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1. State widens ban on sale, possession of synthetic marijuana in New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... ban makes it clear that these products are not safe and selling or purchasing synthetic marijuana will not be tolerated.” Turner said she plans to introduce her version of legislation which to impose ...

2. Pantone Tangerine Tango turns up the heat
(Life/Style)

... textures and effects that impact color, and even upcoming sports events that capture worldwide attention. For more than a decade, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing ...

3. Raising the N.J. minimum wage is a win-win
(Opinion/Commentary)

...  An increase in the minimum wage will provide working families with greater purchasing power, which will immediately be reinvested in the economy as consumer spending because working families don’t have ...

4. Kombucha tea: Hot health drink is gaining steam
(Health/Healthquest)

... start by either purchasing the ‘kombucha mothers’ or by using a starter sample from an existing culture to grow a new colony of bacteria and yeast that ferments in a clean jar for 7-14 days. Some brands ...

5. Christie's gay marriage veto is history repeating itself
(Opinion/Commentary)

... the ability to find steady employment, many were imprisoned, prevented from purchasing land and denied a fair wage for their labor. Though a law existed, the minority still lost. In 1892 the Supreme ...

6. Nike's Jeremy Lin sneaker on the heel of Air Jordan panic
(Sports/Professional)

BY JASON KIM NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Nike has announced that the giant apparel and sports equipment company has agreed to make a signature series basketball shoe in honor of the hottest and certainly ...

7. REVIEW: ‘Rx’ lightly considers drugs
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... arrive at a happy ending. Along the way, Fodor takes satirical swipes at the drug business and corporate mindsets.  The redemptive quality of feet and the importance of purchasing new underpants ...

8. Adios Garden State Parkway: Toll hike triggers cheap gene
(Opinion/Commentary)

... from any oil company you like and visit the Rutgers Law Center. They erected stop lights every four feet just so you don’t miss any purchasing opportunities. Route 1 plugged nicely into I-95, then PA ...

9. Political billboards in N.J. are a thing of the past
(Opinion/Commentary)

... by purchasing all of the advertising segments. This would allow for the repetition of a candidate’s position on an important issue. Digital billboards offer opportunities for the future as well. Ankarlo ...

10. Girl Scouts mark 100th anniversary with Savannah Smiles cookies
(Life/Style)

... cost of purchasing cookies from a licensed baker, the increased cost of ingredients, and the realities of providing Girl Scout activities in an ever-changing economic environment. Amounts going to girls ...

11. How to search for cheaper car insurance in N.J.
(Money/Economy)

... them for a discount with their insurer. Shop Around * Consumers should always shop around and learn more about what each insurance company has to offer before purchasing a policy. Shopping around ...

12. New website offers N.J. nonprofits one-stop access to state government resources
(N.J./State)

... There is also access to federal and independent agencies, such as USA.gov for Nonprofits, IRS.gov for Nonprofits, Social Services Purchasing Alliance and others. —TOM HESTER SR., NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM ...

13. N.J. mayors take aim at illegal, online gun sales
(N.J./State)

BY ADELE SAMMARCO NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Imagine purchasing a firearm as easy as a click of a mouse from your personal computer in the comfort of your own home. Now, a coalition of Mayors is proposing ...

14. Tips for investing in 2012: Look for the long term
(Money/Economy)

... in concert with, not in place of, any carefully designed asset allocation. Read the fine print before purchasing an annuity. Although fixed annuities promise a steady income stream for life, you are ...

15. N.J. tops housing market with highest average mortgage down payment
(Money/Economy)

... to pay at least 20 percent of the down payment when purchasing a house. The measure was met with much controversy and public outcry earlier in 2011; its fate has yet to be determined. “If federal regulators ...

16. Tilapia
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... Point) to name a few. These labels along with a customer service line you can call, where a company representative addresses all questions is a good indicator you are purchasing from a reputable company. ...

17. Small Business Loan
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... funds for starting up their business, keeping their business afloat, purchasing equipments, business expansion and other business financial needs.http://www.onlinecheck.com/small_business_loans.html ...

18. Moving N.J. higher education in the right direction
(Opinion/Commentary)

... including granting the colleges even more freedom from outdated Trenton red tape regarding purchasing, construction, business collaboration, and labor contracts. To help with this, colleges can build ...

19. The odds of legalized sports betting in N.J.
(Opinion/Commentary)

... is, supporters argue, merely a logical extension of what has been sanctioned by government for many years—purchasing a lottery ticket, selecting a horse faster than the rest of the field, standing at a ...

20. 14 N.J. grocery store owners, employees indicted in alleged scheme to steal over $1M in federal child nutrition aid
(N.J./State)

... – have pleaded guilty in the investigation and face prison sentences. A supermarket owner pleaded guilty to purchasing the fake vouchers from the clerks and reselling them by the stack to other grocery ...