Thomson Reuters Launches ONESOURCE State Apportionment Software Aug 11, 2009
Internal controls for separation of duties compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley 404, complete audit trail of changes with data and document versioning, and record-keeping for 'as filed' and 'amended' status. Partnership functionality. (PR Newswire)
Protiviti Warns: No Avoiding SEC's SOX Compliance for Smaller Public Companies Aug 11, 2009
Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- There's no avoiding it any longer: Starting this year, all publicly traded companies must be in full compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for their annual report filings ... "Industry research shows that many smaller companies are struggling with their internal control reports. They could have an easier time by paying attention to the lessons learned from the early Sarbanes-Oxley filers related to issues such as documentation and policies; segregation of... (PR Newswire)
Vista Gold Corp. Announces Second Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call With Management Aug 8, 2009
Audit, tax and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance fees decreased by US$53,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2009 as we work with our auditors and outside consultants to reduce these fees. Interest expense. (PR Newswire)
Rockford asks for stock delisting Aug 7, 2009
Without the annual accounting expenses, legal costs, and administrative burden relating to SEC reporting obligations and compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we will be able to reduce our costs significantly while still maintaining a strong financial control environment, Vasek said. In addition, we have concluded that delisting and deregistration will allow us to better focus on the day-to-day operations of our business, thereby increasing our opportunity to deliver long-term shareholder... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Making the wrong difference Aug 2, 2009
Your analogy in the July 18 editorial ("") was very appropriate. However, not for the reason you state. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NASCAR: Wreck pushes Stewart to back Aug 2, 2009
Wreck pushes Stewart to back 080209 - The Augusta Chronicle. Wreck pushes Stewart to back Associated Press Sunday, August 02, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'Friends' not very coherent Aug 2, 2009
Friends' not very coherent 080209 - The Augusta Chronicle. Friends' not very coherent Associated Press Sunday, August 02, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Popularity, Web snafus nearly broke 'clunkers' Aug 2, 2009
NEW YORK -- This was one government stimulus plan that yielded quick results. Far more drivers signed up for the "cash for clunkers" program than anyone thought, overwhelming showrooms, blowing through the initial $1 billion set aside by Congress and leaving dealers panicked over when or if the government would make good on the hefty rebates. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Property transfers Aug 2, 2009
The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the clerk's office. Isabel V. Pereira and Isabel C. Volcan to Elizabeth D. Roscow, Unit 1203, 1203 Colony Place Drive, Colony Place , $58,000. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jobs in recovery Aug 2, 2009
More than 1,600 people are working at Savannah River Site in jobs funded by the federal government's economic recovery act. When fully ramped up, there will be 3,000 people working at SRS on environmental clean-up and nuclear reactor decommissioning. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ex-Brave welcomed by faithful Aug 2, 2009
Walking in flip flops in front of the GreenJackets dugout, Ryan Klesko tossed out welcoming conversation to strangers. "Good to see you," he said to a coach. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Subdivision of the week: Foxhall Aug 2, 2009
Rusty and Claudia Shearer's home in the Foxhall neighborhood of Martinez has seen its share of changes, and it all started with a small pond. Mr. Shearer bought the pond for his wife as an anniversary present many years ago. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Econ 101: put public behind wheel! Aug 2, 2009
Econ 101: put public behind wheel. 080209 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sliding down the poll Aug 2, 2009
It isn't just that the honeymoon is over. The couple seems headed for divorce. (The Augusta Chronicle)
If abortion is rationalized, what about euthanasia? Aug 2, 2009
If abortion is rationalized, what about euthanasia. 080209 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bestselling books Aug 2, 2009
"The Defector" by Daniel Silva (Putnam). "Best Friends Forever" by Jennifer Weiner (Atria). (The Augusta Chronicle)
Practice makes perfect Aug 2, 2009
Practice time is precious to squads 080209 - The Augusta Chronicle. The debate whether to practice football Saturday, the first day the high school state association allowed Georgia teams to do so, never really resonated in two places. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mommy network Aug 2, 2009
A daily exchange with someone older than 8 is a small but welcome triumph for Erika Blumer. The Martinez mother of four spends most of her day warning of timeouts and scheduling potty breaks between mealtimes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dean, staff arrive at MCG 's Athens home Aug 2, 2009
--- Dean Barbara Schuster and her staff moved into new offices Friday in the renovated building that will house the Medical College of Georgia's Athens campus for the next few years. The first class of about 40 students is scheduled to begin in August 2010 in the old O'Malley's bar building, now rechristened the Interim Medical Partnership Building. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Outdoors: Hobbins named ranger of the year Aug 2, 2009
Thomson-based Hobbins named ranger of the year 080209 - The Augusta Chronicle. Georgia's Wildlife Resources Division has chosen Thomson-based law enforcement Cpl. Brian Hobbins as the 2009 State Ranger of the Year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jury orders grad student to pay $675,000 for illegal downloads Aug 2, 2009
BOSTON --- A federal jury on Friday ordered a Boston University graduate student who admitted illegally downloading and sharing music online to pay $675,000 to four record labels. Joel Tenenbaum, of Providence, R.I., admitted in court that he downloaded and distributed 30 songs. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A new way to work Aug 2, 2009
Cleaning up the legacy of the Cold War put Daniel Mikell back to work. The 41-year-old Aiken man leaves his house at 4:30 a.m. each weekday to get to the gates at Savannah River Site before the crowd arrives after 5:15 a.m.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Time to relax Aug 2, 2009
It is the job that is never started that takes longest to finish. Another summer and another successful effort by all of you to send in a post card from all 50 states. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Know what works when choosing wide belt for fall Aug 2, 2009
NEW YORK --- The most important thing to do before incorporating a wide, waist-cinching belt into your fall wardrobe is to take a good look in the mirror, say fashion experts. "While (the belts) accentuate the waist, they can also accentuate figure flaws," says Gregg Andrews, a fashion director at Nordstrom. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Red Sox promote former Jaguar Aug 2, 2009
Ex-Jag returns to familiar field 080209 - The Augusta Chronicle. When Shannon Wilkerson finally arrived Saturday afternoon at Lake Olmstead Stadium, he received the good news from his manager, Kevin Boles. (The Augusta Chronicle)
All smiles as Falcons open camp Aug 2, 2009
--- Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith hardly seemed irritated that Pro Bowl receiver Roddy White skipped the first two sessions of training camp Saturday in a contract holdout. "No, it's not a distraction, and I want to state that I'm not angry," Smith said Saturday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Police call shootings murder-suicide Aug 2, 2009
Family members of Tonya Sims thought she had gotten herself out of a long relationship marked by domestic violence. She hadn't, and police said it cost Ms. Sims her life Saturday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dressed for success Aug 2, 2009
Skinny fit looks cool for school this year 080209 - The Augusta Chronicle. Expect a classic look around campuses this fall, with back-to-school fashion favorites including plenty of plaids, pleated skirts and skinny-fit jeans. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sales-tax holiday ends today Aug 2, 2009
The Georgia sales tax holiday is a great time to save on big-ticket back-to-school purchases. The event, which exempts local and state tax on purchases of certain school-related items, ends today. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Aiken's armed robberies numbers increasing Aug 2, 2009
Armed robberies increasing 080209 - The Augusta Chronicle. AIKEN --- Yvonne Key says the convenience store where she works has been hit by armed robbers three times this year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Boxer praised for impact on others Aug 2, 2009
Vernon Forrest the friend, mentor and humanitarian was remembered Saturday in a public memorial service at Bell Auditorium. Mr. Forrest, who was killed in a robbery July 25 in southwest Atlanta, was lauded for the skills that made him a boxing champion, but many speakers focused on Mr. Forrest's work with charities and for being a good friend or mentor. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Christians offer praise on walk to schools Aug 2, 2009
Plenty of walkers and joggers lined Furys Ferry Road on Saturday morning, but only a few had their heads bowed in prayer. At the start of each school year, the Augusta Association of Baptist Churches invites Christians to prayer walk at area schools. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Include Congress Aug 2, 2009
If President Obama truly wants to get a health care package passed through Congress, he must first start by taking away the health care plan that he and Congress have. Then set up a new plan that will cover not only Congress but all Americans. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gafisa Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results Aug 1, 2009
Gafisa has been certified as Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX") compliant, without any material weakness. For 2009 the compliance effort will remain, including all new relevant affiliated companies. (PR Newswire)
Tollgrade Sends Letter to Its Shareholders Jul 31, 2009
For reasons that are unclear to us, notwithstanding the extremely effective functioning of your Board's Audit Committee and the strong and extremely competent leadership of the Audit Committee that has been provided by Mr. Mullins, the Ramius Group is seeking to cause Mr. Mullins and the other members of your Board's Audit Committee to be replaced with entirely new members who lack in-depth historical knowledge of, or intimate familiarity with, Tollgrade's accounting systems and processes for... (PR Newswire)
Tracking Perdue is costly prospect Jul 27, 2009
ATLANTA --- If any Georgians wanted to know whether their governor had been taking trips on the sly to Latin America, they'd better have a fat checkbook to browse the official schedule. That's because Gov. Sonny Perdue's staff would have to black out, or as lawyers say redact, any information that is exempt from the state's Open Records Act, all done at an hourly rate often determined by an attorney. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Graniteville group works to boost community Jul 27, 2009
GRANITEVILLE --- Louisiana W. Sanders says she's seen her community come back since the deadly chlorine spill of a 2005 train crash. The group she formed, the Graniteville Community Coalition, has been there to offer residents a helping hand, offering health screenings and pushing development possibilities in a town where many mill workers lost jobs. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Body of missing man found Jul 27, 2009
The body of a missing Augusta man was found this afternoon. Richmond County Investigator Jeremiah Welch said the body of Cain Beck, 41, of Hephzibah-McBean Road, was found in a ravine near the intersection of Brown and Peach Orchard roads. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gunman kills boxing champion Jul 27, 2009
Augusta native Vernon Forrest, who rose from youth boxer to Olympian to world champion, was shot to death Sunday morning in Atlanta. Mr. Forrest was shot several times in the back on a street just southwest of downtown, Atlanta police Sgt. Lisa Keyes said in an e-mail to The Associated Press. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The bottom line Jul 27, 2009
Amid growing panic across America over what Washington may do to health care, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seems determined to do whatever necessary to rush a radical 1,000-page overhaul through before Congress's August recess. She even seemed willing to bypass committee debate to do it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Johnson takes third Brickyard win Jul 27, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS --- Jimmie Johnson cashed in on the most expensive speeding ticket in NASCAR history, grabbing an improbable third victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway when a penalty to Juan Pablo Montoya blew the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard wide open. In a performance that mirrored his dominating Indianapolis 500 victory nine years ago, Montoya was in cruise control as he led 116 laps and built a 5-second lead over the competition. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Parents must pick the right time Jul 27, 2009
Twice in the past two weeks, local authorities have handled cases in which children 10 or younger have been left alone to care for themselves or even younger children for extended periods. On July 15, two Augusta parents were charged with deprivation of a minor after an 8-year-old boy wandered to a neighbor's house looking for his parents. (The Augusta Chronicle)
News Analysis: Board appointees wield power Jul 27, 2009
ATLANTA --- Much of what state government does is decided by hundreds of political appointees serving on dozens of boards, most at the pleasure of the governor. So, having representation on them can be important to cities -- especially communities without members in the legislative leadership. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Some people just better than others Jul 27, 2009
Some people are just better than others 072709 - The Augusta Chronicle. My friend recently described an incident he had just experienced in traffic that you and I have seen a hundred times. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Phelps off to winning start at worlds Jul 27, 2009
ROME - Michael Phelps and the Americans got the best of France again in the relay. And just like Beijing, the world's greatest swimmer owed a big hand to his teammates Sunday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fighting the good fight Jul 27, 2009
Harrisburg resident fights crime in area 072709 - The Augusta Chronicle. She's emerged as another outspoken leader in the fight to end crime and decay in Harrisburg, spearheading such tactics as a Fourth of July protest march and a plan to picket outside a landlord's Columbia County residence. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Champ didn't fit image Jul 27, 2009
It was an odd comment by HBO commentator Jim Lampley on the defining night of Vernon Forrest's career. "Forrest can't become a big star -- he's nice," Lampley said from the floor of Madison Square Garden, where Forrest stunned the boxing world in 2002 with a resounding victory over previously undefeated welterweight champion "Sugar" Shane Mosley. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Braves gain confidence Jul 27, 2009
MILWAUKEE --- Derek Lowe began waving emphatically as soon as he saw where Jason Kendall's shot was going. Lowe's gestures to Nate McLouth were meaningless, but the center fielder made the play all the same. (The Augusta Chronicle)
89 percent of students found guilty at tribunals Jul 27, 2009
On a Monday in October, the aunt of a Richmond County student received a letter stating that she and her nephew needed to show up four days later to the school board's office prepared to defend him against allegations he threatened a teacher. The 15-year-old was accused of making the threat a week earlier. (The Augusta Chronicle)
2002 interview Jul 27, 2009
Vernon Forrest's dreams have come true 030302 - The Augusta Chronicle. Life has been a whirlwind for Vernon Forrest in the month since he became a king of the boxing world. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Smaller libraries need state help, too Jul 27, 2009
Everyone is on a tight budget, but the state has gone downhill fast. How does the state expect smaller libraries, with no large local populations or businesses, to buy books for people who appreciate the value of an education. (The Augusta Chronicle)
An imperfect science Jul 27, 2009
If Barack Obama were a conservative Republican, his science czar -- John Holdren -- would be a household name by now. Yet, his ultra-radical views have hardly raised an eyebrow in Washington. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Contador wins Tour de France; Armstrong 3rd Jul 27, 2009
Alberto Contador wins Tour; Lance Armstrong 3rd 072709 - The Augusta Chronicle. Alberto Contador wins Tour; Lance Armstrong 3rd Associated Press Monday, July 27, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Walton Way closure set for Monday Jul 27, 2009
In the past few days, Steve Black has been handing out detour maps to patients at the Georgia Radiation Therapy Center on St. Sebastian Way. Dr. Black, the administrative director for the MCGHealth Oncology Center of Excellence, is hoping for the best Monday as workers close part of Walton Way for nearly four months. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Alarm system sales pitches can be risky Jul 27, 2009
Every summer, alarm system salesmen hit the pavement, and every summer the Better Business Bureau receives a rash of complaints from consumers who feel they were ripped off. Even if the salesperson claims it's a limited offer and they must act now, consumers must always stop and do their research before purchasing any products or services. (The Augusta Chronicle)
In God We Trust must be preserved Jul 27, 2009
It appears that the new Capitol Visitor Center is under attack by the Wisconsin-based Freedom from Religion Foundation, a national atheist and agnostic group, because U,S. Rep. Dan Lungren of California has the audacity to ask the federal government to inscribe the words "In God We Trust," along with the Pledge of Allegiance, in several spots in the building. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Black women are returning to their 'roots' Jul 27, 2009
Organizers of Natural Beauties of Augusta got confused looks, stares and even some whispers when they held their first planning meeting at a restaurant last year. That proved to them that what they were planning was needed in this area, said Natasha Dyer, an organizer. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Share your thoughts Jul 27, 2009
Gunman kills boxing champion 072709 - The Augusta Chronicle. Gunman kills boxing champion From Staff and Wire Reports Monday, July 27, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Statement from Augusta Boxing Club director Jul 27, 2009
Local reaction to Forrest's death 072609 - The Augusta Chronicle. Local reaction to Forrest's death Sunday, July 26, 2009 7:19 p.m.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Auto insurance costs driven by risk factors Jul 27, 2009
My last column was a look at how to save money on homeowners insurance. Today we'll review how to save money on auto insurance. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Henderson, Rice inducted into Hall of Fame Jul 27, 2009
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Jim Rice's icy glare melted into a wide smile. Brash, flamboyant Rickey Henderson was humbled by it all. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rants and Raves Jul 27, 2009
Comments from our readers. THIS IS A RANT to the Richmond County Board of Education. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Who will be left to ration health care? Jul 27, 2009
Who will be left to ration health care. 072709 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Secret CIA operation? That 's old news Jul 27, 2009
Secret CIA operation. That 's old news 072709 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
First Savings Financial Group, Inc. Reports 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results Jul 25, 2009
Professional fees increased $77,000 primarily due to consulting fees related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and evaluation of the Bank's current and prospective core processing vendors ... Professional fees increased $153,000 primarily due to operation as a public company, consulting fees related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and evaluation of the Bank's current and prospective core processing vendors, and fees related to the organization and operation of the Bank's investment subsidiary organized... (Primezone Releases)
