Nov 14

Luxottica and Oakley Complete Merger

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window.document.getElementById(‘post-9636’).parentNode.className += ‘ adhesive_post’;Luxottica Group and Oakley, Inc. completed the merger between the two companies for a total purchase price of approximately $2.1 billion. Oakley will now be a wholly- owned subsidiary of Luxottica Group and, as a result of the completion of the merger, Oakley’s shares will cease to trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Cobined, the two companies expect consolidated pro forma net revenues for fiscal year 2007 of €5.7 billion and consolidated pro forma EBITDA for the same period of approximately €1.2 billion. Luxottica Group expects that the transaction will result in approximately €100 million per year in operating synergies at the operating income level within three years, driven by revenue growth and efficiencies.

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Nov 14

Heelys Wins Patent Infringement Case

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A North Texas federal court recently issued a Final Judgment in favor of a subsidiary of Dallas-based, Heelys in a lawsuit against a patent infringer selling knock-offs of patented Heelys wheeled footwear in shopping malls throughout the Dallas area.

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Nov 14

Hunter and Angler Surveys Will Aid DFW

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Hunters and anglers are invitied to participate in surveys designed by Southwick Associates to help management agencies, as well as sporting goods companies, improve their offerings and services.
There are two survey sites: AnglerSurvey.com and HunterSurvey.com. Each month, respondents are entered by Southwick Associates to win one of ten $100 gift certificates to their preferred retailer.

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Nov 14

Soaring loonie hurts lobster industry as Maritime fishing season opens – The Canadian Press

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Soaring loonie hurts lobster industry as Maritime fishing season opensThe Canadian Press – 33 minutes agoFishermen in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are bracing for a difficult year as the fall fishing season opens on the Bay of Fundy amid reports of low prices …Soaring loonie sinking lobster as Maritime fishing season opens Westmount Examinerall 12 news articles

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Nov 14

Texas Clipper Artificial Reef Sinking Postponed to Nov. 16

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AUSTIN, Texas – A ship with three lives – World War II troop transport, New York City luxury liner, and sea cadet training vessel – is now expected to make her final journey Friday. Weather permitting, the Texas Clipper will be sent to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico Nov. 16 to become an artificial reef.

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Nov 14

Very good jig fishing today for Stripers and Bluefish. The fall run is on!!

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Very good jig fishing today for Stripers and Bluefish. The fall run is on!! (Read more)

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Nov 14

Disabled veteran spread goodwill by repairing fishing gear for young children

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“Raymond E. Amy passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Ray was a beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend.”
We’ve often heard it said Earth is a passing-through place, but some mortals have a way of leaving more indelible marks in the sands of time than others. via FloridaToday.com

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Nov 14

Soaring loonie sinking lobster as Maritime fishing season opens – The Canadian Press

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Soaring loonie sinking lobster as Maritime fishing season opensThe Canadian Press – 47 minutes agoFREDERICTON – Canada's high-flying loonie is bad news for the Maritime lobster industry. Fishermen in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are bracing for a …

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Nov 14

Fishing was fantastic at Convict Lake, Calif. – Nevada Appeal

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Fishing was fantastic at Convict Lake, Calif.Nevada Appeal, NV – 44 minutes agoCONVICT LAKE, CALIF: Launa Strickland at the Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260): The fishing has been so fantastic this week that we only have enough space …

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Nov 14

Summer holidays and fishing trips with Whitworths – Sail World

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Summer holidays and fishing trips with WhitworthsSail World, Australia – 51 minutes agoAll over the country people are sitting at their desks dreaming of summer holidays and fishing trips. The reality of such trips fades into the background of …

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Nov 14

Governor Suspends Bay Area Fishing – The Associated Press

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Governor Suspends Bay Area FishingThe Associated Press – 24 minutes agoArnold Schwarzenegger has suspended all commercial and sport fishing in areas affected by last week's San Francisco Bay oil spill. The decision likely will …

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Nov 14

BIG GAME MANAGEMENT MEETING FOR SAN LUIS VALLEY

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The Colorado Division of Wildlife has scheduled a big game management planning meeting for the San Luis Valley, 6-9:30 p.m., Nov. 19 at the Center Middle School cafeteria.
Big game managers will discuss plans for elk in game management units 68 and 681; plans for deer in game management units 68, 681 and 682; and plans for antelope throughout the San Luis Valley area. DOW staff will discuss total population objectives, sex-ratio objectives and management tools for meeting the objectives.

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Nov 14

THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN

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THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN
This could be more true then you could believe!!!! What happens when on your boat, you or someone else stops breathing??????
Do you have a safety device to help this person????? You may have only 6 minutes to

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Nov 14

Give West Virginia State Parks Gift Cards

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This year a gift of golf play, camping, a night in a cottage, or even a dinner theater is a new twist for holiday giving. People giving state park gifts cards share a travel secret with family and friends. Going to state parks is fun. It is recreational and provides relaxation closer to home.

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Nov 14

11-14-07 Fishing Report – Quay County Sun

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11-14-07 Fishing ReportQuay County Sun, NM – 45 minutes agoThis fishing report has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled …

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