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REDWOOD CITY — There’s no better excuse to cheat on your diet than a looming deadline for a restaurant column.

That’s what I was thinking on Thursday on my walk to Tarboosh, a Lebanese restaurant on Jefferson Avenue across from the massive On Broadway theater complex under construction.

I don’t typically order the dish packing the least calories for Starving Reporter because no one wants to hear about the fruit plate at a hamburger restaurant or the garden salad at a pizza joint.

But I’m sick to death of raw carrots and broccoli, so I was eager for the opportunity to try one of Tarboosh’s falafels or lamb kababs on the pretext of doing my job.

Then I saw it on the menu, a sign that the diet gods didn’t want me to fall off the wagon: Fattoush ($7.99).

It’s the name of a traditional Lebanese salad, but my calorie-deprived brain translated it into “fat tush.” As in, “Hey, lady, you have a big, fat tush.”

A generous plate of romaine, thick chunks of tomato and cucumber, onions and parsley tossed with an exotic but simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil, sumac and pomegranate extract — the Fattoush is lovely.

So is Tarboosh, with its tasteful Middle Eastern decor in rich reds and gold. It’s pleasant and calming, with a fountain in the middle of the dining room and shaded sidewalk seating.I was so proud of myself for caving in to temptation that I stayed a bit longer to enjoy the ambiance over a cup of rice pudding ($3.99).

It’s made with orange blossom water and sprinkled with pistachios, so diet or no diet, how could I resist?

Tarboosh’s lunch hours are from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Its dinner hours are from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday and from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call (650) 474-2667 or visit

Known where to be a cheap lunch in San Mateo County? E-mail or call staff writer Malaika Fraley at (650) 306-2425.

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Kung Hei Fat Choy and welcome to the Lunar New Year of the friendly, free spending, beauty loving, life be in it Red Fire Pig, traditionally considered a year of prosperity, abundance, inflation and excess

ARIES: Aries in a Fire Pig Year tend to work hard and play even harder not to mention behave like the last of the big spenders. But this year risky investments and reckless spending should be kept in check its a time for getting creative and doing more with less.

TAURUS: The Eastern year of the easygoing gourmet Porkers traditionally one for enjoying all aspects of la dolce vita because Piggy, like Taurans, is a keen fan of lifes rich smorgasbord. Definitely a year to allow yourself more time for artistic pursuits.

GEMINI: The year of the playful party porker who loves networking, schmoozing and cruising the room should bring excellent connections for Geminis. Extra caution is advised in money matters though: risky financial ventures arent recommended.

CANCER: The Year of the Pig is traditionally an at home year in which you spend money on Crab casa tinkering, renovating and decorating to make it comfortable and congenial, then doing lots of entertaining in it of both the social and intimate kind

LEO: The New Year of luxury loving Pigsy could activate your natural extravagance to make a grandiose hole in your bank balance if you spend too much time over the coming months playing flash, lavish Lion and not enough being a smart puss.

VIRGO: The year of the indulgent swine encourages hardworking Virgos to enjoy the good things life has to offer, which youve certainly earned. Youre not one to splash cash you dont have the years biggest warning so get down, get dirty and have a wonderful wallow.

LIBRA: This week kicks off Eastern astrologys Year of the Pig, said to hate arguments and disharmony. And a year when others are more ready to sort their differences suggests a less work, more fun 12 months in store for you peace-keeping Venusians.

SCORPIO: Uh oh! The tendency of the Intemperate Tusker to be excessive doesnt help that Scorpio habit of overdoing it. So how about working smarter rather than harder, and showing others your softer, kinder side as well as your more formidable boss qualities.

SAGITTARIUS: Like Sagittarians, too long in confined spaces depresses Pigs. But lots of short trips are indicated this year, which brings plenty of grunt for carrying projects through to completion though over spending and get rich quick schemes could bring setbacks.

CAPRICORN: The Year of the Red Fire Pig Traversing the Mountain couldnt be any more Capricorn friendly, being one in which its possible for you to be as successful as you want, but at a vastly more relaxed, content and less driven tempo.

AQUARIUS: The Year of the outgoing, generous, open hearted Pig is a rewarding one for working in groups and supporting worthy projects dear to Aquarian hearts. One youll enjoy so long as youre not too nave or trusting in business ventures and partnerships.

PISCES: The coming 12 months of the sensual Porker suggest robust indulgence in the pleasures of the senses, and why not. But while flourishing finances are likely the Pigs expansive influence makes it hard to say no, so weight gains also a possibility

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Leading Brazilian Bank Achieves 80% Productivity Gain By Implementing A Scanning Solution

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More than 26,000 Kodak ScanMate i940 Scanners are now enabling faster, more transparent, and more accurate transactions to the delight of customers.

With thousands of branch locations across the country, one of the largest banks in Brazil provides the full spectrum of financial services to its customers, from basic banking to loans and insurance. With its sizable customer base, transaction efficiency is very important. However, an outdated approach to document scanning was causing major processing delays and raising concerns among customers.

An expectation of timely, transparent transactions

When customers came to the bank, they expected their transactions to be quick, efficient, and personal. Unfortunately, branches were relying on a limited number of scanners, typically tucked away in a back office. As a result, employees had to interrupt their interaction with each customer to leave their desks to scan their forms, ID cards, and other materials. This manner of scanning the customers’ information created a digital capture process which took an inordinate amount of time.

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Who should go?

Merchants of any size, from sole proprietors to large corporations. Ecommerce industry professionals. Advocates of the local tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Basically, anyone who’s got a vested interest in the future growth of the Twin Cities ecommerce landscape.

What to wear?

If you’re coming straight from work, business casual is fine. If something more formal is more your style, that’s good too. And it goes without saying that denim (in all its many glorious forms) is perfectly acceptable. In other words, whatever makes you feel good.

Where to park?

Where to park near Aria Mpls

1. Interstate Parking Open-air lot directly across from Aria on 1st St. and 1st. Ave. This is a metered lot.

2. Impark Ramp At the corner of 2nd St. and 1st St. N. Regular daily, hourly and nightly rates apply.

3. W.W. Parking Inc. Open air lot directly behind Aria on N. 2nd St. and 2nd Ave. N. This is a metered lot.

4. W.W. Parking Inc. Open air lot on Azine Way and 2nd Ave N. directly behind The bachelor Farmer. This is a metered lot.

Is there valet service?

No. We blew the budget on catering. It was worth it though, the snacks and drinks are outstanding.

How do I get there?

Get Directions via Google Maps

From 394 heading East: Follow I-394 E to N Washington Ave in Minneapolis. Take exit 9C from I-394 E. Take N 2nd Ave to N 1st St…destination on your left.

From 35W heading North: Take I-35W N, exit 17C and S 3rd St to 1st St S…Turn left onto 1st St S…continue on to N 1st St…destination on your left.

From 35W heading South: Take exit 17C for Washington Ave… Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto S Washington Ave…Turn right onto N 1st Ave…Turn left onto N 1st St…destination on your left.

What is the neighborhood like?

Excellent…if cool bars and nice restaurants are your thing. You’ll find plenty of both within easy walking distance from the venue. For example:

Red Cow
208 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (two-minute walk)
“Hamburger restaurant” - Clever, specialty burgers & craft brews are the draw at this modern tavern with an upbeat ambiance.

Pizza Luce
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“Pizza restaurant” - Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.

The Bachelor Farmer
50 N 2nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
“Scandinavian restaurant” - Eco-conscious cafe in a historic venue serving Nordic-influenced fare using local, organic products.

Dong Hae Restaurant
251 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Modern locale for Korean standards, all-you-can-eat sushi, Japanese entrees & industrial-chic decor.

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Hewing Hotel
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Upscale hotel in a converted warehouse, offering eclectic quarters, stylish dining & a rooftop bar.

AC Hotel by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown
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Streamlined rooms, some with city views, in a polished property offering a tapas bar & a gym.

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
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MacDonald Mines Receives First Gold Assay on Trenching of Oxide Sands, Wawa-Holdsworth Project, Wawa, Ontario

/ -- TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug 9, 2017) - MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:BMK) ("MacDonald Mines", the "Company", or "BMK") announces that it has received final gold assays on 4 trenches across the Oxide Sands zone. Trenches 725, 750 and 775 produced positive gold (Au) results. No significant results for gold (Au) were detected in trench TR-800 which crossed a road and where only disturbed material (road fill) was encountered. In all cases, where the Oxide Sands were sampled, gold was detected.

Table 1 highlights the recently received results from the on-going sampling. The results for silver content are pending. The spatial relationship between these trenches and the Oxide Sands trend is shown in Figure 1.

Table 1: Highlights from on-going Oxide Sands trenching and sampling

Trench ID Au (gpt)
TR725-0 2.58
TR725-1 1.881
TR725-5 3.44
TR725-7 1.205
TR750-14 3.55
TR750-16 4.15
TR750-3 1.84
TR750-5 1.778
TR750-6 5.601
TR750-7 3.47
TR750-8 1.754
TR775-0 6.45
TR775-1 3.51
TR775-11 1.04
TR775-12 3.55
TR775-7 5.692

To view "Figure 1: Plan map of trenching locations with gold (Au) values" please visit:

Quentin Yarie, President and Chief Executive Officer of MacDonald Mines stated, "We will continue to expose and sample the Oxide Sands trend. In the next few weeks, with the arrival of a drill on site, we will begin to assess the vertical distribution of the gold within the sands with the ultimate goal of developing a resource. This resource model will be used to optimize a program for the extraction of the sands, their concentration and the production of a saleable product."

Oxide Sands Sampling Procedure

The Oxide Sands samples are sampled like a borehole at systematic 1-metre intervals along the trenches. Overburden is not sampled - if the sands are exposed, they are sampled vertically along the wall of the trench in 2 to 3kg bags. Oxide Sands samples are not grab samples (see Schematic:

Wawa-Holdsworth Project Highlights

  • Neighbouring Richmont's Island Gold Mine, Argonaut's Magino Gold Project and Goldcorp's Borden project
  • Numerous gold showings with diversified mineralization styles occurring in a 500 metres-wide deformation corridor
  • Year-long road access and easy access to rail, road, electrical power, labour force and suppliers

Overview of the Wawa-Holdsworth Project

Historic work by previous operators defined three gold targets on the Wawa-Holdsworth Project:

  • Greenstone-hosted quartz-carbonate vein deposit (Soocana Vein System and Reed-Booth Showing);
  • BIF-hosted gold deposits (gold-bearing pyrite zones in an Algoma-type iron formation);
  • Gold-bearing Oxide Sands developed from the weathering of the auriferous pyrite zones.

MacDonald Mines is focusing its near-term exploration program on the Oxide Sands. These appear to extend for more than 2 kilometres on the property as corroborated by MacDonald's recent airborne magnetics results (see June 1, 2017 News Release) and reach a depth of at least 8 metres.

Positive preliminary metallurgical results (see July 11, 2017);

  • The concentration ratio of gold in rougher flotation averaged 6.0:1
  • The concentration ratio of silver in rougher flotation averaged 5.2:1
  • Reduction of feed volume in rougher flotation by approximately 85-90%
  • The Oxide Sands can be processed by a simple crushing/flotation process
  • No caustic treatments are necessary
  • The processing will require low power requirements
  • The waste material is inert (>70 percent silica/quartz)

The soft and relatively unconsolidated Oxide Sands material can be extracted like an aggregate. The Company is working to better define the Oxide Sands in preparation for their potential extraction.

On-site Quality Assurance/Quality Control ("QA/QC") Measures

Sand samples were transported in security-sealed bags for analyses to Activation Laboratories Ltd. in Ancaster, Ontario. Individual samples are labeled, placed in plastic sample bags and sealed. Groups of samples are then placed into durable rice bags and then shipped. The remaining coarse reject portions of the samples remain in storage if further work or verification is needed.

MacDonald Mines has implemented a quality-control program to comply with best practices in the sampling and analysis of both the Oxide Sands and drill core. As part of its QA/QC program, MacDonald Mines inserts external gold, silver and Pt and Pd standards (low to high grade) and blanks every 20 samples in addition to random standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Qualified Person

Quentin Yarie, P Geo. is the qualified person responsible for preparing, supervising and approving the scientific and technical content of this news release.

About MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd.

MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. is a mineral exploration company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario focused on gold exploration in Canada. The Company has built a portfolio of safe-jurisdiction, infrastructure-rich projects that demonstrate the greatest market potential for return. The Company is aggressively advancing its highly prospective Wawa-Holdsworth Project.

The Company's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "BMK".

To learn more about MacDonald Mines, please visit

Cautionary Statement:

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. The foregoing information may contain forward-looking statements relating to the future performance of the Company. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerning future performance, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the Company's plans and expectations. These plans, expectations, risks and uncertainties are detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with the TSX Venture Exchange and securities regulators. MacDonald Mines does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd.
Quentin Yarie
President & CEO
(416) 364-4986
MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd.
Mia Boiridy
Investor Relations
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Eastmain De-risks the Eau Claire Deposit with Measured and Indicated Gold Grade Increasing 51% to 6.2 g/t at the Clearwater Project

/ -- TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sep 11, 2017) - Eastmain Resources Inc. ("Eastmain" or the "Company"- (TSX:ER)(OTCQX:EANRF), today reported an updated mineral resource estimate for its Eau Claire deposit, hosted on the 100%-owned Clearwater Property in James Bay, Québec. The new mineral resource estimate is based on an improved interpretation and better understanding of the deposit resulting in a significantly higher confidence level in the results. The new interpretation and estimate demonstrates higher grades and continuity of gold mineralization to a depth of 550 m and along strike for 1,100 m, remaining open at depth to the east.

A technical report to be prepared by SGS Geostat ("SGS") will be posted on and the Company's profile on SEDAR at within 45 days of the date of this news release.

  • Significant geological interpretation refinements and improved parameters compared to past estimations
    • Inclusion of a minimum mining width to all interpreted veins
    • Improved classification and continuity of veins within the deposit, and ability to target structures
    • Better constraints on open pit resources using a strip ratio of 11.9:1
  • Increased grade in both the open pit and underground portions of the deposit
    • Open pit grade: 5.90 g/t Au (Measured and Indicated ("M&I")) for a 46% increase (as compared to the prior mineral resource estimate at Eau Claire with an effective date of April 27, 2015 (the "2015 Estimate") - see Note A)
    • Underground grade: 6.26 g/t Au (M&I) for a 31% increase (as compared to 2015 Estimate - see Note A)
  • Metallurgical recoveries from new testing set at 95%
    • Supported by recent results of testing of mineralization and wall rock suites from across the deposit using gravity separation, flotation and direct cyanidation
  • Strong growth opportunities
    • Significant deposit expansion potential as well as district exploration potential along major regional structure in an infrastructure-rich region
  • The new mineral resource justifies moving forward with a Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA")

Using an appropriately constrained Whittle™ pitshell and a stricter underground wireframe model, the updated mineral resource consists of 826,000 ounces of gold (4.2 million tonnes at 6.16 g/t Au) in the Measured and Indicated category, and 465,000 ounces of gold (2.2 million tonnes at 6.49 g/t Au) in the Inferred category. Table 1 summarizes the total mineral resource and Table 2 describes a potential open pit and underground scenario, respectively applying 0.5 g/t and 2.5 g/t Au cut-off grades. Using the information available at this time, the selected pit shell represents Eastmain Management's view of a robust, realistic and practical approach to a potential mining scenario at Eau Claire.

The new mineral resource estimate reports considerably improved grades but also reduces the contained ounces of gold in the deposit by 15% (126,000 oz) in the combined Measured and Indicated categories and by 36% (168,000 oz) in the Inferred category, compared to the 2015 Estimate (see Note A). These reductions are mainly the result of more conservative drill supported wire-frame interpretation and the application of a smaller search radii for resource classification. Eastmain will continue to seek additional mineral resources at Eau Claire through continued drilling of the deposit laterally and at depth.

Claude Lemasson, Eastmain Resources President and CEO stated, "Today, we achieve a major milestone at the Eau Claire deposit and for Eastmain Resources. This new high-quality mineral resource estimate illustrates true opportunity to develop an open pit and underground deposit in an emerging gold camp, supported by excellent infrastructure. The upgraded estimate is supported by strong grades, more conservative parameters, and a new understanding of the high-grade schist ("HGS") veins, improved by tighter drill spacing in the core of the deposit. As a result, we commenced preparations for a PEA, anticipated for delivery in H1 2018.

He continued, "In addition to justifying advancing towards pre-development at Eau Claire, Clearwater's exploration potential remains strong for expansion and growth of the deposit, as well as near the deposit with regional exposure to 40 km of the Clearwater Deformation Zone, within 50 km of Goldcorp's Eleonore gold mine. Now, with the recent infill program behind us, we look forward to expanding the deposit's footprint and exploring the district potential."

TABLE 1: Total Mineral Resource Estimate (effective August 25, 2017)(1)

Category Tonnes Grade (g/t Au) Contained Au (oz)
Measured 932,000 6.67 200,000
Indicated 3,238,000 6.01 626,000
Measured & Indicated 4,170,000 6.16 826,000
Inferred 2,227,000 6.49 465,000

TABLE 2: Mineral Resources for a potential Open Pit and Underground scenario (effective August 25, 2017)(1)

Open Pit(2)(3)(4)
(surface to 150 m)
(150 m - 860 m)
Category Tonnes Grade
(g/t Au)
Contained Au (oz) Tonnes Grade
(g/t Au)
Contained Au (oz)
Measured 618,000 6.69 133,000 314,000 6.64 67,000
Indicated 610,000 5.10 100,000 2,628,000 6.22 526,000
Measured & Indicated 1,228,000 5.90 233,000 2,942,000 6.26 593,000
Inferred 39,000 4.78 6,000 2,188,000 6.52 459,000
(1) Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. All figures are rounded to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimate. Composites have been capped where appropriate.
(2) Open pit mineral resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t gold within a conceptual pit shell and underground mineral resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 2.5 g/t gold outside the conceptual pit shell. Cut-off grades are based on a gold price of US$1,250 per ounce, a foreign exchange rate of US$0.80, and a gold recovery of 95%.
(3) The results from the pit optimization are used solely for the purpose of testing the "reasonable prospects for economic extraction" by an open pit and do not represent an attempt to estimate mineral reserves. There are no mineral reserves on the Clearwater Property. The results are used as a guide to assist in the preparation of a mineral resource statement and to select an appropriate resource reporting cut-off grade.
(4) Pit optimization parameters and cut-off grades are outlined in Table 3.

New Mineral Resource Estimate

The new mineral resource estimate prepared by SGS is based on data from 690 drill holes (274,054 m), with an effective (cut-off) date of August 25, 2017, and includes 78,150 m of new drill data from 2015 to 2017. The focus of the 2016/2017 drill program by Eastmain's exploration team consisted mainly of infill drilling used to:

  • expand the understanding of the mineralizing controls at Eau Claire,
  • confirm the current geological interpretation and test the limits and continuity of mineralized envelope, and
  • improve drill spacing to show continuity between veins and increase overall confidence in the deposit.

Whittle Pit Shell

A conservative and balanced approach was applied when optimizing the potential open pit and underground scenario. Pit optimization was performed using Whitte™ software based on the optimization parameters outlined in Table 3. Whittle pit shell at a revenue factor of 0.5 was selected. The corresponding strip ratio is 11.9:1 for a pit with an average depth of approximately 150 m. The selected pit shell allows for an improved and balanced approach for any potential future underground development.

While considering the open pit and underground distribution of resources, Eastmain included a base case Whittle Pit scenario using a Revenue Factor of 1.0 as a comparison to the 2015 Estimate. The resulting pit exhibited a strip ratio of 27.9:1 with a maximum depth of approximately 300 m. In management's view, this pit was impractical and not optimized in terms of its sheer size relative to the amount and distribution of gold in the deposit.

Stricter Wire Frames

Wire frames were constructed for the E-W striking QT veins and the ESE striking HGS veins (140° to 155°), inclusive of minimum mining width and internal dilution constraints. All veins dip between 40° to 60° to the south. Eastmain incorporated more extensive data of the HGS veins into the updated mineral resource estimate, which now account for approximately 16.8% of the total ounces and 23.4% of the Measured and Indicated ounces.

Resource Calculation and Categorization

Grades for Au (g/t) were interpolated into blocks by the inverse distance cubed ("ID3") method. In the view of both SGS and Eastmain, the conservative methodology provides the best framework for the planning and execution of exploration and potential future development and production of this asset.

Three passes were used to interpolate grade into all of the blocks in the wire frames (Table 3). For Pass 1, the search ellipse size (in metres) for all vein domains was set at 20 x 20 x 5 in the X, Y, Z direction; for Pass 2, the search ellipse size for each domain was set at 45 x 45 x 15; and for Pass 3, the search ellipse size was set at 100 x 100 x 20. Blocks were classified as Measured if they were populated with grade during Pass 1 and Indicated if they were populated with grade during Pass 2 of the interpolation procedure. Pass 3 search ellipse size was set to assure all remaining blocks within the wire frames were assigned a grade. These blocks were classified as Inferred.

Grades were interpolated into blocks using a minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 composites to generate block grades during Pass 1 and Pass 2 (maximum of 3 samples per drill hole), and a minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 composites to generate block grades during pass 3.

Tellurium as a by-product was not considered for inclusion in the updated mineral resource, as it is not shown to have any material impact or significant economic benefit, partly due to its price volatility. Recovery of Tellurium is expected with normal metallurgical processes and its value to a mine project, if any, is best suited for consideration in a more advanced study.

Table 3: Selected Parameters

Exchange rate $0.80 USD = CAD $1.00
Gold price (per ounce) $1,250 USD / $1,563 CAD
Estimation method ID3 interpolation
Drill spacing:
450W outcrop (0 m - 100 m depth) 12.5 m - 25 m
Deposit core (100 m - 400 m) 25 m
Balance of the deposit >25 m
Block model 5 m x 5 m x 5 m
Composites required:
Measured 6 composites, 2 drill holes, w/in 20 m x 20 m x 5 m
Indicated 6 composites, 2 drill holes, w/in 45 m x 45 m x 15 m
Inferred 3 composites, 1 drill hole, w/in 100 m x 100 m x 20 m
Open pit cut-off grade 0.5 g/t Au
Underground cut-off grade 2.5 g/t Au
Process recovery 95%
Assumed operating costs
Open pit mining cost (per tonne mined) $2.80 USD / $3.50 CAD
Underground mining cost (per tonne mined) $56.00 USD / $70.00 CAD
General & administrative (per tonne processed) $4.00 USD / $5.00 CAD
Processing cost (per tonne processed) $16.00 USD / $20.00 CAD
Mining loss / dilution (open pit) 5% / 5%
Assumed overall pit slope angle 50 degrees
Capped grades:
450W Zone 120 g/t Au (QT); 45 g/t Au (HGS, NW, WNW, Extra)
850W Zone 40 g/t Au (QT); 10 g/t Au (others)

Opportunity for Continued Resource Growth

Clearwater and the abutting Clarkie Property have continuous exposure to approximately 40 km of the Clearwater Deformation Zone, a major regional structural corridor with district potential. The Eau Claire deposit, spanning 1.5 km represents a small fraction of the corridor. Eastmain considers the Deformation Zone and the remaining 51,614 hectares Clearwater-Clarkie claim package, both highly prospective and significantly underexplored.

Currently, there are six active targets, including Clovis and Snake Lake within a 5 km radius of Eau Claire, identified for their geological similarities to the Eau Claire deposit along the Clearwater Deformation Zone. Drilling will focus, in late 2017 and 2018, on extending the known limits of the deposit, in addition to testing these active drill targets. Renewed trenching and mapping will support drilling throughout the remainder of 2017. For 2H2017, a total of 15,000 m of drilling is being budgeted to continue to focus on expanding and extending Eau Claire mineral resources, as well as exploring new targets as they develop.

Preliminary Economic Assessment

This new mineral resource estimate provides a detailed wireframed block model as a strong base to define a mine and build an efficient mine plan at Eau Claire. Additional mineralization identified as a result of 2H2017 drilling may be incorporated into the upcoming PEA study. Eastmain is currently assessing proposals from various engineering firms, and is expected to have a completed PEA in H1 2018.

Conference Call to Discuss the Mineral Resource
DATE: Monday, September 11, 2017
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SGS (Canada) Geostat Inc.

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company in the minerals sector. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity in the refereeing of metals transactions from mine gate to final metals sales. With more than 85,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,800 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS acquired Geostat in 2008 to expand its quality service offerings to the mining industry. The SGS Geostat team won the Integra Gold Rush Challenge in 2016.

Allan Armitage Ph.D, P.Geo, and Sabry Abdel Hafez, Ph.D, P.Eng acted on behalf of SGS with respect to the updated mineral resource estimate at Eau Claire, and are experts in their fields. Dr. Armitage has over 25 years in the mining and metals sector with a focus on exploration, resource estimation and assessment of a wide variety of commodities, with a particular emphasis on gold, base metals and uranium in Canada. He is a Member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO). Sabry Abdel Hafez, Ph.D., P.Eng., is a senior mining engineer with more than 20 years of experience in open pit mine planning & design, economic evaluations and advanced financial analysis. He performed pit optimizations and designs, economic analysis and National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") reporting for several base metals, gold, coal, and aggregate mining projects in Canada and abroad.

All scientific and technical data contained in this press release has been approved and verified by Allan Armitage and Sabry Abdel Hafez, each of whom is a "qualified person" as defined in NI 43-101.

Note A: For further details concerning the 2015 Estimate, please refer to the technical report entitled "Technical Report for the Eau Claire Deposit, Clearwater Project, Quebec", prepared by SRK Consulting available on SEDAR at, with an effective date of April 27, 2015.

To view FIGURES 1-5, please click on the following link:

About Eastmain Resources Inc. (TSX:ER)

Eastmain is a Canadian exploration company with 100% interest in the Eau Claire and Eastmain Mine gold deposits, both of which are located within the James Bay District of Quebec. Clearwater, host of the Eau Claire deposit, is the Company's core asset with access to superior infrastructure in a favourable mining jurisdiction. Eastmain also holds a pipeline of exploration projects in this new Canadian mining district, including being a partner in the Éléonore South Joint Venture.

Forward-Looking Statements - Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or timing of future plans, and include, but not limited to, statements with respect to the potential success of the Company's future exploration and development strategies, the prospective nature of the Company's properties including the Eau Claire deposit, and the Company's plans to prepare a PEA for delivery in H1 2018. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of Eastmain, including, but not limited to the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, dependence upon regulatory approvals, the availability of financing, timely completion of proposed studies and technical reports, and risks associated with the exploration, development and mining industry generally such as economic factors as they affect exploration, future commodity prices, changes in interest rates, safety and security, political, social or economic developments, environmental risks, the risks set out in any technical reports in respect of the Company's properties, risks related to the assumptions underlying mineral resource estimates, insurance risks, capital expenditures, operating or technical difficulties in connection with development activities, personnel relations, the speculative nature of gold exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities of grades of mineral resources, contests over property title, and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update such information, except as may be required by law.

Eastmain Resources Inc.
Claude Lemasson
President and CEO
+1 647-347-3765
Eastmain Resources Inc.
Alison Dwoskin
Manager Investor Relations
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Seeing Climate Change in Real Time

IMG_5465_webThe science behind climate change is alarming. Concentrations of greenhouse gases are rising at an alarming rate, land ice is dropping by 258 billion metric tons per year, and every passing year is proving to be the warmest year on record. Even with all of this information, it is difficult for some to grasp the complications climate change is causing due to the fact that an average person’s day-to-day life has remained relatively unharmed.

“You can tell people that all these fossil fuels we’re using and all the CO2 that’s building up in the air is going to cause terrific problems. It’s only going to be when lower Manhattan is underwater that they’re going to start to respond,” said Allen J. Bard, the unofficial father of modern electrochemistry.

What Does Climate Change Look Like?

In order to make the reality of climate change more tangible, scientists with the Department of Energy are launching their SPRUCE (Spruce and Peatland Responses Under Climatic and Environmental Change) project to naturally demonstrate what the world could look like if there is no action taken on climate change.

The scientists have took to Minnesota and have built a few enclosures across the wet let, which they will be pumping CO2 into to see how the natural environment will respond.

“We think this gives us a good glimpse as to what future climates might look like,” says Paul Hanson, an ecologist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. “It allows us to cheat today’s conditions and take on the whole ecosystem, from the top of the trees to the deep peat.”

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How Your Social Life Changes For The Better When You're In A Relationship

Change can be scary. It can cause stress and worry and sleepless nights. For the majority of people in the world, change is something to be feared.

But change can be a good thing. It can help us learn and grow and understand ourselves, others and the world better. In particular, change is good in a relationship.

When we enter a new relationship, something shifts inside of us. So, we do things differently.

Maybe we tone down our language or wear our hair a certain way. We might wear fragrances or find ourselves interested in something new. We share secrets we've kept from our friends, open ourselves up to new possibilities.

There are other changes, too. Our priorities shift, and maybe we don't always keep our plans with friends -- and that's OK. A new relationship can be a little consuming in all the good ways.

But my favorite change in relationships is so vastly overlooked that I didn't even notice it was a huge plus until recently.

Over the last two months, I've had a lot of conversations with single friends looking to find someone. Sure, some of them had different desires for having someone special, but what it boiled down to was this: They all wanted someone they could binge watch TV or sports with -- a nap buddy.

It struck me as odd. I've been with my boyfriend for a significant amount of time, and I used to get flustered that we wouldn't do anything for three weekends in a row. I wondered why we didn't go out on a date or hang out with friends. But then it hit me.

One of the biggest changes that occurs when we get into relationships is the need or desire to go out all but vanishes. It's a subtle change -- one you hardly realize -- but it's there.

When you're single, one of the easiest ways to meet someone face to face is by going out with your friends to bars or clubs.

Before I was in a relationship, I was going out a lot with my friends. Sure, I wanted to meet someone, but I was going out more just to have fun with my friends rather than go home with someone at the end of the night. And eventually, it became totally exhausting.

You're out late on Friday and Saturday nights after a long week of work, you're spending money you don't want to be spending and you start to wonder if you're ever going to find someone. I totally understand how that can be mentally exhausting and physically draining. Not to mention how your wallet is taking a hit.

While going out is fun and it's great to do from time to time, staying in is hands down one of the best byproducts of being in a relationship.

I didn't realize until I started staying in more just how often I was going out. I noticed I got more sleep on the weekends and felt less stressed out about the upcoming week when I was able to just enjoy my time and not feel the pressure to be "on" all the time. I quickly stopped feeling like I was missing out when I realized what it was I had.

Being in a relationship allows you to curl up next to someone on a Saturday night in your pjs with some popcorn. It could mean a quiet date night that costs less than the four drinks you would have had. It means an earlier bedtime -- or sometimes a later bedtime because the conversation is just so good.

Of course we still go out with our friends. It would be weird not to. But the way you spend your time changes when you enter a relationship, and that's OK. Not going out is OK. Enjoying staying in with the one you love is such a great feeling.

Until I had those conversations, I wondered if we were missing out on something by never going out. I realized our naps, trips to the grocery store, endless puzzles, movie marathons and all of the silly videos we watch before going to bed are so much more fulfilling.

Staying in is the basic desire everyone wants out of a relationship, and I am so happy to embrace that change.


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Relationship Shaming Is A Thing, No Matter What Your Status Is

There are a lot of common, mainstream opinions out there about relationships these days:

1. A woman shouldn't need a man.

2. If you're not having sex often, something is clearly wrong with your relationship.

3. You can't be happy in a relationship unless you've satisfied your career goals first.

4. You should say at least 10 nice things to your partner a day to let them know you appreciate them.

Please raise a hand in your mind (or physically, if you want to) if you have heard any of these statements before.

I'm guessing that pretty much everyone has their hand up, right? I thought so.

I like to call these kinds of statements relationship shaming. Because that's really what it feels like.

These statements and opinions — often put out there to help us achieve "#couplegoals" — really just end up doing the opposite. They make us feel unhappy about the relationships we're in.

It perhaps is not on the same level as body shaming, but it still exists and it has to come to an end. Or at the very least, we need to stop listening to it.

If I don't tell my guy I appreciate all he does for me twice a day, does that make me a bad person?

If I don't feel like having sex with my guy every day, does that mean there's something wrong with my level of attraction to him?

If I'm struggling with my personal goals, does that mean I need to break up with him in order to achieve them and be happy?

These are the sort of questions I have asked myself after being confronted with mainstream thoughts about what today's relationships should be like. Articles I have read in various outlets have left me legitimately doubting the very nature of a relationship I once was over-the-moon happy with.

Listening to this bag of horse shit can be detrimental to our relationships if we let ourselves believe it.

Just because it works for someone doesn't mean it works for us. No relationship is cookie cutter. Like little relationship snowflakes, they vary greatly from one to the other.

These mainstream ideals about what makes a relationship "OK" or "normal" fill us with expectations we feel we need to attain in order to be happy in our relationships.

What we know about expectations is when they aren't met, we're disappointed. So, in essence, these ideals are setting us up for constant disappointment, not happiness.

I had been listening to this garbage for quite some time, and I found myself not only questioning the relationship I was in, but the man I had chosen to be with.

Why doesn't he do this like people say he should? Why doesn't he say things like this to me every day?

These expectations that had been built up in my mind only led me to disappointment time and time again. It really had nothing to do with what he was or was not doing, but how I had allowed myself to believe that someone else's perfect relationship and way of being should be my own.

I was standing and looking at myself in the mirror the other day (a place where a lot of deep thinking regularly occurs), and I finally snapped out of it.

Why do I even care about what people (whom I don't even know) think makes a good relationship? It really made no sense in my mind.

Since then, I haven't looked back. The only thing I focus on now is how I feel when I'm with my guy. Sure, there are times when there are parts of my relationship I would like to change, but I know that that is coming from my own personal need, not me trying to meet someone else's expectations.

The best piece of advice I can offer about how to make your relationship better and stronger is to not read any advice on the topic at all. Working out the kinks, bettering your bond and furthering the intimacy between you and your partner has to happen organically.

Listen to your gut, your feelings and your partner. Don't let anyone else's opinion be the definition of your happiness.


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Why We All Might As Well Just Stop Dating

I never understood why some men enjoy dating. I can understand why women enjoy it- all the free food and drinks. But why men enjoy it, really does baffle me. I mean, yes, taking a girl out to dinner and drinks will most definitely double the chances of getting her pants off of her and onto your floor, but it can get pretty expensive.

Not to mention, there are much cheaper ways of getting laid that don’t involve a five-course meal. Like picking up a loose woman at a bar, or roofies.

The only reason we really date is because that is what we believe we are supposed to do. It is the way that society has structured our intersexual interactions- it’s the proper way to do it. For animals that are praised for their abilities in logic, we sure as hell are illogical.

We have one awful dating experience after another and yet continue to allow our friends to set us up, continue to ask that leggy blonde out for drinks, and continue to be disappointed.

Assuming that you are dating for the right reasons- to find someone that you can share your life with- then what reason do you have to believe that dating is the way to go about finding that person? It must be all those other dating experiences you had. Like that time you went out with that guy and realized that he was 6 inches shorter than his Facebook pictures made him out to be.

Or that time that waitress you asked out for drinks turned out to be a devote catholic keeping her chastity until way after marriage. Maybe your experience with that beautiful redhead that laughed like a hyena makes you believe that the next time you go out on a date you’ll find your one?

I’m not a person who believes that there is only one person out there for us; I believe that there are several potential candidates, and depending on whom we happen to meet, we will most likely end up with. So let’s say that there are ten people out there for each of us- a nice round number. What do you think your chances are of meeting one of those ten people?

There are currently just over 7 billion people on this planet and although men slightly outnumber women, the ratio is basically 1 to 1. So, there are about 3.5 billion people out there of your sex of preference. That means that your chances of finding any one of those ten of your possible matches is 1 out of 350 million. You may as well play the lottery.

With such small chances of finding the right person, why do we bother looking so actively? Is it because we enjoy dating? Only if you are either a woman or you enjoy being tortured. Is it because it will give us better chances of finding one of our potential soul mates? I don’t believe it does.

Sure, you may go through more people- but the more you date, the more time you end up wasting with someone who you know, right off the bat, it is not going to work out with. This is why people end up in relationships of comfort, torturing themselves until they eventually get so bored that they need to either cut all ties or drown themselves in the bathtub.

Dating is bound to lead to failure- it has failure in the essence of its being. You are only able to date if you have yet to find someone special. Once you find that someone and settle down, you can no longer date. Dating requires failure and loneliness.

We would all be better off if we were to stop dating all the time and just focus on enjoying life and living it to the fullest. With the chances of you meeting someone special being so slim, your chances of meeting someone without actively looking is basically the same as your chances while actively looking and dating- probably even higher since if you’re not constantly dating you won’t be wasting so much time with people that aren’t worth the while.

You get one life to live and one life only. You can waste your time dating people that you know you won’t want to keep around for long, or you can spend your time doing what makes you happy- bettering yourself as a person and growing. Go and experience life to the fullest- leave the dating for when you think you may have someone worth sharing the dessert with.

You never know when or where you’ll find that person. You are just as likely to meet them on the train as you are to meet them backpacking through Europe.

If you believe in true love, then you have to believe that eventually you will find your way to one of your better halves. Stop wasting time dating losers and people that are just not right for you; dating sucks.

Paul Hudson | Elite.

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Mila Kunis And Ashton Kutcher Won't Let Their Kids Turn Into Spoiled Brats

Mila Kunis' kids may be blessed with successful parents, but she's not going to let that go to their heads.

In a recent interview with the Australian radio show, "Kyle and Jackie O," the 32-year-old mom talked about the struggle of making sure her children with Ashton Kutcher understand their privilege.

Mila said before the couple decided to have their first child, they talked about the importance of teaching him or her "not be an asshole."

Mila was born in Ukraine before her family immigrated to Los Angeles when she was 7 years old.

The actress said while she is grateful her children never have "to have ketchup soup for dinner," she is also worried their easy access to money may mean missing out on important life lessons.

Mila said,

Ashton and Mila announced they were expecting their second child in July.

Those kids are going to be hella grounded whether they want to be or not.

Citations: Mila Kunis Dishes on Parenting With Ashton Kutcher: ''How Do You Raise a Child to Not Be an A--hole?''—Watch! (E! News)


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Summer Spa Package Offered at Casa Velas Boutique Hotel, Puerto Vallarta

The new Summer spa package at 80-suite Casa Velas, an all-inclusive adults-only boutique hotel and ocean club in Puerto Vallarta, features a spa treatment, a guaranteed suite upgrade, 20% discount on additional spa treatments, roundtrip airport transfers, private beachside dinner, and more.

Guests will be treated to one fifty-minute massage per person, per stay, with unlimited use of the spa’s hydrotherapy areas that include pressure showers, steam room with eucalyptus inhalation, and Jacuzzi. Luxury accommodations are in a Grand Class Plus Suite, which features private immersion pool in the garden, Jacuzzi, and spacious terrace, amongst other luxury amenities. Guests will also receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, as well as a private four-course beachside dinner.

Available now through December 22, 2012, the Casa Velas Spa Package starts at $360 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Rate includes a la carte gourmet dining, 24-hour in-suite service, in –suite snack minibar, as well all taxes and gratuities. There is a three night minimum for the Spa-Inclusive Package. For reservations or more information, visit or call 1-866-529-8813.

Drake & Cavendish, the exclusive luxury travel website, recently named Casa Velas one of its ‘Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels’. Casa Velas is highlighted for offering ‘unforgettable travel experiences including romance, golf, spa, and much more’.

About Casa Velas: Casa Velas, a boutique hotel and ocean club nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta’s 18-hole golf course, is a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World and a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award. Located just five minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and only 15 from the popular downtown area, art galleries and “El Malecon” (the boardwalk), the hotel features 80 suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis.

The recently remodeled Spa Casa Velas, a Leading Spa of the World, encompasses five treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy area, a garden-view fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, and a beauty salon.

Emiliano a la carte fine dining restaurant is at the hands of one of the area’s leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine. Casa Velas was chosen a Top 10 in three categories - Luxury, Relaxation/Spa and Hotel for Romance - by TripAdvisor® in its 2011 Travelers’ Choice® awards, and Expedia® named Casa Velas among the top-ranked hotels on this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select™ list which formally recognizes the best hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value.


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There's Pain In Laughter: Why The Funniest People Are Often The Saddest

What do Ellen DeGeneres, Rodney Dangerfield, Sarah Silverman, Owen Wilson, David Letterman, Larry David, Jim Carrey, Conan O’Brien, Maria Bamford and Woody Allen all have in common?

They’re all brilliant and hilariously funny, but their humor came from a place of darkness.

All of the aforementioned have suffered through the devastating pitfalls of depression.

August 11, 2014 was a day I will never forget.

It was the day we heard the shocking news that the insanely brilliant and universally loved entity Robin Williams had taken his own life.

It was a painful sock in the gut felt by all.

It felt like the entire world stood still in a collective catatonic devastation.

Generations of people hailing from all across the great expanse of the universe were left gutted, mourning the loss of the man whose mind-blowing sense of humor and honest portrayal of humanity helped to raise us, lift us up when we felt stuck in the mud and whose onscreen presence forced our stubborn lips into the curve of an unabashed smile when we found ourselves reeling in the static of our darkest hour.

The day the planet lost Robin Williams left us in a cloud of wonder: How could someone who burned with such a bright, magnetic light be so heartbreakingly sad?

It forced me to look into the mirror of my own life:

See, I've always been drawn toward creative, razor-sharp, bitingly funny and wildly inappropriate people.

My people are the fearless exhibitionists, the witty cynics and entertaining characters -- all of whom are overcome with an incessant, irrepressible impulse to perform to the room.

Give me the class clown over the popular kid any day of the week.

Whether it's my brother, my childhood best friend, my partner-in-crime or all my ex lovers, there is a common theme that takes residence within the soul of all the funny people in my life.

Once you scratch past the surface of wisecracks and wit, there exists a mountain of depression and anxiety.

For most, it’s a continuous battle, and comedy is the only relief.

So what’s it all about, Alfie? Why is there such a heavy, underlying, sweeping sense of sadness in comedy?

Why are those who are so seemingly full of life the ones who never fail to provide us with the perfect quip at the perfect time -- so heartbroken within?

What gives sad souls both the desire and the ability to make us laugh with such ferocity?

Comedy is derived from the truth

We deem things "funny" because they're true. Comedians and funny people alike have the ability point out the great truths of society and reflect them back to us in an entertaining way.

In a world overcome with heaps of bullsh*t and falseness, simply hearing the truth serves as a well-needed dose of fresh air.

It's so liberating to actually hear the truth that it makes us shake with laughter.

Comedians are keyed into what's really going on in the world, which is a curse as much as it is a blessing. The world is a f*cked up place.

They are the hypersensitive observers in the world. They pay close attention. They're not blissfully ignorant, skipping about the earth’s surface adorned in rose-colored glasses.

They see what the average person can't see -- or rather doesn't care to see.

While we view the ability to be funny as a coveted quality we would do anything to possess, remember that funny people are as tapped into darkness as they are humor (usually they’re one in the same).

Being funny is being in control

Comedians understand no matter what great lengths we go to protect ourselves -- the masses will be always be horrendously cruel.

They will laugh at you and tirelessly make fun of you regardless, so why not gain some semblance of control over it?

See, when you’re making fun of yourself, you’re steering the ship. You’re no longer at the hands of the high school bullies or the slew of ignorant coworkers.

This is especially true of comedic performers, for they are allowing us to laugh at them in the most controlled setting possible: the stage.

Laughter takes the power back

So many comedians/funny people will tell you they grew up feeling hopelessly inadequate, hideously ugly, impossibly fat, meekly small and direly insignificant.

These deep-rooted insecurities are what provided them with a die-hard desire and unrelenting ambition to be seen, respected and accepted by their peers.

Society will accept you for your flaws, so long as you’re funny.

Taking on the role as the class clown at school is the ultimate way for the incessantly bullied kid to gain popularity.

Laughing is the ultimate aphrodisiac, and we gravitate toward those who can make us feel good (regardless of how "weird" they are), right?

What's the best way to reclaim your power and gain recognition beyond being the school’s token punching bag?

Making people laugh of course.

There's pain in brilliance

To be funny is to be gifted. Humor is one of the most highly regarded forms of brilliance in the world.

A comedian’s brain works faster than the average brain -- it can almost be jarring to be around.

Have you ever seen the late Robin Williams' "Inside The Actors Studio" episode?

His unbelievably sharp tongue and hyper-creative mind is spinning so quickly -- even James Lipton struggles to keep up.

When you’re in the presence of a true comedic genius, you will find that before you’ve even processed what's happening before your eyes, the comedian has already come back with three witty retorts and two spot-on impressions.

When people are able to process the world before them at rapid-fire speed, it's subsequently hard to shut off the creative brain and unwind.

Being hyper-aware of everything all the time can be hopelessly exhausting and deeply unsettling.

It’s as easy for them to digest the negative energy as it is the positive energy -- for their brain is akin to a sponge soaking in both the sparkly suds and the dirt.

Which is why so many funny people are vulnerable to numbing themselves with alcohol or drugs, for they can put a halt to the never-ending stream of thoughts and ideas.

On the downside, however, substances can strip them of their creativity and burn out their brilliance.

Witty quips mask insatiable sadness

It’s so sad our society puts so much shame around depression. Throughout history, brilliance has been synonymous with mental illness.

And so many of the brightest creatures have suffered in silence to their detriment.

People will hide the fact they’re feeling low before they hide so many other things that could be thought of as "shameful."

What is a more effective way to mask the fact that you’re feeling hopelessly, low, empty and sad than to crack jokes?

What better way to provide yourself with a quick fix to your impossibly deep sorrow than to orchestrate the twinkling sound of laughter in a otherwise silent room?

The effects of making another person laugh are reminiscent of a fast-acting drug; you feel instantly better -- and the results are addictive. Sad people make careers out of making us laugh.

Connecting with an audience has healing power

Sadness is connected to feeling isolated. One of the worst parts of depression is the endlessly lingering sensation that you’re all alone in the depths of your despair.

That you're the only person who has ever felt the way you're feeling right now.

A comedian has learned that one of the ways to fill the black holes of depression -- is to connect. To talk about the pain and learn we're, indeed, not alone.

People who are funny fearlessly talk about their most embarrassing moments, shameful thoughts and hard-to-swallow realities of their lives; and we laugh.

We laugh because we can relate. By exposing the truth, they’re healing our pain as they heal they’re own.

Because in the moment a comedian tells us a joke or story -- we are less alone in our suffering and our peals of laughter provide them with direct validation that we've been there too.


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Victim Vs Acceptor: Regaining Accountability Of The World

There are two types of people in this world when it comes to facing a compromising situation. One is called a victim, and the other is what I call an acceptor. The difference between the two is simply perspective and the ability to take responsibility.

The victim believes they have absolutely no control of the situation and that there is nothing they can do about it. They also believe that the consequences of what has transpired are in no way their fault so they seek to blame others because they feel powerless. Even though a situation may not be their fault at all, they still will deny responsibility for how they reacted to it.

A perfect example of a typical victim excuse would be something like this, "you made me punch you in the face when you called me a jerk." What this person is really saying is, "I punched you in the face because I have no control of my own body and it's your fault that this happened." Obviously, this is a horse crap excuse and this person chose to punch you in the face instead of remaining calm and choosing not to do so.

The acceptor has the opposite perspective. They believe that even though some circumstances of a situation are not their fault, they try to find out if they have contributed to it. If they realize that their actions are somehow contributing, they immediately take responsibility. By accepting responsibility, they realize that they have the power to change whatever they're doing. So, if someone is calling them a jerk, they will try to find out what they may have done that has caused this person to call them that.

Whether or not they actually did something worthy of being called a jerk, they find ways to alleviate the situation by keeping cool, calm, and collected. They do not make matters worse because they are the type of people that try to find ways to make things better.

Another perfect example of a victim is when someone blames their metabolism for the reason why they're overweight. Even though their metabolism may be slow, they just accept the fact that there is nothing to do about it. They will say something like, "I'm overweight because my metabolism is slow and I was born this way." But is this really the truth? Can they possibly not realize that their diet is actually the reason why they're overweight?

The answer is no. Even though it is true that they may have a genetically slower metabolic rate, they are completely disregarding the fact that metabolisms can be sped up through proper diet and exercise. Victims know what the truth really is and they just refuse to accept responsibility because they know how much effort it would take to make things right. Therefore, they would rather spend their energy trying to convince everyone around them that there's nothing they can do so everyone accepts their bullshit when the real truth is that they are just too lazy to do what's necessary.

An acceptor in the same situation above would not become a victim to their genetic limitations. They would realize that even though their metabolism is slower than others, there must be ways for them to speed it up. So instead of bitching and moaning about their issue, they research and discover ways that can help them lose weight. They then sit down and create a strategic approach to achieve their goal.

No matter what happens to you in your life, there is always one thing you can control, and that is yourself. You can always control how you react to a situation that you have no control of. You must always realize that the key to overcoming any challenge is to accept responsibility and find ways to take action in order to make a difference. Being a victim in any situation only makes matters worse.

Take a look at your own life and try to find the instances in which took the role of a victim. Ask yourself these questions: What did you do that may have caused that situation to unfold? How did you contribute? Was your reaction to the event appropriate? Is there a better way to approach the situation? And what course of action could you take in order to make the situation better?

Should you realize that a situation has gone to the point where there's no way to change it, the best course of action is to remember what took place and then let it go. At least then you can store that experience as a life lesson and are now able to choose, as an acceptor, to stop dwelling it. The key to overcoming situations in life is to stop being a victim and start accepting responsibility so you can take the appropriate action to make a difference.

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Martin Shkreli Went To Congress And Was Really F*cking Annoying

Martin Shkreli was invited to testify in Congress on Thursday morning about drug pricing -- something he would know about since he's the assh*le who increased the price of a life-saving drug by 5,500 percent.

Shkreli, who was arrested for securities fraud in December, showed up in Congress allegedly to discuss the drug market, but instead he continued his ways by discussing... nothing, effectively wasting our government's time.

Shkreli's time in Congress began with Rep. Jason Chaffetz asking if he had an opening statement. Shkreli said,

Chaffetz started asking questions, beginning with what Shkreli would say to a low-income pregnant woman who needs the drug he jacked the price up on.

Shkreli answered, in what would become his refrain in Congress,

When Chaffetz was done, Rep. Trey Gowdy was up next to ask questions. He started strong, asking for the proper pronunciation of Shkreli's name, and Shkreli answered,

Gowdy said,

Gowdy asked if Shkreli understood he can answer more questions without being incriminated. Shkreli's legal counsel leaned forward and whispered to him. After listening, Shkreli answered Gowdy,

Gowdy tried again,

And Shkreli answered,

Shkreli laughed. Cummings asked if he was listening, and Shkreli gave another actual answer,

Shkreli continued to laugh and scoff at Cummings.

Finally, Chaffetz took over again, asking,

Shkreli said yes.

And Chaffetz asked that he be excused from Congress, having Shkreli escorted out.

Somehow, Shkreli managed to make a congressional hearing even more useless than usual.

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How Obama's Love For 'The Wire' Shows The War On Drugs Has Failed

“The Wire” is arguably one of the best television shows of all time as well as one of the most important. Set in Baltimore, MD, it's a sophisticated, poignant, disturbing and entertaining drama that chronicles the impact of the war on drugs in American society.

It tells the story of America's cities, featuring political corruption, inefficient bureaucracy, oblivious media, failing schools, unemployment, violence, excessive policing, poverty and drug addiction with no end in sight.

The show is so good that one of its biggest admirers, President Obama, just interviewed its creator, David Simon.

The president began by stating,

It's very telling that Obama interviewed Simon and not the other way around. In doing so, the president acknowledges the unquestionable truth “The Wire” reveals.

The war on drugs has been a catastrophic failure, and it's done far more harm than good.

As Simon explained it,

The campaign against drugs largely began under President Nixon in 1971, and was escalated by President Reagan in the 1980s.

It resulted in the militarization of American police and fostered inherently discriminatory legislation, such as mandatory minimum sentencing laws.

As a consequence, the criminal justice system in the US has disproportionately impacted minorities. Even though whites deal drugs more often than blacks, there are for more blacks in prison for drug-related offenses.

The war on drugs has led the United States to have the highest incarceration rate in the world.

America has five percent of the world's population yet holds 25 percent of ALL the world's prisoners. For a nation that prides itself on its freedoms, this is a startling and disconcerting statistic.

Around 50 percent of those imprisoned are there for drug offenses, meaning American prisons are full of non-violent offenders.

Since 1970 (Nixon's second year in office), the prison population has risen 700 percent.

All the while, addiction rates remain unchanged and overdose rates have risen exponentially. In the past three years alone, heroin overdose rates have tripled. Meanwhile, illicit drugs have grown in supply, becoming cheaper and more accessible.

As Simon stated,

Correspondingly, the interview highlights the way in which the war on drugs is self-perpetuating.

The president said,

And as both Obama and Simon note, the drug industry is so large it's hard to get around.

For young men without fathers or other role models, it's easy to look up to wealthy drug dealers in the neighborhood. A life of crime becomes appealing, and the vicious cycle of drug dealing, violence and imprisonment repeats itself as new generations get pulled into that world.

Simply put, while drug trafficking is certainly a problem, it's undeniable that mass incarceration is not the solution.

Obama said,

Indeed, the war on drugs has been a $1 trillion failure, yet it continues to rage on.

As Ellis Carver, one of the main characters on "The Wire," states,

In order for the war on drugs to end, we have to address the root of the problem: the demand for drugs. If there were no demand, the drug industry would collapse.

With that said, it's unrealistic to believe we can completely eradicate the desire for drugs. After all, substances like cocaine and heroin are incredibly addictive.

Yet, if we begin to approach drugs as more of a health issue as opposed to a criminal one, we could begin to see major changes in our society. Sending drug users to prison does not rehabilitate them whatsoever. Instead of imprisoning them for drug possession, we should treat them for addiction.

In 2000, Portugal completely decriminalized drugs, adopting new policies surrounding treatment and prevention. And you know what happened? Drug abuse rates were cut in half, and overdose and HIV infection rates fell dramatically.

Concurrently, vital law enforcement resources previously used for the pursuit of non-violent drug abusers have been reallocated to combat trafficking.

Portugal has treated drugs as a health and social issue, an idea “The Wire” also explores in one of its most audacious episodes, “Hamsterdam.” In the episode, police set up several drug-tolerant zones, experimenting with the idea of decriminalization.

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Many dismissed the narrative of this episode as unrealistic, but Portugal is living proof that decriminalization not only happens, it works.

Perhaps decriminalization isn't the solution for the United States; every country functions differently. But we can't deny what we've been doing hasn't worked. We have to explore alternatives and make changes.

The war on drugs has been disproportionate and unjust, and it's time for it to end. “The Wire” is a work of art that beautifully conveys this irrefutable notion. Every American should watch it.

In the meantime, check out Obama's interview with Simon:

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Citations: Barack Obama talks the war on drugs with the creator of The Wire (The Washington Post), The War on Drugs Has Failed So Lets Shut it Down (Huffington Post), The rate of heroin overdose deaths has nearly tripled in just three years (Washington Post), Prison Crisis (ACLU), Thirty years of Americas drug war (PBS), Decriminalizing Possession of All Illicit Drugs (New York Times ), What The US Can Learn From Portugal About Decriminalizing Drugs (Huffington Post), The Wire reup season three episode nine is Hamsterdam realistic (The Guardian), The Failed War on Drugs Is Militarizing Law Enforcement Fueling Police Violence (Huffington Post), Rand Paul Decries Mandatory Minimum Sentences Likens War On Drugs To Jim Crow (Huffington Post), White people are more likely to deal drugs but black people are more likely to get arrested for it (The Washington Post), Nonviolent Drug Offenders Should Not Be Taking Up Prison Beds (Huffington Post), Just How Much The War On Drugs Impacts Our Overcrowded Prisons In One Chart (Huffington Post), Yet Another Study Proves The War On Drugs Is Failing (Huffington Post), Offenses (Federal Bureau of Prisons), The United States Has The Largest Prison Population In The World And Its Growing (Think Progress)


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Nepal Officials Say There's Too Much Human Sh*t Left On Mount Everest

According to officials, Mount Everest is covered in so much human waste that climbers could soon be at risk for disease by scaling it.

The four camps, located between the peak's base camp at 17,380 feet and the top of the mountain, don't have toilets, according to the Huffington Post, leaving few options for climbers who must answer nature's call.

Ang Tshering, the head of Nepal's mountaineering association, said,

This week marked the beginning of Nepal's mountaineering season, which will see hundred of people spend months trying to climb the 29,035-foot mountain.

Massive amounts of urine and feces are often left behind, and very little has been done to prevent such practices.

Tshering is therefore urging the Nepalese government to force climbers, possibly with some sort of law, to stop leaving their waste wherever they please.

Dawa Steven Sherpa has been spearheading the cleaning initiative for about seven years.

He says that climbers tend to leave their poop in bags as they edge closer to the mountain top.

He told the Associated Press,

The Nepalese government determined last year that each climber is responsible for at least 18 pounds of trash.

Climbers must bring that amount with them when they return to base camp.

The $4,000 deposit they have to leave at the beginning of their journey won't be refunded should they not fulfill this requirement.

Officials stationed at the mountain's base camp will be more scrupulous in reporting the amount of waste left throughout this climbing season, which lasts until the end of May.

Other than that, however, the Nepalese government has yet to propose any truly effective solutions for the waste.

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What Is The Meaning Of "End Game"? Taylor Swift's Fans Have Some Ideas

Taylor Swift's Reputation is arriving in just two days, and there's not a Swiftie in the house who isn't freaking out right now. The singer released the Reputation tracklist on Nov. 7, and it immediately set fans into a frenzy. Swift has already released the singles "Look What You Made Me Do," "...Ready For It?" "Gorgeous," and "Call It What You Want." Now, one song on the tracklist, "End Game," has left fans wondering: What is the meaning of "End Game"? There were rumors before the album dropped that it would be a collaboration between Swift and Ed Sheeran (longtime besties), and now that rumor has been confirmed! Yup, "End Game" features Ed Sheeran and Future, and they're the only artists featured on Reputation. Fans have some theories about what the song could be about.

Personally, my first thought was that it was going to be romantic AF. Think about it: When you say a person is "end game" for you, that means they've been your goal all along — you've always wanted to end up with them. They're "end game" because they're the person you want to be with ~forever~. So a song with that kind of title is bound to be a romantic one. Since Swift has been singing about her boyfriend Joe Alwyn in a bunch of the other songs on Reputation (she hasn't flat-out said she's singing about him, but it's clear she's singing about her relationship and she's been dating Alwyn for a year), this song could be telling us just how freaking serious she is about her relationship with Alwyn. But considering Ed Sheeran and Future are featured on the track, I have a feeling this song is going to be a bit more on the savage side, and fans agree.

Some fans think it will be an extension of "...Ready For It?" since it directly follows it on the album and Swift sings "let the games begin" in the song.

Others think it will be another jab at the media.

And some think it will be the "Blank Space" of Reputation, which basically means they think it will be Swift calling out all the gossip surrounding her.

Others, like me, first thought "End Game" would be about Joe Alwyn.

Her commitment to her relationship with Alwyn was made clear with the song "Call It What You Want," which Swift released on Thursday, Nov. 2.

In the song, Swift sings about going through hard times (likely her beef with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West), feeling the pressure of fame, and just wanting to get away from it all with someone she loves. The "Call It What You Want" lyrics go:

It was one of the best singles Swift has released leading up to the Reputation drop, and fans love it for its nuanced lyrics and storytelling, calling it a "romantic 'All Too Well.'" We'll just have to wait and see if "End Game" featuring Ed Sheeran and Future is romantic or savage, but something tells me it's the latter.


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CFDA Launching New Online Initiatives

The CFDA certainly has been busy. This week, the Council of Fashion Designers of America will launch two new online initiatives.

One, will be an international review running on during New York Fashion Week. These will be posted simultaneously with the participating newspapers and will include reviews from Menkes for the International Herald Tribune, Paola Pollo for Corriere Della Serra, Vanessa Friedman for the Financial Times, Lisa Armstrong for London’s Daily Telegrapg, Carine Bizet for Le Monde and Godfrey Deeny for Le Figaro.

The CFDA will also be hosting a collaboration with Swarovski crystals: “Instagram NYFW: A Collective View”. will live feed instagrams of insiders who use #cfdaSwarovski.

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Pumpkin Spice Margarita

I have a confession to make. I’m completely addicted to coffee. At a minimum I’ll drink around 60 ounces of coffee a day and that’s not an exaggeration. Last week, America celebrated “National Coffee Day”, which gave me an idea.

Everyone loves a good cocktail, and everyone loves coffee, right? Well maybe not everyone, but everyone should. For those of you who love a good cocktail and coffee, I’ve decided to feature one coffee inspired cocktail everyday this week, because to me, everyday is National Coffee Day.

In honor of the start of my coffee cocktail week and the first of October, I’ve chosen my first recipe to be a pumpkin spice margarita:

¼ c. Sauza Blue Silver Tequila

½ c. cream

2 tbsp. pumpkin spice syrup

2 tbsp. sugar

1 tbsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1½ c. hot coffee

Garnish: whipped cream and cinnamon

Combine cream, pumpkin spice syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in a cup and stir. Pour into coffee and add tequila. Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon.

This delectable drink recipe makes enough for two, so feel free to celebrate the start of October with a friend.

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IB's new statement format

Discussion in 'Retail Brokers' started by pcvix, Aug 2, 2007.

Is IB's new statement format an improvement?

  1. Yes

    15 vote(s)
  2. No

    30 vote(s)
  1. pcvix

    Do you think IB's new statement format is an improvement over the existing one (after making a side-by-side comparison)?
  2. Catoosa

    For my printing needs, I much prefer the legacy statement. I will continue to use the legacy statement as long as it is available. The new statement format requires me to deselect all of the things I do not want to print on each days statement (what a pain and a waist of my time) before I print.
  3. HOBO

    I definitely prefer the OLD format of statements.

    The only improvement I see is that the CASH REPORT for all the currencies is now more compressed.

    Everything else is worse:

    NEW statements have added several PERFORMANCE and P/L related sections, which I have no use for. (Those numbers are not accurate and I must calculate P/L myself regardless).

    I am missing some important information that was available with the old format.

    Problems with POSITION section:

    âSecurity IDâ and âDescriptionâ columns are now missing.
    Newly added and useless columns âOpen Priceâ and âUnrealized P/Lâ can not be turned off and are unnecessary taking space. They are not even populated with data (which is actually good, as it is less confusing).

    âClose Priceâ column is not populated. Fortunately Close Price values are now shown (by mistake) in âCost Basisâ column.

    Problems with TRANSACTION section:

    Cannot turn off useless âMark-To-Market Summaryâ sub-section.

    âSymbolâ column no longer shows option contract multipliers (the OLD statements had them in brackets).

    Newly added and useless columns âC. Priceâ, âFIFO P/Lâ and âMTM P/Lâ cannot be turned off.

    Very useful columns âAmnt In Baseâ and âBase Commâ are now missing. So now I have to convert all transactions to base currency manually.

    To make this fx conversion more difficult, the EXCHANGE RATE section now rounds fx values to 2 decimals. (e.g. the exchange rate for JPY is 0.01). To convert trading amounts into base currency , I now have to retrieve exchange rates from another source.

    Another problem is that the new reports cannot be saved as plain html files and viewed off-line. If you do that, you will not see the proper table format.
    Also the file size is bigger. Even when I download only a basic transaction report (without the new P/L sections).

    I hope IB will reconsider the date for termination of legacy reports.
    As a minimum, LEGACY reports should be provided till the end of 2007.
    Hopefully by that time they can hire somebody who can fix the NEW format.
  4. FLY7788

    I love LEGACY statement
  5. gkishot

    I hate the new format.
  6. I personally prefer the new format and anything IB can do to simplify statements
  7. Opra

    I just wonder why IB can't do a statement in PDF format.
  8. PDF would be so much more helpful than XML
  9. sporky

    what's so difficult about saving the webpage?
  10. rayl

    I 2nd the request for a PDF statement from the perspective of something that prints out "nicely" with decent pagination (and not entire pages w/ nothing but a small legend box on them).
    #10     Aug 5, 2007


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Although tubal ligations are meant to be permanent methods of birth control, they are not 100% effective.

There is a slight risk of becoming pregnant after tubal ligation. This happens to about 5 out of 1,000 women after 1 year. After a total of 5 years following tubal ligation, about 13 out of 1,000 women will have become pregnant.

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