Newsom Highlighted As 'Hotshot To Watch' Aug 30, 2008
Now, I've gotten into the convention center; I haven't necessarily gotten on the floor to speak," he said with a laugh. While the animosity has largely faded, Newsom said he still feels it in some quarters. At least it bought some name recognition, which helps as Newsom is still in the exploratory phase of a 2010 run for governor - though his actions this week appear to be those of someone kicking into campaign mode. His strategy is rooted is the same as Obama's: Connect with young voters... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
2010 hoops blue-chips Aug 30, 2008
" Rounding out the top five is Texas-bound forward , a Canadian who continues to be one of the more intriguing players in the junior class. He will play at Newark (N.J.) St. Benedict's Prep. "Upside is the key word for Thompson," Meyer said. "He is a springy athlete who doesn't shy away from contact despite his thin frame (6-8/210). Offensively, he attacks the body of his defender and pursues the ball off the glass with vigor. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dog-fighting - 16 dogs seized Aug 30, 2008
They were identified as Alexander Estephane, 44, who lives at the East 179th Street address; Lauritz Acoy, 41, of The Bronx; Eric Boyce, 33, also of The Bronx; Israel Cuevas, 34, of North Brunswick, NJ; Juan Toledo, 38, of Paterson, NJ; Alterik Mason, 29, of Newark; and Darnell Walker, 34, also of Newark ... The following men were arrested: Lauritz Acoy, 41, of the Bronx; Israel Cuevas, 31, of North Brunswick, N.J.; Alexander Estephane, 44, of the Bronx; Eric Boyce, 33, of the Bronx; Juan... (Pet-Abuse.com)
New Executives for Ghanaian Catholic Laity Council in United States Aug 30, 2008
Ambrose Amoakoh, St. Marys Apostolate, Newark, New Jersey was elected the Public Relations Officer ... The Ghanaian Catholic Apostolate Laity Council of tri state comprises Catholic churches in Newark, New Jersey; Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens in New York, East Hartford in Connecticut, as well as Worcester in Massachusetts. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
GDP rise is fastest in nearly a year Aug 29, 2008
A tugboat passes a cargo ship at the Port of Newark this week. A surge in exports, explained in part by the weak US dollar, helped drive up gross domestic product at a 3. (Boston Globe)
Continental Airlines Applauds FAA Order to Stop Newark Slot Auction Aug 29, 2008
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: ) today applauded an order issued by the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Chief Counsel to stop the Department of Transportation's (DOT) plan for auctioning slots at Newark Liberty International Airport, which DOT had announced would be held on Sept. 3. The FAA Chief Counsel said he acted under the authority from the FAA Acting Administrator and found Continental and other airline protesters of the auction... (PR Newswire)
FAA delays first slot auction for Newark Aug 29, 2008
The Federal Aviation Administration's plan for slot auctions at Newark airport got stuck at the gate on Thursday, a victory for airlines who have fiercely opposed government sales of landing rights at some of the nation's busiest airports. The airlines had asked the FAA's Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition to halt the auction planned for Wednesday for two slots at Newark's Liberty airport, saying the FAA has no Congressional authority to sell the slots ... The two slots are tiny... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Daily Briefing Aug 29, 2008
The airlines had asked the FAA s Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition to halt the auction planned for Wednesday for two slots at Newark s Liberty Airport. They would have been the first of several auctions the FAA says are needed to reduce congestion at the three airports run by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
New chief seeks to fix D.C. schools where others failed Aug 29, 2008
Some say the credit lies with reforms by Rhee's predecessor, Clifford Janey, who now leads the schools in Newark, N.J. Rhee attributes the change to a culture of accountability something she is hoping to improve by linking teacher pay to student achievement. By soliciting donations from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other groups, Rhee wants to make Washington's teachers among the nation's best-paid with salaries that could reach $131,000. (USA Today -- News)
Oracle's Ellison Wins 38% Pay Raise, Earns New Scrutiny From Shareholders Aug 29, 2008
That kind of package becomes a red flag for investors,'' said , director of the John Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware in Newark. Would he leave if they didn't give him that much. (Bloomberg)
3 Hospitalized In N.J. After Eating Wild Mushrooms Aug 29, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. -- residents are being warned about the dangers of eating wild mushrooms. The New Jersey Poison Information and Education System says three people were hospitalized this week -- one in critical condition -- after they ate mushrooms growing on the lawn of their home in Township. (WNBC.com, NY)
They're ready if Corzine jumps ship Aug 29, 2008
In the mid to late 1990s, thousands of properties in Newark were taken off the tax rolls because of tax and mortgage foreclosures ... What it does mean is that Christie reverted to a junk case to bring down a major political figure--playing to the cheering crowds yelling for blood from a man hardly anyone outside Newark liked anyway ... The U.S. Attorney's Office yesterday called a federal judge's bluff -- only the judge wasn't bluffing, and the beneficiaries of the extraordinary duel between... (NJ.com -- News)
Venezuelan Military, Finance Officials Got Kickbacks, U.S. Prosecutors Say Aug 28, 2008
To contact the reporter on this story: in New York at ; in Newark, New Jersey at. Last Updated: August 27, 2008 14:59 EDT. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
East Coast flights return to normal after computer breakdown Aug 28, 2008
Flights to Newark Liberty International Airport were halted briefly because of turbulence, while flights to La Guardia Airport were delayed by an average of 41 minutes and those to Kennedy International Airport by an average of 65 minutes. The trouble coincided with the winding down of the busy summer travel season. (International Herald Tribune)
Ultralife, Harris RF Get Military Contracts Aug 28, 2008
It'll ask the Newark battery maker to support its communication switch subsystem for the Air Force Battle Control System-Mobile (BCS-M) program. The deal extends the Air Force's current contract with Ultralife through 2010. (R News)
Getting dressed for school Aug 28, 2008
Central Jersey Entertainment NewsLocal music, restaurants and arts stories from The Times of Trenton. INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT. (NJ.com -- Times)
Obama's history,and America's Aug 28, 2008
Newark Mayor Cory Booker, another member of this group of young black leaders, has noted that he has never seen a "Whites Only" sign - except in a museum. In his speech to the convention Tuesday night, Governor Deval Patrick addressed the change explicitly. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Newark Police Arrest 5 In 3 Separate Killings Aug 28, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. -- Police in have arrested five suspects in three recent fatal shootings. Two suspects, who police say are both named , have been charged in the shooting death of 26-year-old on August 18. (WNBC.com, NY)
FAA warns N.Y. airports about blocking flights Aug 27, 2008
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey operates Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty airports ... The first auction is set for Sept. 3 for two slots at Newark. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Transactions Aug 27, 2008
Traded RHP Jeff Blitstein to Newark (Atlantic). More Stories from Sports. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Monday's Sports Transactions Aug 26, 2008
Traded RHP Jeff Blitstein to Newark (Atlantic) and OF Mike Bille and LHP Mark Romanczuk to Bridgeport (Atlantic) for future considerations. Traded OF Brent Krause and C Kevin Sullivan to Southern Maryland (Atlantic) for cash and a player to be named. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Airlines add to protest over FAA slot auction plan Aug 26, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS - An airline trade group is asking the Federal Aviation Administration to delay its planned Sept. 3 auction of slots at the Newark airport ... It has said that selling the slots to land and take off at LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark should reduce congestion. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Mets put Maine on DL with bone spur Aug 26, 2008
By George McNish, The (Newark) Star-Ledger, via US Presswire. The New York Mets placed pitcher John Maine on the 15-day disabled list Monday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Palmer expects Clinton will yield to party unity Aug 26, 2008
The Times of Trenton NewsNJ government, politics, crime & local news. Latest user-submitted photos. (NJ.com -- Times)
Bon Jovi Hosting N.J. Gathering For Obama Aug 26, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. -- is bringing his rock star-like persona to the home of rocker Jon Bon Jovi for a big-ticket fundraiser next month. Twin fund-raisers are set for Sept. 5 at the tony Jersey Shore homes of Finance Chairman Philip Murphy and , state confirmed. (WNBC.com, NY)
Miller doing much better Aug 26, 2008
And the Newark Star-Ledger is reporting it's a dislocated toe. In the locker room on Monday, Miller was walking bare foot, and had no wrap on the toe or foot. (JetsConfidential.com)
Dems Rally Against Unions! Aug 26, 2008
One panelist--I think it was Peter Groff, president of the Colorado State Senate, got the ball rolling by complaining that when the children's agenda meets the adult agenda, the "adult agenda wins too often." Then Cory Booker of Newark attacked teachers unions specifically--and there was applause. In a room of 500 people at the Democratic convention. (Slate)
Old racial issues take on a different hue Aug 26, 2008
But the crime for which former Newark mayor Sharpe James will be sentenced tomorrow -- a species of fraud -- strikes me as a better candidate for the label. Share. (NJ.com -- News)
Newark school superintendent could make $300k Aug 26, 2008
Janey came to Newark this summer after serving as the top schools administrator in Washington, and before that in Rochester, N.Y.. State Education Commissioner Lucille Davy, who oversees the state-operated district, says there are almost no perks besides salary. (The Trentonian, NJ)
'Power poles' keep fliers wired at Newark airport Aug 26, 2008
Power poles' keep fliers wired at Newark airport Associated Press 08/25/2008 NEWARK - Your search for a wall outlet to recharge your cell phone at Newark Liberty Airport just got a lot easier. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled a system of kiosks that feature outlets where electronic devices can be recharged for free. (The Trentonian, NJ)
9/11 Cross Dedicated Near Flight 93 Site Aug 25, 2008
Flight 93, which was en route from Newark, New Jersey, to San Francisco, was the only one of the four planes hijacked that day that did not reach its intended target, believed to be in Washington, D.C.. Investigators believe the hijackers crashed the plane into a field near rural Shanksville, about 65 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, as passengers rushed the cockpit. (CBS News)
Prominent Education Reformers Call for Longer School Days, Performance-Driven Teacher Pay, Expanded Public School Choice Aug 25, 2008
Participants: Joe Williams, Executive Director, Democrats For Education Reform Joel Klein, Chancellor, New York City Schools Adrian Fenty, Mayor, Washington D.C. Cory Booker, Mayor, Newark Federico Pena, Former Secretary of Energy Roy Romer, Chairman, Strong American Schools, former Colorado governor Rev. Al Sharpton, Education Equality Project Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, D.C. Public Schools Barbara O'Brien, Lt. Gov., Colorado Peter Groff, President, Colorado State Senate Jonathan Alter, Newsweek... (PR Newswire)
Taking A Second Look At Bi-racial 'Black' Leaders Aug 25, 2008
They include Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker, Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and NAACP President/CEO Benjamin Jealous. The lieutenant governor of Maryland, Anthony G. Brown, is also bi-racial. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Report: Giants' Umenyiora done for season Aug 25, 2008
(Sports Network) - New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora will miss the entire 2008 season after injuring his left knee in Saturday's 10-7 preseason loss to the New York Jets, according to a report in the Newark Star-Ledger. Umenyiora had to be carted off the field in the second quarter of Saturday's setback, and an MRI on Sunday revealed serious ligament damage. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Miller has dislocated toe Aug 25, 2008
"Jets right cornerback Justin Miller suffered a dislocated toe on his left foot and is expected to be sidelined one to three weeks, meaning he could miss the opener at Miami on Sept. 7, according to someone with knowledge of the injury," wrote Hutchinson in the Newark Star-Ledger. Related Stories. (JetsConfidential.com)
WTC Steel Beam Gets Biker Escort To Pa. Memorial Aug 24, 2008
com - WTC Steel Beam Gets Biker Escort To Pa (CBS 2, NY)
A hard lesson to learn Aug 24, 2008
WASHINGTON As the fall semester beckons and financial aid from parents and the government runs dry, more college students are turning to credit cards to pay not only for their textbooks, meals and transportation but also for tuition (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Fifteen-hour trek from N.J. to Georgia right path for Moreno Aug 24, 2008
" Richt figured he might have lost both players right there and then. Eventually, he landed them both. In the land of Springsteen and a Queen Moreno is from the Belford section of Middletown, a 42-square mile community of more than 67,000. Commuters like its proximity to New York City. Middletown is just 25 miles south across the Raritan Bay. Bruce Springsteen lives in nearby Rumson. Jon Bon Jovi is also from these parts and is a big supporter of Pop Warner football. The locals also can claim... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Unlucky days loom for A.C. Aug 24, 2008
The Times of Trenton Business NewsLocal NJ business news and economics. Latest user-submitted photos. (NJ.com -- Times)
VP choice Biden unpopular in Iraq for autonomy plan Aug 24, 2008
Associated Press Regina Betley, right, and her friend Bonnie Mucha, both of Newark, Del. show their support for vice presidential candidate Sen. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Traipse through Turkey for less this fall Aug 23, 2008
This price is valid for travel between September 8 and October 25, departing from New York or Newark. It reflects the base rate for a standard-category hotel. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obituaries for Aug. 23, 2008 Aug 23, 2008
Glenn Matsanka of Newark, Del. brothers, Benjamin Kulis of Marcus Hook, Leonard Kulis of Rehobeth, Del. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Energy Lifts Dow and S&P but Credit Worries Remain Aug 22, 2008
"Oil stocks had fallen quite sharply during the decline, so there's a bit of a relief rally going on right now," said John Praveen, chief investment strategist at Prudential International Investment Advisers in Newark, New Jersey. Crude oil had dipped below $113 a barrel earlier this month after soaring to a record high above $147 in mid-July. (ABC News -- Wire)
World's mega cities expand as millions quit the countryside Aug 22, 2008
hms operates two data centers in newark, de. we. (Yahoo News -- Population Issues)
Oil spike helps U.S. stocks higher Aug 22, 2008
"Oil stocks had fallen quite sharply during the decline, so there's a bit of a relief rally going on right now," said John Praveen, chief investment strategist at Prudential International Investment Advisers in Newark, New Jersey. The home finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac erased earlier losses of about 20 percent as growing speculation of an imminent government bailout forced investors to buy back shares to exit bets on a further decline. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Analysts `Winging It' as U.S. Bank Losses Make Estimates Worst Since 1992 Aug 22, 2008
Newark, New Jersey-based , the second-largest U.S. life insurer, shut its 420-person stock research and trading unit last year because it wasn't making money. Lower Profits. (Bloomberg -- US)
Commentary: The poverty of Democrats'... Aug 22, 2008
St. Louis, Missouri (sixth), hasn't had a Republican since 1949, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (eighth), since 1908, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ninth), since 1952 and Newark, New Jersey (10th), since 1907 ... Five of the 10 cities with the highest poverty rates (Detroit, Buffalo, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Philadelphia and Newark) have had a Democratic stranglehold since at least 1961: more than 45 years ... Two of the cities (Milwaukee and Newark) have been electing Democrats since the first Model T rolled... (CNN -- Law)
N.Y., N.J. governors oppose slot auctions Aug 21, 2008
But with the first auction planned next month for Newark Liberty International Airport, Govs. David Paterson of New York and Jon Corzine of New Jersey said in a letter to Transportation Secretary Mary Peters that the plan is a mistake. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Premiere Transportation to offer daily shuttles from Albany to Newark Aug 21, 2008
The shuttle to Newark will leave at 10:30 am. daily from the airport in Albany and arrive at Newark at 2 p.m. In between, it will stop at Catskill and Kingston ... The shuttle will depart Newark for Albany daily at 5:30 p.m.. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Judge Orders Drug Maker to Provide Experimental Treatment to Terminally Ill Teenager Aug 21, 2008
A 16-year-old patient, terminally ill with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, should be allowed to use an experimental drug treatment despite objections from the drug s developer, a federal judge in Newark ruled on Wednesday ... In Wednesday s ruling, Judge William J. Martini, of the United States District Court in Newark, said that Jacob should be allowed to take the experimental drug even though he does not meet the criteria for eligibility. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
CHART: Which airlines have most financial staying power? Aug 21, 2008
Strong cash position for its sizeHouston hub serves booming energy market; Newark hub serves huge New York market and is a major access point to EuropeOne of the youngest fleets among the big carriers. Weaknesses. (USA Today -- Money)
Funeral Held For 15-Year-Old Slain In Bed By Stray Bullet Aug 21, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. -- Funeral services were held Thursday for the 15-year-old killed in his bed last week by a bullet fired from a downstairs apartment ... Washington was Newark's 12th teenage homicide victim in 2008. (WNBC.com, NY)
Deconstructing fiction -- and its readers Aug 20, 2008
The larger point is that great writing elicits its own inevitability, as in a passage by Saul Bellow, protagonist aloft over Newark, of which Wood says that "until this moment one did not have these words to fit this feeling.". Perhaps Wood's strongest idea is the claim that anything can work so long as its author -- the moral argument again -- has the talent, conviction, and quite possibly luck to bring readers to that point where everything is illuminated. (Boston Globe)
Thousands of Iraqis arrive in U.S. Aug 20, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. - Thousands of Iraqi refugees have arrived in the United States as part of a nationwide resettlement program to bring 12,000 Iraqis to the United States by the end of next month, officials said ... Lieu herself a refugee from Vietnam who was resettled in the U.S. by the kind of program she now runs does everything from picking up the new arrivals at Newark Airport to helping them find apartments, furniture, jobs and English classes. (MSNBC -- International)
These are tough times for travelers Aug 20, 2008
The nations major airports remain terribly congested barely half the flights at Newark, LaGuardia and JFK were on time in June and efforts to cap flights, shift schedules and reconfigure airspace dont seem to be helping. Last week, the U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report predicting that such efforts will have a limited effect on reducing delays during summer 2008. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Teen Accused Of Firing Deadly Shot Into Ceiling Aug 20, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. -- The suspect in last week's fatal shooting of a 15-year-old while he slept in his bed is expected to make his first court appearance ... Authorities say Washington was the 12th teenage homicide victim in Newark this year. (WNBC.com, NY)
Suspect In Shooting Death Of Newark Teen Pleads 'Not Guilty' Aug 20, 2008
Suspect In Shooting Death Of Newark Teen Pleads 'Not Guilty ... NEWARK, N.J. -- The suspect in last week's fatal shooting of a 15-year-old while he slept in his bed has pleaded not guilty. (WNBC.com, NY)
Suitors line up for Steve & Barrys Aug 20, 2008
It debuted in the Bay Area just last year, opening its first store at NewPark Mall in Newark and later at Southland Mall in Hayward. The chain now has 15 stores in California, with other Bay Area locations in San Francisco, Great Mall of the Bay Area in Milpitas and Eastridge shopping center in San Jose. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
DEATH RATES: Highest, lowest Aug 20, 2008
Hospitals that stand out - USATODAY.com. Hospitals that stand out. (USA Today)
Clear Scores with 49ers to Provide Fast Pass Entry to Candlestick Park for Clear Members Aug 19, 2008
Clear cards are accepted at 18 U.S. airports: Albany, Cincinnati, Denver, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, LaGuardia (Central Terminal B and Terminal D), Little Rock, New York JFK (Terminals 1, 2, 4 and 7), Newark (Terminal B1 and B2), Oakland, Orlando, Reno, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Jose, Washington, DC's Reagan and Dulles, and Westchester. And, soon, Clear lanes will open at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. (PR Newswire)
AMERICA'S FUTURE: Patrolling U.S. Ports Aug 19, 2008
"You know there is a certain balance between commerce and being productive in terminals like this and being so safe, you could safe yourself out of business," said Don Hamm, president of Port Newark Container Terminal. Some lawmakers cautioned that there is no magic formula to guarantee safety at U.S. ports. (Fox News)
DISRESPECTED? Champion Giants still underdogs Aug 19, 2008
By Andrew Miller, The (Newark) Star-Ledger via US Presswire. Osi Umenyiora led the Giants with 13 sacks last year and is ready for the challenge of playing without Michael Strahan, who retired in the offseason. (USA Today -- Sports)
Labor Day getaways, from $89 Aug 19, 2008
Continental is offering from its hubs in Newark, Houston, and Cleveland to selected college towns. As of press time, there were one-way fares between Houston and Austin for $49, Cleveland and St. Louis for $69, and Newark and Orlando for $114. (MSNBC -- Travel)
questions and answers Aug 19, 2008
- Niraj, Newark, DE A: Well, we did see a lot of blitzes against the Dolphins, didn t we. I know for sure that Monte Kiffin would rather not blitz and my gut tells me he wont have to. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
'NATURE' ARTICLE: Neutralizing antibodies derived from the B cells of 1918 influenza pandemic survivors Aug 19, 2008
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey 07103, USA. These authors contributed equally to this work. (USA Today -- Tech)