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1. Pieces of falling NASA satellite could land in densely populated areas
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM No, the sky is not falling, but a seven-ton research satellite that was decommissioned is falling toward earth bound, according to NASA. The International Business ...

2. Error coins stolen by ex-mint employee from New Jersey
(Money/Economy)

... in unreported income from a home-based memorabilia business, Rufo told officials in 2009 was simply a part-time gig from which he earned no income, sales commissions, or rates of pay. According to prosecutors, ...

3. N.J. charter schools should have to prove their worth to public
(Opinion/Commentary)

... are funded by taxpayer dollars, and their mission should be supported by the local community. Ninety percent of the cost of charter school students comes from the local Board of Education budget. That’s ...

4. Sierra Club, ICLEI, SustainableNJ and the UN
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... organization's name is 'ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability'. In 2003, ICLEI's Members voted to revise the organization's mission, charter and name to better reflect the current challenges local ...

5. Christie’s secret Koch brothers trip prompts records request
(N.J./State)

... if the state Ethics Commission would handle a complaint about a governor’s secrecy, Director Peter Tober said, “…I am not sure that the Conflicts Law has an applicable section which would require the governor ...

6. Tom Brady who? NFL is ignored in Europe
(Sports/Professional)

... with Steve Stamkos on the cover is prominently displayed as is the NHL TV package. NBA Commissioner David Stern had a stated goal of establishing an NBA European division by 2010. That didn’t happen ...

7. Sweeney announces N.J. Senate will act on bills to create jobs, bolster economy
(N.J./State)

... to qualify for Economic Development Authority (EDA) loans; Provide credits against certain taxes for investing in New Jersey emerging technology businesses; Direct EDA and Commission on Higher Education ...

8. Gov. Christie names John F. Palmieri director of CRDA for Atlantic City
(N.J./State)

... for the state and region,” Christie said. “Over the past year, the Hanson Commission Report has provided us with a framework to focus our work on job creation, capital investment and regulatory reform. ...

9. Powerball winning numbers worth $107 million
(Money/Economy)

... was on medical leave, he said. Judge Eileen T. Gallagher ordered the Ohio Lottery Commission to put aside 1/23rd of the jackpot, and to release the rest to the 22 defendants in the lawsuit. A jury ...

10. Monmouth Girls Academy, all-girl Catholic high school, is a possibility
(N.J./State)

... all-girls school open-ended questions such as why the study participant would enroll their daughter in an all-girls Catholic high school demographic information Mission and Vision of the Monmouth ...

11. Grounds for Sculpture to offer free admission to 9/11 first responders
(Life/Style)

Hamilton, NJ - Grounds For Sculpture, the 42-acre sculpture park and arboretum in Hamilton, NJ, is pleased to announce complimentary admission to all first responders—including fire, police, and emergency ...

12. Creative and healthy back-to-school lunch ideas
(Health/Healthquest)

... But all fresh fruits, even those that will be peeled, must be washed before they are put in the lunch box. Henderiks, who is the mother of two growing boys in Ocean Township, says she is on a mission ...

13. Calm Down...
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

It says, she "cannot carry a gun without permission". Take a deep breath. ...

14. A GUN
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What she can carry a gun without permission???????????????? Am I reading this correctly? Someone please help me out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Huh? What? Are you kidding me???!!?!?!?!??!?!!?!?!?!?!?. How about we ...

15. no idea very sad
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

you have no idea how bad it was out there, just wind? just rain? cars were swept away , houses lost basebments flooded and trees down everywhere, high voltage lines, transmission lines i am a lineman ...

16. ‘The Debt’ movie review, trailer: A thriller in an ethical minefield
(Entertainment/Movies)

... well prepared, but she is also nervous on her first field mission, one that requires her to do the key work. Her character gets tested in unexpected ways. David is quiet, withdrawn and withdrawing, with ...

17. Earthquakes raise safety concerns for East Coast nuclear plants
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

BY ROGER WITHERSPOON NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM The Nuclear Regulatory Commission may force the nation’s nuclear power plants to reevaluate their earthquake detection and safety systems and the manner in ...

18. N.J. DOT makes progress on Route 287 and other hurricane-related highway obstructions
(N.J./State)

... The roadways include Route 206 in Princeton, Route 29 in Hopewell Township, Route 33 in Hightstown, Route 20 in Paterson and Routes 46 and 23 in Wayne. DOT Commissioner James Simpson said the department ...

19. 11 N.J. school districts to participate in Gov. Christie's teacher evaluation program
(N.J./State)

... evaluation systems across the state are not as meaningful as they should be,” Acting Education Commissioner Christopher D. Cerf said. “Many teachers do not receive yearly evaluations, and most systems ...

20. N.J. opens call center for Hurricane Irene victims
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... we recognize that this event is not over and many New Jerseyans are still working to clean up their homes and businesses in the aftermath of flooding," Health Commissioner Mary O'Dowd said on Thursday. ...