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1. New York Giants Shaun O’Hara to endow football scholarship for Rutgers walk-ons
(Sports/Professional)

... his professional accomplishments to the opportunities Rutgers University provided him academically, athletically and socially. O'Hara and his wife Amy would like to make certain that future student-athletes ...

2. Claudia Grant, 79, gets probation for stealing from New Jersey nonprofit
(N.J./State)

The former chief financial officer for the Middlesex County Economic Opportunities Corporation, a charitable nonprofit agency funded with state and federal grants, was sentenced Monday for stealing $51,000 ...

3. Gov. Christie names Bill Baroni as deputy director of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... "I need someone I can count on to make sure we deal with all the complex transportation issues and the significant opportunities for funding projects for the state of New Jersey.'' The Port Authority ...

4. N.J. Assembly to discuss $2.2 billion budget deficit with state treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff
(N.J./State)

... first-hand from the acting treasurer on how we can work together to find a sensible approach that doesn't target New Jersey families. Stripping aid from schools and leaving federal funding opportunities ...

5. Raymond Lesniak: New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) is beyond reform and repair
(Opinion/Commentary)

... economic activity, and more job opportunities to allow State residents to afford housing when it's made available. What are the right reasons to reform COAH? If it means creating more housing opportunities, ...

6. Stockton College, environmental organizations offer Volunteer Master Naturalist Certificate Program
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... experts in environmental education. The program will also provide trained volunteer opportunities for conservation services, interpretation activities and outreach at the Refuge or at other environmental ...

7. Gas Tax - YES
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... and provide much-needed employment opportunities. Let's hope the new administration doesn't practice the silly "no-new-tax" mantra. ...

8. Iceland could have a European Union future
(World/International)

... adding: "Entry into the EU and take-up of the euro are prerequisites for the increase in job opportunities for companies in high-technology and the software fields of industry. In this way it will be possible ...

9. For some, Big East Conference is a ‘Life on the Bubble’ of NCAA Tournament
(Sports/Professional)

... to make up for mistakes. But then again... "The good thing about this league is that it's really hard and you get some opportunities," said Brey. "The bad thing about this league is that it's really ...

10. Can the Garden State learn Olympic lessons from Vancouver?
(Sports/Professional)

... plenty of opportunities to find jobs in sports N.J. supporters of USA Wrestling partner to give USA Women's Hockey team a boost as Olympics approach Jersey guys trying to come up with the ultimate ...

11. Sen. Rice re-elected head of New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus
(N.J./State)

... opportunities for the state’s minority and urban populations.” The legislators who have held the caucus' four other leadership posts will continue in those positions. They are Assemblyman Jerry Green ...

12. Christie puts state's role in providing affordable housing on hold; housing advocates go to court in protest
(N.J./State)

... system that considers economic growth and development, the character of our communities and our commitment to affordable housing opportunities for our residents." The governor said the state Supreme ...

13. Don't discriminate
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... sex need to be considered at all in deciding who gets awarded a contract? It's fine to make sure contracting programs are open to all, that bidding opportunities are widely publicized beforehand, and ...

14. Louisville 76, Rutgers 60: Not just another road loss
(Sports/Professional)

... there. We just missed a couple opportunities where we had a chance to get back in the game." Rick Pitino even called this a trap game for his team crediting Rutgers afterwards for keeping it close. "Going ...

15. Selling grades for cash
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

Some people are extremely talented in a particular area but unfortunately end up in a job in which they have little or no opportunity, or at least only small and very limited opportunities, to fully and ...

16. Farm out your financial woes in New Jersey?
(Money/Economy)

... some greenbacks, this course may be the perfect starting point. You will learn about small-scale farming opportunities, how to assess personal and financial resources, conduct market research and develop ...

17. Peyton Manning brand playbook: New Jersey native Donald Brown learning ropes as a Colts rookie
(Sports/Professional)

... spoken, well read and respectful ... in short, a solid start to a brand waiting to be built. Now whether Brown can realize his athletic potential is up to Donald Brown himself and the opportunities the ...

18. Sen. Weinberg introduces bills to open government
(N.J./State)

... and to public documents and records, there's fewer opportunities for the few unscrupulous individuals to take advantage of the public trust. These bills are intended to close down some loopholes in the ...

19. Deborah Jacobs: Body scanners can’t replace judgment
(Opinion/Commentary)

... all air travelers. Advancing technology can offer soaring opportunities, and it can ground our basic rights. But body scanners threaten one of the most important tools in fighting terrorism: human ingenuity. ...

20. Senate considers end of N.J. affordable housing
(N.J./State)

... housing obligations placed on municipalities would also be abolished. The measure charges the State Planning Commission with assisting local governments in finding opportunities for affordable housing. ...