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1. N.Y. Knicks' Jeremy Lin and NASCAR's Danica Patrick: How they are similar
(Sports/Professional)

... of the storied franchises in the NBA. Since he first got significant minutes on Feb. 4 against the New Jersey Nets, he has been averaging 22.6 points, 8.7 assists and a 9-3 record. Some have seen “Linsanity” ...

2. Bridgewater quarry operator Stavola to donate 212 acres, pay over $154K to settle wetlands damage suit
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... the cost of protracted litigation, and make a significant contribution toward the protection and restoration of Barnegat Bay,'' DEP Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Enforcement Wolf Skacel said. ...

3. Passing Tara's Law would make a difference in lives of developmentally disabled
(Opinion/Commentary)

... citizens. For the last three years, there has been a great deal of discussion and debate about the abuse of the most vulnerable members of our society. It appears that a significant amount of abuse occurs ...

4. N.J. weather forecast: Snow and ice for Wednesday commute
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... will be more significant the further north with ice accumulations reaching up to 0.50" in some locations. More details can be found with the snow and ice accumulation forecast. The storm will exit ...

5. Poll finds GOP U.S. Senate challenger Joe Kyrillos unknown even to Republicans
(N.J./State)

... develops, but Menendez starts off in a good position.” Democrats also hold a significant lead over Republicans statewide in an early 2012 U.S. House election ballot test, according to the poll. Statewide, ...

6. NYPD's Muslim surveillance leads to N.Y. v. N.J. feud
(U.S./Nation)

... an investigation. “While we share some of the serious concerns raised in the letter, there are significant legal and investigative obstacles that impede our ability to launch a review of the matter at ...

7. FDU poll: Rick Santorum finds favor among knowledgeable conservatives
(U.S./Nation)

... conservatives or liberals: in both cases, more knowledge makes ideological voters even more likely to support their party’s candidate. However, among moderate voters, the effect of knowledge is significant. ...

8. Christie moves to change state school funding formula
(N.J./State)

... times the state average in state aid per pupil. Overall, the former Abbott districts are receiving 0.55 percent less state aid than last year, yet still remain funded at a significantly higher level than ...

9. N.Y. Knicks' Jeremy Lin takes his talents to South Beach and Miami Heat
(Sports/Professional)

... his contract, Head Coach Mike D’Antoni decided to give the 23-year old significant minutes against the Nets. In that game Lin played 36 minutes with 25 points and seven assists. He was 10-19 from the ...

10. Warren Buffett gets a Chris Christie smackdown
(U.S./Nation)

... $2 million last year. Yet, ABC News reports donations are not enough to put a significant dent in the deficit where $2 million is less than 1 percent of the $2.1 billon the United States pays in interest ...

11. Raising the N.J. minimum wage is a win-win
(Opinion/Commentary)

... the luxury of tucking away any new income. The impact can can be significant. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, every $1 in wage increase for a minimum wage worker results in $3,500 in ...

12. Tax talks in Trenton are merely a tease
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Speaker Shelia Oliver, are pushing property tax relief. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to pay less in taxes? But that’s not going to happen — at least not by any significant amount. For one thing, ...

13. Christie’s budget attacks NJDEP and clean energy economy
(Opinion/Commentary)

... the increase in the corporate tax revenue. The Sierra Club is concerned that a significant portion of the increase will go to the DEP’s Division of Economic Development, which basically supports industry ...

14. Apple iPad 3 sneak peek reveals rear camera upgrade
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Latest reports are saying the upcoming iPad 3 will have a more tapered enclosure, and the rear camera will be significantly upgraded. Photos have leaked from a Chinese ...

15. NFL Combine tests at Lucas Oil Stadium: NFL draft Olympics
(Sports/Professional)

... competition, and how they perform will significantly impact their future. During the Combines, the players compete in a series of drills, including the 40-yard dash, bench press (the number of reps ...

16. NFL Scouting Combine, hypertension, and morbid obesity: Football is a tough career
(Sports/Professional)

... hockey will force choices, pay high insurance rates for athletes or cut significantly needed programs. It has to happen, and will academics or athletics win? Football is a brutal game with some ...

17. Seton Hall Upsets No. 8 Georgetown, edging closer to NCAA Tournament
(Sports/Professional)

... I threw up I felt it was going in.” With that, the Pirates have significantly increased their chances of going to the NCAA Tournament. With lowly DePaul to close out the season, the Hall first has ...

18. N.J. Democratic leaders to focus on middle class when reviewing Christie's budget
(N.J./State)

... savings growing significantly over the next five years. While we appreciate the leveling of municipal property tax relief, we are disappointed with the state’s continued budgetary reliance on municipal ...

19. Full text of Gov. Christie’s Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Address
(Money/Economy)

... program. Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital will now be the location for Veterans Haven North. For all New Jersey families with health care needs, the budget provides significant support for hospitals in ...

20. Poll finds New Jerseyans want property taxes cut before income taxes
(Money/Economy)

... actually reduced. It’s one thing nearly everyone agrees on.” The poll also found voters significantly overestimate how much money they would actually receive from an income tax cut. A New Jersey taxpayer ...