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THEY DID THE CRIME! THEY DID THE TIME! NOW IT’S TIME TO RESTORE THEIR RIGHTS. THEY PAID THEIR BILL TO SOCIETY.–ROGUE Attorney General Charlie Crist said Wednesday the state may soon make it easier for some felons to get their civil rights restored without having to go through the full clemency process.
Crist is one of four members of the Clemency Board, and he said that while fully automatic restoration of every ex-felon’s rights isn’t likely to be agreed on anytime soon, a faster, easier process, including possible automatic restoration for some who have committed minor crimes, may be considered by the board as early as next month.
Florida is one of seven states where convicted felons are permanently prevented from voting, holding public office, getting a license for many occupations – civil rights that can only be restored through an arduous clemency process.
“If you believe somebody has paid their debt to society and you believe in forgiveness, then wouldn’t that be appropriate?” Crist said. “It’s got to be sort of a progressional thing, but I think we do need to progress.”
Gov. Jeb Bush said in September that he thought some reforms need to be made. He reiterated that earlier this week, although he didn’t discuss specifics about how far he’d like to go.
At the September meeting, another Clemency Board member, Florida Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher, suggested creating a panel of officials to review the cases of some or all the nearly 4,000 felons who are awaiting a clemency hearing. That board could provide quick approval to the easiest ones, with more difficult cases proceeding to the full board.
Talk of reforms follows a July court ruling that ordered Florida to make it easier for ex-felons to get their rights back.
–from Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com
BIKERNET RELATIONSHIP ADVICE–A biker and a woman were having drinks when they got into an argumentabout who enjoyed sex more.
The man said, “Men obviously enjoy sex more than women. Why do youthink we’re so obsessed with getting laid?”
“That doesn’t prove anything,” the woman countered. “Think aboutthis… When your ear itches and you put your little finger in it andwiggle it around, then pull it out, which feels better-your ear oryour finger?
–from Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com
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STEALTH REPORT–I don’t have a lot for the report today. My job search continues and my frustration builds but even with all of this going on there is still a lot to be thankful for and I have come to realize this is only a temporary situation.
For me these are just a few things I have to be thankful for. I am thankful for my wife “THE MEANEST,” she has been by my side through all of this and that isn’t the easiest thing to do sometimes. I am thankful for my son Blair and the rest of my family. Even though I lost Justin I am thankful for the memories of him and his life. I am thankful for my health and that my back is completely healed. I am thankful for my friends and all of their well wishes through this difficult time.
Some of you may not think you have a lot to be thankful for but I am sure if you stop and really think about what is important, you will come up with a few things.
Well that is about it for this week. I would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Until next week!
STEALTHMAN
ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE SECOND CUSTOM-MOTORS SHOW–The first Custom-Motors show took place in Summer 2004 within the 5th MoscowMotor Park Festival/MIMP-2004 and aroused great interest both wide range ofvisitors and mass-media.
The First show gave us a lot of experience, we took into account all ourmistakes we did were taken into account. The Second show is being planned and itpromises to be organized better. We are also planning to increase verysignificantly the number of exhibitors; one of our main aims is to bring someforeign custom bikes or trikes and their creators along with foreignjournalists.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING– I sincerely hope that every one has a Great Day and that you look at the Blessings and Good things we all have.
Some have had hardships during the past year and it has varied from one to the other. Some have had the same hardships.
Think about what we Do Have and that is Friendship and Love. Reading this means I care for you and your family.
Enjoy and Cherish the time you have with your loved ones.
Of Course Eat Drink and Make Merry!
–ROGUE
BIKERNET BUMPER STICKER OF THE WEEK–Finally, a bumper sticker for BOTH political parties! The hottest selling bumper sticker comes from New York State:
“Run HILLARY Run”
Democrats put it on the rear bumper. Republicans put it on the front bumper.
–from Vern
STREET CHOPPER CLASSIC–Here is one of the 1946 Knucks I shot this week.Please let me know which you can use for publication.I scored a triple header, a full bagger, a black vintage chopper and a red vintage bobber.
Both the chopper and bobber were chopped or bobbed back in the early 50’s and are all original vintage parts.The lady was freezing her pachukies off. It was a 38 degree day here in Upstate NY when we handled the shoot.
–TBear
THE BIKERNET WIVES’ DEPARTMENT– 1. Women are unpredictable. Before marriage, she expects a man, after marriage she suspects him, and after death she respects him.
2. There was this guy who told his woman that he loved her so much that he would go thru hell for her. They got married – and now he is going thru hell.
3. A man inserted an ‘ad’ in the classifieds : “Wife wanted”. Next day, he received a hundred letters. They all said the same thing: “You can have mine.”
4. When a man opens the door of his car for his wife, you can be sure of one thing: either the car is new or the wife.
5. It’s easy to tell if a man is married or not. Just watch him drive a car with a woman sitting beside him. If both his hands are on the wheel, you can be sure he is married.
6. A man received a letter from some kidnappers. The letter said, “If you don’t promise to send us $100,000 I swear that we will kidnap your wife.” The poor man wrote back, “I am afraid I can’t keep my promise but I hope you will keep yours.”
7. “What’s the matter, you look depressed.”
“I’m having trouble with my wife.”
“What happened?”
“She said she wasn’t going to speak to me for 30 days.” “But that ought to make you happy.”
“It did, but today is the last day.”
DEFINITION OF A WOMAN–When she is 18 – She is a football, 22 men going after her. When she is 28 – She is a hockey ball, 8 men going after her. When she is 38 – She is a golf ball, 1 man hitting on her. When she is 48 – She is a pingpong ball, 2 men pushing to each other.
MAN–At 20 – A man is like a coconut, so much to offer, so little to give. At 30 – He is like a durian, dangerous but delicious. At 40 – He is like a watermelon, big, round and juicy. At 50 – He is like a mandarin orange, the season comes once in a year. At 60 – He is just like a raisin, dried out, wrinkles and cheap.
IN THE BEGINNING– God created earth and rested. Then God created man and rested. Then God created woman. Since then, neither God nor man has rested.
–from Vern
THE HISTORY OF COMPUTERS–What I’m really curious about is the function of the steering wheel-like thing there? Does it turn the document “page forward or back?”
–from RevCarlR
ITALIAN DESIGNED COMPUTER GRAPHIC MOTORCYCLE–we are pleased to introduce our school of design , the “Florence Design Academy”, located in Florence,ITALY.
We are writing to you to know about the possibility of submitting you an article for your homepage dealing with the design of a new superbike entirely created with 3D computer-graphic. The article ( which is in english language ) includes notes on the importance of design in the professional environment as well as a description of the Superbike itself and 6 beautiful high-resolution images (also for wallpapers).We are looking forward to receiving a reply from your part.
Mario Malagrino ( Designer of the -FDA ADRENALINA-)
ATLANTA OPENS MUSEUM MOTORCYCLE EXHIBIT–The formal announcement for “Wind Blown: American Motorcycle Fine Art”isattached for your use. The first document is the actual announcement.Thesecond document is an overview of our participating artists andbuilders.
A few key items: – The Marriott Atlanta Northwest is offering a special “Wind Blown”roomrate to guests who mention the exhibition from May 14-August 14, 2005(pending availability). This is for the entire exhibition! Details areinthe attached release.
– The March of Dimes Ride will host a charity ride to kick-off theSaturday, May 21, grand opening event. The ride will start at theMarriottAtlanta Northwest and end in front of the museum.
–Matthew O’Connor
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
770-460-7277 ext.224
moconnor@mcrae.com
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