What's up with Nickel?
Here's some interesting Nickel graphs from metalprices.com. I think these add a bit of perspective to the current situation (check up to date news at google news). The strike (between the USW and Vale Inco) started on July 13th, and is in its 10th week. You will notice that prices are about where they were 5 years ago, but inventories are at all time highs.
Paul on 09.15.09 @ 09:34 AM EST [link]
Drunk Driving Masses
Here's a website I came across a while ago that I'd like to share with those reading my blog. Its stunning the number of stories that these people are able to pull from the media about impaired driving. These are only the tip of the iceberg, as many are only briefly reported in the media, like Kate's crash.
www.thedrunkdrivingmasses.com
Paul on 09.09.09 @ 12:45 PM EST [link]
Surgeries update
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Kate's surgeries went well this morning, and she is home now resting. Everything went as planned, but the experience was a little too much of a reminder of 15 months ago for both of our liking. Please pray for a speedy recovery and that no complications (such as infections) come up. I may or may not post further updates on this, so it is safe to assume that no news is good news.
Paul on 07.09.09 @ 02:17 PM EST [link]
Surgery prayer request
A quick prayer request for all of those reading this. Tomorrow (Thursday July 9th) at 8am Kate is scheduled for two surgeries at Hamilton General Hospital. While these are not considered major there are general risks associated with them. They will be performed by one of the surgeons that treated Kate at the time of the accident, in whom we have great confidence. She will be under general anesthetic for the surgeries, and we are expecting to be home the same day. Please keep Kate and the doctors in your prayers.
Paul on 07.08.09 @ 10:16 PM EST [link]