Franchise owners come to Washington to plead for ObamaCare relief
By Kevin Bogardus – 09/17/13 06:00 AM ET

Franchise restaurant owners have come to Washington seeking a change to ObamaCare that they say could prevent them from having to cut their employees’ hours.

The healthcare law requires large employers to provide insurance to employees who work at least 30 hours per week.

Franchise owners say the employer mandate threatens to erase their narrow profit margins and are telling lawmakers they need to overhaul the law before it’s too late.

“Employees won’t have the hours they need, and they won’t get employer-sponsored healthcare, either,” said Steve Caldeira, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA).

Read more: https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/322583-franchise-owners-plead-for-relief-on-obamacare-#ixzz2fEVV7ySd

IRS list reveals concerns over Tea Party ‘propaganda’
Gregory Korte, USA TODAY 8:56 p.m. EDT September 17, 2013

WASHINGTON — Newly uncovered IRS documents show the agency flagged political groups based on the content of their literature, raising concerns specifically about “anti-Obama rhetoric,” inflammatory language and “emotional” statements made by non-profits seeking tax-exempt status.

The internal 2011 documents, obtained by USA TODAY, list 162 groups by name, with comments by Internal Revenue Service lawyers in Washington raising issues about their political, lobbying and advocacy activities. In 21 cases, those activities were characterized as “propaganda.”

The list provides the most specific public accounting to date of which groups were targeted for extra scrutiny and why. The IRS has not publicly identified the groups, repeatedly citing a provision of the tax code prohibiting it from releasing tax return information.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/17/irs-tea-party-target-list-propaganda/2825003/

N.J. can continue to use electronic voting machines, court rules

A New Jersey appeals court has upheld the use of electronic voting machines but ordered more tests for accuracy.

Today’s ruling is the latest in a legal battle dating back to 2004 when state Assemblyman Reed Gusciora and others sued over the state’s use of the machines, claiming they were unreliable because they didn’t produce a paper backup and were susceptible to hacking. (AP)

https://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/09/nj_can_continue_to_use_voting_machines_court_rules.html#incart_river

Media Buries Psychiatric Drug Connection to Navy Shooter

Networks don’t want to risk losing $2.4 billion in ad revenue from pharmaceutical giants

Paul Joseph Watson
Infowars.com
September 18, 2013

Despite every indication that Navy Yard gunman Aaron Alexis was on SSRI drugs that have been linked to dozens of previous mass shootings, the mainstream media has once again avoided all discussion of the issue, preferring instead to blame the tragedy on a non-existent AR-15 that the gunman didn’t even use.

Image: Wikimedia Commons

We now know that Alexis “had been treated since August by the Veterans Administration for his mental problems.”

As Mike Adams points out, “This is proof that Aaron Alexis was on psychiatric drugs, because that’s the only treatment currently being offered by the Veterans Administration for mental problems. Alexis’ family members also confirmed to the press that he was being “treated” for his mental health problems. Across the medical industry, “treatment” is the code word for psychiatric drugging.”

Alexis also suffered from PTSD, blackouts and anger issues – all of which are treated with SSRI drugs. The most common form of treatment for PTSD is Paroxetine, which is listed as the number 3 top violence-causing drug by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).

The Navy Yard shooter was clearly on some form of psychiatric drug, but the media has shown no interest in discovering its identity.

https://www.infowars.com/media-buries-psychiatric-drug-connection-to-navy-shooter/

https://www.mpkpress.com/2013/09/14/bridge-opening-pushed-to-october

The Lake Avenue Bridge Opening Pushed to October
September 18, 2013
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, According to the Midland Park Press the Lake Avenue Bridge will be open to vehicular traffic on Oct. 1 according to the latest update from the Bergen County Engineer,  and Midland Park Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan reported at last Thursday’s Council meeting. ( https://www.mpkpress.com/2013/09/14/bridge-opening-pushed-to-october )

The $1.37 million project to replace a the antique and  structurally deficient bridge began in August of 2012. and was Initially slated to be finished in six months .  County officials cited Hurricane Sandy for the delay, but further delays continued to push the project back . The date has continued to be pushed back first July then August now October.

The bridge, which serves as a short cut from Midland Park to Ridgewood, was originally built in 1897 by the F.R. Long Company and was widened in 1931 to allow for sidewalks. (https://www.mpkpress.com/2013/09/14/bridge-opening-pushed-to-october )

The bridge was listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places as the only known highway bridge in the state to use both steel arch and brick jack arch construction. According to Masonry & Metal: Historic Bridges of New Jersey, by Richard Grubb, the brick jack arches spanned the area between six arched I-beams, which functioned as ribs between the jack arches. ( https://www.mpkpress.com/2013/09/14/bridge-opening-pushed-to-october)

According to a report in the Villadom Times, over 11,000 vehicles cross the bridge daily. The new bridge will be able to accommodate 25-ton three axle box trucks, an increased from 17 tons, and 40-ton five axle trucks, an increased from 35 tons.
( https://www.mpkpress.com/2013/09/14/bridge-opening-pushed-to-october)

Ridgewood Library NOVEL NIGHT
Saturday, October 5 at 7:30pm
Ridgewood Public Library in Ridgewood, New Jersey

Eat, read and dance in support of the Ridgewood Public Library Foundation at Novel Night, Volume One on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Proceeds from this event will support the Library Renaissance, beginning with the new Teen Center on the first floor.

Event guests will join friends and neighbors at one of 20 Ridgewood dinner parties featuring tantalizing menus inspired by a book selected by the host. Book selections include “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, “Like Water for Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel and “50 Shades of Grey” by E.L. James.

After dinner, guests will make their way to the Ridgewood Library for the Dessert Party featuring Ridgewood ’s own Dads’ Night Band, sumptuous desserts, and an open bar.

For reservations, please click “Get Tickets” link above.https://www.ridgewoodlibrary.org/pdf/Novel%20night.pdf
For questions, please email cyurgelonis@ridgewoodlibrary.org.

N.J. pushing plan to require better college grades from incoming teachers
Tuesday September 17, 2013, 7:35 PM
BY  LESLIE BRODY
STAFF WRITER
The Record

Becoming a teacher would usually require a “B” average in college under a proposal being pushed by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Education Commissioner Chris Cerf raised this idea in June as part of a package of proposals to boost teacher quality, and his office sent districts a memo Tuesday that it’s seeking public comment until Nov. 15. The education board would vote whether to approve it after that.

Applicants now need a 2.5 grade-point average to get into a traditional teacher preparation program in New Jersey, and a 2.75 for a provisional license after completing training.

The proposal boosts the minimum to a 3.0 in both stages, but allows for exceptions when a candidate has a particularly strong mastery of content. Many universities already require a GPA of 3.0 to enter teacher preparation programs.

The proposal also requires that the pool of candidates in a college-based teacher-prep program have a 3.0 average in high school. Stating that minimum score for the pool of candidates – rather than each student – allows for some flexibility.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/NJ_pushing_plan_to_require_better_college_grades_from_incoming_teachers.html#sthash.cS3rW3FJ.dpuf

Census on Obama’s 1st Term: Real Median Income Down $2,627; People in Poverty Up 6,667,000; Record 46,496,000 Now Poor

September 17, 2013 – 1:54 PM

(CNSNews.com) – During the four years that marked President Barack Obama’s first term in office, the real median income of American households dropped by $2,627 and the number of people on poverty increased by approximately 6,667,000, according to data released today by the Census Bureau.

The record total of approximately 46,496,000 people in the United States who are now in poverty, according to the Census Bureau, is more than twice the population of Syria, which, according to the CIA, has 22,457,336 people.

– See more at: https://cnsnews.com/news/article/terence-p-jeffrey/census-obama-s-1st-term-real-median-income-down-2627-people-poverty#sthash.NTkZkSDI.dpuf

Ridgewood Concert Band 2013 – 2014 Season

Experience the Sound by purchasing a subscription for the Ridgewood Concert Band 2013 – 2014 season. A subscription purchased on-line is easy and convenient.

Purchase 2013 -2014 Season Subscription Tickets For a limited time, you can purchase Full Season and Pick3! subscription tickets at 20% off single ticket prices. https://ridgewoodband.org/purchase/subscription.aspx

2013 -2014 Season

Featured Soloists
Donald Batchelder, Principal Trumpet New York City Opera
Mary Kay Messenger, Soprano
John Palatucci, Euphonium
Richard Summers, Clarinet
Kenneth Tse, Saxophone
Lois Hicks-Wozniak , Saxophone
Winner of the 2013 – 2014 Youth Soloist Competition

Guest Conducting Appearances
Edward Lisk
Col. Bryan Shelburne, Director US Army Band, Pershing’s Own, Retired

Sixth Annual Side By Side Concert
Top area high school musicians join the Ridgewood Concert Band for our Season Finale

Support RHS Women’s Soccer

RHS Women’s Soccer Holds Clothing Drive
Saturday, September 21
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
RHS parking lot

Drive up and drop off your clothing, handbags/backpacks, small toys, games and stuffed animals, bedding and curtains. All items will be distributed to those in need throughout the developing world. Items not suitable for reuse will be recycled.

RYPE – Ridgewood Young Professionals Networking Exchange
Wed, September 18, 2013
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

ConnectOne Bank, 171 E. Ridgewood Avenue

Ridgewood Young Professionals Exchange invites you…

let’s get to business … networking!

join us on Wednesday, September 18th, 2013
5:30-7:00pm
to be held at ConnectOne Bank
171 E. Ridgewood Ave.
(free parking after 6:00pm)
byob – bring your favorite wine to share in a wine tasting.

RYPE will give you the opportunity to get to know other business owners in a non-formal setting so that you will feel comfortable providing referrals to and receiving referrals from other young business owners..

Join us! RSVP- by 9/12/13
Allison Beer 201-444-0020
Allison@thirdspacemedical.com