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Basically, I'm curious about polyunsaturated fat and superpolyunsaturated fat. Can someone can explain how to determine the amount of superpolyunsaturated fat in foods? Does the amount of polyunsaturated on the label include small amounts of superpolyunsaturated and they just lump them together? I'm interested in the amount of superpolyunsaturated fat in natural peanut butter and eggs (if any).
Now, here's the descriptions of good fats:
Monounsaturated fatty acids have a single "kink" in their molecular strand. This kink makes them more fluid and more reactive than the unsaturated fats. Olive and canola oils are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids; you may have noticed that these oils get thick when you refrigerate them, but they return to fluidity at room temperature.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids have two kinks, which makes them even more reactive molecules. Safflower and corn oils are wellknown polyunsaturated oils. Both deserve careful handling to prevent rancidity.
Superpolyunsaturated fatty acids are molecules with three kinks. These fats are rare and carry the most essential fatty acid nutrients. They are found mostly in fish tissue and in the seeds of the black currant, evening primrose, and flax plants. Supersuperunsaturated oils are fluid at even very cold temperatures and react "firecracker" fast with oxygen. They must be carefully protected to preserve their nutritive qualities.
(PS - those descriptions were copied off the web, not my words).
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LOL ..... I have some ideas, but Im not gonna comment till I'm sure ... Wouldn't want anyone to shoot me down .... if ya know what I mean ...... I'll have a little look in my book. brb.Originally posted by Anthony
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Polyunsaturated and superpolyunsaturated fats are both found under polyunsaturated. Flaxseed oil is a prime example - although superpolyunsaturated fats are in a relatively high concentration in the oil, nutritional facts will make no reference to them. Good luck finding a break-down. I've never seen one.
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there are books by mccance and widdowson compostion of food supplement books (not supplement as in protein powder) that list the fat breakdown in certain foods and the computer program compeat list about 20 different fatty acids found in food for about a 1000 foods. but this program is not cheap.
If there's a computer program that does this, it can be found for free!!


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Hundreds turn out for Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative meeting
- Last Updated on 09:03 AM 06/27/12
- BY Special to the Gazette
Despite temperatures in the upper 90s, hundreds of members of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative gathered for the organization's 74th Annual Meeting of the Members on June 20 at the Cooperative's Pavilion in Chase City.
More than 700 people braved the heat to participate in the election of board members, hear operational and financial reports from cooperative staff and enjoy some fellowship with fellow cooperative members.
Prior to the business meeting, attendees had the opportunity to learn more about programs and services offered to Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative members to help keep their power bills low, including free home energy audits and no cost/low cost ways to save electricity.
Another booth featured the Co-op Connections discount card, a benefit of cooperative membership that has saved Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative members more than $221,000 on prescriptions alone and countless additional dollars on discounts offered by local businesses.
Paying tribute to the United States military has become a patriotic tradition at the cooperative's annual event, and the meeting began with the Presentation of Colors ceremony conducted by the Lake Country Detachment #1085 Marine Corps League Color Guard, followed by The National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and the singing of "God Bless America."
A video was shown paying tribute to military personnel who have given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives and will not be coming home to their loving families.
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative President and CEO John Lee introduced the video by saying, "While you'll only see an occasional brief mention in the national media of the fact that, right this moment, many soldiers are in harm's way far from home, we ask that you join your cooperative board and employees in vowing to never forget the past and present sacrifices made by all these American heroes on our behalf." He continued by stating, "Last year's video focused on our fighting men and women returning home to surprise their loved ones. This year's presentation pays tribute to those who will not be coming home and to the families they leave behind whose life-changing, inconceivable and perpetual sacrifices were made to keep all of us safe and free."
Following the video, Lee asked all veterans, those currently serving in the military, and their family members to stand and be recognized for their service and sacrifice.
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Director David Jones recognized special guests in attendance, which included Virginia Senator Frank Ruff, Virginia Delegate Roslyn Tyler, Lottie Nunn from the Halifax County Board of Supervisors, Debra Smiley and Dr. Dixie Dalton of Southside Virginia Community College and Dr. Charles Lee, interim Clarksville Town Manager.
Special guests from affiliated organizations included Jack Reasor, president and CEO of Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, the power supplier for Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative and 10 other electric cooperatives, and Richard Johnstone, executive vice president of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.
Also recognized was the large number of retired Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative employees and directors in attendance, whom Jones asked to stand and be recognized. Jones thanked the retirees for their service to the cooperative and for laying the foundation upon which the organization is built and continues its success.
The event's guest speaker was Louis Mitchener, vice president of U.S. Operations for Oran Safety Glass, Inc. Oran Safety Glass, Inc. designs and manufactures bulletproof glass products for military vehicles as well as commercial and architectural applications from their facility in Emporia. This company is the sole supplier for transparent armor for the U. S. battle truck fleet serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has become the No. 1 ranked company in the nation for supplying ballistic and blast mitigation transparent armor to leading truck manufacturers as well as our military and armed forces.
Oran Safety Glass, Inc. is a member of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, and the Cooperative was instrumental in helping Oran Safety Glass, Inc. establish their first facility in the United States and in bringing over 50 jobs to the Emporia area. Mitchener commented, "Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative has been an invaluable partner in the success of our facility in Emporia. From the process of site selection for our operation, during the construction of the plant, and now during ongoing operations, they are there, providing reliable power and access to low interest funding that has helped us grow, expand our product line and add more jobs." In closing, Mitchener concurred with the theme of this year's meeting, "MEC Membership Matters" stating, "Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative provides excellent service, and we are most pleased to have them as our electric service provider. We appreciate the fact that we are not just customers, we are members."
In the President and CEO's Report, Lee reviewed 2011 with the members present and said, "As you know, the business model for a cooperative is unique in that the organization is owned by those it serves; and accordingly, members play the most critical role in a cooperative's success. I am pleased to report that your cooperative continued to perform well in 2011, due in large part to the strong relationship we enjoy with you, and to the fact that you take your membership in this organization seriously through your active participation."
Lee continued, "We strive to make certain that your lights come on every time you flip the switch, that our service to your home or business is safe, and that each month your bill represents a reasonable amount for the kilowatt-hours you have used and the cost of maintaining your distribution system. We endeavor to accomplish those tasks with excellent member service that reinforces the fact that you own this cooperative and that all of us here work for all of you."
He also discussed the area's shrinking population and the issues that presents for the cooperative and Southside Virginia. He discussed the organization's work on controlling costs and maintaining affordability for the cooperative's services, adding, "We will continue to look for opportunities to do more with less by implementing more efficient work practices and by better utilizing available technology while keeping a keen eye on making certain that our customers' service is maintained at a high level. Controlling costs is critical for our organization."
Energy efficiency and renewable resources were also part of his presentation, and Lee explained that their cooperative and its power supplier, ODEC, are sensitive to both those concerns explaining, "For example, without regulatory mandate, ODEC provides over three percent, or 162 megawatts, of its members' wholesale power needs from renewable resources including wind, land fill gas and hydro facilities, and do so at a reasonable cost. That figure will rise significantly to 6.5 percent of our needs next year when an already executed power supply contract with a wind farm that is currently under construction, begins."
Lee closed by thanking the cooperative employees stating, "They (cooperative employees) proved time and time again in 2011, through two tornados and a major hurricane, that their commitment to you never waivers, and that when it gets tough outside, they are up to the task. They are a proud and competitive group that wants your cooperative to be the best. Most importantly, they work together under the single goal of meeting your expectations of us."
Secretary/Treasurer Stan Duffer reported on the sound financial status of the business. He noted that the cooperative's net plant of buildings, land, substations, equipment, vehicles and 4,400 miles of energized power lines amounts to approximately $114 million, and equity in the business exceeds $54 million. As for the cooperative's financial condition, Lee's comments also included, "Your Cooperative continued its positive performance in metrics used to evaluate financial condition and, additionally, returned over $1.8 million in capital credits to you, our membership last year."
Three directors were elected by the membership - Stan Duffer of Red Oak was elected to represent District 6, David Jones of Bracey was elected to represent the members residing in District 8, and Nathalie's Larry Layman was elected to serve members in District 4 in a position previously held by Robert "Bobby" Conner, also of the Nathalie community. They will serve three-year terms.
This year's Annual Meeting marked the last as an Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative board member and as chairman of the board for Robert (Bobby) Conner, who announced his retirement after 30 years of service. Lee presented a Resolution of Appreciation and Thanks to Conner along with a thank you from members, employees, and board members for his many years of dedicated service to Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Those gathered expressed their appreciation to Conner with a standing ovation and a hearty round of applause as the meeting ended.

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We interrupt this post to bring you a small moderative announcement.
It's OK to have wiki talk on the forum now and again, but the stuff that belongs here is stuff that can't fit easily on a single page, or that encompasses topics of some interest to all erfworld readers. Please don't use the forum for niggling detail points like this: that is what the talk pages are for.
It'd be a bit draconian to close this, so if people want to discuss taming as a topic here, go ahead, but not in the context of hammering out wiki policy.
We shall now resume the regularly scheduled topic opener.
We just got dumped some new info on taming in Update 16. Before people start jumping on the Wiki, let's talk about how we're going to do this. I think we're going to have some disagreement on what should be created and where. So before we go stomping, let's get on the same page in what we're wanting.
The "bat" may have been a naturally popped doombat. If it was, or not, we now have a real definition for Stanley's "taming". It isn't just permitting him to pop dwagons at GK (though that likely is a function of the hammer), but it would permit him to tame naturally popped dwagons, however rare those may be.
I don't think we can do more than Spec on feral right now. Feral means, in our world, a representative of a species that is normally a pet or farm animal that has grown wild. I personally don't think the term "feral" would have been use if Vinny didn't tame a doombat. Bats aren't normally pet animals, and so are inherently feral, not requiring the descriptor. But doombats are units, so a wild doombat would indicate the need for the term feral. Question: is feral just another name for barbarian, then?
So, right now, I am inclined to want a separate page for "feral" referenced from wildlife. Taming now has a definition and deserves its own page, since more than Stanley can do it.


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Voice Dialing: If your mobile phone supports voice recognition, then you can dial out by voice command. Simply speak into the included microphone. Note: This unit allows you to answer a call or dial out using any option without engaging the vehicle's parking brake. External Microphone: The Kenwood DDX371 includes an external microphone to carry on your side of your phone conversation and voice command dialing. The external wired microphone offers improved audio quality versus an integrated microphone, so you can be heard easier over noisy traffic and road noise. You can adjust the volume level and noise cancellation of the microphone without affecting the other sources. The external microphone features an attached 10' cable terminated by a right-angle 3.5mm connector which plugs into the mic input on the rear-panel of the head unit. The microphone offers an integrated mounting bracket which can be clipped to your vehicle's sun-visor or taped to your dash. The external microphone measures 0.525" (diameter) x 1.505" (depth). SMS: If your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone is compatible with SMS (Short Message Service), the Kenwood head unit will notify you when a message has been received. You must then use your phone to check the message. You cannot read, edit, or send a message through this unit. Wireless Audio Streaming (w/ Metadata Display): The Kenwood DDX371 also supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The DDX371 will be able to control basic playback functions of your Bluetooth device's stored music; such as Play/Pause, Skip Next/Previous, Fast Forward/Rewind and Random/Repeat. The head unit will also display your stored music's song information; such as Artist name and Song/Album title. The DDX371 also supports audio streaming of music apps downloaded on your smartphone with metadata display and limited control. Advanced music control of your music apps will still need be done via your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume. Siri Eyes Free Control: When paired and connected with an iPhone 4S or 5/5C/5S via Bluetooth (not USB), the Kenwood DDX371 has the ability to access Siri through its front-panel controls and external microphone. Simply press-and-hold down on the head unit's "VOICE/TEL" button to engage Siri and use the included microphone to communicate with Siri. Siri's voice will heard through your vehicle's speakers. All Siri functions including hands-free calling, music search, setting reminders, text-messaging, audible navigation, and more can be done through the DDX371 and its microphone. The head unit's LCD touchscreen will only display hands-free calling and Bluetooth audio information (all other functions of Siri are only audible through the Kenwood DDX371; visual data will still need to be viewed from your iPhone device). Note: You can ask Siri to get directions to a destination and the turn-by-turn instructions will heard through your vehicle's speakers, while the on-screen map still displays on your iPhone 4S/5/5C/5S. The head unit's audio is attenuated while Siri provides audible directions. Disc & USB Playback Compatible Discs: The unit has a front-loading disc-slot to make loading your disc easier because there is no panel to slide or fold-down. The Kenwood DDX371 supports playback of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-Audio, CD-R/RW, and VCD discs. The unit supports MPEG-1/MPEG-2 video & JPEG files recorded on to CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs. It also supports playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV music files loaded onto a CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or DVD+R/RW disc. USB Port: The Kenwood DDX371 features a rear-panel Full-Speed 2.0 USB type-A port (attached to the unit's rear-chassis by a 38" cable) for connection and control of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device; such as select Android smartphones (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only), portable digital audio players, or USB thumbdrives. The USB port enables playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV audio files; as well as JPEG still-picture files stored on a compatible USB memory device. The DDX371 also supports video playback of MPEG1/MPEG2 video files from a connected portable USB MSC device. USB portable audio devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the DVD receiver's USB port (5V/1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. 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Media Type Disc (CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW) USB File System ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, Long File Name FAT 16/32 Playable File Types Audio MP3: bit rate of 8-320kbps w/ sampling rates of 8-48kHz WMA: bit rate of 5-320kbps w/ sampling rates of 8-48kHz AAC: bit rate of 16-320kbps w/ sampling rates of 32-48kHz WAV: bit rate of 16-bit w/ sampling rate of 44.1kHz Video MPEG-1: 352x240 to 720x480 or 352x280 to720x576 (4.0Mbps) MPEG-2: 352x240 to 720x480 or 352x280 to 720x576 (4.0Mbps) Photo JPEG: 32x32 to 8192x7680 pixels Maximum # of Folders/Files 250 folders/5,000 files (999 files per folder) Tags MP3 ID3-tags (ver. 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA-tags, AAC-tags, and WAV-tags Dolby Digital/DTS: The DDX371 supports playback of Dolby Digital and DTS 2.0 DVD discs and will convert multi-channel Dolby Digital sources to 2-channel. Folder/Track List: The Folder/Track List allows you to search folders and audio/video/picture files stored on a disc. Playback Screen: During DVD playback, you can control certain operations simply by touching an area of the screen. The touchscreen has 4 functions areas. You can touch the left of the screen to start the current chapter over, or the right of the screen to skip to the next chapter. Pressing the top center of the screen activates the DVD disc menu control buttons, while pressing the bottom center activates the source control screen. Zoom: The DDX371 features a 3 level zoom when playing back video and still images. Parental Control: Parental Control allows you to restrict DVD playback according to a predetermined level. You can select a parental control rating from 0-8, which is protected by a 4-digit password. Auto Reload: The DVD player will automatically reinsert the disc if it's ejected, but not removed for 20 seconds or more. Firmware Updates (via USB): The unit's operating system is updateable via free downloadable software from Kenwood's support site. Firmware downloads assist in maintaining system performance when using external devices and emerging technologies. Firmware/software updates can be downloaded onto a USB thumbdrive from your computer and then inserted into the head unit's USB port and uploaded. The tested unit contained firmware version G11.03.00. Go to Kenwood's Support Site for the latest firmware/software updates. iPod/iPhone Integration iPod Audio/Video Playback: The Kenwood DDX371 supports direct connection of your 30-pin or Lightning-connector iPod/iPhone through its rear-panel USB port and 3.5mm input. The DDX371 offers audio/video playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of select Apple iPod/iPhone models. Video can only be displayed while the vehicle is in park. 30-Pin Dock Connector: If you own an older iPod/iPhone with the 30-pin dock connector, you can enjoy audio and video files on your Apple device through the Kenwood DDX371. Using Kenwood's KCA-IP202 iPod video cable (113KCIP202, sold separately), you can enjoy audio playback of your stored music and music apps on your iPod/iPhone; plus video playback of your stored movies and video apps on your iPod/iPhone through the Kenwood DDX371. If you only desire audio playback, you can use Kenwood's KCA-IP102 iPod cable (113KCIP102, sold separately) or the dock connector-to-USB cable that comes with your Apple device to connect your iPod/iPhone to the DDX371. Lightning Connector: If you have a newer iPod/iPhone with the Lightning-connector, you can use the Lightning-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect your iPod/iPhone to the Kenwood DDX371 for audio playback only. You'll be able to listen to stored music and music apps on your Lightning-connector Apple device through the Kenwood DVD receiver. Video playback is not supported. Note: The unit's rear-panel AV input must be set to "iPod" in order to playback audio/video from your connected iPod/iPhone, using the KCA-IP202 cable. The unit's rear-panel AV input must be set to "AV-IN2" in order to use the Kenwood KCA-IP102 iPod cable or the cable that came with your Apple device for audio playback only. iPod/iPhone Control: The Kenwood DDX371 lets you control your iPod/iPhone from the head unit's touchscreen, your iPod/iPhone's touchscreen/clickwheel, or a downloaded app. Head Unit Control Mode: The Kenwood head unit allows you to navigate your iPod's music library by Playlist, Artists, Album, Song, Genre, Song, Podcast, or Audiobook. Your iPod's video library can be searched by Video Playlist, Movie, Music Video, TV Show, Video Podcast, Rented Movie, or iTunesU. You can then search each of these categories using the head unit's touchscreen slider function (categories will be listed in alphabetical order). The head unit also supports basic playback functions such as Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, Previous/Next Track and Repeat/Random of your connected iPod/iPhone. Newer iPod/iPhones with iOS 6.0+ will still allow you to navigate stored music and movies from the Apple device's touchscreen; older iPod/iPhone devices will be locked during connection. iPod/App Control Mode: The iPod/App control mode allows you to navigate stored music and movies from your older Apple device (iOS 5.1.1 and earlier). You'll still have access to basic playback controls (like Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Reverse, Previous/Next Track) from the head unit, but advanced navigation functions will be locked. The iPod/App mode also lets you listen to your favorite music apps, streamed to your 30-pin or Lightning-connector iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Kenwood head unit and your vehicle's speakers. You can even watch video on the Kenwood DVD receiver's touchscreen from select streaming movie apps (like Netflix) downloaded on your iPhone 4/4S (iOS 4.0+), via the Kenwood KCA-IP202 iPod video cable (sold separately). Not all apps will be compatible and control will be limited. Note: Access to your iPhone's downloaded applications will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Song/Artist Info & Album Art: In Head Unit Control mode, the DDX371 will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music information including Track number, Elapsed playing time, Song/Album title, Artist name, and Album art. There is no music information displayed when this unit is set to iPod/App Control mode. Instead, the head unit will display "iPhone App and iPod Control Mode" (song/artist information will need to viewed on your iPod/iPhone's LCD screen). Battery Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit does not charge the iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it. Garmin App: In addition, the optional KCA-IP202 iPod cable (113KCIP202, sold separately) allows you to view navigation maps and get audible/visual directions on the DDX371's touchscreen, when the Garmin StreetPilot Onboard USA app ($49.99), and the Vehicle Display Integration in-app option ($49.99) are both downloaded to your connected iPhone (4/4S) or iPad (1/2/3); running iOS 5.1 or later. The Garmin StreetPilot Onboard USA app contains NAVTEQ map data for the United States (lower 49 states); with over a million POIs, turn-by turn directions, lane assist with junction view, traffic updates, and speed limit alerts. Because the map data is downloaded onto your iPhone and does not live on the network, wireless coverage is not required to navigate. Once you have selected your destination on your connected iPhone, your map route will be visible on the DDX371's touchscreen (even with parking brake disengaged) and turn-by-turn directions can be heard through your car stereo speakers. You will continue to use your iPhone's touchscreen to control the Garmin StreetPilot USA app. The screen of your iPhone and the screen of the Kenwood DDX371 may not be identical. Note: A Garmin StreetPilot Onboard app with North American maps (US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, USVI, and more) is also available for $59.99. iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Kenwood DDX371 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 1/30/2014): Apple Device Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Specific Apps Display Type Bluetooth Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod/App Pandora App Garmin App Song/Artist Text Track Info Album Art Phone Audio Siri iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y N N Y 3G 4.2.1 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y Y N Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y 4 7.0.4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 4S 7.0.4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5* 7.0.4 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5C* 7.0.4 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5S* 7.0.4 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y N Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y N Y 4th 6.1 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y N Y 5th* 7.0.4 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N N Y Y Y N N N Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y 4th 1.0.4 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y 5th 1.0.2 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y 6th 1.2 PC Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y 7th* 1.02 PC Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y N Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y video 5th 1.3 Y Y Y N N N Y Y Y N N N Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N 2 7.0.4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N 3 7.0.4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N 4* 7.0.4 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y N mini* 7.0.4 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y air* 7.0.4 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y N Note: *If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), iPhone 5/5C/5S, iPad 4, or iPad mini; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. These Apple devices only support audio playback (no video output). Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. AM/FM+Pandora+SiriusXM Radio AM/FM Tuner: The Kenwood DDX371 features a built-in AM/FM tuner. The unit's tuner features RDS (Radio Data System). RDS is a service used by some radio stations to transmit data outside of normal radio broadcast signals. When an RDS station is received, you can immediately find out what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the program service name which appears in the display after the frequency. RDS features an emergency transmission function which interrupts regular programming to broadcast an emergency announcement (such as a tornado or severe storm). There is also a switchable Traffic Information function, which will automatically tune a traffic bulletin when it is broadcast, even when you're not listening to the radio. Seek Modes: You can choose one of three tuning modes: Auto 1 (seek tuning), Auto 2 (cycles through and tunes the selected band's preset stations only with each button press), or Manual. Presets: Not only does the multimedia receiver's tuner allow you manually enter your desired presets you can choose to have the unit automatically put stations with good reception in the memory banks automatically; this is a handy feature when traveling. Mono Mode: This feature reduces the noise (static) when a stereo broadcast is received as monaural (for FM band only). Pandora App (for iPhone/Android/Blackberry): The free Pandora App (either from iTunes Apps, Google Play, or BlackBerry App World) lets you play music from the Pandora music service through the Kenwood DDX371 using your USB-connected Apple iPhone (iOS 5.0+) or Bluetooth paired Android/Blackberry smartphone. Your compatible mobile device will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need a Pandora music service account. The Kenwood DDX371 provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist, Album, and Song information. Station/Genre List: You can select Pandora stations from your Station or Genre List by date or alphabetically (A-Z). You can also choose to randomly playback songs from all your registered stations. Create New Station: New stations can be created based on the current songs or artists playing on Pandora. Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a station. You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the number of skips allowed. Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your preferences. Bookmarking: The song or artist currently being played can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account. Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada & only available in the United States. SiriusXM Ready: The Kenwood DDX371 comes ready for SiriusXM programming with access to XM and Sirius Satellite Radio stations. Thanks to its proprietary SiriusXM Connect port, you can add the optional SXV200V1 SiriusXM Connect tuner and receive more than 150 channels of exclusive programming directly from SiriusXM, via the "SiriusXM All Access" package (subscription required). Visit SiriusXM.com for a complete list of subscription options and channel guide. Additional features of the SXV200 SiriusXM Connect tuner include: Channel list displays a list of all available channels Category Search searches for channels in a certain category Displayed Information such as Channel Name, Artist Name, & Song Title can be viewed on the head unit's LCD Up to 24 SiriusXM Satellite Radio station presets Supports the SiriusXM Instant Replay function, so you can pause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live content Channels containing unsuitable content for children can be blocked Note: A separate SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription is required (operates on the XM Network). However, you can easily add this SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio Discount Plan.Audio Section 24 Bit D/A Converter: The Kenwood DDX371 utilizes a 24-bit digital to analog converter for superior sound quality with a Signal to Noise ratio up to 99dB. MOSFET Amplifier: The Kenwood DDX371 is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the DDX371 are as follows: Full Bandwidth Power: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20-20kHz, 1% THD) Maximum Output Power: 50 watts x 4 channels 6ch/4V Preamp Outputs: The DDX371 features front, rear and subwoofer 4.0-volt preamp outputs. The front and rear speaker preamp outputs are balance and fade adjustable. The subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. The front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs are fixed to the rear chassis of the head unit. Front & Rear High-Pass Filter: The DDX371 features an independent High-Pass Crossover for the front & rear channels when your front & rear speakers are connected by the unit's speaker-outputs or preamp-outputs. You can adjust the high-pass crossover from 'Through' (off), 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, or 220 Hz. The "Through" selection is a full-range setting. This feature is very helpful when you have smaller-type speakers in the front and larger-type speakers installed in the rear of the vehicle. Subwoofer Controls: The Kenwood DDX371 offers the following subwoofer controls, when you have the unit's subwoofer preamp output activated. Low Pass Filter: The receiver features a built-in Low Pass Filter control for the preamp-output, when the output is set to Subwoofer. You can select from 50, 60, 80, Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, or 'Through' (off). Subwoofer Phase: You can adjust the phase of the subwoofer output between 180-degrees (Reverse) or 0-degrees (Normal). Subwoofer Level: Once the Subwoofer preamp output is activated, you can independently control the subwoofer preamp output level (-50 to +10) from the DVD receiver. Speaker Type Setting: This feature tailors the DDX371 according to the type of front speakers in your vehicle. You may select Standard (for speakers with a general diameter), Narrow (for speakers with a small diameter), Middle (for speakers with a medium diameter), or Wide (for speakers with a large diameter). Equalizer: Eight EQ curves are preset into memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ curve for different types of music. Each preset has its own level settings for bass (100Hz), midrange (1kHz), and treble (12.5kHz). You can choose from the following preset EQ curves - Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Natural, Flat, and User. The DDX371 features independent Bass, Treble, and Midrange control when the Preset EQ is in User mode. EQ Pro allows you to adjust the following settings for the Bass, Treble and Mid frequency levels. EQ Pro Center Frequency Q-Factor Bass Extension Level Bass 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120, or 150 Hz 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, or 2.00 On/Off -8 to +8 Midrange 0.5k, 1.0k, 1.5k, or 2.0k Hz 1.00 or 2.00 N/A Treble 10.0k, 12.5k, 15.0k, or 17.5k Hz N/A N/A Note: You can store bass, middle and treble tone settings for each source (Disc, Tuner, AV, USB, iPod, and Pandora). Sound Enhancements: The head unit provides further sound enhancements for your car audio system. Loudness: This function enhances low and high frequencies to make the sound clearer lower volumes. Volume Offset: The level of each source may be independently adjusted to prevent radical leaps in output volume when switching from one source to another. The available settings range from -15 to +6. Dynamic Range: The dynamic range can be adjusted by selecting either Normal, Wide or Dialog. Dialog makes the total sound volume become larger as compared with Wide and Normal, allowing you to listen to the movie's dialogue more clearly. This is effective only on Dolby Digital software. Key Beep: The in-dash multimedia head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off. AV Connection Dual A/V Inputs: The Kenwood DDX371 DVD receiver is fitted with two rear-panel minijack (3.5mm) audio/video inputs to connect external AV sources, such as a game system, Blu-ray player, or TV tuner. The rear-panel AV input labeled "AV-IN2" also serves as the input for Kenwood's proprietary KCA-IP202 iPod video cable. Camera Input: The unit features a composite video input for connecting an optional rear view camera, such as the Kenwood CMOS-210 (113CMOS210, sold separately). The video from this connection can be set to display when switched to this input, or display the rear view camera video automatically when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse gear. The purple/white wire (attached to the rear chassis) must be connected to the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit for automatic video switching. Automatic video switching takes approximately 1.5 seconds. Audio from your music source will continue playing, while the back-up camera is displayed. A/V Output (Dual Zone): The unit features a composite video and 3.5mm audio jack to output A/V signals to an optional monitor and headphone system in the rear of your vehicle. You can select between a 16:9, 4:3 LB, or 4:3 PS Aspect Ratio for the unit's video output to match your connected monitor. The audio/video source which you can output to a separate monitor and headphone system depends on the current source that is being played back on the Kenwood DVD receiver. DVD Receiver Source A/V Output Source DVD DVD, AV-IN1, AV-IN2, or Off Tuner/SiriusXM (optional tuner required) DVD, USB, iPod, AV-IN1, AV-IN2, or Off USB USB, AV-IN1, AV-IN2, or Off iPod iPod, AV-IN1, or Off Pandora AV-IN1, or Off AV-IN1/AV-IN2 DVD, USB, iPod, AV-IN1, AV-IN2, or Off Note: The volume of the A/V output will be controlled by your rear entertainment system. Remote Control Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input wire (blue/yellow) within the included wiring harness that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible. Optional Remote Control: The optional Kenwood KNA-RCDV331 IR wireless remote control (113RCDV331, sold separately) unit is designed to operate this Kenwood multimedia head unit. The wireless remote controller operates off of two supplied "AAA" batteries. The remote operates off of IR transmission so the KNA-RCDV331 must be pointed at the front-panel of your compatible Kenwood head unit within direct line of sight. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Kenwood DDX371 Reviews Average Customer Review: 60 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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Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. 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 Great Receiver Written By MarkH, Mobile, AL on Saturday, July 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The unit works very well, sound is much better than the stock unit. Bluetooth was easy to set up and works well. Highly recommend. Pros: Good sound quality, easy to see display during bright conditions Cons: Haven't found any yet Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 glad you recommended it 2015 F350 XL Written By powerstroke444e, Springfield IL on Saturday, July 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was looking at a higher priced unit but the rep on the phone said this would do everything I wanted, So I bought it without doing much research on it. And will have to say it does everything I want it to and is easy to use. I like that it has adjustments on the mic input on the bluetooth. my sub work good with it also. Pros: mic adjustment and color It picks up stations I would not get in my last truck. Cons: Hard to say anything negative as it does everything I want it to for a fair price. I need to read the manual to figure all the stuff out, as I am not a tech person. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Awesome!! Written By Jason, Hartwell, Ga on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed this radio for a friend and he loves the sound and how easy it is to use. Pros: Easy to use Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Kenwood DDX371 Written By Anonymous, elsmere, ky on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My wife and i love the radio. We can use our phones, mp3 player, Pandora, ect. Great buy for the money. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Awesome Stereo! Written By royjf, Nashville, TN on Monday, July 21, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installation on my Silverado 2500HD was pretty easy. Didn't need to modify the fit at all. The stereo sounds great with my Pioneer speakers. Touchscreen is very responsive and easy to use. Read some reviews about using an iPod via the USB cable. At first it connected, but didn't play any sound. I went into the system settings and adjusted the AV input from iPod to AV. Works great! The Bluetooth works great with my iPhone5. Pros: Touchscreen works great. The sound is awesome and the build quality is great! Cons: For a system in this price range, a remote was not included. Other than that, no cons yet. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 2004 Silverado 2500HD Install Written By Bill J., Marana, AZ on Monday, July 21, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I needed a replacement stereo for my factory stereo in my 2004 Silverado 2500HD. I wasn't looking for the DVD player, but I did like the double DIN capacity of the this stereo, but my kids love the DVD player! The improved sound quality is amazing, I have the factory Bose system, and this head unit makes that system sound fantastic. I have an I-phone 4 and it connects flawlessly, I also use the Bluetooth hands free calling, and it works really well. The phone connects using a USB connection as expected, but you will need to buy a specific cable that has a 3.5mm jack wired in the USB to allow the audio to be transferred to the stereo. My truck has the Bose and on star system and steering wheel controls which requires a specific interface kit to be purchased, I recommend asking the Crutchfield techs to help you specifiy that interface if you have those type of requirements, they were a great help and made sure I had all the parts needed. Pros: Great Look, Touch screen, hands free calling, I phone connection, usb connection, Great sound Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Kenwood DDX371 Written By Martinez, Lubbock, TX on Sunday, July 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love the sound quality when my Bluetooth is streaming. Bluetooth is a little sketchy at times. Has taken a few attempts to connect at times. I can skip fwd or rev but would of liked if I could see my entire playlist from my phone on stereo. Pros: Easy to install and operate. Sound quality is exceptional when Bluetooth streaming. Cons: Boring display, FM sound quality isn't all that great, no remote. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood DDX371 Written By Anonymous, Middletown,Oh on Friday, July 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love the product it is so much nicer than my last radio! It's easier to use loving the Bluetooth and ability to finally get back to using Sirius again!!! Pros: Easy to use clear screen looks great Cons: Remote not included and can't figure out how to use lg phone to play my music Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Kenwood DDX371 Written By CC, los angeles, CA on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed with backup camera on a '05 Tundra. Difficulty - 4/10. Expected a bit more boost and better sound quality, but at this price it offers much. Bluetooth connection is very fast. Wish I can tilt the screen in driver's direction. The icons makes the system a bit cheap in my opinion, I may play around with background options. Maneuvering the features are intuitive and simple. Pros: Nice size screen for backup camera, easy Bluetooth connection, good sound - all at reasonable price. Cons: Better if screen can tilt to minimize glare and for better viewing by driver. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood DDX371 Written By Anonymous, San Bernardino, CA on Saturday, July 12, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love this radio does everything it's suppose to and works amazing. Really easy to install so happy with crutchfield I've been telling everyone about them 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 very good item good price Written By egil, gilroy ca on Friday, July 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) bluetooth works with front speakers only but im fine with that im enjoying my kenwood Pros: can be connected to a rear view camera also accepts xm radio signal very satisfied . Cons: nice item for that price 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood DDX371 Written By Anonymous, Warroad, MN on Friday, July 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent system! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 GREAT PRODUCT AND PRICE Written By XP70069, HARMONY,MN on Friday, July 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) VERY COOL PRODUCT!, EASY TO NAVIGATE, SOUNDS TWICE AS GOOD OVER STOCK RADIO. INSTALLED IN 06 CHEVY CREW CAB, SIMPLE!! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood ddx371 Written By Juanmg, Fort Worth tx 76108 on Thursday, July 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great products Pros: Good quality for the price Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Better than expected Written By DRfj, Arkansas on Thursday, July 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Lots of features for the money....simple clean and works as intended. Pros: Easy install and setup thanks to Crutchfield. Lots of features. Bluetooth sounds great and touchscreen works first try!! Cons: DVD won't eject while unit is on most time, but it's not a big inconvenience Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Fantastic Product Written By Michael, NYC on Wednesday, July 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great product right out of the box. Easy to install, looks good and sounds good. Now I have to replace all the speakers and the amp to be worthy of the head Pros: Price, sound, abilities Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 im in love Written By bullit4490, tx on Saturday, July 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I love this unit very easy to use. I installed it in my civic and i love the hands free calling. Very east to install Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Perfect in my Tundra Written By PeteP, Santa Clarita, CA on Wednesday, July 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I put this stereo in my Toyota Tundra. It fit nicely in the dash with the installation kit. I love the features and the hands free calling is great I can hear who I am talking to and they can hear me with no problems. Pros: Bluetoorh Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Kenwood DDX371 Written By Anonymous, Montgomery, AL on Tuesday, July 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It's a nice stereo system for the price. My only complaint is the graphics. The graphics are a little on the plain side which prevents it from really being a stand-out stereo system. Nevertheless, it's a great upgrade from a factory stereo. I'll give it a 3.5/5 stars. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 good sound, great features, easy to install. Written By j, Rochester, NY on Monday, June 30, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was looking for a car stereo to replace the factory stereo in my jeep. I have a a different brand stereo in my Scion and the interface is too difficult to use the buttons are too small, it is actually dangerous to use while driving plus even though there is a bluetooth connection for hands free operation there was no mic and no connection for one. All that is not true for this stereo. The buttons are large enough to easily use while driving, the functions are clear, the bluetooth integration works well for hands free operation and streaming audio and it came with a mic. The only thing it didn't come with was the cable for ipod/iphone operation but this is explainable because it is a different cable for lightning connector devices. The one thing it lacked was decent installation instructions but this was not too much of a problem as I have installed about a dozen car stereos. Pros: big buttons, responsive touchscreen, good ipod integration, good bluetooth connectivity, handsfree operation is excellent, I like the pandora integration as well. Cons: lacking in installation instructions 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood DDX371 Written By Anonymous, Raleigh, NC on Sunday, June 29, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a great head unit. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood DDX371 Written By Paul, Gardiner ME on Sunday, June 29, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice head unit for the money, I have used Alpine since the early 90's. Very easy to use and set up without before even reading the manual. I have it hooked up to all aftermarkrt speakers, amp, and sub. Makes my Rock Warrior "Rock" Pros: Easy to use and set up Cons: Sun reflectiom and polorized sunglasses make screen hard to read. I suspect this would be true with all touch screens. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood DDX371 Written By GowingO, Oklahoma on Saturday, June 28, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great product! Very simple to use! Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 kenwood indash dvd Written By Anonymous, espanola nm on Monday, June 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This product is a great upgrade for any car it is user friendly and the adjustments to sound equalizer is second to none Pros: Easy to use great quality 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood DDX371 Written By CharlieH, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this product for the Bluetooth feature and this product is beyond my expectations. This radio was very easy to install. I have never install a radio before and this unit connected directly to my 2006 Toyota Tacoma with no wire work at all. All the features work very well. The voices are clear and dialing and answering calls are very easy to use. Vice activated calling and texting is amazing. Love this radio. The sound of the Tuner is better than the factory tuner that was in there. I have little compartments in my truck were as the usb and the speaker worked out perfect. Pros: This hands free device limits me from dialing, looking up contacts or anything else that would distract me keeps me focused on what I am actually doing and that is driving. Cons: The volume control is to close or to small and I hit the touch screen accidently and it changes the station. Nor much of a big deal. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 rw Written By r, nebraska on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) works great with my i phone, vary satisfied Pros: Works as described, very happy Cons: none I can think of Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Good Deck for the Money Written By BlaineE, New Richmond, WI on Monday, June 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) With the posi connectors this was a very easy install into my 2007 Toyota Corolla. The supplied mounting hardware made the install very easy. I installed this about a month ago and immediately noticed a difference in the sound quality in my car. I wanted Bluetooth functionality mainly without using some adapter or FM transmitter. This was a much better option. The sound quality is great and interface is easy to navigate and the layout is customizable. The only issue I had was finding that by default the Bluetooth is set to only play audio through the front speakers. I use it mainly for streaming music so that was a good option for me. Also, if you leave the deck set to Bluetooth when turning it off it will hook back up to your phone most of the time, but won't stream music until after you switch to some other input quickly and then switch back. After finding that out and changing the default audio out setting things have been good. The microphone for the calling feature could use a little bit longer chord, but the people I have talked to said their weren't any clarity issues. All together I would say it is a very nice deck and would recommend it. Pros: Very easy install Great sound quality Easy interface navigation Fine tune EQ Cons: Bluetooth slightly quirky Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Lots of functionality, little disappointed Written By Chris M, Bixby, OK on Friday, June 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I can't justify an overall rating of above 3 stars because it doesn't seem to support the iPhone 5s for anything other than bluetooth calling. I love the sound and the ability to fine tune the EQ. The touch screen is very responsive, unlike a lot of other stereos that you have to press hard or repeatedly. I also like that you can put a custom background on it. I purchased the Sirius subscription because we have one in our other vehicle. I have an issue with the signal cutting out periodically, but I think that is because of the antennae placement. As for the bluetooth capability, I was not impressed and may this is because it's not compatible with the iPhone 5s. I've had to pair the phone two times now. When I open the iPod function and try to play via bluetooth, it shows the song and counter, but no sound comes out. If I plug it in to the USB port and open the Garmin app, the stereo opens the Nav area, but the screen goes blank when I try to display the map. Unfortunately, the navigation was a big reason for this purchase, so I'm pretty disappointed with that. Maybe there's a firmware update or something. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 its a niiiiice Written By mr.drew, LA on Monday, June 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I wanted a double din touchscreen that would sound good and had bluetooth capability. this unit works great for what I need it to do. I have never installed a headunit before so there was a little bit of a learning curve, the crutchfield 'master' installation sheet does not really tell you anything other than 1. take the old unit out 2. put the new unit in. If you are a car stereo noob like me just know that you will need to splice some wires even if you buy a harness, make sure you have some 16ga butt connectors or something before you start the install otherwise you will be making a trip to the store halfway through the job Pros: it works Cons: it did not install itself Was this review helpful? Yes | No


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Athletics and Sports
News about Athletics and Sports, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jul. 3, 2014
Vanessa Friedman On The Runway column urges fashion designers to make closer connections with athletes; notes that many brands create off-field looks, but are absent from competition; says that the Wimbledon tennis tournament is a prime example. MORE
Jun. 29, 2014
Philip Galanes interview with tennis legend Billie Jean King and Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins; King and Collins discuss their stories of coming out and the struggles they face as gay athletes. MORE
Jun. 25, 2014
120 Sports, new digital sports network backed by Time Inc, seeks to stand out in intensely competitive field of sports programming by using short online video clips and fast talking; initiative is crucial part of publisher's strategy to increase revenue after spinning off from media conglomerate Time Warner. MORE
Jun. 22, 2014
Phyllis Korkki Workstation column argues that while sports talk in the workplace can be a strong bonding experience, it can also exclude and alienate some employees; notes that trend, prominent surrounding events like the World Cup, can be especially disadvantageous to women. MORE
Jun. 15, 2014
Inflatable noisemakers found at many sporting events were created by South Korean company Kisung Ad; noisemakers because popular in the United States after brothers Jim and Ed Lundberg brought them over from Korea. MORE
Jun. 11, 2014
Op-Ed article by reporter David Epstein warns American children are playing sports in too structured a manner too early in life on adult-sized fields and spending too much time in one sport; holds this can lead to serious injuries and a lesser ultimate level of athletic success; calls for urging children to avoid hyperspecialization and to instead sample variety of sport through at least age 12. MORE
May. 16, 2014
Pres Obama is planning to host a White House summit on youth sports safety and concussions. MORE
Apr. 25, 2014
Several amateur athletes around New York City describe mastering difficult move in their sport of choice by working one-on-one with an instructor and putting in a lot of time to practice. MORE
Apr. 22, 2014
Small but growing number of professional athletes are shunning gas guzzlers and are choosing to drive hybrid and electric vehicles with minimal or no tailpipe emissions; reasons for choosing zero- or low-emission vehicles are similar to those given in the population at large, like reducing reliance on fossil fuels and performance of such cars. MORE
Apr. 20, 2014
Dave Seminara travel article on organized rural sports in Basque region of Spain, like wood chopping, hay bale tossing and stone lifting, that are all part of a cultural fabric that is still visible today. MORE
Apr. 11, 2014
Op-Ed article by bioethicist Katrina Karkazis and Prof Rebecca Jordan-Young opposes testosterone level testing in determining whether female athletes are eligible to compete as women; holds tests and procedures to lower abnormally high testosterone are both humiliating and invasive; says these procedures and tests focus on nonexistent problem, as research shows that high testosterone does not guarantee superior athletic performance. MORE
Apr. 8, 2014
Lawmakers in Tennessee vote to repeal state's so-called jock tax, which charges opposing professional athletes a tax when they visit for games. MORE
Mar. 13, 2014
Older people who play extreme sports tend to do what feels right for them, even if it hurts sometimes, partially because medical statistics are scarce on this more adventurous niche of elder exercise. MORE
Mar. 10, 2014
New impact sensors in helmets promise to warn coaches and parents when a young athlete has sustained a blow that might have caused a concussion. MORE
Jan. 16, 2014
Josh Dean State of the Art column observes companies are introducing some intriguing smart sports devices that analyze movement using sensors; notes gadgets put digital coach into user's pocket, transmitting data in real time to app, which then breaks down that information. MORE
Jan. 16, 2014
Analysis; Australian Open is only the most recent major sports event to be held in disadvantageous, sweltering heat, showing scheduling power of sponsors and advertisers who would rather hold events during peak viewership; debate over whether to shift Qatar World Cup 2022 away from summer is promising change in favor of interests of both athletes and fans. MORE
Jan. 12, 2014
Article highlights several notable suspensions of high-profile sports figures, in light of Alex Rodriguez's doping suspension for the entire 2014 baseball season. MORE
Jan. 6, 2014
College and professional sports teams have become adept at cleansing historical records of former players who have run afoul of rules or the law; recent Heisman ceremony, during which no mention was made of controversial 2005 winner Reggie Bush, provides strong example of such whitewashing. MORE
Jan. 3, 2014
Indian athletes, with easy access to legal steroids and limited knowledge about their consequences, lead the world in suspensions for performance-enhancing drug use; nearly 500 have tested positive for banned substances since 2009, when India's National Anti-Doping Agency, known as NADA, became fully functional; reasons for use of banned substances include poverty and lack of equipment, proper training and nutrition. MORE
Dec. 19, 2013
Federal Communications Commission proposes repealing its 1975 blackout rule that requires sports stadiums to be sold out before broadcasting a game. MORE
Dec. 19, 2013
IMG's broad roster of sports assets played key role in decision by William Morris Endeavor and Silver Lake Partners to pay about $2.4 billion for the management group; sports business, with its top-rated broadcasts and star athletes, presents attractive stability and growth potential in comparison with television and film. MORE
Dec. 18, 2013
ABC, among four big broadcasters, has completed fall ratings season with no help from the National Football League and virtually no help from sports programming at all; television viewing is dominated by women and about 62 percent of ABC audience is female; top five most popular shows among women are on ABC, as well as seven of 10 most popular. MORE
Dec. 13, 2013
Tennessee, like many states, charges opposing professional athletes when they visit for games, but it is the only state that charges the same flat rate regardless of an athlete's annual salary; flat tax rate makes some trips to Tennessee a money-losing proposition for the most vulnerable players. MORE
Dec. 6, 2013
Jere Longman essay recalls that while imprisoned, Nelson Mandela supported the international sports boycott that helped isolate South Africa; says that as president, Mandela used sports to heal and help unite a society that the racial segregation of apartheid had brutally divided. MORE
Nov. 28, 2013
Dave Anderson Sports of The Times column gives a Thanksgiving Day thank-you to sports figures who did admirable things in 2013. MORE
Nov. 20, 2013
Sports teams once had simple fashion rules, wear one uniform at home, usually white, and another on the road; in recent years, however, locker rooms have become more like Hollywood wardrobes, crammed with multiple uniform options in riot of colors and fabrics; college and professional teams see both branding opportunities and merchandise sales, and some hope to attract recruits with flashier uniforms. MORE
Nov. 10, 2013
Growing number of Web sites and mobile apps are catering to tailgate parties at sporting events, providing both products and means of organizing tailgating events. MORE
Nov. 5, 2013
Niche market of professional sports teams are a reliable, lucrative and exacting group of business travelers; they are almost recession-proof segment of industry, accounting for $100 million in hotel business annually; Marriott brand expects to win about 40 percent of professional sports hospitality business in 2013. MORE
Oct. 24, 2013
Florida State Seminoles receive few objections to their American Indian nickname and tribal representations, as school has long received support from the Seminole Tribe of Florida; harmony is notable in era of rising discord as nationwide debate occurs about Washington Redskins and other teams whose nicknames and mascots are felt by some to depict Native Americans disrespectfully. MORE
Oct. 22, 2013
Tim Burke, editor at sports Web site Deadspin, is known for his ability to capture the moment better, faster, more frequently and from more sports events than just about anyone. MORE
Oct. 17, 2013
Fantex Holdings, a start-up backed by prominent investors, is creating stocks tied to the value and performance of an athlete's brand. First up: Arian Foster of the Houston Texans. MORE
Sep. 28, 2013
Cuba announces that will allow its athletes to sign contracts with foreign professional sports leagues, in another step toward lifting restrictions on its citizens abroad; move raises prospect of flood of new talent around the world, however, several caveats will likely limit their participation in United States. MORE
Sep. 25, 2013
Advertising column; participants in Advertising Week 2013 in New York devote panels and presentations to the increasing popularity of sports on television, Kardashian brand and social media. MORE
Sep. 1, 2013
Kim Sears, the longtime girlfriend of tennis star Andy Murray, is famous in Britain, part of a group of women who have become increasingly well known as WAGs--wives and girlfriends of world-famous athletes; many tennis WAGs will be seen at 2013 US Open in New York, exhaustively chronicled by members of both the sports and fashion media. MORE
Aug. 14, 2013
Profile of Zander Hollander, who for decades compiled sports statistics, team rosters, profiles and predictions in his Complete Handbook series, giving ardent fans yearbooks brimming with information and insight on baseball, basketball, football and hockey. MORE
Aug. 13, 2013
Frank Bruni Op-Ed column discusses cultural dynamics that inform stubborn trend of sexual violence against women in America; relates theories of psychology professor and military adviser Chris Kilmartin, who attributes problem to devaluation of women and culture of hyper-masculinity that are especially prevalent in sports and armed forces. MORE
Aug. 9, 2013
Staff writers for the New York Times share memories of times when sports fans jeered and booed one of their own; same phenomenon is expected to be in place as Alex Rodriguez returns to put on New York Yankees uniform at home for first time in 2013 season. MORE
Aug. 4, 2013
Report by German researchers says that West Germany's athletes were systematically doped with government backing from the 1970s, and possibly earlier. MORE
Jul. 31, 2013
One-day contract is a rite of passage that gives retired star athletes a final chance to return to the teams they were most identified with in their careers; former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Matsui, who retired in 2012, and Philadelphia Eagles' Donovan McNabb, retired since 2011, both sign fresh contracts with their former teams for the sole purpose of coming out of retirement for a final day of accolades. MORE
Jul. 26, 2013
Study published in Annals of Biomedical Engineering finds that youth football players are not more vulnerable to head hits in games if they take part in fewer contact drills during practice; study comes amid a debate over how much practice is needed to prepare young players to protect themselves during games; finding could bolster calls to reduce frequency of contact drills in youth football leagues. MORE
Jul. 19, 2013
Rishon LeZion Journal; 56 Jewish Cuban athletes will compete in Israel's Maccabiah Games, quadrennial international sporting event known as Jewish Olympics, located in Rishon LeZion; group is Cuba's first official delegation to event and its presence there was made possible due to relaxed travel restrictions for large groups leaving Havana. MORE
Jul. 18, 2013
Most countries treat biennial World University Games as something of a good-will exchange for amateur athletes, but 2013 host country Russia fielded a star-studded team stacked with 18 gold-medal winners from the real Olympics. MORE
Jul. 14, 2013
Box Seats essay by author Daniel Grant notes that art and athletics converge at several small sports-themed museums throughout the country. MORE
Jul. 7, 2013
Casey Wasserman, grandson of Hollywood force Lew Wasserman, is chief executive of Wasserman Media Group, one of the largest sports agencies in the world, representing 1,300 athletes; $150 million business negotiates television and endorsement deals and handles naming rights for billion-dollar complexes. MORE
Jul. 2, 2013
Mike Hale article observes all of the documentaries in ESPN's series Nine for IX are devoted to women in sports world, starting with tennis star Venus Williams. MORE
Jun. 26, 2013
Anthony Nicodemo, boys' basketball coach at Saunders High School in Yonkers, NY, is one example of lower-level athletes and coaches who were inspired to reveal their own sexual orientation after Los Angeles Galaxy winger Robbie Rogers and Washington Wizards center Jason Collins both came out as gay. MORE
Jun. 25, 2013
Several New York Times sports writers offer their reflections of athletes' debuts after New York Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler made his against Atlanta Braves. MORE
Jun. 24, 2013
Police in Madrid arrest 84 people and dismantle two criminal gangs accused of importing and distributing sports doping substances across Spain; issue of doping has gained prominence in Spain because of Madrid's bid to host the 2020 Olympics. MORE
Jun. 3, 2013
For children in organized sports, risks can be minimized with proper equipment, a safe environment and access to health care professionals who know when and how to intervene. MORE
May. 12, 2013
Concussions in youth sports are drawing more attention, but some advocates are debating how to reduce preventable deaths from sudden cardiac arrest and heat stroke. MORE
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The World Cup Is Nearly Over — but Not the Spirit of Soccer
The World Cup final between Argentina and Germany is likely to be an exciting match — but no matter which side wins, both teams will continue to be great.
July 13, 2014, Sunday
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Baseball or Soccer?
Is your life more like a baseball game or a soccer match? You might be surprised.
July 11, 2014, Friday
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1914: Mercedes Finishes First in Grand Prix
Highlights from the International Herald Tribune archives: German Mercedes drivers win the automobile Grand Prix in France in 1914.
July 4, 2014, Friday
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Social Science Palooza IV
Most social science confirms the blindingly obvious. Here are eight examples where it doesn't.
July 4, 2014, Friday
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They Need to Get in the Game
Wimbledon shows that designers lag in seeking out the star athletes of summer.
July 3, 2014, Thursday
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Sports Talk at the Water Cooler
A reader responds to "Again, I'm a Player Without a Team" (Workstation, June 22).
June 29, 2014, Sunday
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June 29, 2014, Sunday
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Speak Your Own Truth, on Your Own Terms
Billie Jean King and Jason Collins share a bond as gay athletes who hope to pave a path for those who follow.
June 29, 2014, Sunday
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Britain Embraces Defeat, in Sports and Politics
As the England squad flew home from the World Cup, Prime Minister David Cameron braced for defeat at the European Commission.
June 27, 2014, Friday
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For Many Mormon Athletes, Mission Is to Play
Jabari Parker's decision to forgo formal missionary work for the N.B.A. raised eyebrows among some fellow Mormons, but others say he will still be an ambassador for his church.
June 26, 2014, Thursday
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BULLARD — So sad I was having technical difficulties and my audio didn't work, but I still wanted everyone to be able to see Macey B. anchoring the morning video announcements at Bullard Elementary.
Story coming tomorrow.
BULLARD — So sad I was having technical difficulties and my audio didn't work, but I still wanted everyone to be able to see Macey B. anchoring the morning video announcements at Bullard Elementary.
Story coming tomorrow.
About 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24., investigators and deputies with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a residence on FM 3052 in the Mixon Community near Bullard.
For the better part of a century, Bearden Furniture Co., Inc., has been the go-to place for local residents wanting to beautify their home.
Furniture and accessories, carpeting, window treatments – even electronics at one point – were offered at the Commerce Street store, but on July 1, the family who started Bearden's sold the company to Louisiana-based Ivan Smith Furniture company.
A 25-year-old mother is in the Henderson County Jail after telling authorities that she had killed her four-year-old daughter, Monday
Bullard Independent School District is proud to announce Jan Hill as Deputy Superinten-dent. Hill will assume the new role effective immediately.
Sure, December is still more than five months away, but Cherokee County residents are getting the chance to start spreading some holiday cheer a little early this year during the annual Christmas in July donation drive, benefitting the county's Rainbow Room.
What is Jacksonville Leadership Institute?
Jacksonville Leadership Institute is a program through the Jacksonville, Texas Chamber of Commerce. A new class is formed each September.
The City of Jacksonville will continue implementing its summer mosquito spraying program next week by spraying areas 7 and 11.
Several Texans gathered Saturday in Rusk -- not only to protest the recent federally-sponsored flood of illegal immigrants into the U.S., but to demand state officials to do something about it.
Nearly 20 concerned citizens gathered at the intersection of U.S. highways 69 and 84 Saturday afternoon, waving flags and hand-lettered signs asking for secure borders and better action on the matter.
Local school board members are considering a $16,671,955 proposed general fund budget for Rusk ISD's upcoming fiscal year – which begins Sept. 1 – but are nowhere near close to adopting the budget, said Lesa Jones, assistant district superintendent for finance and operation.


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DURHAM — ****** CORRECTION: On July 1, a story on Page 3B about Crystal Mangum incorrectly stated that the N.C. Bar Association had charged former Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong with ethics violations related to his prosecution of three Duke lacrosse players on sexual assault charges. It was the N.C. Bar that charged Nifong. ******
Crystal Gail Mangum says the system is out to get her.
With a monitoring bracelet strapped to her right ankle, Mangum, 31, held a press conference Wednesday in front of a Savannah Avenue residence - where she is under house arrest - to defend herself against a February domestic violence arrest. She was unable to walk to the driveway because of the bracelet.
Mangum was arrested at her former Lincoln Street home after an argument with her boyfriend at the time. Police say she set a pile of clothes on fire in a bathtub while her three young children and two Durham police officers were in the home.
"I don't feel like I'm going to get the justice that I deserve through the judicial system, and I feel this is my only and last means to reach out to the public and let them know that I did not set a fire that night," she said.
"To let the public know that I am being unfairly treated due to preconceived notions that people have about me concerning another case," she said. "I feel like enough is enough."
That case is the Duke lacrosse situation, in which Mangum accused three Duke University lacrosse players of sexual assault during a party in March 2006. State Attorney General Roy Cooper cleared the three men in 2007. Mangum never faced charges in the case, which made international headlines and led to the resignation of former Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong after the N.C. Bar Association charged him with 20 ethics violations.
Mangum never mentioned the case by name Wednesday but said it led to the multiple charges from the February incident, including arson, child endangerment, resisting arrest and attempted murder. The attempted murder charge was later dropped.
She pleaded for her ex-boyfriend to come forward and tell the truth about what happened.
Mangum said her boyfriend, after taking her to the emergency room for a spinal tap, started hitting her and accusing her of cheating after she asked him to leave the residence. She said she and her three children ran into a bedroom for safety. She said she doesn't know who set the home on fire but that her ex-boyfriend was the only other person in the home.
"I can't explain to you why I keep going through issues with domestic violence," she said, referring to past relationships. "Maybe it's mistakes. Maybe I tell men too much about my past and they try to take that for granted. Maybe domestic violence is more prevalent than people think."
Efforts to reach lawyers on both sides of the case were unsuccessful Wednesday. Mangum's next court date is Friday.
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ELKINS, W.Va. (AP) — A student who police say stabbed a classmate to death at a Tygarts Valley High School football game last fall has been charged with murder.
A Randolph County grand jury indicted 17-year-old Dailey resident Thomas Chevy Vas in the death of Dustin White last October. White was also 17.
The stabbing occurred outside the stadium in Mill Creek about 20 minutes before a game between Tygarts Valley and Hundred High School.
The Inter-Mountain of Elkins (http://bit.ly/ZJoQqc) reported Wednesday that the case was moved to adult criminal court in January.
Information from: The Inter-Mountain, http://www.theintermountain.com


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