hummer n 1: a singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words 2: (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity; "he swung late on the fastball"; "he showed batters nothing but smoke" syn fastball, heater, smoke, bullet Source: WordNet. Princeton University
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Cons: The Negatives and Downsides Of Owning A Hummer H1 or H2  Here are the Cons, or negative things, about owning a Hummer H1 or H2. Covering everything from design, look and styling to repairs, durability and reliability, all of the worst things about Hummers are highlighted. If you're considering buying new or used a Hummer, here are some of the downsides or reasons you might want to reconsider owning one. http://4wheeldrive.about.com/od/highlightshummer/a/hummerhistory_3.htmGM's Iconic Military Offroad Vehicle Becomes History  It looks like the story of the legendary brand of the American military offroader is over. According to General Motors, the negotiations with last two possible buyers fell through. Hummer will be discontinued on April 12. Yet, the owners of the... http://english.pravda.ru/business/companies/26-03-2010/112735-hummer-0/Who bought Hummer? Sichuan Tengzhong of China - Jun. 2, 2009 General Motors Corp. said Tuesday that it has signed a deal with buyer for its Hummer brand, just one day after filing for bankruptcy. http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/02/news/companies/gm_hummer/index.htm?postversion=2009060207Hummer sale: Only 2,200 left and $6,000 rebates - Apr. 7, 2010 As General Motors winds down its Hummer brand, automaker offers big rebates on remaining 2,200 vehicles. http://money.cnn.com/2010/04/07/autos/gm_hummer_deals/ Hummer drivers get almost five times as many tickets as the national average for all vehicles, according to a 2009 study. Conducted by San Francisco-based Quality Planning, a company that provides statistical information to insurance companies to help them determine... http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2009/10/hummer-drivers-lead-in-tickets-national-average-car-tickets-study.htmlHummer to close after deal to sell to Chinese falls through - Feb. 24, 2010 General Motors' deal to sell its Hummer brand to a Chinese automaker fell through Wednesday and the company said it now plans to shut down the brand. http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/24/news/companies/hummer_chinese/index.htm?hpt=T2Little-Known Facts About Hummers Some little-known facts about Hummers and things you might want to know before you go out and buy an H1 or H2. Also some great Hummer trivia here! http://4wheeldrive.about.com/od/highlightshummer/a/hummerhistory_4.htmHummer China | Hummer: China isn't buying it either - Los Angeles Times
General Motors' tank-like Hummer is known in China as Han MaHan Ma, which translates as "fierce horse." This week, the brand was put out to pasture by the Chinese company Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy http://articles.latimes.com/2010/feb/25/opinion/la-ed-hummer26-2010feb26 26431
When Hummers Dream (Milford-Haven Stories) by Mara PurlBellekeep BooksCan a hummingbird dream? Artist Miranda Jones thinks so. Sensing the tiny injured bird that wings its way into her world still lives, she paints the creature's dream-garden and seems to reach into his very heart. She reached into her own heart to create a new life for herself in Milford-Haven, the small town of undiscovered beauty on California's Central Coast, where one of her dear friends is environmentalist Samantha Hugo-a brilliant PhD twenty years her senior who gave up a son years earlier. Though the e-book stands alone, it also introduces Book 1 of the Milford-Haven Novels, the critically acclaimed, popular series, a multi-generational saga. Based on Purl's BBC Radio drama Milford-Haven U.S.A. Can a hummingbird dream? Artist Miranda Jones thinks so. Sensing the tiny injured bird that wings its way into her world still lives, she paints the creature's dream-garden and seems to reach into his very heart. She reached into her own heart to create a new life for herself in Milford-Haven, the small town of undiscovered beauty on California's Central Coast, where one of her dear friends is environmentalist Samantha Hugo-a brilliant PhD twenty years her senior who gave up a son years earlier. Though the e-book stands alone, it also introduces Book 1 of the Milford-Haven Novels, the critically acclaimed, popular series, a multi-generational saga. Based on Purl's BBC Radio drama Milford-Haven U.S.A. Quick! Is it a Hummer or Jeep?(trademark infringement case)(Brief Article): An article from: Indiana Business MagazineCurtis Magazine Group, Inc.This digital document is an article from Indiana Business Magazine, published by Curtis Magazine Group, Inc. on May 1, 2001. The length of the article is 769 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Hummer: How the Little Truck Company Hit the Big Time, Thanks to Saddam, Schwarzenegger, and GM by Martin Padgett JrMotorbooksPart company history, part business tale, and part action novel, Hummer tells the story of the Humvee's rise from a utility vehicle bred for military use to a suburban status-symbol. More that a simple story of GM's clever branding scheme at a perfect juncture in automotive, consumer, and world histories, this book is a cultural dissection of what images make American's open their pocketbooks so readily, and how buying American consumers was never so easy-or conflicted. - The H2 is a huge hit for GM- Hummer is an American icon like the Corvette and Ford Pickup- This books offers a fun-to-read story- H3 is on its way in 2006- Interest continues to grow in this unique vehicle, with buyers pushing GM production numbers up for the HummerAmerican's got their first real look at the Hummer during the first Gulf War. Interestingly, because of the advent of 24-hour news at this same point in time, the Gulf War served as priceless free advertising for AM General's war machine. After seeing the Hummer in action, movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger reportedly helped to convince AM General to prep the Hummer for civilian sales and was one of the first to own one.The attention garnered by Schwarzenegger and other celebrities like Tom Clancy, Shaquille O'Neal, G. Gordon Liddy, and any other high-profile American with $100,000 to spare spurred General Motors to acquire the Hummer name for a new range of smaller SUV's. With a well-timed second war in Iraq, General Motors saw sales of its Hummer H2 skyrocket, just as "Ahnuld" prepared for the debut of the third installment of his Terminator movies, which cemented his Hollywood status as the king of action movies since the first battle in Iraq.They say timing is everything. With the exploration of everything from consumer buying habits and American economics to global military action and big-budget Hollywood star power, HUMMER tells the story of how priceless and valuable timing has been for America's largest and most recognizable SUV.About the AuthorMartin Padgett is the editor of the Web's Automotive Authority, www.TheCarConnection.com, and contributes regularly to Stuff magazine as the resident "road warrior." He also writes car news and columns for Import Tuner, Edmunds.com, and other publications. Padgett lives in Atlanta's Morningside neighborhood with his partner of seven years and four cats, an ever-changing roster of cars in the driveway, and easy access to the Gulf Coast. AM General: Hummers, Mutts, Buses & Postal Jeeps (Photo Archive) by Patrick R. FosterIconografixWhile AM General is almost totally unknown, it makes some of the most recognizable vehicles in the world including the Hummer, Humvee, and postal Jeeps. During its relatively short life AM General has produced a wide range of commercial and military vehicles including postal service Jeeps and vans, military trucks from the 1/4- up to 5-ton models, military trailers, transit buses, motor home chassis, and more. Inside, widely respected author Patrick Foster gives the reader an in-depth look at AM General and its vehicles with spectacular black and white photographs combined with insightful captions. A treat for all enthusiasts! The Hummer and the Mini: Navigating the Contradictions of the New Trend Landscape by Robyn WatersPortfolio HardcoverHummer H3 (Launch book) by Larry EdsallMotorbooksThe all-new Hummer H3 will reach market in early 2005, just as this book chronicling its development is published. The H3 will offer traditional Hummer off-road durability and stump-pulling power in a smaller, more-affordable SUV-styled package. Interest in the new model is very high and the automotive website "edmunds.com" reported, ". . . the smaller and cheaper H3 is likely to become the most popular Hummer ever." Hummer Fuck by Barbara B LoveBarbara B LoveHave you ever fucked in the back seat of a HUMMER? Have you ever fucked in the back seat of a HUMMER? Random Mutations in Molecular Biology: Why Ken Wilber's Creationist Hummer Got Recalled by David LaneMSAC Philosophy GroupPresents a pointed response to Professor Alexander Astin's questions concerning evolution by natural selection. This extended essay serves as a follow-up to Lane's early piece, Frisky Dirt: Why Ken Wilber's New Creationism is Pseudoscience. Presents a pointed response to Professor Alexander Astin's questions concerning evolution by natural selection. This extended essay serves as a follow-up to Lane's early piece, Frisky Dirt: Why Ken Wilber's New Creationism is Pseudoscience. Hummer H2 (ColorTech) by John LammMotorbooksWitness the stylized street version of the most ferocious 4x4 ever produced with its radar-like gauges and its awesome red "fire" button. Introduced with great fanfare at the Detroit Auto Show, the first new GM-sponsored Hummer H2 arrived on-scene in 2000. From its civilian Hummer roots to its ultimate construction and delivery, the full story of the remarkable H2 is delivered in this fabulously illustrated all-color volume. Hummer: The Next Generation (Enthusiast Color) by Michael GreenMotorbooksThe first all-color look at all military and civilian versions of the popular Hummer. This gallery is filled with history and development of the original military Humvee, evolution of the modern civilian Hummer, special use Hummers, off-road driving tips and techniques, and specification and technical notes. |
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