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3rd Annual Ride for Mom

Kristine 0 babes on bikes, Blackjacks Road House, EDVSE, lasalle, lurana, Nisku, Ride For Mom, shields familt, UBAKA, Win, wings of providence 11:43 AM

The 3rd Annual Ride for Mom took place at Blackjacks Roadhouse on May 11th, 2019.<br />
300 motorcycles participated under beautiful sunny skies and 24 degree temperatures!<br />
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Krysta Shields, Kevin O'Connor and Tyler Grant are the Ride for Mom.<br />
Krysta is the manager of Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room.  Kevin is an Alberta Sheriff and Tyler is the social media guy for Blackjacks catching as much of the action to share with everyone and helping to build the reputation they have as Alberta’s Best Bike Bar.<br />
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The Ride for Mom is one of the fastest growing events in Alberta and the reason is obvious, Blackjacks Roadhouse hosts the most incredible Two Wheel Tuesday Ride Nights anywhere in the province and they do it by supporting different causes and charities every week with their $6 burger sales and the best food and service around. (They work hard to serve so many in such a short space of time every Tuesday!)<br />
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There are a few other reasons this event is so fast growing - the Shields Family themselves are renowned around the northern half of Alberta for their giving natures and their sense of being in service to others. Just ask anyone who has benefited from their generosity at their free Christmas buffet where they give up their Christmas to feed others! (Never mind everything else they do and they do a lot of charitable work, every last one of them.)<br />
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Then there is the ride itself and everything you get because of the sponsors who supply the free breakfast, the free patches, the water at all the stops, and the signage. The sheriffs and the RCMP who help keep things safe, and the Victim Services offices who help out. You get a ton for your $30 entry fee including door prize tickets!<br />
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And finally, there is the cause. Ending Domestic Violence.<br />
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The Ride for Mom supports:<br />
Edmonton Domestic Violence Shelters Engage (EDVSE) to help end domestic violence.<br />
Six Edmonton-based organizations that advocate for survivors of domestic violence, for their organizations, and for the sheltering response: La Salle, Lurana Shelter Society, WIN House, Wings of Providence, Sage Seniors Safe House, and the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters.<br />
Because of the hard work of the board of directors, and Krysta Shields in particular, 100% of the proceeds raised go towards the needs of Edmonton Area shelters.<br />
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The Ride for Mom helps build strong families through education and awareness of exactly what the impact of domestic violence is on women and children.<br />
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Having all of the first responders and victim services all involved in this ride, brings the message home loud and clear that there are women and children that need all of the support they can get and that domestic violence needs to be stopped.<br />
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Guardians of the Children, BACA, Bullying Enns, UBAKA, Protection for the Unprotected, Bikers are Buddies and many other children’s rights advocacy groups were on hand lending their support to this cause.  On hand were some of the regional ladies riding clubs like Babes on Bikes, Women in the Wind, & Pink Motor Sisters!<br />
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To the communities of Millet & Breton, your hospitality was amazing and East Parkland Bible Church I was told the time there was fantastic.<br />
To the staff of Blackjacks Roadhouse and the volunteers from Brunch for Broads, the ATB, Klondike Insurance and the EDVSE, thank you for another amazing day!<br />
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To all who rode, thank you.<br />
Whether you realize it or not, you probably know someone who is dealing with domestic violence and the support shown, the dialogue that is started is critical to ending it.<br />
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Ride for Mom<a href="https://rideformom.ca/"> https://rideformom.ca/</a><br />
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3rd Annual Ride for Mom

The 3rd Annual Ride for Mom took place at Blackjacks Roadhouse on May 11th, 2019. 300 motorcycles participated under beautiful sunny skies ...

VOSS 580 Conquest Helmet - A Review

Kristine 0 anti fog, bell pit boss, dot, helmet, quick release, Rider Safety, voss, Voss Helmets 2:40 PM

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Helmets, the greatest debate in the motorcycle community is the one about whether or not to wear a helmet.<br />
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For me the debate is more along the lines of - what helmet should I wear?<br />
I'm pro this rider's safety!<br />
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I have been riding either my own or as a passenger for over 40 years.<br />
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Other than my beanie which fit like a glove and kept the debris and sun off my head, I have only <br />
ever had one helmet that was DOT approved that I truly loved and that was the Bell Pit Boss. Notice though that both are open face style helmets.<br />
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I have tendencies towards being claustrophobic that can make a full face helmet a non - starter forme. Breathing in the stale air inside the helmet, not unlike having your head under the blankets, <br />
causes me to panic.<br />
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I decided to give a modular helmet another try. My reasoning was that if I was in a crash my chin and face would be spared the inevitable road rash.<br />
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Kristina Gould from Voss fitted me for the 580 Conquest, I chose bright yellow with the thought <br />
that looking like a mad wasp might make people notice me.<br />
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She sent me home with the helmet and the anti fog liner for the lense, all in under $350.00 <br />
Canadian.<br />
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The Anti Fog PinLock Lense installs like a dream, took 3 seconds.<br />
Learning how to use the drop down inner sun visor and unlock the jaw another 10 seconds.<br />
Learning to  take off and put back on the main visor, a little longer, 30 - 40 seconds.<br />
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The helmet fits perfectly, it’s not too tight in the ear area. <br />
There is room for prescription glasses without getting a headache from the pressure.<br />
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For the size of it, the helmet is very light, and the way it rests on my motorcycle jacket collar in the back makes it feel like you are also wearing a Hanns device in a race car. Your head doesn’t go <br />
back as far as it does with a beanie, that’s for sure!<br />
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Surprisingly good field of view too. I did not feel restricted in the vision department at all.<br />
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The drop down inner visor is fabulous.<br />
Unlike some brands out there, this inner lense is not flimsy and does not smack your nose either.<br />
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The helmet is easy to do up, and the mechanical jaw lifts relatively easily, however the visor locks down pretty hard, causing that uncomfortable in the stomach feeling that those who lean to <br />
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One other thing, and this is nothing against the helmet but rather it is about the style of helmet.<br />
I drink a lot of fluids when I ride, and constantly having to lift the jaw up to have a drink was really distracting.<br />
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I don’t want to buy or wear a camelback so that means I will be changing helmets.<br />
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I gave it the good old college try, several times over the 1,200 K I rode on the weekend, <br />
but nope, riding with the visor up was way more comfortable than with it down and locked in place.<br />
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The noise inside the helmet wasn’t bad at all. <br />
In fact it was much quieter than many of the helmets I have tried in the past, including an older <br />
version of the VOSS Modular.<br />
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The anti fog lense did its job exceedingly well, but I just felt like I couldn’t breath.<br />
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This is truly a beautiful helmet, well constructed, comfortable and I felt very safe in it, but the two <br />
caveats for me were the inability to drink a beverage without lifting the jaw up and not being able <br />
to breathe comfortably when the visor was down and locked in place.<br />
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Neither of those two things has anything to do with the helmet. <br />
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I will be looking at getting myself the Voss 303 Dual Lens Open Face in the near future. <br />
I like how the sides of the helmet extend past that of the traditional ¾ helmet and think my face <br />
would feel less exposed to road rash.<br />
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I look forward to hopefully the same kind of fit and comfort that the 580 Conquest has.<br />
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Motorcycle Helmets, the Science, the Myths and Equality

Kristine 0 Equal Rights, Helmet Exemptions, Helmets, Modular Helmets, Motorcycle Safety, Voss Helmets 12:19 PM

Motorcycle Awareness Month is upon us and I’d like to put some focus on helmets.<br />
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<b>Motorcycle Helmets, the Science, the Myths and Equality:</b><br />
Let’s face it, helmets have been a contentious issue for years now and they inspire many viewpoints and opinions.<br />
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These days, here in Canada, the issue has become even more contentious to the point of civil liberty/disobedience rallies, supreme court challenges and the like.<br />
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<b>Here is the link to the Civil Disobedience Rally:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/440010909841458/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/440010909841458/</a><br />
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<b>And the Equal Rights Association:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/279518259433520/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/279518259433520/</a><br />
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We have a religious group of people who want to have the privilege of riding a motorcycle without the burden of protecting the public purse, the way the rest of us do.<br />
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These riders are using their religion to avoid wearing a helmet and we have governments allowing these exemptions to take place.<br />
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In BC, they lost their right to wear a beanie for all other riders in 2012.<br />
Sikhs in that province won the right to ride with only a Turban on in 2009.<br />
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In spite of all of the science and stats that was used by the government in BC to remove freedoms from non Sikhs when the decision to withdraw the beanie allowance was made, Manitoba, Alberta and Ontario all allow this helmet exemption.<br />
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When you think of the shipping docks and the insurance regulations surrounding helmets in the workplace, no one there, no matter their faith is allowed to work without a helmet. The companies refuse to pay the premiums and costs for head injuries to those not wearing certified protective gear.<br />
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If public purse and public safety are being cited as the reasons that the beanie is no longer acceptable safety gear by the now defunct Synaptic Analysis Consulting Group that called themselves experts in injury and bio-mechanics, then WHY would government allow this exemption to take place for Sikhs?<br />
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If you believe the science and reasoning they used in 2012 when the right to ride wearing a beanie was revoked: “In a 2009 study, Mr. Richards conducted crash tests comparing "very severe collisions" with different helmets, and found the risk of a severe brain injury – one with a high probability of death – with a beanie helmet was more than 90 per cent. With a certified, full face-shield helmet, that probability dropped to less than 5 per cent.”<br />
Yet no one has tested the turban and its efficiency.<br />
Why?<br />
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I suspect it is because it’s a religious garment.<br />
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I wanted to learn about the Turban and its significance so I went to the World Sikh dot Org site <a href="https://www.blogger.com/(http://www.worldsikh.org/what_is_the_significance_of_the_turban).">(http://www.worldsikh.org/what_is_the_significance_of_the_turban).</a><br />
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“There are various styles and sizes of turban. Younger children often wear a patka which is a square piece of cloth tied on the head.<b> At home or for sleep, a smaller turban or keski is worn in place of the larger turban</b>.  Depending on personal preference, wearers choose different colours or fabrics for the turban. “<br />
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Now, if riding a motorcycle or driving a car is considered a privilege and not a right, then why are religious rights being flexed here at all?<br />
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I simply do not understand that, especially when they have the option to wear a smaller turban so that they may wear a helmet.<br />
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It’s an inequality that has no place in Canadian society and yet, here we are.<br />
But the politics surrounding helmets don’t end with the whole “Let those who ride decide” debate or the whole equality debate around a privilege...<br />
No, many question whether or not helmets save lives, reduce trauma etc. or might actually cause more injury in some cases.<br />
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When you go to the CDC website in the US, their stats are pretty convincing that :<br />
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<li>Helmets saved an estimated 1,859 lives in 2016.1</li>
<li>If all motorcyclists would have worn helmets in 2016, 802 more could have been saved. 1</li>
<li>Each year, the United States could save more than $ 1 billion in economic costs if all motorcyclists wore helmets.2</li>
<li>Helmets reduce the risk of death by 37%.2</li>
<li>Helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 69%.3,4</li>
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If you use the links in the references you will be taken to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. <a href="https://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/motorcycles/fatalityfacts/motorcycles">https://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/motorcycles/fatalityfacts/motorcycles</a><br />
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You’ll note that as with all stats, they only tell a narrow sliver of what actually happened.<br />
But they point to head trauma being present in those who are fatally injured.<br />
That is one stat that no one can really dispute.<br />
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Here is the statement that I like - “Helmets are about 37 percent effective in preventing motorcycle deaths and about 67 percent effective in preventing brain injuries.”<br />
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So the answer is do they work?<br />
Well yes, for certain kinds of crashes they do. Do they work all the time?<br />
No. There is no perfect device for protecting one's noggin.<br />
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For more information on helmets and the health care cost reductions and the lives saved,<br />
visit <a href="https://saferoads.org/issues/motorcycle-helmets/">https://saferoads.org/issues/motorcycle-helmets/</a><br />
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As far as helmets increasing the chance of neck injury, the science seems to disprove that theory, however, there also doesn’t appear to be a variety of researchers working on the topic either. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/(https://msf-usa.org/downloads/imsc2013/Oct17_Session2-Thom_Ouellet_Smith_Hurt-Helmets_and_Neck_Injuries_in_Fatal_Motorcycle_Crashes_PAPER.pdf)">(https://msf-usa.org/downloads/imsc2013/Oct17_Session2-Thom_Ouellet_Smith_Hurt-Helmets_and_Neck_Injuries_in_Fatal_Motorcycle_Crashes_PAPER.pdf)</a><br />
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<b>My biggest question out of the whole helmet debate is this:</b><br />
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With all of this supposed science at their fingertips, the governments in BC, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario have chosen to ignore the public purse, the public healthcare system and a whole lot more in the name of vote pandering.<br />
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Yes I said it. I am calling them out for what I believe it to be.<br />
You can not apply a religious right to something that is a privilege and not a right.<br />
It is a privilege to ride a motorcycle - NOT A RIGHT.<br />
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There is no where in Canada where it is your inherent right to ride one.<br />
If you choose to ride a motorcycle and you are Sikh, you have the option of wearing a smaller Turban to accommodate a helmet, according to what I have learned about your faith and the Turban.<br />
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Therefore, your argument is null and void and you should be wearing a helmet like the rest of us. The science says wearing helmets improve your chances of survival in the event of a crash, the law say riding is a privilege and we here in Canada we are a semi socialist country in that <b>we have universal healthcare and your actions and choices affect the resources available to others.</b><br />
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SO...either repeal the exemptions and allow Sikhs to ride using their smaller Turban under their helmet OR allow choice for all.<br />
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Either ALL Lives Matter or NO Lives matter.<br />
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I feel that either the government is going to nanny us all the same way, or they can allow us to be adults and choose our level of risk.<br />
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In the meantime, I’ll wear my helmet, it protects me from the elements and road debris, those are good enough reasons for me.<br />
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Seriously, the helmet debate is the great debate, and it’s as old as the question “what came first the chicken or the egg?”….and I don’t see it being won any time soon and therefore I am hoping to be able to be on my bike next week and bringing you the first look review of my new Voss 580 Conquest Modular Helmet. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/(https://www.vosshelmetsusa.com/collections/modular-helmets/products/580-conquest-modular-helmet-with-integrated-sun-lens-dot-ece-high-viz-fluid)">(https://www.vosshelmetsusa.com/collections/modular-helmets/products/580-conquest-modular-helmet-with-integrated-sun-lens-dot-ece-high-viz-fluid)</a>  If it isn't next week because of the crappy weather here, then it will be the first chance I get to ride with it again.<br />
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I’ll be looking at other helmets this season too,  in the lifelong quest to find a helmet that I can feel comfortable in, so, if you’d like a helmet reviewed, let me know!<br />
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A Look Back at 2018 The Watchmen Crew & Noize for Toyz Season 6 Episode 7 Segment 3

Kristine 0 Belt Drive Betty Media, canadas most rider friendly contest, City of Grande Prairie, jp outpost fusion grill and bar, noize for toyz, Ride Like a Local TV, the watchmen crew 9:00 AM

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At J.P. Outpost after a beautiful ladies ride, Ride Like a Local spoke with Tammy Wilson.  Tammy is a board member and admin assistant with <a href="https://pcnoize.com/">Noize for Toyz.</a><br />
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Tammy has a few hats she wears at work.  She counts inventory, gathers donations, posts on social media, and advertising.  She is wherever she is needed.  She feels her most important job is getting their name out there and making sure everyone knows who they are.<br />
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Next we met with Avery Chalifour.  She is a rider and the Youth Council Leader for <a href="https://pcnoize.com/">Noize for Toyz</a>.  As a young rider, Avery feels the support of her group, has several "moms" within the group, and has also learned how to act and behave around other riders.  She feels it's like having her own tribe with a whole lot of moral support.<br />
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Avery says coming out of high school, she saw a lot of kids struggling and it meant a lot to her to know that there was someone out there to help them.  Her goal is to bring more young people into the <a href="https://pcnoize.com/">Noize for Toyz </a>group that there is someone to take over so they may continue their service for years to come.  They try to bring in more members with each event.<br />
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BullyingCanada has Created a Hotline to Combat Potentially Fraudulent Fundraiser

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<b>BullyingCanada has Created a Hotline to Combat Potentially Fraudulent Fundraiser</b></div>
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Fredericton, N.B., 6 May 2019—After declining to be involved in Gary “Sir Johan” Karlsen, III’s latest stunt last June, he finally agrees to remove BullyingCanada logos and branding from his site. Gary, who uses the aliases “Sir Johan” and “Gary Guitar,” contacted BullyingCanada in June 2018 promising donations of $1,000,000 a year. We declined to be involved with Mr. Karlsen based on concerns over reputation and past practices.<br />
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Since the refusal was issued, Mr. Karlsen has been using the BullyingCanada name, branding, and logo to try to confer legitimacy to his endeavors and to try to garner support. It has been reported that he has stated that we were an official partner and has requested donations or discounts in consideration thereof.<br />
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After contacting several organizations listed on his website, BobsGuitar.org, the replies we received indicated that other charities never authorized their logos or trademarks to be associated with the events or never heard of BobsGuitar.org or “Sir Johan” altogether.<br />
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“It’s ironic that we aid victimized youth every day and now we are the victims—or at least it feels that way. Attempts to mislead the public, like that which is occurring here, hurts everyone,” says Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of BullyingCanada Rob Benn-Frenette, O.N.B. “It adds layers of difficulty in being able to fulfill our core mission.”<br />
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Only after our counsel has issued a cease and desist letter—and made it clear to Mr. Karlsen after he tried to get us to revoke the letter that we were adamant in this refusal to participate—has he finally removed our logo and name from his list of partner organizations.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>At this time, we ask that anyone across Canada who has donated funds to this purported fundraiser contact us immediately on a hotline established for this specific purpose: (800) 899-7085.</b></span><br />
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Our decision not to partner with Mr. Karlsen was informed by both his including our logo on his promotional materials before reaching out to us and his representation that he ran the nonexistent Jimi Hendrix Family Foundation—something that was repeatedly disavowed by the Hendrix family. Such as this one from <a href="http://click.deliveryengine.agilitypr.com/wf/click?upn=wD7-2BsDa2XLmvRu2oNKmaz-2BnoGuGkSfyf-2FQ-2BRTnbsUhWySDtBmDE-2BkBT1AvjxN62ScgGJn0LcQ4q9VVBH-2FcAY2iT48RBafk-2BKaV3ff3UNzbg-3D_PDvdrjngwepVsePuL5l1TU3o6XFF4G5Xi6tfTPeXO-2BY4gRl6Hwk8vin4OrCTzq-2FR99yFuvyOWUBDxZCs5vctafpUKYckTjs-2F2ZnbkLIQlKXk2Cnmf-2FZ27U95zl9DTVCQf55-2FQ1FFZYfrADZ5rnzteFOboQ4d2dQCxAGBvSRZr1HvVX4G1YdvPCQbbM4zf613LgmZodHVhoiEzUbIxNA8cf5K6Xdec4a8seX22tMJ-2FRnvZqVfmhSlkpZBpzjdysbyYD0-2BXWofvOuFb0QQpZUDHnw06KSjLtuu0kF7Gt1ds4z7boVb4Y6-2Bcz6tJ3bHo4mo3IQewiqlo1OYGHu3McMLlkNnAfOQ3OF9yaDySg5dzXo6KgZdNHfv3q68VpGfR024g1lG0pHTQW6WBpmi9zKIMu92oU6CxqCYJpIfLj7eziU-3D">Leon Hendrix </a>(Jimi Hendrix’s brother).<br />
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<b>BullyingCanada Inc</b> is Canada’s premier—and first youth-created—anti-bullying charity. Founded by Rob Benn-Frenette, O.N.B. and Katie Thompson (Neu) in 2006, BullyingCanada has served hundreds of thousands of youth across the country by, amongst other initiatives, providing individual support, extensive resources, case management, scholarships, and presentations to schools and organizations.<br />
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        James “PJ” Ryan, Director of Public Relations<br />
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        Rob Benn-Frenette, O.N.B., Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director<br />
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BullyingCanada has Created a Hotline to Combat Potentially Fraudulent Fundraiser

For Immediate Release BullyingCanada has Created a Hotline to Combat Potentially Fraudulent Fundraiser “Gary Guitar” misrepresents...

A Look Back at 2018 The Watchmen Crew & Noize for Toyz Season 6 Episode 7 Segment 2

Kristine 0 Belt Drive Betty Media, blackfalds, jp outpost fusion grill and bar, noize for toyz, odyssey house, peace country noize for toyz, Ride Like a Local TV, Secure Energy, the watchmen crew, Toys for Tots 9:00 AM

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Ride Like a Local met up with Barry Koenig a rider visiting from Blackfalds.  He was out for the day to show his support for everyone.  After the ride he was off to Prince George to visit family and tour the scenery.<br />
He made sure to stop and thank Renee and Belt Drive Betty for all the hard work she does and the information provided for the riders.<br />
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We then met with Keith Barron, the marketing manager for<a href="https://www.secure-energy.com/"> Secure Energy</a> in Grande Prairie AB.  <a href="https://www.secure-energy.com/">Secure Energy</a> has sponsored many events within the riding community including Noize for Toyz and Toys for Tots.  <a href="https://www.secure-energy.com/">Secure Energy</a> showed up at the poker rally sporting a shiny new barbecue!<br />
<a href="https://www.secure-energy.com/">Secure Energy</a> works in the oil field taking care of solids, fluid control and waste disposal all over Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and North Dakota.  <a href="https://www.secure-energy.com/">Secure Energy</a> has been around for about 15 years.<br />
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After a great ladies ride, Ride Like a Local spoke with Dani Chalifour, president of<a href="https://pcnoize.com/"> Noize for Toyz/Peace Country Noize for Toyz.</a>  Their organization focuses on making sure kids have what they need for Christmas as well as in the hospital.  The ladies run held today collected money and toys for hospital programs, several food banks, and <a href="https://www.odysseyhouse.ca/">Odyssey House</a>.  Helping these and making sure their kids have what they need over the holidays is one less worry for them.<br />
After the ride, the ladies end up at J.P. Outpost Fusion Grill & Bar.  About 15-18 ladies go there after every ride as they are very supportive of the biking community.  They have a great location, great parking, and a dance floor!!<br />
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A Fashion Revolution for the Lady Rider

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I have not had a chance to interview the feisty Brit who started the
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is like so many of us gals who ride. She’s tired of riding gear
that would fit if you had no hips, no chest. She’s tired of being
an afterthought in this market place. She’s strong, capable,
passionate, caring, and wanting to exercise her inner strength and
feel beautiful while doing it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">More
and more, as lady riders take up motorcycling in record breaking
numbers, small manufacturers, largely lady owned companies, are
attempting to answer the growing call from lady riders to have gear
that feels good, flatters them and protects them.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Women
rider - entrepreneurs Debra Chin, Ginger Damon and Aliki Karayan are
three such ladies; all attempting to get more flattering, more
comfortable, more functional clothing and accessories out there for
this growing market. Like you, they ride and they were so frustrated
that they decided to make clothing and accessories that work for the
women’s work day, her playtime and her relax time.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">A
lot of ladies commute, and having a functional bag that is also
attractive is a rather important bit of gear for the working gal.  </span>
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<span style="color: black;">Along
with the Lauren Bag that offers all kinds of smart pockets for gear,
and can double as a backpack, Debra of MotoChic Gear
(<a href="http://www.motochicgear.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><u>www.motochicgear.com</u></span></a>)
offers stylish performance socks, small purses, tees etc., and she
cross markets with Gigi Montrose (Ginger Damon) and VnM Sport (Aliki
Karayan).</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Ginger
Damon of Gigi Montrose (<a href="https://gigimontrose.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><u>https://gigimontrose.com</u></span></a>)
custom makes ladies riding jackets. She has two styles of denim
jackets, the Fearless and Speed  that are tailored and styled to
flatter and yes, protect.  With elements like a wax coating that
makes the jackets water resistant, in a stretch denim fabric for
comfort, the luxurious inner liner belies the fact that there is a
full DuPont Kevlar lining throughout.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">The
French cuffs on Fearless and longer sleeves on Speed, longer back,
backpocket for your cell phone and keys are all coupled with high
quality zippers and buttons. The red signature stitching finishes the
jackets off beautifully.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">It feels good and I feel beautiful in it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Last
but not least is VnM Sport from Alili Karayan (<a href="https://vnmsport.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><u>https://vnmsport.com/</u></span></a>)
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<span style="color: black;">Performance
clothing for racers that translate to the every day rider and are
YES, MADE for the female shape!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">These
are technologically designed articles of clothing, created from
fabrics that amplify cooling, dry quickly, and are designed to
improve your movement and comfort.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Ladies riding around the world in the largest
relay in the world (potentially), ladies, changing how the industry
views our bodies, shapes and our spending power.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Ladies
- women, girls, gals, sisters, mommas, we are changing the face of
riding. We are the future of riding as more and more women are
competing, participating, grabbing life by the handlebars.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">As
a woman who rides who has been part of the community since the late
70’s, I am gratified to see so many women proudly proclaiming their
femininity, their humanity, their strength by climbing on a
motorcycle. </span>
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So ladies, celebrate International Female Ride Day with all your heart and soul and remember, there are ladies out there trying to change the riding gear industry, who are working to change to perception of the industry - if we all support them in their efforts, imagine how fast things will change in our favour!<br />
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Ride Ladies Ride...<br />
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At the <a href="http://www.watchmenmotorcycleclub.com/">Watchmen Crew</a>s Poker Rally in Grande Prairie, Ride Like a Local spoke with the Vice President Darrin Stuffs.  The first rally of the season they were out there to meet people and have a great time.  This year they were raising money for <a href="http://christmasangels.ca/">Christmas Angels</a>.  Every year <a href="http://www.watchmenmotorcycleclub.com/">The Watchmen Crew</a> makes a donation to a family in need at Christmas.<br />
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<a href="https://www.secure-energy.com/">Secure Energy </a>was on site that day.  They supplied the trailer, all the food and all the drinks to ensure all the money raised would go directly to charity.  They are an awesome company that supports many fundraisers in the community.<br />
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When asked why <a href="http://www.watchmenmotorcycleclub.com/">The Watchmen Crew</a> fund raises for so many charities involving children, Darrin had this to say "We support kids because they are the most vulnerable people in our society.  Helping them can build good adults from a solid childhood.  It is important that they are involved in sports and activities so that children have healthy functioning lives.  We can make a big difference and change the lives of a child one at a time."<br />
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