press release September 22, 2014

On Saturday September 2, 2014 at 12:40 am Lindenwold Police were dispatched to the 2800 building of Arborwood Condos (511 E.Gibbsboro Road Lindenwold, NJ) for a report of an armed robbery. On arrival the Victim, a 46 yr old black male, stated the incident happened at 12:25 am as he was leaving his apartment. He was walking to his delivery truck when he was approached by tall thin black male with a handgun. The male put the gun to the Victim head and demanded he turn over everything he had. The Victim surrendered his cell phone, along with a business credit card which he retrieved from his truck. The male then struck him in the face and ran off.

 press release September 23, 2014

By Cheryl Pellerin
DoD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2014 – Successful U.S. military and partner nation strikes last night against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL, were only the beginning of the fight to degrade and defeat the brutal terrorist group, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Adm. John Kirby said today.

Army Lt. Gen. William C. Mayville Jr., director of operations for the Joint Staff, describes the airstrikes U.S. and coalition forces conducted on ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Sept. 23, 2014. DoD photo by Casper Manlangit. (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.

Coalition partners in the strikes included Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with Qatar in a supporting role, the admiral said during a press briefing here, adding that all continue to be a critical part of the strategy against ISIL.

\”Secretary Hagel appreciates their partnership and in particular the hard work and the strong leadership shown by our Central Command Commander Gen. Lloyd Austin,\” who kept Hagel updated throughout the operation, Kirby added.

Hagel is also \”immensely proud of the U.S. personnel who participated in and supported these missions,\” the admiral said, \”and he deeply appreciates their service and their sacrifices.\”

About the operation itself, Kirby said Centcom did not coordinate with the Assad regime.

\”While the United States did inform the Syrian regime through our U.N. ambassador of our intent to take action, there was no coordination and no military-to-military communication.\”

 

 

Michele Kent Provides Perspective on Long-Term Care at Panel NJ Spotlight Conference

 

Trenton, NJ- September 22, 2014- This month, LeadingAge New Jersey’s President and CEO Michele Kent presented at the NJ Spotlight Conference entitled \”The Future of Long-Term Care in New Jersey.\” Kent was a featured panelist on the topic of \”Future of Nursing Homes & Palliative Care.\”

 

\”Thanks to the many improvements in technology, in medicine, and in payment structure, many seniors may never have to enter a nursing home,\” stated Kent. \”This has fueled the development and exponential expansion of Home & Community Based Services (HCBS). These changes, innovations and shifts in public policy are, as Martha Stewart would say, ‘a good thing.’ At the same time, we must ensure the continuum of care, including a cadre of skilled nursing beds. We must keep nursing homes well funded, so they can provide high quality care. And with all the forthcoming changes in our healthcare delivery system, we must keep our eyes on grandma and grandpa, and be sure we are collectively doing all we can to provide the love and care which they have earned.\” 

(NewsUSA) – The recent government shutdown inconvenienced many Americans — from federal workers, to tourists — but how did it impact those looking for work? The health care debate was among the main catalysts for the shutdown, with both parties claiming to be the voice of the public, but has the voice of the job seeker been drowned out as a result? A new national poll asked those very questions to find out what was more important to job seekers — a paycheck or health insurance.

 Press release

PHILADELPHIA PA–September 23, 2014: The District Attorney’s Office has approved arrest warrants in connection with the assault of a gay couple on the 1600 block of Chancellor Street in Philadelphia on September 11, 2014. The individuals to be charged are 24-year-old Philip Williams, 26-year-old Kevin Harrigan, and 24-year-old Katherine Knott. All three defendants are from Bucks County. Each will be charged with two (2) counts of Aggravated Assault, two (2) counts of Simple Assault, two (2) counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person (REAP), and one (1) count of Criminal Conspiracy. Once charged the defendants will be arrested by police.

\”I would like to thank the police for their thorough investigation and the public for the outpouring of information and tips in this case,\” said District Attorney Seth Williams. \”This vicious attack shocked the entire country. An assault on people because of their sexual orientation has no place in Philadelphia.\”

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DOVER (Sept. 19, 2014) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Natural Resources Police officers between Sept. 9-15 made 765 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 74 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Agents responded to 29 complaints and issued 19 citations. This week, with an expanded Fish and Wildlife Enforcement presence continuing to be deployed as a deterrent, no citations were issued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail currently under construction.

 Incidents of particular note were:

HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this week issued quality and financial performance results showing that Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have improved patient care and produced hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for the program.

In addition to providing more Americans with access to quality, affordable health care, the Affordable Care Act encourages doctors, hospitals and other health care providers to work together to better coordinate care and keep people healthy rather than treat them when they are sick, which also helps to reduce health care costs. ACOs are one example of the innovative ways to improve care and reduce costs. In an ACO, providers who join these groups become eligible to share savings with Medicare when they deliver that care more efficiently.

In a 114-84 vote, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Monday once again approved the $2-per-pack Philadelphia cigarette tax for city schools.

The measure could get a vote in the Senate as soon as Wednesday. Gov. Tom Corbett has pledged to sign the bill upon passage.

The Philadelphia School District is counting on the cigarette tax to generate $49 million this fiscal year to avoid a slate of more than 1,000 layoffs that district officials warn would turn schools into \”empty shells.\”

In order to generate this revenue, the district says collections must begin by Oct. 1.

House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, assured school Superintendent William Hite in August that the district could count on cigarette tax revenue by October.

The House first passed the cigarette tax on July 2, but disagreements with the Senate over unrelated items trapped the omnibus measure in a game of legislative pingpong.

That game may not yet be over.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Grappling with low self-esteem during the \”awkward years\” is nothing new, but today\’s teens have to do it in parallel worlds – online and offline. With the new school year underway, a particularly vulnerable time for teens, a new Teen Confidence survey conducted by Kelton and commissioned by the makers of Invisalign Teen^® clear aligners indicates struggles with appearance add to the angst teens feel, which is magnified in this age of social media.

\”Social media complicates life for teens. They need help figuring out this new stage of life, but chances are they aren\’t going to be the ones to initiate the conversation,\” said Jennifer Jolly, tech lifestyle expert and host of Tech Now for USA Today. \”Moms who want to do what\’s best for their teens and boost their confidence, shouldn\’t underestimate how embarrassing it is for their kids to be different, whether it\’s braces, glasses or growth and \’hormone-driven\’ issues.\” 

 

 

Gloucester City CRIME REPORT September 13th. – September 19th.