text: Sound Ordnance B-8P 80-watt powered bandpass subwoofer Zoom Front Back LEDs lit Photos Videos My vehicle's homepage We don't check this item for fit or compatibility. Item #: 777B8P Review Summary 267 people say In Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $119.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product Buy this item and earn up to 120 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available x By buying this product you'll earn up to 120 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Sound Ordnance B-8P by Dominic Devito Who needs a powered subwoofer? To produce bass, you need a sub, an enclosure, and an amplifier, and it can be little tricky to match them all up. A powered sub eliminates all the hassle, as the manufacturer designs the enclosure to house the sub and amp together. This all-in-one solution is especially useful in smaller vehicles, where there's no room to mount a separate amp, or in any vehicle where you need every bit of cargo space. Powered subs range from small, flat boxes that fit under your seat to larger boxes that go in your trunk. The Sound Ordnance B-8P powered bandpass sub comes ready to add some dynamic thump to your ride just wire it up for power and secure it in your trunk or cargo area. This rugged box houses an 8" sub that delivers plenty of firepower, thanks to its polypropylene cone, treated foam surround, and stamped steel basket. The B-8P's built-in amplifier powers the sub with 80 watts RMS for surefire response, and you can use the variable low-pass filter and phase control to tune the bass barrage for your vehicle. The handsome bandpass enclosure features 5/8" medium-density fiberboard construction for enduring strength, while a clear acrylic window lets you see the woofer in action. Inside the chamber, four LED lights provide visual enhancement to go along with your bass. The durable black carpet cover protects the B-8P and your vehicle from nicks and scrapes. And the Sound Ordnance logo gives you the added assurance of a 3-year warranty to go with your investment. See more info on this item Highlights:powered bandpass subwoofer8" wooferbuilt-in 80 watts RMS amplifier (160 watts maximum)acrylic front windowfrequency response: 46-150 Hzvariable low-pass crossover (70-200 Hz)variable phase control (0-180°)preamp- and speaker-level inputs8- or 10-gauge wiring (not included) recommendeddimensions: 14-7/8"W x 11-1/8"H x 14-7/8"D1 x 10-1/8"D2warranty: 3 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General Enclosure Type Loading... Bandpass Finish Material Loading... Carpet Grille Loading... Acrylic Connector Type Loading... RCA/Spring term Bi-amp Inputs Loading... No Woofer Size (inches) Loading... 8 Woofer Material Loading... Poly Passive Radiator Loading... None Width Loading... 14-7/8" Height Loading... 11-1/8" Depth Loading... 14-7/8" Second Depth Loading... 10-1/8" Parts Warranty Loading... 3 Years Labor Warranty Loading... 3 Years Specifications Frequency Response Loading... 46-150 Amplifier Power (RMS) Loading... 80 watts Maximum Wattage Loading... 160 watts Sensitivity Loading... N/A Impedance Loading... N/A Second Voice Coil Impedance Loading... N/A Crossover Point Loading... 70-200 Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Amplified subwoofer featuring an 8" subwoofer in a bandpass enclosure 7.5 amp ATO fuse (installed) Owner's manual Warranty information Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The B-8P amplified subwoofer features an 80-watt RMS (160 watts max) amp and an 8" sub housed in a bandpass enclosure. The inside of the sealed chamber is illuminated by four white LEDs, which turn on when the subwoofer is powered on. Controls Level: rotary dial to set the amplifier gain control Phase: rotary dial to set the subwoofer phase; 0° to 180° Frequency: rotary dial to control the low pass crossover frequency; 70 to 200 Hz; the crossover slope is 6 dB/octave Connections Power: power, ground, and remote inputs are on a screw terminal strip; each is 0.35" wide Line Input: stereo RCA jacks Speaker Input: spring terminals for speaker-level input Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Video: Sound Ordnance Subwoofers Video: Sound Ordnance Subwoofers by Zak Billmeier, Jo Greene 3/30/2010 Car audio systems need a subwoofer to fill out the bass in your music and give it a full-bodied sound. Watch this short Crutchfield video to learn about the subwoofer options available from Sound... Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Sound Ordnance B-8P Reviews Average Customer Review: 267 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 Decent sounding little sub Written By B.S., Wailuku, HI on Monday, July 21, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was looking for something small and self-powered to augment my system (Sienna van.) When I was in my 20s I used to roll with 2x 12" sealed then later settled down with a 10" bandpass. I'm not looking for SPL anymore, but I wanted something that will round out the rest of the system nicely. Have an upgraded head unit and speakers but was missing some bottom end. Was about to order a Bazooka 8" and I came across this B-8P system. I must say that I was surprised at how compact it is. And it puts out clean sound. It's not going to shake the next car over, and I wouldn't recommend it for someone that's using externally amplified main speakers. But add it to a stock setup or a lower powered setup, it adds good bottom end and reduces distortion in your main speakers since they're not being asked to put out frequencies below 120Hz. Oh and free UPS shipping to Hawaii? Crutchfield rocks! Pros: Clean sound from a compact unit. Very inexpensive. Free shipping to Hawaii! Cons: If I have to be picky, the blue power LED is too bright so I put a piece of electrical tape over it. I can also see this being underpowered for a sedan if it's sitting in the trunk. Works well in something open like a wagon, hatchback or van. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Solid Sub Choice Written By Jeff, Missoula, MT on Sunday, July 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After installing this, I can definitely see the value proposition that people here rave about. I was concerned, like many others, about what a single 8" sub could really do in a reasonably large vehicle like my Nissan Pathfinder. Those concerns are a thing of the past now, I'm super happy with my "bargain basement" powered sub and will keep it for the long term. If you're familiar with the differences between a sealed box and a bandpass box, this will produce typical bandpass bass. It's not quite as "tight" as you'd expect from a sealed box, but that's not a major deal when you're simply seeking filling out the overall sound. This thing certainly provides enough thunder for my needs, I can feel it and it gives me the satisfaction of a reasonably hard hitting system. I still can't believe the price, though...value-wise, I think you could spend a lot more and get a lot worse. When I first lit the thing up, I had to ask myself...is this thing on? I was underwhelmed...so I started looking at how my new deck was set up. Sub output on? Check. Sub gains? Eh maybe needs a little more. Bass gains? Maybe let's give it even a bit more. I think next song up on the radio was a bit of old school AC/DC...it was but a moment before I found myself immersed in the sound, the kick drums hitting me like a sledge hammer. I totally forgot I was tuning the radio and just became lost in the music with me grinning ear to ear over the quality of my sub-$300 system. Good value sub! Pros: Great value proposition Strong enough for a decent sized vehicle Good size LED can be tuned on/off Enough power to run the sub Integrated LPF & Phase settings Easy to read hookups Quality connections Free shipping Cons: Bandpass bass - not as tight as sealed boxes Not much else, really Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 After 2 years, still thumpin' Written By Batman, Simi Valley, CA on Monday, June 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It's been 2 years since I bought this sub and I am still amazed at how great it sounds. The built in amp has held up great. The sub has had no issues. I love watching people look around when I pull up behind them and they try to figure out why their car is vibrating. ;-) ;-) ;-) Pros: Great price. Excellent sound. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2 out of 5 it was average Written By Kate, Omaha, NE on Saturday, June 14, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This was my first sub so I didn't really know what exactly to look for. When I asked the lady on here she told me this would have enough power for my little car but it really didn't. I was never satisfied. I would turn the power up but it never performed to my liking. Then one day it all of a sudden didn't really work anymore and I couldnt figure it out!! I asked 3 of my friends and no one knew. So I sent it back and have dreams of a real sub one day. Pros: small, confusing to others Cons: everything else Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Big Sound on a Small Budget Written By AudioDad, TN on Friday, May 30, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The S/O B-8P is an excellent value. Why might you ask? It's an all in one unit priced under $120 that can deliver more than adequate bass to any vehicle. Sturdy enclosure that is stroller proof. If you don't know what stroller proof is, you don't pack and unpack a giant stroller for your kids on a daily basis. As most people can relate, I updated the entire sound system and was missing bass. Since I have a wife and 2 kids, I don't have a huge budget for car audio so I was limited on my choices. Not to worry, Crutchfield had my back with the B-8P. Quick shipping, quick install, quick test, quick tune, quick smile from my wife as if I was the 17 year old with two Rockford Fosgate 15"s she fell in love with. I'm mid 30's but still a kid at heart by the way. Country, Rock, Rap, Kids Bop, it doesn't matter cause it all sounds good with this sub. I'm sure this unit has its limitations, but I will never come close to needing to meet them with my listening habits. Dads typically act rather stupid when they hang out together, so yeah, now we are blasting that old school rap, rock, etc and we really don't care how dorky we look. And yes, the previous reviewers are right about people thinking you have a set of 10's or something similar dropping that bass they are hearing. They are always surprised to see the meager little box setting in the cargo area. You can turn the lights off inside this box which is a great idea, because lights are the one feature I didn't need. Pros: Value, Value, Value. Bass, Bass, Bass. It doesn't rattle my ride, but fills it with sound. Cons: No cons here. This thing is perfect for the decerning dad on a budget. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Fills in the lows Written By buyer6060, Pinole, CA on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I needed a powered sub to fill in the lows. Knowing I don't need two 12's to blow out my auto body panels, this fit the bill. Clear, punchy lows without the brain rattle to round out the sound. Now, the four 6.5 speakers can concentrate on anything over 100hz, which is where I have my HPF set. Clarity is more important to me than pure SPL. Pros: Just what I needed to fill in the lows. Cons: Took up a little more space than I thought for an 8 inch box. I have the Infinity Basslink in another car which has a smaller footprint. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 B-8P subwoofer Written By Nick, Baltimore, MD on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent subwoofer for the size. Very crisp bass without the annoying rattling of everything in the car. Perfect for all the live music I listen to. Pros: Crisp sound. Deep bass Cons: None for an 8" sub Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 SOUND ORDNANCE B-8P Written By DavidG in GR, Grand Rapids MI on Friday, April 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) For around a c-note you can have some real bass that will blow away the factory stuff. Pros: Great bang for you buck! Cons: n/a 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Surprisingly awesome Written By AnthonyR, Torrington, CT on Wednesday, April 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) So i bought this 2 years ago and i absolutely love it. For a small sub this thing packs a nice clean sound. I always have my music up to the max and the dials on the sub. Its lasted this long an going strong. Pros: Great Sound, Compact, Minimal power, Easy to install. Cons: Honestly none. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Sound! Written By Anonymous, Tulsa Oklahoma on Tuesday, April 08, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great addition. Just enough bass to really hear the kick drums. Pros: Fast and easy hookup. No brained. Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Very impressed, and here is why Written By Patrick, State Center, IA on Sunday, April 06, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) First, let's just say I am 100% happy with this. More details on that further down in my review. But let me qualify something first: Up until 10 years ago I did a lot of freelance work building tuned/ported boxes, usually using JL Audio subs and amps, or Kicker. One of my designs set a local record for bass output, using JL Audio 12W0's and a ported box with a firsr-gen JL monoblock amp, and hit 149 db with only two subs that had no business being that loud. That said, I always took pride in the quality of my work, and the quality and clarity of the sound. That being said, I knew this powered sub wouldn't be pavement-cracking in terms of sheer power, but after reading so many positive reviews, I had to give it a shake for under a hundred bucks. Never heard of Sound Ordnance before, but what the heck. So this arrived the other day, and today I installed it in the trunk of my daily driver. I also just installed a new Kenwood head unit and door/panel speakers as well, and was looking forward to some extra lows. The result of this sub install? Worth every penny. For a low-power 8" sub, this thing is efficient. Great lows. Bandpass boxes can be really teicky to tune dimensionally, but this thing is solid, and well-balanced I might add. You can actually feel it, and the sound quality is perfect for any factory or aftermarket setup that is looking for deep bass with excellent clarity, without breaking windows. Build quality is great. Awesome value, period. Pros: Great sound quality, can actually feel the lows, solid build quality. Cons: None 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Big Boom in a Small Package Written By Robert, Toms River, NJ on Saturday, April 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was quite suprised at the amount of bass this tiny subwoofer enclosure produces with a variety of music like rock/metal/techno/dance/rap! I installed the sub in the trunk of a small coupe car and it actually hits pretty hard with the rear folding seats upright (closing off the trunk) and it sounds even better with one or two seats down (exposing the trunk). The small footprint of the enclosure worked out well because my trunk space is valuable for lugging groceries and sports equipment. I like the plexiglass window that covers the subwoofer so I can toss stuff in the trunk without worrying about puncturing the speaker. After reading through hundreds of reviews on this product I decided to take a chance and it was well worth the investment. The subwoofer is shipped double boxed so it arrived safely even with a rough shipping courier like UPS! Two thumbs up! Pros: Punchy Bass, Bass You Can Feel, Sounds Great, Small Footprint, Inexpensive Cons: No Wiring Kit Included, Makes Neighbors Angry 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 SO B8-P Incredible Bass for a 8" Sub at this price Written By Metal Accord, Souh Florida on Thursday, April 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) First let me start off by thanking Cructhfield's awesome customer team and tech team, they are #1. I've had 8" subs in trucks and a few kicker subs in a couple of my past vehicles and I don't think I have installed a Sub with as much ease as this one. I put in my Accord coupe and I still can't believe the amount of bass that this subwoofer is pushing out. It is not 2 12" subs or a 12" sub for that matter, but I am extremely impressed with the quality, look and feel of the subwoofer. If you are like me and are not looking to blow your ears out andjust want a nice decent aamount of bass, look no further. Pros: Quality build, great bass and price is incredible. Cons: Wish it had a bass remote. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 SO B8-p Written By Aveo5driver, Dawsonville, GA on Saturday, March 29, 2014 Installed today and my neighbor asked if I could turn it down because her house was shaking, no bull I was astonished that it was an 8 in. Still couldn't believe my neighbor said her house was shaking she's almost across the street from me! Pros: Hits decently hard and fits perfect for my Aveo hatchback Cons: I need to figure out how to get the remote switch working 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 very, very surprising Written By Alex, Richmond, Va on Thursday, March 27, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I just got this product today and installed it immediately. Installation was very straight forward; they even have a video on this sub's page on how to install it. It took me about 3 hours start to finish, but then again, I'm very particular about aesthetics and how wires are routed so it probably took me a bit longer than it should have. As soon as I hooked the battery back up and powered the sub up to 50%, I could tell a HUGE difference. I got this to even out the low ends in my system and it does that better than I could have possibly hoped. I'm running an Alpine UTE-52BT head unit, 2 JBL 6.5" speakers in the doors, and 2 JBL 6x9 speakers in the back. The mid's and highs were already amazing with my speakers, but were definitely missing that lower range response. I read all the reviews on this subwoofer and decided to give it a shot because hey, it's wasn't expensive. The only thing I had to buy on top of that was the amp wiring kit which added a few extra bucks. I honestly cannot believe how powerful this thing is. For only being 80 watts continuous, this thing has a very, very surprising amount of thump to it. It's not completely overwhelming, but honestly, it's probably more than I need. And that's coming from someone who listens to a good amount of electronica and metal. I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical at first because Sound Ordnance has a fairly cheesy military theme (it even came with fake dog tags) but boy was I wrong. I highly recommend this sub. Pros: powerful cheap sounds great Cons: kind of big (but from what I read, bandpass boxes usually are) doesn't come with anything for fastening it to a surface very bright blue LED power light Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Power For Your $ Written By B, Indy on Saturday, March 22, 2014 bought this as a present to myself for christmas and installed it myself a week later. i have it all tuned and it works perfectly! i needed a small sub to round out some three way speakers in my dodge dakota and this does the trick. i listen to mostly rap and dance. its boomy and loud Pros: loud, small, cheap, easily installed, quality, visually appealing Cons: not super tight bass (dont care because I'm going for volume not crispness) Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 sound and price Written By David Gator, Callahan , Florida on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I think it turned out awesome ,the sound is great for the price and the size was favorable to what I needed. Pros: Great price for the punch... Cons: I would love if the lights pulsed to the beat... 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Nice sound! Great Value! Written By Dave T, Poughkeepsie, NY on Monday, March 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I can't say enough about how easy Crutchfield makes it to install the products they sell. Instructions are easy to follow. Sub Woofer produces great sound for the price. Pros: Great sound and price! Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Not a large amount of bass, but pretty good Written By Matt, Westminster, SC on Thursday, March 06, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Price vs Bass produced is definitely worth it. Finding an amp and sub for this cheap is impossible. The thump is noticeable but nothing crazy. I have had vehicles with 2 10" bandpass, and 2 12" ported, and this comes no where near that amount of kick. However, it is worth the 100 dollars if you want something small you can toss in your vehicle to add some bass. Hits some pretty decent lows.` Pros: Adds Thump, cheap price, worth the money Cons: big for an 8", not nearly as powerful as 2 12" like others say 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Awesome boom for the buck! Written By Tony L, Cincinnati, Oh on Monday, March 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Wanted something small and affordable for my eclipse to liven up the sound some. I installed this and was blown away, it hits harder than i thought it would. Definitely recommend this to people who have a hatchback, suv or a truck that it will fit in. Way better than i thought it would be. Also if it helps, im running a jvc headunit with subwoofer preouts that has a built in subwoofer controller. I have sony 6 1/2 3 ways all around. Pros: Sounds awesome for an 8" subwoofer. The bass plays low and clear. Cons: Probably would not sound as good in a trunk styled car unless you fold the seat down. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 better than I expected Written By Alexander, Tulsa, Oklahoma on Monday, March 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Added it to my wife's 2010 Ford fusion and I was surprised by the fullness of bass it produces, no distortion. Pros: Good sound,easy to install Cons: Only 80 watts Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 B-8P Written By SteelersWRX, Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, February 27, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Just like everyone else stated, if you want competition window rattling police chasing you sound then this isn't your choice. This little guy definitely puts out more bass than i thought though. I have it in a hatchback so im sure it's louder than in a trunk but i love it. Just what i needed to compliment my kicker highs in the doors. Can't beat the minimal space it takes up too! Pros: Compact size Low price Crisp sound Good looks Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great sound Written By Ryno, KCMO on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Perfect for my 2 door coupe. It makes very clear bass for all the rock and little bit of hip hop that I listen too, and it is not overwhelming at high volume. Great sound, price, and easy to install with the kit from Crutchfield that came with it. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Dad Swag Written By Irez, San Antonio, TX on Thursday, February 06, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) As a dad, I wanted a solid system but not the BOOM you get with larger systems. I tried a Kenwood underseet sub and was very disappointed. So I ordered this one and was AMAZED. Not only is it full, no distortion, and has deep low end I wanted. But I can also bump it up to feel like my younger bass head self. You will not be disappointed. Pros: Loud, deep, low end, no distortion. Cons: None 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Amazing Written By Tiny, San Jose ,CA on Thursday, February 06, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I really couldn't ask for more in a sub. I'm a first time installer and it took me maybe 1 hour to put this in my car. A big chunk of that time was just finding where I could rout the power wire through the firewall. It gives off more than enough bass. It has about 9 levels I believe and 3 is enough for me. I'm an 18 yo guy and I listen to mostly rock and alternative. My friends have connected their phones with hip hop and rap and it still sounds great. If you want bass then this will work. If you want thunder I'm not so sure 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Sound Ordnance B-8P Written By jordan, south williamsport on Wednesday, February 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Works great Pros: Sounds spectacular Cons: Non as of now Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Sound Ordnance B-8P Written By Anonymous, Britton sd on Sunday, February 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Put this sub in my jeep for some added bass. Completely blown away Pros: Unbelieveable bass for an 8 inch sub Cons: None 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 INSANELY HAPPY Written By HAPPY DAD, San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, February 01, 2014 As a dad, I wanted a solid system with bit not the BOOM You get with larger systems. I tried a kenwood underwear sub was very disappointed. So I ordered this one and was AMAZED. Not only is it full, no distortion, and deep low end I wanted. But I can also bump it up to feel like my younger bass head self. You will not be disappointed. Pros: Loud, deep, low end, no distortion. Cons: Big. But not too big. Fits snug in the way back compartment of my Lincoln Aviator. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 AWESOME! Written By Chris, Clovis, NM on Saturday, January 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I drive a little toyota and this lets my neighbors know i'm driving. Very good sub!!! Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing. Just the perfect size for my car... Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Big Bang, Little Buck Written By TheMajekalBum, Longmont, CO on Thursday, January 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I wanted to add a little bass in my d21 kingcab. The two 4x6"s & the two 6.5"s(30rms) I have just don't thump. So at less than a foot cubed and $120 I was sold. Was a bit worried about it being an 8" sub and running only 80w rms. Ended up being perfect for my set up. Hits harder and lower than I expected. Pros: Compact Package, Hits Hard an Low, Cheap Cons: No thump thump boom to announce your imminent arrival. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Sound Odrinance BP8 Written By Homer, Jermyn, PA. on Wednesday, January 08, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Overall a great powered sub! Im a firm believer in you get what you pay for. For the price, what more can you ask for. Powerful sound to give your stock system the bass it lacks, the extra bass you were looking to add, but do not want an over powering "bump". This deserves a 5 star all around. Built well, easy to wire, sounds great. Pros: Easy to wire, amp Is built right in! At 80 watts its not a strain on the electrical system, even after long bass runs, and hard repetitive hits. Very user friendly setting to get the bass sound best for you. Cons: Well I will start with the led lights, they are a little over the top. No worries there is a switch on the unit to shut them off. Produces great in the box, but personally not a fan of the see through plastic panel, the unit fits almost discrete in the back of my suv, but it seems to scratch rather easy with minor stuff brushing up against it. Those are the only two flaws I noted. The low end of bass hits, drops, and runs are distorted but keep in mind, lower powered 8 in. Sub will do that. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Perfect! Written By Doogey, Jacksonville Fl on Sunday, January 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I got this for my daughters new car wired up very easily in the trunk & it rounded out her factory system perfect Nice punch for the buck, seems to be decent quality Pros: Nice bang for the buck Cons: No mounting brackets Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Nice bass boost that doesn't attract unwanted attention Written By ksang, Reading, PA on Monday, December 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I chose the B-8P because I wanted to add a low end to my system without sacrificing too much cargo space or attracting attention from potential thieves. I'm happy to report that this was the perfect solution! It adds a modest bass boost to your system, but if you're looking for punchy, car-rattling bass, you may want to consider other options. I should also add that an amp wiring kit must be purchased separately to install this sub. I found a 10 gauge kit, and that worked just fine. Pros: Easy setup Enhances music without drowning out highs and mids Illumination can be turned on or off Great deal for the price Cons: No wiring included May leave something to be desired for bass junkies 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Very pleased so far Written By DanielM, Texas Hill Country on Monday, December 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I'm happy with the sound, although because I installed it in my travel trailer, I really have to keep the level down, like WAY down. This thing could really pump out the bass. I was surprised by the size; I installed under a dinette seat in the storage area, and had to cut out one of the seat supports to drop it into place, then install a modified brace over it that lays in place, just in case the sub had to come out again. Pros: Really fills the sound out coupled with the tiny factory speakers. Cons: The instructions weren't all that clear. I fished speaker wire off the Speaker C outputs of the Jensen RV unit, and thought the high level input would trigger the sub, only to find that it still needs to have the 12V trigger, forcing me to take out the head unit and run another wire. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Awesome CX-5 Bose Enhancement Written By Scott M, Smyrna ,TN on Sunday, December 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this little sub because I wanted something to enhance the bass in the rear of my 2014 CX-5 w/Bose factory system. It has subs in the front doors but I wanted something for the rear that wouldn't be overpowering. There were no clear instructions or kits to make this happen but when this sub went on sale for $99.00, I couldn't resist. After locating the factory Bose amp in the passenger side kick panel area, I located the output wires to the door sub and quick tapped into them for my input to this sub. After a few hours of experimenting with the stereo's fader and the sub's crossover frequency and level adjustment I am very pleased with the results. It adds a nice thump to the rear of the car and along with the factory subs is more than enough bass for my car. I'm a live FOH sound engineer and my musical tastes run from Country to Metal. Progressive Rock stuff like Yes, Dream Theater, Steely Dan etc..sound especially great now with the added low end. With the differing characteristics between the door subs and the Sound Ordinance in the rear there are times where drum fills sound like they are moving from front to rear as well as left and right. I think this sub is a great deal and is a great addition to enhance any factory stereo or system lacking bottom end. At $99 it was a steal but I feel it is well worth the normal price as well. Pros: Compact size and versatile installation options. It looks and sounds great!! Cons: None that I have found Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 AMAZING. Written By Seth, Jackson, Missouri on Sunday, November 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I ordered my first one and was absolutely in love. then I decided I need another! Now that I have these two, all my friends choose to ride with me over my friend with two 10's! Pros: amazing, leds look sweet Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Sound OrdnanceT B-8P Written By Russ, Clintondale New York on Saturday, November 23, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) installed unit in my work van . my stereo has preamp outputs easy to install. takes a few minutes to get adjusted properly. after adjusting unit sounds good for the money. Pros: easy installation Cons: nothing comes with the unit to secure it in my truck had to fabricate hold down Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Bass Written By Luis F., Puerto Rico on Friday, November 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It did what Crutchfield said it would do, added bass to my stereo. For the price and ease of installation you will not find a better product, with my windows up it sound like I'm in a concert, very impressive, with the windows down sounds like a normal car stereo. Pros: ease of installation price Cons: little bulky for a 8" 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Awesome Written By Joe C, Fresno Ca on Monday, November 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Completes the system, great sound, easy to tune Pros: provides enough punch inside the vehicle, without shaking the car next to you, No one outside the car can tell how hard it hits. Cons: None, it's bigger than i thought Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 great sub Written By johnny, Los Angeles on Monday, October 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Best bang for your buck Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great product, even better when on sale Written By Carter, Fayetteville, NC on Saturday, October 26, 2013 Overall a great product. Looks cool, solidly built, and puts out great bass. Just don't expect it to be something it's not. If you want serious big time boom, look somewhere else. But if what you need is a nice thump in the low end of your system, this is it. I got it for under $100, and it's worth every penny. Pros: Good bass, well built, great (sale) price Cons: A bit bulky, especially if you have a smaller car 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Sound Ordnance B-8P Written By peteandvanessa, Sacramento, CA on Saturday, September 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Was looking for a powered sub to put into my sons 1958 Bug. His sound system was pretty lacking in bass. So I bought this for him for his birthday. Easy to put in and set up, and when we powered up the sub, big smiles all round. Definitely worth the money, puts out more than enough bass, really pleased with it. Pros: Great bass at an affordable price Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Quite Impressed! Written By Michael P., Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, September 14, 2013 I had some worries after ordering this, wondering if the bass would be deep enough after reading some of the few negative reviews. I had this installed in my 2009 GTI with OEM headunit today by some Echo Park boyz-in-the-hood (for $40, not even worth trying to do it myself!) and I am impressed. I have somehow lived without a car for the past decade, though was pushing 4-10s in my last car (RIP Acura Legend). Fast forward, in my 30s now, and was looking for something to round out the bottom end in the factory system. After install, put in the new Gucci, and it slammed. Slammed in the sense that I got blurry vision. Granted, the level was "turnt up", but damn. After some adjustments (not wanting blurred vision), this sounds great. My concerns about lack of bass were totally unfounded. The bros at the shop were impressed with the price/sound combo. Also, it takes very little space up in the hatch--can still fit a bike in there with lots of room. Also, you can hear it outside of the car, though not in a wake the neighbors sort of way. What a great purchase, although my wife probably wouldn't agree. I encourage anyone looking for a small unit with impressive sound, but not looking for window shattering, "steal my system" sound to buy this. I listed to rap/garage/punk and it all sounds excellent. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Product Written By Anonymous, Chicago on Friday, September 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sounds great and easy to install. Using this on my Pontoon Boat to add a little bass. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Sound Ordnance B-8P Written By Matt B, Shreveport, LA on Saturday, August 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After reading over 100 reviews on this sub, I decided to get it to put into my 2013 Honda Accord. I have had this in my car for about a month now and I cannot say it hits like a big sound system, as some reviewers have written. I was only looking for something to fill in the missing low end from the factory sound system. I can say this sub does the job. After tweaking the gain and adjusting the setting on the radio, this sub gives me just the right amount of low end base I was looking for. This is by no means a car rattler, but it does still vibrate my mirror when I have turned up with the windows down. All in all, this is a great sub for the money. I would by this again as well as recommend it to anyone looking to enhance a sound system with out rattling the car. Pros: Small enough to still use my trunk for everyday use. Light weight for easy removal if necessary. Not an overbearing sound. Cons: No remote base adjuster available. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 sound ordnance b-8p Written By james k, haleyville al on Saturday, August 24, 2013 Great little unit with big sound. Just wanted reasonable price to accent bass in music. If you are the type that wants to rattle your windows, move on. If you want good bass accents, a good price and a good looking unit that doesnt take up a lot of space, this is it. Pros: Special thanks to phone line help people that answered about 500 questions from me. Wiring kit and unit arrived as promised. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 ok for the money Written By bigbeamer7, Northern VA on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good buy for the money. If you are looking for something that will rattle the windows in the car, look elsewhere. If you just need a little bass to enhance the sound in your vehicle, this may be a good choice. I placed this in the trunk of a volvo S80. Had to turn the gain up significantly to get decent sound but I knew that going into it as this unit is placed in an enclosed trunk which limits its effectiveness in the cabin of the car. I'm sure this would work better in SUV's or hatch. Pros: Good for the money and optional speaker level inputs make it easy to install Cons: not great for trunk mount Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Powerful Little Sub Written By Redsfan1973, Archbold, OH on Monday, August 12, 2013 I bought this powered sub for my son this past Christmas(2012). It was on sale for a great price and he has a small car(1997 Saturn SC2). He absolutely loved it after him and his buddies hooked it up. It is a great sounding bandpass. It sounds better than most his friends subs who paid a lot more money than what I paid. I am thinking about getting one for my truck. Very pleased and surprised with this sub. Thanks Crutchfield! Pros: Small sub with great power and sound Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great procduct Written By Sherman, NYC on Thursday, August 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I driver a 96 Mustang GT daily driver and want a little bass and still want space in my trunk This is the product to get The bass is not over powering where you would set off alarms or let those little as* hole kids who want to steal you box know that you have and sub and I still have a lots of space in my car for my fishing rods, cooler and junk Pros: Small , good bass and sexy looking Cons: Only wish I can change the LED bulb color but its not a problem Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 wow are you kidding me!!! Written By Anonymous, seattle on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 wow r u kiding me. wow wow are you kiddding meee 1 out of 14 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great powered subwoofer Written By Travs, Cypress, TX on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this subwoofer a little over a year ago. It has outperformed my expectations. It's not going to rattle your eardrums out but does provide a deep strong bass. My fiancé and I like to go to the drive in movie theatre. This subwoofer makes any action movie sound amazing. It may not thump like two 12's but definitely is amazing for a 8" sub. The 3 year warranty is also a plus. Pros: Provides more thump than expected from 8" sub Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2 out of 5 Sound Ordnance B-8p Written By Logan6, Orangce County, CA on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I wanted some bass to round out my system in my Acura. Both high end Boston Acoustics 6x9 three way and 6.5 in the front. plus Sony head unit. The current setup sounds nice but I wanted a little bass to add to the system that doesn't take up a lot of space in the trunk. In my 40's and I don't want heavy bass like someone in their 20's. After reading some positive reviews about this Sound Ordnance B-8p, thought I would give it a try. Being an engineer by trade and have installed numerous head units and amp and subs since my teens. I'm quite capable of doing installs. But not having the right tools and time was a factor. I brought it to a professional shop to do the install costing $$. The shop tried numerous adjustments but there was only a marginal improvements to the sound. Spent another two hours making adjustments to the head unit and the sub, but no improvements, playing different types on music. Was disappointed on how lacking there was in bass. I installed a 8" Bazooka powered sub in my 2nd vehicle with almost the same setup and the Bazooka sounded a lot better. Thinking about returning this Sound Ordnance and trying something else. Pros: Nice looking enclosure. Cons: Sound, not much bass or enough power for any decent bass. 2 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 WOW ARE YOU KIDDING ME! Written By JohnV, Boston, MA. on Friday, April 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) What can I say? It's all true. The Amp is well matched. I was surprised by the sound this 8" speaker produced. Well worth the money. A lot of good reviews here so I'm going to keep this short. Pros: Rich bass but not overpowering. On off switch for the LED lights Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Nice boom for your buck Written By Josh M, McMinnville, Tn on Sunday, April 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this to add a little bass to my system and it sounds really good for what it is. I chose the b-8p because my 93 Mustang coupe has a very small trunk and I wanted something easy to remove at the track. The reviews on this was also a selling point, and they are all accurate. This is well worth the money for what you get. Very nice product. This will not beat your face in or rattle your car to pieces, but it will provide some much needed in car bass. Very pleased with this setup Pros: Nice little setup for a great price. Easy installation. Surprisingly decent bass for an 8" sub. Cons: The only downfall is now that my girlfriend heard this in my car now she wants me to get her one. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Are You Kidding Me!!!! Written By Ben, Pittsburgh, Pa on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've had this installed for 2 weeks now and I am blown away! Sound's way bigger than it is. Pros: Big Sound. Small Size. Low power draw so minimal wire hassles. Cons: None yet Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Put it in the cart! Written By Anonymous, South Carolina on Saturday, April 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Awesome system! I needed something I could take in and out fairly easy, so a powered sub seemed to be the best option. I had a Rockford 12 in my last car that hit just slightly louder than this, but the real quality of this sub is in the tone. Tons of adjustment for such a small sub, buy this now. Pros: Sound quality, compact size, easy install. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 So far awesome Written By Atticus570, Wilkes barre,pa on Sunday, April 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Well I just put this in yesterday paired with a pioneer pdvd4100,sound ordnance p 52's components in the front and helix speakers in the back. My 09 scion tc came with a stock sub but after changing my hu I didn't really have full control over and I just recently decided to upgrade my cars stereo . I got the speakers then an alpine Mrp-f300 to power them wow big difference. I was still a little unhappy with the low end tho so I started looki g into subwoofers but didnt want to spend to much I came across this and the reviews were great so I said ill give it a shot. Didnt take me long to install since I ran an extra set of rca cables when I installed my amp used a distributor block to run this and my amp. This thing sound much better than I thought I think u get much better performance if your hu has dedicated subwoofer rca outputs. This thing thumps I listen to mostly rock type music and wasn't sure if the box type would hit the kick drum like I wanted we'll it does so I don't need to worry about that any more and I play some rap once in awhile and it hits hard try playing black eyed peas boom boom pow I hate the song but its a good bass to test this bad boy out. So as of 2 days I'm Very happy thAnk you crutchfield Pros: Good bass .good price ,good look Cons: None so far Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Excellent for Rounding out the Sound Written By GCH, Leesburg, VA on Saturday, April 06, 2013 I've never had a decent car audio system, but a friend turned me on to Crutchfield when the factory HU in my 02 Protege failed. The master sheet and tools made it so easy to replace, I went on to replace the front speakers with a Crutchfield recommendation, then the back ones as well. Still lacking bass, I started looking at subs. I didn't want to spend a lot. I ruled out the MTX small sub because it has no grill and I have to put stuff in my trunk. The cone is stiff enough, but I worried about tearing the surround. The small B-8PT got good reviews, but one reviewer said "not as much punch as the B-8P." Since the footprint is about the same, and since the bandpass SW is a little cheaper, I decided to go with it, knowing if it didn't work for me I could return it. Still tweaking it, but very happy with it. The SW allows you to get more bass with less volume. If you are into rap, or like to play music so your ears are ringing when you get out of the car, this won't do it for you. But classic rock and jazz (e.g. Boston, Kansas, Sade, Steely Dan, Yes, Yellow Jackets, etc.) played at comfortable level, it really fills out the LF and has nice, tight, punchy sound. Adds a lot of clarity to bass lines, bass and lower drums. I'm very happy with it. Thanks, Crutchfield. Pros: Aesthetically pleasing overall. Carpeted is glued down nicely, and the embroidered (not painted) "Sound Ordnance" symbol looks classy. Fits in the trunk without taking up all the space,. Fills out missing LF for music at moderate levels (I don't turn the volume much above 22 out of 35 max). Cons: Some screws are driven in a bit crooked, evidence of hasty assembly (which probably helps keep the cost down) - not a big deal since it's hidden from view & you have to look closely to see. The connection slots are a bit narrow for spade clips for 8-10 AWG wire (which is what Crutchfield recommends for this Sub), & I had to use a grinding wheel to narrow them before attaching them to the wire so they would fit the slots - not a big deal if you have grinding wheel, but spades won't fit w/o mod. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great quality audio equipment Written By Bryan, Bethel, Ohio on Friday, April 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This subwoofer is outstanding in quality and produces real deep bass or light bass depending on the listeners taste. Overall amazing subwoofer and I will buy again. Pros: Good quality, deep bass, no distortion Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes |


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This November, voters have an important question to ask when they go to the polls: Will my vote motivate employers to hire again in California, or propel them to leave the state instead?
A critical signal will be how Californians vote on Proposition 30, the tax increase on sales and upper-income residents, including many small businesses, which would raise an average $6 billion a year. The measure, championed by Gov. Jerry Brown and unions, is polling ahead of a rival tax measure, at around 50 percent.
For those still wavering, here are some thoughts to consider: First, more than any other state, California has proved that we cannot tax our way to prosperity. California already has the nation's highest sales tax and the second highest income tax, following Hawaii. If Proposition 30 passes, we will have the top income tax rate in the nation. Every similar attempt in modern memory to solve the state's chronic budget deficits through tax hikes, including a $12.8 billion tax increase under former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2009, has failed.
The problem is that Proposition 30 treats the symptoms of California's fiscal trouble rather than its causes a shrinking tax base with 2 million Californians out of work, an exodus of people and employers to other states, a government that spends more than it takes in, and an increasing burden on a shrinking percentage of taxpayers.
A new report, "The Great California Exodus: A Closer Look," by the Manhattan Institute found that California, which used to be a "cherished destination," is now too often "the place to escape." Californians are fleeing mainly to Texas, Nevada and Arizona, where living and doing business are less expensive. Between 2000 and 2010, this exodus resulted in $14.7 billion in income shifting from California to those three states alone.
Had this income stayed in our once-golden state, it would be contributing to the tax base, not subtracting from it.
In the last four years alone, California has lost 2,500 employers and 109,000 jobs to other states, according to a report by the American Legislative Exchange Council, a trend underscored by the recent pullout of Campbell Soup Co. and Comcast Corp. from Sacramento. Proposition 30 would further harm the business climate.
In addition, Proposition 30 continues turning our tax system which, like a pyramid, used to have a broad base upside down so that now a tiny portion of the population is bearing the tax burden for the rest. How long can this structure last without collapsing?
In 2009, the most recent data available, 14.6 million tax returns were filed in California, of which 5.2 million had no income tax liability. Over the past two decades, the percentage of U.S. tax filers who pay no income taxes due to tax credits and deductions has nearly doubled to 41 percent of taxpayers, according to the Tax Foundation. Counting those who don't earn enough to file a return, roughly 50 percent of American households are "outside the income tax system."
What's more, this trend is reaching upward into the middle class. A single mother in California with one child will owe no state income taxes for 2011 unless she earns at least $41,689, according to the California Budget Project. A family of four with two children will owe no state income tax unless their income reaches $52,389.
This means not only lost revenues to government but a phenomenon termed "fiscal illusion," or the perception that the cost of government is "cheaper than it really is," according to the Tax Foundation, which can propel people to demand "ever more government benefits" because they don't feel the cost directly.
Proponents of Proposition 30 appear to be counting on this "fiscal illusion" to entice people to vote to "raise the other guy's taxes." In California, only 3.9 percent of tax filers earn more than $200,000, but already pay roughly 54.5 percent of the state's personal income tax revenue. The 64.5 percent of filers with incomes under $50,000 pay only 4.7 percent of taxes.
Proposition 30 would further punish the work, savings and investment of those earning $250,000 or more, including small businesses, starving the state of the economic growth it needs to create jobs. A broader tax base and lower rates, many economists believe, would spur growth instead.
Finally, while government expects some of the hardest-working Californians to tighten their belts, it plans to loosen its own. State spending will shoot to $130.7 billion this year, up $8.9 billion, or 7 percent, over last year.
Will voters' decisions help unleash the power of California's economy and generate job growth again, or will their choices further dampen the entrepreneurial spirit in this state?

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Classic Desk Phone
A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss and originally cast in metal, this piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing. The retro-style appearance is combined with a rugged construction earning it the nickname "The Cow's Hoof" because of its lipped hoof-style base. This early desk version served as the standard for the better part of the World War II while telephone design efforts were halted due to defense work. Whether for its beauty or its brawn, the Crosley 302 Desk Phone is surely a conversation piece in any setting. Phone features include:
- Push Button Technology
- Rotary Fashion Dial
- Flash/Redial Feature
- Tone/Pulse Switch
- Ringer Volumen ON/OFF Switch
- Earpiece Volume Control
- Measures 8¾"Wx5½"Hx7½"D, weighs 3½ lbs.
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Poopendous! Pops Up in Hastings on Hudson!
Free: Meet acclaimed children's book author Artie Bennett on Saturday, December 15, at the Galapagos Books annual holiday bookfair, 22 Main St., Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706 (914-478-2501) (11 am-5 pm). Artie, author of the best-selling, highly praised The Butt Book, will be there to sign and discuss—and read!—his superfun new book, Poopendous! Hailed as the Dr. Seuss of your caboose, Artie will also sign and discuss his picture-book classic, The Butt Book. You won't want to miss it!
"Everyone poops—yes, it's true—from aardvarks to the humped zebu."
Artie Bennett, author of the award-winning and much-acclaimed The Butt Book, delivers the inside scoop on every type and use of poop in his "number two," spanking-new picture book, Poopendous! In hilarious verses, with eye-popping illustrations, Poopendous! relates the many, often remarkable uses of poop throughout the world while paying homage to its prolific producers, from cats to bats to wombats! Virtuoso illustrator Mike Moran gives us a veritable Noah's Ark of critters doing their less-than-solemn doody. So pick up your pooper-scooper and come along for a riotously rib-tickling ride. You just may agree that poop is truly quite . . . poopendous!
As Artie Bennett says, "Now that The Butt Book was out and selling like hotcakes, I cast about for the perfect follow-up and I thought that, perhaps, a children's book in verse about poop would be the ticket. In fact, what more fertile topic could there be for one's 'number two' picture book. And when the word 'poopendous' came to me out of the blue, I knew I had both the title and the final spread for my next book. Curiously, just like with The Butt Book, I now sat down to write a memorable, rousing ending first before working my way back through the manuscript."
The Butt Book, which came out in 2010, illustrated by the superb scratchboard artist Mike Lester, was a runaway hit. The initial print run sold out in its first two months, and it was showered with praise ("Uproariously funny" –The Children's and Teens' Book Connection; "Its clever rhymes and Mike Lester's bold and beautiful images make it an instant hit!" –Teach with Picture Books; The Butt Book is one of those books that is a delight for both the child and the parent" –BSC Kids; "A hilarious rhyming tribute to our bottom end" –A Cozy Reader's Corner). It became a must-read for countless parents and children, as it gently and comically imparted an anatomy lesson. Teachers and librarians found it hysterically funny—and educational to boot. It was described as a "gateway book," one that shows youngsters how much fun a book can be. Educators proclaimed that a book like The Butt Book can spur a lifelong love of reading. And now comes Poopendous! Let the merriment continue.
Visit ArtieBennett.com for even more of the scoop on poop, including pages of fascinating poop trivia, as well as some fun butt-related stuff, including some fascinating butt trivia, words for the butt, even a classic butt joke.
A small smattering of reviews:
"For anyone who loved The Butt Book, you must immediately go and buy Artie Bennett's follow-up, Poopendous! It appears there is no topic Mr. Bennett can't make funny and educational. There aren't many picture books that teach kids that "Monkeys fling when under stress. It helps the monkey decompress" and "Seeds inside a critter's poop might go as far as Guadeloupe!" I'm not kidding when I say this came in handy at my son's preschool last week."
—The Huffington Post
"If Dr. Seuss decided to write about bodily functions, he probably would have come up with something as zany as Poopendous! Do you want your kids to be eager to read? I bet this book will help. Highly recommended!"
—The Children's and Teens' Book Connection
"There are kernels of wisdom in Poopendous!, but the main point is entertainment."
—Publishers Weekly
"Guess what?!? We already have Poopendous!, and I have even been known to give spontaneous in-store readings. What a delightful, hilarious, informative, fascinating book.
Thank you for writing to us, and for writing such great books! Best of luck to you, and hip-poop-hooray!"
—Tegan Tigani, children's book buyer for Queen Anne Books
"Artie Bennett's newest story covers a loaded topic that is immensely funny and surprisingly educational. Poopendous! engages my 4-year-old son's mind and tickles his funny bone. He simply adores this book. We have actually read Poopendous! so many times that my son recites it from memory. Poopendous! takes you on a fun adventure discovering the many practical uses of poop. Now after reading Poopendous! nearly a hundred times, many insightful conversations have been initiated by my son regarding poop and its many uses. The story flows amazing well with Bennett's clever rhyming words and the funny illustrations by Mike Moran. I can honestly say I never thought I would enjoy a book about poop but Poopendous! is an engaging story that you won't soon forget."
—The Children's Nook
"Artie has done it again. Kids of all ages love to talk about poop, and Artie creatively capitalized on that with his colorful, educational, and funny book Poopendous!"
—Family and Life in Las Vegas
"If you are looking for a really funny book, with great pictures, any kid will sit through, this is the book. Artie Bennett obviously knows what makes kids laugh and the former children's librarian in me applauds him for his use of unique vocabulary and content that keeps kids engaged and talking."
—Long Days, Short Years
The Best Picture Books of Summer 2012
"A new classic for the potty genre! Who doesn't crack up when it comes to potty talk? (Maybe grandmas?) Artie Bennett first impressed us with The Butt Book (LOVE) and he's delighting us with Poopendous!, an everything poops book whose rhymes work perfectly (and I'm picky about rhyming books) to delight and impress young (and old) readers."
—Imagination Soup
"Poopendous! is a hysterical look at a bodily function everyone can relate to from the smallest bird to the largest human. It's a clever way to show children that pooping is no big deal and can actually be quite helpful."
—Margo Dill
Five Enthusiastic Stars
"When I was looking through the list of author signings for BEA 2012, I was definitely on the lookout for books that would not only entertain but also educate my three-and-a-half-year-old son. When I pulled the books out of my suitcases and we looked through the stack, he picked this one out right away and we haven't stopped reading it since! Poopendous! promises to give you "the inside scoop on every type and use of poop" and this picture book certainly delivers!
—Bewitched Bookworms
"Screamingly funny."
—Centre Daily Times
"A book like Artie Bennett's Poopendous! comes in so incredibly handy. It treats the subject pretty matter-of-factly. The rhymes and illustrations make it nicely lighthearted. It does a beautiful job of walking the line between 'everyone does it and it's just part of life' and 'it's not something you want to bring in for show-and-tell.' Plus, it's so packed with information that it's perfect for a parent whose kid is firmly in the 'why' phase but who doesn't want to dig up a lot of fecal facts."
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[W]hile the information in the classified intelligence report, relating to the credibility and reliability of the source, was undoubtedly sufficient for the intelligence purposes for which it was prepared, it is not sufficient for the purposes for which a habeas court must now evaluate it. To allow enemy combatancy to rest on so thin a reed would be inconsistent with this Court's obligation under the Supreme Court's decision in Hamdi to protect petitioners from the risk of erroneous detention. [emphasis in original]


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Nuala Moore
From Openwaterpediaextreme swimmer, renowned marathon swimming and channel swimming coach, and endurance athlete from Ireland. She is the Secretary of the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association. As a open water swimmer, she did an ice swim on New Year's Day 2012 in Ireland as well as other ice swims in Russia.
She was the recipient of the Margaret Smith Award given annually by the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association in 2011 as well as a member of the Round Ireland relay swim and will participate in the 2013 Bering Strait Swim Relay from Russia to Alaska starting on 28 July 2013.
Moore was brought up in Dingle, South West Ireland surrounded with some of the most beautiful and challenging water in the world. Sea swimming is her first love, she loves adventure, having spent her childhood in the sea. Competition was never part of her swimming world and still isn't. The sea in all its moods can be the greatest competitor of all.
In 2003 Moore starting taking on swims local to the area of Dingle, having friends in the marine and coming from a fishing family, this allowed her good safety cover and as years progressed she developed a love of deep water and rough conditions. Very much motivated by Lynne Cox and her swims around the world. Lynne's approach was so filled with possibility.
After the unprecedented Round Ireland Swim, Moore decided to commit to organising three swims on the annual calendar and through these swims she has brought swimmers out to challenging waters, deepwater starts, under supreme rescue cover and allowed them to challenge themselves. Bring up their distances, their confidence in non competitive, happy atmosphere.
Round Ireland Swim 2006
In July 2nd 2006, Moore was part of a team of 6 swimmers, Anne Marie Ward, Ryan Ward, Tom Watters, Ian Claxton and Henry O Donnell who swam around the island of Ireland. 830 miles, 1350km ( as the crow flies) in 56 days,35 swim days. It is the longest Marathon Staged swim in History in some of the most hostile waters of the Atlantic, the most volatile ocean off the west coast, the coldest waters of the North Coast.
The swim went clockwise around the country due to prevailing winds and currents. Swimming up to 20 miles off shore on the West Coast to avoid being dragged in and out of bays. The relay was simultaneous with swimmers and 3 open ribs working off GPS of average 20-24 miles a day. Bearing in mind that some miles took and hour as crossing bays was as challenging as crossing channels. A distance was set each morning under the guise of Marine Co Ordinator Derek Flannagan. Despite swimmers being allocated individual mileage, as the time passed the swim became the sum of the parts with the team proving the binding factor as miles became longer and seas became more challenging. Without a mountain top to aim for, without a goal with the exception of it's over when it's over, swimming around Ireland was much more a mind challenge as it was physical. There came a time early on where the physical side burned out but all that unimportant as the swim was not over. This will remain one of the most emotional game changers in all our lives-where all that mattered was team and finishing.
Double Crossing of the English Channel
In 2008 Moore completed a Double Crossing of the English Channel with a 5 person team based in Cork "Siorcanna na Mumhan" in 25 hours 15 mins. The weather was again our adversary and as much as I felt that swimming in the English Channel was a challenge, waiting 9 days for the swim was an even greater battle. Reaching France and having to turn about and relay back was supreme and I enjoyed every minute of the battle. I don't have plans to swim a solo, I don't have the desire, mainly as I do not have the time in the summer to offer to the volatility of the weather with my work commitments. I got to experience the channel in a relay.
' 2010 The Swim of Self Transcendence Marathon Swim-Lake Zurich 26.4km'
The Lake Zurich swim is one of the most amazing lake swims in Europe and the longest fresh water race. It is organised by the Sri Chimnoy marathon team and a wonderful event. Taking on a fresh water swim was a huge challenge for a sea swimmer, not having had any experience in lakes, bouyancy and adjustment of stroke a huge challenge. The conditions on the day were adverse. The rain brought down the temperature of the lake and this make the water temperature more comfortable for a cold water swimmer. Completing the swim in 12hrs she placed 2/6, 2nd to Anna Carin Nordin.
International Ice Swim 1 Mile at water 5 Deg & Under
Nuala completed a mile in Peddlers Lake up the Conor Pass Dingle. Water temp 3.9deg, Air temp wind Chill - 6 deg. 1 mile -38mins gaining her membership of the International Ice Swimming Association. Anne Marie Ward and I met with Ram Barkai in NY at the Global OW Swimming Conference in 2011-We were enthralled with his stories of swimming in cold temperatures more so that we felt it would be a world that we could learn to love and we do. 2012 did not offer any Cold water and it was not possible to do an Ice Swim so it was fantastic when 2013 started with a chill and temperatures dropped enough to achieve. Ice Swimming is one of the most exhilarating experiences of achievement.
1000m @ 0 Degree water
Murmansk Russia Inside the Polar Arctic Circle. Being invited to the International Winter Swimming Association by the Department of Physical Culture and Sport of Murmansk. I was excited to take on the 1000m. In Dec I had swam in 0 Degree water in Tyumen Siberia but the air temp was -33deg. The intake of the air and the impact of such cold on my body was overwhelming. I had not spent any time in a pool so being confined to 25m was another element for me to consider. I was much more prepared to take on the 1000m in Murmansk. The initial burn and the heightened sense of alert, body check and sense of responsibility we have is exhilarating and something that I will always savour. Completing was a super sense of self acknowledgement that I have ever experienced.
Over the years I have discovered that competition is ultimately an internal battle. I see athletes trying to get fast times, the downside they are swimming to "get out", if you can swim faster why don't you swim longer? There is no greater or unpredictable competitor than the sea. I am privliged to live on the most SW section of the Ireland. To finish a swim is to win. I have always thought that swimmers can fear deep water and challenging conditions as they don't get to experience them. The main reason I have tried to put together a challenging calendar of events is so we can all push the limits together. at the same time we can enjoy the day, share the experiences and more important feel proud of the achievements.
Bering Strait Swim
Moore will also be a member of the Bering Strait Swim, a 53-mile (86 km) relay swim attempt from Cape Dezhnev in Chukotka, Russia, to Cape Prince of Wales in the state of Alaska, USA among a team of experienced extreme swimmers.
2013 Bering Strait Swim Relay Members
1. Yuri Tsiganchuk, Blagoveshchensk, Russia
2. Yuri Myagkikh, Russia
3. Vladimir Chegorin, Russia
4. Maria Chizhova, Novosibirsk, Russia
5. Elena Guseva, Russia
6. Kieron Palframan, Cape Town, South Africa
7. Ram Barkai, Cape Town, South Africa
8. Jack Bright, UK
9. Vladimir Litvinov, Blagoveshchensk, Russia
10. Oksana Veklich, Blagoveshchensk, Russia
11. Aleksandr Jakovlev, Jelgava, Latvia
12. Matías Ola, Buenos Aires /Tucuman Argentina
13. Henri Kaarma, Tallinn, Estonia
14. Toomas Haggi, Tallinn, Estonia
15. Nuala Moore, Ireland
16. Anne Marie Ward, Donegal, Ireland
17. Claudia Rose, San Diego, USA
18. Toks Viviers, Cape Town, South Africa
19. Melissa O'Reilly ('Mo'), Lambertville, New Jersey, USA
20. Ryan Stramrood, Cape Town, South Africa
21. Scott Lautman, Seattle, Washington, USA
22. Cristian Vergara, Santiago, Chile
23. Lelané Rossouw-Bancroft, Newark, Delaware, USA
24. Rafał Ziobro, Krakow, Poland
25. Andrew Chin, Cape Town, South Africa
26. Jackie Cobell, Tunbridge Wells, UK
27. Paul Duffield, West Kelowna, BC, Canada
External links
- International Relay Swim Across The Bering Strait Official Website
- Bering Strait Swim
- Bering Strait Swim - Ice Bering
- Nuala Moore Official Website
- Ice Swimming Dreams
- Nuala Moore On Lake Swimming
- Nuala Moore in Lake Zurich
- Irish Who's Who Honours Its Best And Toughest
- The Who's Who Of Irish Open Water Swimming
- Cé h-í Gealt a' Locha?
- Cé h-í Gealt a' Locha?
- Tyumen Winter Swimming Championships
- 30 Open Water Swimmers Known By One Name
- International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
- The History And Future Of The North Channel
- Open Water Swimming
- Mercedes: The Spirit Of The Age Age Premieres In Ireland
- Relaying In The Open Water - Funky Freestyling
- The Who's Who Of Extremists Gather At Top Of World
- Do Ice Swimmers Have Bigger Brains?
- Adrian O'Connor, Hero And Inspiration
- The Perfect Female Open Water Swimmer
- Adrian O'Connor Swims Swiftly Fifty
- What Open Water Swim Could Be More Dangerous?


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Alyson Isbrandtsen
Raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Alyson attended the Professional Children's School while working professionally as a kid in show biz. Alyson received an early introduction to the arts at the age of 6, when she booked her first national commercial (Twining's Tea). At 10 years old, she landed the part of Duffy in the first national touring company of Annie. Her other credits include Off Broadway shows, several national commercials, voiceovers, and various film and TV roles.
Alyson trained classically in voice with top New York City teachers, and studied at the Lucy Moses School of Music and The Neighborhood Playhouse. In dance, she studied at Steps and Broadway Dance Center. She had the opportunity to work on the other side of the business for 3 years in Manhattan as a talent scout, casting agent and talent manager. Alyson has been teaching singing lessons for over 15 years.
Her greatest joy comes from her husband Rob and 3 children, Jordan, Danielle, and Tyler, and their new puppy Riley. Alyson is delighted to be able to unite her passion for performing arts with her love of children with Star Kidz dancing, acting and singing classes for kids in NYC and Westchester.
Suzanne Spano
Suzanne moved to NYC at the age of 20 and spent 13 years in show business performing as an accomplished singer, actress and dancer whose credits include Grand Hotel on Broadway and the leading role of Grizabella in the Vienna company of Cats. She also worked as a recording artist and performer in Europe. Suzanne completed the two-year acting program and master courses at the William Esper Studio, and studied voice and dance with leading teachers in NYC.
Following her career as a performer, Suzanne graduated from The Culinary Institute of America for Pastry and worked in NYC restaurants. But when Suzanne realized how much she loved children and wanted to work with them, she joined the inclusion program at Greenwich Elementary School, where she worked for three years before co-founding Star Kidz singing, dancing, & acting classes for children in New York.
Suzanne was thrilled to join forces with Alyson at Star Kidz, where she has been able to unite her love of children and teaching with her experience as a performer. She has 3 grown girls and lives with her husband and dog in Yonkers. She is proud to be a grandma, too!
Diana Benincasa
Diana has been the Star Kidz office manager and substitute acting teacher for almost three years. As a child she did extensive modeling and fashion shows. She performed in theatre productions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Academy of Music and was an understudy in a Broadway show that previewed in Boston.
Diana's done voice-overs, has been in numerous television commercials, and was featured in a TV movie. She is a graduate of the High School of Performing Arts in NYC. Diana is the mother of four and lives in Rye. She loves working with children, has taught CCD at Resurrection Church for nine years and loves being a member of the Star Kidz family.
Carla Rose Fisher
Carla has been part of the Star Kidz family since 2008. Originally from a big Italian family in Pennsylvania, her ease around eight nieces and nephews laid the groundwork for her teaching career. She studied musical theatre and voice at Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, where she performed the National Anthem for an NBA game.
Carla moved to NYC after performing at Lincoln Center on the same bill as Brian Stokes Mitchell in front of theatre luminaries Cy Coleman and Stephen Schwartz, upon winning the ASCAP/Lilith Fair Songwriting Competition. She became a lyricist in the BMI Workshop, writing and performing with contemporary musical theatre writers, including a song in the Broadway-bound musical IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU. Carla has performed in readings at Manhattan Theatre Club, Monday Nights New Voices at the Duplex and Musicals Tonight, and her lyrics were featured in the NAMT Festival, Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret and many more. She lives with her husband in Westchester.
Natalie Hiatt
Natalie is thrilled to be a member of such a fantastic group of talented and inspiring ladies! She has been an instructor for Star Kidz for 6 years while living in New York City. She is a singer/dancer/actor who has had many exciting experiences in the business, including: being a finalist on America's Got Talent, being a guest artist on Holland America cruise lines, and singing for Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS with some of Broadway's biggest names such as Liz Calloway and Kristin Chenoweth. She currently performs in Rock cover bands around the city, Long Island and Connecticut and is contracted with the Hank Lane Agency for weddings and special occasions. Natalie has had over eighteen years of training in jazz, tap, ballet and musical theatre dance and is the assistant choreographer for Star Kidz.
Favorite roles include Anita in West Side Story, Toni in Cactus Flower, and Frenchy in Grease. She has always been a believer that learning to use your imagination is the first tool to becoming well rounded and interesting person and loves to see kids develop from timid to outgoing and confident with a little encouragement.
Verna Lowe
Verna has been a teacher for Star Kidz for 5 years. She is a graduate of the Circle In The Square Professional Theater School. After graduation, she continued studying with Zina Jasper. Her regional stage work includes The Williamstown Theatre Festival, The Phoenix Theatre and The Children's Theatre Center of New Jersey.
Off Broadway she has appeared in Wilder, Wilder, Wilder (Drama Desk Nomination – Best Revival), Who Will Carry The Word?, A Child's Christmas In Wales, The Balcony, Street Scene, and Don Juan Comes Back From The War, all with the Willow Cabin Theatre Company. She has appeared in numerous soap operas, commercials and films. She is a member of Actors Equity and SAG/AFTRA.
Verna has also worked as a teaching artist in the New York City School System, teaching Daniel Sklar's "Playmaking" program. As a mother of twin girls who are now in their teens, Verna spent four years coaching soccer for the White Plains Department of Recreation with girls ages 8 through 12.
Rachel Pearl
Rachel is an actor and director from Seattle, Washington now teaching with Star Kidz dancing, acting, & singing classes for children for a second year. She received her BFA in Theatre from Hofstra University and continues to train in acting at the Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre in Manhattan. Rachel has appeared in both theatre and film projects in the NY area, most recently starring in "Alice," a short film currently making the rounds at film festivals. She is so thrilled and honored to work with all the amazing Star Kidz!
Margo Brooke Pellmar
Margo is an actress, teacher, and the resident playwright at Star Kidz, where she has spent the past six seasons.
She studied theatre at Sarah Lawrence College, Circle in the Square, BADA in Oxford, and the Upright Citzen's Brigade. She has taught in the New York City school systems and the surrounding areas for thirteen years. She's taught hip-hop dancing at Yonkers P.S. 40, acting at Sarah Lawrence College's Lunch Box Theatre Program, movement and dance at Biz Kids NY, acting through outreach and adolescent education with Nite Star Theatre Company, and finally at Star Kidz. She is a member of SAG/AFTRA and Actor's Equity.
Margo's favorite theatre roles have been Marilyn Monroe in Myth America and Georganne in Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. She also loves improv and big, funny accents. Margo offers private monologue coaching.
Natalie Peyser
Natalie Peyser is thrilled to be joining the team at Star Kidz acting, dancing, and singing classes for children in NYC and Westchester. Originally from Los Angeles, she graduated from the University of Southern California in three years with honors (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa). While at USC, she was given the opportunity to teach Stanislavsky's acting techniques to her fellow students. She also produced, acted in, and directed many independent student productions of musicals. Her work was recognized with a Stage Scene LA nomination for Best Actress in a Musical (Sunday in the Park with George).
Natalie has worked Off-Broadway, on television, in voice overs, has performed extensively with Upright Citizens Brigade, and is a proud member of Actor's Equity Association. Find out more about Natalie at www.nataliepeyser.com and come say hello in class!
Jill Moody
Jill is so excited to be part of the Star Kidz team! Originally hailing from Pennsylvania, she has performed with the Walnut Street Theatre and Opera Company of Philadelphia, as well as John Rutter at Carnegie Hall. Currently located in NYC, Jill runs her own musical not-for-profit organization called Kids 4 Kids that travels to hospitals, schools and camps to help children in need. She started Kids 4 Kids when she was only thirteen, and has been teaching and directing ever since.
Along with receiving her BA in Communication Arts, Jill studied theatre at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and Emerson College, along with film and voice-over at Stonestreet Studios. Previously, she was an assistant agent at a top talent agency in NYC.
Jonny Price
Jonny couldn't be more excited to join the Star Kidz team. He is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. At school he studied acting but since graduating has spent most of his time working professionally as a songwriter and producer. Song's of Jonny's have been in film, television and on the radio. In 2011, a musical Jonny co-wrote and starred in won "Best Show" from the Washington Post at the Washington D.C. Fringe Festival.
Born in Westchester, New York, Jonny has been in acting and singing programs all his life and understands the importance of encouraging kids to follow their dreams.
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DeSoto State Park Campground Set to Reopen
By DAVID RAINER
Forget about the date, Ken Thomas isn't going to let superstition get in the way of campground renovations at DeSoto State Park in scenic northeast Alabama.
"March 13, that's a Friday the 13th that is going to be a good luck day for us," said Thomas, DeSoto's park superintendent. "We're going to do a partial opening of our campgrounds.
"State Parks did a web survey in Montgomery and the No. 1 question was when is DeSoto State Park's campground going to open. It's going to be one of those situations where we open the corral gates and step aside."
The partial opening entails the lower loop of campsites and the pull-through sites. That will mean 23 pull-throughs, 36 back-in sites and one buddy site will be opened in a little more than a week.
"The buddy site is something new," Thomas said. "It's just a giant pull-through that allows two units to camp on the same site. It has hook-ups for both sites, so if families or friends come together they can stay on a buddy site."
The reason the campground will be opened in two phases is because of the construction of the comfort stations/bath houses. Only one will be open by March 13th.
"Hopefully, by the first week in April we'll have the second bath house completed and we'll be able to open the full campground, which will give us a total of 94 campsites," Thomas said.
All the improved campsites have been renovated over the past year, all with 50/30-amp electrical service, sewer hook-ups, new freeze-proof water spigots, and all will eventually have cable TV hook-ups.
"RVs and travel trailers have gotten bigger and bigger over the years, so now all of our sites will be approximately 16 feet wide and 60 feet deep on average," Thomas said. "That will give them more room to get in and out.
"We're still offering an extremely reasonable, economical family camping vacation and experience. We're charging $25 for a back-in and $30 for a pull-through, plus 7 percent lodging tax. Now that is a good price."
For those who want to "rough it," the park has a primitive campground with a community water spigot. There are 20 primitive sites available with a pair of group sites that will hold about 15 tents for church groups or scout groups.
For those who want more of the comforts of home in a rustic setting, the park completed seven log cabins in the spring of 2006. Six of those cabins replaced cabins constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
"The new log cabins are beautiful and are very popular," Thomas said. "We always recommend reservations for the log cabins. They are two-bedroom cabins with a double bed in each and a sleeper sofa, so they will handle six people. It has a basic kitchen outfitted for light housekeeping with coffee machine, microwave, stove and refrigerator.
"We've also got 11 chalets and four of the rustic CCC cabins left, as well as 25 motel rooms and a lodge with a nice restaurant."
Thomas said DeSoto State Park has a well-developed interpretive program that includes Wildflower Saturday, the first Saturday in May, with interpretive hikes and other presentations. Memorial Day Weekend kicks off an extensive interpretive program with presentations on Friday and Saturday nights and hikes during the weekend days.
"We have a lot of botanical presentations with native plants and flowers," Thomas said. "We'll have professors from Jacksonville State University come out and talk about frogs, amphibians, geology. JSU's archeology professor comes out and does a great program on Hernando DeSoto and the Spanish."
Although a trip to DeSoto State Park might be perfect for anyone who wants to just get away for a while, it also sits atop a mountain in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains that offers a wealth of panoramic vistas.
"We're the home of Mother Nature," Thomas said. "We're on top of Lookout Mountain with about 15 miles of hiking trails – Laurel Falls, Lost Falls, Indian Falls, and Lodge Falls. We've got waterfalls everywhere. Over the past few years, volunteers have added 3 ½- miles of single-path mountain bike trails. This is not for beginners. It's for mountain biking enthusiasts.
"If you like sightseeing, this is the place. We've got DeSoto Falls, and Little River Canyon National Preserve is right down the road. It's absolutely beautiful any time of the year."
Thomas said there is a big surge of visitors to the park during spring break and the wildflower season.
"Memorial Day kicks off the busy season for all state parks until the kids go back to school," he said. "Labor Day is also big. And then for the parks in north Alabama – DeSoto, Joe Wheeler, Guntersville, Monte Sano, Buck's Pocket and Cheaha – the fall colors season is really big for us. Historically, the peak of the fall colors can be anywhere from the last two weeks of October to the first week in November. The last couple of years, it's hit the first week of November.
"If you want to stay at the park during those busy seasons, we recommend making reservations well in advance. We will take reservations one year, to the day, in advance."
Visit www.alapark.com for more information on Alabama's scenic state parks.
PHOTOS: DeSoto Falls offers a stunning view of a series cascading waterfalls on Little River just below the DeSoto Dam. Seven new log cabins are now available at DeSoto State Park, which is in the process of opening the renovated campground at the park near Fort Payne.


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Crowdfunding backing CU-led research
Last Updated: 15:01 February 5, 2013
Known as the American Gut project, the effort raised the money through a crowdfunding drive online in which collective groups of people pool money to support various initiatives.
The $340,477 raised for the American Gut project is the largest amount of money ever raised through crowdfunding for a science project, said Knight, who is co-leading the effort with Jeff Leach, founder of the Human Food Project.
The money contributed by 2,005 funders will be used to sequence gut bacteria from about 3,500 people, according to CU-Boulder associate professor Rob Knight of the BioFrontiers Institute.
Each human is believed to harbor roughly 10 trillion microorganisms - about 10 times more than the number of cells in the human body - that undertake a number of important functions ranging from digesting food to the strengthening of immune systems.
In 2009, a consortium of 200 researchers from 80 institutions organized by the National Institutes of Health, including Knight, mapped the normal microbial makeup of healthy humans as part of the $173 million Human Microbiome Project.
Building on the massive NIH effort, the American Gut project will be an "open-source" effort, meaning participants will have access to the data gathered to help understand how diet and lifestyle may contribute to human health through the interaction of our microbiomes, cells and genes, Knight said.
Scientists particularly are interested in how diet and lifestyle, whether by choice or necessity, affect peoples' microbial makeup, including those suffering from particular autoimmune diseases or who have food allergies, said Knight, also a Howard Hughes Medical Institute early-career scientist.
Daniel McDonald, a graduate student in the BioFrontiers Institute's IQ Biology Program, said the American Gut project is allowing him to hone his interdisciplinary experience. IQ Biology students are involved in semester-long rotations that immerse them in disciplines ranging from mathematical and computational biology to biophysics and bio-imaging. "It's an extraordinary opportunity for discovery," he said.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
Oklahoma State knocked off Texas 2-1 in the opening round of the Big 12 Soccer Championship Wednesday afternoon at Swope Soccer Village.
With the win over third-seeded UT, the sixth-seeded Cowgirls improved to 8-5-6 and advance to the Big 12 tourney semifinals for the eighth time. OSU will face the Texas Tech-TCU winner in Friday's semifinal at 8 p.m.
"All these games are tight because I think the teams are pretty evenly matched, and we've all seen each other so there's not secrets," said OSU coach Colin Carmichael, who has led the Cowgirls to two Big 12 tourney titles and seven semifinal appearances in the last eight years. "It was a tough game, but we played really well. Our front three were really good and created a lot of looks for us. I thought we deserved to win."
Freshmen were the stars of the day for the Cowgirls as both OSU goals came from rookies — Krissi Killion and Courtney Dike — while goalkeeper Michela Ongaro racked up a career-high eight saves, all of them coming in the second half.
"We've worked with (Ongaro) a lot, and you know those high balls are coming against a team like Texas," Carmichael said. "She's very confident and assured for such a young player. I'm really proud of her. She came up big in the second half."
OSU's offense created chances early and often against Texas. The first of those opportunities came just over 12 minutes into the match when Madison Mercado sent a pass ahead to Killion, who got behind the UT defense, took the ball in stride and created a one-on-one opportunity with Longhorn goalkeeper Abby Smith. But Killion's shot from just outside the 6-yard box was right at Smith, and she made the save.
On their next opportunity, however, Mercado and Killion would convert. This time Killion took Mercado's pass and drilled a shot from the corner of the 18-yard box that glanced off the near post and past Smith to give OSU a 1-0 advantage in the 20th minute.
The lead did not last long. With 22:15 remaining in the first half, UT netted the equalizer when Chantale Campell headed a cross from Jasmine Hart to the upper 90 of the far post to tie the score at 1-1.
The teams went into intermission still tied, but OSU would regain the lead less than nine minutes into the second half.
After taking a pass from Mercado just outside the 18-yard box, Dike beat a UT defender and a charging Smith. With only a single UT defender on the line, the Cowgirls' leading scorer delivered a shot into the back of the net. Dike's 12th goal of the season gave OSU a 2-1 advantage with 36:06 remaining.
From there, the Cowgirls would hang on thanks to a stingy defense led by its keeper.
Texas (12-6-2) racked up 15 shots in the final half, but the Longhorns couldn't manage to record the equalizer against Ongaro and the Cowgirls.
"I got yelled at in practice this week for not holding onto the ball on crosses, and coming into the game, that was my focus," Ongaro said. "I've been asking for feedback, and they gave me some and I wanted to get that done because I knew it would be big.
"I've been a little up and down lately trying to get my footing at this level. Having a big game like that against a team like Texas is really big for my confidence. And the team needed it."
The Longhorns finished with a 19-13 edge in shots. Five of those shots came in the final 50 seconds, and four of those came during an 11-second span in the OSU box.
During that frantic scramble, each of the Longhorns' four shots was blocked by and OSU defender.
"The hardest thing as a goalie is when there are so many people in the box, and you know if the ball goes in the net it's gonna come off someone's heel or head and it's nearly impossible to save those balls," Ongaro said. "My defenders came up huge, and we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for them."