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Power Up: State Initiatives to Enhance Readiness and Resiliency for Ensuring Continuous Electrical Operation for Key Businesses and Facilities During Grid Outages
September 29, 2015
Recorded on September 29, 2015
This recorded webinar provides you with an update on state plans to keep the lights on during severe weather events. Mobile and stationary diesel generators have long provided emergency backup power to critical facilities. Many states susceptible to severe weather are now requiring or encouraging retail fuel locations to install emergency backup power capabilities to keep motorists along evacuation routes and also allow first responders to refuel in the event of a widespread power outage.
The State of Maryland has been a leader by providing incentives for retail fuel locations to either install the necessary switchgear to accept a mobile generator or install a stationary generator through the Fuel Up Maryland program administered by the Maryland Energy Administration. The state is building on the success of the program by expanding eligibility to emergency shelters including firehouses. Senior administrators with the Maryland Energy Administration spoke about this unique program to make sure retail fuel locations and emergency shelters have emergency backup power to keep motorists moving on evacuation routes, refuel first responder vehicles and make sure residents needing emergency housing all have electricity.
• Mike Jones, Program Analyst, Maryland Energy Administration (Download Presentation)
• Jeff Pillon, Director, Energy Assurance Program, National Association of State Energy Officials (Download Presentation)
• Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum (Download Presentation)
Diesel Cars, Trucks and SUVs in the U.S.: Customer and Societal Benefits, Challenges and Opportunities
September 23, 2015
Since 2005, the U.S. has experienced a renaissance in diesel for passenger cars and light trucks. With the transition to cleaner diesel fuel and new technology engines, and a sharpening focus on future fuel efficiency requirements, diesels are poised to continue to grow in the U.S.
This session presented new research findings that quantify the benefits to the consumer in owning and operating a diesel car, pickup truck or SUV, and societal benefits in fuel savings and emissions reductions. The session also featured a state of play for diesels in the U.S. today, including current and future models, market outlooks, and also addressed key factors in the consideration of a diesel including fuel prices and availability of fuel stations.
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Speakers: Casey Selecman, Senior Manager, Martec Group; Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum
Wanna save money? Buy a diesel car.
September 2, 2015
Consumers have more fuel efficient vehicle choices than ever before. Hybrids, plug-in electrics, gasoline and more. Today's pump prices, while low, are a short-term snapshot of one factor for that influences buying decisions. More consumers are looking at the big picture when considering fuel-efficient options for their cars trucks and SUVs.
Based on fuel costs, resale value and operating costs, what is the total cost of ownership for a diesel over a comparable gasoline engine in cars, SUVs and pickup trucks? Which models stand out?
This webinar presented and discussed findings from this recently released University of Michigan Transportation Institute (UMTRI) study "Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013)."
Featured Speaker: Bruce Bezlowski, Managing Director, Automotive Futures, University of Michigan Transportation Institute, Detroit, MI
50/50/50 by 2030: Transportation and the California Energy Challenge
Sacramento, California
June 10, 2015
In his 2015 Inaugural Address, Governor Jerry Brown outlined three ambitious goals for California to achieve by 2030: Increase electricity derived from renewable sources to 50 percent; reduce petroleum consumption by 50 percent; double the efficiency of existing buildings and make heating fuels cleaner.
This event with RealClearPolitics examined what needs to be done to reduce petroleum consumption by 50 percent. What is possible and achievable by 2030? How can California balance the climate and clean air goals while still meeting its energy requirements, transportation demands and economic development needs? And what innovations, clean technologies and alternatives will be the key to a successful plan.
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Driving the Future: Technologies are ready to meet future fuel economy and clean air goals; what about policies?
March 11, 2015
"Driving the Future: Technologies are ready to meet future fuel economy and clean air goals; what about policies?" - was hosted by the nonprofit associations Diesel Technology Forum and U.S. Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars.
With increasingly stringent fuel economy requirements that will be mandated in the near future, manufacturers from all over the globe are introducing more fuel efficient technology options, including clean diesel choices, into their line-ups. Advanced diesel vehicles are growing in popularity with consumers and manufacturers are planning to meet this demand. 47 diesel cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and passenger vans are currently available and 15 more having been officially announced to be introduced in the next two years. Many analysts predict that diesels will increase to 7 to 10 percent of the total U.S. vehicle market by 2020. While diesels prove popular with drivers they also promote energy independence, fuel efficiency and result in significant emissions reductions.
What's behind this growth in the light-duty diesel market, its many economic and clean air benefits, and why diesel is important to many auto manufacturers' vehicle line-up? The briefing provided more details about who is already driving these clean alternative vehicles in districts across the U.S. and those likely to own a clean diesel vehicle. We also provided details on the policy challenges to growing the diesel market including:
Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director - Diesel Technology Forum
Michael J. Ruth, Director - Advanced Systems Integration, Chassis Certified Products - Cummins Inc.
Douglas Skorupski, Powertrain Strategy Manager, Product Strategy - Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Jeffrey Breneman - U.S. Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars
Read a summary of the event - Capitol Hill Briefing: Meeting America's Fuel Efficiency & Environmental Goals With Clean Diesel Cars, Trucks & SUVs
National Council for Science and the Environment National Conference -Energy & Climate Change
Arlington, VA
January 27 - 29, 2015
SAE Government/Industry Meeting
Washington, DC
January 21 - 23, 2015
National Biodiesel Conference & Expo
Ft. Worth, TX
January 19 - 22, 2015
Keeping the Lights On and Critical Services Functioning: Technical Options and Policy Solutions for Maintaining Continuous Electrical Power During Loss of Grid Power
September 18, 2014
Emergency backup electrical generators can save lives during an emergency. Interruptions of electrical power, even of short duration, create situations that could imperil public health and safety. Blackouts also wreak havoc for businesses and create significant inconveniences for individuals. Emergency generators must be able to provide reliable, immediate and full strength electric power when there is a failure of the primary power supply system.
From hurricanes, floods, mud slides, to wild fires and tornadoes, frequent weather-related disasters call attention to the vulnerability of the nation's electrical grid and the importance of continuous electrical power. Weather events, both large and small, cut off power to hundreds of thousands of people and businesses for days exposing the importance of emergency backup power as part of local, state and federal emergency preparedness, response and recovery.
This webinar provided a basic understanding of the issues surrounding the use of emergency backup power systems, technology and fuel choices, operating conditions and incentives to provide critical electrical power.
Importance of Emergency Standby Power for Emergency Preparedness and Response & Generator Technology Brief
(Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum)
Diesel Technologies Offered in Emergency Standby Applications (Jason Kitchel, Caterpillar)
Overview of State Incentives Provided for Emergency Power Generation (Ezra Finkin, Diesel Technology Forum)
Case Study: Fuel Up Maryland (Mike Jones, Maryland Energy Administration)
National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) Annual Meeting
Savannah, GA
September 8 - 11, 2014
Society of Environmental Journalist's 24th Annual Conference
New Orleans, LA
September 3 - 7, 2014
2014 ADS International Convention and Tradeshow
Las Vegas, NV
August 5 - 8, 2014
Congressional Briefing: Promoting Cleaner Air and Energy Independence with Clean Diesel Cars and Trucks
2456 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC
December 12, 2013
11:30am-1:30pm (Boxed Lunch Served)
Diesel cars, pickups and SUVs are growing in popularity with consumers and manufacturers are planning to meet this demand. Analysts predict that diesels will make up anywhere from 4 percent to nearly 18 percent of the market by 2023 beating other alternative powertrains. While diesels prove popular with drivers they also promote energy independence, fuel efficiency and result in significant emissions reductions.
We invite you to learn more about what's behind this growth in the light-duty diesel market, its many economic and clean air benefits, and why diesel is important to many auto manufacturers' vehicle line-up. You will also get the details on many challenges to growing the diesel market from motor fuels tax policy to local initiatives and policy options to help promote this alternative powertrain.
Speakers include:
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance to this free event. This event conforms to the "widely attended" event specifications.
6th Diesel Emissions Conference & DEF Forum USA 2013
Atlanta, GA
October 22 - 24, 2013
Society of Environmental Journalists' Annual Conference
Chattanooga, TN
October 2 - 6, 2013
Webinar: Preserving Public Safety: Role of Backup Generators in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief and Recovery
September 27, 2013
Diesel-powered generators can save lives during a power crisis. Interruptions of electrical power - even of short duration - create situations that could imperil public health and safety. Blackouts also wreak havoc for businesses and create significant inconveniences for individuals. Emergency generators must be able to provide reliable, immediate and full strength electric power when there is a failure of the primary power supply system.
Full scale natural weather-related disasters in 2012 called attention to the vulnerability of the nation's electrical grid and the importance of continuous electrical power.
Superstorm Sandy that slammed the Mid-Atlantic region and micro-weather events and ice storms that downed trees and power lines in New England and Washington DC, cut off power to hundreds of thousands of people and businesses for days. These have provided unique insights into the importance of emergency backup power as part of local, state and federal emergency preparedness, response and recovery.
This free webinar provided a basic understanding of the issues surrounding the use of emergency backup power systems, technology and fuel choices, operating conditions and case studies.
Who should attend? Federal state and local policymakers, elected officials, Emergency planners, building owners and operators and engineers, business owners, insurance providers.
What will this webinar address?
• What technologies are available to provide emergency backup electrical power?
• What are the differences between technologies?
• What are the limitations on use of each of these technologies?
• What are lessons learned in placement and use of backup generators?
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League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo
Sacramento, CA
September 18 - 20, 2013
Southeast Diesel Collaborative Partners Meeting
Atlanta, GA
September 17 - 18, 2013
Northeast Diesel Collaborative Partners Meeting
Groton, CT
September 11 - 13, 2013
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Annual Legislative Summit
Atlanta, GA
August 12 - 15, 2013
The Diesel Technology Forum was in Atlanta for the NCSL 2013 Legislative Summit to speak to the nation's state policymakers about clean diesel's role in powering their state's economy and to showcase how clean diesel delivers...more fuel-efficient vehicles with superior power and performance.
Attendees saw the all new 2104 Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel! With 46mpg highway, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel boasts the best fuel economy of any gasoline or diesel car in America. It comes equipped with the very latest clean diesel technology which help reduce emissions without sacrificing power.
They also checked out the 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI, that just set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® achievement in June 2013 for the "lowest fuel consumption - 48 contiguous U.S. states for a non-hybrid car" category with a stellar 77.99 mpg. The achievement also beats the hybrid vehicle record of 64.6 mpg by more than 13 mpg
The Forum also highlighed the growth in diesel car registrations, an increase of 24.3 percent in the U.S. from 2010 through 2012 following similar trends of double-digit diesel car sale increases throughout the country.
Association of Diesel Specialists Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA
July 30, 2013 - August 2, 2013
Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2013
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC
June 24 - 27, 2013
The Importance of Diesel Fuel, Engines and Vehicles to the California Economy and its Clean Air Goals
B-354 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC
June 7, 2013
The California Institute for Federal Policy Research is hosting a Congressional staff and media lunch briefing featuring presentations on the importance of diesel to the state of California and its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other criteria pollutants.
This briefing will provide valuable information about new technology diesel engines, clean diesel fuel, their deployment throughout California, and how the fuels and engine technology achieve impressive emissions reductions. Attendees will also be provided information about emerging diesel technologies that take near-zero emissions closer to zero. To attend, RSVP to email@example.com or (202) 785-5456.
Clean Diesel on the Rise
German American Chamber of Commerce New York, NY
March 28, 2013
Only 2.6% of cars in the U.S. are powered by diesel engines, compared to 55% in Europe, according to the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). But that is set to change as automakers look to boost fuel economy in order to meet the federally mandated rating of 54.5 mpg in 2025. What are the challenges in the U.S. compared to Europe?
- Allen Schaeffer - Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum
Role of Backup Generators in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief and Recovery
Webinar - Online
March 18, 2013
Interruptions of electrical power, even of short duration, create situations that imperil public health and safety. Emergency generators must be able to provide reliable, immediate and full strength electric power when there is a failure of the primary power supply system. This free webinar will provide an understanding of the basic issues surrounding the use of emergency backup power systems, technology and fuel choices, operating conditions, and case studies.
Speakers will include representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Homeland Infrastructure Threat and Risk Analysis Center (HITRAC) and leading product, system and field experts representing Caterpillar and Cummins Power Generation.
Who should attend? Federal, state and local policymakers; elected officials; emergency planners; property managers; business owners; and media.
What will this webinar address?
Washington Auto Show
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
January 31, 2013 - February 10, 2013
The Diesel Technology Forum exhibited in the Advanced Technology SuperHighway which presented the very latest in thinking, technology, design, innovation, alternative fuel solutions, automotive safety and state-of-the-art prototypes. DTF's exhibit featured information on all of the diesel vehicles that are currently available in the U.S.
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Disasters and Environment Exhibition
Atrium of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC
January 15 - 17, 2013
Diesel technology plays a unique role in preparedness, responsiveness, and resilience of communities to environmental disasters of all types. DTF exhibited at the conference and displayed a diesel generator to discuss clean diesel's role in protecting public health and safety and disaster response and recovery.
Society of Environmental Journalist's Annual Conference
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
October 17 - 21, 2012
Perils and Prospects of an "All of the Above" Approach to the Energy Future
Newseum, Knight Broadcast Studio, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
June 20, 2012
President Obama has said he supports expanded domestic oil and gas production as part of an "all of the above" strategy designed to promote energy independence. But Republicans accuse the president of promulgating unnecessary regulations, moving too slow to increase domestic production, and picking winners and losers in support of green technologies while de-emphasizing readily-available resources.
Can we decrease America's energy costs while reducing our dependency on foreign oil? How does the Administration's fuel and energy efficiency standards impact industry, consumers and the environment? And, how do domestic fossil fuels such as petroleum, coal and natural gas fit in the President's energy strategy?
Join National Journal as we explore how striking the right balance between green technologies and existing energy sources could impact America's energy future and the U.S.
Hashtag: #NJEnergyFuture
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New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California
Sacramento, CA
February 28, 2012
From commercial trucks to farm tractors, marine vessels and construction equipment, diesel engines power technologies which play a significant role in key sectors of California's economy, contributing over $13 billion annually. New Technology Diesel Engines of all kinds now incorporate the latest in emissions control technology and have near-zero emissions and play a key role in helping meet California's future clean air and greenhouse gas reduction goals.
The "New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California" Showcase on February 28, 2012 was a street-side outdoor public event adjacent to the Cal EPA headquarters building on 11th Street in Sacramento, between H and I streets. Displays included New Technology Diesel vehicles, engines and equipment, and technical engine stand displays.
See below for video, photos, and technology on display at the showcase. Read the press release from the event here.
Walt Shaw of CBS Radio Sacramento interviews with Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum and Tana Utley, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Product Development and Global Technology, Caterpillar Inc.:
Video highlights from the New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California Showcase
Opening remarks by: Mary D. Nichols
Chairman, California Air Resources Board
New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California Press Conference
Watch the full New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California Press Conference
The press conference featured representatives from CARB, DTF, EMA as well as senior executives from leading clean diesel OEMs.
Photos from the New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California Showcase
Technology on display included:
Other activities included:
Chairman's Technology Forum: On the morning of the event, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a Chairman's Technology Forum on diesel health research.
See video and presentations from the Chairman's Technology Forum below:
Speaker: Jacob D. McDonald, PhD, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
Presentation: Biological Response to Inhaled 2007 Compliant Diesel Emissions
Speaker: John C. Wall, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, Cummins Inc.
Presentation: New Technology Diesel Engines - Exhaust Emission Control and Animal Toxicology Study
2012 Washington Auto Show
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
January 27, 2012 - February 5, 2012
In this era of sky-high gasoline prices, Americans are increasingly looking to fuel-efficient diesel as a solution to help alleviate their pain at the pump. And because today's diesel vehicles are also clean, quiet and fun-to-drive, many consumers are learning diesel is an environmentally conscious option that does not sacrifice power or performance.
Allen Schaffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, talked about diesel-powered cars at the Washington Auto Show with C-SPAN.
Pictures from the 2012 Washington Auto Show:
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Buy a Clean Diesel Vehicle!
A new generation of clean diesel cars, light trucks and SUVs is now available and offer consumers a new choice in fuel-efficient and low-emissions technology. Clean diesel is a proven technology that is clean, quiet and fun to drive.
See a list of all the Clean Diesel Vehicles Currently Available in the U.S.
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Ever wonder how much you could save by switching to a fuel-efficient clean diesel vehicle? Use our Fueel Savings Calculator on the right to calculate your fuel savings if you drove a clean diesel vehicle.
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Clean diesel fuel is now available at more than half of all service stations (over 50,000 locations). Find a diesel station near you!
Learn more about clean diesel and join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @DieselTechForum.
Read about our participation in the Advanced Technology SuperHighway exhibit here: Diesel Technology Forum to Showcase Clean Diesel Technology as Part of "Advanced Technology SuperHighway" Exhibit at 2012 Washington Auto Show
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Delivered by Clean Diesel Power
November 5, 2011 - December 6, 2011
On November 5, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 2011 began to make its way from California to a December 6th, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree and all of its ornaments are being transported by the latest in heavy-duty clean diesel technology and sponsored by DTF and DTF members BOSCH, Volvo Group and Mack Trucks Inc. Diesel moves approximately 90 percent of the nation's freight tonnage, and today nearly all highway freight trucks, locomotives and commercial marine vessels are powered by diesel engines. Whether it's a delivery truck bringing you a package, a freight truck rolling down the highway carrying a huge Christmas tree, or a train carrying coal, merchandise and automobiles, you can bet there's a diesel engine working hard behind the scenes. Follow the progress of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on DTF's Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @DieselTechForum to get updates along the way as clean diesel power delivers the holiday spirit to Washington, DC.
Track the progress of the tree as it makes it way the Stanislaus National Forest in California to its arrival in Washington, DC on November 28 and its lighting in front of the U.S. Capitol on December 6 at trackthetree.com.
Read DTF's press release -2011 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Now En Route to Washington, DC Via Clean Diesel Technology.
A cheerfully decorated Smartway-certified Mack Pinnacle Axle Back sleeper model heavy-duty truck is trekking cross-country this holiday season with the 65-foot white fir tree in tow. Read Mack's press release - The Bulldog Brings Holiday Cheer to Our Nation's Capitol.
Diesel Powers the U.S. Economy
September 28, 2011
The Diesel Technology Forum released a new economic study, "Diesel Powers the U.S. Economy: Providing High-Paying Jobs, Exports and Long-Term Productivity Gains in the Nation's Fundamental Sectors", authored by Aspen Environmental Group and M. Cubed which quantifies the diesel industry's current contribution to the economy and its evolution as a sustainable, green, high value added industry.
For more infomation about the report and the event, visit www.dieselforum.org/economicreport.
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit
August 8 - 11, 2011
Diesel Technology Forum Hosted Energy Policy Summit Keynote Luncheon for National Conference of State Legislatures - August 8th in San Antonio. Read the DTF press release.
Monday, August 8, 2011
State Legislators See and Hear about Clean Diesel's Contribution to Greener Transportation
Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, addressed more than 100 state legislators on diesel's contribution to cleaner transportation at the National Conference of State Legislatures' 2011 Energy Policy Summit in San Antonio. The presentation was given as part of a sponsored luncheon amidst a diverse display of clean diesel vehicles ranging from cars and pickup trucks to a motor grader and a diesel hybrid school bus.
Underpinning diesel's advantages is its inherent superior energy density compared to other fuels such as gasoline, natural gas and renewable fuels. Schaeffer noted that this, together with diesel's low emissions, durability, efficiency and availability, meant that clean diesel would play a strong role in establishing a sustainable energy future. He added that the growing use of hybrid technologies and renewable diesel fuels in concert with diesel engines would enable significant savings in petroleum consumption and CO2 emissions.
With a new Ram 3500 Laramie pickup truck beside him, Schaeffer showed how the purchase of heavy-duty diesel pickup trucks sold from 2003-2007 would save 37 times more CO2 emissions and 25 times more fuel than would be saved by the number of Prius purchases during these same four years. He noted that there was no one silver bullet, but rather several silver technology pellets that would all contribute to the realization of a greener transportation future; however the lack of available alternatives, particularly in the construction, locomotive and marine sectors, would mean that clean diesel technology would be part of our transportation system for the foreseeable future.
Allen Schaeffer's Presentation – Making Transportation and Goods Movement Leaner, Cleaner & Greener
Wednesday, August 10
Clean Diesel Delivers Lunch to State Legislators
The Diesel Technology Forum hosted a Texas barbecue lunch for state legislators in the shadow of several clean diesel vehicles during the National Conference of State Legislatures' Annual Legislative Summit in San Antonio, TX . More than 3.000 attendees were on hand to see the vehicles and learn about the changes in diesel technology.
Legislators, legislatives staff and their guests were treated to a variety of clean diesel technology including a Thomas Built Buses Diesel-Electric Hybrid School Bus; a Caterpillar Motor Grader; a Peterbilt truck with a Cummins 2010 ISX15 engine; a Deere Gator 4x4 Diesel; a Volkswagen Jetta TDI and the newest heavy-duty diesel pickup trucks from Ford, GM and Chrysler. This display complemented the John Deere Row Crop Tractor which many legislators had already enjoyed climbing into at DTF's exhibit hall booth.
Several attendees took advantage of the rare opportunity to sit in the roomy new Peterbilt Class 8 tractor or the snazzy little 4x4 diesel Gator. They learned about each vehicles' fuel economy and emissions benefits, with many using their newfound knowledge to answer a quiz for the possibility of winning a $100 fuel card. Although one legislator confessed, "I'd rather win that pretty new 2011 GMC Sierra truck." With Texas being the home of the largest number of diesel pickup trucks in the country, he added, "this could help boost our fuel economy numbers back home."
Technology at NCSL Included:
2011 Ford F-250 XL
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
2011 RAM 3500 Laramie with 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel
2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Cat® 140M2 Motor Grader
Cummins 2010 ISX15 Clean Diesel Engine/Peterbuilt Truck
John Deere 8260R Row-Crop Tractor
Deere Gator XUV 855D 4x4 Diesel
John Deere 8260R Row-Crop Tractor
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2e Diesel-Electric Hybrid School Bus
Driving Home the Point: Reducing Consumer Petroleum Use with Diesel Vehicles
July 8, 2011
Today's heavy-duty trucks are 98 percent cleaner than those made 10 years ago and this same technology is being phased in across all diesel applications, but more is being done. Industry is working with DOE's SuperTruck program to increase heavy-duty vehicle efficiency through improved aerodynamics and a suite of engine technology improvements. High fuel economy gains are driving demand for diesel hybrid buses, making them the technology of choice for many of the country's top transit districts. Even many work trucks found in communities across the country are integrating hybrid technologies to reduce fuel consumption. Four speakers explained how R&D investments are bringing more efficient technologies to market for use in truck fleets.
Speakers Included:
Anthony Greszler, Vice President, Engineering, Volvo Powertrain
Technologies for Improving Truck Fuel Efficiency & Reducing CO2
Wayne Eckerle, Vice President, Research & Technology, Cummins Inc.
Engine Contribution Toward Reducing Nation's Fuel Consumption
Jack Saum, Sr., Chairman of the Board, Beltway International, LLC
Positive Intentions Can Have Unintended Consequences
Reducing Petroleum Use on the Road and at the Jobsite
June 17, 2011
Today's heavy-duty trucks are 98 percent cleaner than those made 10 years ago and this same technology is being phased in across all diesel applications, but more is being done. Industry is working with DOE's SuperTruck program to increase heavy-duty vehicle efficiency through improved aerodynamics and a suite of engine technology improvements. High fuel economy gains are driving demand for diesel hybrid buses, making them the technology of choice for many of the country's top transit districts. Even many work trucks found in communities across the country are integrating hybrid technologies to reduce fuel consumption. Four speakers explained how R&D investments are bringing more efficient technologies to market for use in truck fleets.
Speakers Included:
Anthony Greszler, Vice President, Engineering, Volvo Powertrain
Technologies for Improving Truck Fuel Efficiency & Reducing CO2
Wayne Eckerle, Vice President, Research & Technology, Cummins Inc.
Engine Contribution Toward Reducing Nation's Fuel Consumption
Jack Saum, Sr., Chairman of the Board, Beltway International, LLC
Positive Intentions Can Have Unintended Consequences
Jason Mathers, Project Manager, Environmental Defense Fund
Reducing Petroleum Use on the Road and at the Jobsite
Congressional Briefing Series: Making Transportation and Goods Movement Leaner, Cleaner & Greener Using Renewable Fuels and Advanced Diesel Technologies to Reduce Petroleum Consumption
June 13, 2011
Making Transportation and Goods Movement Leaner, Cleaner & Greener Using Renewable Fuels and Advanced Diesel Technologies to Reduce Petroleum Consumption
Diesel engines have been the cornerstone of key sectors of the U.S. economy – transportation, manufacturing, mining and farming – for over half a century. Diesel technology has continuously improved, virtually eliminating emissions from today's heavy-duty diesel trucks. Although today's diesel engines still run primarily on diesel fuel, these needs are being reduced through engine and vehicle enhancements, application of hybrid technologies and greater use of renewable diesel fuels. Most importantly, these technologies will be available more quickly and at less cost than others that require significant infrastructure investments.
This three-part luncheon series discussed how commercial availability of renewable diesel fuel and further fuel economy enhancements such as those currently underway in DOE's vehicle technologies program make diesel technology a smart, high-value, low-cost investment for reducing America's dependence on petroleum.
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Fueling the Future in a Green Economy
May 13, 2011
Over the last several years, petroleum diesel fuel has become increasingly cleaner as sulfur levels were reduced, similar to taking the lead out of gasoline. It is also becoming more expensive, making the switch to renewable fuels one which will provide both environmental and economic benefits. This briefing looked at diesel fuel demand and prices, the growing use of biodiesel along the I-75 corridor running from Michigan to Florida, and the development of next generation, commercially available, drop-in renewable diesel fuel.
A near-capacity room of Congressional staff members, industry and energy representatives gathered on Capitol Hill to hear a diverse group of speakers – including U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett – discuss clean diesel technology and renewable diesel's role in "Fueling the Future in a Green Economy."
The three-part Congressional luncheon series focusing on making U.S. transportation and goods movement more fuel efficient and environmentally-friendly was hosted by the Diesel Technology Forum. The luncheon series will closely examine how commercial availability of renewable diesel fuel and further fuel economy enhancements such as those currently underway in the U.S. Department of Energy's vehicle technologies program make diesel technology a smart, high-value, low-cost investment for reducing America's dependence on petroleum.
At the May 13th event, Rep. Bartlett, the co-chairman of the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, opened with remarks about his long standing commitment toward developing renewable energy sources for America's energy security. He also stressed the importance of educating Congress and the American public about the need for a comprehensive energy program.
Rep. Bartlett and staff member Lisa Wright are working closely with the Forum in developing the briefing series and informing other Congressional members and staff about the events.
Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer, moderated the briefing and also gave a presentation about clean diesel technology, the significant reduction in emissions it provides, and diesel's role in a sustainable energy future through greater use of diesel hybrid and renewable diesel technology.
Terrence Higgins of Hart Energy Consulting gave a detailed presentation entitled "Clean Diesel Fuel: Demand, Prices, Availability and Advantages". Higgins outlined the findings of a Hart Energy study conducted for the Diesel Technology Forum, noting that global demand for diesel fuel would grow much faster than demand for gasoline and that refiners were accounting for this growth in their expansion plans. He concluded diesel would play a significant role in the emergence of the green energy economy because of diesel fuel's unique attributes – its energy density, low-sulfur content, widespread availability and compatibility with biofuels.
Charise Stephens, the Executive Director of the Middle Georgia Clean Cities Coalition, spoke about the "I 75 Green Corridor Project" which has the goal of establishing I?75 as the nation's longest biofuels corridor. To accomplish this, several Clean Cities Coalitions are installing enough E85 and B20 pumps to allow travel from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Miami, FL on those fuels. So far, Stephens said four stations were completed in Lexington, Atlanta, Gainesville and Miami. She also highlighted the importance of biodiesel in reducing emissions and dependence on foreign oil.
Joel Velasco, Senior Vice President for Amyris – the Forum's newest member – discussed Amyris' role as an integrated renewable products company focused on providing sustainable alternatives to a broad range of petroleum-based products. Amyris' emergence in renewable fuels came about in 2005 as they worked to develop a lower cost, consistent supply of artemisinin, a key malaria drug component. Using a similar formula based on biomass sugars, Amyris developed hydro-carbon petroleum replacements. The company's renewable diesel has been approved by EPA for 35 percent blends.
Speakers Included:
Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum
Using Renewable Fuels and Advanced Diesel Technologies to Reduce Petroleum Consumption
Terrence Higgins, Executive Director, Refining & Special Studies, Hart Energy Consulting
Clean Diesel Fuel: Demand, Prices, Availability and Advantages
Charise Stephens, Executive Director, Middle Georgia Clean Cities Coalition
I-75 Green Corridor Project – Helping America Diversify its Fuels
Joel Velasco, Senior Vice President, Amyris


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Bord Bia is encouraging consumers to consider using more Hake, Whiting and Haddock – three underutilised tasty white fish. Bord Bia research has shown that a lack of confidence in cooking fish is often a barrier to purchase and so the Fish – Surprisingly Simple campaign provides tips for consumers to assist in choosing, storing and cooking fish as well as a range of tasty recipes to make cooking fish simple.
Tips for Buying & Cooking Fish -
Buying fish
• Talk to your fishmonger, they are experts and will be able to advise you what fish is plentiful and value for money. Fish is very versatile and one type can easily be swapped for another in a recipe.
• Your fishmonger will be happy to fillet or skin fish for you.
• Choose whole fish with bright, prominent shining eyes, bright red or pink gills, distinct skin colour and above all a clean fresh 'sea smell'. Fillets should be translucent with no sign of discolouration.
• Get the fish into the fridge as soon as possible – remember it's highly perishable and must be kept cool.
Cooking Fish
• Fish is a very versatile food and can be cooked in many different ways. In most recipes a similar species can be substituted for another. Whiting, hake and haddock are good examples of this.
• Fish cooks quickly so take care not to overcook.
• When cooked, fish loses its translucent look and will flake easily.
• A good rule of thumb is to allow 10 minutes per 2.5 cm of thickness when cooking fish. So to grill a hake fillet that is 2.5 cm at the thickest part, simply grill for 5 minutes, turn and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Increase or reduce the cooking time as necessary depending on the thickness of a piece of fish
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Two people were charged early Wednesday by city police following a domestic dispute on Jefferson Street.
Scott A. Casario, 45, of 548 Jefferson St., upper apt., was charged with second-degree harassment and unlawful imprisonment. Police said he grabbed Andrea L. Cain, 46, of 17120 County Route 53, by her left forearm and physically restrained her and ripped her shirt and bra during the incident Tuesday night. She suffered a bruise on her arm and was struck in the eye, police said.
Ms. Cain was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief. She is accused of damaging a glass window pane in Mr. Casarios apartment.
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What's on in Plymouth this weekend: Jan 4, 5, 6
Posted: January 04, 2013|
As always, there are plenty of things to do in and around Plymouth this weekend. Thisisplymouth.co.uk gives you a choice selection of events you can enjoy including nights out with friends and days spent with the family.
Arts, Culture and food
The Russian Ice Stars: Cinderella On Ice
Wild Rose presents the internationally acclaimed ice-dance company's interpretation of the fairy tale, which combines beautiful skating with breathtaking aerial feats.
Times: Jan 4 and 5, 7pm
Venue: Plymouth Pavilions, Millbay Road.
Adult Reading Groups
Join in the discussion at Plympton Library
Times: Jan 4, 10.30am
Venue: Plympton Library, Harewood Close
Metropolitan Opera Live In HD: Les Troyens
Metropolitan Opera Live In HD: Les Troyens
Times: Jan 5, 5pm
Venue: Vue, Barbican Leisure Centre, Shapters Road.
A comic adaptation of Mary Shelley's horror novel about a scientist and his monster. Performed by Miracle Theatre Company.
Times: Jan 6, 7.30pm
Venue: Maker With Rame Community Hall, Fore Street,Kingsand
The Kicks @ The Ships Tavern
Join The Kicks for a great night of indie rock covers, free entry!
Times: Jan 4, 9pm
Venue: The Ships Tavern, Arcadia Road, Elburton
Free Cuba Party
Latin, salsa, merengue and bachata tunes courtesy of resident DJs.
Times: Jan 5, 10pm-1am
Venue: Barbican Theatre Castle Street
Saturdays at View 2
DJ Ryan Platts spins soulful R&B, funk, house and club tracks downstairs, with DJ Apache playing R&B, house and funk upstairs.
Times: Jan 5, phone for times
Venue: View 2, Vauxhall Quay
Retro Reloaded Interactive Game show Entertainment at Grosvenor G Casino Plymouth
Looking for something to do in the New Year or celebrating a belated New Year Eve?
By popular demand Interactive Game Show Night will be coming back to Grosvenor G Casino Plymouth.
On Saturday 5th January from 8pm discover why "Take your Pick", "Generation Game", and "Play your cards right" were the best games shows!
Times: Jan 5, 8pm
Venue: Grosvenor G Casino, 15 Derrys Cross
Dice Night
DJ Jonezy (Radio 1/1Xtra) spins urban and R&B.
Times: Dec 6, phone for times
Venue: Revolution,32 Derrys Cross
Days out and cinema
Curious About Plymouth
Have fun discovering Plymouth with two self-guided, treasure hunt style walks. Find answers to clues and match pictures whilst reading stories about this fabulous maritime city – you're guaranteed to spot things you've never noticed before. See http://www.curiousabout.co.uk/plymouth/index.php for details.
Times: See above website for details
Venue: See above website for details
My Brother The Devil
Wayward teenager seems destined to stumble down the same path of low-level criminality as his older brother Rashid until a shocking discovery drives a wedge between the siblings and ignites a powder keg of raw emotion.
Times: See venue's website for times
Venue: Plymouth Arts Centre, 38 Looe Street.
Great Expectations
Orphan boy Pip is dispatched to visit the reclusive Miss Havisham, who requires a playmate for her ward, Estella. He falls hopelessly under the spell of the girl, who has been raised "to wreak revenge on all men".
Times: See venue's website for times
Venue: The Watermark,Ivybridge Library, Erme Court Leonards Road
Silver Linings Playbook
After eight months in a psychiatric facility, school teacher Pat Solitano attempts to rebuild his life. He forges an unlikely friendship with crazy local girl, Tiffany, who needs a partner for an amateur dance competition.
Times: See venue's website for times
Venue: Tavistock Wharf, Canal Road,Tavistock.
Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!
Supply teacher Mr Peterson finds himself on the road with hyperactive classroom assistant Mr Poppy and his young wards in an amphibious tour bus, bound for a national choir competition in Wales.
Times: See venue's website for times
Venue: Vue, Barbican Leisure Centre, Shapters Road.
Life Of Pi
Pi Patel's father decides to sell the circus that has been in the family for years. During the journey by sea to a new life in the west, a raging storm causes the ship to overturn and Pi is shipwrecked with a tiger.
Times: See venue's website for times
Venue: Vue, Barbican Leisure Centre, Shapters Road.


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BMO Harris Bank announced the introduction of Mobile Cash, a new technology that allows consumers to withdraw money from an ATM using their smartphone. With the launch, BMO Harris now has the largest network of card-less enabled ATMs in the country.
"Smartphones are quickly becoming the singular device that people use to help manage their life," said Connie Stefankiewicz, Head of North American Channel Strategy and Solutions, BMO Financial Group. "BMO Harris is continuing to invest significantly in technology that is designed to address consumers' evolving preferences.
"Expectations are increasing among consumers in terms of the digital tools and services industries are offering. With personal finances, we know our customers want the ability to take care of multiple financial needs from their smartphone," added Ms. Stefankiewicz.
The QR-based mobile technology allows customers to withdraw cash safely without having to remove their debit card from their wallets, greatly speeding up the time a customer spends at an ATM. Additionally, customer card information is not stored on the phone, enhancing security. Customers can easily locate any of the 750 Mobile Cash ATMs using their BMO Harris Bank Mobile Banking App. An additional 150 ATMs will feature the service June 2015.
A report issued today by BMO Harris Bank revealed that the use of digital personal finance tools and services is having a positive effect on the financial standing of Americans.
The report, conducted by Pollara, revealed:
• Nearly nine in ten (87 percent) agree that they know exactly what is going on with their finances at all times
• The vast majority (82 percent) say they are managing their finances more effectively as a result of using digital personal finance tools
• Three quarters (78 percent) agree they make better purchase decisions when on the go, while 77 percent have better control over their spending.
• Bills are paid on time more often by 75 percent of consumers, and 70 percent say they are overdrawn on their account less often.
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Ever thought plants could make music? Well, they most certainly can. An audio production company created what is called the "Data Garden". The company's goal?
"To research the heritage of primitive electronic art and explore the synthesis of biological and digital technologies as a channel of human expression."
Data Garden decided to create a motion-sensitive plant-controlled audio installation. Sensors attach large tropical plants to a computer, which transforms the living specimen into data-controlled audio composers. Participants of this audio production method were encouraged to move around and to touch the plants. This movement affects the plants' composition and produces a sound that is continuously unique.
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Het Steen in Antwerp
Thinking of planning a city break to Antwerp. Expedia have a great range of hotels and accomodation in Antwerp near Het Steen that will help make your stay that little bit more special. But before you go make sure to check out the Expedia travel guide on Het Steen first, so you can find out everything you need to know before you go away.


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An independent panel of scientists has found GanedenBC30 to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) in use as a food ingredient. In clinical studies, GanedenBC30 has been shown to aid digestion and improve immune function when used regularly. Companies such as Main Street Gourmet continue to provide evidence that GanedenBC30 can be successfully added to many probiotic foods and beverages.
The new Activate raisin bran probiotic fortified muffins are available for grocery store distribution for retail sale in 4-pack clamshells under Main Street's retail division, Isabella's Healthy Bakery. Isabella's president, Monica Curtis, comments on the addition of GanedenBC30, "For many years, we've been focusing on taking things out of our muffins. Now the opposite is true. We've started to enhance them with nutrients to offer consumers the best of both worlds -- a muffin that not only tastes good, but is also good for you. With so much attention now on digestive health, creating a probiotic muffin just made sense."
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Urban Outfitters has a shirt for sale that makes it easier than ever to do the Truffle Shuffle. It's a soft cotton tee with "Do The Truffle Shuffle" graphic on the front, and a Chunk head inside for actual Truffle Shuffle action. It's currently going for $14.99, reduced from $24.99 because for some reason these things aren't moving like hot cakes. A gallery of hot girls wearing this tee and flashing their truffles would be the illest/creepiest thing ever. Make it happen, Internet!
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Yo Gabba Gabba! returns to amuse, confuse, terrify kids
That said, speaking theoretically, if kids did drop a soaked sugar cube or six, they would see visions potentially less bizarre than what they take in during an episode of Yo Gabba Gabba(!). The Nick, Jr. and Noggin show is back this week with new episodes for fascinated children and really high adults.
A lot of kids love it. It's colorful, kinetic, and everybody involved keeps a smile on their face -- even the bizarre anthropomorphized, toys-turned-life size characters -- Muno (red cyclops), Foofa (pinkish bow thing), Brobee (the green monster with no elbows) ), Toodee (the blue cat) and Plex (the yellow, 50s-ish robot).
Yo Gabba Gabba makes Teletubbies look like a Bergman film -- making the show as popular with wide-eyed (possibly tipsy) adults and their bemused kids. However, I have seen some children wet themselves with shock after just a few minutes.
But, smart remarks aside, the show premiered in the U.S. on Nickelodeon in 2007 and ranks as one of the most popular series on television for preschoolers, according to a Nick, Jr. report. It won a BAFTA Award and an "Outstanding Achievement in Children's Television" Award by the Television Critics Association in 2008. So what do I know?
New episodes premiere at 1 p.m. ET/PT daily. Adults can record it and play it back after the kids are in bed and before the buzz wears off.


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Presented by International Concerts at John Hancock Hall
November 13, 2012
THE MAXIM GORKY STATE DRAMA THEATER, recipient of Russia's highest honors for "artistic excellence" presents twenty of Russia's most celebrated actors in the American Premiere of TOVARICH, a warm-hearted, comic - serio drama that won Broadway's Tony Award when it was adaptedted as a musical. The story is about an aristocratic couple from Russia's highest nobility who have been entrusted with the Czar's fortune which they manage to smuggle outside of Russia. They come to Paris, and determined not to spend the money, take positions as domestic help in a wealthy banker's home. They create an ebullient warmth and order to the home. Their identities are discovered by a Russian Guest of the family leading to an unexpected surprise ending. A fun-filled, entertaining evening that is a must see for theater-goers. Audio translations.
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Vlastuin repeats as champion...
South Dakota State's men's track and field jumper Jared Vlastuin repeated as long jump champion at the Outdoor Championships...
Vlastuin won with a mark of 25 feet, four inches, and broke the school record by two inches and the stadium record by nearly one foot. The distance was best by nearly 10 inches.
Vlastuin posted the mark in the preliminaries and it held up for the win.
The win adds to an already impressive season in which Vlastuin earned
Male Field Championship MVP honors for the 2012 Summit League Indoor Track
& Field Championships with wins in the high jump and triple jump, and a second-place finish in the long jump.
Vlastuin won the long jump at The Summit League 2011 Outdoor Championships with a mark of 25 feet, two inches, the previous school record.


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Your Style Savior How to Systematize Winter Wear Tip: While making the winter to summer closet transition, set aside a few extra minutes to go through each and every one of your winter coats. Inspect and immediately send off to the dry cleaner should anything look awry. Loose buttons, dirt smears, bronzer rub-offs; no stain is too small to warrant a trip to the cleaner's. Why now? Because it's top of mind. And the second the weather becomes cold enough to whip out winter wear, you won't have to wait for your pups to come back from the cleaner. Instead, you can consider your stockpile of coats ready, willing and able.


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PRW Industries, Inc. Expands VISA Gift Card Rebates product offering on all PRW and Performance Quotient Performance Parts through the end of 2014
PRW Industries, Inc. Expands Visa® Gift Card Rebates product offering on all PRW and Performance Quotient /PQX Branded Performance Parts Through the End of 2014
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Perris, CA - Due to overwhelming demand, PRW has announced that they will expand their popular Visa® Gift Card Rebate Program through the end 2014 racing season or while supplies last. This offer is available through all authorized PRW distributors in the United States and Canada. Product eligibility changes every two months so be sure to check the website to see which PRW products will get you a quick $10 - $20 Visa® Gift Card in the mail. Visit www.PRWrewards.PRW-USA.com to find which products qualify.
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Bobbie DuMelle Joins CTEK Power, Inc. as Executive Vice President of Sales
Twinsburg, Ohio – CTEK Power, Inc. has announced the appointment of Bobbie DuMelle as the company's new executive vice president of sales. Most recently, DuMelle was vice president of sales and marketing for Schumacher Electric. She will report to Andreas Naeslund, president of Americas for CTEK.
DuMelle is responsible for overseeing CTEK's sales team in North and South America and helping the company grow into new market segments. DuMelle brings a strong background to CTEK in leading sales, marketing and service teams in the automotive industry. She also has valuable experience in supply chain management. In addition to working at Schumacher Electric for eight years, DuMelle has experience running her own company, DuMelle & Associates and in sales and marketing for General Cable Corporation.
Roger Parker Joins CTEK Power, Inc.
Twinsburg, Ohio – Roger Parker, an experienced automotive business manager, has joined CTEK Power, Inc. as the company's logistics coordinator and inside sales representative. Most recently, Parker was general sales manager for Fitzgerald Automotive Group and spent four years as the park services director at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
In his new role at CTEK, Parker will help lead technical support for the company. He will also be responsible for order fulfillment, customer service, inventory planning and marketing support for CTEK's sales team.
"Roger's exceptional interpersonal skills combined with his automotive experience, including his time as an ASE certified automotive technician, provides CTEK with a strong technical support background that will benefit our customers," said Andreas Naeslund, president of Americas for CTEK.
CTEK Power, Inc. Names Andreas Naeslund as President, Americas
Twinsburg, Ohio – CTEK Power, Inc. has announced the appointment of Andreas Naeslund as the company's new president, Americas. Naeslund will oversee sales, marketing, customer service and distribution for the company's leading brand of smart charging battery systems in the North and South America markets. He will report to Jon Lind, CEO, CTEK Group.
"I'm excited to join CTEK, a company that is a respected supplier of premium car manufacturers worldwide," said Naeslund. "CTEK has a strong team of professionals and an innovative product lineup that is beloved by customers around the globe. I look forward to the challenge of expanding our technologically superior battery charging solutions into a broader number of market segments."
The Official Barrett-Jackson Battery Charger and Maintainer Powered by CTEK is Now Available
Twinsburg, Ohio – The Official Barrett-Jackson Powered by CTEK Battery Charger and Maintainer is a fully automatic 8-step charger that maximizes battery life and performance. The charger can solve a broad range of battery-related problems and is the perfect charger and maintainer for collector car owners with exacting demands. The Official Barrett-Jackson Powered by CTEK Battery Charger and Maintainer delivers selectable 0.8 A or 4.3 A to 12 V batteries from 1.2–110 Ah and is suitable for maintenance charging up to 160 Ah. CTEK is one of a handful of elite companies with an official licensing agreement with Barrett-Jackson. Visit www.barrett-jackson.com, www.smartercharger.com/barrett-jackson or phone 800-941-7611.
RUPES BIGFOOT: 1 STEP Random Orbital Polishing System
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The innovative polishing system designed by RUPES S.p.A. is a revolutionary new method that reduces polishing time and creates a hologram-free surface.
Compared to traditional polishing systems, which include multiple steps of cutting, polishing and hologram removal, the BigFoot® simplifies the working process by combining all three actions into just a single step.
This system, composed of the innovative BigFoot random orbital polishers combined with the RUPES polishing foams and compounds, are creating a dramatic change in car body shop and car detailing markets.
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Dinjee Glo Rails will be promoting its flag ship product "Glo Rails" truck bed rails that glow at night at SEMA in 2014
Bryan Hickman the CEO and founder Dinjee Systems LLC located in Conroe Texas has announced that they will be displaying their flagship product "Glo Rails" at SEMA this year 2014 in Las Vegas. Dinjee Glo Rails is a truck bed rail that glows like light sabres from star wars and can be used as hazard signaling device for the general public and is also for Police fire and city trucks to help make the vehicle more visible from the side angle during normal weather conditions and more importantly during bad weather condition. Mr Hickman is also marketing his Glo Rails to businesses as an adverting tool. You can also buy his Glo Rails in theme with your favorite sports teams.
Mr Hickman also has stated that in the future his Glo Rails will come with Dynamic texting and will be WiFi capable allowing new advertising options for businesses. Currently his Glo Rails only have static texting capabilities and is still an awesome product like you have never seen before.
100,000 Crystals and 4 Ninjas Will Shine at SEMA 2014
100,000 Crystals and Ninjas Will Shine at SEMA 2014
Automotive Crystallization Service, Products and Training at Booth #8489
San Diego, California─August 1, 2014. The world-renowned Crystal Ninja Team will shine at SEMA 2014, the world's premier automotive specialty products trade event. Exhibiting for the first time, Crystal Ninja will showcase its one-of-a-kind "bling" services, award-winning tools and will train auto shop owners how to increase revenues of crystallized products for high-end clients.
PLUS…Check out an unbelievable driving suit, hand-crystallized with over 100,000 SWAROVSKI crystals. Photos welcome!
B-TEC Systems (booth 10745) will feature the new SUMO (Set Up My Own) Gun Washer, the only spray gun cleaning system that allows customers to choose only the features that they need. Like all B-TEC equipment, the SUMO is constructed with the same quality, stainless steel cabinetry and brass fixtures found in all B-TEC equipment. The SUMO's dual cabinet design only requires 37" of space. Don't miss it!
B-TEC GmbH is a German manufacturer of quality spray gun cleaning equipment, unique stainless steel work tables and organizers, and specialty solutions and compounds for waterborne and waterbase coatings. B-TEC Systems distributes standard and customized spray gun cleaning equipment for OEM, collision repair, woodworking, and industrial applications. We have facilities in Kentucky and Arizona.
KNIPEX Tools Introduces New Angled Pliers and Cutters
KNIPEX Tools Introduces New Angled Pliers and Cutters
New series of angled pliers and cutters includes 8-inch angled long nose pliers, 7-inch angled diagonal cutter, 7 ½-inch angled combination pliers and 8 ¾-inch cable cutter.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – June 2014 – KNIPEX Tools introduces the new series of angled pliers and cutters. The German-made Orbis angled pliers and cutters represent a new generation of revolutionary pliers that meet the needs of hardworking hands while offering a versatile range of application. The innovative 25-degree comfort angle makes the tool a natural extension of the user's hand—a design with comfort and convenience in mind.
The one-of-a-kind, 25-degree, 8-inch, angled, long-nose pliers features three different-sized pulling grooves, preserving a tight grip when holding or pulling round items.


text: Facing the deadline of the state's open-enrollment period next month, the Northern Ozaukee School Board gave the green light last week to pursuing a grant that would greatly enhance the science offerings of its virtual high-school program.If the district can secure a charter school grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, an independent high school called the STEM Academy would be created with a science-heavy curriculum starting in the 2011-12 school year.The program draws its names from its areas of focus — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.The grant would cover the cost of curriculum and materials — but not staff — for the first three years of the academy.If the program is created, it would support itself with the student aid collected by the district, officials said.The description of the program says it is "designed to engage highly motivated students in an academically rigorous curriculum, with a strong focus on science, technology, engineering and math."Coursework is intended for students who plan to continue studies in technical fields after high school.The curriculum uses 20-unit modules to introduce students to real-world applications of scientific principles in such fields as biotechnology, forensics, genetics, sports medicine, epidemiology and stem cell research.Energy studies would cover such areas as solar technologies and biofuels, while applied science would focus on automotive, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering.The curriculum, called the Cutting Edge Science program, was developed by Lincoln Interactive, a national provider of virtual school materials. The program has connections with the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Carnegie Mellon University, the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association, Genetics Policy Institute, Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Institute, McGee Women's Research Institute, ReachBio and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center.The challenging four-year academic program would require students to earn 26.5 credits to graduate. At least 12 of those credits would be in the areas of advanced math, cutting-edge science and technology.The National Network of Digital School, which has been partnering with the district in the operation of its virtual program, is assisting in the grant writing and will help develop the program."The catch is, if we don't receive the grant, there is no program," Supt. Bill Harbron told the board.If the DPI grant is approved, it is expected that the board will take action on the charter for the new virtual school in May.The board was pushed to give its conceptual approval to the STEM Academy last week, so it could be promoted in advance of the state's open enrollment period which runs from Feb. 7 to 25.After that time, students are not allowed to enroll in academic programs outside their home district.The program will be marketed along with the traditional Wisconsin Virtual Learning program, with the warning that it might not be available.If the STEM Academy is created, brick-and-mortar students will be able to take specific courses not available at the high school.Although the district's virtual program pulls students from across the state, Harbron said it is unlikely the STEM Academy would appeal to more than 20 students because of the challenging courses."This is such a niche, we are not really sure how many students this would attract," he said.Board member Tom Hoffmann said the program presents an opportunity."We would be doing a disservice to our kids if we didn't try to offer this," Hoffmann said.


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Lionel Messi (born on June 24th 1987) is an Argentinian soccer player who also has the Spanish
citizenship. He has developed his career in F.C. Barcelona.
Born in Rosario (Argentina) in a humble family of Italian descent, Messi began playing soccer at age 5 in the team of his neighborhood, Grandoli. He took turn between this team and Central Cordoba, until in 1995 he started training with the junior teams of Newell's Old Boys.
After seeing his performance in Argentina, Barça recruited him an opportunity in its quarry and offered to pay for the expensive medical treatment he needed for his growth hormone deficit he was diagnosed with, if he agreed to move to Spain.
After moving with his family when he was 13 years old, Loinel Messi began playing in F.C Barcelona youth system. He was soon upgraded to higher teams and finally had his debut, in an unofficial match, in premier league in 2003 at age 16. A year later he played in an official match against R.C.D. Español.
His skills playing in the Barça lead him to the list of the most prestigious players in the globe. His rise made many journalists, coaches and other players talk about him as one of the best player in History. This prestige has been translated into several awards for his individual talent, such as four Golden Balls and three Golden Boots.
Having the dual citizenship, Me3ssi could decide in which National Team he wanted to join in international tournaments, choosing in 2004 his country of birth, Argentina. With this team, Messi has played in two World Cups, two America`s Cup and the Olympic Games, where he won a gold medal.
Did You Know?
- Messi was recruited by FCB because of a video.
- "Mecci" is the name he had when Argentina selected him.
- Messi was asked to play for Spain but he chose to wait for the call from Argentina.
- Messi signed his first contract with Barcelona on a used napkin.
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento más conocido como Pelé, es un ex futbolista brasileño que nació en Tres Coaraçoes. Debutó profesionalmente en los Santos FC, club donde pasó la mayor parte de su carrera hasta que se fue a otros equipos.
Pelé se convirtió en una de las máximas referencias del fútbol mundial, considerado por la mayoría de las personas como el mejor jugador de la historia de este deporte. Fue elegido el mejor jugador del siglo en una votación hecha por los ganadores del Balón de Oro.
La IFFHS lo nombró el mejor jugador del mundo y el Comité Olímpico Internacional le otorgó el título del mejor deportista del siglo XX. A sus espaldas tiene un gran palmarés a nivel individual como por equipos. Cuando se retiró probó como actor de televisión y después como cantante.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé, El Rey, O Rei, La Perla Negra, El Rey del Fútbol.
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Ronaldo de Assis Moreira conocido en el mundo como Ronaldinho Gaúcho o solo como Ronaldinho es un futbolista brasileño que nació en Porto Alegre.
Ha jugado en uno de los mejores equipos europeos como el FC Barcelona y el AC Milán. Fue nombrado como el mejor futbolista de la década 2000-2010 por la revista World Soccer.
Juega en el Clube de Regatas do Flamengo en la liga del Campeonato Brasileño de Serie A.
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El delantero colombiano, Radamel Falcao, el Tigre, es el killer del Atlético de Madrid que ha hecho
olvidar al Kun Agüero en la afición colchonera. En su primer año de rojiblanco ha ganado la UEFA Europa League con goles decisivos en la final y la Supercopa de Europa, también con una gran actuación. Anotó con el Atlético de Madrid un total de 24 goles en Liga y 12 en la UEFA Europa League. Esta temporada también ha arrancado con fuerza.Read less
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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a soccer player from Portugal who plays as forward for Real
Madrid, also he's Portugal national team's captain. It's been said that he's the most expensive soccer player. The numbers are clear, when he left Manchester United to join Real Madrid in 2009, the spanish team paid £80 million (€94 million/$131.6 million). Also, currently Ronaldo is paid 21 million euros per year in Real Madrid, which makes him the best paid football player in the world.
When he played in England, he won all four main PFA and FWA awards in 2007, being the first player who did it. A year later and in 2013, Ronaldo got FIFA's Ballon d'Or award, which it's given to the best football player in the world. He's Portugal's top goalscorer of all time.
Also, he obtained the European Golden Shoe in 2008 and 2011. In 2008, he was FIFA's World Player of the Year, FIFPro Player of the Year, World Soccer Player of the Year, and the Onze d'Or.
With his National team he took part in five major tournaments: UEFA Euro 2004, FIFA World Cup in 2006 , UEFA Euro 2008, 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012.
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- Cristiano Ronaldo was diagnosed with racing heart when he was 15.
- He wasn't good enough for Liverpool.
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David Villa Sánchez (born 3 December 1981), better known as El Guaje is a Spanish footballer who was
the Top scorer in the Spain national football team. His professional career starts in the Sporting de Gijón. In 2003 he moved to Real Zaragoza, where were obtanied the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España. Subsequently Villa joined to Valencia, FC Barcelona and currently plays for Atlético Madrid as a striker.
Date of birth: 3 December 1981
Place of birth: Langreo, Spain
Height: 1.75 m
Playing position: Striker
Current club: Atlético Madrid
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Alexis Sánchez, also known as the "boy wonder", was born in Tocopilla, Chile on December 19 1988. He
plays for FC Barcelona as a forward and he is usually front in the Chile national football team. He is known for his way of playing as he stands out in the turns and speed. Alexis can take the field in all three attacking positions but usually plays as right. Speed is one of his strengths, which he uses to get open and reach the goal. He debuted in 2005 in the Chilean league with Cobreloa. Since then he has gone through several teams: Colo-Colo of Chile, River Plate of Argentina, Udinese Calcio in Italy and he has become the most expensive Chilean player in history after signing with FC Barcelona for 43 million dollars.Read less
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Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior (born 5 February 1992) is a Brazilian footballer of São Paulo. He plays
in the F. C. Barcelona. He is famous for his acceleration, speed, dribbling skills, technique and finishing. His playing style has given him numerous accolades and criticism from fans, media and professionals, who have been considered one of the best footballers of his generation, becoming nominated twice for the Golden Ball and Puskás Award winning in 2011.'s June 3, 2013 as a new player signing for FC Barcelona, FC Santos leaving. Before joining, Brazil won the Confederations Cup and was named the MVP of the tournament.
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- He nearly joined Real Madrid when he was 14.
- West Ham was the first club to make a bid for Neymar.
- Neymar is the only brazilian athlete to be on the cover of TIME Magazine.
- He scored his 100th professional goal on his 20th birthday.
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Francesc Fabregas (born May 4, 1987 ) is a Spanish footballer who has played in various positions on the
Arsenal and FC Barcelona. After going through the ranks of Mataró and Barcelona , Cesc was persuaded by thinking that the Arsenal would have better opportunities than the Catalonian club, and shortly after his move , he made his first team debut in a match against Rotherham United. After winning the title, Fàbregas became one of the main stars of the Premier League , coming to get the captaincy of Arsenal in the 2008/2009 season. In August 2011 the Catalan became one of the signings of the season for the club , helping the club FC Barcelona to win two Super Spain , a whole league , one Spanish Cup , one European Super Cup and Club World Cup. Fàbregas is also a leading member of the Spanish national team , with whom he has won two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup of South Africa.Read less
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El Club Atlético Boca Juniors es una entidad deportiva de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fue
fundada en el barrio de La Boca el 3 de abril de 1905 por cinco jóvenes inmigrantes italianos. El fútbol profesional es su disciplina más destacada, aunque también compite a nivel profesional en baloncesto y voleibol. Juega sus partidos de local en el Estadio Alberto J. Armando, conocido mundialmente como La Bombonera, donde la Selección Argentina mantiene un invicto histórico.
Ostenta 18 conquistas a nivel internacional (récord) al igual que el Milan de Italia, por lo que ambas son las instituciones con mayor cantidad de títulos internacionales oficiales en el mundo.3 Entre esos títulos se destacan 6 Copas Libertadores, 4 Recopas Sudamericanas, 2 Copas Sudamericanas y 3 Copas Intercontinentales. Además, es el club de América con más finales de copas internacionales con 27 (2° a nivel mundial, detrás del Milan).4 Asimismo, en 2012, se ha convertido nuevamente en el club récord de finales de Copa Libertadores de América: 10, junto con Peñarol, y también, sigue siendo el 2° club con mayor cantidad de Libertadores ganadas.
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Franck Ribéry is a French footballer born in Boulogne-sur-Mer on April 7, 1983. Two years eariler he
had a car accident that left scars on his face. Although he suffered teasing at school he has admitted that this has helped him to become much stronger. In 2006 the player decided to convert to Islam and change his name to Rivery Mohamed Yassin. He made his debut in 2001 with the Union Sportive de Boulogne. He has also played for Olympique Alès, Stade Brestois 29 and FC Metz until it was transferred to the Turkish team Galatasaray in 2005. When the season ended, he joined the French team Olympique de Marseille. But he has since been playing for the German team, FC Bayern Munich. In 2006 he was called to play for the first time with the soccer team of France in the World Cup. Since then, Ribéry has been included in prestigious competitions all to play for his country.Read less
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Vatican seeking closer ties with Taiwan
Catholic World News - December 22, 2011
After years of downplaying relations with Taiwan, the Vatican is seeking closer diplomatic ties with the island nation, a potential ally in the struggle for religious freedom in mainland China.
In 2005 Cardinal Angelo Sodano, then the Vatican's Secretary of State, announced that the Holy See would be prepared to break off diplomatic relations with Taiwan—"not tomorrow but tonight"—if that move could lead to formal diplomatic ties with Beijing. But after several years of an increasingly tense struggle for control of the Catholic Church in China, the Vatican is taking a different approach.
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Hey everyone:My girlfriend is taking me on a surprise hiking trip for my brithday that I have no details about. I know that it is from this Saturday thru Monday and that is all...I told her I would get a menu for us, but usually I just get packaged meals. I'm wondering if you all would like to help me come up with some good food for 3 days and 2 nights.I think that for breakfast we will each have an oatmeal packet, tea, and some honey.For lunch I plan on GORP, pringles, peanut butter and some dried fruit.For dinner, I have no idea! We will have a .9 evernew and snowtrek 900 so we will have plenty of water! I was planning on freezer bag meals, but I'm just lost. Any help for ANY meals would be awesome!Thanks so much!Andrew
One thing to think about:What does she like to eat at home? What do you? Do you like to eat fresh veggies and fruit? Do you like dessert? Candy? Are you meat eaters? Any special diets?One oatmeal packet may not be enough - bulk it up with diced nuts and freeze dried fruit maybe. Lunches? Yeah, I understand - I am not much of a sit down lunch person - but is she? Maybe bring tortillas for the PB (add jam or honey). How about shelf stable cheese with crackers? (Laughing Cow stuff is good). Or bagels. Make sure you want heavy gorp with everything else.Here is where I have changed a lot in the past couple years: I have no qualms about packing in a fresh loaf of bread for dinner, fresh fruit for the first 2 days, maybe a ripe avocado.....to me that weight is ok - I'll eat it! ;-)For dinners? Think what you like and go from there. I can give you ideas. You could do an Italian inspired meal night one with a some rolls or bread.....night two chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes. Let me know what you hate food wise ;-)
Hey Sarah,I was hoping you would respond! :) I meant to say that she is a vegetarian so our dinners will have to be veggie friendly. Thanks for reminding me about that.As for breakfast, I think you are right and that it is a good idea to have some nuts and freeze dried fruit with the oatmeal. Either that, or two packets each. For lunch, even if we bring snacks like I mentioned, we'll probably sit. I need breaks because both of my feet are injured so I enjoy sitting to eat lunch for 15 minutes or so. I was thinking of bringing some of that wax cheese, but laughing cow will certainly be more spreadable on crackers. We love cheese and crackers so maybe we can bring cheese (various falvors), crackers, pb&j, and some tortillas. As for dinner, we really like everything. We are not picky when it comes to being out on hikes. Remember, we're used to eating SUPER salty mountain house meals, so I figure anything we come up with will be better then that! I'm really just looking for some tasty, lightweight staples that will give us good overnight energy. Maybe food for a romantic dinner will be good for one night though...soo hmm..italian sounds good for that! A veggie pasta dish? I should probably go check out your website too! I'm afraid of getting sucked in at work though so I plan on doing that when I get home! :) Thanks a lot for your help!Andrew
Current favorites for what they are worth:Snacks:Japanese style almonds (not sure what they are called)Dried blueberriesJoysticks (organic "hot" jerkey sticks) does not apply due to meatProbars - Great flavors and packed with organic caloriesBig Sur Bars - Super awesome but hard to get your hands onMeals:Try packaged meals outside the standard: ie: Mary Jane Farms makes killer vegan freeze dried meals.
Hummm ....I like to take a small summer sausage, cheese, and some trisket crackers in a ziplock plastic container for lunch. Pita pockets and potted meat, or chicken spread, or PB makes a good lunch as well.For dinners, I've found that pasta roni with angel hair pasta makes one heck of a freezer bag meal. Lipton sides with veggies also makes a great freezer bag meal. Pasta roni comes in a lot of flavors and is 99 cents and about 675 calories per box.Toss the packaging and put it in a ziplock freezer bag.I take a bag of armor dried beef to add protein, although you could add pouch chicken or tuna if you'd like (tuna in oil would be really good). Or cut up some pieces of summer sausage and cheese and toss em in.Take an old $1 acrylic stocking hat and use it as a cozy ... it weighs less than an ounce and takes up almost no room in the bottom of your food bag.Just make sure you don't wear it .... the bears would mistake your head for a doggie bag!
She is a veg - no problems there :-) Does she like tofu? Reason why - you can get flavored shelf stable tofu by Norimate and it is pretty good diced up into noodle bowls. Add in some dried mushrooms crumbled up, maybe some torn Nori, dried onions (all these things you can find in most big stores). When I make noodle bowls I grab ramen and toss the "flavor" packet (it is where most of the sodium is). The noodles and homemade sauce with veggies is filling and tasty.If you can find them locally Just Veggies freeze dried vegetable mix is great to add in to dinners.I make a faux polenta using instant grits but you can find super quick cooking polenta from Italy that cooks in a minute. Add in sun dried tomatoes diced up, cheese, garlic, pepper, etc....really good!While Mary Janes meals are the best on the market - they are dehydrated rather than freeze dried in most cases. Not all are vegan but all are vegetarian. The nice thing is they are not salt bombs like Mt. House is. On the other hand the meals are not big either.An easy and filling meal is to make bean and rice burritos. Get Fantastic Foods dried bean mix, instant rice, tortillas, some cheese, veggies if you want them, etc. I make this nearly every trip I go on at some point. Cheap too!
I like to get frozen rice/veggie meals from Trader Joe's. They have a large selection of very tasty fully cooked and hydrated (but frozen) dishes. I just pour each bag onto a tray in the dehydrator and you are ready to go. Usually takes at least 30-40 mins to fully rehydrate and cool down enough to eat. Bring a bottle of oil and squirt some in right before you eat it - makes them taste so good . Sometimes i'll eat these at home if i'm busy and don't have the time to cook. I made pouches to hold the quart sized bags out of reflectix insulation - comes in a huge roll for about $20. It keeps the food well insulated and the pouch stands up on its own.I try to avoid the meals with mushrooms. I haven't had luck dehydrating them; they turn black and goey. I don't really care for them anyways but it can be done if you're a fan.Also, fake meat products are great - even if you are a meat loving slaughterfestomaniac. Get ground beef crumblers and fake chicken or beef strips to dehydrate. I also like to chop up baked/marinated tofu into small 1/3" cubes and dehydrate them. They are good plain (chewy) or added to food. You can dehydrate all of these at 135* since they are not real meat products. I usually just turn on the machine and come back in 10 hours or so though if you are impatient you can stir it up midway etc. Sarahs site has alot of good info on this sort of thing.Angel hair pasta meals are great and easy to dehydrate. Alfredo, tomato sauce, or pesto with some meat thrown in and thats livin'!I can't eat GORP or hummus etc ad infinitum - traumatized at a young age backpacking haha. Jerky is the way to go for me - all meat all day snacking. Add it to your soups or meals. Never gets old for me.You can also bring protein bars... you can get them with anywhere from 5g to 30g of protein. You could also bring protein shakes or weight gainer mix. You can end up fitting like 2 weeks of food in a bear can if it is all bars/shake. I usually starve a day or two on the trail before I can manage to eat the vile shih of it but i'm kind of a freak.Also, stock up on asian noodle dishes - there are alot of tasty ones out there nowadays really cheap and easy last minute food. Just repackage from styrofoam into quart ziplock.MASHED POTATOES are the shiizzz on the trail. They come in foil pouches with a bunch of flavors and crazy toppings all you do is add water. Definitely bring these - I eat them all the time at home. Idahoan brand but double check you only have to add water.Find some granola cereal you really like then measure out the amount of it and milk you normally eat for breakfast. Then put it in a ziplock with the reqd amount of instant milk powder plus store bought dehydrated (usually cheaper and always easier) fruit topping of your choice. I like to add sugar at home because the milk isn't so great.Other good ideas for breakfast: Oatmeal packets w/ toppings of your choice, maybe a little powdered creamer/milk. Dehydrated hobo style potato cubes or flakes (peppers, onions, etc). Dehydrated eggs and bacon. Put lots of paper towels in the dehydrator to catch the massive amounts of bacon grease, then freeze until your trip - you can eat them like chips without any prep on the trail.Also, when at the grocery store keep an eye out for the ethnic foods section and near the soups. Alot of good mixes in there. Couscous is good. I've noticed alot of dehydrated meals - usually with 'Just add water!' on the label. These are just like expensive backpacking meals only 1/2 to 1/3 the price and usually labeled 6-8 servings (in other words 2 'real' servings).I'll share a little secret desert I have yet to read about for backpacking. I'm sure some of you have discovered these. They sell these cake mixes that only require you to add water then microwave (or just add hot water and insulate - no need for a portable oven or anything). They come with syrup packets and are VERY delicious. Other sweets are honey, tubes of pb&j, or white/brown cane sugar. I like to have powdered drinks like gatorade as well.You may want to keep some sort of database or journal of the nutritional content of each food and meal plans for each day. Record your thoughts, how you felt, energy levels, degree of physical exertion that day. When you get back from your trip this information may be useful for next time. Write it down so you can recall when it comes time to pack for another trip a month or a year later. This is some of what works for me. Your experience will certainly vary, but for me and my girl/friend/s this is the BOMB and as good as it gets for lightweight delicious easy to prepare backcountry food. If anyone has any other man-status foods (when bullshih snacks just don't cut it and you want real meals) then serve them up, I want to hear it!Here's a few pics from some of the delicious 'backpackers pantry' ready to go the distance, last minute trips, car camping, roadtrips, weekend getaways etc.
Edited by lococoyo on 06/24/2008 02:50:55 MDT.
Wow...Thank you for all the tips everyone! I will go to my local trader joes tonight to see what they have there. I appreciate all of the great recipe ideas and all of the product recommendations! This is going to be a lot of fun!Thanks again to everyone who offered their help!
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Marist girls, Sisters boys take district titles
Cottage Grove's Patricia Guterrez ran out front from the start and cruised to the Sky-Em League girls cross country district title in 19:55. Marist's Allie Sibole finished second in 20:17 to lead the Spartans to the team title while Cottage Grove got the second spot at state.
Marist's Jared Christian won the boys title in 16:30, six seconds ahead of Cottage Grove's Sam Settelmeyer. Sisters won the boys title while Pleasant Hill was second.
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Good historical fiction is hard to find, but it's probably even harder to write. Newbery Honor winner Gennifer Choldenko's ability to research obscure yet intriguing topics is uncanny, and as she did with the popular Al Capone trilogy, she turns a tough topic into a high-interest read with Chasing Secrets.
When Burdock—a one-eyed cat named for the prickly burr seeds that inspired Velcro—discovers that Dewey Baxter is planning to burn down his barn, it becomes his mission to save the barn's inhabitants. It isn't long before the whole farm—workhorses Tug and Pull, Fluff the sheep, Figgy the pig, Mrs. Brown the cow, Nanny the goat and her kid, Tick—work with Burdock to concoct an escape plan.
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Grumpy Cat's got nothing on Hissy Fitz, the eponymous feline of Patrick Jenning's latest middle grade novel. Hissy lives with the Fitz family, and he loves his owner, young Georgie; she's his favorite, and she treats Hissy just like a sibling. Unfortunately, Georgie's actual sibling, young Zeb, lives to annoy Hissy. Zeb is noisy, rambunctious and does what little boys do.
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When antimatter combines with matter, it creates an explosion of energy. That's an accurate formula for what Jon Scieszka has created with this excellent first book in his new middle grade series.
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