Possibly a bit off topic but I am sure most of us have heard about the possible trouble this Christmas with store gift cards.

I have heard, though can not authenticate that stores such as -

Best Buy, Future Shop, Circuit City, Ann Taylor, Eddie Bauer, Gap,

Foot Locker, Bombay, Home Depot, JC Penny, Wilson Leather, K & B Toys, etc. are either going to close or cut back many stores right after the Christmas Season so beware buying gift cards in case you cannot redeem or may have to go somewhere else to redeem.

With the lowprice of NOT, what better gift to give your grandchildren, children, other relatives, etc. 100 or more shares of NOT. With the price this low and all our high expectations for this

mineral play, you could be giving someone a real boost down the road when they cash in their shares. Imagine 100 shares today for $58 and worth $700 a year ago.

Just a thought in this upcoming Holiday Season.

Regards. rj