

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How to Make the Ultimate Dessert: 6 Tips From the Pros

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Dessert is the best part of any meal, right? It’s the sweet way to end a savory dish and leave you wanting more. But what if we told you that there are ways to make your dessert even better? In this article, we will explore six tips from professional chefs on how to make the ultimate dessert. From using fresh ingredients to pairing complementary flavors, read on for all the secrets on how to take your sweets game to the next level. Continue reading How to Make the Ultimate Dessert: 6 Tips From the Pros

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NJ Real Estate Developer and Attorney Both Admit to Multimillion-Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme

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Watchung NJ, a New Jersey real estate developer and attorney each admitted today to conspiring to orchestrate a mortgage fraud scheme that led to over $3.5 million in losses, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Mercer County Clerk Issues Election Statement Following Prosecutor’s Report on Election Night Fiasco

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Trenton NJ, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello issued a statement on the November 8 General Election following the conclusion of Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri’s investigation into the recent Election Day scanner failure. The investigation was aimed at determining whether or not there was malicious or criminal intent to disrupt the conduct of the election. The inquiry was launched after County Clerk Covello requested that the County Prosecutor review the circumstances and report findings of the investigation to the State Attorney General, Mercer County Commissioners, County Executive and Mercer County’s other two election offices.

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The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Cautions, ‘Tis the Season to Stay Alert

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and its cybersecurity division, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, are cautioning the public to stay alert for signs of physical and cyber threats targeting individuals, organizations and businesses across the state during the upcoming holiday season.

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Violent protests break out at Foxconn’s ‘iPhone city’ Complex

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Ridgewood NJ, protests have broken out at Foxconn’s iPhone factory in Zhengzhou. The protests started after workers learned that bonus payments would be delayed. Footage of the protests on social media show workers clashing with riot police and hazmat-suited officials. The workers have been forced to live and work on-site due to Foxconn’s strict Covid-19 controls.

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