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

... and traction controls; anti-lock and 4-wheel disc brakes; front wheel drive; rack and pinion steering; independent front & rear suspension; blind spot monitoring; automatic leveling, bi-xenon headlights. ...

2. Penny and nickel made from cheaper metal could be big change
(Money/Economy)

... the United States emerged as an independent country. The U.S. nickel has been in circulation since 1866.  ...

3. First JFK intern affair, now Clinton-Lewinsky scandal returns to spotlight
(U.S./Nation)

... any physical relationship with Clinton, she attempted to persuade Tripp to lie under oath. Tripp gave the tapes to Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr. Starr then expanded his investigation to include ...

4. Adele's vocal cord surgery makes her ready for studio....and love
(Entertainment/Movies)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Singer Adele is signed with an independent record label, and she can record music at her own pace. After recovering from vocal cord surgery last year and then winning ...

5. Poll finds Rutgers-Camden and Rowan merger may be Christie's most unpopular proposal
(N.J./State)

... of both parties are unsure. Independent voters are 2-to-1 opposed, but nearly one-quarter of independents are unsure where they stand. The merger plan does best among those with a favorable impression ...

6. China Labor Watch calls Apple factory inspections a PR stunt
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... according to the New York Times, “We believe that workers everywhere have the right to a safe and fair work environment, which is the reason we’ve asked the F.L.A. to independently assess the performance ...

7. FDU national poll finds Santorum and Romney neck and neck
(U.S./Nation)

... matched against Obama, losing 36 percent to 51 percent, and is the only Republican to put the president over 50 percent. Ron Paul is the only Republican to best the president among independent voters ...

8. True dirty politics
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... the Ron Paul/libertarian/independent voters fall in line behind the "anyone but Obama" meme. There will be a massive amount of write-ins and third party votes. I am ashamed of what politics has come to ...

9. Poll finds voters want a say on gay marriage in New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... (81 percent) as supporters, a majority of independents (56 percent) and moderates (55 percent) are in favor of gay marriage. Voters of all age groups – except for those over 65 – are in support as well: ...

10. Gay marriage, civil rights issues do not belong on a N.J. referendum ballot
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Will the GOP make history? Thoughts on New Jersey's Congressional redistricting A genuine Sweeney tirade is trouble for Gov. Christie Gov. Christie is losing New Jersey independents Christie’s ...

11. Families of developmentally disabled should be part of decision making
(Opinion/Commentary)

... disabilities who willingly elect to move to a community setting should be given the opportunity to make this singularly independent (or supervised) living decision. However, a review by the appropriate ...

12. 'Best New Artist' Bon Iver shreds Grammys
(Entertainment/Movies)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Bon Iver’s self-titled second album was released on a small Bloomington, Ind.-based independent label Jagjaguwar. Band frontman Justin Vernon, from Wisconsin, still ...

13. States must enact Super PAC legislation requiring disclosure
(Opinion/Commentary)

... independent. But it was nearly impossible to prove they coordinated their activities with candidates. You had to be a fly on the wall. Or at least had to own good eavesdropping equipment. In recent ...

14. Port Authority Needs to depoliticize in order to survive World Trade Center costs
(Opinion/Commentary)

... in the good old days, it’s time to go back to a model of independent, non-political agency that serves the region. The governors’ goal and the public’s should be to “de-politicize” the agency and restore ...

15. Christie turning Port Authority into 'Patronage' Authority
(Opinion/Commentary)

... quick to chime in, citing reforms such as online posting of payroll information, quarterly overtime reporting, the hiring of a new independent auditor and approval of 2012 capital and operating budgets ...

16. New Jerseyans affected by mortgage, foreclosure abuses to share $762M
(Money/Economy)

... holds banks accountable for past problems with mortgage servicing and foreclosure practices. With the backing of a federal court order and the oversight of an independent monitor, the settlement is designed ...

17. Review of N.Y. & N.J. Port Authority finances finds agency 'challenged and dysfunctional'
(Money/Economy)

... is committed to a top-to-bottom review of the agency,” Samson stated. “The first phase of our independent review provides an objective analysis of what hasn’t worked, particularly with respect to management ...

18. What Nevada says about Mitt Romney's ability to seal the deal
(Opinion/Commentary)

... in November will be to convince less affluent independent voters that he is on their side. So far, he has not been able to seal that deal with lower income voters from his own party. Patrick Murray, ...

19. Former New Orleans safety Steve Gleason raises ALS awareness at Super Bowl
(Sports/Professional)

... its research efforts. The NFL is committed to providing $1 million or more for independent research projects that will be identified by the Center. The NFL says so far, each club has identified local ...

20. Corrective Action to Labor Abuses
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... to greatly improve and intensify oversight of Foxconn (e.g., conduct independent, undercover inspections and worker interviews (off plant premises). I am a stockholder and I am ashamed. Please help ...