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1. Activists give Christie a 'D' for environmental record
(N.J./State)

Environmental Federation endorsed him for governor in 2009 "D" is the grade Gov. Chris Christie received Thursday on his environmental record from the non-profit New Jersey Environmental Federation. ...

2. Maryland ruling on pit bull breed as ‘dangerous’ activates animal advocates
(Life/Style)

... on their property are also liable for their actions. Not surprisingly, this ruling has generated strong responses from animal advocates. “Every animal is an individual,” says Cheryl Bernard Smith, of ...

3. Can chewing gum ruin your short-term memory?
(Health/Healthquest)

... intake of iron, through eating foods like tofu, spinach, pinto beans, or lean red meat. Also included are apples for their antioxidants, and blueberries. And the good news; they still recommend one glass ...

4. Rupert Murdoch remains 'fit' to subsidize sports owners
(Sports/Professional)

... Murdoch sort of has a national sports network, but that is not where Murdoch really has a sports foothold. Murdoch's regional sports cable networks are still strong despite being challenged by upstarts ...

5. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.J. goes retail: Moorestown storefront will be state's first
(Health/Healthquest)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is about to join a growing list of health care companies offering consumers help and information through a retail center. ...

6. CEO survey: New Jersey named one of the worst states to do business
(Money/Economy)

... corporations, as well as the state Texas Enterprise Fund, are providing attractive incentives. This, along with the relaxed regulatory environment and supportive State Department of Commerce adds up to ...

7. 7 New Jersey community health centers to share $18M in federal aid
(Health/Healthquest)

... additional new patients in the next two years. “President Obama’s health care law is making community health centers in New Jersey stronger,” U.S. Health and Human Service Secretary Kathleen Sebelius ...

8. Author and professor Melissa Harris-Perry wows crowd at Planned Parenthood benefit
(Life/Style)

... to Sandra Fluke, Zach Efron for contraception....and shame on Rush Limbaugh Support for same-sex marriage in New Jersey reaches new high Sex and lust in 'Downton Abbey' and 'Clinton' documentary Sex ...

9. N.J. weather forecast: More showers and overcast skies
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... over the northern Mid Atlantic. The disturbance also has delayed the progression of the warm front through the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan area this morning. The position of the warm ...

10. 20 New Jerseyans, groups, companies receive Governor's Jefferson Awards
(N.J./State)

... at the Newark Museum Wednesday. More than 1,400 nominations were submitted for the 2012 awards. Honored were: Beatrice Emma Bernzott of Linden, PSEG Environmental Stewardship Becton Dickinson, ...

11. Devils vs. Flyers Game 3 preview: N.J. can control their own destiny
(Sports/Professional)

... The Devils showed that kind of strong, Cup contending character on Monday. Before discussing some positives for each team, it is important to dispel some myths. FIRST MYTH: The Devils’ best defensive ...

12. Michael Zaun of Delanco leads troopers on cross-state chase, shot and wounded
(N.J./State)

... that the subject is firing a gun. The pursuit ended at a home on Carolina Avenue in Brick, ship, where Zaun pulled his SUV onto the lawn and ran to the front door of the house. The three troopers exited ...

13. London Olympics 2012: Giant McDonald's plan sparks obesity debate
(World/International)

... audition. The move also has drawn some controversy from a British doctors' group which says that McDonald's prominent sponsorship for the Games is sending a wrong message in a country that has an increasing ...

14. Texas baby Avery's 'Bucket List' continues to inspire and educate
(U.S./Nation)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Avery Canahuati was born with Type 1 SMA, an incurable, genetic disorder that attacks spinal neurons and debilitates muscle function. Doctors gave the child 18 months ...

15. Fox News head Rupert Murdoch declared unfit for leadership
(World/International)

... tabloid headlines The report stated, "Their instinct throughout, until it was too late, was to cover up rather than seek out wrongdoing and discipline the perpetrators."  ...

16. Republicans and Democrats must compromise to avoid political system crash
(Opinion/Commentary)

... in the U.S.: Starting a soup kitchen is 'mission possible' Joe Doria cleared of wrongdoing but does he get his reputation back? Recall of Trenton's Mayor Mack is justified How did we get to this ...

17. Therapy dogs bring happiness to seniors at Plainsboro care residence
(Life/Style)

... by the front door for a dog to come in. “It means a lot to them, and it really fills the empty gaps.” Hammett said she enjoyed visiting Merwick with Lily. “It’s fun. I enjoy visiting and bringing pleasure ...

18. Ewing artist Joy Kreves mixes media to convey messages
(Life/Style)

...  Kreves’ title word was coined by Glenn Albrecht, a philosopher-linguist she admires. “Solastalgia” refers to the “homesickness you can feel when your environment being degraded around you but you’re ...

19. 7 credit card myths and tips to avoid debt
(Money/Economy)

...  6. There are "minimum" retail purchase amounts. It is only when we have reached the front of the line with a$2 bottled water, credit card in hand, before reading the sign that says, "$5 minimum credit ...

20. N.Y. Rangers could win series over evenly-matched Capitals
(Sports/Professional)

... because he was injury-prone and soft, but this regular season in particular, he has played great two-way hockey and dispelled that notion. The same can be said for Kovy with the Devils. If Ovechkin, ...