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This past weekend, I had to put my 14+ year old dog, Virginia, to sleep. She had a pretty aggressive cancerous tumor in her mouth that was bleeding everywhere and getting too big to live with. It was time, but it wasn't easy.
I should be clear this post won't be about cars. I did manage to connect the loss of beloved dogs with cars a while ago, but I can't bring myself to force any connection here, though I still want to share a bit of Virginia's story, because I miss her and this somehow helps.
Last year I used a chunk of the money I set aside for my Beetle's restoration for surgery to remove the tumor, and I'm happy I did so, as it bought her a good number of pain-free, happy-old-lady-dog months. But the tumor came back in December, and it was growing even faster.
Virginia has been sleeping by my feet in my little office for just about every day I've been writing here at Jalopnik. There's a noticeably dirty corner in here still that I'm not ready to clean just yet. Every dog owner believes their dog is special, and they're all correct. Virginia was profoundly sweet, smart, and loving, and for the last half of her life she was blind, too. To commemorate Virginia, I'd like to re-run this article I wrote for BoingBoing when she went blind. It'll give you a good idea of who she was, and why I miss her so.
One of my dogs, Virginia, went blind late last year. I knew it was coming; she has glaucoma, and lost sight in one of her eyes a while before. We'd been keeping the other eye alive with lots and lots of medicine, but the vet told us it was just a matter of time. So, when the morning came and I found her running around crazily all over the house, nose to the ground, I shouldn't have been surprised.
Still, I was pretty alarmed. And while I read lots on the internet about this, and even saw the articles that said not to panic, the dog will adapt, those articles were almost invariably written by the sort of hyper-caring earth-mother women who could say taking care of a limbless, eyeless, incontinent sea lion was an easy, rewarding experience anyone could do. I didn't really buy it.
So, when she went blind, I did end up going a bit nuts. She's a profoundly sweet-natured and smart dog, and seeing her struggle, without benefit of understanding why, was wrenching. I looked into research into artificial vision, surgeries, other medications; everything was either a pipe dream, insanely expensive, and almost nothing guaranteed any vision retention. It was crazy, and while I was being an idiot, Virginia was out there, rewiring her little brain to make it work.
It's really amazing. In far less time than you'd ever guess, she adapted— far, far better than I ever realized would be possible. I made the usual mistake of anthropomorphizing the animal I live with. Her brain just works differently than ours do: I'm told when they go blind, dogs just think something along the lines of "It's nighttime always now. Huh. How about that." and they get on with it. Plus, they're much less avid readers than us, and, of course, their primary sense is smell, so they're in a much better position to give up sight than, say, me.
Virginia learned how to navigate the yard and the house. She checks for open doors with her snout, she uses her ears far more than before it seems— you can 'remote control' her through unfamiliar territory by clapping or yelling, and she'll make a straight vector to the recognized sound source. Plus, she got rid of her phobia of men who fit some mold from her past, because, apparently, the nose gives everyone a fair shake.
I knew she's really adapted when I saw her chasing squirrels. And doing a surprisingly good job of it. I made a little diagram here showing a bit of how I think she does it: the nose gives a general radar-like image of squirrel locations; the ears, each pivoting independently, are triangulating rapid movement and locations with some advanced unconscious dog-math; she has a good map of the yard in her brain, and I think she gets more information from her paws about the surface she's on, which must help pinpoint where she is in her mind's map.
Granted, she still occasionally plops on a pillow already occupied by another dog or cat, and will bump into things. When she does, though, she's completely undaunted, and bolts off headlong without fear. I close my eyes and try to take a few timorous steps, and I'm flailing my arms around in front of me like one of those inflatable monsters that try to get me to buy a used car.
None of this is really shocking information, I'm sure. But hopefully, another voice, one not really particularly skilled with animals, telling anyone going through something like this not to panic, and have some trust in your pet, will help put things in perspective.
Good girl, Virginia.


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Bangkok is one of my favorite cities in Asia. Other than an endless array of delicious foods, be it street-food or fine-dining restaurants, Bangkok offers some of the best—and most trendy—boutique hotels in the region. Flip through any travel magazine and you will read about new, happening, chic resorts and boutique hotels sprouting up all around Bangkok. I travel there every two years or so, and each time I discover something new.
In March I visited Bangkok with baby G and my niece. It was a short trip but packed with lots of fun. I chose to stay at Ma Du Zi Hotel. Ma Du Zi means "come and see" in Thai, and it occupies a prime spot in the bustling Sukhumvit area of Bangkok, located within walking distance to the Asoke BTS station and the new mall, Terminal 21. The hotel is home to Yuya, one of the most talked about French restaurants in Bangkok. Ma Du Zi is also part of the following luxury boutique hotel groups: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Small Luxury Hotel of the World, Design Hotels, and Tablet Hotels. It has everything I look for in a hotel.
My first impression of Ma Du Zi was the extreme privacy of the property. The main gate of the hotel is closed and guarded. All hotel reservations must be made in advance as they do not accept walk-ins. The overall aesthetic and decor is ultra-hip and sexy without coming across as kitschy or pretentious. We were greeted by two friendly staff who helped us with the registration, and even offered shopping tips on where to pick up baby's supplies and food. The warm and friendly services made us feel right at home.
We stayed in the Studio 53 room which was spacious, exceptional and cozy. I absolutely loved the small touches, such as the sliding door that separates the entrance foyer and the bedroom, the abundant king-sized bed that was comfy for the three of us, the espresso machine, free wifi and minibar; but the sweetest spot is the infinity bathtub with Jacuzzi plus rain shower, which I conveniently spent an hour in each night, unwinding after a fun day out. Every detail in the room was very well thought out.
During the day, when we wanted to escape the tropical heat outside, I spent my time lazing about at the tea lounge, sipping complimentary coffee, tea and refreshments. There is also daily evening cocktail from 6 pm–7 pm at the bar area. The tea lounge area is airy and beautifully appointed with just the right, tasteful whirl of details and decorations. It was probably my favorite place in the hotel.
On the last day of my stay at Ma Du Zi, I had lunch at Yuya (named after its executive chef Yuya Okadu). This is Bangkok's only French restaurant run by a Japanese chef and offers fine French cuisine with Japanese/Asian ingenuity. I savored the supreme luxury and absolutely delightful smoked foie gras and wished that I had more.
This dish alone was worth my entire trip!
Next, I had Chef Yuya's signature bouillabaisse, which was unconventional as the seafood was served separately from the soup base which was made with a tint of Japanese miso. At first sight, I doubted the execution of this iconic French dish but it was surprisingly good and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Looks like you had a lot of fun. The food was yummy looking and the hotel is so cool!
What a great article. Looks like I'll have to check out this place when I'm in the land of smiles again!
Whoa! Those pics of the "Smoked Fois Gras" dish are off the charts! I am definitely going to have to go there next time I'm in Bangkok. Wonder if reservations are tough. Thanks for posting.
Nice photos, nice hotel.
This looks truly posh!
looks like a really nice hotel!! I am glad you enjoyed ur trip..
B/W I am so sorry I missed ur book signing at costco today, my son woke up with cold n ear infection so was a bad day at my end….
I am sure it must have been so fun…
I am definitely keeping this in mind for when we next visit Bangkok!
OMG this is amazing. I want to go there! I must!
How's it priced for the lunch?
Wonderful. It looks so luxurious and the food looks great as well. Looking forward to visit Bangkok some day in the future.
I am definitely keeping this in mind for when we next visit Bangkok
Its looking like you had fun. This is the food yummy looking and this hotel is so beautiful.
It is an amazing city. REally want to go back some day. Bangkok also got some amazing food courts. Vegetarian indian food at Dosa King was amazing.

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San Sebastian. Show day.
This was supposed to be a regular morning of just getting up, packing and heading to the airport but I got a call from Dec around 10am to say that if I could make it over to the big house right away, then he€™d have an hour or so to work. We are still working on a segue-intro for City of Blinding Lights, as we never quite got it finished all the way before he got dragged back into the recording studio. I threw my belongings together and jumped in a cab. I told the driver the name of our destination village and he set off. It€™s about a forty minute drive and as we drew close the driver asked for a more specific address. I assured him that I€™d give him directions and as we approached the entrance I said, €œici, a droit, la€¦€ and the car pulled over. As I went to pay him, the driver turned around with his eyes wide and €œmais c€™est la residence de Bono!€ I tried to look Frenchly nonchalant, paid up and left.
As promised, Dec and I had an hour to work before the posse departed for the airport and I hitched a ride. Air 360 flew from Nice to Biarritz, followed by a 30 minute drive from there over the Spanish border to San Sebastian. Apparently it poured with rain here yesterday, and you could still feel the damp in the atmosphere. The crew have now had a run of load-outs and load-ins (and indeed shows) under torrential conditions and even though the tour morale is exceptionally high, I could feel that there was an amount of long-suffering tiredness in the air. Hopefully things will improve as we head south.
As the evening wore on it became abundantly clear that there was something more than tiredness in the air. There was something horrifying brewing, an increasing stench of what appeared to be that old favourite combo of rotting cabbage and raw sewage. The overwhelming assault peaked right at show time and up in the mix position a wind of death was blowing directly into our faces. I can€™t imagine where it was coming from but could only guess that there was a sewage plant next door to the stadium. Or possibly inside the stadium. It was absolutely horrifying, to the point where I found a spare pair of earplugs and shoved them up my nose. I was only hoping it wasn€™t so bad on stage, though mercifully it didn€™t appear to slow the audience down at all.
Aside from the smell, there were a few other surprising moments during the show. In most European countries we have run translation subtitles when Bono talks to the audience. This is carried out by a pair of translators, one who listens and verbally translates to his mate who then types as fast as possible. This has been carried out with varying degrees of success throughout the tour, but at the very least it€™s a gesture. Tonight€™s translators (so I was led to believe) were English and I appreciate it is a very high-pressure gig undertaken amid highly unusual circumstances, but at one point appeared to have stumbled into some kind of language confusion vortex. At the beginning of MLK this poor chap actually started typing subtitles in English, essentially just a fragmented version of what Bono was saying, in English. I nearly threw the front of house stuffed cat at him, but happily he realised that he had the wrong chip in.
I€™d say the most surprising feature of the night was the unexpected eruption of a fist-fight between some of the Belgians at front of house. They are all good friends and (it seems) mostly also related through blood or marriage, but something was up tonight. There are about ten of us jammed into the top deck of the mix position, so it€™s all fairly close-quarters and something was going down tonight. About four or five songs into the show a huge ruckus erupted which involved much irate waving of headsets, followed by full on body contact, shirt pulling and punches being thrown. I never found out what it was really all about, as the discourse was conducted entirely in Flemish, but I gather it was something to do frustration over the non-performance of the intercom system. All I can say is that it was absolutely hilarious to one minute be at the calm nerve centre of a stadium rock show and the next be plunged into a bar brawl. We survived the night though, and my personal highlight was that we ran the Berlin footage during One. I must say that I was delighted with it. In context of the song, it€™s oddly moving to see these same four guys so long ago, out in creative no-man€™s land, trying to €˜dream it up all over again€™. €œOne life, with each other€.
I have abandoned the band entourage for a while so am doing the next couple of journeys on one of the crew buses. San Sebastian to Seville is a long old way €" a 14 hour drive p€™raps €" so I appreciate that deciding to drive rather than fly might seem a tad lunatic. The buses are great though, sleeper coaches complete with kitchen, bathroom, a couple of lounges and a large, separate central section that houses the bunks. I€™m travelling with the backline guys, some of whom I€™ve known for eternity, so it€™s great to have some time to hang out and catch up.
We set off once backline had finished their load-out, showered up and got to the bus, around 2am. A few drinks, snacks and war stories before I eventually turned in around 3. I€™d been warned that the €˜guest bunk€™ was directly above the main axle so might be a little noisy, but it wasn€™t too bad and I knew that at a push I could always take the earplugs out of my nose. In truth, I€™ve always found sleeping on a tour bus to be very comforting. It couldn€™t be more womb-like, dark and cosy, with a heartbeat of engine sounds. I was settling in, perhaps had drifted off, when a loud crunch came from right below me, followed by an ominous silence and a smell of diesel, as gradually I felt the vehicle come to a standstill. It didn€™t sound good but I also knew that whatever had happened, I wouldn€™t be able to help and that someone would take care of it. Either way, it didn€™t keep me awake.
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07 October, 2010
Dear Willie, your blog is the best part of this webpage! Thank you for so much background, sights and smart words!
07 October, 2010
What happens after show time ?
Willie, thank you for this, it makes it all come alive for real. I was at Stade De france & then Seville (I am from the UK) and the hotly debated topic by us in the red zones at both shows, is where do the band and crew go after the show when they are in Europe, do they go out on the local town?. I think I guessed correctly that Air360 takes them home.
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Surface-mounting requires less time and fewer modifications to your car than flush-mounting. In a surface-mount, the new tweeter (in its housing) attaches to the top surface of the door panel or dash. The tweeter's housing secures to the car's panel with a screw, so you need only drill a small hole to install the tweeter mount and run the speaker wire to the crossover. You'll find surface-mounting to be an ideal choice if you face a limited mounting depth.
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A flush-mounted tweeter will not protrude from the panel, and many people prefer this cleaner look. But since the door panel must have a hole large enough to hold the entire tweeter, you must perform more modifications than necessary for a surface-mount. Whether you flush- or surface-mount, don't forget that you'll need to run speaker wire to your crossover location. For more specifics on surface- and flush-mounting check out our Component Speaker Installation Guide.
Rear components
More and more people are opting for higher quality sound in their vehicles, including surround features that rear-mounted component systems can bring to life. If that's the case for you, you'll need to locate your rear tweeters in such a way that their sound combines well with the rear woofers and does not distract from the front sound stage by smearing the highs from front to rear. There are as many theories about proper tweeter placement as there are locations. Some of those locations include the rear pillar, door, or deck.
A good way to make sure that you'll get the best possible sound is to test out the tweeters' positions before installing them. Hook up your tweeters with extra-long speaker wires and place them in various locations — holding them temporarily with duct tape or putty, if need be — so you can listen from the driver's seat and determine which locations work best.
Some people prefer to use their rear speakers for midrange or midbass reproduction only, to help fill out the sound in their vehicle, and let the front tweeters take care of all the high frequency details.
Other options
If you're an experienced installer, possible speaker mounting locations are only limited by your imagination and expertise. For some helpful tips, check out the Component Speaker Installation Guide. If you want to experience outstanding stereo imaging, try using kick panel pods to give you a custom look and outstanding sound without requiring much installation expertise.
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Kick panel pods
Q-Logic's Q-forms custom kick panel pods come available in a variety of factory-matched colors for many vehicle models. Kick panel pods position the speakers for optimal sound reproduction — as close to equidistant from your ears as possible (check out our article on imaging and soundstaging for an explanation of the advantage).
Q-forms come with detailed installation instructions — installing most Q-forms is within the ability of the average amateur installer. Find out if a Q-Form kick panel will fit your vehicle with our vehicle selector, and mount both the woofer and tweeter in these custom-fit enclosures.


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Creamy Dilled Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers are another of summers fresh bounty that I have been enjoying a lot lately. I normally bring home two or more of them from the farmers market every week and I tend to use them in salads or just snack on them as they are. I really like cucumbers on warm summer days as they are nice and juicy and perfect still cool from the fridge. I have however noticed that cucumbers rarely get the attention that they deserve! Every once in a while it is nice to let the humble cucumber shine and to be the star of the show and this cool and creamy cucumber salad is a great way to do so. This is one of those salads where it is nice to make it ahead of time so that you can let the flavours mingle a bit while it chills out in the fridge. The crisp and juicy cucumbers go so well with a creamy coating made slightly tangy by the lemon and the red peppers provide a bit of sweet pungency and of course the dill finishes the salad off perfectly. This salad is best served straight from the fridge while it is still cool which makes it a great way to beat the heat.
Creamy Dilled Cucumber Salad(makes 4 servings)
Printable Recipe
1 large cucumber (sliced)
1/4 cup red onion (sliced)
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 handful dill (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste
1. Mix everything and chill in the fridge for 20+ minutes.
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Comment: Great fit, great features, great vents. The bluetooth really works. This is one helmet I hope to keep for some time to come.
Philadelphia, PA
Comment: This is the second HJC modular helmet I've owned, with a cheap-ass Fulmer in between to REALLY demonstrate the difference! Stick with HJC, they know what they're doing. It feels lighter than my last one, and even in this summer's crazy heat still manages to feel cool (ish) thanks to the venting system. Probably won't use the bluetooth feature, but I know most people will, so I guess it's smart for them to include that. Price from Jafrum was outstanding- cost me less than earlier mentioned cheap-o helmet from Fulmer.
Tim Spears
Avondale Estates, GA
Comment: I really like the new helmet. I have used HJC helmets for the last 12 years and theyfit me better than any of the many I have tried.
Floyd Dickman
Petaluma CA
Comment: Best helmet I have ever had
Comment: The helmet is great, But you needed to get a size biger than a half helment size.I allways wore a halfhelment. I had to send it back and get the next size bigger. I rilley like this one.
John W Myers
Nashville Tn.
Comment: The helmet is comfortable and convenient when stopping for a fill up. Very pleased. Best helment I've had.
Adam Beams
Tuscaloosa AL
Comment: Get at least a half size larger. Returned mine for a larget size. The return was easy. Helmet is great if you want full face protection. I used it in cooler weather and it kept me plenty warm.
North Kingstown
Comment: This is my second IS-Max BT. I need a 3XL helmet and the IS-Max is a perfect fit. I've put the Chatterbox on both -- primarily so that the wife can chatter when she's on board. When riding solo I prefer to use BT ear buds. When the Symax 3XL mold was done away, the IS-Max became my helmet of choice.
Comment: I ordered this helmet and received it in 2 days. I think that is the fastest I have ever received an order. Been wanting this helmet for some time and it was on sale with free shipping so I got it. Best Helmet I have had. I have an openfaced HJC just like this modular helmet. Same color which matches my bike. Definately will order from Jafrum again.
Michael Skelton
Winder, Georgia
Comment: This is the best helmet I have ever owned. Fit is very good. Have to order a couple of sizes bigger than normal. I have worm a medium in other helmets I ordered an Xtra Large in this one and same with HJC 3/4 Helmet.
Comment: Great helmet.My head measured 22 5/8 and got a medium, fit perfect. Seems well made. I ride without a windshield and the wind noise inside helmet is not bad at all. Installed the Echo quick release for the strap and its much easier on and off. Shaded visor could be darker, venting could be a little better but overall I'm happy with it.
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Dodge City, KS
Comment: Admittedly I have only owned one cheap helmet, but I was frustrated with it so thought I would give this helmet a try. It is probably still considered a cheap helmet, but I love it! It is so much better than anything else I have used. The flip mechanism works smoothly, I love the sun visor and it grips my head without crushing my ears. I love my helmet!
Mabton, Washington
Comment: This is my second one!! I know I can trust
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Dodge City, Ks
Comment: Great helmet although I ordered a size bigger than my other brand helmet and wished I had gone 2 sizes bigger. Even used the chart provided on this site,
Sydney Australia
Comment: if you're gonna buy one of these using their hat size chart, better get the next size bigger.
Disappointed Dan
WA State
Comment: I live in Australia and these helmets sell for around $600. The price on this site with delivery was excellent, the helmet is better than I expected, very comfortable to wear easy to use with gloves on and easy to see out of.
Richard Breen
Comment: My husband has a large head and has difficulty finding comfortable 3X helmets. He got this for Christmas and absolutely loves it. Great pricing and wonderful experience with Jafrum. I had it shipped to our daughter's home so he wouldnt see the boxes and Jafrum called to have me verify different shiping location. With all the fraud issues around i was very pleased that they did that! Would definitely purchase through Jafrum again!!
Crystal Lake, IL
Comment: Good quality item for the price. This is the third HJC helmet for me. I wanted the flexability and protection that a modular helmet gives. I wear a "doo rag" year round (evaporater rag in summer) so I ordered one size larger than normal, fits just right. Sizing chart is accurate. To cold now to test the vents system. I did order the PinLock Amber lens insert and the chin curtain, both very easy to install, to help antifog and keep the winter air off the jaw/lower face. I ordered on a Thursday, on the doorstep on the following Tuesday (two weeks before Christmas). Very happy with the product and Jafrum's customer service. :)
Darrell R
Comment: I have nothing but good things to say about my helmet, I have had HJC helmets before and will probably always have one. I would like to compliment Jafrum on the speed of their shipping...three days earlier than I expected! Fantastic! Super fast shipment and a price that was close to $70 less than other places on line and $150 less than in my local cycle shop....how can you beat that? Jafrum, you've got a new regular customer!
Kissimmee, Florida
Comment: If you are like me and have a large skull, you know how difficult it can be to find a helmet that fits well. I checked about ever Motorcycle website and only Jafrum.com had a great selection of XXXL and larger helmets. The HJC IS Max is perfect to fit, long as you can measure your head right and you will be fine. One would think for a larger helmet weight would be a problem but once you have it on feels light as a feather. I know I will come back here for my next motorcycle products wheather its a helmet or another accessory. Ordered on a Monday, received on Wednesday you can't beat that. Thanks Jafrum
Jay K
Charleston, SC
Comment: Very nice construction. Have not put a BT device on it yet.
John G.
God's Country, TEXAS
Comment: I haven't ridden in 30 years. I purchased a motorcycle and sidecar in El Paso, TX and asked a friend to drive it back with me. Being a retired law enforcement officer I first hand saw what riding without a helmet could result in. I researched helmets and the HJC IS MAX BT seemed to be exactly what I wanted in a helmet. My friend "HIGHLY" suggested that I take his out and get acquainted again before we make the long 1,703 mile journey back home. Less than 12 hours before we were to fly out I took his V Rod out to a nearby school parking lot and was doing quite well when a dog ran out infront of me. I hit the, the bike went down, it bent the handlebars, roadrashed the bike pretty well, ripped a hole in the shoulder of my shirt and broke and displaced my collar bone. I didn't realize that my head hit the concrete. My friend pointed out the roadrash on my helmet. I was so very well protected I I didn't know my head hit the concrete until the roadrash was pointed out.
We flew to El Paso and was greeted by a temperature in excess of 100 degrees. We headed back right away and when we stopped for gas and took our helmets off I noticed my friends head was wet and mine was dry. He is bald and I have thick, heavy hair. The ventilation system they have built in is worth it's weight in gold. We were riding in 100 degree temperatures during the day until we got back to Indiana and it was a comfortable 1,703 mile ride for me. My neck wasn't stiff and I felt like I could have ridden another 1,000 miles.
As far as I'm concerned, the HJC ISMAX BT is the best for safety, comfot and convenience. I wear glasses and the dual visor, ventilation, modular capabilities made this over the top.
I bought two, my wife is clostrophobic and dopesn't like the full face so I will get her an open face with the same features. I've got my roadfrashed helmet as a gentle reminder to my kids and grandkids for safety. The grandkids enjoy trying it on.
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Comment: I got this to ride in colder weather (below 40) and found it is very warm however have tuff time keeping defogged. I think a breath box would help.
Battle ground, wa
Comment: Haven't had time or money to be on a motorcycle in 20 years, now enrolled in safety course, bought this helmet, and buying a new Harley. The helmet is perfect. The Helmet Fitment video was great AND FUNNY! I wear a size 7 1/8 hat, per size chart should be a medium, but after watching the video and reading other reviews, I elected to go size Large. It was a perfect fit! I didn't expect delivery for a week, ordered on a late Saturday afternoon, delivery was Tuesday, basically a 2 day delivery (mail ain't goin anywhere on weekends). Jafrum even responded to an email inquiry late Saturday, not bad!! I definitely recommend this helmet and Jafrum!
Dwight Stadler
Clovis, CA
Comment: I have bought a helmet when I bought my bike not knowing it was missing a part ,I want back to see if I could get that little piece it was missing and with no luck,I went on jafrum.com looking for the same helmet and with luck they carry it so I also asked if they carried the part my helmet was missing and thy went out of there way to find it for me ,I was lucky to have a very very helpful sales person that understood my need ,and I encourage Anybody looking for any needs for personal or for your bike to tell a friend to go to jafrum.com thy carry what you need from leather jacket to very nice helmet I'm very pleased I found jafrum I get everything I need for my bike or for my self and everything top quality In my book so give jafrum a try and tell a friend thy have very nice prices on all items so give them a try 😊😊😃:-)
Ruben C
Las Cruces N.M.
Comment: Have used it on over 1000 miles the last couple of weeks. Great helmet. Comfortable with lots of options. Have not tried the more expensive helmets, but for the money I am pleased with the purchase and would not hesitate to buy another.
Randy Farwell
Ames, IA
Comment: This is my 2nd HJC helmet. I think they are great. My first one ended up saving my life in an accident. I would not use any other kind of helmet.
David Williams
Evans, Ga
The IS-MAX is third in the pecking order of HJC's four model modular helmet lineup behind the RPHA MAX and the SY-MAX III and above the CL-MAX II. The main difference between this IS-MAX BT and the two helmets above it is the shell material and construction. The IS-MAX features a light weight polycarbonate composite shell vs the RPHA's carbon fiber, Aramid fiber, fiber glass, and non-woven fabric shell material, and the SY-MAX III's fiberglass shell and polycarb chinbar. There is also, though, a substantial difference in price between the three. The RPHA is coming in right at the five hundred dollar mark. The SY-MAX III is right around three hundred, and the IS-MAX retails at the very competitive two twenty spot. Check the product listing for the Jafrum price. All I can tell you is that it's retail minus a lot. Other than being slightly heavier than its two big brothers, the IS-MAX is a true benchmark for modular helmets in this price point. There really isn't anything close. It's available in a variety of solid colors and graphics and comes in sizes extra small thru triple extra-large. I found this helmet to run a little snug on my long oval head, even on the sides, as per the fitment recommendations on the size chart. I have a twenty three and a half inch head which should put me in a large. This is an XL and is still quite snug. HJC's typically give up about a third of a size to break-in, though, so the XL should work out perfectly after a few hundred miles.This helmet is a result of a lot of practice on HJC's part. They have been making helmets for a long time and you can tell. All of the features of the IS-MAX are really smooth. The chinbar operation is by far one of the smoothest available. With the helmet on, the chinbar can be raised with a single finger. This is not a common trait among modular helmets. They also have the internal sunshade dialed in as well. Most sunshades on modular helmets don't come down far enough for me. I end up looking right at the bottom edge of the sunshade which makes my eyes change focus a lot. It doesn't take long for me to get a headache. Not only does this shade come down far enough, I can't even use the bottom two out of three settings. No love lost for me as long as one of the settings works. The only feature this system doesn't have is one they have added to the new IS-17 and that is a cushioned release for the sunshade. If you don't help this shield back when you release it, the sound that is created can be felt in your toes.This IS-MAX is also equipped with a BT or Bluetooth ready helmet construction. It's important to note, though, that the Bluetooth system is Not included with the helmet. There has been a little confusion in that area in the past. But, should you want one, the Chatterbox XBi2-H Bluetooth Helmet communication system is available on our site as well, and installs here in the lower left side of the shell. Recessing the BT system into the shell as opposed to exterior mounting makes the system more stable and therefore easier to operate. It also makes the unit sit with a lower profile against the shell, reducing buffeting and improving aerodynamics. The liner is also prepped for this BT system. They have recessed the entire cheek pad area, instead of just having a round hole to put the speaker in, to allow for more speaker placement adjustment. They've also replaced the snap on the rear of the cheek pad with Velcro to make speaker access easier. While we're in here, you can see the IS-MAX's super soft Silver Cool liner. You can also see the intake and exhaust vent ports. Ventilation is another helmet feature that directly affects the performance of your helmet communication system. While this is not one of the multi-piece EPS ventilation setups, HJC has done a pretty good job of promoting airflow without letting the helmet get too loud as a result. The chin vent does a great job managing shield fog, and the top vent, cools the helmet down pretty well by utilizing channeling in the EPS liner. The exhaust vents are hidden behind the interior sunshade mechanism and vent out of the back of the spoiler. The last feature I want to show you is the face shield. The IS-Max features HJC's HJ-17 Pinlock prepared shield system. This shield system has three out of the four characteristics I think make a great system, which is pretty good considering this helmet's low price. The first is a wide peripheral view. This shield definitely has it. Second is fog management. Pinlock is arguably the best fog management system there is without going to a snow shield. Third is a good quick release system. It doesn't get much smoother than that. The only feature it doesn't have is true optical correctness, which is almost impossible to achieve without stepping up to injection molding, which is a totally different price bracket. Still, the shield system works exceptionally well on this helmet as do all of the other systems. If you're looking for a great deal on a modular helmet at the top of the polycarb class, the IS-Max BT is definitely worth your consideration.
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Dalton Dingus is one brave 9 year old that has been living with Cystic Fibrosis.
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Sage felt the time had come to make some drastic improvements to the VT2 series rods and when making this consideration, took the popularity of the old Sage XP into account to develop the Sage VXP. This is not the old XP tapers we all loved but a new taper based on the XP that is better than ever.
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In The Guardian, John Fordham basks in the clear air of Michael Mantlers
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I am very excited to announce that my family has launched a new culinary tour service in Penang—Durian Tour, from May to July, or until the end of this year's durian season. Other than UNESCO world heritage listing and spectacular hawker/street food, Penang is also blessed with fertile soil and terrain that yeilds some of the best, creamiest, the most exquisite and aromatic durians in Southeast Asia. Penang durian is very famous in the region!
Every year during durian season, many durian connoisseurs—from Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, etc. —flock to Penang for the sole purpose of sampling and savoring the many award-winning durians in Penang. Penang durians, such as lipan, hor loh, red prawn (ang heh), D-600 are just some of the special code names given to the famous species found in Penang…
Whether or not you are a durian newbie or die-hard fans, our durian eating tour will take you on an adventurous journey into private durian orchards in Balik Pulau. The tour is both educational and fun, where you get to sample the freshest and most delicious durians that have just fallen off the trees, try out the different species, and learn more about "the KING of fruits." Our durian tour also covers other exotic tropical fruit orchards such as nutmeg, ampla (ambula), and more. While in Balik Pulau, you will also take in the spectacular and serene nature, vistas, and scenary, with a stop-over to sample famous Penang Assam Laksa. All in all, you will have a pleasant and enjoyable time with us.
When I was growing up in Penang, durian eating tour was an family annual ritual as my late father would drive us deep into the durian orchards in search of the best durians. If you are in Penang this May to July, I hope you get to experience this unique experience by joining our durian tour. Send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com to reserve or inquire further.
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This is a great idea, Penang Durian Eating Tour. I agree that Penang has the best durians. The durians from elsewhere just don't taste the same, some of them taste like potatoes, but Penang durians are sweet, some slightly bitter but great, thick and so creamy. YUM!!
This sounds amazing! The last time I was in Penang it wasn't durian season… too bad. Will definitely book a tour next time :-)
Wow! I love the idea of a durian tour – I've heard great things about the durians in Penang, too. I'll definitely book a tour if I can get out there!
we went to a durian farm in Balik Pulau last year and it was great! hopefully we can make it again this year!
Thank you for the beautiful photos showing durian on their own turf! The only way I've ever seen Durian is already picked at the store, and this just doesn't do it justice! As for the tour? Some day!
Durians have so many codes right now that I am losing touch. I associate Penang with nutmegs more than durians. There was a TV pgm here weeks ago which introduced Penang nutmeg: it was only then when I realized there are "male" and "female" nutmegs. :O
sounds wonderful, I don't think I've ever tasted Penang durian (well, at least not knowingly) and I would love to do so…but perhaps next year…Great blog by the way, Malaysia should be proud of you!:)
I just bookmarked it. When we go to Asia, I'm booking the Durian Eating Tour! Last time we went to Thailand, I had the most delicious durian ever. Hubby thinks the odor is foul; I always have to wait when he's NOT home to enjoy it ;~/ The scary looking fruit is so delicious, unctuous and creamy to my palate. Thanks for the beautiful photos, Bee. My mouth is watering (Is that wrong?)
Durian's are awesome…i laugh at the fact that Zimmern can't eat durian but he eats far more bizzare things…One day,we'll have a Durian smoothie,its oh so delicious..thanks for sharing
I always wondered that same thing about Zimmern! Once you get Durian past your nose it's wonderful!
I wish I can go to Penang and take the Durian Tour!! *sigh*
First time I saw a pic of fresh Nutmeg! Amazing! & Laksa is making mouth water.. :-) Love your website!!!
Hmm durians! I can smell them here already! :-) Wish i could join..
I am interested in the Penang Durian tour. Thailand is not good cos´it is not ripe when it is harvest. Thai did was to abort the durian by wrapping a piece of zinc around the stem,so that food-water can travel up to the branches. Durain trees are clever, when it in danger of dying. The first thing it does was to abort it fruits. So it is only 60-70% ripe. It is not moist and creamy.
Enjoy your site.
I think the word 'ampla' is more widely used in the northern states. In KL, we call it 'kedondong'. Its EXTREMELY hot in KL now…..a tall glass of cold ampla/kedondong juice would be perfect! BTW, regarding the Thai duriangs, you're not biased…….Penang durians are waaaayyy better.
Durian is the best fruit! Yummy! How far is Penang to Singapore? How do I get there?
Is there any Durian Eating Tour organised in 2011?
I am wondering whether you can get durian end of the year, early December. My wife is a durian freak and loved durian so much that she even buy the frozen durian we get from Thailand here in Brisbane.
I remembered from my family vacation to Penang that you can get durian even toward end of the year but that was in the late 70s, early 80s so that might have changed. Is durian available in early December and would there be a tour?
Thanks for your help in advance.
Adrian Goh
Brisbane, Australia.
I plan to treat my sisters who are devoted durian freaks to this tour in mid July 2011. How can I make a booking please? I am of course a durian lover myself! Thank you
I have visited penang at jully enjoyed some of branded durians ,,each other have diferenttaste like lipan,600,horlo.but very dissapointed no chance eat king mousang ,i want to ask ,in last august to september,still we find branded durians penang ?
Hello, is Dec still a durian session? I'm a durian lover. so i wish i could go & try the durian in Penang in dec.
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I would like go to Durian package tours. my fly on 10Jan15. so in next month is possible for this tours. we have 9adult and 2childs. how long that does take it ? and how much the cost ? and this price will include what? and exclude what?
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I'd prefer documented, OpenGL-compatible hardware instead of a closed solution where a company is trying to kill an open standard and force you to use a Microsoft one instead.
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Can we have Direct3D on Linux yet?
I'd prefer documented, OpenGL-compatible hardware instead of a closed solution where a company is trying to kill an open standard and force you to use a Microsoft one instead.
Damn microcrap.
Only dead fish swims along the river, alive fish swims to the source.
More Nvidia does such actions, more negative carma will it get.
This has no relation to opengl.
By the way, does issue still exist on 5xx?
If you get nvidia, you get worser opensource driver (compare for yourself which is better - unsupported or supportively ignored). Closed source driver rocked the box in days I used it though(except closed source fact, which is crap), now nvidia sabotage it.
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Because the driver is multiplatform, linux got affected too, - where is no directx at all. So it castrated nvidia on linux desktops.
I wonder why didn't they remove the whole linux line then, I mean directx only driver for geforce and multiplatform driver for quattro only.
Hehe, this company needs to die. I'm speechless. What should I pick?
The evilly bad(nvidia), the weakly good(intel) or the messed-up ugly(amd)?
test seemed to perform very good, ie 260 was clearly faster than 9800gt on all tests.
I have checked if I should be getting 275 gtx, but the "bug" seem to affect only maya/3dmax etc, ie apps that use specific opengl operation, it does not affect any 3D games so far.
It seems nvidia is not trying to kill opengl in anyway. They only found operation that is used on workstation opengl software and they have crippled it in the driver on purpose. The only and only logical reason is that they want you to purchase quadro card, where its possibly not crippled.
Indeed something like this really shows nvidia is garbage. But there is not much choice. Had amd really improved proprietary, or had they really cared about open source(so their paid foss developers do not claim bullsht like you get what you pay), they would be an option. Heh, not much to choose from hence nvidia behave like dcks in own pool.


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Once in town, players are free to explore more of the game's interface features such as the ability to auto-walk either by selecting NPCs and locations on a drop-down menu or by bringing up an area map and clicking someplace on it. These features are well implemented and it's a shame more games don't provide similar features. Both towns start players off next to NPCs, which provide beginner quests that involve killing five monsters outside town. Quests are not entirely necessary during the early levels because of the rapid experience rate, but are still worth doing simply to unlock the next quest in the chain. Once outside town, you'll notice just how often the game throws random encounters your way. It's difficult to move half a screen without another battle, which can get frustrating, especially when you're moving through a low level area to get back to a hunting zone around your level.
It's Battle Time!
Combat in Elf Online takes place on separate screens; every so often as players are walking around outside town random encounters will occur. Players not only control their character during these battles, but also start with a mouse pet. Both the character and pet have a standard attack (as well as skills) that can be learned as they level. Both the player and AI opponents take turns attacking, but order is determined through a system dubbed 'ATB' or Active Time Battle. Every character or monster involved in battle has a small blue bar over their heads which fills at a rate determined by their level and agility. The enemies newbies will be combating include bugs, plants, and other unintimidating things. These same monster designs are actually repeated several times over with slightly different names and colors, which adds to the game's repetitiveness. Since everyone starts the game as a novice, the skills available will be limited, but it won't take long to reach level 10, at which time you'll be able to chose from four first job choices: Soldier, Rover, Magician, or Scholar. It's important to allocate the five stat points you receive each level appropriately depending on which class you're planning to become. The five stats are: Strength, Wisdom, Agility, Stamina, and Luck.
Where is Everyone?
Elf Online is not the most impressive MMORPG. The game world consists of only a handful of maps, but it does have several unique concepts. One example is a feature introduced during the tutorial – the anti-botting system. Occasionally, a small prompt will appear asking players to click one of four icons that don't match the rest. I was given a lineup that included three pairs of pants and one other object. After clicking the non-pant icon, I was rewarded with in game currency and allowed to continue playing without being disconnected. Unfortunately, we may never know if this system actually prevents botters, since Elf Online has almost no players in the first place. I've played the game on several occasions and have never seen another player in the newbie area, nor received a response in World Chat to the question 'Is anyone playing?'
Beyond The Horizon
It's not until level 40 that players can make their second job change, but I doubt many players will get that far. Each class has two or three second class options which are listed in the overview section. Besides combat, players can gather resources by mining, collecting herbs, and so forth, but there is little incentive to do so. The lack of a community and the sense of decay are difficult to overcome. I visited the game's official forums only to find dozens of spam posts for inappropriate sites. Elf Online obviously attempts to attract a young audience with its graphical style, but having such a poorly moderated message board is irresponsible. As a redeeming quality, the main site does contain plenty of information, including a complete database of all skills, monsters, item drops, bosses, and so forth. Even if you're looking specifically for a cute, 2D fantasy game with random encounter style combat, there are many superior alternatives to Elf Online.
Final Verdict: Poor
Elf Online is a simple, casual, cute 2D MMORPG that falls short on one of the key components of a MMORPG: community. With few remarkable features and even fewer active players, Elf Online is difficult to recommend to anyone. If you're looking for a turn-based game, there are plenty of other options available.
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Elf Online System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Win95 / 98 / 2000 / ME / XP
CPU: Pentium 3 800MHz
Graphics Card: 16 mb video memory
Recommended Specifications:
OS: Windows XP or Vista
CPU: Pentium 4 or better
RAM: 512 MB or more
Graphics Card: 32 mb video memory