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Oops! I am so sorry! I have a terrible habit of assuming or forgetting -- both get me into trouble all the time!!
;-(
Thanks for the heads up marc! I love following these basket cases that can have HUGE potential!!
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is HALTED
Going long on gold starting tomorrow morning
hnu slipping a bit ... remember what happened to HOU
Horizons BetaPro ETFs plan share split, rollback
2009-03-30 18:48 ET - News Release
See News Release (C-HND) Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Natural Gas Bear Plus ETF
Mr. Howard Atkinson of BetaPro Management reports
BETAPRO MANAGEMENT INC. ANNOUNCES UNIT SPLIT AND CONSOLIDATION
BetaPro Management Inc., as trustee and manager, intends to split the units of Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Natural Gas Bear Plus ETF and consolidate the units of Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Natural Gas Bull Plus ETF.
Unit split
After the Toronto Stock Exchange closes for trading on April 14, 2009, the Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Natural Gas Bear Plus ETF units will be split and will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on April 15, 2009, and the split will become effective on April 17, 2009, for unitholders of record on that date.
Exchange traded fund Ticker Split ratio
Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Natural Gas Bear Plus ETF HND 5:1
Unit consolidation
After the TSX closes for trading on April 14, 2009, the units of Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Natural Gas Bull Plus ETF will be consolidated and will begin trading on a consolidated basis on April 15, 2009, the effective date of the consolidation.
Exchange traded fund Ticker Consolidation ratio
Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Natural Gas Bull Plus ETF HNU 1:4
Pellegrino up over 25% at Costco ... will start to look around for equivalent elsewhere
The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters group says its March business conditions survey suggests the economic decline appears to be slowing though rough times still lay ahead for the troubled economy, especially if the credit crunch that has hurt many companies persists.
“It's a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak outlook,” said CME president Jayson Myers. “The real economic impacts are still to be felt, but it is encouraging news that the economic decline appears to be slowing.”
Financials and others down this am
The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters group says its March business conditions survey suggests the economic decline appears to be slowing though rough times still lay ahead for the troubled economy, especially if the credit crunch that has hurt many companies persists.
“It's a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak outlook,” said CME president Jayson Myers. “The real economic impacts are still to be felt, but it is encouraging news that the economic decline appears to be slowing.”
HNU new low
Well, I sure don't look forward to any servicing on those monitors ....
NT tripled in two days
I have had several in last ten years, and I never had a problem.
I owned several ViewSonics over the years and never had any problems.
March 25, 2009 Nortel Technologies Solve Today’s Business Imperatives
Nortel introduced customers that rely on the company’s voice and unified communications solutions and unveiled new technologies that simplify networks while making them more effective. The new capabilities are designed to help customers optimize their business communications with flexible IP Telephony and applications that evolve at the customer’s pace, delivering new UC solutions for increased productivity, collaboration and customer responsiveness.>>
March 25, 2009 Nortel Transforms Customer Care with New Contact Center Solutions for Enterprises
Nortel is unleashing a host of new contact center products and services arming today’s businesses with the most advanced capabilities available. Heading up the new offering is Contact Center 7.0 followed by enhancements to Nortel’s interactive voice response solution, the Interactive Communications Portal and added functionality to the company’s Agile Communication Environment platform.>>
March 25, 2009 Nortel at CTIA Wireless 2009: Mobile Broadband, Innovative Applications and the Evolution of Wireless Communications
Nortel invites attendees of CTIA Wireless 2009 to visit with our executives and other experts to discuss mobile broadband, carrier applications, and the evolution of wireless communications.>>
March 25, 2009 The Cable Show 2009: Nortel Showcases Optical Technology, Voice and Multimedia Applications for Consumer and Business
Nortel invites attendees of The Cable Show 2009 to visit with our executives and other experts to discuss how 40G/100G optical solutions as well as business and consumer voice and multimedia applications can advance the delivery of information, entertainment and communications, while creating new business opportunities for the cable industry
me 2 ...
I wonder if there are some rumours circulating of a sale, merger, or even gov't bailout?
NT on a roll
So far I love VISTA
Gold, oil, and financials all looked good this week. Retrace will allow to replay banks this week.
Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.
Confucius
Same here ... no problems here either
Thanks chief! Much appreciated ... that is what I thought but needed confirmation.
Freegold seems like it is having problems meeting its financial obligations. In this tough market, do you think it will survive?
tia
ou
Sleep: Are you getting enough?
Here are some ways to determine your own optimum amount of sleep and tips on how you can get it
By Laura Bickle
For many of us it's a familiar scene: You hit the snooze button for the umpteenth time, and think to yourself, "I just need one more hour." Well, you're probably right. Many of us don't get the sleep we need and it can have a dramatic effect on how we think and feel. In fact, sleep deprivation can cause moodiness, lack of motivation, difficulty making decisions and general malaise. And sleep deprivation doesn't just occur when you pull an all-nighter - if you don't get the sleep your body requires on a consistent basis, you're not going to feel your best, it's that simple.
How Much Is Enough?
So how much sleep do you need? According to sleep experts you're getting the right amount when you are able to get up easily, stay alert throughout the day and then go to sleep easily at night. But the amount of sleep required to accomplish that varies from person to person, says psychologist Dr. Joseph De Koninck, president of the Canadian Sleep Society. "It's a bit like your height or the size of your nose, it's something that is most likely genetically determined." Everyone is different - some people feel rested after six hours while others may need 10 to feel good.
One way to find out how much sleep you need is to simply wake up at the same time every morning and go to bed when you're tired. By following your body's signals, instead of your own schedule, you'll have a good idea of how much sleep you really need. De Koninck also says that if you need an alarm clock to wake you, you probably aren't getting your ideal amount of sleep. "You're interrupting your natural sleep needs. So if you require an alarm clock you should go to bed earlier." Once you adjust the time you go to bed to suit your sleep requirements you may not need an alarm clock to wake you on weekdays.
Make It Count
But even when you've determined that say, eight hours is your magic number, those eight hours need to be quality, restful sleep. And that means having a sleep routine that works for you. The catchphrase the experts use is "sleep hygiene," which is basically a set of behaviours that gets your mind and body ready for slumber.
One of the most common causes of difficulty in getting to sleep, says De Koninck, is worry. "If you start worrying in bed," he says, "get out of bed. You shouldn't associate bedtime with trying to solve problems." Most experts agree that the bedroom should only be used for sleeping and sex. For example, if your bedroom is also your office, it may be all the more difficult to get your mind for sleep if you know that urgent report is sitting unfinished on your computer, only a few feet away.
However, says De Koninck, some people have successful routines that contradict the "sleep and sex only" edict - just like the amount of sleep you need, the routine itself varies depending on the individual. For example, some people find that reading or watching TV in bed takes their minds away from their worries and lulls them to sleep, while for others these activities have the opposite effect.
No matter your routine once you get into bed, it's important to find activities that relax you before you climb between the sheets - maybe it's doing some soothing yoga, taking a warm bath, writing in a journal or having a warm drink.
Here are some more tips for getting the sleep you need:
Don't drink caffeinated or alcoholic beverages within four to six hours of going to bed.
A light snack may help you sleep, but avoid eating a large meal.
Regular exercise helps promote sleep, but don't workout within six hours of bedtime. The energizing effects of a good workout will make if difficult to get to sleep.
Make your bedroom as quiet and dark as possible - consider buying earplugs and blackout shades. And make sure the temperature is comfortable.
Go to bed only when you're sleepy. Otherwise you'll lie in bed waiting for sleep to come and that can cause anxiety itself.
If you can't fall asleep, get up and do something quiet, such as reading a book, outside the bedroom. Go back to bed only when you feel drowsy.
Have a regular wake-up time - even on your days off.
If you must nap, sleep for less than one hour and before 3 p.m.
If worrying has been keeping you up, set aside some time earlier in the evening to think about your problems and come up with solutions. It may also help to make a to-do list so that you're not making one up in your mind while lying in bed.
Turn your clock away from your line of vision - watching the clock can elevate your stress about getting to sleep.
If you consistently have trouble sleeping, or if you feel sleepy during the day even with a reasonable amount of sleep, speak to you doctor.
Originally published in Today's Parent, April 2002. This content was current at the time of publication.
Saskatoon Canada's most dangerous city; Caledon, Ont., the safest, says Maclean's
Thu Mar 5, 4:21 PM
By The Canadian Press
TORONTO - Saskatoon is the most dangerous city in Canada and Caledon, Ont., is the safest, according to the latest survey by Maclean's magazine.
This is the second year the magazine has put out the lists and the second year in a row Caledon, northwest of Toronto, has topped the safest areas list.
Saskatoon is followed on the most dangerous list by Winnipeg, Regina, Prince George, B.C., and Edmonton.
Caledon is followed by Oromocto, N.B., Levis, Que., Maskoutains MRC, Que., which includes Saint-Hyacinthe, and Halton Region west of Toronto.
As for Canada's two largest cities, Toronto ranked 29th out of 100 cities, compared to 26th last year, and Montreal ranked 24th compared to 19th on the high crime list.
Maclean's says it based its rankings on 2007 per-capita crime rates, the most recent available from the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics.
MFC new 52 week low
Financials taking it to the chin again today on TSX
MFC on radar
Absolutely, just like a car built at the end of a shift just before the weekend ...
I had an IT guru friend years ago who said that HP was awful and to ABSOLUTELY stay away from that company. However, in the interim I have come across people who have bought their products and never ever had problems. The same thing has been said about Dell and I know users that love that company's products.
The same is true of cars, in my experience, so I have to conclude that there is a lot of the "luck of the draw" involved when buying these items.
PGF.UN on major watch!
VRS on watch
There is a recent free upgrade dated Feb 25, 2009 for the System Care 3.0 that includes the Gamer mode.
Enjoy!
ou
Thanks tc, I appreciate your answer a lot! I was told to always download Windows updates and that has always worked for me, but downloading drivers --- that didn't seem as safe.
The computers are working fine, so I hate to mess with a good thing (as you said).
ou
Guilty as charged!
Costco is almost like a religion to me. Just today I saw 42" plasma and LCD TVs for under $700CDN
Can I even resist much longer when a friend of mine bought one of these for a grand just last month>>?????
lol
Bruce Willis being sued for $4 million
Fri Feb 27, 11:02 PM
By The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - Actor Bruce Willis and his production company are being sued in Los Angeles $4 million for breach of contract.
The lawsuit filed Friday alleges Willis Brother Films agreed on a contract with three companies to produce the feature film "Three Stories About Joan," which Willis was to star in and direct. The lawsuit alleges on Sept. 29 Willis quit as director without notice in violation of the agreement. Phone calls to Willis's publicist and lawyer were not immediately returned.
Henry Gradstein, lawyer for the companies suing Willis, says the courts will resolve the matter. He had no further comment.
The plaintiffs include Foresight Unlimited, Signature Entertainment Group and Three Stories Productions.