UPS Offers Benefits To Partners Of Gay NJ Workers

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New Jerseyans Frustrated By Property Tax Rebate Applications

New Jersey homeowners are getting some property tax relief — if they can only figure out how to fill out
the forms. (more…)

Jim, Dina McGreevey Head Back To Divorce Court

Former Governor James McGreevey and his estranged wife are scheduled back in court this morning. (more…)

Corzine To Sign Bill Asking Voters To OK $200 Million

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STARBUCKS LABEL SIGNS JONI MITCHELL

NEW YORK (AP) – Starbucks customers will soon be able to get a Joni Mitchell C-D with their frozen latte. The singer has signed a two-album deal with Starbucks’ “Hear Music” label. Her album, “Shine,” will be available at Starbucks stores on September 25th. “Shine” includes nine new songs as well as a new version of Mitchell’s hit, “Big Yellow Taxi.” “Shine,” is Mitchell’s first album of new compositions since 1998.
She says the album is “as serious a work as I’ve ever done” with some dark lyrics. Mitchell is following the lead of Paul McCartney in joining with Starbucks to release an album. McCartney’s album — “Memory Almost Full” — came out last month and was played relentlessly at Starbucks franchises, where listeners could purchase it with their coffee.