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There's something unsettling about Newt Gingrich being the most reasonable voice in the room.
Gingrich, the former U.S. House speaker who went to war with President Bill Clinton on budget issues in the 1990s, forcing two shutdowns of government operations, is cautioning Republicans not to create yet another crisis related to the debt limit.
The country reached its $16.4 trillion debt ceiling New Year's Eve and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has been juggling ever since. Geithner warned last week he can't keep that up much longer and action needs to be taken before mid-March, probably earlier.
"The fact is the Republicans have two much better arenas in which to fight over spending," Gingrich said last week on "CBS This Morning." "They have a continuing resolution, which funds government, which comes up at the end of March. And they have the sequester, which automatically cuts spending unless it's dealt with. And [on] those two fronts they can fight and they have much less resistance from the average American, and it's much harder for the president to oppose them."
The last time Republicans attempted to force spending cuts by holding a vote on raising the debt ceiling hostage was August 2011 and the confrontation led ratings agencies to lower the U.S. credit rating, making it more expensive for the government to borrow money. Fitch already has warned it will reduce the U.S. credit rating if there is another protracted struggle this time around.
Congress has voted to raise the debt ceiling more than 100 times since 1940 -- 18 of them under President Ronald Reagan -- in what had become a routine vote.
At his final news conference before the end of his first term, President Obama argued raising the debt ceiling has nothing to do with authorizing new spending.
"It simply allows the country to pay for spending that Congress has already committed to. These are bills that have already been racked up and we need to pay them," Obama said.
"If congressional Republicans refuse to pay America's bills on time, Social Security checks and veterans' benefits will be delayed. We might not be able to pay our troops, or honor our contracts with small business owners. Food inspectors, air traffic controllers, specialists who track down loose nuclear material wouldn't get their paychecks," the president said.
"Investors around the world will ask if the United States of America is, in fact, a safe bet. Markets could go haywire. Interest rates would spike for anybody who borrows money -- every homeowner with a mortgage, every student with a college loan, every small business owner who wants to grow and hire. It would be a self-inflicted wound on the economy. It would slow down our growth, might tip us into recession, and ironically, would probably increase our deficit."
Gingrich, who famously bounced a check that nearly kept him off the Republican primary ballot in Utah last year and said he would give statehood to a space colony during last year's failed attempt to win the GOP presidential nomination, accused the president of attempting to bully House Republicans, at the same time cautioning against forcing the issue.
"[But] I don't think we should pick fights where we're in a position that we can't in fact in the end enforce our will because we have no evidence that Barack Obama's going to compromise," Gingrich said.
Some 41 conservative groups, including the Club for Growth, Heritage Action, Citizens United, the National Taxpayers Union and Americans for Prosperity, signed a memo saying any increase in the debt ceiling should be tied to a balanced budget within 10 years. (Gingrich passed the first one since 1969 during his speakership for fiscal 1998.) It also calls on Congress to pass legislation to allow the administration to pick and choose which bills to pay when. Currently, Treasury pays bills in the order they come due.
At the GOP retreat at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Va., last week Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., the 2012 Republican vice presidential nominee and head of the House Budget Committee, floated another possibility: granting a short-term increase that would push the issue into March when Congress will be forced to deal with the sequestration. The House is expected to vote on a three-month extension later this week.
White House spokesman Jay Carney criticized such stop-gap measures.
"There is no way to mitigate the horrific economic consequences of default," Carney told reporters. "Choosing whether you pay Social Security beneficiaries or combat troops in Afghanistan, or veterans who depend on the VA for benefits, or bondholders -- these are choices that are about default.
"And the fact is default is not an acceptable option here. Congress has to simply do its job and pay the bills that they've already racked up, meet the obligations that they have already made. ... We're the United States of America; we are not a third-tier economy that goes month to month or every half year and casting doubt on whether or not we're going to meet our obligations. That's not who we are."
Republican Judd Gregg, former New Hampshire governor and U.S. senator (he was chairman of the Senate Banking Committee), warned it would be folly to hold the debt ceiling hostage.
"Taking this hostage gives the president and his minions in the press the opportunity to move the debate away from spending and into the arena of claiming Republicans are irresponsible and dysfunctional," he said in an op-ed piece in The Hill.
"The issue will become defaulting on the nation's debt and not sending out Social Security checks.
"The threat and possible execution of not paying Social Security because the debt ceiling is not extended is the ultimate political weapon, one the Democratic leadership will not hesitate to use.
Still some Republicans are digging in and eyeing at least a partial government shutdown while others are worried if they botch the issue they could lose the House majority in the 2014 midterm elections -- despite widespread gerrymandering.
Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., told The Hill voters will change the majority if they see it as "dysfunctional" -- a perception magnified by the inability of Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to control his caucus during "fiscal cliff" negotiations.
A Pew Research Center poll indicates only 19 percent of Americans back the job Republican leaders did on the "fiscal cliff" while 48 percent gave a thumbs up to Obama. Even the conservative-leaning Rasmussen poll taken Dec. 30 gave Democrats an 11-point edge over Republicans.
Since it's so early in the 113th Congress, however, the GOP is hoping voters will forget whatever happens with the debt limit by the time the midterms roll around, party officials told The Hill. Democrats would need a net gain of 17 districts to retake the House and even though there are not as many swing districts as there used to be, Dems are eyeing 30 where incumbents won by less than 10 percent.
"We need to have a plan that unifies us going forward and a clear-cut strategy of what this next year, two years will look like," Rep. Charles Boustany Jr., R-La., told The Hill in advance of the Republican retreat. "I think unity's a big part of it, but you have to have a plan to unify around. So that's the overarching goal."
Republicans could opt to take the drama out of the debt ceiling in hopes of advancing proposals to cut at least $1 in spending for each $1 the ceiling is raised. Boehner told The Wall Street Journal he is toying with the idea of letting the sequestration -- an $85 billion across-the-board hit to defense and discretionary spending in 2013 -- take hold to give Republicans more leverage.
The disarray within the House Republican caucus may once again put the lead in the hands of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who struck the "fiscal cliff" deal with Vice President Joe Biden that extended the Bush tax rates for those earning less than $400,000 (individuals) and $450,000 (couples). McConnell has said last-minute deal-making is "no way to run the government" and has called for a more orderly process: passing bills, conference committees and input from the White House.


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VBT Has The Answers For Bicycling & Walking Vacations
From passport and visa requirements to the major differences between our Land Package and Air Package Plus options, VBT has all the answers to your most frequently asked questions. In fact, we're so thorough with our answers that there's even a VBT section below dedicated to air-specific FAQs. Because with over 47 years of active travel expertise, we may know a thing or two in helping pave the way so you can experience the best quality vacation at the best possible value.
What is the difference between the Land Package and the Air Package Plus?
The major distinction is that our Air Package Plus gives you the convenience of letting VBT make all of your travel arrangements. It includes our roundtrip international airfare for an unbeatable price, an extra night or two of hotel accommodations as listed, transfers and the option to add low-cost pre- and post-trip extensions. Our Land Package includes meals, accommodations and use of VBT bicycles or walking poles. To review the benefits of our Air Package Plus, Click Here.
Are there additional fees related to air travel added to my invoice?
No. 2018 prices include all airline surcharges and government taxes and fees. However, it must be noted that all current air fuel surcharges are included – if you do not participate in our Good Buy Plan, and the airlines add additional air fuel surcharges, these may be added at a later time. Call our Tour Consultants for details.
Can we do the extensions without your air package?
We can only offer trip extensions to guests that have reserved vacations with our Air Package Plus program.
Can I purchase travel protection through you?
Yes. In fact we strongly recommend purchasing our convenient travel protection package to protect your vacation investment. Find out more here.
Are transfers included?
Transfers are included when you take advantage of our Air Package Plus program.
Can VBT customize my trip?
Some air options can be customized for an additional fee when purchasing the Air Package Plus, but VBT is not able to customize our vacation packages.
How do I reserve a trip?
You can reserve any of our VBT vacations by calling us at 1-800-245-3868. You can also submit a trip reservation request on our website through the Reserve a Tour Request a Reservation page. Please have your passport handy if you're interested in taking advantage of our Air Package Plus program.
Do I need a current passport to make a reservation with air?
While we can make a reservation without an up-to-date passport, VBT STRONGLY recommends having a current passport when reserving a vacation to avoid any fees that will incur if you need to make changes more than 2 weeks after reserving. Make sure that your passport is valid until six months after the end of your trip.
Please be advised: Due to new U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mandates, customers making a reservation are required to provide their Secure Flight passenger information exactly as it appears on the government-issued identification card they plan to use when traveling.
How far in advance do I need to make my reservation?
VBT recommends booking as far in advance as possible to guarantee your preferred tour and date and to take advantage of our Good Buy Discount. Booking inside 90 days prior to departure will limit the availability. However, as long as you reserve your vacation 90 or more days prior to your departure date, no additional fees will incur.
Can I be placed on a waitlist if the tour I want is full?
Yes! We can place you on a waitlist for the date and tour you want in the event that someone else on the tour cancels their reservation. We require a $350 per person deposit to be placed on the waitlist ($500 per person for barge and sailing tours). The deposit will be fully refunded if we cannot confirm you on the tour or if you wish to be removed from the waitlist. If we are able to confirm you on tour, we'll contact you and hold the space for 72 hours, during which time you will need to let us know if you want to confirm the tour. If we do not hear from you within 72 hours we will contact the next guest on the waitlist or open the tour for reservations again. Once confirmed on the tour, our normal cancellation policy would apply. If at any point you would like to move your deposit to an available tour or date, just let us know!
Can I book back to back tours and have VBT still book airfare? How does it work?
Yes! This is a great way to see the world! We are happy to get you a quote for an air package that includes 2 or more VBT tours. If you don't know where to start, feel free to call and speak with our Tour Consultants—they can help you match up the dates for two tours and check availability. If you have an idea of which tours and dates you would like to take, simply call one of our Tour Consultants at 1-800-245-3868 ext.1. They would take your deposit for both tours in order to hold the space on the tours and then we would work with our air department to get you a quote on the airfare. In order to include the additional nights that are included in the Vacation Plus International Airfare Package and the ability to add on pre- and post-trip extensions, we would book you on two Air Packages to start with. Once we work on the air itinerary, accounting for flights in between the two tours, we would get back to you with a final price quote. It could be an air credit for our typical economy tickets or it could be an additional cost if we are quoting business class or premium economy or are adding in multiple flights between the two tours. If you do not accept the quote, you would be able to get a full refund. Our cancellation policy would be applicable once you accept the itinerary and price quote.
What is NOT included in the advertised price?
VBT's vacation packages do include fuel surcharges, government taxes and fees. Please be aware, some airlines (such as Lufthansa, Austrian Airways, Swiss, Air France, and KLM) may have an extra charge for checked luggage and pre-assigned seats which are up to $35 per segment. (A segment is defined as one take off and one landing.) Fuel surcharges can increase and could be added to the cost of your vacation if you do not participate in our Good Buy Plan. Click here for details.
Where can I find additional details for my airline baggage information & fees?
Please click here for more detailed information regarding your airline baggage information and fees.
Do I need a VISA?
United States and Canadian citizens should obtain a VISA for Vietnam and Vietnam trip extensions. While most international governments do not require VISAs for U.S. citizens, VBT recommends verifying government requirements. Citizens of any country should check with their national consulate for compliance policies.
We recommend you contact our partner, CIBTvisas, for questions about passport and visa requirements.
US Residents: Please note that a valid passport with at least 6 months validity is required for international travel. In addition to a passport, many countries require a visa for entry. To obtain the most current entry requirements for your upcoming trip, residents of the United States should contact CIBTvisas online at www.cibtvisas.com/vbt or by calling 800-577-2428. For reduced CIBT service fees, please reference VBT account code 100624.
Canada Residents: Please note that a valid passport with at least 6 months validity is required for international travel. In addition to a passport, many countries require a visa for entry. To obtain the most current entry requirements for your upcoming trip, residents of Canada should contact CIBTvisas online at www.cibtvisas.com/vbt or by calling 888-665-9956. For reduced CIBT service fees, please reference VBT account code 11583.
Are there age restrictions?
VBT requires that travelers are at least 13 years of age to participate in our United States vacations and we require travelers to be at least 16 years old for our international vacations.
How can I find out about other guests' experiences?
Our Facebook Page and our blog are great resources for information, photos and other VBT traveler experiences. A VBT tour consultant can also provide guest references for our vacations.
What type of biking or walking surfaces will I encounter?
We bike on mostly paved roads, but you might encounter occasional gravel or cobblestone terrain. Most of the trails we will walk along will be gravel, but we also walk on some soil paths as well as cobbled urban streets. Please see your VBT Welcome Handbook for more information.
Do you accommodate single travelers?
VBT is happy to accommodate single travelers. We'll do everything possible to make arrangements easy on you and your wallet. There is a single supplement fee for solo travelers. If you are on a tour where sharing is possible and you would like to share a room, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. We will charge you only 50% of the single supplement; if a match is available, we will refund you the single supplement after you return. Learn More
How many miles will I bike each day?
Our biking options depend on the difficulty level of the tour. For tours rated Easy, travelers can expect to bike between 15-35 miles. For Easy/Moderate vacations, expect to bike 20-40 miles daily. And for Moderate rated tours, expect to spend 25-60 miles on your bike. Most days will include a number of mileage options, and our support van is always available.
Is tipping included?
Many of our guests ask us about tipping their Trip Leaders, to express a personal "thank you" at the end of their tour, especially if he or she has provided you with excellent service or individual assistance. Tipping your leaders is optional, and the amount you give is strictly your own decision. General industry guidelines are $15-$20 per person, per leader, per day (or $30-$40 per couple, per leader, per day) and can be paid in USD. You are not obligated to tip leaders-in-training if there are any on your trip.
What types of accommodations are provided?
While traveling, VBT travelers can expect to stay at agriturismos, châteaux and 3- 4- and 5-star hotels.
What does FULL van support mean?
Our VBT support van makes frequent sweeps of our biking or walking routes to offer light refreshments, water bottle refills and rides to those that would like them. Please Note: Some walks or rides on bike paths may have limited access to van support. If a particular stretch of one of your daily walks or rides will be made without support, your Trip Leaders will make you aware of this ahead of time and advise you of your options.
Do you offer family, singles or gender specific tours?
While VBT does not organize specific theme tours, we are happy to book a group tour for you and your travel companions. Please contact our Group Tour Manager, John Zelig at 1-800-245-3868 x 3307 or Click here for more details.
Can you accommodate vegetarians or special dietary restrictions?
VBT can only guarantee accommodation of a vegetarian option. We will work with our partners to accommodate dietary restrictions; however we may be unable to meet needs beyond a vegetarian diet. Please be prepared to supplement our included meals if needed. You must advise VBT of any specific requests at time of booking. Not all meals are included; guests will have to manage their diet for non-included meals.
What documents can I expect to receive?
After reserving a VBT vacation you can expect to receive documents according to the following schedule:
- Welcome packet and handbook – received 3-5 days after booking
- Preliminary air itinerary – received 100 days prior to date of departure
- Final documents and e-ticket receipt – received 21 days prior to date of departure
Can I pay my balance online?
Yes! You can pay your balance within My Account. Click here to login to My Account.
To make your payment via check, credit card or electronic bill payment, please call us, Monday through Friday, at 1-800-245-3868 between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm EST & Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm EST.
What do I need to bring?
Packing recommendations vary depending on the type of vacation you are taking. Please see our sample packing lists for detailed information.
Are Inca Trail passes guaranteed?
VBT cannot guarantee Inca Trail passes on our Peru: Machu Picchu & The Sacred Valley vacation as pass availability is strictly managed by the Peruvian government. For those unable to obtain a permit for the Inca Trail, VBT will provide transport to the main entrance so travelers can enjoy Machu Picchu.
What is RideWithGPS and how does it work?
RideWithGPS is a bike route mapping tool for cyclists. Please visit our RideWithGPS FAQ page for more information.
Air-Specific FAQS
Do I need a current passport to make a reservation with air?
While we can make a reservation without an up to date passport, VBT STRONGLY recommends having a current passport when reserving a vacation to avoid any fees that will incur if you need to make changes more than 2 weeks after reserving. Make sure that your passport is valid until six months after the end of your trip.
Please be advised: Due to new U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mandates, customers making a reservation are required to provide their Secure Flight passenger information exactly as it appears on the government-issued identification card they plan to use when traveling.
Passengers MUST have their information EXACTLY as it appears on their Passport. NO NICKNAMES.
For example:
1. Your FULL NAME exactly as it appears on your passport
If your middle name is spelled out on your passport, it needs to be the same when you make a reservation:
e.g. Martin James Cruz
If your middle name is abbreviated on your passport, it needs to be the same when you make a reservation:
e.g. Martin J. Cruz
VBT works with all major airlines in order to provide the best possible air routing at the best price. Air itineraries are booked based on the airline availability at the time you make your reservation. VBT also offers a Customized Air program for those looking for more flexibility with their air schedule. This option allows our guests the opportunity to take advantage of our inexpensive air costs, while requesting specific routings, specific carriers and specific travel dates. There is an administrative fee levied when taking advantage of our customized air option.
Can I choose my seats?
VBT can request seating, but we cannot guarantee set seating as the final decision is at the airline's discretion. We recommend contacting the airline directly to secure a specific seat. Please be aware, some airlines (such as Lufthansa, Austrian Airways, Swiss and Air Berlin) may have an extra charge for checked luggage and pre-assigned seats which are up to $35 per segment. (A segment is defined as one take off and one landing.)
What if I have airline miles?
In order to offer the value that VBT is proud to provide, we work within very strict guidelines dictated by our airline partners. Unfortunately, that means that most itineraries cannot be supplemented with air miles. If you are a Frequent Flyer member of an airline, you can submit your boarding passes, as proof of flight, directly to the airline to try to secure some credit. All decisions about air miles are made by the airlines.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
VBT will provide you with a 24 hour emergency assistance number and email address in your VBT Welcome Handbook and Final travel documents.
What is custom air?
VBT will try to confirm travelers' requests for a specific routing, a specific airline or for specific travel dates, based on airline availability. There is a fee associated with this Customized Air option, but this option allows our guests the most flexibility with their air schedules. Please note: There may be an additional charge besides the standard fee for this option.
How can I find out if my appliances will work in another country?
Many countries have outlets that supply different electric currents than what we have in the U.S. Your VBT Traveler's Handbook, which is sent to you 3-5 days after booking, will have country-specific information on electric currents and information on adapters.
Should I travel with a cell phone?
Many guests prefer to travel with a cell phone to stay in touch with Trip Leaders and family on tour, but it is not required. For those who like to carry one with them, VBT recommends that you check with your cell phone service provider for information on using your phone overseas. Often, it is possible to buy a new SIM card locally in the country abroad to convert your cellphone to a local number. A second option would be an international cell phone rental. For more information, there is a useful link provided in your Traveler's Handbook.
For guests travelling with smart phones, tablets or laptops, we recommend downloading Skype (www.skype.com) to your device in order to make much less expensive calls than your cell provider charges (Wi-Fi connection required).


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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – With a spot in the ECAC Hockey playoffs still within reach, the Yale women's ice hockey team hosts its final games of the year at Ingalls Rink this weekend. After playing Quinnipiac Friday at 7:00 p.m., Yale plays Princeton at 4:00 p.m. Saturday for Senior Day. The Bulldogs will honor goalie Erin Callahan (Kenilworth, Ill.), defenseman Emily DesMeules (North Pomfret, Vt.), defenseman Jamie Gray (Calgary, Alta.), forward Jen Matichuk (St. Albert, Alta.), forward Danielle Moncion (Round Lake Center, Ont.), forward Natalie Wedell (Arden Hills, Minn.) and forward Alyssa Zupon (Basking Ridge, N.J.), Yale's captain. Zupon will also be recognized for her selection as one of five finalists nationwide for the BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award.
Yale (4-19-3, 3-13-3 ECAC Hockey) slipped into 10th place in the ECAC Hockey standings last weekend after losing to RPI Friday and tying Union Saturday. But the Bulldogs are still within striking distance of the team currently holding the eighth and final playoff, Princeton -- and they have a game in hand on the Tigers. Due to winter storm Nemo, Yale's game at Harvard that was originally scheduled for Feb. 8 has been moved to Tuesday Feb. 26. The Bulldogs thus could finish with as many as 15 points; Princeton currently has 12 points. Yale will have to do plenty of scoreboard watching this weekend, as the Bulldogs also face competition for the eighth spot from Colgate (ninth place, 11 points, at Union and RPI) and Brown (10th place, 10 points, vs. Princeton and Quinnipiac).
Close calls may ultimately prove costly for the Bulldogs in the ECAC Hockey standings. In addition to holding the lead at one point in all three conference ties this year, Yale has led or been tied in the third period of five of its 13 conference losses -- and six of those 13 losses have either been by one goal or two goals with an empty-netter.
Still, the seniors can depart knowing that they have seen the team make significant progress in their final year. Compared to last season, the team has decreased its goals allowed per game by 42 percent and increased its goals scored per game by 29 percent. The Bulldogs' power play effectiveness has increased by 44 percentage points from a year ago, and their improvement on the penalty kill has been even more dramatic. En route to improving the PK by 46 percentage points this year compared to last year, the Bulldogs have killed off 29 consecutive penalties -- a span that dates back to the second penalty of the game vs. Brown Jan. 17.
The seniors have combined for seven goals and nine assists this year, including the first career goal for Gray. The Bulldogs' top four scorers include three freshmen -- defensemen Kate Martini (King City, Ont.) (6-9-15), forward Jamie Haddad (Wilbraham, Mass.) (7-5-12) and forward Janelle Ferrara (Winthrop, Mass.) (6-6-12). No other ECAC Hockey team has that many freshmen among its top four scorers, and only one (Union) even has two freshmen in its top four. Martini was just named ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week after scoring three goals in three games last week.
Sophomore goalie Jaimie Leonoff (Montreal, Que.) comes off a busy week in which she made 105 saves in three games. She is third in the country in saves (861), trailing only Danielle Butters of Minnesota State (928) and Nicole Paniccia of Penn State (881). Leonoff has averaged more than 35 saves per game at home (33 per game on the road). Her .924 save percentage places her 12th in the country.
Junior defenseman Tara Tomimoto (Calgary, Alta.) has been another key part of Yale's defensive improvement. After missing all of last season with an injury, Tomimoto has skated in every game this year as part of Yale's top defensive pair with Martini. With four assists in the last three games, Tomimoto now leads the team in assists with 12 -- the most by a Yale player since U.S. Olympian Helen Resor '09 had 14 in 2008-09.
Quinnipiac (17-10-4, 11-6-3 ECAC Hockey) skated to a 2-2 tie with Yale when these two teams met three weeks ago in Hamden, with freshman forward Hanna Åström (Örnsköldsvik, Sweden) and junior forward Paige Decker (New Preston, Conn.) scoring Yale's goals. That was part of a seven-game unbeaten streak for the Bobcats, a streak that ended last Saturday with a 1-0 loss at No. 7 Clarkson on a goal with 5.1 seconds left. Goalie Victoria Vigilanti, who came on in relief of Chelsea Laden in the game vs. Yale, has gone six straight games without allowing more than a goal. She has a .970 save percentage and a 0.86 goals-against average in that span. For the season, her save percentage is .914 and her goals-against average is 1.98. The Bobcats also feature one of the country's most dynamic offensive players in forward Kelly Babstock, who is sixth in the country in goals per game and 10th in the country in points per game (28-24-52 in 31 games). Forward Nicole Kosta, a Canadian U-18 team member who has 27 assists and is +31 for the year, is another player Yale must keep an eye on.
Princeton (10-15-2, 5-13-2 ECAC Hockey), which plays at Brown Friday night, would clinch the eighth and final playoff spot with a pair of wins this weekend. The Tigers rallied for three goals in the third period to beat Yale 3-1 the last time these teams met. But after beating Brown the next day, Princeton has since dropped three of four and allowed the playoff spot to remain up for grabs. The Tigers have swept the Yale-Brown trip every year since 2008-09, however.
Forward Corey Stearns (5-26-31) is Princeton's top scorer. Goalie Kimberly Newell has a .915 save percentage and a 2.97 goals-against average.
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Obama Revives Debate on Minimum Wage
In the first State of the Union of his second term, President Barack Obama pushed to raise the Federal minimum wage to $9 an hour, reviving a dormant debate. Photo: Getty Images.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... the ... the the ... stronger when we were wore an ... honest day's work with honest wages ... but today a full time worker making the minimum wage ... earners ... fourteen thousand five hundred dollars The ... even with ... the tax relief we put in place ... a family with two kids that earns the minimum wage still ... lives below the poverty line ... that's wrong ... that's why I sensed the last time this Congress raise the minimum wage ... nineteen states have chosen to bump there is even higher ... tonight ... let's declare that in the wealthiest nation on earth ... no one who works full time should have to live in poverty ... and raise the federal minimum wage ... to nine dollars the the the the the the ... the the the ... the the the the the ... all the incomes of millions of working ... that to mean the difference between groceries or the World Bank ... winter of it ... scraping by or finally getting ahead ... for businesses across the country remained customers with more money in the pot ... a whole lot holds other or try to be less help from government ... in fact working folks should have to wait a year after year the minimum wage to go up while CEO pay has never been dire ... so here is an idea that Governor Romney and I actually agreed on last year ... last time the minimum wage because living so that it finally becomes always live on ...


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Belated success for DELTA Mission HEAT experiment
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke has successfully performed the HEAT experiment on board the International Space Station (ISS).
The experiment, which investigates how heat is transferred in space, was originally part of the Dutch Soyuz DELTA Mission to the ISS with ESA astronaut André Kuipers in April 2004. The results of HEAT are relevant for thermal control in satellites.
During the DELTA Mission difficulties were encountered with the HEAT experiment. The problems were thought most likely to be due to a loose connection with the heating plate. Although the solution was fairly straightforward, there was no time to repeat the experiment during Kuipers' mission (19-30 April). Consequently ESA requested that Kuipers' NASA colleague Mike Fincke repeat the experiment. Kuipers and Fincke flew to ISS together with Russian cosmonaut Gennadi Padalka in April.
The HEAT experiment performed flawlessly. "It really was perfect", explains Marc Heppener, ESA's head of ISS scientific research.
"HEAT was an important experiment in the package of experiments during the DELTA Mission, and I am very pleased that it has now been successfully completed. This is another important accomplishment for the DELTA Mission. Overall we can now say that 85% of the experiment programme has been successful."
André Kuipers is also delighted; "It really was disappointing there was no time to solve the problem back in April, so I am pleased that Mike has been able to work on it. Thanks Mike!"
In space, just as on Earth, equipment needs to be cooled. In space this is often done using so-called heat pipes. Through capillary action cooling-fluids are drawn through the pipes past, for example, electronic switches. The fluids then cool and condensate elsewhere, dissipating the heat. After condensation, the fluids are drawn back to the areas that are in need of cooling.
Together with Euro Heat Pipes SA (Belgium) and Dutch Space (The Netherlands), researchers from l'Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB, Belgium), are working on a new generation of heat pipes. The HEAT experiment looks at how effective these are in space. According to expectations, weightlessness will influence the effectiveness, but as yet it is unclear to what magnitude. The results of the experiment will make it possible to anticipate how many heat pipes are required for any desired cooling effect. Ultimately this could lead to weight reductions, which then translates to lower costs.


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Microsoft has pushed out a minor update to the Xbox SmartGlass app available for Windows Phone. Previously known as Xbox Companion, the app enables those who own an Xbox 360 console to connect and control content displayed on the big screen.
Unfortunately no changelog is available but we can note that we've found the experience in this latest version to feel smoother and more responsive when connected to a console. Should you notice anything that's new, which we've missed, be sure to let us know in the comments. Xbox SmartGlass is now on version 1.5.
You can download SmartGlass from the Store for free.


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Thomas Cox came to Oregon from Illinois in 1847 with his wife, Martha, and several children. Mr. Cox owned a mercantile in Illinois and he must have really had a strong case of "Go West" fever because when he could not find a buyer for his store he packed a dozen or so ox-drawn wagons with all of his unsold merchandise and set out on a perilous journey to a land he had never seen, but had heard stories of its fertility and promise. Upon arrival Thomas Cox opened the first mercantile in Salem. His wife, having survived the arduous journey west, died just two years later in 1849 and was the first to be buried in this hillside cemetery, part of the property they purchased around the time that he decided to sell the mercantile and try his hand at farming. Thomas was buried beside her in 1863 and as the years went by Thomas Cox's children, various other relations and close friends were laid to rest in the clearing that overlooks a spectacular verdant valley that today grows some of the finest wine grapes in the world.
I visit this cemetery at least once a season, and it is one of the first places I drag out of town guests, promising them wine-tasting after we explore. To reach the cemetery one must walk a about a half a mile uphill on a rocky path that passes through row upon row of pinot noir and chardonnay grape vines. Before grapes were planted here, the undulating terrain was covered in orchards of peaches, pears and plums.
Recently I made the trek alone up the hill on a day so cold and wet even the vineyard dog that usually accompanies visitors on the trek opted to stay on the covered front deck of the winery tasting room. That day, despite the icy and loquacious March wind, I felt like paying Thomas Cox and his family a visit.
I love this cemetery because it is so unpretentious and humble. The grass is usually shin-high and swaying no matter what the season, and in the summer it releases prickly seeds that hitch a ride home with you on your socks and tiny grasshoppers flutter up as you pass through. Most of the headstones are very old, moss-worn and difficult to read. Some lay in crumbles. The headstones cluster in small groups with swaths of blank loamy earth in between which leads me to believe that some headstones, perhaps many made of wood, have long since dissolved away leaving some of the dead forever unsignified.
I have great respect for all of the people buried up on this hill. I am in awe of their courage and work ethic. I can only begin to imagine the toil they endured to make the six-month trip west and begin a new life for themselves and their progeny. There is a family plot in this cemetery with a marker that bears the name of four children, all of whom died before the age of six. Four children from a single set of parents, lost. Their grief must have been unbearable.
Someone must tell the stories of those buried here.
Photo of Thomas Cox courtesy of the Salem Public Library Historic Photograph Collections, Salem Public Library, Salem, Oregon. The date of the photo is unknown.
Whenever possible I will cite the resources of my information. My knowledge of the people and places mentioned in this post is from accumulated reading and studying of my community's history and conversations with local historians.


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(WENN) -"Kill Bill" stunt coordinator Keith Adams is adamant he would have prevented Uma Thurman's car crash had he been notified the scene was taking place.
In an interview with The New York Times published earlier this month, the actress stated that director Quentin Tarantino pressured her to drive a dilapidated car on the set of the 2003 film, even though she requested a stunt driver perform the scene instead.
She eventually agreed to do it, though ended up crashing and sustaining injuries to her neck and knees and has since gone public with the footage from the set.
Now, stunt coordinator Adams has claimed that he would have stopped Thurman from ever stepping foot in the car.
"No stunts of any kind were scheduled for the day of Ms. Thurman's accident," Adams told The Hollywood Reporter in an email on Friday. "All of the stunt department was put on hold and no one from the stunt department was called to set.
"At no point was I notified or consulted about Ms. Thurman driving a car on camera that day."
Adams also insisted he would have put a trained stunt driver in the car, rather than an inexperienced and apprehensive Thurman.
"Had I been involved, I would have insisted not only on putting a professional driver behind the wheel but also ensuring that the car itself was road-worthy and safe," he said.
After Thurman shared her story, Tarantino expressed regret over the accident and revealed to Deadline that it was a last-minute change to filming that landed the star in the car, driving on an untested, unsafe road.
"I told her it would be okay. I told her the road was a straight line. I told her it would be safe. And it wasn't. I was wrong. I didn't force her into the car. She got into it because she trusted me. And she believed me," the filmmaker said. "As a director, you learn things and sometimes you learn them through horrendous mistakes. Beyond one of the biggest regrets of my career, it is one of the biggest regrets of my life."


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Both were mold-breaking former heads of state who reshaped their own countries and the world. Nelson Mandela, revered for his efforts to end apartheid in South Africa, and Margaret Thatcher, the "Iron Lady" who imposed her will on Britain's politics and economy, were among notables who died in 2013.
Mandela, who died Dec. 5 at age 95, was considered a master of forgiveness. He became South Africa's first black president after spending 27 years in prison for championing equality against the white-minority government, and he inspired the world by seeking a relatively peaceful transition of power.
As Britain's only female prime minister, Thatcher ruled for 11 years and showed an unshakable faith in the free market, leaving behind a leaner government and more prosperous nation. While she had fierce critics, praise for her leadership came in from around the world when she died in April at 87.
Other political figures who died this year included Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez and former New York City mayor Ed Koch.
Here is a roll call of some of the people who died in 2013. (Cause of death cited for younger people if available.)
Patti Page, 85. Singer who stumbled across "Tennessee Waltz" and made it one of the best-selling recordings ever. Jan. 1.
Huell Howser, 67. Homespun host of public television's popular "California's Gold" travelogues. Jan. 6.
Pauline Friedman Phillips, 94. Under the name of Abigail Van Buren, she wrote the long-running "Dear Abby" newspaper advice column read by millions. Jan. 16.
Stan Musial, 92. St. Louis Cardinals star with the corkscrew stance and too many batting records to fit on his Hall of Fame plaque. Jan. 19.
Patty Andrews, 94. Last of the singing Andrews Sisters trio whose hits such as the rollicking "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B" and the poignant "I Can Dream, Can't I?" captured the home-front spirit of World War II. Jan. 30.
Ed Koch, 88. Former New York mayor and combative politician who rescued the city from near-financial ruin during three City Hall terms. Feb. 1.
Lavonne "Pepper" Paire-Davis, 88. A star of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1940s and an inspiration for the central character in the movie "A League of Their Own." Feb. 2.
Jerry Buss, 80. Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era. Feb. 18.
C. Everett Koop, 96. He raised the profile of the surgeon general by riveting America's attention on the then-emerging disease known as AIDS and by railing against smoking. Feb. 25.
Dale Robertson, 89. Oklahoma native who became a star of television and movie Westerns during the genre's heyday. Feb. 26.
Van Cliburn, 78. Pianist whose triumph at a 1958 Moscow competition helped thaw the Cold War and launched a spectacular career that made him the rare classical musician to enjoy rock-star status. Feb. 27.
Bonnie Franklin, 69. Pert, redheaded actress whom millions came to identify with for her role as divorced mom Ann Romano on the sitcom "One Day at a Time." March 1.
Hugo Chavez, 58. Fiery populist president of Venezuela who declared a socialist revolution, crusaded against U.S. influence and championed a leftist revival across Latin America. March 5. Cancer.
Joe Weider, 93. Legendary figure in bodybuilding who helped popularize the sport and played a key role in introducing young weightlifter Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world. March 23.
Deke Richards, 68. As leader of the Motown creative team known as The Corporation, he was involved in writing and producing many Jackson 5 hits. March 24.
Phil Ramone, 79. Grammy-winning engineer, arranger and producer whose platinum touch included recordings with Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Paul Simon. March 30. Complications from heart surgery.
Roger Ebert, 70. First journalist to win a Pulitzer Prize for movie criticism, who, on his long-running TV review program, wielded the nation's most influential thumb. April 4.
Margaret Thatcher, 87. Conservative British prime minister who infuriated European allies, found a fellow believer in Ronald Reagan and transformed her country by a ruthless dedication to free markets. April 8. Stroke.
Annette Funicello, 70. Child star as a perky Mouseketeer on "The Mickey Mouse Club" in the 1950s, who then teamed with Frankie Avalon on a string of '60s fun-in-the-sun movies with names like "Beach Party Bingo." April 8. Complications from multiple sclerosis.
Jonathan Winters, 87. Cherub-faced comedian whose breakneck improvisations and misfit characters inspired the likes of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. April 11.
Hilary Koprowski, 96. Pioneering virologist who developed the first successful oral vaccination for polio. April 11.
Pat Summerall, 82. Deep-voiced NFL player-turned-broadcaster who spent half of his four decades calling sports famously paired with John Madden. April 16.
Alan Wood, 90. World War II veteran credited with providing the flag in the famous flag-raising on Iwo Jima. April 18.
Al Neuharth, 89. Founder of USA Today, the nation's most widely read newspaper. April 19.
George Jones, 81. Peerless, hard-living country singer who recorded dozens of hits about good times and regrets and peaked with the heartbreaker "He Stopped Loving Her Today." April 26.
Jeanne Cooper, 84. Soap opera star who played grande dame Katherine Chancellor for nearly four decades on "The Young and the Restless." May 8.
Joyce Brothers, 85. Pop psychologist who pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s and enjoyed a long career as a syndicated columnist, author, and TV and film personality. May 13.
Ken Venturi, 82. Golf star who overcame dehydration to win the 1964 U.S. Open and spent 35 years in the booth for CBS Sports. May 17.
Ray Manzarek, 74. Founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone. May 20. Cancer.
Jean Stapleton, 90. Stage-trained character actress who played Archie Bunker's far better half, the sweetly naive Edith, in TV's groundbreaking 1970s comedy "All in the Family." May 31.
David "Deacon" Jones, 74. a Hall of Fame defensive end who was part of the "Fearsome Foursome" of the L.A. Rams, was credited with coining the word sack for how he knocked down quarterbacks. June 3.
Esther Williams, 91. Swimming champion-turned-actress who starred in glittering, aquatic Technicolor musicals of the 1940s and 1950s. June 6.
Richard Ramirez, 53. Serial killer known as the Night Stalker who left satanic signs at murder scenes during a reign of terror in the 1980s. June 7. Liver failure.
Michael Hastings, 33. Award-winning journalist and war correspondent whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general. June 18. Car accident in Los Angeles.
James Gandolfini, 51. Actor whose portrayal of a brutal but emotionally delicate crime boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" turned the mobster stereotype on its head. June 19. Heart attack.
Richard Matheson, 87. Prolific sci-fi and fantasy writer whose "I Am Legend" and "The Shrinking Man" were transformed into films. June 23.
Marc Rich, 78. Trader known as the "King of Commodities" whose 2001 pardon by President Bill Clinton just hours before he left office prompted fierce criticism. June 26.
Doug Engelbart, 88. Visionary who invented the computer mouse and developed other technology that has transformed the way people work, play and communicate. July 2.
Amar Bose, 83. Acoustic pioneer and founder and chairman of an audio technology company known for the rich sound of its tabletop radios and its noise-canceling headphones. July 12.
Cory Monteith, 31. Actor on the television show "Glee" who had struggled for years with substance abuse. July 13. Overdose of heroin and alcohol.
Helen Thomas, 92. Irrepressible White House correspondent who used her seat in the front row of history to grill nine presidents. July 20.
Emile Griffith, 75. Elegant world boxing champion whose career was overshadowed by the fatal beating he gave Bennie Paret in a 1962 title bout that darkened all of boxing. July 23.
Virginia Johnson, 88. Half of the husband-wife research team that transformed the study of sex in the 1960s and wrote two best-selling books on sexuality. July 24.
Julie Harris, 87. Much-honored Broadway performer whose roles ranged from the flamboyant Sally Bowles in "I Am a Camera" to the reclusive Emily Dickinson in "The Belle of Amherst." Aug. 24.
David Frost, 74. Veteran broadcaster who won fame around the world for his interview with former President Richard Nixon. Aug. 31.
Ray Dolby, 80. American inventor and audio pioneer who founded Dolby Laboratories. Sept. 12.
Eiji Toyoda, 100. Member of Toyota's founding family who helped create the super-efficient "Toyota Way" production method. Sept. 17.
Ken Norton, 70. Former heavyweight champion who beat Muhammad Ali and then lost a controversial decision to him in Yankee Stadium. Sept. 18.
Tom Clancy, 66. His high-tech, Cold War thrillers such as "The Hunt for Red October" and "Patriot Games" made him the most widely read and influential military novelist of his time. Oct. 1.
Scott Carpenter, 88. Second American to orbit the Earth and first person to explore both the heights of space and depths of the ocean. Oct. 10. Complications from a stroke.
Ed Lauter, 74. Character actor whose long, angular face and stern bearing made him instantly recognizable in scores of movies and TV shows over five decades. Oct. 16. Mesothelioma.
Lou Reed, 71. Punk poet of rock 'n' roll who profoundly influenced generations of musicians as leader of the Velvet Underground and remained a vital solo performer for decades after. Oct. 27.
Diane Disney Miller, 79. Walt Disney's daughter, was one of his inspirations for building the Disneyland theme park and fought to keep the Frank Gehry Disney Hall design. Nov. 19.
Jane Kean, 90. Performer who got her start in musical theater but was best known as Trixie alongside Jackie Gleason on a TV revival of "The Honeymooners." Nov. 26.
Paul Walker, 40. Star of the "Fast & Furious" movie series. Nov. 30. Car crash.
Paul Crouch, 79. Televangelist who built what's been called the world's largest Christian broadcasting network. Nov. 30.
Edward J. "Babe" Heffron, 90. His World War II army service was recounted in the book and TV miniseries "Band of Brothers." Dec. 1.
Nelson Mandela, 95. Colossus of the 20th century who emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in South Africa and became that nation's first black president. Dec. 5.
Wilfred Billey, 90. A Navajo Code Talker, whose words are inscribed on congressional medals given to his group and who fought to have a World War II comrade recognized for his service. Dec. 12.
Peter O'Toole, 81. Charismatic actor who achieved instant stardom as the title character of "Lawrence of Arabia" and was nominated eight times for an Academy Award. Dec. 14.
Joan Fontaine, 96. Academy Award-winning actress who found stardom playing naive wives in Alfred Hitchcock's "Suspicion" and "Rebecca" and also was featured in films by Billy Wilder, Fritz Lang and Nicholas Ray. Dec. 15.
Ray Price, 87. One of country music's most popular and influential singers and bandleaders who had more than 100 hits. Dec. 16.
Edgar M. Bronfman Sr., 84. The billionaire businessman and longtime president of the World Jewish Congress, which lobbied the Soviets to allow Jews to emigrate and helped spearhead the search for hidden Nazi loot. Dec. 21.
Mikhail Kalashnikov, 94. His work as a weapons designer for the Soviet Union is immortalized in the name of the world's most popular firearm, the AK-47 assault rifle, which is often called "a Kalashnikov." Dec. 23.


text: Mapstation has until now been the solo project of Stefan Schneider, most often the melodic component in the modernist landscapes of Germany's To Rococo Rot. Here Schneider collaborates to stunning effect with reggae singer / dj Ras Donovan on an ep that is as influenced by recent Jamaican dancehall, as the graceful minimalist techno we've come to associate with Mapstation. In fact, this is something new, with Donovan's voice seeming to mirror the insistent psychotic drift of the music, while at the same time referring to the poetry and ragga tradition in reggae. Could be a wild one to drop.


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- Photography by Mr Chris Brooks
- Styling by Mr Dan May, Style Director, MR PORTER
- Words by Mr Mansel Fletcher, Features Editor, MR PORTER
Great Britain can look at its sartorial heritage with unalloyed pride: the suit was invented in the UK as a result of the unique emphasis that the British place on country living; Mr George "Beau" Brummell established a mode of restrained elegance that continues to define good taste 200 years after he left London society for a penurious exile in France; and, in the first half of the 20th century, the Duke of Windsor, with the help of his (Dutch) tailor Mr Frederick Scholte, dressed in an ostensibly formal (but actually rather relaxed) manner that retains the capacity to inspire men around the world.
However, innovation is an essential part of that small island's sartorial history, and British designers resist the temptation to bathe in the satisfaction offered by looking back. Instead, the sense that they make of this wonderful heritage is best summed up by the words of the 19th-century Austrian composer Mr Gustav Mahler, who once said, "Tradition is the handing down of the flame, and not the worshipping of ashes." It's in that spirit that MR PORTER presents a contemporary vision of British style, above.


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Review: Apple iPhone 5 (16GB/32GB/64GB)
Company: Apple Inc.
Website: www.Apple.com
Model: iPhone 5
Price: $199/16GB, $299/32GB, $399/64GB with New 2-Year Contract, $649/$749/$849 without
Compatible: PC/Mac/iCloud
Pros: Apple's fastest and most capable iPhone yet. The first iPhone to include a 4" screen, LTE cellular support, and two truly impressive cameras. Improved screen and camera color accuracy, plus dramatically improved low light camera performance. Excellent noise cancellation capabilities noticeably improve phone call quality; headphone port and speakers both feature sonic enhancements, as well. Solid iOS 6 software foundation includes polished built-in apps, third-party apps with varying degrees of support for new screen and processors. Enhanced 3-D graphics capabilities and CPU power increase frame rates and speeds of numerous power-hungry apps. Thinner, lighter new aluminum body designs reduce risk of shattered rear glass; relocated headphone port makes device easier to protect with cases.
Cons: Battery performance too often falls below Apple's best case estimates, particularly for cellular calling and data. LTE service remains inconsistent between neighborhoods, cities, and countries, with widely varying data speeds and availability; some users will see no cellular speed improvements over the iPhone 4S. CDMA versions still can't talk and access cellular data at same time. Some iOS features, such as FaceTime Over Cellular and HD Voice for phone calls, remain unavailable or limited on certain cell networks due to carrier limitations. New Lightning connector breaks physical compatibility with all past docking iPhone accessories; adapters are not included or initially even available in stores for testing, nor are new third-party Lightning accessories. Aluminum body is easily scratched and dented; some iPhone 5s shipped from factories with modest damage, and inconsistent screen brightness.
Because cell phones have become incredibly important tools—communication and information-gathering devices with photographic, mapping, and entertainment capabilities—the results of battery tests are absolutely critical to us; a short-lived iPhone battery can cause you to miss important calls, be unable to find your way home, or compromise your ability to document an event. At the same time, we understand that battery performance is a compromise, particularly with a multi-functional device. It's not realistic to expect a phone to have a bigger screen, ultra-fast processors, and smaller frame without suffering from shorter run times. Something has to give.
The good news is that the iPhone 5 is in the same general ballpark as its predecessor in terms of run time. Leaked parts and later teardowns confirmed that the batteries inside the iPhone 4S and 5 are nearly identical in capacity, putting the onus on component and software efficiencies to eke out extended life in the new iPhone. Apple's own comparisons claimed that there were improvements, particularly in the browsing department, so we were a bit disappointed to see both losses and gains this time out.
Cellular Data: Apple claimed "up to 6 hours" of 3G Internet use on the iPhone 4S, so it was exciting to see that the iPhone 5 promise "up to 8 hours" of LTE or 3G Internet use. Unfortunately, this turns out to be a best case scenario: if you're using your iPhone 5 in places a with a very strong (4- to 5-bar) LTE or 3G signal, your cellular battery life may approach that number, but if not, the cellular antenna will struggle to maintain a signal, and fall well short. Because LTE and 3G/4G towers are in a state of build-out flux right now, our tests suggest that many LTE users won't come close to Apple's promised numbers.
Each with 2 bars of LTE signal—the best our phones could achieve in the primary location where we've tested every past iPhone—our AT&T iPhone 5 achieved a meager 4 hours and 44 minutes of continuous cellular data browsing in our standard Internet test, while a Verizon iPhone 5 hit 5 hours and 15 minutes, well below Apple's rosy estimates. Both numbers were below the just-shy-of-6-hour run times of the AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4S models when they were on 3G/4G networks last year, though it needs to be said that both iPhone 4Ses had 3G/4G signals in the 3- to 4-bar range. By replacing some 3G/4G tower capacity with LTE, carriers have reduced signal strength on their older networks, impacting speeds while causing battery drain to be higher. If you live in an area with strong LTE or 3G/4G signal strength, your numbers will be closer to Apple's claims.
Wi-Fi Data: Apple claims "up to 10 hours" of Wi-Fi Internet use for the iPhone 5, up from 9 promised hours on the iPhone 4S, which actually achieved 8 hours and 30 minutes in our test last year. With its cellular antenna turned on (but without actually making or receiving any phone calls), a Verizon iPhone 5 ran our standard Internet test for only 6 hours and 24 minutes. Wth the Wi-Fi antenna on and cellular antenna off, the same iPhone 5 ran for 8 hours and 26 minutes. As we saw in the cellular tests, it's obvious here that the iPhone 5 eats battery life at a brisk pace when cellular signal strength is low, and does better when it's not struggling to communicate with a cell tower.
Voice Calling: Last year, the iPhone 4S promised 8 hours of calling time, and achieved 7 hours and 16 minutes over AT&T's network, versus 8 hours and 27 minutes on Verizon's. The iPhone 5 promises the same 8 hour number, but both versions fell short in our tests this year, hitting 6 hours and 15 minutes for the AT&T phone versus 6 hours and 6 minutes for Verizon. While the lower numbers may again be attributable to the weaker AT&T and Verizon signal strengths we saw during testing—both were at 2-3 bars during testing—and battery life may well be higher where users get more bars of service, this is a real consequence of diminished service in some areas. Note that standby time is now promised at 225 hours, up from 200 on iPhone 4S and down from 300 on iPhone 4.
FaceTime Video Calling: While the iPhone 4S hit 3 hours and 15 minutes of continuous video calling on this test, the iPhone 5 ran for 3 hours and 2 minutes—in the same ballpark, and just a hint below the iPhone 4's 3 hours and 10 minutes.
1080p Video Recording: Last year, the iPhone 4S ran for 2 hours and 20 minutes of continuous rear camera video recording at 1080p resolution. The iPhone 5 did slightly better, running for exactly 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Video Playback: Apple promises up to 10 hours of video playback with the screen and speaker each at 50%, and the iPhone 4 exceeded that with an 11 hour, 14 minute performance, versus 10 hours and 32 minutes for the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 5 went for 11 hours and 7 minutes on our standard video test, handily beating Apple's estimate.
Audio Playback: We noted that the iPhone 4 and 4S matched or exceeded Apple's 40-hour promise of audio playback, and began a test to see how the iPhone 5 would do under the same conditions—namely, with the screen off and the volume set to 50% with headphones connected. The iPhone 5 missed the 40-hour figure, hitting 37 hours and 3 minutes of run time when connected to cellular and Wi-Fi networks as per Apple's test methodology. On a separate test, we put the iPhone 5 into Airplane Mode, just to see how it would do. Three hours after the test began, the iPhone 5 had lost only a single percentage point of power. While the battery meter isn't entirely linear, and earlier tests are based upon the iPhone having its cellular and Wi-Fi antennas on, the iPhone 5's run time for pure audio playback without a wireless connection is astonishing.
Recharging: Recharging a completely dead iPhone 5 from a 1-Amp power source took 2 hours and 17 minutes. Unlike the third-generation iPad, which became markedly power-hungrier due to major screen and chip changes, the larger-screened iPhone 5 exhibited no recharging issues whatsoever with the same USB wall and car adapters that we've used in the past. It continues to draw only 1-Amp from compatible USB ports, or fall backwards to 500mA when that's all an outlet can supply.
Final Thoughts On The iPhone 5 Battery
As much as we'd love to be able to say that the iPhone 5 is an "all day" phone, it's still not: just like most of its predecessors, Apple prioritized new thinness and speed over battery life. Consequently, it's advisable to keep a charging cable nearby, lest you find yourself out of juice at or before 5pm. This isn't terribly different from the iPhone 4S, and your mileage will vary depending on local cell tower strength, but it was certainly disappointing for us—battery life is certainly one of the two biggest issues with the iPhone 5.
Because of the iPhone 5's tendency to run low on juice just when the night's getting started, heavy users and frequent travelers will once again find themselves in need of spare battery packs and chargers. While third-party developers came up with all sorts of solutions for prior iPhones, such as Mophie's Juice Packs and Incipio's even better OffGrid Pro, the iPhone 5's Lightning port will demand considerable re-engineering, likely delaying similar accessories until at least early 2013. The lack of charging docks will also be a pain point for users, forcing people to rely upon Apple cables or adapters until solutions are available.
Our best advice at the moment is to consider carrying a high-capacity Just Mobile Gum Plus with a Lightning to USB Cable as a backup solution. This battery offers users the ability to refuel any iPhone multiple times on a single charge, looks great, and is quite resilient. It will do as a solution until comparably-priced battery cases become available.
Editors' Note: iLounge only reviews products in "final" form, but many companies now change their offerings - sometimes several times - after our reviews have been published. This iLounge article provides more information on this practice, known as revving.


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Chris Mortensen of ESPN (via Twitter) is reporting that Robert Griffin III has completely torn two ligaments and must undergo "total reconstruction" of his knee. Surgery is scheduled for Wednesday morning and he is expected to miss 6-8 months.
Originally it was believed that RG3 had only partially torn his ACL and LCL and that he was hoping to avoid reconstructive surgery. However, this latest report indicates that the worst fears have been realized.
If Griffin is only out six months, there would be a good chance he will be ready for the start of the 2013 season. However, an eight month recovery would put the start of the season in jeopardy. The good news is that it does not sound like the entire season is in jeopardy and that we should see RG3 at quarterback for the Redskins in 2013.


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Flash rose queen ceremony will be held next Saturday May 17, beginning with a church service at St Paul's at 1.30pm, followed by the crowning and fete in the village hall at 2pm.
This year's rose queen will be Mischa Balderstone and the fete will be opened by Gwennyth Wilde. Refreshments will be available and there will be various stalls and a tombola.


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Behold! verily to Allah belong all creatures, in the heavens and on earth. What do they follow who worship as His "partners" other than Allah? They follow nothing but conjecture, and they do nothing but lie.
(Qur'an, 10:66)
ifferent concepts may come to mind when the theory of evolution is mentioned.
Some people, mainly materialists who think that it is a scientifically
proven fact, fiercely support it and, equally fiercely, reject all ideas
opposed to it.
second group consists of people who are not well-informed about the theory
of evolution's claims. They are not particularly interested in it, since
they do not realize the harm that Darwinism has done to humanity over
the last century and a half. They see no problem with how it is imposed
on people and fiercely defended, despite its scientific invalidity, for
they have closed their eyes to what is going on.
Even if they know that this theory has lost all scientific credibility,
they cannot take seriously those who still find it important, because
they themselves do not consider it important. They consider it unnecessary
to explain the theory's invalidity or to publish books and hold conferences
on the subject, for in their eyes the theory is already "old hat" or passé.
A third group consists of those who, under the influence of materialist
suggestion and propaganda, view this theory as scientific fact and look
for a "middle way" between it and belief in God. They accept Darwinism's
account of the origin of life word for word, yet try to build a bridge
between the theory of evolution and religious belief by maintaining that
this account operates under God's control.
In reality, each of these views is mistaken, for the theory of evolution
cannot reasonably be portrayed as scientific fact, passed off as unimportant,
or adapted to religion. As we shall see throughout this site, the theory's
ideological framework consists of anti-religious thought put forward to
strengthen atheism and to give it a firm foundation. Moreover, it is fiercely
defended by people who have been persuaded by materialism, for it is constructed
on materialist philosophy and offers a materialist commentary on the world.
From the time it was first put forward by Charles Darwin and right up
to the present day, it has brought humanity nothing but conflict, exploitation,
war, and degeneration. Given this, it is essential that we acquire a sound
understanding of the subject and launch a serious fight against it on
the ideological level.
This site replies from a very different perspective to the errors of
those believers who still support the theory of evolution. It offers a
response to those Muslims who look for common ground between the theory
of evolution and the fact of creation, and who even try to find evidence
for the theory in the Qur'an. The purpose is not to criticize Muslim evolutionists,
but rather to explain that their attitude is mistaken, to assist them
on the level of ideas, and to be a means whereby they can adopt a more
correct perspective.
Two other facts will be discussed in this site: First, that Darwinism
is a theory that lacks any scientific foundation, and second, that its
real target is religion. Therefore, it will emphasize how wrong it is
for Muslims to take the theory lightly or to underestimate it, and to
see no need to wage an intellectual struggle against it.
Believers should avoid defending this theory and its ideological meaning,
for both contradict the truths of Islam. Some may support the theory because
they are unaware of the disasters that it has visited upon humanity, that
it is supported by people who hate religion, and that it rejects the fact
of creation. That being the case, those Muslims who have only a little
information on the subject should avoid going down that road, for as Allah
tells the faithful in the Qur'an:
Do not pursue what you have no knowledge of. Hearing,
sight and hearts will all be questioned. (Qur'an, 17: 36)
Do not pursue what you have no knowledge of. Hearing,
sight and hearts will all be questioned. (Qur'an, 17: 36)
Exemplary Muslims should research the matter in all sincerity and behave
according to the realization that:
... Those who have become Muslim are those who sought
right guidance. (Qur'an, 72: 14)
... Those who have become Muslim are those who sought
right guidance. (Qur'an, 72: 14)
As the above verse commands, Muslims who believe in the theory of evolution
must consider this theory carefully, carry out wide-ranging research,
and make their decision according to their consciences. This site has
been prepared to help them do so and to shed some light upon the path that
they are following.
The men and women of the believers are friends of one another. They command what is right and forbid what is wrong, and establish prayer and pay welfare and charity, and obey Allah and His Messenger. They are the people on whom Allah will have mercy. Allah is Almighty, All - Wise. (Qur'an, 9: 71)
The men and women of the believers are friends of one another. They command what is right and forbid what is wrong, and establish prayer and pay welfare and charity, and obey Allah and His Messenger. They are the people on whom Allah will have mercy. Allah is Almighty, All - Wise. (Qur'an, 9: 71)


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I needed a way to deal with planetary positions and velocities and found NASA's HORIZONS and the ephemerides. But I wanted a simpler interface than telnet or lugging around the massive ephemeris files with my applications. So instead, I wrote a simple JSON api for dealing with ephemeris files.
Suppose one wanted to get the chebyshev coefficients for computing mercury's state for today's date (November 5th), the URL query would look like this:
Which would return a JSON object whose structure looks like this:
"date": 2455870.5,
"results": {
{"mercury": {
"coeffs": ...
"start": 2455856.5,
"end": 2455872.5
Where "coeffs" contains the chebyshev coefficients for evaluating the state of mercury between the julian dates 2455856.5 and 2455872.5
To simplify it even further, you can grab the state of mercury at 9:30am on November 5th 2011 by using this url:
Which would return:
"date": 2455870.89583,
"results": {
"mercury": [
[30007449.557, -50119248.882, -29922524.4351],
[2879610.10503, 2030853.04543, 786401.74378]
Where the first array in "mercury" is the position vector (x, y, z) and the second array is the velocity vector (vx, vy, vz)
Multiple planets can be entered, comma-separated.
Applications requiring entire ephemeride records can use this:
This will give you...
"date": 2455870.89583,
"start": 2455824.5,
"end": 2455888.5,
"results": {
"mercury": [
Where date is the date asked for, start is the beginning of the record and end is the end of the record. "results" contains every ephemeris body mapped to a list of its coefficient chunks for that record.
The ephemeris being used is DE406 for the time being, though I may add others later (and a backwards compatible means of specifying).
It doesn't include the full date range of DE406 yet, it only contains dates between 2000-2200 (I'll be adding more as needed, if you request a range increase it will probably be granted).
To see a web application using it in action, visit http://www.astro-phys.com and click "start" (its streaming the records to evaluate positions for the planets, the interface can be dragged and zoomed with the mouse).
Lastly, the constants section of the ephemeris is also available from the url
When querying for coefficients, you can't ask for earth or moon directly. You have to use "earthmoon" (the earthmoon barycenter) and "geomoon" (the geocentric moon) and compute their states from those. However, when querying for "states", astro-phys does this for you.
PS: All api queries can also take a '&callback=somefunction' to be treated as jsonp. This works great with jquery's getJSON
Here's an example using jQuery.getJSON (note, when date is missing the current time is assumed)
var url = 'http://www.astro-phys.com/api/states?callback=?';
$.getJSON(url, {bodies: 'mercury'}, function(data) {
var p = data.results.mercury[0];
var v = data.results.mercury[1];


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Sirius Stratus 7
Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
Nice piece, easy install, sound quality is iffy,
Item # 220SSV7V1 | MFR # SSV7V1
This item is no longer available.
The Sirius Stratus 7 makes a great travel companion.
The Sirius Stratus 7 satellite radio is easy to use, and that means a lot when you're looking for your favorite channel while you're driving down the highway. Push-button operation makes channel surfing easy and intuitive, and you can store 10 favorite channels as presets. The easy-to-read display gives you the artist's name, the song or program title, and channel information. The One-Touch Jump™ button allows you to go straight to your last channel, or check out the traffic and weather for 20 cities.
You'll get the accessories you need to use the Stratus 7 in your vehicle, including a cable that connects to your stereo's auxiliary input for the best possible sound. If your car's radio doesn't have an aux input, you can also use the included SiriusXM PowerConnect™ system to deliver clear sound through your vehicle's FM radio. The Sirius Stratus 7 kit also includes a magnetic mount antenna, a vent mount and extended vent clamps, a dash mount, alcohol preparation pads, and a Quick Start Guide. With optional accessory kits, you can also listen at home, at the office, outdoors or in additional vehicles.
Note: A subscription is required and sold separately by SiriusXM. Some channels not available in all packages. Satellite radio service is available only within Canada and the lower 48 states — not available in Hawaii. Limited availability in Puerto Rico.
Sirius Stratus 7 Owner's manual
Good, simple sat radio. Easy to use and just the right size to fit in the mustang.
John S, Lancaster, CA
Average Customer Review(s):
Nice piece, easy install, sound quality is iffy,
Love the Stratus 7 receiver. Easy to install and setup was flawless.
Pros: All pro's
Cons: None
Excellent add on device with user friendly controls
Works well easy to use. Reception isn't great unless I'm on the highway
The radio is great! The only thing I would change is to make the power cord a little longer. I wanted a clean look and did not want the power cord sticking out of the cigarette power port so I routed the wire through the center counsel and in to the center counsel box. It fit but was close. A little tighter than I like. Looks really clean without all the wires on top of the dash!
Pros: Ease of use, program.
Cons: Longer power cord please. Needs and auto power off.
Good, simple sat radio. Easy to use and just the right size to fit in the mustang.
Pros: small , bright, easy to use.
Cons: no bells and whistles such as pause, rewind etc.
Easy to install and works fine
better than i expected
Very good for the money
With Sirius you get ALL NFL games live!! This can go anywhere & is a great product! We take it to the beach, pool, work, car, etc.
Pros: Portable, small, lightweight.
Cons: None
Good unit for the money. Small, easy to mount in car and great signal compared to my XM factory radio.
Pros: Great signal, very clear sound
Haven't bought a new stereo in a couple of decades, and am pleased with the quality and sound.
Pros: Looks, sound, ease of controls
Cons: None at this time
Nice little unit - powers up great seems to keep good signal. Love the size fits in a small area not to take up too much room / I can't stand commercials on Radio hence Sirius and the price of this unit makes it a winner!
Pros: Small - fits in tight spots Good Display even in sun
Cons: Needs more preset buttons - maybe another row
it needs a clock. otherwise works very well
Pros: ...
Cons: non clock
The receiver is perfect for what I purchased it for...to replace a SIRIUS Protable that was 10 years old. However, the Mail-In Rebate/Coupon does me no good as I had to have unit to transfer a Lifetime subscription. So, the unit was this price, and SIRIUS charged me to transfer, and the rebate only applies to NEW subscriptions.
Pros: Unit is fine
Cons: None
It installs easy, gets good reception, and is small enough not to get in the way. I hard wired it into the power supply for the 12 volt outlet in the dash of a 2014 Jeep Wrangler so the wires didn't get in the way. You ca also remove the device from its dock and lock it in the glove box when parked in a shady part of town. I mounted the antenna on the dash and the reception has been decent so far. Overall, I'm happy with it.
Pros: Small, inexpensive, works well.
Cons: None as of now.
Was a good investment. Plays music everyone likes.
Pros: Clear signal with no static, easy to set up.
Cons: Screen is too bright at night. Needs a dimmer option
If it wasn't for the rebate this would be a zero star review. This unit gets terrible reception and is very cheaply made. I don't think I'll renew my service when it expires.
Pros: Low cost
Cons: Poor reception
My adviser, PAUL, knew exactly what I needed with the stereo equipment I had already purchased through Crutchfield.....and this works perfect with my unit!! THANKS!! I couldn't be happier!!
Pros: Price was reasonable. Very easy to install myself.....didn't even break a sweat.
Cons: None.
Excellent product
Pros: Small unit!
Cons: Cannot pause radio like other sirius docks.
Everything you need for a standard set up is included. Instructions were clear and easy to understand. Took less than 30 minutes to be receiving Sirius radio and that included setting up an account with Sirius.
Pros: Price especially with the rebate that was offered.
Cons: I found that to work best in one older vehicle it was best to order the cassette adapter verses using the supplied FM transmitter. My other vehicles are newer and the FM transmitter works flawlessly.
Picked up Stratus 7 receiver and SC-VDOC1 dock kit since SCC1 no longer offered and installed it on a Jensen JRV212T Unit. The Jensen fully controls the receiver so I could just hide the unit under the dash. Works great out of the box.
Pros: Easy to install. Unit bolted easily under the dash and out of the way,
Cons: Cable with dock could be a little shorter since I have 90% of it coiled up and tied down.
I was looking for a satellite radio with basic features that wouldn't break the bank, yet still deliver the experience that only SiriusXM can provide. The Crutchfield advisor recommended the Stratus 7, and as usual they steered me in the right direction. Delivery was prompt, and the unit arrived in perfect shape. After a few weeks of listening, all I can say is "WOW!" Installation was easy, the mount & radio are unobtrusive, and operation is a cinch. Stratus 7... the essence of satellite radio, plain and simple.
Pros: Small/light weight, large buttons, easy to read display
Cons: No remote
After some technical problems with the equipment, finally got it working and so far love the commercial free music. Great selection of genre also.
Pros: great music selection!
Cons: Power adapter cable had a short in it right out of the box; ended up ordering a hardwire kit from another retailer which solved the issue and made for a much more professional looking install (no cables dangling around).
I had an old Sirius radio (which I did LOVE) but this one was just too hard to resist. It is small and easy to install and operate...couldn't be happier!!
Pros: Very small; easy to install; easy to operate
Cons: No remote control
works great and is easy to use
Pros: compact takes up very little room easy to read display and operate
Cons: none
Very nice light and compact. Keeps signal extemely well. Would highly recommend
Pros: Small, light, great reception
Cons: Clips can be a pain to get out of vents
Bought to be used in boat, pickup, camper, house. With the use of separate docking stations, this thing is convenient and works great. Awesome product and service.
Pros: Great service, easy install and sounds great.
Cons: None yet
Stratus 7 was easy to install and once I found a good station on my radio in the car, it works great. My wife even loves it. Great price and a great receiver
Pros: They give you plenty of ant. wire for any type of Vehicle, several ways to attach inside.
Cons: Was hard to find a station on my radio, as I live up in the mountains.
I have been using the stratus 7 for a little over a week and so far it has been excellent! I installed in a excavator that I operate at work. It is so much better with all the stations and the different genres of music to choose from. I recommend this product. Ordering from Crutchfield was great. ( They are the best) With the promotion I got the radio for free and a fifty dollar rebate from Sirius after you subscribe for two months.
Sounds grainy at times, don't know why!
Purchased as a gift for my parents, installation was a breeze and it functions extremely well.
Pros: Size is just right for limited space SUV, display and buttons are of good size visibility.
found this by chance when I received an ad from crutchfield over the holidays. been trying to adapt satellite to my kenwood receiver but could not obtain one cable then this appears. easy installation, easy to operate and was worth the money. in the end it comes out free.
Pros: easy install, ease of operation and docks in the house to my receiver for a nominal price.
Cons: hiding the wiring
My husband & I purchased one for each of our cars and so far they are great! Good product for the value! The customer service by Crutchfield is by far the best ever!
Great product and great service. I loved the quick delivery in time for the holidays. This was to replace my husband's older sirius radio.
My wifes radio never worked well. Installed this unit on her car Christmas day and was quite simple to do. Wiring it directly into her factory radio made it come in almost crystal clear. Almost because you have to tune it to an FM station but much better than any wireless types I have used years ago.
Pros: Clear, Easy to Install, Easy to Operate
Cons: N/A
Sirius Radio
Vehicle Kit
Dock & Play Satellite Radio: The Stratus 7 Dock & Play Radio + PowerConnect Vehicle Kit provides SiriusXM Satellite Radio programming in your vehicle. And with optional accessories you can listen to the Stratus 7 at home, at the office, in multiple vehicles, or even outdoors (optional accessories sold separately); all with just one Sirius subscription.
Note: Requires a SiriusXM subscription.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Programming: The Stratus 7 Dock & Play Radio supports limited SiriusXM programming only (some SiriusXM channels not available). This Satellite Radio operates on the Sirius Network. You can easily add this Sirius tuner to an existing SiriusXM account for a Multi-Radio Discount Plan.
3-Line Graphic Display: The Stratus 7 features a 3-line blue display which lets you view artist name, song title, and channel information. You can adjust the brightness and contrast of the unit's display.
Tuning Functions: The Stratus 7 offers a variety of tuning functions:
Note: Whenever you power the Stratus 7 On, it will automatically tune to the last channel you were listening to before it was powered Off.
Vehicle Dock: This package includes a vehicle dock which allows you to listen to SiriusXM Satellite Radioi in your vehicle. The vehicle dock has color-coded connectors to assist you in connecting the cables to the correct connector. The vehicle dock also has a rear-panel wire-guide that can help you organize the cables and wires connected to the dock. The vehicle dock provides three connection options to transfer SiriusXM Satellite Radioi audio to your vehicle's audio system:
Magnetic Antenna: The unit comes supplied with a magnetic antenna, designed to be mounted outside the vehicle on the roof. The magnetic base will adhere to your vehicle's sheet metal.
Mounting: The mounting location of the Stratus 7 should be easily accessible for controlling the unit and provide good visibility of the unit's display. It should not be located in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the display screen. The receiver includes provisions for two mounting options:
Note: When mounting the Stratus 7 in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag.
Optional Pro-Fit VSM: The Stratus 7 can be mounted using an optional Pro.Fit Vehicle Specific Mount (item number 042VSM, sold separately) and the TS-01 adapter (item number 042TS01, sold separately). Please consult the Crutchfield Vehicle Selector to see if there is a Pro.Fit VSM to fit your vehicle.
Second Vehicle Kit (optional): An addition vehicle kit (item number 220SADV2, sold separately) can be purchased to install the Stratus 7 in a second vehicle.
Home Kit (optional): An optional home kit (item number 220SXDH3, sold separately) allows you to listen to the Stratus 7 in your home.
Boombox (optional): The optional Portable Speaker Dock (item number 220SXABB2, sold separately) lets you enjoy SiriusXM Satellite Radioi programming in your home, at the office, or on the deck.
Dock & Play Radio:
Vehicle Kit:
Dock & Play Radio in Vehicle Kit:
Magnetic Antenna:
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 verify what's in the box, 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.
I want X. M. Radio and was told that this works well [ fred Dec 06, 2017 ]
Because the alternative doesn't work!! [ Paul Nov 17, 2017 ]
I installed this same unit in my boat several years back, till this day I've had absolutely no problems, considering the harsh conditions it's subjected to. I change company vehicles as often as four times a month, having this deck eliminates having to change service from one vehicle to the next and in the long run it's a big cost saving. [ DAVID L Jun 12, 2017 ]
I've had Sirius service before. I have ordered from Crutchfield before. On both counts,I got good service [ Ronald Jun 15, 2016 ]
It is said that this radio works on Puerto Rico. [ Andres Apr 26, 2016 ]
We have not found an adapter that to convert the stock antenna connection in an Acura to the connection used by aftermarket tuners. You would need to install a new antenna for this to work. My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101 [ Paul Nov 11, 2017 ] Staff
No you do not get good recipiton [ sam May 29, 2017 ]
It completely depends on how good your reception is at your location. At my location (I have a camper too) I get no signal from within the camper, I have to place the antenna on the roof of the camper, where I have a piece of metal that I can fix it to. I think you would be better to get the kit that is not for your car - the home use kit - and use that antenna instead. [ William May 28, 2017 ]
You can but it won't be as effective. Trucks have special mounting brackets that mount CB's or satellite antennas to their out side mirrors, they have them in several configurations I've seen the adapted to many mobile homes candidate campers, I hope this helps you. [ KELLY J May 28, 2017 ]
If you can plug it into an amplifier audio input, which has an audio outlet, then the answer is yes. I've never done it but that's the way to do it. [ KENNETH Feb 24, 2017 ]
No there's no recording on this radio [ Joseph Feb 24, 2017 ]
No you don't. It will play with either the antenna provided or through an open FM station through your sound system. BTW we use ours in the house as well. Hope this helps. [ KENNETH Mar 12, 2016 ]
No you do not need a fm module, it will be tune from your FM radio, just go to Sirius website they will give you the best FM stations in your local area for tuning [ Joseph Mar 12, 2016 ]
Both the Starmate4 and Stratus7 use the same dock connector, yes. I hope that helps. My Bio; http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=5 [ Ryan Feb 24, 2016 ] Staff
Yes. Make sure it's wired to the right size fused port otherwise you can burn it out. Remember the power cord is fused already. [ KENNETH Feb 24, 2017 ]
Yes, there is a Sirius hardware adapter kit you tie into your fuse box. [ MIKE Oct 21, 2015 ]
One radio per subscription. I move mine to my house so I don't have to buy another scrip. [ Mike Oct 09, 2015 ]
You only need another subscription if you use a different radio. The Sirius 7 is dockable for both auto and home. Just move your sat radio to the house with the same subscription. Hope this helps. [ Mike Oct 09, 2015 ]
Each radio must have it's own account.Easy to change with Sirius help will walk you right through the process. [ ARNOLD Sep 26, 2015 ]
Do not know. [ JOHN S Sep 05, 2014 ]
I forwarded your question to an Advisor and they responded with the following: If you have an aux input on your stock radio that will be the best way to connect it and would be superior to using the FM Direct. If you would like to discuss further you can contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. [ Krissy Apr 17, 2014 ] Staff
You can find a list of what the boomboxes are compatible with, meaning Stratus 7 in this case. In my experience using the old school Sportster, the newer models were not compatible and I could no longer purchase a car unit to replace the ones that had stopped working. So I ended up buying a whole new boombox which is designed to be compatible with several different models and a car unit. Hope this helps and good luck! [ PARI Jan 06, 2014 ]
We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question. [ Jeff Jan 04, 2014 ] Staff
You will want to contact an Advisor by phone or online chat to discuss compatibility with your current system. They will be able to pull up your receiver and see if this will integrate. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you. [ Jeff Dec 18, 2013 ] Staff
You will want to contact an Advisor by phone or online chat to discuss compatibility with your factory system. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and see if this integrate. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you. [ Jeff Dec 16, 2013 ] Staff
Thanks for your question Richard. Unfortunately, the OnStar antenna and the Sirius Antenna are not compatible with each other. You will need to have a separate antenna for Sirius reception. [ Jeff Dec 14, 2013 ] Staff


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Foods You Should not have during Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the time when women need to be very much conscious about their diet. No doubt, there are many people in every one's family and friends who keep suggesting what to eat and what not, but ultimately it's going to be you who has to remember what to eat and what not to eat. You need to take special care of everything that goes in your mouth because only your food will define your…Read More