Iowa banker’s 3-cent stamp sells for over $1 million at New York auction October 31, 2008
Posted by John in Uncategorized.Tags: 1868, auctions, hobbies, Perry Hansen, stamp collecting, U.S. postage
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From Associated Press via Washington Post
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This photo of an 1868 three-cent denomination “B Grill” variety U. S. postage, was provided by Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 in New York. The stamp, one of only four known to be in existence, sold at auction for $1,035,000 during a three day sale of Iowa banker Perry B. Hansen’s stamp collection. (AP Photo/Siegel Auction Galleries) …
Former University of Colorado women’s basketball player, originally from Cedar Rapids, sues CU over scholarship; Claims breach of contract October 31, 2008
Posted by John in Courts, Sports.Tags: Cedar Rapids (Iowa), Kathy McConnell-Miller, lawsuits, NCAA, RyAnne Ridge, Stephen Ridge, University of Colorado
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From Boulder Daily Camera:
[RyAnne] Ridge, originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, left the CU team last season after playing in seven games, averaging 1.9 minutes per game while scoring one point. She is still a student at CU.
She and her father, Stephen, are named as plaintiffs in the suit and are seeking an unspecified amount in tuition and other expenses. They are claiming that because [Kathy] McConnell-Miller promised Ridge a scholarship — and she left her scholarship at Tulsa because of that — CU should have to pay the family. …
NYT highlights Cedar Rapids system engineer’s ‘Car Care’ iPhone application October 30, 2008
Posted by John in Technology.Tags: Cedar Rapids (Iowa), iPhone, Karl Becker, software engineering
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From New York Times:
Karl Becker, a systems engineer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, developed Car Care to handle his own needs. The iPhone application calculates a car’s gas mileage if you enter the odometer readings every time you fill up the car. If you want this converted into a measurement of CO2 added to the atmosphere, the software is happy to figure it out. The package will also track required maintenance and remind you when you need to check the oil. …
Did Obama campaign bus African-American high school students from Illinois to Iowa City caucus? Hillary supporter claims caucus fraud (Source: Newsmax) October 29, 2008
Posted by John in Political.Tags: 2008 election, barack obama, Cedar Rapids (Iowa), iowa caucuses, Iowa City (Iowa), Kennedy High School (Cedar Raipds Iowa), Lynette Long
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From Newsmax.com:
Hillary Backers Decry Massive Obama Vote Fraud
… Lynette Long, a Hillary supporter from Bethesda, Md., who has a long and respected academic career, believes Obama’s victory in Iowa and in 12 other caucus states was no miracle. “It was fraud,” she told Newsmax. Long has spent several months studying the caucus and primary results. …
In Iowa City, red and white chartered buses with Illinois license plates arrived from Illinois packed with boisterous African-American high school students, who came to caucus for Obama in Iowa after being recruited by Obama campaign workers. …
Also, from Lynette Long site and interview (Iowa page):
Central Cedar Rapids Precinct – Kennedy High School
Caucus managed by Official who was an Obama partisan.
At least one minute before the caucus started a large group of people entered the room at once, all African Americans. They were bused in from Illinois. Approximately 450 people were in the room and half were African American. …
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Las Vegas Sun: Bette Midler helps Cedar Rapids fan get photo October 29, 2008
Posted by John in Entertainers.Tags: Bette Midler, Caesars Palace, celebrities, Kelly Ripa, Las Vegas, Tom Arnold
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From Las Vegas Sun:
Sherri Henderson, far right, takes a photo of Bette Midler during the VIP red carpet event for “The Showgirl Must Go On” outside Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas earlier this year. Henderson was carrying a purse with Midler’s photo on it that she had made specially for the event. …
“So now I’ve got her pictures hanging downstairs next to my bar. She made it to my wall of fame.” (Other members of the wall include Kenny Loggins, TV reporter Bob Woodruff, the staff of “Good Morning America,” Kelly Ripa, Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold.)
“I’m gonna have Bette on a mouse pad here shortly.”
U.S. COURTS: Iowa inventors claim patent infringement by Wal-Mart over point of sale electronic surveying process October 28, 2008
Posted by John in Courts.Tags: Intellectual Property, inventions, inventors, lawsuits, Lois Pannkuk, Nancy Anderson, patents, Wal-Mart
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From UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA:
VISION-1, LLC,
Plaintiff,v.
WAL-MART STORES, INC. d/b/a SAM’S CLUB AND SUPERCENTERS,
Defendant.… Lois Pannkuk and Nancy Anderson conceived of a novel method for a transaction-specific method for evaluating customer service performance. At least one survey question is offered via an electronic medium at the time of a transaction and the responses are captured for actionable reporting. A specific example of this novel system in the retail industry is to offer a consumer a survey question using a point of sale device and to capture the consumer’s response using a pin pad. A patent was filed for this method on February 23, 1999. …
In the fall of 2006, PeforMax became aware that Wal-Mart was using a point of sale surveying process. On October 20, 2006, PerforMax’s counsel sent a letter to Thomas A. Mars, Senior Vice President of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to notify Wal-Mart of the ‘831 patent and to open a dialog with Wal-Mart for licensing or assignment of the ‘831 patent rights. Since October 20, 2006, the owners of the ‘831 patent have been in constant contact with Wal-Mart to discuss such a licensing arrangement. Wal-Mart has refused to engage in these discussions in a meaningful way and continues to use the point of sale survey system. …
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Iowa City to Salt Lake City ‘Mormon Trail Handcart Trek 2009′ October 27, 2008
Posted by John in Religion.Tags: Brigham Young University, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, college students, handcarts, Iowa City (Iowa), Mormons
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From Deseret News:
[Recent 'mini-trek' was] a promotional event for the full trek from Iowa City to Salt Lake City set to roll in summer 2009. …
The Mormon Trail Handcart Trek 2009 will commence next April, as part of a study abroad program.
Each handcart group will be made up of about 10 people, led by a student leader. The teams will each pull and care for an authentic pioneer-style handcart, built by hand especially for this trek.
Groups also will be responsible for various tasks along the trek, which will be self-sufficient in terms of equipment, housing, food and toilet facilities. …
‘Tightwad Tip’ award: Iowa City man recognized in Consumer Reports blog for 30-35% fuel savings tips October 27, 2008
Posted by John in Consumer.Tags: Doug Kammeier, fuel, gas, gasoline, Iowa City (Iowa), personal finance, thrift
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From Consumer Reports:
So our first Tightwad Tip award goes to Doug Kammeier of Iowa City, Iowa, who offers great advice on how to cut your weekly fuel bill. Here are some highlights:
When gas prices started escalating beyond belief, I had to make quick adjustments in my driving patterns as I travel 32 miles each way to work every day. …
Lute Olson retires: See Gazette photos of Olson while coach for University of Iowa Hawkeyes October 24, 2008
Posted by John in Sports.Tags: coaches, College Basketball, Iowa City (Iowa), Lute Olson, University of Iowa Hawkeye Basketball
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Lute Olson was head coach at Iowa from 1974 to 1983.
Iowa forward William Mayfield (#24, left) wears a basketball hoop net around his neck accompanied by Hawkeye head coach Lute Olson following a 95-64 Iowa defeat of Northwestern University in the Fieldhouse in Iowa City Saturday. The (20-8) Hawkeyes tied Michigan State and Purdue for the Big Ten title, but lost to Toledo University, 74-72, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Mayfield ended his four-year collegiate career at Iowa in 1979 with a total of 612 points and 469 rebounds. Photo March 3, 1979. PURCHASE THIS PHOTO
Iowa basketball coach Lute Olson, here intensely watching the flight of one of his fairway shots, demonstrated Monday that he’s just as popular with Hawkeye fans in the summer as he is in the winter. Olson was cheered loud and often as he made his way around Finkbine Golf Course during the 16th annual Amana VIP. Photo June 28, 1982. PURCHASE THIS PHOTO
Lute Olson, former University of Iowa basketball coach, is interviewed inside the Field House with his wife, Bobbi, as the team returns to a rally after Iowa won the NCAA Regional Championsips on March 16, 1980. PURCHASE THIS PHOTO
Lute Olson, former Iowa basketball coach, and his wife, Bobbi, make their way through the crowd at the University of Iowa Field House after winning the NCAA Regional Championships on March 16, 1980. PURCHASE THIS PHOTO
Kenny Arnold addresses a large crowd at the University of Iowa Field House after the Hawkeyes earned a berth in the NCAA Regional Championships on March 16, 1980. Steve Waite (left), Kevin Boyle, Lute Olson and Bobbi Olson are in the background. PURCHASE THIS PHOTO
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Paetec McLeodUSA units settle billing disputes with Qwest October 24, 2008
Posted by John in Business.Tags: McLeodUSA, Paetec, Qwest, settlements
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From Reuters:
Qwest has agreed to make a payment and, under specified circumstances, provide commercial credits to the two [Paetec] units, McLeodUSA Inc and McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services Inc, Paetec said. …
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