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1. Christie to outline achievements in third State of the State address on Tuesday
(N.J./State)

Democratic-controlled Legislature to reorganize BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Even as state senators and Assembly members face lengthy voting sessions Monday as they wrap up the current ...

2. N.J. drinking water bill sparks debate between environmentalists and developers
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... of the New Jersey bill, currently pending before the state Legislature, could lead to more pollution and may even violate federal law. In a statement, EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck warns the ...

3. Professional Bull Riders stop at MSG for weekend invitational
(Sports/Professional)

... come as an event for several years, both abroad and in the United States. The current form looks to take tough guys from varied backgrounds (think a little early MMA on horseback) and drop them into a ...

4. New Jerseyans required to recycle unwanted computers, TVs, other electronics
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... for e-waste recycling options currently available in their cities and towns. For more information on New Jersey's E-Cycle program, including a list of e-waste recycling locations statewide, a connection ...

5. Lesniak declares Legislature and Christie will approve Internet gambling early this year
(N.J./State)

... activity in the Garden State – I recognize that the complex issues surrounding Internet wagering will take more time to iron out than we are afforded in the waning days of the current Legislative session. ...

6. Christie calls on Democratic legislators to reduce public employee sick pay and vacation benefits
(N.J./State)

... any additional actions that would make Christie look good politically. The sick and vacation time proposal is not on the Senate or Assembly agendas for the final voting sessions of the current term on ...

7. Yankees Spring Training tickets – Yankees look to establish starting rotation
(Sports/Professional)

... the pitching rotation along with their extensive current pitching roster.  Another Japanese pitcher who may be in Girardi's sights is Hiroki Kuroda.  Kuroda was released by the Dodgers at the ...

8. Horse race betting in N.J. bars and restaurants would expand audience
(Sports/Professional)

... find a new audience." State law allows for 15 off-track parlors, but the only ones currently in operation are in Woodbridge, Toms River, and Vineland. Startup costs for the off-track facilities are said ...

9. N.J.'s top environmental wins and roll backs in 2011
(Opinion/Commentary)

... and could pass during lame duck. As currently proposed S3156 (Sarlo) delays the implementation of the state’s Water Quality Management Planning rules by two years and substantially weakens these regulations ...

10. Christmas gun sales soar in the U.S.
(U.S./Nation)

... legislation is currently pending in both chambers of Congress. Gun proponents say the proposed gun act is too restrictive and unnecessary. The National Rifle Association says people are concerned about ...

11. Growing your business takes new month's resolutions
(Money/Economy)

...  You may be paying too much for your current working capital. Lenders may be charging lower interest rates now than they were when you borrowed money previously. You can either refinance with your current ...

12. Powerball lottery ticket price to increase with chances of winning
(Money/Economy)

... officials. They predict average jackpots to jump to $255 million from the current average of $141 million. The good news for lottery players is that their chances of winning will also increase, according ...

13. Kmart, Sears locations in N.J. not on closing list
(Money/Economy)

... Woodbridge, Paramus, Watchung and Lawrenceville, among other locations. John Soltes is an award-winning freelance journalist based in New Jersey. He currently serves as publisher of Hollywood Soapbox ...

14. N.J. petfood pantry helps people and pets through hard times
(N.J./State)

... to take care of themselves and unfamiliar with the ways of the street, or the world, yet suddenly they lose the people who took care of them. For pet owners hit hard by the current economy who fear they’ll ...

15. Top 10 lead actor performances of 2011
(Entertainment/Movies)

... the early 20th century and simultaneously creates a real man with real emotions. It's a deceptively layered performance. John Soltes is an award-winning freelance journalist based in New Jersey. He currently ...

16. The best fictional films of 2011
(Entertainment/Movies)

... and its aftermath. But like the denizens of other current movies, Justine and her family face more cosmic challenges. Shifting between micro and macro, von Trier makes masterly use of both his usual hand-held ...

17. Integrated Apple TV sets part of Steve Jobs' legacy
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... would choose the channels or shows they want for a monthly charge. Apple currently allows customers to subscribe to a lot of TV programs through its online store. But CNET News reports that in recent ...

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19. N.J. educator Patrick Lott, charged with videotaping nude students, says he wanted to be a role model
(N.J./State)

... Prosecutors said there were at least 22 victims and nine boys in the videos are under the age of 16 currently. The Asbury Park Press reported that members of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Sex ...

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

... served as Executive Director of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission. He currently serves on the political science faculty of Monmouth University. RECENT COLUMNS BY ALAN J. STEINBERG N.J. Democratic ...