JackFlash

Some things I pulled off the interwebs.

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The "Biblical scholar" in question (Joseph Atwill) is just a blogger.

Having a blog does not make one a scholar.

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http://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studies/the-evidence-for-jesus-outside-the-nt/

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http://larryhurtado.wordpress.com/2013/10/11/flimflam-of-the-month-covert-christianity/

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The discussion at the end of this is interesting.

http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2013/10/ancient-confession-found-we-invented-jesus-christ/

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Atwill’s Cranked-up Jesus

http://freethoughtblogs.com/carrier/archives/4664

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As for me, I was raised to be a believer.

Jesus Christ is my Lord and savior and

I don't require anyone to like it.

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Predatory law enforcement provided

by your own tax dollars is the worst.

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I stole a quote:

You can read about John and his long distance riding records in Melissa Pierson's "The Man Who Would Stop At Nothing".

I forgot to mention, they are stopping at Hillbilly Hotdogs.

Old threads still have life left in them.

I'm riding to Portsmouth, Saturday, then up the river for a bit, if I can get off work. PM me if you want to go. Going with a another group. Coming back on 35, I think.

The book referenced in this video has helped

me improve my riding skills.  It is well worth the

price.  Now, if I could only attend the class.

T'was a good ride.  I'm plumb tuckered out from

two good days off work, on two wheels.  The skies

were threatening at times but nary a drop of

precipitation did I encounter.  Woo hoo!  Buying

a motorsickle was one of the best things I've

ever done.  Too bad more of you didn't get to

join in.  I almost bailed out because of the strong

chance of a rainy day.

Maybe next time.

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"Talk to the memo." 

Wow, that's some heavy stuff.  Way over my head.

I understood about 30% if it.

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I would take it around to the priciest shops I could find

for written estimates.

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I didn't like the term, "unauthorized gathering."

They were a bunch of hoods.  They should

have responded just like an ordinary traffic

accident.  The guy's wife was probably in a

panic urging him to get out of there.  Cooler

heads could have prevailed.

The whole thing is a mess.  And I agree that

they shouldn't be stunting on the streets and

especially in NYC.  I didn't know that's what

they were going there to do.

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...also do members still meetup to go to qsl ?

Check with the guys in the Shoutbox, below. 

They talk about going at times.

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I popped >> 2007 benelli tnt sport << into Google

and found this >>  http://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/62719-2007-benelli-tnt-sport-evo-1130-all-carbon/

That is a cool bike.

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thanks guys . a little clean up before the ride

That's a pretty girl.  And every guys knows that a

pretty girl wearing only a smile, and covered in

suds is very sexy.  Nice bike.

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I wouldn't cry myself to sleep over that, honestly...  Especially if they made it more like 6 bikes.

 

I can't stand when large groups of bikes disrupt traffic by following too closely and essentially creating one monstrous vehicle.  If you're riding with 5 friends, split into 2 groups of 3, and let the law require that you leave at least 5 car lengths between each group.  Make the rules clear, and have a rational reason for their implementation, and what's the problem?

 

Are you going to argue freedom of association or freedom to peaceably assemble?  Because I don't think either apply on public roads.

 

These "rally" rides and huge groups of riders do a lot more harm for our sport/hobby than they do good.  That goes for public perception, and rate of accidents.

I'm in agreement.  How the general public perceives our activities affects how the authorities perceive us.

We should display model behavior in groups, and when in cities and towns.  Moving quickly on open

roads?  Well now, that's another matter altogether. 

But, when rules are made, often they go too far.

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..and too much forward lean in the seat.  Looks and feels (to me) like a big sport bike.

Exactly. 

Here's part of the story I read.  The next thing you know,

three or more motorcycles together will be considered

gang activity.  I don't like how this reads or the tone in

which it is presented.

A large group of motorcyclists had planned an unauthorized gathering in New York on Sunday, similar to an event held last year without permission in which the riders organized online and gathered in large groups in Times Square, the police source said.

This year, the police source said, authorities set up a series of checkpoints at bridges and tunnels to prevent the motorcycle group from gathering in large numbers in the city.

The police source said the motorcyclists who chased the SUV were believed by authorities to have been in Manhattan for the gathering.

http://news.yahoo.com/ny-driver-beaten-motorcycle-gang-highway-chase-215633250.html

Crazy, I have those exact same boots AND that same cooler....now how do I get the blonde?

Learn to lick your eyebrows.

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Might be down if I can get my gear wittled down to what I can carry on my bike. The big stopper is needing a cooler for all the meat and beer.

Throw on some saddle bags and mount up.  Your ride is waiting. 

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Viffer ftw! Not only because this place needs another VFR rider, but they are outstanding do-all machines without being overly powerful, yet sexy on the eyes.

VFR800 that is, not the 1200

What's the matter with the 1200 other than it's too large of a

step up for me at my riding level?

Buy what stirs your soul and just makes you want to go ride, if you decide you want a change.....lots and lots more choices out there.

Plus, there is nothing at all wrong in having more than one or two motorcycles.   Eh?

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If it is cruiser or poker run speeds.....I am out.

I am planning on attending. Quick question, what does a soft pace mean? Soft for a sport bike? Or poker run / cruiser speeds?

As there are only 9 confirmed attending from the other

website (Meet Ups > Columbus Motorcycle Riders > Fall Leaf Tour in Amish Country),

they may or may not be riding in staggered formation.  I'm still going.  They are good people.

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Use this link to view schedules for any Riders Course currently posted.

Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER" then select the course you wish to see the schedule for and click "Next".

https://ext.dps.state.oh.us/MotorCycleOhio/Pages/Public/Announcements.aspx

Apparently, just because you can't get in the class

you want at the beginning of the season when they

first post MSF classes, it doesn't mean that they

won't post more as the year goes on.  Here are

some coming up very quickly.  I understand that

these advanced classes were not posted at the

beginning of the season, so you have to keep your

eye on the Motorcycle Ohio website.

There appear to be plenty of Beginning Rider

Courses available, too.

http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/advanced_rider.stm

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Just a little note about tires that seem to be a bargain,

since we are on the subject.

Tires range in compound from super-sticky "qualifying" race

tires to rock-like touring tires that provide extra-long life.

What is not obvious, however, is that the compound and

compliance of a tire changes with time.  As tires are heated

and cooled from riding and parking, they become harder.

Racers refer to this process as a "heat cycle," and it is

especially pronounced with soft racing tires.

Tires also become harder by just sitting in a warehouse or

garage.  This is something to keep in mind when those cheap,

closeout tires in the magazine ads tempt you.  Those tires

may be fine, but then again they may have sat in a warehouse

for so long that they've practically turned to stone.

Total Control, High Performance Street Riding Techniques

- Lee Parks

Chapter 1,  Traction,  Tires

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For me, speed is addicting.  There faster I go,

the faster I want to go.  I work up to a faster

speed, and sooner or later it becomes more

normal of a speed.  Then the craving for

another 5 MPH takes over.  Don't think for

a moment that my little GS 500 won't go 100,

not that I'm going to admit having it at that

speed.