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December 9, 2010    
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Publisher's Note
Rob Nance, Publisher With the upcoming break later this month for school-aged children, I told my kids the other night, "During your time off from school, you'll need to do a good bit of reading, some puzzles, and board games . . . you can't let your brains turn to mush." Of course, kids enjoy hearing statements like that from parents about as much as the infamous BB gun-related "You'll shoot your eye out, kid!" Still, we have to say it, don't we?

Accountants certainly have plenty of mental challenges on the job. However, fun, challenging mental stimulation is still always worthwhile. We have some dandy accounting crossword puzzles. If you haven't given them a try, check 'em out over the holidays. We'll have a new one each month in 2011.


Rob Nance
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