External speakers no longer work with airport ---- what gives please help

Itunes 8.2 no longer shows the drop down menu where I can choose 'computer' or 'external speakers'. I've used this feature for years, and now, it's gone. Where'd it go?
There is a green light on the Airport. The 'Look for remote speakers connect with AirTunes' is checked. The Imac is reading the wireless network. The external speakers are connected correctly.
Where the heck did it go....and more importantly, how do I get it back?

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