Hey,
The Cannonball kicked off today in Maine. I once talked to Kiwi Mike about building me and Dr. Hamster a Cannonball Indian. He was too busy at the time and a brother, who is into vintage bikes called, “Do you really want to ride a spindly old rigid frame across the country at 25 mph?”
I still wanted to give it a shot. We’re living a time of unrestricted adventures. If you want to do something, just do it. You can, in most cases, you can do almost anything. We are healthier, and safer than ever before, but the government is always looking for another way to control you. But I won’t go there, let’s party and have adventures quick, before they come…
Let’s hit the news:
The Transcontinental Motorcycle Cannonball Run Arrives in Anamosa, Iowa
Anamosa, Iowa: Jason Sims, owner of the Motorcycle Cannonball Run, has announced that the fifth iteration of the world-famous transcontinental endurance run for vintage motorcycles is set.
On September 7, riders from around the world will line up to take the green flag from Portland, Maine and finish 16 days later in Portland, Oregon. En route, on September 13, they will stop at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa, and overnight in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The Motorcycle Cannonball Run is known as the most difficult antique motorcycle run in the world and this year will include a variety of marques produced before 1929 with entrants coming to America from 6 countries. The riders will cover some 3,674 miles by the time they complete their journey on September 23.
Sims has extended an open invitation to the public to come out to see the antique motorcycles and visit with the riders at various stops along the way. Notable at the 6th stop is the National Motorcycle Museum with over 500 motorcycles on display.
At these hosted events, like the one at the Museum, citizens will be able to meet their favorite riders in person and share in the excitement by cheering the travelers on as they make their way across these great United States. Fans are invited to help kick off the celebrated journey at the famous and scenic Bug Light Park in Portland, Maine as riders gather for a group photo on September 7 at 1:00pm.
A week into travel, riders will have a day of rest, repairs, and some scheduled festivities after a ceremonial finish on Harley-Davidson Way in the well-known motorcycle town of Sturgis, SD on September 16.
A Grand Finish celebration is scheduled a week later in Stevenson, Washington. In between, there will be visits to dealerships, museums, and supportive communities across the country.
For a complete list of hosted events, please got to the website atwww.motorcyclecannonball.com, or call the National Motorcycle Museum at 319 462 3925
Sept. 7- Prologue and group photo at Bug Light Park, Portland, Maine
Sept. 8 – Official Start from Big Moose Harley-Davidson, Portland, Maine
Lunch, Harley-Davidson of Rochester, Rochester, NH
Sept. 9 – Pit Stop, Hemmings Motor News, Bennington, VT
Sept. 10-Pit Stop, Finger Lakes Harley-Davidson, Cayuta, NY
Lunch, Arkport Harley-Davidson, Hornell, NY
Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, Falconer, NY
Sept. 11- Buffalo Wild Wing, Bowling Green, OH
Sept. 12 – Lunch, Kersting’s Cycle Center & Museum, Winamac, IN
Sept. 13 – Lunch, Workman Harley-Davidson, Rock Falls, IL,
Finish- The National Motorcycle Museum, 102 Chamber Drive, Anamosa, Iowa
Sept. 14 – Lunch-Harley-Davidson of Mason City, Mason City, IA
Finish-Indian Motorcycle Factory, Spirit Lake, IA
Sept. 15 – Steamboat Park, Pierre, SD
Sept. 16 – Ceremonial finish at Rally Point, Sturgis, SD
Sept. 18 – Beartooth Harley-Davidson, Billings, MT
Sept. 19 – Big Sky Harley-Davidson, Great Falls, MT
Sept. 21 – Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson, Spokane Valley, WA
Sept. 22 – Lunch, Rattlesnake Mountain Harley-Davidson, Kennewick, WA
Finish, Federal Street, The Dalles, OR
Sept. 23 – Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA
QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY AND COUNSELING CENTER–MOMS IN GROUP THERAPY
A psychiatrist was conducting a group therapy session with four young mothers and their small children. “You all have obsessions,” he observed.
To the first mother, Mary, he said, “You are obsessed with eating. You’ve even named your daughter Candy.”
He turned to the second Mom, Ann: “Your obsession is with money. Again, it manifests itself in your child’s name, Penny.”
He turned to the third Mom, Joyce: “Your obsession is alcohol. This too shows itself in your child’s name, Brandy.”
At this point, the fourth mother, Kathy, quietly got up, took her little boy by the hand, and whispered, “Come on, Dick, this guy has no idea what he’s talking about. Let’s pick up Peter and Willy from school and get some dinner.”
–Sidehack Jerry
MESSAGE FROM BIKERNET READER– What: Halifax Humane Society Biketoberfest Ruff Ride Poker Run When: October 18, 2018
Where: Starts at Halifax Humane Society 2364 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Registration: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HalifaxHumaneSocietyofDaytona/RuffRide.html
Cost: is $25 in Advance ~ $30 On-site Halifax Humane Society Biketoberfest Ruff Ride Poker Run is back!
Registration is $25 in Advance ~ $30 On-site. Includes a limited edition t-shirt, one poker hand, barbeque dinner, and drink at the Iron Horse Saloon. Fabulous prizes will be awarded for best and worst hands.
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Politis and Matovina. Six stops – HHS (starts at noon) Beach Side Brew Pub, Ormond Beach Tortugas Floribbean Kitchen & Bar, Flagler Beach High Jackers Restaurant, Palm Coast Ikeâ•?s Saloon, Bunnell Iron Horse Saloon, Ormond Beach
–Barry KuKes
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THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS OPEN FOR THE BREAKS–Three girls all worked in the same office with the same female boss.
Each day, they watched the boss leave work early. One day, the girls decided that, when the boss left, they would leave right behind her.
After all, she never called or came back to work, so how would she know
they went home early?
The brunette was thrilled to be home early…she did a little gardening,
spent playtime with her son, and went to bed early.
The redhead was elated to be able to get in a quick workout at the spa
before meeting a dinner date.
The blonde was happy to get home early and surprise her husband, but
when she got to her bedroom, she heard a muffled noise from inside.
Slowly and quietly, she cracked open the door and was mortified to see
her husband in bed with her boss!
Gently she closed the door and crept out of the house.
The next day, at their coffee break, the brunette and redhead said that
they planned to leave early again, and they asked the blonde if she was
going to go with them.
“No way!” the blonde exclaimed. “I almost got caught yesterday!”
–David Campbell
Girls of Bikernet Research Specialists
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LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST ACTION–October 11-14, 2018
Lady Luck Fun Run*
Experience a new and exciting adventure on our Friday Lady Luck Fun Run! Grab a poker chip at each stop that you will redeem for raffle tickets.
Draw 1: Golden Nugget
Draw 2: Clark County Shooting Range
Try your luck at shooting – 5 Clay Shots for $5
Draw 3: Retreat at Charleston Peak
Music – Lunch & drink specials
Stop 4: Red Rock Harley-Davidson
Enjoy the Wet T-Shirt Contest while you trade in your Poker Chips for raffle tickets
Be sure to return to Rally Central to see if one of your raffle tickets is chosen for one of the many prizes! Raffle Tickets will be drawn at 7pm.
All Prizes total more than $2,000
*Must be registered with an Ultimate or VIP Pass and must be present to win!
Bite of Las Vegas
Saturday, September 15
FIRST DAY OF THE CANNONBALL–The first full day for the Cannonballers found cool weather, high spirits and good roads along the 145-mile trip from Maine into New Hampshire.
Just three machines found themselves on the sweep trailer, an indication that perhaps riders are better prepared than past Grand Start days. Or, maybe it’s an indication that old bikes really do appreciate the cooler weather. Or maybe it’s all of the above and then some.
Bottom line, 107 riders charged out into the vastness of America’s forgotten highways and were rewarded by the adoration of hordes of fans clamoring to meet the maniacs who’ve taken on a quest to motor across 3,600 some miles of back-roads on creaky old iron.
Breakfast was served at Big Moose Harley-Davidson before the green flag and a great lunch spread was hosted by the enthusiastic folks over at Rochester Harley-Davidson in New Hampshire.
Staff there reported that the turn out was even bigger than their typical Bike Week frivolities and everyone had a great time traipsing among the antiques lounging in the parking lot. All told, it was an excellent first day of Cannonball competition.
Today’s Sunday ride for Stage 2 will include a visit to Hemmings Motor News in Bennington, Vermont before finishing with 251 miles in Binghamton, New York.
Hang on for more reports.
–Felicia Morgan
Grand Mistress Reporter
Cannonball Rally
NEWS FROM THE PRESIDENT–The latest Trump Economy myth: Wages are stagnant
The Trump Administration’s critics are in a bind: During the 2016 election, many claimed that then-candidate Donald J. Trump’s economic policies wouldn’t work—in fact, that they would likely trigger a major recession. Nearly a year and a half into his term, the results are undeniable.
Nearly 4 million jobs have been created since the election, including 400,000 in manufacturing. New unemployment claims recently hit a 49-year low. Almost 3.9 million Americans have been lifted off food stamps. The economy is on track to hit its highest annual average growth rate in more than 13 years.
Looking for a new talking point, the left found one: Jobs, stocks, and economic growth may be soaring, but pay is not. “Worker wages remain stagnant,” ThinkProgress declared in July.
Except pay isn’t stagnant—not by a longshot. A new report from the Council of Economic Advisers this week explains the origins of that misleading stat. According to the CEA, official wage growth estimates often ignore key parts of the real compensation that workers receive. Among other problems, these measures exclude the value of crucial benefits such as health insurance, taxes, and paid leave.
Real wage compensation has grown by 1.4 percent over the past year, well above inflation growth. CEA’s estimate translates to more than $1,000 of additional income each year for the average American household.
Get the facts: American workers are seeing bigger paychecks
Read the full report: How much are workers really getting paid?
Democrats’ double standard on Judge Kavanaugh
Flash back to June 2010: Solicitor General Elena Kagan appeared before the Democratic-majority Senate for her confirmation hearing to the U.S. Supreme Court. “The Senate did not demand that the Obama administration provide the tens of thousands of pages from Elena Kagan’s tenure as Solicitor General,” Ethics and Public Policy Center President Ed Whelan writes in National Review.
“Never mind that Kagan, in stark contrast to Kavanaugh, had zero judicial experience and that her SG records would have been the materials most probative of her legal thinking,” Whelan continues.
Naturally, Senate Democrats should take the same principled stand for executive privilege when examining records for Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Instead, less than one minute into this week’s confirmation hearing, Democrats began calling to adjourn the session altogether, citing insufficient information about the nominee.
In fact, “the Judiciary Committee has received the most comprehensive set of documents ever provided by a nominee to the Supreme Court, receiving more executive branch documents than the past five Supreme Court nominees combined,” Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) wrote yesterday.
“These documents are in addition to the most relevant portion of Kavanaugh’s extensive record; namely, the 307 opinions he authored as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit,” Sen. Tillis added.
“Senate Democrats’ Disingenuous Double Standard”
Something to share: The New York Times on Kavanaugh vs. Kagan
OFF-ROAD EXPO POWERS INTO FAIRPLEX WITH MORE THAN 10 ACRES OF EVERYTHING OFF-ROAD, SEPTEMBER 29 & 30
Fans Experience The Best Of Off-Road With Interactive Demos, Ride Alongs, Celebrity Athlete Autograph Sessions and Hundreds of Exhibitors
The 2018 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire brings all things off-road to Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., September 29 & 30. Off-Road Expo will feature the hottest off-road vehicles, products and accessories, as well as racing demos, off-road ride alongs, celebrity athlete autograph signings and more. With hundreds of aftermarket performance vendors and thousands of hardcore off-road enthusiasts, Off-Road Expo is “Where The Off-Road Nation Comes Together.”
In addition to the line-up of customized trucks, prerunners, Jeeps, UTVs and official race vehicles from the hottest races in the industry today, the expo will come to life with exciting features and entertainment including:
Rubicon Experience Off-Road Ride Alongs presented by 4-Wheel Parts – Expo attendees will get a taste of the infamous Rubicon Trail as Jeeps are pushed to the limit on a thrilling off-road course. Professional drivers will take fans on ride alongs in Jeeps equipped with all the latest performance accessories from 4-Wheel Parts, Pro Comp, Rubicon Express, G2 Axle & Gear, LRG Rims, Poison Spyder and Smittybilt. The course will feature a 40-foot-long rock barrier, steep incline and decline, high-leaning curve and articulation moguls.
SCORE Baja 1000 Exhibit – This tribute to the SCORE Baja Legends will include displays of vintage and current desert racing vehicles, as well as autograph sessions with past and present racing legends like B.J. Baldwin, Rob MacCachren, Andy McMillin, Gus ‘Tavo’ Vildosola Jr., Bryce Menzies and more both Saturday & Sunday from Noon to 2 p.m. SCORE will host the unveiling of the official course map for the Baja 1000 Saturday at 3 p.m. and book signing sessions for the new book ‘Racing Into History’, a pictorial celebration of last November’s 50th SCORE Baja 1000.
Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing & Modified Kart Demos – Title sponsor Lucas Oil returns with the high-powered, high-jumping race trucks from the Pro 2, Pro-Lite, UTV and Modified Kart classes at the MAV TV Proving Grounds. Professional drivers will demonstrate the capabilities of these amazing race machines on a closed-circuit course all weekend.
Red Bull Straight Rhythm Demos – Red Bull athletes will be on-site all weekend showcasing their off-road motorcycle straight-line stunts for fans.
Dirt Alliance & Terra Crew Demos – Pro Dirt Alliance and Terra Crew drivers will tear it up on the MAV TV Proving Grounds. Watch purpose-built off-road trucks and buggies get big air on the course and meet the drivers in the autograph sessions following each demo.
Professional Off-Road Racers and Celebrities – Racing legends–including BJ Baldwin, Rob MacCachren, Bryce Menzies and more—will sign autographs and greet fans throughout the weekend.
Off-Road Performance Marketplace – Hundreds of off-road vendors will take over more than 10 acres of Fairplex with the latest in aftermarket parts, accessories, services and the latest industry innovations.
Yokohama BMX & Skate Demos – Stop by the Yokohama display to check out BMX and skateboard demos, a live DJ and more.
Show-n-Shine – The O’Reilly Auto Parts Show-N-Shine area will be bursting with hot trucks and jeeps submitted by Off-Road Expo fans via OffRoadExpo.com.
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Discount tickets are available at O’Reilly Auto Parts for $16 adults and $6 children (ages 6-12). Kids 5 and under are free. Tickets may also be purchased online at OffRoadExpo.com or on-site for $20 adults and $6 children.
KEEP THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN– I always wondered what the job application is like at Hooters. Do they just give you a large bra and say, “Here, fill this out?”
–from Sidehack Jerry
NRA COMING TO RICHMOND–Whether you’re just starting out or are actively carrying a firearm daily, the NRA Carry Guard Expo is for you!
Join us next week and equip yourself with the products, skills, knowledge and mindset to prepare when a threat arises. Browse the Exhibit Hall, learn from industry experts at more than 120 free seminars and fee-based workshops, and experience virtual reality training scenarios with NRA Carry Guard trainers.
Don’t miss the opportunity to gain vital skills in personal protection, concealed carry, and home defense – see you in Richmond!
CANNONBALL IS COMING–National Motorcycle Museum News:
Cannonball Run Stops at National Motorcycle Museum September 13, 2018
–Mark Mederski
Special Projects Director
614 551 0960
mmederski@nationalmcmuseum.org
Forever Family Ride Raises Over $30,000 for Children At-Risk– More than 500 bikers gathered Sunday, Sept. 2 for a ride up the beautiful Poudre Canyon in Northern Colorado with celebrity rider Xavier Muriel to benefit local charity Realities For Children in their support of abused, neglected and at-risk children.
In its 9th year, the 2018 Forever Family Ride raised over $30,000 for Realities For Children Charities Emergency Fund through the ride itself and a live auction that included an autographed guitar from Bret Michaels. Event sponsors, Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson, Law Tigers, Blue Federal Credit Union and Dickey’s BBQ cover the event costs, ensuring that 100 percent of the proceeds from the event go directly to meeting the needs of the children served by Realities For Children. Specifically the focus of this event is on helping children in Larimer County who have been displaced due to abuse or neglect to ‘find their forever family’. For the first time this year, each rider was given a windshield sticker with the name of a Colorado child waiting for their Forever Family and encouraged to ride in honor of that child.
The Forever Family ride was part of Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson’s 14th Annual Thunder in the Rockies motorcycle rally, the largest rally in Colorado and the Mountain West region. This year’s Forever Family Ride had over 500 riders enjoying a scenic 50+mile ride route departing from Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson and traveling up Highway 14 through the Poudre Canyon to an End-of-Ride Party at Glen Echo Resort with live auction, giveaways, BBQ lunch and live music.
The celebrity ride leader this year was Xavier Muriel. In addition to being the drummer for the grammy-nominated band Buckcherry, Xavier has been an avid motorcyclist and builder for years, garnering him a spot on the Cycle Source Magazine staff and invitations to numerous shows, including the prestigious Motorcycles as Art exhibit in Sturgis, SD while he continues to race pre-1920 motorcycles in the Sons of Speed races in Sturgis and Daytona.
“We are thrilled by the results of this year’s event and our partnership with Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson. This event has really become the go-to way for riders to wrap up the summer by joining together to help ensure that every child in our community has a forever family”, says Craig Secher, President of Realities for Children Charities.
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SWEDISH RUMOR—I heard the other day that the government in Sweden messed with Swedish Choppers or the company Swedish Choppers was dead.
I reached out to the esteemed Sheriff, a Bikernet Reporter in Sweden. He dismissed the rumors but added, “The only problem is that the Young less then 40…. build less total chopper or the long fork Swedish STYLE,” said the Sheriff. “
They prefer ‘60s B movie styles.”
“Here’s a shot of my 1995 Ness lookalike.”
He reported that HogTech is still in business with two or three staff members and Calle or Swedish Choppers has 12 staff members and is 45-years strong.
–Sheriff and Bandit
The Source SHERIFF MEDIA GRoUP SWEDEN
Bikernet News Desk in the Cold North
CANNONBALL IS ON THE MOVE– Here are shots taken by Kathi Blake Hall and I do believe it was before the run actually began.
I expect to get some stuff by Vickie Sanfelipo with when and where they are on the rest of the run.
I want to do this run someday and then we can have some real in depth coverage.
I am working on my H-D 115th articles and Catt Hammes is doing one as well.
–Rogue
Supreme commanding Editor
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Get Ready…….INDIAN LARRY BLOCK PARTY IS COMING–
Saturday September 15, 2018
15th Annual
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NEW FROM IRON AND RESIN-– Our Stock Supply Collection is made up of apparel that we throw on all the time. Honestly, we basically wear them everyday.
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CRITICAL LIFE LESSON–Do you know how to catch wild pigs?
There was a chemistry professor in a large college that had some exchange students in the class. …One day while the class was in the lab, the professor noticed one young man, an exchange student, who kept rubbing his back and stretching as if his back hurt.
The professor asked the young man what was the matter. The student told him he had a bullet lodged in his back.
He had been shot while fighting communists in his native country who were trying to overthrow his country’s government and install a new communist regime. In the midst of his story, he looked at the professor and asked a strange question. He asked: “Do you know how to catch wild pigs?”
The professor thought it was a joke and asked for the punch line. The young man said that it was no joke. “You catch wild pigs by finding a suitable place in the woods and putting corn on the ground. The pigs find it and begin to come every day to eat the free food”.
“When they are used to coming every day, you put a fence down one side of the place where they are used to coming. When they get used to the fence, they begin to eat the corn again and you put up another side of the fence”.
“They get used to that and start to eat again.”
You continue until you have all four sides of the fence up with a gate in the last side. “The pigs, which are used to the free corn, start to come through the gate to eat that free corn again. You then slam the gate on them and catch the whole herd”.
“Suddenly the wild pigs have lost their freedom. They run around and around inside the fence, but they are caught. Soon they go back to eating the free corn. They are so used to it that they have forgotten how to forage in the woods for themselves, so they accept their captivity.”
The young man then told the professor that is exactly what he sees happening in America . The government keeps pushing us toward Communism/Socialism and keeps spreading the free corn out in the form of programs such as supplemental income, tax credit for unearned income, tax exemptions, tobacco subsidies, dairy subsidies, payments not to plant crops (CRP), welfare entitlements, medicine, drugs, etc., while we continually lose our freedoms, just a little at a time as the government forces us to participate in many of these programs whether or not we want to.
One should always remember two truths: There is no such thing as a free lunch, and you can never hire someone to provide a service for you cheaper than you can do it yourself. If you see that all of this wonderful government “help” is a problem confronting the future of democracy in America, you might want to share this with your friends.
God help us all when the gate slams shut!
Quote for today: “The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are now outnumbered by those that vote for a living.”
–from Rogue
WISCONSIN FIGHTS BIKERNET--What is the effect of the Wayfair decision?
The effect of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., on June 21, 2018, is that an out-of-state seller with no physical presence in Wisconsin (i.e., remote seller) is required to collect and remit Wisconsin sales or use tax on taxable sales in Wisconsin. More details are below.
Who is a remote seller?
A remote seller is an out-of-state seller that has no physical presence in Wisconsin.
Are all remote sellers required to register in Wisconsin?
All remote sellers are required to be registered to collect and remit Wisconsin sales or use tax beginning on October 1, 2018. New standards for administering sales tax laws for remote sellers will be developed by rule, consistent with South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., which approved a small seller exception for remote sellers who do not have annual sales of products and services into the state of (1) more than $100,000 or (2) 200 or more separate transactions.
I’m reasonably sure we don’t fit into this category at all. And for some reason they are going at us from as far back as 2012. I don’t get it.
–Bandit
KEEP THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN– Johnny noticed that Jimmy was wearing a brand new, shiny watch. “Did you get that for your birthday?” – asked Johnny.
“Nope.” – replied Jimmy. “Well, did you get it for Christmas then?”
Again Jimmy said “Nope.” “You didn’t steal it, did you?” – asked Johnny.
“No,” said Jimmy. “I went into Mom and Dad’s bedroom the other night when they were ‘doing the nasty’. Dad gave me his watch to get rid of me.”
Johnny was extremely impressed with this idea, and extremely jealous of Jimmy’s new watch. He vowed to get one for himself. That night, he waited outside his parents’ bedroom until he heard the unmistakable noises of lovemaking.
Just then, he swung the door wide open and boldly strode into the bedroom. His father, caught in mid stroke, turned and said angrily. “What do you want now?” “I wanna watch,” Johnny replied.
Without missing a stroke, his father said, “Fine. Stand in the corner and watch, but keep quiet.”
A Redneck Came Home and Found His House on Fire
A redneck came home and found his house on fire, rushed next door, telephoned the fire department and shouted, “Hurry over here. My house is on fire!”
“OK,” replied the fireman, “how do we get there?”
“Say, don’t you still have those big red trucks?”
–Dangerous Dave
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Dug the story about your Sam Chopper Orwell book. I totally agree, motorcycles being threatened by self-driving cars. You saw the future.
— Triking Viking
koz@kozmoto.com
Long Beach
August Jobs Growth Tops Expectations, Unemployment Holds Near 18-Year Low
-Fox Business
“The U.S. jobs market is humming along, with hiring picking up in August and paychecks growing [while] the unemployment rate held steady,” Leia Klingel reports. “Payrolls increased by 201,000 in August and the unemployment rate stayed at 3.9 percent.”
Bar Association Lauds Kavanaugh: ‘What We Saw Was an Allegiance to the Law’
-The Washington Times
“Judge Brett Kavanaugh is not only qualified to sit on the Supreme Court but is at the ‘top of the stream,’ the American Bar Association told senators Friday, delivering a powerful statement of support for President Trump’s nominee,” Alex Swoyer reports. “The ABA also shot down Democrats’ charges that there was a pattern of conservative bias in the judge’s rulings,” she writes.
Jobs Report Beats as Wage Growth Soars at its Fastest Pace Since the Great Recession
-Business Insider
“US employers added more jobs than forecast in August, and wages increased at their fastest pace since the Great Recession, a government report showed on Friday,” Akin Oyedele reports. “August was the 95th consecutive month in which American employers hired more people than were fired, and there’s never been a longer streak.”
Layoffs Just Reached a Half-Century Low
-The Wall Street Journal
“The number of Americans filing applications for new unemployment benefits fell at the end of August to a nearly five-decade low,” Sharon Nunn reports in The Wall Street Journal. “Initial jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs across the U.S., declined to a seasonally adjusted 203,000 in the last week of August, the Labor Department said Thursday.”
American Manufacturers Growing at Fastest Pace in 14 years, ISM Finds
-MarketWatch
“American manufacturers are on a roll: Business conditions surged in August to a 14-year high, according to a survey of industry executives,” Jeffry Bartash writes. “The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index jumped to a 14-year high of 61.3% last month from 58.1% in July.”
Democrats’ Kavanaugh Tantrums Are an Embarrassment
-Investor’s Business Daily
“Any doubt that Democrats are desperate to stall Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court ended Tuesday, when they made a mockery of the confirmation hearings,” the Investor’s Business Daily editorial board writes. “This was nothing more than — bad — political theater.”
Happy in Their Work
-The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal editorial board writes that “blue-collar workers may be the most optimistic folks in America. Eighty-five percent say they see their lives heading in the right direction,” according to a new Harris Poll. “Seventy percent agree ‘the American Dream is alive for people like me,’ and among those who are parents 88% agree with the statement that ‘my children will have a better future than I will.’”
President Donald J. Trump Wants This to be a New Year of Shalom, Salaam, Peace
-Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt writes that peace for the Middle East is within grasp, but Palestinian leadership has refused to engage in talks since “President Trump made his bold, courageous and historic decision to recognize the reality that Jerusalem has been and will remain the capital of Israel. The leadership’s unwillingness to engage is disappointing and only hurts the Palestinian people that they claim to serve.”
The Trump Administration is Ready to Help California Meet Wildfire Threat
-The Sacramento Bee
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue write that the day the Carr Fire started, FEMA approved a grant to help California with firefighting costs. “There is no denying that fires have been a part of Earth’s history since forests first flourished on the planet,” they write. “What we can control is how we prepare and respond to them.”
ALWAYS KEEP THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN–
A Man Asks For A Free Drink If He Can Prove His Dog Can Talk
A man walks into a bar with his dog.
“This is a talking dog. If this dog can answer my questions, who will buy me a drink?” he asks.
“You can have one on the house,” the bartender says.
The man turns to his dog. “What goes on the top of a house?”
Dog: “Roof!”
Man: “What does tree bark feel like?”
Dog: “Rough!”
Man: “Who is the greatest baseball player ever?”
Dog: “Ruth!”
The bartender is clearly annoyed and snaps at the man. “That’s enough. You and your dog, get out.”
After the man and the dog are thrown out, the dog looks sadly at his owner. “Should I have said DiMaggio?”
–from Rogue
Crusin’ for a Cure Car Show/Arlen Ness Feature–On the above date the annual one day “Crusin’ for a Cure” Car Show in SoCal will be happening.
The Show with over 4000 classic and custom Cars is put on each year in Support of finding a Cure for Prostate Cancer. Hamster Rick Abate donates his time every year to put together a hand picked selection of about 60 Cars from the top Builders’ best available Builds from around the Country to participate in the Indoor Hangar Building near the center portion of the Show grounds.
This year we have asked Arlen Ness, and, he has agreed to donate the USE of a few of his Personal Bikes to be displayed in the Hangar as well as to serve in tribute to his Iconic building talents.
There is an admission cost for tickets, however, Rick has secured some free show admission entry passes for Hamster guests whom contact him in “ADVANCE” of the event so that he may have a head count for the passes. You can contact Rick by SEPT.
15TH IN ADVANCE OF THE SHOW ON 9/22 by text or call to (619) 972-7073 if you wish to attend
— Gary Wiles & Rick Abate
LET’S HIT THE WEEK RUNNING—I posted the piece about Hal Robinson and our new T-shirt line to help his wife.
Monday I should have the EXILE piece completed and you’ll be amazed. It’s an interesting story and a tech on bike building. I thought I knew the story, but there was more to it.
Roll the dice and we might have Roland Sands piece completed on Indians used to beat Evel’s records in Vegas. We’re close.
I’m hoping for serious progress on my Splintered Road screenplay and I may start the final chapter in the three-part Cantina episode. Hang on.
We are also working on the World’s Fastest Indian story for Bikernet. It’s currently in American Iron, but we have an edge. We were recently in New Zealand and know another story, which we will share in addition to news about the Burt Munro Challenge each year on the South Island.
Hang on, and we’ll keep you posted on our Freedoms and the upcoming Meeting of the Minds.
In the meantime Ride Free Forever.
–Bandit
