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1. N.J.'s 31 lowest-performing schools eligible for $11 million in federal aid
(N.J./State)

... that districts must propose aggressive strategies in their grant applications if they hope to secure aid. “School Improvement Grants provide an opportunity to end business as usual in the state’s most ...

2. N.J. Department of Transportation to carry out $3.5 billion improvement plan
(N.J./State)

... by $100 million to $342 million. “We are seeking to address congestion through low-cost, quick fix strategies,” Simpson said. “Simple projects, such as maximizing technology to coordinate traffic signal ...

3. Seven New Jersey banks seeking $116 million in federal funds for small business loans
(Money/Economy)

... their lending to small businesses. The fund is administered by the U.S. Treasury. Community banks have the opportunity to use the money on business strategies designed to address the needs of New Jersey ...

4. N.J. gaming to be focus of forum at Rutgers
(N.J./State)

... and nonprofit sectors. The school’s most recent conference, Strategies for Ending Homelessness & Creating Affordable Housing, attracted an audience of 250. The March 31 gaming forum will begin at ...

5. N.J. officials to attend housing conference at Harvard University
(N.J./State)

... on a variety of land reform concepts. The gathering will specific strategies to gain control over and redevelop abandoned properties. Taking into account the challenges with public policy in this area, ...

6. N.J. lobbyists spent $65.6M in 2010 to get the attention of government officials and public
(N.J./State)

... $512,285. The top ten multi-client lobbying firms ranked by fees collected are: Princeton Public Affairs Group $7.8 million, Public Strategies Impact $5.8 million, Martin-Bontempo-Matacera-Bartlett-Gluckshaw ...

7. Clutter-busting and Business Author Information Events
(Money/Economy)

... valuable organizing tips and simple strategies, to help tackle clutter and disorganized living issues — from paper piles and possessions, to e-mail and time management. With practical information and ...

8. George Soros: Euro debt crisis is spreading
(Money/Economy)

... as people are expecting them to come up with a solution. Nicholas Saracozy, president of France as well as Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, held conferences to reveal their strategies to combat the ...

9. Republican Pete McDonough named Rutgers' top lobbyist, adviser to university's president
(N.J./State)

... Strategies, a lobbying and public relations firm with offices in Trenton, Washington and Newark. He will move into his new job on March 1, replacing Jeannine La Rue who retired after holding the position ...

10. Higher Education Task Force offers hope for New Jersey amid economic challenges
(Opinion/Commentary)

... negotiation by the colleges would mean more college accountability for cost and performance. Finally, the Task Force recommends new strategies and partnerships to make higher education an ongoing part ...

11. Christie conditionally vetoes bill affecting off track betting in New Jersey
(Sports/Professional)

... horse-racing industry in New Jersey," Christie said. "We are providing new tools to help the industry implement new strategies, generate additional revenue and capitalize on interest in horse racing around ...

12. Why are they silent on this privatization issue?
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... NET savings. Inmate education programs are among the most cost-effective correctional strategies for reducing recidivism. A recent Washington State Institute for Public Policy analysis concluded that successful ...

13. ANOTHER PRIVATIZATION ISSUE ( being fought behind the walls!)
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... NET savings. Inmate education programs are among the most cost-effective correctional strategies for reducing recidivism. A recent Washington State Institute for Public Policy analysis concluded that successful ...

14. Heading to the slopes by car? Here's some winter driving tips for the skier/driver
(Sports/Professional)

... equipment that gets you to the slopes — your car. Here, then, are some mid-season strategies to make your trips to the slopes safer and more comfortable. Sure it's cold outside, and you just want to ...

15. A N.J. mutual fund focusing on dividends
(Money/Economy)

... equity investment strategies, and with less volatility. Now, there is a kind of a contra-cyclical bias to it. When the market is in a more pro-cyclical mode, our fund will tend to lag, and when it's less ...

16. If New Jersey is to have a bright future we need to plan for it
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Most companies do business planning; to conserve resources and target their assets to advance strategies they believe will help their businesses grow. Now is the time to utilize the resources of all ...

17. Top 11 financial moves investors should make in 2011
(Money/Economy)

... funds. They use the same strategies as hedge funds, but offer greater transparency, third-party custodians, daily liquidity, and lower costs. This trend will bring the "chasing alpha"-type investment style ...

18. Racing to continue at Meadowlands in 2011
(Sports/Professional)

... strategies for the Meadowlands and hope for the same results." "We are thankful real estate entrepreneur and harness racing enthusiast Jeff Gural came to our aid during the final stretch of discussions ...

19. Search engine optimization nuggets from Jeffrey Hayzlett (VIDEO)
(Money/Economy)

Celebrity CMO shares tips BY PATTIE SIMONE NEWJEREYNEWSROOM.COM THE FLIP REPORT: EXPERT INSIGHT Recently I attended the Search Engine Strategies Conference in San Francisco — a multi-day event ...

20. A metaphor for Thanksgiving at a Sex Ed Conference
(Life/Style)

... You Can't Beat 'em, Tweet 'em: Teens, Sex, and Technology, Say What?!?: LGBTQQIAA Terminology & Inclusive Language, Sexting: Technology Use and Abuse, Developing a Grab Bag of Strategies and ...