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Story Behind the Scenes: Clydesdales and Dalmatians
Dogs and horses, I'm sold! Of all the Super Bowl hits and misses, I've gotta say that the Budweiser commercial of a horse with a dream topped my list. Off the bat, I love checking out these horses and their doggie pals — did you know that the Dalmatian was introduced to the traditional Budweiser Clydesdale procession on Mar. 30, 1950 to celebrate the opening of the Newark brewery?! These companions to the hitch had a vital role during the early days of brewing, they were trained to protect the horses and guard the wagons while the drivers went in to make their deliveries. Nowadays, they typically ride shotgun, perched atop the wagon next to the driver anytime the Budweiser Clydesdales make a public appearance — each hitch, hamlet, and theme park usually has two Dalmatians each!
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According to Jim Poole, general manager for Clydesdale Operations, the dogs and horses have a strong bond as they are introduced (and obedience trained) since puppyhood . . . and often the pooches sleep in the stables at night, too! "People really love the Dalmatians," added Poole. "Along with the Clydesdales, they are another great tradition and symbol for Anheuser-Busch." It makes so much more sense why they chose this doggie to inspire Hank to get in shape and join the ranks of the famed Budweiser Clydesdales — the pony and pooch were probably already good pals!


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After Gaza Strike, a First-Hand Account of the Aftermath
A strike on a small structure near where WSJ Middle East correspondent Nick Casey was staying Wednesday leaves several dead and the structure in tatters. Here he provides a first-hand account of the aftermath. (Photo: Getty)
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... in Gaza ... no one knows for the next attack from Israel will be ... I was in line to tell when they were to question looms ... larger than any occurred before ... outside I saw smoke coming out of sight very close by ... several of us onlookers to get closer ... fearing that were more miss out on the way ... within minutes an ambulance came in first was to a one point ... then another ... then someone yelled that was to some and traffic for the attack was ... the hit to cite ... who was cut next to rest when ... it was in tatters in flames ... rescue workers pulled a layout I look like he was eleven or twelve ... it was unclear whether it survives the attack ... the death toll passed two hundred Wednesday in Gaza ... and Israeli airstrike seem to keep coming as the conflict enters its eighth day ... does officials say the attacks killed more than forty children ... no one knew what this place and that bombarded ... there been no Hamas attacks from here on the rockets we've seen ... Osisko cleared ... and I walked back to the hotel ... who was in the nearby mosque was ... his call to prayer ... the Wall Street Journal ... this isn't the case I Gaza City ...

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B-95A, N-94A Adult helmet addendum for CPSC Requirements.
This Standard describes helmets for use in non-motorized sports which includes bicycling. Helmets certified to this Standard, by the fact of this certification, have met all the requirements for the Foundation's Standard for bicyclist helmets.
There are four reasons for you to be interested in this Standard:
1. Many recreational activities impose risks of death or permanent impairment due to head injury.
2. The proper use of protective helmets can minimize the risk of death or permanent impairment.
3. The protective capacity of a helmet is difficult to measure, particularly at the time of purchase or use.
4. Snell certification is a reliable guide to helmet models providing the highest levels of head protection, backed up by ongoing random sample testing.
There are at least four critical elements affecting a helmet's protective properties:
1. Impact management - how well the helmet protects against collisions with large objects.
2. Helmet stability - whether the helmet will be in place, on the head, when it's needed.
3. Retention system strength - whether the chinstraps are sufficiently strong to hold the helmet throughout a head impact.
4. Extent of Protection - the area of the head protected by the helmet.
This Standard describes simple tests for all four of these items. However, the tests for the second item, helmet stability, of necessity presume that the helmet is well matched to the wearer's head and that it has been carefully adjusted to obtain the best fit possible. Unless you take similar care in the selection and fitting of your own helmet, you may not obtain the level of protection that current headgear can provide.
The Foundation recommends the simple, straightforward procedure recommended to consumers by most helmet manufacturers:
Position the helmet on your head so that it sits low on your forehead; if you can't see the edge of the brim at the extreme upper range of your vision, the helmet is probably out of place. Adjust the chinstraps so that, when buckled, they hold the helmet firmly in place. This positioning and adjusting should be repeated to obtain the very best result possible. The procedure may be time consuming. Take the time.
Try to remove the helmet without undoing the chinstrap. If the helmet comes off or shifts over your eyes, readjust and try again. If no adjustment seems to work, this helmet is not for you; try another.
This procedure is also the basis of the test for helmet stability described in this Standard. This test performs the same steps but uses standard headforms.
However, you must still perform this procedure for yourself when buying a helmet and every time you wear a helmet. Only in this way will you be able to make all the proper adjustments in pads and strapping to get the best fit possible. Furthermore, your test on your own head will be an improvement on ours; you will determine whether the helmet is appropriate for you personally.
There are several other important aspects of helmets to consider. Bright colors and reflective patches will make you more visible to others and therefore less likely to be involved in a collision.
Even in non-motorized recreational activities, there are significant risks of injury or death(1),(2). Helmets on the market today offer varying degrees of protection, but the consumer has little basis for judging the relative effectiveness of a given model. This Standard presents a rational means for differentiating between helmets which meet specified standards for impact protection and retention system effectiveness and those which do not.
The Snell Foundation encourages the general public to wear helmets which meet appropriate performance standards when participating in activities involving appreciable risks of head injury. The Foundation urges that organizers and promoters of such activities require protective helmets for all participants.
This 1994 Standard establishes protective performance characteristics to reduce head injury in roller skating, roller blading, skate boarding, rock climbing, paddling, playground activities, and for other non-motorized activities including bicycling which involve speed, balance, and agility(3). These performance characteristics are not sufficient for helmets used in skiing, water skiing, equestrian sports, team sports or any motorized activity.
This Standard does not establish construction and material specifications. The Foundation does not recommend specific materials, components or designs. Manufacturers voluntarily submit helmets to be tested to this Standard and if the submitted helmets pass, a certification is issued.
The Foundation will make available the identity of those products which have been Snell certified but will not attempt to rank those products according to performance or to any other criteria.
All of the requirements described herein, including both initial certification and random sample testing, are an integral part of this Standard. No helmet can satisfy the Standard unless it is subject to both certification and random sample testing by the Foundation.
Snell certification for protective headgear requires a specific contractual agreement between the primary headgear manufacturer and the Foundation. Certification procedures may be obtained upon application to the Foundation.
This Standard addresses the problem of protecting the head from direct impact with various shapes of surfaces that may be encountered in an accident. The Standard prescribes direct measures of several factors bearing on a helmet's ability to protect the head as well as its general serviceability as sports headgear. Thus, this Standard is directed towards the kinds of performance bearing on head protection that may not readily be discernible by even knowledgeable consumers at the time of purchase.
Some of these performance requirements have been expressed in terms of limitations on the various components and features of the single general helmet configuration currently available. These expressions have been used only for the sake of clarity and should not be misinterpreted as requiring specific configurations or materials. As newer helmet technologies appear, these limitations will be re-examined and, perhaps, restated.
A helmet consists generally of a rigid head covering and a retention system composed of flexible straps and hardware. The rigid covering consists primarily of a crushable liner which may be contained within a stiff outer shell. If present, the stiff outer shell protects by its capacity to spread a concentrated load at its outer surface over a larger area of the liner and the wearer's head. The crushable liner protects the head from direct impact by its capacity to manage impact energy.
The retention system holds the headgear in position throughout normal usage and especially during falls and accidents. This Standard applies two different tests to the retention system. The first of these tests for stability by fitting the headgear to a standard headform and then attempting to displace it by applying tangential shock loads. The second tests retention system strength by applying a shock load to the system components through a simulated chin.
The quality of the fit and the care taken with the adjustments are absolutely critical elements in these tests. The manufacturer must provide suitable guidance so that the wearer will be able to select and adjust headgear to obtain the necessary quality of fit and positional stability.
The capacity for impact management and penetration protection is determined by direct measurement of the shock delivered through the helmet to a headform when the helmeted headform is dropped in a specified manner onto any of four unyielding anvils. Three of the anvils: flat, hemispherical and kerbstone, represent commonly encountered impact injury hazards. The fourth anvil is an edge 6.3 mm thick which tests the headgear's capacity to protect against extremely concentrated loads which may represent penetration injury hazards.
Most helmets are intended to accommodate a range of head sizes and shapes. Various thickness' of resilient lining material are sometimes placed within otherwise identical helmets during production or during fitting to configure the helmet to several different ranges of head size. This resilient padding does not significantly affect the way the helmet manages and attenuates impact and is not directly addressed in this Standard.
Other general features of sports helmets may include eyeshades and accommodations for goggles, and visibility enhancements such as bright colors and reflective surfaces. These features all deal with matters of safety and comfort that are not directly addressed in this Standard but which merit the consideration of wearers as well as manufacturers.
Although helmet use has been shown to reduce head injuries significantly, there are limits to a helmet's protective capability. No helmet can protect the wearer against all foreseeable accidents. Therefore, injury, death and permanent impairment may occur in accidents which exceed the protective capability of any helmet including even those helmets meeting the requirements of this Standard.
A helmet's protective capability may be exhausted in an accident. Helmets are constructed so that the energy of a blow is managed by the helmet, which may cause its partial or total destruction. Because the damage may not be readily apparent, the Foundation strongly recommends that a helmet impacted in an accident be returned to the manufacturer for complete inspection. If it is not possible to do so, the helmet should always be destroyed and replaced.
Finally, the protective capability may diminish over time. Some helmets are made of materials which deteriorate with age and therefore have a limited life span. At the present time, the Foundation recommends that sports helmets be replaced after five (5) years, or less if the manufacturer so recommends.
A. General
The assembled helmet shall have smooth external and internal surfaces. Any feature projecting more than 5 mm beyond the outer surface must readily break away; all other projections on the outer surface shall be smoothly faired and offer minimal frictional resistance to tangential impact forces. Rivets and similar projections into the helmet interior must offer no laceration or puncture hazard to the head. The helmet shall provide as nearly uniform impact protection over the entire protected area as is practicable.
If the absence of any detachable component of the helmet does not prevent its being worn, then this absence must not compromise either the retention system or the impact protection. If any part of the helmet detaches during testing, it must offer no laceration or puncture hazard nor reduce the area of coverage of the head.
If the manufacturer provides add-ons such as visors, face shields and neck curtains with the helmet, these add-ons must neither lessen the protective capability of the basic helmet nor create a direct hazard for the wearer.
B. Materials
Ideally, materials used in the manufacture of the helmet should be of durable quality and not be harmed by exposure to sun, rain, ozone, dust, vibration, sweat or products applied to the skin or hair. Similarly, the materials should not degrade due to temperature extremes likely to be encountered in routine storage or transportation.
Materials which are known to cause skin irritation or are conducive to disease shall not be used for the parts which contact the skin. Materials that support the growth of fungi or algae shall not be used. Lining materials, if used, may be detachable for the purpose of washing.
C. Finish
All edges of the helmet shall be smoothed and rounded with no metallic parts or other rigid projections on the inside of the shell that might injure the wearer's head in the event of impact.
D. Retention System
The retention system shall be designed so as to discourage misuse. That is, of all the ways in which the retention system might be used, the design use shall be the simplest and quickest to implement. Helmets shall not be fitted with "non-essential" features which, if misused, can degrade the performance. Quick release buckles, if used, shall not be able to be released inadvertently.
E. Peripheral Vision
The helmet shall provide peripheral visual clearance. This clearance is defined using a reference headform appropriate to the size of the helmet and corresponds to a visual field of at least 110 to the right and to the left of straight ahead.
The helmet shall also provide an upward visual clearance. This clearance is defined using a reference headform appropriate to the size of the helmet and corresponds to a visual field of at least 40 upward from horizontal.
For qualification testing, helmets shall be in the same condition as those offered for sale. No helmet or component which has been subjected to any tests described in this Standard shall be offered for sale after testing. A total of six (6) complete helmets must be submitted by the manufacturer for a certification test program for each size of each model offered for sale. Five of these samples will be destroyed in testing; the sixth shall be retained for comparison and reference.
Cosmetic changes to certified headgear are permissible. Such changes are generally limited to marking or trimming the headgear with manufacturer approved paint or tape.
Otherwise, modification of certified headgear creates new headgear which will not have the confidence and certification of the Foundation until samples have been submitted and evaluated. Manufacturers must not place the Foundation's certification label in any modified headgear for which they have not received written permission.
After-market modifiers of such certified headgear should be aware that any structural modification may adversely affect a helmet's protective capability and therefore invalidate the certification.
In addition to the certification testing, the Foundation will routinely obtain and test samples of previously certified models. These samples will be selected from among those stocks intended for retail sale to consumers. In this manner, the Foundation will attempt to ensure that the helmets made available to the public continue to meet the performance requirements of this Standard.
In cases where helmets are provided directly to users and do not pass through a normal sales distribution system, the Foundation will set up alternative procedures to monitor certified products. Specifically, if helmets are provided directly to teams or individuals for use in organized events, the Foundation must have access to the helmets for spot checking and non-destructive evaluation.
Each helmet shall have durable, visible and legible labeling identifying the manufacturer, the month and year of manufacture, the model and the size. Labeling shall be uncoded and either in English or a language common to the area where the helmets are to be distributed. The headgear shall also be labeled to the following effect:
1. This helmet is certified for non-motorized sports including bicycling; it is not for use with motorized vehicles or for competitive skiing.
2. No helmet can protect the wearer against all foreseeable impacts. However, for maximum protection, the helmet must be of good fit and all retention straps must be securely fastened to retain the helmet. The helmet, when fitted and fasten, shall not be removed easily.
3. This helmet is so constructed that the energy of an impact may be absorbed through its partial destruction, though damage may not be visible. If it suffers an impact, it must either be returned to the manufacturer for inspection or be destroyed and replaced.
If any of the helmet components are sensitive to common solvents, adhesives, paints or cleansers; the helmet must also bear labels to the following effect:
This helmet can be seriously damaged by some common substances without visible damage. Apply only the following: (Recommended cleaning agents, paints, adhesives and the like as appropriate.)
Each helmet shall also include one of the Foundation's serialized certification labels. The Snell certification label shall be placed either inside or on the outside of the helmet, as appropriate, in such a way that it cannot be removed intact.
The registered trademark (certification label) of the Snell Memorial Foundation may be used by the manufacturer only under license from the Snell Memorial Foundation. The specifics of licensure may be obtained from the Foundation.
The extent of protection corresponds to that region of the head for
which protection is sought. This region is defined according to the geometry
of five reference headforms: 'A', 'E', 'J', 'M' and 'O' which are described
in International Standards Organization (ISO) Draft Standard ISO DIS 6220-1983.
There are a number of planes fixed in the geometry of these headforms as shown in Figure 1. This description of the extent of protection uses the ISO definitions of the basic plane, the longitudinal plane, the transverse plane and the reference plane. Since the reference plane used in conjunction with earlier Snell Standards does not correspond at all to the definition for the ISO reference plane, a new S0 plane has been defined. Other planes have also been defined strictly for convenience and clarity.
The basic plane corresponds to the anatomical plane (Frankfort plane) that includes the auditory meatuses and the inferior orbital rims. The longitudinal or midsagittal plane is perpendicular to the basic plane and is the plane of symmetry dividing the right half of the headform from the left. The transverse or coronal plane is perpendicular to both the longitudinal and basic planes. It corresponds to the anatomical plane that contains the two auditory meatuses and divides the front from the rear portions of the head. The reference plane is parallel to the basic plane and lies above it at a distance determined by the size of the headform: 24 mm, 26 mm, 27.5 mm, 29 mm and 30 mm for the 'A' through 'O' headforms respectively.
These four planes are all well known entities. The remaining planes, however, have been defined purely for the purposes of this Standard. The S0 plane is parallel to the basic plane and lies above it at a distance determined by the size of the headform: 46.8 mm, 50 mm, 53 mm, 55.2 mm and 57.2 mm for the 'A' through 'O' headforms respectively.
The rear plane divides the rear third of the head from the front two thirds. It is parallel to the transverse plane and lies at a given distance behind the point where the reference plane and longitudinal planes intersect with the front surface of the headform. The distance from this point, hereafter called the reference point, is determined by the size of the headform: 128.6 mm, 139 mm, 148.4 mm, 155.8 mm and 161.5 mm for the 'A' through 'O' headforms respectively.
The fore plane is also parallel to the transverse plane. It too lies behind the reference point at a distance determined by the size of the headform: 39 mm, 42.2 mm, 45.2 mm, 47.4 mm and 49.2 mm for the 'A' through 'O' headforms respectively.
The S1 plane is parallel to the S0 plane and the basic plane and lies between them at a distance of 17.4 mm, 18.8 mm, 20 mm and 21 mm below the S0 plane for the 'A' through 'M' headforms respectively. The S2 plane is also parallel to the S0 plane and lies below it a distance of 34.8 mm, 37.6 mm, 40 mm, 42 mm and 43.5 mm for the 'A' through 'O' headforms respectively.
The extent of protection provided by the helmet must include the entire region above the S0 plane and forward of the fore plane, the entire region above the S1 plane and between the fore and rear planes and the entire region above the S2 plane and behind the rear plane. (See Figure 2.)
An additional plane has been specified to describe an upward visual field requirement. This plane is perpendicular to the longitudinal plane and contains a line that lies in the longitudinal plane and that intersects the front surface of the headform at the level of the S2 plane. This line is inclined 40 upward from the horizontal. Figure 3.
A. Helmet Positioning
Each helmet will be positioned on the appropriate headforms for testing according to the helmet positioning indices specified. If the manufacturer fails to provide positioning information with certification samples, the helmets will be positioned according to the best judgment of the test technician. If the helmets meet certification requirements, the helmet positioning indices will be those used in all future testing.
These helmet positioning indices represent distances on the headform measured from the basic plane along the intersection with the longitudinal plane to the lower edge of the helmet.
Helmet positioning indices will be assigned for all headform sizes appropriate to the headgear. Each headgear could conceivably require five helmet positioning indices, one each for the 'A', 'E', 'J', 'M' and 'O' headforms.
B. Inspection
Each helmet will be inspected for the required labels and for compliance with the general limitations made on structure. The weight and various circumferences will be recorded for comparison with other samples of the same make and model.
Some helmets may incorporate innovations and other features not anticipated by this Standard but which raise concerns about the safety and effectiveness of the headgear. These will be referred to members of the Foundation's Board of Directors for evaluation. Any feature found to reduce the protective capacity of the headgear, whether explicitly mentioned in this Standard or not, will be a cause for rejection.
C. Marking
The helmet is positioned upon the largest appropriate ISO headform and held in place with an applied force of 50 newtons (11.25 lbs). The intersections of the shell with the various defined planes are then traced onto the outer surface of the helmet in the following manner:
The level of the S0 plane is marked on that portion of the helmet in front of the fore plane. If any part of this line falls below the edge of the helmet, the helmet shall be rejected. The level of the S1 plane is marked on that portion lying between the fore and rear planes. The level of the S2 plane is marked on that portion behind the rear plane. If any part of this line starting from 10 mm behind the rear plane and continuing around the back of the helmet to within 10 mm of the rear plane on the other side falls below the edge of the helmet, the helmet shall be rejected. Finally, line segments along the fore plane are marked to join the S0 and S1 planes and, similarly, line segments along the rear plane are marked to join the S1 and S2 planes. The helmet may be designed so that parts of these descending line segments, the segments marking the S1 plane, and some portion of the first 10 mm of the segment marking the S2 plane fall outside the edges of the helmet; this shall not be a cause for rejection.
These lines enclose the top of the helmet and are the boundary of the extent of protection. A test line shall be drawn within this extent of protection so that it is 15 mm from the closest point on the boundary. (See Figure 2)
If identical helmets are to be configured with different thickness' of comfort padding to accommodate different ranges of head size, the extent of protection marked on the test samples shall include the extents of protection for each different configuration as marked on the largest headform appropriate for each. That is: the helmet must meet all the requirements of this Standard in each of the intended configurations.
D. Peripheral Vision
The clearance for peripheral vision will be checked by positioning the helmet on each appropriate ISO headform and holding it in place with a force of 50 newtons. The clearance is described as an angle in the basic plane with its vertex located at the intersection of the basic plane, the longitudinal plane, and the front surface of the headform. This angle must be unobstructed from 110 to the left of straight ahead, through straight ahead, to 110 to the right of straight ahead.
In addition, this range must be unobstructed up to the plane that intersects the headform at the S2 plane and that is inclined 40 upward as described earlier in the section on extent of protection. This requirement will not be applied to chinbars and similar facial protection, as well as non impact managing bills, visors, and sunshades.
E. Performance Testing
The performance testing first subjects helmets to a dynamic test of retention system strength or to a test for positional stability. The helmets are then subjected to four conditioning impacts and then to several impact management and penetration tests. These tests are conducted upon helmet samples either kept under laboratory ambient temperature and humidity or that have been conditioned in one of three environments simulating some of the conditions in which the helmet might reasonably be expected to be used.
In certification testing, the first of the five samples is kept at laboratory ambient temperature and humidity and allowed to come to equilibrium. It is subjected to the positional stability test and then to the conditioning impacts and the impact management and penetration tests. The second, third and fourth samples are conditioned hot, cold and wet, respectively and a fifth sample is conditioned either hot, cold or wet according to the best judgment of the test technician. The second through the fifth samples are subjected to the dynamic test of the retention system and then to the conditioning impacts and to the impact management and penetration tests.
In random sample testing, the sample may be at ambient temperature and humidity and subjected to either the test for positional stability or to the dynamic test of the retention system before being tested for impact management and penetration. Otherwise, the sample may be conditioned either hot, cold or wet and subjected to the dynamic test of the retention system before the impact conditioning and the tests for impact management and penetration.
E1. Conditioning for Testing
a. Cold. The sample shall be conditioned by being exposed to a temperature of -20 C ± 2 C for a period of not less than four (4) hours, nor more than twenty-four (24) hours.
b. Heat. The sample shall be conditioned by being exposed to a temperature of 50 C ± 2 C for a period of not less than four (4) hours, nor more than twenty-four (24) hours.
c. Wet. The sample shall be conditioned by being continuously sprayed with water at a temperature of 25 C ± 5 C for a period of not less than four (4) hours, nor more than twenty-four (24) hours. This spray shall be directed at the helmet's external surfaces. The helmet shall not be subjected to total immersion.
All testing of these hot, cold and wet helmets shall begin within two (2) minutes from the time of removal from the conditioning apparatus. The samples shall be returned to the conditioning apparatus between tests.
E2. Positional Stability
The test for positional stability shall only be applied to samples kept at ambient laboratory temperature and humidity. The helmet shall not have been subjected to any prior performance testing.
The helmet shall be tested on the smallest appropriate standard full-face headform. The headform shall be supported on a stand so that its vertical axis points downward at an angle of 45 to the direction of gravity. The helmet shall be placed on the headform and adjusted to obtain the best configuration of the retention system. An inertial hammer shall be suspended using a hook and wire rope from the edge of the helmet at the upper side. This inertial hammer shall enable a 4.0 kg ± 50 g mass to be dropped 0.6 m guided fall in order to deliver an abrupt shock load to the headgear. This test shall be performed with the headform oriented face down so that the shock load tugs the helmet toward the front and with the headform facing up so that the helmet is tugged rearward. The helmet may be shifted but must remain on the headform.
The inertial hammer shall be such that its mass is no more than 5.0 kg including the 4.0 kg shock mass.
E3. Dynamic Test of Retention System
The dynamic test of the retention system may be applied to any sample either kept at ambient temperature and humidity or conditioned hot, cold or wet. However, the sample shall not have been subjected to any prior performance testing.
The helmet shall be placed on a headform in such a manner that the chin strap may be fastened under a device whose upper end approximates the contour of the bony structure of the jaw. The device will then be given a mechanical pre-load followed by a dynamic loading. The retention system fails if it cannot support the mechanical loads or if the maximum deflection during the dynamic load exceeds 30 mm. The retention system also fails if it cannot be easily and quickly unfastened after testing.
a. This chinstrap loading device shall consist of a simulated jaw and accommodations for the pre-load and dynamic load. The jaw portion shall consist of two metal bars or rollers, each one 12.7 mm ± 0.5 mm in diameter, separated by 76 mm ± 0.5 mm on center. The mass of this device shall not exceed 6.0 kg.
b. A pre-load shall be applied for at least 60 seconds. This pre-load plus the mass of the chinstrap loading device shall total 23 kg.
c. A 38 kg mass shall be dropped in a vertical guided fall a distance of 30 mm so as to load the retaining system abruptly; the 38 kg mass and pre-load mass shall not be additive. In order to protect the test mechanism, the impact of the 38 kg mass may be cushioned with a 00-93 durometer rubber pad 150 mm in diameter by 6½ mm thick, or its equivalent.
E4. Impact Management and Penetration Tests
The impact management and penetration tests may be performed on samples kept at ambient temperature and humidity or conditioned hot, cold or wet. Samples may be first subjected to either positional stability testing or the test for retention system strength.
These tests involve a series of controlled impacts in which the helmet is positioned on a test headform. The helmeted headform is then dropped in guided falls onto specified test anvils. The impact site and the impact energy must meet certain requirements in order for the tests to be valid. If in a valid test, the peak acceleration imparted to the headform exceeds 300 G's, the helmet shall be rejected.
E4.1 Impact Management and Penetration Test Equipment
The test equipment shall consist of at least the following items:
a. The smallest of the headforms appropriate for the helmet sample. This headform shall be of rigid, low resonance metal such as magnesium alloy and shall conform to the 'A', 'E', 'J', 'M' or 'O' geometries specified in ISO DIS 6220-1983.
b. A ball-arm/collar assembly which is fitted to a socket machined into the base of the headform. The ball/socket configuration shall be such that the geometrical center of the ball is located on the central vertical axis of the headform 12.7 mm above the reference plane as described in ISO DIS 6220-1983. The ball-arm/collar assembly shall also include a uniaxial accelerometer fixed firmly into the ball.
c. A headform support assembly rigidly attached to the ball-arm. This support assembly shall be such that it and consequently the headform may be guided in a vertical drop. The weight of the support assembly shall not exceed 25% of the combined weights of the headform, ball-arm, collar and accelerometer. The total mass of the headform/support assembly shall not be less than 5.0 kg nor more than 6.5 kg.
d. A guidance system such that the headform/support assembly may be guided in vertical drop onto a test anvil. This guidance system may consist of two or more wires or one or more rails. The headform/support - guidance system - test anvil alignment shall be such that:
d1. The drop trajectory shall be a straight line within 3 of vertical and within 5 of the sensitive axis of the uniaxial accelerometer.
d2. The line parallel to the drop trajectory and passing through the center of the headform ball-socket shall pass within 5 mm of the center of the test anvil, within 10 mm of the center of gravity of the headform/support assembly, and within 5 mm of the sensitive element of the uniaxial accelerometer.
e. A rigid anvil mount consisting of a solid mass of at least 135 kg. The upper surface of the anvil mount shall consist of a steel plate with a minimum thickness of 12 mm and a minimum surface area of at least 0.10 m2.
f. Four test anvils : flat, hemispherical, edge and kerbstone.
f1. The flat anvil shall have a minimum surface area of 0.0127 m2, e.g. 127 mm diameter face. When fixed in position on the anvil mount, the surface shall be perpendicular to the headform trajectory.
f2. The hemispherical anvil shall have a 48 mm ± 0.5 mm radius.
f3. The edge anvil shall have a striking face 6.3 mm wide by at least 180 mm long with a depth of at least 35 mm. When in position, the striking face shall be perpendicular to the headform trajectory.
f4. The kerbstone shall have two faces with a dihedral angle of 105, each face shall be oriented at approximately 52.5 to the vertical meeting along a striking edge with a radius of 15 mm ± 0.5 mm, the height shall be not less than 50 mm and the length not less than 200 mm. When in position, the striking edge shall be perpendicular to the headform trajectory.
g. A uniaxial accelerometer. The acceleration data channel must comply with SAE recommended practice J 211 requirements for channel class 1000 with the exception that the frequency response need not include the range from dc to 10 hz which may not be obtainable using certain types of transducers.
h. A velocity measurement device which will yield the velocity of the headform/support assembly within the last 40 mm of travel before impact. The velocity measurements must be accurate to within ±1%.
E4.2 Test Definitions
a. The impact site refers to the portion of the helmet struck during an impact test. It is defined as the point where a line passing through the center of the headform ball and the center of the anvil intersects the outer surface of the helmet at the instant the helmet first touches the anvil.
b. The impact energy is the kinetic energy of the headform/support assembly at the instant of impact. It is defined as the mass of the headform/support assembly times the square of the velocity measurement times one half. The mass of the helmet is ignored in this calculation.
E4.3 Conditioning Impacts
Each sample shall receive four conditioning impacts before receiving any of the other test impacts in the series. These impacts shall be directed against the flat anvil at an impact energy of 40 joules regardless of headform size or weight. Given an ideal frictionless mechanical test facility, this energy represents a 0.8 meter drop of a 5 kg headform and supporting assembly.
If the impact energy for any conditioning drop exceeds 42 joules, that impact and any other impact sited within 120 mm of that impact shall be declared invalid.
The impact sites shall be on or above the test line and behind the rear plane as marked on the sample. Sites for the conditioning impacts may overlay each other. Rivets, vents and any other helmet feature within this region are valid impact sites.
E4.4 Test Impacts
After receiving all four conditioning impacts, samples will be subjected to no more than four test impacts. Test impact sites shall be on or above the test line. Rivets, vents and any other helmet feature within this region shall be valid test sites.
The test impact sites may overlay conditioning impact sites. However, if a test impact is sited closer than 120 mm to any previous test impact site on that sample, that impact shall be declared invalid.
There is no restriction regarding test anvil selection. {note: it may be desirable to limit use of the edge and kerbstone to one impact per sample} The impact energies for each test impact are as follows:
a. For each impact against the flat anvil, the impact energy shall be 110 J for certification testing and 100 J for all other testing regardless of headform size or weight. Given an ideal frictionless mechanical test facility, this impact energy represents a 2.2+ meter drop of a 5 kg headform and supporting assembly.
b. For each impact against the hemispherical anvil, the impact energy shall be 72 J for certification testing and 65 J for all other testing regardless of headform size or weight. Given an ideal frictionless mechanical test facility, this impact energy represents a 1.3+ meter drop of a 5 kg headform and supporting assembly.
c. For each impact against the edge anvil, the impact energy shall be 72 J for certification testing and 65 J for all other testing regardless of headform size or weight. Given an ideal frictionless mechanical test facility, this energy represents a 1.3+ meter drop of a 5 kg headform and supporting assembly.
d. For each impact against the kerbstone anvil, the impact energy shall be 72 J for certification testing and 65 J for all other testing regardless of headform size or weight. Given an ideal frictionless mechanical test facility, this impact energy represents a 1.3+ meter drop of a 5 kg headform and supporting assembly.
e. If the impact energy for any test impact exceeds the energy specified by more than 3%, that impact shall be declared invalid.
E4.5 Impact Test Interpretation
The peak acceleration of the headform shall not exceed 300 G's for any valid conditioning or test impact. Similarly, the helmet's protective structures shall remain intact throughout the testing. If, the test technician concludes that the headgear has been compromised by breakage, the sample shall be rejected.
If, in certification testing, a sample is found to meet all the test criteria but any two of the impacts were at substantially lower energies than those required, the testing for that sample shall be declared inconclusive and must be repeated. Conditioning impacts less than 38 J and test impacts less than 97% of the energy specified shall be considered substantially lower than the requirement.
The impact test procedures leave considerable latitude to the helmet tester regarding site and anvil selection. It is expected the tester will orchestrate each test series in order to investigate potential weaknesses and to exercise each likely failure mode.
If at the end of a certification test series, the tester and the laboratory manager concur that the results obtained in valid impacts are not sufficient to determine whether that the helmet model meets the performance requirements of this standard, additional samples may be conditioned and tested. It is expected that all samples submitted will meet all the test requirements.
1. Baker, Susan P., et al., Head Injuries in Informal Recreation: The Case for Widespread Helmet Use (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Injury Prevention Center, 1992).
2. Baker, Susan P., et al., Injuries to Bicyclists: A National Perspective (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Injury Prevention Center, 1993).
3. The Foundation has also published Standards for headgear used in bicycling, motorcycling, automobile racing, Karting, Skiing, Snowboarding and in equestrian activities. Copies of these Standards are available on request.


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Author Notes: I made these loaded fortune cookies as holiday gifts last year and they were a huge hit. It takes a bit of practice to get the cookies folded just right, but the impressive results are well worth the effort. Not only did the cookies taste delicious, but they were easy to personalize with a special message. —JackieK
Makes: 5
tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
cup powdered sugar
cup all-purpose flour
pinches salt
large egg whites
teaspoon almond extract
fortunes printed on strips of paper, folded in half
ounces semi-sweet chocolate chip or white chocolate chips
sprinkles, chopped nuts or other small candies for decoration
In This Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Pour the melted butter into the bowl of a mixer fitted with paddle attachment (or mix by hand). Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
- Add the flour and salt and continue beating until blended. Then, with the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the egg whites and almond extract. Mix until smooth but be careful not to add air to the mixture. Strain the batter through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat. Use a large circle (about 8-inches in diameter) as a stencil. I've found that the outside of a spring-form pan works well, as does cutting out the center of a paper plate so all that remains is a 1/4-inch thick ring. Pour 1/2 cup batter into the center of the ring and use a rubber spatula or offset spatula to spread the batter into a thin, even layer about 1/8-inch thick. It should be thick enough that you can't see through it in any part.
- Remove the stencil and bake until the edges turn light brown and the batter is dry in the center, about 10 to 12 minutes. Working quickly, use a spatula to lift the cookie off the baking sheet and place it upside-down on a dry towel. Set the fortune in the center.
- Use your fingers to form the fortune cookie but be careful as it will be very hot: fold the cookie lightly in half with the loose "creased" side closest to you. Place your thumbs in the center of the fold and place your index fingers in the openings on both ends. Pull the ends toward the center to form the traditional shape, then set aside to cool.
- To decorate the cookies, begin by melting the chocolate. Pour the chocolate chips into a heatproof metal or glass bowl. Set the bowl on top of a small pot filled 1/3 with water. Turn the heat to medium and stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Dip the fortune cookies into the chocolate, then set on parchment paper. Decorate right away with sprinkles, chopped nuts or other small candies. Chill until the chocolate hardens.
- Wrap the cookies individually in clear plastic and tie it together with a decorative ribbon.
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Sorry I didn't see this until now. I didn't equate the definition of the word "organisation" with actual behaviour. You've confused descriptive words as being referenced in the comment which, in fact, referred to modes of group behaviour as defined by actions.
For example atheist organisations engaging in censorship while advocating freedom of speech and an end to blasphemy laws. In other words using the same censorship to prevent anything that detracts from the image of the organisation. Or atheist forums using moderators who act like the parish priest: both player and at the same time, the referee who can't be challenged. An atheist forum should not have any moderators at all save for a minimal amount of tidying up. There even seems to be an acceptable atheist stereotype among organised professing atheists: the peace loving, science adoring, rationalist who contributes to no collective belief system. Even the attempts to make claims for what defines an atheist are distorted to the point of hiding from reality.
Religion is not a problem for the human race and it never was. The problems come from organised religionism. There is no reason to presume organised atheism, given enough time, will not become an evolution of organised religionism.
You say you're an atheist. As I understand the word, an atheist is a person who believes there is no god. That is a belief. And, that belief sends you down the road into a religion of sorts. That belief is a sort of narrow mindedness that might indicate you yourself exhibit some of the same "bullshit" that you so strongly deride in other people. And, by the tone of your writing, it appears that you have adopted the self-righteous certainty that your belief is right and all others are wrong.
I have learned over the years that I'm actually an agnostic. I don't know if there's a "god," as such, but I'm determined to stay open minded about it. I'm also a practitioner of Zen, which leads me to discount belief systems established by other people and, instead, seek the built-in knowledge that is part of the deeper human mind. And take note: Zen is not a religion. It is merely a pathway to a different kind of knowledge...from a more trusted source.
Open minds, non judgemental people.
Excellent answer, Kelly. The atheist designation is a very big umbrella and I hope that open minds and being non-judgmental are essential parts of that umbrella.
I apologize if this is taken as an attempt to hijack this thread, but I see it as directly related.
Having found no atheist support/meeting group in my area (Slidell, LA), I am taken with the idea of starting one from scratch. My wife (also atheist) is onboard, but we know of no others in our area, which is overwhelmingly Bible Belt Christchun.
What I'm wondering is - as a follow on to the very good guidance people have already provided on this thread - does anyone have any ideas about how to go about reaching out to other like-minded people in our area? This isn't something I'm exactly ready to take out a newspaper ad for, and I don't want us to stupidly set ourselves up for harrassment by fundies. Kinda makes our choices limited.
I've put out something on this forum, and on thethinkingatheist.com forum as well. Any other suggestions? Thank you in advance.
Equality is extremely important and G has it right.
Who is this Abraha Amanuel and why was his reply deleted? Is his name an anagram? Is he BSing us?
Most likely a spambot or some scam artist. Very similar posting to the one below me here. He (or it) has been reported.
-Help coming out as atheists
-Help for new atheists "grieving god"
-Secular counseling for everything from grief to anxiety to loneliness to general mental illness (this is very important, because as someone diagnosed with bipolar and Asperger's, I am terrified of the religious terrorism to the point of refusing to see mental health pros)
-Services for multiple minorities (atheist and Latino, athiest and African American, atheist and LGBT, so on and so forth).
-Dating service for all sexual orientations for those who do not wish to date theists
-Services for atheist parents having difficulties with school systems
-Services for atheist youth thrown from their homes/abused (similar to what PFLAG does for LGBT youth)
If I think of more, I'll be back. Great thread.
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The gobbo stable master stared back at Quae insolently. "That's our price, lady," he said. "Ya got a problem with it, take it up with the big boss." "Okay, where can I find him?" she asked. He smirked. "Undermine." Quae stared again, then said a few words that would probably have shocked any of her siblings if they had heard.
They were interrupted by the postman, another goblin, who tugged on Quae's sleeve and presented her with a letter. "Yer mail, lady," he muttered, then shuffled off. Quae watched him go- did the gobbos run the whole place?- then looked to her letter. It was from Alanon.
I would like to talk with you at your earliest convenience. I'll be at home.
She blinked, then read it again. What did he want to talk about? And why did he sound so... formal? That usually meant he was troubled by something. Quickly she ran through a mental list of everything she had done in the last couple weeks. She certainly hadn't done anything. Neither had Barraccus as far as she knew. Her curiosity piqued, she turned around quickly- and almost crashed into the darned stable master, who had been trying to read over her shoulder. She looked at him coolly. "You're in luck," she told him. "I'll need to take her with me after all." She walked over to Moon, who quickly stood at her approach, and swung up into the saddle, then touched her heels to the frostsaber's flanks and headed toward home.
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Alanon paced restlessly in the house. He still wasn't sure about writing to Quae, but he didn't know their cousins well at all, and she did. He just hoped she wouldn't give him too hard of a time about this. He almost jumped when he heard her ride into the yard, then made himself stand still as he waited for her to come in.
She looked rather irritated and disheveled when she walked in. Uh oh, he thought. Trouble with the goblins again, I bet. She plunked herself down in a chair and began muttering. "Stupid greedy greenskins. I bet if they could package the world and sell it off, they would auction it to the highest bidder with no qualms." Yep, goblins. She shook her head, then looked at him. "Hey big brother," she said in greeting. "I'm here, what did you want to talk about?" Suddenly he was at a loss for words. "Umm," he stammered. "I was, ah, wondering, um, if you could, maybe, ah..." Quae looked at him in amazement, one eyebrow slowly raising. He stopped himself and took a deep breath. "You know our Stormwind cousins better than I do," he stated. "Would you, maybe, mind talking to Kal for me?" He waited to see how she responded.
She stared at him, and slowly a knowing grin spread across her face. "Are you being serious? You're actually interested in someone?" She chuckled, then abruptly stood and went to the door, looking out at the sky. "Quae," he said flatly. "What are you doing?" "Checking for flying pink elekks," she replied. "Or, you know, the trees turning upside-down or something." She came back in with a huge grin, and sat back down in her chair. He gave her a sour look. "I'd like you to be a little more serious, Quae," he said, but she paid him no attention. "So who's the lucky girl?" she asked him, then suddenly looked at him. "It is a girl right? You're not going to try marrying a bear or something like Pitch did, are you?" He frowned. "Pitch did not-" Stopping himself again, he took another deep breath. She just waited, looking at him expectantly. Finally, his face expressionless, he simply said, "Arien."
Quae blinked at that. "Kal's friend?" she said. "Wow, that is a surprise." He glared at her, but she was ignoring him again. "So what did you want me to do?" Alanon rubbed his face with both hands, then sat down on another chair nearby. "I hardly know her," he said. "I mean, we've talked, but nothing really about each other. Mostly just about whatever we were doing at the time. So, would you just talk to Kal a bit for me? I'd like to know more about her." Quae blinked at him again. "And why can't you just talk to her yourself?" "I..., I just can't," he said. "Not yet, at least." "Well, the first thing you should know," she told him, "is that Kal and Arien are best friends. They don't have any secrets from each other. Which means if I talk to Kal, Arien will hear about it." Alanon looked a little sheepish. "Well, that would be an easy way to let her know I'm interested," he said quietly, then shook his head. "But that's a coward's way out. I couldn't do that to her." He groaned, rubbing his forehead with one hand.
Quae watched him, finally growing serious. "Alanon, why can't you just talk to Arien yourself? She's not hard to talk to, you just said you already have, sort of." "I...," he trailed off, and she studied him, understanding dawning in her eyes. "It's because of last time, isn't it?" she asked softly. He just looked at her. "Listen, big brother," Quae said seriously. "Arien isn't going to run away just because you asked her, oh, where she grew up or something like that. She's a bit tougher than that." "I, I think I know that," he said quietly. "So what is wrong, big brother?" she pressed. Alanon opened his mouth and closed it again. Finally, "What if she doesn't want to be with an elf? Or a druid?" The words sounded forced, and she could see he was having a hard time with them. She reached over and patted his knee. "Why would that be a problem, eh?" "Quae, look at me," he said. "I'm almost eight thousand years old, but do I look it? Even after Nordrassil fell, we haven't aged much at all. Will she want to be with someone that will outlast her that much? And what if I get called back to the Dream again? What if I get stuck there, like Malfurion? Even if that doesn't happen, I'll still be gone for who knows how long. What if she can't accept that?"
Quae looked at him for a minute. "That's what happened last time, isn't it? That's why she left you." He stared at her, and she could see the pain he still felt in his eyes. She gently squeezed his knee again. "Okay, I think I know what your problem is," she said. "Think about this a second, Alanon. How is this different than worrying about getting killed in battle or something?" He was silent for a minute, staring at his hands in his lap, then he looked up. "I didn't really think about it that way," he said sheepishly. "Obviously," Quae said dryly. "So, is that any different?" "I suppose not, not really," he said slowly. "Although I'm still going to have to explain things to her. I don't want any more... misunderstandings." Quae grinned and patted his knee again, then leaned over and hugged him. "There you go then. Now all you have to do is talk to her." Alanon glanced up at her. "Quae, thank you," he said softly. "Don't mention it," she replied. "It's not often I get to give my big brother advice. I need to treasure the moment." She grinned impishly at him as he snorted.
At that moment his buzzbox crackled, and Arien's voice came over the frequency. "Hello? Um, Alanon, you there?" Quae gave him a look that practically pushed him over to the box. He picked it up and looked at her nervously, then pressed the button. "Arien, hello. I'm here." "Oh hey," she said quickly. "These druids here in Zangarmarsh need me to help some lost friends, would you be able to come watch my back?" He couldn't quite keep a smile off his face as he replied, "Sure, I'll head right over."


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One unexpected takeaway going into the All-Star break: The worst start of a starting pitcher's career might be the best thing that can happen to him.
Clayton Kershaw gave up seven runs in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in May. Then he rattled off a no-hitter and 41 consecutive scoreless innings.
Hyun-Jin Ryu gave up seven runs Tuesday in Detroit. In his return to the mound Sunday, Ryu was close to perfect in the Dodgers' 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres.
"It was definitely a wake-up call last time and very forgettable," Ryu said. "I came out today very focused."
Ryu allowed only two hits, both ground-ball singles, and one fly ball to the outfield in six innings. He struck out 10 batters, two fewer than his career high.
The Dodgers won both of their weekend games against the Padres by identical 1-0 scores. They hold the National League's best record at 54-43, are on pace for 90 wins, and stand one game ahead of the San Francisco Giants atop the NL West.
The Dodgers' top three starters — Ryu (10-5), Zack Greinke (11-5) and Clayton Kershaw (11-2) — enter the all-star break with 10 or more wins. No other team can boast three 10-game winners at the break.
Compared to Greinke and Kershaw, Ryu acknowledged that he is "still not at that level." He also lamented his 3.44 ERA, which wasn't helped by the game in Detroit.
"I'm very dissatisfied with that number," he said.
But the Dodgers' rotation — at least their top three — should be among the least of their concerns entering the break. Ryu has nearly matched his pace from 2013, when he finished fourth in National League Rookie of the Year balloting.
In 18 starts before the break last year, Ryu walked 39 batters, struck out 93 and allowed 42 runs — 40 earned. In 18 starts before the break this year, Ryu has walked 21, struck out 93 and allowed 43 runs — 40 earned. Only his ERA (3.09) was noticeably better a year ago.
Though Ryu might be overshadowed by his all-star rotation mates, "people within the game know how good he is," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said.
"He's our third (starter) but he's probably a lot of team's first starter," Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis said. "Days like today when he has all four pitches working, he can pile up a lot of outs. He pitches with a lot of pride."
Yasiel Puig's RBI single in the seventh inning scored Dee Gordon with the game's only run. Puig and Juan Uribe each had two of the Dodgers' seven hits.
Brandon League, J.P. Howell and Kenley Jansen closed out the victory before an announced crowd of 47,131 at Dodger Stadium. Jansen pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 27th save of the season.
Padres right-hander Tyson Ross (7-10) did little wrong but couldn't get any support from the league's worst offense. San Diego enters the break with a .214 team batting average — not much better than the all-time record low of .207, set in 1888.
The Padres collected only four hits in the game and didn't threaten until Ryu exited after six innings.
League walked Yasmani Grandal to lead off the seventh inning. The next batter, Jake Goebbert, hit a ground ball to first base. Adrian Gonzalez, Miguel Rojas and League appeared to complete a 3-6-1 double play, but first-base umpire Brian Gorman ruled Goebbert safe at first.
The Dodgers challenged and lost when the call was upheld after a 3-minute, 33-second review. Cameron Maybin singled to put runners on first and second base, but Howell relieved League and got out of the jam without allowing a run.
The Padres' Chris Denorfia reached on an error in the eighth inning, then was picked off trying to steal second base by Howell.
Jansen allowed a walk and a single in the ninth inning, but came back to strike out Dodger-killer Seth Smith on a 97 mph fastball to end the game.
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