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Honeybear lived in the middle of a large forest. She had built herself a fine Tree House and loved to sit inside, looking out at the tops of the trees. She was rather a lazy bear and didn’t like going for long walks or bathing in the lake. Most days Honeybear was quite content to stay at home, where she would spend her time snoozing and preparing tasty meals.

Because she stayed at home a lot, she sometimes felt rather lonely. Honeybear knew most of the animals in the forest, of course, but none of them were what she would call a really good friend. One day, while looking out from the Tree House, she caught sight of a dark shape in the undergrowth below.

Honeybear wondered what it was. ‘Perhaps another bear?’ she thought. ‘Or, maybe, a fox or a badger?’ But then, it called up to her. “Gerumph, gerumph,” it said. Badgers don’t usually say things like that, Honeybear decided. Or foxes for that matter and certainly not bears! It doesn’t sound like any of those animals.

“Gerumph, gerumph,” the call came again and, in spite of being so lazy, Honeybear felt she just had to find out what it was.

So, she climbed down from her Tree House and looked around.

But whichever way she looked, there was no one to be seen.

Suddenly she jumped in the air with surprise as the ‘gerumphing’ noise sounded right in her ear. She was almost afraid to turn around and see who or what it was. But Honeybear was quite brave in her own way and she did so, coming face to face with a large black animal with long fur, a mournful face, sad brown eyes and very long arms.

“Who-who are you?” Honeybear stammered, trying to keep up her courage. “You gave me a fright, appearing out of nowhere like that.”

The stranger looked at Honeybear with his mournful eyes.

“Gerumph, gerumph,” he said. “I’m a gorilla, of course, and I’m lost in the forest and don’t know how to get back to my home in the zoo.” Honeybear didn’t know what a zoo was but she suddenly felt a lovely warm glowing feeling. Could this be the friend she’d always wanted? “Why don’t you stay here with me in my Tree House for a little while and see if you prefer it to your home in the zoo – whatever that is?” she said.

The young gorilla considered this carefully, his long arms hanging down by his sides. After some time, he said: “All right, that sounds rather fun,” which made Honeybear laugh as he looked so mournful when he said it.

“If you’re going to be my friend,” said Honeybear. “You must tell me your name.”

The gorilla looked even sadder and said that he’d never been given a proper name.

“All right,” said Honeybear. “Then I shall call you Gerumph.” At this, the gorilla thumped his chest with delight several times, making his gerumphing sound. Honeybear was pleased to have made him so happy and they both climbed up into the Tree House together.

In no time at all, Honeybear and her new friend were cosily settled in. Gerumph, who had lived most of his life in a zoo, loved the freedom of the forest and would swing from tree to tree while Honeybear looked on, wondering where he got his energy from.

But, as the days went by, Honeybear began to realise that no one had come to visit her. No one at all! In fact, she’d been expecting to see Potting the pine marten who had promised to bring over some delicious berries that grew in a secret place near where he lived. They tasted wonderful dipped in honey and were one of her favourites.

Just thinking about them made Honeybear’s tummy rumble.

She began to feel very hungry and then rather cross. After thinking a little longer, she decided to go and see Potting and find out what was going on. Leaving the Tree House, she made her way along the track in the direction of Potting’s home. Approaching where he lived, she could see the pine marten sitting outside in the sun.

“Hello, Potting,” Honeybear called out. “Have you any berries for me?”

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Capital Budgeting

Key principles to consider when undertaking capital budgeting for your project.

How to effectively incorporate time value of money concepts in capital budgeting decisions.

Strategies for evaluating the risk and return of long-term projects using capital budgeting in a scenario.

Tips for utilizing the net present value (NPV) method for optimal capital expenditure decisions.

Role of internal rate of return (IRR) in guiding capital budgeting decisions for your venture.

Techniques to incorporate non-financial factors in the capital budgeting process of your project.

How to address potential uncertainties and contingencies in capital budgeting for a business expansion.

Strategies for prioritizing multiple projects when capital resources are limited in your organization.

Tips for understanding the payback period method and its relevance in your capital budgeting scenario.

Role of sensitivity analysis in assessing the viability of projects under various capital budgeting assumptions.

Techniques to integrate external factors, like macroeconomic shifts, into your capital budgeting for industry developments.

How to account for tax implications and incentives when devising a capital budget plan.

Strategies for considering opportunity costs and alternative investments in your capital budgeting decisions.

Tips for utilizing the profitability index to weigh the benefits and costs of a capital project.

Role of scenario planning in forecasting potential outcomes and risks in capital budgeting.

Techniques for continuous monitoring and adjusting of capital budgets in response to your project's real-time performance.

How to effectively engage stakeholders in the capital budgeting decision-making process for your initiative.

Strategies for incorporating sustainability and environmental considerations in capital budgeting for green projects.

Tips for managing the potential conflicts between short-term financial goals and long-term capital budgeting in your organization.

Role of advanced financial modeling and simulations in enhancing the precision of capital budgeting.

Techniques for effectively communicating the rationale and expected outcomes of capital budgeting decisions to shareholders.

How to incorporate qualitative factors, like brand value or strategic positioning, in your capital budgeting evaluations.

Strategies for handling sunk costs and their influence on capital budgeting decisions.

Tips for effectively integrating cost of capital and expected return metrics in your capital budgeting process.

Role of robust auditing and transparency in ensuring the success and credibility of capital budgeting initiatives.

Techniques to assess and handle potential foreign exchange risks in capital budgeting for international projects.

How to understand and navigate the impact of inflation on future cash flows in a capital budgeting context.

Strategies for capital budgeting in sectors with rapid technological changes, such as.

Tips for capital budgeting considerations in merger and acquisition scenarios within your industry.

Role of stakeholder feedback and market research in fine-tuning capital budgeting plans for product launches.

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Snail crafts are a fun way to get your kid interested in all creatures, great and small (especially small). The Beaded Popsicle Stick Snail is a quick DIY kids' craft that's doable for both younger and older age groups. This is a great craft to try after a nature walk or a trip to the zoo. You can make the beaded snail shell with earthy wooden beads, or get creative with colorful pony beads. All the kids will have to do is string them to a pipe cleaner and add some glue and a Popsicle stick. You can even make a whole family of little snails to keep each other company!

Material:

x Wooden scoop stick
x 2 brown pipe cleaners
x Wood beads
x Small googly eyes
x Glue
x Hot glue gun (adult supervision required)

Instructions:

1. Start by threading one of your brown pipe cleaners with wooden beads.

2. Curl the end of your pipe cleaner to form a circle and wrap the extra pip cleaner section around the beaded strand to secure it in place. Continue curling and bending the beaded strand around in circles to form a snail shell

3. When you get to the end you’ll have the extra pip cleaner section from the other end showing. Wrap it around the beaded pip cleaner to secure it and hold the beaded snail body in place.

4. Use the hot glue gun (adult supervision required) to glue your bead ed snail body onto the scoop stick.

5. Cut a small section off of your other brown pip cleaner (about ¼ of it) and bend it in half. Curl the ends to make antennae, and then, use the hot glue gun to glue it to the back of the scoop stick at the front.

6. Finish your snail craft by gluing a small googly eye onto its face and add a smile if you’d like!

Running out of activities for your kids to do this summer that don't leave your bank account empty? These fun Popsicle Stick Animal Puppets will allow the kids to make their own fun this summer. This easy kid's craft can be made with Popsicle sticks, paint, and craft foam to make the animals come to life. The kids will love this summer craft idea, and they'll want to put on a show for you and their friends as soon as they complete their own little zoo of puppets. Take it easy with this fun craft for kids. Your house will become a zoo but in a fun and creative way.

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