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Do you consider yourself to be "working" when you check your e-mail after dinner and find yourself still addressing work issues two hours later? What about when you let yourself answer that emergency call from a coworker or a client on an off day? The line between work and play is growing increasingly muddy thanks to technology, and new lawsuits are popping up to push back on employers to shell out for the free labor.
The Wall Street Journal today noted a lawsuit that was filed last month in the Eastern District of New York against T-Mobile, alleging that the wireless carrier required employees to be on call and respond to customer issues outside of work hours, but without paying overtime. The employees in question—former and current retail associates and supervisors—were required to carry company-issued smartphones and "were required to review and respond to numerous T-Mobile-related e-mails and text messages at all hours of the day and night, whether or not they were logged into T-Mobile's computer-based timekeeping system," according to the law firm representing the plaintiffs.
Additionally, these employees were expected to participate in T-Mobile conference calls after work and during lunch, times when they were officially off the clock. When pressed, managers allegedly told the employees that they should expect to put in the extra hours as part of "standard business practices."
According to the complaint, these employees were all "non-exempt," meaning that not paying them overtime for their outside-of-work labors could fall afoul of numerous wage and labor laws.
A similar lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin on behalf of a real estate maintenance worker who wasn't paid overtime for the time he spent responding to issues via his cell phone after hours. In both cases, the companies insist that they are compliant with all wage and hour laws—bringing into question whether taking calls and e-mails outside of work technically counts as "work."
A study conducted in 2007 showed that Americans were split on whether devices like the BlackBerry chain you to work. Regardless of how they felt, however, those who owned a BlackBerry were in fact working longer hours than those who didn't, lending support to the notion that being hyperconnected in today's working world translates to more hours.
The pay situation is significantly less clear-cut for exempt employees (those who are on a fixed salary rather than an hourly wage). Taking the occasional call or e-mail is no big deal for most, but some exempt employees feel that they shouldn't have to work another 40 hours outside the office without some extra incentive. Ars Project Manager Clint Ecker used to work for T-Mobile as an RF Engineer—an exempt position—and was required to be on call practically 24 hours a day, every day, including weekends. However, he's of the view that unless someone is misled into believing that this sort of thing wouldn't happen when being hired, it just comes with the territory.
There is also a group of people simply addicted to work. Those of us who work in the news industry (that includes most of the staff here at Ars, as well as many other publications) are constantly feeling a little jittery about things that might be happening at any and all moments we are not in front of the computer, leading us to become compulsive e-mail and RSS checkers even during otherwise taboo times—during dinner, in bed, at a play. Smartphones and constant Internet access mean that work and play are no longer separate—it's work and work, with some play mixed in (and occasionally sleep—but if you're me, you're still checking your e-mail in the dark via iPhone at 3:00am every day).
Some argue that the Fair Labor Standards Act requires employees to be paid for the extra time they put in, even if it's completely voluntary. However, employment attorney Dan McCoy told the WSJ that employers simply need to define more clear-cut policies on out-of-office communications. "There is a practical approach to this," he said.
Further reading:
- If you have PACER access, the case against T-Mobile is 1:09-cv-02955-RJD-RML in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York

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5 en febrero 19, 2018
Staying at the Dragonfly Ranch will lead to one of the most memorable experiences of a persons life. The combination of the location, Barbra, Will, Phoneix, and the rest of the staff, coupled with other interesting guests and travelers you may meet, make the Dragonfly Ranch a unique place to visit. The Dragonfly family are all very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We have stayed here in 2015 and 2018 with both visits being extraordinary. This review would be too long to give details on all the experiences we've encountered at the Dragonfly, so if you are questioning a stay at the Dragonfly Ranch we recommend you do not pass this place up. Jeff & Gerri
4,8 en noviembre 29, 2017
We loved every moment at the Dragonfly Ranch. The building and grounds are simply wonderful. Peaceful vistas of the ocean and breakfasts of fresh fruit grown on-site were highlights. We felt at home from the moment we arrived.
4,8 en mayo 25, 2015
I recently stayed there for 3 nights. Delicious breakfasts, all organic food. This would be great if you want peace and quiet. It is very suitable if you/ your group want to go on a retreat. About 45 minutes to kailua kona
5 en febrero 02, 2015
We had the best time at Dragonfly Ranch! Instead of the usual cookie cutter hotel loaded with chemicals this wonderful B&B was a true respite. Barbara and her staff were welcoming, and attentive to every need. Delicious organic food everyday. We stayed in the very comfortable Dolphin Room with it's wonderful outdoor shower. The buildings and grounds are full of art with flowers, plants, and trees everywhere. Bonus - just a 5 minute drive away is a super snorkeling site. It's very convenient to Kailua-Kona, Capt. Cook and getting over to the volcano. We definitely plan to return here!
5 en enero 08, 2015
We had a wonderful stay at this unique bed and breakfast. Everyone was so welcoming and hospitable. The view from our room and the outdoor dining area were fantastic and the organic breakfast was fresh and delicious!
2,6 en abril 23, 2014
many steps that are not lit up at night.
4,8 en abril 07, 2014
Nestled on a hillside beneath massive oak-like trees surrounded by lush floral vegetation above a sweeping view of the ocean, our stay at the ranch was delightful. Its the people who make this place so good, a personal touch after 40 years….from the organic bread baked each night and served with fresh island fruit the following morning, incredible massage, superb healthy dinners, among so much more served-up by an attentive staff. They are determined to promote their guests' better health with visiting healers, a closet full of flower essences and a library of references featuring a love of nature and health. Marina and I will be back.
4,6 en abril 21, 2013
My wife and I stayed at the Dragonfly for 10 days 9 nights. In a world where technology overshadows the beauty of nature and the satisfaction of genuine human connections, this ranch is a respite, a chance to commune with nature and island culture. While we were there we met traveling artists, musicians, archeologists, boat captains, lava walkers, a magician and fellow adventurers from all over. The relaxed, "hang loose" atmosphere fostered a chance to share life stories, and interact with guests in a way that would never have happened in another setting. You get a healthy breakfast every morning with a bold cup of Kona Coffee. If you're fortunate to stay long enough to enjoy dinner with the hosts, you will not be disappointed. The staff at the Dragonfly make this a special event. On our dinner we had fresh salad from their organic garden, delightful pan seared chicken or fish prepared with local ginger and citrus, and a hearty grain pilaf. Dessert was the most astonishing, vegan, chocolate-lovers delight. This mousse was prepared with raw cocoa and avocados, and island staple. If you go, expect your accommodations to be indoors & outdoors. What does that mean? The flowers and plants on the Kona side of Hawaii are breathtaking. The island breeze blows through the screens to your room, and you smell the ocean. You are in the jungle. There are bugs. And singing frogs! Which my wife loved to hear as she fell asleep each night. If you're a planet conscious person you have reached a retreat with likeminded individuals. The food is sourced locally and is always fresh. Many of the staff are vegetarian or vegan, so if this appeals to you, you can expect to never go hungry. However, the retreat accommodates omnivores comfortably as well. We were within minutes to a great New York style pizza joint in Captain Cook. We were also within minutes of some of the best snorkeling, dolphin viewing, and black sand beaches that grace the big island.
4,6 en enero 28, 2013
The new manager KC certainly is earning his keep! we had run low on lemon juice and cayenne pepper and he was eager to help put. He did get us a lemon, so it was 50% success! Definitely would look in to staying here again. The only downside was that we were required to pay in fiat money---owner refused to accept our bill with A4V stamped on it. Guess you can't have everything!
5 en enero 24, 2013
Dragonfly was recommended by friends, and as promised, the manager Casey paid special attention to my needs. He's a 'hands on' kind of manager! Cuisine enhanced by native Hawaiian herbs, and experimentation with large green vegetables is encouraged! The open-air semi-private rooms are unique. Helping push-start their van was easy. Emergency medical services are excellent too.
4,2 en enero 15, 2013
Very nice retreat in tropical environment with very kind host and staff. Outstanding view from the terrace, very good beds and valuable advice regarding best beaches, snorkeling sites, and where to see wild dolphins. Highly recommendable.
4,2 en enero 08, 2013
Enjoyed our stay immensely. The views were astounding, and we enjoyed the entire grounds. Very tranquil, serene, romantic and peaceful way to experience the real Hawaii
4,4 en diciembre 24, 2012
Casey was a great host. We enjoyed the geckos in our room. The outdoor experience with outdoor bathrooms was fun. We had some great organic breakfasts. Thank you for a great stay.
5 en noviembre 10, 2012
If you want to experience nature first-hand, this is the place to come to.
5 en noviembre 10, 2012
Enjoyed the relaxing, healthful atmosphere. Definitely a "paradise" vibe.
5 en agosto 02, 2012
We loved our time at Dragonfly Ranch - although it was too brief. Next time we will definitely be staying longer. Barbara was the most gracious host. She took us snorkeling, we practiced yoga in the labyrinth, and toured the organic garden. We even ate food that had been freshly picked from it. She truly cares about each person who stays there. And there's always such interesting people who stay there. I was 7 months pregnant at the time, and I was lovingly cared for. All of my needs were met. If you're planning a trip to the Big Island - this should definitely be where you stay!
4,8 en marzo 26, 2012
I thought I was just getting a room but at Dragon Fly, I became part of the family. Barbara treated us like queens. The organic gourmet food is exquisite. The staff are very friendly and loving. They met all of my requests far above my expectation. Everything about dragon fly spells OPEN, GENEROSITY and SOUL FAMILY!!!! Colette Ryder Kincardine Ontario Canada
4,0 en febrero 25, 2012
We loved our weeklong stay at the Dragonfly Ranch. Even better than our first time fifteen years ago. The staff and Barbara made us feel special while we were there. The food was delicious. All organic and fresh each day. Matt especially enjoyed the "magic pot" which contained something different each morning. The bowl of fruit each day was a real treat to those of us that only get fresh and local fruit in the summer time. The coffee was some of the best we've ever had......made fresh each morning.....Our time ended all to soon. I would recommend the Dragonfly Ranch to anyone who wants to enjoy the authentic Hawaii and would like to stay at a place that feels like a home away from home. Aloha!!
5 en diciembre 23, 2011
The food is incredible and healthy. The staff is exceptional. The rooms are artistic and unique. The natural surroundings are ideal! We loved our time at Dragon Fly.
4,0 en noviembre 20, 2011
We spent 2 wonderful nights at the Dragonfly. The bed and bedding were the best I've ever experienced. The Hiltons' beds are junk next to this place. After sleeping that comfortably we had a yummy breakfast with wonderful company. Then, the views, OMG...the sunset from the illuminarium was amazing. We will be returning for sure.
4,8 en octubre 26, 2010
Everyone loved the Dragonfly Ranch! The kids loved playing with the animals and Barbara and her crew took great care of us. This place is a real gem. it's like nothing else with the most beautiful setting you can imagine. It truly is a tropical paradise. Snorkeling just down the road is world class, it's like you are in Finding Nemo, so many fish and sea turtles too! I can't wait to go back!
4,0 en octubre 17, 2010
Very beautiful, otherworldish experience. You will not find many places like this. I had a wonderful 2 night unwinding which was enjoyed by both my body and spirit. Barbara does a great lomi lomi massage also.
4,6 en septiembre 22, 2010
The Dragonfly Ranch is an unique setting that captures the essence of health, relaxation and self-care!! With the infamous Barbara Moore at the helm she is definitely a woman full of healthy expertise and is such a JOY to connect with. From the healthy coffee to the gorgeous garden-grown meals.. this place is definitely worth the stay and the experience!! I highly recommend staying here if YOU are looking for an exclusive getaway, where YOU love animals, love being seconds from the best snorkeling on the whole island and ready for a healthy extravaganza!
4,0 en abril 07, 2010
Healing, joyful stay in a treehouse inn! Eating looking out over the Pacific, in the middle of a natural preserve. I left renewed and regenerated, also by the loving and helpful staff.
5 en marzo 22, 2010
Ours was a truly memorable experience at the Dragonfly Ranch! The friendly hostess and staff served delicious, healthy meals from their organic garden. We ate breakfast and relaxed on the open-air lanai with wind chimes tinkling in the gentle breeze. We walked the labyrinth, went sailing, swimming and hiking nearby and saw a beautiful sunset at the beach. We played with their friendly pets and enjoyed the antics of the tiny geckos on the porch. The Dolphin room with its wonderful outdoor shower and bathroom was comfortable and cheery. We're looking forward to going back to Hawaii and staying at the Dragonfly again.
3,4 en febrero 19, 2010
I booked to stay alone at this B&B but ended up with 5 of my friends joining me. We were all captured by the Dragonfly spirit!
4,6 en enero 17, 2010
It's difficult to review the Dragonfly Ranch in the same category with other lodging options. The place is dreamy, out of a fairytale. Barbara seems to have designed her B&B to enhance one's sensual experience of this amazing planet we inhabit. We shared our room with the view, the nourishing Hawai'ian air, sun and rain, the magnificent Monkey Pod trees and all the lovingly nurtured plants. Barbara and Lori brought us into their nurturing envelope and so we left feeling a few years younger than when we arrived 3 days before. Though we were sleeping, playing and living with the elements here, we were not vulnerable to their occasional excesses. The honeymoon suite has one of the best beds I've ever slept in - memory foam topper, high quality pillows, very high thread count sheets, a box bed frame of rich, warm wood. It was our little home in the trees...sigh.... We ate very well and were happily exposed to new ideas about health and well-being. The labyrinth, whose view is above the tree line out to Honaunau Bay, is enhanced by lovingly painted rainbow colors which, aside from being visually awesome, are helpful for those who use colors during meditation. Snorkeling and sunset walks down at the bay (5 minutes away) are breathtaking. We had a glorious time and when we return to the Big Island will definitely stay here again.
5 en enero 14, 2010
Our stay at the Dragonfly Ranch was everything we hoped it would be. We enjoyed the relaxed environment, beautiful surroundings, nice people and yummy healthy breakfasts.The screened rooms feel so open and it's lovely to hear the sounds of nature and smell the sweet fresh air. My husband and I loved it and hope to return again someday.
5 en enero 12, 2010
It's a special place!! We loved the Labyrinth.... Beautiful nature, calm and a small jungle feeling....
5 en enero 12, 2010
Staying at Dragonfly was one fo the best experiences we've had on Hawai'i. Dragonfly is unique and "one with nature." Staff is great too. Friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!
4,4 en enero 05, 2010
I stayed at the Dragonfly Ranch a while back for a honeymon and it such a beautiful experience; I will never forget it! The grounds are amazing and the people that worked there were so helpful and accomodating. Phoenix prepared a lovely breakfast spread each morning with the best coffee I've ever had. The location of the Dragonfly Ranch, in the heart of the Kona coast is great and so close to great beaches and bays. I can't recommend it highly enough.
4,0 en octubre 05, 2009
What a lovely place and lovely people! We visited the Dragonfly ranch this summer for our honeymoon. When I called to tell Barbara about our time of arrival she spontaneously offered the most romantic room because we were on our honeymoon. Imagine: lying in your bed, thinking about the 'difficult' choise of closing the bed curtains looking at your partner in the mirror above you, or looking outside into the beautiful rainforest or (sitting up) to the far away sea. Wonderful, is it not?! A private little terrace, an outside shower and bath (!), very cosy rooms, beautiful lamps and flowers, spiritual books on the shelves, free tea next to the water boiler, deluxe bed and pillows, and our faithful pets, the green geckoos....... Besides all that, it was great to meet with the people working there. Friendly, interesting,... For breakfast we had health food in the ranches' kitchen, prepared by Barbara and accompanied with lots of ideas and advice on our diet, vitamins, fitness equipment. And of course about places to see in the neigbourhood. It was fun and interesting. So nice to be a guest with those sweet and caring people! There were a couple of things we did not like. We had bad luck with mosquitoes, we thought we had to have breakfast at 8 and we didn't experience EVERYthing the ranch had to offer (the gardens, the labyrinth, a great place for yoga, Barbara's massage and the great outdoor terrace)! Martin and Meris from the Netherlands
2,8 en julio 28, 2009
I loved the outdoor shower and bathroom. Very nice and friendly staff/owner. I am not used to the damp humid feeling of the bedding due to no air conditioning. Great location. I would recommend to friends and I would go back. It was a bit expensive for what you get.
4,8 en junio 23, 2009
A wonderful very unique place and experience. Very natural setting. Wonderful hostess. Great massages. Great breakfasts. Wake up to birds singing.
4,2 en mayo 06, 2009
Enjoy island living at its best. This is a beautiful place with a unique and charming ambiance. If you want a sterile, antique-laden B&B with room service and no staff interaction, look elsewhere. This is a healing center with Hawaiian charm. The guests are encouraged to help with the meals and be part of the family. Vegan eating is emphasized with food grown in the ranch garden. Barbara Moore is a healer and she was able to help me regain my energy and joy in life with her flower essences. My favorite spot was the second story balcony with the eating and exercise area. Gingkos would drop onto the table and eat fruit I gave them. Animals are an important part of this ranch. I was able to have a family kitten be my overnight guest. I left feeling relaxed and much healthier. I would recommend this place to any of my friends and family.
4,2 en abril 10, 2009
My sister and I stayed two nights in March 2009 and were delighted our visit. Will never stay in a hotel on the Big Island again! Beds were comfortable, loved the labyrinth (although the path up & bridge could do with a bit of TLC). Great organic breakfast. all in all a super relaxing time - we even swam with dolphins, saw whales and turtles and had time to visit the volcano too! The staff were awesome and most helpful - in fact everyone went out of their way to make our stay delightful. Thanks.
3,8 en marzo 11, 2009
Excellent if you like non-GMO, organic food, alternative, sensitive people, fun vibes and a true feeling of tropical Hawaii, close to great snorkeling!
5 en febrero 18, 2009
Best sleep I've had on island.
2,8 en febrero 18, 2009
Super funky fantasy spot. Very comfortable, charming environment. Way too 'spendy' for what it is. I was renting 2 beautiful one bedroom house fully equipped on the other side of the island for $20 less per night. Beautiful spot though. Great place to meet travelers vs. tourists. Friendly, but not warm.
4,8 en febrero 04, 2009
It was an amazing stay at the Dragonfly, we will not forget about this great stay and our 'Honeymoon-night' in the Honeymoon suite.
4,6 en enero 14, 2009
If you like staying at a "resort" with all the tourist shops and pools, this is not the place for you. But if you want a unique experience connected to the beautiful nature of Hawaii, and you are interested in alternative health, eating fresh and healthy foods, and meeting interesting people, then this is the place for you. I had a fantastic time there and I can't wait to go back.
4,2 en diciembre 18, 2008
If you love nature and beauty combined with a peaceful atmosphere, this it he place for anyone who needs to getaway and enjoy the beautiful Hawaii that most people do not see, sheer joy!
3,8 en diciembre 18, 2008
very, very nice people!!
3,8 en diciembre 18, 2008
very, very nice people!!
4,6 en noviembre 24, 2008
I went to Dragonfly Ranch as part of my dream retirement holiday to Hawaii. I spent five days at the Dragonfly in the Dolphin Room. I loved everything about my stay. I arrived in November and was fortunate to spend Thanksgiving at the Dragonfly. Phoenix brined the turkey (It was delicious!) All of the guests chose to spend Thanksgiving together. We had dinner on the Lanai. It was magical! I was able to do some special activities with Barbara. We snorkeled with sea turtles at the beach near The Place of Refuge. I was aprehensive. Barbara held my hand and lead me into a new adventure. A group of us had "An Afternoon with Barbara" when she shared her extensive knowledge of health and wellness. I walked the labyrinth with another guest. One day I took a visitor and we went to the volcanoes; one of the most awe-inspiring sites on the island of Hawaii. My entire visit was all I had wished for and more. I hope to return with a group of friends in the near future.
5 en noviembre 18, 2008
Beautiful B&B in the jungle. excellent food and friendly atmosphere. Just perfect!
5 en noviembre 17, 2008
If you're looking for a room with beige carpet and a pool for the kids...keep driving! If your looking for the personal experience of a lifetime...TRY THE DRAGONFLY!! Barbara and her Pomeranians welcomed us as family and the accommodations were exactly as she describes. Our honeymoon suite was truly time spent in paradise!
4,8 en noviembre 14, 2008
Full of fascinating details, held by an open-hearted, helpful hostess, with a crew that let everybody feel the Hawaiian spirit of Aloha. A special place to be!
4,8 en octubre 28, 2008
A place to rest, soul, body, and mind. All helped by Barbara's warm-hearted way to be - and the healthy food - and the spirit at the place - and creativity surrounding- gives it all!
3,8 en octubre 28, 2008
Dragonfly Ranch has a very special spiritual atmosphere. Healthy food, very personal, and creative interior. But most of all, a warm-hearted hostess- A wonderful person to be around!
4,8 en agosto 29, 2008
This place is absolutely amazing. I plan on coming back every year. Barbara is delightful and has so many healing modalities to offer: flower essences, lomi lomi massage, dolphin tours, nutritional expertise, and just her warm, receptive, and caring presence. Being here was a healing for me. Really, the experience was phenomenal. I can't say enough how positive, transformative, and full of beauty, magic, and relaxation my experience was. I definitely recommend Dragonfly Ranch to anyone who enjoys the amenities of a top holistic spa with all the down-to-earth personality of the staff and beauty of nature. Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful!!!
4,8 en agosto 27, 2008
Barbara Moore is the most gracious and carry hostess. This is a very charming place a home away from home with a lovely cat and two sweet dogs to enjoy.
5 en agosto 20, 2008
Beautiful stay, nice and private. Barbra is very personal and helpful. Great knowledge of the area. We will stay again.
5 en agosto 19, 2008
Coming to Hawaii with the intent to experience life entwine with nature and the island, the Dragonfly Ranch was/is a perfect match. If you read the "This is not a Marriott disclaimer" on sign on, you will not be disappointed.
3,8 en agosto 19, 2008
Beautiful place, one of a kind, well ran business
4,2 en julio 18, 2008
I have stayed at the Dragonfly Ranch three times, and each time I am transported to a place of tranquility, spontaneity and adventure. It is a place of refuge itself where magic can happen at any moment: rainbows glimmering off the outdoor shower spray; an extended evening at the City of Refuge; seeing our oceans/our planet from a whole new perspective. Treat yourself.
4,2 en junio 30, 2008
we come back home yesterday, what a sadness. You have been a dream, a wonderfull land to discover.... Thank you so much Matteo&Francesca
4,4 en junio 13, 2008
We fell in love with the rooms, the land, the view and the owner. Built on a cliff under huge trees, a few minutes from warm seas and ancient temples, we return each year. Barbara helped me lose 20 pounds with her healthy advice and excellent organic food.
4,0 en junio 08, 2008
I stayed at the Dragonfly in 2006 for a week. The owner, Barbara Moore, and her staff are there to make sure that every one of their guests has the best experience possible. Mine was. I look forward to the time that I can return.
4,8 en junio 01, 2008
Barbara and her staff are warm, generous hosts, sharing all the insider information of what to do and where to go on the Big Island. Barbara takes guests on excursions to the best snorkeling, with opportunities to watch the dolphins. Whether you view them by land or swim near them in the ocean, it is a magical experience. I especially liked the health-oriented atmosphere, complete with far infra-red sauna! The whole-foods, vegetarian-friendly cuisine was fabulous!
5 en mayo 16, 2008
This place is truely magical! I stayed a week and was warmly welcomed by Barbara, Phoenix and wonderful staff. They make you feel like family(ohana). I felt like a kid again as this was like sleeping in a tree house! LOVED the outdoor shower! The gardens and Labrynth are spectacular and so is the view! Barbara's massage, the infra red sauna and the extensive knowledge she offers far exceeds any spa! The food is tasty and the company delightful! I will definitely be back! Mahalo Dragonfly for a truely memorable and magical vacation!!
3,6 en mayo 02, 2008
The first time my husband and I went to the Dragonfly Ranch, we learned all kinds of things about improving our diet and overcoming stress caused by the loss of my son. We relaxed and felt loved and nurtured.We couldn't wait to return this year--with our family. We all swam with dolphins and had another wonderful stay at Barbara's beautiful home.One of the best things is that the Dragonfly feels like home to us. We highly recommend it to others.
4,6 en abril 08, 2008
We stayed at the Dragonfly Ranch for two nights and wished we had spent five more! It was an eclectic combination of clean and cozy but funky rooms, beautiful views, friendly guests and innkeepers and a relaxing environment. The Dragonfly is just a few minutes drive from an incredible beach where we snorkeled and swam with dolphins! The Ranch even provided us with complimentary snorkeling gear. I would reccommend the Dragonfly Ranch to anyone looking for an authentic and intimate experience on the Big Island. While so many hotels and inns are sterile and impersonal, at the Dragonfly you will know that you are in Hawaii and experiencing it at its best!


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...this one, "McEwen Mining (MUX) (MUX.to)".
The fact is that I'll never really understand what makes one post more popular than any other. The post on MUX was little more than a headsup to subscribers of the Weekly to say that considering its news this week and the new low price, we're going to take a second and necessary look at the stock this weekend. There wasn't much in there, but for some reason or other it took off hits-wise and beat out the Chapo Guzman post (2nd place on the week) and the Lobito post (3rd).
The Friday OT: Jon Hopkins; Open eye signal
It's turned into a complete obsession.
I've never heard anything quite like Jon Hopkins's music since stumbling on it a couple of weeks ago. This one gets chosen (just, over Collider) as a Friday OT because of the way it finishes. It comes with an okay video, but it's the sound here, the layers and the ensemble. Sensational music. Amazing.
I know many of you are not into electronic-type music but trust me on one and give this one a go, start at the beginning and listen to the whole piece. You may find you like something you never thought you'd ever like. Then when you're done check out the whole album as Hopkins is way way better than just one track. It's what Stravinsky would be doing today, or Mahler.
PS: I inadventently got the name of the track wrong to begin with, calling it "third eye signal". There might be a reason for that mistake...
I know many of you are not into electronic-type music but trust me on one and give this one a go, start at the beginning and listen to the whole piece. You may find you like something you never thought you'd ever like. Then when you're done check out the whole album as Hopkins is way way better than just one track. It's what Stravinsky would be doing today, or Mahler.
PS: I inadventently got the name of the track wrong to begin with, calling it "third eye signal". There might be a reason for that mistake...
There may be a lesson here
I stopped reading Gwen "Resource Maven" Preston and unsubbed from her (at that point free, dunno these days) letter not long after her article in November 2014 in which she wrote that the bottom was definitely, certainly, absolutely in for gold and gold equities. I did so not because the forecast would eventually turn out to be true or false (today's U$1,129/oz gold proves it was a bad call) but because of its absolute assertion. It's the stuff that fools are made of and there are better things to read than this type of guff and nonsense. I moved on.
So as I looked back today to find the quote, instead I stumbled upon this February 2015 article in The Gold Report, a Q&A with Ms. Preston. It had the keyword quote (which is why the googlymachine took me there) but it also had a whole bunch of her stock picks, too. IAMGOLD (IAG) (IMG.to), the Ross Beaty plays KAM.v and DNA.to (with of course the "broken slot machine" phrase thrown in there, newsletter de rigueur), the Mark O'Dea vehicles Pilot Gold (PLG.to) because of its tight share structure (oh dear) plus True Gold (TGM.v), Pure Gold (PGM.v), then whole bunch of other junior picks. Now I don't know whether she's called sell on any of those in the meantime, you'd have to ask her, but a more obvious example of cookie-cutter mining picks and coat-tailing on others is difficult to find. And if you want to see how those names have got on in the meantime go check their charts, I'm not going to embarrass with visuals.
But that's not why this post exists, this got written today in the anticipation that Gwen Resource Maven Preston publishes how she was definitely, certainly, absolutely wrong about her forecast that the bottom was definitely, certainly, absolutely in for gold and gold equities. And that maybe, next time, she might not be as strident about her language because the markets have a tendency of making fools of us all, not just the neophytes.
Avrupa Minerals (AVU.v) selling sizzle, not steak
Man the pumps! There's work to do!
Remember that three card trick Avrupa Minerals (AVU.v) pulled on the market in December? When they released its first drill result at the Slivovo Gossan target and got the "easily influenced" buying up their stock on dreams of "80m to 90m Au + sulphide mineralization" (here's the graphic they BSsed you all with that day)....
a work of pure fiction
...only for things to become...errr...slightly less optimistic as later results from the property came in (geologists call it "learning more about the controls" because they're so cute). Read about that here or get the latest "interpretation" from the company right here. What's also interesting is how AVU that day managed to sucker in a lot of big sector names into either reco'ing the stock to their flocks or buying chunks of stock themselves. Or both. I won't embarrass by naming names here, because I quite like a few of the people who were hoodwinked by their BS pump (and I'm biased, but I definitely wasn't one of them). However, to cut a long story short we can get a really good handle on how that event played out just by looking at the 12 month price chart that shows the pump period and then what happened once cruel reality reared its ugly head:
That was then and this is now and the big question is what to do, if you're AVU.v and want to keep paying yourself salary cheques and running your interpretive exploration campaign? The answer is to sell out to the bullshit pumpers and get them all on your side, which means Palisade Capital (those guys in Belize who run the mining pump radio show), Dig Media (purveyors of pump for years) and Bob Moriarty of 321Gold are all on board with the latest round of the placement, stocking up on the 10c shares with their full warrant kicker at 15c. But alongside those public purveyors of bovine excrement we now also see AVU playing with such backroom guys as Concept Capital Management and Golden Capital Consulting Ltd (both domiciled in The Marshall Islands...which is perfectly legit, innit guv) who make their living by "formulating capital markets strategic plans in Europe". Yes, before you ask, that's bizcode for "pump jobs on the Frankfurt exchange". By the way Concept Capital Mgmt is a particularly nefarious house of financial nastiness, the real classic sell-your-grandmother types.
And AVU, a company that runs pump jobs on its drill results, has just willingly got in bed with all those guys via this latest placement and of course the new holders all paid full cash for those shares....none given away for free in return for services, of course of course of course how cynical of you to think otherwise. Because as those guys have proven, time after time, there's no need to have a decent deposit to be able to get a stock to move up. All you need are a layer of suckers waiting to hear the right message at the right time and then react in correct Pavlovian style.
On your way out the house this morning, check the bathroom mirror.
The Long Dark Teatime of the Soul, writ large.
That was then and this is now and the big question is what to do, if you're AVU.v and want to keep paying yourself salary cheques and running your interpretive exploration campaign? The answer is to sell out to the bullshit pumpers and get them all on your side, which means Palisade Capital (those guys in Belize who run the mining pump radio show), Dig Media (purveyors of pump for years) and Bob Moriarty of 321Gold are all on board with the latest round of the placement, stocking up on the 10c shares with their full warrant kicker at 15c. But alongside those public purveyors of bovine excrement we now also see AVU playing with such backroom guys as Concept Capital Management and Golden Capital Consulting Ltd (both domiciled in The Marshall Islands...which is perfectly legit, innit guv) who make their living by "formulating capital markets strategic plans in Europe". Yes, before you ask, that's bizcode for "pump jobs on the Frankfurt exchange". By the way Concept Capital Mgmt is a particularly nefarious house of financial nastiness, the real classic sell-your-grandmother types.
And AVU, a company that runs pump jobs on its drill results, has just willingly got in bed with all those guys via this latest placement and of course the new holders all paid full cash for those shares....none given away for free in return for services, of course of course of course how cynical of you to think otherwise. Because as those guys have proven, time after time, there's no need to have a decent deposit to be able to get a stock to move up. All you need are a layer of suckers waiting to hear the right message at the right time and then react in correct Pavlovian style.
On your way out the house this morning, check the bathroom mirror.
Argentina politics update (with extract from IKN322)
An early morning mail arrives from reader FE in Europe, asking for any developments in the Argentina presidential election race. Well, apart from Scioli's big 10,000 peso-a-plate fundraiser last night that pulled in 35 million Pesos (you can argue the exchange rate on that with somebody else, but if we assume the official 9.13 pesos to the dollar it's U$3.8m and not bad for one evening) and a few minor skirmishes of dirty politics from either side it's really moving forward fairly calmly so far, which is largely due to the fact that Daniel Scioli is out in front and unlikely to be caught by his only serious rival, Mauricio Macri. There's the Buenos Aires city mayor run-off this weekend which will be won by Macri's man Larreta (owner of the scariest smile in politics, like one of those psychotic horror movie clowns just without the greasepaint) but that's always been a given and won't affect the national gig at all. So there's about three months left and the real campaign trail stuff is about to start. Expect "incidents" because there always are, but CFK will get her continuation as well.
Last weekend we updated on the state of play in the Argentina presidential election campaign. Here's how that piece ended, because it sums things up well this weekend too (and copying my own work allows me to avoid thinking, which is good).
The last couple of weeks have seen a rise in the number of serious and level-headed commentary people in
who either predict a Scioli win in round one or if not, that he's getting close to that level. I don't think Scioli will quite have enough and again, a lot will depend on how the deserters from the Sergio Massa campaign decide to cast for Scioli or Macri. But his grasp on the top job is looking firmer by the week and few in Argentina or looking on the campaigns doubt that Scioli is now red hot favourite. Argentina
Chart of the day is...
...copper, monthlies:
Because last night I had a dream that copper hit U$2.01/lb. Numbers in dreams are always easy to remember, you noticed that?
Though the only real thing to read into that dream is how the author of the IKN blog is watching the markets a bit too much at the moment.
McEwen Mining (MUX) (MUX.to)
What with the recent heavy price action in McEwen Mining (MUX) and the recent newsflow from the stock, incuding two material NRs this week (and one of those tonight), we'll be running an update analysis on this stock on Sunday in IKN233.
And yes, I own some of this one. Cost average U$1.09, so I'm that much underwater. But that won't stop a sidebet if there's something to be had. Hasta Domingo.
Updating on The Big Mac Index
It's been a while since I looked at The Economist's (in)famous Big Mac Index, which has been a proxy for the US Dollar PPP over the world economy for nearly 30 years and while imperfect (and adjusted along the way) is useful enough to have stood the test of that time.
But today it got one of its regular updates so I went for a look. Here's the screenshot of the main graphic:
I don't think I've ever seen the USD look that strong in BigMac terms. And with the talk in financial circles the way it is, the USD is starting to look like the epitome of the crowded trade.
Go check out the text and the details (and the full dataset as well, they provide) by clicking this link right here.
Osisko and AuRico
According to Global Mining Observer today, Roosen wants to buy AuRico, newly embiggened after its merger with Alamos. Read about it here.
UPDATE: One mail received on subject so to nip it in the bud no, I don't own any shares in either stock. Boring farts, you got nothing else to do?
Lake Shore Gold (LSG.to) and Goldcorp (GG): Temex thickens the plot
Want more evidence that Goldcorp is about to buy Lake Shore Gold? Today's news gives you just that:
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jul 16, 2015) - Lake Shore Gold Corp. (LSG)(NYSE MKT:LSG) ("Lake Shore Gold" or the "Company") today announced that it has submitted a binding proposal to Temex Resources Corp. ("Temex") for the acquisition of all of the common shares of Temex. Under the terms of the proposal, Temex shareholders would receive, for each Temex share, 0.105 of a Lake Shore Gold share, having a value of $0.13 based on the closing price of Lake Shore Gold's shares on the TSX on July 15, 2015.
Temex holds a 60% interest in a joint venture (for which Temex is the operator) with Goldcorp Canada Ltd. on the Whitney Property ("Whitney), immediately adjacent to Lake Shore Gold's Bell Creek Mine and Mill. (continues)
Montan Mining (MNY.v) and Palisade Radio
I think we can safely say that Palisade Radio, one of those dedicated channels to junior mining puffing and promoting that the sheep like listening to, is about to pump Montan Mining (MNY.v) and its toll milling start-up thingy in Peru like there's no tomorrow.
What with the people who run the station having bought $112,500 worth of the latest financing round at 18c.
So it goes.
PS: And they're domiciled in Belize. Seems legit, guv. Innit.
PS: And they're domiciled in Belize. Seems legit, guv. Innit.
Silver Bear Resources (SBR.to) has today's best comment on the state of the junior mining sector
We're down to such fripperies now that when a junior puts in an order for a 300tpd ball mill, it manages to squeeze a full news release and 316 words dedicated to the...errr....event?
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jul 16, 2015) - Silver Bear Resources Inc. ("Silver Bear" or the "Company") (SBR.TO) is pleased to announce that an order has been placed with CITIC Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. for a 500 kW (ø3.0 x 3.7 m EGL) ball mill for the Mangazeisky Silver Project. This is the first of the long lead process equipment items bought by Silver Bear's Russian subsidiary, ZAO Prognoz, and represents an important step toward silver production in 2016.The mill has a nominal capacity of 110 kt/a, with spare capacity to increase throughput by 30% without loss in grind quality. The spare mill capacity mitigates the risk of a restricted production rate during periods in which particularly hard run of mine ore is processed. In line with Silver Bear's development strategy, the selected mill offers the opportunity to expand the process plant to accept additional ore feed from satellite deposits.The mill will be designed in Australia, manufactured in CITIC's Chinese works in Luoyang and imported via Vladivostok in time to be shipped to site on the 2015/16 winter road.Silver Bear has embarked on an aggressive project implementation program this summer and has already erected an 80 man dormitory, workshop and warehouse in the camp area on site. Preparation for the process plant foundation construction is underway and it is expected that the building footings and mill foundation will be complete before the end of the 2015 construction season.Silver Bear's CEO, Graham Hill commented: "We are excited to be moving the Mangazeisky Silver Project forward and ordering the ball mill, a key long-lead item, is a significant milestone in the projects development. At this time the accelerated construction and mine plan for the Vertikalny deposit is progressing well and we are confident that the Company is in the position to meet its target of commissioning silver production by the second half of 2016." continues here
Pissant 8c stock miners placing standard orders for standard mining equipment is now an all-singing/all-dancing NR. Desperation abounds.
Argonaut Gold (AR.to) 2q15 production
Here's the NR, here are a couple of charts. This one shows the amount of gold produced. This doesn't include the silver credit production because 1) it's very minor and 2) AR insists on using a very silly 55/1 ratio gold to silver for its AuEq. so if they're going to be dumbos about their silver, we'll just ignore it.
This one shows that the amount of dirt moved by AR was similar to Q1.
That should give you a clue about costs. We'll do a bit more on this one over the weekend in IKN323, subbers. But there's no rush for the info and it can wait for the weekend, which is a message all by itself.
Catching up on the Louis James "ten bagger" list
The latest iteration of the Louis Lobito Little Wolf James of Casey Research "Ten Bagger" list, the stocks he says can give you a tenfold win, came out in February 2014 (amazingly, so so many names were dropped and new ones provided, wonder why?) and then just last July our happy Lobito decided to run an update on the stocks (cos they'd popped a bit in the Feb-July 2014 period, dontchaknow) in the July edition of his International Speculator thingy. So here's how they were framed one calendar year ago by Lobito, cut straight from the letter (though I'll save you the drudgery of reading his inane comments on each one, you get the headers only).
IKN, of course, fills you in on how they've got on since then. Because science.
Today ATC.v is trading at C$0.42, which is a drop of 65.3% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche.
Today ATY.v is trading at C$0.52, which is a drop of 34.2% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche.
Today BAR.to is trading at C$0.69, which is a drop of 57.9% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche (or take profits).
By the way, that shows you how another one of the Casey Research BS scams work. They'll pick a point in time to say "buy" if you're not in and "sell" if you are, then in the future one of those calls is neatly forgotten, thereby leaving you with an apparently winning trade call.
Today CTG.v is trading at C$0.395, which is a drop of 16.8% since Lobito told us to hold or put in a "stink bid", bless his heart for the use of that special Casey scamtalk. Anyway, not a big loss on this trade (yet), so let's congratulate Lobito for not wasting any of his subscribers' cash on this trade. They just waste it on his subscription fee instead.
Today DNA.to is trading at C$0.90, which is a drop of 10.9% since Lobito told us to buy a first tranche under $1 (not much difference to the 1.01 there).
Today KAM.v is trading at C$0.73, which is a drop of 14.1% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche. I suppose we should be thankful that Lobito only lost us 14.1% on this deal, unlike others such as the next one...
Today PLG.to is trading at C$0.51, which is a drop of 65.1% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche. Hey Lobito, why didn't you say "stink bid" on this one? You could have claimed a win that way...
Today REN.to is trading at C$0.20, which is a drop of 55.6% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche.
Today TGM.v is trading at C$0.225 which is a drop of 49.4% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche. Hey do you see a pattern emerging too?
Today AAU is trading at U$0.77, which is a drop of 45.0% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche.
Today CNL.to is trading at C$3.07, which is a drop of 12.3% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche.
Today KOR.to is trading at C$0.72, which is a drop of 48.9% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche. And seriously, if there's ever a stock that is made for suckers it's this one. I challenge you to find one geologist without the last name of Pontius who has a positive view towards this Bullfrog thing. Sadly Lobito isn't a geologist, he just pretends to be one by "kicking rocks".
Today DNG.to is trading at C$1.81, which is a drop of 3.7% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche. Damn, almost a winner there Lobito...good try.
Today GQC.v is trading at C$0.12, which is a drop of 62.5% since Lobito told us to hold it in your portfolio. This is of course the same GQC.v that Louis James reco'd at its very peak of $2 way back when anyone else with smarts was selling.
Today PG.to is trading at C$2.17 which is a drop of 26.4% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche under $2.50. so let's be fair and assume you didn't buy at $2.95, rather $2.50. Therefore you only lost 13.2%...which is basically a win, right? Right?
Today PVG is trading at U$5.31, which is a drop of 35.4% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche. He will of course claim that this is a winning trade for his flock, just like all the others.
Today RMC.v is trading at C$4.45, which is a drop of 26.9% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche.
Today RBY is trading at U$0.97, which is a drop of 34.0% since Lobito told us to buy first tranche. This is also the one Lobito used to pump people into the services of his new partner in scammery, Porter Stansberry. Birds of a feather.
And that rounds it off, all the "Ten Bagger" trades reco'd by Louis Lobito Little Wolf James that are all designed to give you a tenfold return on your original investment. Methinks a little adjustment might be in order.
A year's worth of Kaminak (KAM.v)
Back on Bastille Day 2014, Kaminak Gold (KAM.v) whacked a big move when Ross Beaty and Lukas Lundin decided to take their big chunk of the stock at 80c. By way of reminder...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jul 14, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Kaminak Gold Corporation (KAM) (the "Company") announces that it has entered into a subscription agreement (the "Subscription Agreements") with each of Ross Beaty and Zebra Holdings and Investments S.a.r.l., Luxembourg (a company owned by a Trust whose settlor was the late Adolf H. Lundin) (the "Purchasers") pursuant to which each of the Purchasers has agreed to make an investment of C$6,760,000, collectively C$13,520,000, into the Company by way of a non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement"). Upon closing of the Private Placement, each of the Purchasers will own 9.98% of Kaminak's outstanding shares on a partially diluted basis assuming the exercise of Warrants (as defined below) acquired by such Purchaser. The Company's cash position will be approximately C$26.5 million following completion of the Private Placement (continues here)
...so, here we are a year on and let's check on things, because Beaty and Lundin always win and never fail.
Though to be fair, that jolly shining legend about their collective prowess is only what you dumbasses in marketworld say, all that "broken slot machine" stupidity. Ask Beaty and Lundin and they'll both quickly point out their failed trades to you. And that's why they're good at what they do. And you're not.
I hope that all these years of running Ottotrans at you have managed to train your eye a little to the real content of today's NR from the Marin Katusa/Casey Research/Assorted Hangers-On pump job Uranium Energy Corp (UEC), because when they say that permitting "advances" and then state...
"The Mine Permit, Aquifer Exemption and Radioactive Material License applications are in advanced stages of technical review and will be followed by the first Production Area Authorization application at Burke Hollow."
...what it really means is that they don't have the permits to operate. It's that simple.
Fortuna Silver (FSM) (FVI.to) 2q15 production results
With its worst silver production numbers since early 2010, Caylloma is now a base metals mine with a silver kicker. San José papers over the cracks, production-wise. We await to see whether it will be able to do the same financials-wise. NR here.
How Canaccord reacts when finding out the level of managerial ineptitude at Primero Mining (P.to) (PPP)
Answer: It doesn't care. Ridiculous.
Which either means they don't care about inept management teams at mining companies or they knew just how bad Primero was to begin with. Whores the lot of 'em.
UPDATE post-open: Amazingly, incredibly, shockingly, it would seem that the wider market tends to disagree with the Canaccord
whoremongers professional analysts who are of course totally unbiased and not at all in the pocket of mining companies:
Mining PRs and the Ottotrans™, Part 90
IKN's occasional series that tries to translate the gobbledegook emitted into the virtual world of information by junior mining companies into something more palatable cannot possibly ignore the wonderful, but wonderful news release out of Joey Freeze's Candente Gold (CDG.to) this morning. It's entitled "Candente Gold Reports on Testwork Program for Processing of Mexico Mine Tailings", it's full of most marvellous prose and worderation but IKN GETS ITS TRANSLATION DOWN TO JUST THREE WORDS.
Oh yeah, we rule.
This is what they wrote:
And this is what it means:
Oh yeah, we rule.
This is what they wrote:
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jul 14, 2015) - Candente Gold Corp. (CDG.TO) ("Candente Gold" or the "Company") provides the following progress update on cyanide leach extraction testwork at McClelland Laboratories, Inc. in Sparks, Nevada for Candente Gold's Mexico Mine Tailings Recovery Operation ("MMTRO") located in El Oro, Mexico.
The initial testwork program focused on utilizing industry standard cyanide leach technology to assess the potential for extraction of gold and silver from representative samples collected from the Mexico Mine Tailings during the 2014 Auger Sampling program. A key aspect of the leach testwork program was to subject the tailings samples to additional grinding prior to leaching. Testwork completed by previous owners in the late 1980's suggested that additional grinding of the tailings had the potential to significantly improve precious metal recoveries. The cyanide leach extraction testwork program did not replicate satisfactory leach extraction figures from the late 1980's and therefore this aspect of the testwork has been discontinued.
The testwork program also included metallurgical and mineralogical characterization of the tailings, which has provided some insight as to the characterization of the gold and silver in the tailings. As a result additional testwork is planned to assess the potential of producing a gold-silver concentrate for toll treatment at an offsite processing facility.
Importantly, analysis has shown the Mexico Mine Tailings have a silica content of greater than 80%. The combination of high precious metals content and high silica content offers potential for the tailings to be sold to smelters for use as a smelter flux. Expressions of interest have been received and are being pursued. Smelting is a pyrometallurgical process that is utilized to recover metals from concentrates, and in addition it typically recovers a significant portion of the precious metals from the flux.
Evaluation work has also commenced on three additional Tailings deposits within the El Oro area, which Candente Gold has rights to under the same agreement as the Mexico Mines Tailings.
The Company continues to explore Expressions of Interest from groups to finance and/or enter into a joint venture for the MMRTO. The Company is pursuing these interests simultaneously with the leach testwork program.
And this is what it means:
It won't leach.
PS: Or as a friend of your author's* commented this morning on seeing this pearl of a NR, "I've always been wary of metallurgists and tailings projects. But turning a gold-silver resource into a source of silica is alchemy of the highest order."
*Amazingly, they exist. Don't ask me, I don't understand it, either.
Labels: ottotrans
Lake Shore Gold (LSG.to) 2q15 cash costs
Following on form its production NR last week, Lake Shore Gold (LSG) (LSG.to) gave us its cash costs reading for the 2q15 period this morning. Here's a chart:
Note that this is in Canadian dollars, not the U$ used (to make things look smaller) by Makuch&Co in the NR today. We use the same conversion rate as the company. And by the way, we're sticking to Loonies to report LSG numbers because that's what they do; they work in Canada, costs are Canadian, they report their quarters in Canadian Dollars...therefore so should we.
Bottom line: A little more expensive, but still more than reasonable and when you compare that latest column against the CAD$1,470/oz it received for each ounce produced, it's in good corporate shape. So, now just waiting for Chuck Jeannes to get on and do the obvious.
Chart of the day is...
...China's quarterly GDP reading, 2013 to date:
We got the latest number on that chart overnight and 6.8% is the lowest since..well, since forever or something.
PS: Pentaquarks, dude. Pentaquarks.
PS: Pentaquarks, dude. Pentaquarks.
Primero Mining (P.to) (PPP) and Otto's First Law of NRs
Otto's First Law of Mining News Releases: Considering that anything contained in a mining news release is presented in the best possible way for the company in question, any piece of information contained in a NR that comes across in any way negative means the real news and/or events behind it must be very, very bad indeed.
The NR on this link came from Primero Mining (PPP) (P.to) an hour or so ago and I've finally stopped laughing enough to be able to type. And among the things we now know about P's ops in Mexico, by far the most interesting is this:
"PEM's import and export licences were suspended in May 2015 by the Mexican customs authorities..."
Aaaaand, STOP RIGHT THERE! No need for the company's spin or reasoning as to why their impex licence was revoked, we'll stick with the plain facts thanks very much Mister Conway. As noted in another place when the news hit, it's a case of, "Yeah...well....we did lose our licences in May....but we weren't gonna bother you about it....detail y'see...but what with the delays to shipments....and 2q15 and that...y'know...here we are, tellin' ya now guv....innit". Ah, it's at times like this that I regret giving up the use of strong swear words on this blog, some really choice epithets for the "management" at P come to mind right now.
And thusly, one of those rare occasions when the can't-organize-piss-up-in-brewery mining companies are forced to show the world how they screw up. Such a pleasant day when Joseph Conway (aka Hubris Defined) is made to look stupid. Thanks man!
Mexfiles does Chapo Guzmán
On hearing the news this weekend that Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán had escaped from Mexico's high security El Altiplano prison via a 1.5km tunnel and after the laughing stopped, I decided to wait patiently for The Mexfiles to run on the story rather than post a trite word or three here. My decision to wait was justified a few minutes ago, here's how RG's pearl of a post begins:
The story being given out — that somehow someone managed to dig a 1.5 Km tunnel (just under a mile) from outside Altaplano Prison into Chapo's shower… UNDETECTED — is shall we say, an unprecedented opportunity for Mexicans to indulge in mordant humor?
Even His Excellency, Bishop Raúl Vera, has turned stand-up comic, suggesting the country build a monument to Chapo… who by his escape has shown the world how very corrupt both the penitentiary system and the "high echelons of power" are in this country.
It's hard to believe, and it appears almost none of those who make their living following the narco-biz, do believe the official story. Under the jokes there is the sense that the "great escape" is the final straw in any belief that the present administration is competent to deal with national issues.
It then gets even better, so go read it all on this link.
Richmont Mines 2q15 production
Once again, on reading the quarterly production numbers out of Richmont Mines (RIC.to) I wonder what all the fuss is about. I mean I get all the Renaud Adams and Island Mine transformation opportunity and that, but it also has more than a little of that classic Canadian BS-brokerage pumpo look and feel about it, emperors and clothes and jam tomorrow.
So, 26,314 oz gold produced this quarter and 27,566 oz sold, but these aren't cheap ounces either folks, this is your actual breakeven/near-breakeven mine at current gold prices. Why do I get the feeling that the whole thing was a 2014 PR operation designed to get the February 2015 equity placement done?
Chart of the day is...
...the five minute chart of the US Dollar:
We repeat: The whole Greece thing is a political crisis, it's not a financial crisis (unless you're one of the 11 million people living in Greece, of course). It won't be one until the Eurozone unravels, which has been delayed a little by last night's eurofudge and German browbeating (nice to see they haven't lost that particular cultural trait). But back to the almighty dollar, which cares far more about a 1% move on the Shanghai exchange than it does about the locks on the doors of the banks in Athens. A half-penny move on the news that Greeks will get a few more days to empty their bank accounts of cash? Yup, sounds about right, a minor event.
To wrap up, Alex Tsipras is a coward. Both he and his milquetoast "agreement" should be thrown out by the Greek parliament. Pathetic, spineless politicos aren't confined to The Americas.
The IKN Weekly, out now
IKN322 has just been sent to subscribers. No Greece, all fat.
Mostly written while listening to this, the Jon Hopkins Immunity full album. Nobody told me about this music and now I'm in love. Why didn't anybody tell me about this music before?
Labels: otto, the IKN weekly
Message for Alexis Tsipras
Yves Smith over at Naked Capitism wrote this last night and has updated it today. Everything you need to know, plus notes on the insanity being shown by all sides. Excellent as always from Ms. Smith.
EDIT: Just read this from Krugman and this part...
EDIT: Just read this from Krugman and this part...
"...it's striking that the conventional wisdom here completely misreads the closest parallel, Argentina 2002. The usual narrative is completely wrong: de-dollarization did *not* cause economic collapse, but rather followed it, and recovery began quite soon."...is absolutely, totally, 100% correct. I'm sick to death listening to people tell me about what I went through in Argentina and getting it wrong. He's far from my favourite, especially on politics, but on this Krugman's right.
To the mix, IKN adds its own humble piece of advice for Greece's PM.
Walk. Greece will survive. But besides that, you were not elected to agree to these terms. The whole point of Greece electing you was to oppose such draconian measures. It's time to spit them back in their faces and walk out of their room. Just walk.
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On Friday, June 19, 2020, the USA's Company, KeyCorp, KEY, (Loss, ↓) the Trending-Graph belongs to the sector of Financial.
Market Updates:
The KeyCorp, (NYSE: KEY) closed at $13.35 in the latest trading session on marking a -1.69% Loss from the preceding day.
Performance Analysis of the KeyCorp:NYSE:
A company that manage their resources strong will have a high performance, while if manage their resources weakly will have a low performance. Further, investors may be closely monitoring historical stock's price performance in-order to observe what has been happening with company shares. Weekly performance (0.98%), Monthly performance (24.3%), Quarterly performance (45.27%), Half-yearly performance (-34.27%), Year to date performance (-34.04%).
Earnings Per Share (EPS):
Earnings-Per-Share (EPS) gives investors a uniform way to determine a company's earnings and evaluate how expensive the stock is and also tells how much money the company is making in earnings per every-outstanding share of stock. EPS in next 05-years is expected to attain 0% whereas EPS trend in past 05-years was recorded at 9%. However, EPS growth in next year will be estimated to attain 108.85%, while EPS growth estimated for this year is set at -5.5%.
Target Price:
Target Price informs the investors, a stock survey at which a trader is willing to buy or sell a stock. Target pricing at which a trader projects that a buyer will buy a product. Trarget Price of the company KeyCorp recorded at $13.67.
Productivity Level (ROE, ROA, ROI):
A performance measure used to estimate the efficiency of an investment or to compare the ability of some different investments. The Return on equity, ROE% = 8.9%, Return on Assets, ROA% = 0.9% & Return on Investment, ROI% = 11.4% was recorded KeyCorp, KEY.
PS, PE, PC & PB Values of the KeyCorp:NYSE:
The price-to-sales is a valuation ratio that relates a company's stock price to its revenues. The price-to-sales ratio is a symbol of the value placed on each dollar of a company's sales or taxes. The KeyCorp has the values of PS 2.41, PE 9.89 & PB 0.83. PE & PB ratios both are used on a regular basis by the investor to measure the value of the company and to get the right amount of the share. Its P/Cash valued at 5.35. The price-to-cash-flow ratio is a stock valuation indicator that measures the value of a stock's price to its cash flow per share
Volume / Average Volume & Rel Volume:
The Company KEY traded with 23179423 shares contrast to its average daily volume of 14.36M shares. Relative Volume (RVOL) is a volume indicator, meaning it assists measure shareholder interest in a stock. RVOL compares a stock's current volume to its previous amount over a specific period. The Relative Volume (RVOL) recorded at 1.61.
Gross / Operating Margins of KEY:
It calculates how much out of every Dollar of sales a company actually keeps in earnings. Gross Margin seen at 0% & Operating Margin seen at 61.2%.
Vital Role of Volatility:
Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security. Volatility can either be measured by using the standard deviation or variance between returns from that same security or market index. A beta factor is used to measure the volatility of the stock. The stock of the company KeyCorp, remained 5.79% (volatile for the week) and 5.48% (volatile for the month).
Moving Averages (MA) Indicator:
The KeyCorp, Financial having its distance from 20-days simple moving average is 3.31%, and its distance from 50-days simple moving average is 14.63%, while it has a distance of -16.76% from the 200-days simple moving average.
Rating Scale Calculation (1-5 Numeric Scale): Rating Scale: 1.0 Strong Buy, 2.0 Buy, 3.0 Hold, 4.0 Sell, 5.0 Strong Sell. Notable Experts have a mean recommendation of 2.5 on this stock.


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That's Maureen Dowd. She's going there. Into the realm of violent metaphor, visualizing shooting the President. It's an amusing riff, but it's an image I would self-censor.
In any event, I agree with a lot of her mockery of "Sarah Palin's Alaska":
Sarah checked her freezer at home before she flew 600 miles to the Arctic, trying to justify her contention that she needs to hunt to eat. Wasn't it already stocked with those halibuts she clubbed and gutted in an earlier show?For the price of all that plane-flying, couldn't you just mail-order a freezer-full of meat?
"My dad has taught me that if you want to have wild, organic, healthy food," she pontificated, "you're gonna go out there and hunt yourself and fish yourself and you're gonna fill up your freezer."


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The struggle for America's soul
By Henry Lamb
Tom Daschle's disarming demeanor in front of a TV camera presents the image of a patriot, struggling to save America from the clutches of right-wing ideologues hell-bent on overtaking the judiciary - and the nation. He has no problem distorting the clear instruction of the Constitution by refusing to allow an up-or-down vote on the President's nominations for the federal judiciary.
The ongoing battle over judicial appointments is the most visible element of the much deeper and broader struggle for the very soul of America.
Tom Daschle represents a segment of the population that has a vision of America's future that is dramatically different from the vision advanced by the Bush administration. Daschle – the temporary leader of the deposed Democratic Party – is struggling mightily to regain the dominance enjoyed during the Clinton/Gore era. Bush – the temporary leader of the now-dominant Republican Party – is struggling just as hard to retain his party's dominance, at least through another four-year term. America's future is bigger, and more important, than any individual. But it is through individuals, and their political parties, that the very soul of our nation is revealed.
There is no doubt that our nation was founded upon the principles of freedom, set forth in our founding documents. There is no doubt that for the first century, those principles guided our nation's policies. There is no doubt that during the 20th century, those principles became fuzzy, and began to erode, as new principles of self-governance emerged.
The struggle for America's soul is not simply between the Democrats and Republicans. It goes much deeper. At the very core of the conflict, the struggle is between capitalism and collectivism. There are endless shades of variation between these two extremes, but at the core, the conflict is between capitalism and collectivism.
It is a short distance between speeches delivered by Tom Daschle, Hillary Clinton, Ted Kennedy, and some of the Democratic presidential candidates, to the policies advanced by the Progressive Caucus, or the Democratic Socialists of America, or, for that matter, the World Socialist Web Site, or the International Socialist Organization. All these policies are consolidated in Agenda 21, and in the Commission on Global Government's report, Our Global Neighborhood.
Democrats do not call themselves socialists, and, indeed, some are not. Even a casual reading, however, of the policies and proposals advanced by the socialists of the world, reveals that the policies advanced by the Democrats are hand-in-glove with the socialists. Consider Hillary's universal health care fiasco, Kennedy's cradle-to-grave, state-run education proposals, Gephardt's government-mandated health-care-for-tax-break proposal, and all the government-controlled land use policies. The more one reads the global socialist agenda, the easier it is to see how completely this philosophy has permeated the Democratic Party in the United States.
Many people who feel pangs of social responsibility, or a genuine desire to "protect" the environment, tend to identify with the rhetoric of the Democratic Party, without really considering all the consequences that accompany government control. When government does control completely – which is the goal of socialism – it's too late for people to change their minds.
Were it not for the wisdom of our founders, who fashioned the electoral college, Bush would not be in the White House. Hillary Clinton was one of the first to call for the abolition of the electoral college, which would transform America into a democracy, instead of the republic which our founders constructed.
Socialists love to use the word "democracy" to describe their system of governance, because it suggests that the people have a say in policy development. Truth is, however, that in a socialist democracy, the only people who have a say in policy development are those people that the socialist leaders choose to have a say.
So it is with the "collaborative decision process," instituted by Clinton's President's Council on Sustainable Development, and still used throughout government agencies to "build consensus" among pre-selected people to endorse pre-determined policy goals.
Americans who don't want this nation to fall victim to socialist policies and procedures, are typically referred to as right-wing extremists, greedy capitalists, anti-environmental polluters, and most recently, as war-mongers. These are the people who are constantly the targets of the Democrats' verbal assaults. These are the folks who rejected Al Gore, and unseated Dick Gephardt and Tom Daschle from their Congressional majority leadership positions.
Americans who don't want this nation to fall victim to socialist policies and procedures are rising, organizing, strategizing, and mobilizing to win the struggle for America's soul.
Henry Lamb is the executive vice president of the Environmental
Conservation Organization, and chairman of Sovereignty
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I don't know that I'm really 'new' here, considering the fact that I've been a member since July '11. I come in here every so often and just do some reading. But today I was in the mood to introduce myself! I'm not a 'in-your-face' kind of athiest. I just am. My friends and family all know I am(even tho they aren't). Which has just made me think... DO I have friends/family who are athiest??? Off the top of my head I might say no! How sad! Anyway, its good to be here!
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"This book intends to give a voiceto the innocent child inside every adult who, despite the efforts of many experienced traumatizing events of some kind; or what I call the 'Fires of Life'," said L. J. Jackson, the author of Sleeping with My Shoes On'. "During my research while writing this book, I discovered that many "Gen Xer's" feel like they still need help growing up." She added. Her goal is to help women nationally and worldwide reclaim their power.
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How Mitt Romney wins: Win over independents, stoke GOP enthusiasm, play it safe
WASHINGTON (AP) � Mitt Romney's plan for victory boils down to this: Convince independent voters he'll change Washington, stoke Republican enthusiasm and avoid unforced errors.
The Republican nominee's path to reaching the necessary 270 electoral votes cuts straight through Rust Belt states. He must stop President Barack Obama from sweeping Ohio, Iowa and Wisconsin � or win Democratic-tilting Pennsylvania, where he's making a last-ditch effort while prevailing in most other competitive states.
"President Obama promised change, but he could not deliver it. I promise change, and I have a record of achieving it," the former Massachusetts governor told the cheering crowd of thousands Friday, making his closing argument � that he can do what he argues Obama didn't: change the tone in hyperpartisan Washington.
In the final days, Romney is employing a three-pronged approach designed to take advantage of anti-Obama sentiment coursing through the GOP and a general national malaise about where the country is heading at a time of economic sluggishness. The goal: boost turn out Tuesday in a race that polls show is tight both nationally and in the nine states considered the most competitive.
Romney's team is publicly confident.
"We believe Mitt Romney will be the next president of the United States. We feel we are in a very, very good place," Romney strategist Russ Schriefer says, arguing that momentum is on his candidate's side.
Obama's team disagrees, arguing that Romney is running a desperate campaign as he hunts for a state-by-state path toward the magic number of Electoral College votes.
Over the past few days, it's become clear that Romney is trying to build a winning path with or without Ohio's 18 electoral votes. Obama has had a slight but persistent edge in most polls in a state that no Republican president has lost.
Aides say they're focused on two routes. Both make the big assumption that Romney will sweep North Carolina, Virginia and Florida, three states Republicans argue are most likely to go Romney's way and the Republican seemingly must win to have a shot at the White House. Beyond that, one path calls for winning Ohio and either Colorado or Iowa; the other calls for winning Colorado and Iowa, and then either New Hampshire or Wisconsin or Pennsylvania, where he holds a last-minute rally Sunday in the vote-rich southeastern part of the state.
As he travels to most of those states as the campaign wanes, Romney is making a pitch aimed primarily at the sliver of undecided and independent voters who could tip the balance in a tight race. He's casting himself as the candidate who will change the status quo and work across the aisle to get things done. Aides said polling during the debates showed independents responding favorably to Romney's comments of bipartisanship.
Aides say the pitch is working, citing polls showing Romney gaining ground with independent voters.
Romney's also working to further rile up a Republican base that's already energized by the notion of beating Obama in hopes of turning out conservatives in droves Tuesday.
The candidate is arguing he has momentum. Advisers say a perception that Romney is heading to victory is critical to maximizing GOP interest in the race. But while Romney gained ground in polls after the first presidential debate, Republicans and Democrats alike say that surge has slowed if not abated. Superstorm Sandy also drew attention away from the presidential race, raising questions about whether it froze a tight race in place, benefiting Obama more than Romney.
Romney also is trying to fire up his base by running carefully targeted TV ads in key states aimed at stoking anti-Obama sentiment.
In northwestern Ohio, working-class white voters were the target of TV and radio ads suggesting Chrysler is moving jobs to China at the expense of Ohio. The spots triggered withering criticism from state newspaper editorial boards, U.S. automakers and Obama's campaign, with Vice President Joe Biden calling the claim an "outrageous lie." In Miami, Romney is running an ad � intended for conservative Cuban American voters � that tied Obama to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Cuban President Raul Castro's daughter, Mariela. And in northern Virginia, he's airing an ad reassuring suburban women that he supports abortion under certain circumstances.
To ensure all goes as planned, Romney is trying to play it safe and avoid the verbal slip-ups that have caused him heartburn at critical times in the campaign.
He hasn't done interviews with local TV stations in weeks. His last newspaper interview, with the Des Moines Register's editorial board, was Oct. 9. His most recent press conference was Sept. 28.
It's a dramatic switch from September, when, trailing in polls, Romney did round after round of interviews with national TV networks as well as local affiliates and repeatedly answered questions from reporters traveling with him.
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Mel Gibson is officially an octodad.
The actor's girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, gave birth to baby girl Lucia at a Los Angeles hospital on Friday, a rep for Gibson said. The child was his first with the Russian beauty.
Grigorieva, 39, gave birth a few weeks before her December due date.
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Gibson, 53, announced the brunette songbird's pregnancy on "The Tonight Show" in May when he revealed that he and his soon-to-be-ex wife Robyn had been separated for "three years." She filed for divorce from the actor in April after 28 years of marriage.
The couple has seven kids together -- six sons and one daughter.
"I guess I'm Octo-Mel," he joked on the show.
Grigorieva has a 12-year-old kid with "James Bond" star Timothy Dalton.


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New York City Mayor Bloomberg's plan to ban sugary sodas fizzled when a judge struck down the ban. Bloomberg's restrictions were so detailed that some establishments had already created colorful posters with graphics and pictures to explain to the children, I mean the customers, what they could and could not do.
Mommy Bloomberg, I mean Mayor Bloomberg, planned to institute regulations that would jolt morning coffee drinkers. Servers would no longer have been able to add sugar to large or extra large coffee for customers. Customers would have to add the poison themselves. After adding the sugar, perps would then sit in the time-out corner for 15 minutes, or until they were willing to look Mommy Bloomberg in the eye and say they were sorry.
I'm just kidding about the time-out corner. How ridiculous. A far better idea would have been for offenders to write "Sugar is bad for me" 100 times on a smart phone or a tablet. Perhaps photos of repeat offenders, along with their name, weight, waist size, BMI and home address could be distributed to news outlets.
In addition to banning sugary sodas over 16 ounces and forcing customers to sweeten their own hot beverages, the new regulations further decreed that New Yorkers would be forced to add their own sugar to their iced beverages as well. The same would have been true for sweet artificial flavors. If you wanted a shot of coconut, orange, cherry, hazelnut, mocha or caramel in your drink, it would be by your own hand and of your own doing, or undoing, according to the Mayor's perspective.
On the up side, potty breaks would still be allowed at the top and bottom of the hour. Rest time would be from 2 until 2:20. Bring your own towel or mat from home.
Many establishments have been forced to change the sizes of their beverages in anticipation of the new regulations. One can only imagine the chaos this would create at Starbucks, where a tall is already a small, a grande is really a medium, and a venti may get you five-to-life.
One thing that would not change? All New Yorkers would still be encouraged to wash their hands after using the lavatory, cover their mouths when coughing, and say please and thank you.
It is hard to fathom where the Mayor might strike next. Alcohol sales restricted to those little bottles the airlines sell? Rationing pizza? Selling carb credits to the golden arches? Labeling chocolate as a controlled substance?
My deepest red, white and blue condolences to freedom-loving, coffee-slurping, soda-craving Americans being treated like imbeciles. It is a nanny state—as well as a very sorry state—when citizens are forced to give up the fundamental liberty of determining what they eat and drink.
Think long and hard before waving the white paper napkin of surrender.


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The generous amounts of Portobello mushrooms and puy lentils in this pie, makes this dark pie look and taste like a rich meaty pie, but its 100% vegetarian. I've also dubbed it Drunken Mushroom Pie simply because of the alcohol content. Why? No reason at all. It just sounds more interesting.
I am submitting this hearty 'Mushroom, Puy Lentil and Ale Pie' to My Legume Love Affair. MLLA was founded by Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook. This month MLLA #36 is being hosted by Aqua of Served with Love.
Makes 1 large pie (7 - 8 inch round pie) or 8 – 10 individual pies
Ingredients for the filling
300g Portobello mushrooms
300g chestnut mushrooms
4 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely sliced
3 – 4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 tablespoon plain flour
150ml dark ale*
200ml vegetable stock
100g puy lentils, cooked
Salt and pepper to taste
Wipe clean the mushrooms. Slice or quarter each mushroom. Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté the onions until soft and translucent, but not brown. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute before adding in the mushrooms. Keep the heat high and cook the mushrooms, stirring frequently until softened.
Gradually add the flour and stir until evenly combined. Add the ale and vegetable stock and stir, over high heat until the sauce thickens, before stirring in the puy lentils. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
You have three choices for the pastry.
For ease, you can use shop bought puff pastry or shortcrust pastry – in which case pour the filling into a casserole and top with the pastry and cook according to packet instructions.
Or you can make your own shortcrust pastry. For recipe follow here.
Or You can make you own hot water crust pastry. Follow here for the recipe. For individual pies, see here.
Preheat the oven to gas mark 5.
Cook for 40 minutes to an hour depending on the size of your shortcrust or hot water crust pastry pie(s). Allow to cool, before serving.


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I wandered bleary-eyed and fog-headed into the kitchen, whimpering for coffee, which my Matt made for me, because he is kind.
I set the girls up with a lemon reamer, two glasses, and a bowl of halved oranges past their prime on a table covered with newspaper. They were thrilled.
Thus, I was able to nearly finish my mug of coffee, and to read almost all of the newspaper, before being pestered.
I answered many emails, a chore that I find annoying.
By the time I finished, I had more emails in my inbox. I will ignore those until tomorrow morning.
I bullied the girls into clothes, packed a lunch, and off we went to the library.
Ms. Christina read LOTS of books, including . The girls have been singing "Zoli, zoli zoli!" all day long.
Ms. Christina also helped us make a drum from a can of coffee and half a balloon; a guitar from another can of coffee, three rubber bands, and a popsicle stick; and a telephone from two paper cups, a length of yarn, and a toothpick broken in half.
Lunch at the library consisted of an apple and carrot and cheese stick each, and a Ziplock bag of popcorn to share. A nice (and nosy, and lonely, likely) little old lady asked me if that was my childrens' snack, and when I told her that it was their lunch, she asked, "Oh, are you vegetarians?" What was I supposed to have brought--hot dogs? I just said yes, because I ALWAYS agree with strangers. It makes them stop talking to you sooner.
We came home with our own copy of Lizard's Song AND Lizard's Home. We have read them often since.
After dropping the girls off at school, I measured the width of the Parents' Library bookshelf, so that I can make it a beautiful sign. It is exactly two feet wide.
Matt blatantly stole Catching Fire from me, even though I'm the one who made him read The Hunger Games and requested the sequel from the library. So instead I'm reading the second Gregor the Overlander book. It's great. I read a couple of chapters while eating last night's leftover potato curry and injera bread. Teff flour=yum.
I do not want to do this, but I cleaned out the refrigerator while listening to podcasts. Gross. And we also have no food.
I uploaded some new favorite photos to my pumpkinbear Imagekind gallery, and spent WAY too long playing with previews. But doesn't my photo of Rose Hill Cemetery look extra nice on rag paper, with two mat boards, and an ornate metallic frame:
Yeah, that's $300 worth of nice.
Now, the greeting cards I could actually afford to buy for myself:
Isn't that cute? Now, who do I know who's going to turn four this spring?
I also uploaded some vintage Smurfs colorforms to my pumpkinbear etsy shop:I scanned these at a crazy-high dpi, and sometime in the future I have a date with these and the magnetic lasso tool in Photoshop. And then I'm going to insert Papa Smurf into all my photos.
I picked the girls up from school, fed them granola bars, and chauffered them over to Sydney's rehearsal for the Spring Ice Show this Friday night. Her class is performing to "Old MacDonald Had a Farm." Sydney is going to be a duck.
Sydney fell down on the ice and threw a fit, so we got to leave early (secret yay!). At home, the girls played outside while I cooked macaroni and nutritional yeast nacho "cheez" from . LOVE that book.
Discovered that the girls had pulled chairs out onto the driveway, and were sitting and watching the traffic. Such cute little redneck kids.
Ate dinner, read books, went to the park after dark. The girls were beside themselves at the adventure of it all. See-sawed in the dark for a very long time, forced to alternate the Zoli Zoli song with See-Saw, Margery Daw. Secretly was listening to ipod at the same time.
Pajamas, toothbrushes, first chapter of Little House on the Prairie. New Moon soundtrack in the CD player.
In a moment, will fold and put away laundry while watching Grey Gardens. Will work on book proposal. Will wait for Matt to come home.
Or will just fall asleep.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Today is Tuesday
3 comments:
- cake said...
such an awesome post. you cover an awful lot of ground in one day.
i am very surprised that the little old lady managed to talk to you at all. back when i was a stranger, i could never manage to make eye contact, in order to speak to you. i guess some people don't bother to wait for such social cues.
i really really like the greeting card.
- March 3, 2010 at 12:13 PM
- julie said...
Yeah, I have a REALLY bad habit of never looking at people's faces. Sometimes I'll remember and then I'll actually look at people, but otherwise it's just me and the sociopaths, baby.
- March 3, 2010 at 2:14 PM
- Unknown said...
Does yr newspaper have Nancy anymore?
- March 5, 2010 at 2:20 AM
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