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We review the Klim Latitude Motorcycle Jacket and Pants. Author Steven Goode on his 48-state Great American Scenic Byways Tour. The best way to test a product is to put it through the wringer and use it many times over multiple days and in varied riding situations. A 16,200-mile, 53-day, 48-state ride should qualify. To give you some background, I own both the Klim Badlands and Klim Latitude jacket/pants combos and have used them both on multi-state 10,000-plus-mile rides.  Klim Latitude Jacket in Castlerock/Hi-Viz colorway These are my requirements for riding gear in order of importance: The gear must provide safety and protection; it needs to be waterproof; there must be comfort in both heat and cold; and the riding gear should look good and have some style.    Klim Latitude Pants in Castlerock Gray Klim’s Latitude jacket and pants feature a Gore-Tex performance shell, as well as 600D Cordura overlays in the shoulders, knees, seat, and pants leg cuffs. They have perforated goat leather overlays in the elbows and inner knees and stretch Gore-Tex material in high-movement zones for added mobility. The Latitude combo is now in its fifth generation, with improvements to comfort and adjustability.  The author wearing his Klim Latitude gear during a stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fortunately, I can’t comment on the safety/protection aspect since I have never had to test it. However, the Latitude comes with D3O Level 1 armor on the back, elbows, and shoulders of the jacket and on the knees and hips in the pants. During my 48-state ride, I rode in temperatures ranging from 40 degrees to 105 and through torrential rains and blistering hot winds. The Latitude kept me dry and warm when needed. The waterproof vents worked seamlessly – just remember to zip them up prior to riding into the storm!  The author at the summit of Beartooth Highway in Wyoming. Klim added 7-inch dual cuff vents that allow a massive amount of additional airflow up the arm to cool you off quickly and efficiently.  I was comfortable up to 90 degrees using this method of venting. Above 90 degrees, I used my Klim Induction mesh jacket. To be clear, I was riding a 2018 Honda Goldwing Tour with a great deal of wind protection, so on other bikes with less wind protection, you might be able to push that comfort zone up 5-10 degrees.    In Delaware I rode the Bayshore Scenic Byway. My Honda Gold Wing was a faithful companion on my deli schlep and scenic byways tours. In the front left cargo pocket, the Latitude has an inner stretch pocket designed for your wallet. This added security was a welcome addition. All the pockets have waterproof zippers, so I was able to put my key fob in one of the pockets, zip it up, and never have to worry about it.    Every trip starts with a send-off and the first mile. This banner about supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation made the entire journey with me. When comparing the Latitude and Badlands gear, both work as designed. However, I found the Latitude to be more user-friendly for the touring public. After getting off the bike, I felt more comfortable wearing the Latitude jacket and pants while walking in town and using it as a more traditional jacket/pants combination. The Badlands is a little bit heavier, and the material is a little bit stiffer, although, you don’t notice it when riding.    When asked for advice on gear, my standard answer is: Buy the best gear you can afford. I can tell you from experience, a top-quality riding suit will last years, and it will make your riding experience much more pleasurable over time.  The Klim Latitude jacket is available for $799.99 in sizes S-4XL, and the pants are $649.99 in waist sizes 30-42 in Tall, Regular, and Short inseams.  Shop for Klim Latitude The post Klim Latitude Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review | Gear appeared first on Rider Magazine.

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore, 25, was diagnosed with blood clots. “Over the weekend, Christian Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots. He was appropriately treated by the doctors at Mass General Brigham, who tested, evaluated and treated Christian,” the team announced. “Our principal concern at this time is Christian’s health and wellbeing. Fortunately, Mass General Brigham provides some of the best healthcare in the world,” the statement continued. “While there is no current timetable for his return, we know Christian is getting tremendous care and we look forward to his full recovery,” it added. Statement from the New England Patriots on Christian Barmore: https://t.co/ksNc2YSlL4 pic.twitter.com/C5nQjSZ3yX — New England Patriots (@Patriots) July 28, 2024 Per ESPN: Barmore’s agent, Nicole Lynn, also thanked Patriots athletic trainer Jim Whalen for “his absolute diligence and care over the last couple of days.” On Instagram later Sunday, Barmore wrote: “Thank you everyone for all the support, thoughts, and prayers. I’ll be back soon.” In 2019, longtime Patriots center David Andrews missed the season after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. He returned to play in 2020. Andrews, 32, enters his 10th season with the team this year. Barmore, who turned 25 on Sunday, is entering his fourth season with the Patriots after being selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft out of Alabama. “Christian Barmore is dealing with blood clots that, had they gone untreated, could have delivered the most dire of circumstances,” Ian Rapoport said. WATCH: From Back Together Weekend: #Patriots star DT Christian Barmore is dealing with blood clots that, had they gone untreated, could have delivered the most dire of circumstances. pic.twitter.com/z9HvJ8H9dQ — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 28, 2024 Although it’s unknown if Barmore received the experimental COVID-19 jab, the New England Patriots franchise heavily promoted the shot. In February 2021, the Patriots posted photos showing they had added new decals to promote the COVID-19 jab that read, “When it’s your turn, take the shot. Get vaccinated.” The team announced it was flying 76 vaccinated healthcare workers on the jet to attend the Super Bowl. “The New England Patriots posted photos showing they had added new decals to promote the COVID-19 vaccine that read, ‘When it’s your turn, take the shot. Get vaccinated.’” “Patriots DT Christian Barmore out indefinitely due to blood clots.”(July 2024)#clotshot pic.twitter.com/yOw1gTSSBS — Excess Deaths (@Marbles34) July 29, 2024 The same team plane the Kraft family used to deliver over a million masks from China last April will transport 76 vaccinated healthcare “super” heroes from New England to Tampa for Super Bowl LV on Sunday. Vaccinations make that possible. A great full-circle story. pic.twitter.com/burYifhZUR — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 2, 2021 From the New England Patriots in February 2021: Ten months after sending the New England Patriots team plane to China to secure and retrieve desperately needed PPE for healthcare workers, the Kraft family was once again moved by a desire to support the frontline heroes who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic. On Sunday, Feb. 7, the Patriots plane will again be filled for a unique purpose, this time with a patriotic 76 vaccinated healthcare workers representing all six New England states. As guests of the Kraft family, these healthcare “superheroes” will be granted an all-expenses paid trip to Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Fla., including roundtrip travel on the Patriots team plane. The mission of this trip is two-fold: to recognize and thank a representative group of the countless healthcare superheroes in New England, and to celebrate and spread the important message of getting vaccinated. “Last April, when our plane returned with masks from China, we never could have imagined the devastation this pandemic would cause, nor could we have dreamed of the heroic stories and achievements that have come to be as a result, especially the dedication of healthcare workers on the front lines and the creation of safe and effective vaccines,” said Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft. “Ten months later, it’s an honor for us to celebrate these healthcare workers by giving them a well-deserved break for a day and an opportunity to enjoy the Super Bowl, a reality that is only made possible because of the vaccines. We hope that in doing so, others are also encouraged to get vaccinated as they are able. Once again, we want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all of the healthcare heroes who have risked their well-being to ensure ours. They are truly superheroes to us.”

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “Paxton has sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other members of the Biden Administration for adopting a rule that purports to nullify parents’ state-law rights to consent to their children’s medical care,” Paxton’s office stated in a press release. Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Rule Forcing Health Entities to Provide Contraceptives To Minors Without Parental Consent, in Violation of State Law: https://t.co/mrB1sJsO6f — Texas Attorney General (@TXAG) July 25, 2024 From Ken Paxton’s office: For more than 50 years, the Title X statute of the federal Public Health Service Act has provided grants to increase the availability of “comprehensive voluntary family planning services.” While HHS distributes these federally funded grants, organizations receiving funds must still comply with relevant state laws. Previously, a federal district court and a unanimous panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that Title X projects must comply with Texas’s parental-consent laws when dispensing prescription contraceptives to minors. Yet the Biden Administration’s agency rule defies this binding legal precedent by forbidding Title X projects from obtaining parental consent before providing contraceptives to minors, even though Texas law and the precedent of the Fifth Circuit require it. The lawsuit brought by Attorney General Paxton demands that the courts vacate this patently unlawful agency rule and issue a permanent injunction against its continued enforcement. “By attempting to force Texas healthcare providers to offer contraceptives to children without parental consent, the Biden Administration continues to prove they will do anything to implement their extremist agenda—even undermine the Constitution and violate the law,” Paxton said. “Federal courts have already shut down their previous attack on parental rights, and I will ensure that we stop them once again,” he added. KTSA News reports: Attorney General Paxton says the Biden Administration’s agency rule defies binding legal precedent by forbidding Title X projects from obtaining parental consent before providing contraceptives to minors, even though Texas law and the precedent of the Fifth Circuit require it. The lawsuit brought by Attorney General Paxton demands that the courts vacate this patently unlawful agency rule and issue a permanent injunction against its continued enforcement. Read the filing HERE.

Fiber optic networks across France have reportedly been ‘sabotaged’ in the latest vandalism in the European country hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics. “Telecom companies in France, including at least SFR, Bouygues and Free, have been targeted by acts of vandalism, mere days after a wave of sabotage also hit the country’s rail network,” Euronews reports. “Multiple internet providers facing disruptions in France amid reports of Fibre optic networks sabotage,” Insider Paper noted. BREAKING: Multiple internet providers facing disruptions in France amid reports of Fibre optic networks sabotage – NetBlocks https://t.co/LoMkWoDHaY — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) July 29, 2024 From the New York Post: Cables for several telecom operators were purposely cut in six areas of France earlier Monday, police told the French outlet Agence France Presse. However, Paris has not been affected by the sabotage. The cables in electrical cabinets belonging to operators SFR and Bouygues had been cut in southern France, and installations in the Meuse region near Luxembourg and the Oise area near Paris had been vandalized, according to the French paper Le Parisien. The vandalism is mainly affecting fixed-line services and not mobile devices. No one has claimed responsibility for the vandalism. The Olympic Games have reportedly been unimpacted by the incidents. Second Sabotage? French Internet Fiber Cables Severed, Causing Widespread Disruptions https://t.co/3HQFDKA7db — zerohedge (@zerohedge) July 29, 2024 The reported ‘sabotage’ on the fiber optic networks follows attacks on the country’s rail network. WATCH: Eurostar is urging passengers to postpone journeys between London and Paris after French railway lines were hit by arson attacks. Sky's @DanielHenryTV reports that 'people are still turning up' at St Pancras station, trying to make their journeys.https://t.co/Ied1iBp8Ts pic.twitter.com/5heQTtvgNE — Sky News (@SkyNews) July 26, 2024 Per Euronews: Marina Ferrari, France’s secretary of state for digital affairs, said in a post on X that under her supervision, the authorities and operators are working together to restore service as quickly as possible. “I condemn these cowardly and irresponsible acts in the strongest possible terms,” she said. “I would like to thank the teams who have been mobilised since this morning to carry out the repairs and bring the damaged sites back into service.” The acts of sabotage come three days after last week’s arson attacks on France’s high-speed train network, which heavily disrupted travel just hours before the Olympic Games opening ceremony kicked off. France has since announced that it has made an arrest following last week’s sabotage of the country’s SNCF rail network. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin explained on Monday that a far-left activist had been apprehended in connection with the attacks shortly before Friday’s opening ceremony. Speaking to France 2 TV, Darmanin claimed France was “leaning towards the likelihood” that far-left extremists were behind the arson attacks. “We have identified the profiles of several people,” he said, “This is the traditional type of action of the ultra-left.” However, he urged caution before jumping to conclusions about whether those profiled were close to anyone on the far left. WATCH: