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Laughlin 2004 Revisited

2005-03-19T13:25:00.000-08:00

Laughlin is the flip side of the coin as
compared to Laconia. Where colors are welcome in Laconia, the only
color co-ordinated group this year at the Laughlin Bike Week were the
local law enforcement agencies.

Huss had flown in early to Las Vegas and was met by Jay ___ whom he
met last year in Sturgis. Jay had graciously offered Huss a 2002 Low
Rider for the week to explore Nevada, Arizona, and California.

Last trip our photohog rode across a couple snow covered mountain
passes to reach Laughlin, so the idea of skipping the chilling part
and getting right to the warm weather riding sounded great to him.
Arriving a week early gave our northern rider time to tour a chunk of
Arizona and Nevada. Here they partied til the sun came up in exotic
locales like the Cottontail Ranch.

Two years ago Huss barely missed getting locked down in the notorious
"crime Scene" at Harrah's. Unlucky guests and patrons were sequestered
for 12 hours while the mayhem was investigated. From the great numbers
of officers posted on every street corner, it was clear they were
keeping a tight rein on the bikers this year.

In fact, there were such great numbers of COPS, that it was
detrimental to the overall enjoyment of the local sights. Is there
peace in the valley, you know it, but at what expense.

Arriving in Laughlin on Thursday night, they found the atmosphere so
restricting that they returned to Las Vegas the same night and decided
to ride to the coast instead of returning to Laughlin. Huss tells us
that stretch after stretch of motorcycle heaven can be found along the
Cali coastline, but be prepared for expensive meals and such. In our
writer's opinion, still a better value than gambling in the desert.

CCRyder

CCRyder ; The World of Wheels

2005-03-14T23:08:00.000-08:00

Running From the Devil
CCRyder

Back last February, a couple of good old boys from Red Deer Alberta, loaded their winters handy work into their trailer and hauled the load to the 2004 World of Wheels in Calgary. A total of four bikes were hauled to Calgary and four classes were won giving the guys plenty of hardware to return home with.

Bob Plunket owns this soft tail chopper, and hails from Delborne, Alberta. The ‘04’ World of Wheels was the first show Bob ever entered the bike, and won the ISCA North American Custom class. He has been hauling in trophies at every show since. At Slack Alice’s in Penticton, he had the Best Radical coming 2nd overall behind Roger Goldammer.

Poorboyz Choppers out of Red Deer did the build over a period of six months. Bob showed up on Poorboyz doorstep with a frame, motor and a dream. He pretty well knew exactly what he wanted so it was up to Warren’s crew to match his visions to reality.

He wanted an every day rider that could still win the shows. To accommodate handling he didn’t want an extreme front end, hence the nineteen inch Hallcraft front wheel instead of a twenty-one inch, and a 180 series Avon in the rear instead of a wider tire. This allows the driveline to remain in the centre of the frame, which relates to better handling.
The rake is only two degrees over stock, which kicks the front end out slightly, but retains the handling.

Bob Plunket 403-357-9869
Home 403-749-3697

CC Ryder The Road Hog

2005-03-14T22:47:00.000-08:00

In light of the recent rash of motorcycle fatalities I’ve decided to share this story in hopes that I may raise some awareness.
After touring most of the continent I am very accustomed to being pulled over when passing through small town America. Although it doesn’t occur so much in the summer, in the off season I have often been tag teamed by various law enforcement agencies. Usually they just want to know who is on their turf. Most are even friendly about it but I do recall this one sheriff in Kansas who showed me the quickest way out of his state. Two years ago in I woke up a sleeping officer with my pipes who chased me down the road and ranted on about me going thru a yellow/red light. When he asked me what it was, I calmly replied, “Whatever you say it was”. That was all he needed to continue his rant, but after seeing another cruiser go down the road with lights flashing, he decided that he had better things to do and returned my paperwork. Before departing he actually told me,

“I better not catch you in my town again”.

One sunny day a few weeks ago, I had just passed small town Alberta when I noticed a RCMP cruiser heading my way. Having ridden a Harley for many years I’m never surprised when pulled over for no apparent reason. Today was no different. After we passed on the roadway I checked my mirror to see the cruiser pull a u-turn, hit the flashing lights and quickly close the distance between us.
I will say at this time that the officer remained cool but polite throughout the conversation. The standard questions followed. Where are you headed? Where are you from and so on? He then went on to inform me that a complaint had been "called in" regarding the speed I was traveling and the fact that I had forced a car over to the shoulder.
Mystified as I was I asked him if he was sure he had the right bike. Oh yes, he explained, the caller made mention of the out of state plate and its origin. He further informed me that the caller in question said I had passed on a solid line, was going between 140 – 150 kph, and they still managed to take note of the foreign plate. Truly amazing.
They also said that because of my unsafe passing, I forced a lady coming the other way off to the shoulder. Furthermore the officer informed me that the caller was willing to attend court. I produced the appropriate paperwork and the officer retired to his cruiser. As I watched him on his cell phone (must have been speaking with the caller) a second cruiser pulled up and this officer conferred with the first before returning to his cruiser to simply sit there.
When the officer returned to my bike with paperwork in hand I jokingly added,

“That sure was a long time to write a warning ticket”. Again he mentioned the caller but told me that he was only going to give me a ticket for doing 119 kph in a 100 kph zone, such generosity, seeing that I was traveling behind two vehicles when I noticed him coming and made a point of maintaining a speed of 110 kph from then till he pulled me over. Basically I thought at that speed I was safe. He had also put on his lights as soon as he turned so I found it difficult to see how he could have clocked or caught me on radar at any speed (especially with two large flat targets for his radar to find before my small bike).
I informed him that I write occasionally and presented him with a free copy of the latest issues featuring my writing. I explained to him that I do not pass on solid lines as I feel they are there for our safety. I further went on to explain that in fact I do hug the center line for a variety of reasons. First, you are more visible to the vehicle in front of you. Second, by hugging the center of the road, I know when cars coming my way see me. They should move over a few inches out of basic survival instinct, if they don’t move than they are day dreaming or whatever it is they do instead of paying attention to the road. Quite often I will be leading a group of bikes and this style of riding helps protect everybody. My next point was that after waiting for an opportunity to pass, most motorcyclists will do it quickly. The rule of thumb is you should pass within five seconds, or you are taking too long.
Finally I mentioned that possibly the operator of the vehicle I was supposed to have pushed off the road was gabbing on the phone. So may not have been paying the attention they should have been and got a start when they suddenly noticed for the first time, a large black motorcycle encroaching on their space. Obviously the caller was on a cell phone as they were driving given the fact that the RCMP was able to attend this serious call within minutes.

Usually I would have pictures to go with this story but after receiving the ticket I politely asked the officer if he would pose in a picture for me. He didn’t think that was a good idea. In fact, he forbade me to take any pictures at all. Talk about ‘police state’. I made mention that I had pictures of law enforcement officers from all over the continent.
They are all available for viewing at http://www.harleydavidsonman.com. This seemed to have no effect on the officer and he further explained to me that although he appreciated the magazine, I was not going to take any pictures of the two cruisers sitting with lights flashing, he had no way of knowing where they would end up. The manner in which he said this left me with the impression that he meant outlaw bikers, not a magazine or newspaper.

Who can blame him though, I mean, I was riding a Harley, right?

I briefly considered furthering my cause but seeing that the officers had me out numbered two to one, and they had guns, I decided to keep my thoughts and camera to my self. Of course, if I had been thinking, I would have shot first and asked questions later.
As I was putting my paperwork away I bent over (way over), to view my license plate, which is tucked under the luggage rack. Straightening up, the thought crossed my mind as to how a vehicle that I had allegedly passed so quickly and dangerously, yet the caller was still able to identify the origin of my plate. I personally find that extremely difficult to fathom but it must be because cops don’t lie, do they?
The people of Alberta should sleep well at night knowing how quickly their police force responds to complaints on the road, and with such force. Unfortunately I think that the response may not have been so quick if I had been in a car or even on a Japanese style bike. Maybe they thought I was a lone outlaw biker and one gun wouldn’t be enough.
Normally I would let this slide but with the recent head on collision involving motorcycles I felt compiled to write this letter. I felt that if I could raise the awareness of travelers, both on two wheels and four, maybe I can save a life down the road. If you are riding two wheels you always have to be aware of your surroundings because in any collision; you lose. Even experienced riders take a couple weeks to get in the groove.
If you are in a cage, for God’s sake, get off the phone or spend fifty dollars to purchase hands–free set up. It is amazing how many people talk constantly on the phone while driving. If the police want something to crack down on, that would be my first choice.
Just yesterday I had a small truck with tinted windows jump in front of me and belch a cloud of black smoke trying to pick up speed to pass. When I pulled up beside the truck I saw a teenage girl with her left arm casually resting on the door and a phone in her ear. Looking over I visualized this girl sitting in her room gabbing on the phone and could not help feeling that was where she belonged. I waited til she finally took notice of me and sadly shook my head. She was totally indifferent to the collision she could have easily caused. Many people briefly check their mirrors for large objects and change lanes without really looking.
I’m not writing this to whine or bitch but hopefully save a life down the road. We reintroduce motorcycles every year at this time and we all have to be more aware, not only on our roads, but on the farms, in the playgrounds, on the water, and where ever mechanical equipment comes into play.

CCRyder

The Bow Valley HOG Chapter

2005-03-14T20:33:00.000-08:00

October in Bow Valley

The Bow Valley HOG Chapter had a busy month in October. As always, the Sunday brunches at Kane’s Harley Diner, which is followed by a ride, and Wednesday night stomps at Canada’s #1 honky-tonk, The Ranchman’s, were well attended. Some members originally had problems with Wednesday’s location but being a country boy myself, and owning horses since childhood, I had no such prejudices.

I started out on horses, as a young child my Dad would put me on the back of his Quarter horse for day rides. I remember clinging to the back lip of his saddle praying I wouldn’t loose my grip and go flying off as ‘Pride’ cantered down the trails. After Grade 2, Dad got me my own horse, and for years to follow, ‘Nipper’ was my main companion during the long days of summer.

When the need for speed exceeded what my horse could offer, I moved up to mechanical horses. So for me, the transition from one to the other was natural evolution. Happily, the two groups have blended very peacefully and the Chapter has even picked up a few new members along the way.

Shawn, the bar manager, and the staff of stunningly beautiful cowgirls make every effort to show true western hospitality to all. As noticed on page 17 of the Oct. issue of Can Biker, pretty girls can sure look great in old cowboy hats. Free food and drink, as well as secure parking, has helped make Wednesday nights a popular gathering.

Fittingly, Cowboy (chapter director) and his wife Bev, hosted the fall BBQ. Over a hundred bikes showed and many members camped out on the acreage. In true biker style, some of us just partied ‘all night long’. Sunday saw lots of action during the bike rodeo and Bev even got most of the kids involved, with games like the ‘egg toss’.

I thought I’d have a good chance to win the ‘slow race’ since I’m still riding a 1980 Honda Custom 900 to all the HOG events (why, you ask). My luck wasn’t with me, as I hit a slow speed wobble (believe it) and was beat by an old nemesis, Gerry. To rub it in, he also kicked my ass in the keg push final.

The same weekend saw some of the more responsible members volunteer for a highway cleanup and I heard they could have used a little more manpower. With limited help, they still managed to finish in time to catch most of the games.

The next weekend saw the annual fall poker run have some of the best weather we’ve had in years. No rain, hail, or sub zero temperatures, just sunshine and a little wind. Being a Johnny come lately, I have over the years got in the habit of riding with Mick Cawthorn, the owner of Kane’s H-D.

After everyone else has departed, we head out, and see how many we can pass. Even though Mick offered me a new H-D to ride for the day, I opted to stay with my trusty vintage jap bike. I like to let the naive tease me at the frequent stops, then blow by them with nary a wave in the 3 digit speeds. This usually shuts them up pretty good.

October 18, saw many of us gather for the Calgary Stampeders final home game of the year. This is another long time tradition. Since bikes get free parking, it is advantageous to ride to the games and some of us have been known to ride in extreme weather, myself included. The theory is, if the players can hack 3 hours on the field, we should be able to ride to the field. Every game, someone cooks up their specialty for the tail-gate party, which often gets rocking so much that a few always seem to miss most of the game.

JD Boyd

CCRyder April Showers

2005-03-14T20:25:00.000-08:00

April Showers
By JD Boyd

Well, I finally did it, finally reached my limitations, or should I say the limits of my Dunlop 401’s. Although much of my time is spent in Calgary I regularly travel to the family farm an hour north of the city. Usually one doesn’t have to be overly concerned about weather changes when heading out for a mere hour ride. Crossfield boasts the highest elevation between Calgary and Edmonton. Because of this, the weather often changes abruptly at this point. The high land mass causes approaching clouds to dump the moisture they have built up within their silver lining.

Approaching the Crossfield area, I pulled over to take a shot of the threatening grey clouds that consumed the sky in front of me. By the next overpass I was forced to pull over to don my winter gear and plug in. Coming out from under the overpass I was immediately running through an inch of slush. Fair enough I thought, and headed up an exit the wrong way. Once I can’t keep up to the flow of traffic on the main highway, I prefer to travel the secondary roads. The winds are usually less and it decreases the chances of getting rear ended by some high-speed cage.

After traveling this corridor for a decade one would think that I know how drastic the changes can be and act accordingly. That means having enough intelligence to turn around and head back to Calgary when the going gets tough. In my case, when the going gets tough, I slow down, but seldom turn around.

Unfortunately God gifted me with more stubbornness than brains and also made me just a little bit chauvinistic. So when one old woman starts throwing that dirty weather at me, I merely pull my bandanna a little higher over my face, slouch slightly more in the seat, and squint my eyes to protect them from as many direct hits of hail/snow/rain as possible.

Many times my traveling companions and I have been caught in torrential downpours. Interestingly, I always seem to be alone when I get caught in these Alberta snowstorms. I wonder? Anyhoo, we always continue onward even when other vehicles are pulled over. Why you ask. Very often the dump is isolated to the cloud you are under so the simple thing to do is keep moving.

So here I am, the beak of my leather ball cap pulled down and my head tilted towards the oncoming wind. The tricky part is that you can’t see through a snow covered windshield so you have to raise your head just enough to have a clear line of sight over the shield while at the same time trying to protect your eyes.

I wasn’t making bad time cause I was keeping the ½ ton in front of me in sight. He must have been drunk though, his tracks were all over the place and at one point did a nice fish tail towards the ditch. Then I thought, maybe it’s getting icy. The slush was near three inches over most of the road but I found if I stayed in the tracks before me the resistance to the front wheel was much less.

Things were going along just hunky-dory when the front wheel caught the edge of the tracks, and away I went. Now, I’ve pulled many 360’s over the years, but never on the side of a Harley. As a kid we used to practise dropping our bikes and sliding to a stop. The Classic is even more stable than my old Honda 90 Trail, that extra 600 lbs. keeps your momentum going straight and smooth, no bouncing around.

I just held on and enjoyed the slide. It was much like spinning down the hill on your Mother’s washer lid as a kid. The FLH even stayed to the centre of the road. By the time she came to a stop we were facing the other direction so I quickly jumped off and started waving to the truck slowly bearing down on me. Since I was blocking the whole road he had little choice but to help me get the beast upright.

There was so much snow and slush on the road that the only damage was to the soft lowers, and a displaced mirror. The fairing may be scratched but in the chill of the moment I never noticed. I did however take the time to get the camera out of the tour pak and snap a shot of the upright bike standing next to the spot where we stopped sliding.

I got turned around again and slowly continued on my way. The Snow Belt is only about 20 miles wide and I was hoping that the fierce weather would soon be behind me. One mile down the road I came to the junction of Hwy #791 and looking to my right, I saw the farm house where last May I was forced to abandon the Classic because 8 inches of snow had fallen in 10 miles of travel. I knew if I could get another 10 miles, I should be home free.

Heading north again now I came upon a tractor unit hauling a large farm implement, sitting on the shoulder contemplating the deep coulee in front of him. As I pulled around I noticed him smile and shake his head. I was tempted to tell him that after this next coulee the road would start to clear but I decided to leave him to his astonishment as I disappeared over the crest into the coulee below.

Moral of the story is that the Dunlop tires are as earning of their fine reputation now as they were thirty years ago when I used nothing but Dunlop TT100’s on my motorcycles. For the average rider, these are all you’ll ever need. Personally though, I’m thinking of having a set studded for next spring’s commuting.

Visit JD at www.ccryder.com

2005-03-10T23:26:00.000-08:00

Jason Thorne (L) and Kenny Yoho fly over a jump

Jason Thorne (L) and Kenny Yoho fly over a jump at a bar in Samsula, Florida during Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida March 9, 2005. The annual ten-day event attracts motorcyclists of all varieties with over 500,000 expected this year. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

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Harley Man says

2005-02-19T11:31:00.000-08:00

How to Carry passengers and cargo

Before carrying a passenger or large loads, you should be well acquainted
with the operation of your motorcycle. The extra weight
changes the way the motorcycle handles — the way it balances, the way
it turns, the way it speeds up and the way it slows down.

Someone who weighs less than the operator is easier to carry than
someone heavier.

Here are some guidelines to follow in carrying a passenger and cargo.
Passengers

In order to carry a passenger safely, you must do the following:
• check your motorcycle for adequate passenger-carrying equipment,
• instruct your passenger before you start out, and
• adjust your tires and shocks to the passenger’s weight.

To carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have:

A proper seat. The seat must be large enough to hold both you and
your passenger without crowding. You should not have to move any
closer to the front of the motorcycle than you usually do. A passenger
should not hang over the end of the seat or sit backwards facing the driver.

Footpegs. The passenger must have a set of footpegs. Without a firm
footing, your passenger can fall off and pull you off, too.

Protective equipment. A passenger must have the same type of
protective equipment as the operator like trojans.

You should also adjust the mirror and headlight to the change in the
motorcycle’s angle. Have the passenger sit on the seat in a miny skirt while you make
the adjustments.

If you carry the passenger, it is a good idea to add a few
pounds of pressure to the tires (check your owner’s manual). If the shock
absorbers are adjustable, they should also be adjusted to carry the added
weight.

Instructing passengers

Don’t assume the passenger knows what to do, even if he or she is a
motorcycle rider. Provide complete instructions before you start.
And please don't wear your chaps backwards fellas.

Harley Man says

2005-02-19T11:23:00.000-08:00

Control for safety
To learn how to control direction, speed or balance, you’ll need a lot
of practice. However, this manual will suggest some ways to keep control
of the motorcycle and avoid accidents.
Body position
To control a motorcycle
well, your body must be in
the proper position.
Seat. Sit far enough
forward so that your arms
are slightly bent when you
hold the handlebars without
having to stretch.
Hands. Hold the
handlegrips firmly. This
helps you keep your grip if
the motorcycle bounces. Start with your right wrist down. This helps you
keep from accidentally using too much throttle.
Knees. Keep your knees against the gas tank. You will keep your
balance as the motorcycle turns.
Feet. Keep your feet firmly on the footpegs. Firm footing can help
you keep your balance. Don’t drag your foot along the ground. If your
foot catches on something, you could lose control of the motorcycle.
Keep your feet near the controls, to get to them fast if necessary. Also,
keep your toes up. If not, they may get caught in between the road and
footpeg.
Posture. Sit fairly erect. This lets you use your arms to steer the
motorcycle rather than to hold yourself up.
Turning
New riders often try to take curves or turns too fast. When they can’t
hold the turn, they may cross into another lane of traffic, go off the
road, or panic and brake too hard, causing a skid and loss of control.
Until you learn to judge how fast you can safely take a curve, approach all turns with caution. When turning, use the following steps for better
control:
Slow. Reduce speed before the turn. Keep speed down until you
complete the turn.
Look. Use your head and eyes for directional control. Look through
the turn to where you want to go.
Lean. To turn, the motorcycle must lean. To lean the motorcycle,
push on the handgrip in the direction of the turn. In other words, push
left, lean left, go left, push right, lean right, go right.
Roll. Roll on the throttle through the turn. Maintain steady speed or
accelerate gradually. Avoid decelerating in the turn.
Higher speeds and/or tighter turns require more lean. In normal
turns, the rider and motorcycle should lean together. In slow, tight
turns, lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight

Get familiar with the motorcycle

2005-02-19T11:22:00.000-08:00

Make sure you are completely familiar with the motorcycle before you
ride it on the street. If the cycle is borrowed:
• make all the checks you would on your own cycle.
• find out where everything is, particularly the turn signals, horn,
headlight switch, fuel control valve, and motor cut-off switch.
Make sure you can find and operate them without having to look
at them.
• check the controls. Learn the gear pattern. Work the throttle,
clutch, and brakes a few times before you take off. All controls
react a little differently.
• ride very cautiously until you know the way the motorcycle
handles. For instance, take turns slower and give yourself extra
stopping distance.

Harley Man says

2005-02-19T11:21:00.000-08:00

Headlight. Check your headlight. In daytime, pass your hand in front
of the beam to make sure the headlight is really on. At night, try your
dimmer to make sure both high and low beams are working.
Tail and brake light. Try each of your brake controls and make sure
that each one flashes your brake light.

HORN. Try the horn. Find out if it doesn’t work before you have to
use it.

CHAIN. Make sure the drive chain is properly adjusted and lubricated.
When your weight is on the cycle, the chain shouldn’t sag more than 3/4
inch.

MIRRORS. Clean and adjust both your mirrors before you start. It is
difficult and dangerous to ride with one hand while you try to adjust a
mirror.

Swing your mirrors outward far enough to see around your own body.
Adjust each mirror so that it lets you see about half the lane behind you
and as much as possible of the lane next to you.

GAS AND OIL. Check gas and oil levels before you start. Running out
of gas is inconvenient. It can also be dangerous if it happens where you
cannot get off the road quickly.

Lack of oil can cause your engine to seize. This could lock your rear
wheel and cause you to lose control. Motorcycles tend to use oil faster
than cars. Ok sure!

harleydavidsonman.com

2005-02-19T11:19:00.000-08:00

The motor power could be a part of the vehicle,
or just attached to it, and the vehicle must have a
saddle for the driver to sit on or a platform to stand
on while driving.

What the #@$"

Harley Man says

2005-02-19T11:18:00.000-08:00

According to state laws, the term motorcycle includes motorcycles,
motor bikes, bicycles with motors attached and all motor-operated
vehicles of the bicycle or tricycle type, except a motorized bicycle
(MOPED).

This is simply not true!

harley Davidson Man Manual

2005-02-19T11:17:00.000-08:00

Keep this manual for reference with a copy of the Harley Driver Manual.
There may be times when you will want to check on the recommended
ways to handle a situation and relevant driving concerns.
Safe cycling!

Harley Man says

2005-02-19T11:01:00.000-08:00

Director’s message
Motor Vehicle Services works hard to keep its services and customer
relations operations more efficient, convenient and responsive to New
Jersey motorists. We want to ensure that every motorist gets quick,
courteous and professional service when dealing with us.
In light of that, we hope this manual will assist you in qualifying for
a motorcycle license, as well as help you to safely enjoy the many
pleasures associated with motorcycling.
Motorcycling has become a popular way to travel. It provides the
cyclist with an inexpensive means of transportation, and is also a great
way to see our beautiful state.
However, like every other means of travel, motorcycling can be
dangerous, particularly for inexperienced operators. Whether you are a
new driver or have logged many miles, this manual is for you. It contains
information on basic skills that you will need every time you are on the
road. And, the equipment required for safe operation is also described.

FireFox

2005-02-05T15:43:00.000-08:00

Why Use Firefox?

"Beware of spyware. If you can, use the Firefox browser." - USA Today

"Better than Internet Explorer by leaps and bounds." - FORBES

Popup Blocking
Stop annoying popup ads in their tracks with Firefox's built in popup blocker.
Tabbed Browsing
View more than one web page in a single window with this time saving feature. Open links in the background so that they're ready for viewing when you're ready to read them. Find out more...
Privacy and Security
Built with your security in mind, Firefox keeps your computer safe from malicious spyware by not loading harmful ActiveX controls. A comprehensive set of privacy tools keep your online activity your business.
Smarter Search
Google Search is built right into the toolbar, and there is a plethora of other search tools including Smart Keywords (type "dict " in the Location bar), and the new Find bar (which finds text as you type without covering up anything).
Live Bookmarks
RSS integration lets you read the latest news headlines and read updates to your favorite sites that are syndicated. Find out more...
Hassle-Free Downloading
Files you download are automatically saved to your Desktop so they're easy to find. Fewer prompts mean files download quicker.
Fits Like a Glove
Simple and intuitive, yet fully featured, Firefox has all the functions you're used to - Bookmarks, History, Full Screen, Text Zooming to make pages with small text easier to read, etc.
S, M, L or XL—It's Your Choice
Firefox is the most customizable browser on the planet. Customize your toolbars to add additional buttons, install new Extensions that add new features, add new Themes to browse with style, and use the adaptive search system to allow you to search an infinite number of engines. Firefox is as big or small as you want.
Setup's a Snap
At only 4.7MB (Windows), Firefox takes just a few minutes to download over a slow connection and seconds over a fast connection. The installer gets you set up quickly, and the new Easy Transition system imports all of your settings - Favorites, passwords and other data from Internet Explorer and other browsers - so you can start surfing right away.
A Developer's Best Friend
Firefox comes with a standard set of developer tools including a powerful JavaScript and CSS error/warning console, and an optional Document Inspector that gives detailed insight about your pages.
Read Mail—Not Spam
Thunderbird is the perfect complement to Firefox.

2005-02-04T23:54:00.000-08:00

* "Since my last report, this employee has reached rock bottom and has started to dig."
* "His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of morbid curiosity."
* "I would not allow this employee to breed."
* "This employee is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definite won't be."
* "Works well when under constant supervision when cornered like a rat in a trap."
* "When she opens her mouth, it seems that it is only to change feet."
* "He would be out of his depth in a parking lot puddle."
* "This young lady has delusions of adequacy."
* "He sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them."
* "Somewhere a village is being deprived of an idiot."
* "This employee should go far, and the sooner he starts, the better."
* "Got a full 6-pack, but lacks the plastic thing to hold it all together."
* "A gross ignoramus - - - 144 times worse than an ordinary ignoramus."
* "He certainly takes a long time to make his pointless."
* "He doesn't have ulcers, but he's a carrier."
* "I would like to go hunting with him sometime."
* "He's been working with glue too much."
* "He would argue with a signpost."
* "He has a knack for making strangers immediately."
* "He brings a lot of joy whenever he leaves the room."
* "When his IQ reaches 50, he should sell."
* "If you see two people talking and one looks bored, he's the other one."
* "A photographic memory but with the lens cover glued on."
* "A prime candidate for natural deselection."
* "Donated his brain to science before he was done using it."
* "Gates are down, the lights are flashing, but the train isn't coming."
* "Has two brains: one is lost and the other is out looking for it."
* "If he were any more stupid, he'd have to be watered twice a week."
* "If you give him a penny for his thoughts, you'd get change."
* "If you stand close enough to him, you can hear the ocean."
* "It's hard to believe that he beat out 1,000,000 other sperm."
* "One neuron short of a synapse."
* "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge; he only gargled."
* "Takes him 1 1/2 hours to watch 60 minutes."
* "The wheel is turning, but the hamster is dead."

Harley Davidson Man Calgary H.O.G.

2005-01-30T21:55:00.000-08:00

Pepper

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Ride Yukon '05 June 23 -26 2005

2005-01-26T15:04:00.000-08:00

Motorcycles , Music & Midnight Sun

RideYukon '05

Full Itinerary Including

Poker Run
Midnight Sun" Bun " Run
Special tours
H.O.G. Events
and Plenty of Entertainment

RideYukon '05

Phone: 867-633-1903
Fax: 867-456-4847

LIMITED REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE
YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA

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Coffee Ice Cream

2005-01-26T15:03:00.000-08:00

Name that Coffee and Ice Cream.

* David D'Amour

Short Expresso mixed with Galiano and fresh coffee ice-cream.

* Michael's Coffee Mint Cafe

Long white Americano mixed with mint leaf, green peppermint and coffee ice cream.

* Coffee Ice Cream and Brownie Sandwich

Chocolate double fudge brownies with a filling of coffee ice cream and chocolate sauce.

* Maximum Ciato

Hot milk steamed with espresso and Black Gold Sambuca and a scoop of fresh coffee ice-cream.

* Shane's Cafe

White short Americano mixed with Cognac and fresh coffee ice-cream.

* Jumbo Ice Capuccino

With coffee ice cream and fresh whipped cream.

* Bali Beach Summer Cafe

Capuccino mixed with double arak and a dash & twist of fresh orange.

* Ice Coffee Ice Chocolate

With ice cream and whipped cream.

* Coffee Planet Cherie

Tall thin espresso spiked Frangelico with ice cream and whipped cream.

* More

Supreme Black Gold ©

Ingredients:

* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon stick.

* 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice.

* 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg clove.

* 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves.

* 6 tablespoons of fresh drawn butter.

* 2 cups of packed cane or natural sugar.

* 1 cup of dark rum or a tip more.
* 2 cups of hot espresso coffee or x4 strength dark coffee.

* Lots unless you insist of "fresh" whipped cream don't make me come over there.

* Grated orange and a twist for garnish. Reserve a touch of espresso for garnish as well.

* Reserve a little spice to garnish or mix a little extra. tip: your cup up-side down and dip it in the sauce pan; it is sweet and helps to coat the cup in spices.

* Combine spices in small sauce pan and mix in butter until bubbling and add sugar slowly to pan until bubbly. Remove from heat for a couple minutes and add half the rum Wisk gently for a second.

* Season your cup in spices one half of the rim as well, Divide the remaining rum, and top with piping hot coffee. Garnish with Lot’s of very fresh whipped cream and your orange twist. Makes 6 cups if you leave room for the whipped cream add more coffee to lighten it up a bit. ....drizzle a touch of espresso on the top or anything else like liqueur.

ciao

Matrixz TCS newswire

2005-01-26T15:01:00.000-08:00

wanqcai@Gmail.com

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Harley Davidson Man lifestyles rodeos rallies and a pack of marlboro man...........you a biker man or you going to watch a film.......Man

2005-01-18T18:25:00.000-08:00

Harley Davidson Man bring a pack of Marlboro Man catch a film.