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New Line is Multifunctional, Feature-Rich.
BOULDER, Colo. (August 8, 2008) Wenger® the maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife is rolling out a line of multifunctional backpacks designed for a wide variety of outdoor adventuring. The line includes two technical, alpine-style backpacks that are rich with features and can be customized for virtually any type of outdoor activity.
We see no limits to where you can use our backpacks, said Kristine Carey, director of marketing for Wengers outdoor gear collection. Our packs have a place for everything and can be configured for a variety of outdoor activities. Whether its a simple day hike, or a more serious, technical climb, weve created a highly-versatile product that can be customized to meet your specific needs.
The new line of backpacks is highlighted by the Zernez, an alpine-style, internal-frame pack featuring an adjustable torso-suspension system for maximum fit. It also incorporates a load-dispersing mechanical system that transfers the load into key areas throughout the pack.
To further enhance comfort and fit, the Zernez comes with an ergonomically-enhanced waist belt. Its unique design features double-density foam, which transitions from a thick to thin density around the hip-bone area, as well as incorporates an air-flow channel to aid in cooling. This maximizes weight load distribution and enhances overall comfort.
The Zernez gets its design inspiration from the Swiss Army Knife. It resembles the sleek, stylish look of the legendary knife and is loaded with purposeful features that allow users to customize the pack. Its versatility is quickly demonstrated when looking at some of the following features:
- The packs fitted lid instantly converts into a lumbar pack with an integrated map case and mesh pocket.
- A water bottle pocket that fits a 32-ounce bottle can be secured on one of four receptors located on either side of the pack. You dont have to remove the backpack to get water its always within reach. The water bottle pocket comes with a safety leash.
- The Zernez integrates a specially designed ice axe holder that incorporates a number of quick-release Velcro® points that can accommodate all styles of ice axes and shovels.
- If youre traveling with a lot of gear, the pack has multiple attachment points for skis, snow boards, trekking poles, sleeping bags and most climbing equipment.
- The Zernez is loaded with specialty pockets, including a fleece-lined pocket for electronics; a first aid pocket that puts important medical supplies within reach; a front-access pocket that houses an integrated organizer; and even a pocket on the waist belt for a Wenger Swiss Army knife.
- The pack comes with an integrated organizer to keep smaller items like keys, sunglasses, lip balm or a wallet in one place. The organizer easily detaches and can be used as a gear loft in a tent.
- Hydration tube catches are located on both shoulder straps for easy accessibility.
- The Zernez come with a double-sided rain cover, which features the Wenger brand on one side and international orange on the other.
- Gear is easy to secure with large compression straps on the front and sides of the backpack.
The Zernez is constructed from heavy-duty, bomber fabrics that stand up to hardcore, everyday use. The pack is available in two different sizes:
- Zernez 50L 3,000 cubic inches (13 in. x 25 in. x 9 in.) 5 lbs., 9 oz. ($249)
- Zernez 60L 3,600 cubic inches (13 in. x 26.5 in. x 9.5 in.) 5 lbs., 12 oz. ($269)
In addition to the Zernez, Wenger is launching the Almer, an alpine-style, static backpack with an integrated waist belt. The Almer is a slightly smaller, more compact version of the Zernez and is designed for day hikes, Alpine skiing and other short excursions. The backpack features many of the design innovations found in the Zernez, making it one of the most versatile, feature-rich backpacks for its size.
The Almer comes in two different sizes:
- Almer 30L 2,000 cubic inches (13 in. x 22 in. x 9.5 in.) 4 lbs. ($199)
- Almer 40L 2,440 cubic inches (13 in. x 23.5 in. x 10 in.) 4 lbs., 8 oz. ($229)
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|LNN > SEC Filings for LNN > Form 10-Q on 27-Jun-2014
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Quarterly Report
Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains not only historical information, but also forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements that are not historical are forward-looking and reflect expectations for future Company conditions or performance. In addition, forward-looking statements may be made orally or in press releases, conferences, reports, on the Company's worldwide web site, or otherwise, in the future by or on behalf of the Company. When used by or on behalf of the Company, the words "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "intend," "will," "plan," "project," and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. The entire section entitled "Executive Overview and Outlook" should be considered forward-looking statements. For these statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those discussed in the "Risk Factors" section in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2013. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement and should recognize that the statements are predictions of future results or conditions, which may not occur as anticipated. Actual results or conditions could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements and from historical results, due to the risks and uncertainties described herein and in the Company's other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company's fiscal year ended August 31, 2013, as well as other risks and uncertainties not now anticipated. The risks and uncertainties described herein and in the Company's other public filings are not exclusive and further information concerning the Company and its businesses, including factors that potentially could materially affect the Company's financial results, may emerge from time to time. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting such forward-looking statements.
Accounting Policies
In preparing the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management must make a variety of decisions which impact the reported amounts and the related disclosures. These decisions include the selection of the appropriate accounting principles to be applied and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. In making these decisions, management applies its judgment based on its understanding and analysis of the relevant circumstances and the Company's historical experience.
The Company's accounting policies that are most important to the presentation of its results of operations and financial condition, and which require the greatest use of judgments and estimates by management, are designated as its critical accounting policies. See discussion of the Company's critical accounting policies under Item 7 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company's fiscal year ended August 31, 2013. Management periodically re-evaluates and adjusts its critical accounting policies as circumstances change. There were no changes in the Company's critical accounting policies during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2014.
New Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 - New Accounting Pronouncements to the condensed consolidated financial statements set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Executive Overview and Outlook
Net earnings for the three months ended May 31, 2014 were $16.5 million or $1.28 per diluted share compared with $26.1 million or $2.01 per diluted share in the prior year. The decrease in earnings was primarily attributable to revenues, which declined 23 percent to $169.9 million from $219.5 million. The primary driver of lower revenue was the irrigation segment, where sales decreased 26 percent to $149.0 million. Infrastructure revenues increased 13 percent to $20.9 million, partially offsetting these declines. Gross margins declined by 0.3 percentage points and operating expenses were lower by $0.5 million. Operating margin for the three months ended May 31, 2014 declined to 14.8 percent as compared to 18.0 percent for the three months ended May 31, 2013 primarily as a result of deleverage on lower sales.
The Company's irrigation revenues are highly dependent upon the need for irrigated agricultural crop production, which, in turn, depends upon many factors, including the following primary drivers:
• Agricultural commodity prices-As of May 2014, corn prices have decreased 26 percent and soybean prices were relatively flat compared to the same time last year.
• Net farm income-As of February 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated U.S. 2014 net farm income to be $95.8 billion, down 27 percent from USDA's estimate of U.S. 2013 net farm income of $130.5 billion. The U.S. 2014 net farm income forecast would be the lowest since 2010, but would remain 9% above the 10-year average.
• Weather conditions-As the third fiscal quarter ended, Spring storms across the Midwest created additional demand for replacement units. Drought conditions drove higher equipment purchases in prior years.
• Governmental policies-A number of government laws and regulations can impact the Company's business, including:
• The Agricultural Act of 2014 provides certainty to growers by adopting a five-year farm bill. This law continues many of its existing programs, including funding for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which provides financial assistance to farmers to implement conservation practices and is frequently used to assist in the purchase of center pivot irrigation systems.
• Certain tax incentives (such as the Section 179 income tax deduction and bonus depreciation) that encourage equipment purchases were significantly reduced in 2014.
• The U.S. government has imposed trade sanctions that could impact irrigation equipment sales to Russia and the Ukraine.
• The ethanol mandate that increases corn demand was reduced.
• Recent legislative discussions involve possible elimination of the U.S. Ex-Im Bank. Elimination of this government entity could impact the Company's ability to cost effectively assume credit risk in certain international markets.
At this point, the U.S. irrigation market has slowed significantly in recent quarters as compared to the same time last year. U.S. irrigation revenues have contracted due to the significant reduction in commodity prices, the reduction in the Central Plains drought conditions, and the reduction in accelerated tax depreciation benefits, partially offset by demand caused by Spring storm damage. International markets remain active, but with some projects delayed due to lower commodity prices or by regional conflict. The current political environment regarding Russia, the Ukraine and Iraq may have a negative effect on international irrigation equipment growth. As a result of the above factors and that prior year fourth quarter revenues included $17.4 million associated with the Iraq contract, the Company anticipates lower irrigation segment revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.
The infrastructure business has improved its profit profile and generated growth in an environment of constrained government spending. While the status of the U.S. highway bill, which is scheduled to expire in the fall of 2014, creates uncertainty for the near term, opportunities exist for market share gains in each of the infrastructure product lines. Demand for the Company's transportation safety products continues to be driven by population growth and the need for improved road safety.
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As of May 31, 2014, the Company had an order backlog of $73.6 million compared with $80.0 million at May 31, 2013 and $66.5 million at August 31, 2013. Order backlog at May 31, 2014 declined from the same time in 2013 primarily due to a decline in orders from international markets as the prior year irrigation backlog included a $23.0 million equipment and installation contract in Iraq, of which only $2.6 million remained in backlog at May 31, 2014. U.S. irrigation market and infrastructure segment backlog increased over the same time last year. The current year infrastructure backlog includes a $12.8 million Road Zipper SystemTM order for the Golden Gate Bridge that is expected to be recognized in revenue during fiscal 2015. The Company's backlog can fluctuate from period to period due to the seasonality, cyclicality, timing and execution of contracts. Backlog typically represents long term projects as well as short lead-time orders and therefore, is generally not a good indication of the next quarter's revenues.
The June 2014 escalation of political hostility has made it more difficult to complete the Company's contract in Iraq. At May 31, 2014, the Company had a total exposure of $4.4 million on this contract, including $2.5 million of accounts receivable, which is not currently due, and a $1.9 million performance bond securing completion of the contract. The Company has not provided a reserve for these amounts, but will continue to assess the situation as developments in the country evolve. The Company has suspended installation services indefinitely until the political environment improves in Iraq. If the Company is unable to complete its work under this agreement, it does not expect to be able to realize the remaining $2.6 million due under the contract.
The global drivers for the Company's markets of population growth, expanded food production and efficient water use and infrastructure expansion support the Company's long-term growth goals. The most significant opportunities for growth over the next several years are in international markets, where irrigation use is significantly less developed and demand is driven primarily by food security, water scarcity and population growth.
Results of Operations
For the Three Months ended May 31, 2014 compared to the Three Months ended May 31, 2013
The following section presents an analysis of the Company's operating results displayed in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended May 31, 2014 and 2013. It should be read together with the industry segment information in Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements:

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Pretty Little Liars
The Top 5 Spoby Moments From the Season 2 Summer Season
We've been team Ezria from day one, but Spencer (Troian Bellisario) and Toby Cavanaugh (Keegan Allen) have started giving them a run for their money as the sweetest couple in Rosewood. The Pretty Little Liars Season 2 summer season was overflowing with great moments for this couple, as they grew ever closer in the face of threats from all sides.
It was hard, but we've picked out our Top 5 favorite Spoby moments from the summer:
"I don't care what you can't tell me, I care about you!" Toby shouted after Spencer in Season 2, Episode 12, "Over My Dead Body." "I love you!"
This scene broke our heart into a thousand little pieces. We're not sure which is more moving: Toby's desperate struggle against the police, or the look on Spencer's face as she held back tears, walking away in silence because she knew that otherwise, "A" would hurt the one person she loves the most.
"It's got monsters in it," Toby said of Rosewood, sitting next to Spencer and looking down on all the little houses from the hill outside town. "You know that. So do I."
This scene from Season 2, Episode 2, "The Goodbye Look," completely captures the "It's us against the world" mentality that brought Toby and Spencer together in the first place. As the couple sat hand-in-hand in the woods above Rosewood, trying to figure out who they could trust to help them with the Ian situation — the answer was nobody, of course — our hearts broke for the two outcasts who somehow managed to find support in each other.
The world is always against them, but that never keeps Toby and Spencer apart for long. In this scene from Season 2, Episode 1, "It's Alive," Toby sneaked into Spencer's house late at night to see her, because their parents had forbidden their relationship (which never works, BTW). Sure, he freaked Spencer out by creeping around in that shadows right after the guy who tried to kill her disappeared, but he totally made up for it by giving her the biggest hug in the history of the world.
"I had to see you," he whispered as she sobbed into his embrace, finally letting out all of the fear and anxiety left over from being attacked by Ian (Ryan Merriman). If Spencer and Toby can overcome evil stepsisters and sinister police officers, they aren't going to let a little parental concern keep them apart.
An essential part of Spencer and Toby's connection is that they are both willing to defy the odds and look giant obstacles in the face without trembling. Despite their external differences, they share a heavy dose of will and bravery, and together that makes them an (almost) unbreakable team.
Nowhere was that clearer then when they confronted Spencer's dad as he came out of Jason (Drew Van Acker)'s house in Season 2, Episode 11, "I Must Confess." Peter Hastings is a scary dude — even Spencer cowers around him, and this is the girl who took on Ian. But together Team Spoby defied him. When Peter yelled at Spencer that he didn't have to answer her questions, Toby stepped in, telling him yes, yes he did. And when Peter turned his wrath on Toby, Spencer threw herself between them, finally finding the will to stand up to to her dad: "I am in the middle of this" she yelled, refusing to step aside.
As the duo sped off in Toby's truck, ignoring Peter's shouts for Spencer to go home, we cheered. Toby and Spencer are more than just a couple in love: Together, they can take on the world. If they don't get back together ASAP in the winter season, we're going to freak out!
Agree? Disagree? Sound off in the comments below! And don't forget to catch the special Halloween episode of Pretty Little Liars on Tuesday, October 18 on ABC Family.
Ah, young love. It's just like we remember: Passionate kissing, adorable "I loves you"s, stealing your sister's engagement ring to buy your boyfriend a truck so he can escape his evil, molesting stepsister. *Sigh*
Spencer may have gone about it the wrong way — seriously, did she really think "A" wouldn't get to that ring after she pawned it? — but getting Toby the beat-up pickup of his dreams in Season 2, Episode 3, "My Name Is Trouble," was a romantic gesture for the ages. We can't blame the boy for bursting out those three little words. Spencer, ever competitive, pouted that she had wanted to say them first, but judging by the way her face lit up with a gorgeous smile, she didn't really mind.
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Reds boss Davies relishing prospect of McKenna return
Posted: January 07, 2011|
Paul McKenna
AFTER two months of frustration, with injury and illness keeping him sidelined, there could be no more fitting stage on which to make his return.
Nottingham Forest skipper Paul McKenna will be on familiar territory at Deepdale tomorrow when the Reds look to earn a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
After returning from a virus that he had struggled for weeks to shake off, Billy Davies is ready to give him his chance against his former club.
And, while results may have been positive for Forest in recent weeks, Davies does not underestimate the significance of having his skipper back in the ranks.
"Results last season proved how important he was," said Davies.
"It showed how important he was when we didn't have him going into the play-offs.
"You know the importance of Paul McKenna. He has the knowledge and experience that you cannot buy. That is very important in such a young squad.
"He is a very important player for us at key stages of the season. He can help the young players around about him to improve."
McKenna was not involved on Monday, as Forest secured their first away win of 2011 with a hard-fought 1-0 success at Ipswich.
Davies has hinted he will shuffle his pack slightly for the FA Cup clash to ensure his squad remains as sharp as possible for the run-in.
But he is also looking for them to build on their success at Portman Road with another win.
"It is nice to get an away win but I was neither up nor down about our away results last year," he said.
"I knew this team had performed very well away from home in 2010 and didn't get what they deserved in many games.
"I was very positive, which is why I was not concerned (to have won only three away games during 2010).
"But to get the win on Monday was good for us.
"We will freshen things up tomorrow to try to put ourselves in the next round.
"There is no doubt we will make changes. One or two players will be given a rest and one or two others will be given the chance to play.
"I am not really thinking about fringe players, but there is room for change.
"I am talking about players who have missed the last game.
"There will be great thought going into this team, to try to ensure that we win the game.
"We want to keep our squad fit and give a few players games.
"McKenna is back available and it is in my mind to start him or get him on the pitch at some stage. And he is not the only one.
"Julian Bennett and Joe Garner are in my thoughts as well. I will make a decision based on what I see in training. But we are not going to make changes for the sake of it."
One player who will not be involved is American international Robbie Findley.
While the striker has agreed a contract with Forest, Davies warns that there are still a few hurdles to overcome before he is officially their player.
"Findley is not done yet, his move has not been completed," said Davies.
"I have been down this road before with work permits. We have to get through the red tape yet and we know how difficult that can be.
"It is good to have Marcus Tudgay on board, particularly with Dexter Blackstock's situation. But hopefully we can get the situation with Findley sorted out in the near future as well.
"We will wait to see when we get a date for the (work permit) hearing.
"But we will go into it with caution because I have been down this road before.
"I tried to get a work permit for a player when I was at Derby and we didn't get it and he was an American as well."
Tomorrow's game will bring mixed emotions for Davies.
The Scot has not enjoyed seeing his former side struggle for form in the Championship.
But he is also aware that the appointment of Phil Brown as manager is likely to provide Preston with a timely lift, ahead of their third round clash.
"In the Cup, you would much prefer to play a big club from the Premier League. That is always everyone's target," said Davies, who hopes to get a friendly reception at Deepdale.
"It is a cup game, it will be difficult and we will have to be ready to battle to put ourselves into the next round.
"I am disappointed and saddened to see the situation at Preston because it is a club that gave me great memories.
"I want nothing but success for them but when you are looking from the outside, it is tough to pinpoint what is going on.
"I have enough problems with this team, to be honest. My focus is on keeping Forest moving forwards.
"The last time I went back was good. I was surprised at how I was welcomed back.
"The Preston fans understand what has taken place in the past, they remember the success we had in the past and, to be fair, life moves on.
"We will try to continue the good form we have shown because winning matches breeds confidence.
"I am sure they will want to win games as well because they are a club that has tasted success. It will be a very difficult match for us."


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LOCAL WINNER of the "2014 & 2015 Best of North Andover for Pet Services"
Bronze Winner of Best of Region 2015
Pet Sitter's International has announced my business received the 2013 for the Platinum Paws Award NATIONWIDE !!
BIG WINNER: Wow Wiggles & Jiggles also just received the following awards for 2013
1. North Andover's Merchants Association Volunteer of the Year
2. The Valley Patriot's Goodwill Ambassador of the Year
3. State Rep Diana DiZoglio and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts presented Wiggles & Jiggles with a Citation Award.
Wiggles & Jiggles Pet Care provides dog walking and pet sitting services to North Andover
Wiggles & Jiggles Pet Care has been in business for over 13 yrs and is growing each and every day! Areas include North Andover, and a section of Andover
This is my business and I take loving care of your animals when you are away. I only walk one dog at a time which allows me to provide each and every animal my undivided attention and unconditional love
Most walks average 20- 30 mins and on a nice sunny day - we may even go on a doggie field trip !
Wiggles & Jiggles also provides small animal massage & reiki treatments. I have clients all over New England and I have worked on all types of animals from family pets, show dogs, police K9, search and rescue and farm livestock.
Wiggles & Jiggles has won some amazing awards:
1. Pet Sitter International has named Wiggles & Jiggles #1 in the Country for the "Platinum Paw Award" - 2013
2. Pet Sitter International has named Wiggles & Jiggles Top 5 in the Country for the "Platinum Paw Award" - 2011
3. North Andover Merchants Association has given Wiggles & Jiggles a "10yr Milestone Award"
4. Massachusetts House of Representatives presented Wiggles & Jiggles with a "Proclamation Award"
5. North Andover Patch announced Wiggles & Jiggles was one of the "Top 5 things Residents couldn't live without"
6. Town of North Andover Selectmen presented Wiggles & Jiggles with an "Appreciation Award"
7. North Andover Merchants Assocation showcased Wiggles & Jiggles as the "Merchant of the Month"
8. Town of North Andover Selectmen presented Tracey with an "Appreciation Award" for CrimeWatch
9. North Andover Merchants Association named Wiggles & Jiggles "North Andover's Volunteer of the Year"
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Led by internationally respected researcher, Professor Robin Room, the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research was the first research institute in the world to examine the cost of alcohol-related harms to people other than the drinker, otherwise referred to as third party harms or passive drinking.
The Foundation is proud to provide core funding to the Centre to assist with its research and operational costs. Housed within Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Centre in Melbourne, the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research is a joint undertaking of the Victorian Government, the University of Melbourne and the Foundation.
The Centre contributes to policy discussions in Australia and participates in international studies of significance for the World Health Organization. An example of its international work is the GENACIS project, which examines gender alcohol and culture internationally.
The Centre has also undertaken a pioneering study, The Range and Magnitude of Alcohol's Harm to Others, that is the cost of alcohol related harms on people other than the drinker, otherwise referred to as third party harms. Results from the study were also included in the World Health Organization's Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health, 2011, and WHO is using the study as a model for such studies globally.
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(2.) A Christian who is spoken of as having "a good report of all men, and of the truth itself" (3 John 1:12).


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When Valley City Assessor Sandy Hansen made an inquiry regarding homestead tax exemptions in North Dakota, she couldn't have known that she would start a chain reaction that may change how the state approaches special assessments and homestead exemptions.
A homestead exemption is a property tax reduction for the elderly and disabled. It is a sliding scale reduction that is based on income after deducting medical expenses, according to Hansen.
Currently, the homestead exemption only allows for the actual property tax. The state then places a lien on the property – at 9 percent interest – for the amount of any special assessments on the property.
Proposed legislation currently being considered in the Finance and Taxation Committee, would roll special assessments into the homestead exemption. The proposal would also raise the amount of income allowable for qualification for the homestead credit.
Hansen had an important role in the creation of the proposal.
When an elderly man came into her office inquiring about how he could lower his property taxes, Hansen found that he already had a homestead exemption, the tax statement he had was actually for special assessments.
According to Hansen, the man lived in an older part of town where a large amount of work had been done, and his property had been assessed for multiple projects.
It was when Hansen researched why the assessments weren't covered under the man's homestead exemption that she learned how the state handles assessments.
Curious, Hansen contacted Luella Dahme who is a property tax with the state of North Dakota who pointed out that the legislature was in session, maybe Hansen should contact her legislator.
Hansen e-mailed all three of her District 24 legislators, one of whom directed her to North Dakota Senator Jim Dotzenrod, (D-NPL) a member of the Finance and Taxation Committee.
Dotzenrod agreed with Hansen, and introduced the new legislation.
Hansen was asked last week to testify before the committee, but was unable to make the trip to Bismarck, so Dahme acted in Hansen's stead.
The Fiance and Taxation Committee has not discussed the proposal, but will likely do so this week.
Hansen encouraged citizens to contact committee members and encourage them to push the legislation through.
Members include: Senator Randall A. Buckhard (R); Senator Joe Miller (R); Senator Dave Oehike (D); Senator Connie Triplett (D-NPL) and Dotzenrod.
Legislators can be contacted through the North Dakota Legislature's message center at (888) NDLEGIS (635-3447) or by contacting each legislator by phone or e-mail. Individual legislator's contact information is available at www.legis.nd.gov/contact-my-legislators.
"This elderly generation are the people that made North Dakota. And you can't ignore them, you have to take care of them," said Hansen.


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(AP) Authorities say an 8-year-old boy was handing out hundreds of dollars in fake $20 bills at an Ocala elementary school. School officials reported the boy to police on Tuesday.
The fake bills were discovered when a child tried to use one to pay for lunch. An administrator then tracked down several other students with fake bills. Those students all identified the boy.
The boy _ who was not identified _ was turned over to the Department of Children and Families after authorities learned his guardians had warrants for their arrest.
In all, the counterfeit money added up to 44 notes or $880. Police say they don't know who produced the fake currency.
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Rating: 5.0
By Ben Hall, campaignlive.co.uk, Friday, 20 January 2012 08:55AM
The ad, by FP7 McCann Tunisia, continues a strong global performance from the brand in the social space, with Coca Cola ads from Spain and the Philippines featuring in the previous four charts.
A follow-up to 2011's most shared ad from Volkswagen, featuring a mini-Darth Vader, takes second place this week with more than 52,000 shares.
The ad, a teaser for Volkswagen's upcoming Super Bowl ad, sees a group of dogs barking the tune of Darth Vader's imperial march.
Last week's most-shared ad, BHF's "hard and fast" starring Vinnie Jones, drops to ninth position this week, reaching just 18,386 shares across Facebook and the blogosphere – nearly 35,000 fewer than last week.
The chart, produced in conjunction with Unruly, ranks ads according to the number of times they have been shared on Facebook, Twitter and the blogosphere.
Ads launched more than 30-days ago are not included.
Due to technical issues with Twitter's API this week, shares from the social network have not been included in this week's count.
1. Coca Cola 'Si Lemhaf' by FP7 McCann, Tunisia
59,197 shares this week
All time: 83,310 shares
2. Volkswagen 'the bark side' by Deutsch, LA
52,099 shares this week
All time: 72,136 shares
3. GEICO 'Maxwell the pig returns' by The Martin Agency
27,563 shares this week
All time: 79,793 shares
4. LG 'smart thief caught on cam' by Y&R, Amsterdam
24,155 shares this week
All time: 62,708 shares
5. Coca Cola 'the secret to happiness' by McCann World Group
23,396 shares this week
All time: 55,127 shares
6. Shamwow 'schticky' by Kaplan Thaler Group
22,711 shares this week
All time: 37,330 shares
7. Nike 'welcome to the #kobesystem' by Metropolitan Republic, Johannesburg
19,740 shares this week
All time: 27,231 shares
8. Old Spice 'blown mind' by Wieden & Kennedy Portland
18,783 shares this week
All time: 23,515 shares
9. British Heart Foundation 'hard and fast' by Grey London
18,386 shares this week
All time: 80,563 shares
10. Wheat Thins 'WHheat thins' by Being, New York
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All time: 21,433 shares
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KENYA Airways has stepped up its cargo business by launching its first fully owned freighter to meet growing demand for the service in Eastern, Southern and Central Africa.
KQ yesterday received the plane a Boeing 737-300 previously a passenger jet but converted into a cargo aircraft. With the new cargo plane the airline said it is targeting to move 160 tonnes of cargo within the next one year from the current volume of between 60 and 65 tonnes.
"We have had constraints with cargo capacity but we were not sure if it was viable to have our own cargo plane until now because cargo business, if you look at the turnover it accounted for Sh9 billion," said KQ managing director Titus Naikuni.
"So now we are in a position where we feel that cargo business can stand on its own without depending on passenger business."
The new plane will be fly to destinations like Luanda, Antananarivo, Ndjamena, Bangui, Kinshasa, Kigali, Bujumbura, Entebbe, Doula and Yaounde. KQ said the high demand in these areas made it impossible to keep cargo business constrain cargo to passenger planes.
KQ has prior to the launch of its own cargo plane also been operating another freighter jet owned by dutch firm Martinair under a deal in which the national carrier would sell space in the freighter jet to importers and exporters of goods on the Nairobi-Lagos, Guangzhou route.
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The common feature of the transformative technologies of the 20th and 21st centuries is that they were one-offs that cannot be duplicated.
What if the engines of global growth that worked for 65 years (since 1945) have not just stalled but broken down? The primary "engines" have been productivity gains from industrialization, real estate development and expansion of consumption based on the continual expansion of debt and leverage–in short-hand, financialization.
This essay was drawn from Musings Report 48. The Musings are sent weekly to subscribers and major financial contributors (those who contribute $50 or more annually).
Things are falling apart–that is obvious. But why are they falling apart? The reasons are complex and global. Our economy and society have structural problems that cannot be solved by adding debt to debt. We are becoming poorer, not just from financial over-reach, but from fundamental forces that are not easy to identify or understand. We will cover the five core reasons why things are falling apart:
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5. Technological, financial and demographic changes in our economyComplex systems weakened by diminishing returns collapse under their own weight and are replaced by systems that are simpler, faster and affordable. If we cling to the old ways, our system will disintegrate. If we want sustainable prosperity rather than collapse, we must embrace a new model that is Decentralized, Adaptive, Transparent and Accountable (DATA).
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On the Road Again
January 10, 2002Hoosiers Aim to Continue Perfect Big Ten Start
After matching its longest stay at home this season at two games, Indiana heads back out on the road to face the No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City. The Hoosiers and Hawkeyes will square off in the Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 13 at 1:00 p.m. est.
The game will be broadcast live on CBS with Verne Lundquist and Bill Raftery. It will also be heard on the IU Radio Network with Don Fischer, Todd Leary and Joe Smith.
Inside the Series
Indiana holds an 86-62 edge over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the all-time series. the Hoosiers and Hawks met twice last season, Iowa coming away victorious both times. IU fell 71-66 in a regular season bout in Iowa City. The two teams found themselves in the battle for the Big Ten title in Chicago where Iowa slipped past Indiana, 63-61.
The Hoosiers have not won in Iowa City since January 11, 1994, topping the Hawkeyes 89-75. Indiana is 36-38 on Iowa's home turf, losing its last six games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Hoosiers On a Roll In Big Ten
With an 83-65 win over Michigan State, the Hoosiers have their best conference start since the 1993-94 season when they began 3-0 before falling to Purdue. Indiana has not had a 4-0 Big Ten start since the 1992-93 season. The Hoosiers went 17-1 in the conference that year, claiming the Big Ten championship.
Offense Gets it Done
Indiana's 83 points against Michigan State was the third most this season. The Hoosier offense got started early against the Spartans, putting up 48 points in the first period, the most Indiana has scored in a first half this season. The 18-point victory was Indiana's largest over MSU since 1993 when the Hoosiers drilled the Spartans 99-68.
The Bomb Is Back
Indiana loves the long ball, it is just a matter of how hot the Hoosiers can get on a given night from three-point land. IU connected on 14 treys, shooting 53.8 percent from beyond the arc in its win over Michigan State. Five of Indiana's first eight baskets against the Spartans came from long range. The 14 three-point baskets are tied for third on Indiana's all-time three-pointers made in a game list. Earlier this season, the Hoosiers topped the old record of 15 with 16 three-pointers against Alaska Anchorage.
First-Half Fury
The Hoosiers are looking to make their first half performance against MSU a common occurance. Indiana shot a season-best 65.2 percent from the field, including 10-16 from three-point range in the early 20 minutes. Indiana put together a season-high 48 points while holding its opponent to only 26 on 10-30 shooting in the early going.
Doing it With Defense
Indiana set a Big Ten record last year when it held its opponents to .382 from the floor. The Hoosiers have gotten off to a good start in conference play holding Northwestern to .340 from the floor and to just 44 points and then coming back to hold Penn State to just 54 points and .388 from the floor. The 44 points allowed against the Wildcats was the lowest amount surrendered in Big Ten play by an Indiana team since 1992.
After three Big Ten games, the combined numbers show the Hoosiers holding Big Ten opponents to 54 points per game and .391 from the floor.
Why Defense is So Important
Indiana defeated Penn State and shot just 28 percent from the floor in the game, hitting just nine field goals in the first half and just five in the second half.
Jeffries Putting it all Together
There wasn't much Jared Jeffries couldn't do against Michigan State. Jeffries netted 21 points on the evening, shooting .500 from the field including two three-point baskets into his mix. He led the team in rebounding, pulling down eight boards. Jeffries dished out a career-high seven assists and pushed his game to a new defensive level with a career-high six blocks against the Spartans. A foul on Jeffries did little good for MSU as Jeffries put in nine of 10 from the free throw line.
Fife Found a Friend in the Hall
Senior Dane Fife made his mark in Assembly Hall against Michigan State. Fife tallied 14 points on 5-8 from the field. He netted four three-pointers, the most he has ever hit in front of a home Hoosier crowd. If fact, Fife has only scored in double-digits on home turf twice before in his career, scoring 11 points against Wyoming and 10 points against Purdue during his sophomore season.
From Slumping to Streaking
Tom Coverdale and Hoosier fans alike are hoping that the Michigan State performance marked the end of a recent shooting slump. Coverdale came out on fire, a perfect 6-6 from beyond the arc in the first half against the Spartans. For the game, Coverdale shot 8-10 from the field.
Against Kentucky and Eastern Washington, Coverdale had netted a total of four points and shot 0-for-11 from the floor. He began the Big Ten season against Northwestern on a high note, hitting 5-of-10 from the floor and 3-of-6 from three, but over the previous five games before MSU he shot 11-of-41 (.268) from the floor and in the six games prior to MSU shot 5-for-26 (.192) from three-point range.
Charity Stripe to the Extreme
After shooting just two free throws and missing both of them against Northwestern, Indiana went to the line 38 times against Penn State scoring 32 points from the stripe, three more than the Hoosiers scored from the floor. Indiana returned to "normal", connecting on 15-19 against Michigan State.
Odle Already Having a Career Year
Senior Jarrad Odle has made a statement to kick off his final Big Ten season as he helped lead the Hoosiers to a 59-44 win at Northwestern to earn only his second career Big Ten start against Penn State. Odle netted a career-high 16 points and added a career-best and team-high 15 rebounds against the Wildcats and added 11 points and a team-high nine boards against the Nittany Lions.
Odle got his second consecutive start of the season against Michigan State and added eight points to a winning cause.
On the season Odle is averaging 7.4 points per game, 4.2 points more than his career average heading into this year. He already has 35 points in conference play this year. He scored a total of 10 points in Big Ten play as a freshman, 35 as a sophomore and 24 as a junior. Overall on the season, Odle has netted 96 points, 10 more than his career best which came last season.
Stepping Up Against the Hawkeyes
The current Indiana roster has combined to score a total of 88 points in 19 career games played. Jared Jeffries leads all Hoosiers with 29 career points (14.5 per game) against the Hawkeyes.
This Indiana team will be looking to do something not many of the players has experienced yet. Only Dane Fife, Jarrad Odle and Jeff Newton have played in a win over Iowa and no player on the roster has ever won in Iowa City.
Nation's Third Toughest Schedule
Indiana's strength of schedule ranks third in the country according to the latest Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) report. Only Arizona and Temple have schedules that rank higher.
The Hoosiers have faced five undefeated teams this season and two more had just one loss when they met Indiana.
The combined record of the five teams that Indiana has lost to this season is 58-10.
Jeffries Among Nation's Top Players
Jared Jeffries, a Big Ten Player of the Year candidate, has been listed as one of the top 30 candidates for the Wooden Award in its preseason report. He was also recently named to Dick Vitale's All-Versatility team.
Jeffries has led the Hoosiers in scoring in two of their first three Big Ten games, netting 17, 17 and 21. He went 8-for-14 from the floor against Northwestern and 11-of-14 from the free throw line against Penn State. Jeffries turned it up against Michigan State, scoring 21 points, grabbing eight boards, and swatting six shots.
Jeffries has led Indiana in scoring seven times this season, including in four of the last five contests. On the year the Hoosiers are 6-1 when Jeffries leads them in scoring.
Hornsby Likes Long Distance
Twenty-three of 30 (.767) of Kyle Hornsby's baskets this season have come from behind the three-point line. A total of 76.7 percent of all of the shots that he has taken have been from three-point range.
He has been a streak shooter as of late. Facing Michigan State, Hornsby shot 3-4 from the field and 2-3 from beyond the arc. Against Penn State he was 1-of-7 (.142) from the field and 0-for-6 from three-point range. In the prior three-game span against Eastern Washington, Butler and Northwestern, Hornsby hit 11-of-20 (.550) from the field and 10-of-17 (.588) from three-point range. Prior to that three-game stretch he was hitting 30.9 percent from the floor and 27.5 percent from three-point range.
Newton Off to His Best Start
Jeff Newton has quietly been a key contributor for the Hoosiers in their first three Big Ten games. Against Northwestern he scored four points and pulled down eight rebounds while blocking four shots. Against Penn State he scored nine points and added seven rebounds along with three blocks. Newton was a perfect 4-4 from the field against Michigan State and grabbed four rebounds to add to his nine points.
The 23 points and 19 rebounds and seven blocks is the best Big Ten start of his career. Last year he scored 19 points, had 10 rebounds and no blocked shots in his first three games. As a freshman season he scored 12 points, had seven boards and swatted seven shots after three games.
All or Nothing
There seems to be no in between when it comes to the Hoosiers three-point shooting this season. It is either make or miss.
Strong Shooting (9-1)
Alaska-Anchorage-W 16-24 School record for threes in a game
Michigan State- W 14-26 Ten first half threes
Texas-W 11-21 Sixth most threes in IU history
Eastern Washington-W 10-16
Butler-L 9-16 Seven first half threes
North Carolina-W 9-26 Nine first half threes
Notre Dame-W 7-17
Northwestern-W 7-19 5-9 in the second half
Ball State-W 6-20
Charlotte-W 5-14
Total 94-199 (.472)
Poor Shooting (1-4)
Penn State-W 1-14
Miami-L 1-15
Kentucky-L 3-17
Marquette-L 4-20
Southern Illinois-L 4-18
Total 13-84 (.155)
Fife Up and Down Offense
Dane Fife is averaging 9.3 points per game this year, 4.9 points more than his career average heading into this, his senior season. He has twice hit the 20-point plateau, including a career-high 23 points two games ago against Eastern Washington.
He netted 12 points against Butler for his second straight double-digit scoring game and his fifth of the season in 12 games. Coming into this year he had netted 10+ points just 10 times in 94 games.
Fife has scored 139 points this year, already more than he scored his entire freshman season and his entire sophomore campaign. His career-best for points in a season is 173 which he netted last year.
He had been slowed offensively in Big Ten play scoring five points all from the free throw line on 0-10 in the first two games of conference play. But, in game three against MSU, Fife stepped up and netted 14 points on 4-6 from three-point land. The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year candidate, has also held strong on the other end of court. He held Northwestern's Winston Blake to five points on 2-of-9 from the floor.
75 Points Means Victory
Indiana has won its last 20 games dating back to the 1999-2000 season when it scores 75+ points. Over that same time span the Hoosiers are 12-22 when scoring less than 75 points.
The Difference Between Winning and Losing
Stat In Wins In Losses
Field Goal Percentage .463 .356
3Pt Field Goal Percentage .441 .244
Points Per Game 76.2 55.6
Jeffries Points Per Game 19.2 11.2
Jeffries Field Goal Percentage .500 .328
Jeffries 3Pt Field Goal Percentage .500 .000
Fife's Points Per Game 10.5 6.8
Fife's Field Goal Percentage .493 .351
Fife's 3Pt Field Goal Percentage .575 .368
Protecting the Ball
As is the case with most teams, Indiana commits less turnovers at home. The Hoosiers average 9.3 turnovers at Assembly Hall and own a 4-0 record. Away from the Hall the Hoosiers have turned the ball over six more times per game and own a 6-5 record in those games.
Starting Lineups
Game Starters Points
Michigan St. (W) Jeffries, Odle, Coverdale, Fife, Hornsby 73
Penn State (W) Jeffries, Odle, Coverdale, Fife, Hornsby 47
Northwestern (W) Jeffries, Leach, Coverdale, Fife, Hornsby 39
Butler (L) Jeffries, Leach, Coverdale, Fife, Hornsby 54
E. Washington (W) Jeffries, Leach, Coverdale, Fife, Hornsby 62
Kentucky (L) Jeffries, Newton, Moye, Coverdale, Fife 27
Miami (L) Jeffries, Leach, Fife, Perry, Hornsby 26
Ball State (W) Jeffries, Leach, Fife, Perry, Hornsby 47
Notre Dame (W) Jeffries, Leach, Fife, Perry, Hornsby 54
So. Illinois (L) Jeffries, Leach, Moye, Coverdale, Fife 43
No. Carolina (W) Jeffries, Leach, Moye, Fife, Perry 46
Texas (W) Jeffries, Leach, Moye, Fife, Perry 59
Marquette (L) Jeffries, Newton, Hornsby, Coverdale, Fife 37
Alaska-Anch. (W) Jeffries, Newton, Hornsby, Coverdale, Fife 65
Charlotte (W) Jeffries, Newton, Hornsby, Coverdale, Fife 51
Coverdale Connecting from the Line
Tom Coverdale is shooting .932 from the free throw line this season as he has missed just three times in 44 attempts. The school record for free throw percentage in a season is .921 which was set by Steve Alford in 1984-85. In Big Ten play Coverdale is a perfect 5-of-5 from the free throw line.
For the second time this season Indiana came back to defeat an opponent when the Hoosiers erased an 14-point deficit against Penn State. With the exception of that game and a come from behind victory at Charlotte, Indiana's victories for the most part have come when the Hoosiers have gotten out to an early lead and held that lead for nearly the entire game.
Opponent Minutes Led Outcome
Michigan State 40:00 W
Penn State 5:48 W
Northwestern 40:00 W
Butler 33:17 L
Eastern Washington 40:00 W
Kentucky 1:39 L
Miami 4:55 L
Ball State 38:38 W
Notre Dame 40:00 W
Southern Illinois 6:35 L
North Carolina 39:06 W
Texas 32:48 W
Marquette 34:34 L
Alaska-Anchorage 40:00 W
Charlotte 6:40 W
Three-Point Record Could Fall
Four times this season Indiana has connected for 10+ threes in a game including a school-record 16 against Alaska-Anchorage. They also netted 14 long balls against Michigan State, 11 treys against Texas and 10 against Eastern Washington and hit nine in the first half against North Carolina.
On the season Indiana has hit 7.1 threes per game. At this current pace the Hoosiers would drain 192 threes during this regular season. The school record of 197 which was set back in 1992-93.
Scoring in the Last 5:00
Scoring in the last 5:00 of a game was no more important than it was against Penn State when the Hoosiers grabbed their first lead since 2-0 with 5:49 left and hung on for the victory.
Jared Jeffries leads the Hoosiers in scoring in the final 5:00 of games as he has 39 points during that window. Twenty (23.3 percent) of A.J. Moye's 86 points have come in the final 5:00.
Player Points Free Throws
Jeffries 39 20-25
Coverdale 28 15-17
Moye 20 12-18
Fife 17 6-8
Leach 9 1-2
Newton 10 4-4
Hornsby 7 0-0
Tapak 5 0-0
Perry 7 3-6
Odle 4 0-0
Johnson 3 0-0
10+ From Coverdale Spells Success
Tom Coverdale has scored in double digits 30 times on his career and the Hoosiers own an impressive 22-8 (.733) in those games.
Player No. of 10+ point games IU Record
Jeffries 43 29-13
Coverdale 30 22-8
Newton 22 16-6
Hornsby 16 12-4
Fife 17 11-5
Moye 5 3-2
Odle 4 3-1
Leach 1 0-1
Career Double Digit Rebounding
Player No. of 10+ rebound games IU Record
Jeffries 7 5-2
Newton 2 1-1
Hornsby 1 1-0
Leach 1 0-1
Moye 1 1-0
Odle 1 1-0
Bench Scoring
Indiana's bench has scored 296 points this season, an average of nearly 20.6 per game. The high came against Alaska-Anchorage when the bench scored 36 points.
Bench Scoring Total Leader
Michigan State 10 Newton, 9
Penn State 14 Newton, 10
Northwestern 20 Odle, 16
Butler 10 Newton, 6
E. Washington 24 Moye, 7
Kentucky 25 Odle, 12
Miami 27 Coverdale, 16
Ball State 27 Coverdale, 19
Notre Dame 22 Coverdale, 11
Southern Illinois 17 Newton, 11
North Carolina 33 Coverdale, 17
Texas 18 Coverdale, 11
Marquette 12 Odle, 8
Alaska-Anchorage 36 Odle, 14
Charlotte 14 Leach. 8
Coverdale and Fife Among Top 20 in Assists
Dane Fife's and Tom Coverdale's career assist totals rank in the top 20 on Indiana's all-time assist list.
15. Lyndon Jones 306 1988-91
16. Greg Graham 304 1990-93
17. Neil Reed 285 1995-97
18. Dane Fife 248
19. Tom Coverdale 236
Fife Stealing History
Dane Fife currently ranks third on IU's all-time career steals list.
1. Steve Alford 178 1984-87
2. Greg Graham 151 1990-93
3. Dane Fife 149
4. Alan Henderson 148 1992-6
Climbing the Points Scored List
Four current Hoosiers rank among IU's top 100 all-time scorers.
55. Joe Hillman 733 1985-88
56. Keith Smart 725 1987-88
57. James Harris 724 1970-71
58. George McGinnis 719 1971
59. Jared Jeffries 708
74. Todd Jadlow 571 1986-89
75. Don Ritter 560 1971-73
76. Dane Fife 554
77. Tom Coverdale 550
78. Gary Long 548 1959-61
79. Peter Obremsky 546 1956-58
80. William Gladness 534 1998-99
Todd Leary 534 1990, 1992-94
82. Hebert Lee 532 1959
83. William Menke 530 1939-41
84. Steve Risley 515 1978-81
85. Kenneth Gunning 512 1935-37
86. Ernest Andres 511 1937-39
87. Jeff Newton 503
Swatting Away Records
IU is averaging 6.1 blocked shots per game this season. At this current pace the Hoosiers would swat away 174 shots this regular season. The all-time school mark of 178 blocks was set last year.
George Leach leads the block party with 37 of them.
Jeff Newton ranks second on the team in blocks and continues to climb the school's all-time list. His 28 blocks this season brings his career total to 130 which ranks sixth on the all-time list.
4. Ray Tolbert 152 1978-81
5. Eric Anderson 137 1989-92
6. Jeff Newton 133
Comparing Halves
First half scoring 516 34.4
First half margin +69 +4.6
First half shooting .445 189-425
Second half scoring 524 34.9
Second half margin +58 +3.9
Second half shooting .414 171-413
Most Points, half 1st: 48, Michigan State
2nd: 57, Alaska-Anchorage
Fewest Points, half 1st: 20, Southern Illinois
2nd: 20, Kentucky
Most Pts. Allowed, half 1st: 36, Texas
2nd: 45, Notre Dame
Fewest Pts. Allowed,half 1st: 17, Marquette
2nd: 19, Northwestern
Best FG%, half 1st: .652, Michigan State
2nd: .595, Alaska-Anchorage
Worst FG%s, half 1st: .258, Southern Illinois
2nd: .208, Penn State
Best Defensive FG%,half 1st: .276, Marquette
2nd: .281, Charlotte
Worst Defensive FG%,half 1st: .500, Kentucky
2nd: .636, Southern Illinois
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Does apple make a device that I can use to connect my stereo amplifier to my laptop PC wirelessly?
I want to use my PC (or iPad 1) to play my music library through my amplifier using iTunes. At the moment I have a Logitech Squeezebox streaming radio which is Ok but unreliable.
I have an apple TV which works over my existing (BT Home hub ) network and want to add my amplifier to the wireless net.
What hardware would I need?
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Yes. It's the Airport Express. Buy it and tell it to join your existing wireless network or connect to your existing network using Ethernet, just as you do with the Apple TV. The nstream to it.
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Question Mark and the Mysterians (or ? and the Mysterians) were an American rock and roll band formed in Bay City, Michigan, in 1962.
The group is best known for its song "96 Tears," a garage rock classic recorded in 1966 that reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and would go on to sell over one million copies and receive a BMI award for over three million airplays. Rudy Martinez, the lead singer, legally changed his name to Question Mark (?). Question Mark and the Mysterians was perhaps the first band to be described as punk rock, and also may be the first Latino rock group to have a general audience hit record in the United States. The group named itself after the 1957 Japanese science fiction film The Mysterians, in which aliens from the destroyed planet Mysteroid arrive to conquer Earth.
The band's frontman and primary songwriter was Question Mark. Though the singer has never confirmed it, Library of Congress copyright registrations indicate that his birth name is Rudy Martinez. His eccentric behavior helped to briefly establish the group in the national consciousness. He claimed (and still claims) to be a Martian who lived with dinosaurs in a past life, and he never appears in public without sunglasses. He has also claimed that voices told him he would still be performing "96 Tears" in the year 10,000.
Question Mark wrote the song that would become their first and biggest hit, "96 Tears," with essential riffs and styling being contributed by the Mysterians. There is no truth to the rumor that the song was first entitled "Too Many Teardrops" or that it was changed to "69 Tears" before assuming the title "96 Tears". With its plaintive chorus and Rodriguez's catchy Vox organ riff, "96 Tears" was originally recorded as a single for local Pa-Go-Go Records, owned by the group's manager, Lillian Gonzales. The song became a regional hit in the Flint and Detroit areas. Question Mark licensed the record to Cameo-Parkway Records because their logo was his favorite color, orange. The band released a single and it was originally intended that the song "Midnight Hour" would be the group's single with "96 Tears" as the B-side, but at the insistence of Question Mark, "96 Tears" was chosen to be the A-side. Question Mark personally went to radio stations to promote his song and get his single played, and the song quickly became a local hit. Then with the Cameo-Parkway release the song became a huge national hit.
The band's next two singles, "I Need Somebody" and "Can't Get Enough of You Baby," were also charting hits, but nowhere near as successful as "96 Tears". The group's second album, Action, featured the Mysterians at the peak of their musicianship but was not as commercially successful. The band next briefly recorded with Capitol Records, Tangerine Records and Super K, with lineup changes occurring as the original members began to go off in other directions. Mel Shacher, prior to his role as bass player for Grand Funk Railroad, was briefly the bass guitarist for the band. "96 Tears" continued to be re-recorded by numerous artists and became part of the standard classic rock repertoire, and has been recorded in dozens of different versions.
In the early 1970s, Question Mark and the Mysterians reformed with a different lineup consisting of two guitars and no keyboards, attracting the attention of rock critic Dave Marsh, who coined the term "punk rock" in a 1971 article in Creem magazine about Question Mark. Question Mark and the original lineup of the Mysterians held a reunion concert in Dallas, Texas, in 1986 with Robert Martinez on drums once again, as Eddie Serratto had become ill with muscular dystrophy. This did not lead to a revival for the band, but a recording was made which was released by the NYC label ROIR entitled 96 Tears Forever: The Dallas Re-Union Tapes. Then, in 1997 the group reformed again, collaborating with NYC promoter Jon Weiss, who made the band headliners at his CaveStomp Garage rock festivals. Cavestomp featured many revived 60's garage and psychedelic acts. The newly revitalized Mysterians quickly established themselves as one of the strongest playing bands of these reformed groups, and touring in various mid-sized concert venues followed. The reformed Mysterians gigged sporadically throughout 1998 and 1999 and made two visits to Europe, where, in November 1998, they wowed a capacity crowd at the "Wild Weekend" garage rock weekend in London. They followed with a second, longer tour in summer 1999 and an unlikely appearance at the Royal Festival Hall classical music venue as part of the "Meltdown 1999" music festival.
Unable to secure the rights to their own master recordings and re-release their now out-of-print albums 96 Tears and Action, which now belong to Allen Klein, the Mysterians re-recorded their original 1966 album and released it again on the Collectables label in 1997, which was for the most part a reissue label only. Do You Feel It Baby?, a live album, was released in 1998 on Norton Records, with moderate sales. There was also a new studio album in 1999, More Action, produced and recorded by Jon Weiss in New York City--album design was by Michael Calleia at Industrial Strength Design in New York City. Question Mark dissolved his business relationship with Jon Weiss coinciding with the release of the record, allegedly due to dissatisfaction with the record and other business issues. The group went on a hiatus from performing shortly around that time.
In 2000 Question Mark began a collaboration with NYC guitarist and rock promoter Gary Fury. This collaboration has led to a series of live concerts featuring Question Mark with a backing band led by Fury featuring musicians from other garage bands in the NY area. The first incarnation included Jim "Royalle" Baglino of The Casino Royalles and later Monster Magnet on Bass, Sam Steinig of the Philadelphia band Mondo Topless on keyboards and original Mysterians drummer Robert Martinez. The group was billed as Question Mark and the Mysterymen and played the now infamous Limelight and Washington DC's The Black Cat. Then, in 2002 Question Mark returned to NYC to headline a two-night garage fest at CBGB's. The lineup featured Question Mark, Fury and Robert Martinez, with Keith Hartel on bass and former Pat Benatar keyboardist Charlie Giordano billed as Question Mark and The New Mysterians. A multi-track recording was made in CBGB's studio which is still unreleased. In May 2007, Question Mark and Gary Fury revived their musical collaboration for a benefit show at NYC's Highline Ballroom. Question Mark performed on stage with a backing group led by Fury, known as The Playthings. The group featured Fury on guitar, Jim Baglino returning on bass, Jimi Black of Cheetah Chrome and Sylvain Sylvain on drums, and Brian Leonard on keyboards. The encore featured a special guest appearance by Late Show with David Letterman's CBS Orchestra band leader Paul Shaffer playing keyboards during the encore, with Robert Martinez playing drums. Many musicians from well-known rock outfits of the past came to pay tribute to Question Mark, including Tommy Ramone of The Ramones, Joe Bouchard of Blue Öyster Cult, John Hawken of Strawbs, and many other important British bands and Gary Lucas, the former guitarist and co-songwriter for the late Jeff Buckley.
In between these shows Question Mark was still occasionally active with the original Mysterians, and in 2001 Question Mark and the original lineup returned to NYC to play the very first Little Steven's Underground garage live event, selling out the Village Underground. Then, in 2003 they played what was billed as the final Cavestomp show co-headlining with The Vagrants and The Electric Prunes in the Polish National Home in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York.
On January 10, 2007, a fire destroyed the home of Question Mark on his farm in Clio, Michigan, taking all of his priceless memorabilia and also taking the lives of his beloved breeding dogs (Yorkies). Dog breeding had been a viable business for Question Mark for many years. Benefit shows have been held around the country with Question Mark performing at some of these events.
The Mysterians (without Question Mark) still play live in and around their home state of Michigan and are now playing events around the country. Ironically, the tragedy has caused a wave of renewed interest in Question Mark. A documentary film about them is slowly being assembled by longtime friend and photographer Terry Murphy, who runs the official website for Question Mark and the Mysterians The working title for the film is Are You For Real. It will include footage from their forty years in the music business—from 1966 to the 1997 reformation and up to the present.


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With the Fourth of July around the corner — and packages of colorful sparklers starting to appear in stores and roadside tents — it's time to think about fireworks safety. Here are a few tips that people should remember:
• Fireworks should only be used outdoors.
• Parents should not permit young children to handle or use fireworks including sparklers.
• Always wear safety glasses when using any fireworks.


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opinionBy Wole Olaoye
One of the most memorable tunes composed in support of the presidential campaign of MKO Abiola - the man who resoundingly won the 1993 presidential elections but was prevented from actualizing that mandate by the military - was the one with the refrain: "On the march again". The song was meant to galvanise Nigerians to troop out in large numbers to perform their civic duties. Well, that was one campaign in which we banished ethnicity and religion and voted according to our conviction. All that is now history, but one never stops wondering what could have been if we had pursued that path. Now the dinosaurs of tribe, tongue and faith are shredding our sense of brotherhood to bits, even as we continue to languish in want and national dysfunction.
The other day, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) published its version of "On the march again". This version was not about elections. It was a serious warning about what would happen if the current administration went ahead to carry out President Jonathan's threat of increasing the pump price of fuel. Nothing short of the mother of all strikes will be organized to confront the monstrous policy which over the years has reduced Nigerians to vassals in their fatherland. He warned that any increase in the prices of petroleum products would culminate in a crisis that would surpass the last January anti-fuel price hike demonstration.
"The statement by the President claiming that only the removal of fuel subsidy will allow for domestic refining of fuel is highly disturbing. More so, coming at this time of the year, when many see the current fuel scarcity being experienced in most parts of the country as being artificially created", noted NLC President Abdulwaheed Omar.
I cannot fault labour's argument as ably marshalled by Omar who counselled President Goodluck Jonathan to direct his attention to tackling corruption which, more than any other factor, had held the nation's oil sector hostage. He strongly recommended the prosecution of all those indicted for subsidy fraud and the diversion of N1.7tn funds meant for the industry.
I agree with the NLC that it would be immoral to punish the generality of Nigerians for the crime of a few well-connected crooks that are not even expeditiously brought to justice as a deterrent to others.
Omar faulted the President's claim that local refining of petroleum products could only be effectively carried out by private sector operators, stressing that the nation's refineries were effectively managed until they came under a regime of official corruption. "With the wave of revelations regarding monumental corruption in the petroleum industry it will be unimaginable to contemplate any other thing than focusing on ridding the industry of the endemic corruption that has become so pervasive in the industry", he said.
If I know my country well, the next few weeks will witness appeals to labour to soft-pedal. In the league of peace advocates will be found prominent traditional rulers, political juggernauts, clerics, professional interlopers and sundry merchants who advocate peace for a fee. I think this is the time for all men and women of goodwill to direct their appeals to government not to push the people's patience over the cliff. The usual peace advocates should not wait until January 2013 to start their shuttle diplomacy round the 36 states. Let them start their missionary journey now that they don't have to go to more than one destination - the State House.
Nigerians want their crude oil to be refined locally. You don't need a referendum to know that. But over the years we have had a succession of crooks in government who made a career of destroying many public enterprises so that their acolytes can then buy those organizations at giveaway prices from the same government.
I have nothing against private enterprise. But there is everything wrong with stripping Nigeria of its prime assets and handing same over to favoured cronies. There is no reason under the sun why the federal government cannot run five or ten refineries to ensure that Nigerians have access to oil mined from their land. Decent Nigerians are scandalized that we continue to send our oil to other countries (including 'lesser' countries in West Africa) for refining. Have we lost all sense of shame and propriety?
By now, one would have expected to see the delivery of various turnkey refinery projects all over the country. Nothing is more urgent than refining our crude oil locally. But it seems that we haven't done much in that direction since the last nationwide demonstrations. The way I see it now, Nigerians will resist any attempt to make them put more money in the pocket of oil barons and oil thieves.
The implications of staring the year 2013 with nationwide demonstration are frightening. We are already underachieving. To compound that with a total shutdown can sound the death knell for our democracy. Let's stop fooling ourselves that Nigerians are mules ready for any additional burden. There is something called the last straw.
The usual official line that government means well will not wash this time. May I join other patriots in counselling President Jonathan not to buy the arguments of those advising him that the only route to life more abundant is life less abundant. Fix our refineries instead of selling them; then let them run as commercial public enterprises. That is the way to go.


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Dessert- Boston Market's apple pie
From all the sweet pies, which one is your favorite? For me it's apple pie, always. Apple pie to me is like that dependable dessert, something you can easily buy for any season throughout the years to come. A pie that usually won't disappoint & if it does, you vow to never buy from whichever place or company you bought it from! It's the classic from all the classics of pies.
I sometimes would buy my apple pies from local supermarkets to call it a day or if I wanted to switch things up & be a little "fancier", I went to bakeries for their take on this classic pie. Some were, "okay this will do" to "wow, this is really sweet" or "what the heck…" and end up being dissatisfied.
After many visits to Boston Market… standing in line, telling them which sides I would like to have then passing by their array of tempting desserts to pay at the cashier… I grabbed the nicely packed apple pie one day in its' plastic container to give it a shot. Ever since then, going to supermarkets & bakeries became old news.
Their apple pie is never too sweet. All around edge to edge of fluffy crust. Solid but also soft breading top & bottom for each slice you plate. Never stingy & diced apple pieces. The "pieces" are chunky chunks of tart apples. If you heat up a slice & place your favorite scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top, it's just so good. So good.
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Cereal- Special K Red Berries
Not only do I like to settle down with a bowl of cereal in some mornings but it's also great as dessert after dinner. You feel less guilty about it especially if it's not a weekend. I still enjoy the cereals I used to have as a child but when I do take breaks away from the sugary considered cereals, Special K is the first choice as a replacement.
From their variety of cold cereals, my favorites are the Red Berries and Vanilla Almond.
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Vanilla Almond for extra sweetness & crunch
Coffee- Dark Roast Coffee sampler from Oren's Daily Roast.
A wonderful package for coffee drinkers who prefer dark roasts like me. The favorable solution for those times when we can't choose which coffee to buy!
My favorite from the 4 was the Viennese Roast. It was dark & robust but also smooth. Italian Roast was my 2nd favorite.
For my beverages- 24 oz tumbler from Tervis
Although we have a growing number of mugs, if it's just my boyfriend & I, we only use these tumblers for our beverages especially the cold ones. From iced water, iced coffee, iced teas, juices, etc. I love the fact that these tumblers are insulated, keeping your drinks cold or hot much much longer than other cups. The ice cubes in your drink takes a long time to fully melt & you're not left with wet rings on your tables. They're incredibly easy to clean by hand. You never need to worry if they will break from slippery hands while washing the dishes. You can pick from your favorite sports team, characters or designs which expresses your personal touch + interest. Best of all, it's lifetime guarantee. (Go, STEELERS!)
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TV Show- Murder, She Wrote
I can seriously gush on & on AND on about this show!! I'm already getting sad that I'm on season 7 out of 12 because really, which other show is going to be like this one? Where do I start on why I love this show so much… I love that the main character, Jessica B. Fletcher is a retired English teacher who then becomes a successful mystery writer, tapping away on her good old trusty typewriter. I love the many interesting characters, sometimes weird, more helpless than not and/or shrewd characters who come to her for help. Love the fictitious location, Cabot Cove where Jessica Fletcher lives. It comes off as a small, low-key and modest place to live where everyone knows each other. That joy of not having advanced technology then, people calling each other from their house telephones, having a town sheriff & doctor….
What captivates me the most about Jessica Fletcher's character is how she solves the cases with her impeccable observations & intuition. She exudes undeniable charm, intelligence & wit. On top of all this, not only is she incredibly well-spoken but also so well-dressed!
Knowing me, I might cry when I get to the dreaded last final episode!!!
Shampoo- Herbal Essences Smooth Collection
When it comes to consumer products, I'm 100% loyal to products that were in my past of good memories & gave me unforgettable, dependable results. Back in junior high school when I was in charge of buying my own shampoos, Herbal Essences was one of the first that I bought. This specific shampoo won me over with the word, smooth which I knew would be great for my curly, tends to get frizzy hair along with the other factor, the alluring scent of roses. I was in junior high school so it wasn't like I could afford to buy perfumes back then. A very nice smelling shampoo had to do ;) Even now too, I don't like using perfumes. I rely on my shampoos & body washes as my perfumes.
Body wash- St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter
Not only is a product a winner if it works great for you but if it also works great for the person you are living with... There's really nothing better! I don't have sensitive skin but I love any body products that have oatmeal or shea butter in it. That extra moisturizing from both ingredients is a plus to take advantage of! At first, I was a bit iffy on buying this body wash because it has oatmeal AND shea butter which I assumed would be heavy for me to use on a regular basis. But then again, my boyfriend has sensitive skin so I figured this would be ideal for him. It was love at first wash for both of us. Not heavy and of course moisturizing. I alternate between this & my other body wash whereas my boyfriend uses it practically everyday.
And just like the eucalyptus candle, it became a product in our household which we replenish if it's almost running out.
Face exfoliator- Olay Fresh Effects (Bead Me Up!)
When it comes to moisturizers for my face and body, I go more for the ones that do not have a fragrance. But if it's a face wash or an exfoliator in this case, I don't mind at all. I actually prefer it so that the scent can help in waking me up in the mornings and for smelling good when I wash my face before heading to bed. For an exfoliator though, I use it once a week sometimes twice if I need to.
This one from Olay smells lovely! It has a flowery scent with a hint of musk. It's a white cream base with gentle blue exfoliating beads.
Night cream- L'Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Day & Night cream
As I get older, night creams that is for balancing out your skin catches my eye more than before. The more than enough moisturizing perk is always a given as well as now, covering the needs for some parts on your face. There are some parts that may be more dry, oily, sensitive on your face. Finding that balance can be hard. So far using this from L'Oreal, I've had no complaints. It's a cream that isn't too light or heavy which goes on smooth, leaving a soft velvety feeling on your skin.
I'm so not a girl who likes things in pink but I have to say this pink jar is pretty. The cream is light pink too!
Hand lotion- True Blue Spa Super-softening from Bath & Body Works
Perfect for nighttime use when you're going to sleep. To give your hands a break & be soft again. Ideal for anyone who has pretty dry hands and when it's fall & winter. The scent is refreshing with a light scent of apricots.
What in the world… tomorrow is officially, OCTOBER. Here comes the flow of all the best holidays!
But first, my Highlights of October…
* Celebrating my boyfriend, Lou's birthday very soon.
* Crisp & cool nights to comfortably sleep through.
* Another happy birthday to my brother, Sam.
* Fall-like foods like Shepherd's Pie, goulash, meatloaf…
* Planning for Thanksgiving soon.
* Continuing our long walks but also mixing in jogging for this fall.
* Celebrating our 1/2 of 7 years relationship.