tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67397997381110411882024-03-21T15:28:43.015-07:00skippy21 seasons of pedalling the Pro Tour Routes of Europe has brought me into contact with some amazingly generous people and i will try to do their generosity justice in this Blog when they have approved the content !skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-67665996098815817662015-06-18T06:14:00.000-07:002015-06-19T06:33:37.019-07:00" I WAS FASTER THAN YOU !"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiak6ZM4QD_io1_vQU5t1E8gYvFDYQC1rW33WEYi_VY6vI-SzN2dadLL439YDgKrD4KXnJQR9rMAzc9c_BShzyHZqx4Yg_m6rHEzBfV676tYnWW1_T8qORBseJlYu0I87JIOF323mtP_E7x/s1600/ambo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiak6ZM4QD_io1_vQU5t1E8gYvFDYQC1rW33WEYi_VY6vI-SzN2dadLL439YDgKrD4KXnJQR9rMAzc9c_BShzyHZqx4Yg_m6rHEzBfV676tYnWW1_T8qORBseJlYu0I87JIOF323mtP_E7x/s320/ambo.JPG" width="240" /></a>Within 1/2 km of the house i live , i pass through a roundabout whilst riding east , then pass a minor road on my left hand side that serves the Brandenbergtal . Today at about 1230 i see an Ambulance waiting for the traffic to pass before turning east behind me . Within less than 100M it has it's nose alongside me as it attempts to overtake on a right turning corner despite ONCOMING TRAFFIC . I am going at about 30+kph . so it eases it's speed to allow the bronze coloured car to pass . By this time we are near the entry to the Ambulance Station and having suffered this bad behaviour , i signal with my arm a left hand turn . Being crowded by the Ambulance , i roll into the NEXT Entry , that of the Polizei in case the ambulance driver misjudges and causes ONE of his colleagues to have to transport me back to the Schwaz Hospital , that i had left 35 mins earlier !<br />
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Being in the RIGHT , that perhaps is DEAD RIGHT , does not work for me ! At 70yo i expect to continue to ride in good health until i am 80+yo , if not older !<br />
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When i arrived alongside the Ambulance , the 3 occupants were still in the vehicle . I asked for the Director of this establishment . Whilst trying to gain this info , another of their colleagues called " Skippy "! I went across to the outdoor canteen setting and discovered an Ambulance/Red Cross employee that i have cycled with on numerous occasions . Having explained in detail the circumstances of this incident , he advised that tthe " Controller " was in Kufstein , then related difficulties that he had ALSO suffered in the area .<br />
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In past blogs i have related an incident , where i chased a tractor that had driven through a " STOP Sign " , at full tilt ! That would have been the 2nd or 3rd time , that tractor or similar , had rolled through that intersection in my path ! Since i knew that with it heading north , would bring it to the mushroom farm , i had followed and reported the incident to the gatekeeper of the Mushroom Farm . i mentioned that he should put my complaint into the Plant Incident Records , as i felt certain that this driver was likely to KILL A CHILD , some time in the near future . These days i slow near this junction , so as to avoid a repetition causing me injury . This Cycling Ambulance driver has had occasion to report that tractor driver to the Geminde , for exactly the same type of behaviour . Like so many living , perhaps growing old in this area , he is not as willing to make an issue of the IRRESPONSIBLE/Dangerous Driving behaviours that HE , and other Cyclists encounter ? Easier to be INJURED or DEAD ? Don't rock the boat as a neighbour might not talk to you in a friendly manner ? <br />
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WHO GIVES A " FLY##g F#ck " what other BAD DRIVERS THINK ?<br />
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WHEN Emergency Services Vehicle Drivers DO NOT OBSERVE the AUSTRIA Driving Regulations , WHY , would the General Public ?<br />
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In 2014 , on Austrian Roads 51 Cyclists were KILLED ! Most of those Families would have lost THEIR BREADWINNER ? It would be safe to assume that IF THE BREADWINNER is LOST , the Family will LOSE their FUTURE ? Children may lose their Higher Education , whilst the Mother may have to go out to Work , IF , the State does not have to provide for their Welfare ? Each UK Trooper lost in IRAQ & Afganistan was reported to COST the UK Treasury GBP 1/2 million , Austrians could assume that a Father would be worth about Eu 700k ? That is where the TAXES are going ? How much time would the HURRYING Motorist lose , IF , they slowed / waited behind a moving Cyclist ? A pitiful amount of seconds!<br />
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The Ambulance Driver , trying to pass me , may have lost 3 to 5 seconds in the distance travelled behind me! I was riding at 30+kph in a 40kph zone , so several hundred metres of PATIENCE ? WHAT was so important that he was ENDANGERING a Vulnerable Human being ON A BIKE ? He needed the toilet , he was rushing to stop his lunch burning in an oven ?<br />
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When i arrived beside his vehicle , he had not even descended , and , where was he going ? NOT to the toilet , since he stood around listening to me talking with his colleague for about 10 minutes or so ! So WHAT WAS THE URGENCY ? He was not using his Siren or Blue Lights , so there was NO EMERGENCY ! AS to the other 2 occupants of the vehicle , were they so spaced out that they did not notice or remark about the CARELESS/DANGEROUS Driving ?<br />
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IF he was a GOOD Employee , he would have been more considerate of OTHER ROAD USERS , BUT , as he looks in the mirror , he will see a slovenly tub of LARD ! YES , i know there are people with weight problems , but do ALL of them have their shirt hanging out , creased and stained ? Their trousers rumpled ? HIS colleague , the Cyclist , was immaculately dressed in the same uniform . A Question of Attitude ? Doubt that an Ambulance Driver that looks after their appearance , looks after their fitness , would be inconsiderate towards the public ?<br />
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Another incident worth remarking about occured as i was heading east out of Jenbach . Having crossed the Achensee Rail line there is a short hill that crests near the entrance to the Seniors School . 50M before the entrance to the School , i was overtaken by a red car , who metres in front of me , slammed on the brakes and turned onto the school premises ! I was forced into turning into the School premises to avoid colliding, so rode to the door of the then parked car . When the driver alighted , i asked him , IF HE HAD SEEN ME? "YES , ABER/but i was SNELLER "! Good Answer for DANGEROUS DRIVING ?<br />
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Hanging out of the upper floor windows , were dozens of students who heard me enquiring for " WHO is the person speaking English "? Eventually i tracked down the School Principal , who was Fluent , thus this allowed me to relate the circumstances and question , WHY , the driver was allowed to behave in this manner .<br />
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I pointed out to him that , PUPILS follow the behaviour of their " Parents / Teachers " , thus it is beholden on THOSE IN AUTHORITY , to set the example ! I even suggested that , IF a Teacher was to be ALLOWED Parking Priveleges , then their driving should have ANNUAL Review , to ensure they set a good example to their students !<br />
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Whilst composing THIS Blog , i have had " SKY TV News " running , thus i see BOZO ( Mayor of London on his Bike , being abused by a London Black Cab driver ) ! Not the fact that he was on a bike , being intimidated by a ton+ of METAL , BUT , his 4 letter word USED during the exchange of words ; was the issue ! When threatened by a Vehicle , do you really think that he has to worry about his language ?<br />
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When a Senior Off Duty Polizei Officer riding his bike on a Sunday , can only give the finger to the driver of a topless Mercedes , after being abused , AND , the Chief Melbourne Police Officer , again Off Duty , can be abused by a FOUL MOUTHED Victorian Driver , THEN there is MUCH WRONG with Traffic LAWS in ALL Countries !<br />
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UNTIL I am skittled by a vehicle , Injured with Broken Bones & Hospitalised , there is NOTHING that the TIROL POLIZEI Officers are willing to do to bring to book the perpetrator ! Seems the Laws of Austria require a Cyclist to be seen by a Doctor before AN ASSAULT of any kind can be investigated ?<br />
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skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-5637722441104489282014-11-10T23:20:00.001-08:002014-11-11T05:45:46.832-08:00REMEMBRANCE DAY 2014<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApltvR4amHX4wG8BCQj3xS3sJ_qp4kRCYxc2rtdmewrLz5frSifYsgCOOzMxRCSu9m9rzBD_fHRLSqutPA-8b9Cqip4TJNF2Sy83LX4EkOcqOP-2K33hw8K8W_7UkekDZvnskoqwa51Aw/s1600/mem+day+beijing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApltvR4amHX4wG8BCQj3xS3sJ_qp4kRCYxc2rtdmewrLz5frSifYsgCOOzMxRCSu9m9rzBD_fHRLSqutPA-8b9Cqip4TJNF2Sy83LX4EkOcqOP-2K33hw8K8W_7UkekDZvnskoqwa51Aw/s320/mem+day+beijing.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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Amazed to see that this day was marked in Beijing by Tony Abbott , PM of Oz , at a Memorial Venue <br />
there! For me it was an eye opener to see the Memorial Grounds that are shown in these photos !<br />
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Whoever was responsible for creating this Memorial, has done a really great job of reminding people of the DEBT that the Nation OWES our Fallen !<br />
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Going in " Harms Way " is an every day occurance for the Armed & Emergency Services , so it was good to see them represented at this Ceremony .<br />
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Every Nation has a reason to remember this day and Australia lost most of a Generation of the Young Men in the World War 1 Disaster . <br />
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Back then People were more likely to use a Bicycle for getting about the urban areas . It was only in the 1950s that there was a move to the personal 4 wheeled transport mode . Since then personal convenience has degenerated into Personal Selfishness , as demonstrated by the way so many NOW regard the Cyclist !<br />
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HOW DARE the CYCLIST , get in MY way , as i have CHOSEN to leave the house/office at the last minute/LATE for MY Personal appointment/journey .<br />
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Wonder if those that marched off for King & Country , could have envisaged their Sacrifice , to ensure that WE live in a Democratic Country , would have led to so much SELFISH Behaviours of the Current Community ? Are there any drivers out there that having SALUTED the FALLEN , have decided to be LESS SELFISH , as a way to mark THEIR SACRIFICE ?<br />
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The following excerpts below , demonstrate the current thinking in the Road Community , where SELFISHNESS is bounded by those enclosed in their Metal Box ( coffin on wheels ) violating the SPACE of those wearing normal clothes and even Lycra !<br />
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YES life was different in 1914 , a slower more considerate , Family/Community Orientated way of LIFE .<br />
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2014 is a NIGHTMARE of people thinking THEIR Life is more important than their Neighbour , Family and Friends . HOW DARE anyone inconvenience ME , cause ME to lose SECONDS! This is a CRIME Punishable by PERSONAL STUPIDITY , in too many cases . A driver getting out of a vehicle attacking another driver , is described as " Road Rage "! Knocking a Cyclist off the bike with a vehicle , ONLY rates attention , IF , the Cyclist is KILLED ! Then it is a shrug of the shoulders by most , " Coming to them " is a remark of others , Policing Authorities filling out the paperwork , then moving onto the next incident !<br />
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Laughable that SKY TV and CNN , were describing the sinking of the Korean Ferry , with the loss of 300+ lives as an ACCIDENT ! INCIDENT , yes ! Accident , NO ! The sentence of the Captain to 36yrs in Jail and the Chief Engineer to 30yrs , certainly was no ACCIDENT ! <br />
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Turning on the ignition of a Vehicle is NO ACCIDENT ! This is a decision to drive what amounts to a KILLING MACHINE , when not 100% supervised ! Yet each driver fails to spend 100% of their energy conforming to what they were taught , when they were seeking their Driver Permit/licence ! <br />
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WHO is responsible for the slippage of Standards ? Does it really matter ? The PROBLEM Exists and needs rectifying !<br />
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Emergency Services Personnel are trained to DRIVE at a certain Standard . When they are allowed on the roads to operate their vehicles in a manner , BELOW that standard , the Public notice and then EMULATE!<br />
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BETTER that those Emergency Services Personnel that were trained , revert to the Standard they were required to meet , then they can set out to INSTILL into the Public the Standard they showed , when seeking that piece of paper , they were so desparate to obtain when TESTED !<br />
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Entertainment follows , thanks to this link :<br />
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<a href="http://ukcyclelaws.blogspot.co.uk/p/the-laws-according-to-highway-code.html">http://ukcyclelaws.blogspot.co.uk/p/the-laws-according-to-highway-code.html</a><br />
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Also easier to pass a single file column of cyclists as they aren't all swerving to avoiding hitting eachother, their attention is drawn to chatting, looking at eachother and constantly avoiding the accident they are about to cause with eachother.<br />
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Our local cycling club are hell bent on riding two abreast, on roads where two way traffic is just about manageable, they also insist on stopping and gathering at the apex of corners and blind crests, having a drink whilst the bike wobbles away from their one supporting leg uncontrollably.<br />
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This is great and I fully respect the guidelines/laws - unfortunately in my experience, the vast majority of those with a desire to cycle on our roads leave all common sense at home and treat their ride out in a similar vein to to local mothers union meetings on a Tuesday morning - paying zero attention to the road, no regard for other road users and carry with them an attitude that they can do no wrong whilst on a bicycle.<br />
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They are a danger to society, please ensure the cyclists are aware of the rules prior to having a go at the motorist. I pride myself at being a fairly competent driver, young enough to act and think quickly, but old enough to have a bit of common sense. Unfortunately when seeing cyclists (and I do apologise for tarring them all with the same brush) I know I will have to take some deep breaths and calm myself down due to the complete incompetence displayed before me. What they fail to realise is that being on the road is not like playing on a games console, there is no reset button and the vast majority of motorists simply do not care about the hobbyist cyclist who is delaying their daily commute - that is where it gets dangerous!!!<br />
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Pete: you have just replied with the stereotypical nonsense that people tend to come out with.<br />
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"Unfortunately when seeing cyclists (and I do apologise for tarring them all with the same brush)"<br />
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How is that any different from me saying "I dont mean to tar every car driver with the same brush but they all use their mobiles while driving, if not drunk, some on occasion grab kids off the street before raping and killing them".<br />
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You are talking utter crap and you know it.<br />
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If the road is such that two way traffic is just about manageable, you need to overtake using the opposite carriageway, just as if you were overtaking a car.<br />
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If your side of the road is not wide enough for a bike a metre from the road edge, plus the width of the rider, plus at least another metre of polite space then you will need to go into the oncoming carriageway when you can see the way is clear.<br />
<br />skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-32157998333011849642014-10-12T11:52:00.000-07:002014-10-12T11:58:26.533-07:00CONFLICT of INTERESTS ?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoicqXXo-mRbvJeT_QWKRhWkA-3dnxxaB7F56AAYg884gklDdkeWgp1gwdN_5C2SaMGb8BMAvwzaFxLL-lSFm2SRfd_uAfgLmh5jRdsGIeK-57ztmczPiIN27AnHNe_fd54Out0wjzOb2i/s1600/peter-anderson-web_rdax_400x200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoicqXXo-mRbvJeT_QWKRhWkA-3dnxxaB7F56AAYg884gklDdkeWgp1gwdN_5C2SaMGb8BMAvwzaFxLL-lSFm2SRfd_uAfgLmh5jRdsGIeK-57ztmczPiIN27AnHNe_fd54Out0wjzOb2i/s1600/peter-anderson-web_rdax_400x200.jpg" height="160" width="320" /></a>The following article clearly shows how BIG Business treats Cyclists !<br />
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WITH CONTEMPT !<br />
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Copied from the Blog Post , in it's entirety , as the poster expresses it better than i could hope to do :<br />
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" http://cyclelondoncity.blogspot.com/<br />
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Canary Wharf Finance Director must declare conflicts of interest before he chairs November's Transport for London committee that decides whether to fund Cycle Super Highways or not<br />
Posted: 11 Oct 2014 04:11 AM PDT Photo<br />
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Peter Anderson, FD, Canary Wharf Group PLC<br />
Chair of TfL finance committee that will decide<br />
on the Cycle Super Highway investment<br />
This post is going to be a bit explosive. Please have a serious think about what I'm going to say.<br />
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This chap pictured above is Peter Anderson. He is the Finance Director of Canary Wharf Group PLC.<br />
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He is also on the Board of Transport for London. He is also Chair of TfL's Finance & Policy Committee. Bear with me on this. It's quite astonishing.<br />
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On Friday, the Guardian carried a story in which Canary Wharf Group admitted "it was behind the anonymous briefing" which was published first on this blog and in which, in my view, Canary Wharf Group sought to present a whole range of falsehoods and misrepresentations as fact in order to discredit Transport for London's Cycle Super Highway plans.<br />
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Another article in the Guardian states: "Another business lobbyist funded by Canary Wharf has toured the party conferences claiming, wrongly, that the superhighways will delay traffic in London by 6%."<br />
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Now, I would suggest there is a conflict of interests going on. It is at the very least inappropriate and I would like someone who reads this blog to have a serious think about whether it could potentially be more serious than that.<br />
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There is a piece of legislation called the Greater London Authority Act 1999 which sets out the governance of Transport for London. And the Act is pretty clear about conflicts of interest:<br />
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Peter Anderson has sat in TfL board meetings in which Cycle Super Highways have been discussed. Have a look at the video below - a TfL board meeting in February. Minute 4.30 onwards, the board is talking about the first stage investment in Cycle Super Highways. From minute 5.30, here is Peter Anderson talking about those Cycle Super Highways and finding ways to obfuscate: "is the impact [of cycle super highways] greater than the benefits?" he asks and suggests they might "need a redesign". Here, at board level, is Canary Wharf's finance director going into minute details about segregated bike lanes. It is, in my opinion, rather unusual for a board meeting to discuss such intricate details as the position of kerb lines in the way that Peter Anderson is doing in this video. That raises eyebrows already.<br />
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What raises eyebrows even more is that we now know Peter Anderson's employer, on whose board he also sits, has been briefing against TfL's own cycle super highway policy (although we don't know when precisely Canary Wharf started to do that). We also know that, to date, Peter Anderson has never declared any interest in cycling and its relationship to Canary Wharf. You can see Peter Anderson's declarations of interest online.<br />
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So, that's issue number one.<br />
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But issue number two is more astonishing.<br />
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Peter Anderson is also the Chair of the TfL Finance and Policy Committee. This is the committee at which funding for TfL projects gets decided on. And if you look at the agenda for that Committee, you can see that on November 25th, Peter Anderson will be chairing the meeting that decides whether or not to fund the Cycle Super Highways. Look at Page 4 on the Forward Schedule from the last meeting, and it's staring right at you: Cycle Super Highways Programme will be discussed in the November meeting of the TfL Finance and Policy Committee, chaired by Peter Anderson.<br />
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In other words, the Finance Director of Canary Wharf Group PLC, an organisation which has been actively briefing against the Cycle Super Highways, is going to chair the Committee next month that decides whether or not to finance those very same Cycle Super Highways. AND, that Finance Director has not yet declared his company's activities or any interest in the Cycle Super Highways.<br />
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If Peter Anderson is to chair this meeting my belief is that he needs to immediately:<br />
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a) Declare the extent to which lobbying by Canary Wharf Group PLC, and their appointed lobbyists, at political party conferences over the last 45 days have targeted TfL plans for 'Crossrail for bikes'<br />
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b) Declare the extent of lobbying by Canary Wharf Group PLC, and their appointed lobbyists, to its tenants over the last 60 days that have targeted TfL plans for 'Crossrail for bikes'. (It is interesting that Deloitte, a big 4 accounting firm has declared support for 'Crossrail for bikes'. KPMG, which is a tenant of Canary Wharf Group, however, has not).<br />
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c) Declare what contact and communication Canary Wharf Group PLC, and their appointed lobbyists, have put on London First to make statements about TfL's plans for 'Crossrail for bikes'.<br />
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d) Declare what contact and communication Canary Wharf Group PLC, and their appointed lobbyists, have put on the Federation of Small Businesses to make statements about TfL's plans for 'Crossrail for bikes'.<br />
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e) Declare what contact and communication there has been between Canary Wharf Group PLC, and their appointed lobbyists, with HM Treasury in the last 60 days that have made reference to or pertain to TfL's plans for 'Crossrail for bikes'.<br />
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f) To what extent George Iacobescu, the CEO of Canary Wharf Group PLC is using personal funding and contacts within the Conservative Party and specifically with George Osborne to impact the TfL's 'Crossrail for bikes'.<br />
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If this is not a clear, inappropriate and incorrect failure to declare conflicts conflict of interest, I don't know what is.<br />
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<br />skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-71120209569640209872014-08-19T07:51:00.001-07:002014-08-19T08:22:10.915-07:00TWOfer ? No just disappear !<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvGpmafX4p4OdoPO0vKQvtTWFIe34MwxUVd5mLmkmn7EqqjzAowqb-kWbC6GohyphenhyphenrPGligOPUsTVvnNmyxbrbtc6T7_5tnGEL4gcjCnXY5nlZx6YQc9tEZpm8qeq2FUuKlXSU5EVtGPKWL/s1600/perp+19+aug.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvGpmafX4p4OdoPO0vKQvtTWFIe34MwxUVd5mLmkmn7EqqjzAowqb-kWbC6GohyphenhyphenrPGligOPUsTVvnNmyxbrbtc6T7_5tnGEL4gcjCnXY5nlZx6YQc9tEZpm8qeq2FUuKlXSU5EVtGPKWL/s1600/perp+19+aug.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>Tuesday is my shopping day so it is a westward ride to Schwaz . Several roads to<br />
choose after Weising but to get there requires a ride up a short incline that finishes with a traffic island . With this being a 70kph zone , the traffic island was installed to control traffic coming over the crest of the climb , since in the westward direction there is a Bus Stop on the right and the ebtrance to the Trading estate on the left . Passing the traffic Island opens up some space , but if you move over then you run into the kerb at the exit of the Bus Space .<br />
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Holding your line means being in the centre of the lane . In any language that is the correct position <i>People Mover at a Halt after trying to leave</i><br />
to be in a ONE LANE ROAD ! But there is<br />
room to sneak through if you are that STUPID ,<br />
SELF Centred Motorist that thinks " What you get away with is OK !" . Just such a moron , driving the " Decalled Company Vehicle", did just that this morning . In failing to give me necessary room , the Legal requirement of 1M +1Cm/Km Safe Pass doesn't exist in his peanut size brain , he forced me to brake hard as he scraped against my wind jacket and left me facing the kerb stones that project into the roadway . Since his company is located in the next village , he will have passed this way , at excessive speed on a regular basis . Yes i was about 30kph and he was following at 70kph , but since when did he have the right to touch me as he passed?<br />
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From this point the road is on a decline and i have the ability to get to a fast pace , so that the 600M to the roundabout , that he was waiting at , was quickly achieved . Knocking on his driver window , got the " Why are you here " look . When asked if he knew he hit my jacket , i got the " So what "! Told that the Polizei post was around the corner , he agreed to meet there . Silly me , he fled onto the Autobahn entry , where i have no access on a Bike .<br />
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On arriving at the Polizei , i am met with " You have been here before "! Yes because POLIZEI have the same Computer & Radio Service throughout the Tirol ! Details come first , even though the matter was urgent . WHY intercept a " Rogue Motorist " when the Polizei can get around later in the day to looking for the plate number on the Traffic records . YOU the cyclist have had YOUR trip interrupted , but God forbid causing a Motorist inconvenience ?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEB49phB4UaL2wwf0iIGJi9Zskr5Ubr43mrVVjLLgwIm_sWhiECSUjCKHv73Lpf_Leml3MIxNCdny0MTLLeqc1yxePypJIvLy5HxcDFX6M5X9WnJsf-8ojjO2sMBvdOeGd6wZu7nPFE5G3/s1600/similar+truck.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEB49phB4UaL2wwf0iIGJi9Zskr5Ubr43mrVVjLLgwIm_sWhiECSUjCKHv73Lpf_Leml3MIxNCdny0MTLLeqc1yxePypJIvLy5HxcDFX6M5X9WnJsf-8ojjO2sMBvdOeGd6wZu7nPFE5G3/s1600/similar+truck.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>On leaving the Polizei Post , i turn right down the hill to join the B171 to Schwaz . It crosses the River Inn and the Main Trans Austria Rail Lines . Some distance past there is a gradual turnout for traffic exiting onto the B171 . Before reaching this , i hear the air brakes of a Truck . this is a Profi Driver , he knows where he is going and he respects other vehicles , especially Bikes . On entering the slip road , i am aware that he is also using what amounts to a One Lane roadway . Signalling him to pass , i then see the rear trailor pass wide , so i touch my helmet in " Salute " , not often you see considerate Truckers . On seeing him flash his hazards then <i>Profi trucker was driving a similar Unit </i> signal left turning , i find a " People Mover coming alongside . He also has seen the left flash so decides to pass on the right . BUT , i am in his way , so regardless he moves right causing me to have to go right also . This is not enough for him , so he crosses the RHS white line and i am on the RHS of him , now bouncing along on the gravel & grass .<br />
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Just then he decides it is a good idea to put his RHS front wheel flasher on , to warn that he is turning right ? I on the other hand am trying to stay upright whilst braking . His brakes and road contact are a lot better than mine so that when he comes to a stop , still on the white line , with the Truck & Trailor alongside , i slam into the rear of his vehicle . I land on my feet , thankfully , but the bike finishes on it's LHS in the middle of what is ONLY NOW , the right lane . When he tries to drive away , i bang on the Rear Window and take hold of his Windscreen wiper , after about 5 metres he decides to wait . When i open the door , he starts to speak German , after all it is an Austrian Plate on the vehicle . When challenged he replies in English , apologies become an offer of paying for the damages . He offers to call the Ambulance , but i am bruised and breathless , not Dying and there are No Broken Bones . So he calls the Polizei who wander along from a Kilometre away as if they have all the time in the world .<br />
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Since i have repeatedly reported Bad Driving Experiences at this Polizei post , i recognise both of The Inspectors / Constables . Immediately on exiting the police Vehicle the Female officer goes to the People Mover Driver . There she tells him that they know me , since i am always reporting Bad Driving . As the convo is in German , i am not following their interchange , but they inspect his vehicle for any damage , then remember that i am there . Hey there , i am the " OutLander Cyclist " , that nuisance that causes them to practice their quite acceptable English .<br />
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Eventually they get to me and it is like , "why are you once again causing us problems " ? The Woman is right in my face giving me what for , then she is complaining that i am spluttering . Yes when agitated i can be a splutterer , but you would think from the attitude that i was spitting in her face , trying to impress her ? i ask them to take photos of the scene , but this is not done until i refuse to move the bike . I point out the narrowness oof the road , asking them to photo approaching Trucks , with cars alongside . IF a car cannot get past a truck , then how can it squeeze between a Large Truck & Trailor and a Bike ? Too hard for that to be understood ?<br />
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So YES , i am injured , so she decides that the Ambulance has to come . Having already refused the driver's offer , she has not consulted me . However she says i have to see a Doctor and tells me i cannot ride my bike any further today ! I then ask her if the P M Driver is able to drive and i am told " YOU have delayed him from his Business "! Such a nice lady , i am the victim , i am not dead , so i can't ride my Bike , BUT , her Countryman having failed to KILL me , is allowed to leave after rendering details and documents !<br />
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Anyone heard of Ferguson , Missouri ? <i>Yellow truck unable to pass car , which is about </i> There , if you are BLACK/Coloured , <i> where the People mover decided to pass me and </i><br />
they will shoot you and leave you rotting in the street ! <i> the original truck & trailor</i><br />
Here in Austria , you ride a Bike , you are interfering<br />
with the " LAW ABIDING Vehicle Driving CARELESS/Inconsiderate Citizens ! STAY at Home where YOU are safer ! Nearly every Polizei Officer i speak to , tell me they ride their Bikes in the Forest !<br />
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When the Ambulance arrives with Lights & Siren , i am interviewed with a less determined attitude . They listen to my explanation of what had taken place , even getting back out of the Vehicle to look at the places that i pointed out to them . When they tell me the Bike does not travel , i refuse to go to the Hospital . Fair enough , same happened in london in May 2014 and on the Tour de France in 2013 . I am then required to sign the " waiver/release form " . Now that i am not going to the Hospital , the Woman Polizei Officer tells me to walk to theit polizei Post . With a smile , she tells me that there is no room in the tation Wagon size vehicle .<br />
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They then pass me as i ride to the Polizei post in Strass . There the Male Officer escorts me to their interview Room . Eventually a member of the " Piste Control section of the Polizei " arrives to ask as an Interpreter . Eventually my " Statement/Report " is completed so that i am able to go see my Doctor . In arriving out of hours , he kindly sees to the Legal requirements , even though it interferes with his Personal Affairs ! Remarks to me that they recognise that I am an " Advocate for Safer Cycling " mean little when they report that there is few if little reporting by other Cyclists . Fact is that every Cyclist i speak to , including Serving Polizei Officers , tell me that they consider it a cOMPLETE WASTE of their time ! They know that only if they go into an Ambulance , they will get less than the time of day , i can see their point of view , only too well , with my own experiences .<br />
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When Dublin Parliament provided their Gardai with the teeth to lock up those that " Text/Phone whilst driving " , after ONLY their second conviction , the Austrians regard that as a WASTE of Money , since it COSTS to have someone in the Pentitentiary . DEAD Cyclists are in no way able to complain !<br />
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On Sunday whilst at the Woergl Polizei Post , i discovered that the Traffic Violence visited upon me at a Roudabout in Woergl , last April , will not be persued , since I was NOT INJURED ENOUGH !<br />
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A Vehicle Driver breaks the LAW , causes Injury , BUT , it is NOT ENOUGH to take Money or Points from the drivers licence / feurershein , so as to encourage OTHERS to Comply with Austrian Driving Laws !<br />
Got it ! Put the Cyclist in a Coffin or Hospital Bed , then we will consider whether to deter Others from causing ANY Cyclist , DEATH or Injury !<br />
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It is NOT the Polizei that decides on traffic Violence , it appears to be some Nameless/Faceless " Cyclist Hating " nonenity in the Tirol Government at Innsbruck !<br />
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When a long serving Senior Polizei Officer can be out riding a bike , with his daughter on a Sunny Sunday, have a " smartassed Merc Coupe driver " come alongside and tell them to get off the road , onto the Fussgangerweg , ONLY give that driver the finger , you can see HOW Pathetically lopsided the Tirol/ Austrian justice System has become !<br />
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These Blogs are just a few of those that think the Legal system ANYWHERE , is out of balance :<br />
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http://departmentfortransport.wordpress.com/2014/08/12/hand-me-my-gun-im-cycling-to-the-shops/<br />
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http://cyclingfront.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/the-cyclist-killer-bill-why-its-time-to.html<br />
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<br />skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-12820808238285792932014-05-14T23:41:00.001-07:002014-05-17T10:29:37.696-07:00INCONVENIENT TRUTH !Politicians are PROVEN LIARS as is all too often demonstrated by their utterances before Election , then failure to deliver after passing the line ! Problem is that people have no choice , but to vote for the person that they think is the " Least Obvious LIAR "! Of course the voter could decide , as regretably so many do these days , and not vote and thus suffer the consequences brought on them .<br />
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Politicians have a self interest , survival ! Generally they will back any horse in a race , that will keep them in the running for another term of office . There are some that have " Ethics " , but they are a rare breed !<br />
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Cycling has been praised of late by " savvy shysters aka " politicians " . With people seeking to lead a healthy lifestyle , Cycling has come to the fore and is in some quarters regarded as the " New Golf "! It appears that many are rushing out to buy the Latest , most expensive Bikes , so as to impress their Friends & Colleagues . Bit of a pity that their Bikes stand outside the Coffee Shop or in the storage for longer periods than their purpose , usuage ? <br />
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With more cyclists on the roads , BIG OIL is getting concerned , their products already under threat from the " Environment Lobby " because of pollution , are busy encouraging drivers to treat Cyclists as " That bl##dy nuisance holding back the traffic "! Regardless of the increasing numbers of Vehicles clogging the roads , thus traffic speeds declining to 14mph ( London average ) , Cyclists that generally pass stationary traffic , at upto 20+MPH are being targetted as the cause . That these Cyclists are generally the holder of Driver permit/licences , is totally irrelevant to the stationary & frustrated motorist !<br />
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Could it be that the Ire of the motorist , that they direct at Cyclists , is due to the feeling of despondency brought on by the knowledge that they are TOO LAZY to join those that have chosen to ride rather than sit?<br />
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Freedom of movement is available to ALL , provided that they can muster the Courage & Determination to join those already enjoying life and fresh air ! Getting out of bed in the morning has risks , it even requires making decisions . Walk to work and you will have to cross a road , perhaps ride in the bus or on the tube , even the Railways & Air Travel , pose a risk . Getting in the car poses risks with other motorists having had a bad experience , either in the house or along the route , making contact with your paintwork . Various other factors will have influenced your attitude as you motor along , whether you live alone or in company , there are influences to your mood at the wheel . However in the vehicle , most people feel anonymoous , thus able to vent their frustrations on others around them .<br />
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Cycling is also influenced by the family environment , but as you exert energy to propel yourself along the road , rarely do you hold onto what has passed , since you will be so busy concentrating on the task at hand. Increasingly experienced Cyclists are having to cope with hazards that did not previously exist , the careless motorist . In the past , motorists thought of driving a vehicle as a full time task , requiring 100% attention ! Not any more , it appears that " Multi Tasking " is the new Buzz Word for motorists !<br />
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Not content with seeing the neighbouring stalled vehicle drivers filling their time with activity , most drivers are now copying their example . As Cyclists pass they are not surprised to see drivers Text , Phoning , reading the paper or a book , even applying make up . ALL these activities continue as the vehicle moves forward , until , Oops , another fender bender ! Of course these activities are prohibited by the Road codes in ALL Countries , but, are the authorities Policing this ? NO WAY , they would be run off their feet writing up the Fixed Penalty Notices ( FPN ) , of course they would also be solving the Budget shortfalls that the Poli.s are complaining are too large .<br />
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Whilst Policing Authorities are so busy ignoring the obvious , Cyclists are increasingly being hit in the rear , occasionally the errant motorist stops and takes responsibility . SMIDSY ! " Sorry mate , i didn't see YOU"! Guess ! They didn't LOOK ! Too busy " multi tasking " to pay attention to the road in front , since "Texting" is an absorbing task ! So funny to see a texting pedestrian walk into a lamp post , but no harm usually done since they have their hands in front of them , thus absorbing most of the impact ? Bit different when the vehicle contacts the rear of a Cyclist ! Whilst Cyclists take a glance over their shoulder , before deviating from the straight line ahead , rarely should they have to look at the following traffic . Even if riding with a rear vision mirror , would a Cyclist be able to spot a hazardous vehicle persuing them , unless it was zig zagging along the road .<br />
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World wide Cycling Fatalities are SOARING , yet Politicians are treating those that Cycle as the agent of THEIR OWN DEMISE ! Victim bashing is so CONVENIENT ! They are not there to put their part of the story to the authorities ! With Prisons overflowing with Petty Crime Offenders , why add those that are GUILY OF KILLING PEOPLE to the pressure on facilities ? Lives lost , cannot be given back ! BUT what about the Families ? Children without a Parent , their quality of life DESTROYED ! Parents provide security , education and a quality of life that is removed in the blink of an eye by the INCOMPETENCE of an inconsiderate motorist .<br />
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Judges when sentencing a Motorist guilty of KILLING a Cyclist , tend to think that Society cannot afford to incarcerate , the LIFE IS GONE ! Left behind are children who LOSE ! A Partner who LOSES ! Society ALSO loses , the deceased is generally paying TAX , supporting a Family and contributing to THEIR COMMUNITY . Yet all too often , the matter is settled by a " slap on the wrist FARCICAL Sentence ! It should come as NO SURPRISE , that the Victim's Family walk away totally bereft of emotion ? They endure the court proceedings hoping for the Judicial system to do it's work , yet they see their relative treated as if they are of NO CONSEQUENCE !<br />
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For me the ONLY WAY FORWARD , is for an Umbrella Organisation that draws in ALL COUNTRIES separate " Cycling Safety Org.s " , puts ALL their Needs/Desires into a COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE that is published WorldWide and works to implement that " Manifesto " and ADVERTISES it , so that Politicians in EVERY COUNTRY will know that WHEN the request is made , there is substance to back it up ! Each Country has it's Olympic Committee , each Country has it's National Cycling Org. , thus UCI already has the ability to influence the Country's Politicians !<br />
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How many Countries fail to send Politicians to an Olympic Event , unlee when making a Political Statement ?<br />
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UCI are working on many matters , creating an environment of Trust ! Due to thee stewardship of Mc Quaid that was lacking before Cookson was installed . Whilst i have heard Brian speak on Cyclist safety and a TV Campaign such as Football runs on " RESPECT " is a way forward , LIVES are being lost DAILY ! Even Pro Cyclists such as Amy D. , are becoming the victim of Traffic Violence !<br />
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ACTION TODAY PLEASE !<br />
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<br />skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-935611493165402492014-02-25T11:28:00.002-08:002014-02-25T12:28:22.693-08:00HEROES ? Or are they Role Models ?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm7RC-7JD6hopjHtmPirheEKLg5VQce1YHWJa7W7bKRJ1ZOG06gMnA8zklx-ZxkLyXf1lTigpzBH45FupwBcra7dspDg56mdD_7lejdTSfjjdq2DleEyLVVlfR3ILqWneEM6t-WP_ijmY4/s1600/Para+Roller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm7RC-7JD6hopjHtmPirheEKLg5VQce1YHWJa7W7bKRJ1ZOG06gMnA8zklx-ZxkLyXf1lTigpzBH45FupwBcra7dspDg56mdD_7lejdTSfjjdq2DleEyLVVlfR3ILqWneEM6t-WP_ijmY4/s1600/Para+Roller.jpg" height="267" width="320" /></a>Media Hype is at an all time HIGH , as Athletes who competed at Sochi 2014 Olympics , return to their Home Countries . Some will display evidence of their successes , others will regale their families and friends with their experiences at the Olympic Events . Almost ALL will deserve aclaim , for a JOB well done . As was to be expected , WADA had their successes also , since the latest reports that i have seen , reveal the detection of at least 5 Athletes that failed to fool the Testing Protocols ?<br />
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Each Athlete that competed will have dedicated a large proportion of the previous 4 years to reach the required standard to participate . Some will have been to multiple Olympic Games , even fewer will have achieved a Better Medal than at their previous attempts and then there are those who did not reach the podium in either Winter or Summer Games , but were content with " It is not whether YOU Win or Lose , it is how you play the GAME ", as the mark of their participation .<br />
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To ALL ATHLETES , THANKYOU ! You provided 16 days of your best efforts and immense displays of Sportsmanship ! As to those " short cut B...s ", 4 years out of competition , is not enough ! Being chosen to represent your Country , then thinking you would suffer no detection , when you CHOSE to disgrace your colleagues and thus Disgrace your Country , deserves a LIFE TIME BAN ! No excuses will be acceptable when the tests are proven ! Dodgy Low life Lawyers will attempt to profit from your attempts to evade your responsibilities , but in the end we will be rid of YOU !<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF9StyjKc_lv-0MR6wHGNka4_gAIxyUogeJ9sjvDAvJNj6WpeUrCyg7yR9umP5mqzeu3Ca5RSmzL2UsajphzWecnPyHEJLJH1P-9zntFTB8po-dhSDCoQInDXVQxSu08n3D7dahs2FZ7ee/s1600/oz+olympic+events.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF9StyjKc_lv-0MR6wHGNka4_gAIxyUogeJ9sjvDAvJNj6WpeUrCyg7yR9umP5mqzeu3Ca5RSmzL2UsajphzWecnPyHEJLJH1P-9zntFTB8po-dhSDCoQInDXVQxSu08n3D7dahs2FZ7ee/s1600/oz+olympic+events.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a>Certainly there can be the odd case , where a miscarriage of Justice will occur , but hopefully every Athlete is NOW taking their responsibilities seriously , in respect of ANYTHING they choose to use ? Alain Baxter , the Scottish Skier , that medalled in the Salt Lake 2002 Olympics , must rue the fact that he failed to check the WADA /USADA website before buying replacement medication in the USA . Forgetting his UK Prescribed medication , he rushed out to buy the " Same Name Product " in Salt Lake and thus suffered years of Heartache whilst he fought to prove " Mischance rather than deliberation " , losing the Medal , even though the placing was eventually restored . Had he thought to consult the USADA / WADA schedule , he would have noted that the US produced medication contained " prohibited substances "! Will others make this mistake and seek the indulgence granted ? One hopes that this Lesson is now part of WADA Folklore and the Future Olympians will not seek to use this excuse ?<br />
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Each and every Athlete that aspires to be an Olympian , adopts a rigorous Training Regime . Just as YOU and I , set out to do the JOB for which we receive recompence . In doing these Jobs , some of us will achieve " Excellence "and thus , will be deemed " Role models " by our colleagues ? This is the same for Athletes in any Sport . They will reach the podium and others will aspire to achieve the same or better results and thus also be regarded as " Role Models " . This is what Sport is all about , Excelling in the face of Competition . Such a shame that the Media confuse " Role Model " replacing it with " Sporting Hero " ?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hEyYBHC7qAGg2RU_KHrdNzXZtK0a-h4I33f_mcWkXPRQm-1wdCHE75vrVz3iSrYy_aRhA4iLzgHmkvCfoRs9yg8c2iYM4wi689stiT13T496ZBq99afX55ES5FTK2dOyVlwVvzd6RXXA/s1600/Michelle+Stilwell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hEyYBHC7qAGg2RU_KHrdNzXZtK0a-h4I33f_mcWkXPRQm-1wdCHE75vrVz3iSrYy_aRhA4iLzgHmkvCfoRs9yg8c2iYM4wi689stiT13T496ZBq99afX55ES5FTK2dOyVlwVvzd6RXXA/s1600/Michelle+Stilwell.jpg" height="209" width="320" /></a>In March , we will see the start of the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi . <br />
Amongst the Athletes from all over the World , will be Athletes with a variety of Disabilities . During recent years , the number of Classes/Gradings of Disability have been reduced , thus there were less " Classes of Disability " at Vancouver 2010 , than at Salt Lake 2002 . The combining of several degrees of disability may have seen many outstanding Athletes retire from International Competition . It may also have reduced the numbers of competitors eligible to participate in the Para Games ?<br />
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Amongst those now competing will be Athletes that were born with Disability , those that found their original Life Style disrupted through Road Traffic Trauma or Industrial Incident , AND , those that served their Nation in " Harms Way " and now seek to serve once again on the Sports Field . Whether losing Limbs in Harms Way or by Civilian Incident , these Athletes deserve especial recognition for their rising to the challenge that Life has thrust upon them .<br />
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It would be harsh to deprive Alex Zenardi of the " Hero Acolades " heaped on him after his successes in <br />
Handbiking at the London 2012 Paralympic Games . So also would it be , in respect of PierAngelo Vignati for his Successes in Sydney 2000 Para Games and Athens 2004 . Even Armin Zoegler , the Luge Olympic Medal Winner at each of his 6 Olympic Appearances , would refrain from accepting the " HERO " designation , when his Sporting Career is compared to Other Italian Paralympic Athletes , who served ITALY in " Harms Way ", then took up the challenge to serve their Country once again on the Sporting Field .<br />
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The examples used to illustrate my point are ALL from Italy and i use them , since i have met them ALL , at various Cycling and Winter Events . I have also met Aussie Para Athletes and i feel sure that the likes of Mike Milton , a Very Successful Para Athlete in the Winter Games and who now competes in the Summer Games as a Cyclist , would point to an Aussie Para Athlete who served in Harms Way , as a " TRUE Blue Hero " . The USA will have many more candidates that will qualify for the Para Games after being rehabilitated from the various Mid East Conflicts that their Country has been engaged .<br />
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One thing you can count on though , the Media will be verbose whilst at the games , but a month or so later , try and see whether they recall more than the Medal Winners from the Para Games ? It would be interesting to look at their work and see to what extent they have associated with Olympic and Paralympic Athletes during the progress to these Games ?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Sz-W3ENcoyLF-yL3Ta9WnL_8CzlSo2ENLPkrfSruPGkSIeCRfsNDSCoXe8W3PkTao7Ln9D06sctQGZLCvWwbUw_QWS-jaJi3K-e3fKfRsbXvZeilTsLSaypkZOrpteptV_fYzCOECIL3/s1600/Rick+at+Olympic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Sz-W3ENcoyLF-yL3Ta9WnL_8CzlSo2ENLPkrfSruPGkSIeCRfsNDSCoXe8W3PkTao7Ln9D06sctQGZLCvWwbUw_QWS-jaJi3K-e3fKfRsbXvZeilTsLSaypkZOrpteptV_fYzCOECIL3/s1600/Rick+at+Olympic.jpg" height="320" width="212" /></a>" HERO " , is a description so often trotted out to describe " Role Models " , thus tends to devalue the efforts of those Exceptional People that TRULY deserve the Acolade ? Each Country' Armed Forces have a series of " Ribbons/Medals "that designate Theatre of Service or Feats of Courage . For me it is confusing to see Police wearing a Ribbon that was earned by service with the United Nations in a number of Actions , <br />
then see a Trooper with a chestful of Ribbons that were earned through Injury or Exemplary Bravery , mixed in with " Theatre Operations " Ribbons . Regretably the Highest UK Award , the Victoria Cross , tends to be awarded to a " Postumous Recipient " , as does the US " Medal of Honor " . Yet i feel sure each of these People whilst deserving the " HERO " designation , would tend to point to others that they would consider as " Heroes "?<br />
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No doubt the Media will continue to award " Hero Status " to Austrian Skiers and Aussie Footie Players , even though they are well paid for their work and efforts to be " Role Models "?<br />
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No one will take the time to tell me their thoughts on the subject , although i would be happy to hear from them !<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RIGHTOFWAYAUSTRALIA">https://www.facebook.com/RIGHTOFWAYAUSTRALIA</a>skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-13525569672296678302014-01-27T12:00:00.002-08:002014-02-25T12:06:42.822-08:00BOJO ducks when " STOP KILLING CYCLISTS " seek ANSWERS !<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26ZTJVouYMdu699ldiVj4F5Fy2mnjd0VKjVtXYr5iMBd7pa2zZHiyM8utGwBtZBNXiw5t2h7NjAp4RA9WP8mPrYhMtsAMCIPsNOuM72L8KXmZEm3-5ag7q08hjR3MNvu7x_Q-WY8wfkWL/s1600/civilise+london.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26ZTJVouYMdu699ldiVj4F5Fy2mnjd0VKjVtXYr5iMBd7pa2zZHiyM8utGwBtZBNXiw5t2h7NjAp4RA9WP8mPrYhMtsAMCIPsNOuM72L8KXmZEm3-5ag7q08hjR3MNvu7x_Q-WY8wfkWL/s1600/civilise+london.jpg" height="239" width="320" /></a>Thanks to " StopKillingCyclists Action Group "<br />
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has had to respond by Emailed letter to the NEEDS of London Cyclists ! Whilst the origin of this Email / letter was a Lady , Charlotte Cox , writing on her OWN Behalf , the activities of this GROUP has made it clear that his efforts to date , FAIL !<br />
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During the 2008 to 2012 period , more than 15500 Casualties were created in the LONDON , that he has a responsibility to LEAD ! The email/ letter returned to " Charlotte Cox " , reads like a " SMOKE SCREEN ", that would fool a child of 5yo . Certainly in HIS period of office , a 5yo was a Death on London Roads ! No doubt a minion in his administration was responsible for putting together this " Help me get to keep my job " effort ?<br />
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Please note that the content of the email / letter is removed from the " Stop Killing Cyclists " facebook page , the additions as we go through the paragraphs , are MY additions and i will add comments from others that are to the point !<br />
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<i>No effort to read the letter carefully , or seek out the writer's gender ?</i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">Thank you for writing to me. I share your deep concern about cycle safety in London. That is why I am spending almost £1 billion to provide for cycling, including two fully-segregated superhighways through the heart of central London, remodelling dozens of the most dangerous junctions, and a network of back-street “quietway” routes.</span><br />
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<i> Recent Media reports of underspending of allocated funds suggest otherwise :</i><br />
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<i>Splashing around buckets of paint which failed to save the lives of several cyclists , resulting in BoJo "Victim Blaming "!</i><br />
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<i> Let's not ALL yawn at once !</i><br />
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<i> Found a new way of raising FUNDS , have we ?</i><br />
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<i>Read the " London Cyclist Blog recently ? </i><br />
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<i>Promises , Promises !</i><br />
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<i> BoJo , you HAVE NOT LISTENED to YOUR OWN STAFF , so why should we believe this ?</i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">Nor will I make rushed changes in response to a tragedy which could inadvertently make things more dangerous for cyclists or other vulnerable groups, such as pedestrians – who get a great deal less media attention than cyclists, but are just as important to me. And I own only five per cent of London’s roads; on the others, I can proceed only with the agreement of their owners, usually the London boroughs. But real physical change has already started; our first fully-segregated cycle superhighway was opened in November last year.</span><br />
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<i> How many of the " Victims " you blamed for THEIR OWN Demise , occured in YOUR AREA ?</i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">My heart goes out to the victims of these awful accidents and their families and I will do my utmost to learn the lessons from their tragic deaths. But in order to learn the right lessons, it is imperative that we establish the facts of what happened, and avoid jumping to conclusions before we have done so. We should not, for instance, automatically conclude (as so many have) that all or most of these deaths are the fault of the road design. Nor should we automatically assume (as many others have) that they were caused by bad or careless behaviour by the cyclists themselves.</span><br />
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<i>Having Coroners remind you of YOUR Responsibilities for earlier Deaths , is as GOOD Excuse for doing NOTHING</i><br />
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<i>FIRST thing YOU have said , that i could agree with !</i><br />
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<i>Don't think that 14 Deaths in 2013 , is an achievement ! " Vision ZERO " as in Portland , Oregon , multi years is an achievement !</i><br />
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<i>Thanks to Social Media , we , the Public are LESS EASILY FOOLED !</i><br />
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<i>Political expedience dictates your views ! No doubt being Mayor of London , will fill the time until your Ambitions of Prime Minister of UK , are close to realisation ?</i><br />
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As you prepare Notes for your Annual Address to the Citizens of Austria , i would ask you to consider including an Appeal to those using the Roads . Very few motorists realise that Cyclists were there first , in Cambridge , England a Cycle Shop will close shortly , after being in Business for 137 years . Austria may have had cars on the road for about 120 years ? Daily , Motor Vehicles treat Cyclists as intruders in THEIR Space .<br />
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No doubt you will know of the work of many Cycling Safety Organisations ? Australian State of Queensland will on 1st Jan. 2014 adopt for 2 years , a Safe Passing Law of 1m for under 60kph and 1 1/2M for in excess , this i understand is already LAW in Austria . This New Queensland State Law was brought about by the actions of Cyclists using Social Media , and i added input , citing the Austrian experiences . As a Cyclist , i find there are TOO MANY occasions where a vehicle defies the Austrian requirement of Safe Passing distance , fortunately i have only suffered superficial injury and broken equipment on occasions such as took place today .<br />
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What i find so contradictory , is that the " Emergency Services " , Polizei , Red Cross And Rescue Services, RARELY use their signals WHEN not in Emergency travel . Not only do they not , but those vehicles following them on the roads , will stray TOO CLOSE , since on too many occasions they are " Tail Gating ", another contravention of Austrian Regulations ? With the New Austrian Government only now being formalised , i feel sure that you are in a position to advise the relevant Ministers on some of the " Initiatives " they need to address for the benefit of ALL Citizens ? Perhaps requiring that these " Professionals " incur Double Penalties , may concentrate their efforts ?<br />
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As part of your Address , i should like to ask of you , that you highlight the NEED for Citizens to be kinder to each other in considering other Road Users . Reminding People that a lighter foot , will also save Fuel , arrive at Speed Limits and Traffic Lights without the need of Braking , being able to anticipate passing opportunities in respect of slower moving vehicles , amongst the benefits . Reminding people that a tonne of Metal can end lives , when distracted /inattentive due to using Cell phones , Laptops or the like , searching for cigarettes , sandwiches , drinks , maps ? Is it really necessary to be aware of Social media messages , whilst in control of a vehicle ? I personally would wish that NOONE was allowed to receive Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIN , etc , whilst in control of a vehicle .<br />
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My interest in Safer Cycling comes of using it as a way to " Advocate for Behinderten Sport " , i have no wish to become/join their community . I know of your Interest , since i met you at Torino Paralympic 2006 in Sestriere . When you visit Kitzbuehl in January , you will see many International Skiers racing , most of whom ride the Roads , using their Bikes for Cross Training . Perhaps you could influence them to join in helping make the roads SAFER by adding to this Petition :<br />
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skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-85449487566989899382013-12-15T06:01:00.001-08:002013-12-31T02:40:52.529-08:00Nothing to see here !On 15th Dec i had things to write , but got side tracked with a Letter to the Austrian President , sent via the advertised Email and also posted to Facebook ! You will not be surprised to hear that NO REPLY as yet ? I am not able to receive Austrian TV , so even IF my ability to understand Austrian German was good enough , i doubt the request was included ?<br />
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This is what i posted to Facebook :<br />
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" Your Excellency .<br />
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As you prepare Notes for your Annual Address to the Citizens of Austria , i would ask you to consider including an Appeal to those using the Roads . Very few motorists realise that Cyclists were there first , in Cambridge , England a Cycle Shop will close shortly after being in Business for 137 years . Austria may have had cars on the road for about 120 years ? Daily Motor Vehicles treat Cycclists as intruders in THEIR Space .<br />
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No doubt you will know of the work of many Cycling Safety Organisations ? Australian State of Queensland will on 1st Jan. 2014 adopt for 2 years a Safe Passing Law of 1m for under 60kph and 1 1/2M for in excess , this i understand is already LAW in Austria .As a Cyclist , i find there are TOO MANY occasions where a vehicle defies that requirement , fortunately i have only suffered superficial injury and broken equipment on occasions such as today .<br />
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What i find so contradictory , is that the " Emergency Services " , Polizei , Red Cross And Rescue Services, RARELY use their signals WHEN not in Emergency travel . Not only do they not , but those vehicles following them will stray TOO CLOSE , since on too many occasions they are " Tail Gating ", another contravention of Austrian Regulations ? With the New Austrian Government only now being formalised , i feel sure that you are in a position to advise them on some of the " Initiatives " they need to address for the benefit of ALL Citizens ?<br />
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As part of your Address , i should like to ask of you , that you highlight the NEED for considering other Road Users . Reminding People that a lighter foot , will save Fuel , arrive at Speed Limits and Traffic Lights without the need of excessive Braking , being able to anticipate passing opportunities in respect of slower moving vehicles . Reminding people that a tonne of Metal can end lives , when distracted /inattentive due to having Cell phones , Laptops or the like , searching for cigarettes , sandwiches , drinks , maps ? Is it really necessary to be aware of Social media , whilst in control of a vehicle ? I personally would wish that NOONE was allowed to receive Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIN , etc , whilst in a vehicle .<br />
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My interest in Cycling comes of using it , as a way to " Advocate for Behinderten Sport " , i have no wish to join their community . When you visit Kitzbuehl in January , you will see many International Skiers , most of whom ride the Roads using Bikes for Cross Training . Perhaps you could influence them to join in helping make the roads SAFER by adding to this Petition :<br />
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<a href="https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/ioc-chairman-thomas-bach-create-an-international-umbrella-cycling-safety-organisation">https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/ioc-chairman-thomas-bach-create-an-international-umbrella-cycling-safety-organisation </a><br />
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Repeats of letters such as this were sent to the following :<br />
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Governor General of Australia<br />
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David Cameron<br />
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Prince Albert of Monaco<br />
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Prince Willem Alexander of Holland<br />
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Helle ... Prime Minister of Denmark<br />
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Axel Lund Svindal<br />
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You would be correct in assuming that there has been NO Replies , although the item still appears on the majority of Facebook Walls .<br />
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At this point , New Year's Eve , there are 26 others that think that CYCLE SAFETY is worthwhile !<br />
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LinkedIN tell me that my 955+ contacts give me a 10Million audience ! WHAT A JOKE ! All asleep or out to lunch ? Facebook can only be treated as the Advertising FARCE it has become , a New Years resolution , should be to IGNORE it as a source of contact ! Don't worry those of you , whose Email i have . If i have been a guest in your home then i will want to stay in touch , as for the rest , well i can save hours on the computer .<br />
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These Facebook people , cannot save Cyclists lives but do wish to WASTE TIME on trivialities :<br />
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Farm heroes saga<br />
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Coaster Ville<br />
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Facebook doesn't allow copying the " notifications " , so unable to lift the entries here , however , to those making the invitations :<br />
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" If you HAD signed the " Petition " then i OWE you , as for the REST , DID YOU READ any of my "what's on your Mind " entries ? Doubtful ? My message for 2014 :<br />
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GET A LIFE !<br />
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With facebook i have had to abandon one of my email addresses to avoid clutering my inbox with these inanities ! No doubt some of them , would be better served by finding the " Unfriend button " ! Please DO IT NOW !<br />
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<br />skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-14489672668710319572013-12-10T10:56:00.001-08:002013-12-11T01:04:59.035-08:00WALKING with the WOUNDED .<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZCrCV9q0ehD_XgIm6GDXdqfjLf19M62NuxdwjqqyC5KqJQTU4VHhfVXxBZ-doBQF1yUs_Q4OPTUH_69o8KLqFXIhlSXuLTQJIEvqlzNZf-eOhNDQH0oot23lSt9IV2jPy8Pvcjg4DlhW/s1600/TeamsNCandSOskiingoutofcampthismorning.150122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZCrCV9q0ehD_XgIm6GDXdqfjLf19M62NuxdwjqqyC5KqJQTU4VHhfVXxBZ-doBQF1yUs_Q4OPTUH_69o8KLqFXIhlSXuLTQJIEvqlzNZf-eOhNDQH0oot23lSt9IV2jPy8Pvcjg4DlhW/s320/TeamsNCandSOskiingoutofcampthismorning.150122.jpg" width="320" /></a>It's cold enough here in Austria , after a sunny day , to make me wonder ,<br />
how much colder Antartica would be at the moment . It came as a surprise at the weekend to hear that the Race Element of the Event , being contested by 3 separate Teams , had to be suspended .<br />
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Twitter ( @SO_SL ) tonight disclosed a Facebook report , from one of the competitors :<br />
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Essentially there were 3 Teams , at the outset of the walk to the South Pole , with the intention of creating a platform for additional FundRaising possibilities . In the first days , the British Team was in the lead , but the American and Commonwealth Teams were forcing the pace . As they had been delayed in South Africa because of Heavy Storm Activity , they had to spend days acclimatizing before going to the start line . It would appear that a Team Member was sent home for safety in the first days due to trauma . At the weekend the 3 Teams were moved forward to a new start line for the 2nd section , where they then combined , with the intention of arriving at the South Pole by the 15th December .<br />
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" <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">“[Everyone is] able to enjoy the moment instead of just thinking we need to push harder, we need to get a kilometre ahead or need to do this. We all have competitive edges and spirits, so a little part of us was disappointed but on the bigger picture this is great. Now we are sharing it all together, instead of just the seven of our teammates.</span><br />
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<em>The reasons for this are entirely safety based. I am looking at the three teams. They are going really well but people are beginning to get very, very tired. With our doctor here, who I am in constant contact with, we just feel we are beginning to push people a little too hard, so I have suspended the race.”</em></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1a2733; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">(― David W. Jones, Moses and Mickey Mouse: How to Find Holy Ground in the Magic Kingdom and Other Unusual Places)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.88888931274414px;"><br /></span>
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skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-46420921995530821952013-11-12T04:58:00.001-08:002013-11-16T10:52:58.499-08:00DESPERATION in the PHILIPPINES<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7q3upv0OhGH6ZOns12p2zSA_pLEZvs_mWTIpPUDLJaK252-mxtJIk47Z3dDJSnDwJkg2GsMzExJcU67CotQ_nmq093MYrep5lLGErw7EVrDK1eXFARxtERfszobGF3qCJKv2jCLadHOo9/s1600/phil+shashed+hse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7q3upv0OhGH6ZOns12p2zSA_pLEZvs_mWTIpPUDLJaK252-mxtJIk47Z3dDJSnDwJkg2GsMzExJcU67CotQ_nmq093MYrep5lLGErw7EVrDK1eXFARxtERfszobGF3qCJKv2jCLadHOo9/s320/phil+shashed+hse.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
Disaster strikes regularly in a variety of ways .<br />
Whether Earthquake , Fire , Sunami or Wind Storms , people find themselves at the mercy of the elements . Many Countries have Volunteer Organisations that are prepared to swing into action once the danger has been recognised .Even though the destroyed area has their own " Volunteer Organisations " , many of those people will be searching for their family and relatives thus not contributing to their community as effectively as needed ?<br />
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Many countries have volunteer Organisations that have disparate purposes , created in earlier emergencies . The UK has about 16 Major organisations , such as OXFAM , but , the nature of the Philippines Disaster has seen them combine under an " Umbrella Organisation " , namely D E C ! Today SKY News are at the Bicester Warehouse in Bicester , near Oxford . This is a warehouse that i have worked at , more than a decade ago , assisting in the work , needed to prepare the the consignments that are held in readiness for the next Major Disaster . Today 16 tons of Water , Food and other Relief Supplies will be sent to the Disater Zone . The replacement cost of these supplies are reported to be GBP200k . Oxfam run a chain of " Charity Shops " , where you can find " Used Clothes and Household Goods " , as well as some New Products that appeal to the " impulse buyer ". THe income from these Shops is only part of their income , so they must rely on Donations from Major Appeals as well as ongoing commitments by those that choose to donate from salary or their Bank Account by regular remittance . Most of these scheduled payments allow Tax Relief to be paid direct to the Charity .<br />
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Caritas , the Catholic Organisation , also acts promptly , throughout the world , to assist in Disaster Relief . Today , i spoke with their Innsbruck Office , as i had wished to suggest an idea , that i thought useful in helping some of the survivors . My proposal will be a longer term project that i hope will assist people on the ground restore their " broken bikes " , rather than toss them in the rubbish . Immediately , Caritas needs people to open their Purse Strings , since Cash can buy in other parts of Asia , ALL thee Relief Supplies and Clothing , that so many are willing to part with in the effort to assist . Clothes and Blankets are needed , BUT, they will need Transport and then they will need sorting for size and distribution . Tedious Chores that can be dealt with a little further down the track . Four days of little food and water will determine Peoples'priorities ! Currently the devastated areas are suffering from access being difficult if not impossible , due to fallen palm trees and Storm debris of every kind . Remote areas appear to be ONLY accessable by Helicopter .<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIbn_oz1rIU1hOieIXAtFPCWVj5nvUdw2g8l9hwv4anTCgTgiVDbYE4p_JQAMm9G0OMUI0AJboU_p0dK4mjzKoysfuruby1MI9JRmg8RdUcYqGfML9u0NtEZl1qxYrgFRqYPZNhv9zZR6/s1600/phil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIbn_oz1rIU1hOieIXAtFPCWVj5nvUdw2g8l9hwv4anTCgTgiVDbYE4p_JQAMm9G0OMUI0AJboU_p0dK4mjzKoysfuruby1MI9JRmg8RdUcYqGfML9u0NtEZl1qxYrgFRqYPZNhv9zZR6/s1600/phil.jpg" /></a>This brings me to a point of personal frustration . Helicopters are a scarce resource , they can only work so many hours , before needing downtime for maintainance . Helicopters can only carry so much , yet i am continously seeing Major News Networks , using these scarce resources to " swan around " seeking THEIR OWN EXCLUSIVE perspective/story "! Each time they need 2 or 3 people to do the report , that is about 80kg each , say 200kg of RELIEF SUPPLIES , not delivered , because " the face " wants to appear on YOUR SCREEN ! Do i care if i see the same story repeated on 15 or 20 separate News Channels ? NO I Don't ! Especially when it is the choice of carrying 200kg of Food & Water to those in NEED ! Just think about the fact that 200kg of supplies , that could help thousands went UNDELIVERED ! CNN , Aljazeera , BBC World , SKYnews ,RTnews , France 24 ,CCTV , CNBC , to name just a few of the networks i can access , are ALL SAYING THE SAME THING ! The Philippines People are in Desparate NEED of HELP !<br />
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Yesterday i saw on TV , the US Marines arrive at an airport , Tacloban in the Philippines , in the background , we saw a Forklift truck unloaded , whilst the Interview was being shown . Later in the day we heard that the Airport was closed at nightfall ! No electricity ! OOPS ! Who would have thought about Electricity ? Certainly not the Marines ! RESULT , Airport closed through the Night , as there were NO runway lights . Not the Marines fault , BUT , should they not have access to at least portable Genies ? Those that choose to go back to earlier Blog Posts of Mine will have seen , my take on the Haiti Disaster !<br />
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Later i will post the links to the posts where i suggested PREPAREDNESS for DISASTER !<br />
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AS promised links to my Haiti Posts and a few of my comments :<br />
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<a href="http://www.parrabuddy.blogspot.com/Haitirevisited">www.parrabuddy.blogspot.com/Haitirevisited </a><br />
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" Earlier this week I stated that the Paratroopers could parachute into the situation, well they arrived in comfort on Saturday but in the interim we were treated to a spectacularly difficult scene of discord "<br />
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" WHY I a civilian has to ask the question “ if 3500 Paratroops are mobilised ,WHY is it they have not parachuted into the Haiti disaster Area and delivered aid , whether First Aid or rounding up the transport to move people?<br />
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3500 paratroops trained to jump into any environment , 60+hrs after the disaster still not in Haiti?"<br />
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Yesterday it was revealed that the SS George Washington , in company with 5 support ships , would depart Hong Kong for deployment in the Philippines . With Helicopters as part of the Fleet requirements on a daily basis , there will be a tremendous boost to those suffering deprivationn due to the Storms aftermath . Had the Pentagon thought to have a " Disaster Capability / Response Cache " onboard , then Canvas , Water desalination equipment , generators , as well as food and Water would be available for landing as fast as the Helicopters could be turned around . 24 hr capability should be possible from a floating city ?<br />
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CNN reports that the Mayor of a Village/Town biked from his place to the regional City , to report the Disaster that his people were enduring . The Roads were closed to vehicles , so he demonstrated initiative and carried the bike around road blockages .<br />
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Bikes will be part of the problem solving means of transport , for so many people in the next months . So many vehicles are shown , destroyed , upside down and displaced in the News , but even undamaged , they are of little use until the roads are opened once again .<br />
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My proposal to Caritas was to act as a conduit to receive in the Philippines , bike parts . Most Cyclists will have in their garage a variety of Parts , taken from their best bikes , as they upgraded , then put aside for future use ? I am like others , i rarely throw out parts , knowing that early replacement can save embarassment when i am at the Giro d'Italia or the Tour de France . My parts alone , will be of use to NOONE ! However if they are combined with those from other Race Cyclists , Suburban Cyclists , Cycling Clubs , Bike Shops , then they will add up to a useful supply of parts that can be forwarded to a Philippine receiving point . Caritas appealing to their Parishners and Media in Each Province in Austria could collect a sizable amount of parts , that either Austrian Air or a Freight forwarder could despatch to Manila , where local volunteers , could having created a Website , fill the needs of individuals that need parts to put their broken bikes back on the road . This plan obviously relies on bike savvy volunteers , at each end of the supply chain . No point sending from manila a front derailleur , when it was a rear that was needed ?<br />
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Building up the damaged bikes will need volunteers , some will be shop owners , whose premises and stock will have been destroyed , others will be unemployed people , wishing to learn new skills . Perhaps some will be on the US Fleet and will enjoy offering their help in their spare time ashore ? Each year " Fatcyclist.com " runs Hundred miles of nowhere to raise funds for the LiveSTRONG Charity , i recall that some participants were afloat on an Aircraft Carrier , maybe on the SS George Washington , there are bike enthusiasts with the tools to join in ?<br />
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On the way home from my ride from Schwaz , i stopped off at an International Conglomerate , who are very active in local charity work . I proposed they think on this scheme , since they have their OWN CYcling Club . In addition , i suggested they speak with their corporate HQ and ask that they consider donation of some Heavy Equipment . Big Ask that , but , unless the proposal goes forward , who else will think of this ?<br />
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With my visibility on this Blog , Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn , i can only propose ideas . By myself i can only contribute dollars & less than useful equipment , BUT , in tandem with those that read this , possibly there are ways to help others !<br />
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2m jobs destroyed after <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Haiyan&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span>Haiyan</a>, $12bn loss to <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Philippines&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span><strong>Philippines</strong></a> economy <a class="twitter-timeline-link" data-expanded-url="http://ow.ly/qJftr" dir="ltr" href="http://t.co/HjYuRJsstR" rel="nofollow" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="http://ow.ly/qJftr"><span class="tco-ellipsis"></span><span class="invisible" style="font-size: 0px; line-height: 0;">http://</span><span class="js-display-url">ow.ly/qJftr</span><span class="invisible" style="font-size: 0px; line-height: 0;"></span><span class="tco-ellipsis"><span class="invisible" style="font-size: 0px; line-height: 0;"> </span></span></a> <a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/ChannelNewsAsia" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">@</span>channelnewsasia</a> ht <a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/UNDP" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">@</span>UNDP</a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23YolandaPH&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span>YolandaPH</a></div>
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Listening to <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NPR&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span>NPR</a> this morning on the ground in the <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Philippines&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span><strong>Philippines</strong></a> and my heart is broken. Praying for God's deliverance and provision.</div>
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Check out this map of the <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Philippines&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span><strong>Philippines</strong></a> that details damage done by <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Haiyan&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span>Haiyan</a> & how we are responding w/ relief efforts: <a class="twitter-timeline-link" data-expanded-url="http://ow.ly/qJBFV" dir="ltr" href="http://t.co/CtskqXToy0" rel="nofollow" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="http://ow.ly/qJBFV"><span class="tco-ellipsis"></span><span class="invisible" style="font-size: 0px; line-height: 0;">http://</span><span class="js-display-url">ow.ly/qJBFV</span><span class="invisible" style="font-size: 0px; line-height: 0;"></span><span class="tco-ellipsis"><span class="invisible" style="font-size: 0px; line-height: 0;"> </span></span></a></div>
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skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-81191204995710923072013-11-01T12:12:00.001-07:002013-11-15T03:25:58.085-08:00NO HARM ; NO FOUL , for the Driver ! The Cyclist ?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOb2Cm-aJ0UkjYkeqkEebRnnTgKUk4fu6npqQkeITYawZhye_gfI4S3dd6NhKP4qPWoxh_xXhWPkeHaXR8Qe6EUW-X_BOIU1b0bSm_kMvyx_pkDqgURWPWFooV_U-3hoa4fNe6X0WcLoQX/s1600/share+the+road.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOb2Cm-aJ0UkjYkeqkEebRnnTgKUk4fu6npqQkeITYawZhye_gfI4S3dd6NhKP4qPWoxh_xXhWPkeHaXR8Qe6EUW-X_BOIU1b0bSm_kMvyx_pkDqgURWPWFooV_U-3hoa4fNe6X0WcLoQX/s320/share+the+road.jpg" width="320" /></a>TYPICAL ! That lousy cyclist has just ruined the Driver's day !<br />
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Being at the controls of a lethal weapon<br />
confers immunity from responsibility ?<br />
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In the USA you can overlook a Cyclist and say " The sun was in my eyes "! YOU can say " I didn't see the Cyclist " , or " The Cyclist came out of No Where "!<br />
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You can even FALL ASLEEP at the wheel of YOUR Car , KILL a Cyclist and if you meet <span style="background-color: whitesmoke; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">CHP Officer Trevor Smith you can go home unimpeded , since he doesn't wish to spoil his day by writing a " Citation "!</span><br />
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Come on , you can add your own variation of this theme !<br />
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Cyclists are a blight on the lives of vehicle drivers/operators , RIGHT ?<br />
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NO THEY ARE NOT ! Most Cyclists OWN a Vehicle , they CHOOSE to ride their bike !<br />
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They CHOOSE to exercise their body , instead of sitting crunched up by themselves in a tin can ! The Cyclist is thinking about their Community by using a bike to do that short trip , whether they were shopping , commuting to or from work , OR exercising their body .<br />
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When YOU are at work , your Employer asks you to take RESPONSIBILITY for your actions ? So you are in a vehicle on Company time , are you then , no longer required to take RESPONSIBILITY for your actions ? When driving/operating a Company Vehicle , cause a Death , then your Superior can join you on a Manslaughter Charge , and your Company on a " Corporate Manslaughter Charge "! You are on your OWN time and driving , are you no longer required to take RESPONSIBILITY for your actions ?<br />
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IS there something wrong with the ENGLISH Speaking Community ? In England , in USA , in Australia , you are driving your vehicle and then you have a collision involving a Cyclist and LO & BEHOLD , you expect the Cyclist to carry the RESPONSIBILITY ! Are YOU kidding , they were driving YOUR Vehicle ?<br />
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Of course there are those that think that they can drive a vehicle , and use it in a manner that it was not designed for ?<br />
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Note that Queensland Police were not amused when they found this example of " careful & thoughtful driving ( not )!<br />
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Another example of " careful driving "!<br />
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Wonder if the Boss wanted to share a " Corporate Manslaughter Charge "?<br />
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Was this similar to the item that caused this death ?<br />
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<a href="http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/cyclist-michelle-smeatons-children-told-mummy-isnt-coming-home-after-her-tragic-death-when-trucks-stabilising-bar-swings-out-and-hits-her/story-fnii5v71-1226753815360">http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/cyclist-michelle-smeatons-children-told-mummy-isnt-coming-home-after-her-tragic-death-when-trucks-stabilising-bar-swings-out-and-hits-her/story-fnii5v71-1226753815360</a><br />
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Continental Europe speak various languages , some if not most , even speak English , yet they act and think differently . THEY expect to take RESPONSIBILITY for any contact with a Cyclist They drive with the ATTITUDE that they must NOT ignore the actions of a Cyclist , whether they are heading along on the same Road as the Cyclist , OR , if the Cyclist is in a separate Cycling Lane/track ! In most European Countries , drivers have 2 legs , 2 arms and 2 Eyes , just as English Speaking people , like the Anglo speakers , they also have a Brain ! What is different about their BRAIN ?<br />
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NOTHING !<br />
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It is just that their mindset is slightly different ?<br />
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NO !<br />
Is it that the Laws are different ? Not really ! Does any DRIVER leave home with the intention of crashing into a Cyclist ? Doubtful , but the subject of this article certainly spoilt his Christmas Eve last year :<br />
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<a href="http://www.sydneycyclist.com/forum/topics/driver-cops-ban-over-rage-against-cyclists">http://www.sydneycyclist.com/forum/topics/driver-cops-ban-over-rage-against-cyclists</a><br />
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With the news out of Oz this week , we have several road tragedies . Each involved different situations , but each involved the Cyclist not returning home and their Families and Friends suffering .<br />
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Each of those events will have caused the Authorities to investigate , but as in most cases in Australia , the Media will have written the incident as though the Cyclist was responsible ! Not the road conditions , nor the driver's actions , BUT ; in each case the Cyclist , did not set out with the intention of not returning home .<br />
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Even visitors suffer in Oz :<br />
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<a href="http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-30/taiwanese-woman-tourist-killed-bicycle-facebook/5058586">http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-30/taiwanese-woman-tourist-killed-bicycle-facebook/5058586</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2l0MNm9GR6c_SvmDctM3nHHEWHer9SlVme1CT4eA3G3vjPUvmV9sKJHqaHv-p91NieXX7JIOgCoYn5J2YGv4nvO0Ys_Et-Rs7U2hIew-sU7tLGWpSzC10QbdGs4ZptZRmdgvbO-7JbrF/s1600/taiwan+lin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2l0MNm9GR6c_SvmDctM3nHHEWHer9SlVme1CT4eA3G3vjPUvmV9sKJHqaHv-p91NieXX7JIOgCoYn5J2YGv4nvO0Ys_Et-Rs7U2hIew-sU7tLGWpSzC10QbdGs4ZptZRmdgvbO-7JbrF/s320/taiwan+lin.jpg" width="320" /></a>HOW dark is 2100hrs at end of October in Northern Territory , when a Cyclist is riding EAST ? At least we won't hear the coach driver dribble out " The Sun was in my Eyes , your honour "!<br />
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" Posting on Facebook before her tragic accident, Lin wrote: "Carrying 11750 ml water, lots of food, <br />
camping mat, sleeping bag and tent, going to hit the road in oz desert! Today i have to ride for 100 km where camping site is. otherwise, i have to set up the tent by the road. I will lose phone reception for the next following days. Good luck to me!"<br />
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Cyclist Accidents come in all sorts of situations , they even create " Inspiration "?<br />
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<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/24759581">http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/24759581</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiAnsl0qWsZEL9hNybKSPmwlAVZOtI9GNLtMIMmJzeCZq4ynBRHowvkOYT_6fKnkDaxYDM2n-_x2o0oFAAsftvzJzy7nu484XVULi2ZjFy4-_m2_UtFuocshXExXGylxQwBpcZIrDVOYG/s1600/welte+n+vogel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiAnsl0qWsZEL9hNybKSPmwlAVZOtI9GNLtMIMmJzeCZq4ynBRHowvkOYT_6fKnkDaxYDM2n-_x2o0oFAAsftvzJzy7nu484XVULi2ZjFy4-_m2_UtFuocshXExXGylxQwBpcZIrDVOYG/s320/welte+n+vogel.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">"I did a road ride and a car hit me," she recalls. "I was in a coma for two days and spent four weeks in hospital with a lot of broken things. I lost six of my teeth. It was quite a dark moment in my career."</span><br />
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EACH Country has it's own set of Road Rules . Recently Italy has instituted a " Vehicular Manslaughter Law" ! Even before a guy in Naples , crashed into and killed 6 Cyclists , because he was inattentive , there had been enough grounds to try and make the road safer for Cyclists . That in a Country that reveres their Cycling Stars ! Most European Countries have a Law that places " STRICT Liability " on the Larger Vehicle . Thus a Cyclist is responsible for Injury to a Pedestrian , just as a Vehicle is responsible for injury/damage to a Pedestrian or Cyclist .<br />
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This make you wonder about drivers ?<br />
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The following article sets out the distinction between English Speaking Countries and Continental Countries in their treatment of Cycling Incidents !<br />
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<a href="http://blogs.bicycling.com/blogs/roadrights/2013/10/29/theres-another-way/">http://blogs.bicycling.com/blogs/roadrights/2013/10/29/theres-another-way/</a><br />
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Very important that people realise that each Authority will investigate the circumstances , BUT , the attitude of the Vehicle Operator will vary . can you imagine a Dutch Person , saying " The sun was in my eyes "? " The Cyclist came out of No where "? Oh yes , i was wearing " Concrete Boots " will work just as well !<br />
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Anybody reading this , like to tell me that Cars were on the roads , in common use , before Bicyles ?<br />
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WAITING !<br />
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Still waiting !<br />
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When did it become the universal idea that Cycles have to get out of the way of Vehicles ?<br />
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LAWS need to be UNIVERSAL , so that there is NO Misunderstanding the need , for Vehicles to treat Cyclists with GREATER CARE !<br />
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EVEN if you think the Cyclist , is a complete idiot , there is NO VIGILANTE Law , that allows YOU to interfere with their progress .<br />
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What YOU do , is do the thing you do all day long , contrary to the Laws of the Land ! Use the Cell / Handy phone , call the LAW ! Finally you have a semi quasi reason for using that gadget , that seems to be more important than your driving skills or giving 100% attention to the road you are SHARING with others , including Cyclists !<br />
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As individuals , i see little hope that Vehicle Drivers/Operators , will change their attitude to Cyclists ! There are some who are BANNED from driving , thus on Bikes , there are others that are riding for a variety of reasons , but they ALL have something in common with YOU ! They have Family ! Sons & Daughters , Sisters & Brothers , Fathers & Mothers , Grandparents & Grandchildren ! Just as YOU have ?<br />
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TREAT THEM AS PART OF YOUR FAMILY !<br />
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IF you ride a Bike , BE AWARE , as you set out , you are responsible for YOUR Safety , if you fail to arrive in good condition , those causing you grief , will be manufacturing reasons WHY YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for spoiling their day !<br />
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West Australian Blogger generated the following info :<br />
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<a href="http://cyclepolice.com/road-deaths-september-2013/?utm_content=buffer67710&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer">http://cyclepolice.com/road-deaths-september-2013/?utm_content=buffer67710&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer</a><br />
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summary report on road deaths in Australia. This issue is dated September 2013.<br />
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1,234 road deaths in the 12 months to September 2013, of which 147 where pedestrians, 37 cyclists, 203 motorcyclists and 839 motor vehicle occupants.<br />
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In terms of speed zones, lower speed zones haven’t been too kind in the 2012 with 24% of cyclists killed on roads with a 50 km/h speed limit. The most risky speed zones are in the 80 km/h plus range with 51% of fatalities occurring on these roads.<br />
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My comment notwithstanding on lower speed zones no deaths occurred in the 30 km/h and 40 km/h speed zones.<br />
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One small positive in all of this is that no cyclist deaths involved in the death of the 174 pedestrians in 2012.<br />
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Even if I bike ON YOUR HEAD, I do not DESERVE squat RT <a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/StephanieHarve8" style="color: #2fc2ef; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #82daf5;">@</span>StephanieHarve8</a>: If you bike in front of a car ON THE ROAD, you deserve to be hit</div>
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THE RESULT of a Charity Ride !<br />
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<a href="http://road.cc/content/news/86894-two-cyclists-killed-collision-lorry-a30-cornwall">http://road.cc/content/news/86894-two-cyclists-killed-collision-lorry-a30-cornwall</a><br />
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Some relevant comments from the article :<br />
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BBC Spotlight local news said: "Two cyclists in collision with a lorry"<br />
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Semantics - is it not more likely that the lorry was in collision with them?<br />
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Agree with you about the semantics. The cyclists were hit by a lorry would be a more realistic description I'd imagine. Would they ever say a pedestrian was in collision with a car/lorry?<br />
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Echo Thor. Did the JOGLE in June 2013 and I hated every second of the 10mins we were on the A30 as well as some bits around Inverness and Dumfries. This is not the first time I have heard about LEJOG/JOGLE fatalities on A30 and sadly is unlikely to be the last. Regrettably, the only way to complete the ride in 6-7days is to use larger/more dangerous roads. I think the only way going forward is to re-classify sections of specific 'A' roads as Motorway/Prohibit non-motorised vehicles and make people really think about their route rather than choose roads like the A30. I'm making no comment on the specifics of this case, just seeking to be pragmatic to protect people in future, there are options around the A30 and other busy roads but if you are new to an area they can be difficult to plot and so there needs to be assistance/clear direction given.<br />
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" <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Noto Serif', serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.15000000596046448px; line-height: 23px;">Inspector Stuart Gibbons, of Devon and Cornwall Police, told the </span><a class="ext" href="http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Tragic-scenes-cyclists-killed-A30-lorry-crash/story-19453652-detail/story.html" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(255, 102, 51) !important; font-family: 'Noto Serif', serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.15000000596046448px; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">Western Morning News</a><span class="ext" style="background-color: white; background-image: url(http://road.cc/sites/all/modules/extlink/extlink.png); background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #333333; font-family: 'Noto Serif', serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.15000000596046448px; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 12px 0px 0px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Noto Serif', serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.15000000596046448px; line-height: 23px;"> that the cyclists on the A30 had suffered severe injuries and the incident had left many colleagues in the emergency services upset. "</span><br />
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A Families Grief :<br />
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" Every time a cyclist is killed, there's a flurry of forum activity and that's it until the next one, and nothing changes.<br />
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Comments are generally about making roads safer etc, and sometimes about having the law changed so that drivers can't think they can drive like idiots and put us all at risk.<br />
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If anything is to be done about this then organisations like RoadPeace and of course ctc need more funding and support for their campaigns.<br />
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If every cycling club and every cyclist in Britain gave just a tiny amount each to support these moves then maybe things will change for us.<br />
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There's so much hype about the joys of cycling, so much effort on the part of Skyride, Go-ride anything ride to get us out on our bikes, but the risks involved are never considered.<br />
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It's great out there on the bike but in an instant it can become not so great, or just totally devastating, 2 more families and wider families this week, going though unimaginable pain, again.<br />
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In 2008 we lost our 25 year old son, a Reading cc rider a wonderful young talented athlete and a beautiful son and brother, .....because, as the papers said he was "in collision with a van" In fact he was driven into from behind by a van driver who was "blinded by the sun" at 60 mph.<br />
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This latest Cornwall tragedy was one day before the 5th anniversary of our loss.<br />
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I can tell you that no one ever recovers from such a loss and for me, when I know that droves of new riders take to the roads every day, in blissful ignorance of the risks from cars and trucks, it makes me angry, and a little sad, to think that<br />
alongside these new found freedoms, people will die, all because, until it happens to them, no-one cares.<br />
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In two weeks these two guys will be forgotten and as always, forums will flow back to the subjects of cranksets, tribars powerbars etc....until it happens again.<br />
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Valkyrie said "I hope that their families and friends receive all the support they need"<br />
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RoadPeace were amazing for us and gave us loads of support in many ways.<br />
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They deserve to be noticed and not just when we need them.<br />
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Dave.<br />
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WONDER when the Policing Authorities will realise CYCLISTS are REAL People , that will when KILLED , cause Families and Friends ONGOING GRIEF ?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOOKaaGy9RMjJt-tQd6lETs893F88EGP-ZDaMSog3IAanh2m2wdYAIpijvoVd-bj1GGHl84ObFhBexTccn2DLkRSSxMg_lE-J6RiVJNWzAV6uolNm3qPL_xliSVKHxf40Ym8X2Oq8Sbdz/s1600/dagenham+fire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOOKaaGy9RMjJt-tQd6lETs893F88EGP-ZDaMSog3IAanh2m2wdYAIpijvoVd-bj1GGHl84ObFhBexTccn2DLkRSSxMg_lE-J6RiVJNWzAV6uolNm3qPL_xliSVKHxf40Ym8X2Oq8Sbdz/s320/dagenham+fire.jpg" width="320" /></a>We all expect the Fire BrigadePeople to look out for US !<br />
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Tonight , Friday 1st Nov , they are supposed to be on Strike , due to the CHANGING of their Employment conditions through " penny pinching politicians !<br />
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Here is the result :<br />
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We've now got 20 fire engines and 120 firefighters tackling the <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Dagenham&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span><strong>Dagenham</strong></a> blaze. It's in a scap metal yard.</div>
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Might I suggest a firefighter works harder in one year than a cabinet minister works in ten years <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FireServiceStrike&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span>FireServiceStrike</a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Dagenham&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e; text-decoration: none;">#</span><strong style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;">Dagenham</strong></a></div>
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That's the problem with bullying and demeaning fire officers. You need them to put out fires and protect the public. <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23dagenham&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span><strong>dagenham</strong></a></div>
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TIME that these People were treated with Respect in London & UK ! They are expected to do as those at " Ground Zero " , RISK THEIR LIVES ! And for what ? Life threatening injury , then no job and NOW , reduced Pension Entitlements ?</div>
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Whilst 800k Federal Employees were sent home on Furlough , these turkeys , preened and patted each other on the back , as if they were doing something to EARN the salaries that the US Taxpayer pays them! Oh yes , these turkeys were being paid their normal Salary , to entertain us with their shenanigans , whilst the decent Voting Public were being treated like toys , to be tossed out of the pram , when the ELECTED President wouldn't allow REPEAL of the ACA Law that they FOUGHT an Election over , after they failed in the Supreme Court in their bid to have it repealed .<br />
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Several individuals behaved like they were Somali Pirates , holding to Ransom the US Federal Government , others could have been recruited to the Taliban & Al queereda and done less damage to the USA's reputation abroad !<br />
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So currently we have the semblence of a deal , since Senator ted cruz , has said he will not " phillybuster "? Big of him to let the USA get back to some semblence of financial order , perhaps even the rest of the World? Does he think that he has done a good job ? Done what he was elected to do ? When will he realise that what he set out to do would be catostrophic for the man in the street ? Another fat cat , with his snout in the gravy , who has lost track of reality !<br />
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Watching the Major News Networks these past weeks , you will have seen the man in the street , being treated with a cavalier disregard . So many US Citizens continue to " live hand to mouth " , through the behaviour of the big Banks in the 2008 Financial Disaster . Politicians are so careless with the truth , fitting facts to suit their requirements . Seems some of them " VOTE Laws " , thinking that they can change their position at a later date ?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtcUAj1wFg3NJJNe8slcmwRr6VjksWsAm54Z_uiL3cjbF-ubHnipylns1b2feg77_lP7bdDM_o6g8UPMD4UHanyPRz1CoCdM5qJESqomNdMvfaui5OIrS2aGXcpbGG_tbdYMaW7iLiR0TD/s1600/snail+on+turtle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtcUAj1wFg3NJJNe8slcmwRr6VjksWsAm54Z_uiL3cjbF-ubHnipylns1b2feg77_lP7bdDM_o6g8UPMD4UHanyPRz1CoCdM5qJESqomNdMvfaui5OIrS2aGXcpbGG_tbdYMaW7iLiR0TD/s320/snail+on+turtle.jpg" width="215" /></a>Whilst we the public have been told that there are provisions for ALL Furloughed Workers to receive "Backpay " for their being at home , WHAT OF THE OTHERS ? <br />
Having been to the " Statue of Liberty " in 1994 , i am aware that there are so many " Businesses " that are WHOLLY reliant on the " business as usual " to earn an income , PAY THEIR BILLS !<br />
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Only today , i saw an excerpt on the news of people in France , they were there for one purpose ONLY ! To visit the D Day Cemetaries ! Even in Washington there were Veterans trying to visit Monuments , being turned away ! THESE People in most cases had to make choices to even get to these places . In many cases they would have had to budget for years to set aside the monies for the expenses on these trips . Some would have had to eliminate the normal daily treats , so as to have the monies to visit the graves of Family , Friends , Comrades or honour the memory of US Forces lost in the fight for Liberty ?<br />
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These visits in some cases were irretrievably lost . Imagine being on a miserable Pension , saving for years to be in France , on an Anniversary , then arriving to find the gates LOCKED , because an overfed , bloated elected official in Congress , decided that he is going to grandstand , in the hope he will force the ELECTED President to allow Laws Voted and challenged in the Supreme Court , to be defunded ? One young lady found herself at the gates of a French Cemetary and stated on TV , for the world to hear , that she will NEVER vote Republican in the future ! A dying Swede and an Englishman were also shown in the same report . When will any of these people be able to make a return trip , to pay their respects ?<br />
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Was amused to hear in the first week that the WHITE HOUSE telephone was on an Automatic Loop Message " WE ARE CLOSED "! Not for me to repeat how many sectors of the US Government was closed , but it was interesting to note that in the first week , there was a " Lockdown Incident " on Capitol Hill and a number of the responding Law Enforcement Officers were on UNPAID Service . What would happen if they died in that situation ?<br />
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Watching the White House Spokesman , Jay Carney , in a " presser " of 40 minutes trying to deal with questions , left me feeling that the whole matter is not resolved and it was pertinent that he said , NO Plans were in place to recall " Furloughed Workers "!<br />
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Just supposing that the House of Reps votes the plan , that is IF the Senate goes first , and cruz doesn't stick a " phillybuster " , then we may avoid the WHOLE WORLD finding out the consequences of the reckless disregard , some of Congress has to their fellows ?<br />
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With a December 13th deadline for Budget Negotiations , there is definitely the opportunity for a repeat performance . Good Intentions are easily reported , making the deal work remains to be seen . Politics will see each of the combatants fighting like spoiled children during the next couple of months .<br />
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With so many people having lost income since the 1st October , it would be surprising if any of those furloughed were planning a Christmas like past years ? Most likely this Christmas will be very dismal , as people do their best to survive the festive season , knowing that more problems lis ahead in 2014 ! How many seasonal workers that survive from paycheck to paycheck , will be able to find work this season ? So many business owners will be reluctant to open their doors to excess staff until the money is in their cash drawers , but then it will be too late for many ?<br />
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During the past weeks , whilst people were losing their incomes , thus perhaps even unable to pay their mortgages & rents , there were others losing the opportunities to avoid DEATH :<br />
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To see that this lady is only one of the 200+ each week that were denied HOPE , is shocking enough , BUT , there are many OTHER Programs that would have been similarly impacted , some opportunities will have been lost for ever !<br />
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<a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/SenatorReid" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">@</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SenatorReid</span></a> <a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerBoehner" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">@</span>SpeakerBoehner</a> Fat Lady yet to sing ! Furloughed workers on Bread & Water at XMAS if Congress carries on in this SHAMEFUL WAY!</div>
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Unemployed Captain William Swenson(MoH) can now look forward to a REPEAT of <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23govshutdown&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span>govshutdown</a> in Jan14 if <a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerBoehner" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">@</span>speakerboehner</a> is still in Congress!</div>
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<a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerBoehner" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">@</span>SpeakerBoehner</a> So U give goahead for Budget to mid Jan14 & Debt Ceiling to mid Feb ? Do you think FED Workers will enjoy XMAS spending up?</div>
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1/4 <a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerBoehner" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">@</span>speakerboehner</a> runs <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23govshutdown&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span>govshutdown</a> into <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23fitch&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span>fitch</a> d/grade! Asleep at the podium he has Vets climbing Cemetary Walls pulling down barricades</div>
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Climbing French Cemetary Walls, due to <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23govshutdown&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span>govshutdown</a> & <a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerBoehner" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">@</span>speakerboehner</a>! New Sport? No just due Paid Turkeys that think of THEM not US Public</div>
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<br />skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-48504790812041353492013-08-17T00:10:00.001-07:002013-08-17T00:10:13.118-07:00WRONG PLACE at WRONG TIME ?Got to be Kidding ?<br />
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Truck overtaking a Cyclist is reported to have crashed into the bridge , and then overturned on top of the Cyclist ! Cyclist crushed to death and then the cop tells Media " Wrong place , wrong time " , seemingly excusing the truck driver , since this cop , is not about to hand out Charges , thus allocating responsibility for this Event ! No way could this be called an " Accident " !<br />
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Normal drivers would respect the road rules and not overtake another " road user " in a tunnel , nor under a bridge , since generally the road is narrower . But then we are not talking about " Road User ", we are talking about a " species of Mankind " that uses a " Cycling contraption " , and there is a difference here ? I see so many reports about Drivers and their attitudes to Cyclists that make you wonder about their TWISTED LOGIC !<br />
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Here are several reports , that come from different countries with similar attitudes :<br />
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<a href="http://road.cc/content/news/90419-emma-way-pleads-not-guilty-three-charges-bloodycyclists-case">http://road.cc/content/news/90419-emma-way-pleads-not-guilty-three-charges-bloodycyclists-case</a><br />
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<a href="http://road.cc/content/news/90389-twitter-boast-leads-murder-charge-california-teen-involved-fatal-collision">http://road.cc/content/news/90389-twitter-boast-leads-murder-charge-california-teen-involved-fatal-collision</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.standard.net.au/story/1703467/cyclists-tell-court-of-car-crash-impact/?fb_action_ids=10201075049150312&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582">http://www.standard.net.au/story/1703467/cyclists-tell-court-of-car-crash-impact/?fb_action_ids=10201075049150312&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582</a><br />
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Each of these reports tell the SAME STORY , the driver could CARE LESS ABOUT CYCLISTS !<br />
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Not living in Queensland , i am not entitled to add my Signature to the following petition ! Perhaps YOU know someone in that State that is as yet unaware of this AND has the right to aCT !<br />
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<a href="http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2109">http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2109</a><br />
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An interesting action plan to keep at hand for wHEN you come across an accident :<br />
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Leaving a legacy would do good for Countless Sporting Federations , where " Doping " is the " Elephant in the Room "! WADA can do so much more than their present " Terms of Reference " allow , IF , those at the pointy end decide to put their head above the parapet !<br />
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My letter to John Howman , is to remind him of what i sought LAST YEAR , long before Stuey O'Grady decided to Perjure himself with those of the " Vance Report " and continue to mislead his Orica Team Colleagues about his past transgressions , now called into doubt by the French Senate reporting " Suspicious Findings "! A saving grace for him , is that he " Fessed Up " before this report was released . In the way he handled this "Confession " , he has cast Doubt & Suspicion on EVERY OTHER AUSTRALIAN ATHLETE ! Does ANY other Athlete deserve to be tarred with the same brush ? I can think of a few working for Orica who lost their way during their Cycling career , but my suspicions are pointless . What is important , is that a means MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE , so that any with " transgressions " can make their peace and quietly walk away , to grieve in private ! <br />
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Well done Stuey , what is your next party trick ? AOC has rushed to distance itself from ALL your previous input ! Who is next ?<br />
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My letter to President of WADA , John Fahey :<br />
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Your minions seem to think that what i have to say , is an irrevelence !<br />
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That i receive no reply to any correspondence that i send you , is a FACT !<br />
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Last year i took the time to create :<br />
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As you will see , should YOU , or any of your staff visit the link , it has not had any result ! Had Stuey O'Grady used this route , had my idea been implemented , he would not be currently " Persona Non Grata with the AOC " and the great " Unwashed Aussie Public "?<br />
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EACH and every person addressing " Truth and Reconciliation Issues " , ducks action by declaring that WADA Code , currently does not allow !<br />
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Well John , since you are retiring later this year , don't you think it is time to leave a LEGACY ?<br />
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By creating the Environment for a " Truth and Reconciliation Commission " , you will save countless " CLOSET SPORTING FRAUDS " , from being lampooned in the manner that Stuey O'Grady now is experiencing .<br />
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WHAT HAVE YOU TO LOSE ?<br />
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Sincerely<br />
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Wonder if the Tweet link is the right entry point ?<br />
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<li style="margin: 7px 0px 8px 10px;"> " Many of the bureaucrats ditched the concept after first seeming to embrace it “because the WADA code doesn’t allow for it”. But the WADA code was not sent to us from Mars with explicit instructions never to change it. Humans from planet Earth wrote the code, and if enough people make good arguments to change it, it can be. So if the bureaucrats think T&R is the way to go, they should not complain the WADA code doesn’t allow it; they should work to change the code. And personally, I think such a request would be seriously considered by WADA if it didn’t come as part of a salvo of sniping press releases and asinine public statements.</li>
<li style="margin: 7px 0px 8px 10px;">Can we allow people to “get away with it”? I wrote about that <a href="http://gerard.cc/2013/06/27/once-bitten-twice-shy/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">in my previous blog post</a>, and we have to accept that there is no perfect solution. The outcome will feel insufficient and unfair regardless. But if it is possible to use the concept of Truth and Reconciliation in a country that has suffered murder, torture, bomb attacks and other unspeakable crimes, then surely it should be possible with something as insignificant as illegal drug use in sport. Furthermore T&R needn’t mean there is zero punishment for transgressions.</li>
<li style="margin: 7px 0px 8px 10px;">Ex-dopers can’t call for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s quite alright for ex-dopers to call for truth, but they should leave to others the call for reconciliation. Problem is, there is no real “other side” in this conflict. Actually there is, made up of clean riders, fans who were fooled, etc, but this is a rag-tag group that is not easily identifiable Even worse, until the moment a T&R process starts, every rider will continue to claim they were part of that small minority in the “clean rider” camp. Tough to start Truth and Reconciliation with such a fundamental lie.</li>
<li style="margin: 7px 0px 8px 10px;">Cycling doesn’t have a bishop Tutu. Whatever you may think of the man, he could speak to large parts of both sides with authority. Cycling doesn’t have a person like that – there is so much conflict on so many levels and so many topics. Who has the authority or even credibility with a large portion of the cycling world?</li>
<li style="margin: 7px 0px 8px 10px;">What is the purpose of a T&R process? Is is that (ex-)dopers no longer have to fear getting found out? Is it to avoid embarrassing stories appearing one by one for the next decade? Those are all pretty self-serving goals. But what is the goal for cycling, what will the sport get out of the process? You hear very little about that.</li>
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As a result, it is entirely possible cycling (and maybe other sports) will have a process through which people will confess their doping sins without penalty. The truth part is easy, it can certainly be “bought” with the prospect of never having to worry about getting caught up in your past anymore, and in essence future job and financial security. Just like any bank robber would confess to the crime if he could keep the loot and avoid jail.</div>
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skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-77348453057880517122013-07-12T12:01:00.001-07:002013-07-19T11:33:00.690-07:00YOU'RE IN MY WAY ! <br />
Driving straight at Cyclists as she was overtaking a farm tractor , involved dangerous driving coupled with an insulting gesture , indicating that she had the right to be on the wrong side of the narrow country road ! Too often Cyclists face this dilemna presented by thoughtless , self centred , childish & petulent drivers !<br />
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Was that gesture an indication that this driver thought that because she had been slowed by a tractor , that Cyclists should not be on the otherside of the road , because they were an inconvenience in the rush to get to the destination ? What was her hurry anyway , there was no traffic following us , so that manoevre , scattering 3 Cyclists , was totally unnecessary ! At best she would have lost several seconds , however , she may have misjudged and caused injury or even death . Was she in such a rush that she was prepared to risk a Jail Term ?<br />
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This incident today , i was told by the two youths that i was Cycling with , is becoming commonplace , an indication of an acceptance by them that they are unable to go training and return home to their studies without encountering several alarming incidents . As those reading my blogs will have noted , i have no time for accepting this type of behaviour , and will where possible , follow a perpetrator to their destination . I usually ask them if they remember meeting me before , then explain why it was necessary to persue them . It will come as no surprise to most of you that the driver will say that they did not notice you !<br />
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When the driver makes a gesture or shouts at you , they deserve all that comes their way . One wonders what they do when they encounter a truck ? Doubt they would attempt to bully another vehicle when they risk damaging their paintwork ?<br />
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Cities around the world are attempting to encourage more of their citizens to take to the bike for a greater percentage of their journeys . Many of these Cities have published plans to grow the percentages in the coming years and set aside considerable funds to implement the infrastructure to enable Cyclists to reach their destination in SAFETY !<br />
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Boris Johnson , Mayor of LONDON , for many years has enthused about his Cycling related plans , has even signed up Barclays Bank to Sponsor Bike Hire Facilities on a long term Contract . Over recent years he has caused to be created several " Super Cycling Highways " , with more in the process of being added to the London Metro network . Regretably , these plans whilst wonderful on paper , as a matter of actuality have proved to be the death of several Cyclists !<br />
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" Cyclists in the City " , a blog that i follow has today , reported that a third cyclist death has occured on the much vaunted " SuperHighway 2 "! Pertinent details below :<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 17.77777862548828px;">Something has definitely changed. Two years ago when people first took to their pedals to protest at the woefully inadequate plans for Blackfriars Bridge (two years on, they're unchanged by the way), we were regarded by the media and London's politicians as something of a novelty . Now, calls for safe space for cycling are starting to go mainstream. But they're only going to stay mainstream if you join in and show you want to push for a solution."</span><br />
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For me , it was a wasted effort , since there was no way to follow the action . Being fair to Brian Cookson , he actually " retweeted " some of the questions posed . So far , i can find few of the answers to some of the questions " posed " , that deserve to be answered ! WHO cares whether he rides a " Compact Chain ring "?<br />
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THere are the likes of @Inrng or @Velonews that could have served as " moderators " , in am sure they would have vetted the likes of evilcycling , perhaps even LA ?<br />
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What will happen to global cycling productions races - 4profit race organisers funded by uci w McQuaid on board <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23askbrian&src=hash" style="color: #038543; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #67b58e;">#</span><strong>askbrian</strong></a></div>
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Seems i am not the only person that needs to see the whole timeline about " WHAT REALLY WAS GOING ON "?<br />
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Another point of view :<br />
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<a href="http://journalvelo.com/breaking/brian-cookson-twitter-qa-in-one-easy-to-read-place-askbrian/">http://journalvelo.com/breaking/brian-cookson-twitter-qa-in-one-easy-to-read-place-askbrian/</a><br />
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Cyclingnews Forum/clinic , provided a few more questions , though some were too late OR too hard to answer :<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Edit- a few of these came after Cookson was finished. Also, there were a few general repetitive comments that I didn't copy in here.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Robert Newrick @RNewrick 4h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci #askbrian what will be done to regain faith of cycling population in UCI? Can't have the farce of Contador, let alone Lance.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Dave (Dim) @dimspace 4h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">****.. I forgot to ask @cooksonforuci who is paying for his PR company</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">.@cooksonforuci Pat and Hein had ongoing battles with organizers (ASO,RCS, etc) how do you proposed to mend these relationships? #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Donald Young @SlapshotJC 4h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">If @cooksonforuci wants our support he has to initiate a whole scale shift in cycling nothing less will do #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Charlie @NiceIcePrincess 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">“@ffflow: @cooksonforuci you sat in many UCI meetings with Pat McQuaid. Were you a disenting voice with fresh ideas?” #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Charlie Charlie @NiceIcePrincess 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci RT'g LA is supposed to give you credibility when he's lined pockets of UCI? #WrongWay #AskBrian #Credibility #Transparency</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">paulomaldini @paulmalone33 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Shame you ignored @PaulKimmage ....does this mean you have something to hide? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Ole Obitsø @oleok2 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Will you let yourself interview by @PaulKimmage? #askbrian I don't care what you answer, just think about it.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Andrew Rosch @Andrewrosch 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@CooksonforUCI How do you feel about the creation of XCE, rejection of Enduro, & resultant breakaway league? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Charlie @NiceIcePrincess 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci on record #AskBrian Were you privy or part of decision to sue award winning journalist @PaulKimmage? No reply, is answer UCI</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Should the UCI work with bike-sharing programs around the world to promote safer cycling? #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Donald Young @SlapshotJC 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci up for a game of softball?? Should be that's all the questions you answered, try answering the tough question #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">fmk @fmk_RoI 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">You have many good Qs ignored back thru yr timeline @CooksonForUCI. Will #AskBrian get to them later or are they to be ignored?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Martin Waters @martinwaters07 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci any chance of a response to the questions asked by @PaulKimmage ? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Chris Walker Chris Walker @ChrisWalker__ 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci are there any plans in your manifesto to increase number of tests (in and out comp) or just to make it independent? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Neil Browne Neil Browne @neilroad 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Hey @Cooksonforuci these compact gearings questions are just dandy but how about answering real Qs? #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Farrell @FarrellRock 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">#askbrian Do you plan to bring Didi Senft along to meetings so he can jump up & down next to you in the conference room? You should.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Jeppe Helbo Jeppe Helbo @storejep 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci #AskBrian Will you work for making the selection process for World Tour Licence more transparent?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">John McNamara John McNamara @jgmacca 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci will you look at technology in the peloton? Perhaps removing radios from riders to make racing more interesting #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Ian Jonsen Ian Jonsen @IanJonsen 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci What protection will you provide for whistleblowers? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Paul Kimmage Paul Kimmage @PaulKimmage 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci @moran_anto As an example of openess and transparency would you mind answering my questions please? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">TailWindHome @TailWIndHome 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci At what point did you stop being "100% Supportive" of Pat McQuaid? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Adam Bartlett Adam Bartlett @BartlettAdam 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci #askbrian do you intend to make selection criteria for world tour team status more transparent?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Unfortunate Kritik Unfortunate Kritik @THUNK4U 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">.@cooksonforuci how about a UCI plan in conj. w/ @wada_ama to have "open-door" confessionals w/ limited-time offer zero-punishmnt? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Damian Ormston Damian Ormston @DamianOrmston 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci How do you plan on not only separating your allegiances with Team Sky/BC from the UCI Pres. but also being seen to? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Dave (Dim) Dave (Dim) @dimspace 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci are you going to do anything for organisers of historic races that are struggling to pay UCI fees #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Mark Florence @markflorence11 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci I won't support your nomination if you won't answer @paulkimmage. #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Cian Hogan Cian Hogan @chogan76 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci very disturbing that there are certain questions you choose not to answer - same ol' same ol' ?? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">steve chapman steve chapman @stevechapman65 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci will you answer any of the questions I asked #askbrian #justasking</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Neil Browne Neil Browne @neilroad 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">MT @PaulKimmage: @cooksonforuci Were you party to the decision to sue Floyd Landis? Is suing whistleblowers in your manifesto? #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Cab Davidson @gnomeicide 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">#askbrian @cooksonforuci professional womens road cycling seems to be limping from disaster to disaster. Whats the solution for that?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Alex Murray Alex Murray @leguape 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforUCI In nearly 20yrs, why hasn't BC made any substantial progress on improving race conditions on UK roads? #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">David S. David S. @Courier429 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci would you support another sanctioning body in the USA aside from USAC? #ASKBRIAN</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">jeffvolkmer jeffvolkmer @jeffvolkmer 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci What is yr plan, as an IOC & therefore non-profit entity, to make pro cycling & its teams financially sustainable #askbrian?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Xavier Xavier @ksavje 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci How do u plan to convince cont. europe that u're aware that cycling is a sport built on tradition & not a product? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Samuel Gamester Samuel Gamester @LanterneVerte 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci will you work to preserve and protect the great races of the sport, spring classics, monuments, GTs etc #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">TailWindHome TailWindHome @TailWIndHome 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Are you only answering easy questions now? #askbrian @PaulKimmage</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Jack Thurston @thebikeshow 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Will you apologise to @graemeobree for banning his bikes ? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Chris Chris @chris_the_tall 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci #askbrian Given the advantages of the incumbent, do you agree that the President should be limited to 2 terms of office ?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Peter In Devon Peter In Devon @PeterInDevon 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci #askbrian When this half hour is over will you go back and read through EVERY question in detail?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@CooksonForUCI Shouldn't the UCI promote womens cycling on par w/the men? Minimum salary benefits? #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@moran_anto @cooksonforuci #askbrian and if not, Why? Complete accounting of UCI finances (including Hein, McQuaid personal banking/UCI)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Cornelia Howell Cornelia Howell @CorneliaHowell 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci any ideas on how UCI could help federations promote cycling for youngsters, both racing and recreational? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Anto Moran Anto Moran @moran_anto 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Do you like Ireland? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Levi Jones Levi Jones @LevyJones 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Thoughts on revenue sharing or some sort of salary cap to even the playing field among world tour teams? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Dave W Dave W @iD4VE 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Will you place as much emphasis on other aspects of cycling such as MTB, Downhill & 4X as there is on road cycling? #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Casey Walter Casey Walter @rider1000 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Why should we as fans support you? What makes you different from the past? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Alex Murray Alex Murray @leguape 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Why was British Cycling partner Sky allowed to invest in GB road cycling without any equality obligation? #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Anto Moran Anto Moran @moran_anto 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci will you implement a womens commission if you are successful? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Dave (Dim) Dave (Dim) @dimspace 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci And do you think there is a danger that this election could end up being fought over a single issue.. doping.. #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Dave (Dim) @dimspace 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Six months ago though, you said that womens cycling had no media interest, or sponsor interest and no to min wage. #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Alex Murray @leguape 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci As President of UCI Road Commission, what have been your main achievements? #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Scott O'Raw Scott O'Raw @velocast 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">.@cooksonforuci Should the UCI both simultaneously govern and promote the sport? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Lewis Hill Lewis Hill @Hilly_Hilltop 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Hello Brian, would you look to reform current UCI limits on bike technology? Weight limits etc? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Adam Bartlett Adam Bartlett @BartlettAdam 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci will you make the process for selecting world tour teams mire transparent? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Alexander Hinds Alexander Hinds @al_hinds 5h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Would you push for a region rethink? Oceania currently needs expansion or to be merged if it is to have any value. #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Ad Snow @AdSnow 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Would you enforce/encourage teams to give more of their budget towards anti-doping tests&measures? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Steve C Steve C @SteveCold 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci do you see the uci's role as improving the sport or improving cycling in general (general usage, access rights). #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Niels Goozzer Niels Goozzer @NielsGoozzer 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci How about what's most important: great sport. What's your stance on smaller teams in the races? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Luke Allingham Luke Allingham @luke0411 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci What are your plans to rebuild the credibility of the uci, and cycling? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">paul paul @bikerforever68 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Long time to trust UCI again,helped destroy cyclings rep for a generation,bad image,loss of fans #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">David S. @Courier429 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci would you penalize riders for riding unsanctioned events? Also would you even payouts for men and women? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">CycleSystemsAcademy CycleSystemsAcademy @CycleSystemsAc 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Pierre Roland recently being 'rested' for dodgy test results smacks of cover up&denial. Would this happen under your tenure? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Anto Moran Anto Moran @moran_anto 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci if you get the Presidents position will you apologise to the 'scumbags' on behalf of the UCI? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Alex Murray Alex Murray @leguape 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Why didn't you vote for minimum salary for Elite Women when your GB riders receive it thru lottery funding? #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Chris Walker @ChrisWalker__ 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci would you advocate NADOs to be non-governmental just like USADA? Would remove national athlete bias surely?! #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Anto Moran Anto Moran @moran_anto 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">.@cooksonforuci In the interest of transparency will you release the content of the Plant dossier? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Roxanne King Roxanne King @CyclingRox 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">.@cooksonforuci Why would the UCI penalize riders for riding non-UCI events? It seems spiteful. #AskBrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">cris towner cris towner @CrisTT 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci #askbrian what Segregation of Duties needs to be introduced to UCI to ensure best elimination of conflicts in interests?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Quintin @qjnmh 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci how will you look to enhance the women's road race scene?#askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Michael Richards Michael Richards @mykal1972 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">#askbrian C'mon now, what's in that dossier?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">CycleSystemsAcademy CycleSystemsAcademy @CycleSystemsAc 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Does the push to globalise the sport put too much pressure on teams? Should the sport even have races where no fans? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Laura Weislo Laura Weislo @Laura_Weislo 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci #askbrian how would you balance the needs of race orgs to be in WorldTour with need to hone an ever expanding calendar?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">TailWindHome @TailWIndHome 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci A what point did you decide you were no longer "100% Supportive" of Pat McQuaid #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">cris towner cris towner @CrisTT 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci #askbrian in business we use 3 Lines of Defence concept to ensure compliance to policy/regulation. Could UCI learn from this?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Mike Pearson Mike Pearson @mikepearson 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci What will you do to develop & promote women's professional road racing at all levels? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">spokeydokeyblog spokeydokeyblog @spokedoke 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Do you have any plans to abolish UCI frame & component stickers, plus min weight limit? To help manufacturers #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Corinne Corinne @Cor_i_nne 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci How will you improve women's pro cycling with regards to equal pay & conditions? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Lisa Brambani @bikerbrambani 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci what about a Junior World Championship for Woman in Cyclo Cross to bring in line with the men? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Paul Kimmage Paul Kimmage @PaulKimmage 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci There were three plaintiffs (PMCQ, HB and UCI) on the legal suit I was served: Were you party to this decision? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Pat Looney Pat Looney @Funxyzeit 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci You've been president of BrCycling for 16 years. Do u think there should be a maximum tenure as president of UCI ? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Jai @ddukeofdarkness 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci What would your plans be to push and promote women's cycling onto a similar scale as men's? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Andy Bennett Andy Bennett @AndyBennett360 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci #askbrian Would you look at changing the points system to reward hard working domestiques, giving them more currency ?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Jesper Carstens @JesperCarstens 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci Should pro teams get some of the money from tv rights? #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Kimberley Ramplin Kimberley Ramplin @Kimbo_Ramplin 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci what are your plans to ensure certainty & security in women's road racing, esp. after Tour of Languedoc shambles #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">CycleSystemsAcademy CycleSystemsAcademy @CycleSystemsAc 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">What will happen to global cycling productions races - 4profit race organisers funded by uci w McQuaid on board #askbrian</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">Anto Moran Anto Moran @moran_anto 6h</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;">@cooksonforuci #askbrian could we have an independent audit of UCI finances since 99?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px;"><br /></span>skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-87903041562076456552013-05-26T12:14:00.000-07:002013-07-08T04:49:08.626-07:00IRRITATING TV !<br />
As i write my blogs i have the TV going in the background . each week there are several programs that occur at the same time , makes life easy , since these are from the Major news Networks .<br />
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Al Jazeera , friday night , offers " The David frost interview ". CNN on Sunday features several items , as does CNBC . Saturday & Sunday night , there are two " Jimmy Fallon Shows " from 2100hrs .<br />
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Right now i am hearing the " facebook Obsession " on CNBC , with commercials intervening . Of course these network will haves need revenue to operate , but repeating the " Thomson reuters Ad. " three times consecutively , with the " LvMH share graph " alternating 5 times with " Burberry group share graph " in each Ad is considered entertaining ? BIG FAIL !<br />
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After this show , we will have " Jimmy Fallon " , now this guy's humour must be entertaining to some , since he is slated to take over from Jay Leno , whose humour i am able to understand ? i think ?<br />
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Weekends can be hugely entertaining , in that nearly all the Networks run a ticker tape feed , the attention to these at weekends is minimal . They tell you something , then forget to change the " Ticker Feed ", net result is that you are left thinking it is " April Fools Day ".<br />
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Another annoying habit is the " Self Publicity " that occurs on CNN , each half hour or more often if there is no World Crisis . One Ad will be a " Straight Product Ad. " then there will be blurbs for upcoming shows , maybe one will be the one you are in the middle of at that time , or already just finished for the day . Each evening of the week CNN has starting at 1800hrs GMT , " Richard Quest ", Chistiana Amanpour , Isha Sesay and Beckie Anderson finishing at 2000hrsGMT . Even during this period , CNN shovels out the reminders !<br />
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Even BBC World News , has jumped on the bandwaggon with their own self obsessions . France TV ( in English ) seems to be the least boring in this behaviour .<br />
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Yeah , i know , turn the TV off , listen to music !skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-66691387804199536022013-04-15T12:32:00.000-07:002013-04-15T12:37:48.390-07:00Cycling News Summary of Doping ! " From pinpricks to the Biological Passport "!Occasionally an item as worthwhile as this Cycling News Article appears ! For me the back story of "Doping " has been a "Moveable Feast "! Throughout my riding the Grand Tour routes from 1998 , i have become aware that " ALL WAS NOT ROSY IN CYCLING SPORT "!<br />
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Follows is the Cycling News Article , in full , make of it what you will :<br />
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<em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Judicial investigations and non-analytical evidence today compliment drug testing and are increasingly coming to the fore in the prosecution of doping cases. Testing, however, remains the key weapon in the anti-doping armoury, with a multi-million Euro budget set aside for it every year. Here Feargal McKay takes a look at the way the testing regime has evolved over the last half-century, particularly with a view to cycling.</em></div>
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Anti-doping tests in cycling began in 1964, at the Tokyo Olympics. Following the death of Knud Enemark Jensen at the previous Olympiad, Pierre Dumas (the Tour de France's doctor) and Maurice Herzog (the French minister for health) had lobbied the UCI and been granted permission to carry out 'health checks' ahead of the hundred kilometre time trial at the Olympics. While some urine samples were collected, Dumas and Herzog were principally concerned with checking riders' bodies for evidence of recent injections. If pin-pricks were found, the riders were simply asked what they had taken and who had administered it.</div>
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Over the next couple of years, the anti-doping landscape changed radically. The French and Belgian governments enacted legislation to ban the use of stimulants in sport and began to put some stick about. The Belgians carried out searches at Gent-Wevelgem in 1965, the French at the following year's Tour. These moves effectively forced sport in general to wake up and confront a problem international federations and the Olympic movement had, at best, merely been paying lip service to. Faced with the choice of introducing official, systematic testing of their own or ceding turf to national governments, sport decided to fight the good fight against doping.</div>
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Initially, the only substances that were banned were those that could be tested for. This was principally substances like cocaine, strychnine and amphetamines (although in the case of the latter there were many individual amphetamine-based products that went without a test for several years). Whole classes of drugs – principally steroids – went unbanned until tests could be developed (the first steroid tests didn't arrive until the mid seventies). This attitude changed in the 1980s when the IOC were forced to ban blood transfusions without being able to test for them. Culturally, this is an important point to bear in mind insofar as it has helped inculcate a belief among some athletes and their entourage that if a substance can't be tested for then it isn't doping, a view that has survived in some through to the present day.</div>
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At first testing was about finding traces of banned substances in urine samples. Trace evidence of the use of most drugs leaves the system quickly, meaning that the testers generally have a pretty narrow window of opportunity to spot it. But the use of such direct testing methods became even more problematic once substances that were natural to the human body entered the doping armoury. In the early 1980s indirect testing entered the picture, as a way of catching the illegal use of testosterone.</div>
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Rather than proving the use of testosterone by testing directly for it, Manfred Donike et al (in their paper 'The detection of exogenous testosterone', 1983) proposed that testers should measure the level of testosterone compared to epitestosterone. The human body naturally produces the two in an easy to measure ratio – typically one-to-one – and dosing up on testosterone throws that ratio out of kilter. By setting population limits for what the T/E ratio should be the testers were indirectly able to identify the use of testosterone.</div>
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The use of population limits, however, is problematic. Trying to get experts to agree on a fair and equitable population limit is difficult. Initially the T/E ratio was set at 6/1. Over the years this was allowed rise to 10/1 before falling back to 6/1 and is now set at 4/1. We have also seen, with the haematocrit/haemoglobin tests introduced in the 1990s by the UCI and the FIS, that setting a population limit – eg in cycling that of 50% haematocrit for men, 47% for women – can effectively allow doping up to that level.</div>
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Indirect testing doesn't have to rely on population limits for its effectiveness. It can also look at the levels of individual biomarkers. In ordinary medicine biomarkers have long been a way of diagnosing disease: levels of cholesterol in blood are indicative of heart disease, for example. In 1987, Bo Berglund published a scientific paper – 'Detection of autologous blood-transfusions in cross-country skiers' – in which he proposed using the levels of the hormone EPO as a way of spotting the use of a blood transfusion. Extracting blood causes the body to increase the levels of EPO in an effort to ramp-up production of red blood cells and replace those extracted. Re-infusing blood causes the opposite to happen as fewer new red blood cells are needed. By measuring the levels of EPO between two tests, taken a week or so apart, Berglund figured that transfusions could easily be spotted.</div>
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Unfortunately for Berglund and his team, 1987 was the cusp of the era of EPO doping, effectively negating the value of any test based on measuring levels of EPO. The proposed test is nonetheless interesting, regardless of its applicability, for as well as using indirect testing, by comparing the differences between two samples Berglund was pushing open the door to longitudinal analysis. Berglund's test was also somewhat novel in that it relied on a mix of in-competition and out-of-competition testing.</div>
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OOC testing had been in use for a decade or so at that stage, with Norwegian authorities having begun carrying out OOC tests on their athletes in 1977. Before then all testing had been done in-competition, despite authorities being fully aware of the value of doping as a training aid as well as a competition aid. In 1982 FISA, rowing's governing body, became the first international federation to approve the use of out-of-competition testing on its members, introducing short-notice OOC testing. By the end of the 1980s the use of OOC testing was widespread across a range of sports.</div>
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The effectiveness of early OOC testing was limited by a number of factors. Even after international federations came on board, some national federations were more lacklustre than others in implementing the procedure. But, for OOC testing to work, it requires a degree of co-operation among national federations in order to carry out testing on each others athletes when they train abroad. To combat this problem, in 1990 the IAAF introduced an anti-doping flying-squad, who could go anywhere and test anyone. The effectiveness of OOC testing was also limited by advance warning been given of tests: it wasn't until the 1990s that unannounced OOC testing became the norm.</div>
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The biggest problem with OOC testing, though, was knowing where athletes were in order to test them. Up to the era of WADA and the advent of the wherabouts module of ADAMS – the online Anti-Doping Administration Management System – effective OOC testing was pretty much limited to off-days during national and world championships. For the rest of the year testers could turn up at training camps or at athletes' homes, but an athlete not being available to them didn't matter much. By the late 1990s the OOC testing system was so inefficient that testers were completing fewer than half of their testing missions because of athlete unavailability. In the early 2000s USADA were first to implement a proper wherabouts system and to introduce to the three-strikes rule, under which multiple missed tests resulted in a sanctionable offence. In cycling, this didn't happen until 2006, with dire consequences for Michael Rasmussen the following year.</div>
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Wherabouts information is key to carrying out OOC tests. But, in an age of data protection laws, the collection of such information is under threat. With the rise of social media European Union authorities are taking a hard look at existing data protection laws and some of the changes proposed may challenge the ability of sports federations to collect wherabouts information and transfer it between one and other. At a WADA Executive Committee meeting held last year Pat McQuaid likened the proposed legislative changes to criminals getting the support of the EU to close down Interpol. WADA President John Fahey agreed that, without amendment, the proposed EU legislation would destroy WADA's capacity to fight doping in Europe in any real sense.</div>
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Another major change in the way anti-doping tests are conducted was the advent of blood testing. From the introduction of doping controls in the 1960s cheaters have found ways around urine-based controls, from secreting containers of urine about their person to injecting clean urine into their bladders. In 1988 the ski federation, FIS, led the way with blood testing with the IOC coming on board for the Lillehammer Winter Olympics in 1992. Cycling followed suit in 1994. But even when following orders from the IOC the UCI was somewhat reluctant to adopt blood testing. Speaking in January 1997 Hein Verbruggen noted that "It must be made clear that our anti-drug commission has always been against blood test controls because of ethical problems." Other federations, of course, have been even more reluctant to collect blood samples and simply don’t bother.</div>
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Testing took another new turn in 1999 with the promise of retrospective re-testing of stored samples. The previous year, after a decade of trying to sweep the EPO problem under the carpet, cycling authorities were forced to confront the issue of blood doping. Fortunately, after years of searching and false promises, an EPO test was on the horizon and set to be rolled out at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. In response to persistent criticism in the media and from the likes of Gérard Dine and the ASO, the UCI promised to put all samples from the 1999 Tour on ice and re-analyse them once the EPO test had been validated. When, in 2001, cycling introduced the EPO test ahead of the Classics season, the UCI giddily proclaimed that "the monster has been vanquished. Success at last!" They then promptly forgot their promise to re-test the <a href="http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/uci-appoints-independent-expert-for-1999-tour-samples" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: rgb(128, 130, 132) !important; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1999 Tour's samples</a>.</div>
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One reason for this may have been that the UCI thought they had legal issues with re-testing. Certainly the 2006<a href="http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/news/2006/jun06/vrijmanreport.pdf" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: rgb(128, 130, 132) !important; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Vrijman report</a> into the re-testing of stored samples from the 1999 Tour de France for research purposes challenged the use of retrospective testing. Vrijman noted that there were neither rules nor procedures for the conducting of such tests and pointed out that existing rules required that doping control forms be destroyed after two years (while the samples they identified could be stored for eight). He also questioned the reliability of tests on stored samples insofar as detection methods had been validated on samples collected only a short time before testing. According to Vrijman, it was "simply irresponsible" to suggest that disciplinary procedures could be initiated on the basis of such tests and "the spectre of meaningful retrospective testing that could yield lawful sanctions against athletes remains nothing more than an empty threat."</div>
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Retrospective testing had been used in the past, such as when the T/E test came in, but only to establish the scale of the problem and not to initiate disciplinary procedures against individuals. As a means of bringing charges, retrospective testing has – despite the concerns expressed by Vrijman – been used successfully in more recent years. Ahead of the <a href="http://www.cyclingnews.com/2012-olympic-games" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: rgb(128, 130, 132) !important; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">London Olympics WADA</a> turned the clock back to 2004 and decided to re-test a small number of the remaining stored samples, before the statute of limitation rules kicked in and they got flushed down the drain. That resulted in an additional five violations being identified. The IAAF recently completed retrospective testing of samples from 2005, resulting in six new violations being identified and five medals having to be reallocated. The IAAF also bumped three athletes from the London Games after re-testing samples from 2011 ahead of the Olympics.</div>
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The key issue surrounding retrospective testing appears to be inconsistencies on how long samples are stored for: some, from the Olympics or the Tour, might be stored for the full eight years of the statute of limitations, while others are flushed within months. Storage is an expensive proposition and the money simply isn’t there to store everything.</div>
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Probably the bigger issue though is authorities blowing hot and cold on the issue of retrospective testing: at the one moment trying to talk it up as a way of scaring people into refraining from doping while at the other too scared to really use it for fear of what it will reveal. Within cycling, as a means of picking off individuals the UCI seems happy to use retrospective testing in certain individual cases – as they did in the case of Thomas Dekker – but as a means of policing the entire peloton it is a tool the UCI appears unwilling to use.</div>
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In 1999, in response to the Festina scandal of the year before, French authorities – lead by Gérard Dine – introduced quarterly health checks as a way of combating the doping problem. Like the haemeatocrit/haemoglobin tests introduced a few years earlier, these were technically not doping tests and riders who failed them could only be 'rested' on health grounds. But by comparing data between one health check and another – longitudinally – the authorities were at least able to use the threat of temporary suspension to encourage French riders to reduce their doping. The problem, though, was that this was applicable only to French riders. And then not even all French riders: Laurent Jalabert and Richard Virenque simply moved abroad to avoid having to submit themselves to the health checks.</div>
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The idea of longitudinal testing had been around for some time at this stage – Bo Berglund, as we've seen, had tried using a version of it in 1987 – and interest in it grew rapidly through the early years of the new century. In 2003 Malcoveti et at published 'Hematologic passport for athletes competing in endurance sports: a feasibility study.' By 2007 Berglund and others in Sweden had come up with a Passport project while Peierre-Edourad Sottas and others at the Lausanne laboratory had begun working on a forensic approach to the interpretation of biomarkers (indirect testing) and using Bayesian statistics to interpret haematological values.</div>
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Initially the private sector was able to adapt to the new possibilities quicker than sports federations, with independent anti-doping programmes being offered to cycling teams by the likes of ACE and Rasmus Damsgaard. For various reasons these found a number of willing clients: by the end of 2006 Bjarne Riis, Bob Stapleton and Jonathan Vaughters were all using independent testing in their teams. Within a year the UCI announced the introduction of the <a href="http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/is-the-ucis-biological-passport-flawed" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: rgb(128, 130, 132) !important; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Biological Passport</a>.</div>
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In theory, the <a href="http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/photos/gripper-calls-on-the-uci-to-do-more-to-fight-doping/28719" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: rgb(128, 130, 132) !important; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Athlete Biological Passport is the crowning glory</a> of half a century of advances in drug testing. Individually, each of the components of the testing regime that have been developed over the last five decades have weaknesses which hamper their effectiveness. But taken collectively, in the form of the ABP, the impact of those weaknesses is lessened. Longitudinal indirect testing of blood and urine samples collected in- and out-of-competition allow profiles to be created for each individual athlete and from those profiles individual thresholds established. Profiles that fall outside of these individual limits get flagged as potential anti-doping violations. Other profiles can get flagged for ether retrospective testing of stored samples for particular substances, or individuals can be identified for targeted testing. The Passport thus becomes a means to collect all available information on one individual and, based on an analysis of that data, identify the most appropriate tool to use if doping is suspected.</div>
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That, at least, is the theory. Practice and theory differ somewhat, though. The most obvious difference is that the version of the Passport that exists today is incomplete. A complete Passport should be capable of spotting both steroid-based doping and oxygen vector doping. At present the ABP is capable only of spotting the latter: the steroid profile is still under development. FIFA – one of two federations to become recent high-profile adopters of the Passport principle – have promised to have the steroid profile up and running when they introduce the Passport in 2014. But the UCI have been promising the arrival of the steroid profile since 2007.</div>
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A fully-functioning ABP will still not be foolproof. Fifty years of history has shown that those who choose to dope adapt to their changing environment. As a minimum, though, a functioning ABP holds out the promise of being able to control the levels of doping and level the playing field somewhat for those who want to compete clean. And, implemented properly, the ABP does offer those federations that wish to really root out doping the opportunity to use the information it produces to target those most likely to have committed an offence. If the will is there to use it properly, the Passport can be a powerful weapon in the anti-doping armoury.<br />
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Sensation follows sensation as the New Year of Cycling Sport gets underway ! Most people thought Lance had gone away in October 2012 , but up pops his ugly past , when he sat down with Oprah in January ! It came as no surprise to find that he focused on himself alone . Most thought , he would name , Names , describe methods and reveal financiers . Nope , it was ALL about himself , SAD !<br />
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In the past 24hrs , Australian Authorities revealed , what was already revealed in the " Donati Report ", remember how i keep dragging up that story ? Yes , the Australian Government , has not been asleep at the wheel , there has been much going on behind the scenes . Barely 12 months before , Birotte the US Lawyer , closed down the Grand Jury Inquiry , over the protests of his investigators , who had amassed substantial evidence , that they believed would succeed in the Courts , in obtaining convictions against their targets .<br />
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At the beginning of last week the Spanish Courts , started hearing evidence against a " Dr Fuentes " , long believed to be the mastermind of " Doping / PED Product Usage "! Bear in mind that the Spanish Police , raided his premises in the 2005/6 period . Analysis of the product confiscated , revealed that his clients came from a variety of Sports & Countries and Bags of blood were labelled with " Code Names "! Some Cycle Racers , used the names of their dogs , to hide their identities . Over the years we have heard of Cycle Racers getting " Sick " , too many of these " absenses " could be put down to Racers being given , someone else's Blood ?<br />
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Recent weeks have seen a great deal of controversy , surface in the Sports Columns of many Aussie Newspapers , since Essendon and Geelong Clubs have come under the microscope , due to certain Sports Doctors having tainted associations , back in the 2003 period .<br />
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Those reading these blogs will know of my disdain for a particular individual , phat mc splat and his sidekick Nein , as they run the " UCI organisation from one disaster into another ! The aigle tag team duo , created the " Independent Commission into UCI " , in November and when in January 2013 , it displayed it's independence , they derailed it's progress , to avoid delivering the documentation that it claims to have collected , so that it could do it's work , claiming that it would conflict with the next bright idea that occured to them , a Truth & Reconciliation Commission !<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHR8pz2mc3YYqLD43b2tIjqk5JSPnFgpW0c_VP6KWBpu6cp1k-A2x7xle0sJvZGCGFKVvpzCUnFcYiyBWJ8YQPtkAuBrGfLUNXaN2O8zNJeKB_uLGmE3ztgvT-gT4UbC0dTfqf6oQULtFA/s1600/mcsplat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHR8pz2mc3YYqLD43b2tIjqk5JSPnFgpW0c_VP6KWBpu6cp1k-A2x7xle0sJvZGCGFKVvpzCUnFcYiyBWJ8YQPtkAuBrGfLUNXaN2O8zNJeKB_uLGmE3ztgvT-gT4UbC0dTfqf6oQULtFA/s1600/mcsplat.jpg" /></a>Arriving at a " Procedural Hearing of the UCIIC " in January , phat mc splat was accompanied by a Queens Councell ( reported to cost $2500/hr ) & 6 lawyers , all there to say what , you & I , could say ourselves , if we had nothing to hide . When the UCI Auditors get to inspect the books , they will see why UCI , set aside $5 million to cover the expected costs of the inquiry . Had the books of UCI been pristine clean , i doubt that there would have been the necessity to conduct an Inquiry , but all i , a member of the public can see , is the departure of long serving members of the UCI Administration . Some no doubt leave because after 15 years , another significantly worthwhile , career enhancing post arises . Others leave because they are expected to sign " Change of Employment Contracts " , that blindfold , gag and handcuff them !<br />
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Seems that two brothers and their father are woven into this saga .<br />
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With Australian Authorities hard at work , utilising the Evidence gathered , time will reveal the prosecution of a considerable number of Athletes , across a broad spectrum of Sports . It seems to me that the most likely candidates for prosecution , will be the low men on the totem pole . Easier to drag before the courts , those without the resouces to fight their corner ! Taking on the " Stars " of a Sport , will be another matter , since they will most likely go the route of the flandises & shamiltons of this world , and sell their supporters the " I am Innocent " routine , swallowing money and resources , whilst they seek " Justice "?<br />
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Australia has brought John Fahey into the mix , since he is not only a retired Premier of New South Wales State Government , but currently head of WADA ! His thoughts on the situation can be found here :<br />
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Those of you recalling the last Tour de France , which i saw as a " One Horse Race ", will agree with the likelihood that Team SKY , could find a lot of interest focussing on those that departed their Administration ranks after the " Zero Tolerance Policy " was announced .<br />
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Those that attended Thursday's , Australian Conference , will be able to be more effective in the coming months , since New Legislation was introduced to Federal Parliament and the ASADA was supplied with an increased Budget to fight the " Doping / PIED Scourge " , that threatens Australian Sport .<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLle4XzbsBpDzSCVRDarF0Z1PM92IkC2UKOIKNYHtKjLh1MItlf_OjpY66qzrJjBidejFb9gq-IXFVaPiMEcYjz3ge4IuVDHtzkSkbq2ftzldQJiYVGuV6N9_r6mMV9Rh_7_ZgUCD9YZ91/s1600/bike+business.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLle4XzbsBpDzSCVRDarF0Z1PM92IkC2UKOIKNYHtKjLh1MItlf_OjpY66qzrJjBidejFb9gq-IXFVaPiMEcYjz3ge4IuVDHtzkSkbq2ftzldQJiYVGuV6N9_r6mMV9Rh_7_ZgUCD9YZ91/s320/bike+business.jpg" width="309" /></a>Coming out of the Australian Conference was a change of emphasis , since " PED -Performance Enhancing Drugs " is now to be regarded as " PIED _Performance & Image Enhancing Drugs "! With the word " Image " being added , there is now a broader spectrum , thus incorporating the " Shamateur as well as Pro Sports Athletes "! This change of approach , highlights the cultural shift in society <span style="background-color: white; color: #282828; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.71875px;"> which is breeding tolerance to the taking of supplements and making the job of the anti-dopers harder.</span><br />
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<br />skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-2999154063883355102013-01-18T02:09:00.000-08:002013-01-19T04:29:21.863-08:00LANCE APOLOGY ? A BUST !<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2eCpfFpa2a2PWEDc9PrVSuJbp3YhLVqDKm95MOWV7Tr5DRLy8TxI82Xx-zn-ozoH-xN9aZKlxX9Ez2U5x71IGmKdPGKLjKstlY02RP8IRgtTiZyNN0oI8U3KQtPkAO97T5A8wTUzr0Ppd/s1600/cheat+book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2eCpfFpa2a2PWEDc9PrVSuJbp3YhLVqDKm95MOWV7Tr5DRLy8TxI82Xx-zn-ozoH-xN9aZKlxX9Ez2U5x71IGmKdPGKLjKstlY02RP8IRgtTiZyNN0oI8U3KQtPkAO97T5A8wTUzr0Ppd/s320/cheat+book.jpg" width="320" /></a>Glad i slept through , as everything i have seen on the TV Networks and read in the various Blogs , confirm my decision ! So far , all i see , is a rehash of what was in the public forum , before i went to sleep last night . Can Lance really believe , that what he has revealed with Oprah , will encourage ANYONE to sympathise with him ? Yes , i know , this was the first of two instalments , but , was there a " teaser " to encourage people to return for the second instalment ?<br />
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With Fatcyclist tweeting , that he would do a " Blow by blow report " , last night , i was able to read through both his ongoing relevations and comments , as well as the comments by his cast of regular readers . For me , this was a useful tool , in helping me to understand the News Clips i saw on CNN World Sport , BBC World News and Sky News . Thanks to Fatty , i feel as though , imissed NOTHING !<br />
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Many people have tweeted their opinions on Lance , most were disappointed with the interview , for a variety of reasons :<br />
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<span title="7:27 AM - 18 Jan 13">7:27 AM - 18 Jan 13</span>
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The more I think about Betsy, the more sympathy I feel for her. She's waited almost ten years to hear him say she didn't lie and he refuses.</div>
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When he said he was behaving like a jerk during those years, I thought 'Lance, I could have told you that back then.'</div>
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The more I think about the interview, the more conscious I become of the evasions and non-answers. His truth will come dropping slowly.</div>
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Completely looked up to Lance Armstrong's determination, grit & longevity when I was a younger athlete. Sad to read it was all a lie.</div>
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Lots of people suffer through treatment in pursuit of more life. Some cancers don't respond. Some of us die. We're not heroes or failures.</div>
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From this last Blog , i have copied the relevant item , that i believe Lance needs to URGENTLY address: </div>
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" The test of Armstrong’s newly-found disgust of his bullying and cheating behaviour will come when or if he is prepared to face journalists with a modicum of reporting integrity. Armstrong needs to reveal the facts of his behaviour and not some confected inner feelings of supposed guilt.</div>
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He can start paying journalists like David Walsh a monetary compensation of at least double what he brazenly took from The Sunday Times, together with whatever token apology he care to make.</div>
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This is a case where money – Armstrong’s money – will speak more loudly than any Oprah contrived confession."</div>
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Lance has shown his ability to Act , in a way that defeated most Journalists . This Oprah Event , seems to follow the same pattern . I for one will not lose sleep tonight , waiting on relevations , that i am more certain , will not be forthcoming .</div>
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In " <a href="http://parrabuddy.blogspot/">Parrabuddy.blogspot</a> " , yesterday , i addressed a letter to Jacques Rogge , outlining many issues , of which i am sure , he is already aware ! Had Lance chosen to reveal some of his knowledge , relating to these people and their activities , then there might be reason , to believe that his confessions , were relevant ! As of now , there is nothing , other than confirmation , of the speculation that the Cycling circles have entertained since 1999 ! </div>
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Lance , during the Interview , you said this to Oprah , who knew no better :</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Those like myself , and of course others that follow the events in which you participated , know what Mike Ashenden , has reported in a variety of Articles and venues ! Link to just one , here :</span></div>
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Racers such as Christophe Bassoon ( DNF the 1999 Le Tour after Harrassment ) , " Simeone ( excluded from the " Giro d'Italia , when Italian National Champ ) and others , have been defrauded of their opportunities . Journalists of the Calibre of David Walsh & Paul Kimmage , have been sued and bullied ! Ladies such as Emma O'Reilly & Betsy Andreu , have had their names dragged through the Mud ! Friends such as Frankie Andreu have been discarded .</div>
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ALL FOR WHAT ? To preserve a facade of LIES ! </div>
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LANCE , you have made your Family and Friends even more ASHAMED of you , than they were , before you appeared on Oprah's show !</div>
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Even the Women Racers have an opinion on Lance ! With her retirement this week , Nicole Cooke released a Statement , regarding her Career . She was plain speaking about a few matters , including her views about CHEATS ! Here are some of her thoughts :</div>
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" <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Jeanson states, like all the others, she is “repentant” and all that is behind her. All these "born again" champions of a clean sport. They could be more accurately described as criminals who stole other's livelihoods who are only ever genuinely sorry about one thing - they are very sorry they were caught."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"> " </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">When Lance “cries” on Oprah later this week and she passes him a tissue, spare a thought for all of those genuine people who walked away with no reward – just shattered dreams. Each one of them is worth a thousand Lances."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Well Lance , you were responsible for many heartbreaks , how do you feel about being " Dumped on ", now , by a CHAMPION Female Racer ?</span></div>
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UNLESS you appear before the " UCIIC Inquiry ", and reveal , ALL those associated with provision of , and financing of the PED products , that YOU and the Teams used since 1993 , there is NO POINT in your appearing in Public EVER AGAIN !</div>
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Reveal your knowledge of UCI , Tailwind and Sponsors activities , in relation to Financing , PED Supply and other nefarious activities , and THEN , and ONLY then , can you venture onto the path to Redemption .<br />
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Travis Tygart is quoted here : <span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">"If he's sincere in his desire to correct past mistakes, he will testify under oath about the full extent of his doping activities," ALSO </span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">"Lance Armstrong finally acknowledged that his cycling career was built on a powerful combination of doping and deceit," ALSO </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">"His admission that he doped throughout his career is a small step in the right direction."</span><br />
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"We at the Livestrong Foundation are disappointed by the news that Lance Armstrong misled people during and after his cycling career, including us," and <span style="background-color: white;">"Even in the wake of our disappointment, we also express our gratitude to Lance as a survivor for the drive, devotion and spirit he brought to serving cancer patients and the entire cancer community."</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/21072339">http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/21072339</a> USADA request <br />
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skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-85841476589535850832013-01-10T06:23:00.000-08:002013-01-13T02:04:50.368-08:00Lance Armstrong ! Some advice !<br />
My Letter to LANCE !<br />
Delivered by a Tweet , hope he decides to read :<br />
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Lance ,<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11DkHnAQCylTzT_9SUkuQEEt4ngGUeht8Fs6vQN6Yd49qTpD4YRDzmZWYQdarE2lqu2BQw-nGR-hpz818_zGLd6CZvguaZDS4zjZW3EGvtxGR7eOUwwAxjq-nFi9HKgpKg8cEDZkr3gV7/s1600/oprah+at+lance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11DkHnAQCylTzT_9SUkuQEEt4ngGUeht8Fs6vQN6Yd49qTpD4YRDzmZWYQdarE2lqu2BQw-nGR-hpz818_zGLd6CZvguaZDS4zjZW3EGvtxGR7eOUwwAxjq-nFi9HKgpKg8cEDZkr3gV7/s320/oprah+at+lance.jpg" width="320" /></a> " Through the many years that i have been riding the routes of the Pro World Cycling Tours, i have had mixed responses from you . Mostly they appear to have been favourable .I have treated ALL Racers in the same way , with a certain amount of respect , regardless of misgivings as to their proberty in respect of any " Doping/PED usage "! It would have been foolish of me to treat " Vinkie " in a bad way , since his No 1 Mechanic , for any number of years , was always " Helpful to me " , whenever i needed advice or assistance . In fact the British Mechanic , Alan , on your teams at different times , was friendly and helpful . Craig , the Kiwi mechanic , with you at Astana , now with Orica / GreenEDGE , is another example . So many Teams have had their Record " Blotched " by the " Less than Honest Behaviours " of their Racers . Many of the Team Support Staff , are fully aware of the situation they find themselves with , the alternative is to leave , and HOPE , they find employment elsewhere . How can they be certain , that it is not , jumping out of the frying pan , into the FIRE ! Media Reports , suggest , you were less than kind , to some of your Support Staff , let alone those that raced with you !<br />
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You may recall that in Monaco , " Le Tour Grand Depart of 2009 " , i asked you to have your Team Members carry " LiveSTRONG Wristbands , in their pockets and pass them to any people in wheelchairs , beside the barriers , as they went to the " Sign on podium ". I repeated this request , when riding with you before the start of the Rotterdam Grand Depart , 2010 . Both of these occasions resulted in me being on TV and on front page of various Newspapers . Of course , my story , is so old now , that Journos take no interest in reminding theeir readers or viewers of my interest in Assisting " Para Athletes "! As you have told Journos in front of the Crillion Hotel in Paris , i seem to ride more milage than you , each year , certainly a thankless task !<br />
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I can think of several people , that have been inspired by your efforts , over the years in respect of LiveSTRONG . @8 wristbandman was with me in Monaco and Jesolo , having fought cancer , successfully for several years , he is still supporting you , regardless of the mud that besplatters you in recent times ! 39stoneman , is another that has continued , to blog his support in recent times .<br />
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Since the " USADA Reasoned Report " people have been trying to put distance , between their actions in past years and your current morass of difficulty ! An example of this can be found in a Tweet i received recently ! Mike Rann , like others , saw you as an opportunity to further their interests . No doubt as a Politician , he relied on his Staff to guide him ? With that advice he went along with the opportunity to " Publicise " the Tour Down Under " start in 2009 . Only You , will know , how easy it was to arrange an " Appearance Fee " , and where these monies were deposited ! You will be aware that most people THOUGHT , that this money was going to " LiveSTRONG "! Where it actually was banked has led to a huge amount of Speculation ! Perhaps , one of your mistakes , was creating a " LiveSTRONG.com ( Personal Business ) " , marketed alongside the " LiveSTRONG.org ( Charity Org. ) " , ALL your detractors , have honed in on this facit of your affairs , rightly or wrongly ? Mike Rann's tweet to me :<br />
" Mike Rann @Mlke_Rann<br />
@skippydetour Please dont mention my name and that man in the same sentence again... I'm trying to distance myself from any connection!<br />
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Friends like this , who needs enemies ?<br />
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Social Media has been of benefit to you over the years , not only Twitter , which at one time , was more tham 4.2Million followers , but other platforms in which you invested . Currently , there are a few Tweet addresses , asking people to use the " Unfollow " facility . Time will tell , how effective they will become ?<br />
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When it was confirmed that Oprah , would be interviewing you , in your home , many hopped on the " Bandwagon " with their views as to how and under what terms this " Interview " would be conducted ! Speculation is " Rife " , about the reasoning , leading to this interview . Personally i have mooted the possibility of a reoccurance of " Health Issues " ? Most are of the view that the 1996 Cancers , were the result of the " Cocktail of PED Products " , that you are accused of using ! Suffice to say , most are of an opinion , that this is about " Lance " , not about a Genuine Desire to rectify past errors of Judgement ! The following link refers to a " Baseball Player " and his " Confession ": <br />
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This is an example that you should not follow , you will find yourself in a " Firestorm " , should you take this course .<br />
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Far be it for me to offer you advice , considering the amounts you spend , to retain the best professionals in every respect , needed to preserve your previous " Good Name "! With reports of your Assets being in excess of $125M , it is possible that you are getting good results , from your investment in their endeavours . Very hard to put oneself , in your shoes , and decide , if ALL your decisions , since the return to Road Racing in 2009 , were beneficial to your and your family's wellbeing .<br />
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Not having access to the Oprah Winfrey Network , i guess , i will see segments in Sky News and on CNN Sport programmes . Whatever takes place , ONLY a full disclosure of the relevant facts , will satisfy ANY of the Viewers ! People like " Jaime Fuller of " Change Cycling Now " and; Skins.inc " have voiced their concerns as to what you plan to do :<br />
<a href="http://watercooler.skins.net/blog/2013/01/08/hey-lance-if-youre-going-to-confess-you-better-do-it-right/#comment-235"> http://watercooler.skins.net/blog/2013/01/08/hey-lance-if-youre-going-to-confess-you-better-do-it-right/#comment-235 </a><br />
Reading his Blog Post , reveals GOOD Advice , no doubt , you will have another perspective ?<br />
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No doubt , you are aware of " Phat Mc Quaid " losing his WADA Executive status , he claims that he was on the Executive since 2009 , Heinous , currently , has not repeated his " NEVER , Never , etc " remarks , regarding your friendship , doubt he will sleep easy , until after you appear on the " O Show "!<br />
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In the past , you have had regiments of Journos , following you at the various Cycling Tours , eager to earn Plaudits , for a different " Spin " , on your remarks , NOW , they will be like Pirannas , endeavouring to draw " Blood " ! You will lose , regardless of how " Honest " your part of the " Interview " turns out !<br />
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Since first posting this Letter to you , the following from David Walsh has appeared in the Media , both in the U.K. and in the Chicago Tribune :<br />
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Many of these questions have been posed to you over the years , so they will not surprise you ?<br />
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Sincere disclosure only , please ! The outcomes and their results are hard to predict . In past Blog Posts i have described you as either a " Saint or Sinner " depending on a Person's point of View !<br />
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Choose a path that helps your family , they will have to live with YOUR CHOICE !<br />
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Their Welfare is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY !<br />
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Ciao<br />
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NB Should you not follow blogs in Europe , here are a few comments worthy of consideration :<br />
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" Difficult not to think this will be a highly manipulative interview by Armstrong portraying himself as a victim and martyr, only doing what others were doing (as the Lance-apologist photographer Graham Watson was saying in his blog a few days ago, which apparently met with Armstrong's approval).<br />
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" Being interviewed at home in Texas will also give Armstrong an opportunity to create just the right surroundings to say what he wants to say to an American audience which I suspect will be a lot more sympathetic to his case than people over here.<br />
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" That would indeed be ace. It's like a train crash, it's perverse to watch but not sure I'll be able to help it. Although the early-hours slot might take care of that for me.<br />
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" Funny, the last half dozen Lance stories have lacked any rabid fanboys telling everyone else how brilliant he is... wonder why that is?!<br />
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" He won't confess to anything at all. I predict that the phrase "maybe I've made some mistakes" will be used, perhaps "I'm not an angel", and similar.<br />
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" Then they'll talk about all his charity work, how many people he's inspired to take up cycling, and a million people who care about the sport will combust.<br />
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" The guys at RedKitePrayer.com had a good analysis of this nonsense. Anything Lance does is completely self serving because his cashflow has come to an abrupt halt. He doesn't travel on Livestrong's dime any more. He doesn't get paid to all of the things he normally does. Padrag even floated the idea that it's politically motivated so he can run for office in Texas.<br />
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Go away Lance!<br />
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" I think I did a little sick in my mouth, pass the bucket there's more<br />
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" Now, if Dame Edna had been doing the interview that would have been different<br />
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" You guys are all dicks... I bet if you were in his shoes you'd do the same thing. If I was on the brink of death and survived and had a chance to come back and start over, I'd do the same thing. I'd be all in, no half assing, you're either with me or against me, cause life is too short to f*** around.<br />
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Saturday Evening , i came across the " Guardian Newspaper " offering , which may be worth consideration :<br />
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<strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">2.</strong> Express televised contrition, ideally to a popular host.</div>
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<strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">3.</strong> Involve your wife/partner in <strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1.</strong> and <strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">2.</strong></div>
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<strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">4. </strong>Apologise to everyone, but don't confess.</div>
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<strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">5.</strong> Suffer a life-threatening illness.</div>
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<strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">6.</strong> Write a book; write three books.</div>
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<strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">7.</strong> Smile through your tears; be brave.</div>
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<strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">8.</strong> Mobilise the support of influential friends and allies.</div>
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<strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">9.</strong> Turn to prayer; find a priest; talk about confession, but keep the details private.</div>
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<strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">10.</strong> Keep Buggering On.</div>
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Some of these points , i am sure you have already considered ?</div>
skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-5442537148155564742012-12-19T11:35:00.001-08:002013-01-10T05:47:13.236-08:00Mr President , YOU'VE BLOWN IT !Executive Orders are the preserve of Presidents ! I am led to believe , that the US President , can use these " Executive Orders " to send US Troops , to WAR , for about a Hundred Days , without the permission of Congress ?<br />
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Is there not a war on US streets , at present ? CNN News , after showing that News conference you spoke at , creating the " Joe Biden Panel of Experts ", advised the viewers of several pertinent stastistics .That Press Conference , i was led to believe , WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ABOUT " GUN CONTROL " , but became more a discussion , about the " fiscal cliff", showed Alarming statistics about Annual Shootings !<br />
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There are CNN stated , an average of 268 " Shootings " , each day in the USA , more than 97000 in a year ! Is that not a WAR ? In YOUR Neighbourhoods , on YOUR streets , amongst your VOTERS and Families ! Guess what ? Those that are shot , in the most part , are Innocents ! They got up in the morning not knowing how their day would finish . Few of those 268 each day , until Joe Biden reports , will be thanking you , for the unfortunate situation , they will find themselves in , that is , if they LIVE ! At a guess you will be innaugerated on the 21st january , shall we say 35 days time ? If you acted on that day , then about 19400 more shootings will have taken place . The State of the Union speech will follow some days later and by that time School will be back .<br />
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Tuesday we were advised that a Neighbouring School to Newtown , went into " Lockdown ", nervous reaction to a report to the Police ? But even before you arrived in Newtown , some " Fool " called in a " Bomb Threat " , disrupting the Church Service and distressing those in the congregation ! How much more mischief will take place whilst the USA , awaits Joe Biden's recommendations ? How many LIVES will be LOST ?<br />
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GUNS are flying off the shelves , every type , including Assault Weapons . The only glimmer of sense in the last days , are " Reports "of one enterprise " Dick's Guns " , removing Stock from display , perhaps , that means from Sale , also ? Another encouraging matter , was the report that a " Teachers Investment Fund , has caused a large Gun Manufacturer's owner / investor to divest themselves of that investment .<br />
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Whilst there are certain controls in place , to ensure ONLY those that meet " Legal Requirements ", can obtain weapons , there has to be occasion for ALARM ! Last year CNN reports , 16,484,000+ background checks were conducted on those involved in a Gun Purchase ! To November this year , the report says , 16,800,000 Background checks have been conducted ! So with the current " Outrage " fresh in their minds , purchasers are buying at " inflated prices " , any " ASSAULT Weapons " that are still available for walk away purchase ! Could it be new sales records will be made in December 2012 ?<br />
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Senator Feinstein is currently seeking to reintroduce the " Legislation " that was repealed in 2004 , that same legislation Joe Biden , introduced in1994 ! What did Vice President Biden say to you about this Legislation before you arrived on the Podium today ? Could it be , that he , Vice President Biden in your shoes , would have used " EXECUTIVE ORDERS ", to reintroduce that Legislation , effective TODAY ?<br />
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When i wrote the blog post , " http://skippi-cyclist.blogspot.com/2012/12/if-i-were-president.html " on Monday , i tweeted @whitehouse with the link . AS an Australian , i was Proud of OUR Prime Minister , donning a " Bullet Proof Vest " to make his Point with Parliament . Within 16 days of that incident , Parliament enacted Laws , banning many Weapons . Laws that the Australian Public demanded , which the Port Arthur Tragedy made necessary ! Before this " outrage " , there had been others , but the use of those Assault Weapons at Port Arthur was the catalyst of this Legislation , that has seen , NO REPEATED " Outrages " SINCE !<br />
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Congress is a " Funny Creature " , we only need to look at the " Fiscal Cliff Problem " , just saw the " Speaker " toss the Gauntlet , to see that the behaviour there , can be irrational ! However , even though YOU do not need to worry about being " Re elected " , YOU have the need to create a Legacy ! Medicare , in my mind is commendable , but sitting by for the next weeks , whilst Gun Stores are emptied of Stock , is not the Legacy that ANY Rational Politician would want ? As a Parent , you have displayed your feelings for the Grief Stricken . Aurora was another occasion that you displayed your compassion , but there also , you promised action ?<br />
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Congress , supposedly rises on Friday for the " Holidays " , can be caused , to reintroduce the " Assault Weapon Legislation " effective IMMEDIATELY ! As president , i should have thought , you have the Political Markers required to get the Legislation Re enacted !<br />
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With Respect Mr President , NO ACTION is NOT AN OPTION , for those that will become statistics in the next weeks . In your speech today , you spoke of a Mother , a Law Enforcement Officer , Killed since last Friday , of several other L.E.O. killed in service to their communities during the past days . None of these would have been saved had you acted on Friday , BUT , how many of the nearly 20000 , mentioned before CAN BE SAVED , if you Act ?<br />
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Christmas , is a stressful period for so many people , with Stress and Alcohol and unresolved Family problems , this period is like a tinder box where unresolved issues flare . Weapons in the home now , that need not be there , even Assault Weapons , unsecured perhaps , will find their way into the hands of the " Conflicted . Any Legislation that removes them , will ensure a safer future !<br />
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Can YOU make Christmas 2013 , safer by ACTION NOW ?<br />
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NB Just found this Petition created by 4th Graders at NewTown, CT.USA :<br />
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My Petition :<br />
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http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/president-of-united-states-of-america-repeal-the-2nd-amendment<br />
<br />skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-71253729124243399682012-12-16T02:45:00.003-08:002012-12-16T06:28:23.937-08:00CNN Personnel , GUTLESS and APPATHETIC ?24 hours has passed since i created this Petition :<br />
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http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/president-of-united-states-of-america-repeal-the-2nd-amendment<br />
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Having done this , i Tweeted some of CNN's , supposed " Movers & Shakers " :<br />
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With their being involved in the " Newtown Tragedy " , there is the possibility , that they do not read " Tweets "? Maybe they are so busy , trying to find " Stories " and interview " Participants " in the " Incident ", that " Social Media " is irrelevant to their needs ? So far there has been extensive coverage of this " Needless Outrage "! All Major News Networks are pouring resources into reporting the events surrounding the " Victims " .<br />
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Every avenue is being explored , BUT , apart from reporting PAST events caused by " America's Gun Culture " , there is NO EFFORT , to turn America's Collective Memory , into a FORCE to CHANGE the PRESENT , into a SAFER FUTURE !<br />
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The CNN Personnel reporting on this latest Gun Outrage , mention " NRA " as a force in the " GUN CONTROL DEBATE ". However they do not point out the CONTROL they exert over those Politicians , that choose to ATTEMPT to create Controls on the OWNERSHIP of GUNS ! With the Huge War Chest of Financial Resources , NRA ( National Rifle Association ) , are able to threaten any Politician , that attempts to make OWNING a Gun more difficult .<br />
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President Barack Obama , will tonight visit the Families of the Bereaved and the " First Responders " in Newtown . Had the News Media caused the " Collective Anger of the American Public " to be VISIBLE , President Obama would feel it necessary to make known his PLANS to tackle this " Cancerous Growth " that the GUN LOBBY has created .<br />
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As an outsider , i have NO RIGHTS to tell the Citizens of the USA , what path they should take ! I can tell you that as an Australian , I applaud the former Prime Minister of Australia , John Howard , for acting after the Port Arthur Tragedy , in introducing the Legislation that curtailed many parts of the rights to possess a GUN in Australia ! Even in the U.K. , after the Hungerford and Dunblane Tragedies , Legislation was introduced .<br />
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WHAT THEN , is the difficulty that CNN has in creating a means for the American Public to EXPRESS NOW , their revulsion of the HORRORS continually foisted on them by those preventing " GUN CONTROL "? Regretably , there have been several " Outrages " such as tthis in recent months , they seem to be happening every few days recently , another example this weekend ?<br />
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For those that want to join the ONLY other signature to date , on my attempt to help make a difference , here is the link :<br />
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<br />skippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739799738111041188.post-30207142862457267722012-12-07T10:07:00.001-08:002012-12-08T23:53:08.545-08:00UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES !<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jFq_QrPlPhHTt1P6LuCBczGgyzYv6XT7H4pgpffdLXiaftKh91wTdd0s9B52MER2wv64eyPV5cfRziLGPSF9PbrXXOdkUYv_vqgaLbyftl6UCbwulaDvBzpLCTwxyBfvvn5wIMLYhWt9/s1600/1_300-jacintha-300x340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jFq_QrPlPhHTt1P6LuCBczGgyzYv6XT7H4pgpffdLXiaftKh91wTdd0s9B52MER2wv64eyPV5cfRziLGPSF9PbrXXOdkUYv_vqgaLbyftl6UCbwulaDvBzpLCTwxyBfvvn5wIMLYhWt9/s320/1_300-jacintha-300x340.jpg" width="282" /></a>With " Jacintha " committing Suicide today , two Sydney Radio Journalists will be wondering whether they have a job to go to on Monday ! Frankly a " DCM " is the least that they deserve for their " childish prank "!<br />
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Did they really think that their audience , thought that the mischief they perpetrated , was " GOOD FUN "?<br />
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How much did their audience's reaction on Tuesday , have to do with their behaviour , the following day ? I have seen on the Sky TV Network , footage of their " Apology on Air " , more like justification than an apology , from my perspective ? Who viewing that footage could accept it as an apology ?<br />
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That the Duchess of Cambridge was " under the weather " caused her to be hospitalised , was bad enough , but instead of her state of Health being Good News to ALL ! It is now the subject of even more discomfort to that Lady ? Can you imagine how this Fine Lady is feeling ? She must be thinking , that she has contributed to the loss , by the Children and the Husband of their " Dearly Loved Wife and Mother "?<br />
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What is going over the Airwaves in Australia , i have yet to follow but it is continually being mentioned on AlJazeera , Russia Today , BBC World News , Sky News and many of the Continental Networks .<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">The Telegraph newspaper in London reported that Michael Christian, the Sydney DJ who pretended to be Prince Charles, apologised earlier in the week but carried on tweeting about it, including a tweet this morning that said, "MORE on the #royalprank after 7.30 tonight."</span></span><br />
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