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1. Hope to see some of the US players in Europe next year
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Great story. I think you are correct - the confederations cup is clearly not a major tournament but I think what is often overlooked is that this series of high-profile friendlies could be a ticket for ...

2. Lou Gehrig's speech and the Manville, N.J., connection
(Sports/Professional)

... of Gehrig's speech here. Read more on the fight against ALS and learn about the ALS Association's "Covering All the Bases'' program here.  ...

3. New administration, Congress return science to the front burner
(Opinion/Commentary)

... performance of our nation's bridges. New Jersey is one of the country's leading producers of cranberries. Federally funded cranberry research has helped Rutgers scientists learn how this popular fruit ...

4. Sanford scandal provides ‘teachable moment' for parents
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... they already have a good record of doing so. Think of a "teachable moment" as the brass ring on a merry-go-round. Clutch it, clear your throat, and open the conversation with something as simple as, "Have ...

5. Health care reform's benefits for the middle class under scrutiny
(Health/Healthquest)

... show." The precise impact on Americans won't be known until final legislation emerges from the House and Senate, possibly later this summer. But one thing is clear: As Congress tries to drive down the ...

6. Jerseyan's swimwear line offers women a perfect fit
(Life/Style)

... her, and took on women's swimwear. Finding an expert pattern maker and learning design on the job both preceded her incorporating in 2000. Though she gave it her best shot, she was about to pull out ...

7. Subway Series: Yankees' Mariano Rivera reminds us why baseball is best
(Sports/Professional)

... to learn and use English, rather than give interviews through an interpreter. And because he believes in fairness, he chastises English-speaking reporters for not learning Spanish. Rivera is a true Hall ...

8. Soul Talk: Where you are is where you asked to be
(Life/Style)

... the core of these beliefs are fear and mistrust. What I learned was, if I mistrust others I mistrust myself. I didn't believe that I could make sound decisions. I didn't believe that I could protect myself, ...

9. Newark's Integrity House opens with help from Oprah Winfrey
(N.J./State)

... vulnerable populations," said Mayor Cory Booker. To learn more about Integrity House, please call (973) 623-7246, or visit integrityhouse.org. About Integrity House: Integrity House is celebrating ...

10. New tobacco law has goal of less smoking kids
(Health/Healthquest)

... subtle means. "When you look at these candy and fruit flavored cigarettes and you look at some of their image advertising," McGoldrick said, "it's clear this hasn't stopped." NEW GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY ...

11. U.S. House of Representatives passes climate change bill
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... Democrats and wavering Republicans. Some Democrats voting against the bill said it didn't go far enough to help to stimulate new alternative energy technologies. House approval clears the way for debate ...

12. The costs of doing nothing: Why New Jersey needs health reform
(Opinion/Commentary)

... is clear. New Jersey families simply can't afford the status quo and deserve better. President Obama is committed to working with Congress to pass health reform this year that reduces costs for families, ...

13. Democrats botch their Christie ambush at Congressional hearing
(Opinion/Commentary)

... to leave at that time. What's clear is that if Christie is to be muddied on the ethics issue, Corzine is going to have to do it himself. No doubt he's better at it than the inept Washington crowd. Christie ...

14. Michael Jackson remembered for having a worldwide appeal
(Entertainment/Movies)

... of life. And that's why I love children and learn so much from being around them. The magic, the wonder, the mystery and the innocence of a child's heart are the seeds of creativity that will heal the ...

15. Rutgers group collects 20 tons of food, raises $49G
(N.J./State)

... Station, will open in New Brunswick. Student volunteers will be trained to help people file for food stamps, and a new statewide service-learning program focused on preventing hunger and related social ...

16. Michael Jackson autopsy likely Friday
(Entertainment/Movies)

... through early next year. Tickets, offered in March, sold out in minutes. While many kept their distance from the tarnished pop star, some friends supported him. The singer Lisa Minelli, learning of his ...

17. N.J. Legislature approves economic stimulus bill
(N.J./State)

... recession requires new approaches. This multi-faceted effort sends the clear message that New Jersey is open for business and looking to the future." The Assembly approved the stimulus bill 49-27. Under ...

18. N.J. native Michael Weiner in line to become head of MLBPA
(Sports/Professional)

... to discuss and vote on Fehr's successor next month. But he was good enough to submit to an interview with newjerseynewsroom.com in the meantime – provided we made it clear that he doesn't yet have the ...

19. Codey bills for enhancing accountability at New Jersey psychiatric hospitals head to governor
(Health/Healthquest)

... by giving them the ability to check on a facility before entrusting their loved one in its care,'' Codey said. "It also sends a clear message to hospitals that their actions will be watched closely and ...

20. New Budget focuses on our core mission as a state
(Opinion/Commentary)

... our expectations for bringing in new, much-needed revenue that could keep us from having to cut vital programs even deeper. Then we learned that the Division of Taxation was being literally flooded with=2 ...