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POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Poplar Bluff Health Department confirms the county has had one case of the H1N1 flu.
A Poplar Bluff mother said her 29-year-old son died after he was diagnosed with the H1N1 flu.
Alene Porter said her son, Kevin Light, was taken to a doctor in Poplar Bluff.
"He had a cough and a low-grade fever and he came up to me and said, 'Mom, I don't feel well.'" Porter said.
She said her son, who had Autism, was diagnosed with a cold, and sent home with antibiotics. His condition worsened and he was airlifted to St. Louis University Hospital. He was later transferred to Barnes Jewish Hospital where she said he was diagnosed with H1N1 and died.
The mother said by the time her son was diagnosed with H1N1, it was too late.
"I'll never hear his voice again," Porter said. "I'll never hear him say, 'Mom' and it's killing me inside when it could have been prevented."
Porter and her husband are urging people not to wait until it's too late.
"I don't want another parent to have to see what we saw and went through," Scott Porter said. "I mean, no one should have to do this and it's as simple as this, get a flu shot."
Heartland News has yet to officially confirm that Light died from H1N1 strain. A spokesperson with Barnes Jewish Hospital could not speak specifically about Light's case and only said he was in their system Friday and was not listed in the system on Saturday. The Butler County Health Department confirms they do have one case of H1N1 that was reported to the county on Friday, but could not confirm if that was Light's case.
Sherri Dodson, clinic manager at the health department, urges people to get the flu vaccine and to monitor their symptoms.
"If they do feel like they are becoming ill, they start getting symptoms, cough, respiratory symptoms, things like that, then they need to seek medical attention because it's very important that if you get the anti-viral that you get them early on in the illness because after a certain point then they won't do as well," Dodson said.
Doctors at Barnes Jewish Hospital have treated 176 cases of Influenza A since early December with most of those cases being H1N1. Doctors say it has been a bad flu year for Barnes Jewish Hospital. The spokesperson also confirmed the hospital had three patients that had been diagnosed with Influenza A and died.
For the 2013-14 season, the CDC says if the pH1N1 virus continues to circulate widely, illness that disproportionately affects young and middle-aged adults may occur.
The Kevin Light Memorial Fund has been set up at the First Midwest Bank in Bluff, P.O. Box 160 Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63902.
Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.


text: My little boy turned 8 weeks old on Wednesday and I am still having tons of pain in breastfeeding him. Things started out rough with mY having to be induced and a very long 37 hour labor. My milk did not come in for 7 days during which I dry pumped every 2 hours. I had very flat nipples and at this point the right one did eventually pop out but nothing like what I've seen on other Mommies in breastfeeding videos and my left nipple never has. Breastfeeding on the right is painful but bearable but breastfeeding on the left is miserable everytime. I described it to my husband as if you knew you had to take a hammer and bash your own thumb every 2-3 hours, you feel sick thinking about it but have to do it anyway. I used nipple shields up front until my little boy learned to pull the nipple out on his own and then had a time getting him off of them but stuck it out and did. I use the breast shells that put pressure around the nipple to draw it out but have to use them on my left nipple every time I feed. Does anyone have any advice or words of encouragement? I am determined to feed my baby but have never been in so much pain and so miserable. The lactation consultants at the hospital said to give it two weeks and then said six weeks and I've read that at the most it can take a couple of months for the unlucky few for nipples to pop but I'm getting really disheartened. Also i get sharp and achy pains in my breast while feeding and also when not feeding. So any tips would be a blessing. Thankyou.

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Tag: L.A. Times
Adventures in Ill-Advised Paragraphs
by Josh K-sky on Aug.15, 2010, under Los Angeles, Politics
There's nothing wrong with anonymity — in its place. For instance, many people engage in discourse and commerce on the Internet anonymously (assuming the websites they're dealing with have any scruples) for sound personal reasons.
Michael Hiltzik, Trying to shed light on a shadowy figure in Proposition 23 battle, August 15, 2010
The L.A. Times has suspended Pulitzer-winning business columnist Michael Hiltzik without pay, and discontinued both his column and his weblog, in response to the news that Hiltzik used psuedonyms on his blog and elsewhere to comment on Times-related matters, including his own work.
Opinion L.A. (an latimes.com blog), Hiltzick Suspended, April 28, 2006
It's a very good column. Hiltzick, probably my favorite L.A. Times columnist, is pushing to expose the donors who are hiding behind the "Adam Smith Foundation" in order to overturn California's landmark greenhouse gas emissions control law, AB 32. Just… dude. Choose better examples.


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The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Lizz Morris, a member of the women's soccer team.
Name: Lizz Morris
Sport: Women's soccer
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Stillwater, N.Y.
Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology with a pre-medical concentration
Why did you choose Coker? I loved the campus and I liked the classroom environment.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Carrie Stokes praying during Sarah Rountree's eventual game-winning breakaway goal.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? C.O.W. Days Lip Sync competition last year.
Favorite class: Any history or biology class
Favorite professor: Dr. Lay
Plans after graduation: Hopefully I'll go to medical school and eventually become a practicing surgeon.
Favorite movie: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Favorite type of music: Any type of music
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite professional sports team: New York Yankees
Favorite color: Baby blue
Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy
Most prized possession: My iPhone
What is something people may not know about you? Heights freak me out.


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Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
Great product, no issues.
Pros: Every function is great.
Cons: None
Item # 130AVIC940 | MFR # AVIC-X940BT
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Pioneer's AVIC-X940BT navigation receiver combines outstanding navigation capabilities, Bluetooth® connectivity, and some serious app compatibility — all controlled from a sharp 6.1" touchscreen that makes accessing all this functionality a piece of cake.
The AVIC-X940BT's app compatibility starts with Aha Radio. If you've experienced Aha Radio, then you know that this cool app delivers a wide variety of personalized, on-demand content while you're behind the wheel. With either your iPhone® or Android, you can enjoy content like audio streams from your Facebook and Twitter accounts, so you don't have to take your eyes off the road to check out your screen.
Aha Radio also lets you search reviews with their "Hungry" and "Coffee" stations. And it lets you tap into traffic info for first-hand reports of road conditions in your vicinity. In addition, Aha Radio offers news updates, podcasts, and even comedy — there's always something entertaining on hand.
Detailed Tele Atlas® maps of Canada, Puerto Rico, and the entire U.S.A. feature over 12 million points of interest to guide you to the services you want when you're on the road. It's aggravating and dangerous to get stuck in the wrong lane at a busy intersection or interchange. Pioneer's Lane Guidance feature helps by directing you to the correct lane for upcoming turns. And Pioneer's AVIC FEEDS add a whole new level of fun and functionality, giving you the ability to transfer destinations from Google Maps, download points-of-interest from the Internet, and more.
You can enjoy your favorite Pandora® stations when you're on the road. Connect your iPhone with Pioneer's CD-IU51V cable, or pair your Android through Bluetooth and take charge from the receiver's touchscreen. You'll see album art, plus song and artist info on the screen, including control of those important "thumbs up" and "thumbs down" song ratings.
Pioneer's Advanced App Mode lets you view and control compatible iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S applications from the receiver's touchscreen display. You can watch YouTube, Netflix, and other online video content when you're parked, or send it to backseat monitors while you're driving. You can play video content from DVDs and other sources, too. And there are plenty of audio options. The receiver plays your CDs and DVDs, including discs loaded with music files. Listening to your iPod® or iPhone is as easy as plugging in to the rear USB port, while a rear A/V input offers is ready for other sources.
Pioneer's innovative AppRadioLIVE streamlines your app info and functions into one easy-to-use interface. You'll enjoy quick access to your music, media, calendar, and other sources you subscribe to, just by downloading the AppRadioLIVE app and syncing your services. AppRadioLIVE works with your apps to provide visual map guidance and access to points of interest, as well as the ability to search for concerts, shows, and other local events of interest. And you can show several sources of information simultaneously, quickly shifting from one to another with a touch of your finger.
The AVIC-X940BT's built-in Bluetooth lets you make hands-free calls easily with your compatible phone, and keep your attention on the road. The built-in Bluetooth also supports audio music streaming (A2DP) so you can stream music wirelessly from compatible mobile devices to the receiver.
Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls?
In most vehicles, you can use an adapter 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.
Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.
Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check Hands-on Research for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter.
Pioneer AVIC-X940BT Owner's manual
Great product, no issues.
Norman S. Martin, Coatesville, PA
Average Customer Review(s):
Great product, no issues.
Pros: Every function is great.
Cons: None
Great head unit and a real great price
Pros: Easy to install, great picture and sound. Very responsive touch screen.
Cons: A little slow on start up
We purchased this receiver to upgrade our 2003 Tahoe's factory stereo to prepare for a long trip to Utah for spring break. We already had an aftermarket LCD panel in the backseat for the kids and this had all the bells and whistles we needed.. The GPS was just a bonus. Installation was fairly easy and the guides were helpful - some minor translation issues in wire names but was easy to sort out. Operating the unit proved to be a different story. It's hard to understand how CE manufacturers still fumble horribly with user interfaces, as Pioneer has done with this device. The selector bar for choosing AV sources is small and difficult to operate. When you want to scroll you often select a source. Playing DVDs on the rear screen takes a large number of clicks, which is often unsafe while driving. The radio pre-set selector is completely unintuitive. If you plug in an iPhone if only to charge it, it automatically switches over to the iPhone as a music source no matter what you're doing. And you can't use IOS 6 at all. And the warning to 'not watch video in the front seat' is annoying, even though it's impossible to actually do that while the car is in motion. It also turns out we couldn't count on the GPS at all - we had to resort to our smartphones for the entire trip. It never came close to plotting and accurate route and was essentially unusable. Not to mention the UI feels like it's from a first generation GPS. Net is I'm returning the receiver.
Pros: Lots of features, including two zone DVD, GPS, microSD, bluetooth iPhone support
Cons: Poor user interface & user experience GPS innacurate
Put this in a 2008 Mazdaspeed3 GT. Looks good and looks great! Navi is pretty much spot on even without the speedsensor hooked up. DVD's are nice and clean, touchscreen is good, you barely have to touch it for it to do its thing. Big difference in sound from stock.
Pros: Light up colors match interior, Easy to use, Able to upload your own start up screen
Cons: none that i know of yet.
Bought this unit to replace a prior Pioneer Nav model. I was able to swap the units myself, as the connections already wired for the original unit wre compatible. This unit has worked well so far. It has a quicker booting time and faster response than the older unit.
Pros: Good features, faster processor, sound quality, a good value for the features you get
Cons: Touch screen ca take some getting use to, it tends to be a little too sensitive. Volume knob ie very small.
Overall Great Unit, would buy again. ..
Pros: Good picture, user friendly controls, good sound. Clear blue tooth connection, peiple whom I've talked say they can here me lo ud and clear.
Cons: Slow start up, navigation doesn't tell which side of the road location is at. That's about it for me.
Most likely you will be purchasing this unit for the built in GPS, or you would have chosen one without. The GPS is the very short coming of this unit; period! The maps leave a lot to be desired. The unit is very slow to update, it lags behind in vehicle icon status, when you change routes it takes about 30 seconds to reroute leaving you with much less options to choose from in congested area. Maps and roads are VERY incomplete!!! It will map you backwards a few miles to get back on the route it chose for you (even changing options of fast, shortest, main roads, highways, ect.) originally. If you deviate and don't go back the way it wants, it will tell you no information is available about current route and leaves you to find your own way. I have had 3 portable GPS that for different vehicles and 2 are over 10 years old. We travel a lot, we travel to areas that are barely on maps and the other GPS all of which are portable; two Garmins and one Magellan. They have no problem updating, finding routes quickly, getting us where we are heading with10 year old maps on board. None have told me, no information is available for my request or position like the Pioneer AVIC-X940BT has. This is just heading home taking alternate routes in my town! Pioneer said it must be the unit. I have had 2 of them and both act exactly the same. It connects to 11 satellite with strong signals so that isn't the problem. Other: access is not organized well. Setting spread out over different areas.
Pros: Nice looks. Sounds good after using mic (purchased separately) setting up audio EQ settings. Plays DVD's well, has lots of different Bluetooth radio apps you can use. I would love for this unit to perform great and would love to keep it, but it MUST go back for the second time and will choose a different brand or get GPS separately with different head unit. Not sure how this unit got twelve 5's and 4's, when at the very most is a 3. Two stars is about right Hope Pioneer gets with the program
Cons: Very poor GPS! Hooking up more than one Bluetooth will not automatically connect; you have to go through settings, bluetooth, choose device, to get it to sync up. Settings are not organized very well and manual is like 200+ pages of online mess.
Works well and installed easily, phone pairing was seamless, iPod and Sirius/XM integration works great. GUI and user interface is a weak point. My biggest issue is scrolling/swiping sensitivity when navigating playlists and menus - I find it a very fine line between scrolling and 'touching', after two weeks I'm still struggling with it. And the Navteq system leaves very much to be desired, my Garmin beats it in every way. I often find it places me on side streets that are 50' or so from where I actually am.
Pros: Works well and strong online community for help and programming advice
Cons: User interface/GUI is clunky and not very intuitive; nav is not 100% accurate even with updated maps; scrolling and swiping interface is awkward.
I will say that I did a lot of research before purchasing this unit. I looked at JVC, Pioneer, Kenwood, and Alpine and found every review I could read as well as going to a couple of electronic stores and putting my hands on them. By far for the price the Pioneer AVIC-X940BT is the best for the money. The price Crutchfield currently has on it coupled with a coupon code I found made it a no brainer. GPS The GPS is solid, but not perfect. When you are going down the road it seems to show random side street names as part of a map filler instead of showing them all (which I would imagine could get rather cluttered on the screen if it showed everything) and even though I have the latest maps they were missing a bridge that was built over a year ago so they need some updating. However overall functionally works well. Radio/DVD No it does not have built in HD radio, but I bought it for the XM compatibility when it came to listening to music. The GEX-920XM synced up immediately and you have 18 presets (in 3 increments of 6 XM1, XM2, and XM3) as well as 18 FM stations in the same format you can program. It downloads the icon for each station and occasionally it loses the icon but the preset and name is still there and it comes back as you cycle through the stations. The DVD player also functions well, definitely no complaints. Bluetooth The streaming audio and phone capabilities work fantastic. Phone syncs easy, you have access to your contacts and calls sound great.
Pros: For the price you really cannot beat this unit. It works very well, the XM integration, Bluetooth, are fantastic and the Navigation will get you where you need to go.
Cons: The only reason I do not give it a perfect score are for two reasons. The first I mentioned before about the maps not being quite as up to date as they need to be, yes I know this a Navteq issue, but still Pioneer should offer more frequent updates. The second comes when scrolling through audio inputs and station presets. It is a fine line between scrolling and pressing too hard and selecting them. Fortunately you can just view all presets (6 at a time) on one screen and select from the list
i'm very disappointed with this unit. I purchased for my girlfriend's birthday to install in her 2008 outlook. I have a factory installed nav unit in my 2011 sonata and love it. I did some research on the Crutchfield site to compare the different brands and models, and thought this unit was the best value. I expected a lot more for the price, and i'm embarrassed that this unit was not even close to as nice as my factory installed unit that we were both used to.
Pros: looks cool, nav voice is pleasant. includes a nice microphone for handsfree phone calls via bluetooth connection
Cons: user interface is not intuitive..nav is very clumsy.. I have to google a POI on my phone and then type in the address.. safety feature requires vehicle to be stopped and in park in order to input any nav info..address, reroutes, waypoints, etc.. apps did not behave as advertised on samsung galaxy s2 (android)
The interface is finicky. Sometimes it's hard to get it to cooperate and select what you want. It's not like an iPhone or iPad and doesn't take advantage of the screen, IMHO. Pioneer should really do an update to the software here. So much of the screen is unused and that's a waste as well as difficult to use when you're on the road. The GPS works really well. The entire interface though is ,ore difficult than any Garmin I've used. After a few weeks, I've gotten used to it but that's inverse logic Pioneer. I'm a techy by nature and career. The AVIC-X940BT could be made 100% better with some GUI tweaks. I don't know if responsiveness could be improved or not - that might be the screen/hardware's limitations. All in all, I'm very happy. I got the iPod (iPhone) cable and steering wheel adapter to maintain controls. The DVD makes my granddaughter extremely happy, and only suffers in bright daylight. The sound makes movies a real immersive experience. App Radio is great, but I just got a new iPhone 5 so that's out the window. Very bummed about that, but it appears to be APPLE that nuked video out, not Pioneer. I'm using my old iPhone 4 as a workaround and BT from the iPhone 5 for audio. The hands-free phone works great with both iPhone 4&5. My son's Samsung Galaxy Note also streams audio well, but can be finicky to connect via Bluetooth. What we have is an excellent mid-range HU. Pioneer could make it awesome with some tweaks - hoping they do this but somehow doubt it.
Pros: Very good display. Very good sound. Plays well with iOS devices. GPS works really well - maps appear accurate thus far. Hands-free phone and mic work well. Lots of features.
Cons: GUI needs improvement. Not intuitive and takes time to master. No video for iPhone 5 (again, looks like Apple's fault) Finicky touch screen controls. Getting the Bluetooth device you want functioning can be a challenge, but once connected works very well.
Good product that's compatible with my Android. Love the touch screen, simplicity of operation, and its ability to expand. The only thing is you should purchase the CD-IU51V cable that hooks up with your ipod.
Pros: CD/ipod/Internet/DVD player all in one
Cons: IU51V Cable not included
Fairly easy install in my 06 F-150 King Ranch. You should have a Dremmel or equivalent to modify the dual-din mount (trim the extra tabs). This Pioneer interfaces (Aha, App Radio, etc.) with my iPhone 5 when tethered via the Pioneer iPod cable plugged into the iPhone 5 Lightning connector.
Pros: I like how the unit works (outputs sound and/or backup camera) even while the unit is starting-up.
Cons: None yet...
Wont connect w S3 so no pandora app compatibility.
One week into owning this radio and it is now obsolete. they sent an email coldly stating that the lie they have been telling about it working with iPhones, was just that. A LIE. Don't waste your money on this obsolete junk.
Pros: could have been cool if it would work as advertised, but... incompatible with the new iPhone
Cons: obsolete junk
Installed myself in e-250 service van.Master sheet and tech support very helpfull and saved me $425.Chose the free back up camera and has been flawless now 10 weeks.Real asset when pulliing trailer or backing out driveways.GPS has never failed to get me to my housecalls.Only minor issue is it doesn't store the street number that i enter when arriving but no biggy.sirius radio works well.Played one movie and ok.Main reasons for buying were gps,sat. radio, and bluetooth which aiso has worked well.Windows up and ac on iow it works best no background noise. The locked out GPS and movie play while in motion does not bother me. I like the detachable push buttons that easily fit in your pocket to deter theft. Crutchfield also good to deal with would buy from them again.
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
While researching this purchase, I was worried about the boot up time making me wait for the backup camera I also installed. I can assure you it is nothing to worry about. The rear camera is available well before the full boot and is a non-issue. This unit is fast, sounds great and is a great value.
Pros: Fast, great value.
Cons: Nothing worth mentioning.
Beautiful sound. Maps and navigation are fine. You'll have to buy a traffic tuner to get traffic information. The volume button is great. I have the installer bypass the locking of video, navigation direction , so the Pioneer is usable. Else you can not see the video or enter navigation data if the car is moving. I would not buy the unit if it's could not be bypassed. Still, the map/navigation screen always shows a disclaimer upon start-up, and you have to touch a screen button to get rid of it. Called and complained to Pioneer, but they don't care ... Have bluetooth for handfree converstion using Android phones. Also playing phone's music to unit. The User Interface graphics is clean and elegant, not cheap or cheesy lookings.
Pros: Good over all, nice bright responsive touch screen, great sound.
Cons: Annoying disclaimer map/nav screen showing up everytime you start the car. For this, I gave 4 stars instead of 5 stars.
Great system, sounds perfect, looks great, and is packed with features!
Pros: Does everything that you would expect from a multimedia platform... Integrates perfect with the iPhone. Able to stream video from any iPhone source including Netflix and YouTube. Everything is fast: you can change screens, sources, and feeds without having to wait due to poor loading times!
Cons: Faceplate buttons feel flimsy and don't seem to have a good response. Wish you could customize the background image or there was visual graphics available like on most single din Pioneer Decks. App Radio has alot of room for growth.
This is a good unit for the price. I think the Kenwood units are a bit better, but a comparable Kenwood looks to cost 150 more. This unit has multiple AV sources that you can play music from. This is where the unit stands out. I have owned Kenwood units before and this one manages the different sources in a much more efficient manner. It can play from USB Drive, MicroSD, BT Audio, Pandora, and Aha Radio. What's nice about this unit is Pandora and Aha radio can be controlled with an Android phone via bluetooth. The interface is fairly simple and easy to use. It is also pretty responsive. When you touch a button, the action happen. There is no real noticeable lag. It accesses songs on the SD card or from ipod very quickly. It doesnt take a long time to search through the sd card like many head units do. The Pandora interfacing works very well. It's just like using it on your phone or ipod. It can play videos (avi, mp4,divx) from the SD Card or USB drive. The GPS functionality is just OK. As mentioned before, Ive had Kenwood units with Garmin Nav before and I must admit those are better. The Pioneer will still get you to your location, but it lacks certain features. For example, it *DOES NOT* speak the name of streets and the map is less detailed when you're just driving around. Basically Garmin is much more detailed.
Pros: Lower Price, Quick Interface, Handles media from all sources very well, Easy to Install, Good Display
Cons: Navigation is not very detailed compared to Kenwood units that use Garmin Maps
Bad maps. Not complete. Sound is good. Not great. Great touch screen very responsive. Only navigation is bad it really will eighther get you lost or take the worst route possible. Not up to date by at least a year and its a.2012??????
Pros: Sound ok. Looks modern touch is about the best ive seen
Cons: Nav really the worst ever and I have used a lot of units
I have waited a long time to upgrade my head unit because I did not want to purchase a unit that was not compatible with my android phone. (I have a Motorola Razor). Pioneer has satisfied my needs with the AVIC X940BT. The auto-connect works well and allows full functionality for making/receiving calls, enjoying Pandora and Aha radio with full display features on the monitor. Downloading the phone book was a breeze and names of callers are displayed on the screen. I have the Sirius Sportster 5 connected via the Sirius car dock and am impressed at how well the units work together. Saving presets, scanning genres, and even setting sports alerts (a Sportster feature) through the X940 is easy. Of course the iPod works well also with all graphics and controls via the head unit. The coolness factor of this unit in your dash will not disappoint! I especially like having a volume knob (as opposed to some units that are entirely touch screen. This prevents me from accidentally changing stations or enabling another feature while driving and trying to change the volume. I will be adding amplifiers (and component speakers) soon and the built in cross-overs/filters for the sub-woofer and front/rear pre-outs will simplify the installation and not require me to purchase additional crossovers (although my amps have built in crossovers and filters). If you are an Android owner you will not be sorry in purchasing this unit. Installed in '07 Mustang GT soon to buy another for my 02 F250.
Pros: Outstanding Bluetooth connectivity. Did I mention Android compatible? Back up camera ready. Built in equalizer is great! Playing a DVD is as easy as inserting the disc.
Cons: The navigation is lacking. It is not as user friendly as my Garmin and the calculations are not precise. Navigation calibration can be slow and incorrect. This unit has shown me to be driving on parallel streets before realizing my actual location.
Overall this is a solid unit. I had a Kenwood DNX series prior to this so that is what I compare it to. The Kenwood GPS was much better as far as accuracy is concerned. It took for ever for it to recognize I was in Florida and not in Cali. Then once it did finally figure it out (5mins into a drive) it had me on parallel streets. This is correctable by going into the settings and placing yourself on the right street but that is unacceptable to me. The interface with pioneer and iPhone integration is much better on the pioneer in my eyes. So if you are undecided on what you want. GPS, go Kenwood. iPhone integration, go Pioneer. Advanced app mode is pretty neat and I heavily debated on units that relied solely on your mobile phone but many of the reviews I read said those units were still pretty buggy. The pioneer unit can easily be bi-passed if that is a concern. Just move the mute wire up one pin and tie it in with the ground and parking wire, then connect to ground on the car's harness. Advanced app mode is def pretty cool. You can watch netflix, listen to pandora, and it gives you the ability to use Motion X for GPS. It is a bit more reliable. Which is disappointing because your unit should be better. That is my main gripe with the unit and the reason for 4 stars. Movies work great and are clear. OOOOO yeah, I personally feel like the Pioneer sounds better and is more powerful. That is hard for me to admit because I am a pretty big Kenwood fan. Bluetooth works fine so far.
Pros: Sounds good, powerful iPhone integration Advanced App Mode
Cons: GPS Did I mention GPS?
|AUX Input
|3.5mm AV
|Audio/video Input
|3.5mm (f), Compostie (r)
|USB Input
|Android Auto
|Siri Control
|Android Control
|USB MSC + Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP + Pandora
|Memory Card Slot
|USB, SD memory
|Bluetooth Compatible
|Satellite Radio Ready
|HD Radio
|iPod Compatibility
|Full size
|RMS Power (CTA-2006)
|14 watts
|RMS Power (Manufacturer)
|Peak Output
|50 watts
|RMS Power Bandwidth
|Preamp Outputs
|Sub Preamp Outputs
|Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs
|Video Screen
|Preamp Voltage
|2.2 volts
|Screen Size
|Display Color
|Key Button Color
|EQ Bands
|Wireless Remote
|Steering Wheel Control Compatible
|Adapter required
|Parts Warranty
|1 Year
|Labor Warranty
|1 Year
|FM Sensitivity
|9 dBf
|European Tuning
|Radio Data System
|High-res Playback
Touchscreen Display
Onboard Navigation
Built-in Bluetooth
Pandora/Aha Radio App
iPod/App Control
Multimedia Player
Radio Functions
Audio Section
AV Connections
Remote Control
6.1" TFT LCD Touchscreen Color Display: The AVIC-X940BT features a 6.1" TFT Active Matrix, 16:9 widescreen touchscreen display. The resolution of the display is 800 x 480, for a total of 384,000 pixels. The touchscreen display provides navigation functions and allows you to control this unit and a paired Bluetooth device, or a connected component such as an iPod/iPhone, Satellite radio receiver, HD Radio tuner, or USB/microSD memory. Menus appear on screen for making function choices, audio adjustments, and setting up the system. The unit has a front-loading disc-slot to make loading your disc easier, because there is no panel to slide or fold-down.
Start Up Time: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT has a start up time of approximately 17.2 seconds from Off to the "Caution" screen. Once the "Caution" screen appears, you can tap the "OK" button on the head unit's touchscreen to go instantly to the Navigation screen or press the "Mode" hard-key to access the Source menu.
10-Bit Video DAC: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT utilizes a 10-bit video DAC for excellent video playback of your movies/TV shows stored on disc, flash memory, or your iPod/iPhone.
Multilingual Display: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT offers English, French, and Spanish text.
Video Adjustments: You can store numerous video settings for each source and the optional rear view camera; including brightness (adjusts the black intensity), contrast (adjusts contrast) color (adjusts color saturation), temperature (adjust the color temperature), and Dimmer (adjusts brightness).
Widescreen Modes: You can choose from the following widescreen modes when playing back video:
Splash Screen: You can change the splash screen of the head unit to one of six pre-installed images (Black, Curves Light Blue, IC Gold, Ripple Blue, or Spotlight Green). You can also change the splash screen to custom images stored on an inserted microSD memory card. These custom images must be JPEG or BMP files (2592 x 1944 or smaller).
Shortcut Menu: You can register your favorite menu items in the head unit's Shortcut Menu so you can quickly jump to your favorite menu items. Up to 15 menu items can be registered.
Front-Panel Controls With Adjustable Illumination: In addition to the touchscreen controls, the unit includes frequently used buttons along the left edge of the screen. The color of the button illumination can be set to white, green, blue, purple, yellow, orange, red or scan (constantly cycling through the color spectrum). You can also create a custom color using the unit's three primary colors (red, green, blue) and a 0 to 31 color-level adjustment.
Anti-Theft Security: A section of the unit's control-panel detaches to deter theft (no carrying case is supplied). You can also set a password for the Pioneer AVIC-X940BT to deter theft. If the back-up lead is cut after the password is set, the navigation system prompts for the password at the time of next boot up.
Dimmer: To prevent the display from being too bright at night, the display is automatically dimmed when the car's headlights are turned on. You can turn the dimmer on or off. The automatic dimmer function only works when the orange/white illumination wire in the wiring harness is connected to the vehicle's headlight circuit.
Parking Brake Interlock: This unit has a parking brake interlock system that prohibits viewing of video programming and operating certain controls when the vehicle is in motion. In order to watch video on the in-dash monitor, the vehicle must be parked with the parking brake engaged. Many of the head unit's menu functions will also be disabled; such as Navigation, System, Map, and Bluetooth settings. The head unit's light green wire must be connected to your vehicle's parking brake detection circuit. The head unit's touchscreen will display "Attention! Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited", if you try to watch a video when your vehicle is in motion.
2-DIN Chassis: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as "Double DIN" or size DD), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets. There is also an optional double-DIN sleeve (130ADTV133, sold separately) available for this unit that will allow you to Euro-mount or custom mount the Pioneer head unit in your vehicle. As always, please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to verify fit with your vehicle.
Built-in Navigation (from NAVTEQ): The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT offers a comprehensive map database from NAVTEQ stored on its built-in 4GB flash-memory. The pre-loaded map database covers the entire United States (including Alaska & Hawaii), Canada, and Puerto Rico enabling users to route to millions of destinations including more than 12 million points of interest (POIs).
Note: Car navigation maps are frequently updated. While this database was judged to be as accurate as possible at the time of its release, a map database can never be 100% accurate. Road information that is maintained in the map databases, such as turn restrictions or road names may change over time.
Map Updates: Map updates via a microSD memory card can be purchased at Pioneer's online store. Pioneer will release one update per year.
GPS Technology: The AVIC-X940BT accurately measures your current location by the Global Positioning System, a network of satellites orbiting the earth to give you time and position information. The accuracy of the GPS information depends upon how good the reception is. The unit has a 32-channel GPS receiver with a magnetic antenna included. The AVIC-X940BT also features a speed sensing cable for better accuracy of your vehicle's movement.
Note: The car speed signal cable (Pink) should always be connected to your vehicle's speed detection circuit. Failure to make this connection will increase errors in the vehicle's location display.
On-Screen Map: As you travel, the AVIC-X940BT guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. At the bottom of the screen is your current street, while the top of the screen shows your next street; the upper-left corner indicates the distance to your next maneuver. A magnified view of the map can be displayed when approaching your next turn. If you depart from the original route, the navigation system recalculates the route and provides new directions. Your route is marked with a green line, while your vehicle is marked by a red arrow on the screen, and checkered flag marks your destination. You can adjust the following map settings.
Voice Guidance/Text to Speech: In addition to graphical on-screen directions and maps, the AVIC-X940BT provides voice guidance and turn-by-turn directions. You can choose a male or female voice in English, French, or Spanish. Some of the voices are capable of text-to-speech, announcing the street names along with the turn directions.
Lane Guidance: In certain locations of a freeway, lane information is available, indicating the recommended lane to be in to easily maneuver the next instruction. While driving on the freeway, freeway exit numbers and freeway signs may be displayed in the vicinity of interchanges and exits.
Destination Search: The Destination Search menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed map loaded in the navigation system also contains millions of points of interest to choose from.
|Destination Search
|Browse Map
|Allows you to search for a destination by touching and dragging the map.
|Return Home
|Store one home location to allow you to calculate a route home from any current location.
|Input your destination address by house number, street, and city.
|Allows you to search for over 12-millions points of interest by specific Name or Category (Accommodation, Automotive, Business/Community, Entertainment/Finance, Medical, Restaurant, Shopping, Sports, or Transportation). POI searches can calculated for places near your current location, near your destination, or around a certain city.
|City History
|You can search the cities (up to 50) from the history of your recent searches.
|The places that you have set as destinations or waypoints in the past are automatically stored. Up to 100 locations can be saved and searched for later.
|You can save all of your favorite places (up to 400 locations) in the navigation system, so you can quickly navigate to them later.
|Allows you to search your destination by longitude and latitude values.
|AVIC Feeds
|Search customized POIs created from AVIC feeds software.
Note: Your vehicle must be stopped and the parking brake will need to be engaged to enable certain navigation functions; such as Address search, Return Home, AVIC Feeds, and Coordinates.
Route Calculation: The AVIC-X940BT calculates the route based on your preferences. You can have the navigation system calculate your route based on the following selections.
Current Itinerary: The Current Itinerary is a detailed list of the route events or driving instructions.
Waypoints: During an active route, you can insert additional waypoints (intermediate destinations) preceding the destination. You can insert up to 5 waypoints. Every time a new point is added, the route is recalculated automatically and you can start navigating right away.
Travel History: The Track Logger feature enables you to record your driving (travel) history to the unit's built-in flash memory or an inserted microSD card.
Intelligent Reroute: If you deviate from the set route, the system will recalculate the route from that point so that you remain on track to your destination.
Route Simulation: A simulation drives you through the route, following the driving instructions.
Eco-Driving Function: This navigation system is equipped with an Eco-driving function that can be used to estimate whether you are driving in an environmentally friendly way.
Note: The fuel mileage calculated is based on a theoretical value determined from vehicle speed and position information from the navigation system. The fuel mileage displayed is only a reference value, and does not guarantee the mileage displayed can be obtained.
Optional Total Traffic Network Tuner: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT supports Pioneer's ND-TMC10 Total Traffic Network Tuner (130NDTMC10, sold separately). With the ND-TMC10 Traffic Tuner, you can check real-time traffic information transmitted by the Total Traffic Network via FM RDS, on-screen. When the AVIC-X940BT receives updated traffic information, the navigation system will overlay the traffic information on the on-screen map and also display detailed text information when available. When you are traveling along a route and there is traffic information on your current route, the system will detect it and ask you if you would like to be re-routed, or suggest another route automatically.
AVIC Feeds PC Application: AVIC FEEDS creates a link between your Pioneer AVIC Navigation system and your Windows PC. It allows you to bring content from your PC and the Internet to the Pioneer navigation head unit. Using Pioneer's free AVIC FEEDS PC software, the unit can estimate the fuel cost of trip routes as well as the vehicle's CO2 emissions through detailed Drive Reports. Through a proprietary fuel consumption algorithm, AVIC FEEDS can also log and archive driving data and analyze driving habits to generate various reports with suggestions to improve fuel efficiency. You can also create custom Points of Interest (POIs) by using the AVIC Feeds utility program. Once created, you can store the POI on an external storage device, such as a microSD card, and upload the information to the unit.
AVIC Feeds for Smartphones: Start planning your route before you even step in the car with the free AVIC FEEDS app for smartphones; available now for iPhone or BlackBerry. Now you can simply find your destination using the built-in Google Maps interface, or from a Geo-Tagged photo, and transfer it via Bluetooth for easy, turn-by-turn directions. Destinations created from a POI search or geotagged photos are converted as a phone contact to the navigation system via Bluetooth. Once the phone book is synchronized, the routable contacts are identified by a unique icon that appears next to the contact in the navigation system. By selecting that contact, Pioneer's navigation system will calculate a route and provide turn-by-turn guidance to that location.
Bluetooth Technology: The AVIC-X940BT is equipped with built-in Bluetooth ver. 2.0+EDR (powered by Parrot) allowing to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles:
Phone Pairing: Up to 5 Bluetooth-compatible devices can be registered to this head unit. Only one device can be used at a time. Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Pioneer AVIC-X940BT.
Hands-Free Communication: The AVIC-X940BT supports wireless hands-free communication (HFP/HSP/OPP/PBAB) for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The head unit will display the caller's information and an audible ring tone will be heard through your vehicle's speaker during an incoming call. You can manually answer an incoming call or have the unit automatically answer the call. The AVIC-X940BT allows you to carry on a phone conversation from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone using the head unit's external microphone and your car audio speakers. During a conversation you can adjust the volume, as well as switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode. Using the AVIC-X940BT, you can dial a phone number in one of the following ways:
Note: Advanced phone operations that require attention, such as dialing numbers on the monitor or adjusting Bluetooth settings, are prohibited while driving. The vehicle must have the parking brake engaged to access these functions.
External Microphone: During your wireless phone call, you can talk into the head unit's included external microphone, and listen to the other party through the vehicle's speaker system. The external microphone provides better performance in noisy environments than the integrated microphone found on the front-panel of many aftermarket or factory radios. The microphone features a 13' cord that plugs into the back of the radio, and comes with an adjustable visor-mount clip. The microphone measures 0.475" (diameter) x 1.445" (depth). The unit is not equipped with an integrated microphone. The external microphone must be installed for Bluetooth hands-free communication.
Echo Canceling with Noise Reduction: This function reduces echo and noise when using the multimedia-navigation's Bluetooth hands-free communication feature.
Wireless Audio Streaming: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT also supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The AVIC-X940BT will be able to control basic playback functions of your Bluetooth device's stored music; such as Play/Pause, Skip Next/Previous, and Fast Forward/Rewind. The head unit will also display your stored music's song information; such as Song and Album title. The AVIC-X940BT also supports audio streaming of select music apps from your Bluetooth enabled smartphone, but without control or metadata. You will continue to use your Bluetooth enabled smartphone to view and control streaming music apps. When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume.
Pandora Internet Radio: Pandora is the leading Internet Radio music service in the United States, giving people music they love anytime, anywhere, through personalized radio stations. The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT lets you playback and control the Pandora Internet Radio music service that is being streamed to your Apple iPhone or Android smartphone. Your iPhone or Android smartphone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. In addition, you will need an active Pandora music service 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 or smartphone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and only available in the United States.
Pandora Control: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT will display Artist, Album, & Song information provided by the Pandora app on your iPhone or Android smartphone. The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT also provides control over the Pandora music service streamed to your USB-connected iPhone or Bluetooth-enabled Android smartphone.
Aha Radio Compatibility: The Pioneer navigation-multimedia head unit offers compatibility with the free Aha Radio app for iPhone and Android smartphone. Aha Radio provides you with up to the minute content made available from the convenience of Pioneer's touchscreen interface. Listen to the latest Facebook updates or Tweets from your friends. Listen to thousands of stations that include internet radio, podcasts, and audiobooks. Receive traffic information, restaurants and coffee locations personalized to you instantly, safely, and easily.
Note: Your iPhone or Android smartphone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need an Aha Radio account. Access to the Aha Radio will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Not available in Canada.
iPod/iPhone AV Playback: The Pioneer navigation-multimedia head unit supports both audio/video playback and app control from a compatible iPod or iPhone. Select the appropriate cable for your model Apple device and media content.
Note: You cannot directly connect your iPod/iPhone's dock- or lightning-connector cable for audio, video, or App playback. Video can only be displayed while the vehicle's parking brake is engaged (the unit will display "Audio Only" when your vehicle is in motion).
iPod/iPhone Control: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT lets you control your iPod/iPhone from the head unit's touchscreen or from the iPod/iPhone's touchscreen or clickwheel.
App Control: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT supports the playback of streamed apps from your iPhone. You can select between the basic App mode or the Advanced App mode.
Note: As the library of Advance App compatible applications grows, users will be automatically notified via Pioneer's AppRadio iPhone application, with a link to the respective app(s) page within the App Store. Visit the Pioneer AppRadio Site for the latest compatible apps.
iPod/iPhone Display: The navigation-multimedia head unit will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music file information, as well as metadata from Pandora, Aha Radio, and Advance Apps; including Track number, Folder number, Elapsed playing time, Song/Album title, Artist name, and Album art. There is no music information displayed when this unit is set to 'basic App mode'. Instead, all music information will be displayed on your iPod/iPhone's LCD screen.
iPod Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit will not charge the Apple iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions (as of 1/31/2013):
|Tested Version
|Media Type
|Control Type
|Display Type
|Head Unit
|App Mode
|Advance App Mode
|Song/Artist Text
|Track Info
|Album Art
|Aha Radio
|Pandora App
|dock connector
| clickwheel
|Audi only
|Audi only
|Audi only
|Audi only
- *Audio playback for the the iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), and iPhone 5 will require both the Pioneer CD-IU51V iPod cable and the Apple Lightning to 30-pin adapter (sold separately).
- **Video Playback and Advanced App Modes for the iPhone 5 (iOS 6.1+) requires Pioneer's CD-IV202NAVI cable kit, an Apple Lightning-to-USB Cable, and Apple Lightning-to-VGA adapter (all sold separately). The AVIC-X940BT will also require a Firmware update (coming soon) from Pioneer.
- 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.
MusicSphere: Pioneer's new proprietary MusicSphere technology allows you to enjoy your music in a new way by creating unique mood-based playlists via iTunes for your Apple iOS device. When installed on your Windows PC, the MusicSphere iTunes plug-in software will analyze the entire music library and create specialized playlists based on various musical attributes such as feeling (bright, energetic, gloomy, relaxing calm), rhythm pattern, beats per minute (BPM), year of the song and/or date added to the device. Additionally, through the MusicSphere, you can select preferred parameters of your music to create a "DJ Playlist". You can download MusicSphere directly to your Windows PC from the Pioneer website.
Multimedia Compatibility: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT features a front-loading disc slot, a front-loading microSD-card slot, and a USB 2.0 Full-Speed port (using included 6.75' proprietary cable). The head unit offers the following media compatibility.
|Media Type
|USB Storage Device
|microSD/microSDHC Memory Card (up to 16GB)
|File System
|ISO9660 Level 1 or 2,
Romeo, and Joliet
|ISO9660 Level 1 or 2, Romeo, Joliet, and UDF 1.02
|Playable File Types
|MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX
|Maximum # of Folders
|Maximum # of Files
|Maximum playback time of an audio file stored in an external storage device (USB/microSD) is 7.5 hours or 450 minutes
Compressed Audio Playback: The AVIC-X940BT supports playback of MP3, WMA, and AAC audio files stored on CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs, as well as USB devices and microSD/microSDHC memory cards:
|Audio Format
|WAV (USB/microSD only)
|File Extension
|Bit Rate
|8-320 kbps (CBR), VBR
|5-320 kbps (CBR), VBR
and 16 bits
MS ADPCM: 4 bits
|8-320 kbps (CBR)
|Sampling Frequency
|16-48 kHz (32/44.1/48kHz for emphasis)
|8-48 kHz
16-48 kHz
IMA-ADPCM: 22.05 and 44.1 kHz
|8-48 kHz
|ID3 tag ver. 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3
|WMA tag
|AAC tag
Compressed Video Playback: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT supports the following video files recorded onto a USB storage device or a microSD/microSDHC memory card:
|Video Format
|File Extension
|Compatible Audio Codec
|Linear PCM
|Recommended Video Specifications
|Image Size: QVGA (320 x 240)
|Bit Rate:
768 kbps
Frame Rate: 30 fps
|Bit Rate:
384 kbps
Frame Rate: 30 fps
|Bit Rate:
384 kbps
Frame Rate: 30 fps
|Maximum Bit Rate
|Image Size: WQVGA (400 x 240)
|Bit Rate:
2 Mbps
Frame Rate: 30 fps
|Bit Rate:
1 Mbps
Frame Rate: 30 fps
|Bit Rate:
768 kbps
Frame Rate: 30 fps
|Image Size: VGA (640 x 480)
|Bit Rate:
1 Mbps
Frame Rate: 30 fps
|Bit Rate:
576 kbps
Frame Rate: 30 fps
|Bit Rate:
576 kbps
Frame Rate: 30 fps
|Maximum File Size
|Maximum Playback Time
|150 minutes
Note: These compressed video formats cannot be played back via CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or DVD+R/RW. Video can only be viewed when the vehicle's parking brake is engaged.
DivX Video Compatibility: This unit supports DivX video file playback recorded onto DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs. The AVIC-X940BT supports the following DivX formats.
|DivX Format
|DivX, DivX Ultra
|File extension
|Profile (DivX version)
|Home Theater Ver. 3.11/4.x/5.x/6x
|Compatible audio codec
|MP3, Dolby Digital
|Bit rate (MP3)
|8-320 kbps (CBR), VBR
|Sampling Frequency
|16kHz-48kHz (32/44.1/48kHz for emphasis)
|Maximum image size
|720 x 576 pixels
|Maximum file size
Note: DivX files cannot be played on a USB memory device or SD memory card. Video can only be viewed when the vehicle's parking brake is engaged.
JPEG/BMP Still Images: The AVIC-X940BT also supports playback of JPEG and BMP still images stored on a microSD or microSDHC memory card. You can import still images from your microSD/microSDHC memory card to the unit's built-in flash-memory and create a custom splash screen for the head unit.
|Still Image Format
|Maximum Image Size
|2592 x 1944 pixels or smaller
|Maximum Data Size
|6MB or smaller
|Maximum Number of Files
|200 images
Note: JPEG/BMP files are not support on CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW discs, or USB devices. Photos can only be viewed when the vehicle's parking brake is engaged.
Playback Functions: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT offers the following playback functions.
Search Functions: The AVIC-X940BT provides the following search functions.
Multi-Angle Display: This function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes that were shot from a number of different angles. This function is limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles.
Multi-Audio: DVDs can provide audio playback with different languages and different systems (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc; external processor required to decode Dolby Digital and DTS). With DVDs featuring multi-audio recordings you can switch between languages/audio systems during playback.
Multi-Subtitle: With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages during playback of your disc.
Parental Lock: This unit features an 8-level Parental Lock system protected by a user-selected 4-digit password to prevent certain DVD's from being played back on the AVIC-X940BT.
Off Insert/Eject: A 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 disc playback performance is obtained when the unit is installed at an angle of less than 30-degrees.
Firmware Updates: New firmware will be released for the purpose of additional features or product improvements. Firmware updates can be downloaded from the Pioneer website onto a microSD card, or a preloaded microSD card can be shipped to you from Pioneer. Visit Pioneer's website for the latest information pertaining to the AVIC-X940BT. The tested Pioneer AVIC-X940BT contained firmware/software version 0.4.0000 (as of 3/28/2012).
Supertuner IIID AM/FM Tuner: The Supertuner IIID AM/FM tuner 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.
RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to compatible AM/FM stations.
BSM (Best Stations Memory): BSM lets you automatically store the six strongest 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.
XM Satellite Radio Ready: You can connect and control Pioneer's GEX-P920XM satellite tuner (130P920XM, sold separately). A subscription to XM, plus the proper antenna is required in order to receive satellite radio programming.
HD Radio Ready: This unit is compatible with the optional Pioneer GEX-P20HD HD Radio tuner (130GEXP20H, sold separately) allowing you to tune available HD Radio stations. HD Radio features high quality audio, FM multi-casting, and data services. The add-on HD Radio tuner also supports iTunes Tagging which allows you to save song information (tag) from an HD Radio broadcasting station to your connected iPod or iPhone. The saved songs will show up in a playlist called "Tagged" in iTunes the next time you sync your iPod. Then you can directly buy the songs you want from the iTunes Music Store. The optional HD Radio tuner connects through the head unit's IP-BUS interface. 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.
24-Bit/96kHz DAC: For superb quality audio playback from DVDs, CDs, and flash media, the Pioneer AVIC-X940BT is equipped with a 24-bit/96kHz digital-to-analog converter.
MOSFET50 Internal Amplifier: This receiver is equipped with a 50 watts x 4 (peak) MOSFET amplifier for low distortion, high power output. The amplifier is strong enough to power small subwoofers to moderate volume levels in compact cars and pickups. For higher volume levels from subwoofers, an optional amplifier may be connected to the preamp outputs.
CEA2006 Compliant: The power specifications for the AVIC-X940BT 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 are as follows:
EEQ (Easy EQ): there are seven stored equalizer curves which you can easily recall at any time. You can choose from - Powerful, Natural, Vocal, Super Bass, Flat, Custom 1, or Custom 2.
8-Band Graphic EQ: The Custom 1 and Custom 2 EQ modes allow you to manually adjust the level (+/- 12dB) of each band of the head unit's 8-band graphic equalizer (40Hz, 80Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 2.5kHz, 8kHz, and10kHz).
Auto EQ (Optional): The auto-equalizer automatically measures your car's interior acoustic characteristics, and then creates an auto-equalizer curve base on that information. The Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ microphone (130CDMC20, sold separately) is required to use this function. The Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ microphone plugs into your compatible Pioneer A/V receiver's front-panel 3.5mm input. The Auto-EQ microphone should be placed in the center of your vehicle's driver seat headrest facing forward for EQ measurement.
Sonic Center Control: Sound that is suited for the listening position can easily be created with this function. You can adjust sound more toward the listening position left (7) to right (7).
Loudness: The Loudness function compensates for deficiencies in the low- and high-frequency ranges at low volume. You can set the Loudness to High, Mid, Low, or Off.
Bass Boost: You can easily boost the subwoofer bass level by using the Bass Boost function. The Bass Boost feature allows you increase the subwoofer level from 0 to +6 (12dB).
Advanced Sound Retriever: The Advanced Sound Retriever automatically enhances compressed audio and restores the original richness of the recording. When the Advanced Sound Retriever is on, the high frequency range is compensated to match the frequency response curve to the original sound. There are two available levels of the Advanced Sound Retriever effect.
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 -8 dB to +8 dB.
2.2V/6ch Preamp Outputs: The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT is equipped with three 2.2-volt preamp outputs (Front/Rear/Subwoofer). The front and rear speakers are fading with high-pass crossover filters, while the subwoofer output is non-fading with a low-pass crossover filter.
Telephone Mute/Attenuator: Sound from your system is muted or attenuated automatically when a phone signal is received when you have hardwired your mobile phone system to the mute wire (yellow/black) of this unit.
Key Beep: The in-dash navigation-multimedia head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
Dual AV Inputs: The AVIC-X940BT features two AV inputs. There is a rear-panel composite video/stereo RCA AV input for connecting a video component such as a DVD player or game console. The AVIC-X940BT also has a 3.5mm minijack AV input for connecting a portable audio/video device. The AV 3.5mm input is provided by the included proprietary USB/minijack cable (this AV input also doubles as the unit's iPod USB/AV input).
AV Output (with Dual Zone): The AVIC-X940BT features a rear-panel composite video/stereo RCA audio output that allows you to connect an external display to the unit. You can playback audio/video content from a Disc, your iPod/iPhone (not iPhone 5), and the AV 1/2 inputs in the rear zone; or your can simply have the rear AV output mirror the head unit's selected source. You can select the unit to output a 16:9, Letter-Box or Pan-Scan aspect ratio to match your external display's screen size. You cannot play DivX files on the unit's monitor and a connected external monitor at the same time.
Rear View Camera: The AVIC-X940BT is equipped with a composite video Rear View Camera input. The unit features a function that automatically switches to the rear camera image (Rear View Camera input jack) when an optional rear camera (130NDBC5, sold separately) is installed. When the transmission is in reverse, the screen automatically switches to the rear view camera (the violet/white wire in the AVIC-X940BT's harness must be connected to the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit for automatic video switching). Automatic video switching takes approximately 1.5 seconds. Pioneer recommends using a camera with a mirror image (reversed) output. Audio from your music source will continue playing, while the back-up camera is displayed.
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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The Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans and the College of Music and Fine Arts at Loyola University New Orleans will present an evening of sitar music on Friday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. in Nunemaker Auditorium in Monroe Hall.
Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, known for his dazzling virtuosity and innovative genius, is considered one of the best sitar players alive today. A seventh generation heir to the sitar's first family, the Etawah Gharana, Khan's global reputation as an awe inspiring performer is complemented by his ability to spread his music as a dedicated and loving guru. Khan will be accompanied by the award-winning tabla player, Subhajyoti Guha.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state officials are looking to build a strictly regulated marijuana system that could forestall federal concerns about how the drug will be handled once it's available for public purchase. Rick Garza of the Washington Liquor Control Board says he expects the federal government will try and take action if Washington's system has loose controls. He says it's important for Washington to have a strong regulatory structure that would limit how much marijuana is grown to ensure that it's only meeting demand for in-state users.


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ACACIA PARK CEMETERY, 2151 Pilot Knob Road in Mendota Heights. Ceremony at 10 a.m. Speaker is Lt. Col. Matt Vatter. 651-452-1555 or www.acaciaparkcemetery.org.
ADATH CHESED SHEL EMES CEMETERY, 3740 Winnetka Av. N., Crystal. Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Helen Siegel will speak on the Holocaust.
APPLE VALLEY VETERANS PARK, behind American Legion Post 1776 at 14521 Granada Drive. Ceremony begins at 11 a.m.
COMO PARK PAVILION, 1360 N. Lexington Pkwy. Concert begins at 3 p.m., featuring the Roseville Community Band playing its annual salute to veterans. www.rosevillecommunityband.org.
DAWN VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK, 9940 Bush Lake Road in Bloomington. Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Program sponsored by Earl C. Hill American Legion Post 550 and Everett McClay VFW Post 1296, with guest speaker Paul Hassing. Bring lawn chairs or blanket for seating outside. 952-941-7686 or www.washburn-mcreavy.com.
EAGAN CENTRAL PARK, 1501 Central Pkwy. in Eagan. Ceremony at 2 p.m. with music and speaker, Eagan police officer Dan McCarty, U.S. Army veteran of Kosovo. 651-683-9880.
FOREST HILL CEMETERY, 2400 Forest Av., Anoka. Ceremony at 10 a.m.
GLEN HAVEN MEMORIAL GARDENS, 5100 Douglas Drive in Crystal. Ceremony at 1 p.m. with speaker, Ret. Maj. Gen. Harry Sieben. 763-533-8643 or www.washburn-mcreavy.com.
GOLDEN VALLEY CITY HALL, 7800 Golden Valley Road. Ceremony at 10 a.m. Music and an introduction to the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon campaign. In case of rain, the ceremony will move to the Golden Valley VFW at Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue N.
HILLSIDE CEMETERY, 2600 19th Av. NE. in Minneapolis. Ceremony at 10 a.m. with music and speaker, Ret. Maj. Gen. Harry Sieben. 612-781-3391 or www.washburn-mcreavy.com.
HISTORIC FORT SNELLING, St. Paul. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a military history timeline. Get a glimpse of military life, with costumed re-enactors interpreting various eras of military history. See large-scale military demonstrations throughout the day and explore Minnesota's oldest military fort. Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors and college students, $6 for children ages 6-17 and free for children age 5 and younger.
LAKEVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL AT ARONSON PARK, 8250 202nd St. Ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. The American Legion Post 44 and the VFW Post 210 of Lakeville will spend the morning visiting area cemeteries starting at 8 a.m. at Orchard Lake Cemetery, 16165 Kenwood Trail. They will visit 11 other cemeteries before the 12:30 ceremony at the veterans memorial.
LAKEWOOD CEMETERY, 3600 Hennepin Av., Minneapolis. Ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. near the Soldiers Memorial monument, with a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the key role Minnesotans played in the Union victory. There will be a reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, music by the Minneapolis Police Band and a dove release. Civil War tours and activities will be offered from noon-3 p.m., including a guided walking tour of Civil War soldiers' graves at Lakewood. 612-822-2171 or www.lakewoodcemetery.com.
MINNESOTA VETERANS HOME AT FERGUS FALLS, 1821 N. Park St. Ceremony starts at 2 p.m. Speaker will be Ron Verhaagen, Wilkin County veterans service officer. Color guard and rifle volley provided by the Fergus Falls American Legion Post 30 and the Fergus Falls VFW Post 612.
MINNESOTA VETERANS HOME AT HASTINGS, 1200 E. 18th St. Ceremony will start at 9 a.m. at the flagpole outside the home. Honors will be performed by VFW Post 1210 and American Legion Post 47 of Hastings. There will also be special recognition of Gold Star Mothers.
MINNESOTA VETERANS HOME AT MINNEAPOLIS, 5101 Minnehaha Av. S. Ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. outside of Building 15 Chapel, sponsored by the Fifth District American Legion. Speaker will be the Rev. Kenneth L. Beale Jr., with remarks by Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Shellito. Music by the Minnesota Police Pipe Band.
MINNESOTA VETERANS HOME AT SILVER BAY, 45 Banks Blvd. Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Speaker will be Dave Mealey, past commander of the local VFW in Silver Bay.
MINNESOTA VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL, State Capitol grounds at John Ireland and Martin Luther King Blvds. Ceremony at 3 p.m., sponsored by the Anoka County Chapter 470, Vietnam Veterans of America. 763-323-1336.
MOUND CEMETERY, 3515 69th Av. N. in Brooklyn Center. Ceremony at 11 a.m. hosted by Duoos Brothers American Legion, Clarence LaBelle VFW and Palmer Lake VFW. 952-935-0954 or www.moundcemetery.com.
NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY AND VETERANS' MEMORIAL, Iowa Avenue and Hwy. 28 in Morris. Ceremony at 9 a.m. followed by ceremony at Veterans' Memorial. 1-320-585-5925.
RICHFIELD'S HONORING ALL VETERANS MEMORIAL, 6429 Portland Av. S. Ceremony at 2 p.m. includes unveiling of the latest additions to the memorial granite tablets, music and guest speaker, Minnesota National Guard Adj. Gen. Richard C. Nash. Bring a chair. www.richfieldveteransmemorial.org.
ROCKFORD MEMORIAL DAY PARADE. 10 a.m. Starts at Rockford Middle School, 6051 Ash St., and follows Ash Street to Walnut Street to Main Street to Bridge Street to Mechanic Street to Cedar Street to Maple Street, concluding at Elmwood Cemetery. Along the route there will be a Navy memorial program at the Crow River Bridge, and a memorial service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery. Also planned are a pork chop dinner in Riverside Park, 8220 Elm St., and a pie-and-ice cream social at the Stork House, 8131 Bridge St., from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY MEMORIAL DAY at the Veterans Monument at Tiowakan Spiritual Center, 14625 Prairie Grass Drive in Prior Lake. Ceremony at 9 a.m.
ST. MARY'S ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL CEMETERY, 3025 Stinson Blvd. NE. in St. Anthony. Ceremony at 10 a.m. with music and speaker Scott Boris of the Minnesota Army National Guard. Lunch to follow at the parish, 1701 5th St. NE. in St. Anthony. 612-781-7667.
VETERANS MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER IN WOLFE PARK, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park. Ceremony begins at 11 a.m., sponsored by the VFW and the American Legion.
VETERANS MEMORIAL AT PURGATORY CREEK PARK, 13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie. Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Speaker will be U.S. Army veteran Nicholas Eichman, who served in the Iraq war.
VETERANS MONUMENT AT CITY CENTER PARK, 7700 Market Blvd., Chanhassen. Ceremony begins at noon, sponsored by Chanhassen American Legion Post 580. Services at area cemeteries begin at 8 a.m.
WOODBURY LIONS VETERANS MEMORIAL, Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road. Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. with retired Lt. Col. William B. Mozey Jr. as the speaker. Hosted by Woodbury VFW Post 9024, the Woodbury American Legion Post 501 and the Woodbury Lions Veterans Memorial Council.
MINNESOTA VETERANS HOME AT LUVERNE, 1300 N. Kniss Av. Ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the dining room. Speaker will be Jane Ellefson, American Legion department vice commander for Districts 2 and 7. Honor guard from Luverne's American Legion Post 123 and Luverne's VFW Post 2757.
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3 Quick and Easy Tips for a Cleaner Kitchen
A clean kitchen is a blank canvas to start your day off right. If your family spends the bulk of their time in the kitchen like mine does, a fresh kitchen is a must. Here are three daily tips to keep your kitchen feeling clean and tidy in no time.


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the center of gravity at Clarkson shifted to the hill from downtown Potsdam. Under the leadership of President Tony Collins, the University has developed a sweeping master plan to maximize the vibrancy of this scenic riverside location. And one of the most exciting aspects for students is the creation of new houses to serve Greek organizations and other shared-interest groups.
"Clarkson is fully committed to creating these residential options on campus," says President Collins. "Such living-learning environments, as we have seen with our fraternities and sororities, have proven highly effective in developing the leadership and teamwork skills that give our graduates an edge. At their best they promote the highest values - camaraderie, responsibility and a sense of service to the community. That's why constructing these houses has become an institutional priority."
The option of special interest housing will also attract prospective students and further energize the campus. "Residing on campus is vital for those who want to get the most out of their undergraduate experience," says Kathryn Johnson, vice president for University Outreach and Student Affairs. "Students' academic and extracurricular lives revolve around campus activities and relationships - with both peers and faculty. Despite e-mail and cell phones, face-to-face interaction is indispensable."
In recent years, Clarkson has provided an expanding array of peer-floor options in residence halls. Participating groups include students with a green environmental focus, first-year women majoring in science or engineering, outdoor enthusiasts, undergraduates who share a substance-free lifestyle, and members of the FIRST Robotics team. These days, Johnson points out, more and more high school graduates are looking for such alternatives when selecting a college.
Working with students and alumni representing fraternities, sororities and special interest groups, Clarkson has developed site plans for new University-owned housing to accommodate members of designated organizations. Student and alumni representatives will also be involved in the design of the facilities. Construction is planned for an area west of the current Woodstock Village apartments.
Existing fraternities and sororities will not be required to move from their current accommodations, but any of them can opt to relocate. Houses in this section of campus will also be available to theme interest groups who qualify. Each unit will be designed to accommodate approximately 20 residents.
"By expanding opportunities for Greeks and other interest groups to live together in more functional environments, we will further energize both their academic involvement and social interactions," observes Kurt Stimeling, dean of students. Construction of this specialized housing will not only reinforce the advantages of living together, but highlight the variety of these organizations and their service roles.
Features will include kitchens and dining facilities along with large and small public rooms for social gatherings and meetings. Exterior design and interior ambience of each house will be distinctive. Like other University-owned residences, the new units will pay for themselves over time through bed fees charged to residents, with rates determined in accordance with the current tier-structured system. The University will also be responsible for maintenance of the homes. "We anticipate these will be among the most unique housing units on campus," says Stimeling.
To qualify for residence, student organizations must be able to make a unique, positive contribution that will enhance and benefit the larger community. Special housing privileges will be reviewed annually. "Our sororities and fraternities already specify these goals and responsibilities in their charters," observes Stimeling.
Involvement of students and alumni in planning these houses has been highly collaborative. "The administration has been open to our input and suggestions," says Sigma Phi Epsilon's Chris Werely '02, a member of the Greek Alumni Council. "They took our feedback and came back with a model that respected our individuality by building unique residences for each organization. All of this has contributed to the feeling that we are partners with the University, sitting on the same side of the table."
"Adding Greek residences to the campus benefits everybody," notes Werely, who is vice president of Visual Lease, a real estate software company headquartered in New Jersey. "It provides leadership, social and service opportunities that are integrated into the campus and academic community. For the fraternity, it will be a home to build our future on. The University will benefit from healthy Greek organizations because of our contribution to a well-rounded college experience."
Clarkson currently recognizes three sororities and nine fraternities. Among these, five so far are planning or considering a move to new on-campus houses. Members of two fraternities, Sigma Chi and Sigma Phi Epsilon,
now live on designated floors of residence halls.
The University is moving forward with this specialized housing and has engaged an architectural firm to develop a detailed site design to accommodate a growing number of future structures in accordance with the master plan.
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EU official says bloc eyes changes to Cuba policy
MADRID (AP) — A senior European Union official said Friday the bloc is considering changes to its policy on Cuba.
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso told reporters during a visit to Madrid that the EU "is discussing, internally, the possibility of modifications" to its Cuba policy, though any changes would require the blessing of all the bloc's 28 member countries.
Barroso didn't elaborate, but he reaffirmed the EU's long-standing insistence that Cuba must respect human rights and introduce democratic reforms.
"It's very important for Cuba to respect human rights, it's very important for Cuba not to have any political prisoners, it's very important to have freedom of expression," Barroso said.
He added: "Everything positive that can be done in Cuba to open up the country to full democratic rights will be beneficial."
His comments came after a series of reforms in Cuba since Raul Castro became president in 2006, including opening up Internet access, and allowing Cubans to run their own businesses and travel abroad without asking permission from the government.
However, Cuban authorities still consider the island's small community of dissidents to be subversive counterrevolutionaries who take foreign money to try to undermine the Communist system.
Cuba has had rocky relations with the EU. Ties soured dramatically in 2003 when Havana jailed 75 dissidents in a crackdown, prompting Brussels to tighten sanctions. The last of those prisoners walked free in 2011, and Cuba has cleared its lockups of internationally recognized prisoners of conscience. Cuba denies holding any political prisoners.
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Demonstrating that Sunday night's win at the Staples Center was no fluke, the Orlando Magic followed it up Monday by going to Golden State and beating the Warriors in the second half of a back-to-back set. The two wins followed a similar script. After hanging around for three and a half quarters, Orlando blew the game open with efficient scoring down the stretch.
It turns out this has quietly been going on for a while. The Magic's finishing lineup–starters Jameer Nelson, Arron Afflalo, Glen Davis and Nikola Vucevic and sixth man J.J. Redick–has been one of the league's most efficient fivesomes this season. Entering Monday night's game, this lineup had played 67 minutes together, per NBA.com/Stats, outscoring opponents by 41 points. Their 121.2 Offensive Rating ranks fourth among lineups with at least 50 minutes. Both figures went up Monday night, when Orlando finished the game on a 23-15 run after Nelson returned to the game, scoring at a rate of 153.3 points per 100 possessions.
This would all be less surprising if they did not play for a 7-10 team with the NBA's 28th-best offense. NBA.com/Stats shows two other Magic lineups that have outscored opponents by even 10 points on the season, and both are nothing more than Small Sample Size Theatre. For comparison's sake, Orlando's starting lineup–with rookie Maurice Harkless in place of Redick–is -12 in 62 minutes. The team's other two most common lineups have been outscored by at least 20 points.
The perimeter trio of Afflalo, Nelson and Redick makes this lineup click. All three players are dangerous outside shooters and can handle the basketball, keeping defenses off balance. Davis and Vucevic have enough range that opposing defenses must respect them, and the Magic doesn't give up much size at the other end of the court, making the lineup viable for extended minutes. Still, I wouldn't expect to see it starting games. Orlando also needs Redick as the anchor of a second unit otherwise lacking in shot creators, though a healthy Al Harrington might offer more scoring punch off the bench at some point. For now, the Magic's finishing lineup remains the NBA equivalent of a closer, to be deployed sparingly but to great effect.
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One week ago, a brave and talented young chef passed away after a year of battling cancer. (Read the AJC's moving tribute here.) Over the course of Ryan and Jen Hidinger's tumultuous year, the pair worked hard not just to see Staplehouse, their dream restaurant, become a reality, but also to help care for their own with an incredible philanthropic endeavor. Thus, The Giving Kitchen was born: an organization that provides grants for others in the industry stricken with unexpected hardship, funded by the army of TeamHidi supporters, by Staplehouse itself, and — as of today — beer.
Enter Sweetwater. The award-winning craft brewers have been doing their thing in ATL for seventeen years (!), and after years of partnering with local organizations like the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and Camp Twin Lakes, they're no stranger to the art of doing their part in the community. Now, by teaming up with The Giving Kitchen, Sweetwater is giving every Atlantan the chance to chip in to TGK's noble efforts. (Well, every Atlantan over the age of 21.) Though just hitting shelves today, the beer — aptly named Second Helping — has been in the works for a while as brewers and chefs worked together to strike the perfect recipe for the double I.P.A., a personal favorite style of Ryan's. A whopping 100% of the beer's proceeds will be donated back directly to The Giving Kitchen — as good an excuse as any to enjoy a second helping of the stuff, we say.
Snag yourself a 22-ounce bottle of Second Helping at your friendly local craft beer shop, or catch it on draft at any of the bars or restaurants listed here.
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Patrick Kane's 2 goals lead Blackhawks past slumping LA Kings 5-3 in West finals rematch
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LOS ANGELES – Patrick Kane had two goals and an assist, Nick Leddy had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped their recent slump with a 5-3 victory over the struggling Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.
Marcus Kruger scored the tiebreaking goal on a double deflection in the second period for the defending Stanley Cup champions, who had lost five of six.
Bryan Bickell also scored and Corey Crawford made 31 saves as Chicago swept the three-game season series between last season's Western Conference finalists.
Anze Kopitar had a goal and two assists in Los Angeles' highest-scoring performance since Jan. 21. Drew Doughty and Tyler Toffoli also scored, and Jonathan Quick stopped 25 shots in the Kings' ninth loss in 10 games.
With Chicago's victory and Anaheim's loss to Columbus, the Blackhawks pulled within three points of the Ducks for the overall NHL lead.
Kane warmed up for the U.S. Olympic team with his first multigoal game since Dec. 14, while Canadian Olympic counterparts Patrick Sharp and captain Jonathan Toews picked up two assists apiece. Leddy contributed his first goal and first multipoint game since Dec. 23.
Although the Kings scored more than one goal for the first time in seven games, it wasn't enough to beat the NHL's highest-scoring team, which had lost two of three on its six-game road trip heading into the Olympic break. Los Angeles had scored just three total goals in the last six games heading into this meeting of the NHL's last two champs.
The Kings got off to a horrific start yet again: Doughty took a charging penalty 24 seconds after the opening faceoff, and Kane walked in on Quick alone from the corner and beat his U.S. Olympic teammate for his 26th goal 1:02 in.
After Bickell scored on a pass from Kane, Doughty kept it close with his eighth goal on a one-timer moments later. His goal was the first by any Kings player except Kopitar in nearly two weeks.
The Kings shook their malaise between the first two periods, putting 11 shots on Crawford's net in the first 7½ minutes of the second and briefly taking control of the game. Kopitar evened it with a flip of a bouncing puck on a 3-on-1 rush, taking a pass from Carter for his 17th goal.
But Chicago went back ahead on a circus goal. Leddy's shot from the point deflected off Kruger's blade and then smacked into Kings defenseman Matt Greene's stick in front of Quick, popping over the goalie's shoulder for Kruger's sixth goal.
Leddy then scored off the post on a long slap shot with 12:59 to play, and Sharp stole the puck from Willie Mitchell to set up Kane's second goal moments later.
Toffoli scored his 10th of the season — and first since Dec. 19 — late in the third.
NOTES: Quick has started 15 of the Kings' 16 games since he returned from a seven-week injury absence. ... Bickell sat out three of the Blackhawks' last four games during a prolonged slump for the forward, who had just one goal in his previous 15 games. ... Chicago scratched Slovak Olympian Michal Handzus, who hasn't scored a goal since Dec. 27. ... The Kings scratched F Jordan Nolan, and Matt Frattin returned to the lineup after sitting out the past four games.


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New Year's Day is a time for reassessment and renewal — and hoping the next year is an improvement over the messy rat race that was the last one. On that note, The Times has a tradition of reserving this page on this day for our own, often hopelessly over-optimistic wishes for the coming 12 months. Our record last year: Roughly five of our 27 wishes came true (that's what we mean by over-optimistic). Undeterred, we present our slate of dreams for 2013. We wish for:
The almost unimaginably tragic deaths of 20 elementary school children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut — at the hands of an emotionally disturbed young man armed with an arsenal of weapons — to finally prove the catalyst for action rather than just words when it comes to meaningful gun control legislation.
The U.S. economy to grow like it's 1999.
The IRS and the Federal Election Commission to put a stop to special-interest groups making a mockery of campaign finance laws by collecting and spending huge donations anonymously through PACs disguised as charities.
California voters to get a chance to decide on a ballot measure legalizing physician-assisted suicide, similar to an initiative that was narrowly defeated in Massachusetts in November.


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Groupies not stay for breakfast
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Groupies not stay for breakfast
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Love, Manager, Band, Singer, Paparazzi, Groupie
By chance, learn the 17-year-old Liladen charismatic Chriz and falls instantly head over heels in love with him. Lila is just back from America, where she has lived the last year as an exchange student. She does not know that in Germany now triggers a band called "Berlin Mitte" a mass hysteria among female teens. In particular, Chriz, their lead singer, provides fainting spells and sleepless nights for many girls – so even with younger sister Lila Luzy. As Lila learns, finally, in whom it has since fallen, the complications can not be far behind. Title: Groupies do not stay for breakfast Country of production: , Germany Year of Production: 2010 Distribution: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Germany (# )


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