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Saturday, 31 October 2009
Trick or Treat
Smell my Feet
Give me lots of Wings to Eat!!!
Happy Hallowe'en!!!
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Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Spreading the Good Word . . .
Remember about a month ago when my friend Dude came to visit, bringing with him the technique from China to make
Coca-Cola Chicken Wings
Well the recipe is getting around and Gord over at
Booze Reviews & News
did his take on them
and over on
It's All About Me
as a guest blogger for
(the dynamic duo blogging team!).
He started out rough with some Coke Zero instead of Classic (I too almost used CZ) but he rebounded quick. I like the baking at the end to crisp up the skin because, well, crispy skin is always best. They look good - thanks for posting and mentioning me guys!!!
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Monday, 26 October 2009
D&S SOUTHERN COMFORT BBQ ~ Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa Region)
I love the Internet. It is such a fountain of information, and I love to drink that knowledge up. It allows me to be a part of an online food community and find out where to go to get good chow. Being in Ottawa, I'm a part of
Ottawa Foodies
, where user member
Ken V
. reviewed a new BBQ joint just outside of Ottawa in Carlsbad Springs called D & S Southern Comfort BBQ. Without Ken's review, I would never have even heard of D&S, so last Friday LJ and I decided to check it out for ourselves.
D&S is at a 5-point intersection in the tiny community of Carlsbad Springs, a town which was founded in the 1800's as a spa/hotel destination, until the 1930's when polluted water ruined the business (
thanks wikipedia
True Southern BBQ is on the rise in Ontario, and D&S owner Dave Harper details his classic "Yours to Discover" province BBQ experience: briquettes & lighter fluid, eventually graduating to propane. But we are slowly learning what real BBQ is here, and Dave
says on their website
he thinks they might improved what our friends to the South created:
In recent years I have had the opportunity to eat in a large number of southern BBQ joints where they do BBQ better than almost anyone, I spent a large portion of time studying their methods and equipment. I believe I have not only mastered their methods, but surpassed them to create the best BBQ in the world.
Well, that's quite the bold statement, but even if he isn't lying, most Ontarians wouldn't know the difference. I have to admit, my experience is mighty limited. So I guess I just have to judge whether I like it or not on my own simple judgment - is it good?
D&S itself is a pretty massive building on its own, but then again, they are both a restaurant and a big catering business - they can cook up to 1000lbs of food at once! LJ & I both felt there was an identity crisis going on. From the outside, the structure looked like a big road house (that had recently had a make-over). Inside, the place is clean, new, and very very open. Tables are metallic, Ikea accessories and paintings on the wall, industrial carpet, and modern looking booths. There is a bar-dining room that seems to have a much more unified design concept that looks pretty nice. I was kind of hoping for the dingy road house, but you can never complain about an orderly/clean establishment.
When we arrived, the place was relatively busy, but the rows of empty tables in the very large room we were in accentuated the vastness and potential for capacity way out in the booneys. But by the time we were done our meal, I don't think there was a table in the house available. Lots of families (some taking up several tables arranged together) and older couples from their 30's to their 60's . Country music was the ambient choice.
Our waitress was Samantha (or Sam as she preferred to be called). She was young, but very friendly in an old-fashioned, classic hospitality way. She took our orders, answered questions, and in a short period of time brought us some complimentary buns. The buns were very hard on the outside, and not so soft in the inside. Luke warm, they were not the best buns I have ever been served, but LJ & I gobbled them up very quickly.
I had scanned the menu long before coming (thanks to the Internet) but even when I got there I still didn't know what I wanted to get. Wings were definitely on my radar (smoked, a unique choice not found much in these parts in a restaurant), but what about the ribs? They have 3 different types of ribs (beef, St. Louis pork, and pork back). Or smoked chicken? Or the chili? Or a burger? Too many things sound soo good! We overheard one woman remarking how the smoked chicken penne Alfredo was to die for.
One menu item I had debated getting was the Armadillo Eggs, and as it turned out, that's what LJ ordered for dinner. You get to choose 2 sides to go along with the 3 eggs.
First off, no this is not a real egg. Armadillo's don't even lay eggs, they are mammals (don't you forget that duck-billed platypus). No this brilliant treat is a hollowed out jalapeno pepper, stuffed with cheddar cheese, wrapped in sausage meat that is smoked and then brushed with BBQ sauce.
Wow. This was insanely good. The jalapeno had a bit of a bite, the sausage was flavourful and smokey and the BBQ sauce was an excellent saucy addition. I think if (and when I do) actually make these, I would use a spiced cream cheese over cheddar for more flavour, but this was good.
Then there was the cream corn bread. It was corn bread in some parchment paper and it was good. I love corn bread and this was light and corny.
The other side dish LJ chose were hush puppies. Another corn variant, these are deep fried balls of cornbread also had some jalapeno, making them just a bit spicy. Crispy outside, soft but dense inside, they went very well with the eggs.
When it came to me finally choosing, I was really torn. I wanted wings. I also wanted ribs. But hey, D&S knows people like to experiment, so they have the Kitchen Sampler: St. Louis Ribs, Pulled Pork sandwich, Onion Rings, and of course wings. They list it under starters, but this combo plate is really for one (one hungry person anyways).
The mini pulled pork sandwich is piled pretty high. The pulled pork was tender - melt in the mouth - with a sauce that was not overpowering allowing the flavour of the pork to come out. The menu says its a vinegar-based sauce, but it wasn't strong enough for my inexperienced palate to taste.
Two ribs came from cooking low and slow, with a slathering of BBQ sauce. The bark was crispy and flavourful and the meat was tender. The hint of hickory smoke, and the sauce (their Sweet and Smoky I believe) were just right. They weren't particularly big or meaty, but it was a nice sampling.
The onion rings were breaded and VERY crunchy. My personal preference is a battered ring, but these were big and tasty. They came with a chipotle mayonnaise dip which was very light on chipotle but went well with the rings.
Before I get to the wings, we finished the evening off with dessert. Everything sounded good, but LJ and I shared the Chocolate Triple Threat: "Chocolate hazelnut pot du creme, orange chocolate tart and a Bailey's truffle". We split the truffle first, which was rich and hinted of Baileys. The tart tasted like a Terry's chocolate orange, and the pot du creme tasted like a mousse (is that what pot du creme is?). Either way, it was a decadent and delicious end to the meal. But I did have wings before desert.
Obviously I didn't get a regular order of wings, and their menu doesn't describe how many actually come in an order (I should have asked Sam). But apparently they do come with veggies and ranch dip (that's right, not sour cream Ottawa).
The chicken wings come whole (wingette, drummette, tip) that are marinated, dusted, then smoked with Hickory and finally drizzeled with BBQ sauce. Two whole wings came in my Kitchen Sampler.
The wings were about a medium-large size (after I tore them apart). The skin was not particularly crispy (but again, I really think only deep-frying gives them a really crispy skin). The chicken tore apart easily, and the flavour of the smoke had permeated the wing, giving the meat a wonderful flavour.
The wings tasted good on their own - what ever their spice rub used was mild but good. But they also had a few drops of BBQ sauce. The menu says your choice of their three homemade sauces, but I think I received Sweet & Smokey as default. Why? Well, it was slightly sweet, slightly smokey. Almost a little too sweet for my liking, and anymore sauce on the wings and I wouldn't have enjoyed it.
: What a place. I was fortunate to get a lot of dishes sampled, yet there are many more I would love to try. I liked my wings, smoked is something I rarely get to sample, but it is not my wing-style of choice. The corn bread/hush puppies were tasty, the ribs/pulled pork also good, but my favourite sampling of the night was the armadillo eggs by far. Friendly service, good food, D&S's big crowds are definitely understandable. 6/10.
PS: I asked Sam what the D&S actually stood for. Owners names I had thought, but she said it stood for Down South and had no idea why there was an "&" in there.
D&S Southern Comfort BBQ
6501 Russell Road, Carlsbad Springs (Near Ottawa)
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Tuesday, 20 October 2009
WK's Brine-Dry-Grill Wings
It's that sad time of year again . . . when the air is more frigid than crisp, the leaves are changing colour or are dead, and BBQ season is coming to an end. For many of you lucky soul's out there you can continue to grill through winter; either you're a) crazy dedicated and have cleared snow on your back deck or b) you live in a moderate climate and are not affected by snowfall.
I, on the other hand, are at the mercy of a condo board, who arbitrarily close our building's terrace, thus cutting off my access to a charcoal pit for months and months. Sad, because I'd be out in the snow if I could.
There's no snow yet, and actually, the past few days have been sunny and in the double digits - perfect to get in one last grilling. I search through the freezer to clear it out and find something to grill: miscellaneous sausages. But that's not enough for a final grilling. So I got some wings too.
The key to good chicken wing grilling is a brine. So Monday afternoon I brine up my wings. I'm all excited when bam! Life shows up just before grilling time and I have to go. Now I'm not going to be able to grill after all. But my wings are in the brine - they can't stay there until tomorrow - what do I do? I go to my trusty
and ask for their advice. User
is quick to respond that I should be fine just draining the wings. Then
joins in and brings up air-drying the wings in the fridge. That sounds like a good idea.
reaffirms that air-drying should be the way to go. OK, that's what I'm going to do and let's see how well it goes in just a few steps.
Monday, 3pm
Very simple. Mostly water. Added some vinegar, salt, pepper and the last of a commercial bottle of Buffalo Wing sauce.
The Brine does not look pretty, but it gets the job done.
Monday, 7:30pm
Wings have been drained of Brine. They are then placed on a rack, over a pan I have lined with plastic wrap (to reduce washing but increase environmental destruction). Into the fridge to await tomorrow.
Tuesday, 6pm
Arrive at patio. Notice that picnic tables, chairs and all comforts of terrace are no longer available. Charcoal chimney is set up and in no time we have burning coals. Hot hot burning coals.
TUESDAY, 6:15pm
Wings are applied to the grill. I like grilling the wings at high heat, flipping frequently.
Brined chicken wings are coming along nicely. So are the sausages. Ooooh yeah!
Tuesday, 6:38pm
Wings are basically done. Now its time to apply our sauce. I'm using my homemade Husker BBQ Sauce. Don't apply to early or it will burn. Flip after 2-5 minutes, mop other side. Flip again after 2-5 minutes and mop again. Plate it up and consume quickly.
The final product. LJ was wanting them not to saucy, so they are relatively 'dry' when served. Oh the sausage (put on a bun) was good too.
These turned out decently. I didn't find the chicken as moist as when I use a brine and cook immediately after. The skin wasn't as crispy as I thought the air-drying method would produce. The sauce wasn't as strong as I would have liked (again, I prefer saucy, but you gotta go with what the customer wants :p) but the caramelized bits on the skin were good.
: I enjoyed the wings, but not immensely so. I mean, they were wings, and the grilling flavour is good. But I just like the skin that deep frying produces over grilling. I still need more practice grilling wings, and thanks to rainy summers like 2009 and a closing balcony, I won't be getting a chance for many many more months. Sigh.
But thanks Chowhounders for your help!
Anyone else got any other ideas of what I could have done?
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Fadi's Fine Foods @ SAUNDERS FARM
I have to say I had an awesome weekend, and it didn't even involve chicken wings.
to go to the
Wing Bucket
to see more Photos,Videos and a Pamphlet for my trip to Saunders! )
LJ took me out for a belated B-Day adventure (it had rained the original weekend) to Saunder's Farm. Out in the country about half an hour South of Ottawa, Sander's Farm is full of mazes, pumpkins, stuff for kids to do etc etc etc. But at night in October, ghosts and ghouls come to life and the farm becomes haunted.
There were crazy built houses where kids could climb and explore. I would have loved it when I was younger.
They also have a Corn Cannon that you shoot corn out into a pond and try to hit a target. Very popular even late into the night.
There are 9 mazes to explore during the day, but they are closed at night. Above is one of the more novice labyrinths. While we were going for the haunted evening, night tickets still let you get in the early afternoon, so we tried our hand at two of the mazes. A lot of fun, I gotta say.
The place is decorated for Hallowe'en. While I was excited to go to the farm, I expected the decorations and such to be lame and cheap: Instead I found the place to be very crafted, spooky and really planned out, not just thrown together. Saunder's Farm takes their Hallowe'en seriously.
The game plan was to get there in the later afternoon, do some mazes, leave for supper to a neighbouring town (waiting for dark to come) and return for the night activities. There were several eating stands described on the website, but I expected expensive crap. This too proved to be slightly false assumptions as well. The food wasn't exactly cheap, and many places overlapped what they sold, but the mostly carnival fare was quite good. Here are some of the foods some of these stands sold:
Above in the photo was the Crossroads BBQ
(note the skeleton decoration at the top)
stand serving :
Oktoberfest Sausage
& The Snack Shack:
Kettle Korn
Candy/Caramel Apples
Cotton Candy
The Farmer's Table:
Fresh-cut Fries
Local Gourmet Burger
Veggie Burger/Dog
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Chili in a Bread Bowl
Or Fadi's Food Tent:
Roast Beef on a Bun
Chicken Fingers
Home-Battered Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Poutine
After walking the mazes, we were tired, hungry and looking forward to some grub. As I mentioned, I had wanted to go to a neighbouring town and try a pub and some wings, but the carny food looked so good. Passing all the stands we saw Fadi's Fine Food trailer, and the burgers and fries just looked too good to pass up. LJ & I both got the Bacon Cheeseburger Combos (with fries & a pop) for $10, and I made my fries poutine ($1.50 more) because other people's poutine looked so damn good.
There were lots of picnic tables around the farm to eat at (but it was cold), and a large dining pavilion close by (crowded), but we had spotted a secluded little room back at the entrance of the farm. The "Log Barn" - a cozy cabin with wooden tables and a wood burning fireplace (where later that night ghost stories were told by a costumed actor) was perfect refuge from the increasingly cold night.
I loved the decorations (did I mention Hallowe'en is my favourite time of year?). I was expecting dollar store decs but they had some high quality stuff. I love the skull and crossbones over the fire place.
Above is a photo of my combo. For $11.50 it wasn't cheap, but it was good. Sometimes you have to splurge!
My bacon cheese burger. While there were toppings (ketchup, mayo, mustard, relish etc). I went with plain. The cheese, the bacon, the beef - it hit all my senses. The smell of cooked bacon; The sound of a sizzling patty (before being plated); The sight of the cheese oozing out; The texture of a super soft bun, crispy bacon, and melty cheese; The taste of good beef, processed cheese, and slightly smokey bacon. Heaven. Pure heaven. No the patty's are not homemade, nor is it high quality cheese or some 300 mile diet stuff. But this was a damn good burger. Damn good.
The poutine in all it's glory. Squeaky St. Albert's cheese curd, delicious gravy, and crispy fresh cut fries with the skin on. I got a warm feeling eating this in a cabin out of the cold, by the fire!
Later that night, between haunted barns, haunted fields and a haunted hay rides, my senses were appealed to again. LJ & I shared some fudge from the Fudge Shack. I broke down for a caramel apple $3, and it was the best caramel apple I have ever had. Near the end, a piping jumbo hot dog seemed to be a perfect snack. I pigged out, but I don't regret it at all.
Saunder's Farm is definitely a Saturday destination to check out on a fall weekend afternoon and evening. Lots of activities, great scares and actors, and best of all, some very decent food that was perfect for the event. There's still time to go if your in the Ottawa area, I totally recommend it for kids of all ages.
Saunder's Farm
7893 Bleeks Road, Munster, ON (yes, Munster Ontario!)
to go to the
Wing Bucket
to see more Photos,
Videos and a Pamphlet for my trip to Saunders!
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Thursday, 15 October 2009
WHISPERS PUB & EATERY ~ Ottawa, On
Nestled in the borough of Ottawa known as Westboro, there is a former house that was built in the very early part of the last century. This house has been added onto, modified, and renovated into a busy and noisy pub ironically named Whispers.
Known as the "Friendliest Little Pub in Westboro," this pub is often busy. I mean real busy. After 4pm when everyone is getting off work, this place becomes packed and stays that way. I've driven past at midnight and the two patios are still rocking. The crowd is definitely mixed: seniors, bar flies, young people, couples, English, French etc etc etc., By the time the Sun has set, there is no way you can whisper if you want people to hear you. And forget talking when they have live bands.
As the place was a house, the eatery is split into different rooms and corridors for dinning. There's the bar room, the front left room, the back right room, and 2 outdoor patios. Oh and a recently added upstairs. And the front 'porch'. The room I sat in had maybe 10 tables inside, a fireplace, TV's and currently, Hallowe'en decs. The rooms are a mix of brick and wood, and decorations with local significance like an airplane propeller, and a bell to ring, which indicates you're buying the next round!
My waitress for the late afternoon was Dominique. She answered my questions about the wings and brought me refills on Pepsi unprompted. She gave me space, but was there when I needed her.
Confession: tonight wasn't my first time to Whispers. I actually came several months ago to do a review, but the photos were terrible, and, well, the wings were good enough to come back and try to do a better review. And then I came back again when Dude was down, but I didn't have any food (we just met up with some of his Ottawa friends, catching up, drinking). So I was ready to take one for the team today and eat some wings and do a proper review.
The specials listed outside say there are two wing nights: Tuesday and Thursday. That's pretty awesome. And Wing Night starts at 3pm. So I was there today shortly after 3. Unfortunately, there's been some price increases since I was here last, but there was also some new wing flavours too.
The chicken wings were definitely the popular choice this evening. While I was sitting, two older French-Canadian women came in and ordered a salad to split, and 2lbs of wings. I didn't hear the flavour, but they went to town on them. At the end of their dinner they told Dominique that they had the best wings at Whispers.
When Dominique took my order earlier, she had asked if I wanted sour cream on the side. I had to withhold my snobbery and politely decline. I really wanted to ask why people in Ottawa order sour cream when there are so much better dips like bleu cheese or ranch. Why would anyone actually want sour cream? And then the ladies
for sour cream! This is one culture shock I will never get over.
With 11 sauces, there was a lot to choose from. My favourite thing about wing nights, aside from the obvious cheaper wing, is the fact that you can do some sampling. Having asked about the nature of some of the sauces, I ordered 10 BBQ and 10 Chef's Challenge. The wings are deep fried naked, and then tossed in some generous amounts of sauce.
The wings were a medium size, but very meaty. They came out piping hot - which is bad because I have to wait a minute or two before I can physically attack the poultry, but good because they haven't been sitting around. The skin was nice and crispy, but in a relatively short period of time the sauce wore down the crisp factor and slid into mush territory. It wasn't deep into mush territory, but it means you have to scarf these down fast.
The first wings I saw hit my table were the BBQ. The sauce was wet and gleamed off the drummy's and wingettes, which mimicked the drool from my mouth. They looked like they were going to be a good BBQ sauce.
The sauce looked like
, but one sticky taste and I knew it wasn't so. Not overpowering but still there was what I perceived to be ketchup as the base. Some sugar and spice - not unlike a sweet rib sauce my parents used to make for spare ribs. A good sauce, but not one I would want on more than 10 wings. It became a little much.
CHEF's CHALLENGE
I'm always skeptical and excited when I see titles like Chef's Challenge. I always have to the hope in my religious quest for the ultimate wing, that they will blow me away. But such titled wings are usually either wimpy, or a disgusting concoction that is hot, but tastes terrible. Whisper's CC walked the narrow line in between. Twice the chef/owner (?) came out twice to check on how I was doing and how were the CC's.
The sauce was viscous but slightly runny. The immediate flavour was crushed red pepper, but there was a lot of different things going on. There was a good burn (it would definitely cause the faint of heart to die) but it didn't overpower the flavours or my pain receptors. I inquired to the chef/owner (?) about divulging the secrets, and he hesitantly told me a list of items from Jerk spice to crushed chili's to vinegar to wing sauce or whatever he might have on hand. A kitchen sink sauce. It was a good little sauce and I complimented him on how there was flavour but still heat. He agreed and said too many cooks/chef's think it needs to be all heat at the expense of taste, and that just isn't right.
OK, I was feeling gluttonous and went for 10 more wings. I didn't feel like the dry rub sauces (Jerk, Tex-Mex) and I was saddened to hear Honey Hot was just honey garlic mixed into hot. So I went back to basics and ordered the simple hot.
These were gold. Wonderful Buffalo wings. The chicken was hot and crispy. The sauce, kicking with cayenne, tart and runny from vinegar. These were a great wing to end off on.
I gotta say, the wings are pricey. And wing night isn't so great (basically $0.50 a wing). But recapping, the wings were meaty, they were crispy and there was some interesting sauces. I left very satisfied. I haven't been to many pub's in Westboro, but this one
pretty darn friendly. Great vibe, and I'm sure I'll be back for wings again.
Whispers Pub & Eatery
249 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON
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Floating of shares is one of the permanent source of finance available to the public companies. A public company that desires to have its securities quoted in the Nigerian stock exchange must meet the requirements and the legal procedures for the issue of shares.
The researcher aim critically to find out why most of the companies are not quoted despite the objectives and decrease in the requirement, why shares of some companies quoted in the Nigerian stock exchange are not subscribed for, whether the legal procedures are adequate and still stringent and to find out whether the roles of the Nigerian stock exchange are adequate.
To facilitate the objective, the researcher collected data from the research base and administered questionnaire as well as conducted oral interview.
In carrying out this project, work, the researcher is faced with certain limitations among which are time limit and finance limit.
Having analyzed the data collected, it was found out that most companies do not quote the securities in the Nigerian stock exchange due to high cost of registration, stringent requirements, ignorant of the management, loosing control of the business and for the evasion of tax as less amount will be paid as tax because accurate financial position of the companies is not disclosed to the public.
Furthermore, it was revealed that shares of companies which are not financially sound and profitable an whose business is illegal are not subscribed for even through they are quoted in the Nigerian stock exchange.
However, the Nigerian stock exchange, still need to embark on extensive enlightenment. Company programme to educate the public and small indigenous companies who are ignorant.
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Statement of problem
1.2 Objective of the study
1.3 Significance of the study
1.4 Research hypothesis
1.5 Scope and limitation of study
1.6 Brief history of first bank of Nigeria
2.0 Review of related literature
2.1 Listing requirement
2.2 First tier security market
2.3 Second tier security market
2.4 Rational for a second tier market
2.5 The rate of Nigeria stock exchange in respect of issue of share and debenture
2.6 Operation of the stock exchange
2.7 Kinds of securities traded on
2.8 Share transfer
2.9 Accounting requirements
2.10 Problems associated with the issue and transfer of shares
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 Research design
1.2 Method of data collection
1.3 Population
1.4 Sample design
1.5 Method of data analysis and information
4.0 Data presentation and analysis
4.1 Analysis of data
4.2 Testing of hypothesis
4.3 Discussion of finding
5.0 Summary, conclusion and recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
There are various sources of finance available for companies. Companies can rise finance by borrowing from financial institution (i.e commercial banks), friends, relative or even suing personal savings. Also finance can be raised by issue of shares.
A share is the interest of a shareholder in the company measured by a sum of money for the purpose of ability and interest. The main types of shares are
- Ordinary shares (owner's equity)
- Deferred or founders hares and
- Preference shares.
However, the companies act of 1968 do not allow all companies to issue shares. Companies which issue shares are those quoted in the stock exchange.
Companies quoted in the stock exchange are those incorporate under the companies and allied matters decree 1990 (AMD) under co-operate affairs commission.
Furthermore, when a company had been incorporated, it proceeds with the task of raising fund or capital by issuing prospectus to the general investing public.
A prospectus is an invitation, circular, notice and advertisement to the public to subscribed or purchase any securities of a company. The essence of the prospectus is to enable the investing public (prospective investor) have laid down detailed possible information about the affairs of the company they intend to invest in. companies which are quoted in the stock exchange raised their fund through the issue of shares and they enjoy many benefits like limited liability companies but only few companies are quoted in the stock exchange. The reason may be that management are ignorant of the benefit associated with the incorporation and that they are not enlightened or being adequately informed about the roles of the Nigerian stock exchange.
Also shares of some companies which are quoted are not subscribes for, it may be that the company has no sound financial base or that it is not profitable.
The high standard requirements provided by the cocmpanies act 1968 many also be the reason why companies are reluctant in quoting their shares in the stock exchange market. Source of these requirements are that any company seeking quotation in the stock exchange market must have up to 500 share holders and paid up share capital of N600,000,
Moreover, securities market growth in Nigeria is handicapped mainly because of the buy and keep attitude of the investors, lack of exposure and awareness on the part of Nigerian public in respect of shareholding and then the indifferent attitude of indigenous companies towards the activities of the stock exchange.
Issue of shares is one of the sources of finance available for companies. Companies which are quoted in the Nigerian stock exchange market issue shares to the public for the purpose of raising funds or finance.
1. Quotation or incorporation is open to every established companies, still only few companies are quoted in the Nigerian stock exchange. This could be because the Nigerian stock exchange do not perform their role adequately or because the management are not adequately motivated or mobilized
2. Some companies shares which are quoted in the Nigerian stock exchange are not being subscribed for this might be due to insufficient financial base of the company.
3. companies which are not quoted in their companies in order to evade tax and their profit are use for the expansion of the business
4. Management are ignorant of the benefits of the incorporation and the role of the stock exchange. They believe that quotation is for those that are financially buoyant and that huge amount will be paid for tax.
Funds are raised by issue of shares yet few companies only raise funds through the issue of shares and many other complain of inadequate finance where as they can quote their shares in thee Nigerian stock exchange market.
the objectives of this research work are as follows:-
i. To find out why some companies in Nigerian stock exchange market to enjoy the benefits of limited liability.
ii. To find out why shares of some companies are not subscribed for while other companies have over subscription.
iii. To find out whether the legal procedures for incorporations are adequate or stringent.
iv. To notify whether the Nigerian stock exchange perform their functions adequately.
The significance of the study is to make recommendation where appropriate to Nigerian stock exchange, public limited liability companies, general public and to provide basis for further investigation by future generation.
for effective conduct and understanding in this research work, some research hypothesis have been formulated.
The non –subscription or under-subscription of shares of some companies is due to insufficient financial base illegally of the business of the company and poor performance [ Non – profitability)
The non – subscription of share of some companies is not due to insufficient financial base, non – profitability and illegality of the company.
The Nigerian stock exchange perform their roles adequately to motivate the management.
The Nigerian stock exchange do not perform their roles adequately to motivate the management.
Many companies in Nigerian are not quoted due to the profit benefits of the company, ignorant of the management profit benefit of the company and high registration fee.
The first bank of Nigeria plc was founded in 1894. By a shipping magnate from liver pool, sir Alfred Jones and it compared as a small bank in the office of Elder Dempster and company in Lagos.
It was incorporated as a limited liability company in London on 31ST march 1984 with its head office in liver pool under the corporate name of the bank for British west Africa. With a paid up capital of 30,000 pounds sterling. The bank started business after absorbing the African Banking corporation which was established earlier in 1892.
Over the year, the bank has experienced phenomenal growth, with shareholders fund of N99,000,000 in 19, and how it has it has risen to N11,307 in 1999. The deposit base was N127, 230 million in March 31st 2000 against the total deposit of N84,531 million attained on 31st March 1999 i.e. 50.5% increase in growth. As at 31st March 2002 the capital base was 26.6.356 against 212, 901 in 2001 period (an increase of 25.11%)
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The profit before tax after provision for exceptional item of N10.694 billion was N5.087 billion as against N6.201 in 2003 when the bank began operation in 1894. It had a staff of six comprising three Europeans and three Africans. Its staff strength has increased to 7550 staff as at 31st March 2000 with 312 branches but as at today the staff strengthen to higher rate with 327 branches in Nigeria.
In 1957 at the even of Ghana's and Nigerian's independence, he bank changed its name to bank of west Africa. It was incorporated locally in 1969 to become standard bank of Nigeria ltd. This was in response to the distates of the company's decree of 1968. Further changes in the name of the bank were made in 1997 and 1991 to first bank of Nigeria plc respectively.
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One of the most refreshing and admirable qualities of Sarah Hepola's debut memoir, Blackout: Remembering The Things I Drank to Forget, is how no-bullshit it is. From first glance, the book chronicles Hepola's decadeslong relationship to alcohol and the sobriety that eventually follows. But this is not your typical recovery memoir. It's a smarter, far more sardonic approach to a life propelled and nurtured by drink, one flooded with the same mistakes, uncertainties, judgments, and imperfections that demarcate so many of our own lives. It's a book about agency, about retaining one's humanity, and about the larger implications of what it means to be a woman and a writer attempting to stay afloat amid our current cultural waters. Hepola's narrative—which commendably balances uproarious humor with gut-wrenching home truths—is wholly engaging. Even if you've never experienced the memory loss the memoir is named for, Blackout is remarkable for its articulation of the flawed human experience and its championing of the notion that no one, no matter how bleak things turn, is really alone.
None of this should come as a surprise to avid readers of Hepola, a Dallas-based editor, essayist, and journalist whose voice has always managed to mix wry self-deprecation with cultural savvy, charm, and bigheartedness. Currently the personal essays editor for Salon (where she has worked for seven years) and a longtime contributing writer for The Morning News, Hepola has been telling stories for years, engaging her audience with nimble prose and the zany, comedic details of her own life. Her writing resume is extensive and diverse; she's published everything from essays on weight loss to close (fictionalized) encounters with celebrity objects of affection to a column concerning the crushes she's developed on strangers. Hepola has also written a fair amount about her alcoholism, which is where Blackout comes in.
What began as an essay for Salon called "Lush for Life," in which Hepola details her reliance on alcohol to become the type of person she'd always wanted to be—a yes person, brave and unafraid of the world and its myriad anxieties and humiliations—evolved into further essays on the topic. Over the past five years, Hepola has written about letting go of old drinking haunts, of sobriety and relapse. Blackout was borne from the encouragement Hepola received from that first essay and coalesces the elements that make up her sizable drinking timeline and also brings other particulars from her life—brittle friendships, fledgling relationships, her induction into the world of journalism, moves to Austin and then New York—into clearer focus.
"When I quit drinking, I actually thought my writing career was over," Hepola says. For the first six months of her current sobriety, which has lasted almost five years now, Hepola didn't write at all. Convinced alcohol had not only helped form her voice, but was th e continued reason for her voice, she feared its absence would also mean she would no longer be able to get the words down. So instead, during those first six months, she read. In addition to consuming personal essay submissions for her work with Salon, she plowed through recovery memoirs, and it was this intense reading period that not only led her to pen "Lush for Life," but to discover her voice had, in fact, not dissipated.
The decision to write Blackout came with a caveat: that it would diverge from the pitfalls of so many of the recovery memoirs Hepola had read. This includes, for instance, not wrapping everything up neatly with her sobriety. "To me, it was like ending the romance when the two characters kiss," she says. "I was stuck in the 'What happened next?' portion of my life." In Blackout, Hepola likens sobriety to a "plot twist" and shows the anguish that befell her when she was finally forced to face a version of herself, sans alcohol, head-on. There are uncomfortable dates, compromised friendships, and, most importantly, the inner critic that never shuts up.
"Alcohol felt like freedom to me," Hepola notes. "Freedom from my own judgment and my punishing mind. And freedom from other people's expectations, which felt overwhelming to me."
Another divergent path Blackout takes is in its insistence on humor. Hepola's work has always been tinged with her signature snark, and with the memoir, her cutting voice and comedic armor are in full swing. "Even in the saddest moments, there's laughter," she insists; she has always surrounded herself with people who make her laugh, she says. While she avoids flippancy—there are key moments in the book full of dread and tension and which are appropriately absent of jokes—part of Hepola's casual, bon motapproach comes down to pacing. A self-confessed slow reader, Hepola wanted Blackout to move quickly and to mirror how she feels when she reads work as an editor. "I always wanted [it] to feel like when you grab somebody and you're like, 'I've gotta tell you something real fast!' " she says.
If urgency and immediacy light Blackout's fuse, Hepola's willingness to tell the truth propels the book forward. She lays bare everything possible: when she stole her first beer at the age of 7, blacking out during a comedy show in front of 300 people, and drinking as a way to attract and maintain the attention of men. But she also fills in the gaps with graceful self-reflection. "When someone's telling the truth, I want to read them all the time, to the end of the earth, because I trust them," Hepola says. She cites Cheryl Strayed's "Dear Sugar" columns on The Rumpus as a major inspiration for giving herself permission to tell the truth. Of Strayed's unimpeachable advice, Hepola says, "It was like the North Star. It's talking about how we live our lives, how we all want to be."
There are clear parallels between Hepola and Strayed, who both advocate strongly for self-compassion and preservation in times of duress. "There are so many things that are wrong with the world and screwed up, and at the bottom of it, it's up to you to save yourself," Hepola urges. "You are the person who has to help yourself out of this mess, and probably the first thing that has to happen is you need to get a better relationship to yourself. You have to forgive yourself."
Further to this, Hepola hopes Blackout will ultimately be a blueprint for building more optimism in our lives. "I hope people find it and it can give them the idea that life is so much more complicated, and so much more rich and varied than we think," she says. "We reach a lot of these places where we think, 'My life is over.' And life is just much bigger than that. It just keeps going and it doesn't have to be over."
Rebecca Rubenstein is a writer, bookseller, and the editor-in-chief of Midnight Breakfast. She resides in San Francisco and can be found thinking aloud on Twitter.


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When you connect the phones at the office, you need to select the equipment. A variety of models, a rare replacement and a high price – all this forces you to choose carefully. A study of our customers will show which equipment to purchase. Go to the section "What to choose?" And "Where to buy", if you are looking for ready answers.
Initial data
General conclusions
IP Phones
Let's find out which customers of SIP-equipment prefer.
Popular manufacturers of SIP equipment, distribution of shares
Expected for us, IP phones and Cisco / Linksys / Sipura gateways took the first place. We have united the companies into one brand because they belong to Cisco. Note: Cisco is developing its own line of equipment incompatible with SIP – choose specific models (below for more details).
Next, with a gap of two percent are located: Yealink, Panasonic, and Gigaset (Siemens). Every tenth device is Grandstream, this is the fifth place. At the end of the list of D-Link, their devices we do not recommend in principle. The group "Other" includes Eltex, Escene, Fanvil, Flyingvoice and Greenlite – they are too few to draw conclusions.
Wired (Stationary) IP Phones
Separately on wired telephones, the situation is changing slightly. The fixed phones of the companies Cisco and Yealink are in demand – these are the best devices on the market. Behind them are Grandstream and D-Link, 10% each.
Distribution of shares in manufacturers of wired (fixed) IP telephones
Wireless (DECT) phones
We often recommend Panasonic, but Gigaset (Siemens) phones are in high demand – their share is 49%. Gigaset has more choices, so it's easier to find a suitable option. The third and fourth place is occupied by Grandstream and Yealink, respectively.
Distribution of shares in manufacturers of wireless IP telephones (DECT)
Models of devices
Models of telephones are also divided into wired and wireless. The most popular stationary was Cisco SPA 303. This is a great model: reliable and easy to use. The market went out in 2011 and is still on sale. We created a configurator for it – you can configure any phone in three clicks.
The second most popular model is Yealink SIP-T21P. After the price increase for Cisco phones, we began to actively recommend Yealink – this is a good replacement for the price of half as much. If for some reason it does not suit you, look at the entire SIP-Txx line.
Manufacturer Model Quantity
The leader among wireless phones was the Panasonic KX-TGP500. We also work with him for a long time and we recommend our clients. It is followed by two models Gigaset – A510 and C610A. If you are a supporter of Yealink, then look at the SIP-W52P model. While few clients use it, so the statistics did not accumulate.
Softphones and headsets
The chosen method of research does not allow to find out which type of headset the customers prefer. Therefore, we will consider software phones (softphones), and recommendations on models will be offered based on their experience.
Absolute leader – PhonerLite. PhonerLite uses 82.3% of our customers. The matter is that we offer to download the ready program which it is not necessary to adjust. If you are looking for an alternative, see the diagram below.
Popular software IP phones (softphones) without taking into account PhonerLite
Zoiper is implemented by our integrators, sometimes we advise if PhonerLite for some reason does not fit.
The telephone is a very simple client for working in Mac OS X. He has almost no alternatives.
Those who use softphones need a headset. About them we'll talk below, now consider SIP-clients for smartphones.
Too few clients use SIP on smartphones – there will be no diagrams, tables or graphs. Just list the customers.
CSipSimple is the most popular softphone in Android. Immediately after it built-in SIP-client, as it turned out it does not work in all mobile. Acrobits and Bria customers use the iPhone.
Other equipment
Holders of analog phones prefer to save and do not change working devices. In this case, IP-gateways are suitable. They connect to the Internet and are configured as IP phones, but they have connectors for connecting ordinary phones. There are also disadvantages: IP-gateways are limited in the number of connected lines, the organization of telephony is complicated – the quality is falling.
The most popular gateways are Cisco. Models: SPA8000, SPA112 and SPA2102. The second place is Grandstream and its four-port model GXW-4004. GSM-gateways in this study, we do not affect, do not recommend them to use and do not consult.
Some customers register in the virtual PBX the existing hardware mini-PBX. Here, the unconditional leadership of Panasonic, but the reason for such popularity is not entirely pleasant. Panasonic uses the incompatible equipment. Who has already bought Panasonic PBX and phones to it, is forced to use further, so as not to buy new equipment.
If you are thinking of purchasing a PBX – think again, in order not to be in a similar situation.
What to choose?
Let's make a resume that will help you choose. We distinguish four categories of SIP-equipment: headsets, gateways, fixed and wireless IP-telephones. Everyone has his own purpose and choice.
Use the headset when employees talk a lot on the phone: take incoming calls or call themselves. In our understanding, "a lot" is 5-6 hours a day, that is, more than half the working time. If they say less, then the headset is uncomfortable – you have to constantly take off and put on. The second advantage is price. USB-headset is cheaper than any IP-phone but requires a computer. If you work in CRM, then it already exists.
Recommended: Plantronics .Audio 622.
Stationary IP Phones
They are wired. It is convenient when you do not have to say much, and the employee sits in one place. A reliable device will last several years, will survive moving to another office, it will not be lost, and if necessary, you can connect a headset. This phone is easier to assign to an employee.
Recommended: Yealink SIP-T21P.
Wireless IP Phones
If employees speak a little and need mobility within the office – wireless phones (DECT) will do. Also, use wireless handsets when you do not need to attach an additional one to an employee. For example, one phone for the whole department.
Recommended: Panasonic KX-TGP500.
Focus on the gateways, if you already have regular phones. But do not try to save on them – you will lose more in quality. Our recommendations depend on the number of telephone ports you need. For two – Cisco SPA112, for four – Grandstream GXW-4008, for eight – Cisco SPA8000.
What do we use?
Technical support talks a lot with customers, so it uses USB headsets with a softphone. All Plantronics headsets of the Audio series models 622 or 628.
The manager and the head of technical support use IP-telephones Cisco SPA303, however, the manager's phone is complemented by a wireless headset Plantronics W730, Savi.
The common office phone is the Panasonic KX-TGP500 wireless handset. She is alone and used as a telephone on duty to order an office pizza, for example.


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Don't get your hopes up yet for a red "Sex" jumpsuit, dome hair dryer with gold-toned seat or a "Mojo Lifetime Achievement Award," all lovingly preserved by James Brown, the Godfather of Soul.
An auction by Christie's of nearly 350 personal items from Mr. Brown's estate, originally scheduled for Thursday, is up in the air, the victim of an escalating war between the soul singer's feuding heirs.
But not just the heirs are bickering.
Like the tangled knot that was the life of the flamboyant Mr. Brown, who had multiple wives, consorts, children and grandchildren, some with unproven paternity, his estate is also in a twist. Two of his former business managers are at war with the estate's court-appointed trustees.
The court-appointed trustees, Adele J. Pope and Robert L. Buchanan, want the auction to take place as planned.
But late Wednesday, a state appeals court judge in South Carolina approved a surprise request by the two former business managers, Albert H. Dallas and Alfred A. Bradley, for an emergency stay of the sale.
Undeterred, Christie's held a press viewing on Friday of the auction items, which include a set of hair supplies with "approximately 80 hair rollers, picks and combs as well as 11 cans and bottles of hair products that were personally used by Mr. Brown," according to the auction catalog. The set includes a photograph of Mr. Brown who was known for his wavy, glossy pompadour with curlers in his hair.
Mr. Dallas and Mr. Bradley, the two former business managers, are seeking to oust the current trustees and be legally reinstated as trustees. They contend in court filings that the current trustees are mismanaging the estate, even though last November, a judge in South Carolina ousted them as trustees after finding that they had mismanaged the estate.
Jasper M. Cureton, the appeals court judge, gave the current trustees until noon on Monday to explain why they should retain standing and why the sale should go forward. In a statement on Friday, Christie's said it was confident that the sale would be held on schedule.
Mr. Brown, who sang "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine)," died in December 2006. His personal taste in cars and clothes was lavish. A bell-bottom denim jumpsuit with the letters G.F.O.S. for Godfather of Soul in metal studs across the midsection is expected to be sold for $5,000 to $7,000.
Mr. Brown's disputed will names six children as heirs.
But one of the heirs, Terry Brown, and a grandson, Forlando J. Brown, have accused the court-appointed trustees, in a lawsuit filed last January in District Court in Columbia, S.C., of failing to use an irrevocable trust that is a main part of Mr. Brown's assets to pay for Forlando's education, as the trust was supposed to do.
The trust also oversees Mr. Brown's 62-acre estate in Beech Island, S.C., which some heirs want to turn into a Graceland-style mecca.
The sale collection, which includes clothes, jewelry, personal effects and collectible items like posters and tickets, is expected to bring $1 million to $2 million.
But that may not go far, given the high costs of administrating his tangled estate.
A third former business manager, David G. Cannon, resigned as an original trustee in 2007 amid allegations in court papers that he had bilked the estate of $10 million. In 1999, Mr. Cannon helped Mr. Brown sell $26 million worth of so-called Pullman bonds, which are tied to future royalty income, but most of that money appears to be gone, according to court filings.


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Tony Bradley, PC World | Monday, August 24, 2009 6:50 AM PDT
AT&T and Apple have each responded to the FCC inquiry regarding the rejection of the Google Voice app from Apple's App Store. The problem is that their answers don't seem to be in sync and neither of them really sounds like the truth.
In its response to the FCC, Apple claims that the Google Voice app has not been rejected and is still under consideration. As explanation for removing Google Voice-related apps that had already been approved, such as VoiceCentral, Apple alluded to app store policy related to apps that duplicate iPhone functionality or alter the iPhone experience. I thought the whole point of having thousands of apps was so users could customize the iPhone experience to their liking.
AT&T responded to say they have an agreement with Apple that no app should be allowed which enables VoIP (voice over IP) calls over AT&T's cellular network, but that Apple did not ask them about Google Voice and they had no input into the decision to block or delay the app.
In a statement on their site, AT&T said "any AT&T customer may access and use Google Voice on any web-enabled device operating on AT&T's network, including the iPhone, by launching the application through their web browser, without the need to use the Apple App Store."
It sounds like Apple is hedging its bet by claiming the Google Voice app isn't even officially rejected yet. AT&T denies any part in it, but at the same time claims that there is a standing agreement not to enable VoIP over its cellular network. The whole thing seems silly since, as AT&T points customers can use Google Voice without a Google Voice app through the web interface, and customers who place calls with Google Voice will still be using cellular or data services or both.
Ironically, Google is being probed by the FCC for similar shady practices related to the use of Skype for placing VoIP calls using Android-based phones. Google's response to the FCC seems to imply that the mobile provider, TMobile, requested that Skype be blocked. Apparently Apple and AT&T are not the only ones feeling threatened by alternate services being used from its mobile platform.
The practices of trying to block competition by denying access to the platform seems to have stirred the hornets nest and drawn unwanted attention. The FCC probe of the Google Voice app rejection is a part of a larger FCC inquiry into wireless industry agreements and business practices. The larger probe is also looking at wireless provider billing practices and whether or not exclusivity agreements between wireless providers and wireless device manufacturers violate consumer rights.
(more at the link above…)
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Tony Bradley, PC World | Friday, August 21, 2009 11:43 AM PDT
The FCC is challenging the foundation of the wireless industry business model. Exclusivity agreements and billing practices serve the capitalist free market interests of the wireless providers, but conflict with what is in interest of public good and providing a stable infrastructure.The wireless industry was already put on notice recently when Apple rejected the Google Voice app for the iPhone. That was not the first issue that woke up the sleeping giant affectionately known as the FCC, but it may have been the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back. There are also potential FTC issues regarding the relationships between companies like Apple and Google which are both partners and competitors depending on the day and the market you look at.
One of the biggest issues being investigated by the FCC is the concept of exclusivity. FCC Chair Julius Genachowski committed during his confirmation hearings to explore the ethics of such arrangements and whether or not exclusivity is unfair to consumers. For example, the Apple iPhone has been a tremendous success, but requires that you switch to AT&T as your wireless provider to use it (unless you work some unlocking magic called jailbreaking' which also violates the warranty). Consumers in areas not serviced by AT&T are simply unable to use the iPhone at all.
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We seem to be asked more and more by institutions that they need to clear 'ML or 'AML' regulations on their side. Banks, lawyers, listed businesses like car showrooms and just look on the jobs page and you will see it filled with companies advertising for jobs in these areas. So, once we pass over our intimate details holding personal details such as a bank statement or passport, what obligations are these institutions under to keep this information safe? Of course, there will be laws between the government and institution but do they go far enough to protect the individual. Do you recall reading a satisfying assurance along the lines of 'we will keep your information safe and away from third parties and securely destroy it after X time', before we hand over these personal details or indeed should they need to? I often wonder what happens to this information, is it sitting on a server ready to be leaked on the deep dark web? Is it there already? I am not sure what the answer is for institutions but perhaps it's time for the Government to look at consumer cyber laws.
The AML regime was established to prevent or minimise the risk that ML poses to the financial sector and to report such activities in order to assist in the detection and prevention of ML, and to penalise those who fail to implement AML. The Proceeds of Crime Act ("POCA") is the primary Act which deals with the offence of ML and the confiscation of proceeds of crime. Businesses to obtain the following information: full name of customer; permanent address and proof of same; date and place of birth; nationality; place of business/occupation; occupational income (where applicable); a signature; purpose and intended nature of purpose and source of funds; and any other information which may be relevant.


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Charles Mitchell, Private 52290, 2nd/7th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
Killed in action 21st March 1918 in France, aged 19
Charles Mitchell was born in 1898 and baptised at St Paul's Church on 7 June 1899, the son of Mary and John Mitchell, a carter of Hibel Road, Macclesfield.
In 1901, two year old Charles was living at 6 Crown Street with his parents, half-sisters Beatrice Haughton (14) and Florence Haughton (8), and brothers John (5) and William (4). Ten years later, the family had moved to 10 Palace Terrace, Hibel Road, Macclesfield, and Charles was employed as a weaver at a cotton mill.
Charles enlisted at Macclesfield, joining the Lancashire Fusiliers.
Private Charles Mitchell is buried in Grave Ref. II. B. 25 in Templeux-le-Guerard British Cemetery, France. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission holds casualty details for Private Charles Mitchell, and he is listed on the Imperial War Museum's Lives of the First World War website.
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4-23 mm long x 2-5 mm broad x 0.4-0.5 (-0.9) mm thick, with inconspicuous
to conspicuous perithecial mounds; surface sienna (8), rust (39) to dark
brick (60); orange red granules beneath
the stromatal surface and between the perithecia, with KOH-extractable
pigments orange (7) to scarlet (5); the tissue below the perithecial layer
blackish, inconspicuous or up to 100 µm thick; underlying wood with a
sweetish smell reminiscent of coconut.
Perithecia spherical to obovoid, 150-200 µm diam x 200-300 µm
high, the fertile perithecial layer may be seated on up to four layers of
old and empty perithecia.
Ostioles higher than the stromatal surface, black, minutely
Asci 145-160 µm total length x 6-7.5 µm broad, the spore
bearing-parts 55-75 µm long, the stipes 85-95 µm long, with apical ring
discoid, amyloid, 0.8-1 µm high x 2-2.8 µm broad.
Ascospores brown to dark brown, ellipsoid-inequilateral, 7.5-10
x 4-4.8 µm (M = 8.8 x 4.5 µm), with straight germ slit spore-length;
perispore dehiscent in 10% KOH, smooth.
Anamorph in nature: on young or old stromata, fawn (87) velvety.
The conidiogenous structure is Virgariella-like, pale
brown, roughened. Conidiogenous cells 21-27 x 2.5-3 µm; conidia
ellipsoid, hyaline, 3.5-5(-6) x 2.8-3.5 µm.
Habitat: on bark and wood of twigs and branches lying on the
ground in damp and shadowy places. Recorded on Alnus glutinosa, Corylus
avellana, Fagus sylvatica, Fraxinus excelsior, Populus tremula,
Prunus avium, Prunus padus, Tilia platyphyllos.
Known distribution: Europe (France, Italy, Switzerland, UK) and
Asia (Taiwan).
Specimens examined: FRANCE: Aričge (09):
Rimont, Las Muros, ruisseau de Peyrau, 23 Apr. 1997, JF-97044, on
Fraxinus excelsior; Rimont, Las Muros, ruisseau de Peyrau, 21
Mar. 1998, 98036, on Corylus avellana; Rimont, Las Muros,
ruisseau de Peyrau, 25 Nov. 1998, JF-98179, on Corylus
avellana; Rimont, Grand Bois, 26 Feb. 1999,JF-99027, on Fagus
sylvatica; Rimont, Las Muros, 31 May 1999, JF-99106, on
Prunus avium; Rimont, Las Muros, 11 Sept. 2000, JF-00201, on
Prunus avium;
Rimont, Las Muros, ruisseau de Peyrau, 13 Jun. 2002, JF-02105, on Prunus
avium. Aude (11): Belcaire, Bois du Pinet,
1000m, 28 Sept. 2003, JF-03178, on Prunus padus. Pyrénées Atlantiques (64):
Oloron Ste Marie, Bois de Larbaig, 23 Aug. 1998, FC-603, on Fagus
Notes: Hypoxylon rutilum is a rarely recorded species, owing to its
discrete orange brown stromata easily confused with those of
H. perforatum and
H. rubiginosum.
It is distinctive in having minutely papillate
ostioles and red granules beneath the stromatal surface. Moreover, its
field identification is possible thanks to the characteristic sweetish
smell of the underlying wood of fresh specimens; unfortunately this smell
vanishes in herbarium material.
Ju and Rogers (1996) already noticed this
smell when culturing H. rutilum on Oatmeal agar and described it as
reminiscent of coconut oil.
It is also noteworthy that pulvinate stromata are usually composed of
several stromatal layers, each one growing year after year on top of the
other. This feature is also reported by
Mathiassen (1989) for
H. macrosporum on Salix bark,
and occasionally encountered in
some other taxa of Hypoxylon
(H. macrocarpum,
H. rubiginosum,
H. ticinense).
In the field, H. rutilum may also be easily confused with the
rarely recorded H.
julianii which has similar stromata with ostioles opening
sometimes higher than the stromatal surface, similar small perithecia and
similar red granules under the stromatal surface.
Hypoxylon julianii
differs in having much larger ascospores (15-18 x 6-7.5
µm) and in lacking specific smell. A possible confusion also exists with
H. laschii, which differs in having larger perithecia,
thicker basal tissue under the perithecia and lacks specific
As inferred from HPLC profiling
(Hellwig et al., 2002;
Stadler et al., 2004b),
H. rutilum belongs to the rubiginosum chemotype with mitorubrin
as prevailing compound, with rubiginosin A and orsellinic acid. Apart from the
lack of rubiginosin C, HPLC profile of H. rutilum appears almost identical
to that of
Hypoxylon julianii.
Moreover, these two taxa share a common unknown metabolite identified as Peak HR1
(Stadler et al., 2004b).
Our records on several different hosts show that H. rutilum is not restricted to
Fagus, and has a wider host range than previously assumed
(Miller 1961,
Petrini & Müller 1986,
Ju & Rogers 1996).


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Harri Rees, Exploration Geologist
Dan Marsh, Exploration Geologist
With clients' exploration budgets being squeezed, long gone are the days of planning collar locations and orientations for a whole drilling programme at the outset of a campaign. It is now imperative that the modern exploration geologist can plan holes on the fly, modify drilling locations to achieve successful drilling intercepts, and maximise time and budgets. Although it has detractors, the introduction of implicit modelling software programs has revolutionised geological modelling. This allows geologists to visualise data effectively, identify crucial trends and structures, and rapidly create multiple interpretations of geological and mineralisation models, compared to CAD-based methods of 10 years ago. SRK has embraced implicit modelling software, like Leapfrog Geo, and uses them as a valuable tool in dynamic exploration programme design.
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I even said that the Parker Industries arc could've had potential if it was handled better than how Slott did it, because that was a chance for Spidey to really branch out and become something new. But it was done badly, and illusion of change set in.
So that brings me to the main point. Spider-Man in-universe may occupy his own corner that's massive to us, but not to the others. He's just another hero, rather than some big A-lister. It's interesting because, as mentioned in the quote, it directly contrasts how DC let the real world popularity of Batman influence his standing in the universe to the point where he's "that guy" of DC. Spider-Man just isn't quite "that guy" of Marvel even with a comparable popularity to Bats. I don't think there's ever been a big crossover event where Spider-Man was absolutely essential to saving the world and was a major character.
On one hand, I do like it because it allows the universe to feel complete without anyone being "that guy" like Batman, and the different areas of Marvel feel distinct as they should be. Plus, I like Spidey as a humble, small steps hero who might be the strongest street leveler there is. On the other, I would like Peter to finally catch a break and be something greater because the "Parker Luck" of constantly seeing him down can make you feel bad. Hence, it's a mixed bag.
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FSH Test
When we talk about the FSH blood test, FSH stands for follicle stimulating hormone. Follicles are sacs that form around immature eggs and provide nutritional support to these eggs in a woman's ovaries. At the time of ovulation, one follicle typically releases an egg that has fully matured to travel through the fallopian tube. The formation of follicles is controlled by follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), which is what is measured by the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) test. FSH is a critical reproductive hormone that is central to ovarian function and female fertility, and this is the reason that the FSH test is a standard part of fertility testing.
How to Test Egg Quality: Fertility Testing with the FSH and LH Blood Test
The FSH test is often considered a blood test for egg quality, though a number of others, including AMH test, are needed in addition to the FSH lab test for a complete picture of a woman's fertility. The full fertility testing workup is what help us create a treatment plan that's highly specific to each patient's needs.
The level of FSH in the bloodstream changes throughout a woman's menstrual cycle. It rises slightly in the first few days of the cycle, remains stable for about ten days, and then peaks during ovulation - when the follicle releases a mature egg. After ovulation, FSH falls and remains low until after the next cycle begins. Luteinizing hormone (LH), another reproductive hormone produced by the pituitary gland, follows a similar pattern. Often, the test is performed as a combined FSH-LH test.
Because serum FSH test results depend on the point in a woman's menstrual cycle, physicians have established a standard point in the menstrual cycle for performing the FSH fertility test. This is performed as a day 2 or day 3 blood test, meaning that you will need to have this test on the second or third day of your period. About 8 ml of blood is necessary. (Usually at CHR, another 8 ml is drawn at the same time for other hormone tests like AMH, LH, estradiol, etc.) Once the blood is drawn, it's spinned and analyzed for the amount of FSH. CHR runs FSH analysis in-house if the patient's insurance is in-network; if not, the blood is sent out to an in-network lab for analysis.
FSH Test Results Interpretation
After the lab returns your FSH test results, one of our physicians will conduct a detailed review of the values, along with other tests that are part of the fertility workup. At CHR, FSH test results interpretation is always a part of understanding the bigger picture: We look at FSH blood test results alongside everything else that helps us assess why you may be having trouble becoming pregnant. This comprehensive approach is a part of why we can usually pinpoint the exact cause of infertility where other centers may give you an unexplained infertility diagnosis.
Another important part of CHR's approach to interpreting FSH test results, as well as AMH test results, is the use of age-specific baseline values. FSH, like other hormone levels, changes throughout a woman's life, which means that what should be considered a normal FSH level changes depending on the patient's age. Using a universal "normal" value, a standard practice for decades in infertility treatment setting, leads to some younger patients with abnormal ovarian function for her age being missed.
FSH Test Normal Range: Is it Better to Have High or Low FSH?
What is the FSH blood test normal range? It may sound paradoxical, but lower follicle stimulating hormone test results are associated with an easier time conceiving. This is because of the body's feedback loops. As we get older, and quality and quantity of eggs decline. In response, the pituitary gland works harder to produce more FSH to compensate. Therefore, a low number on your FSH test means that your ovaries are functioning well, while a high FSH levels signal diminished ovarian reserve (DOR).
FSH Test Results Normal Range by Age
As explained earlier, FSH lab test results naturally increase with age. At CHR, we have created a chart that summarizes normal FSH test ranges (as well as AMH hormone levels) by age. Using age-specific normal values for AMH and FSH tests enables our physicians to identify younger women with early stages of ovarian problems, as well as provide a more nuanced IVF prognosis to older women based on their ovarian function.
At CHR, we take into consideration a woman's age when determining whether or not her FSH levels are in-range, as women naturally produce more FSH as they age.
Indicators of elevated FSH in females, or elevated FSH symptoms, include many of the symptoms typically associated with premature menopause-- irregular periods, hot flashes, and weight gain (among others). Women with FSH hormone function problems may have also been diagnosed with "unexplained infertility" in the past. At CHR, we perform exhaustive diagnostic testing to get to the root of every patient's infertility problem.
Age Specific Baselines for FSH Test Result Interpretation
|FSH Test Normal Range
|(Day 3 Blood Test)
|Average AMH
|< 33 Years
|< 7.0 mlU/mL
|= 2.1 ng/mL
|33-37 Years
|< 7.9 mIU/mL
|= 1.7 ng/mL
|38-40 Years
|< 8.4 mIU/mL
|= 1.1 ng/mL
|= 41+ Years
|< 8.5 mIU/mL
|= 0.5 ng/mL
FSH Test Results and What to Expect
Some tests in the initial fertility workup may take a few weeks to return results. After all the test results are in, you will have a follow-up consultation with one of our physicians to discuss results, including the FSH test normal range interpreted against what's normal at your age. Then, your physician will design a fertility treatment plan that addresses the specific fertility issues identified during the workup and discuss what you can expect from different treatment options.
IVF with High FSH Levels
The success of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle depends largely on the patient's ability to produce a good number of high-quality eggs. In attempts to predict the probability of a patient's IVF cycle being successful and before proceeding with treatment for high FSH, CHR's medical team might run a number of tests to assess her ovarian reserve, including:
- Blood tests for FSH levels
- Blood tests for AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone) levels
Antral follicle counts (AFCs), the number of small follicles at the start of a menstrual cycle, may be assessed with a transvaginal ultrasound, though at CHR we consider AFCs to be only a secondary measure of ovarian reserve.
What Do High FSH Levels Mean for IVF?
High FSH levels, as well as abnormally low AMH and/or AFCs, denote a relatively poor fertility prognosis and low probability of success with IVF. Learn more about interpreting your FSH levels.
Norbert Gleicher, MD, FACOG, FACS
Norbert Gleicher, MD, leads CHR's clinical and research efforts as Medical Director and Chief Scientist. A world-renowned reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Gleicher has published hundreds of peer-reviewed papers and lectured globally while keeping an active clinical career focused on ovarian aging, immunological issues and other difficult cases of infertility.
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Honorary Assistants
Canon David Jackson - David Jackson was born in Yorkshire, England in 1931. His parents instilled in him the need for worship and he attended Sunday services regularly with his family.. In early adulthood he was drawn to the ministry but he felt he was inadequate. Always a lover of spending every possible minute in the English countryside, he wanted to study agriculture but his very Victorian grandfather insisted he study medicine as three generations of Jackson men had done. One year at med school convinced David medicine was not for him and he faced his grandfather's wrath for pursuing his National Diploma in agriculture at a Devonshire agriculture college. He loved sheep and became a shepherd.A desire to travel brought him to Canada in 1959 where he worked on Manitoba farms and at the Morden Experimental Farm. His rector in Morden encouraged him to again consider the ministry and referred him to St. John's College in Winnipeg where the principal of the college suggested he work at something more people - oriented and sent him to Churchill , Manitoba to teach for a term. There isolation, prayer and more encouragement from the Churchill rector led to David's decision to enroll at St. John's college in 1960. Five years later he graduated with two degrees; a B.A. and a Master of Theology; a wife Ruth whom he met at St. John's College, and an infant daughter Pam.In Manitoba he served in two multi-point rural parishes before an encounter with Bishop Harold Nutter who invited him to come to the Diocese of Fredericton. In 1973 he and Ruth and three children, Pam, Heather and Paul moved to Florenceville to serve in the multi-point parish there. In 1977 Bishop Nutter asked him to move to the four point parish at Westfield .In 1983 he became the rector at St. Mary and St. Bartholomew's. In 1990 Bishop George Lemon requested him to take an intensive chaplaincy course of study to assume the Anglican Chaplaincy at the Saint John Regional Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. In 1996 David retired from active ministry but continued to voluntarily serve until ill health has forced his taking a quiet retirement life.
Canon Wally Corey - Canon Wally Corey began ministry with the Church Army. His first posting was in Manitoba, then Stone Church Saint John, Hamilton and Toronto. While in Ontario, he did courses at McMaster University. Returning to New Brunswick, he served at Oak Point, Brown's Flat & Welsford and was ordained Deacon. Wally took courses at Wycliffe College and served at Jemseg area, Dalhousie, St. James' Board Street in Saint John, Sussex, St. George's Moncton, and St. Mary & St. Bartholomew's. After retirement, Wally did interim ministry at various parishes in the Saint John area. "The greatest joy of ministry is in helping people to be followers of Jesus." Canon Wally and his wife, Lynne have 1 daughter, 2 sons, and 4 grandchildren. Lynne & Wally enjoy being active at St. Mary & St. Bartholomew's Church and assisting Canon Greg McMullin.
Archdeacon Keith Osborne - Having spent a short career in forestry, Keith entered the Anglican Church Army College in Toronto in September of 1976. His first placement was in Saint John where he became involved in Vacation Bible Clubs throughout the Diocese, parish leadership, prison ministry, youth ministry and had
opportunity to found the Saint John Seafarers' Mission on the west side of the harbour. He married Vivian Greenlaw, an RNA at the DVA hospital on the west side, and they had two children before moving to Saskatchewan in 1984.
The Church Army placement there involved the leadership of three Churches, one white and two with indigenous congregations. Keith also served as a teacher and mentor for indigenous lay people training for ordination within the Diocese. In 1988 he felt a calling towards ordination and the family, now with a daughter as well, moved into residence at Wycliffe College in Toronto. They returned to the Diocese in 1991 and Keith served as a curate at St. George's Moncton with Canon Wally Corey, was then moved to the Parrish of
Simonds and in 1999 they moved to the parish of Pennfield, where they served for 18 years. Both Keith and Vivian retired in 2017 and he now leads the Senior Ministry in the Archdeanery and has been appointed Archdeacon for our area. He and Vivian are pleased to belong to the parish of Coldbrook, St. Mary where Keith serves as an honorary assistant. In addition to their three children they now have six grandchildren.