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First, if you somehow haven’t seen this ad from the early 2000s, here it is: The Taillight Ruiners chain used to be all over Southern California, but I think they’re all gone now, replaced by cheap DIY taillight ruining kits you can get online. Nobody really appreciates the value of a professionally-ruined taillight anymore. Anyway, the taillight used in that goofy animation is from a 1974 Lancia Beta coupe. Please, spread the word so people stop accosting me....

The widespread use of smartphones in the US has made it so nearly every American has a camera with them wherever they go. With the rising popularity of social media sites like Instagram, it is a far more common sight these days to see people taking photographs of the environment than it has been in recent years. While cell phone photography has come a long way since the earliest flip phones, it takes more than a smartphone to start a professional photography business....

Toyota is rolling into the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show with some instant hits. The new Prius is an absolute stunner, paired with some surprising performance numbers for the famed hybrid. And Toyota isn’t done yet, as it has now released a preview for what its electric car future could look like. The automaker isn’t providing much information at all about this concept, but it may be a hint at an SUV slotting in under the bZ4X....

But first, let’s see how our Italian transplants fared: Ouch. I guess no one wants to do the Lido Shuffle. But who would, when you can do the Bundy Bounce instead? Anyway, moving on. There are three vehicles you never want to have a need for when you’re out for a drive: fire trucks, ambulances, and tow trucks. I am proud to say I’ve never needed the first two for anything vehicular, but I have had my share of contacts with the third....

As you could probably tell by now, I’ve fallen back down the familiar rabbit hole of diesel-powered motorcycles. There aren’t many of them out there, at least compared to all of the gasoline-powered and electric motorcycles that you can find throughout history. The handful of diesel motorcycles that do exist get pretty wild. Sure, you’re not going to find a diesel Hayabusa, though that would be epic, but you will find motorcycles made to just sip on morsels of fuel like the Royal Enfield Diesel from Monday, bikes with diesel car engines, or one meant to help solve the needs of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations....

The Chevrolet Astro and the GMC Safari survived an impressive 20 years on the market before seemingly disappearing. I mean, when was the last time that you’ve seen one outside of a Gambler 500? They were prone to rust, but they were unstoppable; where, then, are they all now?! Anyway, back in 1977, Chrysler designers began work on what they would call the “magic wagon,” as Stellantis puts it, Their work culminated with the first-generation Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager....

But it doesn’t always have to mean breaking the bank and buying brand-new things for you to improve your home. You also don’t have to spend a lot on labor either. You can make your home even more beautiful, and you can do it by yourself. Repurposing Furniture and Clothes One person’s trash may be another person’s treasure, and if you’re the type who likes vintage items, for example, classic pieces may just suit your taste....

From guidance as to what skills good leadership requires and why it matters, to the top 10 leadership interview questions that you’re likely to encounter, we have you covered. Non-technical in style, leadership skills are exactly what they sound like – they are the skills required to be a good leader, whether that’s acting as a team lead, working as a manager, or taking on an even more senior position....

In the 21st century, it doesn’t mean you have to lose your looks or self esteem either. There are plenty of options for replacing a missing tooth that you can make use of. This article will walk you through a brief introduction to tooth replacement options for missing teeth, and help you decide the best option for you. 1. Partial Dentures If you’ve lost several teeth in the same area of your mouth, but don’t want to spend the money on several implant procedures, we recommend making use of partial dentures....

SQL (Structured Query Language) allows users to access and manipulate data. It has been a popular programming language since it became standard in the 1980s. It can be used to: Execute queries and retrieve data Insert/update/delete records Create databases, tables and procedures Allow users to present information in result-sets that can be used for a multitude of business purposes Based around RDMS (Relational Database Management Systems), SQL is used in modern database systems like Oracle, Microsoft Access and MySQL....

Poor old Dasher diesels get no love at all. Really, it was an awesome car, just leisurely. But you chose the Audi, and as a reward, allow me to present to you a photo I came across a while back, of another red Audi, long ago. This is your humble author, in May of 1990, on the way to prom: Oof. That hair. What were we thinking? But notice the sweet General XP2000 white-letters, my dad’s tire of choice at the time....

Fortunately, there are many applications and websites that will perk up their skills of time management, scheduling, brainstorming, writing, socializing, and many other aspects of student life. App Block – Helps you to stay focused This app helps people to reduce the excessive use of smartphones. For a certain period of time, it blocks all the apps as well as websites that distract you and helps you focus on achieving your desired goals enthusiastically!...

Welcome to The Morning Dump, bite-sized stories corralled into a single article for your morning perusal. If your morning coffee’s working a little too well, pull up a throne and have a gander at the best of the rest of yesterday. Nissan Hits Some DelayZ As someone who owned and loved an Infiniti G35, it’s been a long, long, long, long, long wait for the new Nissan Z. The old 370Z went on sale in 2009, some 13 years ago....

The mood in the AV space is slowly moving to the realization that, hey, full Level 5 autonomy is hard, really hard, and maybe, just maybe, it’s not a reasonable or even desirable destination to target. Apple, for example, just revealed that it’s dramatically scaling back their plans for their somehow still-upcoming car, plans that once included no steering wheel or pedals and provisions for sleep. And our pals over at Tesla seem to now be backtracking on their plan to use a camera-only system, called Tesla Vision, for their automated driving systems and are now looking to add radar back into the mix....

Sometimes referred to as accounting costs, they have clearly defined amounts and are listed on the expenses section of your income statement. They always involve a payment of money. Some common examples are wages/salaries, rent, stock and utility bills. Understanding your explicit costs is important as they: Are used to calculate profit Facilitate long-term strategic planning Explicit Costs Vs Implicit Costs While explicit costs are easily identified and valued, implicit costs are often difficult to quantify....

A forex robot or automated trading system is a method of trading forex using a computer program. It might also be known as an algorithmic trading system or EA (expert adviser). Forex robots can automatically trade 24 hours per day and are simple enough to buy over the internet. But do they really work? Can they actually help traders to maximise profits? This article is designed to give you the lowdown on what a forex robot is and provide guidance on how forex robots can be used effectively....

Search engine optimization, or SEO, is a practice that businesses use to increase their organic traffic, some aiming to surpass that percentage. Do you own a business? Would you like to grow your online presence organically? Did you know that not all online content that uses SEO practices functions the same? Read on to learn about some of the different types of SEO content and how leveraging them can lead to a big difference for your business....

The Christian priesthood goes back to the second century. It developed when the first bishops and elders began to perform a few priestly functions, mainly the celebration of the Eucharist. It led to the bishops eventually becoming priests. The spread of Christianity led to the expansion of priest duties. Parish churches became established across the world and parish priests started to lead church services. Some of their additional responsibilities included administering the sacraments....

Tires are some of the most heavily regulated items on your car. In the US, vehicles are regulated by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), and there are no fewer than four that pertain to tires: FMVSS 109, FMVSS 110, FMVSS 119, and FMVSS 139. Here is what they cover: FMVSS 109 – “New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires” first adopted in 1967. This was the original tire standard that all new tires had to meet....

This article focuses on the Postgraduate Certificate, otherwise known as a PGCert. It should be noted that certain universities may use different abbreviations to describe a postgraduate certificate, including PgC and PGC. What Is a PGCert? A Postgraduate Certificate is an advanced academic qualification studied at master’s level, but for a shorter duration and without the need to complete a dissertation project. Typically taking a single academic term to complete when studied full-time, a PGCert accounts for 60 credits....