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1. A tribute to Gill Scott-Heron
(Entertainment/Movies)

... and she did not sound good. I found a quiet corner in Johnson’s wood working studio and asked what the problem was. “We’re in Code Black,” Brie said. “What’s that?” “It’s when we have ...

2. OPEC unrest: Who makes the most money from higher gasoline prices?
(World/International)

... budget Add China to your list of vulnerable societies Japan’s earthquake adds to world’s birth pangs Dutch disease is heading toward the United States What’s going on in Egypt?: The little and ...

3. What an additional $40M means for N.J. roads
(Opinion/Commentary)

... do not act now, we will face even worse roads that will create an economic and traffic nightmare a few short years from now. What’s needed is preventive maintenance. Roads that will be due for repair ...

4. Tips on building an investment portfolio from a Vanguard adviser
(Money/Economy)

... the past, intermediate-term bonds have provided 90 percent of the return of long-term bonds, with only 45 percent of the volatility. What’s wrong with volatility? Well, for one thing, you may need to raise ...

5. Food pyramid to MyPlate is a step in right direction
(Health/Healthquest)

... mostly just check out how I look from the front and side. I certainly don’t spend any time looking at myself in my underwear. Perhaps this is what’s wrong with America; we’ve stopped using department ...

6. New Jersey Ostrich Party founded by entrepreneurs
(N.J./State)

... and homemakers. “While we might bury our head in the sand when the two major political parties start their daily newscast rants, The Ostrich Party is actually thinking about what’s good for America, ...

7. Medford, N.J. School District charging student teachers to work for free
(Life/Style)

... They are desperate. Get in line. We’re all desperate. What’s next? Charging employees to work for you? How about when you get a job, your first month’s salary goes right back to the boss? Maybe you could ...

8. Costco and others adjust hours for Memorial Day
(Money/Economy)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM If you have any kind of plans for a holiday party on Monday, you’ll want to be sure to complete your preparations ahead of time on what’s left of this weekend. Federal ...

9. Q&A: Pete Hamill
(Life/Style)

... is what qualifies as the definitive New York novel. Some people will argue in favor of such works as ‘The Great Gatsby,’ ‘The Age of Innocence,’ ‘Invisible Man’ and ‘Bonfire of the Vanities.’ What’s ...

10. Ed Schultz removed from his talk show
(Entertainment/Movies)

... Sunday but you know what they’re talking about, like this right-wing slut, what’s her name?, Laura Ingraham? Yeah, she’s a talk slut. She was praising President Reagan back when he was drinking a beer ...

11. America, land of the free – Who are we kidding?
(Opinion/Commentary)

... earthquake adds to world’s birth pangs Dutch disease is heading toward the United States What’s going on in Egypt?: The little and big pictures Economic recovery? Not for workers at Woodbridge Logistics ...

12. Make time to recharge and enjoy a great PB & J recipe
(Health/Healthquest)

... 9g fiber, and 13.2g protein. Onward, Mike P.S. What’s your favorite PB & J recipe? What unique ways can you think up to enhance your PB adventures? *You can check out Coach Mike on his blog ...

13. N.J. unemployment helped by private sector
(Money/Economy)

... jobs in the last three months,” Kirschner said. “What’s more, the job increases are spread out over many job sectors, which indicates that job-market conditions in general are improving. We’re not out ...

14. As Republicans push Christie to seek presidency, a growing number disapprove of governor in N.J.
(N.J./State)

... public report having read or heard anything about them. Among those who have been following the governor’s public meetings, 35 percent say these forums do a lot to help residents understand what’s going ...

15. Patrick, the abused pit bull from Newark, got lucky; most animals don’t
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... bull, facing felony charge Kisha Curtis of Newark faces charges in pit bull abuse case Of course, you have to wonder just what’s sick and aberrational – where do you draw the line? Consider a calf, ...

16. Congratulations – New Jersey ranks among the deadbeats for pension funding
(Opinion/Commentary)

... vulnerable societies Japan’s earthquake adds to world’s birth pangs Dutch disease is heading toward the United States What’s going on in Egypt?: The little and big pictures Economic recovery? Not ...

17. Should you ever invest in a new mutual fund?
(Money/Economy)

... but difficult to filter out what’s not important.” Why didn’t they start a hedge fund instead, considering that they could make more money that way? Hedge fund money, they say, tends to be hot money. ...

18. Boxing, horse racing reach same crossroads … again
(Sports/Professional)

... with great fanfare and record attendance. So what’s next? In boxing, the next step for Top Rank’s integrated marketing approach should be a renewed and expanded agreement with CBS and all its broadcast ...

19. REVIEW: ‘By the Way, Meet Vera Stark’ mocks racial identity
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... for laughs with her latest play, “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark,” which premiered Monday at Second Stage Theatre. What’s more, Nottage’s new comedy about 1930s Hollywood not only provokes considerable ...

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

... toward the United States What’s going on in Egypt?: The little and big pictures Economic recovery? Not for workers at Woodbridge Logistics and A&P The Titanic is afloat, so why do we have to ...