Friday, January 6, 2012

5 Keys to a Successful Career Path - Blog posts

In order to be successful in your career, make sure you keep
in mind these tips from wine specialist and social media expert,
Gary Vaynerchuk.

No Holiday Bonus This Year? You're Not Alone - Blog posts

January 1st has come and gone, and many employees haven't
received a year-end bonus. Here are the cold hard facts on holiday
bonuses and their history.

Getting Your Ideal Internship: Consulting - Insider guide

As a consulting intern, be prepared to dive headfirst into an
industry, quickly get your bearings, and find a solution to the
questions at hand-just as consultants do with each new project. In
the process, you'll apply coursework you never thought you'd use
and see what it's like to manage the demands of clients. Plus,
you'll be on the fast track to full-time employment: Most firms
hope to extend full-time offers to interns that are up to snuff.
This Insider Guide will show you how to navigate the recruitment
process, get the internship, wow the higher-ups, and snag that
full-time offer.

Getting Your Ideal Internship: Consulting - Insider guide

As a consulting intern, be prepared to dive headfirst into an
industry, quickly get your bearings, and find a solution to the
questions at hand-just as consultants do with each new project. In
the process, you'll apply coursework you never thought you'd use
and see what it's like to manage the demands of clients. Plus,
you'll be on the fast track to full-time employment: Most firms
hope to extend full-time offers to interns that are up to snuff.
This Insider Guide will show you how to navigate the recruitment
process, get the internship, wow the higher-ups, and snag that
full-time offer.

Why You Should Have a Job in College - Blog posts

Holding down a job while you're still an undergrad gives you
great experience before you embark on your post-college, full-time
position-not to mention a few other perks.

Killer Cover Letters Resumes: Consulting - Insider guide

Just 30 seconds. That's how long a consulting recruiter
spends with your resume, on average, before deciding whether to
grant you an interview. Even the best resume won't guarantee you a
consulting job, but it's essential to getting your foot in the door
of a top firm and putting your candidacy into serious
consideration. That's why your resume must convincingly present
your consulting skills and capabilities, even if you don't have any
professional consulting experience. This Insider Guide will show
you how to create a resume that will do just that.

3 LinkedIn Profile Settings You Probably Don't Know About but Probably Should - Blog posts

Guest Blogger Joshua Waldman shares his expert knowledge of
how you can be better utilizing LinkedIn to get noticed by
recruiters.

Ace Your Interview: Consulting - Insider guide

One thing stands between you and a consulting career: the
interview. But the consulting interview is not your run-of-the mill
interview. It has the reputation for being a rigorous assessment
that only the best and brightest will pass. Beyond the standard
interview fare, intended to gauge your personality and potential
fit within the firm, consulting recruiters are sure to throw you
some case questions to test your analytical skills and business
intuition. This Insider Guide will help you show recruiters that
you're the highly motivated, resourceful, and poised candidate they
seek.

Out With the Old, In With the New: 3 Resume Trends - Blog posts

New year, new resume. Here are three trends we've been
reading about when it comes to updating your resume.

15 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates

How to Find a Great Fixed Mortgage Deal In the current
economic climate, fixed mortgage deals are highly preferred by
prospective home buyers in the US. These deals allow buyers to lock
in their interest rates at the prevailing low levels. Even if the
rates do rise in the future, the buyer still has to

IRS Statistics of Sole Proprietor Income

Approximately 22.7 million individual income tax returns
reported non-farm sole proprietorship profits of $244.8 billion for
tax year 2009 according to the recently released Statistics of
Income Quarterly Report. Check it out here - Summer 2011
Some other points worth noting in my opinion include: 1. For tax
year 2008, almost 67,000 foreign-controlled domestic
corporations

Tax Practitioner Fraud and Incompetence United States Treasury Circular 230

Lately Ive been getting deluged with cases involving blatant
US Treasury Circular 230 violators of regulations governing
practice before the Internal Revenue Service. The perpetrators it
seems come from all walks of life, some are unregulated tax return
preparers while others carry multiple licenses, designations and/or
degrees. The accumulated data however indicates that the
most

No Excuse for No Experience: Four Foolproof Ways to Fill Holes in Your Resume - Blog posts

There are many relatively painless ways to remove the "no
experience" void in your resume. On the 1 to 5 scale, here's a look
at the best options available.

IRS Implications for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Update

I was at the IRS Practitioner Liaison Meeting yesterday
morning in downtown Denver where local IRS officials in positions
of authority presented operational updates. In regards to medical
marijuana dispensaries Matthew Houtsma, acting Associate Area
Council spoke. I found his words intriguingly worth a blog post.
This is my interpretation. The notes of the meeting

Ace Your Interview: Accounting - Insider guide

Interviewing is the most important job-seeking skill and the
one barrier that every job seeker must face before getting hired.
But it doesn't have to be a harrowing experience. At its core, a
job interview is really just a specific kind of conversation. For
an accounting position, that conversation will focus on whether you
have the right skills, how well you can manage multiple
assignments, and your ability to balance individual tasks with team
projects. This Insider Guide, complete with sample interview
questions and scenarios, will help you make the preparations
necessary to keep the conversation focused, productive, and
pleasant-and ultimately land the job.

10 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates

Why Fixed Rate Mortgages are Ideal for First Time Buyers
Buying a house is not an easy task and the process is made even
more difficult because the buyer also has to find the perfect
mortgage to pay for the purchase. For the uninitiated first time
buyer, understanding various mortgage loan options and identifying
the

30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates

Advantages of Fixed Rate Mortgages Fixed rate mortgages are
immensely popular among home buyers in the US when the prevailing
interest rate is low. During the recession, interest rates
sustained severe hits, pushing the cost of mortgages down. However,
the uncertainty in the economy and financial crunch also resulted
in dramatic reduction in salaries. Several

Getting Your Ideal Internship: Accounting - Insider guide

Whether the economy is up or down, accounting firms always
need sharp, reliable people to do the work. So if you're looking
for technical training, an opportunity to develop contacts at your
dream company, or an in-depth exploration of either public or
corporate accounting, an internship is a good bet. But because an
accounting internship at one of the Big Four or another large
accounting firm is practically a golden ticket for a job offer, the
competition can be tough. This Insider Guide will show you how to
find the internship that's right for you, get hired, and maximize
your professional development.

5 Things to Do On Your Holiday Time Off - Blog posts

Here are a few ways to use your time off from work or school
wisely.

An Elf's Cover Letter - Blog posts

Ever wonder what an application to work in Santa's workshop
would look like? Here's your answer.

4 Career To-Dos Before Ringing in the New Year - Blog posts

For career success in 2012, try out a few tips before the
calendar turns over to the new year.

Should A Husband/Wife Form a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) to Invest In Real Estate?

A husband and wife formed a Limited Liability Corporation
(LLC) that invests in rental real estate to protect themselves in
event of a lawsuit. They want to know if they formed the most
appropriate business structure and whether their rental activity is
reported on IRS Form 1040 Schedule E. To answer this question I
turned

IRS Publication 78 Online Tool for Researching Charitable Organizations

Now is a GREAT TIME OF YEAR TO MAKE A CHARITABLE DONATION if
you are so fortunate. When you make a donation to a charity you may
be able to take a deduction for it on your tax return as long as
you secure the proper documentation substantiating the donation and
its subsequent value. In

Thursday, January 5, 2012

2 principals resign in Dougherty County cheating probe

The Dougherty County School Board says two principals have
resigned and two teachers have been terminated in the wake of
allegations of widespread cheating.

Neighbors worried about fate of mansion

A 180-year-old mansion in Athens Cobbham neighborhood is for
sale, and neighbors are worried about what might be built
there.

Army to deploy 1,500 Georgia troops to Afghanistan

The Army says it plans to deploy about 1,500 soldiers
stationed in southeast Georgia to Afghanistan starting next
month.

County by county news for Thursday

COBB Chairman to deliver state of county address Cobb
Commission Chairman Tim Lee will deliver the annual state of the
county address on Monday during the Cobb Chamber of Commerce First
Monday Breakfast.

Metro news for Thursday

Americans for Prosperity Foundation, will premiere the
documentary, Making the Grade in Georgia: Educational Freedom and
Justice for All, at 7 p.m.

Emory bans use of tobacco on campus

Emory University's campus and hospitals are going
tobacco-free. The new policy at the private university in Atlanta
began Sunday and applies to all university and Emory Healthcare
properties.

Ga. ag chief: Congress must fix immigration system

Congress must make a national guest worker program that's
easier for farmers to use now that states including Georgia have
passed laws targeting illegal immigrants that threaten possible
labor shortages in the fields, Georgia's agriculture commissioner
said Tuesday.

Will Obama Go to War?

As we enter 2012, the question of whether our president is
planning to go to war might seem far-fetched, but some troubling
news developments indicate otherwise.

Georgia State wins school-record 11th in row

Richmond, Va.--Jihad Ali scored 17 points and grabbed 11
rebounds to lead Georgia State to its school-record 11th straight
victory, 55-53, at VCU Wednesday at the Siegel Center.

Daydreaming about a President Perry

I know, I know. Gov. Rick Perry came in fifth place in that
dumb Iowa caucus. But I'm a daydreamer, and I want to see that
handsome coyote-killer go all the way.

Squabble over presence of ancient residents in Blairsville

For 40 years, Mark Williams has researched ancient Indian
sites. Hes lectured at dozens of seminars.

Cartersville man killed when train hits car

An 80-year-old Cartersville man was killed Wednesday when a
car he was driving was struck by a CSX Transportation train in
Bartow County, authorities said.

DeKalb police supervisor fired for sex with subordinate, cell phone pictures

A DeKalb County Police sergeant was fired last month for,
among other things, having sex with a subordinate and taking
"inappropriate" pictures with a county-issued cell phone.

The Left's Rights Scam

The left invariably frames its policy pronouncements under
the mantle of so-called "rights" that only the government can
guarantee.

Price of gasoline up 20 cents since Christmas

Gasoline prices are on the rise, and Atlanta motorists are
paying about 20 cents more per gallon than two weeks ago.

Today's Mike Luckovich cartoon 01/05

Mike Luckovich's take on Mitt Romney's bandwagon.

Incomprehensibly Stupid Army Regulation Killing Americans in Afghanistan

Why does the U.S. Army continue to adhere to rules of
engagement that unnecessarily kill our soldiers?

Temps in the teens in parts of metro Atlanta

The coldest air since last winter sent the mercury plummeting
into the teens across parts of metro Atlanta early Wednesday, but
temperatures are expected to warm into the 60s by week's
end.

More web users aim to thwart prying eyes

Lauren Shields didn't like the idea that her every move on
the Internet might be tracked and reported to who-knows-whom, so
she downloaded a free program to shut out the online
trackers.

QA on the News

Q: In the commercial for the Citi ThankYou Premier Card,
theres a young lady standing on top of a rock formation she had
just climbed.

More than 30 dogs perish in fire at Georgia kennel

ROME, Ga. - Authorities say at least 32 dogs were killed when
fire destroyed a kennel and a home in the small community of Coosa
in northwest Georgia.

John Miller Capito Jr., 69, model train enthusiast

When visitors stopped by the Atlanta area home of John and
Gail Capito, there was a good chance theyd get a taste of West
Virginia before leaving.

Bill could allow students to B.Y.O.T. (Bring Your Own Technology)

Georgia lawmakers will be asked this year to change state law
to allow students to B.Y.O.T. -- bring your own technology -- to
school.

Lawmaker: 8 Georgia college campuses could merge into 4

A state lawmaker says a University System of Georgia proposal
would merge eight college campuses across the state into four to
save money.

Obama: America's Greatest Asset

The future of America depends on electing a new president in
2012, and the best asset for any potential challenger is Barack
Obama.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Attorney General Kilmartin Urges FTC to Limit Alcohol Servings in Four LOKO "Binge-in-a-Can" Settlement

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, along with 34 other
attorneys general and the San Francisco city attorney, filed
comments today responding to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s
proposed settlement with Phusion Projects, LLC regarding its
deceptive marketing of the flavored malt beverage "Four...

Merck to Pay More Than $915 Million to Settlement Vioxx Claims With Federal Government and States

Rhode Island Set to Receive More than $900,000 from
Settlement Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced today that
Rhode Island has joined with 42 other states and the federal
government and reached agreement with Merck Sharp Dohme Corp.
(Merck) to settle civil and criminal...

Attorney General Kilmartin Chides EPA for Slow Action on Soot

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin joined his
colleagues in 11 other states in taking two actions to force the
federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue rules
against soot, something the agency is required to do by the Clean
Air Act and court order. Attorney General...

Attorney General Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Deny Craig Price Post Conviction Relief

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin today commended the decision
by the Rhode Island Supreme Court upholding the Family Court
judgment in the contempt sentence of Craig Price. "I am very
pleased that the Supreme Court affirmed the Family Court's
rejection of Craig Price's post-conviction relief...

Devon Letourneau Found Guilty in 2010 Murder of Manuel Hilario

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that Devon
Letourneau (DOB: 12/26/91), formerly of 1000 Douglas Avenue,
Providence, was found guilty by a Providence County Superior Court
jury in the 2010 drive-by shooting of Manuel Hilario. Letourneau
was found guilty of first degree murder,...

Attorney General Kilmartin Joins Fight Against Robo-Calls to Cell Phones

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin joined his fellow attorneys
general in asking Congress to oppose legislation targeting
consumers' telephone privacy. The "Mobile Informational Call Act of
2011" H.R. 3035 would amend the Communications Act of 1934 and
allow for robo-calling to all cell phones,...

Superior Court Declares Joel Beaulieu Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin today commented on the
decision by Rhode Island Superior Court Justice Melanie W. Thunberg
finding Joel Beaulieu not guilty by reason of insanity in the
September 4, 2010 stabbing death of his father and assault of his
mother. "Although there is no question that...

Attorney General Kilmartin and 43 Attorneys General Request Federal Funding for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin joined 43 Attorneys
General and the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) in
a letter sent to U.S. House and Senate Appropriations leadership
urging them to fund a series of authorized programs to fight the
growing problem of human trafficking and...

EPA Reaches Settlement on Groundwater Cleanup at the Davis Liquid Waste Superfund Site in Smithfield R.I.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a
settlement with respect to the Davis Liquid Waste Superfund Site in
Smithfield, R.I. Pursuant to the settlement, the Settling
Defendants will implement the groundwater cleanup at the Site. They
also will be financially responsible for 100...

Attorney General Announces Creation of a Child Abuse Unit to Specialize in the Prosecution of Child Abuse and Child Molestation Cases

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin today announced the creation
of a Child Abuse Unit in the Office of the Attorney General. The
Child Abuse Unit will prosecute individuals charged with physical
and sexual abuse of children. Joining the Attorney General at the
announcement were representatives from...

AG Kilmartin and Department of Health Announce the Chemicals Used in "Bath Salts" Now Under Federal Control and Regulation

Department of Health Initiates Process to Regulate in Rhode
Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin and Michael Fine, MD,
Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) today
announced that the chemicals used in "Bath Salts" are now under
federal control and regulation....

Michael Brooks Pleads to August 2010 Robberies of Four Elderly Women

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that on Friday,
September 21, 2011, Michal Brooks (9/17/61), with a last known
address of 125 Knowles Way Extension, Narragansett, pleaded nolo
contendere before Superior Court Justice William Carnes to four
counts of first degree robbery for the August

Goring Matthews Pleads to September 2009 Murder of Richard Kilburn

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that Goring
Matthews (DOB: 7/1/77), formerly of 102C Lake Erie Street,
Middletown, RI, pleaded guilty yesterday before Superior Court
Justice Netti C. Vogel to second degree murder in the September 9,
2009 death of Richard Kilburn, last known to be from

Attorney General Kilmartin Joins National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the State Attorneys General and Ad Council to Unveil New Public Service Advertising Campaign to Urge Young Adult Drivers to 'Stop the Texts' and 'Stop the Wrecks'

Eighty-two percent of young adult drivers (16-24) have read a
standard text message while driving, according to a national survey
conducted by the Ad Council. In an effort to educate young drivers
about the dangers of texting while driving, Attorney General Peter
F. Kilmartin, the State Attorneys...

Attorney General Kilmartin Joins National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the State Attorneys General and Ad Council to Unveil New Public Service Advertising Campaign to Urge Young Adult Drivers to 'Stop the Texts' and 'Stop the Wrecks'

Eighty-two percent of young adult drivers (16-24) have read a
standard text message while driving, according to a national survey
conducted by the Ad Council. In an effort to educate young drivers
about the dangers of texting while driving, Attorney General Peter
F. Kilmartin, the State Attorneys...

Former Bristol Resident Pleads to Child Pornography Charges

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that Jonathan
Comeau (DOB: 5/5/48), formerly of Bristol, RI, pleaded guilty
yesterday before Superior Court Justice Netti C. Vogel to two
counts of transmission of child pornography, two counts of
possession of child pornography, and one count of...

Florida Man Sentenced in Child Molestation and Sexual Assault

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced today that
Superior Court Justice Susan E. McGuirl sentenced Daniel Mercedes
(DOB: 5/12/59) to 35 years, with 20 to serve and the remainder
suspended with probation, for child molestation and sexual assault.
In July, after a six day trial presided...

David Leite Pleads Guilty to the 2009 Murder of Mellissa Perry

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that David
Leite, 35, with a last known address of 33 Ormond Street,
Woonsocket, pleaded guilty today before Superior Court Justice
Susan McGuirl to second degree murder in the March 12, 2009 murder
of Mellissa Perry. McGuirl sentenced Leite to life in

Attorney General Kilmartin Urges Congress to Restore LIHEAP Funding

Alarmed by a proposal from the Administration and Congress to
slash LIHEAP funding by nearly half, Attorney General Peter
Kilmartin is urging the Rhode Island congressional delegation to
restore funding through this year to help struggling Rhode Island
families. "As many of us are getting...

Attorney General Kilmartin Blasts Republican Senators for Blocking Nomination of Richard Cordray as Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin expressed dismay at the
Senate Republicans blocking the nomination of Richard Cordray as
Director of the Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
(CFPB). "This petty, political and partisan game to block the
nomination of Richard Cordray by the Senate...