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1. NJDEP, researchers launch 10 studies of Barnegat Bay
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... funding for local governments to improve stormwater control projects, acquisition and protection of land in the watershed to filter pollutants and provide buffers, and development of a Special Area Management ...

2. N.J. launches program to help veterans in criminal justice system
(N.J./State)

... Landing that a two-year Veterans Pilot Initiative will attempt to provide community-based programs such as mental health and substance abuse treatment, anger management and family counseling to eligible ...

3. Megaquake could destroy the Midwest
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... be predicted," she said. Aftershocks typically decrease rapidly with time, but whether or not a stronger earthquake is in our future cannot be predicted, she said. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management ...

4. Nationwide test of emergency alert system set for Wednesday afternoon
(U.S./Nation)

... Management announced Friday. The test will last up to three and a half minutes and during the period regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted. The test is ...

5. West Orange High School teacher Frank Iannucci receives $25K national award
(N.J./State)

... for novice teachers and is working with the West Orange School District to build an on-line learning management system to promote on-line home instruction for students and professional development for ...

6. N.J. and federal teams to begin snowstorm damage assessments in 10 counties on Monday
(N.J./State)

First step in seeking federal disaster aid The state Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with FEMA and county emergency management offices, will begin preliminary damage assessments Monday ...

7. Paul 'Duce' Tallamy of Wantage named N.J.'s 2012 Outstanding Young Farmer
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... Service on manure management, comprehensive Nutrient Management Program, grazing systems and energy audit program. Through the use of drip irrigation for their vegetable crops, they’ve reduced water usage ...

8. 63K N.J. homes and businesses remain without electricity 5 days after snowstorm (UPDATE)
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... improved their crisis management practices since Hurricane Irene. I believe the Board of Public Utilities needs to critically review JCP&L’s performance in response to this snow storm in order to ensure ...

9. Experts at CleanTech NJ solar energy event focus on goals of state's 2011 Energy Management Plan
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... in the state’s 2011 Energy Management Plan. An optimistic and battle-tested panelist discussed N.J.’s market potential for companies seeking to maintain competitive as the federal 1603 program comes ...

10. N.J. schools to share $8.2M in federal aid for more educators
(N.J./State)

... to track the data. Last month, the federal government made nearly $4 million in additional funds to New Jersey. In addition, through planning and prudent management, the department was able to make nearly ...

11. Gov. Christie's plan to privatize parks breaks the public's trust
(Opinion/Commentary)

... naming rights. Are parks could be turned into corporate advertisements including Pepto-Bismal Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, Viagra High Point State Park, Fort Mott’s Applesauce State Park and Jeep ...

12. Gov. Christie announces plan to privatize amenities at N.J.'s 39 state parks
(N.J./State)

... management of our extensive natural and historic resources.” Liberty State Park, Island Beach State Park in Ocean County, and Wharton State Forest in Atlantic, Burlington and Camden counties will be ...

13. Macy's to beat Black Friday rush with Thanksgiving midnight sale
(Money/Economy)

... to only allow a few dozen people inside every 20 seconds or so. They also will be adding crowd-management workers and offering store maps to shoppers. Many may still remember back in 2008, when a stampede ...

14. Kershaw Commons in Freehold Twp. is N.J.'s first MS-supportive housing
(Health/Healthquest)

... MS-related questions and arranging their care plan. Additional social services such as money management and entrepreneurial programs will be coordinated by the Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, ...

15. Pain management team?
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

I never frequented Dr. Durante, but I can't believe that doctors in the field of medicine would stoop as low as to involve themselves in such poor acts. The New Jersey pain management team I've been seeing ...

16. How N.J. benefits from environmental Right to Know laws
(Opinion/Commentary)

... used safely — before they poison workers and pollute the environment. Moreover, workers need much stronger protection from management retaliation if they speak up for prevention of workplace hazards ...

17. N.J. offering Goya Foods $80M to create only 9 jobs
(Opinion/Commentary)

... PEOs as enabling “clients to cost-effectively outsource the management of human resources, employment benefits, payroll and workers’ compensation.” Counting current workers as new workers might be technically ...

18. N.J.'s Crossroads of the American Revolution awarded $10K by Seward Johnson Sr. Trust
(Life/Style)

... of a management plan from the J. Seward Johnson Sr. 1963 Charitable Trust. Crossroads Director Cate Litvack said the money will be leveraged dollar-for-dollar through the National Park Service’s federal ...

19. Worst mistake that investors make
(Money/Economy)

... a while, then at some point interest rates will be up sharply. What do he and his sidekick look for in a company? Good earnings, free cash flow, and sensible management. “How much money are they making? ...

20. N.J.'s 'Strategic Plan' for environment is the opposite of smart growth
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY JEFF TITTEL COMMENTARY  On Wednesday the Christie administration came out with a “Strategic Plan” that will supersede the State Plan and trump rules like the DEP Water Quality Management ...