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1. Citizen Norcross trying to shape N.J. public school reform
(N.J./State)

... is not an elected official. Norcross headlined an event at Rider University where he gave a speech calling for more private schools, saying children can receive an education there for less money than ...

2. Will Christie or won't Christie run for president?: N.J. governor gets big push by wealthy GOP donors
(Opinion/Commentary)

... to state his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Christie added fuel to the fire when he told a group at Rider University that the Republican field hasn't produced a viable candidate. "I ...

3. N.J. public school teacher evaluation committee includes 5 teachers
(N.J./State)

... superintendent, Berkeley Heights Public Schools Vivian Rodriguez, assistant superintendent, Perth Amboy School District Sharon Sherman, dean, School of Education, Rider University Peggy Stewart, ...

4. Emmy Awards 2011: Preview and nominations list
(Entertainment/Movies)

... of Wonder Productions Cameron Teisher, Edited by Freedom Riders • PBS • A production of Firelight Films for American Experience Lewis Erskine, Edited by Aljernon Tunsil, Edited by If God Is Willing ...

5. N.J. commuters are the patsies for Christie’s no tax vow
(Opinion/Commentary)

... version that phases in the increase over four years but does nothing to make the plan fairer to our state’s drivers and PATH riders. New Jersey commuters aren’t exactly being shut out but they are ...

6. N.J. MVC customer service improving, officials claim
(N.J./State)

... now serves as model for other states. Developed a federally-funded, award-winning public education campaign to promote motorcycle safety and increase rider participation in new/experienced rider safety ...

7. In movie theaters: ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ review, trailer
(Entertainment/Movies)

... turning into a dismal trailer for coming detractions, "Captain America" provides enough excitement and human interest to leave lingering regrets that it was not allowed to stand on its own. "Easy Rider" ...

8. ‘Buck’ movie review: Documentary of ‘horse whisperer’
(Entertainment/Movies)

... people instead of the reverse. On the road much of the year, Brannaman preaches a gospel of "natural horsemanship" to riders in clinics around the country. His gentle, patient approach wins trust from ...

9. Insomnia can be dangerous and deadly
(Health/Healthquest)

... accident is just around the corner. Remember those bus drivers who fell asleep at the wheel, and riders were killed? Falling asleep some place other than bed is not uncommon. Insomnia affects more ...

10. Kingwood in Hunterdon County plans $7.5 million 313-acre park overlooking Delaware River
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin. The park, to be jointly owned, managed and maintained by Kingwood Township and the Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance, will offer a venue for horseback riders, ...

11. Driving for women in Saudi Arabia, and my father, the feminist
(World/International)

... fear of those who want them relegated to the backseat. Author Farzaneh Milani in her Times op-ed “Saudi Arabia’s Freedom Riders” writes, “A woman who trespasses [in the street] is … regarded as a sinful ...

12. Belmont
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

Our pick is Animal Kingdom He'll be off the pace lay back and let the race come to him charge late for the win. Can't for the race and we will see! Riders UP! ...

13. For pianist Rosanne Nahass, it’s about illumination as well as inspiration
(Entertainment/Movies)

... Choir College of Rider University. Nahass mentioned her own music background — and in short order, she became Barton’s piano student. Claiming, “You never really leave medicine,” Nahass had already ...

14. Belmont Stakes 2011: Post time and odds preview
(Sports/Professional)

... Belmont victory. Velazquez won the 2007 Belmont Stakes atop Rags to Riches and has placed in five straight Belmont Stakes. The rider of Shackleford, Jesus Castanon, rides in the Belmont for the first ...

15. Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’ Donuts celebrate with deals
(Life/Style)

... Ohio or Michigan can register for the Tour de Donut, a bike race which is held in those states in mid-June. As the race continues, riders get 5 minutes knocked off their final time for each donut they ...

16. New Jersey is abandoning its most vulnerable citizens under 'shared sacrifice'
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Transit subsidies were cut and fares were raised for rail and bus riders -- those who could not afford automobiles in order to travel to work, a doctor’s office, or the supermarket. The American Dream ...

17. Where will Sarah Palin’s mystery bus tour go next?
(U.S./Nation)

... growth. Trenton and Princeton have a chance to be among Palin’s stops. On Sunday Palin and her family met with riders of the Rolling Thunder Memorial Day parade from Arlington, Va. to the Vietnam Veterans ...

18. Four-day Jersey Fresh equestrian competition begins Thursday in Allentown
(Sports/Professional)

More than 120 riders from six countries to participate What has become one of the world’s top equestrian competitions, the 2011 Jersey Fresh CCI, will be held Thursday through Sunday at the Horse Park ...

19. Death of jockey Michael Baze may be linked to personal issues
(Sports/Professional)

... winner and a top journeyman rider. Hall of Famer Russell Baze became the first jockey to reach 11,000 wins in his career. Gary Baze, riding at Longacres near Seattle, is his uncle. Baze won the first ...

20. Do hedge fund managers deserve a lower tax rate?
(Opinion/Commentary)

... a rider in a Bill to Honor Disabled Mothers to change Title CCXI, Subtitle XVIV, Paragraph CCCIV, Subparagraph XXXVIII, Dangling Thought MCXCIV in a 80,000 page Tax Code from one form of unintelligible ...