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Christmas has come and gone. This year was a big to do with
Jim & Karen kindly organizing a trip to Jasper Park Lodge
for all the family. Unlike the rest of the out-of-towners,
Chris & I flew up to Edmonton so we didn't have to deal with
traffic and any possible weather woes. Once everyone was
there, we all climbed aboard a chartered bus for the trip to
The last time I
was there was for my Grade 9 ski trip, almost 30 years ago.
Sigh. I'm so old. From what I remembered Jasper was like
Banff but not as touristy and a bit more rugged and remote.
We didn't stay in the town itself, but at the Fairmont
resort instead. It was pretty nice. There is a main
lodge and then various cabins and cabin complexes scattered
around the grounds. At the lodge they have a great big
common area with a massive fireplace and lounge with a
number of restaurants. There is also a heated outdoor pool
and spa and a number of shops and galleries. The staff were
also exceptionally friendly and helpful. We were also graced
with various wildlife during our stay including elk and
deer, often hanging out just outside the cabin. About the
only downside was the weather which was quite chilly, at
times below -20. Some of the more outdoorsy types in the
group loved it, but Chris & I would have been happier had it
been a bit warmer.
Christmas itself
was good, although with all the kids opening presents turned
into an all day event. We also did the usual gift exchange
which is always fun as people go back and forth stealing the
most desired gifts from one another. I ended up with a small
batch white Whiskey from an Ontario distillery so I was
quite happy and Chris got a really nice blanket.
illness put a damper on this year's festivities with Michael
unable to attend after ending up in the hospital with an
infection and Hailey and most of the kids being sick. I also
found out my friend Jay was in the hospital with some weird
bug. Luckily I've managed (so far) to avoid the Petri dish
of childhood sickness and stay healthy, but Chris wasn't as
lucky and now has a cold. Despite all that we still had a
great time. A big thanks to Jim & Karen for hosting this
year's get together.
But Beautiful
Work on the
basement continues. The cabinet and shelves didn't get
installed as expected as I wasn't happy with the work that
had been done to date and the installer paused to address my
concerns. We did however get a large shag rug and most of
the window treatments done. The couch is in country (sort
of) but hasn't been offloaded at the Vancouver port yet.
Hoping everything will be done within the next couple weeks.
And thus the
year comes to a close. We plan on going out for a nice
dinner with friends on New Years eve and then having some
bevvies with the neighbors. Overall it's been an ok year. We
got to go to Europe which we love, although considering the
cost/enjoyment ratio we've had better vacations. Financially
this was my high watermark even though I feel like I really
squandered such an opportunity. Health wise things started
out on a shitty note for me but I'm coping. Chris also had
her ups and downs but all things considered is doing well.
Looking forward
to next year the economy looms like a black cloud over
everything. To their credit, the higher ups at work are
doing everything they can to avoid laying off people. How
long they'll be able to avoid that is anyone's guess
however. Not helping matters is the Tweedledee and
Tweedledum of our provincial and federal governments. Never
underestimate the propensity of simpleton voters to
purposefully shoot themselves in the foot and for certain
regions to engage in Schadenfreude.
It's now 5am and
I need to decide if I should go back to bed or not.
Decisions, decisions.
Anyway, here's
hoping everyone has a safe and fun New Years and that 2016
brings nothing but happiness.
I hate December.
I hate the lack of sunlight. I hate that I'm reminded of my
Dad's death. I hate Christmas. What used to be a most joyous
time of year is forever ruined with the pain of adulthood. I
thought I was doing good a few weeks ago, but it was an
illusion. This year is not to be different than any before
it. It's a struggle to just not get shitfaced every night.
Exercise helps
though. And I finally have the elliptical back in it's place
and with the TV installed in what is the gym area of the
basement I am once again working up a sweat on a regular
basis. Of course I could have simply continued going for my
regular walks - like most normal people and just bundle up
when going outside. But no, any hint of overcast and dismal
weather is enough to keep me inside. It's pretty sad I
actually just got emailed my November Fitness Report from
MapMyWalk which is the app I use on my iPhone to keep track
of how far I've gone when on my walks. Apparently I worked
out for a grand total of 1.5hrs last month. Oh well, it's
only 19 more days until the Winter Solstice and the days
start getting longer again. The return of the sun shall
boost my spirits and my outdoor activities.
celebrated her birthday a few weeks ago and we all went out
for a yummy dinner at the new watering hole which finally
opened up. We've been there several times now and love that
we have a different place we can go to when we want that pub
experience. One of the gifts she got was a 21 days of Tea -
a flavourful take on advent. It contains different samples
of tea from David's Tea. Such is our lives now that we
actually get excited that we get to try a new one each and
every night. Thanks to Tracy for hooking us up!
Before that
was of course Halloween and we did our annual? semi-annual?
party. It was a lot of fun and I think we had the most
people we've had in at least several years. Chris dressed up
as a Greek Goddess and I was a Grumpy Clown. We partied into
the wee hours of the morning so I guess we can still
occasionally party hard. Thanks to everyone who came and
made it such an enjoyable night.
The basement is
essentially done. The stereo cabinet and display shelves are
getting installed next Thursday and the couch should be here
in a couple weeks. I know I said in my last post I'd throw
up some pictures but I'm going to wait until it's all done.
My man cave is so close to being a reality after all these
Chris, Kim, her
friend Lisa, and I all went to Vegas with Hailey and a bunch
of her friends to help celebrate Hailey's 21st birthday. It
was a fun few days in Sin City. Although being the only guy
in a group of eight made me feel a bit out of my element and
some of the conversations with Hailey and her friends made
me a bit uncomfortable. I know they're technically adults,
but I'll always see Hailey as my young niece - and I mean
that in nothing but the best way.
We stayed at
the Mirage again, in the same type of suite we had the last
time we were there. We like the room, it's comfortable and
familiar. However once again there was an issue with the
room (it wasn't totally cleaned), and some glitches on check
out made us decide it's likely the last time we stay there.
Chris & I did manage to check out some other hotels we
hadn't been to before - the Cosmopolitan, Aria, Vdara, and
Planet Hollywood. We also spent more time at the Venetian
having only briefly been there before.
A few years
ago, when they were being built, we were somewhat interested
in the condos in Veer towers. There was always that 'hey
wouldn't it be cool to have a place on the Strip' idea
floating around in our heads. This time we went and actually
took a tour of the place, went through a model suite, saw
the facilities etc. I'm glad I did as I'd have to have my
head checked for us to pay what they were asking - for what
you get. Plus the condo fees were $1200 a month and that
didn't even include your electricity or internet. So even if
I just happened to have $900k for a cash deal, I'd still be
paying the equivalent of a monthly mortgage for a place we'd
only visit a couple times a year - and renting out
realistically isn't an option as they specify you can only
do long term rentals of six months or greater. So it looks
like we won't be getting a vacation property in Vegas.
We had a fun
time, but other than tying one on the first night on
Freemont Street (as we usually do) I was well behaved. In
fact, this is probably the least that I've drank on any of
our visits there. Gambling wise we did our usual - mostly
slots and a couple games of Blackjack. I'm sure we lost
money overall but had fun doing so. The only show we saw was
the Zombie Burlesque show. It combined our two favourite
things - zombies and naked girls. It was moderately
entertaining, not exactly a replacement for a Cirque show,
but not exactly as painful as watching some cheesy magician
at one of the budget hotels either. As for the flights, we
flew in and out in the morning which was a first for us as
we usually arrive late and get home late. Having done both now I much prefer
the earlier options. And thus ends our latest Vegas
adventure. Happy 21st birthday Hailey!
Vegas Baby!
Progress on
the basement continues. They've finished painting and
installed most of the lights. We just need to finalize the
type of recessed lights we're going to use for all the
poster niches. Then it's just a matter of cleanup, having
the AV guys come in and install the TV and speakers, and do
all the programming for our Control 4 system. It's been a
stressful few months but now that it's coming together and
near the end I'm happy we decided to go ahead and get it all
done. I can't wait until I can kick back and enjoy watching
movies and listening to music in my retreat from reality.
I'll throw up
some pictures the next time I post!
The biggest
event in our lives currently is the basement reno. The
framing, plumbing, electrical, and drywalling is all done.
It's been an interesting process, but we'll be signing off
on the first stage of work soon which means a huge chunk of
money will be coming out of the bank. Suddenly this reno has
become very real.
things have....well....progressed. I'm a bit frustrated with
the company as I've had to be home several times,
essentially acting as the general contractor. Almost every
day I'd come home and something would be wrong and I'd have
to inform them which they've always said don't worry, they'd fix it.
Fine, but after awhile it gets quite tiresome. I literally
cannot even begin to remotely fathom people who sign up for
a reno and then go out of town until it's done. It blows my
mind as I've caught so many things that were wrong by my
being here. So while that's been aggravating, at the same
time they've been very accommodating to my ad-hoc requests.
I know it'll be all worth it when it's done.
Other than
that, everything has been pretty much your typical lazy days
of summer. Sadly, the post vacation bliss didn't last long
as we came back to the economy going to hell and once again
having to worry about my job. But you can only worry so much
otherwise it'll just eat you up inside.
In that
spirit we're off to
X-Fest this weekend. Our annual two day
music festival with friends where we imbibe copious amounts
of spirits and rock on until the wee hours of the morning.
Then get up and do it all over again. We're really looking
forward to this last blast of the season. Soon it'll be
snowing and miserable out again and I'll be forced to
hibernate for six months. But the difference this year is
I'll be able to retreat to my newly finished basement.
Bring it on!
I remember now
why we only go to Europe every few years (beyond the
financial cost). It's exhausting! We'll need a vacation for
our vacation. We left London yesterday and through the
miracle of time travel, got home only a couple hours later.
We tried to stay up as late as possible last night but 8
o'clock was as far as we got.
While I find
jet lag much worse going there than coming back, I'm sure
it'll take a few days for us to get back to normal. It was a
great break from reality and I'm glad we got to go with Kim
& Hailey on their first trip to Europe. It wouldn't have
been the same without them. And as always, thanks to all who
helped look after our brood of pets. We won't have much time
to rest as it's back to work and I'll be busy emptying the
basement so that the renovations can begin in a few weeks.
The day we left we found out our designer had quit/got fired
so there's still a bunch of stuff that needs to be
straightened out. It should be an interesting experience.
Details of our
whirlwind vacation can be found here.
year older, not sure I'm any wiser though. Time definitely
seems to be speeding up as I age. When I was younger I used
to have all the time in the world. Now, before I know it I'm
having to head to bed. Such is life.
We went up
and spent the weekend in Edmonton to celebrate by seeing
friends and family. Unfortunately my Mom was sick so that
put a bit of a damper on things. Chris & I put our expert
medical knowledge to good use though and made her some
chicken soup to get her back on her feet. While she was
recovering we had a yummy dinner with Jay, Betty, and
Nathaniel and with Jim & Karen. We also managed to squeeze
in lunch with Deb that weekend who we hadn't seen in a long
time. So it was a short but nice visit.
Other than
that it's been the regular routine. We're just counting down
the days until we leave for Europe. It'll be a much needed
break from the various stresses. I'm worried about my job as
a bunch of people I know have been laid off. This is the
worst that I've seen it, even worse than the apocalyptic
worldwide economic crash in 2008. As horrible as it sounds,
there's a part of me hoping another manufactured crisis
in the Middle East comes along and drives up the price of
oil. To a lesser but more immediate degree I'm also stressed
about construction going on down the hill from us. As
usually happens, you get suckered into buying a big house
with an awesome view and they neglect to tell you that in a
couple years they'll be building a brand new community
literally a stones through away. God forbid there be one
single square meter of land in this city that's not
developed somehow.
At least I
can focus on getting my media room done where I can
hibernate away from the world. That said, things are
continuing to drag. We still don't have pricing and I'm
starting to get frustrated with the delays. We've picked out
everything we wanted, given links to the products and
suppliers, so we're not sure what the holdup is. It's
obvious now that nothing is going to happen until at least
the summer. But on the plus side that means that I'm
delaying having my bank account drained.
can't believe it's spring.
As with my
last post, there's not a lot that's been happening. It's
been pretty much the same for awhile. Get up, go to work,
come home, eat, go to bed. Repeat. Chris and I are both
coming off bad cold/infections. I came down with it when I
was still up in Edmonton and it took two weeks for me to
finally get over it. Not sure what it was, but I had some
kind of chest infection. There was no point going to the
doctor as they'd just tell me to come back in a week if I
wasn't better. Then despite our best efforts at prevention
Chris also got sick not long after. But she's almost back to
normal now.
We figure we
might as well get the usual being sick at this time of year
over with now and before our vacation comes. Amazing that
it's only a few months away. We just finished booking the
last of our planes, trains, and ships travel odyssey a few
days ago. We have some ideas as to what we want to do in
each location, but we'll have to narrow the choices down to
fit our timeline and spending budget. From there it's just a
waiting game until we board our flights. As mentioned, I'm
in a bit of a funk lately and I think that usually happens
when it's been awhile since I've travelled. But a few weeks
in Europe should get me back to my perky self.
If you're
wondering what the contract picture is all about, we
recently signed with a Reno company to get the basement
done. So it's official, we're going ahead with it despite
all the economic warning signs. In the end we went with the
same company that did our garage. We were considering going
with someone else and we used them to get the drawings done
up last year. But in the end we just found their process to
be frustrating. Essentially they were giving us a fixed cost
amount but weren't willing to break those costs down. So
apparently it didn't matter if we went with Delta faucets or
Dornbracht. If we went with Danby wine fridges or Sub-Zero
etc. We get that you're going to have a ridiculous mark up
but we can't determine what areas we can scale back if you
can't give us a break down of the costs. So we're meeting
with the new designer next week to go over what we want. As
we already have the drawings and already know what we want
that part of the process should be easy. Then it's just a
matter of getting everything out of the basement and waiting
for the trades to start.
Because of
that we'll be purging a bunch of stuff over the next few
weeks. We'll either be giving stuff away or trying to sell
it on Kijiji or eBay. If anyone is looking for some
previously enjoyed treasured items let us know and we can
hook you up.
Figure I'd
give a quick update...
Not much
exciting has been happening lately, but that's a good thing.
This past long weekend was really nice. Chris and I
celebrated Valentines day with some bubbly and just hunkered
down and watched our shows. Yesterday the Grover girls came
by and we did some more planning for our Europe trip. We got
one train ride and one flight booked so it was a productive
day. I can't believe how fast this year is already going by.
Before we know it we'll be catching our flight and enjoying
our days in the Mediterranean.
A few weeks
ago I went up to Edmonton and spent the week there for work.
Jim and Karen were kind enough to let me house sit for them
while they were away which was much nicer than having to
spend all that time in a hotel. Chris came up the one night
and we hung out before I left to come home and she stayed a
few more days to catch up with some friends she hadn't seen
in a long time. I hate driving at this time of year because
you never know what the roads will be like. I managed to
luck out and the days I was on the road were fairly nice,
but unfortunately Chris had to drive up there during a
blizzard and so was all stressed out when she arrived. I'll
be going up there again next week so fingers crossed for
good weather.
In my last
post I mentioned we were in the process of planning to get
the back yard done. Well that's on hold until next year. We
talked things over and have decided to get the basement done
instead. I was able to justify it as over the course of a
year we'd get more use out of it than we would the back
yard. Plus, with all the crap going on lately with the price
of oil, should the unthinkable happen and I get laid off and
we were forced to sell, a finished basement would bring more
of a return than the yard would. Plus I've been wanting a
finished basement since we lived in our old house.
Basement Rendering
So we met
with the same renovation company we dealt with
previously when we explained our vision and they came up
with all the required drawings and 3D renderings. We're
just now waiting for them to come up with a new price
list - we've scaled things back as a lot of the previous
cost was due to all the custom cabinetry we were going
to have installed. But with me finishing all the work to
have my gaming PC in the office and all the time I spent
over the winter installing storage in the media room we
no longer need them. So once we get the estimate and I
muster up the courage to sign we'll go ahead and
hopefully have everything done around the Summer.
this is a big decision with the economy being the way it
is, and I'd be lying if I said I haven't been going back
and forth almost daily with what to do. But I'm being
positive things will work out and the reward will be
worth the risk.
Once again we
didn't do anything big and just went over to the neighbors
place and hung with the gang. As usual we hung out in
their garage where they had music and TV playing on a
projector. The only downside is most of them are smokers but
they kept the garage door open which helped. Chris and I are
thinking this might become a regular thing, with us hosting
the Halloween party and them hosting New Years.
Christmas was
also good. We went up to Edmonton to visit my Mom. We
didn't think Chris would be able to go up at all as our one cat
had a bunch of teeth pulled the previous week but had
developed an infection and had to have medicine three times
a day. But she flew up for Christmas day and flew back
that night. We had a nice dinner and played our usual game
that we play there, Tile Rummy. I got a couple cool gifts.
With the garage having been finished I was regretting that
we never put speakers in the ceiling. But the Grover girls
all chipped in and got me a nifty Sonus
player. It integrates into our existing system as a
separate source which means I can listen to music on it
independently of what might be playing in the house. Very
happy with it. And with the money my Mom gave me I got a
really cool set of headphones that I'll use for gaming. All
in all a great Christmas.
But sadly not
all is rainbows and unicorns. On my last post I was back in
rhythm and looking forward to being healthy again.
Unfortunately, it didn't last. Only six days later I dropped
back out. I rushed home and downed a massive dose of my
pills hoping that would kick me back, but to no avail. One
of those rare occasions where I was extremely positive and
hopeful and for my naïveté I got a swift proverbial kick in
the nuts. So at this point I'm done with modern medicine.
I've tried both chemical and electrical conversions and
neither have worked. And throughout all of this they can't
tell me 'why' this is happening nor have they really tried.
Other than testing me for sleep apnea they've been content
to keep pumping me full of pharmaceuticals. No more. I've
done a bunch of research and over and over again I keep
coming back to a lack of Magnesium as being the primary
cause of Atrial Fibrillation. And I'm pissed off because way
back when all this started I brought that up but my doctor
dismissed it as being essentially junk science.
So I'm now
taking 500mg a day of chelated Magnesium. Hopefully it
works. If not, oh well. As long as I 'feel' ok I'm not going
to worry about this anymore. On to other things...
Awhile ago we
hired a designer to do up some drawings for us getting our
backyard done. He turned out to be a bit of a flake, but we
found someone new who so far we're extremely happy with.
Below is the latest drawing. There's a few small changes
we've asked to be made, but overall it's pretty
representative of what we will hopefully have in place
before the summer.
Backyard Paradise?
Of course
will everything going on with the economy you
automatically wonder if we should go ahead with this or
not. But you can't live your life based on 'what if's'.
Unless something dramatically changes in the next few
months we should have a new backyard this year. We also
plan on going to Europe as our big vacation. All that
said, we also do plan on paying down the mortgage.
So the year
starts full of uncertainty but also with the promise of good things
to come.


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There are numerous sites available offering to provide fake positive reviews and it may seem that all of your competitors are using them to pad their online reputations. Resist the urge to do the same. In addition to being a bad business practice, several states have passed laws that make such activity illegal.
Managing your online business reputation means you should be aware of any place people are talking about your company and monitor their discussions. You must familiarize yourself with sites that customers frequent to post reviews about businesses that are in your industry. If you find positive feedback, post links to it on your site. You should also respond to any negative comments.
If you are selling a product or a service, always offer a money back guarantee with no questions asked. These benefits are all considered part of positive customer service. You will lose part of your profits when an item is returned because you can no longer sell it as new. Doing so, however, will help improve your image.
Use caution when sharing info on the Internet. Be careful that it can not be turned against you later on. Even if you have social media accounts that are only accessed by a limited number of people, you should still be cautious.
Adhere to the promises you have made to your customers. If you're constantly changing terms, people will quickly lose trust in you. This will leave your reputation in ruins. It can be very difficult to shed such a reputation.
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Be thoughtful when replying to personal criticism. Make certain you understand the entire situation before responding. Research the situation so that you know what you are talking about. When you spend time presenting good information in response to the problem, your credibility will grow.
All products you sell must come with a full money back guarantee. This is all part of offering great customer service. You will lose part of your profits when an item is returned because you can no longer sell it as new. It is well worth the loss to gain positive feedback from providing great customer service.
If you receive negative feedback on your social media pages, blog or website, you are sure to be upset. You should make sure that you don't respond without thinking first. Think about the situation and what your response should be. This will assist you in not getting a reputation online that's negative.
Always make your promises come true. If you continue to change the agreement, people won't trust you. This will leave your reputation in ruins. It is hard to recover after your reputation receives that type of blow.
Considering joining your local trade organizations. People that look for companies that operate in a specific industry will sometimes go to a trade organization to get leads. You will come across as a credible business. Generally, a small fee for membership is required, but it is worth it for the benefits it gives you.
If you want to have a good reputation, you can let your emotions get out of control. Good stress management is a great habit. Take part in a sport or physical activity so that you can handle stress more effectively and maintain your cool. Don't get into flame fights online. This can really destroy your reputation.
To manage the reputation of your business, be available to your customers. Keep a real person on the other end of a customer service phone line, and have somebody respond to people's comments and questions on your website. If customers only talk to a robot, they'll curse you until your reputation is destroyed!
It is normal to feel upset when you see negative information posted about you. You must take caution not to react in a knee-jerk fashion. Spend a few moments gathering yourself before deciding what to do next. This will assist you in not getting a reputation online that's negative.
Your business reputation is important to you success, as are the people that you hire, so it is paramount that you know who is working for you. Although you will have to pay to determine whether or not they have an unsavory past, knowing these details is a worthwhile investment. Be very aware of the background of all of your employees.
Negative Comments
Be aware of your business reputation by monitoring what people say about it on Internet sites. Search often, read relevant forums, and monitor social media. Join into conversations about your company and services. People will notice the effort you're making, and you may also have time to set things straight about your reputation.
How do you deal with negative comments? Instead of removing any negative comments, address them honestly. Honesty is valued, so admit when you are wrong and invite the customer to talk privately about a fix.
Use your website to manage your reputation. Every single part of your website needs to have the company name incorporated into it. As search engines review your website, they must determine that your firm is an authority in the relevant sector. Make sure the company name is on the headers, title tag and the URL.
Don't make your reputation worse by getting mad at customers and the issues they're having. Do not use social media to attack clients, and take your personal feeling out of the equation. Always remain professional in tone, even if a customer tries to get you to engage in an online shouting match.
Try to build your good will. Staying involved in community causes can work wonders. By doing good things, the small negative opinions won't mean a lot.
Be a member of your industry's trade organization. People who are seeking new businesses to work with often check with trade organizations to find them. Joining an organization such as these sends the message that you are a credible business. In order to join, you normally must pay a fee, however the benefits will outweigh the price you may need to pay.
Ask people that enjoy your brand to write testimonials about the products you sell. These will tell customers how great your company is. If potential customers see the experience that other customers had, they may try your product. That's even when there may be a negative review or two floating around.
When your company is hired to do a job, always look for ways to do a little extra for your customer. You don't have to take a bunch of time or anything, and the positive response from a customer will help you quite a bit! Extra little things can motivate your customer to remember you in the future.
Social media can help you manage your reputation. Bad news can easily be posted to social media boards and will spread quickly, so you need to respond immediately. Try to solve any problems that those complaining might have with your company.
Learn about your customers when you can. Customers appreciate a personal touch. If your business provides a service, pay attention to how customers are using that service and what more they would like to see from it in the future. This will help your reputation tremendously.
Negative comments will not always blow up in your face. You need to look at the overall context of the bad comments. If you can smooth things over, you may actually gain business as a result of the comments. Immediately address negative comments, and work to resolve all complaints.
Keeping your reputation in good standing is part of keeping your business successful. It takes years to get yourself out there, so use these tips to help you. Go forth in a proactive way, and get things taken care of quickly so they don't get out of control. Your swift attention to those matters is likely to win over your customer and keep your reputation strong.
Make it your focus to be proactive when communicating with your customers. How you communicate will impact your business in huge ways. If you can't communicate properly, someone else might do it for you. You should take the reins.


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Republicans in the Congress moved on Tuesday to launch a pair of new investigations of actions in the Obama Administration, focusing first on a uranium deal with a Russian company and ties to the Clinton Foundation, and also starting a probe to fully review FBI actions during 2016 about the agency handled the investigation into the emails of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-California, told reporters his panel has "been looking into this for some time", with key committee member Rep. Peter King, R-NY, explaining how the deal was being examined as far back as 2010, reports The Washington Post.
The Justice Department has not yet responded to CNN's request for comment. "Our job is to get the facts. and we're going to do just that".
The joint investigation by the two panels is now the second congressional inquiry into the FBI's handling of the Clinton investigation.
Clinton was not mentioned during the press conference as part of the Russian Federation investigation. The 2010 deal required approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States - which included input from the State Department, then overseen by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Bossie doubled down that those collusion allegations are "fabricated", but he argued the same can not yet be said of reports about the Clintons' involvement in the Uranium One deal.
The chairmen said in a statement Tuesday they have several questions, including why then-FBI Director James Comey chose to publicly announce the investigation into Hillary Clinton's handling of classified information but not to publicly announce the investigation into Donald Trump's campaign associates. "This is more about uranium and whether or not government functioned properly or not", Nunes said.
Nunes announced his new probe days after Fusion GPS - the firm behind the explosive Steele dossier - accused him of going back on his April decision to step away from the Russian Federation investigation.
"Never before has a political party been so sad that it won the White House and so desperate for the other party to be President", Jesse Ferguson tweeted, in response to news of the new investigation. On Monday, Clinton called GOP concerns about the deal "baloney".
The line of attack was renewed recently after the Hill reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had found "substantial evidence" that Russian officials engaged in "bribery, kickbacks, extortion and money laundering created to grow Vladimir Putin's atomic energy business inside the United States" before the Obama administration gave the deal the go-ahead.


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Riparian communities are those that exist on or near the bank of the river. These plants are the ones we typically see in floodplains. The Gorge has several different kinds of riparian communities. Some exist in almost desert-like conditions, where soils are dry and well-drained because they are gravelly. Wet bottomland forests of moist, rich soil support other types of communities.
In the Potomac Gorge, there are six types of globally rare riparian communities. Riparian habitats, like most habitats, are defined by three conditions:
- Soil Moisture. Mesic soils are part-dry and part-wet; if they are more wet than dry, they can be called wet mesic. Dry mesic soils are more dry than wet. Hydric soils are just wet; xeric soils are simply dry. All of these soils are present in the Gorge.
- Soil Composition. As backyard gardeners know, soils range from organically rich to rocky mineral. In the Gorge's riparian zones, mineral soils are found in low places such as rocky washes, where pools form after high water, and in gravel and cobble bars that form as the Potomac carries sediments downstream.
- Vegetation. The types of plants that dominate in each of the Gorge's riparian areas depend on its soils and moisture content. They range from savanna grasses and herbs, to shrubs and forests.
When you walk the trails, the Potomac Gorge will come alive for you if you learn to recognize these shifts in communities—sometimes subtle, sometimes vivid.
Non-native and invasive plants are perhaps the biggest threat to the survival of the Gorge's native riparian communities. Like aggressive weeds in a backyard garden, invasive plants can completely overwhelm an entire ecosystem. Another threat, which compounds the damage by non-native plants, is the over-abundant deer browsing in these fragile riverine habitats.


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Enjoy the extensive menu in your choice of cosy booth, bar stool or raised dining area. With two pool tables, darts, bi-monthly quizzes, 2 for 1 drinks on Wednesdays, nightly happy hours, Sunday buffet and the resident house band, it's no surprise that the Londoner pulls in scores of punters night in, nights out.
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Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered, "What the heck happened?" Things are in utter disarray, you have no time for yourself, and nothing's going your way.
With the major shake up I've experienced over the last six months, I began to think that I would never have a life again. No more nights of sleep or childless shopping, no time to write let alone create, no more REAL meals, (Oh Ramen noodles how I despise you!) and the worse of all . . . no more time to clean or decorate my home.
The funny part is, little by little I became accustomed to it; IT was my new normal.
As the months continued to pass, I slowly noticed I was getting my groove back. It's not that things returned back to the way they were pre-baby, yes that's my little Jake Jake in the photo. in fact, things will never ever be the same.
Yes I know that's a contradiction to the title but hear me out.
I accepted that things would never be the same, but then I determined to pick up my life and make a plan to put it back together.
I adjusted my schedule, realigned my goals, set realistic expectations, and determined to get things done. No more excuses!
You see, so many times we find ourselves in tough situations where everything seems to be falling apart. Whether it's a loss of a job, an impending divorce, broken relationships, or some other situation, we can always determine to get back to some sense of normalcy. Of course there are the extreme cases that need professional help, but for those situations that take personal drive, we can always take back our lives.
The first thing we must do is realize our situation and admit we've gotten a little off track. You know the whole "admitting you have a problem is the first step," saying?
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Next, we can give our troubles to God and know that He will wipe them clean; giving us a fresh start and new perspective.
And finally, we have to determine to take our lives back. If we keep allowing things to spiral out of control, they'll only get worse until we can't tell up from down.
The best part is, once we give the situation over to God, we can trust that He will heal us and make us new again, giving us the strength to accomplish all we need in our day, week, and for the rest of our lives.
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Contraceptives Market Size By Product {Drugs [Oral Contraceptive Pills, Injectable Contraceptives, Topical Contraceptives], Devices [Condoms (Male, Female), Diaphragms, Contraceptive Sponges, Vaginal Rings, Subdermal Implants, Intra-uterine Devices (Copper, Hormonal)}, Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook (U.S., Canada, Germany, UK, Japan, China, India, Brazil, South Africa) Application Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2017 – 2024
Published Date: Nov 2017 | 110 Pages | Report ID: GMI430 | Authors: Sumant Ugalmugale Report Format: PDF
Industry Trends
Contraceptives Market size was valued over USD 21.1 billion in 2016 and is expected to witness more than 6.8% CAGR from 2017 to 2024.
Germany Contraceptives Market, By Drugs, 2013-2024 (USD Million)
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Rising government initiatives to promote awareness regarding unintended pregnancies and increasing population will create huge demand for contraceptives during the forecast period. Various programs aiming to meet the need for modern contraception and provide reproductive and sexual health services should involve a good participation of women, adolescents, and young people, at all stages of planning, implementation, and evaluation.
An increasing number of women are postponing motherhood as they prioritize their careers. Moreover, balancing concerns of the cost for raising a child, ambiguity over job safety and unstable relationships are increasingly causing women to postpone pregnancy.
In 2015, globally 64% of in-union or married women of fertile age were using some mode of contraception. Nevertheless, contraceptive use was much lesser in the under developed countries and was particularly low in Africa where only 33% of women are projected to use the products so far. High unmet needs in developing nation will fuel the market size. Demand for contraceptives would rise owing to rising numbers of new HIV infections in many countries over the coming years.
Growing geriatric population across European nations coupled with rising incidence of lifestyle disorders will induce infertility eventually reducing the demand for contraception products. Moreover, concerns regarding the side effects of products can negatively impact the product demand in future.
Contraceptives Market, By Product
Contraceptive devices hold major market share owing to more effectiveness and long-term effect. The segment is rapidly adopted worldwide and will continue to grow during the forecast period. Some of the commonly used devices are condoms, diaphragms, sponges, rings, sub-dermal implants and intrauterine devices (IUD). Condoms are most popular choice worldwide and hold largest market share. Copper IUD is mainly preferred by the women who do not wish to use hormonal form to avoid possible side effects.
Contraceptive drugs will witness robust growth owing to rising prevalence of STDs and lack of family planning. Favourable regulatory scenario and awareness programs will strengthen segment growth. Various forms of drugs include hormonal oral pills, topical and injectable contraceptives. Oral pills market held major revenue share of contraceptives market due to high consumption rate. Daily consumption of these pills facilitates acne reduction, reduces cramping during periods, and minimizes the risk of developing cervical & endometrial cancers powering the overall market growth. However, irregular bleeding, increased risk of developing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), nausea, and migraine are some of the disadvantages related with oral pills eventually hampering segment growth.
Contraceptives Market, By Region
U.S. held major revenue share of contraceptives market in future owing to presence of sophisticated healthcare facilities, growing demand for contraceptives for preventing unwanted pregnancies, and favourable regulatory scenario. The use of contraceptives in UK is noticeably high compared to the other countries in Europe. Pills are the most popular choice as women are increasingly preferring user dependent forms over the long acting reversible contraceptives. Moreover, availability of sexual health services and more number of individuals availing these services to obtain contraceptives and related information will drive the regional revenue share of contraceptives market.
Asia Pacific contraceptives market will grow at significant rate owing to rising prevalence of STDs, increasing awareness campaigns to raise awareness about contraceptives and several government initiatives. Favourable family planning policy along with other reimbursement policies such as the AIDS care policy will positively impact business revenue.
Competitive Market Share
Some of the major players in market are Pfizer, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Merck & Co., and Mayer Laboratories. Increased R&D expenditure will offer innovative and efficient products. Other market players Reckitt Benckiser, Cooper Surgical, Church & Dwight Co., and Actavis continuously strive to fortify their market position through investments in R&D for developing new products, agreements, expansion of manufacturing facilities and business collaborations.
Contraceptives Industry Background
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Increasing availability of improved drug prescription for individuals, offering safety towards infection and pregnancy, associated factors of pill like decreased risk for cancer will boost the product demand. Technologically advanced product like topical contraceptive, a patch applied to clean, dry skin that releases hormones through the skin will propel the business growth of contraceptives market. Contraceptive implants like Implanon is effective for three years, and record no pregnancies among the first 70,000 cycles of Implanon users. Other devices like long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants offer lower infection and unintended pregnancy rate is anticipated to significantly improve control methods.
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The event is for ten mixed gender teams: one from the host Association, seven qualify directly from the previous World Wheelchair Curling Championship (WWhCC) and two from the World Wheelchair Curling Qualification.
At the WWhCC, teams gain qualification points for the Paralympic Winter Games. The next games will take place in Sochi, Russia in 2014.
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text: Beer and babies – they may sound mutually exclusive at first but many breweries and other establishments that serve alcohol in and around Asheville are trying to cater to both. Asheville Citizen-Times reporter Mackensy Lunsford took a look at how beer and babies have been mixing in the area - in particular, how breweries create spaces or events for adults to bring their small children. She spoke with BPR's Matt Bush about what she discovered.


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Many of us are hooked on points and miles. I know I have been. I have active flyer account or point accounts with American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta and I also have co-branded credit cards from Hilton, Southwest, American and American. (It's a long and boring story, but when two airlines, US Air and American, became one, I stuck with two separate credit cards, from Barclay and Citibank, as long as I wasn't getting charged a fee.)
(Full disclosure: I own stock in Hilton and Southwest Airlines.)
But a couple of factors are making me question my "loyalty" to these marketing programs. One is the general devaluation of those hard-earned points and miles. For example, a transcontinental ticket that for years required 25,000 miles today will often require 40,000 or more typically, 50,000 miles. I recently priced a round-trip ticket for my son from Newark to LAX over Thanksgiving on American. It required 105,000 miles for two connecting flights. Here are recent stories about the erosion in the value of frequent flyer miles and plans from United, Delta, Alaska and last year's changes at American, just to name a few.
As for hard-earned, it's easy to forget you're spending real money to get the points. Buying groceries, gas and airline tickets might be part of your usual spending pattern. Buying airline miles isn't.
Another issue is how the points and miles programs are marketed, as a "benefit" (by the airlines) or as a "hobby", by the points and miles cottage industry. The real benefit accrues to the airlines. Stifel Nicolaus & Company analyst Joseph DiNardi found earlier this year that in some cases, the estimated value of an airline loyalty program was actually higher than the value of the company. He estimated the value of United's Mileage Plus loyalty program at $28.77 billion, while its market cap was $21.3B. The gap was even more eye-popping at American. Its market cap was $21.2 billion—but the value of the AAdvantage program was pegged at $37.6B.
Of course dependence on loyalty program marketing can be a two-edged sword, particularly if customers feel they are no longer getting value from their miles. View From The Wing believes American may have lost as much as $200 million last year, "due to lower than expected AAdvantage credit card acquisitions." The author attributes this to customers unwilling "to take and spend on the American credit card as expected when American miles aren't worth as much and have become harder to use."
A third reason to question the wisdom of points and miles is the rise of the ULCCs, or ultra-low cost carriers. WOW and Norwegian Airlines are examples internationally, as is Spirit in the US.
Millennials aren't the only passengers who love the ULCCs. Their low-price, no-frills approach has forced the major carriers to cut prices in turn. Today, searching Kayak.com, I found a round-trip fare of $497 to London from JFK on October 24, returning November 1. Sure, it's split between FinnAir and British Air. Neither is my "favorite" airline, but for the price many of us might be happy to forgo the miles and limited perks.
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Although the preferred time to sow grass seed is the late summer or early fall, you can successfully sow grass seed in the winter. This method of sowing grass is called dormant seeding. The grass won't germinate until the following spring when soil temperatures warm. Dormant seeding can be extremely successful. The natural freeze/thaw cycles of spring, combined with ample soil moisture, provide a hospitable environment to germinate grass seeds. Dormant seeding allows the grass to germinate at the first possible opportunity, which enables it to be ready for summer's heat.
Prepare your seedbed in the same manner if you were going to seed in the summer. Till to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. Rake smooth with a garden rake and roll to firm the soil.
Seed your lawn when the soil temperature has fallen below 42 degrees F and is not expected to rise above 50 degrees F for the remainder of the fall and winter. Frosty mornings or right before a predicted snowfall are ideal times to spread the seed.
Fill your spreader up with grass seed. Set the dial on the spreader according to the indicated rate on the grass seed bag.
Walk behind the spreader and push it across the area you wish to sow your grass. Walk all the way across the lawn and all the way back in paths that are next to each other until the entire lawn is covered with your grass seed.
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Monday Memos & A Special Shannon Squeeeee!!!
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Thanks for all the news and reminders, Courtney. And Shannon's news is beyond wonderful - I'm so thrilled for her. :-)ReplyDelete
Exciting stuff! Happy Monday to you too!ReplyDelete
Congrats to Shannon! I've dropped her a line on her blog to say the same.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the good wishes and the news about Shannon. I will go check her out!ReplyDelete
Aw. *tear* Man--I have so many amazing blogger friends. I'm so overwhelmed. Thank you Courtney. I'm equally touched and embarrassed by all the attention. *blushes*ReplyDelete
Thanks for the good news and all the exciting links. :)ReplyDelete
Shannon O'- you are so very welcome!ReplyDelete
Tracy - I know, so much is happening around the blogosphere lately!
Talli - yay! Definitely visit her blog - it is wonderful!
Betty - oohhh you are timing your arrival to her blog perfectly..she has a contest of epic proportions!
Shannon - my California friend! Honey I am so so SO proud & honored to know you! You deserve all the accolades!
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As I said a few days ago, I really struggle to think outside of the bookish box when it comes to Christmas gifts. There are a couple of wonderful websites out there however that expand on the theme, like the intellectual hilarity over at the Unemployed Philosophers Guild or the wonderful Willoughby Book club. For the purposes of this post however I am going to be entirely selfish, just because I feel like it, and talk about the book I would like for Christmas please Santa.
23. The best present
I LOVE Michel Faber. I'd even go as far as to say I think he is one of the greatest contemporary literary fiction writers out there. Anything I have ever read by him is gold dust and I am hoping and praying that this phantasmagorical new offering is no different. The thought of a book and marriage that spans universes excites me greatly and I have no doubt will show just how easily Faber can turn his hand to yet another genre entirely disparate from his previous chunk of historical fiction; The Crimson Petal and the White. A vicar from London introducing the Bible to a bunch of aliens? How intriguing.
Only trouble is I'll have to wait until the paperback comes out….not a huge fan of chunky hardbacks, however shiny and gold they are…


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This week in Alaska we have been blessed with blue skies and picturesque snowy mountains. Our Spring has been amazing. I have witnessed behavior changes in the birds. The moose are walking across frozen water ways that will soon be ponds, streams and rivers. I have sat in the light, marveling how it is with us a little more each day. With the welcoming of Spring I get excited about hiking with family and friends. I also have more energy to begin new projects and live a little more vibrantly. This Spring also brings the high school graduation of our second daughter. It helps close the chapter of her childhood. The relationship with my ex-husband will also change. 17 Years ago, I moved to Alaska with two very young children, determination and faith. I was set on making my move to Anchorage, Alaska a success. I was in a completely new climate. I lived pay check to pay check. I was concerned my ex-husband would not allow me raise my daughters in Alaska. I worried about paying for food and day care. I remember feeling incredibly close to my children, even with the challenges. It was us against the world.
Eventually I built a stable home environment. The relationship with my exhusband over the years evolved to gratitude. I was given the gift of completely raising my daughters. I was also given the gift of a man that joined me in marriage, and helped raise my daughters as his own. Several years later a little boy completed our family. I now work with people experiencing the same worries I once knew. I understand how they feel. I also tell them it gets easier. As time moves on, what once was scary or hurtful becomes a memory that barely holds emotion. This proves true with most of life. What we spend time worrying about and praying over eventually changes. Nothing remains the same. Or maybe it does and only our perception changes.
Our children know me now as a confident, calm parent. We practice living a balanced life. We live in a nice home and they experience two parents guiding them. This is so different from years ago. I truly appreciate what I have today. My family does not know me as the parent that worries constantly about being good enough. They accept me for who I am. This gives me confidence, that they also accept themselves. Our youngest child has many more years in our home. The other two are seeking higher education. This Spring I am completely releasing my fears that were wrapped around parenting my children. I know that as a parent I did my absolute best. I know my children will experience life the best way they know how. I am ready to experience parenting without fear. I am ready to fully enjoy parenting and know that all along the journey, my children had what they needed most, my love.
If we must, we will wait for all of eternity for the moment of shared connection to share with you.. wait for you to know the brilliance of our connection.. waiting for you to believe enough in the miracle of all that you see .. you are ready to experience a love so sweet, so full and rich, words don't come close to describing the bliss of all that is found in each thought.. each word carries such compassion and awareness. Every movement is played perfectly against all others. We understand the reluctance of the heart to so fully trust in something so new. And yet it is just what the heart is yearning for.. To be recognized for beauty and completeness and nothing less than perfection.. We are each wrapped in a gauze like shield that protects the beauty until the whole is ready to experience it .. We are with you sharing glimpses of eternal awareness.. Know that part of you is already experiencing a completely aware heart.. Know that part of you is already in complete form.. know that everything, what- ever you seek, is also waiting for you.. It is part of your journey to learn there are no limits to with in.. you already have it all.. every sweet thought, every emotion , every moment has already played out and is just waiting to be discovered.. much like your eternal self is just patiently waiting for connection.. Love, light and harmony gently guide us.. as the gauze of fear is gently lifted from our hearts.
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I'm wishing everyone a beautiful connection to Spring.
I'm working on having some meditations available on my website.. Let me know how this resonates with you..
XXXO Polly
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Polly Wirum
January 2019
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