text: USA Spec iPod® Interface for Nissan Connects your iPod to select 1999-up Nissan or Infiniti factory radios Zoom Front Photos Videos Does it work with my system? Item #: 581PA15NIS Review Summary 33 people say In Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $149.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product Buy this item and earn up to 150 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available x By buying this product you'll earn up to 150 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Q&A Accessories Our take on the USA Spec iPod® Interface for Nissan by Zak Billmeier You can take it with you. Just because you've got a factory radio in your Nissan or Infiniti, doesn't mean you have to leave your iPod (and the hours and hours of music it contains) at home. Just install USA Spec's iPod interface — it not only allows you to listen to all your favorite tunes through your car's speakers, it even lets you control song and playlist selections right from your radio. And with your iPhone® connected, you can even stream music from popular Internet services like PANDORA®, Livio Radio, iHeartRadio, and more. Plus you'll still be able to connect a CD changer or a satellite radio tuner. Just mount the compact interface box in a hidden location in your vehicle, and connect the adapter cable to the CD changer input on your compatible Nissan or Infiniti factory radio. Plug your iPod into the interface — you can control volume, source, song selection, and up to five different playlists right from the radio. And the interface charges your iPod while it's connected. You even get an auxiliary input for connecting a Dock & Play satellite radio, MP3 player, or other external source. Please enter your vehicle information or call an Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 to find out if this adapter is compatible with your vehicle. Compatibility Note: Be sure to check "Hands-on Research" for specific iPod model compatibility with this iPod adapter. See more info on this item Highlights:iPod connection adapter for select Nissan factory stereosmanage the iPod via your radio's CD changer controlsadjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewindwhen iPhone is connected, you can stream tunes from popular Internet services like PANDORA®, Livo Radio, and iHeartRadiouse up to five playlists (select five favorites, or Auto Playlist will let you choose from the first five on your iPod)warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What's in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual PA15-NIS iPod to Nissan/Infinity interface 6' iPod to interface cable (CB-PA105) 4' Interface to OEM radio cable (CDL-NISexT) 13" Vehicle harness (CAS-NIS10) 13" Vehicle harness (CAS-NIS20) Owner's manual Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The USA SPEC PA15-NIS interface connects a compatible iPod to select Infiniti and Nissan audio systems. Its on-board software translates commands from your factory radio's CD-changer or Satellite Radio controls into commands the iPod understands. This interface enables the iPod to coexist with your factory system and provides a line-level input to your audio system for optimal sound quality. Vehicle Compatibility: This interface enables your iPod to co-exist with the factory CD changer and Satellite Radio receiver of many Infiniti and Nissan vehicles; please check the Crutchfield Vehicle Selector to confirm compatibility. Please consult the Crutchfield Vehicle Selector to see if your vehicle is compatible. iPod Compatibility: The PA15-NIS is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features when connected to a compatible Nissan or Infiniti factory radio (as of 10/3/2013): iPod/iPhone Model Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod/iPhone Song/Artist Text Track Info video 5th 1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 6th 1.2 PC Y N Y Y Y Y Y 7th* 1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4th 6.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 5th* 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4S 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 5* 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 5C* 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 5S* 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y iPad 1 5.0.1 N N N N N N N 2 7.0 N N N N N N N 3 7.0 N N N N N N N 4 7.0 N N N N N N N mini 7.0 N N N N N N N Notes: *Requires Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter cable (472LTN230P, sold separately). Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. Dual Control Modes: There are three modes of controlling your iPod: Direct Mode, Playlist Mode, and Folder Mode. Depending upon your factory radio you will need to configure the interface (using the DIP switches) to a combination of the Direct Mode, plus either the Playlist Mode or Folder Mode: Direct Mode: Search and select music on your iPod just as you would normally. You can also use the track up/down button on the radio and steering wheel to control. Screen and click wheel are unlocked and fully functional. There is no text display on the radio while in Direct Mode. Playlist Mode: In this mode, you can operate and control the iPod like it's a CD changer. You can access five playlists on the iPod from the radio. The iPod keypad is locked and not functional. Folder Mode: You can access three folders (Playlist, Artist, and Album) on your iPod from your factory radio. You can also perform search by artist, album, or playlist. The SAT presets are associated with different folders (Playlist, Artist, Album, All Songs, and Genres). App Streaming (in Direct Mode): Direct mode also lets you listen to the sound from your iPhone's downloaded music apps (such as Pandora, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, etc.) through your factory head unit & speakers. You will continue to control your iPhone's apps & view song/artist information from its touchscreen. Note: Your iPhone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need applicable music service accounts. iPod Text: The Artist name and song title text can be displayed on the radio when using the Folder control mode. iPod Charging: The iPod's internal battery is charged whenever it's connected to the PA15-NIS; charging stops automatically 30 minutes after the ignition is turned off or the iPod is paused. Auxiliary Input: In addition to the iPod input on the PA15-NIS there is an auxiliary input (RCA) for use with another source, such as a DVD system, satellite radio, etc. This aux input can be used with or without the iPod connected. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card USA Spec iPod® Interface for Nissan Reviews Average Customer Review: 33 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. 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Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 USA Spec iPod interface works as described Written By AndyZ, Cherry Hill, NJ on Saturday, March 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've used several of these USA Spec iPod interfaces for factory radios in other cars and like those, this one works well. I added this to a 2000 Maxima we picked up for my son's first driver. He has all of the sound from the factory Bose system with the ability (now) to connect an iPhone. Both the iPhone interface and the audio patch cable (for other phones/devices with a 3.5MM headphone plug) work great. For devices other than the iPhone/iPod, you need to purchase the stereo RCA to 3.5mm cable and it's available on ebay or from Radio Shack for a few dollars. I mounted this under the console. You have to remove the console to do it but it's a simple operation. When removing the radio, watch that the lower ends of the factory bracket don't scratch the dash. Pros: The Crutchfield Master sheet that comes with the device describes the process of removing the radio. Videos are available on youtube to show the process live and in person. All of the necessary cables are provided and are long enough to place the device just about anywhere in the console or under the dash. Cons: The documentation that comes from USA Spec is a little sketchy. Hint: When installing, select the right cable from the kit (either for the radio with CD/Changer or for radio with SAT option) and look at the back of the radio. If you try to follow the diagram in the manual, you'll get confused because the depiction of the radio is different than the actual radio. Once you look at the rear of the radio it become obvious where the cables plug in. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 USA spec ipod interface Written By Edward, Palisades park, NJ on Sunday, February 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Pretty much a plug and play system good product Pros: Good quality easy to install Cons: The ipod controls on the radio are a but difficult Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 it's ok Written By rwk, barstow ca on Sunday, December 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) some what easy to install and easy to use, still need to program unit Pros: easy to use with steering wheel controls and with rca cable you can use your iphone to talk hands free thru your stereo Cons: not real easy to program so you get the data on your stock stereo, install could be a little clearer on extra plugs and wires and plugs.....but with extra time you can do the guess work :) Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 It "works" Written By Carlos, Greenville, SC on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This item works. The instructions could be better. But its applicaiton does cover several types of cars. I had some surprised with its use in my 2013 Niss 370z that I liked. Seems a bit quarky, but it's functions so I am happy. Pros: steering wheel buttons work. it shuffles my music, I can skip songs easily. Even with my dot-matrix display on my factory stereo, it will show song names or artist. Cons: Every time I shut off my car and restart, I have to reselect the ipod because it will default to sat radio. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great!! Highly recommend for 8speaker 2006 m35x Written By Joe, Hazleton, PA on Monday, August 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Best solution to add an iPhone, aux, or any type of mp3, DVD player to m35x factory system Pros: Installation Instructions were really simple to follow. The controls are easy to followIt gives me access to my iPhone 4S and not have to make CDs Cons: So far I haven't found any cons other than installing instructions were a bit vague. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 out of 5 USA Spec iPod® Interface for Nissan Written By Wendi, Hawley, PA 18428 on Thursday, January 10, 2013 Worked great until it didn't! Awesome for about 6 months, but then completely stopped working for no reason! My stock car stereo still works, but the USA Spec PA-15 installed unit is absolutely invisible! No one would ever know I have it my car because it just one day disappeared! Pros: Works good! Cons: Only works for a few months!!! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Good Product Written By Ray, Martinsville VA on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Ordered the product amd installed it myself into 2005 infiniti g35, other than disassembling the console of the car, installation was also simple. Exactly what I wanted in terms of sound quality. Pros: Simple, easy to use Cons: Is not always immediately ready upon entry to the car, takes a few button pushes. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Car Addition Written By Ribos R, Baltimore, MD on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is an excellent addition for those people looking to install iPod control into their Infiniti or Nissan radios. I installed it on my 2004 G35 in just one night, and would have done it a lot faster, had I not forgotten to fully pushed in a cable all the way the first time I opened up the dash. Installation is fairly intuitive (open up the dash, pull some cables, and install the box in between those cables). The box has a couple of presets - "Folder mode" for people who enjoy using their buttons on the radio to somehow try and control the ipod in a crazy weird folder structure format, or "Playlist mode" for people who just want access to 4 playlists, which can be user-defined. I personally use the ipod in "user control mode" , which means that you can just push the buttons and wheel on the ipod itself to select which music you want to listen to. The other modes turn off the screen (it says "Connected to NISSAN" or somesuch), so this other mode works really well for me. It also includes input for an RCA (male) -> auxiliary (male) cable, for people who want to play music from their non-apple phones , so that's good as well. And sound clarity is great. I love being able to skip songs from the steering wheel, and having the ipod automatically charge and play and pause when I turn on/ off the car. It's awesome. The instructions that came with the box are a little bit wonky though, I definitely suggest reading them a bunch of times before trying to install. Pros: Easy installation, sound quality, ease of use, Crutchfield's instructions are great Cons: Folder mode is terrible, box instructions are strange 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Great addition Written By SethW, Houston, TX on Monday, July 23, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The install directions were a little unclear as to what to unplug and replug. Fortunately my buddy made good educated guesses. The connection works and sounds great. The controls are a little confusing and will take a little getting used to. I know they can't put every car model in there, but maybe an online reference to see the exact back of your stereo would help. Pros: Not too painful to install. A little time and a lot of patience. Sounds a heck of a lot better than the FM modulator I had. Cons: Directions and pictures are not very clear on how to hook things up to the back of the stereo. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Great Device for your iPod Written By Andrew, Radcliff, KY on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a great upgrade from the typical aux connector, the radio transmitters or even the old cassette player adapter for your iPod. I love how the song / artist displays on the screen also. Another thing I have noticed is the sound quality is amazing! It also keeps the iPod charged. Easy to install on my 2005 Murano! However, there is one drawback (see 'Cons'), but I usually keep it in 'Shuffle' mode so it doesn't bother me too much. Pros: Able to see artist / song on display, hidden wires, sound quaility, also has option for aux cable for other devices. Cons: The only downfall to this device is when you want to listen to a particular artist it takes forever to get to it. Let me explain; I have nearly 12 gigs of songs on my iPod, if I'm listening to and artist who's name starts with a 'B', and I want to listen to an artist who's name starts with a 'T', I have to scroll to the 'T's, and with maybe 200 artists in between, I have to press my '>' button 200 times to get to the 'T''s. I guess if it were a kob that I could turn it would be much faster Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Does what they say Written By Bluesman, ohio on Thursday, June 14, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to install. setting up to operate is a little technical. But I love it .This is the only one I could find that worked with a 2005 Nissan Xterra 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Love how it works !!! Written By Ken, Las vegas on Monday, March 19, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) product works how it is supposed to just hard to hook up .... no instructions for 2012 altima !! call the company if u need assistamce ...very helpful Pros: works as it says Cons: hard to hook up ...instructions are vague and not at all descriptive on how to hook up Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Perfect...just what I wanted! Written By karen23s, Sanford, FL on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was nervous to do this install myself but after I googled how to pull out the radio in my 2005 Nissan Murano it was a piece of cake! I'm glad I didn't pay a professional.....it was too easy!! Pros: Sounds great! Cons: Navigating the controls are a little odd....but still beats the FM transmitter! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Works exactly as advertised Written By Michael, Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installation on my 2006 Nissan 350z with standard non-bose stereo worked. Some sites say it can't be done, but this product says it can, and it can. You do need to read the guide carefully to set the DIP settings correctly (in my case, I think they are all turned on, and that's the way it came so I didn't even have to adjust anything). Set up was somewhat expected for someone never having ventured inside of cars. The mastersheet was perfect. The hardest part of the installation for me was getting the actual plugs out of the original radio. I'm no good with those big harnesses. There's a little button on the top middle you can push which lets it pop out, but with such limited space it was really difficult. In fact plugging it back in was even harder and I couldn't get it to click in but eventually pushed it enough that I thought it wasn't going anywhere and left it. It works. I ran the wires down below the AC unit, and left the little box from this ipod adapter in there on a little paper towel for some cushion, then ran the iPod cables down by the gear shifter and out the bottom right side of center console. Hid the wires under passenger seat and keep the ipod in the center beverage holder. This thing is great. Pros: Perfect quality, steering wheel controls work, very quick to start playing, possible to install yourself, AUX input AND iPod 30 pin dock connecter. (RCA AUX cable not included), works with standard radio on my 2006 350z (Has two buttons on top: RADIO and CD) Cons: RCA cable for AUX input not included (get your own red and white to AUX 3.5mm cord to add during installation if you want). When using it in Direct / Playlist mode, the iPhone has full controls over music only when preset 5 on the radio is pressed. If 1-4 are selected it still plays but the iPhone just says "audio accessory connected" with no album art or controls available. I prefer the other way, but when I turn it on, it defaults to preset 4. Not a big deal. That's the only con. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Wow! Excellent sound quality Written By Brian W., Oklahoma City on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I didn't want to replace the excellent-sounding Bose system in my '99 Infiniti I30. A cassette adapter wasn't giving me the sound quality out of Pandora and TuneIn on my iPhone 4. I bought this and installed it - WOW! Internet radio apps and anything else sounds INCREDIBLE on my factory Bose system now -- way better than the Monster cassette adapter I was using. For a 12 year-old car with a premium sound system that still sounds awesome, this is the ONLY way to go if you want smartphone radio apps blasting through your speakers. Love this thing - although had to remove the entire Bose assembly to get to the changer connectors. But, I didn't even lose my 6-CD changer at all! Very cool. If I ever need an AUX input, I have one now. Thanks USA Spec. Love this gem. Pros: The only way to go without replacing factory unit with a top-of-the-line factory sound system. Cons: Price kinda high for what it is. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 A few added install notes Written By John Pf, Indian Rocks Beach, FL on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Wife loves it for two reasons: much better sound quality and volume than via antenna-adapters; charges iPod too. Note: you need a Y connector cable to use the audio input (2 RCA male to go into unit and mini stereo to go into your audio device) Crutchfield staff very good as always. Also USA Spec had US techs available too. Manual is confusingly written (probably by the programmer). That's the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Tips: quick search will bring up both helpful photos and videos of radio removal on Murano. Place gear shift in L, place cloth or cardboard on console to prevent scratches, turn radio up side down for better access and view of connector release clips. Use good quality #2 phillips for the 4 screws - they may be very tight and you don't want to strip the heads. Hold lower trim pieces together and insert both up at the same time. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 USA Spec iPod® Interface for Nissan Written By John, Austin, TX on Monday, September 26, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to install, and the sound quality is great. No background hiss or static. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 USA Spec iPod® Interface for Nissan Written By MistryMen, San Jose, CA on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 This product works great for my 1996 infiniti I30. Installation took a while but it was well worth it. I get clear sound. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Easy install Written By MZypher, Chicago on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent product. Easy install, just 2 plugs! Interface with radio is awesome. Took a little time to learn all the controls, but instant operation upon install. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Product Written By Devin, Gadsden, SC on Wednesday, April 06, 2011 This was the best product i could have bought for my car. It was easy to install, the sound quality is amazing, it's easy to use, and I would recommend it to anyone considering it. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Addition to Frontier Audio Written By Anonymous, Santa Rosa, CA on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This adapter works excellent. The install was easy and it works seamlessly with my 2006 NIssan Frontier Rockford Fosgate stereo system. I run my iphone on the direct control mode as that allows me to easily stream Pandora and have touch screen access to my iTunes library. Definitely worth purchasing as the CD quality sound trumps any FM transmitter system hands down. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Love this product Written By XRave, san jose, ca on Friday, March 18, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this so I could listen to my iphone 4 in my infiniti, everywhere I called they wanted 250 or higher for installation telling me how difficult it is. After purchasing this at a great price and following the instructions, it was much easier then I expected, I installed it the very same day that I got it. The only thing I would have to say is that the usa manual diagram picture of the radio is not exact to the car. One plug goes into the plug that fits into the white socket and the other goes into one of the black sockets. It took me 45 minutes to do the install and that's only because I was confused by the picture. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 awesome!!!!! Written By solo413, bear, de on Wednesday, March 09, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) easy install and use! excellent sound quality! great product! 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 iPod Adapter Written By Beamnj, New Jersey on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Purchased this for my wife's Infiniti G35x and have been enjoying the freedom of listening to what we want when we want vs. the same ole local radio playlists. The difficulty of upgrading the Infiniti radio system made this adapter the perfect choice and kept our expenses well below our budget limit. Does not provide great flexibility with the non-Bose system installed in the car (on screen display is limited, control of iPod is limited), but once you have the iPod connected it can be manually changed by selecting CD 5 or 6 position on the stereo. Not the most desireable action while driving! Additionally, I'm not sure it is charging the iPod in these positions. In CD 4 the iPod works great, you have limited display capabilities, but can change tracks easily by the stereo controlls. Other CD positions will scroll to the next playlist on the iPod, but for my wife we have not created playlists on her Nano and that works just fine for her. On my 5th gen iPod the playlist scrolling can become confusing without display capabilities since I have multiple playlists established. However, when I get to the heavy metal list why move from there!!! I have a fully integrated Kenwood system in my F-150 (CD, DVD, GPS, iPod) so I'm a bit spoiled, but overall I would not trade this unit in unless someone offered me a full integrated system to replace the factory stereo. Don't see that happening so we will continue to roll on down the highway singing the tunes of our choosing. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 EASY Install! Inexpensive! But not a replacement for full aftermarke Written By San Diego, CA, Bonita, CA on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) First off, this is a VERY easy install, depending on how hard it is to take apart your dash. It's also very inexpensive. However, how it works isn't the best; but I know it isn't easy to engineer a universal OEM integration that works with many models of cars. My initial misconception with the interface is that it does NOT allow scrolling by names (370Z Bose stereo). You press channel up, you get "CH" +1 displayed, and a short while later (depending on the display you've chosen), you get song title, album, etc. Navigating thru a large list of songs is tedious, but MUCH better than fumbling with a scroll wheel while driving. Don't get me wrong, for the price, it's slick and useful. But down the road (1-2 years), I'll be looking for a touch screen based aftermarket install. If you want true OEM integration, this works fine, and is worth the money paid. Just be prepared for the interface quirks imposed by the limitations of working within OEM stereos. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 works Written By mark, atlanta on Tuesday, December 07, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have this installed in two cars and it works. Crutchfield was very helpful with the installation. It took a little work to install. Its nice to have an iphone charger and interface with the factory radio. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 A fun job Written By Big Jim, LI, NY on Saturday, September 11, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield is great, again! I love buying and not having any worries. The job was a bit of work, did it in two hours, this car is a bit of work to get the radio out. Now the tech guy I asked at the USA-spec don't have a clue, I should have called Crutchfield instead! I figured it out after a few mins. on my own. I love the way it is hidden, the way I can control the i-pod from the steering wheel, and that if I want to get to the box in the future there is enough wire so I could put it by the glove box. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Best interface Written By Paul, Palisades Park NJ on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy intall... best sound....Excelent instructions Crutchfield With 5 chanel amp, components and a 10" sub on factory location. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 out of 5 Not for 03 Max with in-dash 6-CD and Cassette Written By David, San Antonio, TX on Thursday, August 12, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) (I can't submit my review without a ratting, so disregard the single-star.) I can't rate the performance of this product, as it is not compatible with my car as Crutchfield had originally believed. I have a 2003 Maxima with factory Bose, in-dash 6-CD changer, and cassette player. I received the PA15 and reviewed the instructions. Despite conflicting compatibility specs from the USA Spec website, Crutchfield advisors assured me it would work with my vehicle. I took out the Bose head-unit, and the connections did not match up. After a call with Crutchfield they agreed that it is not compatible. (It sounded like having the cassette player was the deciding factor, but I'm not sure.) Crutchfield honored their return policy and sent me a pre-paid return slip. Alas, I am stuck with the cassette-type adaptor until (if) something better comes along. [Editor's Note: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have corrected our database.] 12 out of 13 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 works and sounds great Written By jock, williamsburg,va on Sunday, June 06, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) usa-spec ipod interface works great.Removing radio in my 05 murano was a breeze,thanks to the crutchfield tech support staff.The instructions that came with the interface were a bit too general,had to use trial and error in order to find the right connections!However,once you hook up ,and perform the one-time set up procedure,you are good to go!The playlist feature is great,and the random play feature is a nice plus.The sound quality is outstanding!I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for quality sound from their ipod through their car stereo system. 6 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Sounds Great Written By Anonymous, Houston, TX on Friday, January 15, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Connection to my car was relatively easy. Instructions were okay but could've been more thorough. Controlling my iPod through my factory radio works well. Sound quality is the best part. My iPod sounds every bit as good as an original CD in my CD player does. Definitely recommended for anyone that wants to play their iPod in their car without sacrificing sound quality. 2000 Nissan Maxima Factory Bose radio without Factory CD changer iPod Classic with Apple lossless files 5 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 USA Spec iPod® Interface for Nissan Written By Adam, Washington, DC on Monday, January 11, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This product worked well once installed. The instructions from USA Spec were a bit convoluted, but a quick call to Crutchfield tech support proved helpful as they gave me a direct number to specialist at USA Spec who immediately solved my problem. The technical service from both Crutchfield and USA Spec was outstanding. I would highly recommend purchasing products from Crutchfield in the future. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Product Written By John, Vestal, NY on Friday, November 20, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent product using an I-POD or just a regular MP3 player. Works just like it is suppose to, radio removale instructions excellent. Wire up instructions a bit wrong but TECH SUPPORT got me the answer I needed ASAP & I was up & running in no time. 28 out of 31 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 questions already asked the interface will work on a Nissan Maxima 2003 with a Bose radio?? [ Emmanuel Aug 19, 2014 ] 1 answer For details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle. [ Krissy Staff Aug 20, 2014 ] Does this only plug into the SAT radio port on the back of the factory radio? Or can I give up my CD player instead? I would like to keep my factory SAT radio and give up the use of the CD player. [ Lori F Jun 05, 2014 ] 1 answer Lori, I am not sure about the SAT radio. I used to hook up my iPod. To do this I had to give up he use of the CD player/changer. I do not have a SAT Radio. Seems like you would have to give up the use of one or the other (SAT Radio or CD Player) to make this work. Sorry I can't be of more assistance. Jim [ JIM Jun 05, 2014 ] will this work with my Samsung Galllixy S4 phone? [ Charlie May 11, 2014 ] 9 answers Yes if you use a RCA cable with the aux jack and use the headphone output of the phone [ JOE May 15, 2014 ] Hi Charlie, yes it will work for audio functions, but you can't control your Samsung from your car stereo, only direct from the Samsung device [ MARIO May 13, 2014 ] Yes but you will have to buy a separate cable. It only cost a couple bucks and it will work with any phone. It will not charge it though. [ J ULYSSES May 12, 2014 ] I don't think so... But it could with an adaptor It comes with a 30 pin iPhone. Cord. And it works with my iPhone 5 perfect. Best wishes! I do love this kit! [ RONALD May 12, 2014 ] No, will only work directly with Iphone's with 30 pin connector (up to iPhone 4s). It will work with a iPhone with Lightning connector if you get the Apple 30 pin to Lightning adapter. This unit is only designed to work with Apple phones, no others [ JOHN May 12, 2014 ] Yes it will. When installing it let's you have 2 input methods ie ipad adapter and 3.5mm jack. With the 3.5mm jack you can easily plug in your phone for media playback. [ EDDIE May 12, 2014 ] Yes, but...you will use the audio cord to connect. The control cable that links power and iPhone controls is only for Apple products. So you can play songs thru the radio by plugging into the headphone jack but you'll have to control from the phone. Also, it won't charge. I've tested the audio feed and it works great! Good luck. [ Andy May 12, 2014 ] It will only work if you add the additional aux output to the system [ STEPHON May 12, 2014 ] I don't think so. The plug on it is designed for an older iPod/iPhone, it's the long narrow iPod plug. [ BRYAN E May 12, 2014 ] Add accessories for the USA Spec iPod® Interface for Nissan Add Accessories Get more info about having your new iPod adapter put in by a qualified local professional. See all categories & accessories Get more info about having your new iPod adapter put in by a qualified local professional. Professional Installation InstallCard: iPod®/MP3 Interface Prepaid professional iPod/MP3 interface installation 6 people say Your Price: $79.99 Add to Cart Why choose SquareTrade? 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Every year, international orchestras, famous soloists, acclaimed ensembles and well in excess of 100,000 visitors flock to the capital of Saxony for the Dresden Music Festival. Music – mostly but not exclusively classical – then reigns supreme throughout Dresden, with performances in the finest city-centre venues, on the banks of the Elbe and in the surroundings.
The Dresden Music Festival has a long and distinguished history as the successor to the museum and palace festivals held by the Saxon electors. A more recent chapter in its story began in 1978 when the East German government decided to organise an annual music festival of international stature. Although this was culture dictated from above, the decision gave rise to a festival whose quality placed it at the pinnacle of international music-making. World stars such as René Kollo, Barbara Hendricks and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau travelled to Dresden to perform in East Germany's music capital, whilst the performances by great visiting orchestras under Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado and Zubin Mehta became the stuff of legend. Today the festival's high standards remain undiminished though the programme now embraces early music, contemporary music, world music, jazz and dance as well as orchestral music, chamber music and solo concerts. The excellent tradition of presenting each year's festival under a new theme also continues as before, which means that new musical worlds are always moving into the spotlight and waiting to be discovered by enthusiastic audiences.
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Inspiring Bathrooms: Bathtubs, Sinks & Showers
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not a bad one in the bunch... VERY inspiring
i'm sorry, but i must comment on how beautifully the hand towel is hung in the 9th bathroom... perfection
Well I'm suddenly in the mood to light some candles & run a bath.....oh yeah - and pour a glass of wine!
That 1st bathroom is heaven...should have lit a fire for the photo shoot. Mmmmmm.
What happened to "apartment" therapy? You know, therapy for the RENTERS of apartments? Who can't do things like any of these bathrooms. I have a great apartment with humongous windows, closet space, French doors and high ceilings. I can paint, but am stuck with the ugly bathroom tub and dated/cheap one-piece plastic surround, and the builder's grade generic (tiny, cheap) vanity, with no medicine cabinet. Same in kitchen - painted the cabinets, but stuck with the appliances and layout. Also have gross brownish grayish tanish "office carpeting" throughout. I need apartment therapy. Not homeowner or apartment owner therapy.
Apartments can be owned, rented, sub-let, etc... no?
I do own my space and have the freedom to remodel, but unless I choose to eliminate a bedroom (to turn into a bathroom with freestanding tub) these are pretty unrealistic for me. Don't get me wrong - I think they're beautiful, but more suited to Architectural Digest than Apartment Therapy.
Sunan, sure - that's true. But unless you own, you can't be ripping up your bathroom a la Architectural Digest. And if you sublet, you can't do anything at all (generally speaking.)
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What a Godsend this product has been for our family. My 11 year old grandson went through every product that was on the market. Not one did what it was supposed to do...We tried BrightSpark, and in a matter of days we noticed a change...My daughter and I can't thank you enough. Our only regret: We didn't try it sooner- Maggie, USA
What is BrightSpark?
BrightSpark is a safe, non-addictive, natural remedy containing 100% homeopathic ingredients especially selected to temporarily relieve symptoms of attention problems including hyperactivity, distractibility and impulsiveness in children and adults without side effects.
Formulated by a clinical psychologist and our team of experts in natural medicine, BrightSpark is a FDA-listed OTC homeopathic remedy that relieves and calms hyperactivity and improves concentration, so children and adults can focus on the task at hand. BrightSpark is also an excellent companion to Focus Formula™, an herbal remedy used to support mental focus, long-term concentration, memory and attention span.
BrightSpark should be taken when you see signs of impulsive, attention-seeking and irregular behavior, as it will help support calm, alertness and focus, minus the risk of addiction, drowsiness and other side effects.
BrightSpark is taken internally and supports a balanced mood and a positive demeanor by helping the body restore balance at a cellular level. Presented in small dissolvable tablets, BrightSpark is easy to ingest and hassle-free with no artificial colors or preservatives.
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Homeopathic help for hyperactive kids
A child's hyperactive behavior is a group of actions that affect concentration and ability to focus. Mood swings, impulsiveness and behavioral and social problems are also often related. Children with these problems have difficulty completing their school work and are often in trouble with parents and teachers. Adults may have issues concentrating, staying on task and be prone to interrupting, resulting in conflict with their superiors and colleagues.
Research is not conclusive on the exact causes of attention problems, although many studies suggest that genetics play a large role. However, it is typically due to a combination of factors, which can include environmental factors, nutrition and social environment.
BrightSpark is a homeopathic remedy based on a holistic approach to health that addresses the symptoms of attention problems, by stimulating the body's own healing mechanisms to overcome the symptoms naturally.
By addressing symptoms at the cellular level, BrightSpark relieves symptoms as they occur – helping to calm, support harmony and balance in the brain, soothe the nerves and facilitate concentration for natural relief.
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Homeopathic remedies have a long history of use in supporting mental, physical and emotional health. They provide a holistic approach to the suppression of symptoms. Due to the unique homeopathic manufacturing methods, homeopathic remedies are very safe and have no known drug interactions. As a result, homeopathic remedies can make all the difference without compromising health.
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BrightSpark is 100% homeopathic, contains these ingredients, and has the following indications (purposes): Hyoscyamus 30C HPUS, Arsen iod 30C HPUS, Argent nit 6C HPUS, Veratrum alb 30C HPUS.
- Hyoscyamus 30C HPUS: talkative, mania, delirium, involuntary muscular movements, shivering, tics; suited to nervous, irritable individuals.
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For all ages: Take 2 tablets 3 times daily on an empty stomach.
Initial dosage only: Take 1 tablet every hour for 6 hours on an empty stomach where possible.
Special instructions: For children arriving home late from school, the second dose can be taken between 3-4 p.m. and the last dose directly before bed. BrightSpark should not cause any sleep problems.
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How long until I see benefits?
The natural ingredients in our remedies support overall health and functioning (rather than just suppressing symptoms).
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Benefits are greatly increased if the recommendations are followed regarding healthy diet, sufficient sleep, regular exercise and fresh air, all of which go a long way in contributing to good health and well-being.
How long will a bottle last?
One bottle of BrightSpark contains 180 tablets and will last approximately 30 days.
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- May 31:
- Monterey desal: Environmental study released on proposed slant wells
- Apr 3:
- Cal Am still expects mid-2018 desal plant finish
- Mar 25:
- Carmel River pumping: Local leaders plot strategy on asking for extension
- Mar 3:
- Desal project appears headed for yet another delay
- Feb 13:
- Marina's water testing decision came down to question of harm
- Marina council allows Cal Am's water testing to go forward
- Jan 29:
- Desal plant could face yet another delay
- Dec 6:
- Cal Am recommends contractor for new desal project
- Nov 26:
- Failed desal project: Judge postpones review of settlement agreement
- Nov 20:
- Marina Coast Water District picks up legal costs for former GM
- Nov 11:
- Debate expected as desal expense settlement agreement gets a PUC hearing
- Sep 25:
- Monterey Peninsula groundwater project will lag behind Cal Am's desalination plan
- Sep 16:
- Judge calls for hearings on proposed desal deal
- Sep 9:
- Possible Salinas water deal could help Monterey Peninsula
- Sep 4:
- Monterey water crisis: Group eyes ballot measure for public buyout of Cal Am
- Aug 29:
- Failed desal project: Court rules appeal moot
- Jul 31:
- Monterey Peninsula water project agreements hailed as breakthrough
- Jul 29:
- CPUC says no to county law on desal plant ... again
- Jul 24:
- Monterey Peninsula water project talks face new delay
- Jul 15:
- Potential test well delay for the Monterey Peninsula water supply project
- Jul 6:
- Cal Am customers could pay for hotels, meals, other Monterey County expenses on failed desal project
- Jun 11:
- Criteria for groundwater replenishment project to be considered
- Jun 4:
- Monterey desal project: State water board hears spirited debate over pumping rights
- May 31:
- Monterey Peninsula water project faces delay from PUC ruling
- May 30:
- Public Water Now organization looks for buyout of Cal Am
- May 28:
- Cal Am customers asked to pay more for failed desal project
- May 17:
- Monterey Peninsula Water project: Locals won't have to travel to weigh in on latest study
- May 6:
- Monterey Peninsula water project: CPUC judge extends deadline on settlement talks
- May 4:
- Desal plants come with high energy costs
- Apr 30:
- Cal Am water project bond could be OK'd without public vote
- Apr 25:
- Carmel workshop on water project solicits public concerns
- Apr 20:
- Editorial: Keep public in loop during water talks
- Apr 15:
- Agriculture representatives want study on groundwater basin before drilling
- Apr 13:
- Editorial: Cal Am should cooperate
- Apr 12:
- Supporters make argument for public contribution to Monterey Peninsula water supply project
- Apr 8:
- Cal Am seems open to public financing, Carmel mayor says
- Apr 3:
- Public can comment on state report for Monterey Peninsula water project
- Apr 2:
- CPUC won't limit Cal Am Water project to only replacing Carmel River cutback
- Mar 30:
- Important hearings start this week on Cal Am water project
- Mar 20:
- Monterey Peninsula may have an ally on the California water board
- Mar 13:
- Cal Am desal project oversight committee meets for first time
- Mar 12:
- Cal Am says cost cap suggested by ratepayer organization not practical
- Mar 7:
- Cal Am's cost estimates for desal project too high, group says
- Mar 6:
- Judge in Collins' conflict of interest case wants a trial date this year
- Feb 19:
- Memo on Salinas Valley groundwater basin contradicts ag group's report
- Feb 8:
- Monterey Peninsula water district sets special meeting on Cal Am desal project
- Feb 4:
- Cal Am: No time to pursue permits for desal backup plans
- Jan 31:
- Monterey Peninsula mayors back Cal Am desal project
- Jan 23:
- Monterey Peninsula mayors' committee set to review desal evaluations
- Jan 17:
- Cal Am desal project has edge, Carmel mayor suggests
- Jan 9:
- Hospitality leaders urge PUC to push ahead with Cal Am desal project
- Jan 7:
- Local ag interests speak up against tapping Salinas Valley aquifer
- Jan 3:
- Report: Tapping Salinas Valley groundwater won't 'injure' other users
- Dec 27:
- Pacific Grove eyes three small water projects
- Dec 20:
- Nader Agha hands over control of Moss Landing desal proposal
- Dec 19:
- Cal Am desal project most expensive option, report says
- Dec 13:
- Cal Am to seek larger desal plant
- Dec 7:
- Monterey Peninsula water district may look into own desal project
- Dec 4:
- Monterey County, Cal Am reach financial agreement on failed desal project
- Nov 12:
- Three desal plans would miss state deadline, study says
- Nov 10:
- Cal Am files opposition with PUC to public ownership of desal plant
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- Consultant recommends environmental review of all three desal proposals
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- Water Authority may ask desal project proponents to pay for consultant
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- Water forum hope to build public consensus
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- Carmel River deadline looms
A state Public Utilities Commission judge has issued a proposed decision that makes it clear the agency has the final say on California American Water's Peninsula water supply project.
Administrative law judge Gary Weatherford's proposal would formalize the commission's position that its authority pre-empts a Monterey County ordinance that requires desal plants to be operated by public entities.
While the proposed decision is not expected to hinder a public participation proposal from the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority for oversight of Cal Am's portion of the $400 million project — the north Marina desalination plant — it could influence the details of any such proposal.
In the proposed decision, issued Friday, Weatherford recommended the commission immediately find that it has a constitutionally guaranteed authority to govern water and sewer service that trumps local rules, and that a superior court also has no jurisdiction over the matter.
The county in June filed suit against Cal Am in San Francisco County Superior Court, seeking a ruling on whether its ordinance applied to Cal Am's proposal. The county argued it had a compelling interest in protecting public health and safety by ensuring that any desal plant operator would have the "technical, managerial and financial capacity" to provide a "continuous supply of safe drinking water.
Weatherford urged the PUC to direct Cal Am to immediately seek dismissal, summary judgment or another favorable ruling in the case.
A PUC attorney and a former county counsel previously said they thought the local ordinance would not be enforceable in its entirety against Cal Am.
County Counsel Charles McKee said the county's primary interest is in seeking to preserve as much of its authority under the ordinance as possible, even if the public ownership element was struck down.
McKee said he was concerned that a state agency, not a court of law, would seek to declare a local ordinance void, adding that there should be "some respect" for local control over critical issues involving health, the coastline and other potential impacts. He said the state Coastal Commission previously requested that the county include the ordinance in its local coastal plan as part of the effort to address possible health concerns and the "potential proliferation" of desal plants along the coast.
But McKee also said the county recognized the PUC's governance role and hoped to resolve any differences over "technical aspects" of the ordinance through negotiations with the PUC and Cal Am.
The county and Cal Am were apparently already in negotiations over the lawsuit.
Cal Am spokeswoman Catherine Bowie said company officials felt the proposed decision was "correct in its interpretation of the law," but stressed that the decision is not final. Bowie did not respond when asked if Cal Am had sought a proposed decision from the PUC on the matter, nor if the proposal could affect negotiations with the county.
Bowie said the proposed decision would not affect Cal Am's position on the Peninsula water authority's still-developing public participation proposal.
"We fully appreciate that public involvement is an important issue and are working cooperatively with the regional water authority," she said.
Weatherford said the proposed decision does not address the "relative benefits of public versus private ownership," nor preclude any public agency from developing a water supply solution for the Peninsula. He said Cal Am has been directed to consider "in good faith" any proposal for "direct participation" by a public agency in the company's proposed water project.
The regional water authority has proposed forming a public governance committee that would have varying degrees of oversight on virtually every aspect of Cal Am's desal project. Weatherford has set an Oct. 1 deadline for all such proposals to be filed with the PUC.
In addition to the authority board, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District board has approved the proposal.
But the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday postponed approving the proposed appointment of Supervisor Dave Potter and Water Resources Agency interim general manager David Chardavoyne to the governance committee. The supervisors decided to re-schedule the approval so it could be placed on the board's own agenda, rather than the water agency's, which is also approved by supervisors, in an effort to make it clear the county and not the agency will represent the county's interests on the committee.
However, Carmel Mayor Jason Burnett, a member of the authority board, said supervisors would be voting on the matter Oct. 2, a day after the PUC deadline. Burnett said he would prefer for the county to be included in the proposal when it is filed with the PUC, and expressed concern about the supervisors' failure to act.
Supervisor Jane Parker dissented from postponing the vote a week, arguing that the board shouldn't approve anything that hasn't been finalized and saying the details of the proposal are still being worked out between the authority and Cal Am.
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"A huge step was taken today and we need to continue on with volunteers," said David Franklin, who is overseeing the organization Bartow Christian Disaster Recovery at Adairsville Church of God. "We'll be here every morning starting at 8 o'clock."
Franklin said the initial effort on Saturday — the first day in which the general public was allowed to volunteer — largely consisted of removing debris.
"[The effort is] probably going to begin transitioning to some specific things like home repairs, but we're not to that point yet," Franklin said. "... We will take and identify the different needs then start looking for the appropriate people who can come in and meet a specific need."
He said homeowner's insurance always is a factor when volunteers come to help in the recovery following a natural disaster.
"We've got a tree on someone's house and if we're to say they had insurance, we couldn't touch a tree until the insurance company came to look at it, but if they don't have insurance, hopefully, we'll get the tree off," Franklin said.
State Insurance Commissioner Ralph T. Hudgens reported Friday he would send a team of insurance specialists to Adairsville Saturday to offer insurance claims assistance to those affected by the tornado.
Franklin said he feels the volunteer effort through Bartow's faith-based community has become stronger and better organized following the April 2011 tornado.
"We have done a much better job this year with communication and with knowing what everybody else is taking care of," he said.
He said, however, social networking sites like Facebook have allowed for the spread of misinformation regarding the recovery effort.
"We don't even have a Facebook [account] — we have a website," Franklin said. "We didn't want people posting to it."
Visit www.bartowrecovery.org for updates. Volunteers will again meet today at 8 a.m. at Adairsville Church of God, located at 297 Old Dixie Highway N.W., Adairsville, 770-773-3264. NorthPointe Church, 30 Orchard Road, Adairsville, 770-387-8135, also is seeking volunteers and drop-off donations to aid in the recovery, but is no longer serving as a shelter.
Throughout Adairsville, agencies like The Salvation Army of Georgia and the Northwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross have stepped in to provide assistance. The two organizations established a temporary shelter at Manning Mill gym.
"As The Salvation Army is assessing the damage in Bartow and Gordon County, our first and foremost response is to make sure that the storm survivors and first responders' basic needs are met," Maj. Jim Smith, emergency disaster services coordinator for The Salvation Army of Georgia, said in a press release. "We are working tirelessly to make sure they are fed, given something to drink and prayed for."
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency reported 14 injured and one killed in the storm that damaged or destroyed nearly 100 homes and businesses. GEMA is encouraging those who wish to volunteer with the agency to contact the Donated Goods and Volunteer Services center, located at the Adairsville Church of God.
According to a press release from GEMA, "Any volunteers should report to the church before going into the community. People should come prepared to remove debris, rake yards, chainsaw trees, and assist with general clean-up efforts. Be sure to wear work clothes and sturdy gloves and bring tools such as chainsaws, hammers, hats and goggles. Also bring your own food and water."
United Way of Bartow County, 770-386-1677, previously established a tornado relief fund following the April 2011 tornado. The agency is accepting monetary contributions and the funds collected will go directly to Adairsville tornado victims who qualify.
The Daily Tribune News, 251 S. Tennessee St., Cartersville, and WBHF Community Radio, 7 N. Wall St., Cartersville, are serving as United Way drop-off sites for supplies. These supplies might include bottled water, flashlights, batteries, diapers and blankets.


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Here are the lovely bakes submitted for this month's theme - Chiffon Cakes, listed in the order of the date of submission.
Lastly, Jennifer, who does not own any blog (yet), has kindly share with us her favourite Banana Chiffon Cake recipe. I will help her to post it up here.
|Japanese Flour
Banana Chiffon Cake
Oven Temperature : 180 degree C.
Tin : 21" Chiffon tin
Baking Time : 45-55min
Position : medium lower rack of the oven
Group (A)
70g Egg Yolk ( from abt 4nos of eggs weighing 70g w/shell )
70g Salad Oil ( can reduce to 50g )
30g Water
90g Mashed banana*
90g Cake Flour ( sift once. Note: i used the Japanese Flour with enclosed picture )
100-140g Diced banana*
* Note : used very riped banana as it will give the cake its flavour
Group (B)
180g Egg white ( from abt 5nos of eggs )
90g Icing Sugar
10g Corn Flour ( sift with icing sugar once )
1. Put egg yolk, salad oil, water and mashed banana in a bowl to mix then add cake flour and mix the batter well
2. Add diced banana to the batter and mix well
3. In the mixer/ separate mixing bowl, beat the egg white till foamy, then add icing sugar + corn flour slowly to the meringue while beating. Continue to beat till stiff peak forms.
4. Mix one third of the meringue to the batter and mix well. Then pour the rest of the meringue to the batter and delicately fold the meringue to the batter till well mixed with a spatula.
5. Pour mixture into the chiffon mould. Give it a few knocks but dropping the tin on the table to release air the send it to the oven immediately.
6. When the cake is baked, remove from oven and overturn the tin to cool.
7. Only remove the cake from the tin when it is fully cool to avoid cake from sinking.
If I have accidentally omitted any entries that you had submitted, please leave a comment here, I will update them asap.
I'm sure you are very eager to know the theme for this month. Here it is! :)
Aspiring Bakers #2: Christmas! (Dec 2010)
This month's event will be hosted by Jane of Passionate About Baking.
Just Bake/Roast/Grill/Cook any Christmas related food.
The closing date is: 26 Dec 2010.
All entries will be compiled and posted by 28 Dec 2010.
Hop over to her blog for the details on how to participate.
Lastly, some reminders to those who want to submit your bake:
1. Please submit your entry according to the month of that challenge. For example, if it is December 2010's challenge, then only those blog posts in December 2010 are accepted. Don't send any Christmas food that were made in 2009 or Nov 2010.
2. You must mention in your post that you are submitting to "Aspiring Bakers" and provide a link to the blog of the host of the month, or else the entry will not be accepted.
3. Please send an email to the host to submit your entry. Just putting a link in your posts is not enough. If you submit more than 1 entry, you have to send email for each and every entry. This is to ensure we have received your entry. You know sometimes, we might be too busy to follow so many blogs.
4. Please attach 1 photo only for each entry.
5. Please put "Aspiring Bakers" as your email subject, just in case they land in the spam folder and got accidentally deleted.
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Arizona Department of Transportation
The Arizona Transportation Research Center is
charged with directing the Arizona Department
of Transportation (ADOT) research program. An
integral part of a successful research program is
implementation of research results. This report
highlights research implementation from
calendar year 2003.
The ADOT research program is focused on
applied transportation research. As such, the
principal measure of its success is the extent to
which research results are carried out.
Implementation of research can take many forms,
from assisting decision-makers to improved
methods, materials and practices. Research
implemented during 2003 included completion of
a hazardous materials inventory which assisted in
preparation of a Pollution Prevention Plan,
development of transportation congestion
management strategies, and use of a new
integrated data management system.
Some research implementation had direct financial benefits. A study on the aging driver
population helped ADOT secure grant funding in the amount of $91,950 to study this issue in
detail with the intent of making roadways safer for older drivers. The study on the use of third
parties to conduct some Motor Vehicle Division transactions demonstrated that this results in
significant savings to ADOT. This is critical information when deciding whether to continue or
expand this program.
To gain the greatest value from the research performed it's important to evaluate and learn from
the results of the research. This maximizes the benefits of completed research and improves the
selection and design of future research efforts.
Frank T. Darmiento, P.E., Manager
Arizona Transportation Research Center
2739 East Washington Street
mail: 206 S. 17th Avenue, Mail Drop 075R
Phoenix, Arizona 85007-3213
(602) 712-3134
Arizona Department of Transportation Research Implementation Report March 2004 1
About the Arizona Transportation Research Center
The Arizona Department of Transportation
(ADOT) conducts research on a wide range
of transportation topics. The Department's
research effort is administered by the
Arizona Transportation Research Center
(ATRC), which has immediate responsibility
for the management and conduct of
research. During 2003 the ATRC research
program was guided by two internal
Research Councils that provide direction on
research priorities, and a research Steering
Committee. The Steering Committee
provides policy guidance for the total
research effort.
The Arizona Transportation Research Center is located at 2739 East Washington
Street, Phoenix, Arizona. A list of ATRC staff is shown in Table 1.
Frank T. Darmiento, P.E. – Manager & Product Evaluation (PRIDE) Program
Rosendo Gutierrez, P.E. – Research Project Manager
Estomih (Tom) Kombe, Ph.D., P.E. – Research Project Manager
Steve Owen, P.E. – Research Project Manager
Nick Samuelson – PRIDE Program Engineering Assistant
Larry Scofield, P.E. – Research Project Manager
John Semmens – Research Project Manager
Dale Steele – Librarian
Nate (Nathanael) Woolfenden – Field Technician
ATRC manages the ADOT transportation research program, including conducting in-house
research, coordinates the ADOT product evaluation program, houses and
operates the ATRC Library, and provides direct financial support for ADOT's Local
Technical Assistance Program (LTAP).
Each year ATRC solicits research proposals throughout ADOT and the transportation
community. In meetings with individual offices or in Department-wide needs
assessment meetings, ADOT personnel are asked to suggest research pertinent to their
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areas. ATRC also invites suggestions from academia, consultants, and industry.
Research suggestions are solicited through personal contact, newsletters, electronic
communications, and the Internet.
The ATRC research program is currently grouped into seven emphasis areas. These
areas are:
• Environment
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Maintenance
• Materials and Construction
• Planning, Administration, Motor Vehicles, and Information Technology
• Structures
• Traffic and Safety
New projects are assigned to one of these areas. A project manager is assigned to
each project. Technical advisory committees are formed for each project to work with
the project manager on developing work scopes, reviewing and guiding the progress of
the research, and reviewing the final report.
Student Research Outreach
The ATRC research program incorporates the use university students wherever
possible. Each year ATRC allocates up to $100,000 for small budget projects ($15,000
or less) that often provide opportunities to contract university students for transportation
research. ATRC enthusiastically encourages future transportation professionals and
offers students the opportunity to learn first hand about the role of research and
technology in the Nation's transportation system, and the variety of available
transportation career options. The results have been high quality research that makes
effective use of the ATRC research budget while providing valuable professional
experience for students.
Arizona Department of Transportation Research Implementation Report March 2004 3
Research Implementation
During calendar year 2003, 12 research projects were completed under ATRC
management. (Appendix A includes a list of these projects.) All these projects are
examples of applied research. As such, implementation of the research results is the
ultimate measure of the success of the research.
Implementation may range from assisting an entity in making a decision, to a change in
operational strategies or activities. The results of the Hazardous Materials Inventory
Status and Action Plan for ADOT (SPR-509) research assisted ADOT in complying with
environmental laws at a cost of under $30,000. Penalties for violating these laws could
extend to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The results of the $12,898 study, Highway
Facilities for an Aging Arizona Population (SPR-486), enabled ADOT to secure a grant
of nearly $92,000 to study this problem in depth.
This report highlights some of the key research implementation activities that occurred
during 2003. The discussion is grouped by research emphasis area.
Knowledge is not achieved until shared.
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SPR-509, Hazardous Materials Inventory Status and Action Plan for ADOT
Project Cost: $29,575
Summary: In order to comply with regulatory requirements ADOT needed to
develop an internal statewide inventory of hazardous materials quantities used,
purpose, and disposal methods. Results of the inventory were intended to form
the basis for a "Pollution Prevention Plan" (P3) to limit unnecessary hazardous
materials use, and to train employees in finding and using less hazardous
Implementation: ADOT has completed and submitted a Pollution Prevention
Plan. The inventory indicated that ADOT reached the threshold requiring
compliance with this requirement. The Plan was developed as part of the
research effort. The documentation gathered in this study provides a framework
for future development of the similar evaluations and plans, and further
exploration of the subject. This year the Environmental and Enhancement Group
will use the same framework to satisfy the statutory documentation requirements.
Arizona Department of Transportation Research Implementation Report March 2004 5
SPR-542, Congestion Management Strategies
Project Cost: $100,000
Summary: The project developed an ADOT database of congestion
measurements and mitigation tools, which will be very significant if and when
implemented. This was an ADOT Core Team (Executive Management) urgent
project to identify appropriate congestion measures for rural and urban highways
in Arizona. The effort involved a team of consultants and university research
groups, including the Texas Transportation Institute. The team determined a
unique Arizona approach based on ADOT's Intelligent Transportation Systems
(ITS) infrastructure and related resources to monitor traffic flow in rural areas.
They developed a Microsoft Access database of approximately one hundred
congestion mitigation strategies deemed valid and of value for rural and/or urban
Arizona conditions.
Implementation: The database was assigned by the Core Team to the
Transportation Planning Division (TPD). While not implemented immediately on
a stand-alone basis, it is a resource in use by TPD and its consultants on long-range
planning activities since late 2002.
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SPR-486, Highway Facilities for an Aging Arizona Population
Project Cost: $12,898
Summary: This research aimed at facilitating measures to improve highways for
older drivers. Data was gathered on elderly users of highway facilities in order to
ascertain their special needs and determine the extent to which these needs are
currently being met. Increased life expectancies combined with declining
birthrates mean that people over 65 years of age will comprise larger proportions
of the population. In Arizona, over 99% of personal travel is made in owner-operated
Implementation: The immediate outcome of this research was Arizona's
successful competition for a federal grant to set up a demonstration project on
US 60 near Sun City to study this issue in detail. The grant amount is $91,950
($73,560 in Federal and $18,390 State funding). In the long run the
improvements made to better accommodate older drivers are expected to reduce
the frequency of crashes. This will save money and lives. Each future fatality
avoided saves over a million dollars, each incapacitating injury crash avoided
saves over $50,000, each non-incapacitating injury crash avoided saves over
$17,000, each possible injury crash avoided saves nearly $10,000 and each
property damage-only crash avoided saves over $6,000.
SPR-515, Program and Project Financial Management Needs Assessment
Project Cost: $139,978
Summary: The ADOT accounting software does not report all construction-related
costs budgeted in the Five-Year Highway Construction Program for the
current fiscal year. Therefore there is not a direct correlation between the
Highway Construction Program budgeted and the related costs of the Program.
The research evaluated ways to review project costs on a regular basis to
determine the appropriateness of costs being charged to those projects and
estimated costs to complete for the purpose of requesting additional budget, if
needed. The research also looked at ways to add construction contract change
orders to the Contract Accounting system.
Implementation: A total of 78 recommendations were identified and
documented from focus group meetings, executive interviews, and the responses
to the ADOT internal survey. The requirements for the financial improvements,
those that have a direct impact on improving project budgeting and accounting
Arizona Department of Transportation Research Implementation Report March 2004 7
processes and systems were identified. Financial improvement projects and
phases were developed to address related groups of requirements.
During the process of identifying requirements the contractor determined that
ADOT's financial system (ADVANTAGE) meets many of ADOT's financial
reporting needs. Requirements identified for project budgeting, accounting, and
reporting would not necessarily be fully met by implementing a replacement
system. In addition, implementing a new financial and project accounting system
or even upgrading the current ADVANTAGE system is viewed as cost prohibitive.
Future implementation may focus on financial improvements that can be
implemented by enhancing the current system.
SPR-517, Evaluation of Integrated Document Management System (IDMS) Options
for ADOT
Project Cost: $100,000
Summary: This research was aimed at improving ADOT document retrieval and
management. The objective of the research was to evaluate the concept of an
Integrated Document Management System (IDMS). The IDMS would bring
together the various document types in a software solution that would make
corporate information accessible via ADOT's Intranet. It would be a
comprehensive solution to managing all documents for both enterprise and line-of-
business applications.
Implementation: Based on the analysis and research into the IDMS
deployments at ADOT it was recommended that IDMS implementation proceed
in the application areas with highest impact, visibility, and need for the IDMS
solutions. The ADOT Bridge Group already has implemented a document
management system. The Motor Vehicle Division is now taking steps toward
implementing a similar system.
SPR-539, Third Party Transaction Cost-Benefit Analysis
Project Cost: $25,000
Summary: Third parties are private or public entities authorized by the Motor
Vehicle Division (MVD) to provide services to the public that otherwise would be
done in a Motor Vehicle Division field office. These services include motor
vehicle title and registration transactions, driver license testing and application
processing, and vehicle identification number verification inspections on out-of-state
vehicles transferring to Arizona. The research quantified the benefits and
cost savings of third parties in offloading work and expense from MVD.
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Implementation: The research showed that the cost per transaction for MVD
Customer Service is $10.66 versus $9.54 for Third Party (a savings of over $2.1
million per year). In addition to the cost savings of the Third Party Program, the
Program provides a number of significant intangible benefits, such as: reduced
wait times in existing Customer
Service offices, more convenient
hours and days of service
availability, reduced customer
travel time and improved
customer goodwill, reduced need
for new buildings, MVD staff, and
equipment, improved image of
MVD responsiveness, process
improvement, and demonstrated
success of e-government and
private-public partnerships.
Research: The relentless pursuit of excellence.
Appendix A
List of Projects Completed During 2003
Project # Project Title
439 Pasco Digitization
482 Evaluation of In-Service Highway Safety Features
486 Highway Facilities for an Aging Arizona Population
499 An Environmentally Sound Noise Reduction System
509 Hazardous Materials Inventory Status and Action Plan for ADOT
511 Best Project Management Practices for ADOT
515 Program and Project Financial Management Needs Assessment
517 Evaluation of Integrated Document Management System (IDMS)
Options for ADOT
526 Coordination of Commercial Vehicle Data Collected by Automatic
Traffic Counter (ATC) & Weigh-In-Motion (WIM)
539 Third Party Transaction Cost-Benefit Analysis
542 Congestion Management Strategies
554 Light Use Study for Vertical Channelization Devices
Arizona Transportation Research Center
2739 East Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034-1422
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