NEWARK – The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Board of Trustees unanimously approved $800,000 on Monday to retrofit off-road construction equipment such as bulldozers, graders and pavers with pollution control devices that will reduce diesel emissions.

The funding will support Phase 1 of New Jersey’s Clean Construction Program, which will allocate a total of $2.5 million to retrofit 175 pieces of equipment being used for state-financed projects in urban environments.

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Two-day grand opening celebration with giveaways at Paramus Park Mall
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FREEPORT, ME. November 7, 2011—L.L.Bean, a leading retailer of quality outdoor equipment and apparel, will open its newest store at Paramus Park Mall, Paramus, New Jersey, 9AM, Friday, November 18. Everyone who loves the outdoors is invited to the two-day grand opening celebration that promises fun and adventure for the whole family. 
• Friday, Gift Card giveaway – worth up to $500 – to the first 100 customers.
• Saturday, Kayak giveaway – worth up to $500 – to five lucky customers.
• Friday & Saturday - Guess the number of Bean Boots arranged in an eight foot tall glass display located outside the new store entrance. One winner to receive new Bean Boots for his or her family.

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Last year, the National Retail Federation reported that 212 million people hit the shopping aisles on Black Friday and spent an estimated $45 billion while CNNMoney.com reported that virtual shoppers spent 1.1 billion on Cyber Monday.  With stores opening even earlier this year and the number of shoppers estimated to be higher it is important to have a plan of action on how to tackle this shopping weekend.

Verizon Wireless is offering up some “appvice” so no one misses a deal, a game, or a store location.

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Audi A6

Audi didn't follow the leader when updating its Audi A6 sedan. It cornered the BMW 5-series and Mercedes-Benz E-class and then redefined the segment.
With a half an inch here and there in the dimensions, new and tighter tolerances in assembly and clean styling, the 2012 A6 graduates to the Tier 1 league of aspirational sedans.
And it brings its own temptations and considerable fuel economy with a redefinition of power.

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Tivoli, LLC announces the publication of a new comprehensive venue and auditorium catalog.  Featuring a variety of specific wall, row, step, seat and guide lighting solutions for today’s venues and theaters, the 32-page, full-color glossy catalog is a complete resource guide with recommended solutions for today’s popular VIP illumination solutions. 

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The gun laws of Alaska and Arizona have no place in the State of New Jersey.
Today, Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) voted to protect New Jersey’s people by rejecting the federalization of conceal and carry laws in the United States, by voting against H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. This bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 272 to 154.

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SENSOGLOVE: 10% off SensoGlove digital golf glove and FREE shipping at www.sensoglove.com from November 25th - December 2nd – great holiday gift for dads! Use promo code: Christmas2011.

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Fairlawn Marching Band

Cutters Named Best Percussion for Second Consecutive Year

The Fair Lawn High School Marching Band, competing against 20 ensembles, earned a fifth place finish in the Group IV open at this year’s U.S. Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) National Competition on Nov. 12.  In addition, the band won best percussion in Group IV open for the second consecutive year, a feat rarely achieved according to band director Paul Kafer.

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Rock Icons THE MOODY BLUES To Embark On 2012 U.S. Tour ncluding bergenPAC in Englewood, New Jersey.
MOODY BLUES Celebrates the Resurgence of “Nights in White Satin” which Re-Entered the UK Rock Chart at #2 and  #27 on BBC Radio 1, Marking Historical 4th Time this Classic Song Enters the U.K./U.S Charts, Sparked by X-Factor Winner MATT CARDLE

The Moody Blues will embark on their 2012 Spring U.S. tour this March. Guitarist/vocalist Justin Hayward, bassist/vocalist John Lodge, and drummer Graeme Edge will take the stage April 16th at 8pm at bergenPAC in Englewood, New Jersey.  The band, whose legacy spans four decades of hit-making and sell-out tours, will continue to entertain audiences with their timeless music.

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The Garden State Harmonica Club monthly meetings will be held on Dec.5 and Dec.19 at 7:30 pm in room 103 at the Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Road in Glen Rock. Enter via the parking lot at Hamilton Avenue. The church is handicapped accessible.  Business meetings and playing are held regularly on the first Monday of each month with an informal second meeting taking place on the third Monday.  The second meeting includes a music theory lesson starting at 7:30. 

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