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Scooter targeted by overly aggressive passive aggressive note

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

(Scooterists probably would have to put up with as much crap if our rides looked like this.)Here’s a tiny piece from CapitolHillSeattle.com:The passive aggressive note left on your vehicle to inform you of the crime against humanity you have committed is a rite of urban passage. In small towns, they bake you cookies, knock on […]

1963 Dr. Pepper give away featured the Honda Cub

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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To remind consumers that Dr. Pepper is “the unusual soft drink”, they held a magazine give-away that featured unusual things like an actual carved-from-stone, square wheel (B.C. comic strip inspired) as well as a grand prize with your choice of a Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe -or- a Chevy Impala Station Wagon. I’m not sure […]

Darn it! You didn’t buy gas, NOW look what you’ve done!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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(A combo of images created on October 12, 2008, shows an Emirati investor reacting to the movement of share prices on the Dubai Financial Market in Dubai on October 12, 2008. Stock markets in the energy-rich Gulf states opened the week’s trading Sunday sharply down with the Dubai Financial Market shedding six percent. Getty Images)The […]

Scooter testing – Sumo vs. Simu

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

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SolidWorks is promoting their latest and greatest version, 2009, by touting their revolutionary simulation system. Where you may have normally considered having your DIY scooter project tested by a certified Sumo wrestler like everyone else, SolidWorks is trying to convince you to use their new fangled Simulation Advisor application. I admit that it looks nice, […]

New Money-saving site says – Get a scooter

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

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(Pizza delivery in the UK has been saving money for years! image source)Found a very short article on a blog (gettingcheap) dedicated to helping you save money during our depression. In summary the story says, “Get a scooter!” Nothing ground breaking, just another point of view from outside the scooter blog world.Here’s how the writer, […]

The Tank Sports 250 scooter gets a review

Monday, March 2, 2009

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Found this review floating about Twitter. Thanks to mscootermama for the scoop. Thought it might be useful to someone out there. Read the short piece over at motor scooters guide.Oh, and here’s a funny one. Javier compares a Tank Touring 250 to the Kymco Bet and Win 250 and says, “Acceleration, braking, comfort and ride […]