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Hrísey Things to Do
The Hrísey Church is quite interesting to look at from the outside. Enjoy the wooden structure along with its striking backdrop. Unfortunately, the church was locked when we visited. Perhaps you'll have better luck and be able to view the interior. Given the fine weather, we didn't mind all that much staying outside...more
Along the hiking trail, you can see the remnants of an ancient farm. While no record exists of when this farm was actually active, a record from 1712 indicates the farm had been abandoned "a long time ago..." Obviously, erosion has taken its toll over the centuries, and what's left of the foundation is partially submerged. It's still amazing to...more
While this looks like the ruins of an old building, it is actually a natural formation. Borgarbrík, or "Castle Rock," is actually an example of a volcanic dike. An impressive group of basalt columns along with a spectacular backdrop.more
Hrísey Restaurants
We decided to have a late lunch at Brekka since our guidebook rated it so highly. We were intrigued by the trout with garlic butter the book touted, but it unfortunately wasn't on the menu. The restaurant itself is clean and bright, with large picture windows overlooking the fjord. Service was friendly and very good.
Favorite Dish: We ended up splitting a seafood pizza, which sounded good. In fact, it was good. Other fish and meat dishes are on the menu, but at Kr 2000 and up can strain the wallet a bit. The restaurant features Viking and Carlsberg beer on tap. I broke down and tried a pint of Viking -- my first beer of the trip -- for a scalding Kr 850. It was a full Imperial Pint, though... and no more expensive than anywhere else in Iceland. For the record, I didn't have a second pint.
An impromptu beer review: Viking will never be confused with Pilsner Urquell, but it wasn't bad. Its flavor was somewhat reminiscent of Miller Genuine Draft, but a bit more flavorful than the main-line American brew. Admittedly, that isn't saying much.Related to:
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Hrísey Transportation
Ferry From Árskógssandur
The only way for a tourist to get to Hrísey is by ferry. The ferry "Sævar" departs from the village of Árskógssandur on the mainland regularly. Travel time is around 15 minutes.As of July 2008, departure times from Árskógssandur were 9:30, 11:30, and 13:30 -- then hourly until 19:30 -- and every two hours thereafter until 23:30. Departures from...more
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Hrísey Shopping
Hrísey has a full-service food store should you need provisions. Opening hours are a bit sporadic, especially off-season, so keep your eyes open to see when this store is open
What to buy: Any food, drink, or other groceries you require.Related to:
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Hrísey Warnings and Dangers
One of the top draws of Hrísey is the amazing variety of bird life. In fact, the northern half of the island, known as Ystabæjarland, is a privately-owned bird sanctuary. While the local authorities may not be terribly strict in enforcing trespassing rules, there's one particular variety of bird that's especially aggressive when protecting its territory, and metes out its own vigilante justice to those who wander too close to the nests.
The Arctic Tern is a very active and attractive bird, making a distinctive whistle or screech most of the time. Get too close to their nests, however, and their cries transition to a very distinctive "Kría!" (which is in fact the bird's name in Icelandic) as they tern on you. They've been known to swoop in for the attack with vicious pecks to the back of hikers' heads. Provoke these birds, and your visit will certainly take a tern for the worse. Luckily for us, while they let us know in no uncertain terms we were not welcome, they didn't tern and attack us.
To avoid an unfortunate tern of events, stay on the trails and keep a steady pace. They tend not to attack unless you stop for a period of time, or if you tern off the trail. Next, wear a hat to lessen the effects of any attacks. If they do attack, hold a stick or other object over your head so the birds will tern and attack the highest point on what they think is your body. Finally, if all else fails, tern around and get out of the area as quickly as possible. If you get out of their nesting areas, they will tern away and leave you alone.Related to:
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Hrísey Favorites
"Electro-Bird" :)
We were unable to identify this unique bird, but we could identify its call. It sounded electronic, like something from a 1980's video game. As a result, we dubbed it "Electro-Bird." If anybody knows what type of bird this is, please let me know and I'll update this tip. :-)more
Another variety of sea bird you'll see is the Fulmar. We spotted a few on a nearby rock. Unfortunately, my camera is not suited for birdwatching, but I still got a couple of decent shots.Note: I'm not a birdwatcher. If I mis-identified this bird, please email me and I'll change it immediately. ;-)more
Eider Ducks
On the island, you'll find a tremendous number of Eider Ducks. The males are quite distinctive, with black and white markings. Certainly a great find for bird watchers.more
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What's So Bad About Being Bad?
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What is wrong with being the bad guy? I ask this question as I am around half way through my third play through of God Of War 3. Kratos is without doubt a very angry and evil character. Sure his motivation for his anger is fueled by the death of his family, but the way in which he goes about seeking his revenge could only be done by a bad guy, a good guy character would seek revenge, get to the last boss and decide not to kill them because they are not worth it or killing that boss would mean that the good guy has become just like his enemy. To put it simply a good guy would have some redeeming qualities about himself.
Lets take a character such as Nathan Drake. Now although this character kills a serious number of people he is still considered good person. Drake has charming aspects to his personality, allowing the player to look past the fact that he is really a treasure hunting mass murderer when you look at the facts. However Kratos has no charm or even any mercy for those around him that have nothing to do with his war on the gods, and to be honest it feels great to play as this character. To long have i played as the good guy who has to save every person on the planet, who has make sacrifices for the greater good and never thinks about his own personal gain. Point is i have a lot of fun being extremely powerful and no mercy for those around me in this game, but why is this way of thinking so unexplored in the industry.
I know what your thinking, you can be evil in plenty of games such as Fable or Infamous these games are not the same for one simple reason. When playing games with moral choices such as infamous and you are forced to make a choice between good and evil, these choices are so clearly labeled as good or evil choices, and most if not all games with moral choices at least color these choices blue and red as if to symbolize some kind of heaven or hell contrast. In my opinion by labeling these choices good and bad the developer is almost suggesting their own morals on to the player. This to me means that the moral choice is extremely shallow at this point, as the choice is not made on what each individual player's morals are, but the developer telling the player what is right and what is wrong, this leads to most players choosing the good choice simply because they feel its right thing to do and not actually thinking about the choice.
Anyway back to God Of War, the reason i give the developers credit for this franchise is that they force you carry one being the bad guy, there is no point in these games where you can back out or do the right thing at the last second like the force unleashed did. Most games that have evil choices always show the innocent feeling your wrath but do it in a sympathetic way towards the innocent or good people, God Of War is completely unapologetic about it all and does not try leave the player with any guilt what so ever. Now im not saying that i want to go outside and slaughter people in real life, but in a video game where the consequences of my actions generally only affect which achievement i get, its great to be selfish, its great not to care for once and its also great not to try and save everyone and then have to play escort missions. ( I cant stand escort missions ) But this is something that i think should be explored, and not in a humorous way but with a serious tone to it like God Of War but with maybe a little less constant shouting from the main character. In closing i hope that more developers experiment with being evil or at least try to make characters that are a little more realistic because lets be honest half of these sacrifices and good choices we make in games im willing to put money on that 90% of the population would take the easy, selfish and personal gaining route, but you might know it as EVIL!!!.


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The study found that the worse a woman's skin wrinkles, the lower her bone density is.
"In Postmenopausal women the appearance of the skin may offer a glimpse of the skeletal well-being, a relationship not previously described," says Lubna Pal, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist and associate professor at Yale School of Medicine.
The study examined 114 women in their late 40s and early 50s, whose last menstrual period was within three years, and who were not on any hormone medication. Women who have had plastic surgery were excluded from the study.
The participants' skin was measured at 11 locations on the face and neck. The firmness or rigidity was measured at the forehead and the cheek using a device called a durometer. In addition, their bone density was measured by dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and by a portable heel ultrasound device.
Results found that the higher the score and the worse the wrinkles, the lower the bone density.
"We found that deepening and worsening skin wrinkles are related to lower bone density among the study participants," Pal says.
In addition, researchers found that firmer skin of the face and forehead meant greater bone density.
Pal explains that bones and skin share common proteins known as collagens. Changes in collagen occur as we age that may affect related skin changes such as worsening skin wrinkles and sagging skin, which can also contribute to deterioration in bone quality and quantity, Pal says.
"Ultimately, we want to know if intensity of skin wrinkles can allow identification of women who are more likely to fracture a bone, especially the femoral neck or the hip, an often fatal injury in older people," she says.
"If this is the case, then including the study of skin wrinkles to other clinical risk factors may allow identification of fracture risk in populations that do not have access to more costly technology."
Pal says that more long-term studies are necessary to further link the relationship between wrinkles and the risk of bone fracture.
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|LNN > SEC Filings for LNN > Form 10-K on 26-Oct-2012
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Annual Report
Concerning Forward-Looking Statements - This Annual Report on Form 10-K 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 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" and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. The entire section entitled Market Conditions and Fiscal 2013 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 contained in Item 1A. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement and should recognize that the statements are predictions of future results which may not occur as anticipated. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements and from historical results, due to the risks and uncertainties described herein, as well as others not now anticipated. The risks and uncertainties described herein 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.
The Company manufactures and markets Zimmatic®, Greenfield ® and Perrot™ center pivot, lateral move, and hose reel irrigation systems. The Company also produces and markets irrigation controls, chemical injection systems and remote monitoring and control systems which it sells under its GrowSmart® brand. These products are used by farmers to increase or stabilize crop production while conserving water, energy, and labor. Through its acquisitions, the Company has been able to enhance its capabilities in providing innovative, turn-key solutions to customers through the integration of its proprietary pump stations, controls and designs. The Company sells its irrigation products primarily to a world-wide independent dealer network, who resell to their customer, the farmer. The Company's primary production facilities are located in the United States. The Company has smaller production and sales operations in France, Brazil, Italy and China as well as distribution and sales operations in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The Company also manufactures and markets various infrastructure products, including moveable barriers for traffic lane management, crash cushions, preformed reflective pavement tapes and other road safety devices, through its production facilities in Omaha, Nebraska, Rio Vista, California and Milan, Italy. In addition, the Company's infrastructure segment produces large diameter steel tubing and railroad signals and structures, and provides outsourced manufacturing and production services for other companies.
For the business overall, the global, long-term drivers of water conservation, population growth, increasing importance of biofuels, and the need for safer, more efficient transportation solutions remain positive. Key factors which impact demand for the Company's irrigation products include agricultural commodity prices, net cash farm income, crop yields, weather, environmental regulations, availability of financing and interest rates. A key factor which impacts demand for the Company's infrastructure products is the amount of spending authorized by governments to improve road and highway systems. Much of the U.S. highway infrastructure market is driven by government spending programs. For example, the U.S. government funds highway and road improvements through the Federal Highway Trust Fund Program. This program provides funding to improve the nation's roadway system. Matching funding from the various states may be required as a condition of federal funding.
The Company continues to have an ongoing, structured, acquisition process that is expected to generate additional growth opportunities throughout the world in water and infrastructure. Lindsay is committed to achieving earnings growth by global market expansion, improvements in margins, and strategic acquisitions. Since 2001, the Company has added the operations in Europe, South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and China. The addition of those operations has allowed the Company to strengthen its market position in those regions, yet they remain relatively small in scale. As a result, none of the international operations has achieved the operating margin of the United States based irrigation operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, which requires the categorization by level for items that are only required to be disclosed at fair value and information about transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. In addition, the ASU provides guidance on measuring the fair value of financial instruments managed within a portfolio and the application of premiums and discounts on fair value measurements. The ASU requires additional disclosure for Level 3 measurements regarding the sensitivity of fair value to changes in unobservable inputs and any interrelationships between those inputs. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to impact its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, which amends ASC 220, Comprehensive Income, by requiring all nonowner changes in shareholders' equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The guidance is effective retrospectively for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, which defers certain portions of ASU No. 2011-05 indefinitely and will be further deliberated by the FASB at a future date. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to impact the consolidated financial statements except for the requirement of additional disclosures.
In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. ASU No. 2011-08 allows entities to first assess qualitatively whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting period is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative two-step goodwill impairment test is required. An entity has the unconditional option to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to performing the first step of the goodwill impairment test. The guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to impact its consolidated financial statements.
In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Amendments to Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The objective of ASU No. 2011-11 is to provide enhanced disclosures that will enable users of its financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity's financial position. This includes the effect or potential effect of rights of setoff associated with an entity's recognized assets and recognized liabilities which include: derivatives, sale and repurchase agreements, reverse sale and repurchase agreements, securities borrowing, and securities lending arrangements. The amendments require enhanced disclosures by requiring improved information about offsetting financial instruments and derivative instruments. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to impact its consolidated financial statements.
In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, Amendments to Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. ASU No. 2012-02 allows entities to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative impairment test. An entity will be able to resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to impact its consolidated financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), management must make a variety of decisions which impact the reported amounts and the related disclosures. Such decisions include the selection of the appropriate accounting principles to be applied and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. In reaching such decisions, management applies judgment based on its understanding and analysis of the relevant facts and circumstances. Certain of the Company's accounting policies are critical, as these policies are most important to the presentation of the Company's consolidated results of operations and financial condition. They require the greatest use of judgments and estimates by management based on the Company's historical experience and management's knowledge and understanding of current facts and circumstances. Management periodically re-evaluates and adjusts the estimates that are used as circumstances change.
Following are the accounting policies management considers critical to the Company's consolidated results of operations and financial condition:
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for the Company's Lindsay, Nebraska inventory and two warehouses in Idaho and Texas. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method for inventory at the Company's Omaha, Nebraska warehouse, and at operating locations in California, Wisconsin, China and Australia. Cost is determined by the weighted average cost method for inventory at the Company's other operating locations in Washington State, France, Brazil, Italy and South Africa. At all locations, the Company reserves for obsolete, slow moving, and excess inventory by estimating the net realizable value based on the potential future use of such inventory.
Valuation of Goodwill, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets
Assessment of the potential impairment of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets is an integral part of the Company's normal ongoing review of operations. Testing for potential impairment of these assets is significantly dependent on numerous assumptions and reflects management's best estimates at a particular point in time. The dynamic economic environments in which the Company's businesses operate and key economic and business assumptions related to projected selling prices, market growth, inflation rates and operating expense ratios, can significantly affect the outcome of impairment tests. Estimates based on these assumptions may differ significantly from actual results. Changes in factors and assumptions used in assessing potential impairments can have a significant impact on the existence and magnitude of impairments, as well as the time in which such impairments are recognized.
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination. Acquired intangible assets are recognized separately from goodwill. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment at least annually at August 31 and whenever triggering events or changes in circumstances indicate its carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company performs the impairment analysis at the reporting unit level using a two-step impairment test. Fair value is typically estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, which requires the Company to estimate the future cash flows anticipated to be generated by the particular assets being tested for impairment as well as to select a discount rate to measure the present value of the anticipated cash flows. When determining future cash flow estimates, the Company considers historical results adjusted to reflect current and anticipated operating conditions. Estimating future cash flows requires significant judgment and assumptions by management in such areas as future economic conditions, industry-specific conditions, product pricing, and necessary capital expenditures. To the extent that the reporting unit is unable to achieve these assumptions, impairment losses may emerge. The Company updated its impairment evaluation of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives at August 31, 2012.
The estimated fair value of each of the Company's reporting units exceeded the respective carrying values by more than 10 percent. Accordingly, no impairment losses were indicated as a result of the annual impairment testing for fiscal years 2012, 2011, and 2010. If assumptions on discount rates and future cash flows change as a result of events or circumstances, and the Company believes that the long-term profitability may have declined in value, then the Company may record impairment charges, resulting in lower profits. Sales and profitability of each of the Company's reporting units may fluctuate from year to year and within a year. In the evaluation of the fair value of reporting units, the Company looks at the long-term prospects for the reporting unit and recognizes that current performance may not be the best indicator of future prospects or value, which requires management judgment.
Indefinite life intangible assets primarily consist of tradenames/trademarks. The fair value of these assets are determined using a "relief from royalty" analysis that determines the fair value of each trademark through use of a discounted cash flow model that incorporates an estimated "royalty rate" the Company would be able to charge a third party for the use of the particular trademark. When determining the future cash flow estimates, the Company must estimate future net sales and a fair market royalty rate for each applicable tradename at an appropriate discount rate to measure the present value of the anticipated cash flows. Estimating future net sales requires significant judgment by management in such areas as future economic conditions, industry-specific conditions, product pricing, and consumer trends.
Revenue Recognition
The Company's basic criteria necessary for revenue recognition are: 1) evidence of a sales arrangement exists, 2) delivery of goods has occurred, 3) the seller's price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and 4) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company recognizes revenue when these criteria have been met and when title and risk of loss transfers to the customer. The Company generally has no post delivery obligations to its independent dealers other than standard warranties. Revenues and gross profits on intercompany sales are eliminated in consolidation.
Revenues from the sale of the Company's irrigation products to its U.S. independent dealers, international locations, and sales by its international locations are recognized based on the delivery terms in the sales contract. If an arrangement involves multiple deliverables, the delivered items are considered separate units of accounting if the items have value on a stand-alone basis and there is objective and reliable evidence of their fair values. Revenues from the arrangement are allocated to the separate units of accounting based on their objectively determined fair value. Revenues for retail sales of irrigation products are recognized when the product or service is delivered to the end-user customers. A small portion of the Company's revenues relate to subscription revenue of wireless management services and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term.
Revenues from the sale of infrastructure products are usually recognized when the product is delivered to the customer; however, they are dependent on the specific delivery terms in the sales contract. The Company leases certain infrastructure property held for lease to customers such as moveable concrete barriers and QMB® systems. Revenues for the lease of infrastructure property held for lease are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. If an infrastructure project is completed ahead of schedule and prior to the lease term end date, the Company accelerates the lease term and the timing of recognized revenue once the Company is no longer required to perform under the lease contract.
The costs related to revenues are recognized in the same period in which the specific revenues are recorded. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are reported in revenue. Shipping and handling costs incurred by the Company are included in cost of sales. Customer rebates, cash discounts and other sales incentives are recorded as a reduction of revenues at the time of the original sale. Estimates used in the recognition of operating revenues and cost of operating revenues include, but are not limited to, estimates for product warranties, product rebates, cash discounts and fair value of separate units of accounting on multiple deliverables.
Environmental Remediation Liabilities
The Company is subject to an array of environmental laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. In particular, the Company committed to remediate environmental contamination of the groundwater at and adjacent to its Lindsay, Nebraska facility (the "site") with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA"). The Company and its environmental consultants have developed a remedial action work plan, under which the Company continues to work with the EPA to define and implement steps to better contain and remediate the remaining contamination.
Environmental remediation liabilities include costs directly associated with site investigation and clean up, such as materials, external contractor costs and incremental internal costs directly related to the remedy. The Company accrues the anticipated cost of environmental remediation when the obligation is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Estimates used to record environmental remediation liabilities are based on the Company's best estimate of probable future costs based on site-specific facts and circumstances. Estimates of the cost for the likely remedy are developed using our internal resources or by third-party environmental engineers or other service providers. The Company records the undiscounted environmental remediation liabilities that represent the points in the range of estimates that are most probable or the minimum amount when no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount.
Although the Company has accrued all reasonably estimable costs associated with remediation of the site, it is expected that additional testing and environmental monitoring and remediation will be required in the future as part of the Company's ongoing discussions with the EPA regarding the development and implementation of the remedial action plans, which could result in changes to its estimates. In addition, the current investigation has not yet been completed and does not include all affected areas on the site. Estimates continue to be refined and evaluated on a number of remediation alternatives and the EPA has not provided approval of possible action plans. While additional estimated expenses could significantly exceed the amount accrued as of August 31, 2012 and could be material to the operating results of any fiscal quarter or fiscal year, the Company does not expect that such additional expenses would have a material adverse effect on its liquidity or financial condition. During fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company accrued incremental costs of $7.2 million, $1.3 million and $0.7 million for additional environmental monitoring and remediation in connection with the ongoing remedial action work plan.
Results of Operations
The following "Fiscal 2012 Compared to Fiscal 2011" and the "Fiscal 2011 Compared to Fiscal 2010" sections present an analysis of the Company's consolidated operating results displayed in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and should be read together with the industry segment information in Note O to the consolidated financial statements.
Fiscal 2012 Compared to Fiscal 2011 The following table provides highlights for fiscal 2012 compared with fiscal 2011: For the Years Ended Percent August 31, Increase $ in thousands 2012 2011 (Decrease) Consolidated Operating revenues $ 551,255 $ 478,890 15.1 % Cost of operating revenues $ 402,737 $ 349,105 15.4 % Gross profit $ 148,518 $ 129,785 14.4 % Gross margin 26.9 % 27.1 % Operating expenses (1) $ 83,008 $ 73,199 13.4 % Operating income $ 65,510 $ 56,586 15.8 % Operating margin 11.9 % 11.8 % Other (expense) income, net $ (402 ) $ (72 ) 458.3 % Income tax provision $ 21,831 $ 19,712 10.7 % Effective income tax rate 33.5 % 34.9 % Net earnings $ 43,277 $ 36,802 17.6 % Irrigation Equipment Segment (See Note O) Operating revenues $ 475,299 $ 369,930 28.5 % Operating income (2) $ 80,259 $ 59,703 34.4 % Operating margin (2) 16.9 % 16.1 % Infrastructure Products Segment (See Note O) Operating revenues $ 75,956 $ 108,960 (30.3 %) Operating (loss) income (2) $ (11 ) $ 11,901 (100.1 %) Operating margin (2) 0.0 % 10.9 %
(1) Includes $14.7 million and $15.0 million of unallocated general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, respectively.
(2) Excludes unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses.
In fiscal 2012, the Company experienced significant growth in nearly all irrigation markets. The overall trend for fiscal 2012 included higher demand for irrigation systems stimulated by positive fundamental drivers in the global agricultural economy offset by lower infrastructure demand due to funding issues and project delays. Operating revenues for fiscal 2012 increased by $72.4 million to $551.3 million compared with $478.9 million in fiscal 2011. The increase is attributable to a $105.4 million increase in irrigation equipment revenues offset in part by a $33.0 million decrease in infrastructure segment revenues.
U.S. irrigation equipment revenues of $305.4 million increased $77.8 million or 34 percent compared to fiscal 2011. The increase in U.S. irrigation equipment revenues is primarily due to a 28 percent increase in the number of irrigation systems sold compared to the prior fiscal year. Favorable economic conditions in U.S. agriculture markets continued to drive strong demand for irrigation equipment. Relatively high commodity prices, with corn prices increasing 28 percent and soybean prices increasing 33 percent from the same period last year, continued to support improved irrigation equipment demand. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that 2012 Net Farm Income will be the highest on record and 65 percent higher than the ten year average, creating positive economic conditions for U.S. farmers. Despite the severity of the 2012 drought, shortfalls in crop production did not necessarily have a detrimental impact on sector-wide Net Farm Income as shortages raise the prices farmers receive for crops sold and crop insurance partially offsets the impact of lower yields.
International irrigation revenues of $169.9 million increased $27.6 million or 19 percent from fiscal 2011 revenues of $142.3 million driven by volume increases in the number of irrigation systems sold due to favorable economic conditions in most international regions. Operating revenues increased in nearly all international markets, most significantly in the Middle East, Latin America, China, Canada and Africa. Long-term market drivers of improving diets in a growing world-wide population combined with the water use efficiencies available from mechanized irrigation systems continue to be positive drivers for global irrigation equipment demand.
Infrastructure products segment revenues of $76.0 million decreased by $33.0 million or 30 percent compared to the prior fiscal year. The decrease in infrastructure revenues was driven primarily by fewer QMB® system sales.
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Gross profit was $148.5 million for fiscal 2012, an increase of $18.7 million compared to fiscal 2011. Gross profit increased primarily due to a $20.0 million increase in volume partially offset by $1.3 million decrease in gross margin. . . .


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How Classroom Environment Can Ignite Learning and Cultivate Caring
There's a third grade classroom in Oakland, California that I just love visiting. It's a place where children are at the very center, where their academic, emotional and social needs are recognized and addressed.
"I love the way you have your room organized this year," I said to Ms. S, the energetic teacher who has worked in this community for a decade.
"Thanks," she said. "I always spend the whole summer thinking about the theme I'm going to use in my classroom and finally I figured out it would be 'The Village.'"
This comment echoed through my head for weeks, both because I remember that experience -- my teacher-brain never turned off during vacations -- but also because of all the discussion right now about what a good teacher does.
Recently, the teacher has been addressing bullying. A child-size "Carecrow" hangs on one wall. Students have taped messages onto the figure reflecting their commitment to care for each other.
Students move around the room reflecting a level of comfort and ownership. Ms. S structures her lessons so that students collaborate with each other, work in small groups with her, and use the resources in the room. She gives them opportunities to move and talk, to manage their active little bodies. The first time I ever visited her class was during a transition from reading to math; Ms. S was leading her children through a five minute yoga routine.
And Ms. S's student learn -- of that there is ample evidence. I would not hesitate to put my own child in her class.
This classroom stands out to me these days given the national conversations about what an effective teacher does. How do we also measure the emotional experience of a student with a teacher? The ability of a teacher to instill a passion for learning? How do we -- as teachers, as parents -- continue to voice our demand that our students' classrooms be places where they feel good? It's not enough, of course, to just feel good at school, but it can't be discounted.
Edutopia community, please weigh in here. What have you seen, what do you do, to address the emotional experience of learning? To create a student-centered classroom? Please share with us your thoughts and ideas!
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I need ideas to "cultivate caring" in middle school classrooms. How can something like a "carecrow" be translated into a comparable strategy for 11-13 year olds?
Something I've seen that works wonders in middle school classrooms are social contracts. Each class period gets time, space and teacher guidance to develop their own contract -- one that highlights the things they think matter most (for example: "All will be treated fairly, by each other and the teacher").
Check out this protocol for social contracts to get you started and guide you and your students in developing a class social contract.
Rebecca Alber
Have you heard of Responsive Classroom? It's a philosophy the believes that the social curriculum is as important as the academic curriculum. Language teachers use, classroom environment, and morning meeting are just a few of the many topics you can learn about in an RC workshop. Look them up at Responsiveclassroom.org
As part of our Bully- Free program, I asked my seventh graders to come up with a list of rules for a bully- free classroom. We discussed them. Then I edited the list a bit in order to create a poster. It is now hanging in our classroom. Each child received a copy as well. They felt a sense of ownership in the rules. It also sent a strong message to those students who cause some of the problems in the classroom that others do not like their bullying behavior. I found this lesson worthwhile for the seventh graders.
You have shared some wonderful ideas on how to create a sense of caring in the classroom. The idea of cultivating a classroom community like "the village" where students feel comfortable and happy is inspiring. It sounds like this classroom really allows the students to take an ownership in their learning. The ideas provided will help me create a more engaging work space for my students.
I am a middle school health and fitness teacher implementing new strategies to encourage students who are unmotivated. After reading several educational articles on student motivation, classroom environment is one strategy that was regularly discussed.
The 647 middle school age students who enter my gymnasium come to class with vastly different health and fitness experiences. Some students are very active outside the school day and physical education is their favorite class. There are other students who have not had a positive experience in physical education and are apprehensive to participate. Like all content areas taught, when a student enters class with a negative perception about the subject matter, it can be a challenging task to change their attitudes. I believe health and fitness is not only a class, but a lifestyle and I try to create a classroom environment that is encouraging and inviting. I want my classroom environment to motivate students to try their best and feel safe.
I think the "Carecrow" is a great idea, specifically for elementary students. Although, I do not think it would be successful with the age group I teach, I am glad to see that teachers are putting an emphasis on classroom environment. Instead of hanging a "Carecrow" on my walls, I plan on having students write sentences or words on strips of paper that describe sportsmanship and teamwork. In addition to encouraging signs, vocabulary words, and posters with steps to correctly perform the assigned skill, I hope the student voice on teamwork and sportsmanship will assist in creating a motivating and safe learning environment.
Are there any other suggestions on what I can do to create a classroom atmosphere for my students where they feel safe, and are motivated to participate?
As a Kindergarten teacher, I have the honor of providing the first academic experience for many young children. I also strive to create an environment that cultivates learning. But, what abot beyond my classroom walls? My school had adopted the HCA (Home Court Advantage) icon and promotes a sense of safety, support, and belonging to all students all of the time. We even have a wall that all students sign to "become one of the family." Our high school media class created movie clips starring the "HCA man", becoming a mediator in unwanted situations. The staff and student body have bought in to the policy and it has helped the climate of our school immensely.
Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas for establishing an engaging and exciting classroom environment. In our preschool classroom, we often refer to our room as a "community" where we work, learn, and play together. Next year, I am thinking about making this concept a bit more accessible for the students and calling it our "town", similar to your posting. I was especially thrilled to read of the "Carecrow" idea as I have been researching ways to combat negative behavior among my students. I plan on writing down my students' ideas for ways to show kindness and respect for one another and allowing them to illustrate their responses for our "Carecrow". This could be an excellent visual reminder for them. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this outstanding teacher. The ultimate compliment is to say that you would put your child in her classroom. I am always looking for ways to "cultivate caring" for my students. I love the idea of the village and the carecrow. In my class, we have an established community called Lincolntown. The students run for mayor and town council. We hold an election and everyone in the community has a job. The students love being called Lincolntown. Thank you again for the fresh ideas!
I really like the overall idea of this classroom, I think it is amazing when you are able to create a positive and caring learning environment among students. I really like that the teacher structures the lessons so that her students work together or in groups. I think most students benefit from working collaboratively together. I really appreciate the article for letting me know that having this type of classroom unity is possible.
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Georgia had no shortage of production from its underclassmen on Monday as the Gym Dogs defeated Iowa to earn their second victory of the season.
Georgia (2-2) had impactful performances from its freshmen and sophomores all day, which combined with the Gym Dogs' senior leadership to result in a 197.400-194.675 win over the Hawkeyes.
"It's huge. They've been stepping up all season long and I'm really proud of them and proud of what they've been doing," senior Lindsey Cheek said. "They put in the work during the fall like we all did and I'm just excited to see that it's paying off for them."
Georgia's sole all-around competitor, sophomore Brittany Rogers stood out during the entirety of Monday's meet, notching a 9.95 on the Gym Dogs' second routine, the uneven bars.
"We really fed off each other's energy which helped a lot," Rogers said. "I'm really proud of myself, kind of improving every week and getting adjusted again. It's not easy jumping into the season like that with four meets."
Freshman Kiera Brown and Cheek also scored a 9.95 on the bars, while sophomore Brandie Jay chipped in a 9.90 to give Georgia a 98.700-97.125 lead heading into the third rotation. Head coach Danna Durante said this team works together in unison to provide performances like the one it delivered on Monday.
"That comes from the leadership in this senior and junior class for sure, and even some in the sophomore class," Durante said. "I think those three classes, they all just embrace those freshmen and it's something we do talk a lot about. They feel very strongly about investing in each other."
The beam, which was crucial for Georgia on Monday, gave the Lady Dogs a 148.125-146.125 lead over visiting Iowa as both teams advanced to the final stage of the competition. Impactful performances on the beam from the likes of Rogers, sophomore Mary Beth Box, Cheek and fellow senior Kaylan Earls helped Georgia out to its late lead.
Rogers even made a few last-minute changes to her beam routine, and they paid off as she notched a 9.90.
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Three of the four gymnasts managed to come away from their routines with a score of 9.90 or above. Earls scored a 9.925, while Cheek's routine accompanied by the Michael Jackson classic "Billie Jean" earned her a 9.925 as well.
"This is probably my fourth year doing it. I just change pieces here and there, and I definitely added in the moonwalk," Cheek said. "I always like doing that. I always like hearing the crowd cheer. Other than that, that's the only time I ever hear the crowd cheer is for the moonwalk, so it's pretty exciting. It pumps me up to finish the last part of my routine."
With a small score differential, the only competition standing between Georgia and its second win of the season was the floor routine. Earls was determined to get the Gym Dogs out to a hot start, and she did with a 9.875 to ignite Georgia's performances on the floor routine. With an accompanying effort from Jay who added a 9.90 on the floor for Georgia, the Gym Dogs sealed their second consecutive victory.
"I'm just excited that we could finish with that high of a score after four meets in two weekends," Cheek said.
The Gym Dogs will travel to Gainesville, Fla. next where they are set to take on Florida at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Team Results
1. Georgia 197.400 (VT – 49.175, UB – 49.525, BB – 49.425, FX – 49.275)
2. Iowa 194.675 (VT – 48.350, UB – 48.775, BB – 48.550, FX – 49.000)
Georgia's Individual Results
Chelsea Davis – 9.8, Ashlyn Broussard – 9.775, Cat Hires – 9.8, Brandie Jay – 9.8, Lindsey Cheek – 9.9, Brittany Rogers – 9.8
Brandie Jay – 9.9, Cat Hires – 9.1, Kiera Brown – 9.95, Lindsey Cheek – 9.95, Brittany Rogers – 9.95, Chelsea Davis – 9.775
Ashlyn Broussard – 9.8, Morgan Reynolds – 9.17, Mary Beth Box – 9.875, Brittany Rogers – 9.9, Lindsey Cheek – 9.925, Kaylan Earls – 9.925
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When I took my 1988 blue Honda Accord into the dealer last month for a new
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I took possession of a 1985 Wauquiez Hood 38 Mark II this past March and could not be happier with the boat. She is a strong and fast sailor and very comfortable and spacious down below.
Wauquiez made two models of the "Hood 38", the early Mark I and the later Mark II. The Centurion is a different boat by a different designer as is the Amphora.
The Hood 38 was of course designed by Ted Hood and is a sistership to the Bristol 38.8 and Little Harbor Hood 38. I believe they were built by Wauquiez between 1979 and 1989. The boat is a moderate to heavy displacement, shallow draft Keel/CB design. She is rated for unlimited offshore by the French. The only significant difference between the Mark I and II models is that the Mark I has a Baltic/Swan "submarine" style companionway. This is a hatch mounted on the coachroof that you have to climb up out of the cockpit, step across the traveler and bridgedeck to get to. The Mark I cabin has a separate nav station and somewhat different galley. The mark I models are priced very well...because not many people want to have that style companionway these days. The Mark II has a conventional companionway and the nav station is integrated as sort of an end table to the port settee. Either way, these are really great boats and at a displacement of 22,000 lbs with a high freeboard they have the spaciousness of many 40-42ft boats.
The Wauquiez Centurion is also a very nice boat. It is designed even more like a Swan than the Hood 38 is and just beautiful to look at (as is the Hood). Incredibly sleek. They are somewhat lighter displacement and are rated faster than the Hood 38. They are newer and priced significantly higher than the Hood 38...if you can find one. The cabin is very similar to the Hood 38.
The Amphora is a completely different design and not nearly (IMHO) as nice as the Centurion or Hood.
These are solid, world cruising boats. You could not go wrong with the Hood or Centurion, if you are looking for a 38.
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Fed likely to stick to low-rate message this week
Tuesday - 1/29/2013, 7:15am EST
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - When the Federal Reserve meets this week, it's likely to affirm a message it intends to help lift the economy: that consumers and businesses will be able to borrow cheaply well into the future _ even after unemployment has dropped sharply.
Last month, the Fed signaled for the first time that it will tie its policies to specific economic barometers. It said that as long as the inflation outlook is mild, it could keep short-term rates near zero until unemployment dips below 6.5 percent from the current 7.8 percent.
That could take until the end of 2015, the Fed predicted last month.
The Fed's guidance was designed to give consumers, companies and investors a clearer sense of when super-low borrowing costs might start to rise. Though some key sectors of the economy are improving, analysts think the Fed still feels more time is needed for low rates to spur borrowing, spending and economic growth.
One reason is that many Americans remain anxious about the budget impasse in Washington.
"The Fed is dealing with a lot of uncertainty right now, with all the decisions still to be made on federal budget policy," said Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial, who expects the Fed to make no changes in its support programs when its two-day policy meeting ends Wednesday.
At its December meeting, the Fed said it would keep spending $85 billion a month on bond purchases to keep long-term borrowing costs down. It will continue its bond purchases until the job market improved "substantially."
When it buys bonds, the Fed increases its investment portfolio and pumps more money into the financial system _ something critics say could eventually ignite inflation or create dangerous bubbles in assets like real estate or stocks.
On Friday, when the government will release its jobs report for January, unemployment is expected to remain 7.8 percent. That still-high rate, 3 1/2 years after the Great Recession officially ended, helps explain why the Fed has kept its key short-term rate at a record low near zero since December 2008, just after the financial crisis erupted.
In a speech in Ann Arbor, Mich., this month, Chairman Ben Bernanke said he thought too little progress had been made in reducing unemployment and signaled that the Fed's aggressive support programs should continue.
"There is still quite a ways to go," Bernanke said of the unemployment crisis. "There are too many people whose skills and talents are being wasted."
Still, some private economists think the Fed will decide to suspend its bond purchases in the second half of this year. They note that the minutes of the Fed's December meeting revealed a split: Some of the 12 voting members thought the bond purchases would be needed through 2013. Others felt the purchases should be slowed or stopped altogether before year's end.
On one point, economists agree: Once the Fed does decide to scale back its stimulative policies, it will signal its intent well before it actually does so. Policymakers will want to blunt the shocks that could reverberate through financial markets, which have been heavily influenced by the loose-credit policies the Fed has engineered for more than four years.
Interest rates have sunk to record lows. And stock prices have risen as many investors have shifted money into the stock market in search of better returns.
"Nothing will change at this meeting, but as time goes on, I think the Fed will begin laying the groundwork for changes," said Sung Won Sohn, an economics professor at the Martin Smith School of Business at California State University.
Once the Fed does tighten its interest-rate policy, it will inevitably jolt the markets, however much it tries to ease the impact, predicted David Jones, chief economist at DMJ Economic Advisors.
"The second the Fed gives a hint that they are in any way being less accommodative, we will see interest rates shoot higher and stock prices fall," Jones said.
(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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