Salle Mae to add 2,000 jobs in US Apr 7, 2009
Killeen, Texas; and Newark, Del. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
The walk on the Web Apr 6, 2009
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for The final leg of the Trail of Dreams World Peace Walk from New York City, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Hampton, Raleigh/Durham, Columbia, Augusta, Athens and Atlanta. For more information contact: the International Coordinator, Ombassa Sophera: or call 770-310-0191. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
* NHL: Caps clinch division title despite OT loss to Sabres Apr 5, 2009
At Newark, New Jersey, Martin Brodeur made seven saves in a rare relief role and Zach Parise scored in overtime as New Jersey edged Tampa Bay to snap a six-game losing streak. Jamie Langenbrunner scored twice, Brendan Shanahan nailed a penalty shot and Jay Pandolfo also tallied for the Devils, who swept the four-game season series. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Findlay, Oak Hill will meet for title at High School Invitational Apr 5, 2009
put together several runs to hold off St. Benedict's (Newark) 74-66. The Warriors will play No. 1 Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev. (USA Today -- Sports)
Doctor in hepatitis B case has license suspended Apr 4, 2009
NEWARK, N.J. State regulators on Friday temporarily suspended the medical license of a doctor who health officials suspect is linked to a hepatitis B outbreak. Nearly 3,000 of Dr. Parvez Dara's patients have been warned to get tested after five cancer patients tested positive for the disease, which is transmitted through exposure to infected blood and can cause serious liver damage. (Yahoo News)
Yankees get used to new stadium, open up with a victory Apr 4, 2009
By Chris Faytok, The (Newark) Star-Ledger via US Presswire. Yankees third baseman Cody Ransom hit a three-run home run during the fourth inning to help christen the new Yankee Stadium with a 7-4 victory for New York over the Cubs. (USA Today -- Sports)
Times Co. may shut Globe;seeks union concessions Apr 4, 2009
Last year, Advance Publications, controlled by the Newhouse family, threatened to shut the Star-Ledger of Newark if enough employees did not accept buyouts. Enough did. (Boston Globe)
Follow Tonight's Marist-NJIT Baseball Game With Live Blog Apr 3, 2009
6:45: Good evening everyone and welcome to Riverfront Stadium in Newark, home of independent Newark Bears ... About an hour ago, I saw the manager of the Newark Bears walking around the field and through the stands -- none other than former major leaguer Tim Raines ... On my way up to the elevator leading to the press box, a television (which laid on top of the head of a mannequin wearing a Newark Bears jersey) played a YES Network broadcast of the history of the Bears and a profile of Raines. (Goredfoxes.com)
NJIT mathematician foresees tight races in Major League Baseball's Eastern divisions Apr 3, 2009
He is currently working on National Science Foundation projects to train math and science teachers for high-need schools and to bring computational research projects into Newark High Schools ... NJIT, New Jersey's science and technology university, at the edge in knowledge, enrolls more than 8,000 students in bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in 92 degree programs offered by six colleges: Newark College of Engineering, New Jersey School of Architecture, College of Science and Liberal... (EurekAlert!)
CLOSER LOOK: Teams playing in the National High School Invitational Apr 3, 2009
No. 8 St. Benedict's Prep (Newark). Coach: Dan Hurley. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hartford, Protective TARP Requests Stall as AIG Sours U.S. on New Bailouts Apr 2, 2009
Prudentials fourth-quarter loss was the Newark, New Jersey-based companys biggest since its 2001 initial public offering. Prudential has the capital to absorb more investment losses, , an analyst for S&P, said in February. (Bloomberg -- US)
One for the road? Motorised bar stool driver lands in trouble Apr 2, 2009
Police in Newark, Ohio, said they found Kile Wygle with the remains of his motorised bar stool after it crashed at about 20mph (32km/h) ... Newark police Sergeant Barry Connell said some people have made a sport out of racing the modified bar stools which have tyres, a steering wheel and a small engine. (BBC News -- Americas)
TODAY IN THE SKY: Today's top aviation stories Apr 2, 2009
Elsewhere, the Patriot-News reports that other "new service ... added to Harrisburg in recent months is doing well. Continental Airlines' business at (Harrisburg) is up 47% thanks to expanded service to Newark, N.J., where travelers connect to cities throughout Europe and Asia.". 3d 1h ago from. (USA Today -- Money)
MANNIX:LeBron, Cavs remain at No. 1 in latest Power Rankings Apr 1, 2009
"It's hard for me right now," Yi told the Newark Star-Ledger. "I know what [is] happening. I must just be professional and keep doing my stuff, doing my thing." Yi's numbers bottomed out this month (5. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
PORT AUTHORITY BIRD BRAINS Apr 1, 2009
The Post's Bill Sanderson reported the real facts on Monday: Plane-fowl collisions at JFK, Newark and La Guardia shot up 60 percent between 2003 and 2007, the last year for which full data are available. The latest figure, 361, comes to nearly one bird strike per day. (New York Post -- Opinions)
National service group may aid U.S. recession Apr 1, 2009
The organization serves 29 urban and rural areas including Newark, Camden, New York City and Indianapolis and has the same health care benefits as other beginning teachers, with salaries ranging from $30,000 to $47,000 depending on location, according to the Teach for America Web site. Those with higher level of education, such as a master s degree or PhD, can expect a higher salary. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
US and Canada set new pollution-control rules for ships in coastal areas Apr 1, 2009
"This is an important - and long overdue - step in our efforts to protect the air and water along our shores, and the health of the people in our coastal communities," said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson in Port Newark, N.J., with Coast Guard and state officials. The International Maritime Organization - a United Nations body that oversees air pollution and other policies for ocean-going vessels - approved the concept of emission control areas in October, and today's announcement represents... (Boston Globe)
Colleen Cleary Apr 1, 2009
The Daily Mail Online. Serving Greene County since 1792. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Jackson's Favorite Daughter Mar 29, 2009
Steinbeck had Salinas and Philip Roth has Newark ... celebrates author Eudora Welty Articles Steinbeck had Salinas and Philip Roth has Newark. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Hooray! Score one for persistence … so far Mar 29, 2009
Gee whiz: They even left a Newark and a lot of others. jon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
* News startup's business model:making money Mar 29, 2009
More encouragingly, a third revenue stream has been growing, as the company has signed up a growing number of news outlets, including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; the Daily News of New York; the Star-Ledger of Newark, New Jersey; and the Boise Weekly of Idaho, to carry its reports and have use of its correspondents. CBS Radio News, heard on about 550 stations, recently signed a nonexclusive deal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
6 nights in Paris and Barcelona, from $1,099 Mar 28, 2009
Gateways: Newark, New York City; add $60 for Chicago; $70 for Boston; $80 for Philadelphia; $110 for Baltimore, D.C.; $130 for Buffalo, Detroit; $150 for Fort Lauderdale; $160 for Charlottesville, Harrisburg, Houston, Norfolk, Pittsburgh, Richmond; many other cities are available. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
(Not so) golden years Mar 26, 2009
The Newark man owned a lawnmower repair shop for 30 years and was a school maintenance man for another 10 years ... Way back when, when I first started working, the idea was I would work until I was 65 and then I d retire, which is what my father did, said Lukco, 60, also of Newark. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Wind shear may have caused Japan plane crash Mar 24, 2009
And in 1997 one of the planes landed hard, flipped, and caught fire while landing in Newark. Yesterday's was the first deadly crash at Narita - the main air hub for international flights to Tokyo - since the airport opened in 1978. (Boston Globe)
Want a vibrant democracy? Newspapers are its backbone Mar 24, 2009
The Star-Ledger of Newark, New Jersey's largest newspaper, cut its staff almost in half; McClatchy, arguably the highest-quality chain, has reduced its editorial staff by a third since the middle of last year. Overseas and Washington coverage has been decimated. (Business Report, South Africa)
More Bad News From Newhouses Mar 24, 2009
Locally, the plan will impact the Staten Island Advance the first publication ever owned by the parent company, known as Advance Publications and the Newark Star-Ledger, which last year gave voluntary buyouts to 145 people as part of a cost-cutting move. The Jersey Journal in Jersey City is not affected because that paper is facing a deadline next month to come up with a new round of money-saving buyouts or get shut down. (New York Post -- Business)
In-flight entertainment systems raise travel safety issues Mar 23, 2009
By Gary Stoller, USA TODAY Frequent flier Ron Goltsch loves Continental Airlines' entertainment system, which lets him choose from thousands of movies, TV shows, songs and games on long flights between Newark, N.J., and Frankfurt. Goltsch, an electrical engineer in Parsippany, N.J., is concerned, though, that the system under each seat's arm rest generates too much heat 105 to 115 degrees when not in use. (USA Today -- Money)
Sunday Business Mar 22, 2009
Voluntary buyouts of 165 employees at the Newark Star-Ledger and S.I. Advance have not been enough to stem the bleeding, The Post has learned. Management of the two area newspapers are close to. (New York Post -- Business)
Jeff Trim leaving Wade Trim Mar 21, 2009
It operates offices in Chicago, Washington, Newark and Canada. David Theung will replace Trim as transportation market segment leader at Wade Trim. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Friends in high places Mar 20, 2009
McLoughlin was a 19-year-old Boston College student when she boarded the 7:30 p.m. Eastern Airlines shuttle from Newark to Boston on St. Patrick's Day, 1970. There were 68 passengers and five crew members aboard. (Boston Globe)
Flying under cover Mar 19, 2009
the man who sat across me at the boarding gate at Newark Airport was eyeing my wire so nervously while trying to avoid eye contact that I looked straight at him, slowly took out my iPod and held it out to him. He had to smile. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
With a late shot saved, Brodeur becomes No. 1 Mar 18, 2009
(03-18) 04:00 PDT Newark, N.J. ... With family in the crowd in Newark, Brodeur took the ice in front of a full house that cheered him from the warm-up to the final buzzer, mostly with the echoing chant of "Mart-tee, Mart-tee, Mart-tee.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Top o’ the morning at Dark Star Mar 18, 2009
My old pal Dan Graziano (covered the Marlins together more than a decade ago) is seated next to me, doing some free-lance work before he starts he new gig as NFL writer for Fanhouse on AOL Sports, after taking a buyout from the Newark Star-Ledger. He wrote baseball there, Yankees beat guy for a while. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Brodeur sets record for all-time wins Mar 18, 2009
Brodeur posted his 552d win to pass childhood idol and Hall of Famer Patrick Roy for the most victories in league history, making 30 saves in the Devils' 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks last night at Newark. "It was an exciting night," Brodeur said. (Boston Globe)
Coca-Cola Sacrifices Low Rates for Safety as Money Markets Prove Perilous Mar 18, 2009
Newark, New Jersey-based , the second-largest U.S. life insurer, and lost access to the Feds commercial paper facility after their short-term debt ratings were cut to second tier. Kicked Out. (Bloomberg)
St. Alphonsus finishes second in CYO tourney Mar 17, 2009
It was a 71-58 victory in the second round for St. Alphonsus as they defeated St. Michaels, of Newark. McCormick led with 39 points while Justin Fasce finished with 23 points. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Giants open voluntary workouts without Burress Mar 17, 2009
NEWARK, N.J. -- The opened their voluntary offseason workouts on Monday, knowing that the next event to shape the team will happen at the end of the month when faces a court date on a felony gun charge. Burress did not attend Monday's workouts, nor was he expected. (ESPN -- Football News)
With Bruins, things are shaking at the top Mar 17, 2009
However, there is one asterisk: The Devils are only 6 points in arrears, but they have three games in hand (including tonight in Newark, where Martin Brodeur will attempt to become the game's winningest netminder). Meanwhile, the Capitals, only 7 points off Boston's tail, lost in Atlanta last night, wasting a prime chance to put more heat on the Black and Gold. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Gyang-Duah is New Head of Ghanaian Presbyterians in America Mar 15, 2009
m. There will also be an open forum for the congregation and the clergy to discuss issues of concern and relevance to the church community, as well as a general meeting for the executive membership of the Overseas Mission Field (OMF) of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, USA. All the nine congregations that currently constitute the USA branch of the PCG, among them Worcester, Massachusetts; Houston, Texas; Newark, New Jersey; Richmond, Virginia; and Chicago, Illinois, are expected to actively... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The 10 Most Endangered Newspapers in America Mar 13, 2009
Unlike the New York Times, the New York Post, Newsday and Newark's Star-Ledger, the Daily News is not owned by a larger organization real estate billionaire Mort Zuckerman owns the paper ... Its parent, Advance Publications, has already threatened to close its paper in Newark. (Time.com)
Madonna pays visit to Britneys Circus Mar 13, 2009
The tour moves on to Newark, N.J., on March 13 ... The Circus tour will continue on Friday in Newark, N.J.. (MSNBC -- News)
at Fantasy Springs Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons slated Mar 13, 2009
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were born out a collective of other singing groups in Newark, N.J., in the early 50s. Valli sang with the Variety Trio until 1952, joined The Variatones in 53 and then departed to sing with The Four Lovers in 1956. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Local Hospitals Join RHIO Group Mar 12, 2009
Rochester General Hospital and Newark Wayne Community Hospital have joined the Rochester RHIO, Regional Health Information Organization. The group makes it easier for doctors to access data like your lab results. (R News)
Madoff's Refusal on Conspiracy Charge Said to Have Nixed Deal With U.S. Mar 12, 2009
To contact the reporters on this story: in federal court in Newark, New Jersey, at ; in Washington at ; in New York federal court at. Last Updated: March 12, 2009 00:01 EDT. (Bloomberg -- US)
China now turning away other people's trash Mar 12, 2009
The drop in commodity prices was so speedy that in a matter of weeks last fall, container ships carrying used railroad wheels and empty dog food cans arrived in Chinese ports worth far less than their value when they left Newark, New Jersey; Rotterdam; or Los Angeles. "Everything was moving along just fine until October, and then we fell off a cliff," said Bruce Savage, chairman of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, a trade organization that represents mostly American waste processing... (International Herald Tribune)
Editorial: Summit sounded a note of urgency Mar 11, 2009
Newark Mayor Cory Booker issued the challenge: In exploring new options, the aim is "not to be loyal to choices, but to excellence." School districts need to experiment, but they must also be willing to shut down bad programs. The day's bottom line was encouraging: The stars are aligned for major improvements in public education, if Sacramento takes the opportunity. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Gloom & Doom For Daily News Mar 11, 2009
"Unlike The New York Times, The New York Post, Newsday and the Newark Star-Ledger, the Daily News is not owned by a larger organization," he said. Already, Zuckerman has reined in his publishing efforts, turning his magazine US News & World Report into a monthly from a weekly and focusing the mag's print editions on "Best of" issues. (New York Post -- Business)
Green jobs adviser named to White House Mar 11, 2009
"In Newark, N.J., local government, business and labor are pioneering a public-private partnership to get everyday people quality jobs doing green retrofits on low-income seniors' homes, keeping them warm and saving them money," he wrote. "In Pennsylvania, urban farming is producing cheap, clean biofuels while wind-power giant Gamesa is providing hundreds of green manufacturing jobs to the state. "In Seattle," he said, "the county's Opportunity Greenway helps young, court-involved adults (ages... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Magician Says He Shipped Himself From NY To Vegas Mar 11, 2009
In 2003, Charles McKinley, a 25-year-old Bronx warehouse shipping clerk, shipped himself in a wooden air cargo crate from Newark International Airport to Dallas, traveling 1,500 miles by truck, plane and delivery van. McKinley said he was looking for a cheap way to visit his parents. (W-USA News, DC)
Gemory Announces Consumer Availability of its Revolutionary Service: Nano-Photographs in Diamonds Mar 11, 2009
Newark, CA (PRWEB) March 11, 2009 -- Only one year after announcing the successful development of its revolutionary nano-photograph process for diamonds, Gemory LLC has recently made its service available to consumers through its main distribution channels including their , jewelry stores, wedding planners and luxury gift sellers. This unique process called DiamondPure permanently embeds high-resolution grayscale photos on any size diamond while preserving the diamond's original brilliance and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Former paramedic recalls days when lives hung in the balance Mar 11, 2009
A Newark, N.J., native now living in LaGrange, Zamelsky has taken many of his extraordinary stories and put them on paper in the book "Memoirs of a Firefighter/Paramedic," a sober sojourn that took him to Florida, Georgia (including an eight-year stint in Madison County) and New York City before his retirement in 2003. "Through all my years, I've gone out on many calls, like anyone else in the business, and it was a great run," Zamelsky said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Delta, AMR Trim Seats on Overseas Flights to Avoid `Big Empty Airplanes' Mar 9, 2009
While cutting seats to Amsterdam by 15 percent from New Jerseys Newark airport, Houston-based Continental will add daily flights there to Shanghai this month. The challenge is ferreting out profitable markets amid a global recession, said , senior vice president of planning at Fort Worth, Texas-based American. (Bloomberg -- US)
Williams, Clark, Samuels Earn BIG EAST Honors Mar 9, 2009
Da'Sean Butler, West Virginia, F, Jr., 6-7, 225, Newark, N.J.. ALL-BIG EAST THIRD TEAM Deonta Vaughn, Cincinnati, G, Jr., 6-1, 195, Indianapolis, Ind. (Uoflsports.com)
Blair, Young Earn Big East First-Team Honors Mar 9, 2009
West Virginia, F, Jr., 6-7, 225, Newark, N.J.. ALL-BIG EAST THIRD TEAM. (PittInsiders.com)
Editorial: Celebrity has its uses and limits Mar 7, 2009
These include Joel Klein, New York City's education chancellor; Michelle Rhee, chancellor of the Washington, D.C., schools; Newark Mayor Cory Booker; and a controversial figure who has co-founded the Education Equity Project, the Rev. Al Sharpton. Whether or not you support Johnson's brand of school reform, it should be worthwhile to hear what lessons Klein and other education leaders can offer to Sacramento. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
A toss back in time: 'Harvard Beats Yale 29-29' Mar 7, 2009
He got his doctorate from the Teachers College at Columbia University, and got a job at a tough public school in Newark. "My mission was to work with kids like myself," he says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Clear Lanes Used 250,000 Times at Washington, DC Airports Mar 5, 2009
Clear cards are accepted at 20 U.S. airports: Albany, Atlanta, Boston's Logan (Terminal A), Cincinnati, Denver, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, LaGuardia (Central Terminal B and Terminal D), Little Rock, New York JFK (Terminals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7), Newark (Terminal B1 and B2), Oakland, Orlando, Reno, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Josr, Washington, D.C.'s Reagan and Dulles, and Westchester. Clear members have their identities authenticated and are provided with a high-tech card which allows them... (PR Newswire)
Bloody Sunday: Packers lose two Mar 5, 2009
According to the Newark Star-Ledger and the New York Daily News, the New York Giants signed Canty for six years and $42 million, including $17. 25 million guaranteed. (PackerReport.com)
discusses the economics of pay-per-view boxing on New York-based sports radio station WFAN. Mar 4, 2009
Saturday, February 28th - Future Hall-of-Fame goalie Martin Brodeur joins Marc after the Devils beat the Panthers 7-2 in Newark. Brodeur has gone a perfect 2-0 since his return to the Devils after his bicep injury. (Multichannel News)
Preventing pilot fatigue Mar 3, 2009
While Delta keeps its ultra long-range crews at their overseas destinations for 48 hours, American (with flights from Chicago to Delhi) and Continental (flying from Newark to Hong Kong and India) give their pilots 24 hours. The different approaches present an opportunity to make comparisons that could lead to a more precise understanding of how to avoid fatigue. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
LET'S GET REAL! Mar 3, 2009
Travelers pick from a 8-,10- or 14-day travel package and meet at Newark or JFK airports where they get the first set of tickets to a surprise destination. Every day more of the secret itinerary is revealed via e-mail, with only a half-day notice for travel. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Work for America: Nonprofits see applications rise Mar 3, 2009
Fischer will teach in a Newark, N.J., bilingual classroom next year. "I wonder if I had gotten a consulting job, I would have been in a difficult position having to choose," said the New York City native, who has been a tutor and counselor at a special needs camp. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Agatha Christie's Private Escape, and Other Travel Goodies Mar 3, 2009
Heineken has opened its first branded airport bar in Newark International Airport's Terminal C. Designed to mimic the first class airline lounges you've always longed to enter, the Heineken bar comes complete with free Wi-Fi, comfy chairs and private cabana areas. Oh, and there's Heineken for sale as well. (Time.com)
Snow brings havoc to eastern US Mar 3, 2009
Page last updated at 22:33 GMT, Monday, 2 March 2009. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Americas)
In Like a Lion: March Storm Wreaks Havoc Mar 3, 2009
In Newark, N.J., 209 flights were cancelled, along with more than 120 in Boston and more than 400 at New York City's two airports. Related. (ABC News)