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1. Influence peddling by N.J. lobbyists reached record levels in 2011
(N.J./State)

... straight year that total expenditures by lobbyists were up. For the second year in a row, the spending increase was driven by a huge outlay -- the $15.2 million -- for communications, primarily television ...

2. REVIEW: ‘Painting Churches’ looks on the bright side
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... studies communication REVIEW: ‘Carrie’ looks bloody good REVIEW: ‘Rated P for Parenthood’ rocks with recognition REVIEW: ‘Assistance’ studies a staff’s afflictions REVIEW: Meet ‘Rutherford & ...

3. Internet email attachments celebrate 20 years with a song
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... of Computer Science in the School of Arts and Sciences, contributed his voice. Specifically, his musical tenor voice. Back then at Bell Communications Research in Morristown, Littman enjoyed weekly ...

4. REVIEW: ‘The Lady from Dubuque’ returns
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... Square Signature Theatre Center, 480 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 244-7529 or visit www.signaturetheatre.org. ALSO BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: 'Tribes' studies communication REVIEW: ‘Carrie’ ...

5. Kudos to Sandra Fluke, Zach Efron for contraception....and shame on Rush Limbaugh
(Life/Style)

... Council last week and walked away with nothing but admiration for the 18 very diverse, high school seniors, who put on a workshop on adult-teen communication covering “privacy, trust, relationships and ...

6. REVIEW: 'Tribes' studies communication
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... at times provocative, study in communication and understanding. Portions of the dialogue are expressively signed rather than spoken – with projected titles – and should occasional passages escape ...

7. Christie schools NYPD on Muslim spying and 9/11 lessons
(U.S./Nation)

... (FBI), and that had these agencies acted more wisely and more aggressively, the attacks could have potentially been prevented. Lack of communication between law enforcement agencies was also cited as ...

8. Illegal cellphone jammers silence noisy commuters
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... station. “I’d say it’s a right to privacy — to be left alone.” But owning, buying or using a cellphone jammer is illegal, according to the Federal Communications Commission. It can block GPS signals ...

9. Sen. Lautenberg seeks to end N.F.L.'s blackout policy
(Sports/Professional)

... Lautenberg along with Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Tom Harkin of Iowa and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan have written a letter to the Federal Communications Commission asking ...

10. No LAX of excitement for lacrosse this spring
(Sports/Professional)

... news for those who play and follow lacrosse at all levels. Joe Favorito has over 24 years of strategic communications/marketing, business development and public relations expertise in sports, entertainment, ...

11. Apple iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 4S: What are update rumors?
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... the new phone is expected to offer Near Field Communication technology, whose most useful function lets users pay for items and services just by tapping the phone on a phone reader. The new phone is ...

12. Passing Tara's Law would make a difference in lives of developmentally disabled
(Opinion/Commentary)

... understanding of social norms, have poor or zero interpersonal skills, and have little knowledge of appropriate behavior. Furthermore, their limited communication prowess also stifles their self-advocacy ...

13. Super Tuesday: A test for media and voters, as well as candidates
(Opinion/Commentary)

... School of Journalism and Mass Communication at St. Bonaventure University. Read more of Rich's columns at richleeonline. and follow him on Twitter @richleeonline. RECENT COLUMNS BY RICHARD A. LEE Romney ...

14. Skiing first tracks: A rare chance to go for the gold
(Sports/Professional)

... 15,000 feet. “Grooming is fresh, corduroy is perfect and it’s the best skiing of the day,” Ethan Austin, the Sugarloaf communications manager, says of first tracks. “Skiers have fresh, untouched powder ...

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

... new consumer spending by his or her household over the following year." Jon Whiten is the Communications and Technology Director at NJPP. ALSO BY JON WHITEN Raising the minimum wage in N.J. makes ...

16. Rutgers student Kim Copeland bears tragedy through blogging
(Life/Style)

... last communication with her boyfriend, Kesner Dufresne Jr., 35, whose dream was to help revitalize Trenton, his home town. Shortly before his death, Copeland dropped off a bag of groceries on his porch ...

17. President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities responds to deinstitutionalization controversy
(Opinion/Commentary)

... needs, those whose disabilities make complex communication difficult, and those without access to information. It is fiction to maintain that the interests of families and staff play into these decisions. ...

18. NYPD accused of spying on Muslim students at Rutgers, other schools without warrants
(U.S./Nation)

... violated by the clearly unconstitutional — and possibly illegal — tactics used by the NYPD,” stated CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper. “The NYPD continues to act as if it is somehow ...

19. REVIEW: Best 2012 family cars under $25,000
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... Bluetooth communication, but it did have a single disc CD player, and connections for MP3, iPod, and USB. Its four-speaker, 160-watt sound system was adequate for the small interior, but nothing special. ...

20. Why Victor Cruz and Jeremy Lin could own New York
(Sports/Professional)

... Hispanic. Success breeds opportunity, and the opportunity for Jeremy Lin and Victor Cruz may be here. Joe Favorito has over 24 years of strategic communications/marketing, business development and public ...