text: Watch a video Watch our product demo video Front Back Back Back Remote Photos (7) Videos (3) View larger Pioneer DEH-X5600HD CD receiver Item #: 130X5600HD 11 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $99.99 Shop all Car Stereos Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by Ken Nail The best sound in radio If you're a local radio fan, check out the Pioneer DEH-X5600HD CD receiver with its built-in HD Radio™ tuner. Stations that broadcast HD Radio programming offer the best sound you'll hear coming over the airwaves — FM that rivals CDs, and AM that's clear and static-free. And with thousands of stations broadcasting in HD Radio, you'll likely find participating stations in your area. A built-in HD Radio tuner lets you enjoy the best sounds in radio. More to enjoy The front-panel USB input allows you to connect your iPod® or iPhone®, then access your playlists with the Pioneer's controls. When your iPhone's connected, you'll also enjoy control over your favorite Pandora® stations from the receiver. You can use the USB input to tap into the music files stored on many Android devices, while the front aux input handles just about any other audio source. If you're into your CD collection, you'll enjoy superb playback of your store-bought and home-burned discs. Customizable colors This CD receiver puts you in charge of the color wheel with a multi-color, dual-zone display. You can choose one color for the display and another for the buttons, so you'll find thousands of possible combinations. Pioneer's MIXTRAX syncs the audio from many of your sources, adding transitions between songs along with a light show that pulses and changes color with the beat of the music, so you can ramp up the show in your dash when you're in the mood. Find your perfect soundscape Pioneer's potent MOSFET amplifier provides plenty of power, while the 5-band EQ lets you tweak the sound as much as you want. If you're putting together an audio system in your car, two pairs of preamp outputs make it easier to add external amplifiers or a powered sub. Want to keep your steering wheel controls? In most vehicles you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Pioneer stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the Pioneer, 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. Product Highlights:General features:CD receiver with AM/FM tunerbuilt-in MOSFET amplifier (14 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)built-in HD Radio tuner with multi-cast and iTunes Taggingplays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA filesbuilt-in iPod/iPhone controlPandora control with station creation through iPhonemusic file playback on select Android devices through USB inputMIXTRAX for a DJ-inspired audio/visual experience with compatible devicesmulti-line variable color display illumination with separate control of display and buttons and 5-level illumination dimmerremote controlAudio features:Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) for improved sound quality from compressed music filesEasy EQ 5-band equalizer with seven preset tone settings3-level loudnesslow-pass and high-pass filterssubwoofer level controlExpandability:inputs: front panel auxiliary and USB inputsoutputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear/subwoofer)Other info:compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)CEA-2006 compliantwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee 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. Pioneer DEH-X5600HD Reviews Average Customer Review: 11 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. 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Enter 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. cd audio player Written By JKasey, Marlinton, WV 24954 on Friday, January 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value This was a beautiful player ....love all the color changes and the sound will be great I am sure..... Pros: great face, immenities available Cons: Non Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Radio But MTP is sketchy (BUT IT WORKS!!) Written By Nick T, New Jersey on Friday, January 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Purchased this unit for my GFs 2003 Liberty. Needless to say Install was a snap and I had everything up and ready to go in like 30 min tops! Once I plugged in the radio noticed that the sound quality made my current speakers feel like I had an amp and box installed. Was very happy with that. HD radio takes a few seconds to link up but once it links its amazing. FM quality AM radio is pretty cool too. She uses an andriod phone and I purchased this unit specifically because the MTP compatibility. While plugged in the radio takes quite a while to link up to the phones music but once it does everything works well. Wish it was more than MTP and it would control Pandora like it would with an Iphone but with the aux port in the front its not that big of a deal. All in all for the price this is an excellent radio with tons of features. To think 5 years ago or so this unit would have been 3x the price! Pros: MTP Andriod Sync, HD radio quality, and Overall Sound Quality and build. Cons: MTP is slow to connect VERY slow. and the Menu can be a lil cumbersome. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great radio at a great price made easy by the CF team Written By DTS67, Danville, KY on Friday, January 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Great radio, was a little concerned about install. No worries there,Crutchfield supplied everything needed, took less than an hour to install start to finish. Daughter is thrilled. Based on this experience considering upgrading wife's 2006 vehicle with a Bluetooth equipped unit. Pros: Price, quality, ease of installation Cons: None that I can identify. But based on reading the other review it is a bit cumbersome to operate at first. But basically sitting in the car for thirty minutes with the manual after the install the majority of the population would be able to make the radio do what they want. Was this review helpful? Yes No Pioneer DEH-X5600HD Written By Anonymous, East Providence, RI on Friday, January 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Couldn't be happier with this stereo. We bought it for our daughter for Christmas. Easy to install with detailed instructions, sounds and looks great. She loves it. Pros: lots Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes No cool unit, fit does not Written By Anonymous, CF on Thursday, January 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value installed on 05 Pathfinder, the antena adaptor provided did not allow the unit to click into the cage as describied, therefore had to make 2 or 3 adjustments to the cage in order to make it fit almost flush. The trim of the player does not fit into the OEM opening therfore I left it out so stetically does not look right; will have to cover the trim with foam at some point. Reception is awefull compared to the OEM radio; I think because of the diversity antena Nissan uses so when the adaptor provided in the kit is hooked up it must only use one of the two antenas. I commute so having strong stations through counties is a must; Pros: remote is awesome to have. Cons: Awefull reception. Display and key brightness is to intense for night time. Was this review helpful? Yes No Pioneer radio review Written By Andre, Slidell, La. on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value I installed the radio and it is great! I love the HD radio and the ease of installation.The only issue that I have is the multi color display. I spent some time trying to set the color to match my dash lights and still could not set it. Also, the instruction manual is hard to follow, otherwise it is a great Pioneer product. Pros: Great features especially the HD radio. Another great Pioneer product! Cons: Poorly written instruction manual. Could not figure out how to set the multi colored display to my dashboard lights color. Was this review helpful? Yes No Thank you Crutchfield! Written By John, Horn Lake, MS on Monday, December 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value The pioneer DEH-X5600HD is a wonderful upgrade over factory! My main compliment is to crutchfield.com for all the help and info that is given for us do-it-yourselfers! From the website to tech support, Thank you! A definate return customer when in need/wanting something! Pros: Stereo feels, looks, sounds great! Cons: It's not a simple factory unit! Read and refer to the manual till you memorize how to work the unit.... Was this review helpful? Yes No Pioneer DEH-X5600HD Written By Rick, Duluth, Mn on Saturday, November 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Good sound. Lots of options. "Coolness Factor" is not a consideration and all the extra lighting features at best are not important and at worst a bit distracting. If you're into that kind of thing, I suppose coolness is a five, But it doesn't help the sound, which is why you buy a stereo in the first place. The instruction manual needs lots of help. It's not laid out very well and does a poor job of explaining the operation. Also, the programing requires you to go deep into the software for simple operations. All in all, for the money, it is a very good sounding unit. Pros: Good sound for the money with lots of input choices. Cons: Difficult to understand instruction manual and clumsy software. Was this review helpful? Yes No Not too shabby Written By Jay, West Milton, OH on Saturday, November 23, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Great quality for the price Was this review helpful? Yes No Great unit sounds good very adaptable Written By Mike, Price utah on Sunday, October 27, 2013 "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Purchased this unit to replace stock system. Excellent fit, install kit made it. Fast and simple. Sound is good. Now the speakers are next. Pros: Easy to use Cons: None that I have found yet. Maybe higher volt output on pre amp 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Pioneer DEH-X5600HD Written By KH, 49525 on Thursday, September 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Solid unit! Nice layout. Pros: I like how it switches sources quickly. Easy to see the display. Cons: Menu is a bit busy.... 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual CD receiver (w/ 10A mini-fuse inserted into chassis) Face (attached) Sleeve (installed) Trim ring (installed) Wiring harness Wireless remote control (QXE1047) CR2025 Lithium battery (installed) 2 Extraction keys 4 Pan head ISO-mount screws (M5 x 8mm) 4 Flat-head ISO-mount screws (M5 x 9mm) Face fixing screw Owner's Manual (En/Fr/Sp) Limited Warranty Information (US/CA) Features and Specs General CEA-2006 Compliant Yes RMS Power Output 14 watts Peak Output 50 watts RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz Preamp Outputs 4-channel Sub Preamp Outputs No Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs Yes Video Screen No Preamp Voltage 2 volts Display Color Variable Key Button Color Variable EQ Bands 5 Wireless Remote Yes Steering Wheel Control Compatible Adapter required Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Expandability AUX Input Front Audio/video Input USB Input Front Memory Card Slot USB memory Bluetooth Compatible No Satellite Radio Ready No HD Radio Y Navigation --- iPod Compatibility Full size Classic/5Gen Nano 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 Touch 5/4/3/2/1 Mini No iPhone 5S/5C5/4S/4/3GS/3G/2G Tuner FM Sensitivity 9 dBf European Tuning No Seek/Scan Seek Radio Data System Yes Product Research HD + Pandora Radio Disc & USB Playback iPod/Aux Integration Display Features Remote Control HD + Pandora Radio HD Radio: The Pioneer DEH-X5600HD's built-in HD Radio tuner lets you listen to the radio with the same fidelity as your digital music. HD Radio features high quality audio, FM multi-casting, and data services. With HD Radio, your FM stations offer near CD-quality sound, AM stations provide FM-like sound, and there is crystal-clear reception with no audio distortion. Best of all, HD Radio is 100% subscription free. The unit's tuner also supports analog AM/FM broadcasts. Multicasting: In addition to conventional broadcasts, with HD Radio broadcasting it is possible to choose from up to 3 multicast programs (HD1 to HD3, and analog). There are also data programs for each program. Station Text + RDS: AM/FM digital stations can offer text and data such as artist names and song titles. For analog FM stations, the Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as song/artist information when listening to compatible RDS FM stations. Supertuner IIID: The Supertuner IIID features Feed Forward Control, which avoids multi-path interference. This pre-detection of interference enables quick filter control and results in less distortion. In addition, the Supertuner IIID creates enhanced stereo during multi-path interference, unlike conventional tuners that collapse to mono. Digital processing reduces distortion, and improves Signal-to-Noise Ratio and stereo separation. Advanced analog technology improves signal processing sensitivity. Reception Blending: If a digital broadcast reception condition gets poor, this unit automatically switches to the analog broadcast of the same frequency level. If this function is set to "On", the tuner switches between digital broadcast and analog broadcast automatically. If this function is 'Off', reception will be conducted within an analog broadcast. BSM (Best Stations Memory): The BSM (Best Stations Memory) function lets you automatically store the six strongest analog or HD stations under preset buttons 1-6 of the currently tuned band. The tuner has 3 FM banks and 1 AM bank. You can store 6 presets for each bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets. Local Tuning: Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. There are 4 level of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM. The higher settings allow reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations. Note: HD Radio is the system for digital AM and FM broadcasting in the U.S. More than 2,000 radio stations are broadcasting their primary signals in digital HD Radio technology, as a free service. Go to www.hdradio.com to check for HD Radio stations in your area. Pandora App: The free Pandora App lets you play music from the Pandora music service through the Pioneer DEH-X5600HD using your connected Apple iPhone, via the Pioneer iPod connector cable (130CDIU51/130CDIU52, sold separately) or the connector cable that came with your iPhone. To access Pandora you must have an Apple iPhone (iOS 5.0+) with the latest version of the Pandora Radio application from Apple's iTunes App Store. Your iPhone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need a Pandora music service account. The Pioneer DEH-X5600HD will provide control over the Pandora music service and display Artist/Album/Song information. Station List: You can select Pandora stations from your Station List by date or alphabetically (A-Z). Shuffle Station List: You can listen to songs played randomly from various stations within your Station List. New Stations: New stations can be created based on the current songs or artists playing. Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a station. You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the number of skips allowed. Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your preferences. Bookmarking: The song/artist currently being played can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account. Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada & only available in the United States. Disc & USB Playback Compatible Discs: The Pioneer DEH-X5600HD CD receiver supports playback of CD-Audio, CD-Text, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. This unit can play MP3, WMA, and WAV files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs Front-Panel USB Input (Android Compliant): The unit's front-panel USB (type-A) port allows you to connect a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) or USB Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) compliant device; such as your Android smartphone, portable digital audio player, or USB thumbdrive. The USB port enables audio playback & control of MP3, WMA, and WAV audio files stored on your portable USB MSC/MTP device through the Pioneer DEH-X5600HD. USB devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port (1A) and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. Note: The unit's front-panel USB port supports Android OS 4.0+ (Ice Cream Sandwich/Jelly Bean) as a Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) device. It also supports Android OS 2.2+ (Froyo/Gingerbread) as a Mass Storage Class (MSC) device; as of 8/27/2013. The receiver does not support Android OS 3.1+ (Honeycomb) or other Android operating systems not listed. MP3/WMA/WAV Playback: The Pioneer DEH-X5600HD supports the following types of MP3/WMA/WAV files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device. Media Type CD-R/RW USB (MSC/MTP) File System ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name FAT 12/16/32 Playable File Types MP3: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 48-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WAV: bit rate of 8- or 16-bit w/ sampling rate of 16-48kHz or 22.05-44.1kHz (not compatible w/ MTP) Maximum # of Folders/Files 99 folders/999 files 500 folders/15,000 files Tags ID3 tags (ver.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA tags File/Track Name List: The Name List feature displays a list of MP3/WMA albums and tracks on a loaded CD or connected USB device, so you can easily access your music. Music files are listed first by Artist name, then by Album name, and finally by Song title. The Name List will also display the list of track titles on a CD Text disc. Song/Artist Information: During MP3/WMA playback, the unit displays any recorded ID3 Tag (ver. 1.x/2.x) and WMA Tag information; including artist, song, and album name. Playback Controls: The Pioneer CD receiver provides basic operations like Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, Previous/Next Track, and Repeat/Random for disc and USB device playback. When a compatible Android smartphone is connected, the head unit will control music playback functions; you will not be able to control your music from the smartphone. Off Insert/Eject: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback. Auto Off Eject: When you eject a disc, the unit will automatically power off (unless you switch sources before ejecting the disc). Installation Angle: Optimum CD playback performance is obtained when the unit is installed at an angle of less than 60-degrees. iPod/Aux Integration iPod Direct Connection: The Pioneer DEH-X5600HD's front-panel USB port can be used to connect your 30-pin dock connector or Lightning-connector iPod/iPhone to the head unit. The DEH-X5600HD supports audio playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of your compatible Apple device. 30-Pin Dock Connector: If you have an older iPod/iPhone with a 30-pin dock connector, you can use Pioneer's dock connector-to-USB cable (130CDIU51, sold separately) or the dock connector-to-USB cable that comes with your Apple device to connect your iPod/iPhone to the DEH-X5600HD. Lightning Connector: If you have a newer iPod/iPhone with the Lightning-connector, you can use Pioneer's Lightning-to-USB cable (130CDIU52, sold separately) or the Lightning-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect your iPod/iPhone to the DEH-X5600HD. Note: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position (if your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it). iPod Audio Playback w/ DAC Bypass: The USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's stored music to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 94dB. The Pioneer head unit supports audio playback of stored music, podcasts, audiobooks, and music apps on your iPod or iPhone. You can choose to operate your iPod/iPhone through the head unit's front-panel controls, from its clickwheel/touchscreen, or via a streamed app from your iPhone. Head Unit: From the head unit, you can browse your iPod/iPhone's music library by Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Playlist, Composer, Podcast, or Audiobook (your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen will be locked). Once you have selected a category, you can search each category alphabetically. In addition, the head unit offers Link Play, which allows you to play songs related to the currently playing song. Link Play lets the head unit create an album list of the currently playing artist, a song list of the currently playing album, or an album list of the currently playing genre. You can also select Random & Repeat functions for a certain song or specific folder. The head unit will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music file information; including Track number, Elapsed playing time, and Song/Artist/Album name. iPod: In iPod mode, you can navigate the stored music on your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen, while still being able to view song/artist information on the head unit's LCD. App Mode: App mode lets you listen to your favorite music apps from your iPhone (iOS 5.0+) through the Pioneer head unit and your vehicle's speakers. Not all apps will be compatible with App Mode and App Mode will provide only limited (basic), if any, control over the app. Available controls may include Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track. The App's Name (i.e. "AUPEO!) and song/artist information will be displayed on the head unit's LCD screen (when applicable, depending on app). iPod Compatibility Chart: The Pioneer DEH-X5600HD is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions (as of 9/19/2013): Apple Device Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod/iPhone App Mode Pandora App Artist/Song Text Track Info iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4 7.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4S 7.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5 7.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5C 7.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5S 7.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 4th 6.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 5th 7.0.2 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N N Y Y Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 6th 1.1 PC Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 7th 1.2 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y video 5th 1.3 Y N Y N N N Y Y Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N 2 7.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N 3 7.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N 4 7.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N mini 7.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 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. Auxiliary Input: The DEH-X5600HD is equipped with a front-panel 3.5mm stereo minijack auxiliary input for connecting external components, such as a portable MP3 player. Audio Section 24 Bit D/A Converter: The Pioneer in-dash head unit utilizes a 24-bit digital to analog converter for superior sound quality. MOSFET Amplifier: The DEH-X5600HD is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power specifications for the DEH-X5600HD 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. CEA2006 Specs: 14 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N) Continuous Power Output: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 50Hz-15kHz, 5% THD) Maximum Power Output: 50 watts x 4 channels Note: The rear speaker outputs can be set to provide full range output with full fading capability, or they can be set to provide non-fading subwoofer (low-pass) output. When the rear speaker outputs are set to subwoofer mode, the rear preamp outputs also switch from full range to subwoofer outputs. When set for subwoofer operation, you can connect the rear speaker leads directly to two small 4-ohm passive subwoofers or a dual voice coil sub with 4-ohm voice coils. If you prefer to use a single 2-ohm subwoofer, you can connect the woofer to one set of speaker leads, leaving the other set of rear leads disconnected. The maximum output provided when a 2-ohm load is connected to one set of leads is 70 watts. 4ch/2V Preamp Outputs: The Pioneer DEH-X5600HD features two pair of 2.0-volt preamp outputs. The unit's rear preamp outputs can be configured as fading rear-channel outputs or a non-fading subwoofer outputs with a low-pass filter, phase adjustment, and output level control. Subwoofer Control: When the head unit's preamp output is configured as a subwoofer output, you can select the frequency of the low pass filter (50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, or 125 Hz), select the filter slope (-6/-12dB), select the subwoofer phase (normal/reverse), and the subwoofer gain (+6 to -24). Equalizer: The Pioneer DEH-X5600HD features a Preset & Custom EQ. The built-in equalizer offers 7 preset sound modes (Powerful, Dynamic, Vocal, Natural, Custom 1, Custom 2, and Flat) suitable for the music genre of your choice. The two Custom modes allow you to manually adjust the head unit's 5-band EQ (80Hz, 250Hz, 800Hz, 2.5kHz, 8kHz) from +/-6dB. Custom 1 can be set separately for each source (except for USB/iPod/Pandora); while Custom 2 and the other 5 presets are shared settings used for all sources. High-Pass Crossover: When you don't want low-frequency sound to be heard through your front or rear speakers, you can simply active the head unit's HPF (high pass filter). By activating the HPF, only frequencies higher than those in the selected range are output from the front or rear speakers. The high pass filter crossover can be set to 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160hz, 200Hz or Off. The slope level of the HPF can also be adjusted to -6dB or 12dB. Advanced Sound Retriever: The Advanced Sound Retriever automatically enhances compressed audio and restores the original richness of the recording. Hear the detail, warmth, and clarity, the way the artist intended it, from all of your highly compressed MP3 and WMA files stored on your USB device, iPod/iPhone, and portable media players. By restoring data (especially higher frequencies) that tends to get lost in the digital compression process, Pioneer's Advanced Sound Retriever technology enhances audio reproduction nearly all the way up to 20 kHz frequencies Audio Level Settings: The Pioneer DEH-X5600HD CD receiver offers a variety of audio settings to tailor the bass, treble, and volume level to your preference. Bass Boost The DEH-X5600HD features a bass boost function which can be used to enhance low-frequency bass sound. The bass boost function can be set between 0-6. Loudness: The Loudness feature compensates for deficiencies in the low and high sound ranges at low volume. You can set the Loudness feature to Low, Mid, High, or Off. Source Level Adjustment (SLA): This function lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources. Settings are based on the volume level of the FM tuner, which remains unchanged. Each source can be independently adjusted from -4dB to +4dB. MIXTRAX: Drawing from Pioneer's rich DJ heritage and passion for music, MIXTRAX delivers a unique DJ infused listening experience to listeners in the car. MIXTRAX is an innovative Pioneer technology that creates a non-stop mix of your music library complete with a range of DJ-inspired effects. MIXTRAX takes your typical music listening experience and creates a non-stop mix of your music with 9 random DJ effects and transitions, by removing the breaks and pauses normally introduced between tracks and replacing them with various beats. MIXTRAX is compatible with USB-connected iPhone, iPod, USB MSC device, and select Android devices. There is also a Short Playback option which limits the amount of time each track plays; select from 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, or 3 minutes. Note: The MIXTRAX function does not work in App mode or with the Pandora App for iPod/iPhone/iPad. It is also not supported by USB MTP devices. Display Features Detachable Face Security: The Pioneer DEH-X5600HD in-dash CD receiver features detachable face security. No face case is included with this unit. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired. Color Customization: Color Customization lets the user match their receiver illumination to their vehicle's interior lighting. Over 210,000 colors are available to match the illumination of almost any car. 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Sunday, 23 September 2012 16:51
Video of the Week - US Surfski Champs Doubles
Double surfski racing is becoming more and more popular and several international events schedule doubles races - here's Rambo's footage of the US Surfski Champs...
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Sunday, 05 August 2012 10:38
US Surfski Champs: Masterful Mocke Dominates
As they raced under the Golden Gate Bridge, Dawid Mocke and Simon van Gysen were neck and neck, charging towards the Fenn Hotspot and its $1,000 reward. The last time they'd raced, in Spain, van Gysen had pulled away and won.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 08:03
US Surfski Champs – Rambo's Video
"I could not believe it; finally I was competing against the best in the world." Danny Sanchez Villoria – on paddling in the front group at the US Surfski Champs two weekends ago (he finished a highly creditable 5th). And now here's Rambo's presentation of the race… Enjoy!
Tuesday, 09 August 2011 17:40
California Dreaming (** Rambo Video **)
The perks of paddler on tour are many: meeting new people; catching up with friends from all corners of the globe... All after the same thrill of a crack downwind run, a hard dice and (my favourite) paddling in unique places.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011 04:27
Berkeley and Beyond (or things to do at the US Surfski Champs!)
Hey! Welcome to the Bay Area! Come in; don't mind the piles of wet boating gear. Sure you can crash on the couch!
Rested? Good. Helen and I have assembled a brief resource guide of a few things to do. You've probably got all of 43.7 hours before your departure flight and have to fit it ALL in, so no time to waste.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011 04:12
Summer of Love on San Francisco Bay (US Surfski Champs 2011)
In the late1960's San Francisco played host to the Summer of Love, a historic celebration of creative expression and social experimentation for thousands of hippies from around the world.
Thursday, 20 August 2009 00:14
California Dreamin' – Lead up to the US Surfski Champs
I'm totally blown away by San Francisco... In the first 36 hours I had done two 20km downwind paddles, I'd played in the currents under the Golden Gate bridge - and man, the hospitality of these people has to be experienced to be believed...
Sunday, 19 July 2009 14:07
US Surfski Champs – new course, best international field ever
The U.S. Surfski Championships are set for August 22 & 23. This year's venue includes a new course that will be 80% downwind. This newly designed course will take paddlers out the Golden Gate and around the infamous Point Bonita Buoy where the course then turns downwind for a 13 mile run to Berkeley. The run from Point Bonita to Berkeley is one of the best downwinds in Northern California.
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Seoul, Korea — On October 23rd, the 2010 Asia Song Festival took place at the Olympic Stadium in Jamsil, Seoul.
As part of the G20 Festivities, the Asia Song Festival was a joint concert by the most popular artists of Korea and Asia.
Beginning at 6pm on Saturday, October 23rd in Jamsil Olympic Stadium, it featured the top Korean artists such as:
* Boa: born in 1986, debuted in 2000 with 'ID:Peace B', SM Entertainment's most acclaimed female artist.
* Rain: born in 1982, debuted in 2001 with 'Bad Guy', world famous singer/actor listed in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2006.
* Lee Seung Chul: born in 1966, debuted in 1985 with the rock band Boohwal, one of the most successful artists in Korean pop music history.
* Kara: debuted in 2007, 5 member girl idol group of DSP Media.
* 2AM: debuted in 2008, 4 member boy group from JYP, chosen as MNET's 20 most influential stars in 2010.
* 4minute: debuted in 2009, 5 member girl group from CUBE Entertainment.
* Beast: debuted in 2009, 6 member boy group from CUBE Entertainment.
And also featured top Asian artists such as:
* AKB48: debuted in 2005, Japan's most popular idol group
* Joe Cheng: born in 1982, Taiwanese singer/actor, who starred in the Taiwanese version of Boys over Flowers
* Jane Zhang: born in 1984, Chinese singer who has whistle register abilities similar to Mariah Carey.
* Michael Wong: born in 1970, Malaysian singer-songwriter
* Bie the Star: born in 1985, Thai singer/actor, 1st runner-up in the Tail talent television contest The Star.
Also, as part of an event hosted by Korea.com, 2 lucky people (1 USA, 1 Australian) were able to receive all-access passes and two bloggers were given press passes to the Asia Song Festival.
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En español l "I think anyone who wants to live past 100 can do it," says billionaire businessman David Murdock. This brash pronouncement is surprising for someone with Murdock's family history; he has lost many loved ones before their time. Murdock's mother died of cancer at age 42, and two of his three children died before they reached 40. His two siblings died in their 60s. And Gabriele, his beloved third wife and the mother of his children, died of ovarian cancer at 43.
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Yet these losses have not dimmed Murdock's hopes of living long and living well. If anything, they have fueled them. Murdock — a self-made real estate titan who chairs the board of Dole Food Company — just turned 90, and he believes that the nutrients in fruits, vegetables, seeds and husks hold the key to longevity. "I never think about age at all," he says, sitting on a red silk couch in his two-story Manhattan apartment overlooking Central Park. "I just think about what I eat."
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Murdock's marble-topped coffee table is strewn with books on nutrition. His zealous faith in the power of healthy eating has become his own personal gospel. And now that gospel is guiding his life's great mission: to help science defeat death, and to resurrect a dying town in the process.
Over coffee mellowed with almond milk, Murdock, the country's 213th- richest man, admits that he wasn't always a healthy eater. "I used to think nothing of eating a quart of whipped cream on top of strawberries," he says. But when German-born Gabriele, a painter and patron of the arts, was diagnosed with cancer in 1983, he reconsidered. During the year and a half the couple spent at the Mayo Clinic while Gabriele endured radiation, chemotherapy and surgery — her lush brown hair thinning and her luminous skin turning ashen — Murdock grasped for ways to help her survive, including serving her more fresh foods. Eventually he came to suspect that a healthier diet might have prevented her illness. After Gabriele died in 1985, Murdock turned his grief into a quest to discover all he could about nutrition.
As he read books and interviewed researchers, Murdock changed his diet dramatically. He eliminated red meat — "the kiss of death," as he calls it — and then chicken, too, because they contain saturated fat. Dairy with saturated fat came next. "If someone paid me a million dollars to drink a glass of milk, I wouldn't do it," says the self-described perfectionist, adding cheekily, "maybe that's because I don't need the money." (Murdock bought his first business, a Detroit diner, at age 22 with $1,200 in borrowed money and sold it 18 months later for a $700 profit. Now, after a lifetime of buying, building and selling, his net worth is estimated at $2.4 billion.)
While Murdock was eliminating animal products from his diet, he was also piling on the plants — and not just the parts that the rest of us eat. He consumes every bit of a fruit or vegetable, especially the rinds, because he is convinced that "anything the sun touches has nutritional value in it." Cucumber skins and celery leaves go straight down the hatch; banana peels and pineapple leaves get tossed in the blender for a smoothie. He still eats fish, and occasionally those smoothies also include shrimp tails or sardines with bones.
If seeing is believing, Murdock's unusual diet is paying off. His complexion is bright, his eyes are clear, and he rises from that lavish sofa without effort. His pinstripe suit loosely drapes his 5-foot-8-inch frame, with the most minor of love handles interrupting an otherwise taut physique. Murdock rises by 4:30 a.m. and exercises daily — though "I don't think I twist enough," he says, his voice gravelly but forceful, as if he's issuing a command. And his mind is sharp. "I can memorize five pages of balance sheets," he says — a compensation for his lifelong dyslexia. Occasionally he'll admit to not remembering something. "But," he jokes, "that's usually just an excuse to avoid something."
Inspired by his findings on how nutrition can improve health, Murdock went on to coauthor an encyclopedic book on the subject with professionals from the Mayo Clinic and UCLA in 2001. But apart from that, he limited his proselytizing on healthy eating to friends and family. He never expected to create an entire research facility that would serve as a pulpit for his views. But, due to an accident of real estate, that is what happened.
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"A hearty bean soup with a spicy taco flavor. Garnish with cheese and sour cream."
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1 1/2 pounds
lean ground beef
onion, chopped
2 (10 ounce) cans
diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can
kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can
white hominy, drained
1 (1.25 ounce) package
taco seasoning mix
1 (1 ounce) package
ranch dressing mix
1/4 cup
shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup
sour cream
1 1/2 cups
I have a recipe that is very similar to this one...the great thing is, you can add just about any kind or amount of beans to it, and it's still great! If you are "stretching" this for a larger crowd, I add mexican corn, black beans and ranch beans to this, and for an extra kick, Hidden Valley has a Mexican Ranch Dip mix as opposed to the original mix. Great recipe!
Eh, this was ok. To be honest, it was just way too salty for my taste, maybe because of the taco mix and the ranch mix. I used a can of Mexicorn instead of hominy and added a can of black beans. Probably won't make this again...
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Sooo good and so easy! I just browned the beef, threw everything in the crockpot for about 5 hours on Low. Turned out perfect! I used canned corn, not hominy. I garnished with cilantro and sour cream...yum! I also threw a jar of mild salsa in the crockpot.
I replaced the hominy with corn. My husband loves spicy food so I also added two chopped jalapenos. It was wonderful, even better the next day.
This is an absolute must have recipe. Although the name is "Taco Soup III" it's really more like a chili. Very high in fiber! The standard recipe is for 6 servings, but this made a HUGE batch-more 8 servings. This will become a staple in our household!
excellent! great on a cold, rainy day. used beer in place of the water and it was a nice addition. great in the slow cooker. freezes well too!
This is an awesome recipe. I've been making it for a long time. A friend gave me the recipe. I use different kinds of beans sometimes, such as pintos. My family loves this poured over a bowl of corn chips and topped with cheese and sour cream. You can't go wrong with this easy soup.
I used shoepeg corn instead of hominy. Tastes even better the next day.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Taco Soup III
Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 502
** Calories from Fat: 252
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In the post-Bogart age, the fedora is a double-or-nothing wager that will land you in the losers' circle far more often than it will pay out. But for guys who can back up the bet, the returns can be handsome. You've seen Brad and Johnny carry it off. Perhaps you've watched Mad Men's Don Draper toss his felt aside after walking into a room like he owns it and thought to yourself, I could make that work. Maybe you went so far as to buy one. But beware the hat trap. Before you venture outto a place where a chapeau isn't required by a costume theme or as a prop to distract paparazziconsider how that fabric atop your head will define you.
"You have to feel like you own that piece," says Kevin Harter, men's fashion director at Bloomingdale's. But confidence can take you only so far; a false tip, a clumsy doff, or an incorrect fit can render your cap dunced. If you're in your twenties, there's a chance you can get away with the casual fedora, as long as you keep what's south of your chin simple. Avoid necklaces, graphic T-shirts, and vests, which, when paired with a hat, may cause a chemical reaction that results in Pete Wentz. If you're in your late thirties or early forties, a classic gray fedora can be a smart and practical partner for a suit, provided you stay away from ridiculous embellishments. Shape, size, and positioning make all the difference: A fedora shouldn't be perched high on your crown or squashed down on your brow. It should frame your eyes but not hide your face. "Stick with smaller brims," says Banana Republic creative director Simon Kneen, "or you run the risk of looking like Oscar Wilde." And while a gentle tilt is acceptable, cocking at an extreme angle is strictly for Dick Tracy.
Still think you have what it takes? Go for it. If not, try flipping the hat over and asking for change.
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Fundraising: Alan Amato's planned "Illuminate Parkinson's" touring art show, which is designed to raise awareness about the disease, is currently seeking donations. Grant Morrison, Neil Gaiman and more have lent their support by appearing in gallery photos.
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I'm thinking about trying the Messages Beta on OS X Lion. I'm wondering if I will be able to uninstall it if I don't want to use it anymore. If so, will I be able to use iChat again?
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In the Messages menu, there's an option to uninstall the beta. Apple just messes with the App bundle to add support for the iMessage protocol. The underlying app is pretty much the same.
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Great for the fixes :-)
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Seattle, Wash. -- Seattle now has the highest minimum wage in the country.
The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance that bumps up the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
It was drafted by an advisory group of labor, business and nonprofit representatives convened by Seattle Mayor Ed Murray.
The plan includes a phase-in of the wage increase over several years, with special considerations for small businesses.
It takes affect in April of next year.
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On the Mountain With a LlamaThe IT'S FALL, GO OUTSIDE Issue (continued)
Feature Story
Our fearless writer attempts to commune with a gear-carrying llama
by Kevin Crowe
Iâ'm standing next to a llama, wondering what Iâ'm supposed to do. I try to act natural, projecting a sense of confidence as I lead this animal into the woods. His name is Abu. Heâ's a youngster by llama standards, just a few years old. His fur has been sheared short, probably sold or given away to any number of Sevier County craftspeople.
â"There you go, pretty boy,â" says Sandy Sgrillo, who has been running Smoky Mountain Llama Treks for the past three years out of her Sevierville home. Sheâ's an animal fanatic, of course; youâ'd have to be a little crazy about animals to live with 10 llamas, 20 cats, and a few dogs. She keeps pretty busy, even on this quiet and isolated stretch of road.
But right now sheâ's got a big hunk of alfalfa hanging between her teeth, cooing bits of baby talk to get the llamaâ's attention. Abu, without any hesitation, lowers his long, muscular neck down to meet her, and he gives her a sloppy kiss as he licks away the alfalfa hunkâ"and, yes, thereâ's plenty of llama tongue involved.
â"Itâ's a llama thing,â" Sgrillo says, as if itâ's the most natural thing in the world. â"Fallinâ' in llama love.â"
Abu, like many of the llamas that have come under Sgrilloâ's care, was once a pack llama, spending his days doing donkeywork, hauling supplies up and down Mount LeConte. But he was a little too stubborn to make a career out of hard labor. He never had the right disposition.
â"Theyâ're all different,â" Sgrillo explains. â"Some will carry more than others. Some are workers. I know them. I know what they can do.â"
Iâ'm standing along a dirt path, barely 100 yards from the trailhead, and Abu has decided that he doesnâ't want to budge. He looks at me with his big llama eyes, daring me to yank the rope thatâ's attached to his halter. Heâ's testing me. Abu may be young, but he knows a greenhorn city slicker when he meets one. I slouch over in frustration, looking helpless, hoping to draw a little bit of sympathy from Sgrillo, who seems to be having no trouble leading her llama along the windy dirt path. â"Câ'mon, Abu,â" she hollers. He still doesnâ't budge. I give the rope a good, firm tug. Abu and I, at least for the time being, have worked out an understanding. And weâ're on the move again.
â"Theyâ're so aloof,â" Sgrillo says when I catch up. â"Arenâ't they?â"
Maybe it was a beautiful accident that brought Sgrillo to East Tennessee and into the llama business. Maybe, depending on your point of view, it was fate. See, Sgrillo grew up in Connecticut, where she fell in love with the lush backcountry. When she moved to Miami as a young adult, she longed for the rugged kind of freedom of her childhood. â"I lived with all the people, football games, traffic,â" she says. Then, a simple twist of fate led her in an unexpected direction. While flipping through an outdoors magazine, Sgrillo came across an article about llama hiking, which was already a popular tourist activity out west in places like Wyoming. She remembers staring at the picture of a llama, slowly falling in love with an animal she knew nothing about.
â"I donâ't know why I kept that photo, I just did,â" she says.
Years later, after relocating to the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Sgrillo went on her first llama hike. â"I didnâ't know what to expect,â" she recalls. â"I couldnâ't believe how gentle they were.â"
She began with just two llamas. That was seven years ago. When she moved to her current location, a small plot of land off of Creek Hollow Wayâ"â"Turn left at the old dilapidated cabin,â" she directs visitors, because there isnâ't a street signâ"her small stable of llamas continued to grow. And her business, too.
Sgrillo says sheâ's taken as many as 25 people on a single hike. â"I donâ't do that anymore,â" she laughs, remembering the nightmare logistics of maneuvering so many people and 10 llamas through the woods. â"12 to 14 in a group is pretty good.â"
Each llama can comfortably carry a third of its body weight, which is about 100 to 150 pounds. So what makes these llama treks so enticing to tourists is that they can schlep all the comforts that even the burliest backpacker wouldnâ't be able to carry.
â"You should see the looks on people faces when we come into a campground with a llama train,â" Sgrillo says, smiling. â"We unpack tables and chairs, and start cooking.â"
Weâ've made it to an overlook after nearly an hour. Weâ're staring down into a valley, and the leaves have just begun to change colors, ever so slightly. Africa, the llama that Sgrillo has been leading, is a stately sight to behold, his long black hair gently blowing in the breeze. Then, just as weâ've begun to settle down to take in the view, a large black dog saunters towards us, his tail eagerly wagging. Africa, however, gets a little spooked. â"He doesnâ't like some dogs,â" Sgrillo says. â"I think he may have been scared by a bear once.â"
We head back, down the hill towards Sgrilloâ's house. Africa is breathing heavily, walking a little faster than he has all day. â"You just wanna go home?â" I ask rhetorically.
â"Heâ's anxious to get home,â" Sgrillo says. â"If you spend all day with them, youâ'll learn each animal, see how they each have their own personality.â"
Each time the llamas take a step, itâ's a gentle, quiet step, nothing like the loud, indiscriminate thuds of other large mammals. Itâ's as though each step is calculated ahead of time. The llamas are as surefooted as they come, able to step over fallen log without a single misstep.
We tie Africa and Abu together, creating a very short llama train. Africa continues with his heavy breathing until we emerge from the woods, up the gravel driveway to the stables. Sgrillo offers Africa a bottle of water, he drinks it straight out of the bottle, lapping up each drop.
The other llamas slowly congregate in front of Sgrillo, whoâ's holding a box of alfalfa clumps. All the necks seem to become entangled as they push forward, each llama trying to get that first bit of alfalfa. Theyâ're like giant, alien ragdolls, a collection of animals that are as exotic as they are adorable. If you look directly at a llama, it seems like itâ's a cartoon come to life. Itâ's a living creature, sure, but it looks like itâ's been genetically engineered for cuteness.
â"I love animals,â" Sgrillo goes on. â"You can have a stressful, crappy day, and you come home and all the animals come and love you. Everythingâ's better.â"
For more information on Smoky Mountain Llama Treks, visit www.smokymountainllamatreks.com . Or call their office at (865) 428-4606.
⢠Lost Trails for Brave Hikers: Local hiking author Ken Wise takes us on some off-trail excursions. ⢠A Kayaking Quest: Kim Trevathan goes on a summer-long expedition to find the original rivers feeding our man-made lakes.
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This year was a slower year than many expected, in terms of financial advisors departing major firms for other pastures, according to Chip Roame, the managing partner at Tiburon Strategic Advisors. I believe 2013 may be slower, too, he says.
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To Be Held October 19 at Continental Manor
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BERLIN, Connecticut, October 10, 2006
-- Local social service providers from hospitals, senior centers, town governments, local assistance programs and religious organizations are invited to attend the 2006 Social Agency Forum on Energy, Thursday, October 19, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Continental Manor, 112 Main Street in Norwalk.
Sponsored by The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) and Yankee Gas Services Company, the forum will provide social service agencies, community-based organizations and public officials with updated information about utility payment plans, services and assistance, including the CL&P and Yankee Gas Matching Payment Programs, credit practices, energy assistance, educational programs, and weatherization programs. Representatives from social service agencies can register free of charge by calling (860) 665-3536 in the Hartford and Meriden calling areas, or (800) 286-5000, ext. 701-3536, in all other areas.
The Social Agency Forum offers utility companies and social services staff an opportunity to strengthen and build relationships to better serve and represent low-and fixed income utility customers.
In addition to CL&P and Yankee Gas, representatives from CTE, Inc., Connecticut Department of Social Services, Connecticut Association for Human Services, Connecticut Legal Services, Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control - Consumer Education Unit, Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Hispanic Advisory Council, Infoline, National Executive Services Corps, Operation Fuel, University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System and the Urban League of Southwestern Connecticut, Inc. are scheduled to be in attendance.
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Keen-Wah Decadence is the world's first 100% organic and gluten-free quinoa bar. Keen-Wah's Coconut Almond bar is a tribute to coconut lovers everywhere. Grab one, head for the nearest hammock, and travel down that Coconut-Chocolate memory lane. Guilt-free.
Keen-Wah's dark chocolate enrobing reveals a honied-coconut core, with creamy lushness and a generous mouthfeel. The expansive mid-palate is graced by aromas of coconut husk, crunchy almonds, and a slightly nutty, toasted quinoa finish.
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Hey there. I have made some welds on 3/16" aluminum. the welds need to be ground down. whats the best wheel to take off the initial weld, then whats best to blend? i need them in the a.m. so i can only go to home depot or harbour freight. can you tell me what store carrys what i need? thanks.
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best grinding wheel for aluminum?
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Sandpaper flap discs work great. Course ones to start fine to finish. If you can't find those you can use a regular grinding wheel but cover the wheel and weld with crisco shortening this will keep the wheel from plugging with aluminum. Sounds weird but I do it all the time on my surface grinder and the wheel is not plugged
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Multi flap. Does the best blending on any material.
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For rough grinding of aluminum I use a wheel designed for aluminum, seems to cut better than the steel ones. The steel ones seem to hop around on aluminum. Then a flap disc for the final bling finishMM 211 W/ Spoolgun
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i spray wd 40 on the wheel and work. im sure other light oils will do the same.makes a mess but rips through aluminum.keeps the wheel from clogging. sait and im sure the other top brands make a wheel for aluminum that do a great job but are expensive. i use those when i dont want an oily mess
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keep all you old flapper wheels the older they get the better they are .i use new ones to take off and smooth the welds and then i put on an old one to polish it.the older they are the better it polishes
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best grinding wheel for aluminum?
I do mainly architectural now and when grinding aluminum flap wheels are much to easy to create a low spot. Use sanding discs with stiff rubber backers(like 3m products not the plastic backers at homedepot). All you have to do is scuff the pad with a "slick stick" or some other paste like lubricant.
I use flap wheels for most of my aluminum.. then when I need a nice finish I use Walter blending wheels.. the ones with the Velcro pad. You can put a shiny finish on just about anything with em, their expensive and I can only find em at welding suppliers but their well worth it


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At Westish College, a small school on the shore of Lake Michigan, baseball star Henry Skrimshander seems destined for Big League stardom. But when a routine throw goes disastrously off course, the fates of five people are upended. Henry's fight against self-doubt threatens to ruin his future.
College President Guert Affenlight, a longtime bachelor, has fallen unexpectedly and helplessly in love. Owen Dunne, Henry's gay roommate and teammate, becomes caught up in a dangerous affair. Mike Schwartz, the Harpooners' team captain and Henry's best friend, realizes he has guided Henry's career at the expense of his own. And Pella Affenlight, Guert's daughter, returns to Westish after escaping an ill-fated marriage, determined to start a new life.
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I was hesitant to read/listen to this book because it looked like it was 'just for guys.' I thought it would be boring and all about baseball. But, it ended up being one of the best stories I've ever read. If I had to make a 'tag line,' it would have to be something about how this book is for everyone who appreciates great fiction. If I had to make a tag for a movie, it would definitely be something about how you should never judge a book, or a short-stop by his cover.
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In spite of the rave reviews this book, though very well written (and very well read), takes a cliched plot-line and drives it relentlessly into the ground. Underdog college team with diamond-in-the-rough shortstop prevails against all odds without much adult supervision. The characters are all one-dimensional, the only female in the novel is a mere plot convenience, rolled in and out of the story with mechanical indifference to her presumptive role. Ethically, the novel is a mess. A college president forms a homosexual relationship with a student, and except for some administrative wrist-slapping towards the end, the novel steadily keeps a blind eye on the grotesque power-relationship it is describing. (Put priest in place of president and see if you think well of the book.) Even worse, the novel tries to place itself on the same shelf as Moby Dick! I gather that the author is an admirer of Franzen's Freedom, another novel much praised in spite of its sloshing superficialities.
I should mention that I remain a devoted baseball fan in spite of my reaction here.
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"a good listen"
My sis-in-law recommended this book to me and then after I purchased it informed me she hadn't even read it, just thought since I'm a sports fan I would like it. Well, it was an interesting story, the thought that kept coming to my mind was life mirrors baseball or is it that baseball mirros life? Set in NE Wisconsin at a fictituous college on Lake Michigan there were plenty of intersting characters in a setting with college baseball in the background, some of the charaters are players, others sort of around the program. I believe this was the author's first book and it was well written. It wasn't a thriller or page turner by any means but it was interesting enough to keep your interest, if anything it was intellectual. And, you don't really have to be a baseball fan to enjoy the book.
"Baseball and gay romance! What's not to like?"
Baseball happens to be one of my passions which led me to "The Art of Fielding" in the first place. And I often enjoy stories with gay characters in them, so I thoroughly enjoyed this book with the unique and flawed characters woven into the world of baseball.
And the focus isn't so much on the gay characters alone as it is on all the characters in their sometimes secretive and complex lives.
"Comparable to Franzen"
Interesting mix of baseball, philosophy and character studies. Much like my favorite contemporary writer Jonathan Franzen, Harbach has woven an engaging study of several diverse personalities into a life affirming experience. If you have enjoyed any of Franzen's novels you will not be disappointed. Holter Graham's narration was on perfect pitch for this wonderful addition to my library.
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Hi all
It seems there is always a lot of discussion about vegetarianism in the online Dhamma groups, but I don't recall every having seen a thread about the aspect of eating that the Buddha mentions so often, moderation in eating. (For just one example, this verse from Dhammapada, "whoever lives contemplating pleasant things, with senses unrestrained, in food immoderate, indolent, inactive, him verily Mara overthrows, as the wind a weak tree." (verse 7)
I would appreciate discussing this a bit. It's ironic that I get such self-satisfaction about being a vegetarian, but wolf down food the way I do.
We have an expression here in Japan, hara hachi bu which means that one should ideally eat to 80% of the stomach's capacity, and then stop. I am currently incapable of this, but discussion with Dhamma friends would be a helpful conditioning factor!
p.s worth noting that the Buddha teaches this to lay followers, not just monastics. One of the best examples is a short sutta in SN when he helps a king who eats "bucketful measures of curries" and is always huffing and puffing. The king overcomes this unwise way, and ...I forget the end of the story, but it is happy.