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Sunday, July 9, 2017

Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival Sept 28-Oct 1.

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http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/06/21/tennessee-motorcycles-music-revival-sept-28-oct-1/

Published by Cyril Huze
Published by Cyril Huze
From a PR. American country music singer-songwriter with a 60 years career Loretta Lynn wiill be hosting in her ranch the Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival Sept. 28-Oct 1. The event will host motorcycle riders of all makes, models and years at one of the most storied and beautiful ranches in the great state of Tennessee.  It will feature live music at multiple locations, a variety of entertainment, specialty food trucks, premium and primitive camping sites, vendors and plenty of riding on some of the most beautiful roads in America. (The organizers feel important to note that Loretta Lynn’s Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival is not associated in any way with any other previous events in the area.)

Loretta Lynn and family have hosted the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur National Motocross Championship for nearly 40 years and decided to host their own event to cater to the motorcycle-riding community at large. This special event benefits from the gracious hospitality of Country Music Legend, Loretta Lynn.  “We’ve been having motorcycles here forever with the AMA, and all year long thousands of people riding in to camp at the Ranch.  This is what we do here, and I’m so excited for this new one to happen.” shared Loretta Lynn.

The event will feature Loretta’s Ride for Mission 22, a multi-spoked charity ride that will benefit Mission 22, a 501(C)3 organization that provides treatment programs for PTSD and TBI while raising awareness on the tragic issue of veteran suicide.  “22 separate motorcycle rides starting from locations from the North, South, East and West will culminate at The Ranch with Loretta & Friends performing with an All-Star Band on Sunday, October 1,” says Mission 22 Executive Director Sara Dawdy “We sincerely thank Mrs. Lynn and a wonderful group of artists and musicians who will be coming out to entertain to help make this our most special and important fund-raiser of the year.”

Ride-in campers will enjoy a stunning location along Hurricane Creek with easy access to the event hub, concert stage, vendors, entertainment, food court and bars. Tow vehicles, motor coaches, small and larger RV’s will all have a variety of options available.  Weekend passes, daily passes and a limited number of VIP passes will be offered. VIP pass holders will have an exclusive ride, and first access to reserve cabins and premium full hook-up RV spaces.

“The goal of this event is to feature music representative of the incredible musicians, song-writers and performers of the area and to fulfill what many motorcycle enthusiasts have been asking for – a destination event in a unique location that celebrates the rhythm of a great road trip,” says event spokesperson and family member, Tayla Lynn. “While motorcyclists know what it takes to have a good ride, adding a great destination can make for the perfect trip. Ride the rolling hills of Tennessee, visit the area’s unique attractions, and come back to Loretta’s Ranch for fun and great music with fellow riders.”

The local Harley-Davidson dealer is one of the host sponsors. “There has been some drama in the local motorcycle event scene locally, and we saw just how many people want to have a great time getting together to ride and enjoy each other’s company,” says Danny & Tia Suitor, owners of Appleton Harley-Davidson.  “We thank Loretta Lynn and her family for the chance to be a part of this event and truly look forward to hosting the motorcycle community near and far to the Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival.”

An accelerated event plan is in the hands of R&R Promotions, a specialty agency with decades of motorcycle event promotions and deep ties to the national motorcycle family. “We are excited to help put together the Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival alongside the Lynn family and deliver on the promise of an incredible fusion of motorcycling, music, and giving back in support of our military community,” says Carrie Repp of R&R Promotions.  “We’re very proud to showcase this area of the United States which is so rich in heritage, culture and scenic beauty that also has one of the country’s most flourishing music, arts, vintage and creative scenes today.”

The County was happy to hear of the new event as well.  Chris Davis, Sheriff of Humphreys County, Tennessee shared, “The Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office has been in contact with the Loretta Lynn Ranch and R&R Promotions.  We look forward to working with them as they have been committed to offering a safe and secure venue for their guests.”

In addition to headline performances and multiple bands, the event will feature a variety of music and motorcycle related entertainment.  Craftsmen and women are also invited to apply for a special area that will feature custom and hand-built items and accessories.

More information including band and musician line-ups, music and motorcycle-related entertainment and displays, vendors and craftsmen, ride maps, Loretta’s Mission 22 Charity Ride and additional event features will be announced soon. All interested in the event are encouraged to sign up to receive information at Motorcycle And Music and stay informed through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Loretta Lynn Ranch

The Loretta Lynn Ranch is located in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee just 60 miles west of Nashville.  It is billed as “the 7th Largest Attraction in Tennessee” featuring the Legendary Country Artist’s Plantation Home, the Coal Miners Daughter Museum, a replica of Mrs. Lynn’s Butcher Holler childhood home, country stores, camping, Hurricane Creek and a picturesque waterfall, restaurant, recording studio, horseback riding, trails and acres of primitive and premier hook-up RV campsites. The Ranch hosts special events most of the year including concerts, holiday events, yoga retreats, horse riding, weddings, reunions and since 1982 has hosted the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur National Motocross Championship, the world’s largest amateur motocross race.

AUSTRALIA - Queensland consorting laws: More than 100 warnings issued in two months

Queensland consorting laws: More than 100 warnings issued in two months
NO ONE has been charged under Queensland’s new consorting laws, despite more than 100 warnings being issued since March.
The laws are designed to prevent association with two or more convicted criminals.
The state’s corruption watchdog has launched two ­investigations into the attempted infiltration of bikie gangs in Queensland.
Detective Superintendent Mark Niland.
Despite no charges being laid, Detective Superintendent Mark Niland has backed the new laws which came into ­effect in March, saying six to 12 months was needed for them “to play out”.
Supt Niland said that the number of patched bikies in Queensland had fallen from 1158 in October 2013 to 695, but they remained a serious threat. Four members of the feared Comancheros gang live on the Gold Coast.
Supt Niland said police were working to stop the Comancheros – one of the gangs involved in the infamous Milperra Massacre bikie shoot-out in the 1980s – from establishing a Queensland chapter.
Shadow Police Minister Tim Mander said bikie gangs were operating increasingly brazenly under the new laws.
But Police Minister Mark Ryan denied the legislation had let bikies return and said Queensland’s laws were the toughest in the nation.

Saturday, July 8, 2017

AUSTRALIA - 1000 corruption allegations against police in three months: CCC reports

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More than 1000 allegations of corruption relating to Queensland police have been made in the past three months, according to the Crime and Corruption Commission.
In information reported to the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee on June 12, the CCC received 798 complaints of corruption containing 1513 allegations between February 1 to April 30 this year.
Of those complaints, 1009 related to police and 504 related to other public sector agencies, including government-owned corporations.
The CCC assessed 694 of those complaints, of which nine were retained as CCC investigations, 451 were referred to the appropriate agency and 234 required no further action.
As a result of investigations led by the CCC, 10 police officers were charged with 49 offences.
A Joint Assessment and Moderation Committee between CCC and Queensland Police Service assessed 456 complaint matters in the six months to April 2017.
In terms of CCC's organised crime and criminal paedophilia investigations, seven people were charged with 575 offences between February 1 and April 30 this year.
The CCC conducted four investigations that resulted in four people being charged with 30 child sex offences.
A CCC report on options for preventing and disrupting cold-call investment fraud was handed into the Attorney-General for consideration while a CCC assessment of amphetamine-type manufacturing trends in Queensland was finalised and delivered to national and international law enforcement agencies.
Since the CCC's last annual report, there have been 19 restraining orders obtained over property valued at $6.2 million, with the state the recipient of seven forfeitures of property valued at $930,000.
There are 96 civil confiscation matters involving restrained property valued at $53.33 million in progress.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Tuesday, July 4, 2017