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Unique Bacterial Inhabitants Discovered on the International Space Station

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Ridgewood NJ, according to a study published  in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology. The International Space Station has become the host for unique bacterial inhabitants. And these microbes could prove useful.

Four strains of bacteria, three of which were previously unknown to science, have been found on the space station. They may be used to help grow plants during long-term spaceflight missions in the future.
The study published Monday in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology.

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Drones to Make it Rain?

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UAE, the United Arab Emirates is testing drones that can make clouds produce rain by giving them an electric shock. Cloud-seeding technology is already used in the country, but the UAE wants to generate more rain. The country only averages 100mm of rain per year. In 2017, the government provided $15m (£10.8m) for nine different rain-enhancement projects.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on March 22nd at 7:00 PM for the Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on March 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM for an Executive Session and at 7:00 PM for the Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center.

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Come on Man , No New Taxes

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President Biden is reportedly planning to introduce a major tax increase, but most Americans say taxes are already high enough. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 64% of Likely U.S. Voters say they oppose increasing taxes. Only 22% support increasing taxes, while 14% say they are not sure

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“Today, we welcome Chris Giordano back to Eisenhower Middle School!”

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Wyckoff NJ, the missing assistant principal has returned to the Wyckoff School he has been missing from since January. The mystery however remains over his departure, and the missing  principal still “in the wind”. The Wyckoff Board of Education had previously offered no explanation as to why the Eisenhower Middle School principal and assistant principal had been “in the wind”, ie…vanished .

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First day of Spring : This Year “Go Natural” with Your Lawn

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Ridgewood NJ, In 2021, the spring equinox occurs on Saturday, March 20. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Spring signals its time for gardeners and landscapers to get ready .

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Site Tour of Historic New Bridge Landing by BCHS Past president & Museum Collection Chair Deborah Powell

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New Bridge landing NJ, a Pop up Walking Tour of Historic New Bridge Landing – this Sunday, March 21, 2021, 1:30- 2:45 pm.

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New Report says NJ Could Meet Entire Electric Demand with Offshore Wind

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Atlantic City NJ,  New Jersey ranks 7th amongst Atlantic coastal states for its technical potential for total offshore wind power but first in the states for current projects in the pipeline, according to a new report released today by Environment New Jersey Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. The report, Offshore Wind for America, examines U.S. offshore wind potential by both coastal region and by state, while documenting the status of existing projects and technological advances. New Jersey could provide 379% of its 2019 electrical needs and 167% of its 2050 electrical usage with offshore wind alone, according to an analysis using National Renewable Energy Laboratory data. For projections of 2050 electricity demand, the report assumes that U.S. buildings, industry and transportation will all be powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels by mid-century.

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NJT REWARDS Debuts Next Month; Customers Can Earn Discounts and More at Shops, Restaurants and Attractions

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT customers will soon have the chance to save money at local businesses through NJT REWARDS, the new free NJ TRANSIT rewards program pilot where customers earn points towards purchases at participating local businesses. Beginning April 5th customers can join the program through the NJ TRANSIT mobile app and begin earning points, which can be redeemed for deals at participating local shops, restaurants and attractions as well as at participating national chains.

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New CDC guidance for physical distancing in K-12 classrooms, reduces the recommended physical distancing from 6 feet to 3 feet

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Ridgewood NJ, the US CDC published updated guidance for physical distancing in K-12 classrooms, which reduces the recommended physical distancing in some settings from 6 feet to 3 feet. Earlier this week, Chief Medical Advisor to the President Dr. Anthony Fauci and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky indicated that the CDC was considering the change, based on evolving evidence about transmission risk in school settings and notable challenges facing schools in terms of maintaining 6-foot separation for students and staff. The changes were based in part on the findings from several studies published in today’s MMWR, which provide further evidence regarding SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics in school settings. In addition to physical distancing, the new guidance includes updates regarding improved ventilation, physical barriers, and other aspects of COVID-19 mitigation in schools.

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Outdoor Interstate Youth Sports Competitions are Back

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Ridgewood NJ,, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order 232, which will rescind the current prohibition on outdoor interstate youth competitions, effective 6:00 a.m. on Friday, March 19.

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New Jersey income tax filing and payment due date for individuals will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021

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Trenton NJ, following the Federal lead, Governor Phil Murphy, Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio, Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Paul Sarlo, and Assembly Budget Committee Chairwoman Eliana Pintor Marin today announced that the state income tax filing and payment due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021 to mirror actions taken by the IRS. The extension was made under the authority of the Department of Treasury’s Director of the Division of Taxation. Formal guidance will be provided in the coming days.

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Fed Chair Signals Shift Major Shift in Central Bank Policy Toward Crypto Currencies

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Washington DC, in what appeared to be a signal of change in US policy toward digital assets Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Thursday that  prospective digital currencies issued by central banks must accompany cash and other types of money within a flexible payment system.

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Controversial Pascack Road & Washington Avenue Development Process Move Forward in Twp. of Washington

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Twp. of Washington NJ, Mayor Peter Calamari post comments on the progress of the controversial Pascack Road & Washington Avenue development process  . The process involves condemnation , PSE&G and multiply traffic and logistic issues. 

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FTC Warns of Unemployment Benefit Scams

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Ridgewood NJ, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned of threat actors sending phishing emails and text messages purporting to be from state workforce agency (SWA) websites. These emails contain links that, if clicked, direct users to spoofed unemployment benefit websites requesting users to enter personally identifiable information (PII) or other sensitive information. This data can be used to apply for unemployment benefits and/or commit identity theft.

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