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1. N.J. weather forecast: Snowstorm for weekend is hype
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... warm temperatures. An area of low pressure will bring the threat for widespread rainfall to the region on Wednesday. Temperatures will range from the mid 20's to mid 30's for lows and lower 40's to lower ...

2. Mediator, deadly weight-loss drug from France, pulled off markets
(Health/Healthquest)

... served as an appetite suppressant. The drug began to see widespread use as a prescription for non-diabetics trying to lose weight. France's national health insurance system data said that 303,000 patients ...

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

... before they grow large enough to be felt or to be seen with visible symptoms – or worst yet, become widespread and kill. Just in case you missed the news, a furor erupted when the Susan G. Komen for ...

4. Obama relieves New Jersey of No Child Left Behind education standards
(N.J./State)

... learning. At the White House, Obama said he acted because the Republican-controlled Congress had failed to update the law despite widespread agreement it needs to be fixed. "We've offered every state ...

5. M.I.A.'s middle finger surprised NFL during Madonna Super Bowl halftime
(Entertainment/Movies)

... to censure,” says Goodman, referencing the euphemism made infamous by Timberlake’s publicist during “Nipplegate.” A widespread indecency debate followed the 2004 incident, as did increased Federal Communications ...

6. Cami Anderson's plan to close Newark schools opposed by angry parents
(N.J./State)

... with catcalls and what amounted to counter speeches. “You’re not the community, this is the community,” said Tarrick Tucker in comments that voiced a widespread audience perception that Anderson is paving ...

7. 50 years ago : The Green Bay Packers dynasty began at the N.Y. Giants' expense
(Opinion/Commentary)

... by becoming one of the NFL’s first “super-franchises.” The baseball Giants and Dodgers had moved to the West Coast after the 1957 season, and disillusionment with baseball then was widespread. The football ...

8. The flaws of Newt Gingrich according to Gov. Chris Christie
(U.S./Nation)

... voters declaring their support, rather admonishing Gingrich for his past infidelities. There has been widespread speculation that Christie, a Mitt Romney supporter, would be picked as Romney’s Vice Presidential ...

9. More bold financial predictions for 2012: Part Two
(Money/Economy)

... $16 trillion by Election Day – go unaddressed Higher interest rates, increased taxes, and reduced entitlements lead to widespread social discontent We also see social unrest continuing on a global ...

10. Top 10 worst sexuality stories of 2011
(Life/Style)

... boyfriends.” Domestic violence experts didn’t find the results all that surprising, because domestic violence is widespread in the U.S. They hailed the report for giving Americans “this kind of estimate” ...

11. Oyster Creek emergency test postponed due to Hurricane Irene and October snowstorm
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... Regulation, noted in his letter to Pacilio that “Hurricane Irene passed through New Jersey on August 28, 2011, causing widespread damage and flooding in the surrounding area, and that the event required ...

12. Verizon hears complaints, scraps $2 convenience charge for bill payment
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... option. But now, consumers won't have to worry about the fee. According to PC magazine, Verizon has scrapped the idea after widespread consumer backlash. When the plan was announced, Analyst Gerry ...

13. An Israeli hasid sparks a renaissance in Jewish cantorial music
(Opinion/Commentary)

... that jealousy of Helfgot will result in better and more widespread cantorial music! In addition to his conducting services on Shabbat and High Holidays, Cantor Helfgot participates in a concert once ...

14. N.J.’s anti-bullying law gets slow start as school violence grows
(N.J./State)

... will only get worse before it gets better, according to many educators who say to combat bullies, you must first “out” them in order to eradicate this widespread problem.  ...

15. College hazing rituals come under new fire after death of FAMU marching band student
(U.S./Nation)

... work-outs and grueling mental accuity tests that can sometimes challenge their moral and ethical standing. Peer pressure to gain acceptance into such close-knit groups has been so widespread that some ...

16. N.J. weather forecast: Snow map for later this week
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

...  Mild conditions will continue through this afternoon with temperatures rising into the mid 50's to lower 60's for highs. However, showers will develop through the day and become widespread this afternoon, ...

17. N.J. taxpayers must demand transparency in local education spending
(Opinion/Commentary)

... socio-economic status and location, which should alert taxpayers as to the widespread nature of the problem. However, even this improved measure is not all-encompassing. For example, the Taxpayers Guide ...

18. N.J. weather forecast: Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches expected
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... this afternoon but then increase in coverage this evening. Rainfall is expected to be widespread tonight with the heaviest rainfall late tonight on through late tomorrow morning. The low pressure ...

19. IPCC: Global warming still poses significant disaster risks
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

...  In other places, lack of equipment and other resources inhibits the ability to monitor and draw conclusions about disasters such as widespread flooding. On other issues, the relatively short-time frame ...

20. Christie seeks federal disaster aid for counties hammered by Oct. 29 snowstorm
(N.J./State)

... storm that brought early snow, heavy rain, and high winds to the state on Oct. 29. The storm led to coastal flooding, downed trees and power lines, and widespread power outages. A letter requesting ...