edition10-18-03

In 1972, Deep Throat became one of the most successful X-rated films ever made. Produced on a budget of $40,000, it grossed about $40 million.

BERLIN - A man violated Germany's anti-Nazi laws when he
taught his dog Adolf how to give a Hitler salute by raising his right paw. Police investigated after residents complained they had noticed the man giving the stiff-arm "Hitler salute" and telling his pooch: "Adolf sit, give me the salute!" The man ordered his dog to give police the saluted when they questioned him. Germany has strict laws that ban the use of Nazi symbols, but the man, Roland Thein, didn't understand what the fuss was about. Thein showed Adolf's trick to a Reuters photographer in his backyard after calling the dog from a kennel marked "Adolf." He welcomed the attention he and his dog were receiving from the media. He is also accused of shouting the Nazi battle cry "Sieg Heil" in front of Berlin police and of wearing a "Hitler" T-shirt.

A group of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, accompanied by two female teachers, went on a field trip to the local racetrack to learn about thoroughbred horses. When it was time to take the children to the bathroom it was decided that the girls would go with one teacher and the boys would go with the other. The teacher assigned to the boys was waiting outside the men's room when one of the boys came out and told her that none of them could reach the urinal.

Having no choice, she went inside, helped the boys with their pants, and began hoisting the little boys up one by one with them holding onto their "weewees" to direct the flow away from their clothes.

As she lifted one, she couldn't help but notice that he was unusually well endowed. Trying not to show that she was staring the teacher said, "You must be in the 5th.

"No, ma'am," he replied. "I'm the jockey riding Silver Arrow in the 4th but thanks for the lift.

10-16-03 Kevin Weavers, president of the Highway 61 motorcycle club actively discouraged fellow members from using methamphetamines but police say he masterminded drug deals which made the club hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits.

Weavers was found mortally wounded in the clubs headquarters in the Auckland suburb of Manurewa on September 27. Police claim fellow members may have enlisted the aid of other clubs to murder Weavers but have yet to pin down a motive.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry said Weavers was involved in serious crime, including standover tactics and violence. He said those activities would have earned him many enemies, including enemies from within his own club.

Police believe the killers were in a yellow Toyota Landcruiser which was at the clubhouse about the time Weavers was stabbed and which disappeared shortly after. Police believed they knew who was in the vehicle but had yet to confirm their identities.

Ian McGeechan, coach for Scotoland's Rugby World Cup squad, decided to move out of their team hotel after being told they would have to share their plush training headquarters with about 200 "Bandidos" and their families.

The bikers are having a conference at the hotel, but it is the reception starting at midnight on Saturday that is causing the problem.

Scotland plays against the US squad in their second group match just 48 hours later and McGeechan decided it wouldn't be ideal preparation. Scotland coach Dougie Morgan said: "We will be checking out of Rydges on Friday this week instead of the following Monday. "We have nothing against the bikers and we hope they will have as enjoyable a time in Caloundra as we are having. "But there are about 200 of them and we thought it might not the right atmosphere for the players to prepare."

The Scots have been staying at the Rydges Oasis resort hotel on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. They will now be staying 60 miles away in a Brisbane city centre hotel, close to the Suncorp Stadium, where they face the USA.

BETHESDA, Md., Oct 15, 2003 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Harley-Davidson
Financial Services, Inc. (HDFS) received the 2003 Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Pinnacle Award grand prize for its creation of EPAY, an Internet based statement presentment and payment program for the nationwide Harley-Davidson dealer network. The award will be presented during the Opening General Session at The AFP 24th Annual Conference in Orlando, November 2-5.

Jointly sponsored with Wachovia Corporation, the AFP Pinnacle Award is presented
annually to organizations whose finance and treasury professionals developed innovative solutions to cash management and financial challenges. The program accepts entries and presents awards in three categories: Treasury as a Strategic Partner, Technology, and Innovation. Judges then select a grand prize winner from those three honorees.