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1. LEGO Mindstorms, robotics competition is a 'sport' for the mind
(Sports/Professional)

... Cyber Hawks from River Vale, N.J. perform the most flawless of tasks throughout the day, earning the state title and moving on to the worlds. However what is more amazing is the sense of fun, competition ...

2. Credit eases for small business owners seeking capital
(Money/Economy)

... indication that Americans may be more willing to spend. Holiday shopping figures for Black Friday and Cyber Monday were robust. The government jobs report on December 2nd announced that unemployment ...

3. Lady Gaga's bullying story inspires White House staffers
(Entertainment/Movies)

... this year hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle. The White House has a "stop bullying" website, which takes a special look at cyberbullying and LGBT bullying. A new analysis of state ...

4. Online shopping Black Friday through Cyber Monday sets new record
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... closer range to discounted Xbox video game players. Shop.org predicts that 122.9 million Americans will be shopping on Cyber Monday. A total of 106.9 million bought online on the day in 2010.  ...

5. Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, and Black Friday provide needed boosts to the economy
(Money/Economy)

... before Christmas. Cyber Monday provides a third boost during the initial weekend of the 2011 holiday shopping season. The key will be whether the spending continues through December. A strong fourth ...

6. As lameduck period begins, Assembly panel to consider 'Back to Work NJ' job training bill
(N.J./State)

... safety, promote the state's wine industry, help juveniles forced into prostitution get services they need and protect the state from cyber terrorism. The Labor Committee will consider legislation (A-4332) ...

7. N.J. State Troopers warn holiday shoppers of cyber scams
(N.J./State)

The State Police don’t want New Jerseyans to get the unwelcome gift of being cyber scammed this holiday season. Troopers said that in order to get the most value for holiday shopping, many people are ...

8. Let's have Small Business Saturday all year long
(Money/Economy)

BY ROHIT ARORA COMMENTARY Small Business Saturday takes place during Thanksgiving weekend between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. American Express launched in 2010 to support local businesses, which ...

9. Americans violate their own privacy with Facebook, Twitter, and cell phones
(Opinion/Commentary)

... of my personal computer, I am careful to keep the cyber missives sufficiently innocuous. I try to confine them to things like “how are you?” or “happy birthday” or “sorry to hear you’re not feeling well.” ...

10. Sexting addressed by new law
(Opinion/Commentary)

... term impacts of engaging in the activity, and the possible connection between bullying, cyber-bullying, and juveniles sharing sexually suggestive or explicit materials. The State of New Jersey must ...

11. N.J. law makes juvenile 'sexting' an educational issue, not a crime
(N.J./State)

... impacts of engaging in the activity, and the possible connection between bullying and cyber-bullying and juveniles sharing sexually suggestive or explicit materials. The law will take effect the first ...

12. Sherwin-Williams and Pantone Color Institute debut Spring 2012 colors
(Life/Style)

... and appealing refresher to enliven anyone's outlook this spring. Providing a jolt of energy, Solar Power, a bright cyber yellow, radiates warmth and cheer. Fanciful Bellflower, a distinct ornamental purple, ...

13. Facebook membership fees letter shared with users
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... million. If they charged $1 per month, it would make $9.6 billion a year. The Times also theorizes that many users would pay for "verified" accounts. Tracking cyber criminals becomes easier when everyone ...

14. George Washing Bridge suicide victim jumped on Tyler Clementi's anniversary
(Life/Style)

... later served as a catalyst to the anti-cyber-bullying/harassment movement in light of several suicides among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teens. On September 21, 2010, Tyler Clementi, a freshman ...

15. Anderson Cooper and Rutgers to remember Tyler Clementi
(Life/Style)

... on him using a webcam as he kissed another man in their dorm room. Cyber bullying and gay bashing took center stage in the international media. On April 20, 2011, Dharun Ravi, of Plainsboro, who boasted ...

16. Gov. Kean, former FEMA director DeWitt to address New Jersey homeland security conference
(N.J./State)

... networks and ports, protecting critical infrastructure, cyber security, and the importance of partnerships between law enforcement and the private sector. The conference is set for the Hyatt Regency, ...

17. Theodore Melhorn of Livingston arrested for child porn
(N.J./State)

... obtained a search warrant for Melhorn’s Livingston home. Members of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit, along with officers from the Caldwell and Livingston Police Departments, executed ...

18. Rutgers joins the corn maze of marketing
(Sports/Professional)

... and then the image gets pushed out through cyberspace as a unique “promotion.” Now of course there are clues and even some prizes for participants to enhance the experience, which is generated usually ...

19. Ex-Wegmans employee charged with threatening CEO, President from N.J. library
(Money/Economy)

... Special agents of the FBIs Cybercrimes Task Force and the Monroe County Sheriff conducted the investigation. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 71-store supermarket chain headquartered in New York. The ...

20. Congressman Bill Pascrell: Politics is not reality TV
(U.S./Nation)

... it tough for them to get proper health care. Yet, the enemy continues to probe us daily, looking for weak spots, and we still need to protect our borders, ports, and airways, and develop better cyber-security.” ...