-Ice creates beautiful scenery--a winter wonderland. But when ice coats roads, sidewalks and power lines it creates a dangerous situation often resulting in downed power lines, car accidents and injuries from slip and falls. "Of the more than 1M injuries in the U.S. caused by falls the most common is the slip and fall," said Martin B. Tirado, CAE, CEO of the Snow & Ice Management Association. "Slipping and falling on ice accounts for a large number of winter-related injuries and may even change the quality of life for the injured person."

State Fair Seasons It's impossible to imagine that State Fair Seasons doesn't have what you are looking for. Changing the store to reflect all major seasons is a part of the reason that the superstore is such a success. Just think, it recently transformed from a summer swimming and outdoor furniture shop to a Halloween store with a Scare Factory and now to the Christmas Season, all within a short period of time. Never one to skimp on the seasonal offerings, one can find all types of ways to decorate the home for the Noel atmosphere and even purchase a Santa Claus costume to go with it. Of course, Mrs. Santa is included in the wide variety of costumes available.

H2OpenDoors The Reverend Doctor Samuel M. Stone spoke to the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club about a water purification program called H2Open Doors. Reverend Stone, a member of the Paramus Rotary Club and pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, recently visited a pure water fundraising event in Redwood City, California. He was privileged to not only being a principal speaker, but to learn about the solar powered water purification device that could be used anywhere in the world as long as there was sun to power it.

The Club invites anyone interested in the harmonica or harmonica music to join the group to play or listen. Light refreshments are always available. Among the celebrity members are Frank Grova, music director and former member of The Melody Men; Enrico Granafei of Trumpets Jazz Club; Dennis Gruenling, teacher and well known blues player;

Since everyone with a strong presence on Facebook has a timeline cover photo, one easy way to try to come up with some ideas in order to improve your own is to browse the others online and find the most creative ones. A lot of companies have come up with brilliant ideas to use the cover photo to drum up more interest in their brand and to get people to spend more time on their Facebook timeline.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center -- 6 December 2013 -- AccuWeather.com reports cold air will stay put after an ice storm cut power to hundreds of thousands of customers from Texas to Tennessee. The lingering frigid air will not only lay the path for more icing this weekend but will also delay recovery in communities dealing with widespread power outages and thus no heat.

As part of a national partnership with Habitat for Humanity, MaxLite has partnered with New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program™ (NJCEP) to provide discounted ENERGY STAR®-qualified CFL lamps and fixtures to Habitat ReStore resale outlet customers in New Jersey. The products are discounted through NJCEP, which is administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Discounted lighting is then made available to retailers across New Jersey. MaxLite is selling products at New Jersey Habitat ReStores located in Wayne, Carney Point, Cinnaminson and Asbury Park, and the proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity in the local communities.

As one of the most serious, but often most misunderstood, retail loss prevention issues, return fraud costs retailers billions of dollars every year. According to NRF’s 2013 Return Fraud Survey* completed by loss prevention executives at 62 retail companies, the industry will lose an estimated $8.76 billion to return fraud this year, and $3.39 billion during the holiday season alone. Overall, 5.8 percent of holiday returns are fraudulent, up slightly from 4.6 percent last year.

The National Retail Federation today issued the following statements from NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay and Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz on the November jobs report:

“Today’s solid jobs report is welcome news that the economy is continuing to shake off the recession and adding jobs,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retail continues to lead the jobs recovery with retailers and merchants bringing on thousands of additional workers to assist customers this holiday season.”

by Elise Gould
This morning’s employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the economy added 203,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate dropped to 7.0 percent. While this is welcome news, it’s important to keep in mind that we still need nearly 8 million jobs to return to pre-recession health in the labor market.

On Friday, December 6, 2013 at 6:42 AM, Paramus Police And Fire Department units responded to Route 17 northbound between Kalisa Way and A&S Drive (near the Home Depot) for a report of a truck fire.

There are so many good reasons to start a business in Singapore, but the most important first step has to involve finding a premises. Thankfully, Servcorp.com have access to a huge range of office locations throughout the region, giving you the choice you need at this most crucial stage of the process. There’s a lot to be said for starting on the right foot these days.

Nearly 4 Million in New Jersey with Preexisting Conditions Currently Protected by Affordable Care Act
As millions of Garden Staters benefit from the Affordable Care Act, New Jersey Republicans are doubling down on their plan to repeal the law while Democrats seek to improve, and effectively implement, health care reform.

Jeffrey Dunne, Kevin Welsh and Brian Schulz of CBRE’s New York Institutional Group represented Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. (“Hartz”), on the sale of 100 Plaza Drive in Secaucus, NJ (the “Property”) for $47 million. The team was also responsible for procuring the buyer, Harbor Group International.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center -- 5 December 2013 -- AccuWeather.com reports an ice storm, which could be the worst to hit the U.S. in years, is unfolding across portions of the southern Plains this week. The most significant icing is expected from Texas to Kentucky through Friday. Widespread power outages are likely as ice weighs down tree branches and power lines, while treacherous travel is developing in areas receiving freezing rain, sleet and snow.

Global design firm Gensler has been selected to perform an extensive renovation on Overlook at Great Notch, a 425,000-square-foot, trophy office building at 150 Clove Road in Little Falls, NJ. This renovation kicks off a multi-million dollar repositioning program for the building, following its recent recapitalization.

Come To A Show & Bring A Toy For Those In Need.
Englewood Fire Department and Bergen Performing Arts Center will collect TOYS for children in need within Bergen County. If you are in the neighborhood drop of an unwrapped toy or if you are coming to an upcoming show, don’t’ forget to bring a toy to help those in need. Upcoming shows include Boyz II Men December 5th, The Nutcracker December 7th and 8th, Cheech and Chong and special guest WAR on December 12th, The Soft Parade-Tribute to The Doors December 13th, Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale and Angelina Ballerina December 15th.

This holiday season, Equinox Paramus is partnering with The Valley Hospital to give back. Equinox is asking both members and non-members to donate new, unused unisex coats, hats, gloves or scarves to Equinox Paramus to be given to a needy child cared for through the pediatric programs and services offered at Valley. In turn, non-members will receive a complimentary two-week membership and a three-day pass to give to a friend. Current Equinox members will receive a gift from The Shop. Donations will be accepted through Sunday, December 29 and complimentary gifts are limited.

For the first time, Dartmouth study puts a dollar value on snow's reflection of solar energy

Replacing forests with snow-covered meadows may provide greater climatic and economic benefits than if trees are left standing in some regions, according to a Dartmouth College study that for the first time puts a dollar value on snow's ability to reflect the sun's energy.