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Fulop Administration Launches ‘Serve Jersey City’ Website to Connect Residents with Volunteer Opportunities at Local Non-Profits

‘Serve Jersey City’ is Part of Jersey City’s Partnership with the National Nonprofit Cities of Service

JERSEY CITY – As the nation prepares to pay tribute to the life and legacy of service of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today the launch of ‘Serve Jersey City,’ a new citizen-powered resource that connects residents with volunteer opportunities as part of Cities Of Service, a national nonprofit organization that supports mayors and city chief executives to engage local communities and residents in identifying challenges and solving problems together. Serve Jersey City includes projects led by the City of Jersey City, local nonprofits and community groups. Continue reading Fulop Administration Launches ‘Serve Jersey City’ Website to Connect Residents with Volunteer Opportunities at Local Non-Profits →

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2016 Oscar Nominees

The nominees for the 2016 Academy Awards for Best Director, Best Actress in a Leading Role, and Best Actor in a Leading Role were announced on Thursday. Will this be the year that Leonardo DiCaprio finally gets his long-awaited Oscar?

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THE 15 SAFEST CAR BRANDS

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Posted on January 13, 2016 by Sean Jackson

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A car’s safety equipment and crash-test performance can play a pivotal role in shaping your buying decision; this is why finding the safest brands can aid you in selecting a vehicle that gives you peace of mind.

To find the safest car brands, AxleGeeks took into account the percentage of 2015-2016 vehicles per brand that earned a five-star overall rating with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Moreover, we also looked at the ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which assigns top safety pick ratings to vehicles that display high levels of protection and offer crash-prevention technology. Lastly, we compared different safety offerings each manufacturer equips its models with to identify which brands offer the most safety features across their vehicle lineups.

Based on the compiled information, here are the 15 safest car brands.

#15. Volkswagen

The German manufacturer made the list because 15.4 percent of its vehicles earned a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA, giving it a slight edge over other German non-luxury brands.

However, Volkswagen equips only 3.8 percent of its models with adaptive cruise control, resulting in a significant disadvantage when compared to all German brands — where 33.8 percent of vehicles come with this safety feature.

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Value of Record-Breaking Powerball Lottery

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The world’s largest lottery jackpot ever has just grown to $1.5 billion. Estimates for the jackpot continue to be increased due to frantic last minute ticket purchases from people across the country looking to win big this Wednesday night.

Below is a visualization showing the growth of the current Powerball lottery over time.

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Rams and Chargers approved for moves to Los Angeles

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A 30-2 vote by the NFL team owners has approved The St. Louis Rams for a move to Los Angeles for the 2016 season. The San Diego Chargers also have the option to make the move, while the Oakland Raiders have opted to remain in Oakland. Below are visualizations of the Rams’ and Chargers’ franchise wins through history, including the Rams’ years in L.A. from the mid-1940s to mid-1990s.

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State of the Union Viewership

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During his seventh and final State of the Union address tonight, Obama is likely to focus on his legacy as President and the unfinished business that remains rather than give the standard laundry list of policy goals. The speech will also undoubtedly affect the candidates running for office in 2016 by drawing certain issues into the national spotlight.

Below are visualizations showing statistics on number of words used, average reading difficulty, average length of speech, and viewership for past State of the Union addresses

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