In 1999, a poorly attended motorcycle poker run for a child in need sparked an idea that would grow into something much larger. Jimmy Rhoades and his wife were at the event when they realized they could do more to help. With a network of friends and a desire to make a difference, they began spreading the word about charity events throughout the tri-state area. “We’re not rich, but we’ve got a network of friends,” Rhoades said. “If we start networking these charitable events to people, then attendance should grow, right? That’s literally how we started.” Rhoades and his wife initially traveled to biker bars and car shows, collecting information about upcoming charity events. They would make copies of flyers and distribute them, building a grassroots network that quickly expanded. As technology evolved, so did their efforts, moving from physical flyers to MySpace, Facebook, and other social media platforms. READ REST OF ARTICLE

European police agency Europol warned on Friday. Gangs such as the Comancheros and Rebels from Australia, Rock Machine from Canada and the Mongols and Vagos from the US were moving into Europe, said a Europol statement. The total number of what it called Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMCG) in Europe now ran at more than 700, it said. The gangs were seeking out particularly a dangerous hard core of recruits in their bid to seize territory to traffic drugs, weapons and people. Now they were approaching far-right militants, prison gang members, hooligans and military personnel to exploit their expert knowledge, said Europol. “Merely establishing a chapter on the ‘turf’ of another OMCG is interpreted as an act of provocation and is likely to result in violent confrontations and retaliation,” the agency said. The gangs “have a propensity to use extreme forms of violence”, including with Kalashnikov assault rifles and grenades. Modern biker gangs were becoming less associated with the biker lifestyle, with some members having neither a motorbike nor a driving licence, Europol noted. Biker gangs were also involved in territorial disputes with local organised crime groups and street gangs, it added. Europol said it had informed national police forces of the risk of clashes “and the possible impact on the general organised crime situation”. Europol said the so-called ‘Nordic Biker Wars’ of the 1990s were “a compelling example of the capacity for extreme violence resulting from an increased concentration of OMCGs in Europe.”  READ REST OF ARTICLE

On this episode of Insane Throttle, were talking about the interview that George Christie, former high ranking Hells Angels for over 35 years, did with former ATF Agent Jay Dobyns. Once foes now come together to talk about their very different experiences with the Hells Angels. One an influential voice of peace in the Hells07 Angels and the Other who was there to take down the club. Let’s get this thing Rocking 00:00 GEORGE CHRISTIE TALKS WITH ATF AGENT THAT INFILTRATED HELLS ANGELS 00:49 Everyone is screaming about the interview 01:07 Lots of people said it wouldn’t happen 03:14 You have to have these kinds of people 04:48 No one wants to hear it 07:39 Georges only mistake in my eyes 07:59 Went to talk to Taco Bowman by himself 09:37 What’s your thoughts GEORGE CHRISTIE TALKS WITH ATF AGENT THAT INFILTRATED HELLS ANGELS Rising Risk of Biker Turf Wars and Gang Violence From Biker Bars to Social Media: Spreading the Word on Charity Events Harley-Davidson Reconsiders Policies Amidst Activist Allegations Motorcycle Gang Arrest: Fight Leads to 4 Arrests

Wynonna Judd and Lainey Wilson join together to perform and awesome cover of Tom Petty’s song ‘Refugee.’ ‘We’ve got something, we both know it We don’t talk too much about it It ain’t no real big secret all the same Somehow we get around it' RELATED: Wynonna Judd Sings Tender Version of ‘Grandpa' at The Judds: Love Is Alive Final Concert What an incredible rendition of this song! Wynonna Judd and Lainey Wilson sound absolutely amazing together, and their voices complement each other so well. Many people commenting online thought the same thing. Wynonna Judd and Lainey Wilson’s Cover of ‘Refugee’ "Wy is a force of nature! And Lainey’s got that Dolly Parton twang. Their combo is epic!" comments one person on YouTube after watching the music video. RELATED: Singer Wynonna Judd Honors Late Mother, Naomi Judd, With The Song, ‘Love Can Build A Bridge' "So glad to hear Wynonna singing again – love her voice. Great balance with Lainey’s voice. Great song," another person writes online. Wynonna Judd's take on Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' song ‘Refugee' featuring Lainey Wilson is part of the highly-anticipated album Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty. The song ‘Refugee' was fondly remembered by Tom Petty as one of his favorite singles the band ever wrote and released together. And Wynonna Judd and Lainey Wilson definitely do the classic song justice! Lainey Wilson also shares about how excited she was to be a part of this special project. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Dolly Parton Passed Some ‘Real-Life Wisdom' on to Lainey Wilson After Their Epic Judds Duet "That was one of the coolest experiences of my life," Lainey Wilson says when asked about recording with Wynonna Judd. "My gosh, every time I tried to use that growl in my voice, I was trying to channel my inner Wynonna. Everybody wants an inner Wynonna." The song ‘Refugee' remains one of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' most popular songs, and it peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 upon its release. We hope that you truly enjoyed this amazing country rendition of the song from Wynonna Judd and Lainey Wilson today! WATCH: Wynonna Judd and Lainey Wilson’s Powerful Cover of Tom Petty’s ‘Refugee’ LISTEN: Dolly Parton Passed Some Wisdom on to Lainey Wilson | Man Goes to Pick up Garbage but Realizes It's Moving h/t: GodTube Featured Image Credit: YouTube/Wynonna Judd The post Wynonna Judd and Lainey Wilson Perform a Powerful Cover of Tom Petty’s ‘Refugee’ appeared first on GodUpdates.

A US carrier strike group has been rushed to the Middle East as new Israeli intelligence suggests that Iran will launch an attack within the next few days. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a [...] The post US Carrier Strike Group Rushed To The Middle East Prepared For Iran Attack appeared first on The People's Voice.

On July 27, 2016, Donald Trump stood on a podium in Florida. “Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing,” he said. “I think you will probably be rewarded mightily by our press. Let’s see if that happens. That will be next.” The Russians did try, that same day. Coincidence? Nearly eight years to the day later, POLITICO began receiving anonymous emails sourced from senior officials in the Trump campaign. The emailer, calling himself “Robert,” told the outlet they had a “variety of documents, from [Trump’s] legal and court documents to internal campaign discussions.” The first tranche of documents included a dossier compiled on Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance, a 271-page compilation including a section titled “POTENTIAL VULNERABILITIES.” POLITICO noted: Asked how they obtained the documents, the person responded: “I suggest you don’t be curious about where I got them from. Any answer to this question, will compromise me and also legally restricts you from publishing them.” A few weeks ago, reports surfaced of a potential Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. A campaign spokesman told the BBC that “foreign sources hostile to the United States” were responsible for the hack. Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) referenced “the emergence of significant influence activity by Iranian actors,” including a “spear phishing” email targeted at Trump officials. “Spear phishing” represents a threat actor composing emails (many times in conjunction with other social engineering methods) that appear to be authentic, in order to induce the targets to divulge passwords or click on a malicious link, giving hackers access to protected data. It appears that whatever the hackers did, they got into the Trump campaign email system, and they exfiltrated quite a bit of juicy data. Russian-aligned hackers got into the Clinton campaign and DNC email servers in 2016, exposing lots of juicy details. I can only imagine Herself cackling bitterly when she read the news all those years later. The Schadenfreude is palpable. Sadly, communications security in these days, especially for political campaigns, is difficult. It requires at least the level of diligence and discipline that Fortune 500 companies use. Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case in campaigns run by political consultants. That Trump got hacked proves the notion that what goes around, comes around. If there’s any silver lining here, it’s that anything Trump could say or do that’s transcribed in emails (Trump doesn’t email, at least when I last checked), probably can’t hurt him. He’s been leaked on and trashed by actual associates and people who worked for him at book length. What more could they find? Now, of course, J.D. Vance is a different story, but again, this all seems to be baked-in. Honestly, for Trump, he probably sees the hack as a win—anything to stay in the news, as the Harris-Walz juggernaut steals his headlines day after day. But it is a huge dose of irony. Follow Steve on Twitter @stevengberman. The First TV contributor network is a place for vibrant thought and ideas. Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of The First or The First TV. We want to foster dialogue, create conversation, and debate ideas. See something you like or don’t like? Reach out to the author or to us at ideas@thefirsttv.com. 

This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann “The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliteratetheir own understanding of their history.” George Orwell Aug. 12-18, 2024 August 12 1620 – The ships Mayflower and Speedwell arrive in Dartmouth, England, to repair leaks in the Speedwell. On September 6th the Mayflower headed for America […] The post This Week in History: Aug. 12-18, 2024 appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.