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SAVE THE DATE: NCOM CONVENTION IN MOBILE
The 33rd annual NCOM Convention will be held Mother's Day weekend, May 10-13, 2018 at the Renaissance / Riverview Plaza Hotel, located at 64 S. Water St., in Mobile, Alabama, so reserve your room now for the special NCOM rate of $114 by calling (251) 438-4000.
The largest gathering of motorcycle rights activists in the world, this year's NCOM Convention will draw hundreds of concerned motorcyclists from across America to "The Port City" to address topics of concern to all riders.
All motorcyclists are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the many meetings, seminars and group discussions that focus on legislative efforts and litigation techniques to protect our riders' rights and preserve Freedom of the Road.
Agenda items will cover legal and legislative issues, with Special Meetings for Veterans Affairs, Women in Motorcycling, Clean & Sober Roundtable and World of Sport Bikes, as well as the Christian Unity Conference and Confederation of Clubs Patch Holders Meeting.
NCOM has successfully outreached to numerous segments of the motorcycling community in an effort to unite for our rights, in both the courthouse and statehouse, and has become a unifying voice amongst North America's motorcycle rights organizations (MROs), motorcycle clubs, women riders, religious riding organizations, touring groups, trikers, sportbikers, and minority motorcyclists.
For more information, or to register for the 2018 NCOM Convention, contact the National Coalition of Motorcyclists at (800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.
SECOND BIKER SET FOR TRIAL IN WACO REJECTS PLEA DEAL
Following a hung jury in the first of 171 Twin Peaks cases to go to court, resulting in a declared mistrial, the second defendant set for trial on charges stemming from the deadly May 17, 2015 shooting has rejected a plea deal.
Dallas trucker George "Scooter" Bergman declined a deal in court to plea to a misdemeanor with one year probation, and the District Attorney dropping murder charges, but he instead demanded his day in court by pleading not guilty to engaging in organized criminal activity resulting in deaths and injuries. Nine bikers were killed and 20 injured in the 2015 shootout involving police and bikers at the Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas.
Describing how he was on his way to the bathroom when the first shots rang out, and how he ducked for cover until the firing stopped, Bergman says "How can I say I am guilty for something when that is what I did?" Defense attorney Clint Broden says the state has no evidence against his client "other than he was present at Twin Peaks and was wearing a motorcycle jacket."
The prosecutor's office has since sought a continuance of the case until July, after the upcoming March 6 election primary, in a move many believe is so the D.A. doesn't suffer a loss or another mistrial before facing local voters.
Last November, Bandidos MC leader Christopher "Jake" Carrizal was the first biker to face trial. The jury in that case told the judge that even after several hours of deliberation they could not reach a unanimous verdict, which forced the judge to declare a mistrial.
STUDY URGES MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS TRAINING IN DRIVER'S ED
Motorcycle awareness should be included in all driver training and increased in safety campaigns, according to the authors of an Australian National University study which found that drivers are twice as likely to miss seeing a motorcycle compared with a taxi and admit they do not expect to see motorcyclists.
Referred to it as "inattentional blindness" resulting in "looked-but-failed-to-see" (LBFTS) crashes, these are the most common type of collision involving motorcycles, according to the 2017 US Motorcycle Crash Causation Study.
Now, a new Australian National University study, "Allocating Attention to Detect Motorcycles: The Role of Inattentional Blindness", has found that drivers are overloaded with more sensory information than the brain can handle. "So our brain has to decide what information is most important," the study reports.
Researchers showed photographs of "safe" or "unsafe" situations involving a motorcycle and a taxi, and 65% did not detect the motorcycle while only 31% did not notice the taxi. In other experiments, drivers modulated their attention to accommodate motorcycles when necessary, suggesting that motorcycles are given the least amount of attention.
Participants said they believed a motorcycle was just as likely to be on the road as a taxi, but admitted they would be far less likely to notice the motorcycle. However, participants who have a motorcycle license were more likely to notice the motorcycles.
"Motorcycles appear to be very low on the priority list for the brain when it is filtering information," University researcher Kristen Pammer says. Co-authors say their study highlights the need to encourage drivers to be more motorcycle-aware with special training for novice drivers to "put motorcyclists higher on the brain 'radar' of the driver."
Pammer notes many ways drivers can be made rider-aware, including advertising campaigns. "I would put it into driver training programs where everyone who drives must also experience what it is like to ride a motorbike," she says, adding that "If we could have everyone pass a simulator motorbike riding test — I bet it would make a big difference."
TRAFFIC STOP 101 REQUIRED LEARNING
A legislative trend has started amongst states passing laws requiring licensees be taught the basics of being pulled over, and by knowing what to do drivers can avoid negative interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops.
As of the New Year, three more states have introduced such legislation;
In Kentucky, HB104 would require that a driver's education program includes "instruction regarding a driver's conduct during interactions with law enforcement officers" and amend the state's Driver Manual to contain the information needed for an operator's license examination; and require driver training schools to include it in the course of instruction for new drivers. House Bill 104 was introduced January 2nd and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
House Bill 1244 in Missouri "Requires driver's license examiners to demonstrate to applicants what he or she is likely to experience during a traffic stop and requires driver's education providers to include curriculum on traffic stops."
Likewise, S7239 in New York would mandate "driver education courses to include a description of law enforcement procedures during traffic stops and the actions a motorist shall take during such stop including appropriate interactions with such officers." It was introduced January 5th in the Senate and referred to the Transportation Committee.
SLUMPING BIKE SALES BLAMED ON UNCLE SAM
"To say sales of new motorcycles have been slow is an understatement right up there with advising the captain of the Titanic that there's a 'little leak' down in the hold," observes the National Motorists Association (www.motorists.org), then rhetorically asking 'Why?" in a recent blog…"Could it be … Uncle?"
"It is because of Uncle that motorcycling isn't what it was once — freeing, in particular," claims NMA columnist Eric Peters, adding that it has also become too expensive for Millennials — the next-up generation that ought to be swelling the new rider ranks, but aren't, because they're already saddled with plenty of debt.
Some telling statistics indicate the median age of a rider today is 47 — up from 32 in 1990 — and even more alarming is that the number of first-time/new riders in the 18-24 cohort of people who will form the backbone of the buyer base for the next 20-30 years is down from 16% of the total pool back in 1990 to a depressing 6% today. Probably because they can't afford it, says NMA.
"Motorcycling has become not-cheap for several reasons — all traceable to Uncle."
Bikes are now mandated to have the same expense-padding equipment — especially anti-pollution equipment like cars have had for decades, even though motorcycles overall have a negligible impact on the environment because of small engines in small numbers.
"New bikes must now be very much like new cars — computer-controlled EFI, catalytic converters…They are not only expensive as a result — especially to service, which most people can no longer do themselves."
So instead of being an inexpensive hands-on experience, motorcycling is becoming the pastime of the old — and affluent.
The median household income of a motorcycle owner is now $62,200 according to stats compiled by the Motley Fool and 65% bring in more than $50,000. That largely rules out the 18-24 crowd (Millennials) as a class. It's not that they "don't like motorcycles," as asserted by some analysts… "It's simply that they can't afford them anymore."
GM TO LAUNCH SELF-DRIVING CARS BY 2019
General Motors has filed a petition asking the federal government permission to deploy self-driving cars on U.S. roadways without backup drivers or any manual controls.
The U.S. auto manufacturer announced it will mass produce vehicles without steering wheels or pedals, and that it plans on rolling them out in 2019. Some other autonomous cars allow human drivers to take control if something goes wrong.
All vehicles that are allowed to operate on public roads must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards — 16 of which include human-driver-based requirements. GM is asking NHTSA to allow the company to meet those safety standards through alternate means — a process that the U.S. House of Representatives intends to include in a self-driving bill that was recently passed.
GM is facing competition from Google, which started testing driverless cars on public roads late last year.
The petition is the latest step toward the company's goal of deploying a commercial robotaxi service. GM wants permission from federal regulators to begin testing driverless robo-cabs on public roads, starting in 2019; a move that could position the Detroit automaker as one of the leaders in the development of autonomous vehicle technology.
"We believe this is a pretty notable milestone on the journey to AV deployment where we're talking about a real production car with no manual controls," said GM President Dan Ammann, adding that, "this technology will have a huge impact on the world."
GM's announcement came on the same day the Boston Consulting Group issued a new report looking at the impact technologies like autonomous driving and electrified vehicles will have on the auto industry over the next two decades. Among other things, the study forecast that about 20% of the miles Americans travel by automobile in 2035 will be in robo-cabs operated by ride-sharing services.
AIRBAG SUITS NOW MANDATORY IN MOTORCYCLE RACING
Motorcycle suits with airbag technology have been used voluntarily by most of the world's fastest riders for nearly a decade, though never mandatory, but that has now changed for all classes across the 2018 MotoGP World Championship races.
Thanks to a new official ruling by governing body Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the high-tech devices are becoming mandatory across the board in MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 for the 2018 season. The FIM's new mandate states that all full-time riders must wear leathers fitted with an airbag system at all times during every session.
The new regulations also require that every airbag system pass a series of rigorous tests which each manufacturer is responsible for self-certifying that its respective suit passes all regulations and standards.
"These regulations mark yet another step towards increased rider safety, with the FIM, IRTA and Dorna all committed to making sure MotoGP is as safe as possible — and always evolving," according to MotoGP.
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Turnkey Sports' Carolyne Savini Appointed To USA Table Tennis Board
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Industry Leading Executive Joins Board as Independent Director
August 18, 2015 (Colorado Springs, CO) – USA Table Tennis (USATT) announced today that Carolyne Savini, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Turnkey Search, will serve the Board for a four-year term as an Independent Director. USATT's Nominating and Governance Committee appointed Ms. Savini earlier this month after an exhaustive search to fill the vacancy left when Jim Kahler's term expired in January.
"This is a truly exciting day for USATT," commented Peter Scudner, USATT's Board Chair. "While we are sad to see Jim leave the board after two outstanding terms, we are thrilled that our Nominating and Governance Committee was able to find and recruit a director of Carolyne's caliber. I am confident that her experience and network in the sports and entertainment industry will be extremely beneficial to our organization as we continue to grow and evolve."
"The sport of table tennis is clearly on the verge of exploding in the United States," continued Savini. "It's exciting to have the opportunity work with the board on its growth and development."
In her role as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Turnkey Search, Ms. Savini oversees all aspects of the company's business including employer services, job seeker services, business development, corporate partnerships and internal staffing.
Since joining Turnkey in 2006, Carolyne has conducted and overseen the successful completion of over 250 high level searches in sports and entertainment. Her satisfied clients include the Chicago Cubs, FELD Entertainment, Georgetown University, the LA Marathon, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Prior to joining Turnkey, Carolyne handled sponsorship sales and service at Learfield Sports for the University of Memphis Tiger Sports Properties. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, where she has been involved in the Sports Industry Management program since 2011.
Carolyne is a graduate of Ohio University (M.S.A. & M.B.A.); Villanova University (Certificate, Human Resources Development); and the University of Pittsburgh (B.A.), where she also earned Academic and Athletic All-America honors as a member of the school's swim team.
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#157: Podcast Recap–Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness 0
Today Steph and Dr. Elana recap the episodes on perinatal loss for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Lindsay Wimmer spoke from a mother's perspective in Episode 155, and Dr. Brandon Eddy shared from a father's perspective in Episode 156. Both of these interviews contained insights to help any parent who has either experienced a perinatal loss or who may be having a challenging time during postpartum.
In this podcast recap, Steph and Dr. Elana share their own advice on how to help cope with loss, remind you of appropriate (and inappropriate) language to when trying to support a friend navigating loss, and share takeaways that will benefit parents and those supporting them during these challenging times.
We'd like to say a special thank you to today's podcast partner: Rasa. Rasa's coffee alternatives contain no common allergens, no fillers, & no BS. Perk up + chill out at the same time with their organic, adaptogen-packed herbal blends. Use code WHOLEMAMAS for a one-time discount of 20% off your entire purchase at wearerasa.com.
Personal stories of how we grieve through our own family losses
What language to use and what to avoid when speaking with friends who have experienced perinatal loss
What bereavement doulas are and how to find one
How husbands play a role in the grieving process
The 6 themes of what it's like to experience Postpartum Depression as a father
6 Themes of PPD in Dads
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#156: Depression in Dads with Dr. Brandon Eddy 0
Stephanie speaks with Dr. Brandon Eddy. Dr. Eddy has a Ph.D in couple, marriage, and family therapy. They discuss his research on postpartum depression, miscarriage, infertility and loss from a father's perspective. Dr. Eddy helps us understand what the transition to parenthood is like for fathers and the impact postpartum depression and loss can have on relationships.
Causes of depression and anxiety in fathers
What grief, loss, and depression looks like in dads
Navigating hidden sources of trauma
Gender roles regarding men's mental health
How to help men experiencing grief and loss
What to do if your partner refuses to get help
Dr. Brandon Eddy's publications
Dr. Brandon Eddy on Psychology Today
Dr. Brandon Eddy on Facebook
Take the Free Mini Course at Dr. Elana's Med School For Moms
Dr. Brandon Eddy is an assistant professor in the Couple and Family Program in the School of Medicine at UNLV. He received his Ph.D in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University. Dr. Eddy's research agenda focuses on postpartum depression, miscarriage, infertility, and fatherhood. Dr. Eddy has published multiple journal articles and has presented at international, national, and local conferences.
#155: Perinatal Loss and Pregnancy After Loss with Lindsey Wimmer of Star Legacy Foundation 0
Stephanie speaks with Lindsey Wimmer from the Star Legacy Foundation about perinatal loss and pregnancy after loss. Lindsey is a pediatric nurse practitioner certified in Perinatal Loss Care. She lectures throughout the US on loss, specifically about opportunities to improve stillbirth prevention and care. Perinatal loss is devastating, and families often struggle to talk about it and get the support they need. This episode provides resources for families, including ideas for honoring your baby and how to talk to others about your loss. A word of caution, this episode may be triggering if you're currently pregnant or have experienced loss.
Recognizing different types of loss
Ways to communicate about your loss
Ideas for honoring and remembering your baby
How to find support when navigating loss and pregnancy after loss
How to support a friend navigating loss
www.starlegacyfoundation.org
www.pregnancyresearchproject.org
Find Star Legacy Foundation on Instagram
Lindsey Wimmer is the Executive Director of Star Legacy Foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from St Catherine University and a Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She is a pediatric nurse practitioner and has taught pediatrics, public health, obstetrics, and nursing leadership for nursing students. Her clinical experience includes primary care and emergency care settings. Ms. Wimmer is certified in Perinatal Loss Care and lectures throughout the United States on opportunities to improve stillbirth prevention and care.
The Star Legacy Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing pregnancy loss and neonatal death and improving care for families who experience such tragedies. It's a community of families, health professionals, researchers, policy makers, and individuals dedicated to helping every pregnancy have a happy ending.
#154: Podcast Recap–Infertility Mindset Coaching with Rosanne Austin 0
Today Steph and Dr. Elana recap the interview with Rosanne Austin, a leading mindset coach for women in the midst of infertility. They discuss the importance of mindset when it comes to conceiving, how to slow down instead of speeding up for optimal outcomes, the importance of building a "bump squad," and how to navigate fertility psychosis–when your entire life revolves around conceiving.
Why mindset matters when it comes to conceiving
Common struggles of people with Type A personalities
Shifting from a "masculine" to a more "feminine" approach
Overcoming information overload
What to do when your life becomes revolved around conceiving
Rosanne's website: From Maybe to Baby
Rosanne's free book: Am I the Reason I Am Not Getting Pregnant?
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#153: Infertility Mindset Coaching with Rosanne Austin 0
Today Dr. Elana interviews Rosanne Austin, a leading mindset coach for women ready to end their struggle with fertility. Rosanne shares her personal struggles trying to conceive and how she successfully got pregnant at age 43. She thought she had tried everything until she realized the power of mindset and took a deep look at that. On today's episode, Rosanne walks us through how she helps coach clients in similar positions and offers takeaways for anyone who is personally struggling with infertility. She also shares ways to support friends walking through infertility.
How mindset plays a huge role in fertility
Common causes of infertility and how a coach can help
Personal stories of "fertility psychosis" and what this can do to women and relationships
Key tools to help transform someone's mindset in order to make their miracle baby
How to keep sex fun during infertility struggles
Healing from miscarriage and feeling confident with your next pregnancy
Supporting friends who struggle with infertility
Roseanne's website: From Maybe to Baby
Rosanne Austin, JD, PCC, received her coaching training from Coaches Training Institute, in San Rafael, California. She is certified by and a member of the International Coach Federation, which is the leader in professional training, standards, and ethics for coaching professionals. Rosanne is also a proud member of California State Bar. Rosanne received her Juris Doctorate from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where she was on the Dean's List and received the Witkin Award in Expert and Scientific Evidence. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from San Francisco State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Rosanne's professional background has given her the honor and opportunity to directly impact thousands of people's lives, at a time when they were vulnerable, fearful, heartbroken, and at a crossroads.
Rosanne is also a featured blogger on fertilityauthority.com, Circle + Bloom, Heartfelt Egg Donation, and can be heard on the Fertility Revolution Podcast, as well as her own podcast, The Love Your Journey Podcast.
Rosanne gives back by serving organizations committed to providing resources to survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking, as well as her local Humane Society for the Protection of Animals.


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UNIFIL GHANBATT 86 commemorates GAF women at 60
Accra, Aug. 13, GNA – The Ghana Battalion (GHANBATT) 86, serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), has commemorated 60 years of Females in the Ghana Armed Forces with an all-female drill display and women's forum held at the battalion's headquarters in Al-Qawzah, South Lebanon.
The short but spectacular drill display was among other activities that included Women's Combat Walk, Cultural Display/Exhibition, African Variety Night, Religious Service and Women's Forum, involving Women Peacekeepers from other contingents in the mission.
This was contained in a statement issued to the Ghana News Agency by Captain Nathanael Asamoah, Public Information Officer, UNIFIL GHANBATT 86.
The statement said, Chief of Mission Support, Madam Nicoleta Verestiuc, who was the Guest of Honour, applauded the professionalism of the females in the Ghana battalion and the Ghana Armed Forces.
She commended Ghana for bridging the gap between men and women, especially in the military and also recognizing the roles and contributions of women to peace, security and development in Ghana and beyond.
She emphasized that the Ghana Armed Forces, being the highest contributor of female troops to the UNIFIL, has made remarkable contributions to the peacekeeping process through gender advocacy and training, as well as civil-military cooperation, which had been inspirational to young girls both in Lebanon and Ghana.
The Commanding Officer of the battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Abass Atuluk extended his special acknowledgement to the females under his command and all females of the Ghana Armed Forces for the significant roles they had play and the numerous successes chalked, despite various societal and cultural hurdles.
He also conveyed to the ladies, the felicitations in a lettered message of the Chief of Defence on the occasion of the anniversary.
The Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL, Major General Stefano Del Col witnessed the event as part of his maiden working visit to GHANBATT 86 since it took over a month ago.
He was accompanied by the Deputy Sector West Commander, Colonel Ian Bryne.
The event was also attended by staff officers and female troops of sister battalions of UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces.
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