Leading US News Agency Denied 911 Tapes & Documents From 2009 Debacle That Exposed Controversial Spy Operation
June 2012
PHOTO: Annual Soap Box Derby Lets Kids Race in Street
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Kids from all over New Jersey came to New Brunswick to compete in the annual Soap Box Derby, held on Johnson Drive adjacent to Johnson & Johnson's worldwide headquarters.
In addition to the soap box races, visitors also enjoyed a car show held in the Johnson & Johnson parking lot.
This year's winners include Jeffrey Clouser, Julianne Miller, and Alex Hawkins. They each move onto the national championships in Akron, Ohio.
Johnson & Johnson Predicts They Will Spend $600 Million to Cover Numerous Lawsuits
J&J; Expects to Take a One-Time $600 Million Charge to Cover Several Federal and State Civil Suits
RU Athletics Will Give Concessions Business to Sodexo in Privatization Deal
Sodexo Will Take Over Lucrative Business at Sporting Events July 1, Says AD
Rutgers Cell & DNA Repository To Conduct Genetic Research on U.S. Military Suicides
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The Rutgers Cell and DNA Repository (RUCDR) has received $2.4 million from the US Army STARRS (Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Service Members) to conduct a study on the genetic make-up of soldiers at risk for suicide or psychological issues.
The deal means that Rutgers will have the opportunity to be a part of the largest study of mental health risks ever conducted by the United States military, according to a report in the Home News Tribune.
PHOTO: Oil Tanker Wreck Causes Massive Traffic Delays on Routes 1 & 18
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—A HAZMAT (hazardous materials) crew spent half a day working to clean up the mess left behind from an overturned tanker truck, and was forced to close Route 1 Southbound, causing major traffic delays and detours.
The accident occurred at about 5:30 am, but will take much of the day Sunday to clean up the mess, according to a report on New Brusnwick's Patch.com.