Some call it the Wal-Mart of WeedOthers have called it the Coca-Cola of Cannabis.But I just call it one of the best investments I ever made.It was in 2015 that I decided to throw a few bucks behind a little-known cannabis company operating out of Smiths Falls, Canada.There was nothing particularly exciting about it at the time, and there were a handful of others that I also invested in.But it was...Read More
I’m going to be heading out to Manila early next week, so in the meantime I’ve been busy: meeting up with people, taking care of errands, packing, etc… I haven’t gotten around to doing this, but I really wanted to take the time out to say:THANK YOU!!!A few weeks back, I set up a donate button and wrote a quick short blog post about it…To my surprise, I’ve gotten...Read More
Here’s an update on my latest trades for the week ending on December 1, 2017.SOLD 40,000 shares of Artemis Resources (KAI.AX) @ A$0.30/share SOLD 370,000 shares of Pioneer Resources (PIO.AX) @ A$0.029/share Bought 5,000 shares of Ardea Resources (ARL.AX) @ A$1.54/share Bought 7,000 shares of Erdene Resources (ERD.TO) @ C$0.51/share Bought 3,000 shares of Erdene Resources (ERDCF) @...Read More
Why are teens so angsty and rebellious? Because they are biologically adults, being treated like children.Jane Addams likely had good intentions when in the early 20th century she helped create the juvenile justice system and laws against child labor. But fast forward to present day and her influence on how society treats young adults has disastrous effects on young individuals and society at larg...Read More
Why are teens so angsty and rebellious? Because they are biologically adults, being treated like children.Jane Addams likely had good intentions when in the early 20th century she helped create the juvenile justice system and laws against child labor. But fast forward to present day and her influence on how society treats young adults has disastrous effects on young individuals and society at larg...Read More
Sometimes I wish I had no conscience or morals. Then I could go to work for the government writing fear propaganda.Killer robots are the latest terror. But there are so many takes on it! It’s like Josef Goebbels’ dream to have so much material to work with. All the “possibilities” and “predictions” just make you want to curl up in a ball and let the government...Read More
Sometimes I wish I had no conscience or morals. Then I could go to work for the government writing fear propaganda.Killer robots are the latest terror. But there are so many takes on it! It’s like Josef Goebbels’ dream to have so much material to work with. All the “possibilities” and “predictions” just make you want to curl up in a ball and let the government...Read More
Earlier this week, Siyata Mobile Inc. (TSX-V:SIM | OTCQX: SYATF) posted its Q3 2017 results, with the company generating EBITDA of $98,000 on revenue of $4.9-million, a topline that was up 32% over the same period last year. In an article by Cantech Letter, it notes an update to clients from Beacon Securities analyst, Gabriel Leung.Please find an excerpt, and a link to the full article bel...Read More
The hottest subsector of the electric vehicle market right now is blue...Cobalt blue to be exact.Cobalt is a metal you may be hearing a lot about. In the past week alone, the price of cobalt has jumped over 10%. For the year, prices have more than doubled.Cobalt is a silvery-bluish metal that's mostly used today to make specialized magnetic and high-strength alloys. But the EV revolution is rapidl...Read More
The worst-kept secret in the military is its massive energy consumption.This isn't a new revelation by any stretch of the imagination. And it turns out that energy, dear reader, is also its greatest weakness.We've known for a long time that the Department of Defense is one of the single-largest energy-consuming bodies in the world. In fact, our military is one of the most dependable oil customers...Read More
Let’s talk about power. The way I see it, there are basically two types of power, political and economic. You can wield power through the government, or through your giant bank account.In the crony world of corporate-political America, the lines are blurry. These days most people gain their political or economic power by mixing the two. But you can still tease apart whether someone’s p...Read More
Let’s talk about power. The way I see it, there are basically two types of power, political and economic. You can wield power through the government, or through your giant bank account.In the crony world of corporate-political America, the lines are blurry. These days most people gain their political or economic power by mixing the two. But you can still tease apart whether someone’s p...Read More
It's no secret that Elon Musk could be in serious trouble.No, I'm not talking about the fact that his company won't be profitable anytime soon.You should be well aware of that fact by now, especially given the few Tesla critics who have dared question the future of the $53 billion electric auto giant.One Gigafactory in Nevada won't be enough to dig him out of trouble.A second Gigafactory in Buffal...Read More
Robots are taking our jobs. We all know that by now. And it sounds scary. But it really isn’t.It is understandably upsetting if you are one of the people who will be out of a job. There can be growing pains as the economy shifts. People who thought they were all set until retirement might have to find new jobs, and gain new skills.But robots taking menial jobs means more time. Some people us...Read More
Robots are taking our jobs. We all know that by now. And it sounds scary. But it really isn’t.It is understandably upsetting if you are one of the people who will be out of a job. There can be growing pains as the economy shifts. People who thought they were all set until retirement might have to find new jobs, and gain new skills.But robots taking menial jobs means more time. Some people us...Read More
I wrote my first renewable energy outlook in 2006.It didn't go over so well.Here are just a few responses I received after writing it:"Solar is a scam. You're an idiot!""I don't take investment advice from hippie treehuggers. Sorry."And my all-time favorite:"You should be fired for giving this kind of irresponsible advice!"I won't lie.Those comments did throw me. But I knew I was right.I did the r...Read More
Employment Ain’t What It Used to BeThe 9-5 is on it's way out.You can’t ignore the facts. That traditional model of employment so many Americans sought in the past, is giving way to something new. Fueling that change: dissatisfaction, loss of opportunities, and stagnation. Each forces people and the economy to adapt. The expectations people have for a job have changed as well.People w...Read More
Employment Ain’t What It Used to BeThe 9-5 is on it's way out.You can’t ignore the facts. That traditional model of employment so many Americans sought in the past, is giving way to something new. Fueling that change: dissatisfaction, loss of opportunities, and stagnation. Each forces people and the economy to adapt. The expectations people have for a job have changed as well.People w...Read More
The family has gone home, the leftovers have been eaten, and Bitcoin is now pushing $10,000.Bitcoin's cosmic gains flow on, with prices looking like they could pass the psychological milestone today.As I write this, Bitcoin hit $9,9731.51 - this just a week after topping $8,000. It's on fire.BTC has appreciated by 8.24% in the last 24 hours and is up more than 800% on a year-to-date basis.It trade...Read More
Here’s an update on my latest trades for the week ending on November 24, 2017.SOLD 150,000 shares of Kairos Minerals (KAI.AX) @ A$0.09/share Bought 370,000 shares of Pioneer Resources (PIO.AX) @ A$0.036/share SOLD 4,000 shares of NexGen Energy (NXE) @ $2.61/share SOLD 5,000 shares of Garibaldi Resources (GGI.V) @ C$2.45/share Bought 20,000 shares of Balmoral Resources (BAR.V)...Read More