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Bikers to Take Action in Myrtle Beach
Sent June 25th 2008
Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. The Biker Ezine is seeking "reader letters" on the subject of Myrtle Beach Bike Week(s). ~FF
1) This Week's Photos and Video by FF
2) Biker blocs gear up for duel in Myrtle Beach
3) G-TOWN ABATE @ HARBOR ...
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Knotts vs Shealy | Road Conditions Survey | Myrtle Beach
Sent June 19th 2008
Seeking reader letters regarding Myrtle Beach's decision to end bike week...
1) 2008 Motorcyclist Road Conditions Survey
2) Myrtle Beach taxpayers pick up tab for ending biker events
3) Bush to ask Congress to clear way for offshore oil drilling
4) Reade...
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Knotts vs. Shealy | Human cost of unlicensed drivers | New Video and photos ...
Sent June 16th 2008
I am looking for reader commentaries and endorsements of either candidate in the Knotts vs. Shealy run off! Please submit your endorsement or commentary by Wednesday. Most importantly please provide your City and State along with your name or well known h...
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SC Election Results | Biker deaths to rise with gas prices? | Myrtle Beach ...
Sent June 11th 2008
Good news: Catherine Ceips loses her seat in the Senate after giving a nod to a helmet law in SC.
Bad news: Fellow biker Knotts in SC senate faces runoff
I am looking for feedback regarding the recent videos posted to www.bikerezine.com ... Can you view...
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VOTE June 10th SC | Video/photos of scenic ride | NAACP & Myrtle Beach Rallies
Sent June 9th 2008
Remember to VOTE in the SC Primary Tuesday June 10, 2008. Polls are open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM. The primary will decide many statehouse seats. Please participate and ride your bikes to the polls if possible.
1) State Party Scenic Ride of the Western...
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ABATE State Party/Scenic Ride | New Videos & Photos
Sent June 3rd 2008
ABATE State Party/Scenic Ride | New Videos & Photos
1) ABATE of SC State Party 2008
2) State Party Scenic Ride with FastFred
3) Running the Upper and Lower Green at 60% in WNC
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New Photos and Video | S111 becomes law in SC
Sent May 28th 2008
SC's Motorcycle Red Light Bill has become law with the governor's signature. Red lights controlled by malfunctioning traffic sensors can be treated as stop signs after waiting 120 seconds. Kudos to Reb and all others who worked on this important legislati...
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The Biker Ezine’s Appreciation Party at GRCMMCC
Sent May 21st 2008
GRCMMCC Memorial Weekend Blow Out: The Biker Ezine’s Appreciation Party and Legislative Retreat is this weekend all day Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. This is a FREE event. All members of this list are invited. See more details below under item five: "GRCM...
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SC Biker Call to Action
Sent May 19th 2008
Please share this update with other SC bikers... together we can improve SC.
SC Biker Call to Action
Monday, May 19, 2008
Motorcycle Tag Bill S605 Reaches House Floor
S605 is on the House Calendar; the second reading is expected Tuesday May 20, 2008. ...
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Myrtle Beach Bike Week | S111 Call to Action
Sent May 15th 2008
Biker Call to Action
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Motorcycle Red Light Bill Passes House and Returns to Senate with Amendments
S111 passed third reading on the House floor Thursday, May 15, 2008. We expect this bill to have a third reading Thursday, May 15, ...
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SC Red Light Bill Passes 2nd Reading | Bike Week DUIs and Deaths ...
Sent May 14th 2008
The SC legislature is getting busy. Two favorable motorcycle bills are expect to pass soon. One still needs your help. S605 in addition to addressing vertical tags on motorcycles will also address making specialty and WWII tags available to motorcyclists....
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SOB Helmet Protest and other biker news
Sent May 8th 2008
1) South of the border (SOB) 2nd Annual TEA Party
2) House Judiciary Committee meeting May 6, 2008
3) SC House approves budget, bill heads to conference committee
4) Motorcyclist Take Over State House
5) Senate supports plan to raise cigarette tax
6) Love...
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Important S111 Update/Call to Action
Sent May 6th 2008
Reb has been working our red light bill since the beginning. He has sent an important update and call to action as our bill now faces just two more readings in the House! Please take action now to help complete the job.
~FF
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NTSB Chariman Stresses FMVSS-218 | SC Immigration bill | Lindsey Graham
Sent May 6th 2008
Please support our SC Bills S111 and S605. S111 appears to be on the fast track for passage but please do contact your representative urging support for quick passage. S605 needs help to pass before the session ends in less than a month. Do your part to h...
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S111 Update | Senator Dole vying for nomination in B.O.L.T.
Sent April 28th 2008
This week is critical for SC bills. SC bikers have two important bills to support S111 and S605. They address traffic signal that fail to detect motorcycles and allow for vertical tags on bikes. Learn more at http://www.abatesc.com/issues.php
FF
1) SC R...
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Updates | Memorial Weekend Plans | Accident Scene Management
Sent April 17th 2008
Today's ezine contains an important safety feature plus state and federal calls to action. Please read each of the three features carefully today!
Memorial Weekend plans? The Green River Cove Motorcycle Mansion Camping Complex (GRCMMCC) will host another...
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Breaking News/Call for Action
Sent April 15th 2008
SC Senate Bill S111 "Motorcycle Red Light Bill" has been sent to the House Judiciary Committee rather than the House Education and Public Works Committee where her sister bill has languished with no action.
Biker Call to Action
http://www.abatesc.com/Cal...
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Helmet Video | S111 Passes Senate | Poker?
Sent April 10th 2008
To all those who contacted their senators THANK YOU! Our motorcycle red light bill has passed the senate and now resides in the house. Please read more below how you can help improve motorcycle safety and pass this bill into law.
FF
1) Helmet Law Debate...
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Urgent Call To Action!
Sent April 8th 2008
Attention Carolina Bikers SC Senate Bill 111 is scheduled for a vote tomorrow Wednesday April 9th. S111 will address faulty traffic signal devices that fail to detect motorcycles. This bill will increase safety for motorcyclists. Please contact your senat...
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Red Light Bill Passes Subcommittee ...
Sent April 2nd 2008
Today was a historic day...
S111 our SC Red Light Bill cleared the senate sub committee meeting and is headed to the full committee. Great work to all who helped make this happen and to our dear friend Reb who drafted this bill.
Now is the time to call ...
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Red Light Bill | Races Heat Up as Tactics Sour
Sent March 31st 2008
You may have noticed I was off enjoying my vacation the past week and a half. I rode my motorcycle throughout WNC and paddled a creek boat in the Nantahala, Tuckasegee, Chattooga, and Green rivers. The water was cold but I only took two swims. I nearly na...
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Biker Ezine Message
Sent March 31st 2008
You may have noticed I was off enjoying my vacation the past week and a half. I rode my motorcycle throughout WNC and paddled a creek boat in the Nantahala, Tuckasegee, Chattooga, and Green rivers. The water was cold but I only took two swims. I nearly na...
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SC Statehouse Update | Salvia? | Call for Action
Sent March 12th 2008
Spring is nearly here... Bikers make your plans now to attend the bash at GRCMMCC over Memorial Weekend. Free lodging available for biker rights activists. Come enjoy the mountains of WNC. Reply for more info or to reserve your space. ~FF
1) BEAST OF THE...
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Events and Legislative Update
Sent March 4th 2008
Once again my old cell phone bought the farm; it was well worn prior to kissing the payment at high speed. If you want me to have your number send me an email with your name and number(s). My new phone can talk to my computer and backup the numbers. ~FF
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Call to Action | SC Politics | Recent Photos
Sent February 27th 2008
Apparently some well menain animal rights folks are endangering the life of my beloved dog Brownie. Their bill S833 would likely place my dog on doggie death row and require me to appear in court. Please read item five below and learn about the problems w...
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Tracy Miles Fundraiser | WHO Pushing Helmets Worldwide on Your Dime...
Sent February 22nd 2008
Discuss this Ezine Issue on the Carolina Biker Rights Discussion List. ~FF
1) Tracy Miles Fundraiser
2) Join Carolina Biker Rights Discussion List
3) Order your FU memorial patch today
4) WHO: Winter 2008 Editorial
5) Mexico: Countdown to Safety 2008 (WH...
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SC Helmet Law Talk & AHAS
Sent February 18th 2008
Well it appears our biker friends in Beaufort have their work cut out. Senator Ceips is not sounding very biker friendly in the article below. Her unveiled support of an all rider helmet law should be enough to reorganize the bikers of Beaufort County and...
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Federal Helmet Initiative Looming
Sent February 14th 2008
CALL TO ACTION
The MRF and many SMROs worked hard to get funds to bolster motorcycle training, safety, and awareness. However now as some of us feared the FEDs want to allow states to use those funds to push helmets and helmet laws. Please contact your C...
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East Cooper Oyster Roast | ABATE Legislative Issues
Sent February 8th 2008
Tripod needs your submissions for the ABATE of SC Newsletter. Send your contributions for the newsletter to newsletter@abatesc.com
~FF
1) East Cooper ABATE Annual Oyster Roast
2) ABATE of South Carolina Legislative Issues
3) HIPAA Loophole Fix UPDATE
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WNC Bikers Opposed to the Helmet Law to Meet in Asheville
Sent January 31st 2008
BOLT ACTION MESSAGES
Tired of being told what to wear in WNC? So are we; come join fellow bikers opposed to the NC Helmet law this Saturday on Ground Hog Day near Asheville. See item one below for more details and directions! ~FF
From Jan:
"A shout to L...
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Cold Weather Gear Tips for Bikers | Fight the NC Helmet Statute
Sent January 27th 2008
Many ezine readers requested information about cold weather gear tips. The first article below is an attempt to address the requests. Your questions and comments are always welcomed. ~FF
1) Cold Weather Gear for Motorcyclists
2) Fight the NC Helmet Statu...
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FU Wake/Funeral Photos | NC Helmet Law Update
Sent January 26th 2008
Due to popular demand the process for ordering FU memorial patches has been streamlined at http://www.fastfreds.com/fu/patch.htm
There is no need for doom and gloom on the part of bikers in or near North Carolina. Join your brothers and sisters and stand...
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NC Helmet Law Update | Order FU Patch Online
Sent January 26th 2008
Due to popular demand the process for ordering FU memorial patchs has been streamlined at http://www.fastfreds.com/fu/patch.htm
There is no need for doom and gloom on the part of bikers in or near North Carolina. Join your brothers and sisters and stand ...
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FU Memorial Patches | Last Week's Frosty WNC Ride Photos
Sent January 24th 2008
1) FU Memorial Patches Available
2) Winter Warmer Beer Fest, Cowpens Battlefield, and Cold Weather Riding
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NC Helmet law | Cowpens Anniversary | Riding in the Snow and Ice
Sent January 18th 2008
Battle of Cowpens Anniversary id this weekend. Get out and live some history. If it were not for this battle there may not have been a United States. ~FF
1) NC Helmet law: It's All About The Money
2) The War of Attrition to Regain Our Liberties:Fighting ...
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SC State of the State | RIP Sgt. Shawn F Hill | Solstice Ride in WNC
Sent January 16th 2008
1) Sanford to lay out priorities
2) Battle of Cowpens 227th anniversary
3) R.I.P. Sgt. Shawn F Hill KIA in Khowst province of Afghanistan
4) FF's Winter Solstice Ride and Asheville Brews Cruise
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Motorcycle helmet debate continues | WNC Fun...
Sent January 14th 2008
The SC Republican Presidential Primary is this Saturday. If you will be out of town you can vote with an Absente Ballot. If applying by mail, the county voter registration office must receive your application no later than four days prior to the election....
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Biker Scavenger Hunt Photos and Articles
Sent January 10th 2008
THANK YOU to all the bikers who took a day off to lobby and take part in our scavenger hunt at the state capitol. Your presence and participation on opening day made a difference. ~FF
1) Biker Scavenger Hunt on Opening Day of the Legislature
2) South Car...
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Helmet Fight in SC Heating Up!
Sent January 6th 2008
Those calling for a mandatory helmet in SC are getting louder. Will you answer the call and defend your rights Tuesday January 8th on the opening day of the legislature? Would you rather miss one day of work or be forced to wear a helmet under threat of f...
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SC Helmet Law may change ...
Sent January 2nd 2008
South Carolina's current helmet law is under fire. The motorcycle safety task force is posed to make recommendations early in this legislative session and a helmet law change is expected. If you value your freedom you'll be at the statehouse Tuesday morni...
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Legislative Scavenger Hunt January 8th
Sent January 1st 2008
Happy New Year!
1) ABATE of SC Third Annual Legislative Scavenger Hunt
2) Motorcycle shop puts female racers in the saddle
3) NC Helmet law prepares to change
4) '08 ushers in new laws in NC
5) How well do you know your senators?
6) How well do you know ...
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Third Annual Legislative Scavenger Hunt
Sent December 13th 2007
Carolina bikers don't miss your chance to have fun and earn a special patch on the opening day of the SC legislature. This year's patch will be reserved solely for those who participate in the scavenger hunt on opening day. See item one below for more det...
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Fred Uibel | SC BOLT | Toy Runs | Legislative Mtg
Sent November 29th 2007
ABATE of SC, SC BOLT, and GRCMMCC have a large void to fill with the passing of Fred "FU" Uibel. Please join us to celebrate his life Friday Evening and Saturday Afternoon. Friday night we will plan the Saturday ride to cemetery in his honor.
I have gott...
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SC Freedom Fighter Down | How to Promote Your Event
Sent November 20th 2007
Today started off bad with a phone call before work that informed me a dear friend was seriously injured. Please ride safe over the holidays and exercise good judgment.
If you have an event or toy run you would like to have plugged in the ezine please su...
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Passing of a leader | Lowcountry Toy Run | Task Force Update
Sent November 15th 2007
I have some action shots from GRCMMCC's visit to the extreme kayak race at the Green River Narrows. I hope to post them tonight. ~FF
1) Mike Hays the Legislative Director of CMT
2) Motorcycle Safety Task Force Unlikely to Recommend Helmet Law
3) Call for...
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Poker Runs in SC | DUI Law and Helmets in the News
Sent November 1st 2007
Poker Runs are illegal in South Carolina. According to the Attorney General: "...there is no exception for lotteries conducted by or on behalf of charitable organizations."
See the proof yourself by visiting this URL: http://www.fastfreds.com/pokerruns/S...
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Biker Ezine Message
Sent October 30th 2007
Tomorrow October 31 be sure to attend FU's Halloween at our weekly safety meeting (the original safety task force). Special guests from out of town will be present for your enlightenment and entertainment.
PS - New photos will post soon. However Biker Ez...
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Motorcycle Vehicle Miles ... | Photos: Blue Ridge Parkway with Fall Colors
Sent October 17th 2007
The colors along the Blue Ridge are reaching peak season. Get out and ride. FF
1) Northern Virginia Blue Ridge Parkway with Fall Colors
2) Motorcycle Vehicle Miles Traveled Examined
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Helmets fail to fix lack of training | Failed drug war | Illegal immigration
Sent October 12th 2007
Upcoming topics: Biker Republic TEA Party in Northern Virginia; comparing notes and partying with the extreme activists of the motorcyclists rights movement. Cruising the Blue Ridge Parkway on two wheels; taking in the colors of fall. Articles and photos ...
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SC Property Tax Relief Hoax
Sent October 10th 2007
SC BOLT is seeking freedom fighters inclined to participate in street theater, civil disobedience, or fight helmet tickets in court. If you are interested in learning more please reply. ~FF
1) Video: Ride with FastFred ascending and descending a steep mo...
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SC Helmet Law Poll | Helmet Rally News | ABATE Death
Sent October 8th 2007
Action item... SC Helmet Law Poll http://www.wspa.com
Videos and photos soon to be posted at BikerEzine.com from the past weekend...
Item 6 involves to current members of Sumter ABATE. Please keep Bruce in your thoughts and prayers. Apparently Carol wa...
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Biker Ezine Message
Sent October 8th 2007
Action item... SC Helmet Law Poll http://www.wspa.com
Videos and photos soon to be posted at BikerEzine.com from the past weekend...
1) Internet Poll for All Rider Helmet Law in SC
2) Motorcyclists rally against mandatory helmet law
3) Benefit Run for G...
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Helmet Law Rally | Beyond Repair: California's Helmet Law | Speed Traps
Sent October 5th 2007
Don't forget about ABATE of SC Rally in support of SC's current helmet law set for noon Sunday October 6, 2007. There is a lot of pressure and lies being used by the feds and the so called motorcycle safety task force to change our helmet law. More detail...
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Moonshiner's Reunion | Flawed Gov Stats | Massey Opposes Helmet Law | NC Courts
Sent October 4th 2007
From the mountains to the sea there are plenty of places to ride this weekend.
1) Government admits motorcycle safety stats maybe flawed?
2) Moonshiner's Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
3) Kings Mountain National Military Park to mark battle annivers...
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Bikers Plan Park-In Demonstration in Greensboro | ABATE Helmet Law Rally Camping
Sent October 3rd 2007
1) ABATE of SC BOD Meeting, Helmet Law Rally, and Camping
2) CBA/ABATE of NC Committee Meetings/State Executive Council Meeting
3) Bikers Plan Park-In Demonstration in Greensboro NC
4) Blind people say noiseless hybrid cars pose safety risk
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SC Motorcycle Training, Motorcycle Permits... Reader Feedback
Sent October 2nd 2007
SAFETEA-LU legislation expires September 30, 2009. The safety nannies are already busy at work trying to insert another federal mandate for helmet laws. Have you contacted your three federal legislators lately or asked them to oppose the mandate? ~FF
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SC Helmet Law and Other Safety Options | Another Dangerous Ride
Sent October 1st 2007
1) Improving safety will require proper headgear and training
2) Bike friendly… why not motorcycle friendly too?
3) Send Herald-Journal Your Letters
4) Motorcycle Dial-A- Ride, Inc.
5) A Biker with a Kayak on the Green River
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Task Force & Helmet Law | New Photos | Cheap Signs & Awareness | MRF Slot Open
Sent September 27th 2007
"Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day." ~Thomas Jefferson
1) SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force to Debate Mandatory Helmet Law
2) Inexpensive Tactic to Raise Awareness:...
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Photos | MC Task Force | Helmet Debate
Sent September 24th 2007
Today's ezine has links to plenty of recent photos across the Carolinas... ~FF
1) SC Motorcycle task force to meet
2) Brewgrass 2007 at MLK Park in Asheville, North Carolina
3) A Sunday ride from WNC through Columbia
4) Celebrating victory in the mountai...
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Legislative Opportunities and Challenges from a Biker’s Perspective
Sent September 20th 2007
Today's biker ezine issue is packed with legislative information but fear not some fun event coverage will return early next week. Apparently sport bikes are back in the sights of federal agencies and insurance lobbyists. ~FF
1) SC Legislative Opportunit...
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NWSC Meeting Photos | Helmet Law News Stories
Sent September 18th 2007
1) North West SC ABATE Meeting, August 2007
2) Richard Quigley (1943-2007): Biker fought the law and often won
3) Other Helmet Law Stories in the news today
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1) North West SC ABATE M...
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Victory in NC | Quig's Passing | Funding for SC Rider Training? | More...
Sent September 17th 2007
Richard Quigley Passes But Fight Continues
I hope you enjoy today's Biker Ezine issue as it is a bit long; read the articles and topics of interest to you. More photos from the past weekend will be posted soon.
Quig's fight with cancer has finally ended...
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Events | Motorcycle Tour of WNC Architectural Sights
Sent September 11th 2007
Whether you are on the coast or in the mountains there are fine events supporting biker rights to choose from this weekend. The Macon CBA event in the hills or the G-Town Meeting on the coast are both excellent choices. I will begin my weekend on Thursday...
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Events | Motorcycle Tour of WNC Architectural Sights
Sent September 11th 2007
Whether you are on the Carolina coast or in the mountains there are fine events supporting biker rights to choose from this weekend. The Macon CBA event in the hills or the G-Town Meeting on the coast are both excellent choices. I will begin my weekend on...
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Strange Trip | Motorcycle Safety | Events | Taxes
Sent September 6th 2007
The impact of crash barrier designs upon motorcyclists is an important topic for state motorcycle safety task forces. Currently most road engineering and crash barrier design overlook the impact upon motorcyclists. This ezine issue provides several refere...
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HIPAA Alert | Weekend Photos | Reader Letters
Sent September 4th 2007
Help end medical coverage discrimination toward bikers!
1) Labor Day Weekend in WNC: Asheville and Big Bradley
2) HIPAA Call to Action
3) Asheville hopping with beer-loving tourists
4) The Great Smokies Craft Brewers Brewgrass Festival
5) Opportunity to ...
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Biker Ezine Message
Sent September 4th 2007
1) Labor Day Weekend in WNC: Asheville and Big Bradley
2) HIPAA Call to Action
3) Asheville hopping with beer-loving tourists
4) The Great Smokies Craft Brewers Brewgrass Festival
5) Opportunity to Meet Your Federal Senator from SC
6) Biker Ezine Reader L...
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Legislative Meeting | Petition to Change Helmet Law?
Sent August 29th 2007
ABATE of SC Legislative Meeting Saturday September 1, 2007 1:00 PM at Over Yonder located at 1914 Airport Blvd., West Columbia 803-926-5366. If you would like to visit GRCMMCC after the meeting please RSVP by 4PM Friday. Labor Day Weekend at GRCMMCC will ...
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Lack of training kills | More on NHTSA | Aaron Russo Dies
Sent August 26th 2007
NHTSA the myth of deaths per vehicle mile continues...
1) Lack of training kills again: Lancaster man dies in motorcycle wreck
2) Freedom Fighter, Music Manager, Film Producer Aaron Russo Dies at 64
3) Report criticizes management of S.C. prisons
4) Key ...
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Mandatory Helmets in SC? | Budget crunch looms for SC
Sent August 24th 2007
1) Recent Trends in Fatal Motorcycle Crashes
2) Mandatory Helmets
3) Cooper warns e-mail users to beware of unexpected greeting cards
4) City settles protest-fee suit
5) Biker loses part of leg after crash with drunken driver
6) Budget crunch looms for S....
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The Wolves Within | Internet Magnifies Protest | Helmet Law Might...
Sent August 22nd 2007
1) The Wolves Within
2) Letter to the Editor
3) Internet magnifies protest
4) New law a boon to police
5) Dropouts hurt S.C. economy
6) Helmet law might have saved teen
7) I-26 bridge damaged in collision
8) PLEA DEALS GIVE DRUNKEN DRIVERS A PASS
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Upcoming Weekend Ride | World's Fastest Electric Motorcycle
Sent August 16th 2007
1) Joey Mathis Benefit Ride presented by NWSC ABATE
2) The KillaCycle - World's Fastest Electric Motorcycle
3) North Charleston to ban street sales
4) Payment change upsets prisoners
5) Afghan officer charged in hotel assault
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Weekend Ride Photos | Alert: Bond Hearing for Cager ...
Sent August 15th 2007
Bond Hearing for Drunken Cager that Killed a Biker Tomorrow!
1) Legislative Retreat at the GRCMMCC Photos
2) Bond Hearing for Drunken Cager that Killed a Biker
3) NWSC ABATE Chapter Meeting Photos
4) DOT board adopts repair strategy
5) Asheville Brews Cr...
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Helmet Law Facts | ABATE Elections
Sent August 14th 2007
Photos from this past weekend's Legislative Retreat will be coming soon stay tuned or watch the rss feed. ~FF
1) ABATE of SC: Elections for State Office and the rules
2) HELMET LAW FACTS
3) Groups lobby in S.C.
4) Officer facing long journey back from mo...
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