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Comment: Cool naked shorty. Note that size chart gave me a bit of a tight fit when followed precisely. Great value.
Steve J
Lewisporte, NL, Canada
Comment: shorty works well in heat, stays where it belongs on hiway
Comment: Good quality and finish on par with HD helmet it's replacing. Structure is similar (both are DOT), sizing feels accurate. Comfortable on my head, doesn't lift at high speed. Good helmet for [...] bucks.
Atlanta, Ga.
Comment: So here's the deal. After hours of online research and chasing down thin DOT helmet manufacturers that are now out of business; the only way to truly get the look of a novelty helmet is to buy a novelty helmet. Period. If you need (or want) a DOT helmet, you're going to have to accept some of that dreaded mushroom look. This helmet is better than most in that regard but far from perfect. For the price, it's a good deal.
Comment: Fits like any other brand. Looks good. I had to ad velcro to secure the excess strap, but other than that it is exactly what I wanted.
Comment: I looked for years to find a helmet that was lightweight, DOT approved, and felt and looked like this helmet. I am not one to take chances so a ''' novelty'' was out of the question. This helmet was just what i was looking for. Great price, faaaaassst shipping,, great fit, lite, cool and LEGAL!..You won't go wrong with this one!
John Dezeeuw
New Jersey
Comment: Great fit, tad snug. No head wobble. Looks great and light. You get a little sweaty though when its hot!!!! Strap is touch uncomfortable and no place to pin back when your underway. Great service, fast shipping, I would buy another...
josh g
Comment: This helmet fits my smaller head better than my $250.00 HD helmet. Not so bulky. feels good and looks good.
Mark Z
Baraboo WI
Comment: I was looking for a half helmet that does't give you the mushroom look but still has DOT protection. This helmet is a grate balance between both, its light and works awesome for the hot Tennessee weather.
Nashville , TN
Comment: Good helmet. I went and tried on helmets at a bike shop before I ordered online. If I would have used the sizing chart I would have ended up with a helmet a little to small for my melon. I like it
Comment: Small price to pay for the safety of your melon. It does what it's suppossed to do. As far as the look goes... i think it sits kinda high and there's no escaping the 'shroom look. I think its money well spent though
Bobby C.
Austin TX
Comment: Small, light, fits perfect. Stays put at any speed, will not lift in the wind. The price is great and I am ordering a second one. Look no farther this is the one. Follow the size chart for this helmit and you will be happy.
Comment: bought this helmet for a backup. Liked it so much became my main lid. great price fast shipment. Don't hesitate to buy from Jafrum
Comment: I got this helmet on sale from Jafrum. I can't believe the price I got for a name brand helmet. The helmet itself is great for a person like myself who hates to wear one. It is light weight and not too "mushroomy" like many DOT helmets are
Comment: Havent tried it on the road yet so I'll just comment on look and fit. I like the matte look, fit is in line with the sizing chart and it's fairly light too. There is the mushroom look, but it's a DOT helmet so expect it. The strap could use a button to secure it because it is long and could whip you when riding. But I can cut it a little shorter or something if I need to. All in all, it's my backup and good for the money.
Las Vegas
Comment: Very solid helmet. Comparable to competitors helmet.
Comment: The helmet is nice, but though I ordered the size shown in the chart, it was too tight for me. Could be that I like my helmets a little looser than standard. I returned it, & may order a different one later.
Pasadena, CA
Comment: I was looking for a small, flat black, shorty. This is perfect! Fit my head perfectly!
David A McCormic
Comment: This is a solid good looking shortie! Comfortable and fun!
David McCormic
Charlevoix, MI
Comment: After many disappointing helmets over the years this one truly fits great without the eventual pressure point headaches. It also looks great without the mushroom appearance and is also DOT approved.
John W.
Lexington, SC
Comment: Great product, is as described!
Larry Browning
Newland N.C.
Comment: Bought two of these and love them.
Comment: Got my order with in a week. The fit was right on. Good helmet for the price.
Comment: Fits nice, looks good. Nice price, they have my business.
Comment: Excellent helmet. Stays put at highway speeds. The best looking Skid Lid that is DOT approved. It doesn't have as much of a mushroom head look.
Fort Hood, Tx
Comment: This is the second Skid Lid helmet I've owned and I love it. The price was unbeatable and I got it in only a few short days....thanks Jafrum!
New Bedford, MA
Comment: I have bought several of these type helmets and this one even if it were to cost more, beat all hands down. Strap is postioned so you do not hear wind noise. It is the best fitting most comfortable. Highly recommend.
Gerald Bodin
Comment: Great price, but I still have the mushrrom head look, but to be fair, I'll probably always have that look as I take a larger size. The quality is very good and the shipping was fast.
East Coast
Comment: The helmet is everything I thought it would be. It is still a little thick in padding, but this is to be expected for DOT certification. The strap needs a snap in order to keep it from whipping you in the face and the strap is a little uncomfortable as well. Overall, I was satisfied with the product. It works well even at 80mph without a windsheild. I could imagine that it would perform even better with one.
Comment: Good lid, thicker than my last Skid Lid that had breen dropped way too many times. Kinda screws up the aesthetic but more protection I guess. Would recommend.
Comment: Great fit, stays in place, looks good with
fast shipping, good quality helmet at a great price
will buy again.
J. Bradley
North Carolina
Comment: great fit, quality helmet! Perfect answer for warmer days!!
Todd S.
Fond du Lac WI
Comment: Exellent Seller!
Comment: Not as slim as I wanted but it still looks ok, stays on your head well and for 35 dollars its well worth it.
Ogdensburg, NY
Comment: Great helmet, especially considering the price. Nice snug fit.
Comment: Using the size chart, I was between a small and a medium. I ordered both and went with the medium. Has a good look; like the flat black look. Feels a little high on the head; however, used to wear a novelty. appears to be good quality. Compared others priced at 75.00 plus, this is a good pick for the buck providing this is the look you are after in a DOT helmet.
D. Byrd
Mize, Ms.
Comment: The ad says "It has the look of a novelty helmet but DOT approved" Not exactly. It's as big a mushroom as the rest. The quality and price were great for a DOT helmet. I'm still looking for something slimmer.
Comment: Even though it was stated as in stock, it was back-ordered. When it did arrive, it was a good buy and great look.
Larry W. Clark
Chicago, Il.
Comment: Size perfect for me based off chart and measurements. Just what I wanted in a half helmet, light weight and comfortable. Would buy again if needed.
North Dakota
Comment: Great price for a quality product. Hey its the DOT that makes them so fat. Just gotta live with it.
Comment: Good fit. Got what I expected and what I paid for. Fast shipping. Kudos to JAFRUM.
Comment: Best price I found. It was exactly what I was looking for and got excellent delivery and service from the company.
Hopkinsville, KY
Comment: Got my order with in a week. The fit was right on. Good helmet!
Comment: Real nice helmet ,looks good stays put at 80 mph.
Comment: This helmet fit and looks great, . Most of all it is DOT approved. Important for your brain bucket.
Seattle, WA
Comment: I purchased a skid lid flat black helmet and very pleased with my purchase. It is lite weight and fits perfect. I would recommend anyone looking for a helmet to try Jafrum first.
Larry hoover
West Virginia
Comment: Pretty much what I expected. A little tight. But I like it more than the one I paid more than double for a my favorite motorcycle dealership. It's a little less mushroomy, and I took out the inner lining, so it would come down on my head a bit and not sit up so high.
Comment: Unconventional use for this helmet. I used it (after painting it like a watermelon) for a go-cart race. Rave reviews. Super comfy. Trust the sizing. Runs true.
Comment: Got this helmet last week just in time for the rest of the riding season in Colorado, love the helmet, sits firm on my head and not heavy, lets me wear my goggles and looks great, already have had a few compliments on it, does not give you that "mushroom head" look with its dipped down design, great price for a great helmet.
R. Vargas
Comment: Just got the new helmet fits great, can't wait until summer to try it out. Thanks
Comment: I ordered my normal size but it was too tight on the sides of my head. Fit my wife perfectly. Nice helmet but I recommend you to order a size larger than normal. I just ordered another one for me. Great price!
Harrisonville, MO
Comment: Great price. Bought one for my wife and I. Great quality.will be nice to ride into states with helmet laws.
Central Iowa
Comment: did not fit had no problem sending it back
lucky fat guy
Comment: I bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband. He was thrilled and couldn't wait to ride with it. He said it felt light and didn't move in the wind. I plan to order me one too. Great value also!
Monica Spriggs
Nitro, WV
Comment: I feel like the mushroom Head is pretty big with this, and I do not think it looks close to a novelty helmet as advertised. The helmet is comfortable, but you will need to tuck the excess strap or modify it to not flap in the wind.
Savannah GA
Comment: Good price and pretty fast shipping. As for the helmet itself, it's what I was looking for. My old helmet sat way to high. This one sits down nicely on my grape and has yet to cause any discomfort. My wife rides her own bike and, after riding behind me, stated it had a slimmer profile. I no longer have to look comical in order to truly experience the road.
Comment: Helmet is sturdy and comfortable. Holds tight to ur head without choking you like other helmets. Great buy
Andrew W.
Bowers, PA
Comment: Super groovy for the money. The ladies LOVE it. At least twice a day some super sexy strange woman tells me how awesome I look in it. Then they comment on how long my chin strap is and I'm like " yea it's long and all but I can tuck it in and make it work. "
Slammie from Miami
Florida represent!!
Comment: I ordered a skid lid helmet and found that although a great product, it was not what i was looking for, so returned it. Prompt payment back into my account. Thanks guys. Keep up the good work!
Comment: The five stars are for Jafrum only. They did there job very well.The helmet, not so much. The mushroom is there and the straps are made of cactus. Not what I expected but you get what you pay for.
Comment: Exactly what we expected! couldnt be more happier!
Maines Family
Sanford, NC
Comment: Everyone's reaction is the same, surprised I got a helmet then a little more surprised that its a good looking DOT helmet. I'm still trying to get used to the idea after 4 years of open air riding but the helmet does fit well, looks good and with a jacket and sunglasses it doesn't look very big at all, and it is very comforting to know that if some jack-hole puts me on the ground I stand a much better chance now!
Eric Renner
Fargo, ND
Comment: Good price, but there is no way to describe it other than a mushroom look. The straps do nothing to help hide the thickness like the thick leather ones do on higher quality helmets.
Portland OR
Comment: Helmet is very nice quality and size chart seemed to work just fine. The strap could have been longer and I don't care for the buckle but do like the solid feel when it's on. Still a little mushroomy though. I miss my novelty helmet look.
San Diego, CA
Comment: Fit is great. comfortable. seems light weight compared to other helmets. con is excessive strap
Comment: This helmet fits well and gives less of the "mushroom" effect then most other helmets I've tried. Although being a DOT helmet you will still have some, just keep in mind the shape of your head and the shape of the padding in the helmet. My other helmets have had more of a roinded shape then this one. The helmet is comfortable on the highway, it does not try to pull up or move around at high speeds. The only problem I have with it is that the strap opening or the Y section on one side touches my ear lobe. That could be due to my abnormally large ears but who is judging.
Comment: I am VERY please with this hat. I ordered two and my wife and I used them on our way to Texas from Indiana last week. Helmet fit great, looked great and there wasnt a lot of shaking on the highway.
Kokomo Indiana
Comment: Love my new skid lid, looks good and feels good. Plus my wife likes the idea of me wearing a helmet again.
Cody S.
Patrick AFB, FL
Comment: Awesome helmet and a great price. This is the best fit smallest profile DOT helmet i have found.
Mike Reel
Marion NC
Comment: Fits really well. Size chart is perfect. It's a little snug when you first get it but after just a couple hours it's forms to your head. It is a DOT helmet so there is a little "mushroom" look but I'd rather have the protection when I need it most. It's really light and a lot of people I know try it on and wish they went with skid lid versus other brands. This is my first half helmet and I love it. Throw some sunglasses on and you're good to go.
Easton MA
Comment: good fit stays in place, like it very much I would buy again
Larry Wright
Elkton, Md
Comment: If you're looking for something comfortable and light-weight, this helmet is for you. just make sure you actually use the sizing chart that is afforded to you or you could end up like me with one size too small
Comment: a little bit big but legal and I can live with it, like for it to be lower though
Comment: I was very pleased, I have a plate in my neck and my other helmet made my neck hurt because it was so heavy. Skid lid fit perfect, doesn't move around while riding, and is light. Price was right also.
James Paul
Muncie IN.
Comment: I was very happy with my new Helmet, it is the perfect size - best I have seen with the DOT approved. I would recommend this helmet to anyone that wants a DOT helmet & even to those who don't wear DOT - it is a nice helmet & great price
Boston, MA
Comment: This helmet is exactly what I was looking for, greta fit, super ligth weigth and great color.
El Paso Tx.
Comment: Very comfortable. The size chart works perfect. I would recommend this helmet for anyone who motorcycles.
Paul Avila
Marion, North Carolina
Comment: helmets worked great, followed size chart, and both fit perfectly. great product at a great price
Scott Vrbancic
Oswego, IL
Comment: Nice comfortable shorty helmet that seems quite able to keep my brains on the inside.
West Fargo
Comment: Nice fit, Good looks, Great price...What else could a rider want?
Jerry Gohr
1149 North Bell st.
Comment: Great quality, and you can't beat the price. The size was an exact fit based on the chart.
Tom B.
Comment: Great helmet! I got this helmet for my son he loves it, he wants to get another one.
sarah steinmetz
allentown pa.
Comment: Great helmet for the money as close to a novelty helmet as they come for a DOT approved helmet!! I did have to return a xl for a 2xl and the exchange process was painless and pretty simple!!
Brad Willis
Burleson Tx.
Comment: I bought a helmet for my wife and one for me..
They fit perfect and lite! Would recommend to any rider!
James Peckenschneider
Phoenix, AZ
Comment: Great helmet..had lots of comments when riding through Oman on my Fatboy!
UAE Al Ain
Comment: this is a good helmet for the price. I will be buying from jafrum in the future
Comment: THE HELMET GOT HERE REALLY FAST. SO THATS A PLUS. I WAS KINDA SKEPTICAL ON HOW IT WOULD FIT AND LOOK. TO MY SUPRISE IT DIDNT HAVE THE BULKY MUSHROOM LOOK. FITS TRUE TO THE SIZE AND HAVE HAD NO ISSUES. AFTER TRYING OTHER HELMETS THIS IS THE ONE I LIKE. PLUS ITS DOT APPROVED (WHICH BEING IN THE MILITARY THATS ALL WE CAN WEAR) SO ANOTHER PLUS. GREAT PRODUCT AND GREAT SHIPPING.
Comment: Item received was exactly as described in ad. Delivery was prompt. I will definitely order more helmets in the future.
Cathy Parr
15678 glendale rd. lebanon, Mo. 65536
Comment: I love this helmet. I had been looking for about a year for a helmet that had this look and did not have to much of a mushroom look. it fits great and does well at highway speeds. the price was outstanding. best helmet for your money!!
Comment: Great product and awesome price @jafrum.com DOT approved which is what I needed may have a thicker profile than some may desire, if you want a thin helmet that doesn't protect your head buy a non dot. Second skid lid and I will buy more fast shipping from jafrum with great prices keeps me coming back again and again
Comment: I have needed a new helmet for a while and have searched all over for one. I kept coming back to this helmet and Jafrum had a great price. So far riding as little as I have is working great stays put on my head well. The only complaint would be that the strap does not have a place to go.
Cloquet, Minnesota
Comment: This helmet is as close to novelty look as I've seen in a DOT approved lid. The fit is perfect. And once again Jafrum had the package at my door in two days.
Russ Lipp
St.Pete, FL
Comment: I bought this helmet for short trips around town where my full face is more annoying to deal with. I had ordered a Cyber U1 helmet that I didn't care for. That one got sent back. I ordered this one and I'm happy with it. It's a basic, no frills helmet. That was exactly what I wanted. There's minimal mushrooming given it's a DOT helmet. My only issue with the helmet is that the straps that come down for the chin strap don't go completely around my ear. Given that I don't plan on any long rides with this helmet, that shouldn't be a problem.
Pros: Lightweight, little mushroom, relatively cheap, still DOT certified
Cons: Chin strap feels a little cheap, no ventilation, no snaps for a visor.
Overall, I'm really happy with this purchase.
John M.
Central Kentucky
Comment: I absolutely love the look and feel of this helmet. Came very fast as well. As others have noted, it does fit tight using the sizing chart, which is not a bad thing.
Just a note for anyone purchasing from Canada. I paid a substantial shipping fee to Jafrum which would supposedly get it through the border as well. However, after receiving the helmet, a week later I received an invoice from FedEx for brokerage fees of another $17. Still a good deal, but I'm just saying, why did I pay so dearly for shipping only to have to shell out more $
Comment: nice small size fits good. the wind doesn't catch it as bad to roll helmet back. priced very affordable
Comment: I'm very happy with this helmet. The size chart was right on for me. I'm a 5' tall woman, about 100lbs. so any helmet is going to give me the bobble head look.
But this helmet isn't too big. Light weight enough to be comfortable, but still feels pretty protective.
Shipping was fast.
cindy brummels
Comment: I love this helmet - it is maybe not legal in my country ( I live in Sweden ) but I don't care about it :D
It is very cool to ride with sunglasses when it is hot outside - only thing is, you have to use earplugs or a headset with this helmet because the wind make a lot of noise in your ears.
So need something over or in your ears to use those half helmets, but hey - with a headset you can hear the phone and listen on Music if you want - so it is just perfect :D
It would have a full rating if the helmet was with a Quick release from the beginning.
Can recommend to also buy Echo Quick release for those helmets
Kent from Sweden
Comment: Helmet fit real good and has a good look I'm very happy with my helmet
Mario martinez
Comment: fast shipping! light weight. fit is a tad to tight by sizing chart for me. shroom look, but for the price it's great.
Comment: This is my second Skid Lid helmet. In Florida, any air is a blessing and the Skid Lid design is perfect. I got a new one because I've been wearing my other one off and on for 12 years. When I wear a helmet it has to be a Skid Lid and the cost from Jafrum can't be beat.
Don Hann
Jacksonville, FL
Comment: Good helmet but you will look and feel like a bobblehead
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simon fudge
As summer sunshine basked BC Place on Saturday afternoon, Whitecaps FC may have achieved more than a crucial home win over a top MLS club.
Earning three points over an accomplished side like Real Salt Lake is always something to celebrate, but supporters may have had some questions answered following the weekend's events.
Last month saw a transformation to the look of Martin Rennie's squad, and while new faces were added, the Scottish coach's roster movement also addressed the need for depth in key areas.
Facing an intriguing run-in, Vancouver's new additions will have a role to play in the remaining 10 matches of the regular season campaign.
What was a bit of a surprise was seeing Whitecaps FC's depth tested as early as the weekend battle with Salt Lake. Yet, soccer does have a way of creating unforeseen situations.
As part of the 18-man roster, Andy O'Brien might have expected to see Saturday's events unfold from the 'Caps substitutes' bench. By the half-hour mark, he was in the thick of a key MLS contest.
While the situation would have been new to him, O'Brien's experience as a top-level centre back erased any initial concerns when captain Jay DeMerit was forced out of the game after feeling the effects of a collision with teammate Brad Knighton.
The former Republic of Ireland international faced a baptism of fire that was Salt Lake's potent attack, and yet, his efforts contributed to nullifying the Utah club's forward ventures for much of the contest.
RSL offered little threat, which in itself was a surprise to see when you consider their attacking pedigree. Whitecaps FC, meanwhile, won the match with two goals in six second-half minutes.
The game's other storylines included a resurgent Camilo Sanvezzo, whose goal and an assist restored memories of the Brazilian's influence in previous matches for the Blue and White. At his best, Camilo is very difficult player to contain for any MLS club.
As for Dane Richards, his efforts in Vancouver's last two games at BC Place are quickly making him a fan favourite. It would be nice to think he will be nominated for 'MLS Goal of the Week' after his sublime winner.
Richards and teammate Darren Mattocks will not be seen Wednesday night against FC Dallas, as international duty calls with Jamaica. They are just two of several players that will not seen against FC Dallas at BC Place because national team call-ups, injuries, and suspensions.
That will put the depth of Rennie's squad to a stiffer test, with concerns over the fitness of DeMerit and the absence of Gershon Koffie through suspension for caution accumulation likely to command the media's talking points early next week.
And what would a discussion on team depth be without mentioning Knighton, who was unfortunate not to earn a clean sheet in the RSL win. When called upon this season, Knighton has been very dependable in place of Joe Cannon.
That might make for a goalkeeping selection decision for Wednesday's game, but Rennie will relish the idea of making such a choice, as with his entire squad.
Having the knowledge that any player can perform when called upon usually results in a passing grade with a test of depth. Saturday's test went well, but Wednesday's test will be more challenging.
Till we convene again on Wednesday!
Late July in the Beehive State, and the first of two visits to one of Major League Soccer's toughest stadiums.
Such encounters usually provide a good measuring stick for MLS clubs. Friday night offered that type of test for Whitecaps FC, with the first of three regular season meetings versus Real Salt Lake.
Last season's defeat in Sandy, Utah, was a distant memory. What was in front of Martin Rennie's squad was a chance to close the gap on second-place RSL and solidify their hold on third place in the west.
A second win over league leaders San Jose Earthquakes provided a source of belief that earning a superior head-to-head record against Jason Kreis' talented side was possible.
Now earning that head-to-head record will be settled in the future. As for Friday's encounter, Whitecaps FC were given the feeling that their time to shine in MLS is still to come…
As a defeat, the Blue and White offered plenty in Friday's match, and that may prove as a strong reminder to RSL, the Western Conference, and MLS that Vancouver are emerging in this league.
A draw or a Whitecaps FC victory was a possible outcome in Utah, but Salt Lake got a favourable penalty decision before scoring the match winner from arguably their best chance of the match.
It wasn't a vintage RSL performance, but in some ways, it didn't need to be. The desired result was achieved. With 42 points from 23 games played, it's hard not to see Salt Lake outside the west's top two places for the remainder of the regular season.
Nonetheless, Vancouver will relish their RSL re-match in two weeks. They certainly put enough of a scare into their hosts with the type of chances they created. How much joy would it have been to see a Jun Marques Davidson goal? Only the width of a post denied 'Caps fans that possibility.
It would have also been interesting to see how Friday's match would have unfolded had a second Whitecaps FC goal arrived soon after Mattocks' well-taken equalizer? In the end, what we can take from Utah was how well we created our chances.
It was as if the move that created Mattocks' goal inspired the great quality of Vancouver's chances. Usually a solid defensive unit, Salt Lake were put on the back foot in the second half, and that offers a very good sign for the future.
There have been times when creating chances has been a challenge for Whitecaps FC in 2012, but that wasn't the case on Friday. Coming from a variety of sources, RSL were put under the type of pressure that will have them dreading next month's trip to BC Place.
And for the third straight game, Whitecaps FC offered something else - entertainment. Not only did Rennie's side show again that they can compete against the league's best, they can do so in entertaining style.
The job ahead will be to polish that ability to compete and entertain. Training sessions will help considerably, and with the schedule not as hectic over the next three months, a welcome reality.
Defeats always leave an empty feeling, but Whitecaps FC supporters know their squad have shown the resolve to bounce back and compete in 2012.
We also know RSL is an MLS powerhouse, but the impression the 'Caps may have left on them might be more significant. With continued growth and progress, Vancouver may yet earn more of the MLS talk in the autumn months.
Time for a summer break! And then back at it in August. That looks like a tasty month…
It was 'Soccer Sunday' on Bell Pitch, and what a way to wrap up a busy week for Whitecaps FC at BC Place.
Martin Rennie's side have two more Sunday games at home this season. The win over San Jose was not only their second-straight 2-1 result over the Earthquakes, it was Vancouver's second league victory on a Sunday afternoon in 2012.
Like any win, this hard-fought triumph over Frank Yallop's MLS high-flyers was vital in terms of the three points taken, and the morale boost it provides the Blue and White.
To take six points off the favourites for the 2012 Supporters' Shield (top club in the MLS regular season) is a huge building block to achieve. It was also the perfect tonic for a club that has been through an eventful recent spell.
Among those events have been several notable roster moves that have left supporters looking at their match day programs to familiarize themselves with the new faces. Of course, that familiarization is made easier if the new faces can make an immediate impact. This week, Dane Richards and Barry Robson did just that.
It's been an interesting couple of weeks for Richards following his move west from New York Red Bulls. The Jamaican international has already made three appearances for the 'Caps, but his efforts on Sunday will be remembered fondly.
Richards' ability to out-pace defenders on the right flank is a real asset for Vancouver. The Caribbean midfielder not only found the scoresheet, he also tormented an MLS All-Star in Earthquakes left fullback Justin Morrow.
With Camilo Sanvezzo and Darren Mattocks also causing San Jose headaches, the speed and skill of the 'Caps attack is sure to cause concern for Vancouver's future opponents.
As for Robson, the midfielder's integration with Whitecaps FC is improving by each match. The passionate Scot battled throughout Sunday's clash - fully aware of the importance of the occasion.
His passing and distribution drew regular applause from supporters, while his efforts to win possession in midfield were very important during the spells that produced Whitecaps FC's two goals on Sunday.
He also showed his striking power when he converted Vancouver's lone penalty of the season so far. By the late stages, Robson's name was chanted in praise throughout BC Place.
If Richards and Robson generated a large amount of excitement, the reaction new signing Kenny Miller received when he substituted late on for his MLS debut was also a highlight of the day.
Apart from almost making a sensational start with a chance at goal, the Scottish international striker did what he could to help his new club to victory in the final few minutes. His Whitecaps FC moments will surely come soon enough…
The Sunday dinner or BBQ will be a bit more satisfying for 'Caps fans this July 22, 2012. With a dozen more matches left in the regular season, supporters will be hoping for a feast of satisfying results to consume on between now and late October.
Until Friday night!
It was one of the hottest tickets of the summer in Vancouver – a visit by David Beckham and the star-studded LA Galaxy to take on Vancouver Whitecaps FC in a crucial MLS Western Conference encounter.
Most times, the hype and anticipation of a live sporting event is balanced by what unfolds during that event. Wednesday night, however, Whitecaps FC and the Galaxy took full advantage of the energized atmosphere at BC Place by offering more great moments to the 2012 MLS season catalogue.
From a soccer standpoint, the match was a tale of two halves. Whitecaps FC set the initiative by taking a two-goal lead into the halftime break before the Galaxy showed the heart of defending MLS Cup champions to earn something from their lone regular season visit to Vancouver.
The game likely left those who watched it live, on television, or online in one of three categories. For passionate Whitecaps FC fans, there was disappointment at being held at home, while Galaxy supporters would have been relieved to earn a late point on the road.
The third category may have been the more popular one, as the midweek clash left people fully entertained and fulfilled by the gallant efforts of both clubs. Yet, unlike the experience of a satisfying meal, Wednesday's match will have fans hungry for more soccer entertainment in Vancouver.
There were likely some first-time visitors to a Whitecaps FC game at BC Place on Wednesday night, and depending on their level of knowledge of soccer, the club, and MLS, it proved an outstanding advert for new converts.
Much credit must go to the home side, who showed spirit and application to take the game to their high-profile guests. In particular, some key individual performances made Whitecaps FC fans jump out of their seats!
Fully deserving of the 'Budweiser Man of the Match' award, Gershon Koffie played with determination against LA. He deserved more than the one goal he actually scored, while his eagerness to create openings for Darren Mattocks and home debutant Dane Richards was a positive sign for the future.
The young Ghanaian also deserves praise for his defensive work, particularly in the first half, as he did well to nullify the threat that was David Beckham in central midfield.
It was in midfield that another of the 'Caps top performers offered his new fans a taste of his influential abilities. Using the recent extended road trip to gain his match fitness, Barry Robson might have become the new hero in Van City.
His first-half goal was superbly taken, while his efforts to score again brought BC Place to life in the dying stages. With each match under his belt, Robson is proving to be a talismanic character in Martin Rennie's side. At the very least, Robson would have been full of adrenaline from the crowd reactions to his efforts on Wednesday night.
And what of his fellow countryman Kenny Miller, who watched his new club from the press box? He must be itching to have a chance to experience the BC Place atmosphere on Sunday when San Jose Earthquakes pay a visit.
It is a bit difficult to sum up Wednesday's match, but maybe the opinion of one broadcaster at the end of the game offers the best assessment. In his mind, a Whitecaps FC match at BC Place is the best live sporting event you can attend in Vancouver. When you assess our home games this season, the above argument has plenty of evidence to support it.
If you missed out on Wednesday's soccer fireworks, you only need to wait four more days before another Whitecaps FC match takes place in downtown Vancouver.
Top MLS club San Jose make the visit this weekend, and if the events of May 5 are anything to go by, we are all in for a real soccer treat!
We hope to see you Sunday!
One of the toughest stretches of the season is now at an end, and although it did not end with a result, there is a lot to look forward to at Whitecaps FC.
As for Saturday's match in Chicago. One of the things that every 'Caps fan can appreciate is the quality of players across MLS.
The Fire have such quality in the form of Pavel Pardo. A Mexican soccer legend, his pedigree in a free-kick situation ultimately secured Chicago a very good result after finishing the game with ten men.
The visit to Chicago's Toyota Park ended one of the more challenging spells of the season for Martin Rennie's side and some results in that extended road schedule might have been different…
Yet, to be sitting in a good position in the Western Conference standings with four of the next five games at home, it is all about looking forward and what can be achieved against our conference foes in the 14 games to come.
On Saturday, 'Caps fans got a chance to see the club's newest acquisition in action. Dane Richards came on in the second half and showed glimpses of what makes him an attacking threat in MLS.
The Jamaican international offers speed and skill when he gets forward, and against the Fire, his presence was a boost to the Blue and White's attack that had more life after halftime.
With the 'Caps schedule soon to have several days in between league matches, new faces like Richards will have the chance to be well incorporated into Rennie's set-up with numerous training sessions.
And after several MLS seasons as a New York Red Bulls player, Richards offers valuable experience to a club in their second season in the league.
He has been through the battles in the Eastern Conference since 2007 and it will interesting to know if the winger will find the Western Conference playoff chase to be a reinvigorating one.
We welcome Dane to his new home on Canada's west coast and hope he enjoys his time in Vancouver. I'm sure fans will enjoy him hitting the jet afterburners in a 'Caps uniform!
The winger will surely be looking forward to this week, as we all will at Whitecaps FC. The visit of LA Galaxy is a highly anticipated one on Wednesday night, and after the display they put in against our Cascadia Cup rivals Portland Timbers, a very challenging one as well.
A big performance will be needed by the Blue and White that night, and with a passionate crowd at BC Place supporting Rennie's side, it might be the type of match that inspires an unlikely hero or a new player like Richards.
Remember, it has been less than a month since Richards got a taste of the BC Place experience as a New York player. We now have a chance to make him feel welcome by getting behind every move and run he makes on Bell Pitch.
Should Richards get that chance against the defending MLS Cup champions, he will surely remember the moment fondly as a player and a person. Let's make it happen!
On to Wednesday!

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2013-14: Compiled a 16-15 singles record which includes a 10-6 mark while playing exclusively at No. 5 singles and a 3-1 mark in conference play ... totaled an 11-16 showing in doubles action including a 10-8 mark in dual play ... finished with an 0-1 clip at No. 2 doubles and a 10-7 mark at No. 3 doubles ... played all but one of her doubles matches with senior Christiana Raymond.
2012-13: Posted a 17-11 singles record, including 6-2 in conference matches... started off the season with nine consecutive singles victories... ended the fall season with a 9-2 singles record... played the majority of her matches at No. 6, where she was 7-3... played one match at No. 4 (0-1) and five at No. 5 (1-4)... after her match at Georgia Tech went unfinished, she won six straight matches... paired in doubles most often with Christiana Raymond... they finished with an overall record of 7-3 (6-2 MAC).
2011-12: Posted a 7-4 overall singles record in her first collegiate season... only three of her matches came in dual play, but she won two of those... After dropping her No. 5 tie at Vanderbilt, she earned two wins at No. 6 later in the year... her first collegiate victory came against Xavier 6-0, 6-0... defeated her opponent from Northern Illinois on Apr. 13... was 5-3 during the fall slate... started the year 2-1 at the Miami Invitational... earned a berth in the main draw for the ITA Ohio Valley Regional... was 4-3 in doubles play... her only action during the spring was a win with Nimisha Mohan at No. 3 vs. Cincinnati... was paired with Katherine Castro five times during the fall... the duo posted an 8-6 win in the opening qualifier of the Ohio Valley Regional..
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PERSONAL: Daughter of Florentin and Tamara Costea... Born Sept. 30, 1992... working on a double major of Diplomacy & Global Policy and Sport Leadership & Management.


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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a method used to replace a heart valve without using traditional open-heart surgery. Sometimes traditional open heart surgery is not an option due to a patient's age, frailty or other medical condition. For these patients, TAVR may be an option.
Swedish is one of the medical facilities in the United States that is staffed and equipped to peform TAVR. In late 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Edward SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve for the treatment of patients with severe, symptomatic native aortic valve stenosis who were not able to have open-heart surgery. In early 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid approved coverage of TAVR.
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TAVR vs. open-heart surgery
Valve replacement surgery typically is open-heart surgery that requires placing the patient on a heart-lung machine so the heart can be stopped during the four-hour procedure. For some patients, this may be too risky to attempt.
The TAVR procedure differs from traditional valve replacement surgery in the way that the doctor replaces the damaged valve with the new, artificial valve. Rather than opening the chest wall to access the heart and surgically remove and replace the diseased valve, the doctor makes a small incision in an artery in the groin and threads a thin catheter up the artery. The new valve is then moved through the catheter into position across the diseased valve. After ensuring the valve is correctly positioned, the doctor uses a small balloon to open the valve. The new valve, which is about the diameter of a dime when fully opened, immediately takes over responsibility for controlling the blood flow.
The TAVR procedure typically takes about 2 hours. Traditional surgical valve replacement surgery can take up to 4 hours. Other benefits of the TAVR procedure include less blood loss, a lower risk of infection and a faster recovery time.
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The aortic valve replacement team at the Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute includes cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, specially trained nurses and several other specialists who are instrumental in diagnosing and/or treating aortic stenosis.
The team carefully screens each patient to determine which approach is the safest option. Patients undergo a number of tests, including echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, CT scan, lung function testing and carotid artery ultrasound. The team also evaluates frailty – a formal diagnosis that looks at strength, mobility, nutrition and tissue integrity. For people outside the Seattle area, the team bundles tests so they can be completed during two visits.
If the team determines that a patient can safely undergo surgery, he or she is scheduled for surgical valve replacement (SAVR). Frail or elderly patients who are not good candidates for surgery are scheduled for TAVR. Some patients who are extremely sick or are very petite and have veins that are too small for a catheter may not be candidates for either procedure.
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The NFL suspended Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice for the first two games of the 2014 NFL season on Thursday for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
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Rice's suspension of two games is less than the season-long suspension Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon faces for testing positive for marijuana. It's also less than Richie Incognito's three-month suspension for bullying claims made by Miami Dolphins teammate Jonathan Martin.
Rice now joins the likes of Michael Vick, Jimmy Haslam and Plaxico Burress on the list of controversial NFL suspension decisions. Some of the others on the list might surprise you.
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May 16, 2013
Ford Center, Evansville, IN
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers kicked off their 21-show North American tour last night with two-plus hours of rock 'n roll in Evansville, Indiana that found Tom and the band dusting off some old gems and deep album cuts for a grateful standing-room-only crowd at the Ford Center.
Opening with The Byrds' "So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star," Tom and the guys dug deep on night one of the tour, crafting the setlist with hits, some choice covers and a handful of deep cuts that hadn't been performed in years. "Tweeter And The Monkey Man" - a song off The Traveling Wilburys' 1988 debut album - made it's live premiere and was among the show's many syandouts. Other bust outs included a rare, raucous cover of Muddy Waters' "I Just Want To Make Love To You" and "Louisiana Rain," a gorgeous acoustic track off Damn The Torpedos last played in 1989. Despite all the attention paid to the rarities, Tom and the band played plenty of hits, reeling through classics like "Free Fallin'," "Yer So Bad," "Refugee," "Don't Come Around Here No More" and "American Girl."
Hangout Music Fest, we're coming for ya! Hope to see you on the beach on Saturday!
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So You Wanna Be A Rock & Roll Star
Love Is A Long Road
I Won't Back Down
Here Comes My Girl
Mary Jane's Last Dance
Good Enough
Free Fallin'
A Woman In Love (It's Not Me)
I Just Want To Make Love To You
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Learning to Fly
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How to use BTM as the transaction manager with Spring 2.x
These instructions have been verified against BTM 1.1.
Step 1: Copy the BTM jars
Include the following jars from the BTM distribution into your classpath:
- btm-1.1.jar
- geronimo-spec-jta-1.0.1B-rc4.jar
- slf4j-jdk14.jar (or any other one available here)
Step 2: Configure connection pools beans
The first things you will need to configure are the connection pools.
Here is a sample bean configuration using Embedded Derby:
Step 3: Configure BTM beans
The second thing you need to do is configure beans for BTM.
Step 4: Configure Spring PlatformTransactionManager
Next, you need to create a Spring PlatformTransactionManager. There are many of them but the one we are interested in is the JtaTransactionManager. This is required as Spring internally uses
PlatformTransactionManager for all transactional work.
This is really all you need to get JTA support with BTM inside Spring. You could directly make use of the JtaTransactionManager bean in your code but there are more elegant solutions: using Sping's AOP support to get declarative transaction management.
Step 5: Configure declarative transaction management
This can easily be achieved thanks to Spring's TransactionProxyFactoryBean.
The idea behind it is to wrap your bean with a Spring-generated proxy that will intercept calls and perform transaction management according to a configuration.
Here is short example:
This expects a
MyObject bean to also be configured. You should then make use of the
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ARCANUM - Part of State Route 49 South was closed down for nearly an hour Wednesday afternoon after a head-on crash injured two drivers.
Emergency personnel responded to the 2100 block of State Route 49 South just before 1 p.m. on a reported crash with injuries involving two vehicles.
According to the Darke County Sheriff's Office, a 2002 Jeep, driven by Michael C. Adkins, 23, of Greenville traveling southbound, just north of Meadow Lane, when he attempted to pass several vehicles. Adkins was still in the left lane when he was coming up on a 2013 Ford commercial van, driven by Michael E. Wysong, 52, of New Lebanon, who was northbound. Wysong attempted to swerve to the right side of the road to miss Adkins' vehicle, but both vehicles struck head-on off the east side of the road.
Adkins was transported to Miami Valley Hospital by Arcanum Rescue with serious injuries, including a possible broken leg. Wysong was taken to Wayne HealthCare by Greenville Township Rescue with non-life threatening injuries.
Charges are pending an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff's Office. Darke County deputies, Pitsburg Fire and Arcanum Rescue responded to the scene of the accident. Mutual aid was requested from Greenville Township Rescue and Tri-Village Rescue.


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JON CARDINELLI doubts that the Springboks will be at their peak of their powers for the largely unexpected quarter-final showdown with the Wallabies.
The luck of the Irish is ironically South Africa's misfortune. After losing four World Cup warm-up games and struggling to beat the USA in their opening Pool C match, Ireland produced an inspired performance to down the Wallabies at Eden Park.
It was an unexpected result that breathed fresh life into what was shaping to be an all-too predictable tournament, and it was a result that should have South Africans feeling more than a little nervous.
Ronan O'Gara said afterwards that the Ireland management had prepared the team to peak for that specific clash, and that it was always the plan to ride the resultant momentum into the play-off stages. Ireland should go on to top Pool C and play Wales in the play-offs, while Australia will finish second and meet the Boks sooner than anybody but an Irishman would have anticipated.
The Boks have played it cool when asked about the Ireland vs Australia result, and just how it will impact on their planning. But make no mistake, that result will have profound repercussions.
Ruan Pienaar admitted it was an unexpected result before attempting to steer the conversation back to the Boks' upcoming game against lowly Namibia, while assistant coach Dick Muir went as far to suggest that because the Boks play the Wallabies every year in the Tri-Nations, they will not need as much time to analyse and prepare for that probable play-off in Wellington.
But an earlier admission by Muir was more telling. The Boks beat Fiji 49-3 on Saturday, scoring six tries in the process. Muir said that the side had shown steady progress both on attack and defence, and that it boded well for the rest of the tournament. He did, however admit that the Boks had come into this global competition underdone.
It was always the plan of Peter de Villiers and his coaching staff to prepare the Boks to peak in the play-offs, but they would have identified a semi-final showdown against the All Blacks as their defining moment. Going by how the Boks fared in the Tri-Nations and in the Pool D opener against Wales, not to mention their rotten run with injuries, it was always going to be a tough ask.
Had Ireland lost to the Wallabies and faced the Boks in the quarter-final, they would have provided stiff opposition, particularly at the set-piece. The pool matches were initially targeted by De Villiers as an opportunity for his best side to gel as a collective, and the Ireland clash would have been viewed as more a dress rehearsal for the showdown with the All Blacks than anything else.
I don't think the Boks would have taken the Irish lightly, but they would have backed themselves to beat Declan Kidney's men and take some confidence into the all-important clash with New Zealand. They would have continued to build in that match and sharpen a few areas before the crunch semi-final at Eden Park.
But Ireland's victory will force them into an early meeting with Australia. There shouldn't be a lot of confidence in the Boks at this stage considering their struggles for collective form. Injuries have also contributed to the battle for synergy and the fielding of their best side, as while they hammered Fiji last week four senior players missed the game and only two of the preferred combinations, the halfbacks and back row, started.
De Villiers will make a number of changes again for the match against Namibia, and will recall his first-choice players for the final pool clash against Samoa. This will be the Bok first-string's last opportunity to improve as a collective before the play-offs.
Muir said that the Boks' came into the tournament underdone, and that the game against Fiji was a step in the right direction. But can the Boks make sufficient strides before meeting a team of real substance?
Their last defeat to Australia (in Durban) was blamed on a lack of game time, and it wouldn't surprise to hear that self same excuse rolled out following another defeat to the Wallabies. The significant difference is that one defeat would have resulted in nothing but wounded pride, while the next would have resulted in the Boks' exit from the tournament.
The Wallabies have beaten the Boks seven times in 11 matches since De Villiers's tenure began back in 2008. Despite their recent defeat to Ireland, they will fancy themselves to down the Boks again, and their cause should be aided by the return of players like Digby Ioane, Stephen Moore and the Boks' nemesis, David Pocock.
It is by no means a forgone conclusion, but the odds are heavily stacked against this Bok team. As their own coaches and players suggest, the best players have not enjoyed sufficient game time and they are yet to click as a unit. Their time to prepare and build continuity has been cut by as much as a week, and judging by their recent showings and injury-effect circumstances, they may struggle to produce a collective performance capable of upsetting a Wallabies side with established combinations, confidence and momentum.


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So, we seem to be in a period of transition here in Baltimore. They say our local economy isn't sinking anymore, but it sure as hell isn't climbing yet. Our mayor is on her way from being a default leader to a properly elected one (thanks to the paltry few who bothered to vote—what's up with that?). Crime is down, but some city cops seem to be personally trying to make up for it. Schools are better, ostensibly, but are they really? The test scores don't necessarily tell for sure, apparently. We started the baseball season with hopes of a better-than-.500 year only to wind back up at the, ahem, "rebuilding" stage. We said goodbye to Willie Don and hello to the Grand Prix. All in all, it's been a wait-and-see kind of year, if you don't count the weather. It was the snowiest 12 months we can remember as well as the wettest. But while we're waiting for Baltimore to emerge rejuvenated, all its problems solved, we're pretty grateful for what we have. In fact, when it comes time to compile the Best of Baltimore issue, we're downright good with it. Because—except for the occasional backhanded compliment—it's one long list of things to like, love, lift up, celebrate, and just plain dig about all things 410/443, from an arts scene that's booming to a culinary scene that ranges from haute cuisine to down-and-dirty delicious to the many day-to-day amenities that improve life here immensely but often go unnoticed. And in the Readers Poll, you get to tell us your own picks. One thing's for sure: We'll be interested to see what this next year brings. Won't you?
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City Paper's Best of Baltimore 2011 was written by Andrea Appleton, Michael Byrne, Laura Dattaro, Anna Ditkoff, Alex Ebstein, Edward Ericson Jr., Jerard Fagerberg, Lionel Foster, Lee Gardner, Tim Hill, Geoffrey Himes, Henry Hong, Heather Joslyn, Jenn Ladd, Joe MacLeod, Bret McCabe, Max Robinson, Al Shipley, Van Smith, Brandon Soderberg, Wendy Ward, Baynard Woods, and Mary K. Zajac, with help from research assistant Phyllis Zhu and Editor Emeritus Anna Ditkoff. Interns Danielle Ariano, Natalie Copeland, Andy Holter, Dennis Mizzoni, Sarah Salovaara, Annie Stevenson, and Phillip Walters helped make it happen for credit. Photographs by John Ellsberry, Mel Guapo, Frank Hamilton, Sam Holden, Frank Klein, Christopher Myers, Michael Northrup, Rarah, Josh Sisk, Van Smith, and Jefferson Jackson Steele. Cover photograph by Frank Hamilton with very special thanks to Mr. Boh, The Oriole Bird, Todd Evans, and Besty™.


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Illness: A dog that is grossly overweight is obese.
Symptoms: Weight gain, excess body fat, inability to exercise or move, diabetes, arthritis
Who's Affected & Why: According to CNN, the majority of adult dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese. In the last year, the problem has worsened. Fifty-three percent of adult dogs were classified as obese by their veterinarians. That is approximately 41 million dogs. Middle-aged and indoor dogs are most susceptible to obesity.
How to Prevent & Cope: Maintaing a healthy and balanced diet and lifestyle for your dog is important to prevent obesity. If your dog is obese, weight loss and increased physical activity is possible with gradual, but regular treatment. (petMD)
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While I'm a BIG supporter of spaying and neutering your animal companions, a new study has come out of UC Davis, showing a possible correlation between spaying and neutering as puppies, can perhaps later cause cancers in the Golden Retrievers. While this study used only Golden Retrievers as their subjects, this would (I'm sure) cross over to other breeds as well.
The theory, is that our Animal companions need their hormones, that their reproductive organs furnish these hormones, that contribute to the maturation and growth of the dog , including the growth plates in the bones, as many Retriever breeds get osteosarcomas, as well as other types of cancers . Some Vet's refer to the Golden , as "Cancer Retrievers", due to the number of dogs of this breed, being diagnosed with cancers.
The conclusion of the study keeps going back to the spaying and neutering of our animal companions, before they have fully matured.
Then, once that occurs, average one year for small to med sized dogs, and up to 18-20 months for large and giant breeds. this is not to say you should NEVER spay or neuter, but it should wait until the dog is completely mature, and bones have ossified..
Please do not misunderstand me...Spaying and Neutering is a MUST, for unwanted animal population, and for the health of your dog. However, I have to give some credence to this study, as it makes sense....Would anyone take a child as an infant or toddler, and castrate a male baby or remove the ovaries of female baby?
Hell no, because those hormones are necessary for their ultimate growth and maturity.
Once an adult, the canine has no need for their reproductive organs, unless you are a PROFESSIONAL breeder. One shouldn't wait beyond their maturation, however, as they will be more prone to mammary tumors (females) and testicular cancers (males), the older they get AFTER they've fully matured, and have NOT been altered.
It was a very interesting study. But I do agree that on the average, dogs will likely live longer, if they've been altered , once fully grown.
I have a year old male Havaneese. A better dog, IM not sure I had found it. Would like to know the things I need to take care of so he is in our lives for many healthy years to come.April 21 2013 at 8:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
I would like to read about the 13 things mentioned, but the web pade layout is just to confusing. I couldnt follow the article or read the info cuz of the horrible layout. Very strange site...March 09 2013 at 11:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Dawn is so CHEMICAL-HEAVY, i would never put that on my dog. It's created to "cut grease out of the way" -- think about how strong those chemicals have to be? It's also why the Hydrogen Peroxide/baking soda/Dawn mix is SO bad to get skunk smell out of pet's fur. I'm glad they didn't suggest that one (might as well just drown your dog in chemicals). Geez.January 15 2013 at 2:10 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Wow nice. Some pets die because they're owner doesn't really know what there disease it. Where can we get more information when our pets is sick?January 04 2013 at 12:43 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Never buy or give anything to a pet form any foreign country. We use Royal Canine and although it's an English brand it's made in America. Does China care how our pets fare. How are we going to sue them form this far away when we can't even sue our own local companies?
Keep a file on every article that comes up and take it to your vet. If they get snitty about it, that's not the vet for you. A good vet will thank you for it. Vets are busy and sometimes miss new findings. Also beware of rawhide chews. They get stuck in the dogs throat and kill them. Insurance is not that expensive. Our back neighbor's kids kept throwing toys over our fence and of course would not pay the $3000 plus bill for the surgery to save our Golden when he ate a rubber ball. Lock, don't just close gates. Have home sitters. Cheaper than kennels and safer.
Know the list of unsafe foods. Grapes, chocolate, Onions and garlic, Teach your dog the command; Leave it. It could save his life if you drop your medication. Do I sound like I am overprotective? You betcha!
have been told by a very experienced and competent vet that Parvo can be treated at home with a very dedicated and strongly motivated caregiver If the animal is kept comfortable and given fortified fluid every hour for at least 30 to 48 hours, the dog will probably survive. So if you cannot afford the inpatient IV care,this is an alternative for the caregiver with a lot of commitment. Ask a vet if you are in this position. Of course the dog must be kept away from other pets and the waste material safely disposed of in such a way that other animls are not made sick.January 03 2013 at 11:32 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
have been told by a vet that Parvo can be treated by intensive home care, this means giving the dog fortified fluid EVERY hour for at least 30 hours. SO don't give up on your parvo diagnosed dog if you cannot afford the expensive in patient care. This is only for the committed and strong dog caregiver. If you don't believe it ask a vet.January 03 2013 at 11:27 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
How about not buying any more pet toys or food from other countries? Bet they wouldn't want you to know what they allow those third world countries and China to put in those products.January 03 2013 at 11:18 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
after many expensive surgeries on dogs and bunnies in particular, i am now an advocate for keeping pets pain free and not trying to "fix or eliminate" the many things that can happen with animals, especially abscess problems due to teeth in rabbits that are extremely common. we love our pets so much that i think there are many vet specialists that do surgeries, knowing there are no real cures, but a life of constant complicated and hurting animals that owners are left with, needless to say the thousands upon thousands of dollars paid to no avail of a return to health for the poor animals. luckily, i do have a local vet that i have come to trust a great deal. He will mention the side effects and if he thinks a procedure is worth it in the long haul, which it usually isn't. Remember that the pets that depend on you count on you keeping them safe and as comfortable as possible, not just merely alive and hanging on!January 03 2013 at 5:34 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply


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Ducks give coach Bruce Boudreau two-year deal through 2017September 10th, 2014, 9:32 am by ERIC STEPHENS
Winning a franchise-record 54 games didn't get Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau the Stanley Cup run he's long been giving chase to but it did give him a bit of added job security.
The Ducks announced on Wednesday a two-year contract extension given to Boudreau that will take him to the 2016-17 season. Boudreau, 59, was about to enter the final year of his current deal.
It is readily clear Boudreau and Ducks general manager Bob Murray didn't want the appearance that the successful coach would enter the 2014-15 season with his future in Anaheim becoming a regular question and a potential distraction.
"I think for both Bob and myself, it was important that we wanted to get it done before the season started or before training camp started so there was nothing hanging over us and we can just focus on the season," Boudreau said Wednesday.Read the rest of this entry »


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I hope for your sake that you're nothing like me. If you are, you've probably saved every single glass jar that's ever crossed your path. (Don't even get me started on reusable plastic containers, which merit a whole separate post.) Once something lands in my apartment, it's there for the duration. Someone once attempted to give me a smackdown for advising my favorite people in the world, my readers, to cover their cookie dough in plastic wrap.
But little did she know that I've been using the same sheets of plastic wrap, and plastic bags, since my arrival in Paris many years ago, which I rinse and dry methodically. Believe me, if a plastic bag or jar ever exits my threshold, it's destined for only one place, and that's the Smithsonian.
I have two areas in my apartment specifically dedicated to the preservation of glass jars. One is for jars I use for jams and jellies, and the other is for jars I've used for pickles, kimchi, and other things that are stinky. And nary the two shall meet: we all, somehow, have learned to co-exist in my tiny garret.


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MARK KEOHANE, in Business Day newspaper, writes that 15 players get to start but 30 will be needed to make the Boks the best in the business by 2015.
Remember when Bryan Habana got jeered in Bloemfontein? That very same day when Springbok rugby supporters unanimously declared it was time to move on from the player and those social media gurus who so generously and confidently offer all the solutions to South African rugby agreed that the majority of Currie Cup wingers were an improvement on Habana.
The abuse was disgraceful. The immaturity was equally alarming.
Never forget how easily so many were willing to discard the world-class qualities of the player voted the world's best in 2007.
Remember that day because it is the evil that continues to torment any Bok coach and any search for a winning habit and not a one-off winning high.
Now remember Saturday's demolition of the Wallabies in Pretoria because it provided confirmation that the Boks can play rugby as good as any out there and that they have a coach who doesn't embrace provincial bias, racism or rugby from an era believed to be outdated.
The Boks played fantastic rugby against Australia, sustained the intensity throughout and delighted South Africans with the quality of the performance.
Habana was sensational in all aspects of his game.
Bloemfontein wasn't so long ago ladies and gentlemen.
It really is time South Africa's rugby public matured in how it viewed the Springboks, in defeat and in victory and that debate does not mean despair and that criticism of a performance does not come with a condition of immediate change and that no Test match is a matter of life and death and that one victory does not provide an all consuming answer and that one defeat does not define the future of the game.
Perspective should be the ally of passion.
Being irrational, being emotional and being stupid does not constitute passion.
There will always rightly be an expectation that the Boks can beat any team at home. It does not mean they will. Similarly there is always an excuse when the Boks lose away from home when the expectation should be that in terms of quality of player the potential for winning away from home is not a romantic notion but something very tangible.
The game has evolved and the consistency to be good enough to win regularly cannot be the responsibility of 15 players believed to be the best national starting XV.
There has to be an acceptance very good South African players have chosen a career path overseas. It isn't a crime and these players shouldn't be treated with disdain.
In fact it allows for new players to regularly emerge in our domestic competitions. It improves the potential of what can be produced as a national squad of 30. The new don't queue unnecessarily and the tried and tested tend to evolve as people because of the overseas experience, improve as players and many don't play for their country when actually at the peak of their game.
I am going to resist mentioning names because that immediately dominates what is essentially a principle that age and geographics should never be a consideration. All that should be asked is if the player is good enough; not to start against the All Blacks on Saturday, by way of the most pressing Bok challenge, but to start at any time between now and 2015's World Cup.
There is no logic to making singular investments. The nature of the sport means that the hero of Saturday could twist his knee this week and never play again. Then what?
Youth always brings enthusiasm to any squad. Equally experience brings calm and confidence. Champion teams never have one or the other component. The teams who win consistently over a period of time never chose one as being more important than the other.
There is evolution and not revolution in selections. There is a phasing in and a phasing out and there is mentorship and realism that one victory does not make a summer and one performance does not make a legend.
Do your own exercise. Look at the qualities of every player available to South Africa, in this country and abroad. Look at how good the player is and not how old the player is. Find two players in each position you believe are good enough to start a World Cup final in 2015.
What should be celebrated this morning is that our national player base is capable of producing 30 players of similar pedigree and they aren't all playing in South Africa.
That should not be confused with enjoying what was a wonderful Bok performance against Australia.
The game has evolved. So too should the attitude of the supporter, the media and the administrator. One off wins must be enjoyed but it should never be seen as a guarantee that one era starts and another ends or that one player stays and another is never allowed back.
The search has to be for 30 players capable of starting a World Cup final in 2015 and not the preferred identity of 15 we hope make it to that final in 2015.


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Ruh Roh.
I find it presumptious to make any statement of the sort you made when we have 10 years of history here and you are a newcomer, but whatever works for you works for me. If you like it, I love it!Originally Posted by 42
Time for some football!!!
I find it.
It was not meant in any sort or way other than the counting one... Speaking about all things Hornets to read... Both worth the time to read and not... That's my perspective, given what I do, which is most often just compile short lists of stuff worth reading from other websites.
The fact that what I wrote can be a taken as, I'm assuming, some sort of "count your lucky stars" way is a weakness in my phrasing. It wasn't meant that convey that anything else.
Maybe the added stuff we do stamps out people's spark, for instance, and we are actually killing comments here. I'm open that idea. I'm fine not be read, liked, welcome, etc. I just don't want to be misunderstood.
Thanks for taking the time to respond. Anything you have to add from an improvement to "Romans, go home" is more than welcome, not that my leave is needed; just trying to be clear.
Why not just post all the hornets 24/7 articles in a separate part of the forum or just blend it with the HR.com articles sections. Aren't these basically the same things as being posted in there, that way can you keep both separate and part of the site, but still appease the people being bothered by the numerous threads about 24/7 articles popping up.
I like both sites, but I agree that the article links might be better posted in a seperate part of the forum (and as one already exists on the site, I don't think it's such a weird idea to post them there)
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I think the 24/7 articles will blend in fine once the season starts up.
I haven't been reading them recently because I don't think there's been any real news, but during the season everyone's always looking for Hornets articles and this board will easily be able to handle a 247 article per day.
Sengir, I think your does apprase those folks who's rather not see that thread. It fails to appease those those who want them in the Nest, which I think was the idea of the alliance between the sites Joe initiated and we worked out (alliance is my word).
I'd like to know more about how the existence of a thread bothers some.
What if it didn't have a 247 tag?
Through multiple conversations on many topics with some of the principles in these sites, I've been led to believe that an 'us' and 'them' mentality is not something we want to encourage. To me the tag is an advertisement and is divisive, but these stories are to have tags so I put them in. It was created to be used. Posting in another forum section has the same divisive feel. Besides, the news fits the theme if this section, and not others.
I would think it would be easier to comment on 3 articles plus someone's comments on them than 1 article alone. Any article worthy if its own thread gets that, and I bring in a compact way to get some extra, lower-level stuff.
I said it before and NOhornets touched on it as well: I do one day from 247 and post the 1-2 per week the other 3 guys crank out. Someone handing you something to read that has a 50-50 chance you may like 1 article in it, with no requirement to read it, and doesn't inhibit the abilty to locate other material should be a good thing. If they look like they are taking over, it may be because all the other thread starters that everyone else provides on is slightly more; it stands out not becuase 247 is loud, but because everyone else is quiet.
It's hard to find stuff to talk about about this team. Silverfoxx posted three threads yesterday that got moved because they were off-topic. I didn't move them; someone else did. I am seemingly not good at it either, but I'm ok at producing articles and summaries.
I wish I was drowned out by the activity here on this site. Frankly, I'm thankful for this thread and this conversation.
The question I'd be asking is, would the same thing be happening if there WAS actual news coming out, or would there be more articles, podcasts, etc coming out?
I don't mind this stuff coming out right now, since there isn't actually much news, but when things pick up again, I'm hoping this type of posts would reduce to allow the better stuff more room.
Without the lockout, there would be a lot more activity from the general membership. Unfortunately, there just isn't much to talk about right now. There are really only a handful of issues right now:
1) What's the status of the lockout? unfortunately there is nothing other than reports that the sides are far apart.
2) What players are going overseas? Just doesn't seem that too many are really interested in this
3) What's up with Chris Paul? He's really the only player people seem to care about on the Hornets and he may or may not go overseas and he may or may not opt out at the end of next season whenever that happens.
The lockout pretty much killed any Hornets related news and limited NBA news in general to a slow trickle. It's a delicate balance with posting threads between HR.com and H247 people. We want to encourage discussion, not dictate what to discuss.
The threads posted are there for your perusal. If there's something specific anyone wants to discuss about the Hornets or NBA there is nothing preventing that. The perception I get is that most fans have lost interest in the NBA for the time being.
About 1 a day is just that. What you see in the Nest is 10+ days of activity (check the thread dates) where it's normally 3 days or so I think. I certainly won't be generating more than 1 summary a day . . . such is the point of the summary.Originally Posted by Tin_Food
So it will be as you say, but it's not a matter of leaving room; it's a matter of new content flowing at a rate push off the article from 7/29 so you don't see it on page 1.
WOW....Originally Posted by West Coast Hornet
I didn't find what he said presumptuous at all. What he meant was that it would be even more dead if he didn't post the links in the threads right now. If 24/7 didn't post anything, the NEST would be a ghostland of old threads and old replys.
Personally, I come on here once a day or maybe in the afternoon and in the afternoon has the same old posts as the morning. Not much action going on, but I knew it would be like this.
Why does it matter how long he's been here for? I've seen more out of him in his short time here than I have from most here, even the Contributors and owners. No real need for a statement like this.I find it presumptious to make any statement of the sort you made when we have 10 years of history here and you are a newcomer
The off-season is always dull, save ridiculous trade ideas. This year though, it's like watching TV with your back turned and the mute button pressed.
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To me personally, it isn't really bothersome, but maybe the 24/7 tag does make them stand out more than they should, maybe using the news tag might be more interesting if, like you said, you don't want the 24/7 stuff standing seperate from the forum.Originally Posted by 42
The reality of the situation is that right now we are in the very beginning phases of integrating these two sites. It's going to be hard to really tell what is working and what isn't until we get H247 and the board fully up and running again, which can only happen when the lockout ends.
Feedback is absolutely crucial in proceeding, especially when the lockout does end, and I really hope that everyone feel comfortable talking productively about any problems that they have.
The Hornets247 news gets updated around 3 times a day during free agency, the draft, and the season. 42 posts all the small stuff in a daily update, and either he or someone else puts the big, important, breaking stuff with its own headline. In addition to that we put up around 2 articles per day on the blog (a pre-game and a post-game, or 2 other random things on non-game days).
So that winds up being around 5 threads a day, which in an ideal world I would like to have posted here as soon as they are published. We really try not to post useless stuff over there, but there just isn't anything particularly useful right now.
Simply posting articles as threads may not be the ideal way to do it, but until we really see things in action it's hard to write it off as dominating the forum. As people have said, it's not like a daily digest of NBA happenings is causing others to not bring up topics of conversation. There's just nothing to really say.
Truly I don't read all of the digest every day, but during the season it really is all encompassing. Give it a 30 second scan once in a while and you might find a juicy little tidbit that tickles your fancy. 42 links to everything Hornets related there is.
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So, you feel the need to wade into this discussion? You'd make an excellent moderator - on someone else's site.Originally Posted by SeauxCrazy
I actually enjoy reading 42's stuff, but as Gerrity says above, putting the materials from both sites together in a way that flows well will take some doing.
And you have proven my point in some ways. A lot of our regulars are not posting. We can speculate all day about why that is. I have my own ideas.
Sometimes there are already posts talking about the articles you link to, and then I click on your link only to find the same stuff and I get really angry because I'm never getting that 5 seconds of my life back.Originally Posted by 42
As has already been said, a daily article roundup thread will not be a problem when there is a normal flow of activity on the site.
That is true, BP225. When I see something here first, I usually call it out by that article. If it's been posted and I didn't notice it, I don't. I don't think I've ever had an 'only Hornets Report' day, thought maybe the stuff of interest to you is not fresh, a near rehash, etc. As far it being infuriating... Click only at risk? I'm not really sure how to determine how a link will appeal to each person's taste and tailor the post to communicate all of those determinations. I think most of the internet is click at risk... This is no more 'risky' than searching with google and seeing nothing new.
I'm not sure how to fix that because it's not generated for folks who follow this or other sites closely, like some on 247 and here. It's there for folks who want a quick hit on the 'page 2' stuff.
I agree 100% that there is a 'better way'. I'm not sure there's one today, though. Communicating like this will make a difference in the end, so this is great. Really. It may not be 'your idea' or 'my idea', but the more we all talk about it, the better the end product will be.
In a way, it's best to test all this during the lockout so things are smoother when they need to be.
Truthfully, have no idea what you are talking about lol. I have trouble moderating myself, no need in me moderating othersOriginally Posted by West Coast Hornet
I "waded" into this discussion b/c I felt the comment was unnecessary and you were probably taking what 42 said out of context a bit. So yeah, I felt the need to "wade" in, seems like everyone else waded in with no issues or complaints. Plus its the hottest thread on HR at the moment, had to join in
I was being sarcastic about that bit. No one should be bothered by the H247 threads. They are clearly labeled and easy to avoid if they aren't your cup of tea.Originally Posted by 42
Me, too, man. If we aren't having fun, then we have lost our way.
Personally I love this forum even more since 247 and it kinda joined together. 42 and his posse have brought articles, meaningful discussion and thought provoking topics to a forum almost as off as the offseason. It does seem like they are overloading the forum but I blame us for not posting any topics waaay more than I blame them for posting their articles. It's sad to see such a drought on such a fun forum but I look forward to the days to where our ideas and 42's articles mingle. They can't stay locked out forever, right?
[QUOTE=NOhornets]I think the 24/7 articles will blend in fine once the season starts up.
My thoughts exactly.
I already don't like my own suggestions. moving some of the stuff to a seperate area does run counter to the idea of joining the sites. But it does seem like the majority of the problem is due to the fact that there is nothing else going on...
I'd like to say I will bring more to the conversation, but just about anything I think is thread worthy I'll probably just write about on h247. That probably doesn't help out with this problem we're having too much.
When we get a new CBA, a new owner, and a new season, things are going to get awesome. I feel like I'm waiting for Christmas, but nobody can tell me what day it is.
Who cares what you felt was necessary or not? I certainly don't. etc.....Originally Posted by SeauxCrazy
I felt it was necessary. We have a long history here with rock solid members. Of course, many of these people aren't around right now. I suppose we can speculate as to why. The lockout is a fine place to start.
Maybe if there was some sort of stickied thread for 24/7 news posts. Maybe a special side forum like Gerry V has.
Just a suggestion.
And...yeah, football is king right now. Just about everyone knows the NBA lockout's gonna stretch on. A shame at the general apathy towards to the NBA that if we lost it for a season, no one would really hurt for it, so long as football is unblemished.
A side benefit should be that college b-ball will take center stage for our competitive basketball fix at least, and maybe not just during every March.
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