These are my top 10 reasons for holding NOT ....

10) News coming soon into the new year with regards to China property....indications are it may be surprisingly good

9) Burnt Hill project...past producer....drills a turning...proving up resources....near term production 

8) Possibility for spin-offs -- potential for added value

7) Interest by majors -- indications majors may be willing to buy in at $8-$10 based on rumors

6) Windfall -- permits in place to build ramp....drilling...timing couldn't be better as gold prices are looking good

5) Joint ventures -- indications that at least another 6 joint venture agreements

4) NI-43-101 coming soon....six more drill holes needed....if more needed, then even better

3) Lots of drilling.....more new drills.....area plays drilling....LOTS of drilling...the recent run up in price for the area plays indicates good news may be on the way for area player(s)

2) Results on hole 18 and hole 27......well...I'm sure everyone's heard the rumors....FAN..tastic

and the #1 reason for holding NOT.....Great management team

Happy holidays and best wishes for a great 2008 to all NOT shareholders