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1. SCHOOL
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

GOV CHRISTIE SHOWS ONCE AGAIN HIS POMPUSNESS! HOW ABOUT WE LOWER HIS HIGH PAYING SALARY FIRST."GOV CHRISTIE LEAD BY EXAMPLE!"YOU DON'T IMPROVE SCHOOLS BY BULLYING THEOFFICIALS ! ...

2. ‘Love and Other Drugs’ review and trailer
(Entertainment/Movies)

... in this 1990s period piece, but that problem is not immediately evident. The movie quickly establishes Gyllenhaal's Jamie Randall as a charming slacker, getting fired from his job as a stereo salesman ...

3. Former UMDNJ administrator Frank Watts pleads guilty
(N.J./State)

... from UMDNJ in June 2006 while this matter was under investigation. Special Agent Michael Dancisin investigated the case for the SCI. Det. Robert Stemmer and Civil Investigator Joseph Salvatore investigated ...

4. Gift idea for beer lovers: New Jersey Beer Co. gets creative
(Life/Style)

... will receive a second year in the club at no additional cost. Members will receive a growler of each of the brewery's four seasonal beers before they go on sale to the public as well as a first chance ...

5. Camden’s massive layoffs cause concern for public safety
(N.J./State)

... of its public safety forces. Camden City Council approved the layoff proposal unanimously on Thursday in spite of angry arguments from workers and residents to find a way to save the jobs. Camden has ...

6. N.J. lawmakers need to reform affordable housing, arbitration and civil service rules before year ends
(Opinion/Commentary)

... was universal recognition that more reforms were needed to make that cap workable. Until our state's policy makers recognize the connection between property tax relief funding and property taxes, our ...

7. Newark police don’t care for their own like Atlantic City
(Opinion/Commentary)

... asked for $9.5 million in concessions, which included $3.7 million in salary deferrals, a $2 million cap on overtime and five unpaid work days that would be recouped as time off. Further, Booker's proposal ...

8. State Dept. of Education voids Westfield schools' superintendent's contract extension
(N.J./State)

... salary of $195,718 that would rise to $203,625 in 2015. Presently, Dolan is making $188,553. Christie's proposed salary cap would reduce her salary to $175,000. As part of his proposed 34-bill "tool ...

9. New Jersey Consumer Affairs director offers shoppers tips on rainchecks, gift cards and refunds
(Life/Style)

... involved in joining the stampede for the discount TV's. The refusal to back off in the game of chicken over the newly-opened parking space at the mall. State Acting Consumer Affairs Director Thomas ...

10. New Jersey in prime location for offshore wind farms
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

...  Last week, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar agreed to expedite what some in the industry have regarded as a cumbersome process for offshore wind farms. As yet, though, the department has not ...

11. Gov. Paterson wants New Jersey to help pay for repairs to New York’s Tappan Zee Bridge
(Life/Style)

...  Governor Paterson's proposal actually calls for the two states to work together to seek federal funding. Christie doesn't have the best track record in this area, either. He and Bret Schundler weren't ...

12. Kenny Chesney bringing show to New Jersey
(Entertainment/Movies)

... minutes. NJ.com reports tickets for the Meadowlands show go on sale on December 11 at 10 a.m. Chesney's current tour dates are listed here.  ...

13. New Jersey officials, environmentalists rewarded with Obama’s offshore drilling ban
(U.S./Nation)

... of the Interior Ken Salazar cited the calamitous BP oil spill in the Gulf. The government will allow previously planned sales of oil leases in the Gulf, but they likely will be pushed back six months ...

14. Schultz, Gloucester Twp. K-9 police dog, killed in action; suspect, partner in custody
(N.J./State)

... outside the hospital, saluting as the dog's body went by in a hearse. A photo of Schultz was posed to the department's Facebook page, and Chief Earle indicated Schultz will be honored a memorial service ...

15. salaries
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

Yes, school officials should certainly limit their salaries, especially if they are pushing for teacher merit pay. They should walk the walk. ...

16. Search engine optimization nuggets from Jeffrey Hayzlett (VIDEO)
(Money/Economy)

... search engine optimization experts, along with keynotes from nationally acclaimed thought leaders in Search. The focus is on education — salesy pitches are not allowed — and topics include: Search Marketing ...

17. Gov. Christie goes national with N.J. education battle
(N.J./State)

... sacrifice their high salaries until they can show how their schools have improved. Christie has made school choice a priority in education reform, and his administration plans to expand the number ...

18. Assemblymen propose bill to allow Internet horse wagering from bettors outside New Jersey
(Sports/Professional)

... horse racing and casino industries, including proposals to allow exchange wagering, increase purses at Monmouth Park and allow for boutique casinos in Atlantic City. “This bill represents yet another ...

19. Assemblyman Reed Gusciora blasts decision to bury Petty's Run archeological site
(N.J./State)

... items like utensils and living accessories. The site was uncovered in 2008 and 2009. "If you visit Jerusalem, Israel or Rome today, you can explore such exposed ruins as history trails and learn first ...

20. Shaunette and Alex Moody of Jersey City indicted for alleged theft at NJCU
(N.J./State)

... the SGO checking account annually. Ruffin-Moody's salary and benefits are paid from the funds, but most of the budget is used to fund student athletics and other student activities. As part of her duties, ...