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1. Central American sugarcane workers dying from chronic kidney disease
(World/International)

... Public Integrity recently reported that The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists’ analysis of the latest World Health Organization data found that in Central America nearly 3,000 men die ...

2. 2012 N.J. Hall of Fame inductees include Michael Douglas and Christopher Reeves
(N.J./State)

... were chosen by New Jerseyans, Philly.com reports. They voted online from a list of 50 nominees, and by a “voting academy” made up of 100 state organizations. Nominees fall in one of five categories, ...

3. U.S. issues Mexico travel warning before spring break
(World/International)

... in an extensive effort to counter (Transnational Criminal Organizations) which engage in narcotics trafficking and other unlawful activities throughout Mexico,” the announcement reads. “The TCOs themselves ...

4. "SS" Flag...
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

Did anyone at your news organization take any history courses in college? The double lightning flashes are an ancient symbol used by many cultures in many parts of the world. Marine Scout-Snipers have ...

5. U.S. Marines pose with SS flag, Nazi symbol: Panetta wants investigation
(U.S./Nation)

... Nazi SS unit was the right arm of Adolf Hitler. During the Nuremberg war crimes trial, it was deemed a criminal organization, which implemented heinous killings of millions of Jews, Gypsies and other ...

6. Susan G. Komen’s political PR disaster does some good
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY KATHLEEN BIRD COMMENTARY Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization aimed a lot higher. However, the nationwide firestorm of protest over the foundation’s ...

7. Apple iTV 2012 with Siri, iCloud, and iTunes, poised to reinvent television
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... close to the talks, told the Canadian news organization The Globe and Mail. “They’re looking for a partner. They’re looking for someone with wireless and broadband capabilities.” Apple and Steve Job’s ...

8. Roland Martin’s Super Bowl tweets: CNN commentator should log off
(Opinion/Commentary)

... the organization. In fact, he has tweeted about it! He says he is looking forward to having a productive dialogue with them. I assume that means more than 140 characters. #meaculpa. I don’t think ...

9. State task force: N.J.'s four nuclear power plants are safe
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... the state's emergency planning and response organizations. Martin said the state also will continue to monitor reports from the NRC on the Japan situation. The task force was formed in March, 2011 ...

10. Bill Parcells belongs in the NFL Hall of Fame
(Sports/Professional)

... he changed the culture of three organizations -- the Giants, Patriots and Jets -- that had not been very relevant on the day that the coach took over. Perhaps a lack of permanence hurt his Parcells' ...

11. Apple customers stand up for social justice
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... working conditions, and almost no pay. These working conditions are appalling, especially for Apple.” More than 55,000 SumOfUs members have signed that organization’s petition already, making it the ...

12. 29 N.J. Board of Education members forced to resign over criminal background checks
(N.J./State)

... said he did not have a problem with BOE members undergoing the background checks, but said his organization is looking to have an appeals process included in the law. Belluscio said there should be ...

13. PETA lawsuit against SeaWorld says killer whales work in 'slave'-like conditions
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... "slave"-like conditions at the theme parks. PETA, the controversial animal activist organization, claims that the orcas should hold the same constitutional rights as humans. Currently, to the surprise ...

14. Review of N.Y. & N.J. Port Authority finances finds agency 'challenged and dysfunctional'
(Money/Economy)

... as a transportation infrastructure organization. Coupled with the consultant’s assessment of the impact of ‘add-on’ compensation for agency personnel – an institutionalized practice that has contributed ...

15. Super Bowl campaigns: Big opportunities for small businesses
(Money/Economy)

... During his two decades in p.r., John has delivered award-winning programs and measurable business results for Fortune 100 companies, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. He earned his MBA in ...

16. Christie administration's attack on N.J. State Parks begins
(Opinion/Commentary)

... hopes no one would notice or complain. The push for privatization comes from Koch brother funded organizations like Club for Growth, the Reason Foundation, and American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). ...

17. Singer M.I.A. sports middle finger during halftime: Super Bowl classic gets classless
(Entertainment/Movies)

... sporting event was overshadowed once again by broadcasting the selfish acts of a desperate performer,” said the organization’s president Tim Winter, according to EW.com. "Last week the NFL formally told ...

18. New sexuality education standards in U.S. make history
(Health/Healthquest)

... is the result of a two-year-effort spearheaded by five prestigious organizations: The American Association of Health Education, The American School Health Association, The National Education Association ...

19. Key to N.J. tax relief: Revamp urban education, abolish state income tax
(Opinion/Commentary)

... gifts, grants, etc., the way some (many) nonprofit organizations raise revenue to fulfill their missions. Unless we overhaul public education in New Jersey, homeowners will be going to their grave complaining ...

20. Susan G. Komen faces politics with Planned Parenthood decision
(Health/Healthquest)

... organizations for access to the health care they need. The letter was signed by Senators Lautenberg, Murray, Mikulski, Boxer, Cantwell, Gillibrand, Menendez, Wyden, Blumenthal, Shaheen, Begich, Merkley, ...