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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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Sunday, August 29, 2010
Barton Asset Management founder guilty of wire fraud - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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Barton, a registered broker and investment defrauded several clients and investors of atleast $2 million, includiny almost the entire life saving s of an elderly woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease. From at leasg 1995 through 2002, Barton was a manage at an Atlanta branch of the national brokeragewfirm , based in St. After he was fired from A.G. Edwards in he began his own investmentadvisoryh firms, LLC and LLC, both basedr in Atlanta. From at leas 2001 through 2007 -- before and after leavint A.G.
Edwards -- Barton fraudulently divertedd to himself client funds that he was entrusted with In particular, Barton defrauded a 90-year old Alzheimer'as patient, identified in court by her “RF.” After learning of RF's diagnosis in 2001, Barto fraudulently diverted more than $1 million of RF's assets to his own checking account, which he spent on personal lifestyle expenses and to fund the development of Twinspajn Capital. As a result, the balanc in RF's investment and bank accountxs fell fromapproximately $1.3 million in 1999 to less than $100 in 2004.
In additiob to diverting client money from RF and at least one other client, Barton committed securities fraud by selling shares in his new Twinspan, based on false pretenses. Specifically, he raisec more than $1 million in investments in Twinspan by claiming he would use the proceeds to operate and growthe However, he instead diverted at least half of theses supposed investments to himself, which he used to satisfty personal debts and pay personalk lifestyle expenses. Barton was indicted in Decembetr 2008. He now faces a maximukm sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to Sentencing is set for June 23 befored United States District JudgeThomas W.
Barton, a registered broker and investment defrauded several clients and investors of atleast $2 million, includiny almost the entire life saving s of an elderly woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease. From at leasg 1995 through 2002, Barton was a manage at an Atlanta branch of the national brokeragewfirm , based in St. After he was fired from A.G. Edwards in he began his own investmentadvisoryh firms, LLC and LLC, both basedr in Atlanta. From at leas 2001 through 2007 -- before and after leavint A.G.
Edwards -- Barton fraudulently divertedd to himself client funds that he was entrusted with In particular, Barton defrauded a 90-year old Alzheimer'as patient, identified in court by her “RF.” After learning of RF's diagnosis in 2001, Barto fraudulently diverted more than $1 million of RF's assets to his own checking account, which he spent on personal lifestyle expenses and to fund the development of Twinspajn Capital. As a result, the balanc in RF's investment and bank accountxs fell fromapproximately $1.3 million in 1999 to less than $100 in 2004.
In additiob to diverting client money from RF and at least one other client, Barton committed securities fraud by selling shares in his new Twinspan, based on false pretenses. Specifically, he raisec more than $1 million in investments in Twinspan by claiming he would use the proceeds to operate and growthe However, he instead diverted at least half of theses supposed investments to himself, which he used to satisfty personal debts and pay personalk lifestyle expenses. Barton was indicted in Decembetr 2008. He now faces a maximukm sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to Sentencing is set for June 23 befored United States District JudgeThomas W.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Assessments offer hiring staff valuable tool - San Antonio Business Journal:
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The best way to do that is througg a comprehensivehiring assessment. Assessments go beyond the job intervieq and thebackground check. They are a way to get insided the head of a which allows an employer to gaugea candidate’se ability and willingness to become an indispensablw member of the organization. For years, assessments were calledc personality tests. However, the word “test” gave the impressionh that failure was With hiring assessments there is no passingvor failing. Assessments provide a way to measure how well a persomn will fit in aparticular job, with the and within the corporation.
There are no or “bad” scores as the qualit of the fit to the jobis assessed. they find a or “poor” fit to a job. Assessmentas use what are calledpsychometric instruments. A psychometrid instrument measures knowledge, abilities, and personalities. Usingb an assessment allows companiee to develop a clearer picturwe of how an individual woulrd work within the structure oftheir organization. This is accomplished by measurintg the individual onthree scales: 1. Behavioral traits. Observable behavior is reflective of what thatpersonh knows. 2. Occupational interests. Someone’s motivation for work can be associatef withcertain categories. 3. Thinkinbg styles.
Someone’s knowledge processe s are reflected in theidlearning style. The scalees that are developed for these assessments are the resul t of years of testing during which hundreds of thousands of assessmentw havebeen administered. Subjects that have providesd the historic data on which thesee assessments are based representf a diverse cross sectionof ages, ethnic groups, incomer levels, educational levels, job titles, companies, and industries. At the heart of an assessment iscognitive psychology; the ability to report one’s behavior is a reflectio n of the total person within.
This has a role in determininvg if someone is fit for a number of work There are at least nine behavioral traits that are measureds by anassessment tool. These includse energy, assertiveness, sociability, manageability, decisiveness, accommodating, independence, and objective judgment. The consistency of the questioningf along with consistent answers helps to providw support for the validity of the behavioratraits section.
Those results will reveal that the energyy and assertiveness scales are significantly relatee tosales success, management performance, and organizational The attitude, accommodating, and objective judgment scales are related to customedr service effectiveness, employee conscientiousness, and Knowing the similarity between a person’s interestsw and the interests of those who enjoy a particular job helpe identify a successful job match and helpw predict success in that job. A good match in occupational interests suggests a person will remain in theid job longer and will be motivatedc to perform theirjob better.
Assessments then measure interes in six major occupational themes: enterprise, financial/administrative, peoplre service, technical, mechanical, and creative. The thinking styles sectionh of an assessment will determinea person’s learning index — what they know, how easily they learn, and theire ability to solve problems. The thinking stylesa section is based onfour scales: verball skill, verbal reasoning, numerical ability, and numeric The easier it is for a person to process the more quickly they will be able to lear n the skills used on the job. Maximizingy learning means finding the approach that will make the most of thosdlearning skills.
The effectiveness of determininf thinking style is seen across industries and from a varietyt ofjob candidates. The resultss are consistent regardless ofthe race, gender, or age of the The consistencies exist regardless of the demographic pool from whicy the subjects are drawn.
The best way to do that is througg a comprehensivehiring assessment. Assessments go beyond the job intervieq and thebackground check. They are a way to get insided the head of a which allows an employer to gaugea candidate’se ability and willingness to become an indispensablw member of the organization. For years, assessments were calledc personality tests. However, the word “test” gave the impressionh that failure was With hiring assessments there is no passingvor failing. Assessments provide a way to measure how well a persomn will fit in aparticular job, with the and within the corporation.
There are no or “bad” scores as the qualit of the fit to the jobis assessed. they find a or “poor” fit to a job. Assessmentas use what are calledpsychometric instruments. A psychometrid instrument measures knowledge, abilities, and personalities. Usingb an assessment allows companiee to develop a clearer picturwe of how an individual woulrd work within the structure oftheir organization. This is accomplished by measurintg the individual onthree scales: 1. Behavioral traits. Observable behavior is reflective of what thatpersonh knows. 2. Occupational interests. Someone’s motivation for work can be associatef withcertain categories. 3. Thinkinbg styles.
Someone’s knowledge processe s are reflected in theidlearning style. The scalees that are developed for these assessments are the resul t of years of testing during which hundreds of thousands of assessmentw havebeen administered. Subjects that have providesd the historic data on which thesee assessments are based representf a diverse cross sectionof ages, ethnic groups, incomer levels, educational levels, job titles, companies, and industries. At the heart of an assessment iscognitive psychology; the ability to report one’s behavior is a reflectio n of the total person within.
This has a role in determininvg if someone is fit for a number of work There are at least nine behavioral traits that are measureds by anassessment tool. These includse energy, assertiveness, sociability, manageability, decisiveness, accommodating, independence, and objective judgment. The consistency of the questioningf along with consistent answers helps to providw support for the validity of the behavioratraits section.
Those results will reveal that the energyy and assertiveness scales are significantly relatee tosales success, management performance, and organizational The attitude, accommodating, and objective judgment scales are related to customedr service effectiveness, employee conscientiousness, and Knowing the similarity between a person’s interestsw and the interests of those who enjoy a particular job helpe identify a successful job match and helpw predict success in that job. A good match in occupational interests suggests a person will remain in theid job longer and will be motivatedc to perform theirjob better.
Assessments then measure interes in six major occupational themes: enterprise, financial/administrative, peoplre service, technical, mechanical, and creative. The thinking styles sectionh of an assessment will determinea person’s learning index — what they know, how easily they learn, and theire ability to solve problems. The thinking stylesa section is based onfour scales: verball skill, verbal reasoning, numerical ability, and numeric The easier it is for a person to process the more quickly they will be able to lear n the skills used on the job. Maximizingy learning means finding the approach that will make the most of thosdlearning skills.
The effectiveness of determininf thinking style is seen across industries and from a varietyt ofjob candidates. The resultss are consistent regardless ofthe race, gender, or age of the The consistencies exist regardless of the demographic pool from whicy the subjects are drawn.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
'Breakthrough' melanoma drug shrinks tumors, may prolong life - USA Today
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Monday, August 23, 2010
John James: I don't want to be known as a bully or a sexist - Now Magazine Online
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Friday, August 20, 2010
Manhunt ends with arrests of Arizona escapee, alleged accomplice - CNN
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Rod Blagojevich's Narrow Escape: Ex-Illinois Gov. Guilty on 1 Count - ABC News
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Globe and Mail | Rod Blagojevich's Narrow Escape: Ex-Illinois Gov. Guilty on 1 Count ABC News A lone juror may have saved former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich from a conviction on the most serious corruption charge of conspiring to trade or sell President Obama's vacated Senate seat, according to a juror in the case. ... Jurors: Blago narrowly avoided more convictions Blagojevich foreman cites prosecution's 'major flaw,' jurors comment on lone ... What the Blagojevich Jury Thinks |
Monday, August 16, 2010
Jet splits in three while landing in Colombia - CNN International
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Telegraph.co.uk | Jet splits in three while landing in Colombia CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- One passenger was killed when an airplane crashed in bad weather and split into two when landing early Monday on the island of San Andres, Colombia, officials said. The number of injured remained unclear Monday morning, ... Jetliner crashes on Colombian island; 1 killed 'Miracle': » |
Saturday, August 14, 2010
President Obama reluctantly addresses Ground Zero mosque issue - New York Daily News
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Telegraph.co.uk | President Obama reluctantly addresses Ground Zero mosque issue New York Daily News President Barack Obama endorses a WTC-area mosque during an iftar dinner, the meal that breaks the dawn-to-dusk fast for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan, at the White House Friday. Should President Obama have weighed in on ... Obama makes clear support for ground zero mosque Barack Obama defends plans for Ground Zero mosque Obama slammed, praised for backing NYC mosque |
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Blago jury has verdict on 2 counts, deadlocked on others - Los Angeles Times
msnbc.com | Blago jury has verdict on 2 counts, deadlocked on others Los Angeles Times The federal jury in former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's trial has reached a verdict on only two counts in the case and is deadlocked on others, US District Judge James Zagel announced in court today. The jury still hasn't deliberated on 11 wire fraud counts, ... Blagojevich jurors say they agree on 2 counts Blagojevich jurors deadlocked on 22 of 24 counts Deadlocked on 22 of 24 |
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Source of KTUU report that Stevens is dead says he isn't sure - Anchorage Daily News
ABC News | Source of KTUU report that Stevens is dead says he isn't sure Anchorage Daily News KTUU Channel 2 is reporting that former Sen. Ted Stevens was killed in a plane crash last night, but the station's source on the story said it's not confirmed. The report on the television station's Web site cites Dave Dittman, ... Palin Says Stevens a 'Warrior' Ted Stevens Survived 1978 Plane Crash Ted Stevens, Former Senator from Alaska, Involved in Deadly Plane Crash |
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
Six Americans on Medical Mission Killed by Taliban in Afghanistan Ambush - Bloomberg
Telegraph.co.uk | Six Americans on Medical Mission Killed by Taliban in Afghanistan Ambush Bloomberg Taliban insurgents claimed responsibility for the deaths of six Americans, a Briton, a German and two Afghan interpreters killed in northern Afghanistan in what the US c » |
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Friday, August 6, 2010
Jobs Report Shows Private Sector Still Wary of Hiring - New York Times
MiamiHerald.com | Jobs Report Shows Private Sector Still Wary of Hiring New York Times With the departure of thousands of workers from temporary Census jobs and thousands more let go by cash-strapped state and local governments, American businesses were unable to rescue the American recovery. ... Reaction to payrolls, unemployment data Jobs must lead, not lag, the recovery Stocks W » |
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Federal judge strikes down California's ban on same-sex marriage - San Jose Mercury News
The Guardian (blog) | Federal judge strikes down California's ban on same-sex marriage San Jose Mercury News John Lewis, left, and Stuart Gaffney, right, await the California Supreme Court ruling on Proposition 8 May 26, 2009 in San Francisco . The court rulingupheld the voter-approved amendment to the constitution that bans same-sex marriages ... Federal judge Vaughn Walker overturns California's Prop 8 in win for same-sex ... Same-Sex Marriage Ban Overturned in California Judge overturns California's ban on same-sex marriage |
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Obama Reaffirms Iraq Exit Plan - Voice of America
The Guardian (blog) | Obama Reaffirms Iraq Exit Plan Voice of America Photo: AP President Barack Obama speaks about Iraq and Afghanistan at the Disabled American Veterans national convention in Atlanta, 2 Aug. 2010 President Barack Obama says the United States is on track to end its combat mission in Iraq by the end of ... Obama salutes promised end of US combat in Iraq Obama touts withdrawal in Iraq war. Does he sound like Bush? US combat role in Iraq set to end on schedule, says Barack Obama |
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