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When A Crossing Becomes A Compound
According to Webster's a stroll is defined as, a short leisurely walk.
The Crossings at Hamilton Station, are located in Hamilton, NJ, Mercer County, on American Metro Way. On their web site they make the claim that this is a "fabulous location that offers the ultimate in commuting convenience, with just a pleasant stroll to the Hamilton train station for fast rail service to Philadelphia, New York, Princeton and Trenton. " This once transit village, has become a "No transit village."
Due to the increase in crime and vandalism in the American Metro Way area, what used to be a stroll is now a mini marathon for residents. There has been multiple broken windows, doors busted up by vandals on the property of late. There are now new signs that have been erected throughout the American Metro Way property. See below.
So if you are a Hamilton resident or Crossings resident, who used to run, walk or bike around the American Metro Way buildings (its was perfect and safe way, away from cars and trucks, for its 1.1 mile loop was a great trainer) you will be formally prosecuted, according to the new signs. Do not step off your sidewalk, or face prosecution.
The residents of the Crossings at Hamilton can no longer leave their homes and utilize the American Metro Way property as a way to get to the Hamilton train station. According to the way the signs read. They can no longer utilize this pathway to exercise after a long day at work. If they do, they risk prosecution. Their once easy walk to the train, now becomes a chore. Their homes a glorified compound. The only way in or out of the development now is by car.
The residents at the Hamilton Crossings must either drive to the train or walk through the woods, to Princeton Ave (which they are not supposed to do either for it's fenced off and locked at that end), walk on Sloan to enter the train station. They can no longer cut through the American Metro Way complex to the Hamilton Station. If they do, they risk prosecution.
When people get off the train at the Hamilton station, same rules apply. They can no longer walk on the American Metro Way property to get home. At night that is the only lighted area. The Sloan Rd walk to Princeton Ave is completely dark. The best alternative will be to drive at this point. It is not smart to do the Sloan Rd walk at night. The weeds are always overgrown on that aspect of the road, causing people with luggage, baby carriages or just themselves, to walk in the road. There is no shoulder on that part of the road. So at night you really risk getting ran over by a speeding truck or car. The road is not policed, so speeders are prevalent.
This is just a sign of the crimes my fellow Hamiltonians? Or has the Hamilton leadership started a new fitness regime for its residents? Their once "stroll" has become a morning mini marathon.
In the winter, residents would use the hills on the property to sled and play all day. If they do this now, they risk prosecution.
When things are not properly planned out, this is what happens. You turn a "crossing" into a "compound."
WITH JANE BIRKIN NOW
In July, Jane Birkin publicly asked Hermès to remove her name from the brand's bestselling handbag, upset by the inhumane practices of a crocodile farm associated with the French luxury house. On Friday, Hermès issued a statement reinstating its commitment to enforcing ethical regulations with its suppliers, noting that the 68-year-old actress "is satisfied by the measures taken by Hermès":
In July, PETA released a graphic video of alligators being inhumanely slaughtered in Winnie, Texas, a factory that supplies Hermès with skins that could be used to produce the Birkin bag. CEO Axel Dumas addressed Birkin's concerns with an immediate investigation. Friday's statement from Hermès noted it as an "isolated regulatory," assuring that "an audit carried out in July 2015 showed that all practices on the site are compliant. Any further irregularity will lead to Hermès immediately ceasing relations with this farm."
But PETA (an Hermes shareholder) is still wary of the allegedly mended ties. PETA Founder Ingrid Newkirk has responded to the reports:
Jane Birkin is a good person, and we think she has been given false assurances by Hermès that it gives a hoot about animals or that what PETA witnessed was – so conveniently – an aberration in the way that it factory-farms and slaughters crocodiles and alligators.
The appalling conditions that PETA exposed are not an "isolated irregularity" at all. In the month that PETA's investigator was employed at the Lone Star Alligator Farm's abattoir in Texas, no inspectors were on site nor was there any mention of inspections, casting grave doubt on Hermès' assurances that it conducts monthly inspections. Had Hermès personnel looked, they would have seen alligators crowded into dark, filthy pits full of alligator waste and grossly inhumane methods used to kill the reptiles – yet nothing was done about it.
We believe Ms Birkin will come to realise that her good name does not belong on a bag made from the cruelly obtained skins of factory-farmed wildlife.
Since former Loewe Creative Director Stuart Vevers took the helm at Coach in 2013, the brand has been shedding its accessible, Middle America image in favor of one that's much more youthful, edgy and higher-end. Coach joined the Fashion Week calendar in February 2014, presenting a spring collection full of covetable outerwear and accessories — and followed it up with an even better offering for fall. And while those presentations helped get the attention of the fashion crowd, relatively few pieces have actually made it into stores. With the creation of a luxury line, we're hoping that will change.
The show, set to take place on the Chelsea High Line, will stream live on Coach's website. Viewers will be able to purchase the spring 2016 collection's saddlebag, designed by Vevers to honor Coach's 75th anniversary next year.
It's exciting news, but whether the new luxury line can help reverse Coach's falling sales remains to be seen.
The venue opened just before sundown, and what awaited guests beyond the metal barricades was a well-planned, multi-sensory experience, orchestrated by artist Marina Abramović. She aimed to create something "respectful and humble" for the somber occasion, beginning with a wooden and scrap metal set constructed of only recycled materials. Performance artists were suspended on platforms against the skyline, as was a monk, whose live chanting set the pre-show mood. After the sun had fully set — a consequence of waiting for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to arrive an hour after the scheduled start time — a gong signaled the start of the 88-look show, which wound a runway the entire length of the pier.
A female vocalist provided the soundtrack, which began with the traditional Jewish song "Shalom Aleichem," or "peace be with you," followed by music from a mix of cultures and religions. The clothing was a celebration of Tisci's "greatest hits" from his decade at the house in a clean palette of black and white. A main focus was lingerie-like lace dresses — many that were draped or tied around the body — which had that Gothic (yet romantic) feel the designer is known for. To toughen up these sheer, delicate looks, Tisci incorporated plenty of menswear-inspired suiting pieces — some structured, others done up in fluid silk — and heavy embellishments in the form of metal hoops and chains, hanging pearls and textured leather.
Along with a selection of menswear, the drama really came out halfway through the show when a series of couture-like looks (many of which recalled Tisci's past Givenchy Couture collections) walked the runway. There were voluminous black ballgowns, dégradé feathers, cascades of fringe, impeccably layered paillettes, intricate embroidery and patchwork — each the result of painstaking attention to detail. In true Givenchy fashion, these were topped off with conceptual beauty looks, including sparkling, tribal facial jewelry, lace masks and warrior-like metal headbands.
Link Below are photos from the show
http://fashionista.com/2015/09/givenchy-spring-2016-new-york?utm_source=Fashionista&utm_campaign=741e2ad475-Fashionista_Daily_September_14_20159_12_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4bdacaea8a-741e2ad475-393658509#&gid=ci01d8665b30022a83&pid=givenchy-rs16-2775jpg
The casting was predictably stellar, with Tisci muses like Mariacarla Boscono, Candice Swanepoel, Jamie Bochert, Lakshmi Menon, Raquel Zimmermann and Kendall Jenner appearing in the lineup. As the models took their final walk, a haunting version of "Ave Maria" rang out, allowing the audience to soak up the final moments before Tisci took his bow.
In an industry where exclusivity is the name of the game, the powerful vibe of togetherness at the Givenchy show was touching — especially on the anniversary of the biggest tragedy in recent American history. On Friday night, it didn't matter if you were a seasoned editor in the front row or one of the curious fashion fans that lined the standing section; each guest was an equal witness to this phenomenal display of respect and hope for New York City, as well as to one hell of a beautiful show. The runway could have been easier for the models. There were several who fell during the show.
Children Are Victims In Divorce
There’s no denying that a woman’s relationship with her father is one of the most crucial in her life. The quality of that connection – good, damaged, or otherwise – powerfully impacts dads and daughters in a multiple of ways. A father’s effect on his daughter’s psychological well-being and identity is far-reaching. A daughter’s sense of self, for instance, is often connected to how her father views her. A girl stands a better chance of becoming a self-confident woman if she has a close bond with her father.
While divorce can be problematic for all children, it poses unique challenges for girls, in part due to a tendency they have to crave emotional closeness more than boys do. She may feel that if her family is broken, she is broken. Due to a delayed reaction to divorce or a “Sleeper Effect,” a girl might go undercover, and develop an increased sensitivity to loss that may go unnoticed.
Why is the father-daughter relationship so vulnerable to disruption after a parents’ divorce? Dr. Linda Nielson, a nationally recognized expert on father-daughter relationships, posits that that while most daughters of divorce are well adjusted several years after their parents’ divorce, many have damaged relationships with their fathers. Unfortunately, if the wound is severe, a girl may grow into adulthood with low self-esteem and trust issues.
Dr. Nielson also found that girls tend to spend more time with their mothers (and less time with their dad) after their parents’ divorce. In her extensive research, Dr. Nielson found that only 10 to 15 percent of fathers get to enjoy the benefits of joint custody after the family splits.
Daughters who have a strong relationship with their father are more likely to be self-confident and mature – possessing a purpose in their lives. A daughter’s relationship with her father is the first one that teaches her how she should be treated by a man. But Dads often lose touch with their daughters after a family splits up and they don’t always know how to reconnect. I know firsthand about this loss because I experienced it with my own father and fortunately was able to heal the rupture in our relationship.
Why is the father-daughter bond so vulnerable to disruption after divorce?
The truth is that girls go through many changes during adolescence and at this pivotal time, they may become more distant from their dads. There is also more tension between mothers and daughters – even in intact families. Divorce often intensifies issues between family members. The good news is that it’s not too late for fathers and daughters to connect.
10 Tips for fathers with daughters of all ages:
10 Tips for daughters of all ages:
If fathers can remain an integral part of their daughter’s life after divorce, a loving bond will help them get through rough patches in life. Likewise, even the most troubled, overwrought , baggage-laden relationship is not without hope – if not of reconciliation, then at least of the daughter finding a new way of seeing her father that might help her to make sense of the forces that shaped him and his actions. In most cases, It’s not too last to connect with your father or your daughter, even if you haven’t done so in some time.
All daughters benefit from a close bond with their father. It is never too late to heal fractured relationships and for love and forgiveness. Fathers can be an integral part of their daughters lives even if they live apart or have had limited contact in the past.
She stated in the conference," We have a health crisis in Hamilton Township in the form of opiate addiction, we need to be proactive."She went on to say, "We need to release the "Not in my backyard", mentality of the current administration.
Amy Inman has put together a multi-step plan to help combat heroin and it is completely free of charge. She is a passionate advocate for this program. So passionate, she herself is certified to deploy Nalaxone. She encourages every parent, administrator, school nurse, addict and teenager to get certified as well. This will give someone who is struggling a chance at life. She actually demonstrated to all of us how easy it is to deploy Nalaxone.
Residents of Hamilton can go online to register for the certification class at:
http://overdosepreventionagency.com/training-registration/
This link above will allow you to register for a class to become certified in the deployment of Nalaxone. You can use the pull down menu in the link to select a day and time that works best for you. This course is completely free and you will receive a certification for deployment of Nalaxone. The class only takes 35 minutes. You then are certified to save lives. After you register you will go to TOPAC (The Overdose Prevention Agency Corporation). Their office is located at 1540 Kuser Road, Suite A-2 in Hamilton, NJ 08619. Their phone number is 609 581- 0600.
Lay people who administer the drug are protected from civil and criminal liability. If you are an addict, and are high and with a friend who OD'd, call 911, you are protected by the OPA law (Overdose Prevention Act). The Legislature finds and declares that encouraging witnesses and victims of drug overdoses to seek medical assistance saves lives and is in the best interests of the citizens of this State and, in instances where evidence was obtained as a result of seeking of medical assistance, these witnesses and victims should be protected from arrest, charge, prosecution, conviction, and revocation of parole or probation for possession or use of illegal drugs. Additionally, naloxone is an inexpensive and easily administered antidote to an opioid overdose. Encouraging the wider prescription and distribution of naloxone or similarly acting drugs to those at risk for an opioid overdose, or to members of their families or peers, would reduce the number of opioid overdose deaths and be in the best interests of the citizens of this State. It is in the best interest of Hamilton residents to do this.
Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the State of New Jersey. The opiate and heroin epidemic is claiming the lives of the residents of New Jersey. It has had catastrophic consequences for both addicts and their families.
In February, when Inman accepted the nomination for Mayor from the Democratic party, making an impact on the heroin epidemic was one of the many reasons she said yes to the nomination. Upon accepting her nomination, she immediately called John Mincarelli from Recovery Advocates of America to discuss what we could do on a municipal level to assist in the heroin epidemic. John introduced her to Project Save, which is having an amazing impact in Gloucster, NJ.
One of the most significant initiatives associated with Project SAVE is the SAVE Advocate which entails having a New Jersey Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor in this Municipal Court Room.
When those suffering from such addiction are arrested for these crimes they often appear in Municipal Court where there are seldom available resources for dealing with those suffering from addiction.
The absence of such a drug court program in municipal court often leaves defendants, family members of those suffering from addiction, and even the Judge with few options regarding treatment or assistance. The Project SAVE Advocate will be present in the Gloucester Township Municipal Court to assist defendants suffering from addiction, their family members, the Municipal Prosecutor, and the Judge with providing information about available treatment programs.
The SAVE Advocate also serves as a resource for the Gloucester Township Police Department in providing information about treatment programs to individuals who need assistance and information regarding substance abuse for themselves, a friend, or a loved one.
The illicit use of prescription drugs has created an epidemic throughout the United States and even more significantly in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area of the Mid-Atlantic Region. The Gloucester Township Police Department understands that heroin addiction is no longer a problem facing cities and is now in the backyard of suburban communities like Gloucester Township. Amy Inman wants to make an impact on Hamilton's opiate and heroin epidemic.
"It takes a village to raise a child", said Inman. "The municipal government has a social obligation to keep the public informed and to implement ideas that will keep its residents safe. The consequences of this epidemic are many." Crime, family dysfunction, and physical/emotional abuse, are just a few of the many tragic results of the disease of addiction. It is well known that such drug addiction and abuse cause crime. Desperation leads many to commit acts that perhaps they would have not engaged in if it were not for the power of illicit substances.
The New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse 2014 Report entitled Confronting New Jersey’s Drug Problem, herein referred to as the “2014 GCADA Report” found that drug overdose death is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. The revelation that the new leading cause of accidental death are drug overdoses demands a comprehensive nationwide response similar to what has been enacted to combat motor vehicle accidents and other health crisis such as AIDS.
The measures in the Project Save action plan focus police efforts and practices in the three critical areas of law enforcement SUPPRESSION, PREVENTION, and INTERVENTION in an effort to effectively combat this epidemic both now and in the future.
Heroin Found in Apollo Park in Hamilton
By Tammy Duffy
Imagine walking your dog in the park and you stumble across empty bags of heroin with heroin residue in them along with a half dozen of unused needles. This is exactly what Hamilton Township Council candidate, Joann Bruno, found during her morning walk today. She was walking her white German Shepard, Dino, in Apollo Park in Hamilton township, Mercer County when this happened. What if Dino had ingested the residue found in the heroin bags?
If a dog comes across a bag of heroin and they puncture it with their teeth, they will deteriorate rapidly. You will need to immediately take your dog to the emergency room. In the emergency room they will pump the animals stomach and give them an antidote, like Naloxone.
Naloxone is a synthetic chemical that interferes with the binding of opiate drugs to specific nervous-system receptors (an opoid antagonist). It thereby reverses the effects of opiates. Naloxone isn’t just used to reverse the effects of inadvertently-consumed opoids. It also counteracts the effects of properly-used opoids that are used to relieve pain (morphine, hydromorphone, buprenorphine, butorphanol, etc.), or to induce vomiting (apomorphine).
Sometimes pets don’t show the responses that veterinarians would like to pain-relieving drugs (including decreased respiratory rate and blood pressure, sedation, etc.) and their best interests are served by reversing the opiate with Naloxone.
Pet owners or drug addicts that leave their drug laying in parks should be charged with animal abuse and drug possession. When a pet is exposed to heroin or other illegal drugs, it makes for an ethical quandary for the overseeing veterinary practitioner in dealing with the legalities of the case.
If you suspect or know that your pet has been exposed to or consumed a toxin, immediately contact your veterinarian or emergency veterinary hospital. Additional resources include the ASPCA’s Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or Pet Poison Helpline (855-213-6680).
TOTAL MAYHEM
Six Flags Great Adventure will dominate as the king of chaos in 2016 when the world’s largest theme park debuts the 14th and most unique scream machine in its history, Total Mayhem.
Link below will show how the ride will be
After being lifted straight up a 12-story, 90-degree hill, this 4-D, free-fly coaster will wreak havoc as riders flip head-over-heels at least six times along the weightless journey. Thrill seekers will experience exhilarating leaps and dives along a horizontal plane, along with unexpected drops as they tumble from one level to the next. The wing seats amp up the pandemonium since riders will experience all of this chaos with no track above or below – just the sky, ground and adjacent Great Lake churning around them.
"We are thrilled to unveil one of the newest concepts in roller coaster engineering with Total Mayhem,” said Park President John Fitzgerald. “Six Flags Great Adventure’s world-renowned coaster collection will expand into the realm of insanity – or spinsanity – with this new, vertical coaster that delivers gravity-defying somersaults with utter unpredictability. It is the perfect addition to our dynamic line-up of award-winning roller coasters because this ride delivers next generation, cutting-edge thrills.”
The unique design of Total Mayhem features:
· Massive, imposing, floating and twisting I-box track frame in a unique two-tone design
· One-of-a-kind onboard magnetic technology featuring smooth head-over-heels free-fly flips providing guests the feeling of weightlessness as they soar outside the confines of a traditional track
· 4-D wing vehicles that seat up to 8 per vehicle with a total of 5 vehicles
· Face-off seats that allow riders to face each other as they tumble head over heels
· A 120-foot-tall, 90-degree hill that is ascended by an elevator-style, chain link lift
· Two beyond 90-degree “raven” drops giving the sensation of free-falling.
Total Mayhem is expected to ensue spring 2016, and joins the ranks of legendary roller coasters like El Toro, Kingda Ka, Nitro and 2015’s El Diablo. For more information about upcoming 2016 Six Flags rides and attractions, including a video highlighting the new rides and attractions, visitwww.sixflags.com/2016news.
Six Flags Great Adventure is also announcing the start of 2016 Season Pass sales with its special Flash Sale through Labor Day weekend featuring the best deal of the year – savings up to 65% off on 2016 Passes! September 3 through 7, guests will receive a free upgrade to a Gold Season Pass with every Pass purchased. Gold Season Passes include admission to both Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor, and any other Six Flags theme park, as well as free parking and special admission offers for friends. 2016 Season Passes provide unlimited visits any operating day for the rest of 2015, including park admission to Fright Fest® and Holiday in the Park®, and all of 2016.
Pass holders may also purchase a Gold Season Dining Pass, which includes a lunch, dinner, and snack duringevery park visit, plus they will receive a 2016 All Season Sport Bottle for unlimited drink refills. Gold Season Dining Passes may be used at any Six Flags theme park.