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Behavior of small cap stocks
Updated: Mar 7, 2020
One thing is for certain, out of all assets, small cap stocks might be one of the most interesting assets to trade, especially due to their wild nature and often very diverse behavior, even though that essentially one can categorize majority small cap day 1 plays within just two main sections which is either a squeezer or a fader, but under the surface there is a lot much more diversity going on, making them interesting asset to trade for daytraders.
This article will cover some of the data collections on behaviors from 2019 and 2018 small cap stocks (day 1 plays), and specific behaviors or patterns that are often present around them. It might seem like a breakdown of many different complicated methods, but in my view rather than using VWAP under/over to explain basic behavior of stock and creating very broad mixed behavioral data, personally i rather use very specific patterns that might be more difficult to identify, but at least they perform with much higher performance rate and can be very robustly back-tested. The key point is that if enough of those patterns and behaviors are stacked in traders playbook, even if rare, once stacked with enough setups trader will eventually get one play a day on some stock frequently.
Be patient, learn, research and stack that playbook up!
How to use the data?
The patterns or variables outlined on this article are mainly just guide to give trader better perception on expectations of the moves, but without trader studying them by him/herself over historical examples the variables will not serve much use. Trader has to re-affirm the use-case of variable before it can be applied on realtime trading, and for that doing the study of each given variable is necessary.
It is best not to isolate just one variable and base the potential scenarios on stock on it. It is always better to operate with several variables and using them together in orchestra to see the more realistic outcome of moves. That is why each pattern explained on article is composed of multiple variables for better accuracy on detection and identification. Also for the practical reasons article covers only few examples for each patterns / setups, otherwise the article would just get too extended, it is up to trader to do further research on his/her own.
Data collection sections:
1.After strong backside (after 12:00 PM), does stock reclaim HOD (high of the day)?
Data: 10% chance (low chance to happen)
2.Keep adding shorts / recycled adds on backside of stock if stock displays proper backside after 12:00 PM?
Data: Often right thing to do (60% cases)
3.Stock has a fade and closes under open price
Data: 75% chance
4.Stock has decent fade, early / mid day / or trough later hours, and essentially closes relatively weak.
Data: Similar to above.
5.Is dry liquidity present between 10:00 to 11:00 resulting with more fade?
Data: 90% chance of further fade (especially if following the trap setup)
6. Liquidity is strong at 10:00 to 11:00 and stock has front side with further push(opposite of above number 5.)
Data: 85% chance
1.HOD reclaim after strong backside fade (often EOD short squeeze)
This variable is meant as general guide that stocks with strong backside after first hour of open tend to have lower chance of reclaiming the high of the day, especially if all the conditions fit the "strong backside". The idea behind this guide is that on stocks where the buyers dry out relatively quickly (after first hour) and the volume drops significantly, the remaining present liquidity will in most cases be just sellers. On small cap stocks sellers are usually present, even if buyers are not, since the long term fundamental drive puts those stocks very often towards bearish pressure, along with the fact that if stock has faded since open there are potentially some fresh buyers caught at high prices of that day, that might eventually be forced or willing to just sell out towards later hours of day once they see that stock is not bouncing to the upside.
One thing that is rather important to point out, is that definition of strong backside has to be identified with the same rules as outlined on article bellow. Because the variables that were noted from my research are strictly order-flow / liquidity based and perform relatively well as they exclude stocks that have EOD (end of the day) short squeezes relatively well.
For example if one would to use very simplistic identification of defining backside on stock just as price being under VWAP after certain hour, that would lead to completely different % wise performance of pattern, as VWAP is too simplistic way to look at backside of stock, especially if trader wants to exclude the stocks that have higher chance of strong short squeeze in later hours (those stocks that actually do breach the HOD in later hours, which is the whole point of this sub-section of article).
Thus looking at liquidity conditions to define backside and following that 10% HOD takeout chance (small chance to happen) would only be applied realistically if trader uses the rules to define backside as explained on article bellow.
As comparision if one would use VWAP to define backside and then figure out what chance for stock is to take out HOD once under VWAP , the statistical behavioraldata would be far less reliable and weaker as there are just too many crosses up and down over VWAP trough the day (small cap stocks). This does not mean that VWAP is not useful guide, it just means that the performance of pattern is different, and the data research done from my part is only useful and relative to specific rules in how the backside is determined.
Below is conceptual example of what is meant under this pattern (HOD reclaim after strong backside drop):
And realistically it should be pointed out that most of the cases where this major HOD clearout does happen is where the liquidity trough the middle of day is still not completely dried out, and the stock still displays average 10k volume traded per M1 candle on average.
With other words, this rare strong backside HOD clearout happens mostly on stocks where there is still decent liquidity present on backside to cause EOD short squeeze.
The concept of this rare pattern is that, if market makers want to squeeze short sellers at later part of day, the stock needs to trade with at least decent liquidity trough the day so that short sellers keep coming and participating trough the day. If liquidity on stock dries out very quickly (lets say 2 hours after open) then short sellers are much less likely to short into weakness as they are scared to be caught in dry liquidity and having issues of covering out. An underwater buyer with negative position might be much more willing to just sell out his position in dry liquidity conditions compared to short seller who would decide to start participating on fresh position on weakness of dry liquid asset. Thus less shorts to be squeezed, and supply should do its job pushing the asset lower if there is not enough liquidity for short sellers to keep participating.
Conceptual difference of how short sellers participate on dry liquid asset versus the more higher liquid asset trough the day, thus impacting potential chance of short squeeze.
Low liquid conditions (supply mode, no short squeeze):
Medium / higher liquidity conditions (mid day short participation with EOD short squeeze):
There is only 10% chance of this pattern to happen overall if ticker has decent backside fade, but it depends on details, how weak really the liquidity is relative to float, and to be within more realistic window using right variables to identify the "strength" of overall backside is what matters.
Majority of those type of rare EOD (end of the day) clearouts will happen after 2:00 PM and will be forming large short squeeze. The key tell-tell variable will often be unusually high volume burst all of sudden above previous major high in most cases (100k+ vol print).
An example of such ticker on REXN (strong backside fade trough mid day and then all of sudden huge volume short squeeze all the way into HOD clearout, a rare type of heavy squeeze after backside) :
Another example of very highly liquid backside and strong liquidity trough whole day with rare type of full HOD clearout is ticker BPTH:
Or the ticker APDN in November:
1/B. Strong backside
Variables to define strong backside:
-quick washes with strong volume (quick unloads of market sell orders)
-weak bullish pushes on soft volume (lack of aggressive bidding into ask)
-micro gaps between 1 minute candles (1 minute chart)
-frequent stalls on tape with no major bids going trough (lack of demand)
-consistent lower highs and lower lows (overall weakness and supply in control)
Example of micro gaps between M1 candles on live chart:
The more expressed the variables above are, the "stronger" the backside is, as supply is dictating the core orderflow on the assets (buyers getting dumped on from bigger sellers, or not much buyers participating at first place just sellers mostly). And usually it is important to have big picture in mind and as well small picture in mind, ask yourself does price behavior over last 30 minutes fit stronger backside, but what about over last 10 minutes, has anything changed? Were any of above variables clearly canceled-out by strongly bullish ones?
As mentioned on previous articles, to be along the flow of potential short squeeze or fade you need to know what variables to look for, keep comparing bull thesis versus bear thesis, and keep asking yourself: What about now? And now? And now, is initial thesis still valid, or was there drastic / noticeable change? Because in majority of short squeezes there will usually be tell-tell variables that will discredit the "strong backside" thesis sooner or later. The sooner one can spot them the better.
The way to apply "what about now" approach as the stock is moving trough the day (this is how my usual context comparing approach looks every day on almost any asset, not just small cap stocks):
Negating the strong backside:
Variables that negate potential strong backside are exclusion variables mostly:
-strong volume wash that reclaims quickly within 10 minutes
-reclaims of highs after big initial drop
-high volume bullish push on backside of ticker in late hour (2:00 PM+)
To negate your initial "strong backside" thesis, there have to be micro negation variables that no longer support that initial supply fade thesis, either in minor case, or if many clues stack up, then in more major case. Depends on how much of counter variables stack up.
For example all 3 presented variables above (negation variables of strong backside) are all usually present on tickers that are rigged after 1:00 PM and end up squeezing shorts towards the close. Those variables are not random, they were extracted from research across many rigged tickers and the backside will usually still be "technically" present as many traders would define (price under VWAP, downtrend) but in reality, the riggers are building their short squeeze behind the scenes If you use and learn above 3 key negation variables you will be armed to spot short squeeze much quicker.
And keep in mind, negation variables have to repeat consistently to be playing a role, just because price once reclaims single wash it might not mean much, but once done few times, thats where the odds start to stack up.
It is important to be research oriented and test by yourself which are truly the variables to look for on chart of ticker, because without knowing what you should be looking for the "what about now" approach will be useless since there is no guide to follow trough. Test, test, test. It takes time and many of failed attempts, but this articles are not meant for those looking how to trade stocks with 10 minutes of time per day, but rather how to find more opportunities and adjusting trades trough the day as the stock chart / behavior develops. Being short at market open and then flipping into long by later hours is something that requires the study of behavior on small caps and the differences of variables (or vice versa).
Examples of strong backside:
Example of stronger backside with dry liquidity on ticker JAN (using the above 5 key variables to identify):
Another example of strong backside on ARCI, applying above key 4 variables. Especially highlighted 2 variables here are, heavy washes are not reclaimed (bearish variable) and along the backside drop of ticker the major volume pops are all on heavy washes and not on bullish pushes. No rigging activity present.
4. Stock fades and closes relatively weak (full fade)
Often in small caps certain stocks tend to have large supply imbalance and fading large portion of the move or gap. And then there are those stocks that have either smaller fade and then consolidate until the market close in the mid way of gap (50 ish% from the high of the day) and the third component is the mixed bag of stocks that consolidate trough whole day or drop and reclaim the losses by the end of the day.
Very general rule to use for aiming on full fade is to look on few variables to determine if stock is more likely to have stronger fade (and to hold short till end of the day):
Higher chance fade variables:
-is microfloat stock (float under 5 million shares)
-has no major previously traded volume historically, basically stock does not trade across average day any major volume (for example 5k shares per day)
-has strong persistent down trend on daily chart (non-dilution stocks are especially better as those are less likely to be manipulated, where the downtrend is mainly due to weak buying interest rather than consistent heavy dilution)
-has history of fading every gap up on news, or has frequent 50-100% moves up on no news (pumps)
-stock fades 50% of gap in pre market (before open) and has weak liquidity with higher float in pre market
If such variables are present on gaping up stock, or a solid day 1 pump then that is general guide to be more patient on take profiting and aiming for larger fade on a stock trough the day.
Above concept applies to 2019 data collection, around the key 3 variables that were collected around 2019 day 1 plays (including pumps):
-Keep shorting pops on backside after 11AM : 85% yes
-Stock has decent fade till EOD: 70% yes
-If short is working in first hour, keep holding for semi or larger fade: 85% yes
Those 3 variables actually overlap especially with the above 5 variables, meaning that larger fades are usually on the stocks named with 5 variables of "Higher chance fade".
Again important to keep in mind as always, above variables are cannot be isolated. For that "wider take profiting method" and larger fade, all of variables should be present (all 4 or 5 of them, not just one). Isolating just one of them would create performance variations all over the place. And a thing to note from above 5 variables, the variable 1 and variable 5 are excluding each other (cannot be present at same time, only one of them can be for obvious reasons).
To keep it more in simple terms usually there are two typical patterns of higher chance fading stocks (gappers):
-1 dollar turds that fade 50% of pre market gap by the time that market opens, on weak liquidity and no float rotation in pre market. Usually those have larger floats above 10 million shares.
-higher priced volatile microfloats (5 million shares float and under) that do have solid liquidity in pre market (and often float rotate before open), but they also have 4 of 5 named variables of "higher chance fade" from above of article.
4/B. 1 dollar turds (higher chance faders)
Specific category in itself are 1 dollar stocks that are gaping up 50+% for those there is decent approach that trader can use to trade along the full day fade scenario. Below is criteria of variables that one can look for in pre market price action to determine if such asset fits potential higher chance fade scenario:
-Is stock with price between 1,00 USD to 2,00 USD
-Ticker has float higher than 5 million shares (the higher the better)
-Has few or more examples of fading gaps / news on historical daily chart
-Fades 50% of gap before the market opens (for example is trading substantially under the pre market high by the time when the market opens)
-has low liquidity in pre market with micro gaps between M1 candles and weak bullish pushes (in pre market)
One side thing to note that borrow costs on those stocks (on short side) can have rather large impact on overall equity curve, especially with more expensive brokers, as volatility on those stocks is often relatively small. Something that trader should keep in mind in order to gauge if entry is worth it, or perhaps to wait for larger extension where stock gets larger range before trader starts to trade it, to neutralize borrow costs.
When it comes to borrow cost always compare the cost of borrows relative to the ATR / volatility that ticker has on average 10 minute moves, never rationalize borrow costs just from the price of borrow per share itself alone! This is mistake made by many traders, and is not justified.
For example a X ticker with borrow costs of 0.1 dollar per share and volatility of 1,00 USD move per 10 minutes versus ticker Y with borrow costs of 0.2 dollars per share but volatility of 5,00 USD move per 10 minutes, even though the per share price of second ticker Y is twice as much, realistically the price is lower! Because the actual potential volatility that trader can extract from the ticker Y is in size of 5X relative to initial example, while the cost is only 2X. To weight/justify the borrow costs taking volatility into equation is a must!
Alright back to the 1 dollar stock, pre market variables / conditions to define potentially high chance fade play (before market opens):
Example of pre market condition checking on ticker FAMI as described with using 5 variables from above:
For any reader to not be confused, this section might just seem the same as the above section of article "High chance fade variables", but in fact is not, as this is specific to stocks that are strictly priced around 1 or maximum 2 dollars and those often have certain specific "crowded" behavior which is a bit different to all of the included stocks above, which fit into "High chance fade variable" category.
Bellow another example of such 1 dollar ticker with gap up and similar higher chance conditions (in pre market) on ticker MBRX and then resulting with solid whole day fade:
Another example of ticker on CODX:
How to play it (1 dollar high chance faders)?
-1. Short pop at the open, either smaller pop (10 cents) or more extended one (20-30 cents). Wait for market to open, some bids to come in and push and thrust a bit upwards, then look to short into that push. Ideally the tape should be guide on such entry, or using stuffed rejection as entry for cascading move south.
-2. Ideally best case cenario which is my most preferred method is to use some combo setup to time entry better, such as soft clearout but realistically not many of stocks will have combo setup present. This allows you to tighten risk much more and extend the RR on trade by few factors.
Scenario 2 is ideal but not very frequent. Statistically the most common are two scenarios, either push from open and then rejection with topping, or fade straight from open (on the plays that actually have fade, excluding the ones that dont).
Conceptual examples of both most frequent scenarios:
One of the most common problems across small cap traders is that many traders have difficulties setting risk or stop losses on such 1 dollar gapping tickers, they do not know if risking 10 cents is the right way or using wide risk all the way up to pre market highs. My personal trading approach is to cut losses quick (quicker than most would assume "quick") and jut get back in if setup "re-confirms" itself. For me this approach works on 1 dollar plays, i rather take 2 small cuts and get back in, than to have 1 position where i have jut been adding and adding and am now emotionally charged on size. But then again, this is just my approach, the key is not to follow my plan, but instead to study the setups and do research to see what kind of risk management makes statistical sense for you.
No matter what pattern one trades, the risk management on setup has to be marriage between statistical performance of usual winning setup and your own preferred personal trading style. It is a mix of both, and none of them can be excluded fully. If you force risk management to fully fit your personal style while completely ignoring the markets behavior, your performance will suffer. Or if you listen to market well but use risk management approach that is completely against your personality or style, you will find a big struggle to make it trough. It requires a balance, kinda like a real marriage.
The aim on profit side should be ideally whole day fade where the ticker fades as close to where the gap started as possible. For example if ticker gaps up from 0,80 cents to 1,80 dollars, then the aim on short target could be 1,00. Usually if there is enough selling liquidity it will get around those levels. (All three ticker examples on screenshots above faded majority of gap by the later hours of day, as example guide).
Again to point out, details matter! This section of post is not about the fact that if stock has 1 dollar price and is gaping up, that it by default fits such play conditions! All the variables have to match, and for that it requires to study historical setups, and to also input some practice and expect as well some failures before one understands the pattern overall.
5. Dry liquidity pattern
The basic premise of this pattern is that the liquidity on stock dries up to the point where no major fresh buyers are interested to participate anymore, majority of liquidity on asset remains smaller buyers and persistent sellers.
This pattern should appear between 10:00 and 11:00 AM hours of NY trading time. Defining "dry" liquidity is all about using the context, without using historical context (initial 30-45 minutes after open) it is impossible to really define if liquidity is strong or weak. For defining this pattern compare:
- initial liquidity on asset from 9:30 market open to 10:00 (first half hour)
- to the liquidity of 10:00 to 11:00ish.
By the term "liquidity" it is meant that trader is looking at volume, quality of price prints (micro gaps), consistency of volume across few candles, relative volume on bull pushes vs bear pushes...etc...
It is important that all variables have to match (together present), in order to define dry liquidity being valid! The issue might be, if trader is only using volume to identify if liquidity is drying up (which many traders do) that will lead to in-complete definition and huge over-simplification. And the reason is relatively simple why.
Fact is that on majority of stocks the volume between 10:00-11:00 hour will be lower than it was at hour 9:30-10:00. Thus it is important to not just use volume as identification of dry liquidity, as that can lead to huge over-simplification (basically trader starts to fit every stock into dry or weak liquidity pattern, since chances are that majority of stocks will have lower volume 2 hours after open than they had in initial first 30 minutes).
One can hear it all the time in small caps where traders just call stocks "dead" because the volume has dropped by factor for 2X since first hour, that sort of analysis has no major value or statistical significance, since many of such stocks will still push and squeeze! Very important to have all the details down, and not to just only use volume.
Use some of the variables explained above to define strong backside, as well as variables for defining strong liquidity or dry liquidity pattern (read lower on article) to compare which liquidity conditions are most likely present on the asset as that has strong impact on what is the potential on the asset in terms of mid term direction for that day on small cap stock.
For dry liquidity pattern all variables should be present:
-1. Micro gaps between 1 minute candles (a must to use M1 chart). By this it is meant that price opens lower or higher on next candle to where it has closed on previous M1 candle, which in highly liquid stock should not happen. This is result of lack of bid/ask positioning on limit distances. If you are unfamiliar with concept overall, just try to zoom very close into M1 chart, and that might do the trick as well.
-2. Null (0) price prints (Single flat lined candle with no body and no wick (no volume traded, or very little volume traded per that M1 candle). Price basically closes where it has opened with little or no distance traded in between.
-3. Price structure under dry liquidity window should be under distribution phase, not a major pushing stage (look for article "Weakness / distribution" on blog for what distribution structure looks like).
-4. Washes should be slightly stronger than bull legs are. Volume is key to look for (strong volume on washes, weak volume on bullish pushes) as well as the time it takes for price to push high versus how quickly it washed out. It should wash out quickly, but it should take much longer to climb back up.
-5. There should be significant drop-off in volume traded at dry liquidity window, relative to volume traded in first 30-45 minutes after market open. By "significant" it is important to define that number. 2X drop-off is not enough, basically the drop of the volume should be in size of 4X-7X at least. If there was 1 million volume traded in first hour, the next hour with potential dry liquidity window would need to trade under 300k volume for same period of time (an example).
Use above 5 variable guides to determine if asset is potentially fitting dry liquidity conditions, and mark it on chart to keep it in perspective as a constant reminder (either with text on chart, or use of rectangles as myself).
Examples of dry liquidity windows / patterns below:
Why should you care about defining dry liquidity conditions?
Dry liquidity pattern is relevant to keep eye on, as if it is present on ticker, it increases the chance for ticker to have further backside fade, not because of my opinion but due to statistical data pointing towards that with significant result. It is not just about logical point of view that agrees (supply overload), but as well as data agrees that further fade is statistically more likely, since those assets are unlikely to be picked up by market makers and squeezed up (not enough short liquidity to do so).
Should be as well added that for this pattern mostly day 1 tickers were included as part of data study (tickers with fresh news, that gap up substantially, as well as pumps on day 1). Overall dry liquidity conditions can provide trader with further bearish expectation on ticker, it is not guaranteed by any means, but statistically is relevant enough to pay attention to it (data collected on 200+ tickers, with high statistical relevance).
6.Strong liquidity pattern
Inverse of dry liquidity conditions are strong liquidity conditions, usually on front side of ticker at the same time window compared to dry liquidity pattern window (10:00 - 11:00).
To observe the strong liquidity pattern it is valuable to understand well the dry liquidity pattern as those two patterns are inverse of each other.
As are micro gaps between M1 candles key variable on dry liquidity pattern, on strong liquidity pattern the reverse of that is basically - no gaps between candles and every candle opening is exactly where the previous candle has closed.
Additionally to that on strong liquidity pattern the liquidity is deep and bid/ask are trading tightly together (tight spreads), usually with not much of spread dynamics (spreads are not widening much). Watching spreads is also beneficial to spot high liquidity conditions, are spreads staying very tight for majority of time (high liquidity) or are they often widening a lot with large distances, signaling weakening liquidity.
The volume size is also important, there should be candles on M1 chart with 200k volume or above on major bullish pushes/pops, and such candles should be frequently present. It is important that volume exceeds those numbers, otherwise trader might start to seek for this pattern where there i none across many other assets.
Conceptual example and difference between some dry vs strong liquidity conditions:
To conclude variables of strong liquidity pattern / window:
-no micro gaps between M1 candles (each candle opens exactly where previous candle closed on M1 chart)
-spreads remain tight for majority of time inside the key time window
-volume exceeds 150k or 200k per M1 candle frequently and most of high volume is on pushes
-asset is on clear front side by measures of price or indicators
Strong liquidity pattern on ticker ASTC below:
Strong liquidity pattern on ticker REXN:
One statistically relevant note to add is that strong liquidity patterns have higher chance to appear on tickers with very small gaps on news (under 30% gap) or on tickers that have no gaps at all or news, and are just pumped and then rigged by market makers for some reason.
After strong liquidity pattern is present at key time window, chances for some further upside on stock increase.
Putting dry/strong liquidity windows in use:
To conclude both dry and strong liquidity patterns the main reason why trader should pay attention to those two at critical time windows is because statistically they have further continuation impact on stock likely (85% chance), based on data gathered. It is however upon the trader him/herself to decide on how to use those patterns along his trading strategy. It should be noted as well that data gathered for dry liquidity pattern is much larger than for strong liquidity, due to nature that larger portion of small cap stocks fade rather than push strongly.
Soft clearouts on backside
There are two types of clearouts in small caps, first group are front-side clearouts usually on stocks that are strong whole day and trade relatively high volume trough the whole day, and the second group are stocks that open with weakness and selloff , developing backside and then having softer clearout under weaker liquidity conditions.
First group of clearouts, the heavy clearout on front side has been already covered in article "Short traps on rigged stocks", thus this article will only focus on soft clearouts on backside of stock.
The second group of those backside stocks is where often market makers like to create softer clearout trap, where they clear out the range on strong pop to scare out short sellers. The required conditions is however, that asset should trade some medium amount of volume, the backside should not be completely dry otherwise there are no chasing shorts to squeeze. So ideally the backside should still display some sort of decent volume.
Backside soft clearout is all about squeezing out chasing shorts, not shorts from much higher prices.
Look for those variables to determine if soft clearout has chance of happening:
-stock is on clear backside (use variables above on article to define clear backside).
-backside still has some decent volume (the whole point is that short sellers to chase they need liquidity, at least some decent liquidity).
-stock builds range on the backside (some decent symmetry of highs and lows).
-sudden push of explosive candle on high volume above the highs of range, likely initiation for soft clearout.
-ticker starts building clear symmetric microshelf after that strong volume candle (important, microshelf should be very clean in symmetry)
Conceptual example of soft clearout on backside:
Below is example of soft clearout with microshelf+rug pull on ticker BRN:
Below is example of soft clearout with microshelf+rug pull on backside of ticker VTVT:
Below is example on how to prepare ahead for potential soft clearout play, make scenario of what to expect and how price should develop to trade it, on ticker BIMI:
Then after that the scenario did came to fruition along the plan, and then it is up to trade to execute on the trade, and set risk above highs of microshelf (just a suggestion, but up to everyone to figure this out), on same ticker BIMI few minutes later:
Another slightly more unusual example of backside clearout on CPAH (example below), this one is especially great case to confirm all the 6 explained variables above because it had very strong decrease in liquidity participation after the clearout trap and the rug pull. After manipulators cleared out all the shorts and pulled the plug, the liquidity dried of significantly which is the part of variable number 6, signaling further selloff, and in this case it was rather obvious case of no further demand just before the support broke.
Soft clearouts provide solid entry opportunites and great RR, since in majority of cases the rug pull will follow it, giving short seller RR with above 1:3 RR ratio on trade.
Microshelf is very symmetric price structure where highs and lows are held within tight price range, and riggers are unloading their shares on top of those micro-highs, while short covers+buyers are causing price to bounce up from the micro lows, basically riggers are unloading into rest of the traders their long position from that explosive clearout candle (or from more accumulated liquiditiy from before).
The size / lenght of microshelf will usually be between 8 - 20 M1 candles, this is important component to keep eye on (in order to time the entry well), but it will largely depend on liquidity on asset. On soft clearouts the microshelves are usually in size of around 10 candles because there is not enough liquidity for market makers to sustain them longer, but on more liquid assets they can be over 20 candles in development time (1 Minute chart only).
If microshelf is really valid, usually the result of price move after it will be rug pull, giving trader great RR opportunity to short (risking highs of microshelf and covering into rug pull for 3+ RR).
Very important thing to note about micro-shelves:
This concept is not to be confused with just any micro consolidation on stock, for valid microshelf this structure needs to present at very specific market conditions after clearout push, that is a must. If not, then it is just a random consolidation, and not a microshelf.
Example of microshelf from the close up (zoomed in chart on 1 Minute):
Microshelves are a part of rigging process that manipulators use on those small cap stocks, important aspect to keep eye on, as often quick drop is the result after the microshelf, giving trader solid shorting opportunity. Some examples around this concept has already been given on article "Short traps on rigged stocks".
Recycling borrows on backside pops
Data points out that recycling shares (re-entering on small pushes up) with short position is valid way as it will be right thing to do in 80% of cases. Personally still my area to work and improve on thus wont give any suggestions on how and what to do, since i am personally not good at it yet, but the data is pretty clear overall.
Bellow is conceptual example of what is meant under this pattern:
This method however is not suitable for everyone, especially for trader who likes to have very tight risk on trades this method might not be good fit, since those backside recycled entries should use slightly larger stops (in cents/volatility, not P/L dollars).
Quick pump and dumps
Specific category of behavior in small caps are pump and dumps, usually small cap stocks which are pushed up in significant % moves in very short amount of time (usually within 30 minutes) and end up collapsing all the way down after pumpers sell of their shares, either as a part of specific rooms or individuals behind the pump initiation.
Ideal progression of quick pump, variable by variable, those are usually the most cohesive to play on short side and timing the top has relatively decent % of win rate (and solid RR):
-Stock is up on no news and has very quick price progression in terms of % vs time
-Ticker travel initial distance on light volume then halts
-price makes at least 50% move within 20 minutes, the more the better
-after halt open, there is high volume extension candle on 150k+ volume on M1 that stuffs and rejects
-After large rejection candle, price is unable to reclaim high and starts to fade, and keeps fading till end of the day, giving back up all gains
Below is example on PETZ, ideal setup of such pump on PETZ following majority of variables for possibility to time the topping well. Ideal short in such case would be after heavy rejection and high volume extension candle around 3,80 price area.
Below is example of pump and dump on ticker INXP and the fade progress explained in two stages. The fade progression in terms of time between to stages is the same as on ticker example of PETZ above, this is how usually quick pumps fade that "travel" their distance to upside on quick 30 minute progressive move. Slower very low volume pumps however tend to fade more slowly (pumpers need more time to attract the liquidity to dump into).
2 staged typical fade progression of quick pump explained in time units conceptually:
The pumps shown on examples above are the ones that i personally trade, and by no means do this rules apply across just any stock that moves on no news or is potentially pumped by specific chat room. This only applies to quick pumps, usually within first 45 minutes of market open that have specific behavior as outlined above.
It should be also noted that this specific pump pattern shown above comes around only once a week or not even that. It is just one of the plays to have in playbook, but by no means it should be the only thing that trader trades.
Another example of quick pump on ticker BNGO. Often the volume difference between initial volume (on majority of distance that pump travels) will be relatively small, and then on last portion where huge extension candle happens it will be drastically higher, that will often be the top. This is often solid way to enter short and risking 50% of last major candle size / distance.
This article covers some of behavioral patterns across the small cap stocks, my preference is to not give any suggestions on how to trade any pattern (even though i gave some personal suggestions here and there) but rather just to present the researched data of setups that do behave with relatively consistent behavior and let the trader build his own trading approach around that.
One thing i would suggest to any small cap trader is to always save intraday charts of the stock that is in play on the day, there is no excuse to not do it! There is plenty of things that can be researched and observed in hindsight with many of collected data over time. Too many traders are trying to figure out what they are doing wrong in trading by studying their trades historically, instead they should be first focused on studying the stocks themselves / behaviors, and their trades second.
Additional important thing to keep in mind, is that examples given on article are all winning/performing setups with very clean picture perfect setup behavior, not all setups will follow such path, and the rest is up to trader to handle trough risk management to cut the setups that do not work, even if the variables match very well.
It should be added that in order for trader to do that obviously it is not enough to just read this article and then start trading it, each setup needs to be studied and researched by trader him/herself and then let the collected data guide you on what is right or wrong to do. Make sure that your first priority is to shape trading strategy around the behavioral data of same setups, and then adjust that strategy over time to fit your own personality as much as behavioral data allows you to.

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band from St Austell who formed in early 1985 and
lasted until spring 1987.
They released one single, a
self-funded EP recorded at EMS studios in Laddock.
They pressed up 500 copies, which were mostly sold
at gigs at Saffron Records. Guitarist Mike took the
cover photo, and also wrote the bands songs.

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Hoyt Klash Review
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Hoyt Archery has been known for producing high quality compound bows since its start in 1931. In recent years, the trend has thrived towards highly adjustable and extremely efficient models, designed to grow with the beginning archer; the all new Klash sets the standard higher than the rest. With a modest 300 fps IBO rating at 70lbs, highly adjustable draw length and draw weight settings, and a low price point at $429 with the accessory package, this is a bow to check out for 2017.
FinishThe Klash is available in many color options from the factory. In their "Shred" target options, this bow features a black riser, cams, and limb pockets, and the limbs and strings are accented in any of the following six colors: red, purple, yellow, green, blue, and orange. For hunting, an archer can choose a fully blacked out setup, a Realtree Xtra camo version, and even two Vixcen versions with either pink or purple accented Fuse strings.
RiserAlong with a whole new look for 2017, the Klash features a machined Tec-lite aluminum riser with a dozen cutouts to both minimize weight and maintain stiffness. As one of Hoyt's preliminary features, the bridged riser allows for hand bracing and added structural support near the central axis of the bow. Featuring a short 28" axle-to-axle and a reduced 7" brace height, this compound is built with the beginner in mind, which in turn makes it excel in limited treestand applications.
LimbsWith two near parallel, split limb options built from their ZR 200 composite, the archer gets a choice of a 50# or 70# max draw weight. Although both limbs can be decompressed for shooting down to 15#, the lighter limbs will be more efficient at their max draw weight compared to turning down the heavier limbs multiple turns; this introduces slack in the strings and reduces arrow speed and valley in the draw cycle significantly.
GripThis bow features a slim molded grip that is both aesthetic at it is comfortable in the hand. Although a bit "blocky", it allows for good placement in the palm. If it isn't working for a new archer, they have the option to switch it out to any of Hoyt's Pro-fit grip designs and colors available.
Eccentric SystemBased off of the Ignite cam system, the new Klash Cam not only maintains the 11" of draw length adjustment by a press-free rotating module, but incorporates a larger string-actuated draw stop surface to stiffen the feel of the back wall. Adjustable from 18" to 29", it fits most draw lengths from young, smaller individuals all the way to regular framed adults. Although it only is rated to reach a mere 300 fps at its max draw weight and draw length, this bow still would generate enough kinetic energy for target, backyard 3D shooting, and close-distance hunting. Similarly, this cam system features a standard 75% letoff like many other models on the market.
Draw Cycle/ShootabilityWith the extreme range of adjustability, the Klash puts on many different personas when adjusted to various specifications. When the draw weight and length were each lowered significantly from their max positions, the draw cycle was noticeably less optimized, with a short valley and a fairly rough initial pull. However, closer to or at the maximum specs, the draw cycle was as it should be for a compound at this pricepoint, with a generous valley, nice initial pull, and firm back wall. The very wide split limbs allow for stability at the shot, even though the somewhat smaller axle-to-axle gives a bit more room for aiming error. The 3.5lb mass is quite pleasant to shoot with, and allows for archers to place weight in the front (or back) depending on their shooting style without making the bow too heavy to shoot many arrows with it repeatedly. Overall, with it properly adjusted and at a higher setting, the draw cycle was on par with its counterparts.
Silencing PackageAlthough modestly quiet out of the box, likely due to its somewhat average speed output, much more can be done to reduce the sound output of the Klash. From limb, riser, and guide rod dampeners to string silencers and suppressors, lots of options are available that also customize the look and improve the vibration output on this bow.
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Compared to its predecessor, the Hoyt Ignite, the Hoyt Klash has some definite noticeable improvements to mention. Along with the newly styled and redesigned riser, the engineers at Hoyt gave this compound a new cam system with a much more solid draw stop, improving the feel of this bow at the back wall; this was the answer to the largest issue of the Ignite. Similarly, the brace height was reduced by an inch to keep the speed in check, and a tenth of a pound was removed, likely just by the design of the new riser. Although an archer could likely find the older, more forgiving Ignite at a cheaper price, the Klash does provide a lot of new features that affect both performance and appearance, and it rivals many other compounds in its $400 price range.


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Art that runs in the family
NEW DELHI: An exhibition of paintings by the father-son duo of పీ.ఆర్.రాజు (P. R. Raju) and పీ. నరేంద్ర నాథ్ (P. Narendra Nath) opened at Rabindra Bhavan here on Monday.
The artists from Hyderabad are together showcasing 42 paintings. Seventy-eight-year-old Raju has presented his works at almost all major exhibitions across the country. He is presenting 26 of his paintings in the Capital, most of which are abstracts.
A few of his works on show also bring alive the quintessential way of life in his native Andhra Pradesh. Snapshots of rustic life and facets of nature also work their way into his paintings.
Nature takes centre-stage in the works of Narendra Nath. He considers nature his "original studio" and his foray into the world of colours began at an early age as he watched his father at work.
Narendra Nath draws inspiration from lakes, trees, bushes and mountains. Nature and its changing moods remain the lifeline of his artistic expressions. The brush strokes have been replaced by palette knife in the 16 paintings he has displayed here.
Narendra Nath's love for painting also prompted him to give up a busy management career to take up art full-time. He is now coaching children in various forms of art at Art Study Circle started by his father in 1982.
Raju, founder of the reputed art school, has trained more than 3,000 students at this institute. He is also founder and general secretary of the Bharatha Kala Parishad in Hyderabad. The renowned artist was also instrumental in publishing seven volumes of Kala art magazines in Telugu.
Raju has been felicitated with many awards including the Lalit Kala Akademi award. The Andhra Government has conferred on him the Atma Gaurava Puraskaram.
The exhibition is on view up to April 29.
Courtesy: The Hindu

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Family Celebration Board
I used some inexpensive lath boards, some clothespins and jute twine to create this colorful Family Celebration Board.
My husband assembled the 48inch long lath boards and glued them together before nailing them together with cross-boards made of more lath.
Next, I stained them with some antique wax.
While that dried, I laid out paper the same size as the board, and mapped out all of the birthdays and anniversaries. This took a while!
This family has seven kids, all of them married with their own kids. So I went with the seven colors of the rainbow, and each of the original 7 got their own family color, in the order they were born. Red for the oldest, Violet for the youngest.
I used craft paint and black fine-point sharpie on regular-sized wooden clothes pegs.
I hammered in decorative nails 3.5 inches apart down the sides of the board, and tied jute twine between them.
I painted a wooden FAMILY sign and wooden craft letters a neutral grey, and glued them in place.
And Voila! Mom, Dad, seven kids, seven spouses, over twenty grandkids and one great grandbaby, all in chronological order by month.
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The Strange Social History of Our Most intimate Institution.
In fact, the desire for intimate fraternity was considered more than just normal for a male life; it was believed to be essential.
In high school, Tsukuru was one of five platonic but intimate friends who did everything together and thought as one.
The dinner—held in an exposed-brick annex of Hotel Cipriani—is an intimate affair.
Lulu is about rating each other in our most vulnerable, intimate capacities as (physical and emotional) lovers.
Only to intimate friends is there aught singular in his behaving as he now does.
This was Katherine Holroyd, a sympathetic observer and everybody's intimate.
Is there anybody in the world but you who chooses his intimate friends from among common soldiers?
He was the warm supporter and intimate friend of the celebrated Canning.
To any other nation, sport, no matter how intimate a part of the national life, in certain emergencies becomes trivial.
1630s, "closely acquainted, very familiar," from Late Latin intimatus, past participle of intimare "make known, announce, impress," from Latin intimus "inmost" (adj.), "close friend" (n.), superlative of in "in" (see in- (2)). Used euphemistically in reference to women's underwear from 1904. Related: Intimately.
"suggest indirectly," 1530s, back-formation from intimation, or else from Late Latin intimatus, past participle of intimare. Related: Intimated; intimating.
1650s, "person with whom one is intimate," from intimate (adj.).

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AS WAS WIDELY EXPECTED, the issue of the Mau forest was bound to be politicised.
Already, some legislators from the area have declared they would not co-operate with the task force set up to study the most efficacious way of removing and resettling those who had invaded and nearly destroyed the Mau.
When the evictions do actually begin, the yells of protest by political leaders, some of whom grabbed parcels of the forest, will be begin in earnest.
There is nothing more saddening than to hear political leaders who should know better vehemently opposing moves to protect that water tower.
There is absolutely nothing political about halting the wanton destruction of a forest that constitutes the basis of livelihoods of tens of millions of Kenyans, not to mention neighbouring countries.
Mau forest is not any different from similar water catchment areas such as those of Mt Kenya, the Aberdare range or Mt Elgon which, to its credit, the Government has in the last few years moved to salvage.
Private corporations, local and international NGOs, as well as environmentalists have done wonders to restore the Aberdares. This mountain range is the source of rivers, which are in turn the source of life for millions.
The Mau Forest is unique. This complex is made up of the South, Western, Eastern, and Southern Mau, Transmara, Mau Narok and Maasai Mara.
It is the source of 12 major rivers that span the western and eastern parts of Kenya.
They are the ones that drain the Mara Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru (whose famous flamingoes have taken to flight in droves), Sondu Miriu, Lake Naivasha, Lakes Baringo and Elementaita, and as far north as Lake Turkana. Rivers Yala, Nyando, Sondu and Nzoia continue to receive depleted water volumes.
Experts from Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Forest Working Group, Forest Department, and environmentalists paint a picture that is extremely grim: one of creeping desertification, depleted rivers and lakes, not to mention debilitating climate change.
It is, therefore, difficult to understand what our ‘representatives take to be their national duties.
Destroying the environment for quick pecuniary or political gains cannot be what they are supposed to defend.
If anything, the country should be galvanised into expanding forest and vegetation cover from a paltry two per cent to the internationally accepted 10 per cent.
Examples abound as to how wanton destruction of water towers quickly beget desertification.
A study done by a British researcher in the early part of the previous century describes what happened in Ukambani.
The researcher says that the Mua Hills, Chyulu and other parts of Machakos/Makueni areas were virtual orchids, producing wines, fruit jams, citrus and similar produce due to the chilly climate.
“Then waves of hot climatic air started sweeping the area, wiping out the orchards”, he wrote. The massive logging of the forest for charcoal and timber destroyed the place. Now people there survive on food relief.
Do the Rift Valley legislators want the same to happen to the whole republic and neighbouring countries?


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'Terminator 3' Star Nick Stahl -- Charged with Cabbie Stiffing
'Terminator 3' StarCharged with Cabbie Stiffing
3/6/2012 2:05 AM PT
"Terminator 3" star Nick Stahl has been charged with the most heinous crime in the universe -- not paying a taxi driver -- after allegedly failing to come up with enough cash to cover an $84 fare.
TMZ broke the story ... Nick was arrested back in January when he took a long cab ride to Hollywood -- and found himself a little short on cash when it came time to pay the tab. Nick fessed up to the driver, who then flagged down a cop.
According to law enforcement sources, Nick was charged with "defrauding a taxi operator" -- and has since pled "no contest." As a result, Nick was ordered to pay a $50 fine.
But since Nick spent nearly an entire day in jail following his arrest, the judge suspended the fine. It's unclear if the cab driver ever got his money.

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The Government's use of an “undemocratic veto” in Dáil Éireann has seen more than 50 Opposition bills blocked, despite having majority support in the chamber.
An Opposition bill, proposed by Solidarity-People Before Profit, seeks to unblock that veto over the so-called 'money message' which requires Government approval for a bill to proceed.
The bill seeks to amend the current Dáil rules to remove the Government's ability to block a bill on money grounds on the basis of potential “incidental expenses and indirect cost” implications.
While the money message provision is written into the Constitution, those proposing the bill are arguing that Dáil rules go further than that and as a result, many bills are being blocked on frivilous grounds.
The constitution stops opposition members from progressing bills that would involve the appropriation of public money.
“The Dail's Standing Orders go further than what's written in the Constitution,” said researcher Conor O'Neill at a press conference in Dublin.
“So the standing orders stop opposition bills going forward where they appropriate revenue, as well as a number of incidental administrative expenses that have essentially meant this, the government have fashioned themselves and near effective veto on the capacity of the dollar to pass legislation.”
“We have seen a situation where the government or be able to see the Dail, and vote in overwhelming majority in favor of a bill, and then veto it on very very vague, very undefined cost grounds,” said TD Richard Boyd Barrett.
"The use and abuse of the money message by the government amounts to an outrageous sabotage of democracy.
“The voter gate scandal is a shocking instance of some Dáil deputies from Fianna Fáil showing utter contempt for the constitution and the integrity of the voting system.
“But the government’s flagrant abuse of the money message to block hills which have been democratically passed by a majority in the Dáil is an equally scandalous instance of the government itself showing complete contempt for the constitution and for democracy,” he said.
Also at the launch, Rise TD Paul Murphy said: ”Unfortunately, the vote gate scandal is just the latest indication of a problem with democracy in the Dáil.
"The most blatant example is the abuse by the government of the ’money message’ procedure, which they have used to block over 50 Bills, despite them being voted for by a majority in the Dáil.
"This ’executive veto’ allows them to simply ignore the will of the majority of the Dáil on a range of issues, including the Objective Sex Education Bill, the Anti-Evictions Bill and the Climate Emergency Bill."
Mr Murphy said the bill will place pressure on Fianna Fáil to decide whether they will back the removal of the veto or not.

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Tim Miles and the new look Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team finished their seventh practice of the season on Wednesday and Big Red Report was on hand to get our first look of the season.
"I think through the first seven practices, what is clear to me is out of those guys eligible to play, who we can play," said Miles. "Those guys are starting to emerge for me.
"I feel like our guys are picking up what we are asking them to do. But sometimes you can't tell. For example we might have a weakness on offense that makes us think our defense is just fine, but we scrimmage Iowa State in a couple weeks and they expose us. You really don't know until you get outside yourselves."
Despite it being just October, Miles says the squad is physically ready for the rigors of a college basketball season, after players participated in strong offseason workouts.
"I think they are ready. Our strength and conditioning with Tim Wilson I think is pretty good," said Miles. "We have a lot of fundamentals to teach them, because we have a different system, in some ways a lot different than Coach Sadler's. So we have to get those fine teaching points in for us. Physically I think we are ready."
Peltz jumps right in to the mix
After helping Western Nebraska Community College go 26-7 last year, point guard Mike Peltz was a late walk-on addition for the Huskers this season.
The junior hasn't disappointed.
After averaging 7.5 points, 6.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game last year in WNCC play, Peltz (6-foot-2, 199 pounds) is working some with the first team during practices.
"I think he has helped himself and picked up our stuff," said Miles. "He's asserted himself as a guy who can compete for playing time. It's a golden opportunity for him."
Earlier in the week, Miles told Huskers.com every play was going to be given a fair shot to play big minutes in 2012-13.
"When you are thin in numbers, it may relax the players because they know they are going to get a chance, and a second and third chance," said Miles.
Peltz played at Alliance high school, earning district MVP during his senior season, when he averaged 23 points and four assists a contest.
"We need more guards, especially point guards," said junior Ray Gallegos. "Mike can handle the ball and is a big body. He's adjusting pretty well. It's good to have him."
Pitchford and Petteway pushing squad
Both sitting out after transferring to Nebraska, it's forwards Walter Pitchford and Terran Petteway's job to push the first team this season. On Wednesday, they were doing just that.
"I have told them they don't exist. They are redshirts, I don't worry about them," said Miles.
"I said listen, 'sometimes you are going to be groups where you might say, "gee, I'm with two walk-ons." Big deal find a way to be successful no matter what group you are in.' They will get reps at the right time, but not right now."
Due to both of their lengths, first-team players like forward Brandon Ubel should benefit from playing against them season.
Almeida is the number one option at center
So far, so good for the Brazil native.
One of the first things Big Red Report noticed on Wednesday was Andre Almeida's play on the court. He didn't look like a player who sat out last season due to knee problems.
The senior 6-foot-11 center isn't even wearing knee braces. His trainer told him that he doesn't have to, if they don't feel comfortable.
"I think he looks as good as he has in my time here. He's a large guy, so his DNA is not going to allow you to see a different guy out there," said Miles. "But I think he's handling all of our stuff really well.
"I'm trying to manage him a little bit. When the guys have to run a wind-sprint, I will put him on the elliptical. I'm trying to get him off his knees a little bit. There is a little bit of managing him, but I think his conditioning is good. I think he's playing alright."
* True freshman Shavon Shields should see the floor this season, but is probably a year or two away from blossoming into a solid contributor. We like what we see from him on the floor, but he needs to add muscle to his frame for his game to be truly effective at the Big Ten level.
"I think Shavon has a good mind for the game and a good feel for the game. He fits in well with what we like to do with our style of play," said Miles. "All new players are never where you want them strength and conditioning wise. It's going to be a big adjustment for him, but I think he will do the work."
* Ray Gallegos returns after redshirting last year to get bigger. The junior said that he's a more complete player now and is more patient on offense. The Utah native says he's also increased his weight nearly ten pounds (muscle) and can feel it on the floor.
* Wednesday's practice featured plenty of push-ups. When a player makes a mistake, Miles squad does a set number of push-ups.
"It's a subtle reminder," said Miles. "Plus, I want strong fingertips."

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|Rock particles, the use of methods and precautions
1, rock particles, machine use:
Start the machine of the rock particles, the mixture is poured into the bucket, swing role of the rotating drum, squeeze the material to the formation of particles through the screen, such as crushed pieces, should be gradually added, not to fill in order to avoid pressure over, leaving The sieve vulnerable.
2, the rock particles machine Note:
Such as powder pink bucket to stop no less, must not be hand to shovel, so as not to cause the accident of the injured hand, application of bamboo shovel or parking.
Maintenance of knowledge of the rock particles,
Regularly check swing particles machine parts, once a month, check the worm, the worm, bearings and other moving part of the flexible and wear and found that absenteeism trap should be repaired in time, may not be free to use.
2, rock particles, machines should be placed on a dry and clean room, the atmosphere shall not contain acids, its mechanical parts corrosive gas flow spaces use.
Remove the rotary drum, rock particles machine after use or downtime for cleaning and brush remaining powder will clear bucket, and then installed and ready for the next use.
4, such as the disabled a long time, must be rock particles machine systemic wipe clean, and parts of glossy coated with anti-rust oil, every cover with a cloth.


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STORIES & RESOURCES
from koori members and their communities
Sep 06, 2018
CFA's Aboriginal Engagement Guidelines
The aim of these guidelines is to help CFA members better engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To improve knowledge and understanding and to improve awareness of the sensitivities that exist. These guidelines are part of CFA's commitment to the KIAP action plan.
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Problems that require the search for a proof of a particular theorem are common in a subject such as geometry.
One of them is the proof of the equality of a segment and a bisector.
You will need
- - notebook-
- - a pencil-
- - ruler.
It is impossible to prove the theorem without knowing itConstituents and their properties. It is important to pay attention to the fact that the bisector of the angle, in accordance with the generally accepted concept, is a ray emerging from the top of the corner and dividing it by two more equal angles. In this case, the angle bisector is considered to be a special geometric location of points inside the corner, which are equidistant from its sides. According to the proposed theorem, the angle bisector also represents a segment that emerges from the angle and intersects with the opposite side of the triangle. This assertion must be proved.
Familiarize yourself with the notion of a segment. In geometry, this is part of a straight line, bounded by two or more points. Given that the point in geometry is an abstract object without any characteristics, we can say that the segment is the distance between two points, for example, A and B. Points bounding a segment are called its ends, and the distance between them is its length.
Proceed to the proof of the theorem. Formulate its detailed condition. For this, we can consider a triangle ABC with a bisector BK issuing from the angle B. Prove that BK is a segment. Through the vertex C, draw a straight line CM that runs parallel to the bisectrix VC until it intersects with the side AB at the point M (for this, the side of the triangle needs to be continued). Since VC is the bisector of the angle ABC, it means that the angles AVK and KBC are equal to each other. Also the corners of the AVK and BMC will be equal because they are the corresponding angles of two parallel straight lines. The next fact is the equality of the angles of the CVC and the BCM: these are the angles lying in the opposite direction with parallel straight lines. Thus, the angle of the BCM is equal to the angle of the IUD, and the IUD triangle is isosceles, so BC = BM. Guided by the theorem on parallel lines that intersect the sides of the angle, you get the equality: AK / KC = AB / BM = AB / BC. Thus, the bisector of the inner corner divides the opposite side of the triangle by proportional parts to its contiguous sides and is an interval, which was to be proved.

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You’ve probably seen him bur you might not know it. The Spanish actor Javier Botet has appeared in SLENDER MAN, which is available today on digital, Mama (2013), The Conjuring 2 (2016), Alien: Covenant (2017), It (2017), The Mummy (2017), just to name a few of them. His long, lean physique, Javier is 6-feet-6 and weighs 120 pounds, is perfect for his roles that are essentially monsters, aliens and creepy characters.
Javier Botet was born with Marfan Syndrome, a genetic disorder that contributes to his physique and makes him double-jointed and he’s able to craft some weird movements.
I had the opportunity to speak to him over the phone and we spoke about his character in Slender Man, his favorite character so far, being in this business and more. Listen to the audio below:
About the Blu-ray & DVD release
Fascinated by the internet lore of the SLENDER MAN, Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles, Jaz Sinclair and Annalise Basso conjure up the mysterious entity all in the name of fun… until one of them inexplicably disappears. Just in time for Halloween frights, dare to bring home SLENDER MAN on digital October 19 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD October 30 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. SLENDER MAN also stars Alex Fitzalan, Taylor Richardson and rising horror icon Javier Botet.
The digital, Blu-ray and DVD releases of SLENDER MAN include the featurette “Summoning Slender Man: Meet the Cast,” where fans will hear the cast discuss their characters, the director on scares and the monster himself!
In a small town in Massachusetts, a group of friends, fascinated by the internet lore of the LENDER MAN, attempt to prove that he doesn’t actually exist – until one of them mysteriously goes missing.
Directed by Sylvain White and written by David Birke based on a character created by Victor Surge, SLENDER MAN was produced by Bradley J. Fischer, James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, Robyn Meisinger and Sarah Snow; and executive produced by Louis Sallerson, Tracey Nyberg, Adam Kolbrenner, Ryan Cunningham and Glenn S. Gainor.
Bonus Content Includes:
- “Summoning Slender Man: Meet the Cast” featurette

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If you need inspiration to quit smoking this New Year. Then read about five superstars who have successfully kicked the habit.
Robbie Williams finally quit smoking at the start of this year after several failed attempts. The 44-year-old singer, said he quit because he wanted to be around longer for his wife and two children. He said that since giving up he’s been working out more and making healthier life choices.
Rock star Keith Richards said he found cigarettes harder to give up than heroin when he quit aged 75. The Rolling Stone said at the time: “Quitting heroin is like hell, but it’s a short hell. Cigarettes are just always there and you’ve always done it. I just pick ‘em up and light ‘em without thinking about it.”
Jennifer Anniston Friends actress quit smoking 7 years ago after two decades of lighting up. She credits the power of yoga for her successful quit attempt. According to Anniston, relaxing yoga exercises helped to keep her cravings at bay.
It was the influence of his wife Michele Obama that proved instrumental in the former US president’s decision to quit smoking. At a UN meeting in 2013 he was overheard telling a delegate he has given up smoking because he was scared of his wife Michelle Obama. He originally started smoking as a teenager and tried to give up during the 2008 presidential campaign.
Adele gave up smoking 4-years ago over fears of dying as a result of her habit. According to media reports the Hello singer turned to hypnosis to help her deal with her nicotine cravings. She had been told by doctors to give up smoking or face losing her singing career, after losing her voice completely and having to cancel concerts as a result of her 20-a-day habit.

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About the artistDick Stout has been an architect and painter for over 3 decades. Working in oils and in series, the past few years have resulted in a series titled ' The Fauve Ponies', 'The Secrets of Summer,' 'The Linears', ' Monochromes', 'Willows', and the mural sized series 'The Lives of Trees',. Currently, I have experimented with folding room partitions with bird themed paintings on both sides. Additional painting subjects have included figurative works, still life subjects and smaller landscapes, and abstracts titled 'A Thousand Points of Light'. Paintings are typically large in scale and focus on light, composition, and colour. The size of canvases range from 4 to 14 ft in length and up to 7 ft in height. As a series example ' The Linears' paintings is a series of 20 paintings over the past 2.5 years with a primary format of 6.5 to 8 ft. in length and 1.5 ft in height. They explore landscape in a calm, balanced, tightly composed, horizontal format, reduced to a simplicity of subject and line in a single minimal statement. The intent is to study the essence of the subject and painting without 'clutter'. The paintings are as much about what is not shown as what is shown, with rich colour typically favoured. I have been painting most of my adult life in the U.S. and Canada for 40 years and have placed paintings in private homes and offices in Vancouver, Toronto, and the United States.
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Grenada: The Ministry of Agriculture has been adopting good agricultural and environmental practices that would help increase the production of cocoa levels in Grenada.
The Grenadian Agriculture Ministry has recently collaborated with the Grenada Cocoa Associations to host training sessions trainers’ workshops to enhance sustainable cocoa production.
The participants of the initiatives were officers from the extension and 4-H departments, young men from the Grand Bacolet Juvenile Rehabilitation Centre, and members of the Praedial Larceny Task Force.
Grenada Cocoa Association’s member Wayne James explained to the participants about the three main types of pruning – formation, maintenance and sanitary.
James stated that this practice will benefit the cocoa trees and allow plants to have greater access to sunlight and air. So you prune because it encourages the health and productivity of the plant.”
Pruning for cocoa traditionally occurs in two phases; first pruning takes place just after the main harvest – April to July – and just before the rainy season, and the second pruning five months later, during November and December.
Acting Senior Agricultural Officer, Lauren St Louis, explained the proper procedures for the process and stated, “Officers, you have to ensure that the farmers are pruning properly, at an accurate angle.
It would be best if you did not cut flat across the tree; you cut at an angle. This is to ensure that water does not have time to settle and cause rot. It also prevents insects and pests from entering the tree.”
The benefits of pruning were further explained by the Extension Assistant – Anisha Hosten.
“We know that a cocoa tree should be maintained at the height of approximately four meters to facilitate easy management and harvesting. It is against the backdrop that I encourage my farmers to prune properly.
This is one technique that is essential for removing old branches and damaged pods.
It will facilitate increased sunlight which strengthens the formation of new leaves and fruits, allowing pods to grow healthily,” Hosten was quoted.


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The clumsy Ramira is hired by Laura to work as housemaid and nanny of her two children Simeón and Ofendia. On the arrival, Ramira locks Simeón in the sun but the boy has photo dermatitis and dies, burnt by the sunlight. Ramira hides from Laura what she did to Simeón. Meanwhile, she meets Laura's paraplegic brother Pedro San Antón and they fall in love with each other. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Brave little Milly who was found abandoned with kittens and a broken jaw is ready to start a life with a new home.
Milly, a 10-year-old tabby, came into the care of Cats Protection’s Tyneside Adoption Centre in October 2020 after her owner died.
Her previous owner found Milly abandoned in a cardboard box nursing a litter of kittens.
But when Milly's owner died, she was taken to Tyneside Adoption Centre where staff were told Milly did not like being touched on the back of her neck or chest.
After assessing Milly, staff found she had a broken jaw, which was possibly an old, untreated injury from a road accident. She also required dental work to relieve her suffering.
Centre Manager Emzi Frater said: “Milly has received the highest standard of care with us and the main reason she’s been waiting is due to the long recovery time from her dental work, then jaw surgery, before we could start looking for her match.
“She’s also a feisty little lady and will swipe or nip while still purring happily on a lap so for this reason, she’ll need an understanding owner who will give Milly the time and patience to get to know and love her little quirks."
But the brave little cat is now looking for her forever home.
Milly requires an experienced, adult-only home where she can live out her days peacefully, and where she will have outdoor access and plenty of attention.
As she has required special care on her road to recovery, Milly has been living with Cats Protection fosterer Pat Barclay.
Pat said: “Milly is a sweet girl with a sense of mischief.
"Her favourite seat is on a human and she loves strokes, but if over stimulated, and it’s not always much, she can bite or scratch, but it’s usually playful or a warning.”
While Milly is the centre’s longest staying resident, staff are keen to stress that cats that have been in their care for longer have just as much love to give and make equally good companions as any other cats, just needing that special someone to choose them.
Cats Protection introduced Hands-Free Homing last year as a response to Covid restrictions, and the Tyneside Adoption Centre has had a fantastic response from the public, having now rehomed over 270 cats under this process.
If you are able to offer a forever home to Milly, or any of the other cats in care at the Tyneside Adoption Centre, please visit the centre’s website: www.cats.org.uk/tyneside/adopt-a-cat.

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PFAS column sparks several follow-up questions
Hello again, dear readers, and welcome to our monthly letters column. We’re headed into the season of indoor gatherings, so it’s time to think about strategies for preventing COVID-19 and the flu. We’ll discuss this soon in an upcoming column. For now, we urge everyone to please get your flu vaccine and the new bivalent COVID-19 booster. It’s recommended for everyone 5 years of age and older who has completed the initial vaccine series. Being vaccinated makes a difference. And now, on to your letters.
-- We recently discussed PFAS, an acronym for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances. This is a large and complex group of so-called “forever chemicals” used in the manufacture of numerous everyday products, including microwave popcorn. PFAS have been linked to adverse health effects, including high blood pressure, decreased fertility in women, liver damage and cancer. They are widespread, found in the water we drink, the soil in which we grow our food and in the blood of 97% of Americans.
The column prompted a reader to weigh in: “I feel you should have pointed out that there is legislation in several states requiring the removal of PFAS from the microwave products sold in their state,” they wrote. “As a result, many companies will no longer be selling products with PFAS, and the risk will be eliminated.” We’re glad you brought this up. Our column focused on explaining the chemicals and their health effects, and on answering the reader’s specific question. That didn’t leave room to address bans on PFAS. You are correct that more than two dozen states have either enacted legislation that bans the use of PFAS in certain products or have updated environmental regulations that effectively curtail their use. However, it’s a patchwork of regulations and leaves plenty of room for loopholes. All concerned parties agree that strong federal regulations are needed, not only to protect consumers, but also to hold manufacturers accountable for past PFAS pollution.
-- The column on PFAS left another reader confused about microwave popcorn. “Is using a microwave to make popcorn bad for you, or is it just the popcorn that comes in a bag that’s bad?” they asked. The potential health hazards referenced in the column are associated with the pre-bagged microwave popcorn that is sold in stores. That’s because the packaging in those products contains PFAS.
-- We’ll end with one more popcorn question. “When you recommend not eating too much microwaved popcorn, does that mean when it’s microwaved in the purchased bag?” they asked. “Is it safe to eat if it is removed from the bag and then microwaved in a bowl?” The PFAS in store-bought microwave popcorn are infused into the lining of the bag. They keep the fats from leaking and prevent the bag from scorching. People who regularly eat microwave popcorn have significantly higher levels of PFAS in their blood than those who don’t. To be safe, use your own popcorn and a glass bowl or a plain paper bag when using the microwave to make this snack.
Thank you again to everyone who took the time to write. We love hearing from you, and we try to respond to as many of your comments and questions as we can.
(Send your questions to [email protected], or write: Ask the Doctors, c/o UCLA Health Sciences Media Relations, 10960 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1955, Los Angeles, CA, 90024. Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot be provided.)

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Two Russian Su-24 Fencer attack aircraft were intercepted on Thursday near Romanian airspace over the Black Sea by Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet fighters, according to NATO Allied Air Command.
The CF-188 Hornet fighter jets working alongside their colleagues in the Romanian Air Force intercepted two Russian Su-24 Fencers operating near Romanian airspace over the Black Sea on September 23, 2021. The Russian military jets were monitored by the Allied pilots once they had confirmed a visual identification.
“With an all out effort supporting flying operations day and night, this first visual ID is a great example of how Canada is helping NATO and Romania protect the integrity of NATO’s airspace,” said in a statement.
“I am very proud of the entire Air Task Force- Romania team in providing world-class military skills, ideally suited for the execution of our enhanced Air Policing mission. With an all out effort supporting flying operations day and night, this first visual ID is a great example of how Canada is helping NATO and Romania protect the integrity of NATO’s airspace,” said Lt Colonel Corey Mask, Canadian Air Task Force Commander.
The CF-188s were scrambled by NATO’s southern Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejon, after the Russian aircraft was detected by the Romanian Air Force’s Control and Reporting Centre. The Russian aircraft were ignoring international flight safety rules by not using a transponder and not talking to air traffic control.
This intercept was the first for the Air Task Force which started its mission earlier this month following a NATO certification ceremony on September 8, 2021. During their deployment, the Canadian crews will hold quick reaction alert and fly training missions together with the Romanian Air Force, as well as other regional allies.

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Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg. In another bowl, combine sugar, zucchini, oil, egg, carrots, and raisins. Mix well. Add flour mixture: stir just till combined. Pour batter into a greased 8x4x2 loaf pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for an hour or till a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool on wire rack. Recipe by: Sandy Elliott Posted to T.nt (sdm-marked) - Prodigys Recipe Exchange Newsletter by "firstname.lastname@example.org"
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OwassoeganCraftmotos review was very helpful. I added chopped banana in it as well. It was wonderful.3y ago
JackyjillMmmmmm! Moist and flavorful. I sprinkled a little raw sugar on top for an added treat. Oh and I made this a muffin recipe by decreasing the cooking time and using foil cupcake cups.3y ago
LilevilI love this. LOVE it! So easy and everyone who tries it thinks it's amazing! YUM! (I did add more cinnamon and nutmeg cause we like it a bit spicier)4y ago
IphoneoneLoved this bread! Easy and yummy!4y ago
Santas212Great bread!6y ago
quinnesec1This is a wonderful recipe. Very moist. I like the addition of carrots and raisins. Next time I will increase the cinnamon and nutmeg. (Just personal preference.) This is a keeper.7y ago
craftamotoI encourage banana bread lovers to give this one a try (my guy prefers this recipe over banana)! Bakes up surprisingly moist considering there is only one egg and 1/4 cup of oil. Funny how you really can't taste the zucchini/carrots much. Prep notes: I recommend whisking the drystuff to combine evenly before mixing into the wetstuff. Bake notes: I use glass loaf pans and add 10-15 minutes to bake time. Variation: Substituted 1/2 cup walnuts for a friend that is not a raisin fan.7y ago

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Kathy has served in many volunteer roles with Southeastern Greyhound Adoption (a local greyhound adoption group) such as kennel walker, dog profiler, membership coordinator, 5k committee and website contributions. She joined the advisory board for Southeastern Greyhound Adoption (SEGA) in January of 2010 as the Meet & Greet (M&G) Coordinator. As the M&G Coordinator, she schedules, sets up, coordinates and secures volunteers for greyhound M&Gs. M&Gs are a widely accepted concept in the greyhound adoption world where the public has opportunities to interact with pet greyhounds while being educated about the breed. M&Gs are a major contributing factor to former greyhound racers being readily adopted as pets.
Their group has been very fortunate in being able to hold weekly M&Gs at the Marietta Farmer’s Market held April thru November. This venue has provided and continues to provide them with the opportunity to adopt out many greyhounds into loving families.


Purchase Wholesale Tazers in Wimbledon ND
A tazer gun is basically a handheld electroshock weapon that was created by a company called tazer international. Most people are amazed to learn that the name tazer is in fact a phrase that stands for “Thomas A. Swift’s Electric Rifle.” The tazer weapon was initially developed in 1969 by a developer called Jack Cover that called the electric gun after the journey character Tom Swift.
Just how do Stun Guns Function?
Tazer weapons function by shooting small dart-like electrodes that are moved by small gas costs (such as compressed nitrogen). The electrodes have steel cables that connect back to the gadget. When the electrodes reach the target, the electronic gadget transmits effective electrical pulses along the cables and right into the body of the target, creating substantial pain. The optimum array of the regular gun is about 30 feet. The weapons use a shaped pulse arc of power that disrupts a person’s nerve and also muscle mass function without needing metal prongs on the projectile to penetrate the skin.
The pulse models are made to lower a subject also if they are using body armor.
Who Uses the Self Defense Instruments in North Dakota?
Tazer guns are utilized largely by cops divisions and also regulation enforcement officers in an initiative to lower the number of lethal firearm-related fatalities. Many police divisions report a decrease in the number of police officer-involved shootings as an outcome of making use of the cops tazer weapons.
Conflict over Security
There is growing controversy regarding the use, or abuse of the digital weapons, particularly worrying the use of cops tazers. Numerous individuals really feel the use of cops tazer guns is abused.
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Many spy equipment shops also market tazer holsters,, stun batons, and also belts. Holsters are generally unnecessary for the average specific, as the majority of civilians want to conceal their weapon. However, cops and safety specialists might use a holster as a part of their conventional attire.
Laws and also Limitations in North Dakota
These kinds of protection tools are limited in the following states. Since state laws are continuously transforming, make sure to inspect your state and also neighborhood tool laws prior to buying: Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin
These types of electronic tools are restricted in the following cities: Annapolis, MD, Baltimore, MD, Chicago, IL, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Ownership and sales of Stunning Devices are banned in New York City.
The digital tools are restricted in the list below nations: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, India (allowed for cops use just), Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.


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Children's outdoor entertainment series made for S4C by Boom Plant. Y Gemau Gwyllt is a 6 part game show series set around various locations in Wales.
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PM Modi and President Kovind greet civil servants on Civil Services Day
In a tweet, President Ram Nath Kovind said, Our civil services have played a key role in implementing policies and programs for public welfare.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu complimented all the civil servants for effectively and efficiently translating policies into programmes. He said, their high professional standards have stood us well in times of peace as well as times of crisis like the current one. Mr Naidu said, the civil servants along with doctors and medical professionals have been leading India’s fight against COVID-19 Pandemic. He said, the nation is grateful to all such warriors who have been risking their lives at the face of the infection to protect the countrymen. He expressed hope that experienced and able civil servants will assist the nation in winning the battle.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted all civil servants and their families on the occasion of Civil Services Day. In a series of tweets, he appreciated their efforts in ensuring India successfully defeats COVID-19. He said they are working round the clock, assisting those in need and ensuring everyone is healthy.
The Prime Minister paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhai Patel, who envisioned India’s administrative framework and emphasized on building a system that is progress-oriented and compassionate.
The Government of India celebrates April 21 every year as Civil Services day.


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Alberta again easing crude oil production restrictions
(Source: Canadian Press, March 18, 2019)
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has announced another easing of restrictions on oil production, saying the amount that can be produced will increase in May by 25,000 barrels per day and another 25,000 barrels per day in June.
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LEMONT – The Lemont Village Board has agreed to pay Homer Tree Care Inc. to start removing some of its ash trees infected by the emerald ash borer.
The board voted last week in favor of removing at least 252 ash trees in the Glenys and McCarthy Point subdivisions at a cost of $205 per tree.
Public Works Director Ralph Pukula said his department is negotiating with Homer Tree Care on whether to remove more trees this year. The village has $60,000 allocated toward tree removal and replacement, with the intention of completely focusing on tree removal this year.
Mayor Brian Reaves said the village also is looking at the alternative of doing a mass cut of its infected trees and paying the cost over several years.
Reaves said the village is trying to be aggressive while still being cost-effective. He estimated it would cost about $450,000 to remove all of the village’s 2,000 ash trees.
Replacements will cost about $300 per tree, he said.
“It’s a million dollar problem we have now,” he said.
Pukula said the tree removal could start in mid-July.
Reaves said the public works department should try to personally inform residents whose ash trees are being cut down.
The board also approved a bid for $211,068 to repair the Stephen Street bridge over the I&M Canal and the Old Lemont Road bridge over the Des Plaines River. Repair work will include sealing concrete cracks in the structure decks and substructure; cleaning and painting existing bearings; and installing vertical clearance signs, among other things.
Pukula said work on the bridges should start the second or third week of August.
Also last week, Reaves distributed checks to local organizations from the $35,000 collected from the Mayor’s Drive for Charity.