Abstract: Embodiments of an animal chew are provided as having a first club end and a second club end coupled by a narrowed neck. The club ends are at least substantially cylindrical in shape, each including a plurality of nubs protruding radially outward therefrom. Animal chews according to the present invention are formed from a combination of materials and include a healthy blend of protein, fat, fiber, and fatty acids.

Abstract: Somatic hybrid plants of the genus Lycopersicon are produced by fusion of protoplasts of two species, one of which cannot be regenerated from protoplasts. This procedure enables the introduction of certain desirable traits of wild-type members of the genus into cultivated tomato species which do not regenerate from protoplasts.

Abstract: A diverter valve construction for controlling flow therethrough of a high temperature fluid and method of making same are provided wherein the valve construction comprises a metal housing, a refractory lining for substantially the entire inside surface of the housing, passage means in the valve construction including an inlet passage and a pair of outlet passages, and flow control means for controlling fluid flow between the inlet and outlet passages and wherein the flow control means comprises a pair of poppet valves with each of the poppet valves being supported within the housing and being adapted to be operated independently of the other poppet valve, and a pair of ceramic tubular valve seat members fixed against the refractory lining with each seat member being adapted to receive a portion of an associated poppet valve thereagainst to control flow therethrough to an associated outlet passage.