Loughner to plead guilty in Arizona shooting spree

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Jared Loughner, the man accused of killing six people and wounding then-U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords in 2011, is set to plead guilty in a Tucson court on Tuesday, a person in Washington familiar with the case said.

The source confirmed that the federal government believed Loughner was now competent to stand trial and will argue that in court on Tuesday. Loughner is willing to change his plea to guilty at the previously scheduled hearing, the source said.

Psychiatric experts who have examined Loughner were scheduled to testify in a mental competency hearing on Tuesday that he was competent to stand trial and understood the 49 charges against him, the Los Angeles Times reported earlier.

The team of four attorneys representing Loughner had not responded to emailed requests for comment.

Giffords, an Arizona Democrat seen as a rising star in the party, was holding one of her regular "Congress On Your Corner" events at a Tucson supermarket in January 2011 when she was shot through the head at close range by a gunman who killed six other people, including a federal judge and a 9-year-old girl.

Loughner, 23, is charged with 49 criminal offenses including first-degree murder over the shooting rampage, which wounded 13 people. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf last year.

The Wall Street Journal, which also reported that Loughner would plead guilty, said Tuesday's mental status hearing had been changed to a change-of-plea hearing, citing an official familiar with the case.

If U.S. District Judge Larry Burns were to determine at Tuesday's hearing that he was fit for trial, Loughner - who is being forcibly medicated to treat his psychosis - could face the death penalty if found guilty.

The Los Angeles Times said it was unclear on the details of the plea arrangement, or whether Loughner would plead guilty to all or just some of the charges in exchange for prison time rather than risk being sentenced to death at trial.

Tuesday's hearing was to be Loughner's fourth to determine if he is fit to stand trial. Burns ordered the hearing in June at the request of prosecutors and defense attorneys who wanted a status report after more than a year of treatment and legal wrangling over his mental competency.

The college dropout was determined unfit for trial in May 2011 after experts said he suffered from schizophrenia, disordered thinking and delusions.

Loughner has been held at a U.S. Bureau of Prisons psychiatric hospital in Springfield, Missouri, where he is forcibly medicated against his will to treat psychosis and make him fit for trial.

Giffords resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives in January to focus on her recovery. Her former aide Ron Barber won a special election to fill her seat and will have to win re-election in November to serve a full two-year term.

(Reporting by Tim Gaynor in Phoenix, Karen Brooks in Austin and David Ingram in Washington; Editing by Cynthia Johnston, Jackie Frank and Anthony Boadle)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/loughner-plead-guilty-arizona-shooting-spree-la-times-015020744.html

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Romney: Jobs report 'hammer blow' to middle-class

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says the tenth-of-a-point increase in the U.S. unemployment rate is a 'hammer blow' to middle-class families.

Romney released a statement shortly after the Labor Department announced that the jobless rate was 8.3 percent in July, up slightly from 8.2 percent in June. The economy added 163,000 jobs last month, the best hiring since February.

Romney says Americans deserve better than an unemployment rate that has been above 8 percent for more than three years. He says President Barack Obama doesn't have a plan to boost economic growth.

Romney says his economic plan would create 12 million new jobs by the end of his term in office.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/romney-jobs-report-hammer-blow-middle-class-131325929.html

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Eliot Management Group (EMG) is an industry leader in merchant services.? For over 15 years, we have provided over 20,000 businesses, nationwide, with a unique combination of credit/debit card processing services, local one-on-one representation and local support. EMG is based in Fort Worth, Texas and is rapidly expanding its national sales force.

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We?re looking for someone interested in starting a new career in outside sales, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.? We want motivated, energetic, success-driven people to go out each day and meet with business owners in their local area to sell our competitive lineup of products and services.?

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new secure private network for digital radio communications

02 August 2012

G6 Global, specialist consultants and providers of digital communications equipment including radio and satellite, has established its own private radio communications network in London, on a dedicated frequency bandwidth, in order to alleviate problems associated with operating secure two-way radio communications within the capital.

For a small, select, number of specialist security, counter-terror, close protection and surveillance teams, including a major high-street bank?s high level staff protection team, the network provides secure communications without problems associated with some networks in London and offers high audio quality, wider communication coverage and a higher level of security than some previously available networks.

G6 is restricting the number of users to ensure low contention rates and therefore guarantee service availability. Commenting on the development, Andrew Clark, Managing Director of G6 Global said; ?While the focus is currently on the Olympic Games, London has always presented a difficult operating environment for secure two-way communications due to the sheer volume of traffic and shortage of radio spectrum.

For the future, G6 plans to upgrade the network to provide further availability as required, but it will still be restricted to high level secure requirements. In addition, G6 provides a wide range of handsets and equipment. Majoring on Hytera products, the company is also able to provide a wide range of options from other manufacturers including Icom, Motorola and Kenwood.

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Richard Hounslow adds to GB disappointment in ... - BBC World News

Great Britain suffered more disappointment in the canoe slalom as Richard Hounslow joined David Florence in failing to reach the final. Great Britain?s Richard Hounslow hopes he can make amends in the double with David Florence (Picture: PA) The 30-year-old?s time of 104.30 seconds was only good enough for him to finish in 12th place, with the top 10 going through. ?It just feels like an opportunity missed,? said Hounslow afterwards. ?I haven?t been performing as well as I can. I?m gutted really.? Hounslow and Florence will hope to make amends for their individual disappointments when they team up in the two-man canoe over the same white water course at Lee Valley on Thursday. When asked about their chances in the doubles, Hounslow said ?the whole doubling up I do with David is great if you don?t do well in the other. ?David and I have putting everything in over the last four years, we haven?t done well individually but we still have C2 and I have to get my head ready for tomorrow.?

Source: http://bbc-worldnews.net/2012/08/richard-hounslow-adds-to-gb-disappointment-in-canoe-slalom/

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About Pinnacle. We invest in great people. That's why clients trust us with their real estate investments! At Pinnacle, we consider our employees our most valuable asset. In fact, our number one key business objective is to attract and retain the best talent in the industry! At Pinnacle, the key to our continued success and competitive advantage is our people. We offer a total compensation and benefits package to help with your needs today and build for your future tomorrow. We recognize that each employee is an individual with individual needs, lifestyles, and interests. Our benefits package was created with the flexibility to support employees who are at different places in their lives and careers. Pinnacle values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. We offer a safe, healthy work environment for employees through a commitment to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Pinnacle has ongoing employment opportunities at our headquarters in Seattle, our more than 40 branch office locations nationally and our many managed communities throughout the country. Pinnacle is the national leader in third-party fee management of investment real estate encompassing multi-family, commercial space, affordable housing and military housing. Pinnacle is built on four basic principles: Quality people Strong customer service Solid market knowledge Superior systems and support capabilities At Pinnacle, success is about more than having a healthy bottom line. Guided by our principles and values, we are committed to making Pinnacle an amazing and unique place to work for each member of our team. About the job.. As a Business Manager at Pinnacle, youll put your outstanding leadership and savvy business skills to work at one of the most respected apartment companies in a management opportunity that offers real leadership, innovation and support. Our Business Managers are the cornerstone of our team. Theyre responsible for keeping our communities in the top-notch condition our residents have come to expect, building motivated and trustworthy teams who consistently deliver a notably higher level of service and maximizing the operating performance of our community. Be ready to be busy! This challenging position includes: Operations. Ensuring the smooth running of our community in a fast-paced environment. Overseeing all operations including maintenance, capital improvements, lease administration, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, collections, evictions, vacancy anticipation, marketing, lease renewals, service contracts, expense control, audits, etc. Customer service. Providing superior customer service and communication to our residents and prospects to enhance customer satisfaction and increase renewals, revenue, reputation and profitability. People development. Developing, mentoring, leading, and managing a high-performing, cohesive team, including leasing, customer service, maintenance and management personnel, in order to maximize their engagement and minimize turnover. Marketing. Driving revenues with your thorough understanding and analysis of competition and development of creative marketing programs. Leading by example. Instilling, maintaining and modeling the Pinnacle mission to be the best national management company. Essential Responsibilities: Supervise day-to-day operations of entire on-site team, ensuring that all Pinnacle policies and procedures are being followed. Maintain effective on-site staff through interviewing, hiring, and terminating as necessary. Maintain a positive living environment for community residents through prompt conflict resolution and consistent follow-up. Manage and maintain all aspects of overall community budget and finances Work with leasing staff to ensure that leasing/marketing goals are being met. Maintain positive relations with all community vendors. Coordinate special projects as requested by Investment (Regional) Manager. Personal Competencies: A competitive spirit High-energy Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking skills Supervisory experience Warm, friendly and service-oriented philosophy High degree of flexibility and tolerance for change Ability to train, develop, lead and mentor Superior written and verbal communications skills Extremely computer literate Organized and detail-oriented Customer-service driven Able to multitask Financials experience/experience working with a budget Qualifications: Minimum of a high school diploma, Bachelors degree preferred 3+ years of on-site property management experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience in supervisory role and managing staff Experience in writing and maintaining budgets Proficient in Yardi property management software or other similar property management software. General office, bookkeeping and sales skills Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite Pinnacle has grown to become America's largest apartment manager through many different successes. Yet, in today's ultra-competitive market, each success must fuel the next and speed is essential in the ongoing race to lead the industry. If you are ready to work hard and be empowered and encouraged to innovate, contribute ideas and discover solution to provide current and potential residents with unparalleled, world class customer service please click Apply Online.

Source: http://careers.bpwusa.org/jobs/4862770/business-manager

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Governor Cuomo signs body piercing bill | GeneseeNow.com

By Robin Humphrey on Jul 31, 2012 with Comments 0

It?s now illegal in New York State for minors to get a body part pierced without permission from a parent or guardian.

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the law requiring written parental consent for those under 18.

Supporters said 20 percent of body piercings become infected resulting in risk of hepatitis.

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Source: http://geneseenow.com/2012/07/governor-cuomo-signs-body-piercing-bill/

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