Agree, VP. There is a lot of headwind.

not mentioned is Oil at $104. it dropped to a low of 85 last April and hovered around 90 for most of 2013. Thats up 15% and a big drag on our retail economy.

I was expecting news from court case in AK, but now find it is not until May, 2014.

Feb 3,2014

Order ~ During the initial part of the case, the jury will be given thirteen instructions. If there are any objections to the instructions, please provide these in court on May 12, 2014.