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The Dannon Co. will reimburse consumers for up to $100 of Activia and DanActive yogurt purchases and change its marketing and labeling to settle a class-action lawsuit, they announced Friday. As part of the settlement Dannon will set up a fund of up to $35 million to reimburse qualified consumers for purchases.
The lawsuit, filed in 2008, alleges Dannon overstated the yogurt's health benefits. The company claims the products can strengthen the body's defenses or regulate digestion because of bacteria they contain.
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White Plains, N.Y.-based Dannon denies any wrongdoing and said it settled the suit to avoid any further litigation and expense.
The settlement still needs to be approved by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
Customers who purchased Activia or DanActive yogurt since they were introduced in 2006 and 2007, respectively, will be able to file for reimbursement.
Dannon will also change labeling and marketing to "increase the visibility of the scientific names of the unique strains of probiotics that are in each of these products," Dannon said in a statement.
Once the settlement is approved, consumers will evntually be able to find out more about the process for filing for reimbursement and other information at www.DannonSettlement.com.
Meanwhile, Dannon's Light & Fit brand wasn't part of the lawsuit, but this is still our favorite yogurt commercials of all time:


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Tweeting to Keep Disaster at Bay
By Gaurav Raghuvanshi
Twitter, Facebook and other social media tools were once primarily platforms for connecting friends and families – but in countries most vulnerable to natural disasters they are proving lifesavers.
Combined with modern weather forecasting technology, new forms of online communication are helping save lives by giving advanced warning of things like floods and cyclones, according to the World Disasters Report released on Thursday by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
"Technology is changing how humanitarian disasters are prepared for, responded to and recovered from," it says.
And the proliferation of mobile phones, especially smart phones, has sped up the process by enabling aid providers to connect with affected people faster than at any time in history.
Currently, there are 6.8 billion mobile phone subscriptions globally and the number of phones is estimated to equal the world's population by next year, the report says, citing data from the International Telecommunication Union.
The increasing access and affordability of smart phones in places like the Philippines, India and Indonesia are also part of the reason social media has exploded, since most people access those platforms through their mobile devices rather than personal home computers. In India, 59 % of web users use only mobile phones to access the Internet, the report said.
Social media and new high-tech weather monitoring systems helped India avert disaster last week when Cyclone Phailin hit the country's eastern coast.
Unlike in 1999, when a cyclone of similar size and scale slammed into the same area, killing at least 15,000 people, less than 30 people were killed in India's eastern Orissa state when Phailin made landfall on Saturday.
By that time close to 900,000 people in the state had been moved to safer areas in one of the most successful disaster prevention steps in the world.
The report praised India's Disaster Resource Network database, which contains more than 92,500 records of human, technical and information which authorities can call on during a crisis.
But technology itself is not a cure all, the report cautions.
Governments and aid agencies also need to determine what technologies may be most useful before, during and after a disaster. Other options, aside from social media, could include local radio broadcasts, short messaging services and crisis maps that help pinpoint exactly what's happening and what's needed in different areas.
Impressive worldwide or even regional statistics on mobile phone use, as cited above, mask important inter-and intra-state disparities, the report warned. "Those least likely to have access to technology – the poor, the uneducated, women are also the most vulnerable to disasters," it said. "Similarly local organizations and even governments in poor countries, which are most likely to be the first responders when disaster strikes, are also least likely to be able to take advantage of technologies," according to the report.
New media may not always be the most appropriate tool either, and it's important to avoid using modern technology in ways that exacerbate inequalities and create divisions between those with access to those systems and those without, the report notes.
It can also prove unreliable in places where mobile networks are patchy. Often the first things that go down when a natural disaster strikes are mobile communications, said Oliver Lacey-Hall, head of the Asia-Pacific region at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
And when the network gets clogged up, as tends to happen during natural disasters when everyone is trying to connect, the backlog of information can pose challenges for relief and rescue agencies needing to sift through the information and take effective action.
Twitter usage in Japan, for instance, jumped to about 11,000 inter-country messages per minute from an average of 3,000 on the day of the Fukushima quake in April 2011, according to the report.
A disaster zone is not the time to be trying out new technology, the Red Cross cautioned.
"In a context where technology is evolving rapidly, practitioners need to better understand what options are available, and when and how to access and utilize them," it said.
--Cris Larano in Manila contributed to this blog.
Follow India Real Time on Twitter @WSJIndia.

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According to the Mayo Clinic website, "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that parents avoid using cough and cold medicines to treat children younger than age 2." Potential drawbacks to using these medicines include possible side effects such as rapid heart rate and convulsions, and the fact that cold medicines mask present symptoms. Also, cold medicines don't treat the underlying symptoms, so giving them to your child won't make their cold go away any sooner.
All this begs the question: what can you do for a child's cold? The old standbys seem to work the best: plenty of rest and fluids, cough drops to soothe a sore throat, and moistening nasal passages. One method for moistening these passages is running a cool mist humidifier. Filters Fast offers a wide variety of cool mist humidifiers to help comfort your child when they're sick.
Here are some tips for operating cool mist humidifiers from Crane:
- Use clean, cool water
- Place your humidifier on waterproof surface approximately 3 feet off the ground
- Keep your humidifier out of corners and away from walls
- Adjust your humidifier so that it sprays up into the air, not down to the ground
- Use a few capfuls of white vinegar and a half tub of warm water to clean
Your cool mist humidifier can be run year round to keep your family healthy and happy. Optimum humidity level in the home is 40-50% relative humidity.
Crane also states on their website that you could be eligible for a tax deduction if you doctor recommends using a cool mist humidifier primarily for medical reasons.
It's difficult to see children suffer when they have a cold, but using these "comfort" measures, including the use of a cool mist humidifier, can make them more comfortable while they're on the mend.


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Color-Therapy: With the alugha-player, you can choose different ambient-sounds. Visit www.alugha.com for more information. I once went into a problem: I was looking online for a simple video that changes the color. There are a lot videos online with mixed rainbow-colors, mandalas and other patterns, but I couldn't find a simple color-changing one. A video, where I could simply turn the screen onto a wall and the light is changing its color. So I decided to do it on my own. So I made a 10 minute-Color-Therapy and share it with the world. Color-Therapy by Manuel Ding: www.5Ding.de
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- The bill seeks to make the U.S. territory a state by 2021
- A bipartisan task force would submit a report to Congress and to the president identifying laws that would need to be amended or repealed
- It's not clear if the bill will pass
Puerto Rico's non-voting representative in Congress is introducing a bill that seeks to make the U.S. territory a state by 2021.
Resident Commissioner Jenniffer Gonzalez said Wednesday that 14 Democrats and 20 Republicans currently sponsor the bill among the 435 members in the House of Representatives.
"This is the first step to open a serious discussion regarding the ultimate status for the island," Gonzalez said.
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The Republican sponsors include the chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah, and the chairman of the Indian and insular affairs subcommittee, Rep. Doug Lamalfa of California.
However, the chances for the passage of the bill are not clear.
The bill calls for the creation of a bipartisan, nine-member task force that would submit a report to Congress and to the president identifying laws that would need to be amended or repealed so Puerto Rico could become a state. The panel would also be instructed to recommend temporary economic measures to help the island in the transition to statehood.
Such a process would make Puerto Rico an incorporated territory in the interim, where people on the island would have to start paying federal income taxes without having full statehood political rights, NBC News reported.
Hawaii spent over five decades as an incorporated territory while Alabama lasted two years, according to NBC News.
Puerto Rico has been a U.S. territory since 1898. Its inhabitants are U.S. citizens, though they are barred from voting in presidential elections and have only one congressional representative with limited voting powers.
Gov. Ricardo Rossello said the island's unequal status is the cause for 5.4 million Puerto Ricans to currently reside in the continental U.S., a trend exacerbated by the damage inflicted in September by Hurricane Maria.
"In the past this issue has been very hard to move forward," Rossello said. "No longer do we want ambiguity. We want clarity. Either here in Congress you are with us or you are against the people of Puerto Rico."
NBC News reported that, during a meeting last week, Trump replied to Rossello's appeal for statehood by saying, "If Ricardo can guarantee us two Republican senators it can be a very quick process." Others in the room laughed at the remark.


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text: Sapa hiking Vietnam video is the latest movie clip I have shoot on my recent trip to Sapa Vietnam. Sapa is a lovely hill station town in Northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The Sapa region as also known as "the Tonkinese Alps" and it's culturally rich with different hilltribe minorities, lush mountain ranges, rice fields and an overall, breathtaking views! I thought it would be worth sharing here and I hope it will convince some of you to visit this beautiful place! Real experiences from real people of Sapa hiking Vietnam!


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A collaboration between a "Dancing With the Stars" contender and a Broadway star headed to "Glee" – and there's no dancing?
Nope, but it's still a killer combo: a horror film produced by former Los Angeles Laker and "DWTS" hoofer-in-training Rick Fox and starring Cheyenne Jackson, the musical theater showstopper who'll be popping up as rival glee club coach on this season's "Glee."
"This is my very first actual movie-producing effort," Fox told Popcorn Biz about "Hysteria," which had its first screening at the terror flick film festival Screamfest last week. "After years of being here as a Laker in L.A. and having the desire to be behind the camera after being in front of the camera, I retired [from sports] and I came up with the business idea of actually creating my first horror film."
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The day's top national and international news.
The film's story centers on a group of twentysomethings reuniting for a 10-year high school reunion where, for some, the answer to the "where are they now?" question turns out to be "dead."
"It was a new entry point for me," said Fox. "Through that experience I learned a lot about the genre. And so I'm looking forward to continuing on in it. I'm obviously more experienced and more intelligent for it. That's the exciting part of making a movie is that you go, 'Oh, okay. There's so much here that allows me to step into the next one and take bigger risks and tell bigger stories.'"
"Rick was very hands-on, and it was really fun," said Jackson. "And I always wanted to do a movie where I was covered with blood and running upstairs and screaming. It was more of a psychological story than a blood and guts kind of thing, and it's a genre that I've always had an affinity for."


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Artist: David Drury (Woking)
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David is largely self-taught and has developed his own recognisable style. He has reached a stage where his work is attracting attention at local exhibitions. He enjoys painting a wide variety of subjects using traditional methods but particularly enjoys painting landscapes and buildings combined with a use of strong colour.
David now has his own website which has the full range of his art work, including a Surrey Scenes Collection, a set of Venice & Florence Paintings, and a Gallery of his other art. Most paintings are available as high quality, limited edition giclee prints.
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well i have toned down a lot over here in my deployment but will get back into again soon when i get back home.
anybody else out there enjoy frag fests?
i got vampire-"the masqurade" for Christmas and plan on getting Half life2 and Doom4 on my return.
i hear half life2 is like playing in a movie...
we will soon see.


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- [16] Ford AppLink™ is available on selected SYNC® models and is compatible with select smartphone platforms.
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Magnum Force Mopar Suspension Conversion Vital Statistics
Eliminates Torsion Bars leaving much more clearance for headers. Eliminates center link leaving additional room for oil pan capacity and no hole through pan as well as shallow depth yielding more ground clearance. Lightens front end of car by 100 to 150 pounds. More positive caster for improved high speed stability. Reduced side scrub and Camber change throughout suspension travel. Rigid Lightweight 4130 condition N Chromoly construction and all TIG welded for superior strength and appearance. All new components. No need to rebuild any of your stock suspension or steering. Custom rack and pinion assembly available in matte finish or chrome. Billet Aluminum Viking coil overs and billet CNC machined 6061 T-6 upper mounts. Billet Aluminum sway bar clamps and tubular splined sway bar available. Billet sealed needle bearing style steering universal joint with splined rack adapter and Double "D" shaft. Chromoly Teflon lined rod ends each rated in excess of 28,000 lbs. radial load capacity or opt for the XRT version for 1-1/4" lower arms and rod ends rated over 40,000 lbs. Includes spindles with larger bearing diameters in either 1-1/2" or 3-1/2" dropped configurations. Optional* Wilwood disc brake conversion drops another 30 to 35 lbs. Select from stock type motor mounts or super strong, high tech bushed or solid motor plates.
Steering ratio - The ratio of the manual standard unit is (18:1) 3.75 turns lock-to-lock. and the quick ratio unit is 15:1 which is 25% faster than a standard unit at 3.3 turns lock-to-lock. Power is 18:1. Either is substantially nicer to drive than a stock manual box.
Two great examples of Magnum Force XRT suspension installations with images and detailed video.
Mike Kroegers 1970 Blown Hemi 70 Challenger
1970 Dodge Challenger XRT gets a Viper GTS V10
Mopar Suspension Installation examples (Scroll to the right for more Magnum Force Suspension images)
7 & 9 quart Hemi and Big block Mopar pans that don't hang below the k-member
Click to see Magnum Force weld quality sample
Many powder coating colors available !
Comparing front end conversions:
Why consider this conversion over other companies now copying Magnum Force concepts? To start with, high quality seamless 4130 Chromoly Condition N tubing and super clean and strong TIG welding is utilized throughout, resulting in superior strength, lighter weight, and a high tech professional appearance. We do not MIG weld them and then grind off our welds, nor miter and butt weld any joints, crush the inside radius of the tubes, or use cheap square mild steel or aluminum stock in building our suspension. There are no converted light duty 1" mild steel street rod lower control arms which commonly fold in half, or those originally intended for lightweight GM cars and no inclusion of any stainless steel, who's capabilities are half that of 4130, and will not survive in a suspension application. Notice in the images above the substantial amount of cross sectional area spanning side to side in the k-member itself. Without this 10" wide span the only item connecting your frame rails is the piece of sheet metal under the radiator!
Our asymmetrical lower control arm design locates everything forward of the front axle centerline rather than a symmetrical "A" style shape, giving maximum clearance for the headers. Oil pan clearance is substantial due to the design of the k-member locating the bracing forward of the rack. We got together with Milodon to make oil pans specifically for Magnum Force suspensions to take advantage of this clearance, which allows these 7 to 9 qt. pans to be used without hanging below the k-member.
Over 33 years of experience building extreme vehicle chassis and suspensions such as Top Fuel, Pro Stock, and A-Gas Nostalgia goes into every product we make. We've raced, driven, and shown Mopars of our own since 1979, giving us a greater insight to a Mopar owners wants and needs.
As for starting from scratch, the typical cost involved in "front halving" a car will run as much as $12,000 in parts and labor to convert to a complete Pinto/Mustang II or strut front snout. The frame, inner fender wells, and core support must be cut off of the car and the new frame welded on in the most precise manner possible; typically on a chassis jig. All existing sheet metal or fiberglass body panels must be re-mounted and aligned as well as the radiator, headlight assemblies, and inner fender wells.
Most frequently asked questions:
Why can't I just swap my ball joints from side to side and install a stock Pinto or Mustang II rack?
If the car never had to turn and had no suspension travel this would be fine. Bump steer and Ackerman come into play here and are critical issues in front suspension geometry which necessitates internal and external modifications to accrue the ideal pivot point locations and to alleviate problems associated with these two issues. The original suspension locations in a Mopar originally configured for rear steering are not the same as a suspension designed to be on a front steer vehicle.
What does it take to install it and what other modifications might be considered?
The installation procedure involves basic hand tools but some items may require special consideration.
Oil pan clearance: This is one of the many benefits this suspension conversion offers. We have Pre-Made oil pans built by Milodon for Magnum Force suspensions to facilitate installation. The rack assembly passes under the forward most leading edge of the oil pan. Some pans and engine locations may require a slight notch. This notch is in front of the engines reciprocating assembly though and will not interfere with counterweights. A custom or "dragster/funny car" style pan available here can be installed which would allow a very large oil capacity and also allows substantial ground clearance. No deep sump to hit speed bumps on the return road. The use of dual external swinging pickups is made easier as well. No more center link through the oil pan!
Header clearance: There is a very large improvement in available header clearance but it is possible some out of the box brands may require some type of change in a tubes location. We've found that Headers by "TTI" Tube Technologies Inc. fit exceptionally well and are of the highest quality available.
Motor Mounts: Magnum Force now offers motor mounts on the k-member designed to use a stock isolator, however a motor plate offers several advantages. It eliminates the stresses on the block that result from the engine twisting in the chassis which results in the side of the block cracking as well as the cylinder wall distortion that occurs internally. It ties the frame rails together across the topside creating greatly improved triangulation of the chassis and is very versatile in that it allows the engine to be moved up, down, fore, or aft to accommodate custom needs such as increased clearance or more engine setback for improved weight distribution. A Mopar motor plate/mid plate arrangement or elephant ears work wonderfully in mounting the motor in the chassis of a Mopar which can be ordered above. The pre-drilled holes facilitate easy mounting of the alternator and power steering pump and it includes a crank pulley spacer to make pulley alignment easy.
How low will my Mopar sit? How do other items clear?
The typical dimension of greatest importance is that of the forward-most edge of the frame (core support area) to the ground. This dimension ranges from 10"-13" but is altered by tire diameter and the installed height of the coil over assy. It is not recommended to adjust the coil overs lower for suspension geometry and misalignment reasons, unless our dropped spindles are used, which can allow the car to go another two inches lower for a total of 3-1/2" lower. Custom headers may be required if using our 3-1/2" dropped spindles unless big diameter wheels are used (i.e. 20") 17's may be considered a minimum with these lowered spindles, as variations in offsets may cause clearance issues to the rack pickup. Here is a more accurate dimension accrued from a 73 Cuda and a 69 Daytona Charger using our 1-1/2" dropped spindle. With a 24" tall tire and the coil overs at 12" installed height, the distance from the ground to the frame measured near the core support is 12-3/4". This suspension has 4-1/2" of travel measured at the spindle tip. The TTI Hemi headers installed on these cars measure 3-3/4" to the ground at the lowest point.
Here's another example from our own 72 Charger. Using our 3-1/2" dropped spindles with the coil overs adjusted to 12" installed height and using a 24-1/2" tall tire will yield a measurement of 10-3/4" from the frame to the ground measured at the bottom of the frame near the core support. The TTI headers installed on this car measure 1-3/4" to the ground at the lowest point but 2" the majority of the length of the header collector. Do keep in mind that the collector is measured nearly two feet behind the front axle centerline.
Wheel offset. Our own 1970 Dodge Challenger will be our example here. Using our dropped spindles and 17" wheels we used an 8" wide wheel on the front of the car. Anything bigger may need some mods to the car, but could be made to work. The backspacing on this 8" wheel is 5-3/8" measured to the inner portion of the lip and is using a Wilwood six piston brake kit. Keep in mind that brake manufacturers have periodically changed their kits to alter the wheel mounting position slightly. At the time of this writing the wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface measurement on this suspension with a six piston, 13" Wilwood kit is "61. With the car this low the end result was that the tire nearly touched the inner fenderwell and outer fender lip simultaneously at full turn. The lower the car is, the tighter the clearance gets, since Mopars have a taper on the inner fenderwell and the critical diameter of the wheel increases as well. We all want big wheels on our cars so keep in mind things can get tight. No more 14" Polyglass GT's for our Mopars!
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Additional components for a more complete installation:
Motor Plates for Mopar Hemi, Big Block, and Small block Used instead of stock type motor mounts. Reduces stress on the block and ties frame rails together for big increase in frame strength
Milodon Magnum Force oil pans for Big Block and Hemi Most stock pans will fit with Magnum Force suspensions, but this greatly increases capacity up to 9 qts with no ground clearance issues.
Wilwood Disc Brake kit for Mopar Tubular K-members 11" 4-piston kit for use with 15" and up wheels.
BIG Brakes - 6 piston caliper brakes for Mopar K-members 13" 6-piston kit for use with larger wheels. (Most 17" and up)
TTI Tube Technologies Inc. Headers, Exhaust systems, Tips, and more! The highest quality headers available for Mopars. They fit great with Magnum Force suspensions and are the only way to go if you're building a Hemi A-Body. We've even got 'em for the new 5.7 and 6.1 Hemi !
A, B and E-Body Forward Strut Reinforcements for engine compartment triangulation
The best way to increase the front frame's integrity and stiffness on an A, B, or E-body Mopar.
Some publications and TV shows featuring Magnum Force suspension components.
TV Coverage
Street Customs - A trip to West Coast Customs to install Magnum Force Suspension in Boyd Coddington tribute car Plymouth Barracuda Click to see on TLC's site.
1968 Roadrunner - Watch "Wrecks to Riches" on TLC's new "Turbo" and see this car come back from the dead. Click here to see the episode on TLC's site.
1969 Hemi Dart - "Wrecks to Riches" Episode 10 of Wrecks to Riches - Watch the construction of a 1969 Hemi Dart. Click here to see the episode on TLC's site.
"Frankenstein's Monster" 1971 Hemi GTX
Watch "Wrecks to Riches" on TLC (The Learning Channel) and see us work with Barry and the crew to install our complete Tubular Front Suspension and lend a helping hand to bring a 71 Plymouth Roadrunner / GTX back from the dead.
Mopar Collectors Guide - Three of the "Top Ten Mopars for 2005" Use Magnum Force Suspension and Chassis Components
American Hot Rod - Discovery Channel, Monday October 3, 2005
Mopar Collectors Guide Sept. 99 - Magnum Force Tubular K-Member Conversion. Build Book Featuring Joe Rogans "Sick Fish" Cuda. Extensive coverage of Magnum Force Suspension Installation Mopar Muscle Feb. 2006 Pg.51 "Corner, Hook, and Whoa" Bring your Mopars handling into the 21st Century. Mopar Collectors Guide "Top Ten Aftermarket Parts for 1999". Magnum Force Tubular K-Member Conversion. Featured in Mopar Action Magazine June 2001 pg. 21 "Shock Treatment" Check out the General Lee project that Romine Video is building using Magnum Force Components ! Mopar Muscle July 2003 Tubular K-Frame Tech Article pg.76 Mopar Collectors Guide Feb. 2003 page 60 Top ten products of 2002 A-Body tubular k-member conversion Hot Rod Magazine - Article by Steve Magnante - "Lose weight now" "Installing the Magnum Force Mopar Tubular K-Frame Conversion Kit"
Car Craft Magazine - Aug. '99 pg.90 "Bad Ass Speed Parts You've Never Seen"
Mopar Action - Aug. '99 pg.8 Tech article by Rich Ehrenberg. Tubular upper control arm fix for Mopars
Goldberg's Superbird Click here to see the Superbird on the oval track and under construction
YearOne teamed up with Evernham Racing and former pro wrestler/TV host/car collector Bill Goldberg to create an updated legend�a NASCAR Superbird using Magnum Force's suspension system.
Click here to go to Barry's Speed Shop Super Muscle Car site
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On the set of Monster Garage (Discovery Channel) building a Milwaukee Tools, battery powered, drag racing 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air. Airs April 10th at 8:00 pm and April 11th at 12 am
1970 Dodge Superbee XRT w/ 426 Hemi - Monster Garage Challenge
American Hot Rod - Discovery Channel
Click here to check out the build at Boyd's
Magnum Force on the set to install Tubular front suspension conversion for '63 Dodge Polara - Max Hemi. Boyd and the guys take on the nonprofit Coddington Foundation's first project: a '63 Dodge Polara designed by Max Cohen, a 17-year-old leukemia patient who will also help build it. (Shown here in Barrett Jacksons booth at SEMA 2005) (Wow, how time flies)
Tubular Suspension installation on Joe Rogans "Sick Fish" Cuda
Too much work? Install these tubular upper control arms for improved caster and camber adjustability......especially helpful on lowered Mopars!!!!
Other cars running Magnum Force tubular front suspensions


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I love it when the Lord provides for me well before I need it. Many years ago, in a galaxy far, far away… when I worked outside the home, a friend gave me a cookbook she never used. It was a 1962 paperback copy of Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer & Marion Rombauer Becker. I used that cookbook well after it had separated into two halves, right down the middle of its paperback spine. I spent years looking and waiting for a very good condition hardback copy to become available. I finally found one a few years ago!
Not only did the Lord provide a terrific cookbook with a few gluten-free recipes in it, but this gem also has some 'unique' entries along with being a general all around great cookbook. This cookbook is where I had one of my earliest exposures to Reformed theology. No it's true! In THIS cookbook! And in the biscuit section too. Gotta love that!! It is a poem by Howard Weeden and you know how I love poetry!! Every time I go to use this cookbook, I find something else in it to crow about!
For starters they use symbols to help you in your food preparation & storage, indicating freezing, altitude cooking, blender, and other. One of the best parts are the "pointers for success"!! I have yet to make anything from this cookbook that has not been very well received by my friends and family. And because of these tips, they turn out great. Every single time! And what homemaker wouldn't be happy with regular cooking success?! This is the cookbook I tend to grab first.
One reason for repeated success when using this book is one of my favorite features – the "Abouts". These areas give special information on each food type so you can successfully careen around problem areas each type might pose and special tips to ensure optimum presentation at the table.
Two other features were new in this edition; Know Your Ingredients and The Foods We Heat. In the first section you learn in detail about the properties of the materials commonly combined in cooking, how and why they react as they do, and when feasible, how to substitute for them. The second section gives the most through explanations on how to cook using any and all cooking methods available under the sun. It is this section that shows me how to set up a camp oven, how to build a hunter's fire, how to position the various outdoor cooking tools, how to dig a pit to cook for a crowd and much more!
If (or when) TEOTWAWKI comes THIS cookbook will be with me. And if it isn't TOETWAWKI, than this would be just the ticket to have on hand during this upcoming economic "downturn" we are headed for. On top of showing me how to cook with a wide variety of outdoor cooking methods, and tips for success no less, there are sections on how to skin a squirrel or rabbit AND how to prepare them. Then there is the section on best methods for preparing an opossum and even what to serve with it! Oh and let's not forget the ever popular skewered small birds or directions on fixing dove or pigeon.
This 812 page cookbook covers nearly everything! To top it off, there is also an exhaustive 40 page index! There are no photos in this tome, though directions are further enhanced by well done yet simple drawings.
Have I peaked your interest in this cookbook yet? All the recipes use real fats and real ingredients. The limitations on this would be a lack due to its age. In 1962 the average homemaker did not have access to coconut oil, palm shortening and the like. And this cookbook was written for the average homemaker!
When I went gluten-free in March 2010 I discovered a gem of a recipe in this, my favorite cookbook. I was SO excited!! Rice Flour Muffins. I tried them and my family loved them! Here is my dairy-free version of this 1962 gluten-free gem of a recipe. And NO gums were ever used in this recipe. The muffins are tender & tasty with just a hint of sweetness. They mix up quickly and are ready in a snap!
makes about two dozen 2-inch muffins
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Have all ingredients at about 75 degrees.
Measure into a bowl:
1 cup rice flour (I use brown rice and in the "about" she specifies not to use sweet rice flour)
1/2 teaspoon salt (I use Pink Himalayan, it's what I have on hand)
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
(1 to 2 teaspoons sugar)
2 tablespoons shortening (I use grapeseed oil)
and when slightly cooled, add it to:
1 well beaten egg
1 cup milk (I use So Delicious brand coconut milk beverage or almond milk with equally excellent results)
Mix the dry ingredients well and then with a few light strokes combine with the liquid mixture. About 10 strokes is all that is necessary.
The muffins are less crumbly if you add to them before the dry ingredients are completely moistened:
1/2 cup raisins or 2 tablespoons orange or pineapple marmalade (I use orange marmalade)
If you add the marmalade omit the sugar.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes and serve at once.UPDATE: I do leave my muffins in the pan for about 5 minutes before serving them. Once I take them out of the oven, I finish getting the rest of the breakfast ready. I remove them just before we sit down to eat. Also, the batter is quite runny. Thinner than a cake batter. So don't be surprised when you make these!
Blessings, ~Aunt Mae (aka ~Mrs. R)
Other posts of interest:
Lemon Lavender Muffins – GF DF
Apple Cinnamon Muffins – GF DF
Classic "Cream" Scones – GF DF
This post also linked here: Musings of a Housewife


text: Army Commander IIYou begin as the leader of a small country and through diplomacy, strategy and skill you'll expand your rule over the entire world.Your goal is to ultimately become supreme to all others and lead thousands of players worldwide.Using everything from diplomacy to war, you must strive to build an empire, both economically and militarily.The StoryThe creation of a new earth has begun, and with it, the greatest war for world domination. You strive to be the leader of the most powerful country on the planet. However, at the same time, thousands of others have begun pursuing the same goals. Your success will depend on mastering and commanding a successful military operation. Prove that you are the best!Army Commander II AccountWe need to collect your basic information to create your unique account in our system.Your Army Commander II account is based on your email and cannot be replaced.Protection for new playersEvery new player gets protection at the start.* Protection from unconventional ballistic attack for 3 days.* Uzbek Guards protection for the next 3 days.* Safe Bank and Blackout protection for the next 24 hours.Land & MoneyLand is necessary for your country's growth as it gives you money per turn used.1 land = $100 money in the game so if for the example you have 100 land you will get $10,000 money every turn that passes.You can obtain land in two ways:* Send your army to conquer land in another country.* Accumulate 11 land every 99 turns are used.If you have 0 land after been conquered you will have option to start over as new player.TurnsThe multiplayer game uses a turn based system.Every 20 minutes you will receive 1 turn.The turns are used for almost every action in the game.If you do not have enough turns then just wait until you have accumulated more turns.You are not required to be in the game to accumulate turns.The system will recognize your leader name and will automatically calculate the time since your last visit and calculate turns available.The maximum number of turns a you can get is 72, but you can store up to 365 turns.You get your land income when you use your turns. (Going to war, sending spies, buying weapons…)After you perform an action the system will enter a cool down phase and after the cool down is finished you are allowed to perform the same action again.FactoriesMilitary factories will allow you to produce additional military units.* Factories will produce new units every turn (see chart).* You will actually receive the new units, when 100 turns have been used. The Factories chart keeps track of the turns you have used.Example: 100 tank factories will produce 10,000 tanks per every 100 turns used with value of $10,000,000.* You may destroy your factories to clear some land, but there is no reimbursement of the purchase price.* You may always conquer another player's free land. However, if your enemy has no clear land, the appropriate number of his/her factories will be destroyed to satisfy this requirement.Action Type - Turns Needed - Cool DownBuy/Sell units - 1 Turns - NoneSatellite operation - 5 Turns - 1 hourSend Aid - 7 Turns - NoneSpy regular operation - 5 Turns - NoneSpy frame operation - 10 Turns - NoneTotal War - 25 Turns - 3 hoursBorder Skirmish - 6 Turns - 1 hourBombing raid - 7 Turns - 30 minutesNavy attack - 10 Turns - 45 minutesDeep Sea - 12 Turns - 1 hourBlackjack - 7 Turns - 30 minutesStorm At Sea - 10 Turns - 45 minutesStealth Attack - 10 Turns - 45 minutesArtillery Barrage - 8 Turns - 40 minutesSeek And Destroy - 8 Turns - 40 minutesBallistic attack - 10 Turns - 4 hoursJoint Attack - 10 Turns - 3 hoursBuy technology - 3 Turns - NoneBuy/Destroy factory - 3 Turns - NoneSending U.N. request - 10 Turns - NoneRanks & PowerRange of powers in the game.The ranking table is updated every day and your rank depends on your leader power.Your total power is calculated by: military power, technology power, money and land.Here you can see also the game Hall Of Fame.Check leaderYou can check the leader for more information by clicking on the flag color or by clicking on the button check leader if its showing.You will be able to do all actions on the leader from that screen and you will have option to go back to the place you was before by clicking on the arrow back.Daily system updateEvery day the system runs a script that updates the players ranks, alliances leaders, train spy activity, adding 72 turns to the server, removing read news and messages, checking when can player change color again and give bonus to dedicated players for sending gifts to each other.The script run between 00:10AM-01:10AM CST which is between 6:10AM-7:10AM GMT time.Game Main ScreenIn this screen you can see turn number, your leader name, total land and money you have and your rank in the game.You can also see how many units you have and buy or sell by clicking on the units image.Selling units will have 20% deduction in price so be careful when selling units.In the top you can click on Extra button or Ranks & Power button.Troop base price = $100Tank base price = $1,000Jet base price = $10,000Anti Air battery base price = $2,500Ships base price = $50,000Submarines base price = $55,000Artillery base price = $700Helicopters base price = $5,000Losing the gameYou can lose the game if spies from another country assassinate you or if you have lost all your land.In this case you will have option to restart as new player.When restarting you will lose everything you had. (Army, Technology, etc…)After restarting you can see in the game news what happened. (We keep for you messages, news, allies information, etc…)Winning the gameThe winner is the country ranked number 1The longer you stay rank 1 than more respect you will get from worldwide players.In the end of era only ranks 1,2,3 will enter to the hall of fame.Resetting the game and end of eraThe game will be active for 10,000 turns and after the game will auto restart. You can see how many turns have passed by clicking on the Player Information screenWhen resetting the world all the players start as new players. (Will be message about it for few days after connecting to the game)Resetting means that all your army, technology, news, messages will be gone and you will start over like everyone else.Rank 1 will enter to the hall of fame as the winner of this era and his name will be recorded forever.Army Commander II is a free gameHowever, in order to pay for the servers, further development and effective support we need your help.By buying packages you help us cover these costs.Thank you for your support!Help us add your languageHelp us translate Army Commander II to other languages.If you are a dedicated Army Commander II player as well as proficient in both English and second language please send us email. We will be glad for your help.Thank you :)AchievementsWhen you complete an achievement the system will record it in the achievement list and than you can claim your reward.The ranks achievements will unlock when the game will have more than 1,000 players.NotificationsYou can define what kind of notifications you want to get from the game to your emailBy default you will get all kinds of notifications and you can change it in the player information screen click on notifications or by disable them by clicking on the email link to unsubscribe.Type of notifications you can get: new era, war news, spy news and new message.SoundYou can switch on/off the sound from the main game screen by clicking on the sound image.


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Hmmm. And if anyone can verify that the origin of the phrase "Playing Hookey" came from a schoolhouse in the 1750's that used a wooden hook for a "bathroom pass" you would be forever in my debt -- and get a free personally autographed copy of my upcoming Hornbooks & Inkwells book, too!
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Between starring in major Hollywood films, criss-crossing the globe for her humanitarian efforts, and raising a brood of six children, Angelina Jolie rarely has time to sit down and reflect.
But she got the chance this weekend, appearing on "60 Minutes" for a surprisingly personal interview.
Most significantly, Jolie admitted that she'll never live up to the example set by her own maternal role model.
U.S. & World
"My mother was a full-time mother. She didn't have much of her own career, her own life, her own experiences," Jolie said of her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, who passed away in 2007. "Everything was for her children."
A tearful Jolie continued, ""I will never be as good a mother as she was. I will try my best, but I don't think I ever will be. She was the most generous, loving woman. She's better than me."
Jolie then went on to discuss her debut directorial effort - the Bosnian war-set drama "In the Land of Milk and Honey" set for release in December - and her early alternate career plans that could have seen the A-list movie star become a...funeral director?
"It sounds like this very strange, eccentric, dark thing to do but in fact I lost my grandfather and was very upset with his funeral," she said. "If this whole acting thing didn't work out that was going to be my path."
"In the Land of Milk and Honey" is set to be released December 23rd.
Selected Reading: MSNBC, Us Weekly, Washington Post


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4 Port USB 3.0 Hub - USB Type-A Hub with 1x USB-C & 3x USB-A Ports (SuperSpeed 5Gbps) - USB Bus Powered - USB 3.1 Gen 1 Adapter Hub - Portable/Laptop USB Hub
Add four USB 3.0 (5Gbps) ports to your laptop, including three USB Type-A ports, and one USB Type-C port
Product ID: HB30A3A1CFB
- 4 PORT BUS-POWERED USB 3.0 HUB: From a USB Type-A host laptop port, add 3x USB-A and 1x USB-C port; Power up to 4.5W (5V/0.9A) shared with all connected devices; Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
- SPEEDS UP TO 5Gbps: USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 5Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) hub shared with all downstream devices, supports thumb drives, data storage devices, keyboards, mice, web cams, headsets
- COMPACT & PORTABLE: A lightweight desktop or travel adapter hub with durable plastic housing, 5.5 in (14 cm) attached host cable and small form factor [3 in (75 mm) x 1.6 in (40 mm) x 0.5 in (13 mm)]
- WIDE OPERATING SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: OS Independent, driverless setup, supporting major operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS, Chrome OS and Android
- STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: IT professionals choice for over 30 years; This USB 3.0 Hub is backed for 2-years by StarTech.com, including free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual tech support
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Here's an easy way to connect a wider range of peripherals to your laptop. This TAA compliant 4-port USB 3.0 hub turns your laptop's USB-A port into three USB-A ports (5Gbps), and one USB-C™ port. The hub is USB powered, so you can connect devices virtually anywhere you work or go.
Now, you can use your laptop's traditional USB Type-A port to expand your connectivity, and connect your newer USB Type-C™ devices to your laptop.
Expand your USB connectivity
This USB 3.0 hub lets you expand your USB connection options using the USB-A port on your computer. (USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1.) It offers three USB-A ports and one USB-C port, so you can connect traditional USB devices now, while still being able to connect USB Type-C devices in the future.
It's the ideal way to connect your new USB-C equipped device to your laptop's traditional USB-A port.
Add USB ports to your laptop, anywhere you go
With a compact and lightweight design, the USB-powered hub is tailored for mobility. It easily tucks into your carrying case and expands your connectivity when traveling.
This versatile USB hub takes up minimal space on a desk, so you can use it in hot-desk or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments.
Save time and money
The 4-port USB 3.0 hub can help if you need a way to connect your newer USB-C peripherals to your existing laptop. Now you can access your USB-C device while avoiding the cost of purchasing a newer laptop that features a USB Type-C port.
The bus-powered hub installs quickly with no additional drivers or software required, and it's compatible with virtually all operating systems.
The HB30A3A1CFB is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.
- Carry the hub with you while you're traveling, and connect virtually any USB peripheral wherever you go
- Perfect for home, office, and hot-desk environments
- Upgrade and expand the connection capabilities of your MacBook, Ultrabook, laptop, or desktop
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Technical Specifications
|Warranty Information
|2 Years
|Bus Type
|Chipset ID
|Genesys Logic - GL3522
|Fast-Charge Port(s)
|Industry Standards
|USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
|USB-C Device Port(s)
|USB-C Host Connection
|Maximum Data Transfer Rate
|5 Gbps
|Type and Rate
|USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
|Connector Type(s)
|3 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) Female
|1 - USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.0 (5Gbps) Female
|1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) Male
|OS Compatibility
|OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required
|Special Notes / Requirements
|All ports support USB based video adapters including the USB-C port. This hub does not support DP Alt Mode (DisplayPort™ Alt Mode) - non-USB based native video support over the USB Type-C port.
|The hub does not support DP Alt Mode or USB Power Delivery.
|System and Cable Requirements
|Available USB Type-A port - USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
|Power Source
|0%~90% RH (Non-condensing)
|Operating Temperature
|0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
|Storage Temperature
|-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
|Physical Characteristics
|Cable Length
|5.5 in [14 cm]
|Form Factor
|Product Height
|0.5 in [1.3 cm]
|Product Length
|3 in [75 mm]
|Product Width
|1.6 in [40 mm]
|Weight of Product
|1.4 oz [40 g]
|Packaging Information
|Package Height
|6.6 in [16.8 cm]
|Package Length
|1.6 in [40 mm]
|Package Width
|5.1 in [13 cm]
|Shipping (Package) Weight
|4.5 oz [128 g]
|What's in the Box
|Included in Package
|1 - 4-port USB 3.0 hub
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It is possible to use some USB hubs without a power supply, however, doing so may prevent the USB hub or certain high-power USB peripherals from operating. It is always recommended to use an included power supply with a USB hub when possible.
When a power adapter is not used on a hub that comes with a power adapter, power is drawn from the USB port on the computer and then divided between the ports on the hub. This reduces the power delivery to individual ports and high-powered USB peripherals, such as external hard drives, may not start.
On USB hubs that can use a power adapter, more power can be supplied to USB ports than what is possible with a single USB port.
If your USB peripherals require power adapters, they probably do not require power from the USB port and can be used on a USB hub without a power adapter. With USB peripherals that use power adapters, the USB ports on the hub are only used for data transfer and do not draw power from the hub.
USB peripherals that require low power (for example, keyboards and mice) can be used on hubs without a power adapter, in conjunction with other low-power USB peripherals. In this case, power is drawn from the computer's USB port, as described above.
When you troubleshoot issues with a USB hub, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
USB A-to-B cable
Computer USB port
USB peripheral(s)
To test your setup components, try the following:
Use the USB cable and USB peripheral(s) in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
Use a different USB cable, USB port, and USB peripheral in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
Test each cable individually.
Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the hub, make sure that you do the following:
If a power adapter is included, provide power to the USB hub.
Attach a USB peripheral. The USB hub will not appear in any hardware listings on your system, but USB devices do appear when they are connected.
Install the drivers for the USB peripheral.
Install the latest drivers for the USB controller and motherboard chipset.
Note: No drivers or software are required for the USB hub to work with your operating system. The USB hub works independently of software and works with any operating system.
When testing your USB peripherals, make sure that you do the following:
If required, attach external power.
Confirm that the peripheral works on a standard USB port.
If the USB peripheral(s) can be detected on a standard USB port and not on the hub, do the following:
Use a new USB A-to-B cable.
Test your setup using basic USB peripherals, such as a keyboard or mouse.
Test using another USB port.
If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
- On your keyboard, press the Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to "USB settings" and "USB selective suspend setting" to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
- Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to "USB settings" and "USB selective suspend setting" to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
- On your desktop, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.
- Click the Device Manager tab.
- Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the arrow to the left of it.
- Right-click the first USB Root Hub device and select Properties.
- Click the Power Management tab.
- Clear the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
- Repeat steps 4-7 for any remaining devices in the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section with "Root Hub" in the name.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
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- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
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4 Port USB 3.0 Hub - USB Type-A Hub with 1x USB-C & 3x USB-A Ports (SuperSpeed 5Gbps) - USB Bus Powered - USB 3.1 Gen 1 Adapter Hub - Portable/Laptop USB Hub
Product ID: HB30A3A1CFB