RE: normal course issuer bidI lost hope some time ago with this company as I also lost a lot of money during the time that I had hope. Many posters here are still living on hope when in fact they should be living on reality. This company has not performed in accordance wiht their estimations of performance or their promises. Sales volumes have fallen well short of their expectations, profit margins have decreased to very low levels and overhead costs have probably been higher than they should be. When takeovers occur, there usually are significant savings in overhead costs because of consolidation of administrative duties. Don't think that has happened here. Seems to me that management is milking this puppy for whatever they can at shareholders' expense. Hope all of those that are still on board can do better in the future.