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2011 a repeat of 2008? Ex-oil Exec says get ready for $5 gas

3. January 2011

NPR Reports – Prepare to fork over $5 for a gallon of gasoline by 2012, former Shell Oil president John Hofmeister says. That’s nearly $2 more than the current average price of $3.05 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy. American demand for gasoline has returned to pre-recession levels, while demand from Asian countries has […]

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

25. December 2010

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A little Christmas video from the Vespa Club of Korea (that’s where my pops is right now). I hope you all have a WONDERFUL holiday and we wish you a 2011 filled with joy, love and laughter.

Oil hits 2-year high on U.S. stockpile drop / news of holiday season

22. December 2010

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From Reuters: With 2010 demand showing the biggest gains since 2004 and expectations of a modest increase in 2011, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries could be pressured to open the taps next year, another Reuters poll showed. The poll of 12 top oil-tracking analysts showed that oil demand this year had recovered far […]

Holiday Season Suggestions – YikeBike!

20. December 2010

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Like a magical, mystical electric unicycle with a training wheel, the YikeBike that me mentioned back in March, is ready to make its under-tree debut this year. The good news? It’s only $3595 (down from the originally estimated $4500 and if you order it with accessories like carrying case, extra charger and US standard plug […]

Japanese customs video from AOL

8. December 2010

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Ok, sure I’m feeling a little sick with jealousy over Brad Hasemeyer’s trip to Tokyo to chat with the locals about custom rides but that’s not gonna stop me from sharing the experience with you. Check out Translogic 8.3 from AOL (and the Chevy Volt) where Bradley tries to do the Japanese scooter scene some […]

Opulence, Ruby has it and you can customize it

8. December 2010

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The title of this post may not trigger the visuals I intended, unless you has seens the DirectTVs commercial, but never the less, of all the helmets I’ve seen it is the Ruby’s of Paris lids that appear to be the most opulent. Ruby pulls their helmet materials from the top shelf! They describe their high […]