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More secrecy and signs of a corporate leadership culture at the University of Iowa
Friday, Feb 19 2016
From the day Bruce Harreld was hired as University of Iowa president, his resume problems indicated a disconnect from academic culture. He admitted he would need "a lot of help, a lot of coaching" to adapt to his new position, thanks to an "unusual background" in the corporate world. Harreld paid out of pocket for media training with "top-notch" consultant Eileen Wixted, not only to improve his skills as an interview subject but also to "be as transparent and natural to the UI community as possible." A different part-time consultant on a contract running to the end of 2015 was charged with writing a communications plan for Harreld.
The Harreld administration has been anything but transparent so far: withholding documents related to statewide polling and other work the university awarded through no-bid contracts; rushing to rename a nearly century-old children's hospital without public input; appearing to pressure a university librarian to revise her recollection of controversial comments Harreld made at a Staff Council meeting; and combining two top staff positions in the health care unit without going through the usual process to gain prior approval from the Iowa Board of Regents.
On Wednesday Iowans learned that weeks ago, Harreld signed a lucrative contract extension for Athletics Director Gary Barta. The deal's terms came to light only after an Associated Press correspondent asked to see the contract. Moreover, Harreld gave Barta this strong vote of confidence despite multiple lawsuits and civil rights complaints charging gender bias, as well as "a wide-ranging federal civil rights investigation into allegations that its athletics department does not provide equal opportunities for female athletes."
The unusual secrecy surrounding Barta's contract extension and its generous terms while the athletics department is under investigation suggest that Harreld is still operating from the perspective of a corporate executive rather than a leader of a public institution.
Luke Meredith and Ryan Foley broke the news about Barta's contract on February 17:
A document obtained by The Associated Press shows that Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Barta reached a five-year contract extension last month. It guarantees Barta $4.6 million in compensation through June 30, 2021.
The deal increases Barta's base salary from $400,000 to $550,000 in July and nearly doubles his annual deferred compensation to $250,000. Both amounts will then jump by $50,000 in 2018.
Barta will remain eligible for up to $110,000 in annual bonuses for academic and athletic achievements spelled out in his earlier contract. But the new deal adds an additional $40,000 in potential bonuses based on whether he meets yearly goals established by Harreld, a former IBM executive who was hired as school president last fall.
The deal was inherently newsworthy. Barta was already the third highest-paid employee at the University of Iowa and the fifth highest-paid state employee in Iowa. He is also one of the most prominent university officials, because Hawkeyes sports drive so much media coverage. Boosters expressed "mixed" opinions about Barta's leadership as recently as last summer, but the strong performances of the football and men's basketball teams this season have quieted the doubters.
Click here to view or download the contract extension, which Harreld and Barta signed on January 29. The academic and athletic targets from the earlier contract are on page 6 of that document. What hoops the athletics director must jump through to earn the extra $40,000 in bonuses are not clear, but it's notable that Harreld negotiated this deal against the backdrop of a major federal investigation. Foley reported for the AP on February 12,
The Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education is looking into gender bias allegations in 13 areas, including how the [athletics] department counts participation levels, awards scholarships, schedules practices and games and delivers services such as tutoring, medical attention, housing and dining. A team of investigators will visit the Iowa City campus in April, according to documents released Thursday under the open records law. [...]
Iowa has provided thousands of documents in response to investigators' request for 41 categories of records. Investigators plan to interview Athletic Director Gary Barta, administrators, coaches and athletes on all 24 of Iowa's teams during the weeklong visit beginning April 11. [...]
The civil rights office opened an initial investigation into the athletic department in May in response to a complaint filed by four women's field hockey team members. [...]
Separately, [fired field hockey coach Tracey] Griesbaum is expected to file a discrimination lawsuit over her termination. And her partner, former senior associate athletic director Jane Meyer, already filed a lawsuit alleging she was unfairly reassigned to a different department after Griesbaum's firing and paid less than the man who Barta hired to replace her. Meyer was in charge of ensuring equal opportunities for female athletes.
In a statement released by the university after the AP obtained documents on Barta's contract extension, Harreld said,
Director Barta is a longtime member of the University of Iowa family and extending his contract was the right thing to do. He and the entire athletics department are committed to the success of our student-athletes both on the field of play and in the classroom.
In the NCAA 2015 Graduation Rate report, UI student-athletes ranked ahead of peers nationally for fifth straight year, setting all-time best Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 89 percent.
Director Barta's compensation reflects the current salaries across the Big Ten and other major athletic programs in the marketplace.
Harreld could have waited to see what investigators turned up before giving Barta a huge raise for the next five years. The message to women athletes and prospective recruits is not encouraging. KCCI-TV's sports director Andy Garman had the same thought about the odd timing.
Another question arises: if Harreld believes extending the athletic director's contract now is the "right thing to do," why the secrecy? After the previous University of Iowa President Sally Mason agreed to a contract extension for head football coach Kirk Ferentz in 2009, a press release outlining the terms came out within a few days. I sought comment on why the university did not announce the deal with Barta before the AP's Meredith and Foley reported the story.
University spokesperson Jeneane Beck implicitly rejected my suggestion that the news had been kept secret, saying Foley "asked for the contract and it was provided immediately." At this writing, she has not responded to my follow-up questions about why there was no public statement before that time and whether the university had any plan to disclose the information, in the absence of a journalist's inquiry.
At a corporation like IBM, there would be no need to put out a press release on a top manager's new contract or details on his higher salary, deferred compensation, and bonuses.
But Harreld leads a public university now. Its dealings are supposed to be transparent, especially when they concern a high-profile official like Barta. Harreld should rethink his communications strategy, because he's either getting bad advice or ignoring good advice on when to let the sunshine in.
P.S.- A bit of unintentional comedy to brighten your day: University of Iowa general counsel Carroll Reasoner is unhappy federal officials have refused to disclose the broad gender bias complaint against the athletics department. "She's appealing the Department of Education's decision to withhold the document," Foley reported last week. I feel your pain, Ms. Reasoner. It's so frustrating to have your request for public documents denied for no good reason.
UPDATE: Patrick Vint has an interesting post on this contract extension up at the Black Heart Gold Pants blog. Scroll down to read the comments under that post as well.
Tags: Bruce Harreld, Sports, University Of Iowa


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Annual Report (10-k)
FORM 10-K
☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to __________
Commission file number 000-26604
Allied Security Innovations, Inc.
Delaware 23-2770048
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
224 Datura St.
(Issuer's telephone number)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☐ No ☒ *
* The registrant is a voluntary filer of reports required to be filed by certain companies under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and has filed all reports that would have been required to have been filed by the registrant during the preceding 12 months had it been subject to such filing requirements during the entirety of such period.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or any amendment to the Form 10-K. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of December 31, 2018, 411,239,719 shares of the issuer's Common Stock were outstanding
The aggregate market value of the voting Common Stock held by non-affiliates on 12/31/2018 was $82,248 using the closing price of $0.0002.
ITEM 1. Business
Allied Security Innovations, Inc. ("ADSV," the "Company," "us," "we," or "our"), a Delaware corporation incorporated in 1994, formerly known as Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. which was the successor to Compu-Color, Inc., an Iowa corporation. The operations of DDSI were started as a division of ASI Computer Systems, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in 1986. Compu-Color, Inc. was formed in July 1989 and as of July 1, 1989 purchased the assets of the Compu-Color division of ASI Computer Systems, Inc.
During 2005 the Company acquired CGM Security Solutions, Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary and changed its name to CGM Applied Security Technologies, Inc. In conjunction with the acquisition the Company has changed its primary focus from the law enforcement market to the security market in general as it believes that the potential for revenue is much greater.
Description of Business of CGM
CGM-AST is a manufacturer and distributor of indicative and barrier security seals, security tapes and related packaging security systems, protective security products for palletized cargo, physical security systems for tractors, trailers and containers as well as a number of highly specialized authentication products. Focused primarily on "deterrent technologies," CGM-AST designs and develops customized tamper evident devices which when integrated into a security protocol; provide chain of custody and/or proof of tampering for targeted assets.
The primary factors behind the need for CGM-AST's products are: (i) the escalation of cargo theft and tampering, (ii) the need for enhanced cargo security because of the fear of terrorism, (iii) damage control of freight and cargo, (iv) the need for security products, (v) brand protection and authentication requirements and (vi) governmental and regulatory requirements.
CGM-AST products are certified by the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism ("C-TPAT"), a joint initiative between government and business designed to protect the security of cargo entering the United States while improving the flow of trade. C-TPAT requires importers to take steps to assess, evolve and communicate new practices that ensure tighter security of cargo and enhanced security throughout the entire supply chain. In return, their goods and conveyances will receive expedited processing into the United States. Many of our products are also ISO 17712 compliant, which is a standard for international shipping and container security.
CGM-AST has Trade Secret protection on its Secure T.R.A.C.® tape, Super Seals, Water Gum Tape, developed a Button Memory Seal and Sentry Sensor®. It also has distribution rights on all NAVATECH products and seals, and owns the rights to the patented ToppClip® pallet security device. In addition, CGM-AST provides authentication technology and products to clients to act as brand protection elements to finished goods. This brand protection technology can help manufacturers reduce the incidences of "knock-offs" that are common in the garment and accessory businesses. CGM-AST's core products are: CGM-AST Tapes, Self-Wound Security Tape, Void Labels and Void Tape for Bag Closure, SUPERSEALS®, Custom Coated Products, CGM-AST Conductive Inks and Membrane Switch Components, EMAPS®, Locks, Sentry Sensor® and other representative items.
SUPERSEAL® and self-voiding carton sealing tape known as SECURE T.R.A.C.(R) show a customized signature if attempts are made at removing them. If cut and resealed, SUPERSEAL® further shows an "opened" legend on the seal's center surface. With self-wound void tape, any attempt at resealing is negated by the surface coating on the tape. An "opened" legend is also left on the tape if removed. Since the products are manufactured in-house, CGM-AST controls all features and has the ability to customize the products to the customer's needs. CGM-AST also offers converted labels, seals, and money bags. CGM-AST manufactures a variety of adhesives, graphics and die cut label configurations for companies whose logos always appear on the tape or label for security purposes. No generic product can be substituted for this product since no one makes an identical product.
Uses for this product and technology include such items as:
o Aircraft and truck seals
o Fiber and Steel drum seals
o Motor Vehicle inspection seals
o Pharmaceutical Packaging
o Box or container closure seals
o Cash bag components
o Computer seals
o Validation devices
o General security products
o Law Enforcement Agencies
Once CGM-AST's products are applied to a particular surface, any attempt at removal will leave a sign in the form of an indelible word or legend on the tape and a removable or permanent legend on the enclosure. The EMAPS® or Electro-Magnetic Asset Protection System reflects entry by sending an electronic signals if cut. EMAPS® products function without the need to identify a cut visually. Both products, the labels and the scanners, are unique and only manufactured by CGM-AST.
The CGM-AST manufacturing process can best be described as one of "converting". CGM-AST takes highly processed materials, which are manufactured elsewhere, and converts them into finished products. The Staten Island production facility has been designated as a secure facility for purposes of certain clientele.
CGM-AST purchases processed materials from 6 to 8 key suppliers, including DuPont, Luminite Corp, Adhesive Research, Sun Chemical, Houghton Chemical and Video Jet. For Video Jet, for OEM products, CGM-AST purchases from approximately 15 different companies. CGM-AST has an exclusive distribution relationship in connection with some of these products, while for other products CGM-AST is one of few or many resellers.
Markets & Customers
Principal Customers
CGM-AST's current client base includes over 2000 national and international companies, including producers of high value items such as perfumes, computers, silicon chips, jewelry, cash and negotiable documents. The market for tamper evidence includes flavors, fragrances, foodstuffs and components. CGM-AST's products are used by U.S. Government agencies (e.g.: DOD, TSA, DHS, CBP) and Foreign National Governments, major airlines, pharmaceutical clients for packaging and clinical trials and multiple suppliers of high end electronics. CGM-AST's products have also been recommended by major insurance companies. All elements of the supply chain, including growers, manufacturers, shippers and retailers are among our clientele.
ADSV develops, assembles, markets and installs computer systems which capture video, digitally captured images and scanned images, digitize the image, link the digitized images to text/data and store the image and text on a computer database which allows for transmitting the image and text by computer or telecommunication links to remote locations.
Imaging technology enables computers to record, store and retrieve both textual information and visual images. The common problem in imaging technology is how to record, store, process and retrieve information and images within the same system. ADSV's software programs utilize technology to link the textual information with the images so that customers can record and retrieve related text and images. ADSV originally developed the software to address the information retrieval problems of tax assessors. ADSV subsequently adapted the software for use by law enforcement agencies and management of jail facilities. ADSV's software also addresses different information retrieval needs such as reproducing line ups and producing housing badges (jails), bar coded wristbands for identification which facilitates movement within jails and courts and storing and retrieving hand written and computer generated document images within arrest records. The marketplace for this technology has become more of a commodity item than the specialized software it was in the past and the Company has made a decision not to actively pursue this market in the future as the cost of upgrading the software and competing in what we consider to be a very small marketplace does not justify the investment that would be necessary. While we will still support and maintain the existing customer base we will no longer actively solicit new customers.
ADSV does offer maintenance and support for their products.
ADSV offers its customers' ongoing maintenance and support plus updates of the software, for an annual fee.
Law Enforcement Applications
ADSV markets its Law Enforcement products through vendors of compatible software applications.
ADSV maintains a continuing relationship with its customers based upon support services and periodic upgrades of the Compu-Capture(R) line and Compu-Sketch(R) software. The major revenue-generating event is presently the support and maintenance of our existing customer base.
Although ADSV believes its products are safe, it may be subject to product liability claims from persons injured through the use of ADSV's marketed products or services. ADSV carries no direct product liability insurance, relying instead on the coverage maintained by its distributors and manufacturing sources from which it obtains product. There is no assurance that this insurance will adequately cover any liability claims brought against ADSV. There also can be no assurance that ADSV will be able to obtain its own liability insurance (should it seek to do so) on economically feasible terms. ADSV's failure to maintain its own liability insurance could materially adversely affect its ability to sell its products in the future. Although no product liability claims have been brought against ADSV to date, if there were any such claims brought against ADSV, the cost of defending against such claims and any damages paid by ADSV in connection with such claims could have a materially adverse impact upon ADSV, including its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Patents, Trademarks and Licenses
ADSV owns the proprietary rights to the software used in the Compu-Capture(R) programs. In addition, ADSV owns the rights to the trademarks "Compu-Capture(R)," "Compu-Color(R)" and "Compu-Scan(R)," all trademarks have been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
ITEM 2. Properties
The Company operates The Company operates at 224 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401, USA.
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
See the financial statements annexed to this annual report immediately before the signature page and beginning as page "F-1" of this Form 10-K.
ITEM 9. Changes in and disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
Management of the Company has evaluated, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company had concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K were not effective for the following reasons:
a) The deficiency was identified as the Company's limited segregation of duties among the Company's employees with respect to the Company's control activities. This deficiency is the result of the Company's limited number of employees. This deficiency may affect management's ability to determine if errors or inappropriate actions have taken place. Management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible changes in our disclosure controls and procedures.
b) The deficiency was identified in respect to the Company's Board of Directors. This deficiency is the result of the Company's limited number of external board members. This deficiency may give the impression to the investors that the board is not independent from management. Management and the Board of Directors are required to apply their judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible changes in the organization of the Board of Directors.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017. In making this assessment, management used the framework set forth in the report entitled "Internal Control-Integrated Framework" issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, or COSO. The COSO framework summarizes each of the components of a Company's internal control system, including (i) the control environment, (ii) risk assessment, (iii) control activities, (iv) information and communication, and (v) monitoring. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company have concluded, as of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, due to a lack of segregation of duties, that our internal control over financial reporting has not been effective. However, at this time, our resources and size prevent us from being able to employ sufficient resources to enable us to have adequate segregation of duties within our internal control system. The Company intends to remedy the material weakness by hiring additional employees and reallocating duties, including responsibilities for financial reporting, among the Company's employees as soon as the Company has the financial resources to do so. Management is required to apply judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible changes in our disclosure controls and procedures.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management's report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Controls.
Management of the Company has evaluated, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, any change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting identified in that evaluation that occurred during the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting, other than what has been reported above
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
The financial statements are attached immediately after the signature page of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Exhibit No.
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
As at December 31, 2017 (Unaudited)
As at December 31, 2017
Notes (Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents 4 392,703
Accounts receivable, net 5 338,037
Inventory 6 70,184
Total Current Assets 800,924
Intangible assets, net 7 38,428
Property, plant and equipment, net 8 106,774
Deposits 9 18,419
Total Assets 964,545
EQUITY & LIABILITIES
Accounts payables and accrued expense 10 3,307,350
Deferred income 11 136,876
Convertible debentures - current portion 12 6,573,273
Notes payable 13 4,967,728
Derivative liabilities 14 8,682,277
Total Current Liabilities 23,667,504
Convertible Loan 340,000
Long term loan 40,000
Total Liabilities 24,047,504
SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Preferred stock; authorized 250,000,000 shares, par value US$0.01; none issued –
Common stock; authorized 750,000,000 shares, par value US$0.01; 411,241
Additional paid in capital 19,684,697
Accumulated deficit (43,178,896 )
Total Shareholders' Deficit (23,082,959 )
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 964,545
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Statement of Profit and loss
For the year ended December 31, 2017
(Amount in $)
Revenue 359,378
Cost of sales (132,776 )
Gross profit 226,601
General and administrative (147,460 )
Sales and marketing (19,995 )
Research and development (9,898 )
Income / (Loss) from operations 49,248
Other Income / (expense)
Amortization of debt discount (2,650 )
Change in fair value of derivative liability 29,419
Interest expense (109,779 )
Loss from continuing operations before tax (33,762 )
Income tax –
Net Loss (33,762 )
Other Comprehensive income / (loss): –
Total Comprehensive income / (loss) (33,762 )
Statement of Shareholders' Equity
Series A - Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional Paid in Accumulated Profit/ Total Stockholders'
Shares Amount Shares Par capital (Deficit) Equity
Amount in $
As at December 31, 2016 (Unaudited) – – 411,240,719 411,241 19,684,697 (43,145,134 ) (23,049,196 )
Profit / (loss) for the period (33,762 ) (33,762 )
Statement of cashflows
(Loss) / profit before income tax (33,762 )
Adjustment for non cash charges and other items:
Amortization of discount on convertible notes 2,650
Change in fair value of derivative liability (29,419 )
(60,531 )
Changes in working capital
Decrease / (increase) in accounts receivables 21,556
Decrease / (increase) in inventory 3,758
(Decrease) / increase in Other payables and accrued expenses 251,282
(Decrease) / increase in deferred income 6,592
Cash flow from operating activities 222,658
Additions in intangible assets –
Additions in property, plant and equipment –
Cash flow from / (used) in investing activities –
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from convertible notes issued –
Proceeds from issuance of common stock –
Proceeds from / (payments for) note payable - other (153,606 )
Cash flow from financing activities (153,606 )
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 69,052
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 323,651
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year $ 392,703
Notes to the Financial Statements
1.	LEGAL STATUS AND OPERATIONS
Allied Security Innovations, Inc. (the Company), formerly known as Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc., was incorporated in 1994 as Delaware corporation. The Company was the successor to Compu-Color, Inc., an Iowa corporation. The Company started its operations as a division of ASI Computer Systems, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in 1986. During 2005 the Company acquired CGM Security Solutions, Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary and changed its name to CGM Applied Security Technologies, Inc. In conjunction with the acquisition the Company has changed its primary focus from the law enforcement market to the security market in general as it believes that the potential for revenue is much greater.
The Company is primarily engaged in manufacturing and distribution of indicative and barrier security seals, security tapes and related packaging security systems, protective security products for palletized cargo, physical security systems for tractors, trailers and containers as well as a number of highly specialized authentication products.
2.	BASIS OF PREPARATION
2.1	Statement of compliance
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on a going concern.
2.2	Accounting Convention
These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of 'historical cost convention using accrual basis of accounting except as otherwise stated in the respective accounting policies notes.
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company historically has experienced significant losses and negative cash flows from operations. Further, the Company does not have a revolving credit facility with any financial institution. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on raising additional capital, negotiating adequate financing arrangements and on achieving sufficiently profitable operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2.3	Critical accounting estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the approved accounting standards require management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods.
The areas involving higher degree of judgment and complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates made by the management are significant to the financial statements are as follows:
i)	Equipment - estimated useful life of property, plant and equipment (note - 3.8)
ii)	Provision for doubtful debts (note - 3.4)
iii)	Provision for income tax (note - 3.1)
3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
3.1 Income tax
The tax expense for the year comprises of income tax, and is recognized in the statement of earnings. The income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.
Deferred income tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of all temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses can be utilized. Deferred income tax is calculated at the rates that are expected to apply to the period when the differences are expected to be reversed.
3.2	Trade and other payables
Liabilities for trade and other amounts payable are carried at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration to be paid in future for goods and services received, whether or not billed to the Company.
3.3	Provisions
A provision is recognized in the financial statements when the Company has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of obligation.
3.4	Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are non-interest bearing obligations due under normal course of business. The management reviews accounts receivable on a monthly basis to determine if any receivables will be potentially uncollectible. Historical bad debts and current economic trends are used in evaluating the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company includes any accounts receivable balances that are determined to be uncollectible in its overall allowance for doubtful accounts. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance. Based on the information available, the Company believes its allowance for doubtful accounts as of period ended is adequate.
3.5 Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is disclosed when the Company has a possible obligation as a result of past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence, of one or more uncertain future events, not wholly within the control of the Company; or when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation, that arises from past events, but it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
3.6 Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are recognized when the Company becomes party to the contractual provision of the instruments and the Company loses control of the contractual right that comprise the financial liability when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. The Company classifies its financial liabilities in two categories: at fair value through profit or loss and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial liabilities were incurred. Management determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition.
(a)	Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are financial liabilities held for trading. A financial liability is classified in this category if incurred principally for the purpose of trading or payment in the short-term. Derivatives (if any) are also categorized as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges.
(b)	Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
These are non-derivative financial liabilities with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. These are recognized initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred and are subsequently stated at amortized cost; any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognized in the profit and loss account.
3.6.1	Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
Derivatives are recognised initially at fair value, any directly attributable transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss as they are incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair value, and changes therein are generally recognised in profit and loss account.
The Company also holds derivative financial instruments to hedge its foreign currency exposures. Embedded derivatives are separated from the host contract and accounted for separately if certain criteria are met.
(a)	Fair value hedge
Derivatives which are designated and qualify as fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of such derivatives are recorded in the profit and loss account, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.
(b)	Cash flow hedges
When a derivative is designated as cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the hedging reserve. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
The amount accumulated in equity is retained in other comprehensive income and reclassified to profit or loss in the same period or periods during which the hedged item affects profit or loss.
If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the designation is revoked, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. If the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the amount accumulated in equity is reclassified to profit or loss.
3.7 Property, plant and equipment
All equipments are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss. The cost of fixed assets includes its purchase price, import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use.
Depreciation on additions to property, plant and equipment is charged, using straight line method, on pro rata basis from the month in which the relevant asset is acquired or capitalized, upto the month in which the asset is disposed off. Impairment loss, if any, or its reversal, is also charged to income for the year. Where an impairment loss is recognized, the depreciation charge is adjusted in future periods to allocate the asset's revised carrying amount, less its residual value, over its estimated useful life.
Maintenance and normal repair costs are expensed out as and when incurred. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized and assets so replaced, if any are retired.
Gains and losses on disposal of fixed assets, if any, are recognized in statement of profit and loss.
3.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks. For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents bank balances and short term highly liquid investments subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value and with maturities of less than three months.
3.9 Revenue recognition
The Company derives revenue from the sale of hardware, software, post customer support, and other related services. Post customer support includes telephone support, virus fixes, and rights to upgrades. Other related services include basic training. CGM derives its revenue from the sale of its tapes, labels and other security devices.
The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when it has persuasive evidence of an arrangement that the services have been rendered to the customer, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
3.10	Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates. The financial statements are presented in US (Dollars) which is the Company's presentation currency. All financial information presented in US Dollars has been rounded to the nearest dollar unless otherwise stated.
3.11	Foreign currency transactions
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into functional currency using the exchange rate prevailing at the statement of financial position date. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates are recognized in the profit and loss account.
3.12	Contingencies
The assessment of the contingencies inherently involves the exercise of significant judgment as the outcome of the future events cannot be predicted with certainty. The Company, based on the availability of the latest information, estimates the value of contingent assets and liabilities, which
may differ on the occurrence / non-occurrence of the uncertain future event(s).
3.13 Stock based compensation
The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock-based compensation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. For employee stock-based awards, fair value of the award on the date of grant is calculated using the Black-Scholes method and the quoted price of the Company's common stock for stock options and unrestricted shares respectively;
The Company recognizes expense over the service period for awards expected to vest.
In case of non-employee stock-based awards, fair value of the award on the date of grant is calculated in the same manner as employee awards. However, the awards are revalued at the end of each reporting period and the pro rata compensation expense is adjusted accordingly until such time the nonemployee award is fully vested, at which time the total compensation recognized to date equals the fair value of the stock-based award as calculated on the measurement date, which is the date at which the award recipient's performance is complete. The estimation of stock-based awards that will ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from original estimates, such amounts are recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period estimates are revised. We consider many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including types of awards, employee class, and historical experience.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model is used to estimate the fair value of the warrants or options granted. The model includes subjective input assumptions that can materially affect the fair value estimates. The model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options or warrants. The expected volatility is estimated based on the most recent historical period of time equal to the weighted average life of the warrants or options granted.
3.14 Software Development cost
The Company accounts for software development cost in accordance with ASC 985-20 whereby cost of developing software All cost incurred to establish technological feasibility of a software product to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed are research and development cost. These cost are charged to expense when incurred. The technological feasibility of a software product is established when the entity has completed all planning, designing, coding, and testing activities that are necessary to establish that the product can be produced to meet its design specifications including functions, features, and technical performance requirements. Cost of producing product masters incurred subsequent to establishing technological feasibility shall be capitalized. Those cost include coding and testing performed subsequent to establishing technological feasibility. Capitalization of software cost shall cease when the product is available for general release to customers.
Once a project reaches the development stage, the Company allocates a portion of salaries to be capitalized based on estimated hours spent developing the software.
3.15 Inventories
Inventories, except for stock in transit, are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value. Stock in transit is valued at cost comprising invoice value plus other charges thereon. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in ordinary course of business less estimated costs of completion and selling expenses.
4 Cash
This represents cash in hand and cash deposited in bank accounts (current) by the Company.
5 Accounts Receivables
Opening balance $ 359,593
Net movement during the period (21,556 )
Less: Provision –
Account Receivable - Net $ 338,037
Opening balance $ 73,942
Net movement during the period (3,758 )
7 Intangible assets
Cost - License
Net movement during the period –
Accumulated Amortization
Opening balance (67,413 )
Closing Book Value $ 38,428
8 Property, plant and equipment
Opening balance $ 1,217,508
Opening balance (1,110,734 )
(1,110,734 )
Closing Book Value $ 106,774
8.1 Property, plant and equipment, as the reporting date, comprises of:
Furniture and fixtures $ 75,613
Leasehold improvements 159,607
Computers 219,301
Machinery and equipment 762,987
Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,110,734 )
Closing balance $ 106,774
9 Deposits
10 Accounts payables and accrued expenses
Net movement during the period 251,282
11 Deferred Income
Net movement during the period 6,592
12 Convertible Debentures
13 Notes payable
Net movement during the period (153,606 )
14 Derivative Liabilities
15 Revenue
Product revenue $ 342,130
Service revenue 17,248
Net revenue $ 359,378
16 Contingencies and Commitments
From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of operations in the normal course of business. As at the end of current reporting period, there were no pending or threatened lawsuits that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the results of operations and there are no proceedings in which any directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial stockholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to the Company's interest.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Daniel Sobolewski
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Bill from British Columbia sent in an e-mail asking how to remove silicone caulking from his acrylic shower floor. For many years we had nothing that would remove silicone caulking from a bathtub. Then all the companies came out with silicone caulking removers. Then they all disappeared (or will disappear soon) because, although they worked well on ceramic tiles, they did damage to acrylic tubs and walls.
The problem we still have when we want to re-caulk a bathtub is that new silicone caulking will not stick well to old silicone caulking. Hence you must completely remove the old silicone, even the little residue that is left when you cut it off. But all hope is not lost. In talking to the technical department of one of the caulking companies we came up with two solutions to the problem if you do not have the new Re-Mov chemical product to get a clean surface by simply wiping.
Start by cutting off as much of the old silicone caulking as you can. Then make a thick paste with ordinary flour and water. Don't use whole wheat flower, we need the good old fashioned sticky stuff. Take this dough-like putty and rub it over the bit of silicone that is still forming a film on the tile or tub. This dough will roll the silicone up into itself and then you can rinse off the dough -- leaving a clean surface ready for new caulking.
Even more reliable is to use crepe as an eraser. You can actually purchase crepe blocks designed for cleaning sandpaper from such woodworking stores as LeeValley.com or you can simply use old crepe shoe soles. The silicone tends to roll up under the crepe, leaving the surface well 'erased' and ready for fresh caulking.
If you are cutting away caulking often, the Oscilating power tool does this efficiently with the flexible scraper blade.


Solar window film can keep workers more comfortable and reduce your building's energy consumption. The film resists more than 75 percent of the sun's rays and controls how much solar heat enters the building. The result is an even temperature. Building managers can maintain comfort with less reliance on HVAC equipment. You'll save on utility bills and also reduce the workload on equipment.
Pacific Window Tinting will conduct a free building energy analysis of your Portland building. We use software approved by the U.S. Department of Energy. The analysis takes into consideration building exposure and the amount and type of glass. It can project energy savings after the installation of window film.
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Making recycling convenient. Set up mini-recycling centers, with bins for paper, bottles, cans and plastic, throughout the work area. With these just steps away, workers find it simple to recycle. Add composting in the company lunchroom or cafeteria. Your workers can toss leftover food and other materials safe for composting into a bin.
Efforts toward sustainability and a green office environment don't have to be complicated. Installing window tinting is easy when you work with Pacific Window Tinting. Recycling in Portland is also simple when you keep the office bins organized.
Converting to a green office is a worthwhile endeavor. Your employees will feel good about the workplace. You'll help the environment, and you'll save money on energy bills.


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The Coromandel tourism industry is welcoming people to return for a relaxing holiday and to make the most of summer plans.
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An interior French Drain does not prevent water from entering your basement. Instead, it catches the water that makes its way inside and channels it to a sump pump that sends the water back outside or into a drain line.
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We believe that YS Nutrition products are superior to any other nutritional supplement that claims to provide immune system support. Mushrooms are fungi and their relationship to mammals is unique. Mushrooms have an immune system that is very similar to mammals. The viral afflictions that occur in mushrooms also occur in many mammals. Mushrooms have the capacity to manufacture vital nutrients that mammals need, and in certain cases cannot manufacture on their own. Mammals have a unique transporter in their cells that is specifically designed to transport an essential nutrient only found in mushrooms – L-Ergothioneine, or Ergo. Ergo is one of the most potent antioxidants and is known to provide tremendous support to the immune system.
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