2017 was the year of staycations for Aaron and I. We kicked off the summer with international travel to Italy and Spain, and coming back to Arizona we didn't have the funds or the available paid time off to leave our home state. Also, I was going through some personal struggles having lost my grandma at the beginning of the summer and my grandpa at the end of the summer, so staying close to home was the best thing for us.
Living in Arizona, I often forget just how great of a vacation spot it actually is. Sure, the temperature can get to over 120 degrees during the summer, but there are definitely ways to still enjoy those hot months. From July to September, I found myself at Hotel Palomar in downtown Phoenix three different times. Once for my birthday in August, my husband invited a group of friends to hang out by the pool during the day and then walk to the Diamondbacks night game as they were playing the Chicago Cubs. My girlfriend Ansley was able to secure a suite for our group, which was such a fun way to all enjoy the game together. Then we went to Copper Blues to listen to live music. Another time was in September, I invited two of my best girlfriends to have a relaxing girls getaway. One of my friends has two kids under the age of 6 and the other is a flight attendant who is always on the go. It was so nice to all be together in one place and enjoy each other's company.
The first staycation of the summer was over the 4th of July weekend and that was with three of my girlfriends who are also bloggers. The photos you see in this post are all from that weekend. I've shared a few other blog posts from that weekend as well, so you may already be familiar with our girls night in. We started our day at the pool bright and early before anyone else was there, then we enjoyed lunch at the Breakfast Club, which is practically attached to the hotel. We freshened up for dinner and enjoy the sunset on the patio by the pool with drinks and later a menu tasting at Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails, which is the restaurant attached to the hotel. Blue Hound has delicious and inventive southern inspired meals with craft cocktails. I definitely want to go back for a round 2! Honestly, the best part of the girls night in was hanging out, getting to know each other better and laughing till our bellies hurt. We were pretty sleep deprived towards the end, so our conversations got a little interesting – lol! Hotel Palomar was so sweet to provide us with bubbly, a fruit plate and face masks in the room. Their suite had a living area with a separate bedroom and a large bathroom with a soaking tub.
In case you're not familiar with the property, Hotel Palomar is tucked in downtown Phoenix between Chase Field, where the Arizona Diamondbacks play, and Talking Stick Resort & Casino Arena, where the Phoenix Suns play. Also, there are multiple concerts that take place at both of these locations, so its the perfect place to crash if you don't want to pay Uber surges after a show or a game. In the same high rise building, there are condos were residents live and those floors are above the hotel floors. There are many restaurants walking distance to the hotel as well as bars and shopping. My favorite restaurants in the area, besides Blue Hound, are the Arrogant Butcher and Bitter & Twisted. Slightly farther down the road is Mother Bunch Brewing and Matt's Big Breakfast in case you want to try something else besides the Breakfast Club in the morning.
In 2018, Aaron and I did not do enough staycationing. We definitely want to explore a few other local hotels in the spring. Now that we don't have a pool in our backyard anymore, we'll need an excuse to relax by the pool. What trips or staycations do you have planned in the new year? If you're from Arizona, do you brave the heat as we get into those summer months or do you try to get away as much as possible? If you're thinking about traveling to the desert, please comment below with where you're staying. I would love to give you some restaurant and recommendations for things to do in the area!


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Oxfam announces it's reopening Glastonbury Festival steward places
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Tristan CorkSenior Reporter
Oxfam Stewards at Glastonbury
Tickets for this year's Glastonbury Festival have long sold out, but there is another way people could get the chance to go to Worthy Farm for the big event.
As well as the 120,000 or so people who buy tickets, there are another 70,000-odd people who are there at the festival to work.
And one of the volunteer jobs that is most sought after is the role of stewarding.
Those stewards are supplied by Oxfam, who get a donation to their charity from Glastonbury Festival organisers, in return for manning the car parks, patrolling campsites, checking wristbands and giving people directions.
Oxfam is normally overwhelmed by the number of people applying for the job - because once your daily or nightly shifts are done, you are free to enjoy the festival.
Applications opened in the middle of February and were quickly over-subscribed, but last night (March 5) Oxfam announced it is reopening the positions, because a number of people had dropped out.
"We are excited to announce we will be opening limited spaces for Glastonbury stewarding late tomorrow morning," a spokesperson said yesterday.
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"These spaces have become available due to those who have dropped out, so please be aware there are not many."
Anyone wanting to apply should sign up on Oxfam's festivals website.
The website explains what stewarding involves, and how the shifts typically last eight and a quarter hours.
The Park area at Glastonbury Festival (Image: PA)
"Stewarding is a fantastic way to attend your favourite festivals, see some amazing acts, make new friends all whilst supporting Oxfam's work to end extreme poverty around the world," a spokesperson said.
"You could be providing directions to the festival going public, checking wristbands, or patrolling campsites and arenas and more.
"You are supporting the festival with the smooth running of the event. It is a varied role and there are different positions at each festival. See the individual festival pages for more information." he added.
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"We will ensure that you are fully trained and equipped to fulfil your role as well as providing a campsite away from the crowds, hot water, food and drinks, mobile charging, showers and toilets.
"In return for providing stewards to the festival, Oxfam receives funds which help us in our work fighting against poverty," he added.
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Alexandre Augusto Brandão, conhecido artisticamente como Billy Brandão (Rio de Janeiro, dezembro de 1966), é um musico, compositor e produtor brasileiro. Sua composição mais conhecida é a música O Último Dia, sucesso na voz do seu parceiro Paulinho Moska.

Biografia
Frequentou a Escola de Música Antônio Adolfo onde especializou-se em "Harmonia Funcional". Complementou seus estudos com Ian Guest (arranjo e improvisação), Luiz Otávio Braga (violão erudito), além de Isidoro Kutno e Adamo Prince.

Buana 4
Em 1988, formou o grupo "Buana 4" com o então ex-tecladista do Barão Vermelho, Maurício Barros, e o baterista Guilherme Valdetaro. Em 1989, o grupo lançou o disco "Buana 4", cuja música "Eu só quero ser feliz" foi incluída na trilha sonora da novela Top Model. Em 1992, a grupo finalizou as atividades e Billy seguiu a carreira de músico, acompanhando vários artistas como Léo Jaime, Lobão e Paulinho Moska.

Leais inimigos
Em 1993, o álbum Vontade, de Paulinho Moska, inclui a música "Leais inimigos", de autoria de Billy em parceria com Paulinho Moska.

Nostalgia da Modernidade
Em 1995, no CD "Nostalgia da Modernidade", de Lobão, as músicas "Coração aberto" e "Dé Dé Dé Dé Deu" são composições de Billy, em parcerias com o próprio Lobão e Ivo Meirelles.

O último dia
O CD Pensar É Fazer Música, lançado por Paulinho Moska em 1995, a música "O último dia" foi composta por Billy, em parceria com o próprio Paulinho. A música destacou-se a tal ponto, que foi incluída na trilha sonora de "O Fim do Mundo", telenovela da Rede Globo.

Produtor
Como produtor musical, trabalhou com Cris Braun, Kelly Key, Fernando Solano e Tânia Maya.

Frejat
Em 2003 Billy Brandão passou a integrar a banda do cantor Frejat, sendo seu guitarrista em todos os discos da carreira solo do artista e nos shows desde então.

Discografia
 Solo
 2021 - O Bicho Tá Pegando

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 1989 - Buana 4

Cantores do Rio de Janeiro (estado)
Compositores do Rio de Janeiro (estado)
Guitarristas solo
Guitarristas rítmicos
Guitarristas do estado do Rio de Janeiro

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Harry Styles calls "wasted time" the central theme in LGBT romance drama 'My Policeman'
At its Toronto Film Festival premiere, Harry Styles described the central theme of his new film My Policeman as "wasted time".
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The Michael Grandage-directed film (based on the novel by Bethan Roberts) sees Tom (Styles), a 1950s English policeman, enter into a love triangle with his lover, museum curator Patrick (David Dawson) and wife, schoolteacher Marion (Emma Corrin). Flashing forward to the 1990s, the trio (played by Linus Roache, Rupert Everett and Gina McKee, respectively) attempt to repair their interpersonal damage from 40 years prior.
Styles attended the My Policeman premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last night (September 11). There, the pop-star-turned-actor shared one of his biggest takeaways about the film – that its concept is about people not making the most of their lives. "The reason why the story is so devastating is that, ultimately, the whole story is about wasted time, and I think wasted time is the most devastating thing," Styles said (via The Hollywood Reporter) in a press conference ahead of the film's screening.
"It's the one thing we cannot control," he continued. "It's the one thing you can't have back. And I think the one thing that I think matters – whatever kind of life you've lived – at the end when you think back on time with people you love."
He continued to add that the film's themes of "love and freedom" were "incredibly timeless", opining: "I think the most beautiful thing about the story is that all of the characters have some really nice qualities, and they also have some flaws that we might hope not to have but, as humans, we all have them.
"And I think, at different points in the story, you're able to see bits of yourself and sometimes maybe not your favourite parts of yourself in different characters. And I think that's why it kind of resonated with me so much."
Grandage – a gay man born in the period My Policeman is set in – added that he felt the gains made by the LGBTQ+ community since the 1950s has today become fragile once again. "I think this will alert people, hopefully even educate people and certainly remind people, that if you let it be fragile and let it go backwards, this is where you get to," he said. "You get to a place where people cannot be themselves and cannot be free."
My Policeman is set to have its European premiere at the London Film Festival on October 15 before being released in cinemas on October 21. It will be available on Amazon Prime Video from November 4.
Styles' observations on My Policeman come just a week after he appeared at the Venice Film Festival alongside his fellow Don't Worry Darling cast members. There, Styles came under scrutiny after a clip was shared across social media that many viewers believed showed Styles spitting on co-star Chris Pine.
Representatives for both stars then denied the incident took place. "This is a ridiculous story – a complete fabrication and the result of an odd online illusion that is clearly deceiving and allows for foolish speculation," Pine's representative said.
"Just to be clear, Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pine. There is nothing but respect between these two men and any suggestion otherwise is a blatant attempt to create drama that simply does not exist."
Making a return to the stage on September 7, Styles then joked about the clip during his Madison Square Garden concert: "It's wonderful, wonderful, wonderful to be back in New York. I just popped very quickly to Venice to spit on Chris Pine."
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Many families are going without commercial shampoo in favor of an amazingly simple homemade version. The "no 'poo" experiment is also sweeping the bloggosphere like wildfire. People tired of shampoos full of phosphates and other detergents, and equally tired of the money they are spending.
With a starting ratio of one tablespoon of baking soda to 1 cup of water, this is a recipe for one gallon of shampoo to have handy. It will last you for a very long time. Cooking time is completely optional, can be mixed cold.
This is great information! I think a more descriptive title might help get you more readers. Something like "Baking Soda Shampoo Recipe" or "How to Make Your Own Shampoo" would probably really help your traffic, and be more descriptive of the content to boot!
Great work, looking forward to more from you!
Look forward to it your article on conditions and thank you for answering my question!
since the concoction is liquid, and depending on the length of your hair, you use enough to fill the palm of your hand when cupped once for shorter hair and twice for longer hair...your aim is to focus on the scalp and less on the hair itself. It is suitable for all hair types, I will be adding more soon on appropriate "conditioners" to use with this shampoo very soon.
Hello Jennifer, this is a very interesting article as one can spend a small fortune on shampoo. Perhaps you would let us know if it is equally suitable for dry hair as it is for greasy hair. How much should be used per wash as I take it the shampoo won't foam?


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Shirts/hoodies should be turned inside out, washed in cold water and tumble dried on low to ensure longevity of both print and fabric. If you are worried about shrinking, then line-dry apparel. Ironing is not recommended, as some print methods (plastisol) are heat cured and will melt.
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For this night of karaoke, Annie Dorsen has put together a selection of numbers like no other. There's no Gloria Gaynor, no Queen or Taylor Swift. In their place are some other greats—artists who have gone down in history for their passion, their eloquence, their words. Spokaoke features Socrates, Muammar Gaddafi, Ronald Reagan and more. Their speeches have helped make the world as we know it, and on this occasion audiences do their own covers of them.
Participants choose from a selection of over 90 classics: Socrates' address to the court, Gaddafi's UN tirade, Reagan's exhortation to "tear down this wall." To recite these golden oldies is to recognize them for what they are: pieces of popular art. Here's a chance to pay tribute to some of the greatest hitmakers of all time; who needs Neil Diamond when you've got Sarah Palin?


Can you believe it's been 17 years since the Fellowship of the Ring came out in theaters?
Recently Lord of the Rings co-stars Orlando Bloom and Sir Ian McKellen had a small reunion at a bar on Monday. The two weren't alone; they were accompanied by one of their co-stars from The Hobbit, Adam Brown. Legolas, Gandalf, and Ori all at the same pub.
The three of them last appeared together in The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies. Earlier this month Bloom reunited with his fellow elf from the Lord of the Rings Liv Tyler.
Is it possible to get the whole Lord of the Rings cast back together?


Source: Ralph M. Riggs, The Spirit Himself (1949), Chapter 22: Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues, p. 164.
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Join the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and hundreds of fellow hikers and walkers on Saturday, September 9 to hike the entire 1,175 miles of the MST in one day.
We invite you to hike a 3 to 5 mile leg (or more if you are up for a challenge), as we welcome both those new to the trail and seasoned hikers who can't stay off the trail.
This is an historic and unique way to celebrate the history and beauty of North Carolina's premier trail, which now stretches through 36 counties from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. Almost 700 miles are built and people use connecting back roads to hike across the entire state. There is also a paddling option along the Neuse River in eastern North Carolina.
Learn more about MST in a Day from the video below and at www.mstinaday.org.


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Commemorating the centenary of the end of World War I
November 12, 2018 mph Leave a comment
The centenary of the end of the First World War is an appeal both to look back and to look forward. Looking back, to commemorate the suffering and the horrors of the war itself and to reflect on its aftermath and its effects on the 100 years since the armistice of 11 November 1918. Looking forward, to learn lessons for peace and reconciliation today, including the new challenges of exclusive nationalism and populism.
German troops advance across open ground at Villers-Bretonneux during Germany's last major effort to secure victory on the Western Front. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
In looking back, we must first of all commemorate the victims. The millions who died, the millions who had to continue their lives maimed both physically and mentally, the millions who stayed behind mourning their beloved, the millions of refugees. In commemorating the First World War, the emphasis in Western European countries is on the horrors and the senseless killing on the battlefields in Flanders and France. But the war hit many parts of Europe and elsewhere. And soldiers came from all continents, including the colonies.
Estimates of casualties vary, but the following figures show the order of magnitude. France counted some 1.4 million soldiers killed, Germany 2 million, Russia 1.8 million, Austria-Hungary 1.1 million, the British Empire close to 1 million, Turkey 800.000. The total number of deaths of what in some countries is still called the 'Great War' is estimated between 17 and 20 million, of which 9 million were soldiers (twice this number were wounded). In percentage of the population Serbia suffered most: estimates are between 16% and 27 %. (As comparison: both France and Germany lost 4.2%, the UK some 2%.) For the first time in the history of warfare chemical weapons (poison gases) were used on a massive scale. It would take some 80 years until these weapons of mass destruction were prohibited (the Chemical Weapons Convention, 1997).
It is important to realize that the 'Great War' in Flanders and France differed from the wars in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. There were uprisings by minorities and revolutions, aims included the (re)gaining of independence, securing areas of influence and conquering colonies. Also the dates of the end of the war differ. After the revolution in 1917, Soviet Russia concluded an armistice followed by a peace treaty with the Central Powers. In the weeks before 11 November 1918, the Allied Powers concluded separate armistices with Bulgaria, Austria-Hungary and Turkey. However, 11 November is generally considered the end of the war.
Also the aftermath differed substantially. Three multi-ethnic and multinational empires had ceased to exist: the Ottoman Empire, the Habsburg Empire and the Russian Empire. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson's insistence on self-determination resulted in a radically new map of Europe. Some 2.000 kilometers of borders were added. New countries were established, though often with large new minorities. The Central Powers were punished with losses of territory and huge financial burdens. Germany lost its colonies in Africa. The Middle East is a story by itself. Its future was not shaped by self-determination but by British and French interests.
In some countries 'Armistice Day' is a public holiday with emphasis on the guns falling silent. But it is impossible to do justice to the many interpretations and sentiments about the peace treaties that were concluded (or imposed) following the war. Poland celebrates that after 150 years it returned on the map as an independent state. But Hungary still mourns the loss of two thirds of its territory. Healing memories remains a task today.
After the war, resentment in Germany about the Treaty of Versailles played a key role in the rise of Hitler. Also, Mussolini's movement was a product of the war. (In 1915, Italy joined the Allied Powers, but it suffered dramatic losses on the battlefield and felt humiliated by receiving far less territorial compensation in the Treaty of Versailles than had been promised.) In several other countries, young democracies soon turned autocratic if not dictatorial, especially when the economic crisis of the 1930s hit Europe. Trust in parliamentary representation gave way to the longing for a 'strong man.'
Meanwhile, the effort of establishing an international peace order, the League of Nations, failed. National interests prevailed. After the Second World War the lesson was learned, as the United Nations represented at least some form of international law, although the victors had veto power in the Security Council.
Historians still differ about the causes of the First World War, what it was about, and who was to blame. However, there is a consensus that the seeds were sown of the violent century that followed, with the Second World War with some 50 million dead as its most dramatic phase, culminating in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. And it was followed by the Cold War as well as many new 'hot' wars, until today.
What can looking back teach us about the future? One question is whether the rise of extremism, nationalism and resentment (including anti-Semitism) after the First World War can be compared with today's emergence of populist and nationalist sentiments in many parts of the world. There is no easy answer to this question. Historical contexts differ and many factors play a role: the aftermath of the Cold War and Soviet imperialism, the continuing threat of nuclear weapons and the new threat of cyber warfare, globalization, a growing gap between the privileged and those who are left behind, the power of oligarchs and giant companies, migration including a worldwide refugee problem comparable to the experiences from the two world wars, and the growing difficulty of distinguishing truth from lies and misconceptions in what social media convey.
In these past 100 years, nationalism has never stopped being a controversial issue. It has always had different faces, as is the case today. Still, it is a rather new phenomenon. In the 19th century it often implied a romanticized rewriting of history, but it served nation building after the Napoleonic wars. We have far more difficulty in understanding the nationalistic and patriotic enthusiasm with which millions of young men marched off to war in 1914.
During and after the war new forms of nationalism emerged. Some were about freedom: about establishing or restoring independent states, or about the liberation of suppressed minorities (although this also caused others to become minorities in their own homelands). These expressions of nationalism were quite different from the toxic mix elsewhere of populist appeals, feelings of superiority, resentment about the losses of the war, and the misery of the 1930s. The core of this extremist nationalism was defining one's collective identity as superior, excluding others, rejecting the rule of law and pursuing this with violent means.
The most important lesson from the aftermath of the First World War was a radically new approach to treating the most culpable countries – except in those parts of Europe occupied by the Soviet Union. This time there was no dispute about who was to blame. But instead of the revenge imposed after 1918, there was the conviction that Germany, Italy and Japan needed to become part of a new international order. And they needed to be become democracies.
In Europe reconciliation between France and Germany was the key. We are still indebted to visionary politicians for the most important peace project of the last century: the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951, which was the beginning of today's European Union. It radically differed from other international structures because it was really supranational. The 6 member states transferred part of their sovereignty to a higher authority. The law of force was to be replaced by the force of law. In today's European Union, still with 28 member states (pending Brexit), the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg may be called its most important institution, as it represents that the EU is governed by the rule of law.
Does this contradict national identity? In the process of European integration the balance between national sovereignty and shared sovereignty has always been difficult. Obviously, the EU member states own histories and interests lead to diverging views. This is in particular the case in Central and Eastern European countries which could only join after the end of the Cold War and had to combine their newly won national sovereignty with their desire to be part of a supranational body, the EU. In this context, nationalism is not a negative concept. But this differs substantially from the new nationalism of identity politics that defines one's own identity at the expense of others. And this is becoming a worldwide problem.
Today the EU, as the most important European post-war structure embodying the rule of law, is endangered by strongly diverging approaches to new challenges such as migration and by increasingly conflicting views of the balance between national sovereignty and the rule of law in the EU. Also global structures, like the United Nations, are losing support. The U.S. is withdrawing from international agreements on climate change and nuclear weapons. And all over the world we see a growing and alarming disregard for democratic values and the rule of law by extremist populists.
Therefore, the centenary of the armistice of 11 November 1918 is also an appeal to look forward. We need new approaches to peace and reconciliation in the face of today's manifestations of exclusive nationalism and populism. These form a new and grim threat to dealing in a democratic way with the problems of our world: oppression, discrimination, violence and the many threats to the survival of our planet, including weapons of mass destruction and cyber warfare.
Here is where civil society comes in. It hardly existed 100 years ago, with the notable exception of the struggle for voting rights, especially the women suffrage movements. Today, civil society claims a leading role in creating a new sense of international responsibility. Initiatives such as banning cluster munitions and landmines and the recent Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons show a new ability of mobilizing not only public opinion but also elected politicians. Civil society can revitalize democracy.
Laurens Hogebrink is a member of Pugwash Netherlands.
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Mad Ants waive Zahn, reacquire Hunter
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
Press release from the Mad Ants:
(December 2, 2010)- The Fort Wayne Mad Ants announced today that they have waived Adam Zahn to make room for the reacquisition of Chris Hunter, who was waived back in November due to an injury.
Zahn, a 6-9 forward, averaged 5.8 points and 2.5 rebounds in the Mad Ants' first four games.
Hunter, who averaged 4.5 ppg in 60 games for the Golden State Warriors last season and 19.3 ppg for the Ants in 2008-09, is expected to play with the team on the road as they take on the Maine Red Claws and the Springfield Armor this weekend.
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, founded in 2001, is the NBA's official minor league whose teams have direct affiliations to NBA franchises. For the 2010-11 season, the league will feature 16 teams – including the debut of the Texas Legends. A proven developer of talent, 20 percent of players in the NBA at the conclusion of the 2009-10 season boasted NBA D-League experience, while the league continues to develop coaches, referees, and front-office staff for the NBA and its teams. In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. The NBA D-League also advances the game of basketball as the research and development arm of the NBA. Throughout the league's 10th season, which tips off Friday, Nov. 19, fans can watch all NBA D-League games on NBA Futurecast, the free live Web-streaming initiative found at nba.com/futurecast.
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2020 Jeep Gladiator Review – Video
Craig Cole / March 30, 2019
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is one of the most highly anticipated vehicles to launch in years.
It melds the off-road capability of a four-door Wrangler with the versatility of a midsize pickup truck. Now you can do some hardcore rock crawling while carrying a load of friends and all their gear. Really, this product is a no-brainer; it's a better combination than chocolate and peanut butter.
People have been clamoring for Jeep to build a pickup ever since their last offering, the Comanche, was discontinued in 1992. Even though this legendary automotive brand has been out of the game for nearly 30 years, Gladiator is the latest in a long line of Jeep trucks reaching all the way back to the '40s.
More Than Just a Wrangler with a Bed
Even though this rig is essentially a Wrangler with a bed, engineers did far more than just tack weld a cargo box on the back and call it a day. In fact, the vehicle's frame, its very foundation is all new. This critical component had to be reworked to meet the towing and hauling requirements of the midsize-truck segment.
Compared to a Wrangler Unlimited, the new Jeep Gladiator is nearly 30 inches (75.2 cm) longer, clocking in at 218 (553.7 cm) from bumper to bumper. Accordingly, the wheelbase has been stretched significantly, spanning an extra 19.4 inches (49.3 cm), totaling 137.3 (34.9 cm).
These figures mean the Gladiator lands right in the heart of the midsize-pickup segment. It's longer than any version of the Ford Ranger offered in America, however, if equipped with their respective long-beds, a Crew Cab Chevrolet Colorado and the Double Cab Toyota Tacoma are each around seven inches longer overall.
As for the Gladiator's all-important bed, it measures five feet and is made of steel. Of course, it's fitted with various tie-downs but can also be equipped with a spray-in liner for maximum durability, under-rail lighting and even a three-prong power outlet.
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Not to be outdone, the tailgate even has a few tricks up its proverbial sleeve. Made of aluminum, it's nicely dampened so it doesn't slam down when opened. It supports up to 1,800 pounds (816.5 kg) on its own and can be locked in a mid-position between closed and fully open. This allows you to haul four-by-eight sheets of building material. They slide right into the bed over the wheel wells and are also supported by the tailgate.
While at the Gladiator's rear, you're sure to notice something missing. The Wrangler's iconic swing gate-mounted spare tire has been relocated underneath the bed, behind the rear axle, just like on other pickups. In addition to the requisite skid plates, Rubicon models are also fitted with rock rails to protect the cab and bed from damage while trail-bashing. They can support up to one-third of the vehicle's overall weight.
Towing and Hauling Capability
Tape-measure dimensions aside, the Gladiator also compares very favorably to its major rivals in towing and hauling capability. Properly equipped, it can carry up to 1,600 pounds and when fitted with the appropriate towing package it's rated to drag a maximum of 7,650 pounds.
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Checking out competing models' capability reveals the Gladiator is at a slight disadvantage. A SuperCab four-by-two Ranger can haul up to 1,860 pounds. All versions of this Ford are rated to tow a maximum of 7,500. The Colorado tops out at 1,566 pounds of payload and can tow up to 7,700 pounds when powered by the available diesel engine. The best a Tacoma can do is 1,620 and 6,800, respectively.
Of course, this Jeep is still impressively capable, especially since it's the only one of this bunch that comes with standard four-wheel drive. Bringing loads to a safe, secure stop, the Gladiator should also have the largest brakes in its segment.
Yep, it's Trail Rated
When it comes to off-roading, the Gladiator is every bit as capable as the Wrangler on which it's based. Sport, Overland and Rubicon models receive the famed Trail Rated badge, meaning they can go just about anywhere.
Ground clearance exceeds 11 inches (28.2 cm), something that helps this truck drive through up to 30 inches (76.2 cm) of water. As a visual, that comes up to approximately the bottom of the grille, which, coincidentally, has larger slots to enable better cooling for enhanced towing and payload ratings. To keep 'em dry while fording rivers, the Gladiator's electronics are mounted up high, plus the interior carpeting is removable should water ever sneak into the cab you can easily air it out.
Naturally, Jeep put together an off-road course for us to test this truck's capability. The trail was muddy, strewn with jagged boulders and had plenty of elevation changes. Range-topping Rubicon models were on hand for driving here, and they proved more than up to the challenge.
Exercising this truck's low-range gearing, disconnecting front stabilizer bar and, scarily, its front skid plate on more than a few occasions revealed there's little the Gladiator can't handle. From steep hills to sloppy two-tracks, off-camber corners to rocky surfaces, it's simply amazing what a properly equipped Gladiator can tackle off road.
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Two different four-wheel-drive systems are offered. Command-Trac is the base version. It features a two-speed transfer case and is offered in Sport and Overland trims. The much more capable Rock-Trac system is standard on Rubicon models. It includes locking differentials, a 4-to-1 crawl ratio and even a disconnecting front sway bar for greater suspension articulation.
Standard with the automatic transmission is Selec-Speed Control, which is like cruise control for off-road driving. It can be engaged when the transfer case is in low range. Uphill or down, it enables the vehicle to manage its own speed, which can be set anywhere between 1 and 5 miles an hour.
If there's a downside to trail-bashing in this truck, it's length, the very thing that makes it so versatile. Given that it's much longer than even a four-door Wrangler Unlimited, the Gladiator could be more challenging to maneuver in tight off-road situations.
Still, in the dirt, this is almost certainly the most capable midsize pickup available, though Colorado ZR2 Bison might give it a run for its money. Ditto for the Ranger Raptor, should Ford ever decide to sell it in North America.
On-Road Refinement
Like the Wrangler JL, Gladiator is unexpectedly refined on road. At least in Overland trim, the version tested on road here, is quiet and spacious, plus it feels like Jeep designers put tons of thought and energy into crafting the interior. All the hard plastics are upscale, there's plenty of soft stuff and even the screws around the climate controls are real.
The Gladiator also offers best-in-class rear-seat legroom so everyone can ride in comfort. For added versatility, there's secure storage behind the seat backs, which also fold flat. Beyond that, the seat cushions flip up revealing another generously sized storage area.
One nice touch is the so-called "bolt bin," a storage cubby for all the stray fasteners when you take doors off or fold the windshield down. The lid even has special graphics showing you where each piece goes on the vehicle, a clever addition.
Two engines will be offered in the Gladiator, along with a pair of transmissions. The standard powerplant is a friendly and familiar 3.6-liter Pentastar V6. Smooth running and snarly under heavy throttle, it's rated at 285 horses and 260 pound-feet of torque.
At some point in 2020 (it's unclear if that will be model year or calendar year), a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 will join the range. It's expected to deliver 260 ponies with 442 pound-feet. It will come bolted exclusively to an eight-speed automatic transmission. For drivers that can handle three pedals, a six-speed manual gearbox is also offered with the gasoline engine.
Undoubtedly, thanks to that efficient automatic transmission the Pentastar V6 provides rapid acceleration. This drivetrain is refined and willing, changing gears smoothly and downshifting readily; it's also reasonably efficient. Expect 17 miles per gallon city, 22 highway and 19 combined. Opt for the manual and you should get 16, 23 and 19, respectively. These figures are very comparable to six-cylinder versions of the Colorado and Tacoma, though they're a little less than what the EPA says a four-by-four Ranger should deliver. They sticker at 20 city, 24 highway and 22 combined, though whether they're that economical in real-world driving is questionable.
SEE ALSO: 2019 Chevrolet Colorado Bison Review
If there's any weakness to the Gladiator's on-road performance, it's likely ride quality. Yes, it's remarkably refined considering the outrageous capability, and the fact that it has live axles front and rear, but it still bounces and jiggles a bit on irregular pavement. This is a bit surprising considering it shares a number of rear-suspension components with the Ram 1500, the best-riding full-size truck available today.
You'd think the Gladiator would feel noticeably smoother than the Wrangler, courtesy of its elongated wheelbase, but it's difficult to say for certain without driving them back to back.
The Verdict: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Review
You can call the Gladiator a midsize pickup, but it's kind of in a segment all its own. In everyday use, it is less refined and comfortable than a Colorado or Ranger, but it does things neither of those rivals can. If you want a smaller truck with on-road civility or mountain-goat capability you've now got a choice.
A base Sport model starts at $35,040 while the Sport S version goes for $38,240. Opt for the Overland trim and plan on spending $41,890. A top-of-the-line Rubicon version kicks off at $44,949. All these prices include $1,495 in delivery fees. Look for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator at dealerships in May, or find out how to buy the new Launch Edition model for one day only here.
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This article originally appeared on AutoGuide.com
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