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Sometimes while driving down the road we pass a vehicle that just stands out and grabs our attention. Or maybe you're involved in stock showing and it's not only the truck that stands out, but the trailer they are towing behind them. Be on the look out for our new truck and trailer on the road, as we go delivering seed or head off to a show. So if you happen to see us just passing through your town, state, or county; give us a shout out.
High Quality and Environmentally Sustainable Native Grass Seed
Using high quality and environmentally sustainable native grass seed improves the physical, biological and chemical composition of the soil. This is important as we are faced with needing to revitalize our soil to continue producing for a growing population, with a decreasing agricultural land availalblity.
The nutrients found in soil are vital for creating a sustainable system of farming. From planting to production to harvest, each phase is critical and no more important than the other. Each stage must be carried out properly and must be treated as a supportive contingency plan in moving on to the next stage of the cycle. When it comes to planting, using Bamert grass seed and native plants can reduce the environmental impact you produce as these high quality seeds are viable and have high yielding potential.
Other characteristics of our native grass seed that make them distinct and superior from the rest are their color, the fullness or plumpness of each seed, and how whole each seed is. None of them are broken or damaged and we ensure every seed variety's quality is industry standard. The 90% of the grass seeds we provide are produced in our own farms so you can be assured of quality products.
Seed cleanliness, free from weeds and other inert materials such as stones also make them high quality. Seed purity, meaning that seeds are genetically pure and free from admixtures, while containing the right amount of moisture, is also a characteristic that can help lessen the need for replanting, as well as ensure more uniformity, and early growth of the seeds and increased resistance to insects and plant-diseases.
To obtain high quality native grass seed, call us at Bamert Seed Company, where our offerings of over 200 species of native grass, forbs and legumes have been selected from the regional USDA Plant Material Centers for their soil and climate adaptation characteristics. We offer Blue Grama, Buffalograss, Big Bluestem, and many more. Our trained staff will be happy to accommodate you and answer your inquiries regarding our services and products.
You can also visit our Plant Library to find out more about our different blends, grass species, forbs species, and woody species.
Blue Grama Grass as an Ornamental Plant in Your Desert Landscape
Finding the right plants for your desert landscaping needs can be tedious. Some people would think that living in places with arid climate gives limited selection of plants, and that most are colorless and dull. Blue Grama grass can be the perfect plant for your lawn, whether it is for a sprawl of land on your backyard or simply an ornamental plant amidst your desert landscape design. This type of grass, given its shallow stems and attractive seed heads, will definitely give your garden a beautiful twist.
Mostly known as one of the best forage grass types, Blue Grama grass (Bouteloua gracilis) is a plant that thrives in areas that are dry and prone to droughts. Using Blue Grama grass allows your desert landscape design to be reminiscent of open plains that will give your garden a wider and bigger look with a softer texture given that there will only be a few plants in it. Blue Grama grass is versatile and can survive even in sand or clay foundations. It does not require excessive irrigation and fertilization, thus promoting water conservation and fewer expenses on fertilizer and water bills.
In desert landscaping, succulents are the most famous kind of plant when it comes to ornamental use as it gives a bit of color and geometrical beauty to the garden. But for those looking for a more minimalistic desert landscape design, including the Blue Grama grass seed into your growing desert landscape provides just that. It also allows for a very low-maintenance garden that can firmly hold on to soil, stopping it from being blown away by winds. Blue Grama is best planted together with Buffalograss or wildflowers.
Keep in mind that different plants have different care and maintenance requirements. Given that Blue Grama is a low maintenance grass type, all you need to do is keep it at around 1.5 to 3 inches high for your lawn. If left unmowed, your Blue Grama can grow to around 10 to 15 inches. Besides this, you only need to look out for weed invasion, especially if you over-irrigate or over-fertilize your stand. In such cases, preemergent herbicides made for Buffalograss will work to clean your turf. Avoid phenoxy-based herbicides as these can harm Blue Grama.
To use Blue Grama grass as an ornamental plant, it can be placed and scattered around your desert landscape to give soft accents here and there to contrast the sharp and geometrical edges of the domineering succulents around your garden.
Looking for Blue Grama grass seed for sale? Get in touch with us today and allow us to help you learn more about growing Blue Grama.
Wales Manor Vineyard-Buffalograss
Imagine yourself at the top of a knoll of green grass overlooking the most breath taking view you have ever seen. To one side you have the pavilion where the lucky couple will be married and to the other the full lush vines permeating the air with their delicious aroma. The warm sun at your back illuminating the lush green glow of the Buffalograss at your feet; the aromatic smell of the vines enhanced by the suns warmth; every little detail a tantalizing tickle to your senses. It's the perfect setting for that perfect day. It's the majestic feeling that one would get at Wales Manor Vineyard.
Bamert Seed Company has had the privilege to work with the esteemed vineyard in their revegetation projects of lawns and between vine rows. Topgun Buffalograss was specifically chosen for this project because of its lush green apperance, drought tolerance, and low maintenance requirements. Topgun Buffalograss provided Wales Manor an aesthetic appeal and turf grass for their needs; whether it be an outdoor wine tasting, a wedding, or a concert. Since Topgun Buffalograss is one of the shortest growing Buffalograss, they were able to use it between the vine rows as it would not interfere with growth; but rather provide ground cover to help reduce soil erosion.
Research & Development
Research and development are an integral part of a company's growth. It is also something that we here at Bamert Seed Company work hard to improve every day. We are constantly thinking of new products that our customer base may need and the potential of those species to grow on our farms. We hand select specific species based on customer needs as well as evaluate current species. We evaluate the areas of growth habits, maintenance, and nutritional requirements. Like all research projects we evaluate these areas so that we cannot only apply it to a large scale of production but to be better able serve our customers and answer any questions they may have. We are a company that accepts change and we want to be better able to provide and keep up with those changes. It is our goal to supply high quality seed to our customers and help them with all of their needs. As Peter Morville pointed out "What we find changes who we become."
Native species are often the most trying species to establish. However, when done correctly establishment can be very successful and timely. The instructions below will offer you the best results possible for seeding and establishing native plant species. It is important to note that ground disturbance WILLpromote weed growth. Therefore it is imperative that proper precautions and treatments be understood and implemented to prevent and control weeds. Without a plan to address weed pressure, the likelihood of a successful native plant stand is minimal.
- 1st Planting – COVER CROP: Planting a cover crop such as: wheat, rye, oats, sorghum or a blend of multiple species allows for a window of opportunity to eliminate future weed pressure. This is done so by allowing the bank of weed seeds in the soil to germinate and then apply appropriate herbicide(s) to terminate the weeds. The timing of the cover crop planting is based on the cover crop species being planted. Therefore, use species suitable to your desired planting window. It is recommended that all existing vegetation prior to the planting the cover crop. The goal of the cover crop is to provide standing residue to plant the native grasses into. Terminating the cover crop is recommended in non-droughty conditions. Terminate the cover crop with glyphosate when the cover crop is beginning to set seed. Alternatively, if planting a cover crop isn't an option fallowing the area for one growing season prior to planting the native species is an option. Disking the area during the fallow period is recommended as long as the risk of erosion is not increased in doing so. The goal during the fallow period is to attempt to germinate as many weed seeds as possible then chemically terminating the weeds. By doing so, you reduce the weed seed bank present in the soil bed. This method allows for a "sterile" seed bed to be created and therefore reduce weedy competition. Once the "sterile" seed bed is created the native species may be planted.
- 2nd Planting – GRASS: Upon terminating the cover crop, the grass species may be planted into the standing cover crop residue. Note: glyphosate may be sprayed to terminate any weeds present at this point. Grass species may be planted on irrigated sites when the soil temperature reaches 60°F. Dryland areas can be seeded from December through August. Successful dryland stands are possible with 2 or 3 timely rains. Thus, we suggest planting prior to your area's most consistent rainfall period with suitable tempatures for seed germination. Planting the forbs/legumes at a later date allows for broadleaf weeds to be chemically controlled in the establishing grass. Reference the Post-Grass Planting Weed Control section below for weed control recommendations.
- 3rd Planting – FORBS/LEGUMES: After the grass is successfully established and the weed pressure is controlled, the forbs/legumes may be planted. To offer the newly planted forbs/legumes the least amount of competition the newly seeded area needs to be shredded to a height of 4-6 inches. In most cases, the seeding rate of the forbs/legumes alone will be very light. Therefore, in order to aid in regulating the flow of the forbs/legumes a no-germ filler may be used to increase the overall seeding rate. Alternatively, the forb/legume rate may be increased to obtain a manageable seeding rate and the seed sown in strips throughout the grass stand. Reference the Post-Forb/Legume Planting Weed control section below for weed control recommendations.
- Drill seeding into a cover crop is highly recommended. However, there are instance where a cover crop is not an option. When drill seeding in an area with no cover crop chemically terminate existing vegetation prior to planting the native species.
- Allow time for weed to wither.
- A drill capable of planting fescue or wheat can be used to plant Buffalograss, Switchgrass, and other slick-seed native species. Depth bands on the opening disks are required in order to maintain the required 1/4 to 1/2 inch seeding depth.
- A native grass drill will be required for chaffy species such as: Big bluestem, Little bluestem, Blue grama, etc. Depth bands on the opening disks are required in order to maintain the required 1/4 to 1/2 inch seeding depth.
- When planting all native all native plant species it is very important to place the seed under the soil surface to ensure adequate moisture and seed-to-soil contact for seedling germination.
- Irrigate after planting if possible.
- Broadcast seeding into a cover crop is highly recommended. However, there are instances where a cover crop is not feasible. When broadcast seeding in an area with no cover crop disk or till the soil 4 inches deep to loosen soil and to terminate existing weeds.
- Spread seed with a fertilizer spreader, commercial air fertilizer truck, or by hand.
- Disk, harrow, or aerate 1 to 2 inches deep at an appropriate speed to cover the seed with soil 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep.
- Pack the soil with a cultipacker or roller to ensure the seed is in good contact with the soil. Seed-to-soil contact is essential for germination and successful stand establishment.
- Irrigate after planting if possible.
NOTE: Hydromulching may be used on sloped sites.
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- Pre-Planting Weed Control: Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide; therefore it will terminate the actively growing plants. Glyphosate can be used to control existing weeds before planting the grass and may eliminate the need for disking or tilling prior to planting. Glyphosate can also be used to terminate the cover crop.
- Post-Grass Planting Weed Control: After the grass species have reached 4″ tall or 6 leaves (not including forbs/legumes) it presents an excellent window of broadleaf weed control. Chemicals such as: 2,4-D, Dicamba, or Banvel have the ability to control unwanted broadleaf weed species while your grass is establishing. Once the grass stand is established a pre-emergent herbicide such as trifuralin may be applied to prevent future broadleaf weed pressure. Follow label recommendations for chemical applications rates and methods.
- Post-Forb/Legume Weed Control: After the forbs and/or legumes have been seeded there is no ability to chemically control weeds at this point without damaging the forbs and/or legumes. Your weed control abilities now shift to mechanical methods of weed control. For example: shredding, mowing, hoeing, and/or individual plant removal are the required methods for controlling weeds. Once the plants are established a pre-emergent herbicide such as trifuralin may be applied to prevent future broadleaf weed pressure. Follow label recommendations for chemical applications rates and methods.
After planting, begin irrigation by filling the soil profile to field capacity and depending on weather conditions, water once or twice a day to maintain adequate moisture for a three week period. After the seedlings have germinated and an acceptable seedling density has been achieved, water once or twice a week until the stand is fully established. At 65°F, most native species will germinate in 10-14 days.
Due to a potential increase in weed pressure we do notrecommend applying fertilizer at seeding. If a soil test has been conducted, apply post-establishment fertilizer at the recommended rate. If tests have not been conducted apply 2 pounds of nitrogen and 1 pound of phosphate per 1,000 square feet at six to eight weeks of age.
National Ranching Heritage Trials
Bamert Seed Company is actively working with the National Ranching Heritage Center to find the best native grass(es) for berms surrounding the facility. Pay the center a visit, as it is a true treasure!
Visit the National Ranching Heritage Center's website: http://nrhc.ttu.edu/
Purchasing Seed on a PLS Pound vs. a Bulk Pound
Have you ever called or visited a website of a seed dealer and kept seeing these three little letters, PLS? Have you ever wondered what's so important about PLS? Well let me explain.
Pure live seed (PLS) % is important when defining an amount of an individual species to plant in order to achieve a desired or adequate stand. PLS % is a way of expressing the quality of the seed. PLS % is the amount of "live or viable" seed that you are considering. The PLS % of a seed species is determined by multiplying the purity by the germination percentage of a specific seed lot. When purchasing on a PLS pound basis it helps you to better compare lots of a specific species to another because you are guaranteed the same amount of viable seed even though different lots may be used. This is in comparison to a bulk pound. A bulk pound of seed is one that contains viable seed, inert matter, other crop seed, and weed seed. When purchasing on a bulk pound basis you are no longer guaranteed the same amount of viable seed. Purchasing on a PLS pound basis allows you to compare apples to apples and ensures the viability of your seed purchased.
It is important that when you are getting ready to purchase seed you understand not only the bulk contents but also the PLS % of the seed. This is to help the consumer know which portion of the seed is viable and will germinate and how much is inert material and/or "dead" seed. In layman's terms when you purchase seed on a PLS pound basis you are buying the viable seed; but when you purchase on a bulk pound basis you are buying viable seed, inert material, and/or potentially dead seed. Let's take a look at an example of a PLS versus Bulk purchase.
You want to purchase 30 pounds of Blue Grama, but you are unsure if you should purchase on a bulk pound or a PLS pound. You know that the price of Blue Grama on a bulk pound costs $23 per pound; and Blue Grama on a PLS pound costs $27 per pound. You know that the specific lot has a PLS of 59%.
Bulk Cost:
To find the cost of the seed on a bulk pound you multiple the cost by pounds, in this instance:
$23 x 30 bulk pounds = $690 total cost
You know that you will pay $690 of 30 bulk pounds of viable, inert material, and dead seed.
Next you want to know how many PLS pounds you would be receiving. Therefore you multiply the total bulk pounds by the PLS percent.
30 bulk pounds x 0.59 lot PLS = 17.7 total PLS pounds in your order.
PLS Cost:
To find the cost of the seed on a PLS pound basis you multiple the cost by PLS pounds, in this instance:
$27 x 30 PLS pounds = $810 total cost
You know that you will pay $810 of 30 pounds of viable seed.
Next you want to know how many bulk pounds you would be receiving. Therefore you divide the total PLS pounds by the PLS percent.
30 PLS pounds / 0.59 PLS% = 51 Bulk pounds
So even though the cost of buying on a PLS may seem higher you are receiving 30 PLS pounds of seed that are guaranteed to be viable and germinate. While if you purchase on a bulk pound you are only receiving 17.7 PLS pounds of seed that would be viable and germinate. Purchasing seed on a PLS pound basis is especially important when comparing lots with differing PLS%.
So when it comes to purchasing on a PLS versus a Bulk pound, don't be scared or hesitant of the cost because when you buy on a PLS basis you are guaranteed viable seed.
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Plant Material Centers
The history of the reclamation/native seed industry is one deeply rooted in necessity and has grown into an industry that today provides specialty seed for numerous industries. These industries include: erosion control projects, fire reclamation projects, oil and gas reclamation, wildlife habitat, landscaping, highway right-of-ways, transmission line right-of-ways, ranching, solar farm sod, and numerous government programs.
For 80+ years the reclamation/native seed industry has had USDA to thank for creating government funded Plant Material Centers [PMC] to evaluate, collect, propagate, and make available native seeds to commercial markets. PMCs are responsible for finding the plants that are well suited for specified eco-regions and begin propagating the seeds of those species into quantities that are economically feasible for the consumer. PMC plant releases are tried and true; therefore, when you need species for your area look to PMC releases for the best results.
USDA's history of Planter Material Centers: The 1930s Dust Bowl taught us that plants play a critical role in the health of our environment. At that time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) created a number of Soil Conservation Nurseries throughout the country to grow and distribute plants for the stabilization of severely eroding lands. Since the mid-1930s, this need for conservation plants has grown into the present day Plant Materials Program.
The Program was created in 1935 as the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) Division of Nurseries. It later became the SCS Plant Materials Program and is known today as the NRCS Plant Materials Program.
The Program conducts its plant evaluation activities under the guiding philosophy of Dr. Franklin J. Crider, first head of the Plant Materials Section: "In most cases nature has evolved a plant for almost every growing condition." These plants and the associated plant technologies are invaluable resources in the implementation of USDA conservation programs.
In 1934, the first Plant Materials Center was established in Tucson, Arizona, under the direction of F. J. Crider. The Tucson Plant Materials Center was built by the Bureau of Plant Industry, a Bureau within the US Department of Agriculture. Numerous Plant Materials Centers, originally called erosion nurseries, or erosion experiment stations were built by the Bureau across the nation in response to the devastation of the "Dust Bowl" era in the early 1930's. At this same time another agency called the Soil Erosion Service, a temporary agency created in 1933 within the Department of the Interior, was also establishing nurseries to produce plants and seed for conservation demonstration projects.
The Soil Erosion Service was transferred to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1935 and on April 27, 1935 Congress passed the Soil Conservation Act, creating the Soil Conservation Service (SCS). In 1935, USDA consolidated the Soil Erosion Service and the erosion nurseries and erosion experiment stations of the Bureau of Plant Industry into the new Soil Conservation Service.
The Tucson Plant Materials Center served as the headquarters for the Southwest which included facilities at Safford, Arizona and Shiprock, New Mexico. The Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.


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Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland CRD new car reviewMotor News New Car Reviews Motor Reviews
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland CRD
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland CRD.
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- Jeep
- Family
- Grand Cherokee
- Series
- Year
- 2013
- Badge Description
- Overland
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Transmission
- Sports Automatic
- Engine Configuration Description
- Gear Num
- 8
- Cylinders
- 6
- Build Country Origin Description
- ANCAPRating
- 4
- Car Size
- Large
- Overall Green Star Rating
- 3.5
- Fuel Type Description
- Diesel
- Drive Description
- 4X4 Constant
- Warranty KM
- 100000
- Plenty of gear for the money
- Strong off-road attributes
- Classy and practical interior
- Quiet and comfortable
- Good diesel works well with eight-speed auto
- Foot-operated park brake can hit your shin
- Dynamic limits shown once pace is lifted through bends
- Seats only five
- High body and no side steps
- Gear selector sometimes not intuitive
For some people, Jeep is a byword for four-wheel-drive, but the Grand Cherokee brand has never had the strength of Toyota, Nissan or Mitsubishi when it comes to sales.
However, that is changing. This year for the first time the Grand Cherokee has overtaken the LandCruiser in sales.
For two years the Grand Cherokee has been a category winner for Drive Car of the Year (4WD), thanks to its combination of value, ability and comfort. Earlier this year those traits were improved on, with an updated model that brought revised styling and some additional features.
What do you get?
We've always been impressed with the equipment levels on the latest Grand Cherokee and it has improved with this latest update, mainly on the safety front.
The new Grand still has seven airbags (dual front, front side, side curtain and a driver's knee airbag) and stability control, but in the flagship Overland we've tested ($71,000 plus on-road and dealer costs) there's also forward collision warning with auto brake, blind-spot monitoring and active cruise control to lock on to the car in front.
All models now also have an eight-speed auto, improving performance and fuel economy.
Add to that the impressive array of leather, powered front seats, heated seats all round, dual-zone air-conditioning, Bluetooth, powered tailgate, reversing camera, alloy wheels, keyless entry and start (disappointingly it doesn't work on the rear door handles), auto wipers, auto xenon headlights and a sunroof, and it all makes for a car with plenty of kit.
The larger touchscreen with a simple control system is a winner too, and cements the Grand as plenty of metal and technology for the money.
Those wanting to save some coin can do so by losing some equipment, including the 4WD system for the Laredo 4x2, and spending just $43,000. The cheapest 4WD model is the Laredo V6 at $46,000, while the better diesel ups that to $51,000.
There's also a leather-clad Limited in the middle and, for those after one of the fastest off-roaders on the market, the thumping SRT8, at $77,000 with a 6.4-litre V8 is available.
What's inside?
While many SUVs can seat seven or eight, the Grand is strictly a five-seater. But those five will be held in reasonable comfort, with good seat comfort and support up front and plenty of hidey-holes for everything from phones and sunglasses to a handbag.
You also get that classic commanding view of the road and a logical selection of controls, with the exception of the busy left-hand steering column stalk (there is no stalk on the right).
The attention to detail is strong too, with everything from the stitching on the dash to mood lighting that even fills the rear-door pockets.
Under the bonnet
The 3.0-litre V6 engine has had some minor tweaks to boost maximum power by 7kW, to 184kW. Torque, too, has risen slightly to 570Nm, but it's the eight-speed auto that makes the biggest difference to the way the Grand Cherokee responds.
With more ratios, it's easier to keep the engine spinning at an optimum speed, which translates to better performance.
The transmission also has the smarts to hold gears down a hill, aiding fuel consumption and braking. There's also a Sport mode that will shift down a gear slightly sooner and better aim to be in the right gear for performance motoring (the Sport mode even lowers the body by 13 millimetres).
Fuel use is another standout. Despite being a big, heavy machine at almost 2.4 tonnes, the Grand Cherokee is not too heavy on fuel. We kept it hovering around 10 litres per 100 kilometres, which is higher than its sticker figure of 7.5L/100km, but not horribly so.
On the road
Under way, the Grand quickly asserts itself as a quiet, comfortable way to while away the miles.
It's well shielded from wind noise and deals well with bumps, be they small suburban irregularities, large speed humps or off-road washouts.
Ultimately, though, there's no hiding the weight and the Grand Cherokee can feel cumbersome in certain situations. Tight parking or city turns, for example, mean plenty of twirls of the wheel, although at least the turning circle is relatively compact.
Although it will lean through corners slightly when driven normally, wind the pace up and you soon expose its dynamic limits - the Kumho tyres start to run out of grip and the nose will run wide if you keep motoring on. Thankfully, the electronics are well calibrated and quickly take over.
We didn't get to test the Jeep off road this time, but we have done so in the past (there have been no changes to this model in that area) and found it to be very capable.
The Quadra Drive 2 four-wheel-drive system has an electronically locking rear differential to apportion power to wheels with traction.
There are 205 millimetres of ground clearance, but the adjustable air suspension system allows that to be raised to 270 millimetres, ensuring there's little chance of a scrape with nature.
The Grand Cherokee isn't perfect. Its on-road manners don't match those of some, but then again those rivals won't follow it into the scrub.
So for a compromise car that can tackle its fair share of sub-standard terrain in relative comfort at a reasonable price, the Grand Cherokee mounts a good case, and the updates in this latest version only help its cause.
Nissan Pathfinder Ti 550
From $75,990 plus on-road and dealer costs
A strong engine and loaded equipment list are highlights, but you'll pay a high price.
- Strong and flexible engine
- Loaded with gear
- Versatile and well-presented interior
- Costs a bomb
- A handful to drive around town
- Some seating compromises required
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Pathfinder Ti 550
- Price
- From $75,990 plus on-road and dealer costs
- Engine Size
- 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel
- Crash Rating
- Four-star Euro NCAP crash rating
- Emissions
- 246g/km CO2
- Fuel Consumption
- 9.3L/100km
- Kerb Weight
- 2170kg
- Power
- 170kW at 3750rpm
- Safety Equipment
- SAFETY Six airbags, stability control
- Torque
- 550Nm at 1750rpm
- Transmission/Driven Wheels
- 7-sp auto; 4WD
Reviewed: VW Touareg V6 FSI
From $77,990 plus on-road and dealer costs
Nicer to drive and more refined than its diesel siblings, this Touareg still has hurdles ahead, writes Cameron McGavin.
- Loads of gear
- Quality cabin
- Velvety petrol V6
- Nicer to drive than diesel siblings
- Not a class leader on the road
- Unremarkable economy
- Cabin could be smarter
- Space-saver spare
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Touareg V6 FSI
- Price
- From $77,990 plus on-road and dealer costs
- Engine Size
- 3.6-litre V6
- Emissions
- 240g/km CO2
- Fuel Consumption
- 10.1L/100km
- Power
- 206kW at 6200rpm
- Torque
- 360Nm at 3000rpm
- Transmission/Driven Wheels
- 8-sp auto; AWD
- What's it got?
- Nine airbags; stability control; parking sensors; reversing camera (standard on MY11 models only); not yet crash tested.
Mitsubishi Pajero VRX Diesel
Looks better and better the further you stray from the beaten track, writes TOBY HAGON.
- Make
- Model
- Price
- $66,490
- Series
- Series Year
- 2009
- Body Group
- What's it got?
- Six-CD audio with MP3, 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, roof rails, cruise control, reverse parking sensors, eight-way powered leather seats, dual-zone climate control.
Mitsubishi Pajero GLX new car review
Japanese brand has added equipment to its aging off-roader.
- Five-year warranty
- Good off-road
- Spacious interior with seating for seven
- Curtain airbags don't cover third row
- Suspension noise
- Engine lacks refinement
- Only five speeds for auto
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Family
- Pajero
- Series
- Year
- 2014
- Badge Description
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 7
- Transmission
- Sports Automatic
- Engine Description
- Engine Configuration Description
- In-line
- Gear Num
- 5
- Cylinders
- 4
- Build Country Origin Description
- ANCAPRating
- 5
- Car Size
- People Movers
- Overall Green Star Rating
- 2.5
- Fuel Consumption City
- 10.8 L/100 Km
- Fuel Consumption Highway
- 8 L/100 Km
- Fuel Consumption Combined
- 9 L/100 Km
- Fuel Capacity
- Fuel Type Description
- Diesel
- Kerb Weight
- 2255kg
- Power
- 147kW
- Torque
- 441Nm
- Drive Description
- 4X4 Dual Range
- Warranty KM
- 100000
25 comments so far
"An updated American off-roader adds more technology and safety to make a good thing better."
"Build Country Origin AUSTRIA"
Off a M-B platform if I remember correctly from the last generation Chrysler and Mercedes Benz link up..............
Not a damned thing "American" about it other than the "Jeep" name tag.
- Commenter
- The truth
- Location
- Date and time
- October 05, 2013, 4:52PM
The build country of origin for the MY14 is not Austria. It's Detroit built. I think you are confusing it with previous models which were built in Austria.
- Commenter
- JeepJEF
- Location
- JeepLand
- Date and time
- October 07, 2013, 2:52PM
My Laredo supposedly came with a reversing camera too, that was back in April when I picked up my new MY13 model from Suttons.
I've lost count of the calls and emails trying to see if it's arrived yet, because I was assured that it would be in within a week of picking it up.
I even went in to the parts centre two weeks ago on my day off, and discussed the matter with the manager.
Still no reversing camera.
I wouldn't mind so much if it weren't such a big vehicle with relatively poor rear vision.
Every time I reverse I'm petrified I'm going to squish someone's pooch, or worse still their child. I reverse at half walking pace because of the very real possibility of something awful happening.
Come on guys, this is a critical safety feature in such a large 4WD. You've got to do better than a 6 month wait on a factory reversing camera that wasn't priced as an option, but was advertised as part of the standard package.
Please get them in soon, and give me a call within OCTOBER at the very least.
- Commenter
- Location
- Sydney
- Date and time
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For a company that also makes the legendary Dodge Viper, it is disappointed to learn that the way it handles corners is not the Cherokee's forte. The fact that its not a seven seater either doesn't improve its appeal especially since it has more torque than the FPV's F6 310.
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Umm, not sure folks buying a Jeep expect Porsche levels of handling mate, be it 911 or Cayenne.
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Totally going to buy one to flog it around Philip Island. I think a Lotus Exige for the Kimberley region. Thoughts?
I couldn't help myself ;-)
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If you do decide to drive this dodge around Philip Island, can you please paint a picture of a Dodge Viper on both sides of the car, just to show Chrysler can actually make sports car. As for the Lotus at the Kimberly, don't forget to bring mosquito repellent and something to deal with sand flies.
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Please stop reviewing top-of-the-line models that the minority only can afford. I stopped reading soon as I saw the model involved. Keep it real people.
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Have a look at car sales by make and model in this country. EVERY car is only bought by a minority, and there's only so many times you can review a Corolla or Mazda 3.
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@Mick. Have a look around you on the road when you're driving, For EVERY one Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland you'll see 10 Laredo's and Limiteds. This review means nothing to most people interested in this vehicle.
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MRI reveals center fielder ruptured left biceps tendon
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Cameron Maybin will miss Opening Day and more.
An MRI Monday morning revealed a ruptured left biceps tendon, an injury Maybin suffered Sunday diving for a catch. The center fielder will be sidelined approximately two to three months.
Padres General Manager Josh Byrnes said the projected timetable could change slightly after further consultation with the team's medical staff this week. It has not yet been decided, Byrnes added, if Maybin will undergo surgery. The injury is atypical of baseball; quarterback John Elway successfully forwent surgery for it, though other professional athletes have begun their recoveries with an operation.
The Padres do know that the harm could have been worse. They were relieved to find that Maybin sustained no damage to his shoulder capsule or rotator cuff.
"It's disappointing, but this morning's news was a little better than expected," Byrnes said Monday afternoon, "so hopefully that means he'll be back playing on that type of timeline.
"It was really that he just ruptured the tendon. It's a very unusual injury."
During Sunday's game at Camelback Ranch, Maybin was clutching his left bicep in visible pain after robbing the Dodgers' Juan Uribe of an extra-base hit.
Maybin initially stayed in the game, then left the field in the next inning.
When he will reappear is unclear. A favorable recovery would have him back perhaps before May. Or, he may have to wait until June or later.
Following Monday's MRI, Maybin was scheduled to fly home to North Carolina because of a death in his family. He is expected to return to the Padres' camp Wednesday.
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There, he will also return to the trainer's table, an all-too-familiar locale for the 26-year-old. Maybin missed all but 14 games last season with wrist and knee injuries. He had shown signs of approaching full health this spring. Saturday, he belted his first home run since June 9.
"Man, it felt good," Maybin said after the game against the Kansas City Royals. "I know it's two games in, but it felt really good to kinda click one. It was just reassurance that the body feels well."
Sunday, though, Maybin ran headlong into the latest in a line of setbacks. He was hampered during 2012, his second season in San Diego, by a sore right wrist. That wrist eventually required surgery last September, after Maybin tore the PCL in his left knee.
Prior to the 2010 season, Maybin, then with the Florida Marlins, underwent surgery to repair a labrum tear -- in the same shoulder he narrowly avoided injuring Sunday.
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Hreðric and Hroðmund
Hreðric[1] and Hroðmund were the sons of the Danish king Hroðgar and his queen, Wealhþeow, in the Old English epic Beowulf. They are only mentioned in passing, and there seems to be some foreshadowing in Beowulf that their cousin, Halga's son Hroðulf, i.e. Hrólfr Kraki, would usurp the throne from them.
It has been suggested that Hreðric corresponds to Hrörekr/Rørik in Scandinavian tradition.[2] However, the traditions vary and so Hrörekr is either killed by Hrólfr Kraki or his successor as the ruler of Zealand (the Danish heartland).
In Saxo Grammaticus's Gesta Danorum (Book 2), where we find that Hrólfr Kraki has killed a Rørik: "... our king, who laid low Rorik (i.e. Rørik), the son of Bok the covetous, and wrapped the coward in death." Rørik is the form we would expect Hreðric to take in Old East Norse and we find personages named Rørik or Hrok or similar in most versions of the Hrólf Kraki tradition but differently accounted for, seemingly indicating that Scandinavian tradition had forgotten who exactly Hreðric/Rørik/Hrok was and various story tellers subsequently invented details to explain references to this personage in older poems.
The Skjöldunga saga tells that a Valdar disputed that Hrörekr, the cousin of Helgi (Halga) succeeded Hrólfr Kraki (Hroðulf) as the king of the Daner. After the war, Hrörekr took Zealand, while Valdar took Skåne. If based on the same tradition as Hversu Noregr byggdist, Valdar had the right to claim the throne being the son of the former king Hróarr (Hroðgar).
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Saddam Hussain did not have weapons of mass destruction, but refused to admit it as he would loose face and be weakend for his greatest enemy Iran. Is it possible that Iran is not working on a Nuke, but just cannot afford to admit it.
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Dear nVnews staff:
I did not care for the way that MikeC tried to set opinion by deletion in the thread about the NV30 winning the Microwhatever award of 2002. I felt he was defending a paid flunky of nVidia by trying to stifle his detractors, and when that failed he closed the thread.
I am very disapointed, and I admit it a little angered at this behavoir. Is this going to be typical of nVnews forums in the future?
I felt nVnews was being exceptionally cool by avoiding any of these type of "fanboy" situations with the FX by staying by the facts as they are rather than trying to view them thru (expensive) rosy-colored lenses, MikeC's actions make me question that.
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Unless NVIDIA owns AMD, he couldn't be a "paid flunky of nVidia".
The Athlon 64 won the 2002 award as well. Who did AMD sell this chip to in 2002 to allow this chip to be considered? Afterall, according to Glaskowsky, the GF FX was already sold to board manufacturers (--NVIDIA's actual customers--) by December, allowing it to be considered. Following that line of reasoning, the same thing must have happened with the Athlon 64.
(The December date is odd since GF FX and the Athlon was nominated by December 9, giving both AMD and NVIDIA just the 8th of December at the latest to sell their wares to their customer.)
How about the Itanium 2? It's out, right? I haven't been following Intel's latest and greatest.
I find the whole thing odd, as if this was some sort of an attempt to attract attention.....Unless the actual criteria for consideration is that the product has to be 'announced'. In that case, Bitboys must have won awards in prevous years.
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Chad Pennington is a former American football player who has suffered multiple career-threatening injuries. Twice, his injuries forced him to endure surgery, months of physical therapy, and weeks of training to get back onto the field. Yet, both times he not only returned to playing but he also excelled at such a high level that he was named Comeback Player of the Year in the National Football League. For Pennington, his efforts were an expression of his determination to return to football.
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Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship, spent 40 years helping people hear and understand the gospel of Jesus Christ. When he died in April 2012, one newspaper article carried the headline, "Charles Colson, Nixon's 'dirty tricks' man, dies at 80." It seemed surprising that a man so transformed by faith should be identified with things he did as a politically ruthless presidential aide decades earlier before he knew the Savior.
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As I strolled through Chicago's O'Hare airport, something caught my eye—a hat worn by someone racing through the concourse. What caught my attention was the message it conveyed in just two words: "Deny Everything." I wondered what it meant. Don't ever admit to guilt? Or deny yourself the pleasures and luxuries of life? I scratched my head at the mystery of those two simple words, "Deny Everything."
Bouncing Back
On January 18, 2012, the longest winning streak in US intercollegiate varsity sports history—252 consecutive victories—ended when Trinity College lost a squash match to Yale. The morning after the team's first loss in 14 years, Trinity's coach, Paul Assaiante, received an e-mail from a friend, a prominent professional football coach, who wrote, "Well, now you get to bounce back." Ten days later, that football coach's team lost in one of the most widely seen athletic events—the NFL Super Bowl. All of us must cope with defeat.
The Good Old Days
Sometimes our minds run back through the years and yearn for that better time and place—the "good old days."
Helping With Hurdles
When my daughter Debbie was a little girl, she took ballet lessons. One dance exercise involved jumping over a rolled-up gym mat. Debbie's first attempt resulted in her bouncing off this hurdle. For a moment she sat on the floor stunned, and then she began to cry. Immediately, I darted out to help her up and spoke soothing words to her. Then, holding her hand, I ran with her until she successfully jumped over the rolled-up mat. Debbie needed my encouragement to clear that hurdle.
The Catcher
Life is a risky enterprise. Sometimes we fly high, enjoying great success. But then suddenly we fall into deep disappointments and the haunting reality of failure, leaving our hearts wondering if there is anything worth looking forward to.
Not long ago, I passed a milestone marking 20 years since I began keeping a spiritual journal. As I reread my first few entries, I was amazed I ever kept it up. But now you couldn't pay me to stop!
On a road trip with a friend, we used his GPS navigation device to guide us as we drove each day. After entering our destination on the screen, a voice told us which road to follow, as well as when and where to make each turn. When we left the route, whether accidentally or deliberately, the voice would say, "Recalculating." Then it would tell us how to get back on the right road.


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Combine Cool Whip, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl. Beat until thoroughly blended. Stir in other ingredients. Chill at least two hours before serving. Serve on a bed of lettuce with tea biscuits (or some other salty cookie). Or pack in tupperware for a summer picnic.


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An Alabama man will be portraying one of America's most famous historic figures this week. Al Bouler is an actor at Old Alabama Town in Montgomery. He specializes in playing frontiersman Davy Crockett. He'll be taking part in the San Antonio Living History Association's celebration to commemorate the famous battle of the Alamo. Bouler says the man who used to play Crockett is retiring and was an admirer of his work as the frontier hero. Bouler says thanks to that recommendation, he got the job playing Crockett.
Al Bouler: "It's the thrill of a lifetime, basically. It's definitely on my bucket list, let's put it that way. I have played Crockett where he was born, in Tennessee, Davy Crockett Birthplace Park. And now I get to play him where he met his end. I'm quite honored to be asked."
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Not so long ago James Mangan was a brilliant young poet. These days, however, he toils as a journalist and shivers in the shadow of his glamorous movie-star wife. And now she has left him for her lover. Adrift and depressed, Jamie takes refuge with his father, in whose house he turns up a 19th-century daguerreotype bearing the initials "J.M." and depicting a man who, as it happens, is Jamie's spitting image. Could this be the only existing photograph of his… (mehr)
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Christmas – what's it all about? For most of us, tucking into the Christmas feast, hanging up stockings, leaving a mince pie out for Santa and unwrapping presents under the tree is pretty much the festive norm.
But in some parts of the world, they celebrate pretty differently. Ever wanted to eat fermented bird stuffed inside a seal skin or spend your festive meal tucking into a giant portion of KFC? Here are some of the weird and wonderful Christmas traditions from around the world:
Banana trees in India
In India only 2.3% of the population are Christians, but that still accounts for about 25 million people! Christians in India celebrate with the usual Midnight Mass and gift giving, but for a want of a tree to decorate (fir or pine trees are somewhat hard to come by in India), they turn to the exotic and adorn banana or mango trees, decorating them with lights, bells and baubles. How very tropical!
Roller-skating in Venezuela
Before young children go to bed on Christmas Eve in the city of Caracus, they tie one end of a string to their big toe, letting the other end hang down outside their bedroom window. Come Christmas day and Early Morning Mass, streets are closed off and people roller skate to the service, tugging on hanging strings they see along the way to awaken any sleep heads!
Spider webs in Ukraine
Unlike our usual glittering ornaments and tinsel, Ukrainian Christmas trees are traditional covered in spiders and cobwebs (don't judge – there's method to the madness). According to local folklore, a poverty stricken family went to bed one Christmas Eve despondent because they couldn't decorate their tree. The spiders roaming the house heard their cries, and so spun their webs on the tree, creating decoration. On Christmas Day, the strands turned into gold and silver, and changed the family's fortune forever.
Kiviak in Greenland
Fancy something different to turkey for your Christmas dinner? Maybe give Greenland's top dish Kiviak a go. Just stuff up to 500 whole auks (local birds) feathers, legs, beaks and all into the skin of a seal, sew up and cover with grease and then leave for six months. Yes, six months. Apparently when you open up the delightful package, the auks are fermented, smell something like stilton cheese and are apparently quite tasty. Yeah, we're not convinced either!
KFC in Japan
Crazy, but true – the Japanese must have dinner on Christmas day is no other than a barrel of the Colonel's finest chicken. What started as a marketing campaign four decades ago has since become a fully-fledged Japanese tradition passed down through the generations, and this year more than 240,000 barrels of chicken are expected to be sold. It sure is finger lickin' good!


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We managed to increase our original score by a modest two and half frames, which, as you may guess, came out to a 13% increase in the frame rate. Not exactly something to write home about, but it was still nice to see that there was some room to play with. It should also be noted that the 5600 Ultra was clocked at 400MHz, so we have already gotten a 75MHz boost to begin with. Add in the overclocking, and you're looking at 137MHz over the 5600 Ultra. A quick check of the scores has the overclocked 5700 Ultra nearly doubling the output of the 5600 Ultra.
Once again we see the two biggest names in the graphics industry trading blows. One week it's ATi taking the lead with the impressive Radeon 9600 XT, then this week we find NVIDIA reclaiming their position as a mainstream leader. Although the mighty GeForce FX 5950 Ultra also emerges from the shadows on this day, its price makes it a somewhat prohibitive purchase, best left for those with large budgets. The bulk of sales has and always will be in the mainstream market, and NVIDIA has released a superb entry into this burgeoning field. It's almost a shame to label the 5700 Ultra as a mainstream unit, since its performance was top notch in all of our benchmarks and it comes with some solid features like a 475MHz 0.13 micron process GPU and 128MB of DDR2 memory. The new ForceWare drivers have taken a full step in correcting some of the shader problems we have seen with GeForce FX cards using Detonator drivers of the past. Until they make the switch to PCI Express, expected in the first half of 2004, this just may be the card for current owners of GeForce Ti 4200 or FX 5200/5600 cards to get in order to play newer DX9 titles like HalfLife 2 or Doom3.
NVIDIA releases the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra just in time for Halloween, with no tricks, just a lot of treats, and we're giving it a 9.5 on the HotHardware Heat Meter, and an Editor's Choice Award.
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A short ride on the metro will connect you to central Termini Station, from which you can further explore all cultural attractions and tourist destinations of the Italian capital and the surrounding region.
Grand Hotel Palatino houses large, lavishly furnished guest rooms and executive suites with a contemporary décor, private balconies offering panoramic views of Rome.
Look forward to the hotel's complimentary breakfast buffet, its two gourmet restaurants specialising in authentic Italian cuisine and sophisticated American lounge bar where you can relax with an evening cocktail after a day of business or sightseeing.
Hotel Services and Facilities
DiningEnjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Grand Hotel Palatino. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Hotel facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Restaurant
- Airport transportation
- Bar/lounge
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Business center
- Concierge services
- Television in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Laundry facilities
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Free WiFi
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Important information
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the hotel:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
How to bookMaking your reservation in Grand Hotel Palatino is easy and secure. Simply select your dates of stay and click on the "Check Rates" button to submit the form.
After room types and rates are returned to your screen, you will be able to choose the rate you desire by reading the room information in the center of the screen, then clicking on the "Book Now" button on the right side of the screen. After you have selected your desired room type, you will be taken to a "Complete your booking" form. Then you will need to review the "Details of your stay" and fill in the blanks on the "Guest Details" section. Be sure your name and email address are spelled correctly.
After you fill out all of the needed information, press the "Complete reservation" button. To ensure your security, we use a secure commerce server, which encrypts the credit card number and encodes it into a non-usable form.
Area informationDistances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
St. Peter in Chains - 0.1 km / 0 mi
Church of Santa Maria dei Monti - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Basilica di Massenzio - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Colosseum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Torre dei Conti - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Golden House of Nero - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Imperial Forums - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Francesca Romana - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Baths of Trajan - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Roman Forum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Arch of Titus - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Forum of Augustus - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Torre delle Milizie - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Palace of Expositions - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Colle Oppio Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Rome (CIA-Ciampino) - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) - 22.8 km / 14.2 mi
The preferred airport for Grand Hotel Palatino is Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.).


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'Hank' taught us a life lesson
April 17, 2011 Having grown up in south Altoona and lived on the same block as Dick Hankinson and his wife, Donna, I can't remember a time before I knew him. We called him "Hank. more »»
Rubbing elbows
March 27, 2011 One of the best moments of my life came when I met Maurkice Pouncey, the starting center for the Pittsburgh Steelers. When I was on vacation at Disney World recently, my Pap, Danny Pfeilstucker S. more »»
Guarding against substance abuse
March 5, 2011 We know when kids are involved in sports and other positive activities, this participation is usually a protective factor — a protective factor that helps reduce risky behaviors and use of harmful... more »»
Steelers, Packers have earned spot in big game
February 5, 2011 Today, at Cowboys Stadium just outside of Dallas, the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Green Bay Packers for the right to hold up the 45th edition of the Vince Lombardi Trophy. more »»
Enjoying some of football's best quips
January 23, 2011 Which major sport provides by far the most metaphorical allusions to history, politics and literature? Without question, it is footbal. more »»
Father Bede touched many lives
January 2, 2011 St. Francis University buried one of its true legends last month. The Rev. Bede Hines, T.O.R., passed away on Dec. 1 at the age of 92. more »»
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TPau Artist Bio and Lyrics
The '80s band T'Pau was led by Carol Decker, the vocalist. They managed to score a string of hits in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States in the course of their career.
T'Pau started out in the year 1986. Their name was taken from a Star trek character. In 1987, they released their debut single, "Heart and Soul," which became a massive hit in the United States, although it did not do so well at first in the United Kingdom. Their follow up single, "China In Your Hand," had the opposite effect – it did very well in the United Kingdom and Europe, but had very little impact in the United States. Other hits in the United Kingdom included "Sex Talk," "Valentine," "Secret Garden," and "I Will Be With You." Bridge of Spies, the group's album of 1987, became a best seller and won several awards in the United Kingdom.
The band broke up in the year 1991 after being unable to uphold their previous success. Decker regularly makes appearances on television, including the shows Hit Me Baby One More Time, Weakest Link, Never Mind the Bollocks, and Just the Two of Us. The band got back together in the year 1998, and in addition to Decker, currently features Dean Howard, Ronnie Rogers, Tim Burgess, Paul Jackson, and Michael Chetwood.
The albums of T'Pau include Bridge of Spies, Rage, The Promise, Heart and Soul: The Very Best of T'Pau, The Greatest Hits, Red, Greatest Hits Live, and Hits.
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