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Merry XMas to you too Benjamin Rashleger, you sorry a**ed, $*#& of a CEO.
When you spend that bonus you didn't deserve, remember that your shareholders didn't get jack in 2014.
Yes, since I've owned this thing for awhile, participated in the rights offering, read the NCSR filings and the recent 424B filing ... cover to cover ... I would know. I do know. You idiots are overpaying for this stock at the moment, because you don't have a clue what you're buying. You're paying $9 for a basket of stocks that are worth 10 - 15% less. Why? Because you have the IQ of cow dung.
The people posting here now have the IQ of cow dung.
People, this is a closed-end fund. It owns stocks in companies that have little to nothing to do with Cuba. You have run this thing way beyond it's appropriate value. And, the last man out the door is going to be left holding all the losses. Next week, this pile of dung will be selling in the low 7s. Easy.
The current 20% discount to NAV is misleading. It does not take into consideration the dilution from the offering. Once the offering is effective and dilution happens, the NAV and discount to NAV fall significantly.
Got a call from another finance professional. We discussed this offering. This fund normally makes a YE distribution in Nov. It's already Dec, they have not yet announced their YE distribution. There is no clarity around how the YE distribution interplays with this offering. Unless the timing of the YE distribution is understood, it would be unwise to commit to the offering.
Worse case ... You give them money on Thursday with an understanding that share price will be about $7.40, NAV around $9.10. Assume max offering so diluted NAV comes in around $8.44. That would work out to a normal discount to NAV of about 11%. That's fair.
However, what if they pull a fast one .... after Thursday but before new money becomes shareholders, they announce YE distribution of say, $1. They make the record date before new shareholders come into the fund. The end result is a buy-in at a discount to NAV appreciably lower than the normal 11% ... thereby intentionally misleading new money ... giving them a terrible deal.
Until they put their YE distribution plans on paper ... it would be unwise to take down new shares.
Are we wrong?
It's alive. Looks as if WSCI is having a little blue pill morning. Is there news I can't find? Or, have we become the play toy of some hedge fund doing a paint the tape job on the stock?
Welcome to Corporate America, where theft is legal thru bloated salaries of under-performing CEOs. Nothing new, unfortunately.
What do I think about 10% dilution to our investment via stock options? I'd rather not have to think about having my pockets picked by managers who don't perform.
These clowns doubled the size of their plant, hired more executives, and profits declined. Remind me again, on which planet does this qualify for issuance of MORE stock options?
A buyer wanting 2,000 shares @ 6.30 actually showed up today. And here I was thinking WSCI would go the remainder of the year with 0 shares traded. What a weird sensation ... seeing someone who wants to buy this stock.
Yeah, and the sad part is that DCO's mgt was head and shoulders above these MTRX clowns.
Back when I was ranting on DCO, more than a decade ago, it was in the 30s. Fast forward 10 years and 30s would be a gift. Companies with miserable mgt teams don't perform. And as far as mgt teams go, MTRX is one of the absolute worst I have ever come across. Even more so than DCO.
Did you read the earnings call transcript carefully? Notice in the call the earnings problem was overhead spread across lower revenue, primarily on 3 jobs that started later than hoped. However, revenue was up 30% YoY and SG&A as a % of revenue was flat. It's like saying 1 + 1 = 11 ... does not compute. And if that wasn't confusing enough, the idiot CFO let slip in one of his answers in Q&A that there was 1 highly problematic job ... huh? Which one? Why? How much of an impact? One of the 3 blamed for the shortfall, or yet another issue? ..... it was just too much of a clown show to walk away feeling like these guys were doing anything more than making stuff up as they went along.
Pathetic. Just absolutely pathetic performance.
Take your eyes down about half way on page 5, to the last question from Matt Duncan, the Stephens analyst. Matt simply asked ... what are your plans to improve your margins? Read the response from the CEO and CFO. Yeah, me too. I was so embarrassed for these guys that I want to close my eyes and pretend like they could have a do over. I have never read such a rambling, bumbling, incoherent response to such a critical question, EVER. And I've been reading earnings call transcripts and listening to calls for a couple decades.
These guys are operating by the seat of their pants. They have no clue, no plans, no idea how to manage their business. That much is crystal clear from reading the response to this one very simple, but critical question ... You've told us you have a focus on improving your below average margins, so tell us ... what are your plans?
Clueless Clowns. John and Kevin should be deeply ashamed and embarrassed at their performance on this conference call. I know I am truly embarrassed for the both of them. And I'm ashamed that the Board of Directors of this company have not moved to install a competent management team here.
This conference call was absolutely pathetic.
Corporate jargon galore
Devoid of detailed insight into operations
This call was an example of two senior corporate executives of public companies who are totally out of their league.
Clueless Clowns.
Don't look at our pathetic operating performance ... look, look, over here ... we're going to throw a couple pennies in a hat, pull a rabbit out, and buy back such a miniscule amount of stock that it won't make a hills beans worth of difference. But, we're going to pretend like it's a huge benefit to bagholders ... er, shareholders.
What a bunch of idiotic clowns.
Oh please. Ranting? If so, it's direction at the sorry management of this company is WELL deserved. That press release was an effing joke. It read like a stupid sucker's game of guessing which shell the ball is under. We missed our earnings estimates by a wide, wide margin, but look, over here, it's not really our fault. We just didn't start our jobs soon enough! And look, over here, we got another contract, And look, over here, we can lay on the ridiculous corporate jargon, so thick, that we can talk in circles all day long and pretend like we know what we're doing. And look, over here, the news of our pathetic results didn't really leak. Just ignore the FACT that the stock sold off HARD, on HUGE volume, and mere 45 minutes before we released our earnings to all the bag holding shareholders, while our friends and family hit the exit.
How well do I regard this management team? I'd rather have my money invested with the Ivory thieving Leaders of China, or the Oil and Gas Thieves running Russia ... than these lying sacks of garbage who run MTRX.
Apparently, I'm not alone. The market is also in agreement. They also see the lies and deceit that these CLOWNS tried ... but failed at, miserably. And along the way? They absolutely DESTROYED their credibility.
If these morons running MTRX had an ounce of integrity, they would have announced that they missed earnings and given us very specific explanations as to why. They would have given a hat tip to the suspicious activity in the stock and taken the lead in asking the SEC to investigate. And they'd speak simple English in their conference calls ... rather than acting like idiots in talking all their stupid corporate jargon.
Mgt CREDIBILITY is a problem here. A big problem.
Starting at 3:15, the stock fell off the end of a table, and volume picked up massively. 45 minutes later, the market closed. 15 minutes after that, surprise ... missed EPS estimates by 50%.
Someone(s) knew. This news leaked. Where is the SEC on this cr*p? Why can't the company keep a lid on its financial results?
Just #$%$. is going on here? Mgt letting friends and family in on insider news before shareholders?
TGI will be buying all of the divisions that SPR has on the block ... divisions that LMIA does a significant amount of work for. So, what happens then? TGI tells LMIA to take a hike. That work winds up getting transferred over to other TGI divisions. LMIA winds up sucking wind. Yet another legacy of Ron's endless stupidity in acquisitions. That man was a wrecking ball of shareholder value, in spades. Yet, he walks away a very rich person. Incompetence pays in America is the only lesson one can learn from LMIA, a disaster of a public company.
Yes, very disappointing that their earnings declined after a double of their plant size. They got negative leverage off the capital investment. I still suspect some of that might be temporary. Although they haven't disclosed it, I'm still guessing that costs associated with the April/May product recall were not insignificant. And their operating costs have probably gotten ahead of the relative plant capacity increase. Didn't the added machines and bigger plant cause them to run out and hire another layer of management? Operations Manager or Director?
Other than acting as a primary vendor for Polaris, I think we're going to need to accept the fact that WSCI's future lies in being a go to for spillover product demand. Perversely, our nation's increasing energy production (although that's not leading to increasing sales in WSCI's energy biz) is causing our dollar to strengthen. That's only going to make matters worse for WSCI in the future. Buying from overseas machine shops will get cheaper in the future relative to domestic producers like WSCI. We'll be relegated to only serving quick delivery needs. That's a very tough, less profitable, position to be in.
And .... maybe the prospect of a strengthening dollar is the primary factor that keeps a ceiling on this stock now, and for some time to come.
There's a seller sitting on this stock. Right now, he's willing to accept anything around 6 - 6.20. Until he's done, the stock remains range bound.
Yep. Makes sense. Same ratio as me of shares given in oversubscription ... to ... shares from exercise of original rights ... 4889/1428 = 3.424.
Yes. There were journal entries hitting my acct at Fidelity before the mkt close today. At that point, I could have called in and they would have let me know how many shares I got from any oversubscription request. Then, I could have simply shorted that many shares and closed that short against shares delivered from the rights offering. I suspect that's what you were seeing today, and most of that was likely coming from hedge fund activity. However, most of the selling action will happen tomorrow, when people will log in and see the shares in their accts. Tomorrow (Tuesday) should be a massive volume day that will put today's volume to shame.


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Accounting Archive: Questions from February 03, 2012
Anonymous asked<p>During the first year of operations, Master Plumbing Supply Co. had a net sales of $3,500,0... More »1 answer
Anonymous askedDalton Construction Co. contracted to build a bridge for $10,000,00... Show morePercentage-of-Completion Method:
Dalton Construction Co. contracted to build a bridge for $10,000,000. Construction began in 2012 and was completed in 2013. Data relating to the construction are:
Costs incurred......................2012 - $3,300,000.....2011..............$2,750
Estimated costs to complete.....2012 - $2,700,000
A. How much revenue should be reported for 2012? Show your computations
B. Make the entry to record progress billings of $3,300,000 during 2012
C. Make the entry to record the revenue and gross profit for 2012
D. How much gross profit should be reported for 2013? Show your computations.
I need this by Saturday, February 4, 2012. Thank you. • Show less3 answers
Anonymous askedPole Co. at the end of 2013, its first year of operations, prepared a reconci... Show moreDeferred income taxes.
Pole Co. at the end of 2013, its first year of operations, prepared a reconciliation between pretax financial income and taxable income as follows:
Pretax financial income $ 420,000
Extra depreciation taken for tax purposes (1,050,000)
Estimated expenses deductible for taxes when paid 940,000
Taxable income $ 310,000
Use of the depreciable assets will result in taxable amounts of $350,000 in each of the next three years. The estimated litigation expenses of $940,000 will be deductible in 2016 when settlement is expected.
(a) Prepare a schedule of future taxable and deductible amounts.
(b) Prepare the journal entry to record income tax expense, deferred taxes, and income taxes payable for 2013, assuming a tax rate of 40% for all years.
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Anonymous askedGross profit on... Show moreComputation of taxable income.
The records for Bosch Co. show this data for 2013:
• Gross profit on installment sales recorded on the books was $360,000. Gross profit from collections of installment receivables was $270,000.
• Life insurance on officers was $3,800.
• Machinery was acquired in January for $300,000. Straight-line depreciation over a ten-year life (no salvage value) is used. For tax purposes, MACRS depreciation is used and Bosch may deduct 14% for 2013.
• Interest received on tax exempt Iowa State bonds was $9,000.
• The estimated warranty liability related to 2013 sales was $21,600. Repair costs under warranties during 2013 were $13,600. The remainder will be incurred in 2014.
• Pretax financial income is $600,000. The tax rate is 30%.
(a) Prepare a schedule starting with pretax financial income and compute taxable income.
(b) Prepare the journal entry to record income taxes for 2013.
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Anonymous askedAgee Corp. acquired a 30% interest in Trent Co. on January 1, 2013,... Show moreInvestment in equity securities.
Agee Corp. acquired a 30% interest in Trent Co. on January 1, 2013, for $500,000. At that time, Trent had 1,000,000 shares of its $1 par common stock issued and outstanding. During 2013, Trent paid cash dividends of $160,000 and thereafter declared and issued a 5% common stock dividend when the fair value was $2 per share. Trent's net income for 2013 was $360,000. What is the balance in Agee's equity investment account at the end of 2013?
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Anonymous askedNewton Co. had installment sales of $1,000,000 and cost of installment sales of $650,000 in 2012. A... Show moreNewton Co. had installment sales of $1,000,000 and cost of installment sales of $650,000 in 2012. A 2012 sale resulted in a default in 2014, at which time the balance of the installment receivable was $40,000. The repossessed merchandise had a fair value of $21,000.
(a) Calculate the rate of gross profit on 2012 installment sales.
(b) Make the entry to record the repossession
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WiseAlarm4768 askedAccording to research done by David Callahan, all of the following are reasons why cheati... Show more
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According to research done by David Callahan, all of the following are reasons why cheating is on the rise except
bigger rewards for winning.
declining wages.
trickle-down corruption.1 answer
Anonymous askedBelow find production and sales information for Herrestad Company. We will use this same company for... Show moreBelow find production and sales information for Herrestad Company. We will use this same company for all the SLPs in this course.
Product information
Beginning inventory 0
Units produced 10,000
Units sold 8,000
Selling price per unit $300
Variable costs per unit
Direct material 120
Direct labor 60
Variable overhead 40
Variable selling and administrative 10
Fixed costs
Fixed manufacturing overhead 250,000
Fixed selling and administrative 100,000
Herrestad Company
Absorption Income Statement
For the period ending Dec. 31, 2011
Sales $2,400,000
Cost of goods sold 1,960,000
Gross profit (margin) $440,000
Selling and administrative expenses 180,000
Net income $260,000
Prepare a contribution margin (behavioral, variable) income statement for Herrestad Company. Prepare a second version assuming the selling price per unit increases to $320 per unit.
Use the original information to:
• Determine the number of units the company must sell to break even for the year?
• Compute break even assuming direct materials cost increase from $120 to $140, but all information remains the same.
The submission should be 2 to 4 pages and need to include answers to all the questions listed above. Show computations, discuss the results and include references in APA format.
Grading rubric. Click here.
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Anonymous askedI have the information SALES is 1,080,000 for company A, and 1,320,000 for company B. Variable Cost... More »0 answers
Anonymous askedSansomite Co. distributes suitcases to retail stores and extends credit terms of 1/10, n/30 to all o... Show moreSansomite Co. distributes suitcases to retail stores and extends credit terms of 1/10, n/30 to all of its customers. At the end of June, Sansomite's inventory consisted of suitcases costing $1,200. During the month of July the following merchandising transactions occurred.
1 Purchased suitcases on account for $1,800 from Trunk Manufacturers, FOB destination, terms 2/10, n/30. The appropriate party also made a cash payment of $100 for freight on this date.
3 Sold suitcases on account to Satchel World for $2,000. The cost of suitcases sold is
9 Paid Trunk Manufacturers in full.
12 Received payment in full from Satchel World.
17 Sold suitcases on account to The Going Concern for $1,500. The cost of the suitcases sold was $900.
18 Purchased suitcases on account for $1,700 from Kingman Manufacturers, FOB shipping point, terms 1/10, n/30. The appropriate party also made a cash payment of $100 for freight on this date.
20 Received $300 credit (including freight) for suitcases returned to Kingman
21 Received payment in full from The Going Concern.
22 Sold suitcases on account to Fly-By-Night for $2,250. The cost of suitcases sold
was $1,350.
30 Paid Kingman Manufacturers in full.
31 Granted Fly-By-Night $200 credit for suitcases returned costing $120.
Sansomite's chart of accounts includes the following: No. 101 Cash, No. 112 Accounts Receivable, No. 120 Merchandise Inventory, No. 201 Accounts Payable, No. 401 Sales, No. 412 Sales Returns and Allowances, No. 414 Sales Discounts, No. 505 Cost of Goods Sold.
Journalize the transactions for the month of July for Sansomite using a perpetual inventory system. (For multiple debit/credit entries, list amounts from largest to smallest eg 10, 5, 3, 2.) • Show less2 answers
Anonymous askedFogelberg Corporation is a regional company which is an SEC registrant. The corporation's securities... Show moreFogelberg Corporation is a regional company which is an SEC registrant. The corporation's securities are thinly traded through the NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Quotes). Fogelberg Corp. has issued 10,000 units. Each unit consists of a $500 par, 12% subordinated debenture and 10 shares of $5 par common stock. The investment banker has retained 400 units as the underwriting fee. The other 9,600 units were sold to outside investors for cash at $850 per unit. Prior to this sale the 2-week ask price of common stock was $40 per share. Twelve percent is a reasonable market yield for the debentures, and therefore the par value of the bonds is equal to the fair value.
a)Prepare the journal entry to record Fogelberg's transaction, under the following conditions.
1.Employing the incremental method.
2.Employing the proportional method, assuming the recent price quote on the common stock reflects fair value.
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Anonymous askedRedo the company's income statement at the 4,500 unit level of activity using the contribution forma... Show moreRedo the company's income statement at the 4,500 unit level of activity using the contribution format
Sales in units ... 4,500
Sales revenue... 630,000
cost of goods sold ... 252,000
gross margin .. 378,000
selling and administrative expenses
shipping expense .... 56,000
advertising expense ... 70,000
salaries and commissions ... 143,000
insurance expense .... 9,000
depreciation expense .... 42,000
total selling and administrative expenses ... 320,000
net operating income ... 58,000 • Show less1 answer
Anonymous askedbefore considering the... Show moreErin, a single taxpayer, has a taxable income of $103,000 in the current year
before considering the following capital gains and losses:
Short-term capital gain $ 3,000
Long-term capital gain 22,000
Unrecaptured Section 1250 gain 14,000
In addition, Erin has an $8,000 long-term capital loss carryover from last year.
What are the effects of these transactions on Erin's taxable income and her income tax liability? • Show less2 answers
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Anonymous askedthe FIFO and LI... Show moreThe management of Clare Co. asks your help in determining the comparative effects of
the FIFO and LIFO inventory cost flow methods. For 2011, the accounting records show the following
Inventory, January 1 (10,000 units) $ 45,000
Cost of 100,000 units purchased 532,000
Selling price of 80,000 units sold 700,000
Operating expenses 140,000
Units purchased consisted of 35,000 units at $5.10 on May 10; 35,000 units at $5.30 on August 15;
and 30,000 units at $5.60 on November 20. Income taxes are 30%.
(a) Prepare comparative condensed income statements for 2011 under FIFO and LIFO. (Show
computations of ending inventory.)
(b) Answer the following questions for management.
(1) Which inventory cost flow method produces the most meaningful inventory amount for
the balance sheet? Why?
(2) Which inventory cost flow method produces the most meaningful net income? Why?
(3) Which inventory cost flow method is most likely to approximate actual physical flow of
the goods? Why?
(4) How much additional cash will be available for management under LIFO than under
FIFO? Why?
(5) How much of the gross profit under FIFO is illusory in comparison with the gross profit
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kinseykin askedHal-Marts, Inc., has two sales departments: equipment and clothing. During February, these two depar... Show moreHal-Marts, Inc., has two sales departments: equipment and clothing. During February, these two departments reported the following operating results:
Equipment Clothing
Sales $490,000 $250,000
Contribution Margin 35% 50%
Traceable Fixed Costs $29,200 $26,800
In addition, fixed costs common to both departments amounted to $54,400.
Complete the following responsibility income statement for Hal-Marts, Inc. Follow the contribution margin approach, and show percentages as well as dollar amounts. Conclude your income statement with the company's income from operations.
Income Statement by Product Lines
For the Month Ended February 28, 20__
HAL-Marts, Inc. Equipment Clothing
Dollars % Dollars % Dollars %
Sales $490,000 $250,000
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kinseykin askedGolden Flights, Inc., is considering buying some specialized machinery that would enable the company... Show moreGolden Flights, Inc., is considering buying some specialized machinery that would enable the company to obtain a six-year government contract for the design and engineering of a futuristic plane. The machinery costs $975,000 and must be destroyed for security reasons at the end of the six-year contract period. The estimated annual operating results of the project are as follows:
Revenue from sales under the contract $975,000
Expenses other than depreciation $560,000
Depreciation (straight-line basis) 162,500 (722,500)
Increase in net income from government contract $252,500
All revenue from the contract and all expenses (except depreciation) will be received or paid in cash in the same period as recognized for accounting purposes. You are to compute the following three factors for this project:
(a) Payback period: __________ years
(b) Return on average investment: __________%
(c) Net present value of the investment in this machinery, discounted at an annual rate of 12% (an annuity table shows that the present value of $1 received annually for six years discounted at 12% is 4.111): $__________
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Anonymous askedPrepaid insuran... Show more
Rusthe Company showed the following balances at the end of its first year:
Prepaid insurance
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
Notes payable
Denton, Capital
Denton, Drawing
What did Rusthe Company show as total credits on its trial balance?
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kinseykin askedGrassy Fertilizer manufactures two lines of garden grade fertilizer as part of a joint production pr... Show moreGrassy Fertilizer manufactures two lines of garden grade fertilizer as part of a joint production process: GF10 and GF20. Joint costs up to Grassy's split-off point total $85,000 per batch. These joint costs are allocated to GF10 and GF20 in proportion to their relative sales values at the split-off point of $40,000 and $60,000, respectively.
Both lines of garden grade fertilizer can be further processed into commercial grade fertilizer. The following table summarizes the costs and revenue associated with additional processing of GF10 and GF20:
GF10 processing costs 18,000 Final selling price per batch of commercial fertilizer 67,000
GF20 processing costs 38,000 Final selling price per batch of commercial fertilizer 97,000
(a) The $85,000 in joint costs should be allocated to each product as follows:
(b) Which product (GF10 or GF20) would result in a net decrease in operating income if processed into a commercial grade fertilizer? ____________
(c) Which product (GF10 or GF20) would result in a net increase in operating income if processed into a commercial grade fertilizer? ____________
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Anonymous askedAll calculations should be done in Word using Equation Editor and all charts and graphs should be do... Show moreAll calculations should be done in Word using Equation Editor and all charts and graphs should be done in Excel.
A manufacturer has received complaints that aging production equipment is forcing workers to work overtime in order to meet production quotas. Historically, the average hours worked per week is 40 with a standard deviation of 7.5 hours. If a sample of 25 workers found that the average work week is 48 hours, conduct a hypothesis test to determine if there is significant evidence that the length of the average work week has increased? Use alpha=.05 (State the Hypothesis Scenario, calculate the test statistics or p - value and state the conclusion)
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kinseykin askedCost-Vol... Show moreListed below are nine technical accounting terms:
Contribution Margin ratio
Margin of Safety
Cost-Volume-Profit analysis
Activity Base
Break-Even Point
High –Low Method
Variable Cost
Contribution Margin
Cost Driver
Each of the following statements may (or may not) describe one of these technical terms. In the space provided below each statement, indicate the accounting term described, or answer "None" if the statement does not correctly describe any of the terms.
(a) The amount by which sales revenue exceeds total variable cost expressed as a percentage of sales.
(b) The amount by which sales volume exceeds the break-even point
(c) The study of financial statements by a potential investor or creditor as a means of evaluating the profitability and solvency of a business.
(d) A type of activity that has a causal effect in the occurrence of a particular cost.
(e) The level of sales at which revenue equals operating expenses.
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Anonymous askedHernandez Timber Company owns 9,000 acres of timberland purchased in 1999 at a cost of $1,512 per ac... Show moreHernandez Timber Company owns 9,000 acres of timberland purchased in 1999 at a cost of $1,512 per acre. At the time of purchase the land without the timber was valued at $432 per acre. In 2000, Hernandez built fire lanes and roads, with a life of 30 years, at a cost of $90,720. Every year Hernandez sprays to prevent disease at a cost of $3,240 per year and spends $7,560 to maintain the fire lanes and roads. During 2001, Hernandez selectively logged and sold 700,000 board feet of timber, of the estimated 3,500,000 board feet. In 2002, Hernandez planted new seedlings to replace the trees cut at a cost of $108,000.
(a) Determine the depreciation expense and the cost of timber sold related to depletion for 2001.
(b) Hernandez has not logged since 2001. If Hernandez logged and sold 900,000 board feet of timber in 2009, when the timber cruise (appraiser) estimated 5,000,000 board feet, determine the cost of timber sold related to depletion for 2012. • Show less0 answers
Anonymous askedAnswer each of the questions be... Show moreThe following independent situations relate to inventory accounting.
Answer each of the questions below about inventories.
Kim Co. purchased goods with a list price of $175,000, subject to trade discounts of 20% and 10%, with no cash discounts allowable. How much should Kim Co. record as the cost of these goods?
Keillor Company's inventory of $1,100,000 at December 31, 2010, was based on a physical count of goods priced at cost and before any year-end adjustments relating to the following items.
Goods shipped from a vendor f.o.b. shipping point on December 24, 2010, at an invoice cost of $69,000 to Keillor Company were received on January 4, 2011.
The physical count included $29,000 of goods billed to Sakic Corp. f.o.b. shipping point on December 31, 2010. The carrier picked up these goods on January 3, 2011.
What amount should Keillor report as inventory on its balance sheet?
Zimmerman Corp. had 1,500 units of part M.O. on hand May 1, 2010, costing $21 each. Purchases of part M.O. during May were as follows.
Unit Cost
May 9 2,000 $22.00
17 3,500 23.00
26 1,000 24.00
A physical count on May 31, 2010, shows 2,000 units of part M.O. on hand. Using the FIFO method, what is the cost of part M.O. inventory at May 31, 2010? Using the LIFO method, what is the inventory cost? Using the average cost method, what is the inventory cost?
FIFO inventory cost $
LIFO inventory cost $
Average cost $
Ashbrook Company adopted the dollar-value LIFO method on January 1, 2010 (using internal price indexes and multiple pools). The following data are available for inventory pool A for the 2 years following adoption of LIFO.
At Base-
Year Cost
At Current-
Year Cost
1/1/10 $200,000 $200,000
12/31/10 240,000 264,000
12/31/11 256,000 286,720
Computing an internal price index and using the dollar-value LIFO method, at what amount should the inventory be reported at December 31, 2011?
Price index (12/31/10)
Price index (12/31/11)
Dollar-value LIFO inventory (12/31/10) $
Dollar-value LIFO inventory (12/31/11) $
Donovan Inc., a retail store chain, had the following information in its general ledger for the year 2010.
Merchandise purchased for resale $909,400
Interest on notes payable to vendors 8,700
Purchase returns 16,500
Freight-in 22,000
Freight-out 17,100
Cash discounts on purchases 6,800
What is Donovan's inventoriable cost for 2010? • Show less2 answers
Anonymous askedSue is age 73 and has a great deal of difficulty living independantly as she suffers from severe rhe... More »1 answer
Anonymous askedper uni... Show moreABC Company employs a periodic inventory system and sells its inventory to customers for $25
per unit. ABC Company had the following inventory information available for the month of May:
May 1 Beginning inventory 2,000 units @ $15 cost per unit
May 8 Sold 1,700 units
May 13 Purchased 1,500 units @ $12 cost per unit
May 18 Sold 1,600 units
May 21 Purchased 1,000 units @ $18 cost per unit
May 28 Sold 300 units
May 30 Purchased 500 units @ $10 cost per unit
During May, ABC Company reported operating expenses of $7,000 and had an income tax rate of 30%.
Calculate the amount of income tax expense shown on ABS Company's income statement for May
using the LIFO method. • Show less2 answers
Anonymous askedOn July 1, 2012,... Show more
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On July 1, 2012, Bliss Industries Inc. issued $24,000,000 of 20-year, 11% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 14%, receiving cash of $19,200,577. Interest on the bonds is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30. The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year.
1. Journalize the entry to record the amount of cash proceeds from the sale of the bonds. For a compound transaction, if an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
2. Journalize the entries to record the following: (For a compound transaction, if an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.)
a. The first semiannual interest payment on December 31, 2012, and the amortization of the bond discount, using the straight-line method. (Round to the nearest dollar.) nterest expense Interest payable
b. The interest payment on June 30, 2013, and the amortization of the bond discount, using the straight-line method. (Round to the nearest dollar.)
3. Determine the total interest expense for 2012.
4. Will the bond proceeds always be less than the face amount of the bonds when the contract rate is less than the market rate of interest?
5. Compute the price of $19,200,577 received for the bonds by using the tables of present value in . (Round to the nearest dollar.) Your total may vary slightly from the price given due to rounding differences.
Present value of the face amount $
Present value of the semi-annual interest payments $
Price received for the bonds $2 answers
Anonymous askedand surrounding ar... Show moreSEK Company sells office equipment and supplies to many organizations in the city
and surrounding area on contract terms of 2/10, n/30. In the past, over 75% of the credit customers
have taken advantage of the discount by paying within 10 days of the invoice date.
The number of customers taking the full 30 days to pay has increased within the last year.
Current indications are that less than 60% of the customers are now taking the discount. Bad
debts a percentage of gross credit sales have risen from the 2.5% provided in past years to
about 4.5% in the current year.
The company's Finance Committee has requested more information on the collections of
accounts receivable. The controller responded to this request with the report reproduced below.
Accounts Receivable Collections
May 31, 2011
The fact that some credit accounts will prove uncollectible is normal. Annual bad debts writeoffs
have been 2.5% of gross credit sales over the past 5 years. During the last fiscal year,
this percentage increased to slightly less than 4.5%. The current Accounts Receivable
balance is $1,400,000. The condition of this balance in terms of age and probability of
collection is as follows.
Proportion of Total Age Categories Probability of Collection
62% not yet due 98%
20% less than 30 days past due 96%
9% 30 to 60 days past due 94%
5% 61 to 120 days past due 91%
21/2% 121 to 180 days past due 75%
11/2% over 180 days past due 30%
The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $29,500 on June 1, 2010. SEK has
provided for a monthly bad debts expense accrual during the current fiscal year based on the assumption
that 4.5% of gross credit sales will be uncollectible.Total gross credit sales for the 2010–11
fiscal year amounted to $2,900,000. Write-offs of bad accounts during the year totaled $102,000.
In a recessionary environment with tight credit and high interest rates:
(1) Identify steps SEK Company might consider to improve the accounts receivable situation.
(2) Then evaluate each step identified in terms of the risks and costs involved. • Show less0 answers
AntiqueSpring992 askedAcme, Inc. , has collected the following operating information below for its current month's activit... Show moreAcme, Inc. , has collected the following operating information below for its current month's activity. Using this information, prepare a flexible budget analysis to determine how well Acme performed in terms of cost control.
Actual Cost Static Budget
Activity Level in units 5250 5178
Variable Cost
Indirect Material $24182 $23476
Utilities $22,356 $22,674
Fixed Cost
Administration $63,450 $65500
Rent $65,317 $63904
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Anonymous askedDisney recently reported sector income from operations, revenue, and invested assets (in millions) a... Show moreDisney recently reported sector income from operations, revenue, and invested assets (in millions) as follows:
Income from operations Revenue Invested Assets
Media Networks $2,749 $13,027 $26,926
Parks and Resorts 1,178 9,023 15,807
Sudio Entertainment 207 7,587 5,965
Consumer Products 520 2157 877
How to determine the profit margin. • Show less2 answers
Anonymous askedIn accounting, ESPECIALLY when writing a Balance Sheet, you follow the equation of Assets equaling t... More »4 answers
Anonymous asked(Fifo and Lifo - Periodic and Perpetual) Inventory information for Part 311 of Seminole Corp. disclo... Show more(Fifo and Lifo - Periodic and Perpetual) Inventory information for Part 311 of Seminole Corp. discloses the following information for the month of June.
June 1 Balance 300 Units @ $10 June 10 Sold 200 Units @ $24
11 Purchased 800 Units @ $11 15 Sold 500 Units @$25
20 Purchased 500 Units @ $13 27 Sold 250 Units @ $25
A) Assuming that the periodic inventory method is used, compute the cost of goods sold and ending inventory under (1) LIFO and (2) FIFO.
B) Assuming that the perpetual inventory method is used and costs are computed at the time of each withdrawal, what is the value of the ending inventory at LIFO?
C) Assuming that the perpetual inventory method is used and costs are computed at the time of each withdrawal, what is the gross profit if the inventory is valued at
D) Why is it stated that LIFO usually produces a lower gross profit than FIFO? • Show less1 answer
FastTree9801 askedHere is the information I was given...the bottom says "Required", which is the assignment. I am so... Show more
Here is the information I was given...the bottom says "Required", which is the assignment. I am so lost as to how to do this. I attempted it for other homework and have gotten it wrong on several of them. Can you explain how to do it and walk me through please? Thanks!• Show less1 answer
FastTree9801 askedShepler Boot Company makes specialty boots for the rodeo circuit. On December 31, 2010, the company... Show moreShepler Boot Company makes specialty boots for the rodeo circuit. On December 31, 2010, the company had (a) 500 pairs of boots in finished goods inventory and (b) 1,500 heels at a cost of $11 each in raw materials inventory. During 2011, the company purchased 44,000 additional heels at $11 each and manufactured 16,400 pairs of boots.
Determine the unit and dollar amounts of raw materials inventory in heels at December 31, 2011.
How do i do this? • Show less3 answers
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Anonymous askedon July 1, 2010, Spahn Co. pays $18,000 to Randle insurance Co. for 3 year insurance contract. Both ... More »2 answers
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Anonymous askedGreen with Envy provides environmentally friendly lawn services for homeowners. Its operating costs... Show moreGreen with Envy provides environmentally friendly lawn services for homeowners. Its operating costs are as follows.
Depreciation $1,500 per month
Advertising $200 per month
Insurance $2,000 per month
Weed and feed materials $13 per lawn
Direct Labor $12 per lawn
Fuel $2 per lawn
Green with Envy charges $60 per treatment for the average single-family lawn
Determine the company's break-even point in (a) number of lawns serviced per month and (b) dollars • Show less4 answers
Anonymous asked1. Deferred tax liability, January 1, 2010, $40... Show more
The following facts relate to Alschuler Corporation.• Show less
1. Deferred tax liability, January 1, 2010, $40,000
2. Deferred tax asset, January 1, 2010, $0
3. Taxable income from 2010, $171,350
4. Pretax financial income for 2010, $339,550
5. Cumulative temporary difference at December 31, 2010, giving rise to future taxable amounts, $327,800
6. Cumulative temporary difference at December 31, 2010, giving rise to future deductible amounts, $59,600
7. Tax rate for all years, 40%
8. The Company is expect to operate profitably in the future.
(a) Compute income taxes payable for 2010 $___________________
(b) prepare the journal entry to record income tax expense, deferred income taxes, and income taxes payable for 2010.
(c) prepare the income tax expense section of the income statement for 2010, beginning with the line "income before income taxes"
income tax expense current $______________
___________________________________$_____________ $________________
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Anonymous askedAt Decemb... Show moreXYZ Company had a $4,000 credit balance in its allowance for bad debts at January 1, 2002.
At December 31, 2002, XYZ Company prepared the following aging schedule:
Accounts Receivable % Uncollectible
not past due $120,000 2%
1-30 days past due 40,000 5%
31-60 days past due 30,000 8%
61-90 days past due 10,000 15%
over 90 days past due 2,000 50%
Based on the above information, XYZ Company reported bad debt expense of $8,200 for 2002.
Calculate the amount of accounts receivable written off as uncollectible by XYZ Company during 2002.
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Anonymous askedT... Show moreThe cash account in the general ledger of XYZ Company shows a balance of $18,700 at June 30, 2004.
The June 30 bank statement; however, shows a balance of $19,800. The only reconciling items
consist of:
• NSF check from customer
• Outstanding checks totaling $5,630
• Error in recording check #970 written by XYZ Company to pay for utilities; the check was written
for $588 but was recorded in XYZ Company's accounting records as having been written for $468
• A bank service charge totaling $50
• A deposit in transit in the amount of $2,380
Calculate the amount of the NSF check. • Show less1 answer
Anonymous askedAtlarge Inc. owns 30% of the outstanding voting common stock of Ticker Co. and has the ability to si... Show moreAtlarge Inc. owns 30% of the outstanding voting common stock of Ticker Co. and has the ability to significantly influence the investee's operations and decision making. On January 1, 2011, the balance in the Investment in Ticker Co. account was $402,000. Amortization associated with the purchase of this investment is $8,000 per year. During 2011, Ticker earned an income of $108,000 and paid cash dividends of $36,000. Previously in 2010, Ticker had sold inventory costing $28,800 to Atlarge for $48,000. All but 25% of this merchandise was consumed by Atlarge during 2010. The remainder was used during the first few weeks of 2011. Additional sales were made to Atlarge in 2011; inventory costing $33,600 was transferred at a price of $60,000. Of this total, 40% was not consumed until 2012.
What amount of equity income would Atlarge have recognized in 2011 from its ownership
interest in Ticker?
What was the balance in the Investment in Ticker Co. account at the end of 2011?
E. $410,148. • Show less3 answers
Anonymous askedIn January, the accountant for a corporation, is feeling pressure to complete the annual financial s... Show moreIn January, the accountant for a corporation, is feeling pressure to complete the annual financial statements. The company president has said he needs up to date financial statement to share with the bank the next day at a meeting that has been called to discuss the corporation obtaining loan financing for a special building project. The accountant knows that she will not be able to gather all the needed information in the next 24 hours to prepare the entire set of adjusting entries. Those entries must be posted before the financial statements accurately portray the company's performance and financial position for the fiscal period ended Dec. 31, of the previous year. The accountant decides to estimate several expense accruals at the last minute. When deciding on estimates for the expenses, low estimates were used because the accountant does not want to make the financial statements look worse than they are. The financial statements are finished before the deadline and the accountant gives them to the president without mentioning that several account balances are estimates that she provided.
Required: Identify several courses of action that the accountant could have taken instead of the one she took. • Show less2 answers
Anonymous askedGiven the information below about Thomas Corporation, what was the amount of dividends the company p... More »5 answers
Anonymous askedPrepaid insuranc... Show moreRusthe Company showed the following balances at the end of its first year:
Prepaid insurance
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
Notes payable
Denton, Capital
Denton, Drawing
What did Rusthe Company show as total credits on its trial balance? • Show less2 answers
Anonymous askedDisney Amusement Park has a fiscal year ending on September 30. Selected data from the September 30... Show moreDisney Amusement Park has a fiscal year ending on September 30. Selected data from the September 30 worksheet are presented below.
For the Year Ended September 30, 2010
Trial Balance
Adjusted Trial Balance
Prepaid Insurance
Accumulated Depreciation
Accounts Payable
Unearned Admissions Revenue
Mortgage Note Payable
L. Disney, Capital
L. Disney, Drawing
Admissions Revenue
Salaries Expense
Repair Expense
Advertising Expense
Utilities Expense
Property Taxes Expense
Interest Expense
Insurance Expense
Supplies Expense
Interest Payable
Depreciation Expense
Property Taxes Payable
Hint: Complete worksheet; prepare classified balance sheet, entries, and post-closing trial balance.
Prepare a complete worksheet.
Net income $40,000
Prepare a classified balance sheet. (Note: $10,000 of the mortgage note payable is due for payment in the next fiscal year.)
Total current assets $51,500
Journalize the adjusting entries using the worksheet as a basis.
Journalize the closing entries using the worksheet as a basis.
Prepare a post-closing trial balance.
Post-closing trial balance $251,500
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RoundJewel2309 askedLaura Eddy opened Eddy's Carpet Cleaners on March 1. During March, the following transactions were... Show more
Laura Eddy opened Eddy's Carpet Cleaners on March 1. During March, the following transactions were completed.
Mar. 1 Invested $10,446 cash in the business.
1 Purchased used truck for $6,420, paying $3,210 cash and the balance on account.
3 Purchased cleaning supplies for $1,107 on account.
5 Paid $1,452 cash on one-year insurance policy effective March 1.
14 Billed customers $4,887 for cleaning services.
18 Paid $1,599 cash on amount owed on truck and $474 on amount owed on cleaning supplies.
20 Paid $1,840 cash for employee salaries.
21 Collected $1,414 cash from customers billed on March 14.
28 Billed customers $2,612 for cleaning services.
31 Paid gas and oil for month on truck $186.
31 Withdrew $659 cash for personal use.
The chart of accounts for Eddy's Carpet Cleaners contains the following accounts: No. 101 Cash, No. 112 Accounts Receivable, No. 128 Cleaning Supplies, No. 130 Prepaid Insurance, No. 157 Equipment, No. 158 Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment, No. 201 Accounts Payable, No. 212 Salaries Payable, No. 301 L. Eddy, Capital, No. 306, L. Eddy, Drawing, No. 350 Income Summary, No. 400 Service Revenue, No. 633 Gas & Oil Expense, No. 634 Cleaning Supplies Expense, No. 711 Depreciation Expense, No. 722 Insurance Expense, and No. 726 Salaries Expense
Journalize the March transactions. Use page J1 for the journal. (For multiple debit/credit entries, list amounts from largest to smallest eg 10, 5, 3, 2. If amounts are the same, list alphabetically.)
General Journal
Date Account/Description Debit Credit
Mar. 1
Mar. 1
Mar. 3
Mar. 5
Mar. 14
Mar. 18
Mar. 21
Mar. 28
Mar. 31
Mar. 31
Prepare a trial balance at March 31 on a worksheet. Enter the following adjustments on the worksheet and complete the worksheet. (If answer is zero, please enter 0. Do not leave any fields blank.)
Earned but unbilled revenue at March 31 was $706.
Depreciation on equipment for the month was $252.
One-twelfth of the insurance expired.
An inventory count shows $378 of cleaning supplies on hand at March 31.
Accrued but unpaid employee salaries were $488.
For the Month Ended March 31, 2010
Trial Balance
Adjusted Trial Balance
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Account Titles Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr.
Accounts Receivable
Cleaning Supplies
Prepaid Insurance
Accounts Payable
L. Eddy, Capital
L. Eddy, Drawings
Service Revenue
Gas & Oil Expense
Salaries Expense
Depreciation Expense
Accumulated Depreciation
Insurance Expense
Cleaning Supplies Expense
Salaries Payable
Net Income
• Show less3 answers
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The salty, ocean-like flavour of wakame evokes oysters. I often use it as a replacement for table salt, which is consumed far too often.
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Classic tracks
Abel Tasman Coast Track
3 – 5 days. Easy. One way. Updated 31 January 201431 January.
Easy, sunny coastal track with golden sands and excellent swimming. The busiest track in the country, following the length of the national park coastline. More ▶
Dusky Track
4 – 8 days. Medium. One way. Updated 24 September 201424 September.
This journey explores the glacial valleys and mountains of Fiordland from Lake Hauroko to Lake Manapouri, visiting Dusky Sound along the way. More ▶
Heaphy Track
4 – 6 days. Easy. One way. Updated 20 May 201420 May.
A classic crossing of the geologically and biologically diverse northwest corner of the South Island. The track is also open to mountain bikes May to September. More ▶
Hollyford Track
8 days. Medium. Return by the same track. Updated 8 February 20148 February.
The Hollyford Track is a classic lowland Fiordland route from the Hollyford Road out to the coast at Martins Bay. More ▶
Kepler Track
3 – 4 days. Easy/medium. Loop track. Updated 29 May 201429 May.
Popular loop track providing access to the mountains around Lake Te Anau. More ▶
Lake Waikaremoana Track
3 – 4 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 13 May 201413 May.
"The Lake Track." Busy track in summer with swimming and fishing along the lake-side. More ▶
Milford Track
4 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 18 September 201418 September.
The Milford Track is an alpine journey through Fiordland National Park, and New Zealand's most renowned walking track, visited by approximately 6 500 walkers during the Summer Season each year. Almost half of this number are New Zealanders. More ▶
North West Circuit
10 – 12 days. Medium. Loop track. Updated 30 January 201430 January.
The classic Stewart Island coastal journey known widely for its mud. Links with the Rakiura Track. More ▶
Queen Charlotte Track
3 – 5 days. Easy. One way. Updated 20 September 201420 September.
A long but easy walk along Queen Charlotte Sound. This track offers hostel and resort accommodation as well as basic campsites. Pack cartage is also available. More ▶
Rakiura Track
3 days. Easy/medium. Loop track with a road section. Updated 11 February 201411 February.
An historic walk through almost deserted, pure podocarp forest. More ▶
Routeburn Track
2 – 4 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 29 May 201429 May.
An internationally renowned and popular alpine crossing between Fiordland and Lake Wakatipu. More ▶
Te Araroa Trail
95 days. Medium. One way. Updated 20 May 201420 May.
Te Araroa is a walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. The trail opened 3 December 2011. More ▶
Tongariro Northern Circuit
3 – 4 days. Easy/medium. Loop track. Updated 3 February 20143 February.
This circuit on the Volcanic Plateau passes close to the summit of Tongariro in a spectacular, active volcanic landscape of crater lakes, lava flows, and hot springs. A side-trip leads to the summit of Ngauruhoe. More ▶
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D'Urville Valley impassable?
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Thanks for the info Deepriver. I've dug out the article you mentioned and it has ...
hunting group banned from Kaweka's
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That's sort of what I'm getting at. DoC couldn't exist if it weren't specifically created ...
survival TV show article
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mainstream TV.. whatever happened to "do not try this at home" Bear is a stuntman ...
What's the word I'm thinking of?
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that was the earthquakes
Death on the crossing
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oops sorry Sent mathew a message to fix it for me
Anyone been to Lake Taylor carpark/campsite lately
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Thinking about taking the baby and dog camping here in the New Year but the ...
Ombudsman slates Doc park decision
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Whakataka/Whakataaka hut, Te Urewera
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Sudan denies reports that it accepts to move Darfur talks to Ethiopia
May 6, 2014 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese government dismissed reports saying it accepted to move the venue of Darfur peace talks to the Ethiopian capital, reiterating its commitment to the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur to end the 11-year conflict in western Sudan.
Darfur peace implementation follow-up office issued a statement on Tuesday denying press reports saying Khartoum government had accepted to negotiate a peace agreement with non-signatory rebel groups in the region.
The office said that there is no such a deal and "we reject this idea in principle" , stressing that "the government sticks to the Doha platform as sole and final venue for Darfur peace process".
The Sudanese government and the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement – North (SPLM-N) failed last week to reach a framework agreement, but they said they achieved some progress without disclosing on what they disagree.
Also while the talks were taking place, the rebel alliance Sudanese Revolutionary Front (SRF) including Darfur holdout movements and the SPLM-N issued a roadmap for peace in Sudan proposing to unify the two tracks to end armed conflicts in Darfur and the Two Areas.
The rebels further proposed that a joint mediation – composed of head of the African Union High Level Implementation Panel (UNHIP) Thabo Mbeki, Darfur peace mediator, Mohamed Ibn Chambas and UN special Envoy, Haile Menkerios – brokers talks on security and humanitarian issues and matters related to their areas before to join a national conference on the new constitution.
Darfur peace office however said that the eighth meeting of the DDPD Implementation and Follow-up Commission (IFC) reaffirmed its support to the Doha forum and that the UNHIP is a partner in the Darfur Darfur dialogue process as provided in the document.
The ICF meeting, which was headed by the Qatari deputy prime minister Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, took place on 29 April in El Fasher, with the participation of the African Union, the European Union, the League of Arab States, Canada, Chad, China, Burkina Faso, Egypt, France, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen Men's Autobot Eyes T-Shirt (Grey)
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Didn't realize the Autobot logo was printed on the shirt with metallic paint! Looks amazing, the photo on this page does not do the shirt justice.
A must for any Transformers fan!!!
Sony PS3 DualShock 3 Wireless Controller - Black
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Posted: 07/07/2008
Well I've had my Dualshock 3 for about two months now, imported, And I must say I was very impressed. Up until now I've always beleived that the Xbox 360 Controller (when I still had a 360 before my third RROD incident) was of much higher quality... But this controller is pretty much it's equal. And with Sixaxis technology it surpasses it in terms of innovation and interactivity.
Right from the moment I took it out of the packaging I knew that Sony had got it right this time.
It feels much weightier and a lot more sturdy than the original controller. The quality is just excellent. I'd go as far as to say that "It's Built"
You wouldn't know by looking at it, but the vibration is quite powerful. It caught me off guard the first time the controller shook as I wasn't used to it :)
Another must have for any PS3 owner. And if you really want to splash out, get some Gioteck Real Triggers aswell, they make it even better!.
Gioteck Real Triggers (PS3)
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I agree it is odd that Sony didn't design the controller with triggers like this from the outset. But these clip-on triggers are well worth your £3.49.
The controller feels more comfortable during gameplay and theres no chance of sweaty fingers (especially with it being summer n'all) sliding of the L2 and R2 trigger buttons at a crucial moment.
Thanks Gioteck! :)
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots (PS3)
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I'm not going to go into a huge essay about how good this game is.
All I will say is that if you own a PS3 then this game is essential. I'll admit I may be biased as I'm a MGS fan going back to the first PSone game which i was addicted to.
But every thing about the design and the excution of this game is near perfect.
The script is a little dodgy but I can let that go. It's Metal Gear, not Citizen Kane.
Haven't played to the end yet but I really really love this game. Definitely a contender for game of the year along with GTA IV. Alothough I thought this was a little bit better and more engrossing than GTA. But that is just my opinion.
11/10, 6 stars etc etc. Need I go on. Hit that BUY button now. This is essential !
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Not only is this in my opinion a great film. But this Blu-ray has raised the bar for other movies with incredible picture and astounding sound.
When i'm not playing MGS4 this film is never out of my PS3 at the moment. Great extras and a fantastic presentation easily earn this Blu-ray 5 stars.
Superman Returns
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Whilst the second Pirates of the Carribean movie may have won at the box office, Superman made a triumphant return, with a story that was captivating and visuals that were breathtaking.
I wasn't everyones cup of tea, but it was probably the only film released in 2006 that I actually enjoyed, and saw in theaters multiple times.
Ok so it was light on the action and it may have divided Superman fans around the world but in my humble opinion this film is one of the great Comic Book movies to have been made in the last 10 years. Second only to Spiderman 2 in my affections.
Despite it's general lack of action the movie still had me entertained, and has earnt a five star rating purely on the basis that I actually cared about the characters. There aren't many movies out there anymore that make me feel that way anymore.
Looking forward to Superman's next outing in the Summer of 2010 which is sure to be an action packed adventure that will truly re-ignite the series, and give Superman fans what they've been waiting for. A full throttle showdown between Supes and a villain with powers that equal the "Man of Steel".
If you haven't got round to seeing this movie yet then i suggest you give it a try. Rent it maybe just to test the water! But this Blu-ray is well woth purchasing for the gorgeous picture.
The only niggling problem I have is the lack of Hi-Res audio... But the Dolby 5.1 track on this Blu-ray is still one of the best I've heard.
I think it's time to reacquaint yourself with a great hero for the 21st century.
Yep Superman is back, and he's better than ever!
Haze (PS3)
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Well my previous review was a five star review based upon playing a short demo at Play.com live.
But now with game in hand I can say that it really could have been a whole lot better than it is.
Don't get me wrong it is enjoyable enough, but there is nothing here that ever really set's it apart from other FPS games I've played.
Online is OK can the Co-op missions are entertaining, but the bottom line is that I was expecting something that the game could never give me.
The one saving grace for me was that the story is quite interesting, and I'm glad I've got it and I will continue to play it. But the end result is a little disjointed.
3 Stars.
Sony Playstation 3 PS3 Console with 40GB HDD
Posted: 10/04/2008
The PS3 was without a doubt the best purchase I made in 2007. I bought the original 60GB model.
Yes it did got off to a slow start, but I can promise you that 2008 is the year that this beauty really comes to life.
There are some great exclusives set to be released throughout the year that will see the PS3 take it's place among the gaming elite.
Just looking at the sheer volume of games coming to PS3 this year you can bet that it will over take the Xbox sometime soon.
And whilst I do like the Xbox 360 (I bought one on release day back in 2005) everything about the hardware and software of the PS3 is much more appealing to me. It's sexier! The Xbox just doesn't look good in my media centre now. It's ugly and worse it's loud when it's on... And has recently started to gather dust due to lack of use ;)
The console also allowed me to start my Blu-ray collection. And after watching films in stunning HD quality, it is very hard to watch your average DVD movie again after the treat of superb Audio and Picture quality you get.
This is really the one to watch in 2008. Stunning graphics and fantastic Hardware inside including:
Built in WiFi: Allowing connection to a wireless internet connection.
Bluetooth: Keyboards. Mouse. Headsets. All of these can be hooked up to this machine.
Full Internet Compatibility.
The Cell Processor: The fuel that makes this beast go. I won't bore you with details and specs. But it is very very powerful.
Anyway enough from me, I'll close by saying... Buy now, You won't regret it. The only minor thing with the 40GB Hard Drive model is that you won't be able to play PS1 or PS2 games on it at the moment. But rumours are that there is an update on the way that will allow this on the 40GB model. So hold tight. It will happen.
My Console rankings:
PS3: 9.5/10Nintendo Wii: 9/10
XBox 360: 6/10 (Just not as good as it should be. And too damn loud)
Planet Earth Box Set (5 Discs)
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I think the title of this review somes things up nicely.
This Blu-ray set is fantastic.
And don't be fooled by the Tech Specs on the back of the box. All the episodes are presented in crystal clear 1080p, not 1080i as stated on the box.
This has caused some confusion among consumers but i can assure you that they're all 1080p, and look stunning.
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
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I didn't really know a lot about this game when the commercials started airing on TV. All I knew was I was so impressed by said commercials that I had to get it... And it does not dissapoint
This is a really fantastic game. It has a great script, lots of humour, beautifully animated and to top it all off Naughty Dog have cast some great actors in the lead roles.
Our hero Nathan Drake will be remembered as one of 2007's greatest new game characters. He is just brilliantly realised from paper to screen.
After playing this I realised that the developers Naughty Dog are really commited to quality of there product. And it shows. As every inch of this game has been made with great love and care.
And if your as much in to Sound as I am then this is a must. Crank up your home cinema system as it makes for a far more immersive experience. Bullets whizz, exotic birds sing and there are explosions aplenty.
As I've already stated in my PS3 review, 2008 is the year that the PS3 really comes to life. But to be fair it started towards the end of 2007 with the release of this beauty along with others.
Drake's Fortune, I can honestly say, is the best game I have played in about a year and I eagerly await the inevitable sequel.
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All About BadmintonAug 20, 2013
It's a birdie, it's a shuttle, it's badminton! So you've probably been playing this all-time great summertime game on your summer holidays because it's great exercise and a lot of fun. So let's learn more about it and see if we can pick up any new information with All About Badminton...
Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff: Wii U Game ReviewAug 20, 2013
Join Phineas and Ferb as they get maximum fun out of their summer! Check out our game review for all the details!
Pretty Little Liars: Season 4, Episode 11:: The Hoe is Going DownAug 20, 2013
This week on Pretty Little Liars, the liars realize that 'A' might be hiding closer than they first thought. Find out what you missed in the Kidzworld Recap of "The Hoe is Going Down" which aired August 20th, 2013.
How To Make a Sock BunAug 20, 2013
If you've ever admired someone's thick bun and wondered how to get the same look, then you're in luck! We're betting that 9 times of out 10, it's a sock bun and not at all real hair. Learn how to do it on your hair!
Road Trip ChecklistAug 20, 2013
Road trips are a fun and exciting way to travel - you feel free as a bird as you follow your own schedules, stop whenever you want to see the sights and best of all, hit all of the local restaurants from California to Boston if you wanted to.
Xbox One and PS4 Launch Game Line-Up Revealed!Aug 20, 2013
Gamescom is happening right now in Cologne, Germany. Want to know which Xbox One and PS4 games will be available day one? Check out Kidzworld's Gamescom update!
So You Think You Can Dance: Season 10, Week 14 :: The Top 8 Perform/2 EliminatedAug 20, 2013
This week on So You Think You Can Dance (Season 10, Week 14), the all-stars choreographed the performances for their partners. Read Kidzworld's recap of the "The Top 8 Perform/2 Eliminated" which aired on August 20, 2013, to discover what you missed.
Pankcake Manor: YouTube ChannelAug 21, 2013
Parents often complain that kids' music can be annoying and incompatible with adult ears. Pancake Manor says it doesn't have to be on his YouTube Music video Channel!
Crimson Dragon: Xbox One Game PreviewAug 22, 2013
Choose your dragon and take to the sky with two of your friends in the Xbox One launch day exclusive, Crimson Dragon. Keep reading Kidzworld's game preview for more info!
Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright GameAug 22, 2013
Join the Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang as they try to raise the curtain on a ghostly mystery that's haunting a creepy opera house in Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright. Play Spot the Differences Game on Kidzworld!


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Biologists Catch Sight Of Condor Chick At Zion National Park
A gut feeling that a pair of California condors had laid an egg in the upper reaches of Zion National Park has been confirmed with the first documented sighting of a condor chick born in Utah, an event biologists hope is the first step in the large birds reestablishing a presence in southern Utah.
Congressman Calls For "Wolf Safety Zone" Around Yellowstone National Park, Says Fish And Wildlife Service Acting "Irrationally" On Wolf Recovery
A congressman from Oregon is calling on Interior Secretary Sally Jewell work with Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho officials to develop a "wolf safety zone" around Yellowstone National Park, saying without one the health of the park's wolf populations will suffer.
Death Can Lead To The Dissolution Of Wolf Packs In Denali National Park
Life can be hard for the integrity of a wolf pack, particularly when one of the alpha animals dies, according to studies at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Interior Department Has Plan For Restoring Bison To Public, Tribal Landscapes
Bison, an iconic species of the Plains that once were nearly driven to extinction by the country's westward expansion, has rebounded greatly through conservation efforts over the past century, but more work to restore these animals to public and tribal lands remains to be done, according to an Interior Department report.
Cherry-Loving Bears Lead To Closure Of Gregory Bald Area At Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bears have a sweet tooth, too. And that's why the Gregory Bald area at Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been temporarily closed to humans. The reason is the cherry crop that has attracted black bears looking for a tasty meal.
Western Snowy Plover Chicks To Temporary Close Beaches At Point Reyes National Seashore
A temporary beach closure is coming to Point Reyes National Seashore in California for the busy Fourth of July weekend so chicks of the western snowy plover, a threatened species, will have some solitude.
Bear Research Resuming In Yellowstone National Park For The Summer
For the next four months biologists will be trapping grizzly and black bears in Yellowstone National Park's backcountry as part of an ongoing research project to better understand the bears' populations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Razorback Suckers On The Return In Grand Canyon National Park
In a remarkable comeback, Razorback suckers are once again spawning in the lower Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park, an event not seen in more than two decades, according to fisheries experts.
Black Bear Put Down In Glacier National Park For Breaking Into House, Rummaging For Food
A black bear at Glacier National Park that developed a habit of searching out human food, in one case breaking into a house, has been put down by rangers.
Schaus Swallowtail Butterflies Released Into Biscayne National Park
The rapidity with which butterflies can reproduce has played a huge role in the ongoing recovery of endangered Schaus swallowtail butterflies at Biscayne National Park in Florida, where the species once thought to be teetering on the lip of extinction has grown by more than 1,000 individuals.
Mountain Goat Studies Continuing At Glacier National Park
Stylish collars and perhaps a splash of paint will mark some mountain goats this summer at Glacier National Park in Montana, where an ongoing study of the animals is moving into its second year.
Rally At Yellowstone National Park Aims To Boost Public Support For Wolves In The Wild
A rally to raise public awareness about wolves in and around Yellowstone National Park is scheduled for late June near the north entrance to the park at Gardiner, Montana.
California Condor Pair Thought To Have Hatched A Chick In Zion National Park
In what would be a milestone for the California condor recovery program, biologists believe a pair of the large birds has hatched a chick high in the cliffs of Zion National Park.
Moose Population Remains Fairly Stable At Voyageurs National Park
The moose population at Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota seems to be holding its own, according to a recent survey conducted by park biologists. While the herd isn't growning, moose mortality rates in Voyageurs are about half of that found elsewhere in northeastern Minnesota, officials say.
Nesting Loons Lead To Rum Island Closure At Acadia National Park
Rum Island on Long Pond in Acadia National Park in Maine will be closed to the public through mid-July so you won't ruffle the feathers of loons that nest there.
Yellowstone Park Foundation Needs Help Purchasing 1,000 Bear Boxes
Across the National Park System, groups are constantly work to improve the plight of both animals and human visitors. At Yellowstone National Park, one aspect of that effort is to install bear-proof boxes that will keep bears and campers out of each other's way. But as of today, more than 1,000 bear boxes are still needed, and the Yellowstone Park Foundation is trying to raise the money needed to close that gap.
Grizzly Apparently Falls To Its Death In Glacier National Park
A young grizzly bear apparently fell to its death in Glacier National Park, where it was found on the Going-to-the-Sun Road by maintenance workers.
Progress Seen In Protecting Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout From Lake Trout In Yellowstone National Park
Two decades after non-native lake trout were discovered in Yellowstone Lake, officials say they are making good progress in removing those predacious fish and protecting the lake's iconic Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Yellowstone National Park.
Drones Seen Harassing Wildlife At Zion National Park
Within days of Yosemite National Park officials warning visitors it was illegal to fly drones in the park, volunteers at Zion National Park in Utah say they saw a drone harassing wildlife in their park.
Bears Do The Darnedest Things, As This Video From Big Bend National Park Proves
Bears have been acrobats in circuses for generations, and watching this black bear sow and her cub at Big Bend National Park, it's obvious their talents come naturally.
Wondering Where To Spot Animals In Grand Teton National Park? Watch This Video
Grand Teton National Park is an open-air zoo of sorts, with bison, pronghorn antelope, eagles, and other wildlife usually in view wherever you find yourself in the park. But there is one slice of Grand Teton that is more productive when it comes to spotting animals.
Badlands National Park Officials Considering Bison For South Unit
Officials from Badlands National Park in South Dakota are hosting open houses this week to consider a proposal to release bison on the South Unit of the national park.
"Sea Star Wasting Syndrome" Found At Redwood National And State Parks
A disease that afflicts sea stars has taken root in Pacific waters from Alaska down to California, including portions of Redwood National and State Parks. Biologists say this year's mass mortality tied to the disease is "unprecedented."
Fish In National Parks From Alaska To Colorado Have Unhealthy Mercury Levels
Timing often is happenstance, but with Earth Day arriving next week, word of high mercury levels in fish in national parks from Alaska to Colorado is particularly sobering. In some cases, the levels exceed limits OKed for human consumption.
Tagged Razorback Suckers Hoped To Seek Out Others In Colorado River Of Grand Canyon National Park
A small number of fish released into the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park hopefully will turn into tattletales.
Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Again Roaming Great Western Divide In Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks
It took the help of a helicopter, but Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep are once again roaming the Great Western Divide that forms part of the border between Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks.
Isle Royale National Park Officials To Take Deeper Look At Plight Of Park's Wolves
At Isle Royale National Park, where the island's wolf population has been in slow decay for years, park officials have announced plans to take a thorough look at options for preserving wolves on the landscape.
Husband-Wife Team Studying Yellowstone National Park Moose Population
How healthy is Yellowstone National Park's moose population? That's a question a husband-and-wife team from Vermont hopes to answer over the course of a three-year study into the animals.
Yellowstone National Park, Montana To Explore New Bison Management Plan
The bison management plan that governs how Yellowstone National Park bison are managed when they leave the park could be revised under a proposal Park Service and Montana officials are exploring.
Black Oystercatchers Risk Predation When They Leave Their Nests
Incubating eggs in the harsh coastal expanses of Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve in Alaska is tough business to start with, and with predators on the prowl, it becomes even more difficult to rear a brood.


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Dublin home prices plunged 4 percent in January from December, the Central Statistics Office in Cork said today. Prices fell 21 percent in the Irish capital from a year earlier.
Overall, Irish home prices fell 1.9 percent in January from December, the statistics office said. Prices fell 17.4 percent from a year earlier and 57 percent from their 2007 peak.
"We don't see any significant improvement in the housing market until the employment situation gets better and bank lending returns to some sort of 'normality'," said Alan McQuaid, an economist at Bloxham Stockbrokers in Dublin. "Following the drop of almost 13 percent in house prices in 2011, we are now looking for another double-digit decline in 2012. We are projecting a fall of 10 percent but based on the January numbers the risk is that the decline will be greater than that."
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Princes William and Harry dressed in formal suits and ties to take on the roles of professional traders for a charity event today in London, but it didn't take long for the brothers to devolve into a comedy routine.
"Stop flirting, get on with it," Harry, 28, said to his older brother when he saw William, 31, on the phone with a female trader.
"Bloody hell, was that a billion?!" William said after the two princes sealed a deal that broke a record for a forward foreign exchange trade, according to the UK's The Telegraph.
The two royal heirs traded in their crowns for telephones and briefcases to raise money in memory of the 658 employees of BGC Partners, a global brokerage company, who died in the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center 12 years ago.
At one point during the one hour that the princes spent on the trading floor, Prince Harry joked with his older brother, a new dad to son Prince George, for being one of those new parents who only talks about their child.
"He's on the phone, it's all baby chat," Harry said, while later telling another broker named George that he had a "good, strong name."
While kidding about his brother's focus, Harry wasn't entirely incorrect. William was, in fact, talking on the phone about his newborn, revealing that things are improving for his son, whom just weeks ago he called "a little bit of a rascal."
"He's very well, thanks. He's sleeping quite well," William said.
Not to be outdone by his prankster brother, William got in on the laughs too, telling one person on the other end of the line who couldn't believe he was talking to a future King of England, "It's all a wind-up, I'm Gary."
The money raised at the event by the princes and other celebrities, including Rod Stewart, Thandie Newton and David Hasselhoff, will be split among charities, according to the Telegraph. William and Harry were on hand to raise money for SkillForce, of which William is a patron, and WellChild, which Harry supports.
Though both princes got the seal of approval from the real-life brokers who coached them through their role playing — with one saying Harry in particular "took to it very well" — don't expect to see the royals giving up their day jobs.
"I'm much better at helicopters," Harry said on the floor, referring to his day job as Captain Wales, an Apache attack helicopter pilot in the British Army.