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Nicole Harris on current developments towards Managed Learning Environments in the ANGEL project.
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Comment: These boots are great. I needed the EEE width and when they came in I slipped them on for a perfect fit and instant comfort. No breakin was needed. Jafrum has great products and the best customer service on the internet.
David L
Work in West Virginia, Live in Arkansas
Comment: Fantastic Boots Best Iv'e ever had. Fit is great.Best quality I have seen in a long time. Would recommend any time. JAFRUM you have a great business!!
Queensland Australia
Comment: Shipped quicker than expected. I ordered the wrong size first and they exchanged them for me easily. Now I've got the boots I wanted at the best price I could find. Thanks to JAFRUM!!!!
Monroe, NC
Comment: Researched many manufacturers for proper style and fit of boots. Finally narrowed down and picked the MB410 - Men's Milwaukee Classic Harness Leather Boot. Exceptional quality and fit directly out of the box with as advertised no break in period. Feels like a pair of old worn slippers, just perfect and they come in true to size D, E and EE widths. The Rear zipper really makes for easy-on/easy-off. Highly recommend this boot to everyone. You will not be sorry if you purchase these boots. My friends say they look fantastic.
W. Nicolaichuk
Utica, NY
Comment: I looked at many different harness boots, and found these. I own a pair of Harley harness boots, that I had a zipper installed ($45), and I much prefer these boots to the Harley Davidson version. These fit just like I had been wearing them throughout an entire break in period. Would highly recommend.
Renee & Bill
Comment: just got these in the mail. they are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! paid less then in the local store for same boots!! awesome fast shipping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks!
Comment: Delivery driver just left. The boots are good looking,l ook tough and durable. Also ordered a jacket, great looking too. Minimum delivery time,placed order on Monday around 4;30 PM, DROPPED OFF BY CARRIER BY 11:30 AM on Friday. Thanks,I will certaintly be buying your products again.
Comment: Ordered boots and quick latch on Thursday after 6:00 P.M. and was delivered Saturday afternoon! P.S. Great boots. Will be back again.
Comment: Just what I was looking for - so comfortable I can wear them all day. Thanks for this and all of your other awesome MC products - I am a regular customer!!
Alberta, Canada
Comment: Nice boots at a good price. Fit was a little loose, but use heavier weight socks and they fit perfect. They were delivered within 3 days of my order. I will be a regular customer.
Comment: They arrived all broken in. I have to say the same thing about these boots as I did the leather jacket I recently bought...with prices and quality like this, I don't see how all the other leather dealers are still in business. Don't think about these boots...BUY 'EM!
Fletcher, NC
Comment: Just recieved my new boots and they are great, I just compared them to a pair I saw at a motorcylce dealership that were $279 and these were better. What a deal.
Ontario, Canada
Comment: You will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. We got His and Hers. Great boot for a good price, compare anywhere to any brand.
Copperhill, TN
Comment: Bought the boots. They are terrific. Comfortable from the first moment. Also bought saddle bags and chaps. Immediately ordered another set of chaps and saddlebags for my son and his bike.
Reno, NV
Comment: Holy crap, what great boots, great prices, great service, you all have a new lifetime customer, many thanks
San Diego, Ca.
Comment: Really good service fast shipping and the product was everything I was looking for and the price is unbeatable thank you Jafrum looking forward to ordering again soon
Newfoundland Canada
Comment: I ride almost daily and my boots are important to me. I bought these boots because of the zipper in the back of the boot and the great styling. Make sure of your size as I feel that these may run a little large. The EE's are plenty wide.
Tom G
J.C. Tenn
Comment: The boots arrived today and no doubt the best boots ever had seen... Half the cost at the Harley shop or more so and better quality. They werent kidding ---straight out of the box broken in feel. Super comfortable. Love em and Jafrum was quick with delivery. True to size as well. They are located in Charlotte and will probably visit there in 3 weeks for the 600.
Thanks Jafrum staff!!!!!
Bob S.
Comment: I was so glad to find 3E, I have had mine almost a year and am amazed at the quality they are still in good shape, I removed the harness and heel bling for a less flashy look, i wear mine every day not just to ride
Fred D.
Brooksville Fl.
Comment: Boots were exactly what I was looking for. Great quality and perfect fit! Would order from here again.
Comment: Excellent boot, felt great right out of the box. Quality product.** Make sure to order a 1/2 to full size smaller than you normally wear. I ordered a 1/2 size smaller than normal and still had to put a set of Dr. Shoales inserts in, but they fit perfect now. Just get the smaller size and you cant go wrong with these boots.
Bob E
McKinleyville, CA
Comment: These are great boots, they are comfortable, look good & great for wet weather riding. I would like to thank for Jafrum for their Great Support!!!
Queensland, Australia
Comment: Boots are nice, definitely comfortable. Should have ordered half size smaller, as my regular size in these boots is a bit too big.
Eric L
Redlands, Ca.
Comment: I bought these boots for my friend and he loves them, perfect fit, quality leather and the look is amazing for the price and they are so comfortable.
Lady Harley
Birmingham, AL
Comment: Purchased these boots for my husband who was in desperate need of boots. wow what a great boot. there was no breaking in of the boot very comfortable and the fit is awesome.
Debra B
Comment: SIZE 10 MY SIZE ALLOWS FOR THICK SOCKS. THESE ARE THE BOOTS YOU NEED IF YOU ARE A TRUE RIDER. LUG SOLES FOR ALL KINDS OF SURFACES, HIGH ENOUGH TO TUCK YOUR JEANS IN OR LEAVE OUT. DURABLE BUT LIGHT FLEXABLE SOULS. THESE ARE 150 - 175 DOLLAR BOOTS ELSEWHERE. I PURCHASED THE ----- WESTERN BOOTS AND PUT 11K MILES ON THEM. THEY WERE WELL MADE BUT CAN NOT COMPARE TO THESE BOOTS.
BRIDGETON, nEW jERSEY 08302
Comment: These are the most comfortable boots I have ever owned and I've owned many. I got the 3E size and it was perfect for me. No break in period no pressure points. I can wear them all day and even walk in them without thinking about my feet all the time.
Tex Owens
South Carolina
Comment: VERY STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE BOOTS. TOOK THEM OUT OF THE BOX AND WENT FOR A NICE AFTERNOON RIDE. THANKS JAFRUM.
Comment: I got my husband a pair of these boots for Christmas he loves them.
Sandra Risner
Collinwood TN
Comment: Outstanding boot - comfortable, soft and a great fit. I'm totally happy with the purchase, and look forward to many hours in the saddle wearing these boots.
North Carolina
Comment: I love my boots. I wish I had bought them sooner. They are exactly what I wanted.
Jim Sedman
Comment: I usually wear a nine but had to return them for a 8 1/2. Easy return and replacement. Once I got the right size, they fit right out of the box. Too cold to ride right now so I wore them out dancing the first night to break them in. It wasn't necessary. They fit great and are very comfortable. They look great too. I would recommend them to anybody looking for a good fit and a great looking boot.
Luggin Louie
New Washington, Ohio
Comment: I'm on my 2nd pair. I have a narrow foot and the first set of boots was too loose on my foot so I re-ordered a size smaller. The smaller boot is a little snug on length, but still very loose fitting in the heel which makes it a poor boot to do any walking in. Overall, the boots are very well made and the zipper feature is a plus but if you have a narrow foot, you may want to look at other options.
Wilson North Carolina
Comment: Good boots! True to size!
Vitalij Tryshyn
Ukraine, Kiev
Comment: The Milwaukee Motorcycle Boots I bought from Jafrum are great and the price makes the deal even better. Jafrum does business right, great fast service with good products. I would recommend Jafrum and the boots to anyone.
Ron Price
Layton, Utah
Comment: Product and shipment receive in time and in a perfect condition. The boots fit well and they are exactly what I wanted.
Pierre Pepin
Quebec / Canada
Comment: At first I did not like the heel, mostly because I never wear anything that has a heel on it. However, after wearing them around a bit I got used to it. I love the boots and have already gotten plenty of compliments on them. They are great "biker" boots, good leather, easy on & off, good traction, and they look excellent. I was pleasantly surprised when my buddy asked me if they were Redwings... :)
Excelsior, MN
Comment: Very good support and I hope I never find out how they would protect in a crash. They are a bit heavy and I would not want to walk very far in them but they are a great Motorcycle Boot!!!
Comment: Ordered the boots on Thursday had them Saturday morning. They look and feel great. Comfortable right out of the box and the zipper makes taking them off so much easier. Mine were a little loose so they might run a little big. Couldn't wait to wear them though so a thick pair of socks was all I needed. Will buy from here again.
Joe G.
Curwensville, Pa.
Comment: I normally don't buy footwear without trying them on but I went out on a limb and got them anyway, I am very pleased to say they fit great and are very comfortable I would recommend these to any-one, the Milwaukee boots are the best.
Eddie Williams
Brunswick Georgia
Comment: Great Boots, no break-in comfortable right out of the box. Easy on back zipper. This is my 2nd pair. Great Price, Fast Service!
Frank P.
Niagara Falls, NY
Comment: My feet are out of this world, sometimes they fit and some times they don't. I have had 12's that are to big and I have had 13's that are to small and they all hurt and bring forth blisters. The Milwaukee boots that I purchased from you are close to perfect. They are great boots. Thanks Jafrum.
Comment: Boots look and feel great , the zipper makes it eaiser to put on since I broke my left ankle in 2 places it was hard to slip on other boots. Price was great and delivery was fast. I have ordered from here before and I will continue to do so. Thank You.
Barkhamsted, CT.
Comment: Haven't ridden bike with them yet (weather and time), but have worn them several times to work and they are WAY COMFORTABLE! I'm going to order a pair for my son and daughter-in-law!
Comment: Great boots, very comfortable great quality very happy with this buy
Oxford, UK
Comment: The quality of these boots is exceptional, and the fit was extremely comfortable from day one. Great product and fast shipping.
Comment: I like the boots kinda big put some foot pads in and fit better delivery was fast.
Waitsfield VT
Comment: If you are thinking of buying motorcycle Milwaukee classic harness boots, you are at the right place. I ordered this boot 3 times before I got it right. I did not have any problems. Jafrum got this boot out to me like clock work. What ever size shoe you wear. Get your boot that size, it fit. You are going to love this one for the price. Save time and money.
Wilson Hudson
Oak Forest, IL
Comment: Again great boots good service but shipping to us in Aust is to much. Surely when it is free in US we should be able to get a better deal. Jafrum can you check it out as I and my friends would like to buy alot more.
Bendigo Australia.
Comment: I am quite surprised at how soft, comfortable and well made these boots are, at this or any other price. They felt great right out of the box. The only thing I would caution you about is that I have a narrow foor and the toe box is very wide. It is not an issue when I'm riding but my foot does have excessive room when I'm walking. If I'm going to be out and about I wear an extra pair of thin socks.
New York USA
Comment: Thrilled to find 11.5 EEE! Boots are comfortable too. Even wide was a bit snug when I first put on but the leather has adjusted (stretched) nicely. I have large calf muscles and could not zipper all the way up initially. So I just zippered as far as possible. This allowed the leather (upper) to stretch and now I can fully zipper boots (without worry over busting zipper).
South East PA
Comment: These are great, but I have to warn you...
When I first took them out of the box, I couldn't get my foot in them. Made me nervous, I stretched the harnesses and that was the answer. They fit perfect and are comfortable. After all the harness is designed to keep them on your feet when your thrown.
Comment: I love my new boots they are the bomb they feel great and i've gotten lots of commets
Ray Paige
Kendall NY
Comment: Look for much until I found that my husband was looking for, spectacular!
Santiago de Chile
Comment: Get boots. I have a high instep and the zipper in the back really helps. No more taking them to the boot shop to be stretched before I wear them. Short delivery time and exactly what I ordered. This is my second pair of Milwaukee's. Great boot for the money.
Ron Bennett
Spring, TX
Comment: First quality motorcycle boot. Comfortable, sturdy, true to size.
Alan S.
Northridge, Ca
Comment: Have such a hard time finding my size 13 EEE but these boots are awsome. Great fit and they are comfortable plus they look great. Highly recommended. Fastest shipping Ive ever seen
Rick Bishop
Jonesboro AR
Comment: Great Customer service fast shipping, Great product. I ordered Milwaukee Classic Harness Boots. First of all this is the best boots i have ever owned. So soft and comfy like nothing else i have ever had to wear.And i ordered them on Friday and had them here in Georgia the next day. thank you so much for the great product and super fast delivery... Jafrum will be my source for all my motorcycle needs.
Cumming GA
Comment: Get one size smaller for sure period... great boot for your money. Only thing no steel toe.
Jacksonville, Florida
Comment: I ordered five items at one time. All fit. All exceeded my expectations. The boots really surprised me as I have difficulty getting a right fit. No problem here. I put them on and found them very comfortable. Our neighbors, were impressed with their purchases and we did right by ordering from Jafrum.
Clovis, NM
Comment: great boots, great fit. have bought boots ,jackets and helmets from JAFRUM, very pleased with all products. KOODOS
B.C. Canada
Comment: Having had boots made to order it was hard to get boots off the shelf that I liked and fitted well. When I saw these I thought good for a go. And they are. Terrific fit and a great basic boot. I ordered half a size under and would try one full size. Well done Jafrum!
Bayswater North, Victoria, Australia
Comment: These boots are great. Good looking and very comfortable.
Comment: Grate boot very comfortable and flexable.
Daniel Jarrell
Beaufort SC.
Comment: Great boots,no break in time was needed, comfortable right out of the box.I ordered a smaller size then I ware and they were too sm,had to return them for a larger size.Very fast delivery
Norfolk Va
Comment: From the moment I put these bots on they felt like old friends. I swear I will never wear another pair of boots for the rest of my life. My feet are comfortable, warm, and dry, I added snow seal to the boots before I wore them I live in Oregon, and ride in heavy rain all winter long.
Comment: If you are in the market for a great boot and frendliy service check these guys (gal) out. I am a wide shoe/boot person and the fact that these come in EE & EEE is a huge plus not to mention the zipper on the back makes on and off a snap. Whoever came up with that idea must of at one time or another messed up an ankle in a bike wreck (like me) cause it sure makes my life alot easier and less painful.
Comment: Got a busted in three places ankle that has special needs and these Harness boots are just the ticket. Back zipper makes on/off painless. I 've had to return a couple times to get size right but had no problem with the people @ Jafrum. Thanks for lookin' out for the 2 wheeled population in a insane 4 wheeled world.
Van Nuys, Ca.
Comment: Love the boots and how they fit. Never thought they would get here as quick as they did. Jafrum has made it easy to want to buy more of their available product.
A Krug
Charlotte, NC
Comment: Felt great right out of the box
Comment: I received these boots for Christmas and now that the snow has melted, I finally got a chance to actually put them on and use the. They fit perfectly out of the box (note that I wear a size 10 but ordered 9 and 1/2 after reading the reviews). The boots are well made and look great. Highly recommended.
Steve Goss
Noblesville, IN
Comment: Went to the post office at lunch break, put my boots on and wore them the rest of the day straight out of the box. Ordered a half size smaller than usual and they fit perfectly. Good quality for the money. You will not be disappointed.
Jonesboro, AR.
Comment: Very comfortable, no breaking in ready to where, and the price cant be beat...
Comment: Husband has wide foot and they sold them in tripleE fit good
Comment: I ordered a size 12 EE Wide and they were still too tight on my feet. Too bad. They looked good. Jafrum of course promptly refunded my money when I returned the boots. Ended up getting VEGA boots (size 12) that fit great.
Comment: Great quality product, they run a little large, I would suggest a half size smaller than normal.
Bob Smith
Townsend, MA
Comment: The title says it all! They come ready to wear all day, true to their size, and at a price you can't beat. If you are in the market for new boots, look no further. You won't be disappointed.
Denton, TX
Comment: These boots are great and very comfortable. The quality is top notch. They run true to fit so do not order a size bigger than what you usullly wear
New Jersey
Comment: I got these in EE width because of my wide foot, and they're fantastic! I highly recommend these boots. I'll buy these again when my current pair wear out, which doesn't look like it will be anytime soon since they're wearing really well and still look brand new.
Jeff S.
Firestone, CO
Comment: Shipped quick. Fit perfect. Leather is soft. Great looks. Got compliments right away. I wasn't sure I'd like the zipper back, but I'm glad I have them. Makes it easy on/easy off.
Harvey, LA
Comment: Slightly on the bigger side of what I expected (no half sizes over 12), OTC inserts took care of that. Boots take a shine like no other. Easy in and out with half zipper in the back, and a great look!
SFC Friday
New England
Comment: I bought these boots first in a size 9.5 since that was my normal shoe size. I returned them for an exchange on a size 9D. The boots fit great and are very comfortable. At $99 I feel they are a great value. About $50 less than Bates and HH.
West Michigan
Comment: I usually wear a 11.5 wide, in athletic shoes. that's what I ordered the 1st time arond, of these boots. got them and they were too wide. but thought they were such good quality I had to get them in a smaller width. I did and they're great.
Comment: Great boot nice leather quick shipping two thumbs up
Al Moffat
Comment: Awesome boots. EE size fit perfectly.
Jose Luis
Los Angeles
Comment: Just purchased these on a prayer that they will fit dad's wide foot. All they sell is 9.5D and he wears a DD. All the reviews are amazing and so I decided to roll the dice. Hoping they fit perfectly.
Greeley Colorado
Comment: Excellent boot, no break in needed, everything they said and more
Wilmington , DE
Comment: Boots came just as described. Fitment was great, I ordered 11 1/2 EE. I wear 11 normally. Feel great right out of the box. Wife loved them and couldn't believe the price... Only issue was the L/H boot stitching at the top of the zipper flap rubbed my calf. A lighter to singe the ends took care of this. Feel great, and would buy again.
Comment: Fit perfect out of the box!
Comment: I wear an 11.5 wide. that's what I ordered. it was too wide. sent it back got just an 11.5. I put Dr. Scholl"s "custom" orthotics in (which I need) may still be a little big. but, I think if I got just an 11 the orthotics would not fit. great quality leather. well made, handsome boot.
Comment: My dads foot is a 9DD, very hard to find boots to fit him. The reviews said these run a bit big so I took a chance and got them for him for Fathers Day. Perfect fit! He also says they are the most comfortable he's ever had. I'm tempted to buy another pair and save them for down the road!
Comment: I was worried about buying these on line but after receiving them and wearing them for 30 days now, I am very satisfied with my purchase. I get a lot of compliments on them also. I thought they might be too hot in the AZ summer but they have been great! Better than my Harley Boots!
Dave Andersen
Comment: Boot are good heavy duty & heavy boots . The instep was not as high as I needed but after removing straps I now can wear them. Good boot just big foot.
Roy Johnson
Comment: These boots actually look and feel better than the Harley Boots that's similar in style. I wish they came in brown too because I would definitely order another pair. The shipment was unexpectedly fast. Highly recommend
Comment: Fantastic Boots, Best I have had in long time. Fit is great. ground grip is great too.
I'll buy the same next time I need boots.
Alfred W. Mathes
on-line texas
Comment: Well made boots. The 9EE fit a 9 Wide very well.
Sunshyn Vanderheiden
Comment: Great fit right out of the box. Delivered quicker than promised. Excellent quality at a fantastic price. I have wide feet and these fit perfectly. Awesome boot.
Louis Leny
Fox Lake Illinois
Comment: This is the third pair that I have bought. One for me, and two others as gifts. All three absolutely love them !!!
David C. Thompson
Walton, NY
Comment: These have been the best Boots I have ever put on out of the box. I read the reviews and was concerned about fit. No problems and no break in period. First boots the never hurt no matter how long you wear them. Will purchase again!
Lexington, South Carolina
Comment: excellent boots for your money! size was true. shipping faster than other online stores.
Don M.
Pittsburgh PA.
Comment: I have been looking for a new pair of boots for riding for a long time, have even ordered a couple of pair that have been sent back. Wearing a size 14, my options are a bit limited usually, but this pair fit great, the zipper at the back of the shaft make it much easier to put on, and they wear very well. I did add a pair of green SuperFeet inserts, but I have them in all of my shoes. Overall, a great pair of boots, and for just less than $100, can't beat it. They even showed up a day or 2 before I was expecting them to.
Ferndale, WA
Comment: I love the fit, the look and the rear zipper makes them super easy to put on. I read the reviews and ordered a half size smaller and love the way they fit.
Adam Nelson
Farr West Utah
Comment: Very comfortable to wear. Look fantastic. Zipper make lot easier to put on and take off. Will stand up under heavy usage.
Comment: These are the BEST boots I've ever owned. Fit is perfect and the boots are cut so well that they don't slip on my motorcycle pegs. They are so well made, they look good in a suit or out on the road in full riding gear. Kuddos to the Milwaukee Motorcycle Comapny, because these boots are a winner!
Manassas, VA
Comment: I agree with all the reviews above. They are great boots at a fair price.
peter Cunningham
Comment: Really like the boots, got lots of compliments at work. I was a little worried about getting these tall boots on and off, the zipper down the back solves that problem. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
Bill Garcia
Ogden, UT
Comment: These are great quality boots. They are night light weight, but that is not what I was looking for. The zipper in back is strong and looks like it will hold up for a long time.
I can't say I agree with others who said they feel broken in out of the box. I only wore them for a short time today, but they feel they need time to wear in. for ordering the extra wide I expected them to be a bit big, but to me they feel like "regular" fit not wides.
I like them, once broken in I think they will be great riding boots for days that are cold, or threatening rain. I'll stick to my regular construction boots for my daily riding boots though.
Rob I
Toms River, NJ
Comment: I've put about a thousand miles on these boots since I got them and they still look great. No scaring from the clutch is visible. The EEE width it perfect for me and although I change out of my riding boots as a habit. I often find myself forgetting to because the boots are so comfortable. Milwaukee Classic Harness Motorcycle Boots are the standard to follow. Now that I own a pair I've noticed I'm not alone. They truly are the riders choice.
Rudy Gutierrez
Dallsa, Texas
Comment: Very Good Boots
Nana Yaw Ampaw Jr.
East Brunswick, NJ. 08816
Comment: I really enjoy my boots but I have to say the sizes run really big. I wear a 12 street shoe and started with that. They we're very big so I sent them back (no hassle and easy returns, by the way) and ordered an 11. Frankly they're still a bit big. I may have opted for a 10 1/2 but I wanted to wear them so I deal with them being too big. Great quality construction and should last for awhile. I'd order from this company again (just smaller next time).
Nate Gillette
Comment: These boots are great. Good looking and very comfortable. Ordered two sets, one for me and one for my co-pilot.
Comment: I looked at a lot of boots before ordering. I liked the boot and the price. The were a 1/2 size too big. Exchanging for the right size was fast and simple. I have the right size now and they are great.
Comment: The boots are great and Jafrum service is excellent. I have bought several items from them and all items and service has been outstanding.
John Hamm
Linden, Tn.
Comment: bought these for my bf for Christmas. he loves them. he has a tendency to have a problem with being able to put boots on . He has very big feet but he like these because they have a zipper and went on with ease.. very happy with item
Comment: Great fit and quality. Back zipper makes for an easy fit and comfy. No struggle to take on and off. Great price also.
Pomona Calif
Comment: I do have trouble getting shoes to fit... mostly finding them at all. I have a 14/15 foot, and wanted a boot for riding. Well these dogs fit great... I bought thinking it may be a little big... and they were, but oh so comfortable, and no break in period. Got the 15's and if I wear an extra pair of socks they will be right. But still good with only one pair too! Great quality as I was not sure if they would be. Was not disapointed at all!!!
Jeff Rogas
Comment: Do you want a pair of riding boot's that will continually surprise you after you realize it's been another 3000 miles and the boots still feel new and could still be worn dress casual, then these are your boots. They are awesome boots and as soon as I realized this I ordered a second pair. You just never know how long a good thing will be around. I hope www.jafrum.com surprises me and continues to offer this great pair of riding boots for their incredibly low price.
Dallas, Texas
Comment: First off, my feet are big. I normally wear a 13 EEE and finding shoes, much less boots that fit me is a chore. Few stores in my area carry my size and I hate ordering footwear without trying it on. But I saw these boots and with Jafrum's return policy, I thought I would give it a shot.
I ordered the 14 D since there were no really wide options. I got them today, a Monday after ordering them late Thursday. They fit well and are very comfortable so far walking around the house. No pinching or binding and just the right amount of stiffness that will break in well, if you know what I mean.
These boots Look good, and feel better!
Doug Robinson
Comment: Excellent fit, excellent service,
delivered in one day. Best compnay
and employees I've seen on the Internet
mike cascone
Comment: At last a motorcycle boot I can actually wear, I have extra wide feet and normal boots cause be great discomfort.
The real bonus is these boot are also of exceptional quality at a very reasonable price. The leather is very high quality and the sole is very functional.
Fred Down
Comment: These boots are very comfortable ,great quality and look like for 500$. Im very satisfied.
Comment: Boots feel good out of the box but the first pair ran small for me as I am between sizes 12 or 13 EE. Maybe its my wide feet but my toes were pinched even when I got the 13 and the top rim of the boot rubbed my leg raw from sharp stitching, maybe I have big calves. Great service though and no problem exchanging.
Jim Fiers
Melbourne Fl
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I recently purchased a pair of Milwaukee Harness style boots (MMC-MB410-85W),
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SWANSBORO — Swansboro first-year boys' tennis coach Megan Mahone had just stepped off the courts during a recent practice when something drew her attention.
A ball hit by one of her players had just flown over the fence and into a parking lot, which prompted Mahone to quickly demand that player get on the ground and do 20 push-ups.
"That's my rule, yeah," Mahone said. "If you hit it over the fence you got 20 push-ups you owe me."
Mahone was good-natured when she called for those push-ups, but in reality, she knows her rule can be used as a lesson to teach her players to focus on the fundamentals.
"I think some of them thought it was a joke to hit it over, and now, they know it's a little bit more serious because to hit it over the fence, you really got to be doing something wrong," Mahone said. "I think they embrace it and they are pretty good about calling each other on it. They do their push-ups and they do them well.
"It's all in good fun, but they know it's to get them to really think about their shots."
The 25-year-old Mahone took over the boys' tennis program earlier in the school year after Jim Sheehan was not retained as coach.
The Pirates have been one of the area's better tennis programs, and Mahone would like to keep them that way. Still, she said the team still has plenty of room for improvement.
Swansboro is 3-3 overall after a 9-0 win over Northside on Wednesday.
"One thing we've noticed in (recent matches) is that those guys (on other teams) have strong serves and that's something we are struggling on right now. It's certainly something we are going to continue to work on," Mahone said. "But I definitely think I have seen improvement. We have a fairly young team and I know we are going to improve fairly quickly.
"A lot of them haven't been put in a competitive setting where they are playing for points, but you can really see these guys get the tennis posture and look more comfortable on the court and know where to be on any given play."
Mahone said the Pirates are not necessarily young in age, but are young in experience.
"Just that time on the court (is important)," she said. "So if it's raining, we are going to practice so to get these guys ready for teams who have been playing for years."
In addition to building experience, Mahone said she wants the Pirates to continue to gel as a team. While tennis is generally an individual sport, she would to see the team come together.
"I like to see the team mentality," Mahone said. "These guys enjoy hanging out with each other. When they leave tennis practice, they go hang out more. I like building that team atmosphere. I remember being on teams in high school and those are good memories."
Mahone has enjoyed her first season as the Pirates' coach as well as enjoyed her short time at Swansboro.
Mahone, a Marine wife, came to Swansboro during the summer before getting married. She teaches Biology and Earth and Environmental Science at Swansboro and served as an assistant coach for the swimming team during the winter.
Mahone played tennis, ran track and was on the swimming team in high school before attending the University of Virginia.
"When I interviewed to teach here, I had mentioned I was interesting in coaching. I'm a runner, I'm a tennis player and I'm a swimmer and those were the sort of things I was interested in if they had an opening," Mahone said. "I just wanted to be active at this school. I really never imagined that I was going to be a head coach, but the way the pieces fell, that's what happened and I'm excited to be in this role.
"I was an assistant swim coach and I really learned a lot from that and enjoyed that and then it was kind of up to me to officially be the tennis coach. At first I was a little surprised and I had concerns since I had never been a full-fledged head coach, but the coaching staff here at Swansboro has been very good about helping me."
And there has been no issue with Mahone being a coach of the boys' team.
"These guys, I feel, respect me," she said. "Yeah, I know they're guys, but I teach these guys. So I don't see it as an issue. I like these guys having fun while playing tennis. They can also have their serious moments and they know when it's match time, it's time to get their heads in the game.
"But at the same time, we can have some laughs and we can joke around and have fun. It builds more of the team relationships."


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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A deeply divided Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Republican Chuck Hagel to be the nation's next defense secretary, handing President Barack Obama's pick the top Pentagon job just days before billions of dollars in automatic, across-the-board budget cuts hit the military.
The vote was 58-41, with four Republicans joining the Democrats in backing the contentious choice. Hagel's only GOP support came from former colleagues Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Dick Shelby of Alabama and Mike Johanns of Nebraska -- all three had announced their support earlier -- and Rand Paul of Kentucky.
The vote came just hours after Republicans dropped their unprecedented delay of a Pentagon choice and allowed the nomination to move forward on a 71-27 vote.
Hagel, 66, a former two-term Nebraska senator and twice-wounded Vietnam combat veteran, succeeds Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. Hagel is expected to be sworn in at the Pentagon on Wednesday.
Obama welcomed the bipartisan Senate vote, although 41 Republicans opposed his nominee, and said in a statement that "we will have the defense secretary our nation needs and the leader our troops deserve."
The looked past the divisions and said he was grateful to Hagel "for reminding us that when it comes to our national defense, we are not Democrats or Republicans, we are Americans, and our greatest responsibility is the security of the American people."
Republicans had opposed their onetime colleague, casting him as unqualified for the job, hostile toward Israel and soft on Iran. The objections remained strong well after the vote.
"I continue to have serious questions about whether Chuck Hagel is up to the job of being our secretary of defense," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said in a statement. "I hope, for the sake of our own national security, he exceeds expectations."
Hagel joins Obama's retooled second-term, national security team of Secretary of State John Kerry and CIA Director-designate John Brennan at a time of uncertainty for a military emerging from two wars and fighting worldwide terrorism with smaller, deficit-driven budgets.
Among his daunting challenges are deciding on troop levels in Afghanistan as the United States winds down its combat presence and dealing with $46 billion in budget cuts set to kick in on Friday. He also will have to work with lawmakers who spent weeks vilifying him.
Republicans insisted that Hagel was battered and bloodied after their repeated attacks during the protracted political fight.
"He will take office with the weakest support of any defense secretary in modern history, which will make him less effective on his job," said Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, the Senate GOP's No. 2 Republican.
Not so, said Democratic Sen. Jack Reed, who pointed out that Hagel now has the title and the fight is history.
"All have to work together for the interest of the country," said Reed, D-R.I.
The vote ended one of the most bitter fights over a Cabinet choice and former senator since 1989 when the Democratic-led Senate defeated newly elected President George H.W. Bush's nomination of Republican John Tower to be defense secretary.
In the course of the rancorous, seven-week nomination fight, Republicans, led by freshman Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, insinuated that Hagel has a cozy relationship with Iran and received payments for speeches from extreme or radical groups. Those comments drew a rebuke from Democrats and some Republicans.
Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, dismissed the "unfair innuendoes" against Hagel and called him an "outstanding American patriot" whose background as an enlisted soldier would send a positive message to the nation's servicemen and women.
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., questioned how the confirmation process devolved into a character assassination in which Hagel was accused of "having secret ties with our enemies."
"I sincerely hope that the practice of challenging nominations with innuendo and inference, rather than facts and figures, was an aberration and not a roadmap," she said in a statement after the vote.
Obama got no points with the GOP for tapping the former two-term Republican senator. GOP lawmakers excoriated Hagel and cast him as a radical far out of the mainstream.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., clashed with his onetime friend over his opposition to President George W. Bush's decision to send an extra 30,000 troops to Iraq in 2007 at a point when the war seemed in danger of being lost. Hagel, who voted to authorize military force in Iraq, later opposed the conflict, comparing it to Vietnam and arguing that it shifted the focus from Afghanistan.


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Tuks and Maties picked up wins over Pukke and Shimlas respectively in the third round of the Varsity Cup.
Tuks cruised to a 40-20 win over Pukke in Pretoria. The match was considered the biggest clash of the round, but the hosts dominated proceedings as they scored five converted tries to secure their second bonus-point victory of the campaign. This sees Tuks hold on to top spot on the log.
Maties also recorded their third consecutive win of the competition as they downed Shimlas 20-7 in Stellenbosch. Hooker Gareth Light and fullback Andre Smith dotted down in the first half to give the hosts a 13-2 lead at the break. Reserve prop Willem Badenhorst completed the win in the second stanza, while the Bloemfontein students grabbed a consolation try via wing Jamba Ulengo.
Defending champions Ikeys returned to winning ways as they thrashed hapless TUT 66-2 in Tshwane. The Vikings have been the whipping boys of the competition this season, and their poor run continued as UCT ran in nine tries in the one-sided contest. No 8 Rayn Smid was the star for the visitors, scoring four tries in the match.
UJ scored six tries in their 48-18 win over the Madibaz in Johannesburg. NMMU crashed back to reality following their surprise away win over Shimlas in round two. UJ speedster Chrysander Botha starred for the hosts with a brace while hooker Shaun Malton, wing JR Esterhuizen, reserve hooker Francois du Toit and flanker Justin Wheeler also dotted down for the bonus-point victory. Flyhalf Guy Cronje added all the extras to complete an impressive kicking display.
Varsity Cup, round three results:
Tuks 40 (24) – Tries: Christiaan Momberg, Clayton Blommetjies, Dabeon Draghoender, Lohan Jacobs, Tobie Verwey. Conversions: Wesley Dunlop (5).
Pukke 20 (10) – Tries: Andrew van Wyk (2), Marius Fourie. Conversion: Gerhard Nortier. Penalty: Nortier.
Maties 20 (13) – Tries: Andre Smith, Gareth Light, Willem Badenhorst. Conversion: Andre Kemp. Penalty: Kemp.
Shimlas 7 (2) - Try: Jamba Ulengo. Penalty: Nico Scheepers.
TUT 2 (2) - Penalty: Ruan van Loo.
UCT 66 (21) – Tries: Rayn Smid (4), Nate Nel, Mark Winter, Liam Slatem, Dillyn Leyds, Digby Webb. Conversions: Nicholas Holton (7).
UJ 48 (24) – Tries: Shaun Malton, Chrysander Botha (2), JR Esterhuizen, Francois du Toit, Justin Wheeler. Conversions: Guy Cronjé (6).
NMMU 18 (5) - Tries: Ulrich Pretorius, Jaco Swanepoel, Roy Godfrey. Conversion: Gerrit Smith.


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FIBA Europe has approved a proposal by the EuroLeague Women Clubs General Assembly to modify the start date of the EuroLeague Women Regular Season.
Consequently, the competition will tip off on 24 October, one week later than initially scheduled.
The later start means the last game day before the winter break will now be played on 19 December.
It was also decided to amend the format of the Final Eight, by introducing an extra rest day and semi-finals.
This means that the EuroLeague Women Final Eight will take place between 18 and 24 March 2013.
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The Subaru Outback is all-new for 2015. The 2015 Subaru Outback isn't much bigger than its predecessor, just over a half-inch longer and wider, on a wheelbase that's been stretched less than a quarter-inch. But there's more room within, and the additional width and conservative restyling combine to give it a more substantial appearance.
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Not only does this contribute to good all-around road manners, it's also a plus for absorbing punishment on rugged dirt tracks. Augmenting the Outback's off-road usefulness is a seamless four-wheel drive system and lots of ground clearance: 8.7 inches. That matches the ground clearance of the Jeep Cherokee, allowing the Outback to better traverse rough terrain.
As with the previous generation, the 2015 Outback offers two engine choices, a 175-horsepower four-cylinder and a 256-horsepower six-cylinder. Both are boxer designs, with the cylinders opposed to each other in a horizontal plane, and both offer lots of torque, a useful trait when driving at slower speeds over lumpy terrain. Unlike the previous generation, there is no manual transmission option; both engines are paired with continuously variable transmissions, or CVTs.
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The stiffer structure of the 2015 Outback is heavier than that of the fourth-generation version, and acceleration with the 2.5-liter flat-four in a Premium trim level model was deliberate, a 2-horsepower gain and improved torque curve versus the previous generation notwithstanding. In other words, this latest Outback is no quicker than before.
On the other hand, fuel economy ratings are improved. The 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i achieves an EPA-estimated 25/33 mpg City/Highway. We averaged 28 mpg in four days of touring around Oregon in a 2015 Outback 2.5i Premium with the four-cylinder engine, and that included some high country. The Outback's pavement manners are hard to fault, and its off-road performance is impressive.
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Subaru Outback 2.5i ($24,895), Outback 2.5i Premium ($26,995), Outback 2.5i Limited ($29,995) come with the 175-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Outback 3.6R Limited ($32,995) comes with the 256-horsepower 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine. All come with the same continuously variable transmission with paddle shifters and Subaru's Symmetrical All Wheel Drive. (All prices are MSRP and do not include destination charge.)
Outback 2.5i comes standard with cloth upholstery, manual air conditioning with filter, six-way manually adjustable driver's seat, four-way front-passenger seat, 60/40 split folding reclining rear seats, 100-watt AM/FM/CD audio with MP3, WMA, iPod adapter, RDS, four speakers, USB port, auxiliary digital audio jack, Aha, Bluetooth, digital clock, cruise control, eight cupholders, power door locks, power windows, rear wiper, rearview camera, anti-theft alarm, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, center and overhead storage consoles, 225/65HR17 all-season tires on 17-inch steel wheels.
Premium upgrades with dual-zone automatic air conditioning, 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar, heated front seats, fold-flat rear seats, six-speaker audio, XM satellite subscription, leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls for audio and phone, leather-wrapped shift knob, voice-activated audio controls, cargo area tie-down hooks and removable storage tray, illuminated consoles, fog lights, rear privacy glass, power mirrors, three 12-volt power outlets, windshield shade band, wiper de-icer, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
Limited upgrades with leather-trimmed upholstery, woodgrain trim, 576-watt harman kardon audio with 12 speakers, HD, amplifier and subwoofer, front bumper underguards, aluminum door sills, upgraded instruments, power liftgate, heated mirrors with in-glass turn signal indicators, memory for seats, upgraded steering wheel, 225/HR18 tires with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
3.6R Limited also gets HID headlights.
Options include moonroof and navigation system ($2195); Eyesight system.
Safety features on all Outbacks includes dual frontal airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, LATCH child seat anchors, rear-door child-safety locks, tire pressure monitors, anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD), quick brake assist, torque vectoring brake system, brake override system, safety brake pedal system, traction control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Holder System, Incline Start Assist, rearview camera, all-wheel drive. Optional safety features include lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot detection.
Subaru characterizes the Outback's new skin as more muscular, but it takes an experienced eye to readily spot the distinctions between the latest edition and the preceding generation. This is not a bad thing, given the Outback's owner loyalty index; 60 percent of its buyers return for another, according to Subaru, an indication that the company is doing something right.
But familiar doesn't mean same old, same old. The side mirrors sport turn signal repeaters, the revised front fascia is available with xenon HID headlights, the rear liftgate offers power operation with a memory pre-set for height, and the roof rack cross rails have a nifty stowaway feature, folding into the side rails when not in use.
Although not strictly classifiable as exterior features, the Outback's safety systems merit mention here. The first is an upgrade on Subaru's Eyesight system, monitoring driver response to the closing rate on the vehicle ahead in urban slow and go traffic. If the vehicle ahead stops, and the camera-based system sensors decide the driver isn't going to respond, it can stop the car short of collision, at speeds up to 30 mph. Very impressive.
The new Outback is also up to date in terms lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot detection with the ability to track the speed differential of overtaking traffic.
Also, the Outback's stronger structure includes improved crashworthiness, in particular its performance in narrow angle frontal collisions. Subarus have an exceptional record of top safety pick ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and the narrow angle collision rating is a key component.
Roomier is always good news in any new vehicle, and it's good news in the Outback. The design team has made the most of the modest dimensional increases, adding 2 cubic feet to cargo capacity, which increases to 73.3 with the rear seats folded flat. And passenger volume improves by 2.7 cubic feet.
Like so many new vehicles coming along these days, the Outback's interior materials are of higher quality, with soft touch surfaces on the dash and door panels and welcome padding on the armrests.
The fourth-generation Outback lagged its competitors in terms of telematics and dashboard displays, but the new one closes the gap with improved instrumentation, a new 6.2-inch color touch screen in the center stack, an optional 7.0-inch screen that's home for the optional navigation system, and a standard rear view camera. The bigger screen includes swiping and scrolling gesture response, text messaging, and voice command for various functions.
Other new features include heated rear seats and integrated door sill steps that make it easier to access gear stowed on the roof rails.
The Subaru Outback is intended to serve active couples or active couples with one or two kids in a variety of operating situations, paved or otherwise. The elements that make the Outback so capable on dirt trails (lots of ground clearance, generous suspension travel) limit its pavement responses. Direction changes are relaxed, the electric power steering is a little numb on center (though the ratio is quicker than in the previous generation, and better than many similar systems); there's a fair amount of body roll in hard cornering; and the 2.5-liter engine won't cause face distortion at full throttle.
On the other hand, ride quality is supple, interior noise levels are exceptionally low, and if the Outback isn't sporty it's thoroughly competent. Moreover, when the pavement ends, it motors to the head of the class. The Outback isn't the kind of severe off-roader you'd saddle up for rock-crawling on the Rubicon Trail. But it can tackle just about anything else, taking its crew to places where you can see just about the entire universe at night and the trout will be biting.
The 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder is rated at 175 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 174 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm and gets an EPA-estimated 25/33 mpg City/Highway, or 28 mpg Combined.
The 3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve horizontally opposed six-cylinder is rated at 256 horsepower at 6000 rpm, 247 pound-feet of torque 4400 rpm and gets an EPA-estimated 20/27 mpg City/Highway, or 22 mpg Combined.
All Outbacks come with the CVT continuously variable transmission, with paddle shift manual mode and 6-speed simulated shifting. All-wheel drive is standard on all models.
The fifth-generation Subaru Outback adds a number of refinements that enhance its appeal for all-around use. Interior noise is down, there's more room inside, telematics move closer to contemporary standards, and dynamics are improved thanks to extensive chassis enhancements. The fun-to-drive index is modest in ordinary pavement driving, but off pavement the Outback is a bulldog, capable of getting to those remote areas where traffic noise is nil and the impact of industrialized America is all but absent.
Tony Swan filed this NewCarTestDrive.com report after his test drive of the Outback outside Portland, Oregon.
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Colorado Avalanche (36-15-5) at Philadelphia Flyers (28-23-6), 7 p.m.
(SportsNetwork.com) - The Philadelphia Flyers will play their final two games before the NHL's Olympic break on home ice and Craig Berube's club will try to earn a third straight victory in Thursday's battle against the Colorado Avalanche.
The Flyers, winners in three of their last four games, recently went 2-1-0 on a three-game road trip in California. They lost the opener in Anaheim by a 5-3 score before recording consecutive victories in Los Angeles and San Jose.
Philadelphia trailed the Sharks by a 2-1 score heading into third period of Monday's game in San Jose, but rallied for a thrilling 5-2 win. It was the Flyers' first win against the Sharks in over 13 years.
Matt Read, Michael Raffl and Claude Giroux all scored in the first four minutes of the third period to help the Flyers mount the comeback. Jakub Voracek provided a score late in the final stanza to account for the final margin.
Coming into the game, the Flyers hadn't won in San Jose since Nov. 5, 1999 and had gone 0-8-3 with a pair of ties in the overall series since a 4-3 victory at home on Dec. 21, 2000.
Mark Streit also scored a first-period tally for the Flyers, while Steve Mason stopped 20 shots to pick up the win.
"Just the way we played tonight I think we deserved that win," said Giroux. "We were playing well and getting our chances and I think our defense played really well tonight."
Giroux has five goals and six assists over his last seven games. The Flyers captain is now tied with Wayne Simmonds for the team lead in goals with 18 despite going his first 15 games of the season without a marker.
Philadelphia enters Thursday with 62 points, tying it with the Detroit Red Wings for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. The Red Wings currently hold the tiebreaker due to holding a game in hand over the Flyers. Philly also is tied with Columbus for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
The Flyers, who will host Calgary on Saturday before entering the Olympic break, are 14-10-1 this season on home ice.
Thursday's clash at Wells Fargo Center is the second and final meeting between the Flyers and Avalanche this season. The clubs met on Jan. 2 in Colorado and the Avalanche picked up a 2-1 regulation triumph to give them wins in two straight, three of four and eight of the last 10 meetings.
Although Philadelphia has lost six straight in Denver, the Flyers have won the past two matchups in the City of Brotherly Love.
The Avalanche, who are currently in third place in the Central Division and ranked fifth in the Western Conference, had a four-game winning streak halted with Tuesday's lopsided road loss against the New York Rangers.
Colorado fell 5-1 to the Rangers, suffering their first loss of more than three goals since a 7-2 setback in Chicago on Dec. 27.
The Avs fell behind 2-0 in the first period and were able to cut the deficit to a goal after Gabriel Landeskog's power-play tally at 6:37 of the second. However, Anton Stralman scored just 53 seconds later for New York to restore the two-goal cushion.
"Some nights the puck doesn't bounce your way. That's the way it was tonight," said Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy.
Semyon Varlamov finished with 38 saves in a losing effort, while Landeskog and Nathan MacKinnon, who had an assist, both extended their point streaks. Landeskog has three goals and six assists during a seven-game run, while the rookie MacKinnon has three goals and six helpers over the last six games.
Colorado was dealt only its second loss in its last eight road tests and fell to 17-8-2 as the guest this season.
Tonight's game will mark former Flyers forward Max Talbot's first game in Philly since he was traded for Steve Downie on Oct. 31. Talbot and Downie both failed to register a point against their former teams in the meeting last month in Colorado.
Talbot has five goals and 17 points in 45 games with the Avs since the trade. Downie has 14 points (2 goals, 12 assists) in 37 games this season during his second stint with the Flyers.
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12 Ways to be Transformed by the Renewing of Our Mind
Renewal begins by offering up our whole body, soul, mind and spirit to the Lord. Luke 10:27 tells us, "And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind…" It takes a conscious effort to present oneself to the Lord by disciplining ourselves for godliness.
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New Report Calls for Increased Collaboration to Reduce the Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Minors
The Department of Health and Human Services plays a key role helping young victims of the commercial sex trade by raising awareness and strengthening research, according to a new report released by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council.
The report, commissioned by the Department of Justice, brought together experts in the medical, legal and academic fields to study the impact of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation on minors in the United States. Committee co-chairs presented their findings and recommendations September 25 at a release event hosted by Pew Charitable Trusts.
Recommendations include increased collaboration among HHS, DOJ and the Department of Education to train individuals who interact with youth to identify and assist victims and survivors. The committee also called for federal agencies to join with nonprofit and academic partners to build a national research agenda that can help develop and evaluate trafficking interventions.
"At the Family and Youth Services Bureau, we are committed to promoting safety, stability and well-being for those young people seeking services through our grant programs who have been victimized by trafficking," says Resa Matthew, director of the Division of Adolescent Development and Support. "We look forward to continuing this conversation so we can better serve young victims and ultimately, prevent all youth from being sexually trafficked or exploited."
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Editor's note: This is the first of a four-part series detailing how NCHSAA realignment affects the high school athletic programs at Dixon, Southwest, Swansboro and Richlands.
DIXON — Nestled along N.C. Highway 17 between Jacksonville and Wilmington sits Dixon High School, which attracts students from the communities of Holly Ridge, Sneads Ferry and Verona.
Dixon can be overshadowed by bigger schools since it is in the middle of some sparsely populated areas in southern Onslow County.
Simply put, the Bulldogs have long been a good fit in the Coastal Plains 1-A Conference.
And Dixon has done well as a 1-A school. Its wrestling program owns four state titles, the volleyball and girls' soccer team each have a championship, and the boys' soccer team has a state crown while also advancing to two other state finals.
Additionally, the Bulldogs have been pretty good in baseball in recent years, advancing to the state finals in 2010 while being one of the county's best teams.
But thanks to NCHSAA realignment every four years — this year marks the start of a new rotation — Dixon finds itself in 2-A and having to compete in the tougher East Central Conference this season.
That will likely remain true for some time, said athletic director Brandon Ball, who enters his second year as AD this school year.
"If you really have been paying attention to the demographics of the Sneads Ferry, Holly Ridge and Verona areas, it's been growing. New housing developments are going up like crazy. We are booming. We are flat out booming," Ball said.
"Barring any kind of real surprise thing happening with our population, we are not going down any time soon. We're in a great position, three minutes from the beach, we are outside two fairly major cities in Jacksonville and Wilmington, and both are within very easy driving distances.
"And I know there's a lot of talk about the draw down at (Camp) Lejeune, but that's really not going to affect anybody because that's 18- to 22-year-old Marines getting downsized and so we are not going to lose any kind of student population from that."
And while the jump from 1-A to 2-A could make things difficult for Dixon on the surface — or for any other school moving up for that matter — Ball doesn't think his athletic teams that mostly feature multi-sport athletes will feel much of a negative impact.
Rather, he thinks in most sports the Bulldogs will still be competitive in the
According to the 2012 average daily membership figures released by the NCHSAA late last year, Dixon's student population of 797 places it fifth in new
"I don't want to make any kind of statement (about which schools will benefit or struggle because of realignment) because you never know about injuries or about a kid who may transfer out or a kid transferring in," Ball said. "But overall, we are going to show up every day and we are going to compete and whatever happens happens, as long as it's the best effort from our kids and from all our coaches."
This will be Dixon's second stint in 2-A. The school was also 2-A for the 1969-70 school year — the earliest year the NCHSAA provides conference listings. Homer Spring, who served as AD from 1985-2012, said Dixon continued being 2-A before moving to 1-A in 1984.
Spring also said the NCHSAA had different criteria for deciding a school's class then. That format used a school's total enrollment for grades 10 to 12.
"The reason we had not been in 1-A all of the time was because early in the '70s and up until '78 or '80 … they had a scale that went from 0 to 199 and if you had 199 students or less, then you were 1-A," Spring said. "If you're 200 to 700, you were 2-A, and 800 to 1,200 was 3-A and over 1,200 you were 4-A.
"For that reason, Dixon, Southwest, Swansboro and Richlands at one time were all in one conference and in 2-A. Topsail was the closest 1-A school that we knew about. Eventually what happened … we did not drop to 1-A, 1-A jumped up and got us. The first time they split up (into four classes), it went from 0 to 600 was 1-A."
And now that Dixon is in 2-A, Ball and his coaches have had to adjust to different scheduling and travel arrangements. Ball said the former wasn't too hard since schools field most sports and that the latter became easier.
"Whenever you make a change like this going from one level to another level you're worried about the logistical aspects of traveling and making sure a coach knows where schools are and how far they are," Ball said.
"But it's things we've been doing for years and so it's not really a difficult issue, but it is getting us out of our comfort zone knowing where Pamlico is and where East Carteret is. We've been going there for years and years.
"But this is a welcomed change. I've got nothing but good things to say about the Coastal Plains Conference, but I'm going to be very, very happy, and I know our coaches, will be very happy that we don't have to go to Pamlico or East Carteret on a Tuesday night where you're looking at getting back at midnight. Obviously our furthest trip will be Croatan and North Brunswick and they are nowhere near those two."
In general, Ball is excited about being in the ECC. He said the only major change he noticed was that admission for varsity football games are $6, compared to $5 in the CPC.
"We're leaving the conference with a lot of good people and we're going to a conference with a lot of good people," Ball said. "So I'm real happy about that."


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In 2012, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, Illinois, handled more than 180,000 cases about pets possibly exposed to poisonous substances—and some breeds seemed to make up a lot more of those calls than others.
Nearly 14,000 of APCC's 2012 calls were from worried pet parents of Labradors. Domestic shorthair cats were involved in approximately 10,000 cases (the second-most popular breed involved in APCC calls). Mixed-breed dogs (8,000 cases), Chihuahuas (4,833 cases), Golden Retrievers (4,819 cases) and Yorkshire Terriers (3,800 cases) rounded out the top six.
No matter what kind of pets they had, thousands of pet parents called us about the same products last year. Here were the top five poisons that caused pet parents to call APCC for help in 2012:
1. Prescription Human Medications
APCC handled 25,000 cases regarding human prescription medications in 2012. The top three types of medications that animals were exposed to were: heart medications (blood pressure pills), antidepressants and pain medications (opioids and prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
2. Insecticides
While just 11% of all calls to the APCC are about insecticides, more than 50% of the calls to APCC involving cats pertain to felines exposed to insecticides.
3. Over-the-Counter Human Medications
This group contains acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen as well as herbal and nutraceutical products (fish oil, joint supplements).
4. Veterinary Products and Medications
Veterinary products made up nearly 6% of APCC's case volume for 2012. Both OTC and prescription veterinary products are included in this group. Watch out for flavored tablets!
5. Household Products
APCC fielded more than 10,000 calls about household products in 2012. Household toxins can range from fire logs to cleaning products.
For numbers six through 10, check out the full list of the top poisons of 2012.
And remember: If you have any reason to suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please contact your veterinarian or the Animal Poison Control Center's 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435.
We must take extra precautions to save our beloved pets from poisonous materials present in our houses
I'm a bit surprised that fish oil would be on the toxin list...my 7yr old Lab/Catahoula is approx 100 lbs...she was born with shallow hip joints and has shown early signs of displasia, so our vet has her on glucosamine and fish oil every day. I imagine that eating a whole bottle of fish oil capsules would definitely make a dog sick, but one a day? We take the same thing ourselves, so it's part of our "pack of three" nightly "dinner med" routine.
The $65 call can be free. Sometimes the manufacturer of the product will pay the cost of the call for u. I called about pesticide ingestion & all I had to do was provide the product name & lot number. I didn't have to pay the fee...
I'm sorry, but I'm not going to sit here and watch stupidity get the best of everybody. I own 3 dogs; a boxer, an American bulldog, and a 165 lb labrador. I am Republican. I don't get into politics with people. I take excellent care of my animals. I can't afford to pay $65 to call the animal poison control line.. I have a veterinary Dr who will answer questions regarding poisoning worries regarding my animals, though. I find it appalling to see people act like this. When I am in an urgent care situation, the emergency room doesn't make me pay for their services up front for a reason; medical care is pricey!
%65 is rather pricey and I think they could reduce this or we could call a vet...however, I totally agree with this statement only from the standpoint of some people really can't afford the vet or proper food. A pet does require responsibility just as a child does. I hear people all the time say they can't afford spay/neutering...so you can afford puppies or kittens??? No! Then we have more pets being taken to the shelter or abandoned or shelter animals die because these kind of people that can't afford to be responsible and they give the puppies or kittens away to people who could be adopting and saving a life. Yes...it does take money to be responsible and there is a point when either you can do it or not. Granted some of these people CAN afford it but just refuse to do it and others make the necessary sacrifices to be responsible but I think there is a point when someone needs to say I just can't afford to take care of a little one right now. Yes though I think you need to plan for emergencies too. If you have a kid eat poison would you be the same way and make "improvises" or say you can't afford it? You need to be able to handle normal visits as well as emergencies that come up.
not a word about lilly and plams?
What really surprised us was we let someone live with us for 6 months. The day se had to move out someone in her fmaily poisoned our dog. THAT'S OK, TAWNY IS ALIVE[ GREAT VET ]everything is documented and NO-ONE, ABSOLUTELY NO-ONE GETS NEAR OUR LITTLE RESCUE DOG EVER AGAIN..
As a Homebrewer, Why no mention of Hops as a natural poison. If your dog eats enough hops it will get severe hypothermia.
How pathetic and sad! Just spent the last 20 minutes trying to find ANY useful information in this forum. Wow, All anybody seems to care about is who is right and who is wrong. I have a Bumper Sticker on my truck, it reads, "Sterilize Stupid People". How encompassing that statement is!
I cannot believe you have to pay $65 for a phone call?!?! That in itself is ludicrous.. Any type of information help line here is free where I come from o.O
A trip to the vet is $65 here.