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1. Former UMDNJ official Francis X. Watts sentenced for accepting bribes
(N.J./State)

... award government contracts have a duty to single-mindedly serve the public interest, not their own interests or the interests of favored contractors," state Attorney General Paula T. Dow said. "This administrator ...

2. Oscar predictions 2011: Academy Awards picked by the experts
(Entertainment/Movies)

... an astringent retelling of a sentimental favorite, “True Grit.” Warren Boroson: It's not my pick as best picture, but the remake of “True Grit” is more realistic than the earlier John Wayne version. ...

3. Eric LeGrand story was hard for ESPN producer
(Sports/Professional)

... And, he produced shows for other ESPN favorites such as Sports Center and College Game Day — all for which he received Emmy’s (six matter-of-fact). But after 10 years, Kozak desired to produce more meaningful ...

4. Exploring New Jersey's original 17th century turnpike
(Life/Style)

... on Sirius XM-Radio and at journeysinto.com. ALSO BY ERIC MODEL President's Day in New Jersey: Remembering the Roosevelts Black history month in New Jersey: Local favorites of distinction Groundhog ...

5. Feed those birds so they survive winter
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... birds to crack and is a favorite of almost all of our native birds. It is not worth it to buy the cheaper grocery store mix filled with millet seeds. Many birds reject millet and will scatter it while ...

6. Steve Jobs' health not worrying Apple
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... a bigger say in appointing directors — against the company's recommendation they reject the proposal. Reuters reports about 74 percent of votes cast favored a proposal that unopposed candidates for the ...

7. Calling all New Jersey ‘Twifties’ to the first-ever ski and snowboard winter games
(Sports/Professional)

... For more information: lauren@snowboardsecrets.com. ♦♦♦ FAVORITE SKI FLICKS – Just what you’ve been waiting for:  the nine best ski movies of all time.  If you call yourself a skier, you should ...

8. Kim Granatell: Doorbell games are still played
(Entertainment/Movies)

BY KIM GRANATELL KEEPIN‘ IT REAL WITH KIM G Hello to all my favorites! I hope everyone is enjoying my blog each week. It’s been fun writing on the various subjects. I welcome any comments or thoughts ...

9. Recap: New Jersey Fashion Week invades Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
(Entertainment/Movies)

... turning out to be one of my show favorites, as the exotic green billowy blouses were paired with sleek trim long coats with fantastic detailing, and accented with high hair up-dos that seemed to keep the ...

10. Gov. Christie signs bill preventing $15 saltwater fishing fee
(Sports/Professional)

... Matt Milam (D-Atlantic) said. “We all favor conservation and management, but we don’t need to impose a fee upon our anglers to get that job done.” “This law will send a clear message to our residents ...

11. Carmelo Anthony to N.Y. Knicks: A matter of presidential proportions
(Sports/Professional)

... involvement in any type of Watergate scandal, make sure that there are no tape recorders present. But let’s talk about the elephant in the room: my favorite lesson, handed down by the man many label ...

12. Wining and dining March Madness at the Jersey Shore
(Entertainment/Movies)

... lederhosen-clad Chef Hubert as they present their respective Irish and German interpretations of the holiday. Guests will vote for their favorite "Top Chef" and win prizes from local businesses, David ...

13. Gov. Christie could channel Andrew Jackson when it comes to dealing with courts
(Opinion/Commentary)

... will the Governor -if the ruling is not in his favor - consider reaching back 178 years and bring his unique style to Andrew Jackson's reaction? In the interest of historical accuracy, the Jackson comment ...

14. Is now a good time to buy a home in New Jersey?
(Money/Economy)

... on prices. But if you’re thinking of buying, “locking in” a favorable rate is a reason to buy soon. Another equivocal factor is a slowdown in foreclosures. In the last month the rate of foreclosures ...

15. President's Day in New Jersey: Remembering the Roosevelts
(Life/Style)

... history month in New Jersey: Local favorites of distinction Groundhog Day 2011 In search of New Jersey cowboy poets Craigmeur: New Jersey's first ski area Recalling New Year's Eves past in Cedar ...

16. New Jersey in favor of sports gambling
(Sports/Professional)

... law preventing sports betting in New Jersey, up from 45 percent a year ago, and distinctly ahead of the 39 percent who favored it in a 2010 national survey. Moreover, a majority of New Jerseyans support ...

17. Trenton Mayor Tony Mack needs to be read the riot act
(Opinion/Commentary)

... and asked them if they favored Mayor Mack stepping down from office, the percentage favoring retention would be very low among politicians of both parties and of both races. Elected officials know that ...

18. Wrestling for brand growth in the Garden State
(Sports/Professional)

BY JOE FAVORITO NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM ON N.J. SPORTS MARKETING Last week the spectacle of the first of two large scale MMA events came to New Jersey in the next six weeks, and we spoke about the ...

19. R.I.P. Gino Cimoli – you were a wonderful part of baseball history
(Sports/Professional)

... Penguins have won three Stanley Cups. Yet while pro football is my favorite sport, the most indelible memory of my youth in Pittsburgh will always be the 1960 World Series triumph of the Buccos. That's ...

20. N.J. Supreme Court Justice Rivera-Soto pressured to resign by Senate Democrats
(N.J./State)

Assembly has no plan to move to impeach him BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM The state Senate voted 21-3 Thursday in favor of a resolution urging state Supreme Court Justice Roberto Rivera-Soto ...