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A Biker gets Married

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<span style="font-size: small;">The whole world has been watching the Royal Wedding as biker Prince William marries the woman of his dreams, <i><b>Catherine Middelto</b><b>n</b></i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It is estimated the one million people filled the streets and the square in front of Buckingham palace. Unlike the marriage of his father, Prince Charles to Diana, Prince William truly looks like a man in love. And his new bride, Catherine looks confident and very much in love. The world seems to have embraced this young couple, the crowd went wild as they shared two kisses on the balcony of the palace and these two beautiful young people - well - they are dedicated to service of their country and the charities they believe in. Instead of wedding gifts, they asked that donations be made to a number of charities around the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Yes, the biker community has a prince - his name is William, he rides a Ducati and he embodies so much that makes up this community that I love and am proud to be a part of! I loved watching the ceremony and the goings on afterwards. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I wish this young couple all of the happiness that eluded Charles and Diana. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>In other news:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Clutch & Chrome has some interesting information on an interesting new book out called <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/445-2009-09-07-21-32-20/10509-book-looks-at-rogue-law-enforcement-motorcycle-clubs">"Behind the Patch"</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In the US, <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/444-rider-training-and-safety/10507-watch-out-for-that-motorcycle-in-front-of-you-bikers-claim-design-flaw-puts-other-drivers-at-risk">some bikers are declaring that there is a problem</a> with the Suzuki Boulevard</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Also in the US, <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/444-rider-training-and-safety/10505-ambers-wish-one-girls-message-for-motorcycle-safety">an 11 year old girl shares a very important </a>story with the world</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In Nevada, the bikes are rolling in for the <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-travel-tourism/341-contacts/10504-motorcycles-roll-into-nevada-river-resort-town">Laughlin River Run</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In Ontario, things are really gearing up for<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-on-travel/374-contacts/10498-taxi-hits-the-streets-to-support-dad"> the Ride for Dad</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">There are many more interesting stories in the news today, make sure you visit <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> where we sift through the news so you don't have to!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Have a FABULOUS Friday and if you are lucky enough to be riding today, PLEASE, ride like everyone is out to get you.</span></div>
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A Biker gets Married

The whole world has been watching the Royal Wedding as biker Prince William marries the woman of his dreams, Catherine Middelto n . It...

On the road again - OH WHAT A FEELING!

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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am not sure how you feel, but I get so overwhelmed with the job I do and the constant deadlines that I feel like I am going to burst sometimes. In the winter I put a heater with a fan in front of my bike, which sits 6" away from my desk. I sit on it, I throw my feet up on my highway pegs, lean back against my tour pack and I close my eyes and I day dream about the various trips I have taken and imagine myself going down the road with the warm wind in my face. Sometimes I even make Vroom Vroom sounds. It gets me by.</span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">But the spring, the glorious spring, sees myself and hundreds and thousands of other riders who have been snow bound all year quit pretending to ride and go have their souls anointed by the wind.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My favourite therapist - Blackie and I headed out yesterday for a few hours. The smells, the contrasts of snow and ice on the lakes and in the fields compared to the dryness of the open road ahead, the exhilaration of the power you command...mmmm</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There is nothing in this woman's life, save my husband and my child that I love more than riding. I gratefully wear every bug like a badge of honour. I welcome the wind like a balm to my soul.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In my world, life would not be worth living, there would be no quality to it whatsoever if I could not ride. Riding is the best teacher I have ever had, it is the therapy that allows me to keep my life in perspective, it is what has taught me to love generously and fully.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Tell me, what does riding mean to you? I would LOVE to know!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/contests/2012-calendar-contest">calendar contests </a>are going well - if you haven't checked them out - you should - 3 contests running with 6 charities to be served!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/events">events calendars</a> are filling up fast - it's as if when the sunshine came out 100 or better event coordinators went - OH Crap - we'd best get these posters and events into Belt Drive Betty - <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/events">watch for them to fill up </a>as we do as much data entry as two people can possibly do in a day!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We will be launching our <b>Canadian Motorcycle Events Apps </b>soon. They will be available on Android, I phone, I pad and Black Berry. The apps are almost done and all we have left to do is to sell some advertising so that they can be free to you riders!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">If you are a business looking for exposure - here is a great opportunity for you!</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Our Introductory Offer: </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You get presence on all 4 platforms, only two advertisers per province - $40 per month - 12 month commitment - and we will give you two months free so you only pay $400 + taxes for 12 months across 4 platforms!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We need at minimum of 10 advertisers - in order to make the apps free and when the spots are filled they are filled - first come first served. We do not want to fill the apps with ads so 2 per province is the limit!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am so excited as this is only the first of our apps, we anticipate being able to release at least two more apps on all four platforms by the end of the riding season! It all depends on advertisers whether or not they will be free apps.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Our whole web site is mobile as well:</b> <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.mobi/">www.beltdrivebetty.mobi</a> and that means you can find the events, the Rider Friendly Business Association® partner businesses that can serve you while you are on the road, you can access the Canadian Riders Support Network and all of our other wonderful services right on your cell or smart phone!  Remember that we at<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/"> Belt Drive Betty Media™ </a>are your clearinghouse of information for all things riding in Canada - <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/bdb-club">BDB Club membership</a> is free so why not sign up, print off your savings/membership card and make sure that you make us a part of your riding life! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/bdb-club">Never Ride Alone program</a> is also free to our members because of our sponsor Intercon Messaging. This is a valuable service especially if you are riding through heavily gamed areas by yourself or in areas where you know cell service can be sketchy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We also offer to our members the opportunity to get road side assistance that is of the same quality as CAA or AMA - offers the same benefits AND MORE - for only $89.95 per year.<a href="http://bestroadsideservice.com/bdb/"> 6 Calls - shareable between spouses and transferable from your car to your pick up to your motorcycle!</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have a fabulous Monday, I hope the Easter Bunny was good to you, I hope your soul was filled with the true meaning of the holiday and I pray you got some wind therapy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The news feeds are really quite so far today so I am going to sign off and get on with the day.</span></span></div>
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On the road again - OH WHAT A FEELING!

I am not sure how you feel, but I get so overwhelmed with the job I do and the constant deadlines that I feel like I am going to burst some...