text: Sony CDX-GT700HD CD receiver Zoom Front Remote Photos Videos Does it fit my car? Item #: 158GT700HD Review Summary 235 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Original price $119.99 Shop all All Car Stereos Shop all All Car Stereos We recommend this similar item, or shop all All Car Stereos Sony CDX-GT710HD CD Receiver iPod controlsbuilt-in HD Radio tunervariable color display $119.99 After $10.00 Sale Compare discontinued and similar item x By buying this product you'll earn up to 120 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Sony CDX-GT700HD by Ken Nail Why replace your factory radio? Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car. The Sony CDX-GT700HD CD receiver combines the ability to play all your favorite media with a built-in HD Radio™ tuner that'll take you to the cutting edge of radio. Plus, you can connect and control your iPod® without having to buy an optional adapter, and you'll even find convenient front panel USB and auxiliary inputs for your portables. Built-in HD Radio tuner Tune to an FM or AM station that's broadcasting digital HD Radio signals and you'll enjoy better sound than you've ever experienced on the airwaves, all without static or distortion. You'll also enjoy extra features like additional programming broadcast on secondary or tertiary channels — choices that aren't available to regular radio listeners. Once you connect your iPod to the CDX-GT700HD, you'll appreciate the convenience of iTunes® tagging. When you hear a song you like on HD Radio, just press a button on the receiver to "tag" it. Song information is saved to your iPod — simply connect your iPod to your computer and go to the Apple iTunes store to buy the song whenever you want. Find your music files quickly The CDX-GT700HD boasts an impressive set of controls for navigating through your iPod's music or any MP3, WMA, and AAC files you've burned to disc. Sony's Quick-BrowZer feature lets you search for songs by genre, artist, or album — you just rotate the knob to find the song you want, then push in on the knob to select. The Jump control leaps through your playlist in 10% increments, great if you're dealing with a bunch of files. Switch to passenger control and your passengers can select tunes with the iPod's controls while you concentrate on your driving. Shape the sound Sony's DM+ Advanced circuitry restores the details lost when music files are compressed, so you enjoy the best possible sound from your files. The EQ3 Stage 2 equalizer includes eight preset tone curves and a 3-band equalizer for adjusting the lows, mids, and highs. The Dynamic Soundstage Organizer adds presence and life to your music by raising the soundstage up to ear level — the three levels of adjustment let you pick the setting that works best for your car. Ready for system building You'll find three sets of preamp outputs for adding external amplifiers or a powered subwoofer. Built-in high- and low-pass filters ensure you send your speakers only the frequencies they're best equipped to handle. Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls? In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Sony stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the receiver, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters. Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver. See more info on this item Highlights:General features:CD player with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS CEA-2006/52 peak x 4 channels)plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC music filesdetachable fold-down face with LCD displayswitchable blue or green button and knob illuminationbuilt-in HD Radio tunerremote controlAudio features:EQ3 (seven preset tone curves and a 3-band equalizer)Dynamic Soundstage Organizer24-bit digital-to-analog converterhigh- and low-pass filtersExpandability:iPod direct control via USB input no adapter necessary, but adding an optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at homecompatible with satellite radio tunersfront-panel USB input, front-panel auxiliary input6-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear, subwoofer)Other features and specs:compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)CEA-2006 compliant amplifierwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General CEA-2006 Compliant Yes RMS Power Output 17 watts Peak Output 52 watts RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz Preamp Outputs 6-channel Sub Preamp Outputs Yes Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No Video Screen No Preamp Voltage 2 volts Display Color White Key Button Color Blue or Green EQ Bands 3 Wireless Remote Yes Steering Wheel Control Compatible Adapter required Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Expandability AUX Input Front USB Input Front Memory Card Slot USB memory Bluetooth Compatible No Satellite Radio Ready Sirius or XM HD Radio Built-in Navigation --- iPod Compatibility Full size Classic/5Gen Nano Nano7/Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/ Touch Touch5/Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/To Mini No iPhone Phone5/Phone4S/Phone4/Phone3GS Tuner FM Sensitivity 8 dBf European Tuning No Seek/Scan Seek Radio Data System No Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual AM/FM/CD receiver (with 10-amp fuse inserted into chassis) Face Sleeve (attached) Trim ring (attached) Wiring harness Wireless remote control (RM-X151) CR2025 Lithium battery (installed in remote) 2 Radio removal tools 4 Flathead ISO-mount screws Operating Instructions (Eng/Spa) Installation/Connections sheet (Eng/Spa) Limited Warranty sheet 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. Display Features HD Radio Disc Playback Aux/USB/iPod Connectivity Audio Section Remote Control Display Features Flip-Down/Detachable Face: The CDX-GT700HD features a manual fold-down face which provides a larger display and greater protection for the player's CD-slot and your CD discs. In addition, the unit features a detachable face for theft prevention. Two face-fixing screws are supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired. No face case is included with this unit. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. Caution Alarm: If you turn the ignition switch to the Off position without detaching the front-panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used. 2-Line LCD Display: The 2-line, black background and white backlit LCD display makes it easy to read song and station information. Motion Display: This feature shows moving patterns and a spectrum analyzer on the display when turned on. Auto Scroll: This feature allows long displayed items to scroll automatically across the display when the track is changed on a disc. Display Illumination/Clock Display: Pressing the Off button once will turn off audio output, but the clock display and button illumination remain on. This makes the clock display and face/button illumination "Keyed" instead of "Unit On" only. To turn the unit off completely, you must press the Off button for two seconds. Dimmer: To change the brightness of the display you can set the CDX-GT700HD to one of three dimmer modes - Dimmer Auto (dims the display automatically when you turn your vehicle's lights on), Dimmer Off (deactivates the dimmer), and Dimmer On (display always dim). The wiring harness includes an orange/white lead that should be connected to the vehicle's parking light circuit in order for the dimmer feature to operate. Contrast: You can adjust the contrast level of the head unit's display for better day- and night-time viewing. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps. Auto Off: When installing in a vehicle without an accessory power wire at the radio location, you can set the unit to turn off all lighting a set amount of time after you turn the power off. The Auto Off feature can be set to 30 seconds, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or No. Button Illumination: Illuminated keys help you find and select control functions in low light. You can change the heaudnit's button illumination to blue or green to better match your vehicle's interior dash lighting. HD Radio Built-in HD Radio Tuner: The integrated HD Radio tuner receives compatible AM and FM radio stations signals in digital format for improved sound quality while providing metadata information and iTunes Music Tagging so that you can find the songs you like later. HD Radio Technology: HD Radio technology, where available, offers higher quality sound than conventional analog broadcasts and receives text data. HD Radio provides FM broadcasts that are equal to CD sound quality and AM broadcasts that are as good as analog FM stereo broadcasts. Right now there are about 2,000 radio stations broadcasting using digital HD Radio technology in the U.S. To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit the HD Radio website (HDRadio.com). Metadata Information: HD Radio provides a variety of data; including station name, song title, artist name, album name, etc. Multicasting: In addition to conventional broadcasts, with HD Radio broadcasting it is possible to choose from up to 8 multicast programs (HD1 to HD8 and analog). There are also data programs for each program. Analog Broadcasts: In addition to HD AM/FM stations, the CDX-GT700HD can also receive conventional analog AM/FM broadcasts. Preset Tuning: The radio features 6 memory bands to store and receive analog and digital AM/FM stations. You can store up to 6 presets each in FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2 (total: 18 FM/12 AM). Preset tuning can be done manually or automatically. Best Tuning Memory (BTM): This feature selects stations with the best signals within the selected band and stores them in order of their frequency. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2. Manual Tuning: You can manually tune and find your favorite radio stations one by one for FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2. iTunes Tagging: The iTunes Tag button on this unit allows you to tag songs (up to 50) you like that are broadcast by HD Radio stations. Information about these tagged songs is stored by the receiver and transferred to your connected iPod. When you connect your iPod to your computer, iTunes automatically presents songs in a new "Tagged" playlist so you can preview, purchase, and download them. This function can be operated with the following iPod/iPhone models - iPod nano (3rd/4th/5th/6th gen), iPod classic, iPod touch, and iPhone (2G/3G/3GS/4/4S/5). Satellite Radio Ready: There are several options for connecting an optional satellite radio receiver to this head unit: SIRIUS Satellite Radio: To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you can connect the optional SCC1 SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner and the optional SNYSC1 Sony interface module (package item number 700SIRSONY, sold separately). XM Satellite: To receive XM Satellite Radio connect the optional CNP2000UCA XM Tuner and the Sony CNP-SON1 adapter cable (package item number 700XMSON2, sold separately). Note: A subscription is also required to receive satellite radio programming from SIRIUS or XM. Disc Playback MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: The Sony CDX-GT700HD allows you to playback CD-Rs or CD-RWs loaded with MP3, WMA, or AAC songs (up to 320 kbps) recorded in ISO 9660 level 1 or 2, Joliet/Romeo, or Multi-Session. The CDX-GT700HD can support up 150 folders, and a combined 300 folders and files on a disc. The head unit will also display song information for MP3, WMA, and AAC music files (Joliet: up to 32 characters, Romeo: up to 64 characters). Note: Copyright protected ACC-LC files cannot be played back. Compressed Audio Display Information: The CD receiver's display can display the following information: Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/Artist Name, Album/Group Number, Album/Group Name, Track Name, Text Information and Clock. Quick-BrowZer: The unit's Quick-BrowZer feature allow you to search for a track on a CD, iPod, or from your connected USB Mass Storage Device easily by category (Genre, Artist, Album, or Playlist). Jump Mode: Jump Mode gets you closer to the song you want by allowing you to fast forward through a music category in 10 percent increments. Zappin: With the Zappin feature, you can play music (files or folders) in 6, 9, or 30-second clips until you find the song you are looking for on your CD or connected USB device. Off Eject: The CD disc can be ejected with the power off. The CD player will automatically reinsert the disc if it's ejected but not removed for 20 seconds or more. Mounting Angle: For proper CD playback, this unit must be mounted between 0 (horizontal) and 45 degrees. Aux/USB/iPod Connectivity Front Panel Auxiliary Input: A front panel stereo 3.5mm mini-jack is provided to allow the connection of a portable audio source. Just connect your portable digital music player to this unit, and you can listen to the audio from the portable player through the speakers in your mobile audio system. The volume level of the auxiliary input is adjustable from -8 to +18 dB to compensate for any difference between the unit and your portable device. The aux input can be deactivated in the menu so it does not appear as an available source. USB Input: The receiver's front-panel Type-A USB input can be used for plugging in a (MSC) Mass Storage Class or MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB device. The head unit can play music files stored on the USB device in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats (up to 320 kbps). When playing a USB device, the display can indicate track/album/artist/genre number, track/artist/album/genre name, elapsed playing time, text information, or clock. The head unit can recognize up to 128 folders with 500 tracks each when connected to a USB Mass Storage Device. A sliding cover protects the USB input when it is not in use. Note: This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub. USB 1-Wire iPod Control: USB 1-Wire for iPod lets you directly connect, charge, and control select iPods via the USB jack on the front of the unit, as well as view metadata like song title and artist on the front display. The GT700HD has a front panel USB port which allows you to connect your iPod via a single cable (iPod dock connector-to-USB--cable, not included with the head unit). If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. The head unit will allow audio playback, control, and charging of your connected iPod. The head unit allows you to search your iPod's music by category (album, song, genre, podcast, playlist, artist) and offers Repeat and Random playback functions. When the head unit is placed in the Passenger Control mode, you can control the iPod directly using the clickwheel or touchscreen on the iPod. The Sony GT700HD is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 9/25/2012): iPod Model Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type iTunes Tagging Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod App mode Artist/Song Text Track Info dock connector 3rd N/A N N N N N N N N N clickwheel color 4th N/A N N N N N N N N N mini 1st N/A N N N N N N N N N 2nd N/A N N N N N N N N N video 5th 1.3 Y N Y N N Y Y N Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N Y Y N Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 6th 1.1 PC Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 7th 1.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 4th 6.0 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 5th 6.0 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4 6.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4S 6.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5 6.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N 2 6.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N 3 6.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Note: 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. Audio Section True Fidelity Sound Construction: The Sony Xplod CDX-GT700HD FM/AM compact disc player features a newly developed sound processor for less distortion, an S-MOSFET IC for smooth signal transmission, and a large-sized capacitor for deep bass sound. 24 Bit D/A Converter: The Sony CDX-GT700HD utilizes a 24-bit digital to analog converter for superior CD sound quality. CEA2006 Compliant Amplifier: The power specifications for the Sony Xplod CDX-GT700HD are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing and Measurement standards from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). These standards were developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from model to model and between manufacturers. The power output specs for the CDX-GT700HD are as follows: Continuous Power Output: 17 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N) Peak Power Output: 52 watts x 4-channels (208 total watts) EQ3 Stage 2: The Sony Xplod CDX-GT700HD features an EQ3 Stage 2 equalizer with 7 preset equalizer curves for various types of music. You can choose from Xplod, Vocal, Edge, Cruise, Space, Gravity, Custom, or Off. The Off mode provides a flat response. The Custom mode allows you to manually adjust the Low (60 Hz), Mid (1 kHz), and High (10 kHz) frequencies from +/-10dB. Digital Music Plus Advanced: The Sony CDX-GT700HD features Digital Music Plus Advanced which is an enhancer technology used to reproduce detail and high frequency sound from compressed audio. Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO): Sony's Dynamic Soundstage Organizer uses proprietary circuitry to induce subtle phase shifts, simulating a sound source that is placed higher than the actual speakers in the vehicle. For example, when the DSO function is used in a vehicle equipped with speakers mounted low in the front doors, it creates virtual speakers in the dash to raise the soundstage. This unit offers three levels of DSO, each with a larger and higher soundstage. You can store the DSO setting for each source. Loudness: This feature reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low volume levels. Three Pairs Of 2V Preamp Outputs: The CDX-GT700HD contains three pairs of 2-volt RCA preamp outputs - front and rear pairs plus another pair on a 10" pigtail for subwoofer operation. The subwoofer output is non-fading with a low pass filter and a selectable cut-off frequency of 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 140Hz, 160Hz, or Off. You can adjust the subwoofer preamp output's volume level independently from the head unit's volume control from -10 to +10 in 1dB increments. In addition, you can select the phase of the subwoofer output from Normal or Reverse. High-Pass Filter: The front and rear speaker outputs offer a selectable high-pass crossover frequency of 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 140Hz, 160Hz, or Off. Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off. Remote Control Wireless Remote Control: The head unit comes supplied with an IR wireless remote control (RM-X151) for easy operation. The included wireless remote allows you to control the basic functions of the Sony Xplod head unit while keeping your eyes on the road. Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible. 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Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 Sony CDX-GT700HD Written By Jack, Jackson, TN on Friday, August 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this item to replace the factory installed radio/cassette deck in my 2000 Nissan Frontier pickup. The price was right for me. I wanted to be able to play my personal selection of music off of a USB flashdrive, which this item offered. Although I've never done it before, installation was much easier than I anticipated, thanks to Crutchfield analyzing what I would need and supplying the proper wiring harness. I called the 800 number tech support and talked to a man who promptly answered my questions clearly. It's not always clear in the printed instructions, so being able to immediately call and talk to a knowledgeable person during the installation was great. I have been enjoying my music every day for several weeks without any problems. Basically you have to learn the many features by trial and error, but it is not difficult to find where things are and which settings I prefer. I will probably upgrade my old speakers at some point, but for now I am very happy with the overall sound I'm getting. Five years from now I hope I can be equally pleased with longevity. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Radio Written By mike, Yuma AZ on Sunday, July 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a great head unit that works well with the synsc1 sirius connect. Pros: 3 DSO levels, sat ready, high power Cons: Confusing on how to change some of the settings. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Good Product Written By Mickey, Olympia, WA on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The radio has good sound. I have an Infinity system in an 2001 Dodge Intrepid. People would say that it was a good system, however, it didn't sound any different than any other radio to me. (factory radio) With the Sony I hear a big different. If you are installing yourself, read and understand the directions and don't match color for color on the wiring. I did and had to re-wire. Pros: Good sound. Cons: A litte hard to understand the instructions. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Sony CDX-GT700HD Written By Will, St. Petersburg, FL on Monday, July 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great head unit. Tons of features with a low price. Can't beat it Pros: HD Radio, USB, AUX, Simple Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 SONY CDX-GT700HD Written By Brian, Moore, OK on Sunday, July 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Puchased this unit and installation kit from crutchfield to upgrade my sons 1999 Chevy Lumina stock factory head unit. He's only 17 years old and thinks this is the coolest birthday present I ever bought for him. Now, we ride around in his car because his stereo is no much cooler than mine. I was amazed at how easy it was to install using the kit and instructions provided by crutchfield for free. I did have to buy a few extra pieces for the install though such as heat shrink butt connectors, a roll of electrical tape, a heavy duty crimper, and a heat gun. I'm looking forward to purchasing another of this same head unit for my 1999 suburban. Pros: Easy to install, HD radio tuner, IPOD/IPhone interface, available factory connected sub preamp output and 4 mosfet output ports Cons: Only two color illumination choices, flip down face takes a little practice to figure out how to put it on after removing it Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Excellant tuner - good value Written By Jon, Cary, NC on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I picked the Sony over similar units from Pioneer, JVC, etc. because of the tuner specs and I have not been disappointed. The number of stations it brings in clearly on AM, FM, HD is amazing. The rest of the unit is fine. I like the main control knob but the buttons on the left are pretty small. More input and output options than available on most units in this price range. I'm happy with it. Pros: Tuner, input and output options Cons: display doesn't do anything for me but that is not why I bought it some controls a little small and hard to see Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 SONY CDX-GT700HD Written By markw, Reston, VA on Monday, July 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Really nice radio. It was easy to install and has great features and sound. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Written By Renee, Reading, PA on Thursday, July 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) picks up a whole lot more stations than I knew existed. Never listen to strictly Radio till now. Pros: Sounds Great Looks Good Remote Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Excellent product for the price Written By Phil, Minnesota on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this Sony unit to replace my factory radio/cd player in my 2003 Ford Taurus. The sound quality of this unit blows away the factory unit. The menus are very easy to use and the unit was very easy to program. For under $125, this is an amazing car stereo. Pros: Ease of use, sound quality, visual appearance. Cons: Cannot display radio station name and clock at the same time. I feel I need to be extra careful not to break the removable flip down face plate to insert CDs. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Sony CDX-GT700HD Written By Floyd, Rockwood, Tn on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) very nice stereo,and ease of installation Cons: hard to see dial during daylight, and cant find adjustment to help any. off switch is difficult to get to. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Good receiver Written By goldeng, roseau, mn on Thursday, June 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was looking at dual din until I found this unit. For the price, it has all the features I need. Pros: Great sound quality and features for the price. Cons: USB limitations. Although a con I've worked around it. Through the USB port, device is limited to 128 albums/folders and 500 tracks per album/folder (64000 tracks total). The track total isn't the issue, its mainly the limited album/folder limit. You have to get creative if you want your entire library to play through the USB port. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Sony FM/AM Digital Radio CD Player Written By GeneL, Aberdeen, Md. on Saturday, June 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Purchased for older vehicle, therefore didn't want to spend to much. More interested in good quality in sound and reception than other options, i.e. chose HD over Bluetooth. Buying from Crutchfield was helpful since the price was good and they supplied almost everything needed for installation, with piece of mind should I have any problems with product or install. Have only had the Radio for a week now but very happy with it. Thought about buying new speakers with the Radio order, then decided to wait and see how it sounded with the OEM speakers. Glad I waited, adjusting the LPF and the HPF along with the LPF REV have given me the sound quality I was hoping to gain without the cost and hassle of putting in new speakers. Also found the DSO adjustments work very well with the convertible, raising same when I put the top down. CD's and HD radio sound great and receive several HD stations in my area. Hence, have not needed to try the USB or AUX functions yet, but nice to have these options when we leave the area. Do not usually take the time to submit reviews, so the fact that I have now shows how pleased I'am with the product and Crutchfield, highly recommend both. Pros: Sound quality with enough adjustments to customize the sound and look of the unit. Favorite options are the Low and High Pass Filters, LPF Reverse, Dynamic Soundstage Organizer, Auto Scroll, Contrast and Dimmer adjustments Cons: Wiring instructions were not very helpful to me, called the Tech number to verify a couple of things prior to actually placing the unit in the vehicle. Would have liked a few more color options but the blue for day and the green for nights works well. Reading the small controls is difficult for me but becoming familiar with the unit will take care of that problem. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Sony CDX-GT700HD Written By Dave C, Chase City, VA on Thursday, June 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to use user interface, great sound, great product for the money. CD player doesn't skip like the factory unit would on my country gravel/dirt road. Crutchfield tech support makes DIY install very easy. Pros: Sound quality. Easy of use. Cons: None thus far. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Sony Receiver Written By TomT, Charlottesville, Va. on Sunday, June 02, 2013 The Sony receiver was a real improvement to my factory sound system. The sound quality is great, ability to pick up weak FM stations is very good, and the CD player and Ipod touch USB connection is great. Pros: Great product and worth the investment. I installed the receiver myself and it was very easy following the instructions and the posi-connectors made the electrical connections easy to hook up. Cons: The small selector switches are hard to see and use, but only because my eyesight is not what it used to be based on my age (69). I have found the remote is easier to see and use. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 GREAT UNIT Written By Anonymous, ST. PETERS,MO on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) EXCELLENT SOUND AND EASY TO USE FOR THE PRICE. Pros: DOES WHAT IT SAYS Cons: NONE Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Sony CDX-GT700HD Written By Nuke950, Diamondhead,MS on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Overall a great buy. The HD radio doses seemto fade out based on signal obstructions but maybe that's normal for HD radio. Love the USB contol for a thumb drive. I no longer have to carry my CDs! Pros: USB control. Good power output. Sub-woofer control. Cons: Weak HD reception at times Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Buy Written By Cliff, Red House, VA on Sunday, May 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great unit. Does what is says. all features worked as listed. Pros: Great sound, ease of use Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Sony Written By RobbA, Wofford Heights, CA on Saturday, May 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I needed a replacement cd player for my '91 F250 chore truck. Let me say for the price, performance, and installation ease, It can't be beat. I'm in the process of changing my mobile music to a hand held device so the external 2.0 usb port is a great convenience for on the go tunes. Thanks again to all of the staff from purchase to installation help for being patient, funny, knowledgeable, and above all professional. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Sony CDX-GT700HD Written By Richard, Columbus, OH on Thursday, May 09, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have used Sony equipment for 30 years or more and have had generally positive experiences with their gear. This radio builds on the car audio head units I have had over the years. This is my first foray into HD radio and I find that the features and sound quality from this Sony deck is as good as some of the more expensive gear I have bought from Sony before. Since I am fairly well used to the control placement and function on Sony car radios, this one is as easy to use as my others. I really like the option of being able to plug a flash drive directly into the front of the unit and have the deck itself handle the mp3 files. The front mounted aux input is also a welcomed upgrade. Installation was as easy as any other stereo head unit, especially with the Crutchfield installation parts and instructions. The Sony installation documentation is well written and easy to understand. Wiring drawings are concise. Pros: Front mounted USB port. Front mounted AUX input. 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This upcoming season is my second bow season. I see a lot of adds, for all these fancy bow stands, all of which costing over 100$ easily. The stand I hunted out of last year, was made by my father, and not bought out of a store. This year I used what I learned from my hunt last year, to design and build my own stand this year. I know its a little hefty, but it is sturdy and I know it will not be noisy, once hung in a tree. I was wondering if anyone had any input on bow stands. Personal favorites? Pros? Cons? 0r any tips they might have when it comes to constructing any tree-stands. I built my stand completely from scrap material from where I work. (If your city has a "loadmaster" garbage truck, chances are that I had something to do with it! Any input is appreciated!
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I just came across this article from the 1980's that discussed the growing trend of drug abuse and smuggling in the US. That is around the time period where things really got crazy. They make a comparison with Rome, but I really don't think the comparison is apt. Would love to know more from the readers.
However, I do think that things are in a decline right now, and it's rather interesting to see their take on the subject so many years ago. It's cool to see how things change.
No ancient civilization ever matched Rome's achievements. Rome grew from a tiny farming settlement on the east bank of the Tiber River into the controlling force of the known world. The Roman Empire over-extended itself and began to fall apart around the year 200. Outsiders–"barbarians" to the Romans–invaded the empire during the 300s and 400s and hastened its decline. Eventually, two barbarian groups–the Visigoths and the Vandals–entered the city of Rome itself and wrecked it.
Today, the U.S. is facing an invasion–one that some believe could be as deadly to our way of life as the one that ensured Rome's downfall. This time the foe is drugs: cocaine, marijuana, and heroin. Like Rome 1,800 years ago, the U.S. is the world's most powerful and productive force. But many see the nation's might threatened by drugs that, in increasing amounts, are being ferried across our borders from Latin America and Asia. (See map, below.)
This traffic is having some troubling results. Forty years ago, Americans abusing opium, heroin, morphine, and cocaine numbered about 10,000. Today, in a given month, as many as 10 million Americans use cocaine, and another 20 million use marijuana.
The harmful effect drug abuse has on American society is plainly visible. Drugs are involved in anywhere from a third to a half of all crime in the U.S. Drug-related crime cost the nation about $7 billion in 1983–plus immeasurable amounts of fear and pain among crime's victims. Employees who took drugs cost businesses an estimated $16.7 billion. Medical treatment for drug abusers cost more than $2 billion. (See Economics, pp. 12-13.) The shattering impact of narcotics on drug abusers' families, on their communities, and on the abusers themselves is incalculable.
What is the U.S. doing to defend itself against the invasion of illicit drugs? An article on page 9 provides some answers, as does an exclusive interview with John Lawn, the chief enforcer of the nation's drug laws.
In a sense, a flourishing trade in illegal drugs is part of the price we pay for a free and affluent society. The U.S. is an open society. This openness–one of the nation's most attractive qualities–turns out to be a major "flaw" in the nation's defense against drugs. A country where individual rights and freedoms were not guaranteed could no doubt control the drug trade more easily. But few Americans would want to live in a nation that has police on every street corner and in every corner of their lives.
Many teenagers have begun to create internal defenses against drugs. A nationwide study of high school seniors, conducted last year, showed illicit drug use continuing the gradual decline that began in 1980. For the nation, that's good news. In the end, an economically strong, open society's best defense against drugs is a refusal on the part of its members to put up with abuse.
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Lustgarten captured the second open council seat by obtaining only eight more votes than council candidate Dennis McCord.
Farinha finished with 1,766 votes, Lustgarten with 1,665 and McCord with 1,657. Trailing behind were Tony Camacho with 1,320 votes, Councilwoman Annette Smith with 1,106 and Carlos Fierros with 855, according to the Stanislaus County Clerk Recorder's Office.
McCord had a 20-vote lead on election night before some absentee, military and provisional ballots had been counted and saw his lead slip to just eight votes when the county registrar's office released more results Nov. 21.
Lee Lundrigan, Stanislaus County Clerk Recorder and Registrar of Voters, said Thursday, Nov. 29, she had hand counted the Patterson results personally to ensure their accuracy.
McCord, who had previously pondered the idea of a recount, said Thursday he accepted the results after he learned of the hand count.
"It's highly unusual," he said of the late provisional turnaround. "But the winner is the winner. You have to accept the vote totals, especially when there is a hand recount."
Lustgarten said she had believed the process would turn in her favor.
"Like I said Election Day, we just needed democracy to happen," Lustgarten said Thursday. "I have a birthday tomorrow, and this couldn't have been a better present."
Lustgarten said her priorities would be to advocate for senior citizens and to provide a more open and inclusive city government.
"There hasn't been anyone on the council that has supported senior citizens in a long time," she said. "I've been working with the Senior Meals Task Force, and I'd like to continue working with them."
She also pointed to an open government ordinance for which she has advocated for more than a year, and said she would like to see an interpreter available for Spanish speakers at City Council meetings.
Farinha said he appreciated the other candidates who ran in the race as well as the citizens who voted.
"I'm deeply appreciative of those who voted for me," he said. "I appreciate that they recognize the commitment, expertise and experience."
He said his top priorities included public safety, including an assessment of police services and upcoming contract negotiations for a police services contract with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department.
Lundrigan said nearly 157,000 votes were cast countywide during the Nov. 6 election and voter turnout was higher than 67 percent. An all-time high number of more than 11,000 ballots were cast provisionally countywide, she said, though she did not know the exact number of provisional ballots cast in Patterson.
A provisional ballot is cast when the location or manner in which a ballot is cast is out of the ordinary, such as when a voter casts it in the wrong precinct or when the voter's identification is in doubt.
Lundrigan's office spent more than a week poring through and verifying each provisional ballot by hand before counting them.
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Let's say, per doctor's orders, a patient dutifully chooses a diet and exercise regime in an effort to lose weight. But a month later, when the patient weighs in, the needle hasn't budged a whit. Some patients might swear that they've been doing everything right. The doctors would just point out that scales don't lie.
Other than getting a strong talking to, the patient would pretty much be on his own to decide what to do. The doctor isn't going to go to the house to see what a patient is really doing.
Bank examiners, however, do make house calls. And in a roundup of input from bankers, consultants, and others, the word is your next BSA/AML exam will be more exacting than ever. First, examiners want to see how well-equipped the bank is with systems and procedures—a longstanding basic. Second, they want to see how well those tools are working. Third, they are stressing impact.
Harder-nosed attitude—for a reason
Consultant Nancy Derr-Castiglione, one of bankingexchange.com's "Common Sense Compliance" bloggers, says exam teams want to see more than efficient form-filling. Yes, that's important, she says, but it's a given. Today, they are emphasizing efficacy—is the BSA/AML program accomplishing anything beyond stacking up forms? And is the assortment of tools and procedures being used properly and with an eye toward current events? The days of "buy the box and forget it" are over.
"It's getting at the intent, rather than just the going through the motions and checking off the boxes," says Derr-Castiglione. At smaller banks, especially, where compliance staff may be juggling everything from the new mortgage rules to UDAAP concerns, they are facing scrutiny to be sure they are keeping their BSA/AML efforts on target and current.
"I've heard that these days, they are checking everything very closely and that they are checking everything in the manual," says Rob Rowe, vice-president and senior counsel, and BSA/AML expert at ABA's Center for Regulatory Compliance.
Overall, experts say if you haven't had a BSA/AML exam for a while, when you do, expect examiners to perform a "deeper dive" and to "suggest" that the bank consider bringing in outsiders to ensure that systems perform adequately. Attention will not only be paid to direct BSA/AML issues, but also to sanctions, as enforced by the Treasury's Office of Foreign Asset Control.
While new issues, such as concerns about money laundering via bitcoin and other virtual currencies, have increasingly come on the radar, concern over what's going on with plain-old American dollars has been rising.
Rowe points out that regulators are under pressure to improve the BSA/AML regime. This follows hearings held in March in the Senate Banking Committee that examined the state of affairs following a string of large-bank BSA violations. Notably, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took institutions and agencies to task. And Senate Banking Chairman Tim Johnson (D-S.D.), looking back at large-bank enforcement actions, stated: "This pattern of violations is disturbing. . . . To address this threat we must understand how banks' safeguards malfunction and assess the way the government enforces our AML rules."
Beyond just tough talk
As usual, scrutiny not only starts at the top, but rolls downhill. So now banks of all sizes face pressure to up their game.
"All the regulators are being tougher," says John Atkinson, director at Protiviti, Inc.
Indeed, John Byrne, executive vice-president at the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, says that more bankers have been receiving "MRAs" from regulators post examination. These "matters requiring attention" go into exam reports with higher priority than simple written or oral recommendations, and indicate the rising level of concern from the agencies.
"There are more criticisms of AML programs than ever," says Byrne, who has been involved in this area for decades and also is a blogger on bankingexchange.com. He says bankers increasingly tell him that BSA/AML compliance has become a "moving target." While the regulators point out that they aren't filing unusual numbers of enforcement actions, Byrne says that formal exam criticisms are, in fact, growing.
Byrne says a banker he knows, who is not only a veteran in this area, but a former examiner, told him that he's never seen scrutiny so intense.
The key to improving matters, says Byrne, is more increased communication between regulators and the regulated. He's concerned because he says bankers tell him that it has become harder to have a frank exchange of views with regulators.
Due diligence, the sequel
Due diligence at the front end of a customer relationship, even enhanced due diligence procedures for higher-risk customers, has long been a basic of BSA/AML compliance. However, Atkinson, formerly of the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank, says the regulators now expect more. They are looking for what he calls "dynamic due diligence."
By "dynamic," Atkinson means ongoing, periodic due diligence on existing customers, after they are already doing business with the bank. Customer companies can go through many changes over time, and regulators want to see that the bank has a process in place for keeping on top of such changes, explains Atkinson. In today's market, companies shift gears quickly, and their business plans change. Institutions need to be sure that they continue to "know their customer."
Atkinson says his clients are stepping up their reviews of customers—pulling out each file more often to assess what's changed in transaction volume, business activity, and any other indication that may warrant further delving.
In a related vein, Atkinson recommends that banks take a wider view of a customer company and all its relationships with the bank. Focusing too narrowly, he says, may keep the bank from watching everything a company is doing.
Higher focus on higher risks
While there is more scrutiny overall, reports are that regulators are looking deeper into higher-risk customers, as classified by banks themselves, and specifically into certain categories of business customers.
Among these are third-party payment processors, private nonbank ATM operators, and ACH originators, such as PayPal, according to Anna Rentschler, vice-president and BSA officer for $10.4 billion-assets Central Bancompany, Jefferson City, Mo. Many of these kinds of companies aren't officially money service businesses, according to Rentschler, but they may have sufficient characteristics in common with them to warrant closer inspection.
Rentschler says examiners also will be looking at how a bank determines to risk-categorize such businesses. She takes pains, when a new higher-risk customer is brought to the board for approval, to quantify what makes the firm riskier than others and where the risks arise. "It's my job to bring product pitfalls to the surface, so the directors know the risks are there," says Rentschler.
Derr-Castiglione notes that another category regulators have been examining more closely is prepaid and payroll card services. She reports that in this area, some clients have seen examiners venturing into business units—going beyond dealing with compliance staff. Instead of getting information on bank activities through compliance, they choose to get it directly from the source.
Does it work? And how well?
An area of growing attention—and expense for banks—is BSA/AML data validation. Many examiners have been suggesting to institutions that they bring in outside firms to perform audits of BSA/AML activity monitoring systems to be sure that they are performing correctly—producing reliable alerts and accurate reports of potential illicit activity.
Data integrity from end to end is one concern of the audits, according to Protiviti's Atkinson, but there's more to the validation process.
"The data audit is combined with a qualitative analysis of the algorithms used to target results for the banks," Atkinson says. He says many of the firm's clients have been proactively having reviews of systems done before exams to catch issues before examiners visit the bank.
Related to this, experts say that examiners want to see what banks have done with the systems they purchased. A vendor's software may have powerful features, but are they all turned on? And if they have been, have the rules of the system been kept up-to-date in recognition of evolving money-laundering patterns?
"Enterprise BSA"
Clearly, BSA/AML exams are growing more exacting. But Rentschler's organization has found a way to ease the burden, at least organizationally. It's been using this approach for five or six years.
Due to the geographic spread of its 13 affiliate banks, Central Bancompany's BSA/AML exams would normally fall under two Fed district bank staffs, FDIC and multiple other federal and state regulators. In other words, an administrative nightmare, potentially.
Recognizing that all BSA/AML activity is centralized at the company, Rentschler says the bank was gradually able to convince the regulators to review all 13 banks at once, at headquarters.
One of the benefits of taking this approach is that when questions or issues come up, no regulatory ping pong becomes necessary. With representatives of every relevant agency present, says Rentschler, "the agencies decide on an answer, on site."
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"In Bartow County this year, we have had a focus on STEM," Woodland High School Principal Melissa Williams said. "... Science and math is a focus nationally now, there's not enough engineering/science students graduating to fill the jobs that are available."
She said, for example, through the school system's Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant, WHS is taking a focus on technical reading to assist with the goals of STEM.
Math instructor Carl Willingham said one of the intentions of incorporating STEM Day at WHS was to show students how areas of STEM are used in various scenarios.
"I think the main thing is to put the focus on [STEM] so students see how it applies to different things," Willingham said. "I think a lot of students see math as, 'Oh, I'm a math teacher, I'm sitting behind a book,' or 'I'm a scientist, I'm in a lab,' they don't really see the connections of how they all come together into one field, so that's what we're trying to get the focus on so they see those four areas come together and all play an individual role."
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
{outfit} Bam-A-Lam
Sorry to get all weird on you there, I guess this goth-y look brought out my dark side, ha ha. Moving on - I love this look, it's comfortable but I still look put together. Even though it's all one color it's not boring because of print and texture.
Song of the Day: Black Betty by Ram Jam
Tank: Ellen Tracy (TJ Maxx), Sweater: Rag & Bone Boys for Neiman Marcus x Target, Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (net-a-porter), Wedge Sandals: Simply Vera by Vera Wang (Kohl's), Owl Necklace: etsy, Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls), Watch: Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor)
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I love this on you - you definitely look uber cool (and a little tough). I like going out for drinks the odd time but I'm also a pretty stay at home gal - give me my couch and a movie any day!ReplyDelete
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this is totally cool, I love that skirt on you. and its okay to be a little geeky. I don't think listening to listening to new music makes me any less of a dork, probably more so because i always go for the indie stuff no one else has heard of.ReplyDelete
Girl, not everyone wants to be out and about every night!! And not everyone loves what's out on the radio!! I'm pretty much in the middle..I love cozy nights on my couch and I love a good night out once in a while (I wasn't like that when I was younger ahem since I'm on the verge of being a granny blogger haha!). And whatever music you like and whatever you choose to do after work is all good because we still love ya!!! Hey, you do get some great bargains when shopping - don't forget that! Anyways- I love this monochromatic look- the sweater looks so good and I love the owl necklace my fellow owl lover!! haha I'm silly todayReplyDelete
Loving that skirt as always, and I'm loving the sunnies, too! You do look pretty fierce ;) and hey, being true to yourself is the coolest thing a person can be!ReplyDelete
Love the cardi! You DO look like a cool New Yorker ; )ReplyDelete
I think your music choices and the fact that you don't mind being alone, make you even cooler!! I've always been a homebody & love alone time:) Great sweater & the owl necklace is too cute.ReplyDelete
love that skirt on you! and that absolutely adorbs necklace!ReplyDelete
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I love the dark theme of your outfit and the way that skirt is structured is so nice!ReplyDelete
Awesome skirt! Nothing wrong with nights at home either :)ReplyDelete
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Great outfit! I like your necklace!ReplyDelete
I live and work in the city(of Chicago) and I'm still kinda a nerd who watches tv on the weekend! No shame in that! Love the owl. so cute!ReplyDelete
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Owner-breeder Marty Wygod said Life Is Sweet may make her next start against males in the TVG/Betfair Hollywood Gold Cup after the multiple stakes-winning 4-year-old filly worked six furlongs in a bullet 1:11 on Cushion Track at Hollywood Park Thursday.
"She worked great this morning," said Wygod. "It's between running her against Zenyatta next Saturday in the Vanity or in the Gold Cup two weeks later. I'll play it by ear and see who is probably running in the Gold Cup."
Life Is Sweet was named champion female of the Santa Anita meet after sweeping the El Encino and La Canada stakes and the Santa Margarita Handicap but was no match for unbeaten Eclipse Award winner Zenyatta in her season debut in the Milady Handicap here May 23, finishing 1 ¾ lengths behind in second.
"I would rather run against Zenyatta at Santa Anita," said Wygod. "Gomez (jockey Garrett Gomez) said she likes the surface there better." Both female stars are trained by John Shirreffs.
Life Is Sweet, a full sister to 2004 2-year-old filly champion Sweet Catomine, has won five of 11 starts and earned $570,810. All her starts have been against females.
The last female to win the Gold Cup was Princessnesian in 1968. She was the third, following Happy Issue in 1944 and Two Lea in 1952. The $700,000 Gold Cup is a Grade I test at 1 ¼ miles on July 11.
Zenyatta is scheduled to defend her Vanity crown in quest of her 11th straight victory. The $300,000, Grade I test will be run at 1 1/8 miles on June 27.
Zenyatta won the Milady under 126 pounds, four more than Life Is Sweet. The 5-year-old mare won the Vanity last year under 124 with regular rider Mike Smith up.
The last horse to repeat in the Vanity was champion Azeri, also under Smith, in 2002 and 2003. Other repeat winners are It's In The Air in 1979-80, Convenience in 1972-73 and Annie Lu-San in 1957-58.
Joining Zenyatta and Life Is Sweet as nominees to the Vanity are Allicansayiswow, Briecat, Dawn After Dawn, Forest Melody, Hot n' Dusty, Modification and You Lift Me Up.
Arden Park, runner-up in the Alcatraz Stakes on the Golden Gate Fields turf in his last start May 23, was shipped south today after being entered in the $100,000 Cinema Handicap on Sunday, according to trainer Greg Gilchrist. The Grade III test for 3-year-olds will be run at 1 1/8 miles on grass.
Arden Park, a Kentucky-bred son of Ecton Park, rallied from fifth to finish second in the 1 1/16-mile Alcatraz, beaten by one length. "The pace was very slow in the Alcatraz and we gave ourselves a little too much to do, but he was closing," said Gilchrist from Golden Gate. "I think the mile and an eighth will help him also."
Arden Park, owned by Roger Dreyer's Arden Village Lifestyle, has recorded two firsts and one second in four starts. "He doesn't have the most experience, but he's gaining and seems to be a fast learner," said Gilchrist. Arden Park drew post six in a field of eight.
Rafael Bejarano, leading rider at the Hollywood Park meet, will be aboard the colt for the first time. Bejarano begins a three-day suspension Sunday but will be able to ride in the Cinema because it is a designated race.
Bejarano was cited by track stewards for careless riding, failure to make the proper effort to maintain a straight course in the stretch and causing interference with Digestivo in the sixth race on June 13, which resulted in the disqualification of his mount from third to fourth.
Jockey Victor Espinoza will seek a record-equaling third straight Cinema victory aboard Herr Mozart after scores aboard Worldly in 2007 and Tiz West last year. The only riders with three consecutive Cinema victories in its 62-year history are Milo Valenzuela from 1954-56, Laffit Pincay Jr. from 1968-70 and Gary Stevens from 1989-91.
With Father's Day weekend upon us, Quindici Man hopes to follow in his father's footsteps Saturday and win the $100,000 Affirmed Handicap, a race won in 2002 by his sire, Came Home.
"That would be nice," said trainer Craig Lewis Thursday of the consistent gray/roan colt, who has registered three firsts and four seconds in 11 starts. The Grade III Affirmed is for 3-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles on Cushion Track.
Quindici Man began his career as a 2-year-old with trainer Henry Dominguez in New Mexico before owner Dick Scibelli of Connecticut transferred him to Lewis on this circuit last fall.
Quindici Man finished a non-threatening fifth in the seven-furlong Laz Barrera Memorial Stakes here on May 24 in his last start. "He's a better router, no doubt," said Lewis. "We ran him in the Laz Barrera because we had few other options and needed to get a race into him. More ground is desirable."
Quindici Man drew post four in a field of six under Joel Rosario. "If he runs well, he could return in the Swaps," said Lewis of the $300,000 Swaps Stakes at 1 1/8 miles July 17. Came Home won that one too.
Defending champion Black Mamba tops a list of 11 nominees to the $150,000, Grade II Beverly Hills Handicap for fillies and mares at 1 ¼ miles on turf June 28.
Black Mamba, a 6-year-old New Zealand-bred mare trained by John Sadler, seeks to become the first repeat winner in the race since Astra in 2002.
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Matilda + Baby's Shared Room
Kids' Room Tour
Name: Matilda, age 4, and baby girl (expected in November)
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Room size: 12' x 12'
We've talked before about white children's rooms with pops of color. Evidently, I'm not alone in my love of this aesthetic. I found Lesley on Pinterest while searching for inspiration for my own daughters' shared room.
Lesley has done an incredible job of creating a welcoming space (think Hyggelig again) that is fun enough for toddlers but will grow with her girls. We love all the details in this room, the artwork, the floating book shelves, the perfect harmony of vintage and modern. She also has a knack for knowing where to put her money in terms of the impact things will have in the space. Don't you agree?
What inspired this space, Lesley?
I really love the clean look of white walls with pops of color, so I really gravitated towards that vibe: kind of a Scandinavian feel with lots of vintage touches. We also love red, so we made that the accent color. I pinned and pinned when I was planning the room, so most of my inspiration can be found there.
What is your favorite piece or element?
I really love the rocking horse that my great grandfather made for my Mom.
What challenges did you face when creating a shared room for your daughter and baby?
I wanted the room to feel cohesive and uncluttered, so the biggest challenge was finding a place for everything. We had to Craigslist several of the bigger pieces we had to make room for the crib. We also did a complete overhaul on the closet to accomodate all of the kids' cute clothes! You can read more about that here.
What's your proudest DIY moment?
Other than the closet, I really love the floating book shelves, which were the easiest things ever. My husband used 6" and 8" l-brackets and then we arranged the books on top. That's it!
Do you have any advice for parents creating a room for their child?
Not to get too caught up in trends. I bought the ubiquitous "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster for Matilda's room and after a while I couldn't bear to see it anymore! Ha. Stick with what you love and take bits of inspiration from all over.
What do your friends say about the room?
I have really nice friends so I'm pretty sure they'd say they liked it no matter what!
Source List:
• Wall color: Linen White by Benjamin Moore
• Matilda's bed: Minnen bed from Ikea
• Matilda's bedding: Nypronos from Ikea
• Baby's crib: Sniglar from Ikea
• Rug: Anthropologie (no longer available)
• Bird Wall Cards by Eeboo: Seed Factory
• Frames: Target
• Striped table: vintage
• Rocking horse: vintage
• Dresser: Vintage
• Name bunting: Anthropologie (no longer available)
• Horse Dream Ring: Bla Bla
• Play Kitchen: Magic Cabin
• Love You Nightlight: Owly Shadow Puppets, Etsy
Thanks so much for having me!!
And thank you, Lesley, for sharing with us! For more, follow Lesley on her blog.
(All Images: Lesley Graham)
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This is a beautifully designed room. It reminds me of the Swedish artist Carl Larsson and his paintings of rooms and it also reminds me of French country style. I love the simplicity of the beds - the wooden frame crib, Matilda's pinstriped bed covering and beautiful cushions. There is nothing to detract from here; no bombardment of Disney characters or an overbearing of pinks and everything is a celebration of childhood - and epitomizes what childhood is and should be...the rocking horse, blocks, tea set, scooter...delightful!
I see you have the book The Red Balloon - love it!
What a wonderful room! Full of light and colour, cozy and happy. It looks lived and loved, a real room, not a stage. Congratulations.
(and yes, is quite Carl Larsson)
gorgeous kids room!
Congrats on your new baby, we have a similar age gap and it has been great so far!
I adore this room! I love the minnen and am about to get it for my twin 3 year olds. Did Matilda need a rail when she first started using it? Thank you for sharing!
thank you for the incredibly kind comment! made my day.
hi! we actually moved her to this bed when we redid the space. her old bed was bigger and we did have to use a guard rail, but this one already has a built in rail of sorts and is super close to the ground, so i don't think you'll need one. :)
thanks so much sarah! that is great to hear.
thank you everyone! so glad that you like the room. i'm floating on your kind words.
I love this room! It's sweet and it's got character. Good job.
This is the best kind of kids' room - bright yet clean and unfussy. It takes me back to a happier, more whimsical era.
Just divine!
The colors, patterns and texture takes me back to the Victorian era, it's warm, inviting and oh so cozy. I love the tea pot & cups and the rug.
O I love this room! To me, this is what a children's room should look like. I really don't understand all those grey-and-yellow or black-and-white-with-geometric-patterned-wallpaper types of baby rooms that are featured here from time to time. It's a kid that's supposed to feel at ease in the room, not your friends. I think this room is a perfect example of how it should be done.
Red + White = So perfect and sweet. I love the simplicity of your children's room.
Also, your room looks so comfortable and real.
@InezD, I agree! My first thought was, "Finally, a kids' room that looks like it's actually meant for kids." I love the happy look and the red-and-white color scheme. It looks like a fun place to be.
The room looks lovely, but those floating bookshelves seem more like decorative items than useful ways for children to choose their own books.
@LizaJane: Yes! Very Carl Larsson indeed!
Growing up with an Arts and Crafts inspired room myself, this sent me right back to my happy childhood. Beautiful room, charming and simple as a children room should be.
Absolutely lovely room, but as someone who lives in earthquake country, the floating bookshelves above the crib make me nervous!
Where did you find those awesome green flowery throw pillows? Also what type of sheets did you find to match the stripes of the bedding? I've been looking around and a lot of the cuter ones ended up being too much of a print going on or were polka dots and I wasn't sure if pinstripes and polka dots would clash too much.
@mdavis0226 the throw pillows were also from anthropologie (years ago) and for the sheet i used the plain white sheets for the adjustable mattress available at ikea. good luck!
The bed, the sheets, the toys and books.....it is all so gorgeous. What an absolutely wonderful room for children.