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Though open talks took a break for a day, U.N. Special Envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi met separately with the Syrian government's delegation and the opposition, ahead of a planned, mediated meeting between the two sides. Hari Sreenivasan gets an update from chief foreign correspondent Margaret Warner, reporting from Geneva. Continue reading
United Nation's Ban Ki-moon called for the Syrian delegations, representing the government and opposition party, to work towards a solution to the three-year civil war. Continue reading
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In the midst of a busy year, trainer Neil Melanson doesn't want his charge, UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, to go the distance with
UFC 129 play-by-play coverage of Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida on April 30 at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture has decided to call it quits following his fight with Lyoto Machida at UFC 129. On Friday night, he
From top to bottom, the UFC 129 card is stacked with exciting match-ups, title fights, and UFC debuts. Check out the cast as the
Randy Couture intends to leave mixed martial arts on his own terms. He'd rather be the John Elway than the Brett Favre of MMA. He
Listen to the UFC 129 media conference call featuring featherweight champion Jose Aldo, challenger Mark Hominick, Hall of Famer Randy Couture, former champion Lyoto Machida,
UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture talks with MMAWeekly.com about the mechanics behind landing the UFC 129 Lyoto Machida fight, all the controversy surrounding the
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields shattered any and all North American records for ticket sales, topping more than 55,000 when all was said and done.
Lyoto Machida is ready to move on from his last fight, a controversial decision loss to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, but that doesn't mean he feels
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Tuesday locked up the fight card for UFC 129 on April 30 in Toronto. Jose Aldo will defend his title
Aside from announcing several bouts for UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields on Thursday, the UFC also confirmed the participation of its first featherweight champion, Jose
UFC Hall of Famer Randy "The Natural" Couture spoke with Dave Farra of MMA:30 about a number of topics including his upcoming fight with Lyoto
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Thursday used its weekly Ultimate Insider Web show to make official the recently reported headline bout for UFC 129, Georges
Multi-time UFC champion and UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture joins the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team to help turn a family in need.
One of the worst kept secrets in MMA has been the desire to have UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre headline UFC 129 and defend his
UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture isn't done yet. It appears that he'll be fighting Lyoto Machida at UFC 129 in Toronto.
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Metroid Prime Game for the Nintendo Gamecube
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Super Metroid is probably one of the best game franchises that Nintendo has published. Back in the early days of the Nintendo game consoles, a lot of people really loved the Super Metroid games.
It is simple yet complex in some parts. And, you get to control one of the most badass characters in side-scrolling shooting games, Samus Aran.
Today, I am going to talk about the Metroid Prime Game for the Nintendo Gamecube. This is the first game where the Metroid series took on the first-person approach as opposed to the side-scrolling scheme we were used to.
The story starts when Samus Aran got a distress signal from the Orpheon, a space pirate ship. In the ship, she battles genetically modified organisms which are quite powerful, but nothing that she can't handle.
After reaching the ship's core, she came across the Parasite Queen. This Parasite Queen is responsible for the proliferation of the Parasites that were scattered around the ship.
After defeating the Parasite Queen, the Queen falls into the ship's reactor prompting the self-destruct sequence of the frigate.
During Samus escape attempt, her suit was damaged due to a powerful electrical surge. This prompted her to wear her original power suit. She also plots a course towards a nearby planet called the "Tallon IV".
Upon her arrival on the planet, she explored it and came upon the Chozo Ruins. This is what remains of the previous civilization called the "Chozo".
Apparently, there was a huge meteor that struck the planet and with it comes an unknown substance which they call as the "Phazon".
Phazon was not the only thing that landed on the planet as the meteor also brought with it a creature known only as "The Worm".
Because of the threat of the Phazon and the Worm, both of these foreign matter were concealed in an Artifact temple.
The only way for people (and the Chozo) to access the Artifact Temple is by using the twelve Chozo artifacts.
After the course of the game (where Samus gains some power suit improvements), Samus goes to the Phazon Mines.
In the Phazon mines, she finds out that this was the base of operations of the space pirates and here too, are the phazon-enhanced space pirates as well.
After battling with the big boss in this mines, Samus obtained the Phazon suit. In her final pursuit, Samus uses the twelve Chozo artifacts to put a stop to the Worm, who has been supplying all of the Phazon all along.
The Metroid Prime Game for the Nintendo Gamecube is the first game in the series that dons a first-person perspective. After much backlash, fans and critics alike actually praised the game.
You will control Samus Aran, a bounty hunter, and she will mostly be controlled using the first-person perspective.
Once she transforms into a ball (thanks to her suit), you will then be able to control her using the third-person perspective.
Much like the Metroid games of old, Samus can traverse different parts of the Tallon IV by going through tunnels.
Since this is the first Metroid game that uses the first-person perspective, there is a new lock-on mechanism that allows you to aim at enemies with ease.
Furthermore, Samus also has different power suit modifications that do a lot of different things and they are pivotal should you want to finish the game.
The Metroid Prime Game for the Nintendo Gamecube is a really good iteration of the Metroid game. Although it is not a side-scrolling shooting game anymore, it still has the allure of Samus Aran.


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Tolerance and Practicality of Module AOX
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The primary objective of this clinical trial is to test the tolerance and practicality of the new device Module AOX.
The secondary objective is to determine the changes in oxidative, antioxidative status, plasma free amino acids, and various immune parameters in critically ill patients receiving the enteral nutrition with and without using Module AOX.
|Gastrointestinal Diseases Nutrition
|Device: Module AOX (attached to Sondalis ISO)
|Early Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
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|Tolerance and Practicality of Module AOX - a Modular Device for Supplementation of Enteral Nutrition
- Tolerance: stool outcome (frequency, consistency), diarrhea, faltulence, abdominal pain, amount of feeding according to goal, changes of amount fed, discontinuation of feeding
- Practicality: time for connecting the device to the pouch, time needing for mixing content of device with the content of the enteral feding pouch, clotting of theadministration set, product flow,leakage, clarity of instructions of usage
- vitamin C, Vitamin E. beta-caroteen, GSH/GSSG, cysteine/cystine, GPx, isoprostane, TAS, Zn, Se, plasma free amino acids, HLADR, TNF soluble receptors (55/75), LBP, BPI, IL-1 IR II, leptin, soluble leptin receptor, IL-6, IL-8, and microciological safety
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|Study Start Date:
|February 2002
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|May 2003
Surgery and trauma induce hypercatabolism accompanied by a systemic immunoinflammtory response and massive production of reactive oxygen species at the site of injury. In these situations, requirements for certain amino acids (glutamine, cysteine) and antioxidant micronutrients (zinc, vitamin E, vitamin C, beta-caroteen, selenium) are markedly increased and may not be covered by the levels normally present in standard enteral diets, especially in the early phase when enteral nutrition is introduced gradually. Thus, supplementation with amino acids and antioxidant micronutrients may be appropiate in order to optimize nutritional support in such patients.
The administration of selected nutrients via modular devices added to a standard enteral formulation is an attractive means of providing optimized nutrition support for specific disease states. Module AOX is intended for supplementation of patients requiring nutritional support for a condition in which oxidative stress is expected. The module contains:
- Glutamine: to support gut mucosal and immune function, to minimize early depletion of glutamine stores and preserve body protein
- Cysteine: to support synthesis of glutathione, an important cellular antioxidant, and to support the synthesis of acute phase proteins
- Vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-caroteen: water- and lipid-soluble antioxidant micronutrients to boost antioxidant defenses
- Zinc: to compensate for increased losses and to support protein synthesis, immune function and wound healing
- Selenium: to compensate for increased losses, support antioxidant defenses and immune function
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- patients who will undergo major surgery of esophagus, stomach or pancreas
- patients who will be eligible for jejunostomy feeding
- age >18 and <75 y
- having obtained his/her or his/her legal representative's informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- patients with a history of main cardiovascular or kidney disease
- weigth loss >10% during the last 6 months
- patients who have received corticosteroids, or investigational drugs, in the last 6 weekd prior to surgery
- patients with HIV infection
- patients who are participating in another clinical trial
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00425529
|VU Medical Center
|Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, 1007 MB
|Principal Investigator:
|Paul AM van Leeuwen, MD, PhD
|VU University Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00425529 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|January 22, 2007
|Last Updated:
|January 22, 2007
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
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Mary Chapin Carpenter to Release Orchestral Album
Mary Chapin Carpenter will release her first orchestral album early next year. 'Songs From the Movie' is a compilation of new interpretations of 10 of her most beloved tunes.
The album, which she recorded at Air Studios in London, was arranged and conducted by six-time Grammy Award winner Vince Mendoza, whose lengthy list of credits include Sting, Chris Botti and Joni Mitchell. Carpenter co-produced the record with famed producer Matt Rollings.
"Working with Vince Mendoza was incredibly inspiring," Carpenter says. "His arrangements gave these existing songs new meanings, new colors, new feelings, new destinations. To hear them played by the world class orchestra assembled at Air Studios was beyond any artistic experience that I could have imagined."
The New Jersey native will embark on a multi-city tour with Shawn Colvin in November, and following the release of the new album, she will play select dates with a full orchestra in Scotland, California and Arizona.
'Songs From The Movie' is set for release on Jan. 14 from Zoe/Rounder Records. See both the track listing and tour dates below.
Mary Chapin Carpenter, 'Songs From the Movie' Track Listing:
1. 'On and On It Goes'
2. 'I Am A Town'
3. 'Between Here and Gone'
4. 'Ideas Are Like Stars'
5. 'The Dreaming Road'
6. 'Only a Dream'
7. 'Come On Come On'
8. 'Mrs. Hemingway'
9. 'Where Time Stands Still'
10. 'Goodnight America'
Mary Chapin Carpenter Tour Dates:
11/1 – Wichita, Kan. – The Orpheum Theatre*
11/2 – Springfield, Mo. – Gillioz Theatre*
11/3 – Columbia, Mo. – Missouri Theater*
11/4 – Dallas, Texas – Majestic Theatre*
11/6 – Austin, Texas – The Paramount Theatre*
11/7 – The Woodlands, Texas – The Big Barn*
11/8 – Baton Rouge, La. – Manship Theatre*
11/9 – Pensacola, Fla. – Saenger Theatre*
11/10 – Oxford, Mass. – Gertrude C. Ford Center*
1/24 – Glasgow, Scotland – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall†
2/8 – Los Angeles, Calif. – Walt Disney Concert Hall‡
4/4 – Scottsdale, Ariz. – Scottsdale Center for the Arts**
*With Shawn Colvin
†With BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Vince Mendoza
‡With the L.A. Philharmonic and Vince Mendoza
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Jeep finally released the rest of the Cherokee lineup, including the more rugged Trailhawk version (above). The new Cherokee will have a choice of the Dart's 2.4L Tigershark 4-cylinder, or a 3.2L version of the Pentastar V6, making 271 horsepower. Power will come through a 9-speed automatic transmission.
A selection of different all-wheel drive systems will be available. Jeep Active Drive I will be a basic all-wheel drive system, whle Jeep Active Drive II will include a low-range mode. Jeep Active Drive will have low-range and a rear locking differential. None of these modes will employ a transfer case – instead, there will be a planetary gearset at the differentials.
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105 Comments on "2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Revealed..."
Type57SCMarch 27th, 2013 at 11:17 am
This thing really has a lot of Isuzu Vehi-Cross in the front. That can't be good.
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dts187March 27th, 2013 at 11:23 am
I thought the same thing when images were released a few weeks back. The trailhawk version makes it look even more similar.
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56BelAireMarch 27th, 2013 at 9:57 pm
I don't want to come across as wishy-washy but…….this has to be the ugliest front end I have ever seen. Hell it makes an Aztek look good. Don't like the ass-end either
And I like Jeeps, have even owned two.
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EastonMarch 27th, 2013 at 11:34 am
I'm not sure which looks worse, the "Vehi-cross" (or Juke) in the front end or the first generation Chevy Traverse in the rear.
The rear license plate is mounted way, way too low and makes the whole rear look very awkward with its endles expanse of blank sheet metal.
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PrincipalDanMarch 27th, 2013 at 10:11 pm
@Easton, light colored Traverse from the rear = great white whale
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March 27th, 2013 at 11:35 am
The best looking JEEP was the 2008 JeepGCSRT.
Despite the 2012 JeepGC looking great inside and out, the 2012 JeepSRT looks too gawdy.
Hopefully public outcry stops this horror show from seeing the light of day.
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99_XC600March 27th, 2013 at 11:18 am
The darker colors and lack of chrome accents on the Trailhawk represents it better.
The blinged out Limited is just awful.
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oldowlMarch 27th, 2013 at 10:28 pm
Ir looks absolutely better in the de-chromed Trailhawk version, especially in the medium gray paint choices. See the Jeep site
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PBubelMarch 27th, 2013 at 11:19 am
I must be losing it, or its the lack of coffee, but the Trailhawk fixes a lot of problems I had with the vehicle. I would almost say that it's…interesting?
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March 27th, 2013 at 11:28 am
I saw a blue one in the flesh and liked it quite a lot.
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smapdiMarch 27th, 2013 at 6:58 pm
Nope, I thought the exact same thing. This Trailhawk version is almost attractive to me… amazing how a model can swing so far from ugly to (almost) good with just some minor paint and accent changes.
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JREwingMarch 29th, 2013 at 7:39 am
Absolutely. It's just a few minor touches, but they're very effective in butching up the styling. The Limited, by comparison, screams mommy-mobile.
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krhodes1March 27th, 2013 at 11:20 am
Planetary gearset at the diffs? That is certainly an interesting way of doing low range. Any other vehicles out there currently using that sort of setup? I've not heard of any.
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March 27th, 2013 at 11:21 am
I don't know if there are, but someone else here might. I haven't even heard of a system like that before, to be honest.
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Big Al from OzMarch 28th, 2013 at 12:15 am
@krhodes1 & Derek Kreindler
A planetary gear setup is okay.
We use them in aviation to drive flight control surfaces. Leading edge flaps do use a planetary transmission.
Our ones are reliable, they have to be, you can't park on a cloud and call roadside assistance:)
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EastonMarch 27th, 2013 at 11:22 am
9-speed transmission? Seriously, this is getting ridiculous. I thought the 6-speed was bad for constantly up-shifting and driving one gear too high. This thing would never stop shifting gears and would make for an awful driving experience.
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CoreyDLMarch 27th, 2013 at 11:24 am
The new Chrysler TC, by Huffy.
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DeadWeightMarch 27th, 2013 at 10:19 pm
I agree that it's awful.
It's not awful because it's objectively ugly (though one could persuasively make that case), but because it's extremely effeminate. The interior is positively effeminate, also.
This have striking similarities with Hyundais, also.
This is not what even a modern Jeep should look like.
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bachewyMarch 27th, 2013 at 11:27 am
Maybe that 2.4L, gutless engine, needs all those gears to stay in it's power band.
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wmbaMarch 27th, 2013 at 7:51 pm
None of the new Tigershark 2.4l engines have been released to the public yet. A year's delay since it was announced kind of makes you wonder what's up.
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crtfourMarch 27th, 2013 at 3:15 pm
I agree…You know then a ten speed is probably not far off. I wonder who will be the first to develop it?
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28-Cars-LaterMarch 27th, 2013 at 3:18 pm
Ten speed transmission… ten speed… ten speed bike… bikes… Baruth… Oldsmobile… spandex… ITS ALL COMING TOGETHER.
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corntrollioMarch 27th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
This criticism seemed a bit fabricated to me or based on a lack of knowledge/experience. This 9-speed is the ZF unit used by Range Rover too, and it's barely longer than a typical 6-speed, so it fits quite well into the same applications. It uses 4 planetary gear seats with 6 shift elements (the 8-speed ZF used by BMW has 5 shift elements, whereas the 8-speed used by Lexus has 7 shift elements and is more complex).
The lowest gear on this is supposed to be good for off-road because it's very low, so it makes sense for this type of vehicle. The gear ratio spread is almost 10:1, and Honda is allegedly considering using this transmission.
If you think the continuous shifting of a 9-speed would "make an awful driving experience," you probably haven't even ridden in the 6-speeds you're complaining about. The shifting is largely imperceptible in the good 6-speed autos, and they are far more often in the right gear. The latest 6-speeds are far better than the crappy 4-speed autos we had before.
Being one gear too high has absolutely nothing to do with being a 6-speed — it has to do with tuning for EPA purposes. Some cars have a "sport mode" to put you one gear lower than regular mode most of the time.
re:crtfour's comment
Does a 10-speed require another planetary gearset? If it does, it might be quite far off.
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March 27th, 2013 at 7:14 pm
It's all fine and I like how the 6-speed drives in my car (it has a sport mode, yes), but the two big questions are cost and longevity.
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EastonMarch 27th, 2013 at 9:43 pm
I have plenty of experience driving a wide variety of models built in the last 2 years. I own a Ram 1500 with the 6-speed. Few cars offer a "sport mode" even today. I know what I'm talking about, thanks.
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JD23March 28th, 2013 at 8:53 am
I think all Audis with a standard automatic or DSG offer a sport mode. The 8-speed in my car provides better highway mileage and better acceleration by more effectively keeping the engine in its powerband than any old 4-speed could have.
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56BelAireMarch 27th, 2013 at 10:02 pm
Excuse me Mr Aamco,"how much did you say it would cost to rebuild my trans"?
I don't think I heard you right.
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CoreyDLMarch 27th, 2013 at 11:23 am
I'm never going to like this design – ever. You could remove the center grille slat, and put a Hyundai or Kia badge on, and nobody would ever question it.
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LynchensteinMarch 27th, 2013 at 4:10 pm
Would you, could you, in the dark?
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doloreanMarch 27th, 2013 at 4:21 pm
Would you, could you with a dork? Because this thing has PROJECT MANAGER, SILICON VALLEY written all over it.
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cgjeepMarch 27th, 2013 at 10:04 pm
Perfect, just finished reading that to my kids.
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ToshMarch 27th, 2013 at 11:24 am
Eeww! You got your onions in my peanut butter. No, YOU got your peanut butter in my onions…! HURL
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28-Cars-LaterMarch 27th, 2013 at 11:40 am
The image is akin to Barbie in a safari outfit.
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PrincipalDanMarch 27th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
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28-Cars-LaterMarch 28th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
Yeah, that's about right.
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jpolickeMarch 27th, 2013 at 11:50 am
I understand that advances in lighting technology permit the same or greater illumination from a smaller unit, but I wish that the stylists would, for the sake of tradition, make the main headlight package at least as large or slightly larger than the auxiliary lights. Put another way, if the headlights can be that small, why do the fog lights have to be so large?
Also, since reading Alex's review of the Fusion, I've become more aware of rear bodywork that falls in line with the bumper. This looks like another offender where any contact able to compress the bumper skin will pass on expensive damage to the hatch. You may never do such a thing but enough people will to jack up collision premiums.
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OldandSlowMarch 27th, 2013 at 12:13 pm
The designers in Turin would have had a cleaner look if they had integrated the parking / turn signal assemblies with those miniscule headlights – In other words, ditch those distracting fender assemblies. –
I'll bet the real fun comes when it is time to install new headlamp bulbs – if access to the bulbs is limited.
That tail end is futt-bugly – I'm trying to imagine the rear with vertical tail light assemblies.
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abgwinMarch 27th, 2013 at 12:35 pm
You do realize that the fender lights are parking lights and/or turn signals, right? And the bumper-mounted lights are headlights? Fogs are at the bottom.
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jpolickeMarch 27th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
No I didn't. In that case it just looks dumb. Surely they could have come up with a look where the upper lights looked like they belonged to the same car.
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jkross22March 27th, 2013 at 12:06 pm
I think it looks cool, but then I'm unlikely to buy it as I prefer cars.
Still, cool design up front, but why'd they bail on the rear end? Looks like they lifted it right off a Kia. It doesn't look bad, but it does look like a shameless copy.
Tigershark engine??? LOL! That's the name of the Dart engine??
Bwa ha ha ha ha ha!
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thesparrowMarch 28th, 2013 at 3:37 pm
I agree about the "tigershark" engine name – just silly regardless of what vehicle you put it in. But I like the look – at least it's interesting. It may be somewhat derivitive, but these days not much isn't.
Whats more important is the ruggedness and durability of the materials and bulid quality in general. It looks a little more fragile than I'm used to from Jeep…
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March 29th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
The front end is good. The rear is too saggy. I like the CAD / CAM fit and finish.
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March 27th, 2013 at 12:53 pm
Nope, still uglier than homemade sin.
And can we get away from the design of tapering the glass to nothing towards the rear? I mean, hell I can hide my 18 foot long land yacht in the rear view of my mom's Rendezvous, this Heep can't be any better.
One of the great things about the old XJ Cherokee was it had visibility!
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NickMarch 27th, 2013 at 10:02 pm
I keep hoping that it's an April Fools joke and Derek hasn't looked closely enough at the calendar.
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kkopMarch 27th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Unlike the conservative TTAC readership, I like it. No manual transmission at all, though? Pity.
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danio3834March 27th, 2013 at 1:07 pm
For Europe apparently, there is. NA, doubtful.
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danio3834March 27th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
I didn't like it at first, but I'm warming up to the design. The capability appears to be pretty impressive with the locking rear diff and low gear range, and it'll apparently be able to tow 4500lbs. Other vehicles in it's class really don't offer any of this.
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Thinkin...March 27th, 2013 at 1:16 pm
"Jeep Active Drive I will be a basic all-wheel drive system, whle Jeep Active Drive II will include a low-range mode. Jeep Active Drive will have low-range and a rear locking differential. "
Admittedly I didn't have my coffee today, but that makes no sense to me. Did you mean for the final sentence to begin with "Jeep Active Drive III"??? [see also: the need for an "i" in "while"]
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mbardeenMarch 27th, 2013 at 1:36 pm
Mental note: Hug my XJ when I get home today. It will surely need it when it sees what its grandkids have become.
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azmtbkr81March 27th, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Why bother to offer a faux off-road version? It is still hobbled by low ground clearance, car suspension, and terrible approach, departure, and break-over angles. I don't know much about the 4×4 system but I imagine it'll be weaker and more complex than a traditional transfer case. Locking rear differential? Hilarious. That's like a Corolla with an F1 wing.
I was starting to come to terms with Jeep softening its image and offering a CUV as one of its mainstream models but pretending that it has any sort of off-road chops is super lame. I'm still waiting for Ashton Kutcher to appear – this entire Cherokee launch is like a bad version of Punk'd and keeps getting worse.
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ellomdianMarch 27th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
So, you should look at numbers first. While the face might be controversial… (Thx Jalop, for once, something useful!)
Approach Angle: 38º (XJ) versus 29.8º (2014)
Departure Angle: 31º (XJ) versus 32.1º (2014)
Breakover Angle: 21º (XJ) versus 23.2º (2014)
round clearance on an XJ was 7.3 inches for a stock Cherokee and 8.3 inches for the Upcountry versions. The running ground clearance of the new Trailhawk Cherokee? 8.7 inches. Booyah.
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ellomdianMarch 27th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
So, you should look at numbers first. While the face might be controversial, you'll find similar hard-numbers to the much vaunted XJ… (Thx Jalop, for once, something useful!)
Approach Angle: 38º (XJ) versus 29.8º (2014)
Departure Angle: 31º (XJ) versus 32.1º (2014)
Breakover Angle: 21º (XJ) versus 23.2º (2014)
Ground clearance:7.3″ (XJ) versus 8.7″ (2014)
Not only that, but the upskirt photos show pretty beefy IRS for a softroader. And have you ever rebuilt a transfer case? Give me a well-designed modern alternative on my part-time off-roader, full-time snow car.
Odds are Jeep will continue to make stuff for the Parking-Lot Trail Queen, but I am glad to see the heart of the company is still there with this. If you want a bare-bones rock crawler, build it yourself – don't complain that the mass-market manufacturer isn't,
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mkirkMarch 27th, 2013 at 7:34 pm
Yes, I have rebuilt one. I'll take it any day over digging into a FWD transaxle.
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mbardeenMarch 27th, 2013 at 8:35 pm
I've had my 1995 XJ for the past 7 years. It has 198,000km on it and still runs beautifully on road and some light off-road work at the local beach. As I keep up with the maintenance and don't drive it very often, I expect that it will run for another 10 to 15 years without major problems.
So while those "hard numbers" may be similar, I doubt the long term longetivity will be the same.
Sure, the interior is woefully outdated on my XJ. The ride on-road isn't great (though much improved with some new springs & shocks). But I know when I turn the key it'll start and get me wherever I need to go. And for me, that's what counts.
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azmtbkr81March 27th, 2013 at 9:08 pm
I looked at the numbers twice actually due to my shock and horror. I have no idea where your numbers for the low-rider edition XJ came from so here are the actual numbers from Allpar:
Approach Angle: 38º (97 XJ) versus 29.9º (2014 TH)
Departure Angle: 32º (97 XJ) versus 32.2º (2014 TH)
Breakover Angle: 24º (97 XJ) versus 22.9º (2014 TH)
Ground clearance: 10.2″ (97 XJ) versus 8.7″ (2014 TH)
The specs on the non-Trail Hawk Cherokees are too pitiful to mention but if you want to look here is the link: http://www.allpar.com/SUVs/jeep/2014-cherokee.html
Bottom line is that the top of the line, special edition off-road 2014 Cherokee can't best or in some cases even come close to the specs of its 16 year old predecessor. Pretty sad considering the rest of the automotive market is light years ahead of where it was in 1997.
Despite your snark I'll still pull ya out of a ditch if I see you on the trail…if your Cherokee even has recovery hooks that is :)
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cgjeepMarch 27th, 2013 at 10:26 pm
Keep in the mind that this version is the "off road" version of the Cherokee. I bet the XJ numbers aren't for one with the upcountry suspension and the metal skid plates. Numbers are great but an independent suspension will offer no articulation, meaning it will prop one wheel up in the air and bring the opposite side closer to the ground, eating most of the ground clearance. Also the low point for the XJ was the diffs. Once you remember what side of the car they are on you gain another 7 inches of clearance or so by remembering that. As long as you get a wheel up on the obstacle your clearance stays the same (solid axle), an independent suspension will act like a hinge. Also exceeding the numbers quoted above often won't cause anything to break on the XJ, or on any proper off road vehicle, good luck on the Cherokee. I think Outback's and Foresters have similar numbers and no one seriously recommends taking them off road.
Transfer cases on Jeeps are pretty solid, don't really hear about people breaking them, especially with stock power. Jeep auto transmissions on the other hand…. So yes I would rather have the transfer case. How many CV joints you think this new Cherokee has?
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March 27th, 2013 at 7:18 pm
In addition to elom's points, all these angles are fairly unimportant in practice, perhaps with the exception of the ramp angle. The low get is what really determines most of it, unless we're talking about "sporting" off-roading, like boulder crawling. It all comes down to the difference between actual faux off-roading where you visit an off-roading area and never get anywhere, and the practical off-roading where you actually get somewhere and have to deliver something.
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mkirkMarch 27th, 2013 at 1:47 pm
What is the benefit to setting up the low range like this? Does it save weight or can they not get the 9 speed short enough to fit a normal transfeer case behind it?
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corntrollioMarch 27th, 2013 at 3:37 pm
The 9-speed from ZF is barely longer than the typical 6-speed, as I mentioned above.
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krhodes1March 27th, 2013 at 7:04 pm
It wouldn't be behind the engine, because I assume that this car has a transverse engine since it is based on the Dart. So by putting the low range in the diffs they are probably eliminating a LOT of complication of having to go from engine to transmission, to some sort of 90 degree turn to get to the transfer case then the front and rear diffs. This setup makes it just like any other FWD-based AWD setup, but lets you have a low range too. Clever! Will be interesting to see the technical details. Planetary gearsets are VERY simple devices, so I expect it will be reasonably robust and reliable.
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mkirkMarch 27th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
Ah…I saw Cherokee and assumed RWD…silly me.
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danio3834March 27th, 2013 at 7:41 pm
The Power Takeoff Unit itself has a 2 speed output on the Trailhawk models. I'm not sure where Derek got his information.
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billfrombuckheadMarch 27th, 2013 at 2:25 pm
I think the Trailhawk looks spectacular. I was waiting for the Dart GT, but this new Cherokee has caught my new car lust. It's kind of a Porsche Cayenne for the masses.
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PinzgauerMarch 27th, 2013 at 2:28 pm
The light configuration and the grill reminds me of the Juke actually.
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ToxicSludgeMarch 27th, 2013 at 2:37 pm
My first Jeep was a new 2001 XJ Cherokee.4.0L I6 w/4 spd auto.Solid front and rear axles with a limited slip in the rear diff.Empty at hwy speeds on cruise 23 1/2 mpg all day long.Off road it was an animal,plain and simple.
Second new jeep was a 2006 Liberty Limited CRD.The diesel,and the 5 spd MB auto were great.Mild off road it was terrible,and ended up being useless to my wife and I.
Third,and final jeep was a new 08 JK 2dr.3.8L V6/4 spd auto,3:73's w/Limited slip.The single most off road capable production vehicle ever,and a complete and total pile of $hit.I kept it for a year and got rid of it.From all the recalls,and for electrical problems that should have had recalls,it just wasn't worth keeping due to total unreliability.
I have had 3 Jeep products and watched the quality go right to hell,despite what they say now they are just junk on wheels.You know why? They have no competition in the off road segment.No incentive to build with quality and pride.They just ride the aging reputation,right into the ground,(pun intended)….
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DeadWeightMarch 27th, 2013 at 10:25 pm
My cousin had a 2003 Jeep Liberty 3.7 liter 4×4 that was a pig on gas, but actually awesome off road and surprisingly fantastic on road, as well — it had this very stout chassis and absolutely no flex or bending, nor a single interior squeak or rattle over even the roughest roads. It had to be one of the tightest chassis' (what's plural for chassis?) I've ever experienced.
The transmission did emit a whine at highway speeds and was definitely geared for towing or climbing 24/7, even when one wasn't using low range or off road, and the radio sucked. These are honestly the only faults I could find with it over the course of 10 days or so.
He drove the snot out of it, too, and ended up selling with well over 100,000 miles on it with only a minor repair under warranty and some recall work for (I think) the CV joints.
He let me take it on a excursion to the U.P. of Michigan, and I positively loved that vehicle.
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noxiouxMarch 28th, 2013 at 11:31 am
I also had some good driving experiences with a round-face Liberty. I have no use for the Nitro-derived versions, but that first-gen was a surprisingly nice drive. Good power, and pretty comfortable for long hauls on the highway. It was a gas sucking pig, but no worse than my old Pathfinder. 19-25, city/highway, give or take. Stock clearance is too low for anything resembling actual off-roading.
The old XJ is still about a million times tougher and more capable offroad. And I think the point that some of these folks are missing is that a Jeep should be tough as nails. Maybe not the most reliable, definitely not the most refined, but tough. Right out of the box they're a capable offroader. Don't get me wrong–I'd just as soon cut off both big toes as buy a Jeep (I'll stick with my Hardbody Nissans)–but the XJ was a beast. The early 2-doors were pretty cool.
This new Cherokee is a bad joke, that does nothing more than throw another (yawn) CUV in a market that's already horribly overcrowded. I don't have beef with the way it looks, just that it's not a Jeep. And I hope no one's fooling themselves thinking this thing will do much more than your garden-variety RAV4 or CRV. Their idea of "offroad" for this new Cherokee is a half-mile of gravel driveway, IMHO.
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jpolickeMarch 28th, 2013 at 1:28 pm
And all it has to do to be a success is slice away a healthy chunk of sales from RAV4 & CRV. That's where the money is to be made. Rock crawlers and trail riders will be directed to the Wrangler.
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DeadWeightMarch 28th, 2013 at 4:38 pm
@noxious – You're absolutely correct. The Nitro based Liberty is a total POS compared to the prior generation. The Nitro based one isn't even a good VEHICLE, let alone a good Jeep.
I don't know much about hardcore off-roading, but you're definitely correct that the previous generation Liberty would have to be lifted (compared to stock setup) to do any serious boulder crawling, and it would need the additional skidplate protection, as would most vehicles even in its class (I don't think even the Wrangler has sufficient skidplate protection for rock crawling standard).
The nice thing about the previous Liberty is that is was about 3x as refined on pavement as the Wrangler, while probably being 70% as capable off the pavement (all things considered). A lot of that probably had to do with the structure itself, even compared to a hardtop Wrangler, because the Liberty was quite rigid and seemed like it was made of titanium (I think the Toledo Assembly plant had just acquired some sort of brand new automated laser weld system from Austria that was first used on the prior Liberty), and a lot of it had to do with the steering feel, which was better than most cars I have driven (heavy but consistent effort steering, with a tight turn radius).
@jp – I agree with you. With fuel prices where they are at, the fat part of the sales curve for pretty much all small and midsized SUVs/CUVs are and will have to continue to be increasingly fuel efficient.
That '03 Liberty felt like a literal bank vault compared to the CRV, RAV-4, Equinox, Escape and Santa Fe, though. For people like myself, I'd be tempted to pick it for that reason despite the extra fuel costs, because I detest vehicles that feel insubstantial and tinny.
March 27th, 2013 at 2:46 pm
I just adopted a really ugly, stupid looking dog. That said, he's well behaved and the right size and temperament for a family with two kids under 4 years old. I just have to stop looking him in the eyes (as they point in different directions).
I think the Cherokee's kinda like that.
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March 27th, 2013 at 2:57 pm
I'm attempting to make sense of the drivetrain you're describing.
"No t-case" can't quite be right, as you need something to split power front-to-back. So…more like "no low-range gearset in t-case"…which makes sense because this is (I'm assuming) a transverse FWD-type front transaxle with a drive shaft poking out the back.
"Low range in diffs"…hmmm…so, in the front transaxle/t-case/diff, there's a _second_ planetary gearset to do low-range, plus an additional gearset in the rear diff to do low range.
That's entirely possible, but as an engineer (or someone with common sense) it seems waaaaaaaay too complicated, especially in a vehicle that's already got a 9-speed tranny. You could have _two_ crawler gears in there (say, 10:1 and 5:1) and still have more speeds that most on the market.
All that said, hooray for a locking rear diff, if it's actually a real locker (and not brake-based).
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March 27th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
I'm waiting on a tech briefing from Jeep…stay tuned.
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corntrollioMarch 27th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
The planetary gear for the low-range is before the center diff if the pre-release briefing on allpar is right:
www dot allpar dot com/SUVs/jeep/specifications/cherokee-14 dot html
The power transfer unit is built into the back of the transmission, which is why it's not considered a separate transfer case.
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March 27th, 2013 at 4:09 pm
So it's an integrated transaxle + t-case + range box.
Read the presser on AB (they're good for that, for sure) and the specs are actually pretty darn good for a midsize SUV. In full butch spec Trailhawk spec, it would tow my Falcon and go down any trail The Missus would let me with the kids on-board.
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HummerMarch 27th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
But what's it based off of?
Fiat has no knowledge of real offroad vehicle, obviously we're not expecting much in terms of offroad prowess, it is still afterall killed by no clearence and no approach/departure angles.
But my concern is the reliability of something that's seemingly not common, being done by two(or now one, fiat/chrysler) companies who you would not want trying new things.
It's also strange they would even attempt to try giving it anything offroad, since afterall it is a CUV, and no one who buys it will ever actually venture off the beaten path, so it's seems a waste of research time and money.
Unless their in it for the "shiny button" factor
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corntrollioMarch 27th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
"Fiat has no knowledge of real offroad vehicle"
Don't ask Panda 4×4 drivers…
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HummerMarch 27th, 2013 at 7:29 pm
Oh, who are you kidding?
A little car that uses friction to engage the rear wheels?
You can't possible make that argument with a straight face.
wmbaMarch 27th, 2013 at 8:58 pm
"Taking to the off-road section of Fiat's test track at Balocco, the Panda went basically everywhere a Jeep Grand Cherokee could go. It climbed and traversed impossible slopes, restarted on slippery surfaces and presented such a range of competence you wonder why people bother with vast, dipsomaniac SUVs."
From the Daily Telegraph last November. No, it's not a 4200 lb Wrangler, more the size of the original jeep – lightness and narrowness has its rewards.
corntrollioMarch 28th, 2013 at 4:33 pm
My understanding is that the Panda 4×4's abilities are well-known among people who actually need to use them in real world off-road conditions, as opposed to people who do it for sport and look down upon something that doesn't meet their predetermined checkboxes.
HummerMarch 28th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
Real world conditions that require 4×4 would be a flood, natural disaster such as a hurricane/ tornado and maybe snow to some people.
All of which need at least a little ground clearence, be it water, from getting into the cabin, being able to pull fallen trees/transverse over them, and being able to not get bottomed out in a snow drift.
I mean ATV's have more ground clearence then that and a far shorter wheelbase to deal with.
Even if it had 3 locking diffs ( including a center diff) it still couldn't keep up.
The first time you drive through where someone with a real offroad vehicle has driven, your stuck, street tires 155/80/R13 are smaller then most family sedans
HummerMarch 28th, 2013 at 5:02 pm
JGC isn't the same landmark vehicle it was when it was first introduced, sure the technology is good and the vehicle is a great street vehicle, but it is no longer a offroad oriented vehicle
Although it's long since had a frame, lacking this puts it at a major disadvantage as you lose customization you would otherwise have, and it make the vehicle weaker and more prone to being totaled in an accident. It has plastic bumper, although no one intends to ram into a tree for the hell of it, anything can happen, and for both of these vehicles are looking at a bumper replacement for doing anything more then a gravel driveway.
It is nothing like the original jeep, the jeep weighed far less, had strong steel bumpers, had 2 solid axles, a transfer case, and appropriately sized tires. you also didn't worry about scratching the hell out of it because they were cheap and replacement parts were cheaper.
Not saying it's all bad, but making a point that trying to sell a vehicle to a specific demographic that has no use for such a vehicle is pointless, the actual demographic will never use the system and most likely will have no idea how to work it.
corntrollioApril 2nd, 2013 at 1:51 pm
"Real world conditions that require 4×4 would be a flood, natural disaster such as a hurricane/ tornado and maybe snow to some people."
I wasn't talking about real first world problems, but rather actual real world off-road conditions in the developing world. Things that aren't voluntary.
danio3834March 27th, 2013 at 7:50 pm
"obviously we're not expecting much in terms of offroad prowess, it is still afterall killed by no clearence and no approach/departure angles."
You're talking out of your hat on this one.
If the vehicle being compared to is the XJ Cherokee, the new KL has better approach and departure angles as well as more ground clearance. Read up on it, the specs are available.
Sounds like you're just dead set on hating on it because it doesn't match the predetermined mold of what you think a 4×4 should be.
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danio3834March 27th, 2013 at 7:10 pm
It's a 2 speed PTU. So with a 9 speed transmission and 2 speed PTU, by bicycle logic it's an 18 speed! Of course you won't be able to use 9 speeds in low range, but it's a funny thought.
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tuscreen-autoMarch 27th, 2013 at 3:02 pm
Looks like the son of a VW Touareg and a Volvo XC60.
It´s quite handsome and certainly *not* ugly.
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28-Cars-LaterMarch 27th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
I'll say one nice thing, the interior looks very attractive.
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crtfourMarch 27th, 2013 at 3:16 pm
Man that thing is butt-ugly. I thought the Juke was bad….
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March 27th, 2013 at 3:28 pm
I bet if they'd put a vacuum cleaner in it everybody would love it.
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HummerMarch 27th, 2013 at 4:15 pm
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KindaFondaHondaMarch 27th, 2013 at 3:52 pm
I said it before, and I'll repeat it a million times:
This Cherokee will be a hit.
If they price it right, it's gonna be everywhere. Get used to the look. I also believe this Cherokee will be key in Jeep's expansion into the foreign markets. It's relative quirkiness and well-done interior will cement this X-Over's success.
I clearly remember when the 2007 Honda CR-V debuted. There were howls everywhere about the ugly front grille with the "fat bottom lip". Pronouncements of: "Honda has really screwed the pooch with their cash cow SUV!!!!".
History shows it was just the opposite.
Get ready for history to repeat.
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March 27th, 2013 at 4:39 pm
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MontyMarch 27th, 2013 at 8:29 pm
"If they price it right, it's gonna be everywhere. Get used to the look. I also believe this Cherokee will be key in Jeep's expansion into the foreign markets. It's relative quirkiness and well-done interior will cement this X-Over's success."
Absolutely. I showed this to Mrs. Monty, and her reaction was totally opposite to my expectations. She loves the styling. For a woman who is only interested in two-door coupes with standards, it was disconcerting that this SUV hit all the right buttons. She actually confessed to being interested enough to take it for a future test drive. She couldn't care less about it's off-road prowess, only that it's got enough safety nannies, AWD for the winter, and enough cupholders and cubbies for all of her accouterments.
I bet Jeep ends up with a runaway hit with this iteration of a classic.
Gentlemen, get over it. Jeep isn't building vehicles for gearheads, Jeep is building for the car buying public that couldn't tell a transfer case from a transaxle.
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vanwestcoasterMarch 27th, 2013 at 4:36 pm
All the comments about drivetrains and transmissions are impressive, and humbling – I was ready to take Derek's word ;)
I'm just glad to see the return of decent-sized passenger windows.
PS: Ford called and wants its taillights back.
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7th FrogMarch 27th, 2013 at 6:10 pm
I'll add my vote to this is going to be a hit, like it or not.
I don't think it is that bad looking at all. I actually kind of like it. What I don't like is that it seems to be loaded to the gills with so many damn electric gee-gaws and touch screens that it instantly turns me off. Another case of the poverty spec base model should be more enough for any sane individual.
It is better looking than the new Escape, that is for sure.
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smapdiMarch 27th, 2013 at 6:54 pm
This vehicle blows my mind. When I first saw the shots, I thought it was the ugliest design in years… now I have no idea. It is growing on me. I am one that LOVED the look of the VehiCROSS, and as someone else mentioned, this has a lot of that in the front design, but it has a lot of ugly in the front too… I even covered the slit headlights with my hands on one of the front shots, and it looked pretty good. The red/black paintjob (with black accents) does wonders. If this gets a mid cycle refresh and it gets more traditional headlights and that bulge in the grill is toned down, then maybe it will be a handsome SUV… but then again it will also look like everything else! grrrrr
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AJMarch 27th, 2013 at 7:31 pm
I have a fist generation Liberty (KJ) in my garage and I will not be trading it in for THAT. Boy, the front end is ugly, like original Compass ugly. Yuck!
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MandalorianMarch 27th, 2013 at 9:10 pm
It needs an SRT Off-Road version with a 5.7L Hemi. A car that small with an engine that big is going to be a rocket.
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FJ60LandCruiserMarch 28th, 2013 at 2:38 pm
Why would Jeep even pretend this mall cruiser would ever intentionally wander off road? The only "terrain" any of these will see is snowy and icy roads where anything with 4WD and meaty tires would do fine.
I understand that Berlusconi wants to FIATify every Chrysler (except for RAM), but this European pastry is a joke compared to greats like the CJ and Grand Wagoneer.
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Big Al from OzMarch 28th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
What's wrong with the Italians wanting to do that?
I suppose its okay for US corporations to have US manufacturing?
Very lop sided argument, Chrysler screwed up and is now controlled by an overseas group. At least the company is still operating creating jobs in the US.
That's life, move on.
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March 28th, 2013 at 7:36 pm
Ever seen a showroom stock CJ or Wagoneer in the dirt? Open diffs, 30″ tires, and carbs that won't run at an angle make for pretty lousy performance.
Sure, this Chero isn't going to conquer the Tank Trap at Hollister Hills SVRA, but there's no reason to believe it can't hold its own on a typical rutted muddy trail on the way to somewhere scenic.
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WheeljackMarch 28th, 2013 at 8:26 pm
I think what most people are missing is that while it may not be as capable as the old XJ Cherokee, it will be the most capable vehicle in it's segment. In order for Jeep to survive, they need to build something other than the Wrangler. As long as Jeep ensures that each product is the most capable vehicle in it's respective segment, I think that meets the spirt of what Jeep is all about.
I happen to own two TJ (1997-2006) series Wranglers and I'm totally fine with this vehicle. Would I buy one? No. I don't need a people hauler, and if I did, I'd prefer a car. Do I like the styling? Not particularly, but then I'm not the target market.
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Big Al from OzMarch 28th, 2013 at 8:37 pm
"I think what most people are missing is that while it may not be as capable as the old XJ Cherokee, it will be the most capable vehicle in it's segment."
That's a very big statement. This may be the case in the US, but what about the rest of the globe that represents at least another 60 million vehicle sales?
Jeep make capable 4x4s (when they aren't broken) but believe me there are other 4x4s that are as good if not better outside of the US.
This is a mass market vehicle, so it has to appeal to as many as possible.
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WheeljackMarch 29th, 2013 at 12:27 pm
By segment, I'm defining that as car-based unibody CUVs. Think Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV, Ford Escape, Hyundai Sante Fe, Kia Sportage, Chevy Equinox, etc. Amongst those vehicles, it is without a doubt the most capable 4×4.
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OnusMarch 28th, 2013 at 8:36 pm
I'll buy one. The nose is much less offensive in the real pictures. Like everything else. How they managed to fit in low range but it is there. Also a rear locker is a wonderful feature.
People say jeep isn't innovative enough. Well guess what they just put low range in a traverse awd. Innovation at its best.
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mbluefootballMarch 29th, 2013 at 8:43 am
I went out to Moab Utah this past week to see some Jeeps and do off-roading and saw the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk up close. It looks really good, I mean REALLY GOOD, in person. I think people should reserve opinions until they see it for themselves and not just slam it from pictures.
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According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, there's some tension these days between Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia and general manager Jerry Dipoto.
That's certainly understandable, considering the Halos currently hold fourth place in the AL West. Regardless of what happened this year, you figured the Angels would finish ahead of the Seattle Mariners. (Of course, they still could. The Angels are only one game behind Seattle going into Tuesday's play.) But for the second consecutive season, this team is one of the biggest disappointments in MLB.
The latest example of Scioscia and Dipoto not speaking the same language occurred on Monday when the Angels optioned pitcher Tommy Hanson to Triple-A Salt Lake, as reported by MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez. The 26-year-old right-hander compiled a 5.59 ERA in 13 starts, posting the lowest strikeout rate (6.9 Ks per nine innings) of his five major league seasons. Hanson also allowed 10.5 hits per nine frames, the highest rate of his career.
Hanson's performance has to be particularly troubling for Dipoto, as he was one of the starting pitchers acquired to compensate for the loss of Zack Greinke to free agency. Making matters worse is that the Angels GM weakened his bullpen to get Hanson, trading reliever Jordan Walden to the Atlanta Braves in exchange.
Walden's been great for the Braves this season, posting a 2.50 ERA in 43 appearances while striking out 10.7 batters per nine innings. Scioscia would love an arm like that in his bullpen right now.
To be fair, the Angels thought they would have Ryan Madson pitching for them this year, which presumably made Walden expendable. But Madson was coming off Tommy John surgery performed before the 2012 season and just hasn't recovered as expected. Last week, Madson was released. Taking a chance on Madson with a one-year, $3.5 million contract was arguably worth the risk for Dipoto. But it obviously would've looked better had Madson been able to contribute this season.
Signing Madson was one of several reasons many analysts predicted the Angels to win a playoff spot this year. Of course, adding Josh Hamilton to an already formidable lineup was probably the primary reason. Albert Pujols would presumably perform better during his second year in the American League. And Mike Trout was coming off an AL Rookie of the Year (and near-MVP) season, ready to assert himself further as one of the brightest young stars in baseball.
But losing Greinke to the Los Angeles Dodgers was a huge blow, one Dipoto never managed to recover from. As hard as he worked to add arms to the Angels' rotation, an ace-level starter can't be replaced by a handful of lower-tier pitchers. Going into the season, the Halos just didn't have the starting staff to compete with the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers in the AL West. Replacing Greinke with Hanson, Joe Blanton and Jason Vargas just wasn't good enough.
Perhaps Vargas shouldn't be grouped with Hanson and Blanton. With a 6-4 record and 3.65 ERA, he's actually having a good season. Vargas isn't going to notch big numbers of strikeouts, but he can get opposing batters out effectively — especially in a home ballpark that's kinder to pitchers. (According to ESPN Park Factors, Angels Stadium is just below middle-of-the-pack when it comes to ballparks that favor hitters.)
Interestingly, clearing a spot for Vargas — who's recovered from a blood clot issue near his pitching arm — necessitated sending Hanson down to the minors. Blanton — with a 2-13 record and 5.53 ERA — probably seemed like another strong candidate to be shoved off the roster, since he's already been demoted to the bullpen. But he's inexplicably signed for a $7.5 million salary next season, while Hanson had minor league options remaining. Under those circumstances, sending Hanson down was the easier choice.
However, this is merely a short-term solution for a longer-term problem with the Angels. As mentioned, Blanton is signed for next season. Hanson has two more years of arbitration eligibility, keeping him under club control through 2015. Both of these pitchers figure to be in the Angels' rotation next year.
The Angels shouldn't give up on Hanson anyway. He's 26 years old and should be relatively inexpensive (at least compared to what a free-agent pitcher would cost) over the next two seasons. The back and arm injuries Hanson has suffered over the past two years should be a concern. That's certainly been a factor in his performance declining during the past three seasons.
But this lost season gives the Angels a chance to properly evaluate Hanson and get the most out of him in the future. Sending him to the minors allows him to keep throwing a starter's workload, keep his arm stretched out and build his strength back up after being sidelined for a significant portion of the year. (Teaching him to hold runners better, as he allowed five stolen bases last Wednesday versus the Rangers, would also be in the Angels' best interests.)
Hanson is only two years removed from a season in which he went 11-7 with a 3.60 ERA and struck out 9.8 batters per nine innings. He has one 200-inning season on his résumé and threw 175 innings last year. Despite his overall disappointment this season, he's held the opposition to three runs or fewer in seven of his 13 starts. (Five of those games came against AL playoff contenders.) Getting Hanson might eventually pay off well for Dipoto.
That is, if Dipoto is still around to see his trade yield some dividends. Next season will be the final year on his contract. If the Angels fall far below expectations yet again, while Dipoto and Scioscia continue to butt heads, it's not difficult to imagine owner Arte Moreno deciding to make some changes in his front office. Dipoto hasn't exactly built a strong case for himself during his two years in Anaheim, though he didn't make the call on signing Pujols and Hamilton.
Moreno could make a change in the dugout as well. Scioscia has been the Angels manager since 2000 and the team could very well need a new voice and new leadership after 14 seasons. But Scioscia is under contract through 2018, which seems to indicate that Moreno will stick with his manager for the long term. It's yet another questionable decision the owner has made.
For the Angels to turn this thing around, ownership, the front office and the manager all need to work in the same direction. (Players living up to expectations certainly wouldn't hurt either.) Different agendas and increasing dysfunction among the three has been a key reason for the Angels' downward spiral in recent years. Will we see more of the same next year?


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There was a dispute over the compound wall of the Nallapochamma temple in Devarakonda Basti between the residents and the Administrative Staff College. When the colony residents called the minister, he came straight to the place. College staff and police had already reached the place. Danam asked the bulldozer driver of the college to stop. When he did not, Danam kicked him with his leg in the presence of the police. TV cameras telecast this scene.
Even as the staff were explaining the situation to the minister, he did not listen to him and assaulted the driver, in the presence of the police who were speechless. It may be recalled that Danam was charged of manhandling a police sub inspector in connection with the ISKCON temple dispute.


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Even the most vigilant of companies have become victims of discount fraud schemes or fallen prey to warranty fraud scams. When that happens, making a referral to law enforcement may be the best approach under the right circumstances.
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Internal, external and location factors influencing cofiring of biomass with coal in the U.S. northern region
The use of biomass as a source of energy has been identified as a viable option to diminish reliance on fossil fuels. We parameterized the effect of selected internal (e.g. coal-fire presence), external (e.g. price and renewable energy mandates) and location (e.g. biomass availability, infrastructure) variables on the likelihood of using biomass in cofiring with coal by building a two-stage econometric model. The first stage controlled for factors driving the spatial location of coal power plants and the second stage concentrated on factors influencing cofiring. The empirical model was applied in the Northeast quadrant of the U.S. where the unit of observation was an individual county. Results of our model stress the significant effect of existing flexible coal feeding systems that permit the incorporation of biomass, transportation infrastructure and biomass availability (woody biomass in particular in the form of residues from the wood products industry). State-level renewable energy portfolio standards showed no statistically significant effect on the adoption of cofiring biomass with coal. Further developments of biomass cofiring in the U.S. northern region are most likely to take place in the Great Lakes region.
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All Shook Up - Elvis Tribute Show Tickets
All Shook Up Vegas Show Tickets
Anyone who finds themselves in Las Vegas over the next month or so, Elvis Presley fan or not, should highly consider getting themselves tickets to see All Shook Up – Tribute to the King, an Elvis tribute show at the V Theatre as soon as possible. One of the most popular shows going on right now, All Shook Up has differentiated itself from the typical Elvis tribute show in Las Vegas by making itself all-Elvis, all the time. Playing hits like heartbreak Hotel to Suspicious Minds and backed by a live band the whole time, we decided to sit down and see what all the hype surrounding All Shook Up was about. So stick around and read all about this one-of-a-kind Vegas Elvis tribute show.
Elvis tributes on the Strip are a lot less common then they used to be, so checking out All Shook Up is a much more rare chance than tourists might believe. Aside from the hordes of Elvis impersonators posing on the streets for photos The King doesn't seem to have as strong of a grip on the Las Vegas Strip as he once did. The biggest hit was probably Cirque De Soleil's decision to shut down their famous and popular Elvis show, stating that the target demographic was getting too old. After that, the well-known Elvis exhibit at Westgate was closed down due to missed payments and now Elvis is in the midst of taking an eight-month break from the Legends of Rock performance on The Strip. Vegas just isn't Vegas without Elvis though, and All Shook Up is doing its part to keep the tradition of excellent Vegas Elvis tribute shows alive.
Hosted at the V Theatre, where the intimate theatre allows the crowd to feel as if they're right in the middle of the production. The dancing, swivelling hips – Elvis style, and singing of the lead, Travis Allen, is done exceptionally well, making the audience remember why they bothered to see an Elvis tribute show in the first place.
Directed by Vegas veteran producer Leonard Quenneville, All Shook Up keeps many of the traditional aspects of the tribute show, while simultaneously stretching out the definition of what we consider to be a show, intentionally blurring the line between a show and musical set. Furthermore, within the first few minutes it becomes very apparent that All Shook Up is not meant to be a biographical depiction of The King's life and musical career, but rather, a reimagining of the legend with his songs as the backdrop. Chock full of Elvis songs, backed by the live band and background singers, and minimal chatter and dialogue, Allen is able to come across as a strong Elvis substitute, gimmicky wig and sunglasses aside.
The small theatre size at the V Theatre really lends to the overall feel of the show. Allen, a 2015 Best Impersonator winner, really gets the crowd into the show. By the end of it all most of the crowd was singing along, with some members even getting up to dance. The show is divided up into two different sections, the first being his older songs, and the second being The King's more recent hits – but of course, the delivery made it easy for the fans to get into songs, new and old, no matter their age.
One of the coolest aspects of the show was its refreshing social media and recording policies. Of course, every show goer will be familiar with the usual disclaimer before any show to please turn off all cell phones and recording technology and cameras…but All Shook Up breaks all the rules by actually encouraging their audience to record and share everything. It seems to be working too, as a quick scan online provide hundred of photos and short videos from various performances of the Vegas Elvis tribute show.
Audience members get to feel even more part of the production as Allen, in full Elvis jumpsuit, would hop off stage and sit down with members of the crowd, pausing his song just long enough to smile for a quick selfie. After the show Allen and the rest of the crew stayed around to take fan photos with as many people as they could. The show is pure entertainment on its own, but it doesn't hurt to have an appreciative audience as well.
Plot and Songs
All Shook Up takes place in 1955, somewhere in Middle America. Without giving away too much, the musical's story centres on Chad, a motorcycle-riding troublemaker, and Natalie, a small town girl with larger-than-life dreams. The songs carefully capture the life and times of this era, and in a way that somewhat fuses those times with the modern times. Honestly, though, the plot of the show is secondary to the music and the performances, so here's a list of all the songs performed:
At the end of the day, All Shook Up succeeds at its goal of being a good old-fashioned fun time. Winning at everything show-goers want in a tribute show – energy, good impressions, engagement and good song and dance – Travis Allen and the rest of the All Shook Up crew are doing their part in making sure that Elvis remains The King of The Strip. All in all, we have no problem recommending anyone visiting the city to check out the Vegas Elvis tribute show, as it will be ongoing a the V Theatre for the next couple months. And to those thinking of a vacation, why not make Las Vegas your destination this once and enjoy the true magic of this city.


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Keith Jeffries Taff, 96, of Cabot died April 22, 2014 in Jacksonville. He was born on Sept. 2, 1917 in Ozark to the late Alva and Alice Jeffries Taff.
He was also preceded in death by wife Neval Taff; daughter Joyce Burton; sister Ruth Koski; brothers Ray Taff, Wayne Taff, Kenneth Taff.
Keith is survived by sister Helen Park of Florida and numerous nieces, nephew and a host of other family and friends.
Memorial services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday April 29, 2014, at Thomas Funeral Chapel.
To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot.


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The first batch of Israeli orders for goods to be furnished to Israel under the terms of the reparations pact were sent out today following formal approval by the mixed Israel-German commission of the agreement reached last week on the procedures to be followed in delivering and paying for the goods.
The first orders total some $8,500,000. It is expected that delivery will begin within a few months. Meanwhile, authorization has been received by the Israel purchasing mission here from Israel to place an additional $13,000,000 worth of orders. The mission has started preparing individual orders.
Orders for basic metals account for $4,500,000 of the first batch of orders, or more than one-half of the total. Rolling mill products such as structural steel, bar steel and sheet plates constitute by far the largest category. Orders for semi finished products of such nonferrous metals as aluminum, copper, brass and lead rank second, totaling $1,200,000. Next in order of importance are steel products such as drawn and cold-rolled steel and iron, drawn wire and structural steel netting. No orders have yet been placed for machinery or other products of Germany's steel manufacturing industry.
Orders to the face value of $3,800,000 have gone out to suppliers of basic chemicals needed by Israeli industry and agriculture. The largest single order in this class is for 25,000 tons of fertilizer.


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Can you break your nose without it hurting? I had nose trauma and I've had a deviated septum ever since. Can this be fixed?
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Deviated septum
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Nose trauma without bleeding
It is possible that you fractured your septum without bleeding occurring. Your difficulty in breathing from your right nostril may have been caused by a slight deviation within your nose caused by the trauma that may not be noticeable on the outside. I recommend making a consultation to get it checked out and discuss your options to fix the problem.
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Breathing problem persists one year after nasal trauma--yes, it can be fixed.
After a year, this damage is not going to "go away" on its own. You need a plastic surgical or ENT expert in rhinoplasty to examine your internal nasal anatomy and recommend ways to improve or restore your airway.
If you are not interested in cosmetic changes to your nose, this is considered functional or reconstructive surgery to restore or improve function, and is generally covered by your (or your parents') insurance. Make an appointment with a qualified expert in rhinoplasty surgery and ask your parents about their insurance requirements first. You will need their consent anyway for surgery to proceed (until you are 18). Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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Sorry you are having trouble breathing. If you hit your nose and get bleeding, then by definition, you have a broken nose. But it is not the other way around, like in your case. You probably displaced some internal cartilage and bone. However the humidifiers can block airflow also. So have a nasal surgery specialist see you for a look see. All the best, "Dr. Joe"
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Can you break your nose without it hurting? I had nose trauma and I've had a deviated septum ever since. Can this be fixed?
Deviated septum after nose trauma
- I answered your other question as well
- You can fracture the septum without breaking your nose, and it can cause a deviated septum
- If it has been over a year, it will likely not go away
- You should have an exam and get checked out
- Then all of your questions can be answered
- And bring your insurance card (if you have one) as this procedure is usually covered by insurance
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Food is a language in itself, capable of expressing love, sadness, friendship, consolation, and much more. We share meals in celebration and remembrance, pulling family and friends together.
Writer Ellen Kanner brought this to life in a column yesterday: "When a man pours you his soup, he pours you his soul, even when it's soup cooked up on a hot plate. Maybe especially then," she wrote.
She was talking about a heartwarming New Year meal her Haitian friend Marcel had hosted. He served soupe joumou, a traditional celebration dish. "Soupe joumou is the triumph of spirit over tyranny, heart over privation and a damn fine way to warm body and soul. This is a soup tapping into the collective unconscious of a people...." Kanner said.
Lots of garlic and ginger plus jalapeños spice the soup, and beef, pumpkin or squash, yams, cabbage, and other veggies are thrown into the mix, too.
"Soupe Joumou epitomizes for me, Marcel, and all the people of Haiti, who take what little they have, make it delicious, and offer it to you with all their heart. It's time for us, who have so much, to do the same," wrote Kanner.
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I Don't Buy It: Healthy Junk Food
I Don't Buy It: Healthy Junk Food
It is all over the news, Americans are not eating enough fruits and veggies, and large food conglomerates have decided to help us out. According to a recent article on MSNBC, Kraft and Frito Lay are making healthy junk food, and if that sounds like an oxymoron to you that is because it is one. While these snacks might be healthier versions of junk food, they are still processed and no substitute for eating fresh produce.
Frito Lay's new chip line, Flat Earth crisps, features baked squares that contain more nutrients and less fat than regular snack chips. So they might be a better alternative to a chip, but they are still chips. Kraft's healthy alternative is a whole grain chip that per one ounce (about 16 chips) serving contains a half-serving of fruit or vegetables. One must ask, though, if the powdered produce used in these types of chips really counts as anything related to real produce. Plus, just comparing them calorie wise, the Apple Cinnamon Flat Earth Chips, by Frito Lay, contain 130 calories (40 of them from fat) per one ounce serving. An apple, about 3.4 ounces contains only 55 calories, with only 2 calories from fat. So the apple seems like a much better choice. I'm sure an apple is less expensive too.
The bottom line: A chip is still a chip and junk food is still junk food, even when it is made with whole grains and dehydrated, ground up fruits and veggies. If you do choose to have a healthier chip, remember the serving size is only an ounce so eat accordingly.


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Only four cricketers besides Kallis - Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Brian Lara and Ricky Ponting - have notched up over 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs but none of them is anywhere near Kallis' haul of wickets.
By Partab Ramchand
In these days of limited overs cricket and twenty20 bashes where the spotlight is on the swashbucklers, the players with more than a flamboyance, the buccaneering batsmen who hit the ball hard and high into the stands and out of the ground I may be out of touch by admitting that one of my favourite players is Jacques Kallis a cricketer who puts substance over style. But what substance! When a cricketer runs up an all round record that is truly mind boggling one has to sit up and take a closer look for Kallis is the very epitome of solidity.
I for one can never stop marveling at Kallis' achievements. Even with the proliferation of Test matches one thought that Gary Sobers' record of being the only player to score 8000 runs and take 200 wickets would stand the test of time. Some 35 years after the great man's retirement Kallis – admittedly in about 40 Tests more - has surpassed this and is now the only all rounder to score 10,000 runs and take 200 wickets. What's more he has accomplished this feat in both forms of the game. Only four cricketers besides Kallis - Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Brian Lara and Ricky Ponting - have notched up over 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs but none of them is anywhere near Kallis' haul of wickets. Tendulkar has 44 in Tests and 154 in ODIs. Sanath Jayasuriya has scored more ODI runs and taken more wickets than Kallis but in Tests he has got fractionally under 7000 runs in addition to just 98 wickets.
What's even more impressive is Kallis' average. The figures are truly eye rubbing for he averages 55 in Tests and 45 in ODIs besides having a career first class average of over 53. He has hit 33 hundreds in 135 Tests putting him fifth in the all time list behind only Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara and Sunil Gavaskar. The one credential missing from his CV is a Test double century – his highest is 189 not out – and one can already see Kallis determined to reach that landmark before he calls it a day.
Determination is just one of the many qualities that Kallis possesses and this has seen the strong shouldered 34-year-old emerge as the thorn in the South African side that most bowlers would want to remove. He also possesses dedication and concentration, technique and temperament – indeed all the qualities that go into the making of a world class batsman. Rahul Dravid is known as The Wall but the sobriquet would fit Kallis too. Indeed he could well be world cricket's most immovable object. Like in Dravid's case when Kallis plays a defensive shot the bat seems unusually broad. He is solidness personified and the rock on which the South African innings is built.
The great thing about Kallis is his consistency. The law of averages does not catch up with him. He has been averaging more than 50 almost since the start of the new millennium and the figure has gone up almost every year. The century ratio which was one in six Tests first improved to one in five and now it is one in four. Late in 2007 at Karachi he achieved one of his ambitions – a century in each innings – and once he sets his sight on a feat you can bet your bottom dollar Kallis will reach it. Also as a crisis man he has few peers as he proved once again while rescuing South Africa in the recent Cape Town Test.
Of course Kallis has faced the charge more than once that he bats for his average, that he is unable to force the pace, that he puts his interests above his teams'. He has met this accusation head on for a Geoff Boycott he is not. Besides immaculate defence, Kallis has a wide range of strokes on both sides of the wicket; he is also not afraid to loft the ball. It is true that his batting is not for the romantic for a Kallis century tends to be a soulless affair with ruthless efficiency taking precedence over derring-do. But his value to the side is quite immeasurable.
To the casual observer it would be easy to dismiss Kallis' bowling as run of the mill, up and down stuff, military medium and in other such clichéd terms. The figures however prove otherwise and to the keen cricket follower it is obvious that Kallis is a clever bowler who makes the ball swing late or brings it in sharply. He remains a batting all rounder but it must not be forgotten that he is the only South African to score a century and take five wickets in an innings twice in Test matches. However he cheerfully underplays his role as a bowler. ``Our bowlers are doing well. As long as I can keep chipping in with the odd wicket, I'll look at doing that,'' he said modestly in a recent interview. Add to this his peerless slip catching and one has a picture of the complete cricketer.
Even after 14 years in the game, after more than 130 Tests and nearly 300 ODIs Kallis retains the burning desire to perform. It's not easy being an all rounder these days because of the excessive amount of cricket being played and Kallis is not getting any younger. But there is little doubt that he is enjoying the double role. He is at the peak of his cricketing powers and honours such as the ICC Test Player of the Year 2005, ICC Player of the Year 2005, Wisden Leading Cricketer of 2007 and the best all rounder in the game according to the rankings rest lightly on his broad shoulders. The ubiquitous player will undoubtedly be around for a couple of years more and by the time he leaves the scene Kallis will undoubtedly leave an all rounder's legacy that will be truly phenomenal and quite unsurpassable.


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erry attends a family anniversary dinner with Elaine as his date but he puts his foot in it when he says he can't stand people who had a pony as a kid. Well, the hostess Manya did have one growing up and leaves the table upset. Jerry feels embarrassed by it all but when he learns that Manya died in the night, he feels responsible. To make matters worse, her funeral is scheduled at the same time as his baseball team is playing its championship game. Meanwhile, Jerry and Kramer have a disagreement over the meaning of a bet.Resumen IMDb.com
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When my dog Fred and I stepped into the park for an evening stroll last night, I noticed the pocket where I'd stuck my iPhone had gone empty. Don't panic, I thought, you've only taken a few steps; certainly you'll see it there on the ground. A traipse back and forth yielded nothing, nor did … [Click to read more …]
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Not too long ago, I wrote a blog titled "The End Time and Conspiracy Theories." In that blog I shared my thoughts regarding the relationship between Christians in general and the ever increasing popularity of conspiracies. In this post, I would like to more specifically address Seventh-day Adventists and conspiracy thinking by sharing some thoughts from the … [Click to read more …]
The Lord has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. He said, 'Don't call everything a conspiracy, like they do, and don't live in dread of what frightens them. Make the Lord of Heaven's Armies holy in your life. He is the one you should fear. He is the one … [Click to read more …]
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Nebraska Hoops: Cornhuskers Upset Top-Ranked Texas Longhorns in Dramatic FashionFebruary 19, 2011
If you can't beat 'em in football, well, heck, just beat 'em in basketball.
Nebraska fans finally got their revenge against the hated Texas Longhorns with a monumental 70-67 shocker in Lincoln.
The win was easily the biggest of coach Doc Sadler's career, trumping an earlier upset this season over then-11th ranked Texas A&M, and thrusting the 18-8 (6-6) Huskers onto the NCAA tournament bubble.
Officially ranked No. 2, the Longhorns rode into Lincoln with an 11-0 conference record, widely considered the top team in the nation after No. 1 Kansas dropped a road game against Kansas State days before. Had the rankings been revised mid-week, the 'Horns likely would've held the official No. 1 rank.
The Huskers overcame 18 points a piece from guards Jordan Hamilton and J'Covan Brown, and a wild late-game rally from the frantic 'Horns.
Leading 64-53 with just 1:51 left, Nebraska allowed Texas to storm back and tie the game at 65 in just over half a minute. Fortunately, behind some clutch free throws from guards Brandon Richardson (he missed two during that last Texas run) and Drake Beranek, the Huskers held on.
After Brown missed a deep three as time expired, Richardson triumphantly heaved the ball into the air, and a hysterical student section stormed the court with hurricane forces, burying the team in red bodies.
Widely known for their stifling defense, Nebraska had a fabulous day offensively, hitting shots as often as they missed, and cutting through the equally stout Longhorns defense for layups and hook shots.
Centers Jorge Brian Diaz and Andre Almeida abused Texas for a combined 21 points on 10-of-17 shooting. Forward Toney McCray scored 14 points and pulled down six rebounds and Richardson added 15 hard earned points.
Back up guard Eshaunte Jones, one of Nebraska's best shooters, hit three huge three-pointers on four attempts, igniting a thunderous crowd in Lincoln.
While the win gave the Huskers a huge boost towards making their first tournament in over 10 years, the team still has important tilts at home against Kansas State and Missouri, and road battles against Iowa State and Colorado.
If the Huskers can win just two of those four games, a 20-10 (8-8) record might be enough to squeeze Nebraska into March Madness.


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He stated to Iraqi News (IraqiNews.com) "The statements attributed to me are groundless," noting that "This is an attempt to distract the public and to keep them away from Anbar revolt that is going on."
"Some sides attempt to separate Shiite from Sunni people to prevent Shiite from participating with their Sunni brothers in Anbar in their revolt against injustice and dictatorship," he added.
"We received calls from the tribes in southern Iraq to participate in Anbar revolt and we answered them that Anbar is a house for all Iraqis," he concluded.