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Kaimana Kinimaka won the final heat of the day to help Lahainaluna edge Baldwin at the 19th Maui Interscholastic Surf Championship on Saturday at Hookipa Beach Park.
Lahainaluna led the eight-team field with 196 points, Baldwin was second (187), followed by King Kekaulike (181).
Kinimaka, a senior, won the longboard final despite battling pneumonia. The exhausted Kinimaka didn't even stay for the awards ceremony. He didn't know he or the team had won until he was reached at his home by phone. Kinimaka surfed eight heats during the contest. He also placed third in shortboard.
"It felt good to hear we won," Kinimaka said. "I didn't surf for me, it was for the team. I'm drained, but stoked."
The Lunas had two other champions; Nainoa Steward, in bodyboard, and Sierra Lerback claimed her third straight longboard title.
Steward also was recognized for his grade-point average at the meet.
"The honor roll award made winning even better," Steward said.
Lerback claimed her third straight longboard title with smooth cutbacks and classic nose-riding. But she fell short in her attempt to win her third straight shortboard title. Baldwin's Kulia Doherty won the shortboard; Lerback was third.
For Doherty, it was her first major win since moving back to Maui in January after two years in California.
"It was amazing to win," Doherty said. "I've had kind of a rivalry with Sierra since the S Turns days, over 10 years ago. She beat me at the Legends of the Bay contest (in February)."
Kain Daly, of Kihei Charter, won the boys shortboard. He also won two years ago when he attended King Kekaulike. His winning wave included a completed backside reverse.
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i for one never said a cut was coming this quarter, but the fact remains clear that nrgy is short funding with respect to DCF and will be for at least 12 months or more. the weather here in the northeast is very mild and has been for some time, this will furtherimpact their ability to cover DCF going forward. the projects coming on line will not cover the short fall. nrgy may not meet the street expectations on earning and I don't see how they can given the variousnegative factors - there may be further down side pressure to at least the 20 area. i was sucked into the stock by the insider buys at 23 and change. should have done the work before diving in. looking at the chart it looked like a bottom. now we are headed to 20 it seems. Tres Palacios TX dome is under performing. the spin off of nrgy best asset class- mid stream- will help but that was a prime asset class that nrgy now has only a 75% stake in. as that spin off grows nrgy collective "assets" will be enhanced. the question is should we own an under performing pipe when others like OKE - great mid stream pipe are raising their distros and will double by 2014. i still have some shares but this will take time to turn it self around.
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Average customer review 4.5 out of 5 stars44 reviews
The ultimate male chastity device - but smaller! The CB-6000 is renowned for its ease of use and amazing security, but some have found that the length is a little too much. This short version has a cage length of 2.5 inches for a perfect, restrictive fit.
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The ultimate male chastity device - but smaller! The CB-6000 is renowned for its ease of use and amazing security, but some have found that the length is a little too much. This short version has a cage length of 2.5 inches for a perfect, restrictive fit.
Made of smooth polycarbonate plastic with finished seams for the most comfortable fit, the CB-6000s is the ultimate in comfort for smaller chaps. Designed for long term wear while remaining comfortable and secure, this chastity device is packed with features to enhance your chastity cage play.
Sizing: The rings come in 5 sizes: 1.5", 1.625", 1.75", 1.875" and 2" diameters. The cage length is 2.5" with an inside diameter of 1.375".
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- Short ergonomic cock cage with lock for all day chastity restraint
- Ventilation and urination holes ensure maximum comfort during wear
- 5 sizes of U-ring enable the perfect fit (1.5", 1.625", 1.75", 1.875", 2")
- Discreet reliable chastity, without a cumbersome belt
- Includes cock cage, 5 different size rings, 4 locking pins, 4 spacers, 1 brass padlock and keys, 5 individually numbered plastic locks and a sleek storage case
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- Length: 2.5 inches
How it feels
- Contains latex: No
- Material: Plastic
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- Fastening: Lock and key
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CB-6000S Short Male Chastity Cage Kit
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Reviewed: 11 August 2016 by Non vanilla, a Bisexual Married Male
I have had this little gem since January, I have taken my time to write a review because I wanted to make sure that it was good in all situations. I have the short version, I know my size.
Okay boys, the first thing you must do is shave, shave, and shave! - It can get very uncomfortable getting your pubes tangled, painful if you get them caught (I have done both, in my eagerness to try it). Use some lube to get your penis into the holder and gently ease it down, word of warning, try and get the tip as close to the hole as possible because if you need a pee, it can have a blowback effect.
Once you have shaved and lubed it will fit nicely, it is a comfortable fit and there are no pressure points or pinch points, but practice and always keep your key handy.
The plastic locks are ideal if you have to go through metal detectors.
Always start with the big ring and work down from there, but stop when it gets uncomfortable and go back one ring.
- Pros
- Everything is good, make sure you keep track of all the bits.
- Cons
- Nothing, because it does what it says on the box.
- Bottom line
- Brilliant.
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Six months later
Reviewed: 14 December 2015 by Chastitysubman, a Bisexual Married Male
I reviewed this not too long after we bought it. After several months of use I can give a fuller "road test".
We can now definitely give it our "best toy ever" accolade. The plastic locks are great for travelling, but we have found one way ties from the garden centre will do as a substitute, obviously making sure that no spare ties are packed! Losing one of the main padlock keys was not the most sensible thing to do. The spare must be kept somewhere safe. We freeze it in the middle of a 5 litre mineral water bottle.
Comfort is great. While normally I am locked in for a few days then allowed a day or two off, it passed the thirty day challenge with flying colours. It is discreet under most clothing, and even with skinny jeans the bulge just looks normal.
Obviously it makes it impossible to get an erection, but I am aware of it just enough to often get a semi. Not being able to deal with that is very arousing mentally. It took a bit of experimentation to get the best fit using the rings and spacers, but once that was sorted out we haven't had any problems, even with my subconscious morning glory.
One downside, but this is the same for any, is that using a urinal is nigh on impossible. Also, as shaking it is impossible, it helps to have a couple of Kleenex about to avoid a wet patch on trousers.
We realise that chastity isn't for everyone, but this toy has improved our relationship hugely. It is a talking point with our more liberal friends, some say never in a million years, a few have bought one or a similar thing, at one party the key was sealed bid charity auctioned. The winner waited a week to claim her prize!
In summary, buy one!
- Pros
- Putting my sexual desires and needs second to my partner's wants.
- Cons
- Absolutely nothing.
- Bottom line
- Best toy ever.
- 4 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes
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Reviewed: 30 October 2015 by Bumberdy, a Straight Married Male
Me and my wife stumbled upon Lovehoney's chastity device section a couple of years ago, we were pretty much just looking at everything on offer. We both thought it was a naughty idea, but maybe a little extreme, and thought no more about it.
Then, a month ago, she was horny when she got home from work, and I was not, due to having had an orgasm a hour or so earlier. She was a little disappointed with this, and it transpired that it had happened a few times over the past couple of months, sometimes with me missing signals when worked up and some vice versa. I jokingly mentioned a chastity device the following day while texting her at work, and, to my surprise, she told me to buy this one on the spot! I looked at some cheaper models before ordering, but she wanted one that she knew would work, and be comfortable.
The next day, Lovehoney delivered in a discreet box as usual, the device comes in an outer box that looks like it was designed in the 1990s, however, once you open it up, you are presented with a nice zip case to keep everything together, the cage, rings, spacers, lock and 2 keys along with some numbered plastic locks.
The quality of the device surprised me, as you never know with some toys what you are going to get. All the plastic seems very high quality, no sharp edges anywhere (as you would hope!) and it all seems solidly made. The plastic locks are very functional, but you can break them off if you need to, the brass padlock also seems to be of good quality, making a nice click when closed.
The device comes with a load of different rings and spacers, with the idea being you start at the biggest and work your way down until you can't remove the device or it becomes uncomfortable. I have found that the middle sized ring with the smallest spacer gives me a comfy and secure fit, but the beauty of the design is that you are pretty much sure to find something that works. I am very much a grower with a small flaccid penis, and have testicles that usually like to stay up close to me, which hasn't proved a problem with the device, like I thought it might.
After much unsuccessful trial and error, I came up with a decent method for getting it on, which has since meant I can get it on fairly quickly. It is far easier to fit when your scrotum is loose and stretchy, it allows the ring to fit easier, and also for you to pull all the skin through. I found either a hot bath or while under the duvet in the mornings the best time for this. Being a grower, I also find it best to put some lube in the cage, and fit it while semi-erect to make sure I get the positioning spot-on for when I grow.
The security of the device, once you get the right ring and spacers, is very good. If I am having a hot bath, I can pull my penis from behind the ring, however, I am unable to get it back in again afterwards. Fairly obvious to my wife what I've done if that happens! Other than that, security is very good. I am unable to masturbate or touch anything without breaking the device or removing the lock, which is the idea of the device. Let me tell you the idea in your head is completely different from actually wearing it, it is frustrating not being able to touch something you have been playing with for 20 years. The only thing that makes it worth putting on again is the orgasm you get at the end. I have found that, after being locked, up they are far stronger than anything I had before.
Once you get used to the device; which took me about three all day runs, it is remarkably comfortable. You even forget it is there unless you get an erection. It is not noticeable under jeans, so can be worn outside perfectly fine. However, the tags and lock can jangle from time to time, but nobody would guess what it is. I might try to find a solution at some point, but it's so rare and only audible in a really quiet place. One thing I had not considered was that my pubic hair would not play nice with the device. With the parts all fitting together, there is always a hair's width of play in everything, and hair likes to find its way in, and get plucked out from time to time. If you plan on purchasing this device I would say you need to be prepared to trim (what I've done) or shave for a comfy ride.
Overall, it is a great little toy, my other half loves how horny it builds me up to be, and it really has improved our sex life. It is frustrating at times, but that is the whole point of the device from the man's point of view. I would highly recommend giving it a go, if you have a loving partner who likes the idea.
- Pros
- Way more effective at preventing orgasms than I thought.
- Cons
- Bit expensive, but it is quality.
- Bottom line
- Great toy, wife may enjoy it more than me though!
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Some changes were announced today to the way the taxi industry is run in this city.
The city is creating a new version of the Montreal Taxi Bureau, with greater input from ordinary taxi users, which it hopes will help modernize taxi service.
The brand new body will operate at arm's length from the city, and replaces the one run as part of the Montreal police department.
Among the 11 people who'll be running the board when it begins operating on June 3rd will be members of the public, including those representing the disabled, corporate taxi users, and the tourism industry.
Real Menard, the executive committee member responsible for transportation says the new bureau will be more responsive to the people they serve.
"It'll be a place for the taxi industry to talk about things like, what are the challenges, what is the future [of the industry]," Menard says.
All that, he says, may lead to some big changes in the way the industry is run, and the way the public is served. Things such as better training for cabbies, better maintenance for cabs, and improved adapted transit services, just to name a few.
"There's no doubt the creation of this board will give new life to the taxi industry," Menard says.
The city says 37 million rides were given last year by its 11,000 drivers, driving 4500 vehicles.
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Phillips led the Washington County Sheriff's Department from September of 1994 until January of 2003. He was also The Johnson City Police Chief.
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Apple has been looking at ways to extend the control power of stylus input methods, patenting a touch sensitive stylus which could allow for users to manipulate on screen objects depending on how and where they place their fingers on the stylus shaft itself. Read More
Researchers propose theory on why touchscreen controls in mobile games are the worst
I know we're supposed to be all done talking about Flappy Bird, but I think it's justified to bring it up when it appears in a research paper about why games like Flappy Bird are so hard — and so frustrating. Turns out the controls are fundamentally bad. Read More
This Tiny Sensor Turns Your Thumbnail Into A Trackpad
Like the football phone or the Dick Tracy two-way wrist radio, humankind has always dreamt of melding two technologies together to create a synergistic improvement on our meager, exhausting existence. Today we have NailIO, a solution that adds a ray of light to our user interface needs by melding touchpads and thumbs. What is NailIO? It's a wearable sensor that sits on your thumbnail. Read More
Apple Patents A Strange Physics-Based GUI For iPad File And Folder Manipulation
Apple had an interesting patent granted to it today by the USPTO (via AppleInsider), which describes a graphic user interface on the iPad that more closely resembles a desktop arrangement of files and folders than the current app-based iOS UX. The most interesting part of the patent might be that it uses physics-based animations and interactions to manipulate those files and folders, however… Read More
Apple Adds New "Designing Great Apps" Micro Site For iOS 7 Developers
Apple has offered up a central location that houses a number of resources around designing software for iOS 7. The collection of videos, documents and whitepapers seems aimed at making it easier for developers to not only accommodate their existing designs for the new, pared down graphical look of iOS 7, but also to help them start thinking about how to push the envelope with the UI of their… Read More
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There's a new Twitter redesign making the rounds, first spotted by Mashable's Matt Petronzio, and it changes things considerably. Tweets no longer flow vertically in a single column like they do now, instead they spread out with a tile-style layout similar to what you might expect from a Pinterest or Facebook's new Paper app. A separate new feature offers pop-up… Read More
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Digital designers point your eyes at this neat Kickstarter project which is utilising computer vision tech to speed up the early stages of the design process. The basic idea is to give designers a way to quickly transform the sketches in their (paper) notepad into a functioning UI prototype to test work flow and get feedback on early-stage app design. Read More
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Free licenses available in stores across five states with print or mPerks digital coupon
Who: Meijer
What: For the fifth consecutive year, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer Meijer is providing young hunters across its five-state footprint with free youth hunting licenses. Meijer shoppers can redeem their print coupon or mPerks digital coupon for a youth hunting license in-store from Sept. 13-14. The popular free license program at Meijer is unique to the Midwest retailer, which currently operates 203 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
When & Where: Coupons are valid on Sept. 13-14 in all Meijer stores with the exception of the four suburban Chicago stores in Niles, Orland Park, Melrose Park and Evergreen Park, which do not currently sell hunting licenses.
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The joint degrees of bachelor of arts and bachelor of commerce (co-operative) (BA/B.Comm. (Co-op)) can be completed in five years, provided appropriate planning is undertaken. Some of the normal degree requirements have been relaxed by each faculty for students who wish to complete both programs in a minimum of 150 credit hours and to graduate with both degrees at the same convocation.
In order to fit the requirements of both degrees within a five-year period, students are advised to follow the suggested first-year program as indicated in the sample programs.
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Any student who is admitted into the bachelor of commerce
(co-op) program may simultaneously complete the requirements for a
bachelor of arts program (see B.Comm. (Co-op) admission section
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Administration of this Guide).
In the first year, Terms A/B, students must successfully complete 30 credit hours comprised of the following: 6 credit hours in English at the 1000 level, Mathematics 1000 (or 1090 and 1000), Economics 2010 and 2020, Business 1000, and electives. A student must achieve an overall average of 65 per cent on these 30 credit hours to be promoted to Term 1.
In order to fit the requirements of both degrees within a five-year period, it is strongly recommended that these elective courses are selected with specific requirements for the BA in mind. Research/writing courses, second language courses and courses in the intended major should round out your first-year program. The schedule of courses and work terms required for the B.Comm. (Co-op) are set out in the Plan of Operation in the university Calendar. For the BA, students are recommended to discuss their programs before the end of their first year with the head of department of their major, to make sure that required courses will be available within the constraints of course scheduling and prerequisites.
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|Economics 2020
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|Second language1
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|Mathematics 1090
|Mathematics 1000
|Economics 2010
|Economics 2020
|Business 1000
|A course in department of intended major
|Second language1
|Second language1
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1. The bachelor of arts degree requires six credit hours in a single second language.
2. It is strongly recommended that students complete
English 1110 (Critical Reading and Writing II (Context, Substance,
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Quoted by al-Manar television, Assad said the "recent Israeli aggressions expose the size of the complicity between the Israeli occupation, regional countries and the West in backing the current events in Syria."
Syria's president said his government's "heroic army" could confront "one of the faces of terrorism targeting Syria every day."
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of Defense John Kerry met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin in Moscow Tuesday to find a "peaceful solution" to the civil war that began with popular demonstrations in mid-March 2011.
The U.S. and Russia want to organize an international conference to solve the Syrian crisis, which has killed more than 70,000 and sent thousands more fleeing for their lives to neighboring Turkey and Jordan.
"The United States believes that we share some very significant common interests with respect to Syria," Kerry reportedly told Lavrov, citing "stability in the region [and] not having extremists creating problems throughout the region and elsewhere," al-Jazeera reported.
At a joint press conference after the meeting, Larov told reporters, "We agreed that Russia and the United States will encourage both the Syria[n] government and opposition groups to find a political solution."
"The alternative is that the humanitarian crisis will grow. The alternative is that there may even be a breakup of Syria," Kerry said.
Israelis Calm Despite Heightened Syria Tensions
McCain: Strikes Could Force Obama's Hand on Syria
Syrian Chemical Threat Spurs Talk of US Action
Iran's Long-Range Ambitions
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Company Profile
AM General LLC , headquartered in South Bend, Ind., with major facilities in nearby Mishawaka, Ind., Livonia, Mich., Franklin, Ohio, and offices in Arlington, Va., designs, engineers, manufactures, supplies and supports specialized vehicles for commercial and military customers.
The AM General business units also include three wholly owned subsidiaries, diesel engine manufacturer General Engine Products, automatic transmission manufacturer General Transmission Products, and Mobility Ventures which offers the MV-1, a purpose-built wheelchair accessible vehicle.
As original designer and manufacturer of the famous HMMWV (Humvee®) and HUMMER® H1 vehicles, AM General has more than six decades of experience meeting the changing needs of the defense and automotive industries, supported by approximately 1,500 employees at its major facilities, and a strong supplier base that stretches across 43 states.
Internationally, AM General is the premier provider of tactical wheeled vehicle solutions, with more than 48,000 Humvees in use in more than 60 countries worldwide. For nearly 30-years the Humvee has been in continuous production and has proven to be the vehicle of choice for a wide range of geographic and mission profiles. It remains an innovative, cost-effective mobility solution, tailored to client needs.
Included in the roster of its more than 60 global customers are Iraq and Afghanistan, where AM General has been at the forefront in supporting the U.S. in the establishment of strong and mobile local forces.
Other AM General products include the Right Hand Drive Humvee (RHD), the Modernized Light Tactical Vehicle (MLTV), the Modernized HMMWV Chassis and the Mobility Ventures MV-1.
Defense Programs
The HMMWV
The HMMWV is the world's preeminent all-terrain Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV). The HMMWV is the centerpiece of a modernizing military's vehicular force, which requires flexible, off-the-shelf, multi¬use platforms as the core of a medium-weight force capable of rapid deployment. The HMMWV has unmatched mobility with its full-time four wheel drive, independent suspension, 60 percent slope climbing capability, 30 inch water fording capability, 2 inch vertical step climb and 16 inch ground clearance. Additionally, the HMMWV has unmatched versatility due to its multipurpose platform, its differing configurations, and the fact that it is air droppable and air transportable in C-130. More than 65 combat and combat support systems have been fielded on HMMWVs. Given the performance characteristics of the vehicle, there are few, if any, competitive vehicles available in the defense and commercial segments. As a result of its military heritage and leadership in terms of quality, toughness and reliability, the HMMWV enjoys strong brand name recognition and loyalty among military personnel. The vehicle is widely recognized as the industry standard for LTVs. HMMWV is truly a global brand with sales to over 60 countries and government organizations.
AM General has produced more than 300,000 HMMWVs and is the sole system technical support provider. AM General has a history of foreign orders of over 70,000 vehicles. The Company sells HMMWVs in various configurations to the military services of foreign nations through the U.S. Government's Foreign Military Sales ("FMS") program and its direct sales force and local representatives. The FMS program is part of the U.S. Government's security assistance program, which provides equipment and services to more than 60 nations and international organizations.
Today, there are approximately 230,000 HMMWVs currently in vehicle fleets around the world. Of those 230,000, approximately 160,000 HMMWV's are currently in service as part of U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Reserves and National Guard fleets. Consider that even if the recently awarded Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program is fielded to its current projected U.S. fleet number of 55,000 vehicles, there will still be two HMMWVs for every one JLTV in the field.
HMMWV Modernization Through Public-Private Partnership
AM General has worked closely with National Guard leadership to demonstrate the Guard's urgent and compelling need to fund the modernization of the National Guard HMMWV fleet as more than 60-percent of their HMMWV fleet is over 20 years old.
In a first of a kind public-private partnership between the National Guard Bureau and Red River Army Depot, AM General provides upgraded and enhanced capability HMMWVs for National Guard units nationwide. Developed to address the rapidly aging National Guard HMMWV fleet, these like-new vehicles have upgraded engines, improved suspension systems, and state-of-the-art transmissions. Other enhancements include 13 additional gallons of fuel capacity, built-in redundancy between main vehicle brakes and the parking brake and a geared drive cooling fan for the most rugged off-road scenarios and high output air conditioning.
Through the partnership with AM General, Red River is responsible for disassembly and demilitarization of the HMMWV chassis. Following the disassembly process, the HMMWV body is completely reworked using the National Guard's feedback, including adding armor. Once the body has been recapitalized including multiple Quality Inspection stations, it is then shipped to the AM General plant in Mishawaka, Indiana, where the body is married to a brand new chassis.
These improvements give our National Guard soldiers the durability, reliability and modern systems they demand for both enhanced training as well as effectively responding to their ever-growing homeland mission.
Right Hand Drive (RHD) HMMWV
AM General's Right Hand Drive is an expanded-capability HMMWV, now re-engineered for the 70-plus countries where vehicles are driven on the left side of the road. Built to the same rigid performance requirements of the U.S. military, it delivers the quality, mobility, and durability valued by the 60 nations already operating HMMWVs in their military and homeland security forces. To ensure availability, right hand drive HMMWVs can be purchased through both direct military sales and U.S. Foreign Military Sales.
AM General's entrance into the right hand marketplace demonstrates the commitment and engineering excellence as well as full service and support to exceed the expectations of international customers.
The Right Hand Drive vehicle, developed by AM General's engineering and design team, brings with it the same unsurpassed performance, mobility, reliability and quality that has made the HMMWV Family of Vehicles famous across the globe. Strict Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) processes throughout development have resulted in the best right hand drive light tactical vehicle available today. The HMMWV already is the core light tactical vehicle of every U.S. armed service and is employed by the military forces of more than 60 other nations. The HMMWV RHD Family of Vehicles gives additional international customers the opportunity to integrate the HMMWV into their defense and security forces and take advantage of its versatility, affordability, and ease of maintenance.
Available in both left and right hand drive, the light, speedy and maneuverable Deployable Reconnaissance Ground Network-Vehicle (DRGN-V) incorporates AM General's more than 50 years of expertise and experience in designing, developing and manufacturing Light Tactical Vehicles (LTVs), taking lessons learned from the battlefield and the commercial automotive industry and delivering it in an outstanding LTV package. The DRGN-V is specifically designed for international rapidly deployable forces, boarder surveillance, reconnaissance and interdiction missions. Utilizing groundbreaking technologies for greater performance and mission flexibility, AM General's innovative M-1165 2.0 DRGN-V solution demonstrates unmatched power and mobility. Because of its narrow 2.0 meter width and light weight, the vehicle is specifically designed to be deployed quickly from inside a cargo helicopter, and maneuver through tight urban and harsh jungle and desert environments. The DRGN-V is a platform that is extremely flexible and can be quickly configured to meet a multitude of varying mission requirements. It has approximately 70 percent parts commonality with the current HMMWV family of vehicles, which significantly reduces expenses for parts, maintenance and training at a time of increasing pressure on defense budgets around the world.
The Modernized Light Tactical Vehicle (MLTV)
The Modernized Light Tactical Vehicle (MLTV) is another of AM General's international offerings. The MLTV is equipped with NATO and European Standard EN-level armor protection that is scalable to meet differing mission requirements. Its adaptable and scalable armor protection is tailorable to meet specific mission requirements. The MLTV is equipped with a best-in-class, fuel-efficient engine with high horsepower-to-weight ratio, matched with a durable transmission for extreme off-road capabilities. Its chassis and suspension systems are optimized to provide maximum payloads for armor protection and combat/combat support systems.
Advanced Life Support Ambulance
AM General's newly developed Advanced Life Support Ambulance, designed for a variety of U.S. and international customer's domestic and expeditionary medical missions, is one example of the modularity and flexibility of a HMMWV platform. The new ambulance incorporates unique features including a powered litter lift system; individual ambulatory patient seating; built-in heating and cooling system; LED interior lighting; optimized storage for medical equipment and ease-of-access to meet the latest medical mission doctrine. The optional ambulance armor kit complements the versatility and other mobility advantages of the HMMWV by being available as either factory or field installable, increasing protection to meet customer unique demands.
Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV)
AM General's Ground Mobility Vehicle is specifically designed for the expeditionary missions of light forces. The military grade, mission-ready vehicles are internal and external Air Transport compliant, with seating available for nine occupants. Available in both left and right hand drive, the light, speedy and maneuverable GMV is fully modular and incorporates AM General's unmatched expertise and experience by applying lessons learned from the battlefield and commercial off-roading to the design, integration and manufacture of light tactical vehicles.
Modernized HMMWV Chassis
The AM General Modernized HMMWV Chassis program is designed for HMMWVs that will continue to be in the U.S. and international military fleets for 30-plus years. AM General's modernized chassis has been upgraded after 10 years of R&D investment to support heavier vehicle operating weights, thereby increasing payload capacity and at the same time providing full crew protection with modular and scalable kitted armor. Additionally, the upgraded cooling system provides higher cooling capacity to ensure the HMMWV will meet or exceed all operational requirements at a heavier operating weight and in significantly higher temperature environments. These improvements have resulted in not only a more capable vehicle, but also a more durable and reliable one.
Service Parts Logistics Operations (SPLO)
AM General's SPLO provides award-winning worldwide supply chain management and field service support, dealer and technician training, advanced driver training, warranty support, customer satisfaction analysis, and on-site warehousing and parts support at strategic locations – from military depots to overseas locations. In the past 12 months, SPLO has shipped millions of certified line-item parts worldwide for HMMWV fleets in 21 nations in addition to U.S. armed forces. SPLO has provided specialized instruction to thousands of international students from 12 countries and has deployed its field service representatives to 23 countries. Our field service representatives provide up-to-date technical expertise and "hands on training" to operators, technicians and military instructors.
SPLO also provides global support for optimizing total life cycle performance through maintenance planning, interactive technical manuals, and other services for HMMWVs and other military systems. SPLO facilities in Indiana include an administrative center for order processing and a 300,000 square-foot warehouse that stocks, packs and ships thousands of parts around the world. SPLO supports and supplies more than 30,000 part numbers and carries an on-hand inventory of more than 15,000 part numbers. Facilities include a 320-acre off-road training course, classrooms for instruction, hands-on technical training bays, and a driving simulator to serve U.S. and international customers. AM General's SPLO earned the Defense Logistics Agency's Outstanding Readiness Support Award in the large business category for outstanding support to on-going U.S. military operations.
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
AM General's ILS Team provides global support to optimize total life-cycle performance. Areas of expertise include maintenance planning, manpower, personnel and human factors, military packaging, interactive technical manuals with Class V diagnostics, spare/repair-parts provisioning, new equipment fielding support, and training and design interface and integration. This team supports the HMMWV family of vehicles plus the U.S. military's medium and heavy tactical trucks, bridging equipment, mine-detection vehicles, petroleum and water supply systems, and other equipment.
System Technical Support (STS)
AM General's STS team has demonstrated its ability to support virtually any system, having received a multitude of engineering contracts from both the U.S. government and private industry alike over the past 40 years. This support ranges from engineering design concept and stress analysis to prototype development, production planning, and legacy support.
Commercial Programs
Mobility Ventures / MV-1
Mobility Ventures LLC, designer and manufacturer of the acclaimed MV-1, the only American made vehicle specifically engineered from the ground up in support of wheelchair users and people with disabilities, unveiled its revolutionary new 2016 MV-1 model in July. 2015.
The MV-1 is redefining accessible transportation with a built-in side-entry power ramp, ample head room, and seating for up to five which includes the ability to safely accommodate two wheelchair users at a time—one of whom rides in the front and the other in the spacious passenger area —making it the perfect solution for consumers, commercial use, and government fleets. And at Mobility Ventures, safety comes first. The MV-1 safety record is unmatched by any wheelchair accessible vehicle, based on federal NHTSA safety recall data for aftermarket conversion vans. Additionally, the MV-1 meets all Buy America requirements. Mobility Ventures LLC is a subsidiary of AM General.
Mercedes-Benz R-Class / Contract Manufacturing
In January, 2015, AM General and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc., announced that Mercedes-Benz had selected AM General to manufacture the Mercedes-Benz R-Class luxury vehicle at AM General's world-class 675,000 square-foot Commercial Assembly Plant. Because of increasing demand for its Sport Utility Vehicles and the need for greater production capacity in the U.S, Mercedes-Benz moved its production of the R-Class from its Tuscaloosa, Ala. plant to AM General's Commercial Assembly Plant in Mishawaka, Ind.
Under the multi-year agreement, AM General is now Mercedes-Benz's first and only contract manufacturing operator in the U.S. In August 2015, AM General rolled its first Mercedes-Benz R-Class off the line at its state-of¬the-art commercial vehicle assembly plant in Mishawaka, Ind.
General Engine Products (GEP)
As a wholly owned subsidiary of AM General, GEP produces the OPTIMIZER 6500, 205 HP, V-8 diesel engine and the OPTIMIZER 3200, 250 HP, V-8 diesel engine at its 92,000-squarefeet, Franklin, Ohio assembly plant. These engines can be found in new military HMMWVs, in civilian HUMMER® H1s, as a service replacement engine for numerous vehicles and in marine applications and future projects. GEP's modern engine facility has been operating since July 2000.
General Transmission Products (GTP)
GTP is the second addition to AM General's subsidiaries. GTP produces the 4L80E transmission, formally manufactured by General Motors Powertrain. The 4L80E is a mainstay in both military and commercial vehicles and is produced to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications.
Legacy of Innovation
With a legacy dating back to America's first 4-wheel drive utility vehicle - the Willys Jeep of World War II -- AM General is best known today for its global leadership in the design, production and support of the High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or Humvee), recognized as the most versatile, dependable and mobile light tactical vehicle in the world. HMMWVs perform logistics, combat support, disaster relief and many other roles for the U.S. armed services and more than 60 international military forces. AM General provides engineering, parts and logistical support for HMMWVs worldwide, including combat theaters and Army and Marine bases, reserve and National Guard centers, and military depots where HMMWVs are rebuilt and refitted to continue serving multiple missions.
Unparalleled in the history of U.S. military procurement, the HMMWV illustrates AM General's ability to adapt a military vehicle to meet changing requirements on the battlefield. AM General combines innovative design, skilled engineering, new technologies and state-of-the-art manufacturing to transform the HMMWV from a capable logistics truck to an armored combat workhorse supporting more than 70 mission profiles in the world's most extreme environments.
The history of AM General stretches back to the transitions from horse-drawn carriage to the early car, and makes the company one of the long-standing pillars of the American automobile industry.
The innovations AM General contributes to the American automobile industry include a Central Tire Inflation System used on 5-ton trucks featuring driver-activated dashboard controls that alter tire pressure to suit terrain conditions while the vehicle is in motion.
For the HMMWV program, AM General developed unique geared hubs to double the torque available to the wheel without the size and weight that otherwise would be required. AM General also pioneered the use of modular armor that can be augmented or removed to support a variety of missions in a wide range of scenarios to meet the U.S. military's evolving needs, transforming the original 1¼ ton payload truck into an armored expanded-capacity vehicle for payloads up to 5,100 pounds and a gross vehicle weight rating up to 13,100 pounds. The U.S. Army adopted this approach for other current and future military vehicles, including the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
On the support front, AM General's innovations include classroom instruction for military teams, a test track, and 180-acres of off-road trails and obstacle training at its Chippewa facility in South Bend, Ind. For example, in a five-day Advanced Mobility/Maintenance/ Battle Damage Assessment and Repair (BDAR) course, military students learn how to maximize the off-road capabilities of HMMWVs with advanced mobility driving techniques, field vehicle recovery, and battle damage repair techniques. AM General also developed a "Customer Pay" program that ensured parts needed for refurbished and rebuilt HMMWVs were received at military depot assembly lines at the right time, with AM General shouldering responsibility for inventory and supply chain management and without the need for stockpiling parts. According to the Army, this yielded a savings of 6.6 to 8.7 percent on each vehicle by reducing unneeded spare parts purchases and nearly eliminating production line interruptions.
Historic Milestones
The history of AM General stretches back to the transitions from horse-drawn carriage to the early car, and makes the company one of the long-standing pillars of the American automobile industry. Historic milestones include:
|The Standard Wheel Company of Terre Haute, Ind. expands its bicycle operation to manufacture motor vehicles, starting with the Overland "Runabout."
|The Willys Jeep, America's first 4-wheel-drive quarter-ton tactical utility truck, is designed and manufactured for the U.S. military, leading to the production of more than 630,000 vehicles between 1940 and 1985.
|Bid is won to develop and produce a half-ton delivery van for the U.S. Postal Service. More than 14,000 of these half-ton vehicles are produced, to be followed by more than 150,000 quarter-ton "Dispatcher" vehicles for USPS, police departments, utility companies and small package delivery firms.
|Nearly 112,000 5-ton and 150,000 2 1/2-ton trucks are produced for the armed forces of the free world.
|Initial U.S. Army contract is won to produce 55,000 HMMWVs in five basic models and 15 different configurations over a five-year period. More than 280,000 HMMWVs are produced by 2012, including the fully armored models needed for combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
|AM General introduces the HUMMER as "the world's most serious 4x4" after its military cousin, the HMMWV, receives acclaim in Operation Desert Storm.
|The HUMMER brand is acquired by General Motors. AM General continues to assemble and maintain parts, training and warranty support of the HUMMER H1 under contract.
|AM General begins assembling the HUMMER H2 for GM in a new, state-of-the-art commercial manufacturing center in Mishawaka, Ind.
|To meet requests for increasing numbers of armored HMMWVs for U.S. military forces, AM General begins production-line installation of modular armor in a dedicated 75,000-square foot armor assembly building adjacent to the HMMWV plant.
|The AM General and General Dynamics Land Systems joint venture, General Tactical Vehicles, wins one of three contracts to develop the next-generation JLTV.
|U.S. Government selects AM General's JLTV proposal for a $64.5 million Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) phase contract.
|AM General delivers 22 BRV-Os and associated trailers ahead of schedule to the U.S. Government for a full complement of testing in the EMD phase.
|AM General announces agreement leading to ownership and control of the vehicle production group (VPG) to revitalize VPG and form a new company called "Mobility Ventures LLC"
|MV-1 producer Mobility Ventures LLC obtains member status with the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
|AM General and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc., announced that Mercedes-Benz had selected AM General to manufacture the Mercedes-Benz R-Class luxury vehicle
|AM General rolls its first Mercedes-Benz R-Class luxury vehicle off its commercial assembly plant production line
Focus On Quality
AM General is a recognized leader in high-quality manufacturing. The tenets of LEAN manufacturing have been embraced throughout the company for greater efficiency. The company's vehicle assembly plants achieved ISO 9001:2000 registration from the Quality Management Institute (QMI), an internationally recognized independent registrar company. The HMMWV was the first tactical military vehicle to meet this standard, designated by the U.S. Department of Defense as the quality system of choice for its suppliers.
Similarly, AM General's engine manufacturing subsidiary, General Engine Products, is registered to QS-9000: 1998. This exceeds ISO standards and encompasses the assembly and distribution of diesel engines produced by GEP.
As such, the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) awarded AM General five Honorary Service Awards for exceptional performance in meeting cost, delivery and performance requirements for the HMMWV program in recognition of the company's manufacturing prowess. During an award ceremony, senior DCMA representatives cited the quality of the latest-model armored HMMWV and the company's commitment to constant improvement of the vehicle through interaction with the customer, including warfighters in the field. AM General was the first civilian contractor to receive an Honorary Service Award from the DCMA.
Service Commitment
AM General has also received the Defense Logistics Agency's Outstanding Readiness Support Award in the large business category for outstanding support to on-going U.S. military operations. The award recognized "extraordinary customer support, service and product provided directly in response to a crisis situation," and referenced AM General's commitment to provide spare parts for the many model and mission variations of the HMMWV operating in Iraq, Afghanistan and other deployed locations. A related DLA news release said: "This performance has been especially important because of the instrumental role the HMMWV is playing in the Global War on Terrorism and other U.S. military missions overseas. The partnership between DLA and AM General has reduced administrative and production lead times, lowered costs, and enabled the partners to develop and test processes and to track performance — all with the goal of providing world-class readiness support to the war-fighter."
In addition to spare parts support, AM General has ensured continuous design improvements accepted by the U.S. military to increase the performance, payload, and crew protection, which rapidly integrated into HMMWVs used by U.S. operating forces overseas. These upgrades include mission-flexible armor protection, improved engine cooling, reinforced suspension to handle increased loads and many others. AM General field service employees work in combat theaters to ensure soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen have the parts, equipment, guidance and support needed to make such modifications.
AM General is focused on providing this hands-on global support to our military forces, from AM General's engineering R&D center, to assembly plants, parts warehouses, and depot support facilities.


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Despite strong playoff odds, some cannot shake the feeling that the Boston Red Sox are teetering on the brink of disaster. Indeed, the stunning collapses of recent seasons seem to have developed a sixth sense in Sox fans for when things are going downhill.
The Red Sox's performance has undoubtedly dipped in August. Losing three-straight series against the Royals, Blue Jays and Yankees hurts, especially considering that none of those teams figure to factor as serious playoff contenders.
Boston has essentially been a .500 team this month, though that does not quite jibe with their lofty August ranks in both hitting and pitching.
Part of Boston's slump is luck-based, as the team is just 1-5 in one-run games thus far in August. But putting aside the numbers for a moment, anyone who has watched the Red Sox this past month can sense that the joy and fervor with which the team played the whole season is just a little bit off.
That implies that certain players need to lift the team with better play down the stretch. The Sox cannot simply rely upon their stars to carry them into the postseason, as their success this season can be attributed largely to their depth and overall team contributions.
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Micol Zimmerman Burkeman is the Director of NFTY. Micol received her B.A. in Communication at the University of Southern California and her Masters in Jewish Education from the Rhea Hirsch School of Education at Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles. She was the recipient of the David and Shirley Toomim Foundation Scholarship and The Rabbi Mordecai and Eve Soloff Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. She has spent the last thirteen years working in Jewish education, including camp, synagogues, and most recently at The Jewish Education Project in New York, where she worked to support youth professionals and elevate the field of Jewish teen engagement.
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The 9 Most Unintentionally Horrifying Clip Art Images You'll See Today
QLP pays money to have access to a clip art database from which we can pull images to spruce up our daily blog posts.
I say "pays money" not because I love redundancy but because I want you to understand that real currency changed hands in order for me to have access to the clip art you are about to see.
There really is nothing else to say, so I will simply introduce the nine most unintentionally horrifying clip art images you'll see today. And probably for the rest of your life.
For obvious reasons, we don't recommend using any of this clip art in your marketing or promotional efforts unless you have a taste for the exceptionally bizarre. Enough said!
Which one of these clip art images haunts you the most? Have you seen others that belong on this list? And are there any actual uses for these nightmare-inducing pictures?
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An old 'G' that's been working for QLP since it was in Bret's basement – Jana has been writing since she made up a story about a Jana-Tiger that liked rocky road ice cream and got straight A's. She enjoys writing about marketing and pop culture, posting a 'Die Hard' article as often as she's allowed. She is inspired by the articles at Cracked and frequently wears a Snuggie in the office. You can also connect with Jana on Google+.
I think these all belong on the QLP art wall! 🙂
Oh. my. God. I have no words Jana. These are horrifying and when I close my eyes, I still see them. Thanks for that 😉
1. Bad Acid trip.
2. Noooooooooooooooo! say it ain't so I do not like this one bit! 🙁
3. Dr. Seuss gone horribly wrong.
4. Why?
5. This image could work if we are trying to display the outrageous childhood obesity problem we have in this country.
6. I totally dig this one, I am thinking tattoo! It'll keep people guessing til' the end.
7. Office Karma Sutra?
8. I think that this one is a abstract way of saying that we don't appreciate our in-flight staff enough!
9. How did they get this illustration of me to look so good?
I'm gonna go with spider cat lady. It combines two things that give me the heebee jeebees: Big spiders and Crazy Cat Ladies…
My only question…what is that terrible cow head supposed to be? I can't even think of what that is or why it would be appealing for anyone to use as art.
I think #7 and #8 are my favorites. I really dig that awkward, creepy, sexy vibe that they both have.
Spider Cat Lady FTW!
This is quite a collection of disturbing images, Jana. I think a sequel post is in order somewhere down the line.
I love this post so much. I could look at and wonder about awkward/horrible clipart all day. The rat drinking soap holding a lobster is my favorite! :]
I had horrible dreams about these pieces of clipart this past weekend. I hate you! 🙂
This post is so crazy cool. Jana–I love that you chose the word horrifying in this post's title. These pictures are horrifying for sure. I can't decide which one is the worst, or best. lol. Great post!
I think that I'm still partial to the hitchhiking snail from Hell. Just…what did someone thing that clipart would sell or promote? Snails that really need shells?
Well, well! I've been proven wrong! If I ever meet a deformed snail, I'll point them that way. 🙂
you just got to love the toddler
Woooooowwww. I literally got nothin. : 0
as picking my jaw off the floor.


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To the Editor.—The retrospective review of 19 patients with prune-belly syndrome reported by Burke et al1 provides additional insight in-to the natural history of this interesting disease. However, certain aspects of the disorder are worthy of additional comment.
The urinary abnormality in the prune-belly syndrome represents a spectrum of severity characterized by varying degrees of altered development of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. In extreme cases, renal dysplasia is so severe that the number of glomerulo-tubular units may be markedly reduced or even absent, and early death from uremia, or profound and progressive azotemia, is inevitable. Conversely, the renal lesion may be minimal. The ureters are variably dilated, and ineffectual ureteral peristalsis may lead to severe degrees of stasis. The bladder is variably enlarged, and poor detrusor contraction, especially of the dome, is usually a factor in incomplete vesical emptying and measurable postvoiding residuals.2
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A fine bead in the glass, it shows a bit more warm, round fruit than in previous bottlings, leading into a slightly bitter finish of citrus rind, lime zest and wet stone. Score: 89. —Paul Gregutt, December 01, 2006.
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Delicate yet complex nose, with hints of citrus fruit, and a good balanced palate.
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Cépages: Chardonnay 45%, Pinot Noir 40%, Pinot Meunier 15%Alcohol: 12%
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A Lindsay man whose body was found in Seminole County last week died from a stab wound to the chest, the state medical examiner said.
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents said the body of Nathan Dale Blankenship, 32, was discovered around 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Agents said a witness in the case helped lead agents to Blankenship's body near Northsouth Highway 3590 north of Highway 59.
On Friday, two people were arrested on suspicion of moving Blankenship's body. Jessica Cornwell, 33, and Adena Beasley, 32, both of Oklahoma City, were booked into the Seminole County Jail.
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The body is lean and muscular with the smoldering heat of a heath fire, just being held in check by the strength of the oak. This is a spiritual soul, unconfined, independent and master-less – Hallelujah! It's only when you taste that you wonder how such a heavily peated spirit, at such a young age, can provide the extraordinary balance of aromas and flavours. The answer is slow distillation, the tightest middle cut ever, and maturation in fresh American oak casks next to the Atlantic Ocean..


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|Three simple switches for better on-the-go snacks
(NAPS)—Even though today's mom is on-the-go, she still seeks ready-to-grab snacks that are better nutrition choices for her family. "Snacks can be quick and good for your family with a few simple switches," says Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N, the Diet Diva from the nationally syndicated, Daily Buzz and author of "Pregnancy Cooking & Nutrition for Dummies." Tara suggests trying these three simple switches:
#1: Switch snack chips for homemade trail mix. "You don't have to hike to enjoy a trail mix," remarks Tara. "By mixing your own blend, you can give your family more nutrients than a snack chip would provide." Tara says that many families enjoy dried fruit, unsalted nuts and even a few dark chocolate bits. Tara says that, "Moms can feel good about the nutrients from the dried fruit and healthier fats found in the nuts!"
#2: Switch from pre-packaged to prepared. "Preparing healthy snacks can be just as convenient as pre-packaged ones," notes Tara. Tara suggests chopping veggies and leaving them in grab-and-go baggies in the fridge, keeping string cheese and low fat yogurts on-hand, and preparing peanut butter and whole grain crackers to take on the road.
#3: Switch from butter to Country Crock. "To save on saturated fat, I suggest that moms cook, bake, spread and top with a soft spread," says Tara. Country Crock has 70 percent less saturated fat than butter, no partially hydrogenated oils—so 0 grams trans fat per serving—and no cholesterol.* Tara recommends trying this recipe for On-the-Go Bars from Countrycrock.com.
On-The-Go Bars
Makes: 24 bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Stand Time: 30 minutes
1⁄3 cup Country Crock Spread
1 bag (10 oz.) marshmallows
1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon
6 cups toasted o-shaped whole grain oat cereal
1 bag (7 oz.) dried mixed fruit bits
Line 13 X 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, then spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In 4-quart saucepan, melt Country Crock Spread over medium heat and marshmallows and cinnamon, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until marshmallows are completely melted. Quickly stir in cereal and fruit. With spatula sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, evenly spread cereal mixture into prepared pan; cool 30 minutes. To serve, cut into 24 bars.
Nutrition Information per bar:
Calories 100, Calories From Fat 20, Saturated Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 2g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 90mg, Total Carbohydrates 19g, Sugars 11g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 4%, Iron 15%


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FAU's FIAT Program Receives $20,000 Grant from the PNC–Harbor Foundation
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BOCA RATON, FL (October 27, 2010) – The Florida Institute for the Advancement of Teaching (FIAT), a program of Florida Atlantic University, has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the PNC–Harbor Foundation, which receives its principle funding from the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC's contribution will go towards expanding the FIAT program in Florida's Treasure Coast region.
Providing practical, research-based and scalable solutions for Florida's educational system, FIAT was established in 2002 within FAU's College of Education and is funded by gifts from corporate and family foundations as well as grants from private donors and targeted school districts. In an effort to address the state's critical teacher shortage, FIAT was created to recruit, prepare and retain quality teachers in Florida schools.
Comprised of three innovative and over-arching programs, Good FIT, SMaRT and AIT, FIAT is making a significant difference in the quality of education at public and charter schools within the southeast region of the state. The identified high-need schools are typically located in rural or urban areas. By supplying hands-on training to FAU and other state college students who seek careers in teaching, each FIAT program is structured to offer institute participants increasing levels of classroom responsibility. Since FIAT's inception, more than 1,200 students from FAU, as well as from Broward College, Palm Beach State College and Indian River State College, have served as instructional interns, substitute teachers and student-teachers. By molding future teachers with valuable classroom experience, the FIAT program has improved the lives of close to 80,300 K-12 students in Palm Beach County alone.
"PNC has a long history of strengthening and enriching the lives of neighbors in the community," said Craig Grant, regional president of PNC for Florida. "Our support of FAU's FIAT program will help assist training teachers who understand the needs of area schools and youngsters, and help prepare our local youth for future success."
Slated to begin in spring 2011, the FIAT program will leverage this donation to place 10 local undergraduate students from FAU's Treasure Coast campus and Indian River State College in two Treasure Coast schools. Another 10 students will be placed in the same two schools in the fall of that same year. The schools are Lakewood Elementary and Marine Ocean Academy, joining Palm Point Research School @ Tradition (an FAU-St. Lucie County School District Charter School).
"The FIAT program in the Treasure Coast will help schools more effectively implement their local school improvement plans," said Glenn Thomas, assistant dean, PK-12 schools and educational programs, FAU College of Education. "When considering the economic development of a region, a key component is the quality of that area's available educational resources. The FIAT program will have a unique impact on the area's students and teachers in training, and ultimately support the area's future growth."
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Florida Atlantic University opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students on seven campuses and sites. Building on its rich tradition as a teaching university, with a world-class faculty, FAU hosts 10 colleges: the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, the College of Business, the College for Design and Social Inquiry, the College of Education, the College of Engineering & Computer Science, the Graduate College, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.


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Used to be one of the polls in which Alan placed so much faith.
Romney would be up eight if the poll had equal numbers of Democrat & Republican respondents. Romney is up by 12 among Independents in it.
As always, Wrong Way Chartigan was 180 degrees out when the bloviating foll Numbers Nincompoop claimed Romney was toast.
If it is confirmed, as reported this morning, that the White House learned who was behind the Benghazi attack two hours after it happened, Obama is finished.
Correction: Romney would be up 4.5 points if the same number of likely GOP voters were sampled as Democrat, with share of Independents staying the same.


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I managed to get Fadused lastnight.....i went on auto pilot again and i "think" i had an awesome time?
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For those saying it was dumb I guarantee you that if they asked Eaves he would be happy Kronwall did it... Kronwall knew he blocked a shot and a hockey player doesn't mind some pain for the benefit of the team. That would have been a 5 on 3 basically with Eaves not able to stand up laying right in the middle to get rocked by another shot. These guys are NHL'rs they know the Ref's wont blow the whistle and Kronwall knew that it wasn't a torn act or anything from a blocked shot. Yes it probably caught Eaves by surprise but I bet for a fact and I know I would want the same as a hockey player is to get me off the ice cause I wouldn't want to be responsible for a goal against. Great sacrifice by Eaves to block the shot, and heads up play by Kronwall and Eaves to get him off the ice.
But I am confused about that. Why wouldnt the refs blow the whistle if he was clearly hurt?


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Garden Fresh Restaurant Corporation, the corporate umbrella presiding over Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation, makes it easy to dine at their healthy all-you-can-eat restaurants with their Sweet Tomatoes coupons. The coupons, with their familiar plump red tomato logo, can easily be found through a wide variety of venues.
The History of Sweet Tomatoes
The Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant that we all know and love started out as a Souplantation Restaurant back in 1978 in San Diego, California. They were one of the first to offer a casual dining experience with an emphasis on fresh produce, made-from-scratch soups, and freshly baked breads.
In 1983, with the purchase of two Souplantation Restaurants, Garden Fresh Restaurant Corporation was created by Michael Mack, the founder. New restaurants built outside of Southern California were named Sweet Tomatoes in an effort to build on the Souplantation brand name. These new restaurants pledged to continue offering high quality, fresh produce, scratch soups, bakery breads, and much more in an effort to build a following of consumers looking for healthy eating options.
Favorite Foods
When speaking to consumers enjoying a healthy meal at Sweet Tomatoes, you will find that everyone has their favorite food. Some will rant and rave over the salad bar with dozens of fresh vegetable options, tossed and prepared salads, and freshly created dressings. The colors, textures, crunch, and flavors of all of these fresh foods in one place makes it hard to stick to one plate, so Sweet Tomatoes doesn't make you do that. All you can eat means just that, all you can eat. That's one of the things Sweet Tomatoes is best known for.
Other consumers go for the made-from-scratch soups. Some of the soups you may find on a random day will be Yankee Clipper Clam Chowder made with chunks of fresh potatoes and clams in a thick well seasoned chowder base. There may be a vegan soup chock full of wholesome vegetables in a healthy broth. Sweet Tomatoes is also widely known for their chicken chunk soup with its thick homemade pasta noodles and large chunks of freshly roasted chicken. Whichever day you visit Sweet Tomatoes, the smell of their fresh homemade soups will temp you to grab a red bowl and fill it up with your favorite soup.
If the smell of their soups don't get to you, the aroma of their freshly baked breads will entice you to go back for seconds. Sweet muffins, wonderfully spiced focaccia breads, seeded whole grain breads, and country style white crusted breads are all offered for your eating enjoyment. Sweet Tomatoes also offers an array of butters to further enhance the bakery experience.
Hand tossed pastas in cheese, herb, and tomato sauces are available if pasta is what you crave. Flavors can vary from day to day.
A bar of fresh fruit choices and delicious frozen yogurt are dessert choices offered to finish off your wholesome meal. Can't make up your mind which one to choose? You don't have to. Just grab a bowl and top the yogurt with your favorite fruit. This restaurant doesn't put any limits on your food choices. You can be as creative as you wish.
While most consumers have a favorite, Sweet Tomatoes makes it difficult to choose just one with the variety and flavors that they offer.
Gift Cards Anyone?
You don't have to be stumped anymore when purchasing gifts for loved ones. Sweet Tomatoes offers the convenience of gift cards in amounts from $10 to $500. They can be purchased at the register when paying for your meal or online at the Sweet Tomatoes website.
If purchasing online, you can also choose the style of gift card you require and have a handwritten note to accompany your Sweet Tomatoes gift card.
With the variety of fresh foods available, everyone likes eating at Sweet Tomatoes, so gift cards are a great gift giving idea.
Join Club Veg
Make it a point to join Club Veg to get special deals and great offers from Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes. You can ask the cashier for the sign up form or just sign up online to join Club Veg and start saving when you dine in.
Joining is easy and fast. Just enter your email address where it says Join Club Veg and that's all you have to do. Sweet Tomatoes takes care of all the rest. You can rest easy knowing that you won't miss any special deals, offers, or Sweet Tomatoes coupons coming up in the future as you'll get automatic updates on when you can save money.
How Do You Get Sweet Tomatoes Coupons?
Sweet Tomatoes takes care of you in this category, too. Check your local newspaper every week for your Sweet Tomatoes coupons. There are also coupons available in local mailers and community newsletters.
If you are already in the restaurant, ask your cashier or server as they often have Sweet Tomatoes coupons available for their customers.
When you join Club Veg, you'll be emailed coupons on a weekly basis! It's free to join and you get Sweet Tomatoes coupons mailed directly to you with no waiting or hassle.
Need To Put On A Fundraiser?
Sweet Tomatoes and your non-profit company can join together for a fun day of healthy eating with a FunRaiser. Fifteen percent of the sales collected on your FunRaiser Day goes towards your favorite non-profit company. All you have to do is have people dine on the specified day with their FunRaiser Form in hand and your non-profit will receive funds from Sweet Tomatoes.
This is a win-win situation for everyone. People get to eat a great tasting, good-for-them meal at a place they enjoy dining at. The non-profit company gets a share of the profits from everyone who brings in the form and eats at Sweet Tomatoes.
No renting of space is required, no clean up, no entertainment crew, and no fuss to put on a FunRaiser. All you have to do is get people to eat at Sweet Tomatoes on the date agreed upon by Sweet Tomatoes and you.
Check for more details with the cashier or server in the restaurant or go online and click on FunRaisers.
Kid Friendly
Not only is the Sweet Tomato restaurant extremely kid friendly, but they offer the kids their own section on the website called For Sprouts Only. This section has a large picture of Sweetie, the traveling tomato mascot ready for the kids to cut out and bring with them on vacation or around the neighborhood.
Kids can also follow Sweetie's adventures and road trips under the Fun Stuff category.
There is a game called Spud-Man that the kids can play with, coloring and activity sheets, and great downloads, too.
Contests, Recipes, and Nutrition Facts
Sweet Tomatoes holds periodic contests for fun stuff like free meals for the family and events you get to attend. Sweetie, the traveling tomato, has road trips where he may ask for input or photos from his Sweet Tomato fans.
He also likes having his picture taken in different places with different people. Cut out Sweetie in the Just For Sprouts section, start snapping pictures of Sweetie traveling, and upload to the website. You never know when your photo could show up.
Recipes to tempt your taste buds are constantly being changed on the Sweet Tomatoes recipe section. Check it out and write a comment on what you thought about it.
Why Sweet Tomatoes?
Why not? Sweet Tomatoes provides healthy, delicious, never ending food selections at an affordable price. They even give out Sweet Tomatoes coupons on a weekly basis to make that affordable price an even better deal. You eat as much or as little as you want, what you want, and when you want.
And you can get it all at the click of a button when you visit their website. Why not, indeed?