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July 06, 2008
July 02, 2008
Submitted by: Richard Lenihan
The Coalition to Stop the Train has sent copies of Resolutions passed by five municipalities to 19 lawmakers and state officials, including the Governor, Attorney General, and the Union County Manager.
The main impetus for the municipalities' common demand to "terminate funding" is Union County Freeholders' failure to enforce definite and specific stipulations listed in the May, 2002, contract with the Morristown and Erie Railway. The Union County Freeholders thereby have breached their June, 2000, contract with the State Department of Transportation, which charged the County to "monitor and supervise all provisions" of the M&E contract.
All of the taxpayer funding, $14.6 million to date, for this freight railway has been squandered. Now in the seventh year of a ten year contract, there is no due compliance to each of the breached contracts.
All supporting documentation can be found HERE
Coalition to Stop the Train
Who really will benefit from the freight rail project?
YO!......Look Out for the Locomotive
Trucks, Trains and Union County
M and E Railway Taking UC for a Ride Back to the Future
June 28, 2008
NOTE: Among its priorities the Alliance lists the following on its website - Continue to Publish Countywide Newspaper. The newspaper is distributed to more than 200,000 Union County homes and businesses. It serves as a keepsake tool of valuable information, which contains various service and program directories, a calendar of events, and important municipal and county news. The Alliance will continue to provide advertising opportunities from organizations in various sectors in Union County.
Reviewing the latest edition of the Directions it is clear that it has veered far from the original intent.
The first and third pages have been hijacked by State Senator Raymond J. Lesniak sharing his spiritual beliefs and how they aided him in seemingly single handedly getting the death penalty abolished in New Jersey. But what is more annoying is that for the second consecutive year Lesniak has used the newspaper to bash the Elizabeth Board of Education. Not only did he bash the Board of Ed as a whole but he singled out its officials by name which was totally tasteless.
The Union County Alliance receives approximately 80% of its funding from the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders which means that it is paid for with tax payer dollars. Though there is some advertising in the paper, it must be noted that those ads are mostly from public entities therefore these ads would be paid for with tax dollars as well. If this newspaper is to be a useful tool of information for the residents and paid for with their hard earned monies than Ray Lesniak’s opinion of the Elizabeth BOE has no place in the publication. Senator Lesniak can certainly well afford to self fund a mailing to every house in Union County as there are many county residents who would prefer to not be a part of his attacks paid for with their tax dollars.
What was once a worthy publication, years ago, has now transgressed into a publicly funded birdcage liner loaded with platitudes for the wonderful ways that the freeholders have developed to spend the taxpayers money without their approval. The front page article about the new Countywide Performing Arts High School at the Vo-Tech is proof positive that the freeholders could care less what the voters think. It would seem to be common sense that a borrowing scheme putting the county $20 million further in debt should really be subject to voter approval and not left to the total discretion of the gang of nine who are able to just quietly take what they want whenever they want passing the costs on to the taxpayers. Something is wrong with this picture especially since we learn about this additional debt by reading about how we all got screwed in this taxpayer funded political newspaper.
And where are the other members of the UC Alliance?
Conspicuously absent in this latest edition is the list of the Board of Directors as well as what companies comprise the coalition. Have they backed away and taken their funding with them preferring not to participate. And if they have good for them as it would certainly be long overdue.
June 27, 2008
Photo of Chris Christie having some down time with States Attorney General Anne Milgram. Both offices are investigating Union County Government.
U.S. Attorney Chris Christie was interviewed by the publisher of Westfield/Scotch Plains Leader, Horace Corbin on June 19, 2008.
“Anyone who’s breaking the law in Union County has to be nervous – and beyond that, I will not be making any comment about any particular individuals,” Mr. Christie said.
Judging last night’s freeholder meeting and the behavior of the Union County Manager, George Devanney, and the freeholders and even county employees, that is an understatement.
Chris Christie asked anyone with a complaint of government or suspecting wrongdoing to call him in Newark at (973)645-2700; or if they prefer, call the FBI in Newark at (973) 792-3000. He said he has e-mail but prefers to talk to people directly. He said they need not be concerned and he doesn’t record his phone calls. “I’m here to serve you, the public.”
You can view the interview here:
goleader.com Video June 19, 2008
U.S. Attorney Chris Christie
Interview with Publisher Horace Corbin (40 minutes)
June 26, 2008
When skeptics of the plan were cautioning that it was not in the best interest of the county residents to go into the entertainment business a smiling Estrada merely bobbled his head and ended any further discussions. The county managed to come up with $7.2 million to include money from the Open Space Trust Fund, to cover the costs of improvements and the Union County Performing Arts Center opened it‘s doors this past March. The line-up of performers appears as though it should appeal to enough patrons to keep the UCPAC’s head above water with ticket prices set at $100 for the likes of Neil Sedaka, Jay Black and Connie Francis, however only time will tell.
According to the minutes for the Board of Chosen Freeholders Executive Session for May 15, 2007, Dr. Thomas J. Biostocchi, Superintendent Union County Vocational Technical Schools, requested $20 Million in Capital funding to develop and construct a performing arts academy intentioned to provide students with career track training in dance, acting, stage management and stage technology. According to Chairman Estrada, the performing arts are becoming a vital part of Union County’s economic landscape and the academy will provide the opportunity for young residents to grow into careers.
Almost exactly a year to the day of receiving the request the board approved the $20 million in funding for Biostocchi’s new project. $15 million is slated for construction of a new 42,000 square foot high school facility on the Union County Vo-Tech campus in Scotch Plains. The remaining $5million will be used for classroom space at Kean University as well as studio space and other resources, the school will be opening in September 2008 with a freshman class of 55 students.
One has to hand it to the freeholder board they certainly have the ability to get their ducks in a row quickly when a project is one that is high profile, one that will make them look good. It took the all Democratic Freeholder Board over 8 years to bring the much needed Juvenile Detention Center to fruition, yet the UCPAC came together in less than four, a two day rock music event for thousands takes them less than a year to plan and execute; yet a simple foot bridge for school children languishes on the county drawing boards for months and months.
The most repugnant of crimes are those which are perpetrated upon innocent children. For more than 25 years the Union County Prosecutor’s Office has operated the Union County Child Advocacy Center which has been providing legal and counseling services to child victims of physical and sexual abuse and their families. Housed in a Victorian era house since 1995 the Child Abuse Unit has handled referrals of possible child abuse from police, hospitals, DYFS and schools with the number of cases growing to over 500 a year. The Child Advocacy Center or CAC has not been updated in the 13 years that it has been in service and currently houses eight detectives, two clerical staff, three assistant prosecutors and a coordinator.
It has been reported that Prosecutor Romankow has been working with an architect to create a state of the art Child Advocacy Center that would include space for attorneys, detectives and other staff of the prosecutor’s office but also space for DYFS workers, and on-site nurse examiner and counselors. The new CAC would also include child-friendly age-appropriate interview rooms with digital recording capability and a waiting room, Romankow said “We would like to be able to provide every service the children and their families need under one roof, and make sure that the victims receive the proper medical, psychological and legal services.”
Assistant Prosecutor John Esmerado authored a successful $500,000 grant request which was awarded by the state in April, and combining that amount with the value of the current house Romankow says that they have $1 million but will still need about $2 million to complete the project. A local businessman has created a non-profit corporation, The Friends of the Child Advocacy Center of Union County Inc., to raise the rest, $2-1/2 million, from private sources.
* Why is it necessary for the county prosecutor to turn to private sources of financing for such an important public service such as the Child Advocacy Center?
* Why haven’t the Freeholders stepped up to the plate and supplied the funds required to update this facility?
* Why is it that the Board of Chosen Freeholders can come up with over $7 million to rehabilitate an entertainment venue for the benefit of one politically connected municipality and not $2-1/2 million for the benefit of the county’s most vulnerable residents?
* Why is it that $20 million can be had for the asking for a high profile construction project which will benefit only 55 students its first year when a project requiring less than $3 million which would benefit approximately 500 per year has to go begging for private monies?
The purpose of county government is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the residents but obviously here in Union County that is not the case. The long overdue Juvenile Detention Center, upgrades to our correctional facilities and projects which deal with crimes against children don’t make for upbeat snappy ribbon cutting ceremonies or photo ops for freeholders who are up for reelection but rather make us turn our thoughts to our short comings as a society. It is just plain wrong that the county can find money for those high cost extra frills projects, such as the UCPAC and the new performing arts high school but not for something as important as the health, safety and welfare of our children, our most precious asset.
June 22, 2008
That pretty much sums up Union County government’s rampant incompetence and utter contempt for the public.
The Union County Watchdog Association endeavors to provide citizens with tools to do their own research into county government and about 2,500 visitors hit our website monthly. We also field several requests for documents monthly. The Countywatchers blog endeavors to pick-up where the media left off, the Star-Ledger hasn't had a reporter on county government since last August, and inform the public as issues come up and unfortunately, we never run out of things to report on.
It is evident that the all democrat controlled freeholder board is a visible tumor of the powerbroker cancer infecting county government. Senator Raymond Lesniak’s nephew being appointed the county manager has proven to be a disaster and the final stages of this government disease that is afflicting the entire state of New Jersey has been set in place. Many believe it is now hopeless. Spending has already straddeled future generations with impossible debt and societal problems have been set in place by government which is not for the people, its by and for the powerbrokers.
Some costs and affects when machine politics run government
In 2000 there were 24 employee’s earning over 100,000
In 2008 there are 127 employee’s earning over 100,000
Senator Raymond Lesniak’s nephew, is the appointed county manager - George Devanney
In 2000 the County Manager’s salary was $132,498 today it is $163,831. George Devanney’s arrogance is raging on. It's always been outrageous from when he jointed the county payroll when two part-time positions were created for him, to this current year in which he had his office remodeled and will be issued, after this budget is signed, a brand new Chevy Tahoe for which no purchase orders have been provided to date – to his yearly retroactive pay raises, to his wife’s mother-in-law being put on the county payroll – to his wife being the Open Space Trust Fund Administrator and giving a children’s museum $500,000 with nothing to show for it - to selling government land without an auction to a group that was listed on his wife’s website as a client - to the taxpayer funded Union County Directions Newsletter where recently his Uncle Ray Lesniak promoted his book and Devanney promoted his juvenile fantasy to climb a mountain because he thought he had cancer - to the Music Fest which is Devanney's birthday party. Any sane government that is accountable to their constituents would cut back on a music fest in these hard financial times but our county government has doubled it to two days to fulfill Senator Lesniak’s nephew's fantasy of being a music promoter. The county also created a department and staff to oversee the musicfest and promoted Freeholder Sullivan’s niece to be the department head.
George, take a good look at this picture. You’re middle aged, fat, doppey looking and untalented – get over the music promotion thing and off our tax backs.
Union County Democrat Chairman and Executive Director of the Improvement Authority Charlotte DeFilippo
In 1999 the democrats took control of the freeholder board and replaced a part-time Union County Improvement Authority director position with a salary of $40,000. Since then this salary has gone up $103,409. Charlotte DeFilippo’s salary in 2000 was set at $104,000. Charlotte’s current 2008 salary is $143, 409. This year the county added 6 new captain positions to the sheriff’s department, most likely because DeFilippo’s daughter-in-law scored 7th on the Lieutenant’s exam and she needed a spot to move up to. The promotions waiting list was replaced with a new one. In 2000 Melissa’s salary was $37,213 today her salary is $94,503, Charlottes son is also on the Sheriffs payroll he currently makes $86,089. It would have been so much more cheaper for taxpayers had we simply hired a tutor for Melissa to improve her test score. Her scoring 7th caused an approximate added annual cost to payroll: $300,000. Cost to future pension payments – priceless.
Lawsuits and investigations
This past week DeFilippo was scheduled to give a deposition in a lawsuit in which a county employee is charging her with political interference in eliminating his job. She’s accused of running county government operations from her dining room table in Hillside. I can’t wait to read all the depositions stemming from the Robert Travisano lawsuit. It’s expensive entertainment. It cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees to date with no end in site. Charlotte is also under investigation by the State’s AG’s office, there is no official word on what she is being investigated for but chances are that one issue is that she also runs the Union County Improvement Authority from her dining room table. Taxpayers are also paying the legal bills in connection with this investigation.
Freeholders and campaiging
Summit recently passed a resolution calling for a more equitable way to have representation on the freeholder board. Freeholder Adrian Mapp who fell out of favor with the Democrat machine last year and lost the line went on to serve several more months on the board. In that short time he proved how even one outsider on the freeholder board could make a huge difference in not only saving tax dollars, but keeping things under control. It was Adrian Mapp who introduced an ordinance that lowered the cost of copies for public records to 10 cents a page (down from .75). When Mapp was in office the county canned it’s taxpayer funded election season kick-off by not producing and airing a TV commercial and following up with a 4 page glossy color mailer. This campaign initiative historically cost taxpayers $200,000, I fully expect this cancer symptom to reoccur this August. The county manager’s furniture was built by the county carpenters, but not installed until after Mapp left the building. I imagine if Mapp was elected to another 3 years Ray Lesniak’s nephew would not have had his office remodeled, nor would he be getting a brand new Chevy Tahoe, ahh the possibilities for more competent government are endless…and gone as I do not see any relief from powerbroker controlled county government in the near future.
The 2008 Budget
I didn’t get a copy of the 2008 proposed budget until the Star-Ledger ran the county’s press release on it. The UCWA has filed a complaint with the States Government Records Council, because budgets are supposed to be made available upon request. This goes to further prove that the county has so much to hide and they fear public scrutiny.
They lost 500,000 last year.
The county feigned outrage over prisoner fugitives and praised the prosecutor’s office for a quick capture, even though, it took them 26 days to recapture the prisioners. It was George Devanney who squashed a plan to install camera’s. Where is the freeholders outrage over Devanney’s incompetence? Instead he was rewarded with a renovated office, a Chevy Tahoe and a 2 day musicfest birthday party.
Some of the measures the county has taken after this international embarrassment and destroying a young family because of the county’s handling of the escape: Hired 51 new corrections officers to help improve the operations at the facility and cut down on overtime; A phase I installation of additional cameras (Budget doesn’t mention how many more phases are in store) cost $800,000; Razor wire around the jail’s perimeter and sub-roofs $56,000; Hired a new jail director who used to be in charge of transportation at Rikers Island, he lives approximately 2 hours away in Atlantic County and drives a county vehicle with free gas too and from work, and wherever else he damn well pleases just as the county manager does.
Created a new Department of Corrections. Given the complex issues that include overtime, physical structure, and manpower that have historically plagued this facility, the freeholders now believe that should have the same access and accountability to the county manager’s office and freeholder board as a Department Director. This will serve to simplify communication, provide better oversight, and response to all situations. What this doesn’t say is what the freeholders used to believe, that although the jail is a basic service of county government, and pretty much all we need county government to do, the freeholders never believed the jail was something they needed to fret about in order to get reelected.
Vo Tech Schools
They are bonding $20 million dollars to add a performing arts high school. They are also spening $150,00 for fitness center upgrades and $170,000 for new furniture – the county manager’s sister-in-law is a furniture saleswoman.
Runnells Specialized Hospital
Lost 500,000 last year and is projected to lose 2-million this year. The Runnell’s Director retired and is now receiving his pension and was hired back as a consultant. The county manager’s mother-in-law was added to the Runnells payroll where she joined an illustrious long line of cronies as the hospital is a patronage pit. She originally worked for Assemblywoman Linda Stender who became a Runnells employee when she left the freeholder board to be an Assemblywoman, Stender left the Runnells payroll when she announced her run for Congress and hasn’t returned yet, she’s still running for Congress.
The Overall County Budget Spin
The county maintains their commitment to funding popular county services, what they don't mention is that these services are mostly funded by the state, such as meals on wheels (State grant funded), road repaving (state grant funded) and infrastructure improvements (state grant funded), VoTech Schools, Homeland Security (Federal grant funded), the Sheriff’s Office (6 new captains $300,000; Union County is one of only 2 counties that have both a Sheriff’s and Police Department. Neither patrol the jail, the public safety department does that), the Prosecutor’s office (will be getting 50 new personal computers), our county parks system (Lenape Park Bike Trail is State grant funded), and child safety seat inspections (State grant funded and cost only $37,250.00. This "service" is used annualy in campaign literature).
Keep in mind the salary increases mentioned above and read what the county wrote in their budget introduction: “We cannot ignore the steady rise of mandated salary, pension and health insurance costs continuing to eat at revenue”. So they are implementing fiscal measures to provide budget relief in these areas where they have had “traditional” shortfalls. First they have delayed salary increases for all exclusionary county employees until July 1st of this year, but this didn’t include the county manager. George Devanney got his retroactive pay raise check on time. Why bother to read the rest of the spin?
June 17, 2008
Although an agreement to establish a children’s museum in Union County was entered into with much fanfare in 2003, recently the county very quietly terminated their agreement with the Children’s Museum of Central New Jersey (CMCNJ) after blowing through $377,499.
Of what was to be a $1,00,000 grant the CMCNJ had received an initial payment of $500,000 for seed money to better their fund raising capabilities. They spent $377,499 during the period of August 2003 through March 2007 on efforts to locate the museum in Union County with $181,052 spent to locate the museum at a Liberty Hall Museum site. The balance of the money $196,4456 was spent trying to locate the museum elsewhere in Union County. The CMCNJ has returned the unspent $122,501 of the $500,000 grant money.
The county and the CMCNJ have agreed that the Children’s Museum will return approximately $200,000 under terms and conditions that might as well state “When Pigs Fly”. The $377,499 is gone for good.
Although the county wasn’t recognized for blowing through $377,499 tax dollars, with little to no accountability, the termimation agreement incredulously states that if the CMCNJ “continues as an ongoing entity and should it succeed in locating and operating a children's museum anywhere else in New Jersey, the CMCNJ has agreed to recognize the Union County Freeholders as a founding donor and to undertake appropriate commemorative and programming recognition for the county’s contribution.”
All the freeholders contributed was the tax payer's money. Their is no evidence that they, or any employee of the county was overseeing the CMCNJ's efforts.
An Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request seeking all correspondence, including but not limited to reports, letters and emails for the period of January 2001 to present between the CMCNJ and any member of the Union County freeholder board, county manager, and Open Space Trust Fund administrators was returned NO DOCUMENTS TO PROVIDE.
According to the minutes of the monthly museum trustee meetings, no freeholder, nor the county manager ever attended a meeting. The meeting minutes show a one-time visit from the Open Space Trust Fund Administrator on January 23, 2006. The responsible parties for this $377,499 loss of tax dollars is the county manager George Devanney, his wife the former Open Space Trust Fund Administrator Angie Devanney, current administrator Victoria Drake Durbin and all nine Freeholders especially the ones that were named as trustees to the CMCNJ, namely freeholders Debora Scanlon, Alexander Mirabella, Angel Estrada and Daniel Sullivan.
The county freeholders unanimously passed Resolution #650-03 on June 19, 2003. The reso authorized the county manager, George Devanney, to enter into an agreement with the Children’s Museum of Central NJ (CMCNJ) of Westfield, NJ, to provide grant funding in the amount of $1,000,000, from the Union County Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. At the time the county manager’s wife, Angie Devanney, was the administrator of the trust fund. This was for preliminary support toward the development of a Children’s Museum. This $1,000,000 was seed money. In 2003, the project was projected to cost $12 million to complete.
Meeting minutes obtained through the OPRA shows the CMCNJ board of trustees met 9 times in 2004; 5 times in 2005 and 1 time in 2006. The minutes show that appeals were made to trustees to contribute to the cause. Excerpt from mintues: Only 9 trustees have made gifts this fiscal year…It is a requirement of the Trusteeship to contribute financially according to one’s ability to do so. If you haven’t contributed yet, please do so before the end of the fiscal year, June 30. It is very bad form to ask others to make contributions when our own Board does not do so…..
In a Worrall Community Newspaper article dated August 7, 2003 then editor Mark Hyrbna quoted Freeholder Mirabella, who was chairman of the trust fund committee, at the time said the county’s contribution will help the organization get started with serious fund-raising. “It’s not a concern because I don’t think they’ve rally started fund-raising,” Mirabella said of the group’s fund-raising to date. “I don’t think they got outta the blocks yet.” This is a group that has a good vision, it knows what it wants to do.”
At the time documents filed with the state, the CMCNJ had raised $17,615, with all but $4,000 in “direct public support,” while spending $11,958.80 for “management and general expenses, leaving a balance of $5,656.10. The CMCNJ was aiming to raise between $10 million and $12 million for the project, with an expected timeline of three to five years before a facility would be in operation.
“They seemed to have some pretty good ideas of where they’re getting money from,” Freeholder Mary Ruotolo, who was chairman of the Open Space Trust Fund Committee in 2002 said. “It’s much easier to fund-raise when you have seed money; then fund-raising becomes a better sell.” “It’s certainly not our intention to pay for the construction of a museum” Ruotolo said.
In a Worrall Community Newspaper article dated May 20, 2004, it was explained that representatives of the children’s museum report to the county on a quarterly basis. They must provide reports of what they spent so the county can see if the m money is being spent in a way that is consistent with the Open Space Trust fund. “If they haven’t totally pent the $250,000 yet, they’re not permitted to come back to us for the next round of funding,” said Open Space Trust Fund Administrator and wife of county manager Angie Devanney.
By early 2007 the CMCNJ exhausted its efforts to find a suitable location for the museum in Union County, event though its board and stakeholders remained committed to locating the museum somewhere in central or northern New Jersey. The CMCNJ notified the freeholders that it would discontinue its efforts to site the museum in Union County and provided the freeholders with an accounting of grant funds.
Design & Feasibility $358,599
Accounting Services $12,650
Legal Services $6,250
Total: $377,499 – not to be reimbursed to taxpayers
$196,466 was spent trying to locate the museum elsewhere in Union County. The CMCNJ has agreed to return the money under conditions that seem to be impossible. But rest assured if they do successfully open a museum our trusty freeholders will be on hand for a photo op. I don’t expect any public comment until the pigs fly.
CMCNJ By Laws
Worrall Article 2003
Worrall Article 2005
Memo of Understanding
CMCNJ Termination of Memo of Understanding
CMCNJ Trustee and Committee names
CMCNJ 2004 Minutes
CMCNJ 2005 Minutes
CMCNJ 2006 Minutes
June 10, 2008
WHEREAS, all County residents deserve a greater voice in the manner by which they are governed; and
WHEREAS, if the County layer of government must remain existent here in New Jersey, then, as a matter of fundamental fairness, a more proportionate distribution of our County Freeholders should be derived so as to better reflect, and daily represent, our County’s diverse population, demographics and needs; and
WHEREAS, at least two of our peer Counties here in New Jersey have commendably already implemented some degree of Freeholder representation “by District” -- as opposed to having all of their Freeholders merely serving “At-Large”; and
WHEREAS, when a Union County Charter Study Commission recommended (and voters then approved) our current County Manager form of government, it did not specifically address the Freeholder selection process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Summit, as follows:
That the current provision for choosing our Freeholders entirely at-large is fundamentally unfair, as it is not sufficiently representative of our County’s diverse population, demographics and needs.
That we hereby request that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopt a resolution to better, i.e., more democratically, “seek the will of the people” by having eight (8) – or, at least four (4) – of our Freeholders henceforward elected by smaller geographic Districts instead of all nine (9) being “At-Large”.
That this Charter question be placed upon the November 2008 election ballot.
That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and all Union County Municipalities.
Dated: June 4, 2008
I, David L. Hughes, City Clerk of the City of Summit, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Common Council of said City at a regular meeting held on Wednesday evening, June 4, 2008.
Previously posted: The banana republic of Union County
June 08, 2008
Twenty years ago the Daily Journal of Elizabeth covered Union County politics. Many municipalities had their own weeklies. The Star-Ledger covered state and national issues but rarely bothered with this county. At least some things don't change.
After the Daily Journal folded in 1992 a gap developed in coverage of county issues. Some weeklies consolidated but focus remained on the towns, which is what their readers primarily cared about. So for the last few years the freeholders have essentially gotten a pass on coverage by the media and gotten fat. Maybe with the Local Source consolidating countywide there will be much-needed light shed on what the freeholders are doing.
Though most things thrive with sunlight when it comes to government budgets it's a lack of sunshine that induces growth. Since 2000 the county tax levy has risen 68% from $150.1 million to $251.7 million. Included in those are vanity projects like the restoration of the UCPAC, studies for a children's museum, and annual musicfests where the costs get passed on to taxpayers with only token debate and apparently little forethought. If the taxpayers don't care, why should the county? But taxayers would care if they were fed the information from a reliable source.
The internet was supposed to supplant newspapers for local coverage but it remains unreliable and sporadic often consisting of little more than rumor and innuendo. There are a lot of writers but not a lot of editors. You can easily get information out there but, without an effective filter, anyone with an internet connection can propagandize, sometimes under various aliases, about whatever would benefit them personally. Couldn't a job of a county public relations department be to go on websites anonymously and denigrate any critics of their policies?
A newspaper editor might get ten items to choose from for inclusion in a paper and pick three. On most internet forums all ten items would be viewed, with quantity trumping quality, leaving it to the reader to also adopt the role of editor. The problem comes when readers often have time to read only the three items and they gravitate to stories that feed their prejudices or taste for sensationalism.
It's as if your mother were to set out ten food items for dinner and you could only eat three. Too many people would be subsisting on diets of chocolate cake, jello, and pork rinds. The spinach and kidney beans that you need for sustenance would go to waste with their necessary nutrients. Hopefully, the new Local Source will lay out a balanced diet and we will all be stronger, wiser and richer for it.
June 05, 2008
The Star-Ledger has posted that another Union County inmate, Addison Wilcox, 33, died at the Union County Jail. The post doesn’t mention what day the death occurred. The Ledger reported that Newark attorney Gerald Saluti, who represented Wilcox, said members of the family told him that Wilcox had been complaining since Monday of having shortness of breath and upper respiratory problems. "The family complained that nothing was done about it," Saluti said. "I saw him the day he went into the jail. He was as healthy as a horse. He had no respiratory problems whatsoever," the attorney said. "From speaking to the family, it sure doesn't look like he got the attention he needed."
Sadly Wilcox joins a growing list of dead and mistreated prisoners.
On May 22, 2008 Dexter Gelfand posted on the Countywatchers about his son. “On April 15, my son Geoffrey Gelfand passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He experienced much unnecessary and unfortunate suffering at the hands of the powers that be during his imprisonment in Union County Jail in 2004. He was frequently denied medication for his removed thyroid, to the point where he was debilitated mentally and physically as often as not, and as his disease returned to his throat, causing bleeding, and pain to the point where eating was so difficult that he'd lose as much as 30 pounds a month. His jailers denied proper medical examination and treatment despite his pain and suffering, which was quite alarming to his cell mates.”
On October 13, 2007 Kathy Figgs posted on the Countywatchers about her brother, Johnathan Dawkins, who was an inmate in the Union County jail. “He was pepper sprayed and restrained by jail personnel. He was then transported to a hospital where he was placed on life support and remains to this day. He was not breathing and unconscious. He had two black-eyes, bruising on his neck, and a swollen face.”
In 2006 within just weeks of each other Union County inmates Aaron Pittman died of Crohns disease and Donald Davis from a stomach infection. According to family members, both were left untreated and their screams of pain were ignored. Both families have filed separate lawsuits against the county which are pending.
The County of Union has recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit in the matter of Edward Sinclair, Jr., the 17 year old who died in their Juvenile Detention Center on May 10, 2003.
Just after Eddie’s Death his family and friends visitied a freeholder meeting.
Isn’t it ironic don’t you think that every postal patron in Union County received the taxpayer funded Union County Directions newsletter just before Primary Election Day on Tuesday which headlines the appointed county manager George Devanney’s uncle, Senator Raymond Lesniak, and his book, The Road to Abolition: How New Jersey Repealed the Death Penalty.
George Devanney is responsible for the running of the Union County jail and oversees the publishing of the Union County Directions Newsletter.


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The Usher Hall, which has undergone a £37.5 million refurbishment that was completed five years late and nearly £20m over budget, has been awarded the top award for excellence by VisitScotland.
It joins the elite list of Edinburgh attractions or venues to have been awarded the country’s top tourism accolade, including Hotel Missoni, the Balmoral Hotel, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh Castle.
The award comes after a successful period since the refurbishment, with the venue bringing in £3.2m during 2010-11 – well above the figures it earned before the work was completed.
Karl Chapman, general manager of the Usher Hall, said: “We have the world’s greatest artists gracing our stage and we’ve been working to ensure that our customer service is also of the highest standard.
“Winning this award proves that we’re giving our audiences both five-star music and a five-star experience. I am very proud of the hard work put in by our dedicated staff. This recognition of their efforts is truly a big pat on the back for everyone.”
The Usher Hall, which has been a key venue of the Edinburgh International Festival since its opening concert in August 1947, has never previously had a star rating from VisitScotland before. The five-star rating indicates that the tourism agency judges the venue to be “exceptional”,
An initial formal inspection was carried out in March that indicated that the venue could get a five-star rating. A further two anonymous inspections over the course of the summer judged staff attitude and efficiency, cleanliness and overall visitor experience.
The hall was praised for its facilities and acoustics, as well as its “excellent cleanliness”, while its customer service was said to provide “the extra touch we look for at higher-grading venues”.
Manuela Calchini, Visit- Scotland’s regional director said: “A five-star award is only given to places of an exceptional standard, and the Usher Hall is a magnificent example of how to combine a unique venue with excellent customer service. Edinburgh is blessed with some wonderful venues and this award makes sure that the Usher Hall is recognised as one of the very best.”
A series of sell-out concerts are planned for the autumn months, including chart sensation Adele, R&B star Jessie J and the only Scottish tour date of Noel Gallagher’s new band High Flying Birds.
Councillor Deidre Brock, the city’s culture and leisure leader, said: “This is an amazing achievement and very well deserved. Since it underwent its major refurbishment, the Usher Hall has reclaimed its rightful position as a major international concert hall and this new rating helps cement its already sterling reputation.”


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Trail Racing Results
Weekend race recap with results from Hardrock 100, Devil's Backbone 50, Dances With Dirt: Devils Lake and the Golden Gate Races
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Hardrock 100 – Silverton, Colorado
Ashland, Oregon’s Hal Koerner won the Hardrock 100 Mile that started Friday and ended Saturday, in the third-fastest time in course history. The two-time Western States 100 champion won his first Hardrock in 24:50, just ahead of Colorado’s Joe Grant, who ran the fourth-fastest time in course history with a 25:06. Dakota Jones, of Durango, Colorado – last year’s runner-up – was third in 25:45.
Meanwhile, Darcy Africa of Boulder, Colorado, got an elusive win at Hardrock after multiple-time defending champion Diana Finkel dropped out. Africa finished 11th overall in 29:09, well ahead of runner-up Rhonda Claridge, of Telluride, Colorado, who finished 20th overall in 32:43. Darla Askew, of Bend, Oregon, finished third (27th overall) in 33:52.
Complete Hardrock results can be found here.
Devil’s Backbone – Bozeman, Montana
Missoula, Montana’s Aaron Derry won the Devil’s Backbone 50 Mile in Bozeman, Montana, Friday in 10:43, outpacing runner-up Chris Mottola, of Sarasota, Florida. Mottola broke up a sweep by Montanans in the men’s race with a time of 10:54. Tristan Scott, of Whitefish, Montana, finished third in 11:40.
In the women’s race, Marta Fisher, of Forest Grove, Oregon, placed first in 13:01, just ahead of Mount Shasta, California’s Tina Ure, who finished second in 13:04. Fisher and Ure finished seventh and eighth overall. Erika Holland, of Dillon, Montana, finished third in 14:24, good for 14th overall.
Complete results for the 50-mile race, as well as results for the 25-mile race and relay, can be found here.

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The hilarious and heartwarming account of Miranda and her life changing dog, the inimitable and most lovable Peggy. Hello dear audiobook browser and welcome to Peggy and Me. The story of my life since getting a beautiful Shih-Tzu Bichon Frise cross puppy (I call the breed a Shitty Frise - fun) in the form of Peggy.
"A truly wonderful book"
A bumper collection of classic fun and games from one of BBC Radio 4's best-loved and most enduring comedy panel games. The inimitable Humphrey Lyttelton is in the chair for these 36 hilarious editions, collected together for the first time. He presides over regular players Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Willie Rushton, plus guests including Stephen Fry, Tony Hawks, Andy Hamilton, Paul Merton, Sandi Toksvig and Jeremy Hardy.
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Between 1980 and 1988 on BBC television and radio, the exploits of the Rt Hon Jim Hacker MP (Paul Eddington) - later Prime Minister - kept the British nation enthralled. Helped - and hampered - by his diligent Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne) and his Principle Private Secretary Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), Hacker and his department became synonymous with government bureaucracy and administrative double dealing.
"Funny and relevant"
The award-winning BBC Radio 4 sketch show returns, written by and starring John Finnemore. Winner of the 2015 BBC Audio Drama Award for Best Scripted Comedy with Live Audience, the programme was described as 'one of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' by The Guardian. The sketches and skits feature Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.
Bill Nighy returns as Charles Paris in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of a novel by Simon Brett, adapted by Jeremy Front. Whilst appearing in a Christmas production of Cinderella, Charles finds a body beneath Eastbourne Pier and soon comes under suspicion for murder.
When Lister got drunk, he really got drunk! After celebrating his birthday with a Monopoly-board pub crawl around London, he came to in a burger bar on one of Saturns moons, wearing a lady's pink crimplene hat and a pair of yellow fishing waders, with no money and a passport in the name of "Emily Berkenstein". Joining the Space Corps seemed a good idea.
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John Finnemore (Dead Ringers & Mitchell & Webb) has written this brilliant new sitcom starring Stephanie Cole, Roger Allam & Benedict Cumberbatch. Cabin Pressure is set in a small airline business. The flipside of the glamorous world of international airlines.
The complete third and fourth series of BBC Radio 4's award-winning sketch show, written by and starring the writer of Cabin Pressure. In the third and fourth series of his hit sketch show, John Finnemore examines a typically eclectic range of issues including making friends, the problem with polymath bestselling authors, the colour of posh men's trousers, and a history of choice.
"John Finnemore rocks"
Stephen Fry and John Bird star as masters of spin Charles Prentiss and Martin McCabe in all 22 episodes of the BBC Radio 4 series. Prentiss McCabe is a London-based 'government-media relations consultancy', and in each episode Charles and Martin are embroiled in the machinations of the British political system. This complete collection includes all 21 episodes of the four series broadcast between 2000 and 2004, plus the special 2006 episode. Duration: 11 hours approx.
The Penny Dreadfuls examine the life of Guy Fawkes, undertake a satirical version of the French Revolution and turn their comic eye towards Hereward the Wake. The Penny Dreadfuls - Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck - are a comedy trio who specialise in retelling historical events in their own inimitable way. In these riotous revisionist plays, they present alternative takes on three famous tales, ably assisted by guests.
Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Roger Allam star in the first series of the hit sitcom about the tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult.
"First Review of Cabin Pressure (Series 3)..! Funny"
Comedy trio The Penny Dreadfuls recount the story of the much-maligned Macbeth, revisit Odysseus' epic journey and reveal the truth behind Darwin's famous voyage. The Penny Dreadfuls - Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck - are a comedy trio who specialise in retelling historical events in their own inimitable way. In these riotous revisionist plays, they present alternative takes on three famous tales, ably assisted by guests including Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Lolly Adefope.
Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch & Roger Allam star in the fourth series of the hit sitcom about the tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. By John Finnemore (The News Quiz, Mitchell & Webb).
"'Everyone in the car, we're going for a drive...'"
The complete fifth series of BBC Radio 4's award-winning sketch show, written by and starring the writer of Cabin Pressure. John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme has won a host of awards, including the 2015 BBC Audio Drama Award for Best Scripted Comedy with Live Audience. Written by and starring John Finnemore, this fifth series of the hit show returns with more witty wordplay and laugh-out-loud sketches.
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Christopher Douglas stars as Ed Reardon in the complete series 11 of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy series. Ed Reardon - hack writer, pipe smoker, fare dodger and master of the abusive email - returns in the radio sitcom, written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds. Starring Christopher Douglas as Ed, with a supporting cast. Duration: three hours approx.
Eight episodes of the topical radio comedy show.
Twenty episodes from the first BBC Radio series plus an hour-long Christmas special, starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, and Clive Dunn.
In 1973 the BBC adapted its hit TV series for radio, featuring the original TV cast and characters. Three series were broadcast between 1974 and 1976, with episodes adapted from their TV counterparts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.
Join Professor John Lloyd and curators Jimmy Carr, Humphrey Ker, Phill Jupitus and Sarah Millican as they plunge down the badger hole of ignorance in a search for the universe's most mind-boggling oddnesses. The Museum of Curiosity is BBC Radio 4's monumental comedy edifice and the only one with gargoyles in the foyer. It allows nothing inside that doesn't make you scratch your head, stroke your chin or, at the very least, go 'hmm'.
With a ya boo sucks to you fritzy, hot tiddly tumble, it's off to Western Front 1917. Captain Blackadder, hero of Mboto Gorge, joined the British Army when it was little more than a travel agency for gentlemen with an abnormally high sex drive.
John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure, returns in four episodes of his own sketches, as heard on BBC Radio. These episodes feature a tiger with a gun, reveal the truth behind the war effort, visit some documentary-makers, has a big debate and then treats itself to a little trophy. Plus, there are also some musical interludes from the zoo. John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is written by and stars John Finnemore (The Now Show, Miranda, That Mitchell and Webb Look).
"Gets better in later series but still brilliant."

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Modern MIM-104 Patriot air and missile defense systems can be useful in war – but only where they are used, said Yaroslav Kaczynski , chairman of the Polish ruling Law and Justice Party . He advocated that the specified defensive weapons be transferred to Ukraine, and not just placed on the territory of Poland.
Kaczynski stressed: “The position of Germany today does not give grounds to believe that they will dare to shoot down Russian missiles.” In his opinion, the use of Patriot by the Armed Forces of Ukraine would protect, among other things, the Polish eastern border, Rzeczpospolita reports.
“The missiles standing here for decoration are a solution that may have aesthetic advantages. There are no military or political ones,” the PiS chairman said.
Recall: the announcement of sending a German Patriot missile battery to Poland was initially welcomed by Warsaw. However, subsequently, the country’s Minister of Defense Mariusz Blaszczak said that Germany should transfer the complexes to Ukraine, and not to Poland.
“After another Russian missile strike, I asked the German side to transfer the Patriot batteries offered to Poland to Ukraine and place them on the western border. This will save Ukraine from further casualties and power outages and increase security on our eastern border,” Blashchak said.
The next day, German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht countered the idea: “These Patriots are part of NATO’s integrated air defense, which means they must be deployed on NATO territory.” She added that “any use of this military equipment outside the Alliance requires prior discussion with the Allies.”
Kaczynski sided with Blaszczak. He stated that modern air defense systems would be used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine ” with a very good purpose , protecting both the infrastructure and the citizens of Ukraine.” In addition, they would help in the defense of Poland itself.
“Hence this proposal, which seems to be at least worth considering by the Germans. If they want to donate some kind of weapon – quite old, but still modern – then it should be used, it should not stand ,” Kaczynski said.
He added that there should not be a situation where “Russian missiles will fly over the heads of Polish citizens.”
The MIM-104 Patriot air defense system is an American anti-aircraft missile system used by the US Army and its allies. It consists of an air interception missile and a high performance radar system. The main function of the Patriot air defense system is to counter ballistic missiles .
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– Earlier, Yuri Ignat, spokesman for the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said that just a few Patriot air defense systems could close a large section of airspace and neutralize Russian missiles .
– NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg explained the conditions for the possible provision of Patriot systems to Ukraine. The decision will be made by specific member countries of the North Atlantic Alliance.


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Resume For Medical Scribe
Resume For Medical Scribe – Contact information is an important part of your medical writing resume. Recruiters should be able to contact you ASAP if they want to offer you a job. Here’s why you should provide yours:
Part-time work experience is an important part of your medical scribe resume. This is the only thing that really matters and the most.
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Resume For Medical Scribe
This section, however, is not just a list of your previous medical scribe’s responsibilities. It is intended to present you as a healthy candidate by showcasing your relevant accomplishments and should be tailored specifically to the specific medical clerk position you are applying to. The work experience section should be a detailed summary of your 3 or 4 most recent positions.
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Be sure to make education a priority on your medical writing resume. If you’ve been working for a few years and have some solid positions to show for it, post your education after your medical clerk experience. For example, if you have a Ph.D in Neuroscience and a Master’s in the same field, list your Ph.D. Besides the doctoral degree, the Master’s degree is next, followed by the Bachelor’s and finally, the Associate’s degree.
Here are four additional pieces of information you should mention when listing your education on your resume.
When listing skills on your medical scribe resume, remember to always be honest about your skill level. Including the Skills section after experience.
• The ability to plan, manage and implement programs and projects related to the University’s enrollment goals are required • A valid driver’s license is required • Use professional initiative to develop an original marketing plan for the assigned area. This includes the development of…
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•Provide and assist prospective students with program information, admissions processes, and application procedures.
•Additional responsibilities for CMAs •Accompanies providers, except when prohibited by a patient’s request or confidentiality requirements, to accurately record and document patient visits and procedures •Scribes accompany providers to patient interviews and examinat…
• Configuration, setup and maintenance of Genesys routing logic for Chase Toll-Free numbers and Multi-Site Call Routing • Administration and documentation of Chase Call Routing Platform (Carrier, Genesys, PBX) • First Level 24×7 on-call support for call routing issues & nbsp…
•Modify and maintain tools to support the operation and creation of business processes using Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Excel and Access capabilities •Monitor and create reporting controls to track system performance and process integrity, vendors, internal workflows and SLAs • …
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•Serves as the principal and first source of information about DCE programs and schools for candidates and current students •Coaches and advises students one by one through the research, registration, and admissions process •Responsible for advising students on enrollment se…The Medical Clerk Occupation , also known as clinical medical transcriptionist, medical language specialist, or medical transcriber, has a job outlook of -7% (a loss of about 3,900 jobs) from 2020 to 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. . This decline is mostly due to technological advances, such as speech recognition software that allows doctors to automate the process of recording their comments.
Fewer jobs mean there will be more competition for each open position, so it’s important to stand out from other job seekers in this field. Below you will find downloadable resume samples for entry-level and job seekers. There are also some tips on how to write a good resume and cater your resume to a specific job description.
Receptionist in private practice with experience working in the healthcare industry. Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and dictation software backed by a Medical Scribe Specialist certificate. Demonstrated attention to detail, enthusiasm, and work ethic. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to remain calm under stress.
A thorough and energetic medical scribe with three years of experience in health information management. Background in medical office testing and procedures, medical terminology, and HIPAA compliance. Excellent communication and time management skills that support quality record reporting. Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and clerical skills that contribute to optimal efficiency and productivity.
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A medical scribe with seven years of experience assisting physicians with detail-oriented documentation and communication. Careful in providing patients with education for treatment plans, responding to insurance inquiries, and ensuring patient care records are accurately transcribed correctly and within the scheduled time frame. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple activities with good decision-making capacity.
An innovative medical scribe leader with 15 years of experience assisting physicians in clinical and hospital settings. Tech-savvy with new dictation software and electronic health record systems. Healthcare Enthusiast focuses on patient care and physician support.
Many employers use applicant tracking system (ATS) software to identify the best candidates for open positions. ATS software will scan your resume and evaluate it based on how closely it matches the company’s job description. To pass this test and secure an interview, you must include the ATS-friendly keywords and action verbs listed below in your resume.
Enhancing your resume with specific and measurable numbers is a great way to get hiring managers. It not only shows that you can do the job but also how well you can complete the task at hand. Most bullet points in the Professional Experience section of your resume should have a way to quantify how much you’ve accomplished, whether it’s saving time, increasing profits, or demonstrating the best use of resources.
Scribing 101: Fundamentals Of Scribing — Medical Scribe
Submit patient data into the EPIC system with 100% accuracy and within 48 hours of the patient being seen in the office.
Supported by five doctors in a fast-paced environment that sees more than 100 patients daily, making sure each patient’s record is reviewed and vital statistics taken before the exam.
A career as a medical scribe requires highly technical knowledge and training. Knowing specific software can give candidates an advantage when reviewing potential hiring options. This can be highlighted either in the Professional Experience, Key Skills, or Certifications section of your resume.
Hiring managers want to see candidates who meet their needs and will fit into the company’s culture. To find these candidates, they will describe their needs and culture in detail in the job description.
Medical Assistant Resume Examples For 2022 (+skills List)
When writing your resume, start by reviewing the job description to ensure that you can deliver key duties or responsibilities. If you can, this is what you should focus on in your resume text. Below, we’ll show you exactly how you can use a company’s job description to portray yourself as the perfect candidate.
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. HLT recently announced the opening of a hotel named Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport in the Middle East, the biggest property in Hampton's portfolio.
This 420-roomed hotel lies in close proximity to the Dubai International Airport and the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) and features Hilton’s signature services.
The move underscores Hilton’s efforts to venture into international markets and strengthen its brand name. Toward this end, the company has successfully carved a position in China, Latin America and Europe. Driven by an expanding global brand presence, shares of Hilton have gained 18.5% in the past year, outperforming the industry’s collective growth of 3.2%.
Continual Expansion Drives Growth
Hilton’s continuous efforts toward expanding its brands globally help to increase its market share in the hospitality industry, thereby boosting its business operations. This enhances its brand portfolio and creates prospects in terms of revenue and profitability.
In second-quarter 2018, the company achieved net unit growth of 15,800 rooms, marking an 18% increase from the prior-year quarter. The company also added 123 hotels to its portfolio. In total, the company has 23,000 net rooms year to date, up 8% from the prior-year level and projects roughly 6.5% net unit growth this year. At the end of the second quarter, the company had 186,000 rooms under construction in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, relatively far more than any other hotel chain. Additionally, 194,000 rooms are there in the pipeline for regions outside the United States.
We believe such widespread expansion will drive Hilton’s system-wide comparable revenue per available room (RevPAR) further. In the second quarter, comparable RevPAR increased 4% year over year. The improvement was driven by growth in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR). Strength in the company’s international hotels mainly in Europe and the Asia Pacific also contributed to the increase.
Efforts to Fortify Hampton Brand
We believe that the recent hotel addition will strengthen the Hampton brand’s global footprint. Currently, the brand comprises more than 2,380 hotels across 22 countries and territories. Recently, it forayed into Kazakhstan and is expected to further expand in Argentina, Chile and France.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Hilton carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Consumer Products - Discretionary sector are PCM, Inc. PCMI, SodaStream International Ltd. SODA and Summer Infant, Inc. SUMR, carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
PCM has an expected current-year earnings growth rate of 82.5%.
SodaStream reported better-than-expected earnings in the last four quarters, the average beat being 36.4%.
Summer Infant has an expected current-year earnings growth rate of 114.3%.
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ITT Industries Announces CEO Succession Plan
The Board of Directors of ITT Industries, Inc. announced that it has implemented a CEO succession plan after Louis J. Giuliano, currently Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, indicated his intention to retire in a series of discussions with the Board.
A search committee of the Board has been formed and will begin an internal and external search for a new President and Chief Executive Officer. Under the company's succession plan, Giuliano will continue as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer until the Board has selected a successor. After that time, Giuliano has agreed to continue to serve as Chairman, helping to ensure a seamless transition for a period of time that will be decided by the Board.
Giuliano indicated that his decision to relinquish his role as President and CEO stemmed from his desire to fulfill his personal goals. "In the past few years, I've become increasingly interested in devoting more of my time and attention to efforts that directly serve my faith," he said. "With ITT Industries performing strongly and on a path of steady growth, the Board and I agreed that this is the right time to begin a smooth transition to new executive leadership. During the transition, I will remain focused on moving the company forward, and assist the Board in the search for a new CEO."
Speaking for the Board, Raymond LeBoeuf, who chairs the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board and who will chair the Search Committee, said, "Lou is an outstanding CEO whose skillful, experienced leadership and sharp focus on operational excellence have made ITT Industries one of the best run and consistently successful global companies.
During Lou's tenure, ITT has steadily built value for shareholders by delivering strong, balanced growth and profitability year after year. Lou has worked hard to develop a management team with a depth of talent throughout the organization, and he has demonstrated a personal sense of ethics and integrity that has set the tone for the entire organization. The strategy the company has implemented focuses on revenue and earnings growth through a strong management system, continuous process improvements and a steady stream of new products. The Board is committed to continuing that successful strategy."
"I'm thankful to have had this opportunity over the last 15 years to work with an extraordinary team of men and women at ITT Industries," Giuliano said. "We've worked hard together toward our shared goal of making ITT Industries a premier multi-industry company. I'm grateful to everyone on the team who has contributed to our progress."
LeBoeuf added, "It is a testament to Lou's leadership that he is committed to a smooth transition as he steps down as CEO. He has communicated to the Board his desire to achieve his personal goals, and we fully understand and respect his decision. With Lou's help, we are committed to identifying a highly-qualified, experienced executive to succeed him and take ITT Industries -- a great company with strong businesses, a world-class team and proven strategy -- to the next level of success."
The company has retained Spencer Stuart to conduct a global search for a successor to Giuliano. Giuliano joined ITT Industries in 1988 and was named Chairman, President and CEO on March 1, 2001. From Oct. 1998 to Feb. 28, 2001 he was President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. Prior to that he was President and Chief Executive of ITT Industries' Defense and Electronics businesses and Senior Vice President of ITT Industries for eight years.
The company will host a conference call starting at 5:00 p.m. today, February 3, to comment on today's announcement. The briefing can be monitored via telephone at +212-729-5000, and will be available for replay at 973-341-3080, PIN 4481762.
Certain material presented herein consists of forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied from, such forward-looking statements. Such factors include general economic conditions, foreign currency exchange rates, competition and other factors all as more thoroughly set forth in Item 1. Business and Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Forward-Looking Statements in the ITT Industries, Inc. Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, and other of its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Tennessee stands to lose nearly $15 million in funding if Congress allows the so-called sequester cuts to take effect Friday, and agencies in Middle Tennessee are bracing for the impact.
One group that could be hit particularly hard is the Metro Action Commission, and its leaders are joining others in begging state lawmakers to act now.
With more than 1,500 children enrolled in its seven area Head Start programs, Metro Action Commission is the largest provider of early childhood education in Davidson County.
But if Congress allows the automatic federal spending cuts to go through, the number of children enrolled could be much lower.
"The sequestration could mean a 5- to 9-percent cut to our program, and so that's anywhere between just under $700,000 to $1 million cut," said Metro Action Commission spokesperson Lisa McCrady.
The agency spends about $9,000 per child in its Head Start, or pre-school, program, but the agency spends roughly $16,500 for kids in Early Head Start.
It also provides services like prenatal education for expectant moms, transportation for hundreds of students and even vision and speech screening.
"That could mean it's about 75 to 175 children that could be affected by not being able to come to a Head Start program," McCrady said.
And children aren't the only ones potentially affected. Nutrition assistance programs for seniors could be slashed by $1 million. Job search assistance and placement programs for the unemployed could see a cut of nearly $700,000.
And even the Department of Public Health isn't immune. It stands to lose tens of thousands in funding for childhood vaccines.
"Just want them to be able to take a look at programs like ours - the impact that it would have to their constituents and see if there are some other solutions that we could come to," McCrady said.
Metro Nashville Public Schools stands to lose some $4 million for teachers, aides and staff.
That is money primarily earmarked for Metro's Title I and children with disabilities programs, but officials say parents wouldn't see those cuts this year.
The cuts would come out of next year's budget.
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Enterovirus D68 has been identified as causing an outbreak of severe respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations of children in Georgia, Louisiana, Illinois, Missouri and several other midwest states, andMore >>
While Mississippi has no confirmed cases of enterovirus D68 yet, samples from possible cases have been sent to the CDC for testing.More >>
Tuesday, September 16 2014 6:07 AM EDT2014-09-16 10:07:16 GMT
(WMC) - A Mid-South man says 911 dropped out four times before his mother died Sunday, when Tennessee callers faced an outage in the emergency service. "I lost my mom. My brothers are in fear. I'm inMore >>
A Mid-South man says 911 dropped out four times before his mother died Sunday, when Tennessee callers faced an outage in the emergency service.More >>
Monday, September 15 2014 5:39 PM EDT2014-09-15 21:39:25 GMT
Horrific details of a southern Indiana homicide were released Monday, including allegations that Joseph Oberhansley ate portions of Tammy Jo Blanton's brain, heart and lungs after stabbing her to death.More >>
Horrific details of a southern Indiana homicide were released Monday, including allegations that Joseph Oberhansley ate portions of Tammy Jo Blanton's brain, heart and lungs after stabbing her to death. More >>
While you were sleeping, the Internet never stopped… Here's what's trending today. Mobile user? Click here: Wasp nest built on window What would you do if you saw this on your window? It's like somethingMore >>
While you were sleeping, the Internet never stopped. Here's what's trending today.More >>
Tuesday, September 16 2014 5:41 PM EDT2014-09-16 21:41:22 GMT
MPD: Woman wearing bra and panties, carrying bat caught trespassing at elementary school A woman wearing her bra and panties is accused of running into the cafeteria at Westside elementary school andMore >>
A woman wearing her bra and panties is accused of running into the cafeteria at Westside elementary school and causing a bizarre disturbance just before more than a hundred children were due to come in for lunch. More >>
Monday, September 15 2014 10:55 PM EDT2014-09-16 02:55:55 GMT
Boone Police Officers received a call about the discovery of a dead body around 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning. The body was found in a wooded area adjacent to Poplar Grove Road near Appalachian State University. PoliceMore >>
The body was found in a wooded area adjacent to Poplar Grove Road near Appalachian State University.More >>
Tuesday, September 16 2014 10:11 AM EDT2014-09-16 14:11:21 GMT
An 18-year-old University of Virginia student has been missing since Saturday and police are concerned about her safety. Hannah Elizabeth Graham sent her friends a text message around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday,More >>
An 18-year-old University of Virginia student has been missing since Saturday and police are concerned about her safety.More >>
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CHANEL SUNGLASSES - MY MUM MADE IT
A glimmering pair of sunglasses, with a silver-toned metal oval frame and temples, are encrusted with white crystals. A subtle detail, the Interlocking G logo further enriches the temples.
- Silver metal frame encrusted with crystals
- Silver metal temples with crystals and Interlocking G detail
- Light green lens
- Created using a special holographic printing technique, this item’s dedicated packaging features a striped tie dye effect and tropical inspired image of palm trees.
- 100% UVA/UVB protection
- Frame height: 2"
- Frame width: 6"
- Made in Japan
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