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Tahitian Princess - South Pacific: Ocean Princess Cruise Review by KruisingKaren
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Tahitian Princess - South Pacific
Destination: South Pacific
Embarkation: Tahiti (Papeete)
Flight We left on May 25th on the 1:00 pm Air Tahiti Nui flight from LAX. We live about 30 miles from LAX so it was a short trip to the airport. Tip - Give yourself plenty of time at LAX. We arrived at 10:40 am for our 1:00 pm flight. Check in was horrible. First you check in at the Air Tahiti Nui desk, they weigh your baggage and give you your boarding passes and return your bags to you. Then you have to take the bags you are checking in and stand in a line to have your bags More scanned. You don't even need to wait while they scan them, you just have to stand in line to turn them over. We stood in this line for about 1 ½ hours. Tip - only one person needs to stand in this line - the rest of you can use the restrooms, get something to eat etc - take turns waiting in line After turning your bags over for scanning you still need to go through the security check where they check all your carry-ons etc. By the time we got through all of this they were already calling our row for boarding. Tip - do not cut transfer time too short if you are on a connecting flight and the airlines can't check your baggage all the way through The flight wasn't too bad. They start serving beverages right away - they come by 2-3 times right after you board. This was particularly welcome for me because I was so stressed out over the check-in process. They offer several movies, games, TV and feed you twice on the flight. The coach seats are tight especially when the person in front of you has their seat back in your face. Be kind - if you get up to stretch your legs or use the restroom put your seat-back up so the person behind you gets a little break. Tip - avoid rows 27-29, they are right by the restrooms, which usually had a line, and I'm sure those people spent the flight listening to the toilets flush
Arrival in Papeete When we arrived in Papeete we got in a line where they checked passports. There were 4 booths open. It took about 20 minutes to get through this part, then we were on to pick up our bags, which were waiting by this time. They have free luggage carts available. The airport has some little stores, which were open when we arrived. We exchanged $100 at the airport for xpf. The exchange rate was 83.4 to the dollar + $4.12 commission. There were plenty of taxis available. We paid 2000 xpf to take us to the Hotel Tiare Tahiti which is directly across from the port. Hotel Tiare Tahiti Good location. We paid 15285 xpf for a standard room. The room wasn't much better than a Motel 6, but was clean and comfortable. The hotel has a little cafe for breakfast. An omelet was 950 xpf. We spent time on the morning of 26th shopping around Le Marche and the other stores\booths in the area.
Check-in We took a taxi across the road to the ship at around 11:00 am. The taxi cost us $10 US. It was worth it since we had so much luggage. They started check-in at around 11:30 am. There were only 5 or 6 parties waiting to check in. It went very quickly
May 26 - Papeete There was an announcement that rooms wouldn't be ready until 1:00 pm. We hit the buffet and checked out the ship. It is lovely. At 1:00 pm sharp they made an announcement that we could get into our rooms. The room was really nice. We had heard that the furnishings are showing their age, but everything was clean and in good condition. Our room steward, Ramon, came by to introduce himself. He provided excellent service throughout the cruise. The balcony had a small table, 2 chairs that reclined and 2 straight backed chairs. I had heard that the balconies aren't private, but they are. We spent the first few hours booking Sterling Steakhouse, Spa appointments, tours, and Ultimate Balcony dining. We had a last minute set back with an independent tour we had booked with Bruno on Raiatea. He had to cancel because of a death in the family. We didn't find out about this until the day before we left so we had to do some last minute tour booking onboard. The tour office was open from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm that day, but we used the drop box and they took our request before serving people who waited for the tour desk to open. Tip - don't wait until you board to book your tours. Many were sold out by the time we boarded. Luggage arrived around 3:00 pm. We felt sorry for the people that were leaving that day. It looked like it was a long day for them. Tip - book something for the last day. Princess offers 2 tours, plus there are things you can book in town. We went across the road back to Le March (walking distance) to purchase flowers. We chose one small arrangement ($10 US) and one medium arrangement ($15 US). We should have shopped for our wine on this day - little did we know the wine store would be closed on Sunday. Dinner was open seating in the dining room. We were given a 6:00 pm dining time even though during the rest of the cruise we had late seating. I think they assign dining times on the first night based on when you board the ship. There was a Tahitian dance show on deck at 10:15. There were 5 musicians, 5 women dancers and 4 men dancers. We really enjoyed the show, and it got us in the mood for the fabulous days to come. Tip - after the TP band gets done playing and before the Tahitian dance show starts they will invite you to gather around for the show. Take your chair and sit right in front of the pool - you will have front row seats (and maybe get invited to dance like my husband did)
May 27 - Papeete We did Patrick's Adventure ½ day 4x4 tour, which we booked independently. It was pretty good. Lots of geology and botany discussion. We got to swim in a waterfall!! Tip - in his e-mail to us he said to bring our swimsuit. You need to wear it. There was nowhere to change Also - bring your water shoes if you plan on going in the water. And… there were no restroom stops. Muster drill was at 4:30 pm. Champagne was served after that. Sailaway was at 5:00 pm. We had our Cruise Critic get together up on the pool deck by the bar. Normal dining times started today.
May 28 - Huahine We arrived at 7:00 am. It took 45 minutes - 1 hour before tenders started operating. Tender ride took about 10 minutes. It didn't look like there were any tours to pick up at the pier. We had pre-booked Marc's drift snorkel/motu picnic, and one lucky couple got the last two seats that hadn't been pre-booked. Tip - book Marc's tour. The whole thing was excellent! It started with a lovely boat ride through beautiful water, we did some so-so snorkeling, visited a pearl farm (pearls are pricey - everywhere), then did the drift snorkel. The drift snorkel was easy, but you go pretty fast so it's tricky to pause if you want to see something in more detail. Fins came in very handy to maneuver. We forgot to put our gloves on, but didn't end up needing them. When you get to the motu you join up with the people who did the 4x4 tour. This part was great. There are tables in the water, and under shade trees. Lots of free Hinano beer, mai tais, water, and punch (included). There was a coconut show, a pareo tying demonstration that people got to participate in, musicians, and a good BBQ with plenty of food. After we ate, people went back in the water, drank some more, visited and cracked jokes. What a wonderful day. Do not miss it. We tipped the musicians and "coconut / pareo" guy, but I don't think it's expected. Tip - bring some cash, they sell pareos that have "Marc's Motu Picnic" written on them and you may want to buy something at the pearl farm. The tour got us back to the ship around 3:00 pm.
May 29 - Sea Day on the way to Rarotonga We ordered the Balcony Champagne Breakfast this day. It was cool. They come with 4 trays loaded with food. Crab quiche, and crab leg meat, steamed potato, some green vegetable pureed (peas?), fruit with cream topping (cantaloupe and berries), pastries, smoked salmon, bagels, cream cheese, onions, capers - the works, coffee, hot water for tea, Orange Juice and a ½ bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne. Total cost: $28 (plus we tipped) - what a deal!. The day was slightly overcast and I thought the seas were rough, but when I said so to other passengers, they said "that was nothing". There was lots to do on sea day. This was the day of the Captains Welcome Party (with "real drinks" - free) and Formal Night. I would say 25% of the men were in Tux's, around 70% in dark suits or sport coats and the rest in slacks. 70% of the women wore cocktail/evening dresses, the rest were semi-formal. They had 3 places set up to do formal pictures. 8x10 pictures were $19.99 - unframed. We ate at Sabatini's this night. Way too much food, but excellent! About half the people in Sabatini's that night weren't in formal wear (maybe 10 tables?). I suspect they booked Sabatini's so they wouldn't need to go formal.
May 30 - Rarotonga The tender ride was about 15 minutes. We took the Cultural Village tour through the ship. It was OK. You go straight from the tender onto a bus, take a 15 minute bus ride to the village and visit about 8 huts where they explain crafts and traditions of old. There is a little dance show at the end and a snack of fruit and juice. There were about 6 booths at the pier selling stuff. Apparently there is a town about 1 km from the pier, but we didn't visit it. They offer shuttle service to the beach for $8. We had to be back for massages, so we didn't do anything but the tour. Massages were nice. They only book the "special" massages (i.e. expensive) on sea days so if you want a plain old massage you need to book it on a port day. The spa facilities are nice - steam room, showers, etc.
May 31 - Sea Day Seas were rough. They moved the outside line dancing inside. You have to do an immigration thing this morning. They return your passports to you. Tip - don't lose the white card they put in your passport (like I did), you need this to leave the country. Comment on music entertainment - the band by the pool was OK, but the band in the Tahitian lounge belonged in an old folks home - it was especially bad on 70's night (sorry Neil). They closed outside access in the evening because the winds were so strong.
June 1 - Raiatea The captain was unable to dock so we anchored. You needed to get a number to board the tender before 9:00 am unless you were booked on an early Princess tour, after that it was open first-come-first-served. Tender took about 20-25 minutes. This was the day we should have been on Bruno's tour. We booked a last minute 2 hr snorkeling tour through the ship (the ships' drift snorkel tour was fully booked by the time we boarded the ship, so we couldn't sign up for that). The tour was pretty good. There were 12-14 of us. They took us to a "training ground" first and then later to deeper water. Beautiful fish and coral. There appeared to be several tour operators on the pier that you could pick up a tour from. They also had ladies selling flower headpieces and leis on the pier ($5 US each). Finally, there were some places to shop! This was the night of the children of Raiatea show. Tip - get there early if you want a good seat, or any seat, for that matter. There is some pre-show stuff beginning at 4:00, then the children dance at 5:00. The "mamas" sell flower headpieces and leis for $5 US, and after the show they sell the pareos used in the pareo tying demonstration. I bought my pareo this night. It's beautiful. Tip - the pareos in Papeete costs less. Weather was inclement so they moved the festivities inside. This was "tropical attire" night. My suggestion would be to wear normal clothes in a tropical motif to the dining room for dinner and then dress in your pareo and flowers for the party. We had the Ultimate Balcony Dining this night. It was the perfect night to do it since we were in port, so there wasn't much wind. My husband and I dressed up in our flowers and pareos and truly enjoyed ourselves. They came in and put our inside chairs on the balcony, set the table with a white table cloth and silver and a "candle" (phony candle, with a flickering bulb - they have to be fire safe). Dinner consisted of 1 cocktail each; appetizers; salad; 2 lobster tails, or 1 lobster tail and steak, or steak; dessert; and a half bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne. A waiter comes in and serves each course. During dinner a photographer comes in and takes photos (1 8x10 is included with the dinner). Food was good, but the experience was the best. Cost is $100 per couple. There was another dance show later that night.
June 2 - Bora Bora Day 1 It's worth it to be up for departure from Raiatea (around 7:30 am). Sailing through the tiny channel into the ocean is quite a feat. Waves are breaking right off the side of the ship as the captain maneuvers out from Tahaa. Both sides provide a good view. We were on the left. Arrived at Bora Bora at 11:30 am. It's a beautiful sail in. Tip - be on an upper deck during sail in - you pass some of the over the water bungalows and the colors of the water are incredible. The tenders only take about 5 minutes - they ran until 11:00 pm this night. We booked the Highlights of Bora Bora tour through the ship. It was a non-air-conditioned "le truck". Took us around the island and showed us the points of interest, including a stop to show us how pareos are dyed (they are for sale at this stop), and a really quick stop at Bloody Mary's. The best part was when we stopped to feed the land crabs flowers. Pretty cool!. Tip - if you do this tour sit on the left side of the bus for the best view, sit by one of the door openings for the best breeze. Had to be back for our second massage, but had some time to fit some shopping in here. Probably the most shops of all the ports aside from Papeete.
June 3 - Bora Bora Day 2 We didn't plan well for this day. We booked the 2:30 Aqua Safari, and by the time we got ashore there was nothing for us to pick up that worked out with our 2:30 pm tour. There were lots of tours available at the pier (for about $50 - $60), but we were too late for the morning tours, and the afternoon tours clashed with our Aqua Safari appointment. Since we had shopped the day before, and Bloody Mary's seemed like a tourist trap we just went back to the ship and laid around the pool until it was time for our Aqua Safari. The Aqua Safari was the best thing we did on the trip (and that's saying a lot, because Marc's was spectacular). There was a fun boat ride out to where the Aqua Safari boat was anchored - we got wet - protect your towel, you'll want it dry after you get done with the Aqua Safari. There were about 12 people on our tour. They took down half the people at a time. You get into the water up to your shoulders and they use a winch to lower the helmet onto you. Then you walk down a ladder to the bottom of the sea (about 10 - 12 feet down). They pump air into the helmet which provides your air and keeps the water from coming into the helmet. There is a slight pressure on your ears, which they tell you how to clear. There is a diver down there with you the entire time. They put a bag on the bottom front of the helmet with bread in it. The fish came right up to us - they will eat out of your hand if you hold the bread. We saw lots of fish, coral, some manta rays (or were they sting rays?), a sea cucumber and a king barracuda. While one group was down, the other could snorkel. Tip - do this tour - it is GREAT! This was the second formal night and just as many people were dressed formal as the first formal night.
June 4 - Moorea Moorea was one of the prettiest islands. Since we didn't get to do Bruno's we booked the motu BBQ through the ship. It was fun. They took about 50 people out to a motu. One guy let's you "hold" a stingray (manta ray?) while he feeds it. There is snorkeling, musicians, and a nice lunch. Tip - bring cash (they took US dollars), they have beer and other beverages for sale, and there was a little table set up selling some pearl stuff. We bought my husband a pearl choker (imperfect pearl) for $40 US. They had tables in the shade, and a "real" bathroom on the motu. The lunch was good. They provided "noodles" to float on if you wanted. After lunch some people set the plastic chairs in the water and relaxed, others stood in the water about shoulder deep and chatted, visited, shared stories, etc. The people running the tour were really good - and funny too. I would recommend this tour. When we got back to the pier we had a chance to shop a little. There were about 18 booths set up selling stuff. One guy has t-shirts that he designed himself - very intricate and professionally made - since we hadn't planned on needing money on the motu we had barely enough cash on us to get my husband one of these shirts. We departed Moorea around 5:00 pm. We were back in Papeete by 8:00 pm. We ate at Sterling's steakhouse this night. It was pretty good, but if I had to choose only one of the specialty restaurants I would choose Sabatini's. You need to have your bags in the hall between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Keep a small bag in your room for the stuff you will need the next day.
June 5 - Disembarkation We needed to be out of our cabin by 10:00 am. There was no room service this day. The bars were open, but payment was in cash since they'd already closed out the ship accounts. You get to stay on board all day. There are movies running and the ship offers 2 tours. Tip - if your plane doesn't leave until late, book something to do this day. It's a long day otherwise. If you kept a small bag for the day, they let you put it in the Steakhouse. You have access to it all day. The shower facilities in the Spa are available for use if you want to clean up before heading home. We were staying this night at the InterContinental hotel. In the morning we walked across the road to Le Marche and picked up souvenirs, vanilla beans, some Hinano glasses and a pareo as a gift for someone back home. After we were done shopping we went back to the ship for lunch. The buffet was crowded. Many of the people for the next cruise had already started boarding. We stayed around the ship until they called for the people who booked the Princess extension at the InterContinental to get their luggage and board the bus. We rushed off the ship, picked up our luggage
and grabbed a taxi. We were worried if we didn't beat the bus to the hotel we would have to stand in a long line behind all the Princess passengers. This proved to not be true - the hotel had a separate line to check those people in.
June 5 & 6 – InterContinental Taxi fare was $30 US from the ship to the hotel. The InterContinental is a beautiful property. We booked a garden room. When we checked in we asked if we could book a day room or pay for late check-out. The lady at the desk wouldn't commit at that time, she asked us to wait until the following morning to make the request. I fretted all night wondering what we were going to do if we couldn't stay in a room until late in the day before our flight the next day. I was at the front desk first thing that morning. Ended up they let us stay in our room "until departure", which in our case was 7:00 pm, for $120 US. Unfortunately they forgot to update the system so we ended up locked out of our room with only 20 minutes to change our clothes for a 1/2 day tour of the island. Now, you would think that 20 minutes would be plenty of time to get this problem rectified, but those people are truly on "island time". Nothing moves quickly there, which is probably nice, but takes some getting used to. When we were able to get into our room it had been stripped of sheets and towels, so that meant another visit to the front desk. Speaking of island time… I asked in the restaurant 3 times over 40 minutes for a glass of water (I needed to take a pill). It never came. Finally I went up to someone cleaning a table and said "may I please have a glass of water"? She told me "it's coming". I said, "I've asked 3 times already and I still don't have it", I was unfortunately really frustrated by this time and admittedly cranky. Well the water finally came 10 minutes later, and I felt horrible for being snippy. My advice, just take a deep breath and let it pass, it's not worth getting upset over – I still feel bad for complaining. We took a half day tour on an air conditioned bus to see the blowhole, Gaugin's museum, black sand beach, etc. It was a good tour - the service and bus were top notch, the itinerary kinda so-so.
June 6 – Departure Our flight on Air Tahiti Nui left at 10:00 pm. We got to the airport at about 7:00 pm. The taxi ride from the InterContinental was $15 US. There was a long line to check in, but the staff were efficient. The airport isn't air conditioned but they have big fans everywhere. There is a bar upstairs. You need to go through the immigration people again. They want the white card that's in your passport, then you go to a waiting area where there are nice couches to relax on while you wait for the plane. Again we were in coach class seats which are tight and it was a long flight home. My husband slept most of the way, but I wasn't so lucky. There were several open seats on the plane, in fact the woman across from us had all 4 center seats to herself and she laid down the whole flight.
May 7 – Arrival at LAX There are separate lines for US citizens and non-US. The lines moved really quickly. You go through the immigration people first and then on to Customs. There were signs everywhere that said "no food, no plants" and I was worried about my vanilla beans. I figured it was best to be honest and have them confiscated if they weren't allowed into the US, but they let them through. This whole process probably only took about 15 minutes. From there it was homeward bound. Other Stuff It's true, the coffee is bad. We took to purchasing regular coffee from the coffee bar and sometimes even that was bad. The food on board was pretty good considering they have to feed 600+ people 24 hrs a day. We particularly enjoyed the veal chop and the rack of lamb. The staff on board was friendly. We only needed our bug spray at the InterContinental. There were mosquitoes and sand fleas there. Bring fins if you're going to be snorkeling, they really help in the currents. Don't forget to bring water shoes. I bought mine through the Land's End catalog. The liners come out which helps them dry faster. We didn't have problems using US dollars anywhere. This was the best vacation we've ever taken and we're already dreaming about going back. I hope yours is as good as ours was! Less
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Zephyrhills: The Bulldogs' 43-14 victory over Wiregrass Ranch gave Zephyrhills a 6-4 season. Reggie Roberts' crew missed the playoffs, but finishing a few minutes away from the postseason after back-to-back two-win campaigns is a strong turnaround. Things are looking up for the Bulldogs.
Coach Ryan Benjamin, River Ridge: The former Royal Knights player has turned around his alma mater. A blowout win over Hudson gave River Ridge a 6-4 record — its first winning season since 1999.
ATH Rashaud Daniels, Sunlake: The senior speedster rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns and added an interception in a senior night win over Gulf.
DB/WR Brennan Smiley, Gulf: The junior athlete caught Gulf's only TD and had an interception, too, in a loss to Sunlake in the Bucs' season finale.
TE Kent Taylor, Land O'Lakes: The Florida commit finished his high school career with six receptions and caught a 14-yard TD pass on the final play of his season in the Gators' 32-12 win over Wesley Chapel.
QB Ty and Keegan Tanner, Wesley Chapel: The brothers scored both of the Wildcats' touchdowns. Ty rushed for a 13-yard score, and Keegan, who is being recruited by Stetson and others, returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown.
WR Tyre Creary, Wiregrass Ranch: The sophomore athlete caught a 68-yard touchdown pass from Jake Day in the Bulls' season-ending 43-14 loss to Zephyrhills. It was his first TD catch of the year.
RB Austin Schwarz, River Ridge: The two-way standout finished his high school career with a two-touchdown performance against Hudson.
LB/TE Luke McLeod, LB/TE, Springstead: The junior not only caught the key pass — a 32-yard bomb from fellow senior Taylor Minter on a reverse wide receiver option pass — but recorded the Eagles' only sack in a win over Anclote.
LB Vik Taylor, Fivay: The sophomore forced a fumble in the final three minutes Friday night to keep the Falcons' comeback hopes alive in an eventual 28-20 loss to Citrus.
RB Alonzo Pettiford, Anclote: The senior athlete rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns in the Sharks' heartbreaking 24-21 loss to Springstead.
"It's been a great year for us already and it's not over yet. We're headed to the playoffs next week. We're a young football team. We're not polished yet. But we've got a ton of talent on this team and we're building it the right way." — Fivay coach Chris Taylor on preparing for the playoffs after a loss to Citrus.
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District 6A-6: District champion Hernando hosts USF commit Chris Bivins and Gainesville. Runnerup Sunlake heads to Ocala Vanguard — the 6A-5 district champ — in the Seahawks' first postseason game.
District 5A-6: Undefeated Pasco breezed to the district title and hosts Alachua Santa Fe. The Pirates will do so without star athlete Trey Dudley-Giles, who must serve a one-game suspension for being ejected from Pasco's win over Zephyrhills. Fivay opens at perennial power North Marion, the 5A-5 champion, in the Falcons' first playoff game.
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Until the day we spent with the Utuk's, I had no experience with Nigerian food nor jollof rice. Jollof rice is a staple rice dish that is common all over West Africa. It can be made with a variety of different proteins, but the basic ingredients for jollof rice are tomatoes, onion, salt, and red pepper. Affiong Utuk prepares her jollof rice with some of the usual ingredients but she also uses tomato paste, chicken bouillon and lots of crushed red pepper that gives her version of the dish a spicy kick. She serves protein dishes on the side, to accommodate the various dietary needs of her four children.
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Vehicle Safety and Driver Assist Technologies
A variety of Ford technologies, in addition to each vehicle's handling and braking capabilities, can assist drivers by helping to control the vehicle or alerting the driver to potential collisions. Also, these technologies can support routine driving tasks by improving comfort and reducing demands on the driver. Driver assistance technologies will continue to advance to include semi-automated capabilities, providing drivers more assistance in certain situations, such as when changing lanes, in traffic jams or on freeway trips. The driver will always remain in the loop to take control, if required.
The following accident avoidance and driver assist technologies are offered on Ford vehicles today.
Adjustable Speed Limiter Device (ASLD) allows the driver to set a speed limit that cannot be exceeded by standard gas pedal operation. The driver can override the limit, however, by pressing the accelerator pedal beyond normal usage limits (>90 percent pedal travel). ASLD is offered on select Ford Motor Company vehicles in Europe and China.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) helps drivers maintain a preset distance from the vehicle they are following, using a radar module mounted at the front of the vehicle that measures the gap and closing speed to the vehicle ahead. The system automatically adjusts the speed of the car to help maintain a preset distance from the vehicle in front. If the radar sensor becomes blocked by snow, ice or mud, the driver receives a notice of reduced or suspended functionality. ACC is available on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles in North America. In Europe and China, ACC is available with another technology called Distance Alert. Distance Alert helps the driver to keep a proper distance from the vehicle ahead by providing a visual warning if the driver-selected following distance is exceeded.
Ford's Forward Collision Warning with Brake Support technology uses the same radar module as Adaptive Cruise Control to detect range and speed. Forward Collision Warning with Brake Support activates a visual and audible warning when the system detects a high risk of collision with the vehicle in front. In addition, the brake system is pretensioned and the "servo boost" assistance system is modulated to provide faster brake performance (e.g., as soon as the driver lifts the gas pedal), if required by the driver. As with ACC, if the sensor becomes blocked, the driver receives a notice of reduced or suspended functionality. This technology is available on certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles in North America and Europe.
Our Lane-Keeping System consists of three elements to help a driver maintain proper lane position: Driver Alert, Lane-Keeping Alert and Lane-Keeping Aid. Using a small, forward-facing camera behind the inside rearview mirror, the system "looks" down the road, monitoring lane lines. Driver Alert computes a "vigilance level" and displays it in the instrument cluster upon request. If the vigilance level falls below a certain level (e.g., if the driver gets tired), visual and audible warnings are given. Lane-Keeping Alert is designed to warn the driver, via a three-pulse vibration in the steering wheel, when the front-view camera detects that an unintentional lane departure is happening. Lane-Keeping Aid goes a step further, applying a steering torque in the direction the driver needs to steer to keep the vehicle in the current lane. Lane-Keeping System is available on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles in North America and Europe. On some European Ford vehicles, Lane-Keeping Alert and/or Driver Alert are available separately.
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert (CTA) uses rear corner-mounted, side- and rear-looking radar that detect other vehicles around the car and illuminates an indicator lamp in the side-view mirrors when driving forward. When backing out of a parking space, the same sensors can detect vehicles approaching from the sides, illuminate the indicator lamp in the side view mirror, provide a text alert in the cluster and sound a warning chime. BLIS with CTA is available on certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles in North America; BLIS without CTA is available in Europe and Asia Pacific.
Active Park Assist uses ultrasonic sensors, while the driver is slowly driving near parking spots, to measure the distance between cars. When a suitable parking space is found, Active Park Assist can steer the car into the parking space while the driver controls the shifting, accelerator and brake. Active Park Assist is available on certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles in North America and Europe.
Our Rear View Camera transmits an image of what is behind the vehicle when it is shifted in reverse. Rear View Camera is available on every Ford and Lincoln vehicle in North America and several Ford vehicles in Europe.
Curve Control is designed to sense when a driver is taking a curve too quickly. In those situations, it rapidly reduces engine torque and can apply four-wheel braking, slowing the vehicle by up to 10 mph in about a second. The technology is designed to be effective on wet or dry pavement, and is expected to be helpful when drivers are entering or exiting freeway ramps with too much speed. A majority of Ford's North American products will offer Curve Control by 2015. It is currently available on one vehicle in Europe.
Using a forward-looking radar sensor, Active City Stop is designed to detect objects in front of the car and constantly calculate the braking force required to avoid a collision. If the estimated braking force exceeds a given level without the driver responding, the danger of a collision is considered imminent and the system automatically reduces throttle input and applies the car's brakes. The system is designed for speeds of 30 to 50km/h (19 to 31 mph). Active City Stop is available on select Ford vehicles in Europe.
With Traffic Sign Recognition, a front camera recognizes speed signs that use the standards of the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. The identified speed is then indicated in the instrument cluster to inform the driver of the speed limit. If activated, the cluster will also warn the driver if the speed limit is exceeded. Traffic Sign Recognition is available in Europe.
Hill Start Assist helps the driver when starting the vehicle on an uphill gradient by holding the brakes while the driver moves his foot from the brake pedal to accelerator pedal. This system is available standard on most new Ford Motor Company vehicles in North America and Europe.
Several types of advanced front lighting are now available on Ford Motor Company vehicles, including the following:
Steerable headlights are designed to use inputs from the steering wheel to turn the headlamps, so the driver can get a better view while negotiating a curve. Steerable headlights are offered on most new Lincoln products.
Automatic high beam control allows the driver to use the high beam to improve visibility. The system uses a forward-facing camera to detect vehicles ahead and automatically deactivates the high beam. Automatic high beam control is offered on most new Ford vehicles in North America and Europe.
Glare-free headlamps are designed to provide improved visibility during nighttime driving by using LED headlamps and input from a forward-facing camera to detect vehicles ahead. The system selectively switches off the LEDs to prevent glare for oncoming drivers. Glare-free headlamps are available in Europe.
The radar- and camera-based technologies described above are a first step toward Ford's vision of automated vehicles that still keep the driver in the loop to take back control of the vehicle, if needed. We are continuing to develop technologies that allow for more semiautomated capabilities.
At the same time, we have been working on separate technologies that will enable "connected" vehicles – that is, vehicles that can communicate with one another and with roadway infrastructure using advanced Wi-Fi signals or dedicated short-range communications on secured channels. By communicating with each other and the world around them, these vehicles will be a key element of the integrated transportation ecosystem we envision in our Blueprint for Mobility.
In our long-term vision of a future with vehicles that are both automated and connected, driving will be safer, traffic less congested and greenhouse gas emissions lower. Such vehicles will be able to warn drivers if their vehicle is on a path to collide with another vehicle at an intersection, when a vehicle ahead stops or slows suddenly, or when a traffic pattern changes on a busy highway. By reducing collisions, connected vehicles will ease traffic delays, which will save drivers both time and fuel. Gridlock will also be avoided through a network of connected vehicles and infrastructure that processes traffic information and suggests less-congested routes to drivers.
Admittedly, this vision will likely not be realized for many years. Many technological details remain to be worked out, and drivers will need to become comfortable with the idea of giving up some measure of driving control to their vehicle, which will not happen quickly. In the United States in early 2014, however, the connected vehicle concept got a significant boost when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it intends to complete ongoing research and begin working on a regulatory proposal for light vehicles that will require "vehicle-to-vehicle" communication devices in new vehicles.
In order to progress from current technologies to our long-term vision of connected and automated vehicles, we are conducting collaborative research with a variety of public, private and academic entities.
In December 2013, for example, we unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will enable us to further test current and future sensing systems and driver assist technologies. Our goal is to advance the development of new technologies that can then be applied to the company's next generation of vehicles. The research is being conducted jointly with the University of Michigan and State Farm®. In addition, in January 2014, we announced new research projects with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University to research and develop solutions to some of the technical challenges surrounding automated driving.
For a number of years, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has been coordinating two automaker research coalitions relating to connected vehicles. The first is the Crash Avoidance Metrics Partnership (CAMP), a group of eight automakers that focuses on the technical aspects of connected vehicles; the second is the Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Consortium (VIIC), a group of nine automakers that focuses on the policy aspects of connected vehicles.
CAMP has been working on the technical standards necessary for all motorized vehicles on the connected vehicle network to be interoperable. This technical partnership included the world's first government-sponsored driving clinics in 2011 and expanded to include a year-long field trial beginning in late 2012. The field trial included data collection on approximately 3,000 vehicles that were communicating with each other. USDOT is currently analyzing data from this field trial and is expected to publish a report in 2014. The field trial was instrumental in supporting NHTSA's decision to support and eventually require vehicle-to-vehicle communications, as discussed above.
The VIIC is working on the significant practical and policy challenges, such as security, privacy and the allocation of risk and liability, that will need to be addressed before the vision of a connected vehicle network can become a reality.
In Europe, we are contributing to the European harmonization and standardization of wireless communication systems and applications within the framework of the DRIVE C2X project, which is co-funded by the European Commission. DRIVE C2X is the acronym for "DRIVing implementation and Evaluation of C2X communication technology in Europe" (C2X refers to "car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure" communication). This project kicked off in January 2011 and is planned to run until mid-2014. It brings together more than 40 stakeholders, such as vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, universities and public authorities from all over Europe. Within the framework of DRIVE C2X, field operational tests in a real-world environment have been conducted over the course of six to nine months in seven test sites across Europe.
One of these test sites is located in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, and is closely linked to a national research initiative called Safe Intelligent Mobility – Test Field Germany, or simTD for short. Ford contributed to this joint project, which brought together relevant stakeholders of the German automotive industry and concluded successfully in June 2013. simTD was one of the world's first large-scale field operational tests of cooperative systems. Over six months, 120 vehicles from six automakers were driven more than 1.6 million kilometers. Ford contributed with 20 Ford S‑MAX vehicles equipped with innovative vehicle-to-infrastructure technology. Within simTD, 500 drivers tested and validated more than 20 functions targeting traffic safety, efficiency and comfort. Ford led the development of the Emergency Electronic Brake Light warning functionality. The project was supported in part by the German government.
Also in Europe, we have been one of 29 partners in the Accident Avoidance by Active Intervention of Intelligent Vehicles (interactIVe) research project, led by the Ford European Research Center in Aachen, Germany. This consortium sought to support the development and implementation of accident avoidance systems, and consisted of seven automotive manufacturers, six suppliers, 14 research institutes and three other stakeholders. The European Commission covered more than half of the €30 million budget. During the 42-month duration of interactIVe, the partners tested the performance of prototype safety systems through active intervention, including automated braking and steering in critical situations, with the aim of avoiding collisions or at least mitigating impact severity in accidents. The final event of InteractIVe in November 2013 took place in Aachen and at Ford's Lommel Proving Ground, with live vehicle demonstrations.
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Tis the season for fun and super sunburns! It's a time every kid in America lives for and people like me look forward to sweating in a suit. But for adults Summer does have its perks like cooking out, beach trips and great light ales to quench the thirst after mowing the lawn…twice a week.
Today I am going to shed some light on a seasonal variety pack. I stick to variety packs mainly because it's easier to shoot a video about four beers versus one. And it's not quiet as boring because you have a…um…variety. Yeah.
Magic Hat is a great brewing company from Vermont and is as creative and trippy as the hippies who live there. It seems every year they get weirder and weirder and if you know me, then you know that is close to godliness as it gets. They take time to put a little fun and humor into their beers and it is backed up by the taste. It's hard to argue with a product base that wins almost all beer-fests throughout the world.
Today's review-vlog is the Summer Scene sample which includes the #9 Pale Ale, Idle Betty, Blind Faith IPA and the new HICU beer made from hibiscus and cucumber. The HICU is the new beer they brought to the table. Sounds good, right? See what we think in the video. (I say we because I am loner who plays by his own rules)
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Is that Chopping Mall in the background!?
Summer seems like a pretty choice beer-drinking time. Albeit the fun seasonal flavors of Fall give it an advantage. I only like beer ice cold. I'm guessing since you're a more seasoned beef aficionado you don't need everything expertly chilled to partake. Stoked for September, man! Whatever grotesque ideas you've got brewing! If you can find Dr Brown's Cel-Ray soda it's an awesome celery soda that's nice and fizzy like a ginger ale.
P.S. – Speaking of background, it's hard to really tell, but in an upcoming Kool-Aid vid rev, I've got VM up on the laptop in the background.
P.S.S. – At one point after first finding VM I started working through your archives. I forget where I lost my way but I'm motivated to go back through and ravage the entire VM backlog.
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No word yet on what the plans are for paid parking in Anacostia but I think the message has been sent, "Ward 8 is watching and you better come correct."
Including pictures of the "new" headless meters.
UPDATE | 4:19PM: DDOT just uploaded a statement on their website regarding the removal of the meters from Anacostia. Go HERE to read the full statement, including an excerpt below. I give respect and kudos to Director Bellamy for resolving this problem quickly and initiating a dialogue with the community.
I want to thank the residents and community leaders who have contacted me about the installation of parking meters on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue in Anacostia. Let me begin by saying that I have directed our staff to remove the parking meters today. They were installed without notice to the community, an oversight I apologize for on behalf of DDOT. They were also installed prematurely: in the coming weeks DDOT will begin a streetscape project along MLK, between Good Hope and Howard Roads. It is more prudent to install the meters after the construction is completed.
DDOT has been working with community leaders, the business development community, the ANC's and DC Council staff to identify potential commercial corridors in Ward 8 that could and should be metered to encourage turnover in the spaces. It is still our intent to add meters on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue after the streetscape project is finished next year, and after we have properly consulted with and notified the community.UPDATE | 4:22PM Come celebrate FREE parking in Anacostia with a FREE concert at Honfleur Gallery (1241 Good Hope Rd SE). There will be music, food, and fun. Sponsored in part by the NEA and ARCH Development Corporation.
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By now, you have probably seen Nintendo's E3 Direct Broadcast (I'm sorry if you attempted to watch the stream live). All the games you expected were there in addition to a new Donkey Kong Country game. After watching the broadcast, it seemed as though Nintendo didn't take any risks with their new system, and your right, they played it way too safe in my opinion. Then, after all the buzz died down, I realized that Nintendo has done the same thing two years ago, in almost the exact same way.
Nintendo is Turning the Wii U into a 3DS
Just think about this for a second, where have we seen a 3D Mario that plays similar to its 2D counterpart, a Mario Kart numbered title, and a 2.5D Donkey Kong Country Returns. Okay, I know Donkey Kong Country Returns isn't really a 3DS game, but I needed a third option to show the similarities. Not only is the Wii U like the 3DS in that regard, but also in sales to. Remember when the 3DS had a huge third party lineup and then nothing besides ports for months. That is exactly where the Wii U is right now. In fact, when I got a 3DS in June of 2011, the best game was Ocarina of Time 3D. A few weeks later, a massive $80 price cut and later, a $200 limited edition Zelda 3DS. Fast forward two years and the 3DS is one of the greatest consoles, home or handheld, of all time. If this is the strategy Nintendo is going with then I'm all for it, even if it's a little too similar to the 3DS.
Was the Wii U Released Early?
Now for my actual point, yes, I believe the Wii U was released extremely early. Why would Nintendo release a system that they believed wasn't completely ready to be shown to the world? Well, the key reason is the Wii. If Nintendo had a bunch of support for the Wii, they wouldn't feel the need to release the Wii U last year. The other main reason was to gain market share. Although sales of the Wii U have been lackluster at best (and that's putting it nicely), 3,000,000+ consoles sold is a huge lead over the PS4 and Xbox One. To Nintendo, the last year has pretty much been a beta launch of the console. Now that the beta's over, the system will be flooded with quality (albeit safe) games for the next year.
Nintendo Will Take Risks
The games you see now aren't the newest ideas, but that does not mean their bad. Expect these games to be the high quality games you've come to expect from Nintendo, fully realized in HD. While they give you some of the best filler content this world has ever seen, Platinum Games and Monolith Soft will give you brand new games unlike anything you've seen before. Then, during the next E3, Nintendo will finally reveal the games that were built from the ground up for Wii U to take full advantage of the GamePad.
This year, Nintendo is finally delivering some of it's best games to its fans over the next year, while creating some truly next gen games that will redefine the very meaning of those words. How can I be so sure of this? The answer is simple. To see what Nintendo's going to do in the future, all you need to do is look at their past.


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Endometriosis is classically defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the endometrial lining and uterine musculature. With an estimated frequency of 5%–10% among women of reproductive age, endometriosis is a common gynecologic disorder. While in itself a benign lesion, endometriosis shares several characteristics with invasive cancer, has been shown to undergo malignant transformation, and has been associated with an increased risk of epithelial ovarian carcinoma (EOC). Numerous epidemiologic studies have shown an increased risk of EOC among women with endometriosis. This is particularly true for women with endometrioid and clear cell ovarian carcinoma. However, the carcinogenic pathways by which endometriosis associated ovarian carcinoma (EAOC) develops remain poorly understood. Current molecular studies have sought to link endometriosis with EAOC through pathways related to oxidative stress, inflammation and hyperestrogenism. In addition, numerous studies have sought to identify an intermediary lesion between endometriosis and EAOC that may allow for the identification of endometriosis at greatest risk for malignant transformation or for the prevention of malignant transformation of this common gynecologic disorder. The objective of the current article is to review the current data regarding the molecular events associated with EAOC development from endometriosis, with a primary focus on malignancies of the endometrioid and clear cell histologic sub-types.
Endometriosis is a common gynecologic disorder. The estimated frequency among women of reproductive age is 5%–10% and is particularly frequent among women with pelvic pain and infertility [
Areas commonly affected by endometriosis include the surface of the ovaries and the pelvic peritoneum and can result in pelvic inflammation, adhesions, chronic pain and infertility [
Utilizing the national Swedish inpatient and cancer registry database, Brinton
Ovarian cancers do not exist as a homogeneous group of malignancies, but as several histologic sub-types with unique characteristics such as frequency, disease aggressiveness, sensitivity to chemotherapy, and factors contributing to malignant development. Studies have shown that the risk associated with endometriosis varies by histologic sub-type. The greatest risk is associated with malignancies of endometrioid and clear cell histology [
While epidemiologic studies have extensively evaluated the relationship between endometriosis and ovarian cancer, the underlying mechanism and factors involved with the malignant progression of endometriosis remain poorly understood. The objective of the current article is to review the current data regarding the genetic events and molecular changes for endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer (EAOC), with a primary focus on malignancies of the endometrioid and clear cell histologic sub-types.
In 1925, Sampson was first to describe the malignant transformation of endometriosis to ovarian carcinoma [
Studies such as these support the theory that histologically benign endometriotic lesions may harbor genetic defects that are permissive for malignant transformation. This transformation is believed to progress in a step-wise fashion through an intermediary endometriotic lesion. Though the immediate precursor-lesion to EAOC has yet to be defined, several authors have evaluated potential targets that may represent the intermediary lesion. These include endometriosis contiguous with an ovarian malignancy and endometriosis displaying histologic features that distinguish it from completely benign and frankly malignant histology (
In the previously mentioned study by Sato
Most recently, by transcriptomic sequencing, Wiegend
Recent whole genome or targeted sequencing studies have identified frequent mutations of
Oxidative stress has been implicated in the development of numerous human disorders. These include cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, pulmonary fibrosis, liver diseases, AIDS and aging [
Ultimately, oxidative stress results when the production of ROS exceeds the capacity of cellular antioxidant defenses to remove toxic ROS [
HNF-1β is a transcription factor that targets genes encoding proteins vital to cell proliferation, differentiation, gluconeogenesis and glycogen synthesis [
In 1863, Rudolf Virchow observed leukocytes in neoplastic tissues and made a connection between inflammation and cancer. He suggested that the "lymphoreticular infiltrate" reflected the origin of cancer at sites of chronic inflammation [
Similar to results in endometriosis, numerous studies suggest inflammatory mediators and several cytokines (e.g., TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6) promote the development, growth and progression of EOC [
Numerous studies have demonstrated an association between hyperestrogenism and gynecologic malignancies. These include cancers of the breast, endometrium and ovary [
Excess E2 can result in cellular proliferation through the stimulation of cytokine production, specifically IL-8 and RANTES [
Among EAOC, expression of estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) is predominantly found in the endometrioid sub-type. The clear cell sub-type typically does not express ER or PR [
The association between endometriosis and EOC has been supported by years of epidemiologic research. Our current knowledge of this association at the molecular level remains an area of great interest and worthy of future studies as the carcinogenic mechanisms and pathways remain poorly defined. Future studies will clarify the roles of oxidative stress, inflammation and estrogen in the development of EAOC. At this point, we know that the micro-environment of endometriosis and EAOC share similar cytokines and mediators. Whether this similarity represents a link between endometriosis and EAOC or simply an employment of common signaling molecules to two separate lesions remains to be seen. Studies evaluating the possible intermediary lesion of EAOC (both contiguous and "atypical" endometriosis) appear promising in strengthening the link between endometriosis and ovarian carcinoma. These studies may also aid in identifying endometriotic lesions at greatest risk of malignant transformation. However, most of the specimens harboring these features are in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) form, which presents a challenge for successful molecular profiling and analysis. In conclusion, EAOC represents a poorly understood consequence of a common gynecologic disorder (
We gratefully thank the generous support to the Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology by the Ruth N. White Gynecologic Oncology Research Fellowship, the Deborah First Fund, the Sperling Family Fund Foundation, the Women's Cancer Program and the Gillette Center for Women's Cancer from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, the Adler Foundation Inc. and the Friends of Dana Farber Cancer Institute Foundation.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.


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Composers Ensemble
Featuring Relache Ensemble of Philadelphia, In Flux (Rachel Calloway, mezzo soprano; Renate Rohlfing, piano; Mari-Liis Pakk, violin; Tawnya Popoff, viola; Jason Calloway, cello) with Daisy Press, mezzo soprano. Works by graduate students Troy Herion, Kate Neal, Anne Hege, Kristina Wolfe, Gilad Cohen plus Prof. Paul Lansky.
Date/Time: 03/30/10 at 8:00 pm - 03/30/10 at 10:00 pm
Category: Concerts
Department: Music


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It was a moving photo like countless others on Facebook, but the caption "four more years" said it all — US President Barack Obama had won re-election, and was about to make social media history.
After a months-long, gruelling presidential campaign fought both off- and online, Obama sealed his tech-savvy reputation late Tuesday by announcing his victory over Republican foe Mitt Romney on Twitter and Facebook with the photo.
By early Wednesday, the shot of a smiling Obama holding his wife Michelle in a loving embrace had already broken records on both social networks — bringing to a climax a hard-fought online campaign for supporters and votes.
"This Barack Obama photo is the most-liked Facebook photo of all time," the social network announced Wednesday, as it clocked up more than 3.5 million "likes".


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December 29, 2012 edition
Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. -- The father of a 13-year-old girl who was fatally shot on a school bus last month is dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Phoenix, Ariz. -- Police called to a domestic dispute late Friday afternoon found a man between 35- to 45-years old shot in the street. He died at the scene.
Sterling, Va. -- The body of a 30-year-old man who had been fatally shot was found in an SUV about 7 p.m. Thursday night.
Gainesville, Ga.-- Employees arriving at a Gainesville car dealership around 7:45 a.m. Friday found a 42-year-old co-worker shot to death inside. A vehicle was stolen from the dealership after the shooting.
Queens, N.Y.-- A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed early Saturday morning.
Orlando, Fla. -- A 33-year-old man was shot to death in the parking lot of an apartment complex early Friday. He was married and had two children.
Another day in the (gun crazy) U.S.A.
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Bone Suckin' Barbecue Sauce Review
Bone Suckin' BBQ Sauce comes in a jar with a white label. It looks like it was packaged in grandpa's basement, and it tastes like it too. That's a good thing, though. With ingredients like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard, molasses, horseradish, lemon juice, onions, garlic, peppers, and hickory smoke, it looks like it could be something grandpa whipped up as well. Speaking of onions, the sauce is loaded with bits of onion that you can chew, which adds a great texture to the smooth, almost syrupy texture, due in large part to the honey and molasses.
Bone Suckin' BBQ Sauce has a good down-home quality about it that makes it not only a thoroughly enjoyable wing sauce, but a great barbecue sauce, especially for pork, chicken, and hot dogs. I actually found it addicting. I must have dipped a spoon in the jar ten times or better while right after I opened it.
Barbecue sauce making is an art. The best barbecue sauces use a combination of traditional sauces with individual signature touches. The mustard, honey, and horseradish combo here set Bone Suckin' BBQ Sauce apart from the rest. The name could not be more apt. When I tried it on chicken wings, I actually found myself sucking the bone to get at the flavor that seeped to the core of the wing. Grab a couple of jars of this for your next barbecue and you'll please all your guests. It'll make you the popular stop on the summer barbecue trail.
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Used 2000 Jeep SUV Values
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Jeep, a division of Chrysler, is the off-road iconoclast founded in 1941. Jeep has roots that come from the Military which explains why the SUVs are still such able, rugged vehicles to this day. The term Jeep is synonymous with off-road vehicles and the capability to go almost anywhere. Find Jeep prices below or browse Jeep deals.
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2000 Jeep Cherokee
A compact SUV with seating for five, the 2000 Jeep Cherokee is a tough utility vehicle that is available as either a two-door or a four-door.
2000 Jeep Cherokee RH Drive
A modified postal service-oriented vehicle, the 2000 Jeep Cherokee RH Drive is a right hand drive SUV that blends classic Jeep elements with the practicality of a government vehicle.
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2000 Jeep Cherokee is a mid-size, five-passenger SUV that mixes a well-equipped interior space with a rugged and tough yet stylish exterior.
2000 Jeep Wrangler
An off-roading icon, the 2000 Jeep Wrangler is a compact, four-passenger SUV that continues to provide the perfect blend of everyday street ability with off-road capability.
2000 Jeep Cherokee Police
A modified law enforcement-oriented vehicle, the 2000 Jeep Cherokee Police is a "bare bones" workhorse, appropriately equipped for police duty.


text: Sorry in advance for posting this here. I posted it in the competition section thinking it's the best place, but no responses. So here you go. I have a Nikon Monarch scope variable power up to 16x. At 200 yds its pretty hard to see the 1" square I'm aiming at. I'm joining a club with a 600yd range. I'm looking at a Countersniper brand scope, either 32x max or 40x max power. Some of the reviews of the scope are great, some are not so great. Anyone have any experience with them... I'd prefer a Nightforce, but that's just out of my price range.