14 Indicted in Connection with New England Compounding Center and Nationwide Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

FBI Press Release issued December 17, 2014

WASHINGTON—A 131-count criminal indictment was unsealed today in Boston in connection with the 2012 nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak, the Justice Department announced. Barry J. Cadden, owner and head pharmacist of New England Compounding Center (NECC) and NECC’s supervisory pharmacist Glenn A. Chin were charged with 25 acts of second-degree murder in Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

The outbreak was caused by contaminated vials of preservative-free methylprednisolone acetate (MPA) manufactured by NECC, located in Framingham, Massachusetts. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 751 patients in 20 states were diagnosed with a fungal infection after receiving injections of NECC’s MPA. Of those 751 patients, the CDC reported that 64 patients in nine states died.

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Obituary: Thomas J. Lane, age 64, of Blackwood Section of Gloucester Township

On December 16, 2014. Husband of Brenda K. Lane (nee Buscemi) and predeceased by his first wife who passed away on January 7, 1999, Patricia K. Lane (nee Stires). Cherished father of Jennifer (Christopher) DeMuro and Crystal Lane. Beloved grandfather of James Storms, Joanie Storms and Savana Storms. Dear Brother of Carol (John) Sawicki. Loving Uncle of Michael (Linda) Pantaleo, Anthony (Shannon) Pantaleo and Cheryl Pantaleo.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Catholic Rite of Committal and Inurnment on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 11 am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery: 300 South White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ. Thomas will be buried with his first wife, Patricia, his mother and grandparents. Cremation private at the request of the family.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Thomas J. Lane . Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142

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WIND Has Still Got Legs! /cnbnews.net

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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — It may have premiered 75 years ago, but it would appear that Wind has still got legs: when asked to name their favorite movie of all time, the septuagenarian Civil War epic Gone with the Wind is Americans\’ top pick again (the film was also America\’s favorite movie in 2008).

With six movies in the can and a much-discussed trailer now making the rounds for Episode Seven, Star Wars soars into the same runner up position it held in 2008. Meanwhile, Titanic is doing anything but sinking; after not making the top 10 in 2008, the 1997 love story may not quite be king of the

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FBI Releases Update on Sony Investigation

Today, the FBI would like to provide an update on the status of our investigation into the $\"Sportzcentral$ cyber attack targeting Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). In late November, SPE confirmed that it was the victim of a cyber attack that destroyed systems and stole large quantities of personal and commercial data. A group calling itself the \”Guardians of Peace\” claimed responsibility for the attack and subsequently issued threats against SPE, its employees, and theaters that distribute its movies.

The FBI has determined that the intrusion into SPE’s network consisted of the deployment of destructive malware and the theft of proprietary information as well as employees’ personally identifiable information and confidential communications. The attacks also rendered thousands of SPE’s computers inoperable, forced SPE to take its entire computer network offline, and significantly disrupted the company’s business operations.

After discovering the intrusion into its network, SPE requested the FBI’s assistance. Since then, the FBI has been working closely with the company throughout the investigation. Sony has been a great partner in the investigation, and continues to work closely with the FBI. Sony reported this incident within hours, which is what the FBI hopes all companies will do when facing a cyber attack. Sony’s quick reporting facilitated the investigators’ ability to do their jobs, and ultimately to identify the source of these attacks.

As a result of our investigation, and in close collaboration with other U.S. government departments and agencies, the FBI now has enough information to conclude that the North Korean government is responsible for these actions. While the need to protect sensitive sources and methods precludes us from sharing all of this information, our conclusion is based, in part, on the following:

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The 2015 Paul \”Bear\” Bryant Coach Of The Year Finalists

HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — American Heart Association (AHA) and Paul \”Bear\”
Bryant Awards\’ Title Sponsor Marathon Oil Corporation are pleased to announce the contenders for the 2014 Paul \”Bear\” Bryant Coach of the Year Award. Based on these coaches\’ performance on and off the field in 2014, the following college football coaches are finalists for the coveted award:

Bryan Harsin, Boise State University
Jimbo Fisher, Florida State University
Hugh Freeze, University of Mississippi
Gary Patterson, Texas Christian University
Nick Saban, University of Alabama

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How to Stretch Your Holiday Dollars (Yes, Gamers, That Includes You)

(NewsUSA) – Looking to stretch your dollars this holiday shopping season? $\"6a00d8341bf7d953ef0192ac1efc91970d-320wi\"$

We\’re not talking anything as gauche as pretending you\’ll be out of town so you can buy everyone\’s presents at after-Christmas sales. No, we\’re talking ways to get more bang out of the bucks you do spend on holiday-related items. With the National Retail Federation reporting that the average shopper will spend nearly $750 on holiday-related items, every little bit of saving can help.

Here are some ideas you may not have thought of:

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State Police Posing As The Media Is Just Wrong, Says Leading New Jersey Journalism Group

TRENTON — A leading New Jersey journalism organization today called on acting state Attorney General John Hoffman to formally ban police from posing as the media after it was disclosed that a State Police trooper posed as a photographer at a Gov. Chris Christie town hall in March. \”New Jersey needs a formal ban keeping police…

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Lindenwold Police Department Announces Citizen Electronic Eye Program (C.E.E.)

News release December 17, 2014

LINDENWOLD NJ–The Lindenwold Police Department is proud to announce a new Police-Community Partnership Program. The Police Department is trying to make a registry of homeowners’ surveillance cameras that could be used to catch criminals.
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The Lindenwold Police Department Citizens Electronic Eye Program, or CEE Program, would map out the locations of the cameras, so officers can find possible evidence faster. The directory would not allow officers to tap into private cameras, as it would just indicate where the cameras are located.

The Lindenwold Police Department is committed to our partnership with residents and business owners. Many business owners and residents currently operate surveillance systems at their businesses and/or homes. As crimes occur nearby, they are not always aware that their system may have captured information that could help solve the crime, thus keeping our community safer. In turn, the police are also not always aware who may have this potentially vital information. The Police Department is asking residents and businesses across town to register their privately owned surveillance camera systems.

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Two Pennsylvania Legislators Indicted for Accepting Bribes

By Hans von Spakovsky

PHILADELPHIA PA (DECEMBER 19, 2014)–A grand jury convened by Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has indicted two Democratic state legislators for accepting bribes in exchange for voting against a voter ID bill, among other legislative actions.

The grand jury findings also represent a withering rejection of the unjustifiable behavior of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, who shut down the three-year investigation that caught state Democratic legislators on video and audio tapes taking bribes. Williams stepped in and successfully prosecuted the case.

As the grand jury reported, it had 26 recordings featuring Rep. Ronald G. Waters, who accepted nine cash payments from a confidential informant totaling $8,750. The grand jury had 24 recordings of Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown accepting five cash payments totaling $4,000.

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