THANK YOU INDONESIA FOR HITTING THE 1000 UNIQUE VIEWS CLUB! Background The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; Japan occupied the islands from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence shortly before Japan’s surrender, but it required four years of sometimes brutal fighting, intermittent negotiations, and UN mediation before the Netherlands…
18 Photos That Prove Spelling Is Really, Really Hard The Huffington Post | By Catherine Taibi 1. There’s nothing worse than misspelling your own country’s name.
Just a quick post. I have been receiving a few emails about folks out there wanting me to post guest posts on our blog. Presently, we are not accepting guest posts due to just being too busy with wedding plans and life. Please hold requests until September and I will respond and review requests then.…
Powerful story about lessons learned…. SOURCE: FRZOnline WIKI One Year Has Passed It’s hard to look in the mirror and think that my scars are already an entire year old. Touching my stomach and rib cage, I can’t imagine looking this way and feeling this pain for the rest of my life. I still feel…
By Tony Markovich | Jul 13, 2013 SOURCE: COMPLEX RIDES Most motorcyclists will wave at other motorcyclists they see while riding. We all like to see someone else on two wheels and assume they’re having as good a time as we are. Still, just like with cars, you know that everyone on two wheels is…
Comments???? There are three videos in one…second video is the Transport for London advertisement about motorcycle safety. A Transport for London (TfL) advert promoting motorcycle safety. For more information visit our website: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadsafety http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/proje… Transcript: I could be at home now, watching telly with the kids. Well I was thinking about going for a pint,…
by Jeff Cobb SOURCE: MOTORCYCLE.COM Wearing really good gear can help in a down pour. Preparing for the worst and hope for the best is our motto. We wear Gore Tex suits and Gore Tex gloves in the rains we hit where we live and on the road. We ride all year, rain or shine…
THANKS CHINA! Background For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Communists under MAO Zedong established an…
Important safety tips! How to see and be seen when the sun goes down Jeff Cobb Apr. 12, 2013 SOURCE: MOTORCYCLE.COM Riding a motorcycle after dark can be anything from a sub-par and dangerous experience to one that is an enjoyable and equally safe alternative to daytime riding. A number of factors affect where you…
Not all motorcycle friendly but still very creative ideas for the camper….. These tips and tricks will guarantee you’ll be a totally happy camper this summer. Peggy Wang BuzzFeed Staff 1. Use foam floor tiles for a softer, more comfortable tent floor.
Time for a reality check SOURCE: MOTORCYCLE.COM Whether you have decades of experience or are a newbie, it pays to realistically size up this activity called “riding a motorcycle,” and to look at yourself as a lifelong learner. There are approximately 2,500 skills required to ride a motorcycle. If you have not been riding for…
Background Prior to the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, the Inca ruled northern Chile while the Mapuche inhabited central and southern Chile. Although Chile declared its independence in 1810, decisive victory over the Spanish was not achieved until 1818. In the War of the Pacific (1879-83), Chile defeated Peru and Bolivia and…
Please feel free to post how well you did or not on this quiz….we are curious 😉 Riding a motorcycle safely and in control means not just better bike handling; it also means judging road conditions. No matter what your experience level, riding on busy roads – which often have poor surfaces – can challenge…
Austria tourism has been filled with breathtaking nature all way around. From Vienna to Salzburg, the country features nature that can’t be seen anywhere on the planet. Snow covered mountains, marquise lakes and endless forests are thing that will convince you to book your first Austria tour. In today’s article we collected Top 10 Most…
Some sobering statistics on a dangerous problem SOURCE: MOTORCYCLE.COM Jeff Cobb Mar. 22, 2013 While no one will publicly declare alcohol consumption and motorcycling are OK, there remain definite problems in a culture offering mixed messages. Despite campaigns to raise awareness that drinking and riding don’t mix, the incentive to consume alcohol and ride a…