Wagon by a nose here, it looks like. Not even a nose, just by the tips of those rubber overriders on the front bumper. But we are nothing if not thorough here at Shitbox Showdown, and the “write-in” votes in the comments show the wagon ahead by a little under a two-to-one ratio. So I’m calling it: the wagon wins. Now then: it’s no secret that we here at the Autopian are big fans of the VW Beetle....

Therefore, we bring you some amazing and useful ideas to help every busy parent prepare for another memorable Halloween. Easy way to make any costume unique Dressing up as a little princess, ghost, or the Spiderman is always a good idea for the traditional Halloween trick-or-treating. However, your children may have a different idea of what they want their costume to look like. Listen to their ideas and find a compromise and a way to make any costume truly original....

So what makes the Gumball 3000 so special? Well, it’s a spectacle. Sure, anyone can take a group road trip, but this Robin Leach-like fascination with the lifestyles of the rich and famous elevates Gumball to a global icon. Whether or not icons deserve reverence is a different story, although not one I’m hugely interested in debating today. The other big thing that makes the Gumball 3000 special is history....

Let’s just take a look at this 1969 Porsche 911T Targa Project, and keep in mind just how much work that word “project” is doing. Because it’s doing so much work I think it might unionize. Here’s a few quotes from the description: I also like that the title situation is noted as Multiple interior components are missing, including the floor panels. Rust-through is present throughout. Rust and multiple areas of rust-through can be seen on the underside....

Welcome to Comment Of The Day! If you’ve been a long time reader of our work, you know the name of the game. If not, I’ll explain. Every day, we’ll read every single comment posted to our site and pick the best one. Now, “best” here is subjective, and the comment chosen could be one that was informative, witty, or just left us on the floor laughing. Comment Of The Day (COTD) celebrates our awesome readers....

It was Formula 1 week in Austin, and I had taken out my absolute worst garbage car son: a 1971 Volkswagen 411. It runs too rich, has a loud exhaust leak and has an ever-worsening death wobble thanks to no-longer-available bushings that are now completely worn out. Yet it also has provenance, sort of, having won both the 24 Hours of Lemons’ highest prize and the Lemons Rally last Spring....

For those interested in orthodontic treatment, Invisalign clear aligners are highly recommended. This is because they are affordable, removable, comfortable to wear, and offer quick treatment times. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at that last point and ask “How long does Invisalign take?” We will also share information on the factors that affect treatment times and how you can speed up your treatment. Let’s get started....

Looking for reliable assets that put income in your pocket? Why not take the advice of the world’s most famous investor seriously and think of some ways to make serious amounts of extra cash, with minimal effort, so you’ll be generating income even while you’re sleeping 1. Stocks Let’s start with a traditional method. If you already have some cash to invest, stocks which pay regular dividends can provide a useful source of additional income....

They recommend specific products or services and receive a commission for each subsequent sale that is directly attributed to their recommendation. When you’re reading a blog post or an article or scrolling through your social media feeds, you may not realize how prevalent affiliate links can be. But once you learn to spot the tell-tale signs, you’ll start to see them everywhere. Affiliate relationships are increasing in popularity because they are mutually beneficial to both the blogger and the company....

TSA Approved Locks One of the best ways to take care of your belongings and avoid theft is to get some TSA approved locks. What these locks will do is allow you to lock your suitcase so that no one can open your suitcase and take your personal belongings. The important thing to keep in mind is that all locks of travel items must be TSA approved. If locks are not TSA approved, they will be rejected and cannot go on the flight with you....

There are two major forms of defamation of character. They include slander and libel. Slander means saying malicious things to people about someone, while libel means to write down or publish such hurtful accusations. How to Prove Defamation? First, you have to prove that what is said about you is false and intended to harm you. Then you need to prove that the other party has said such things about you with some inimical intent....

Here are some tips for throwing a budget-friendly birthday bash that won’t soon be forgotten: With these tips, you can throw an amazing and memorable birthday party without spending too much money. Have fun planning out your budget-friendly bash and don’t forget to enjoy the celebration! What party favors can you get on a budget? Party favors don’t need to break the bank. There are plenty of creative and affordable ideas that will make your guests feel special while still staying within your budget....

Many applicants dread writing cover letters because they are unsure of what to include in them. Badly written cover letters often rehash the information that’s freely available within the CV or resume. They don’t take advantage of the opportunity to sell yourself and explain why the hiring manager should review your resume and invite you to an interview. In this article, we turn our attention to dental assistant cover letters....

It’s also an incredibly exciting and versatile occupation. Throughout your career, you may oversee a broad range of activities in various industries or pursue career growth within a specific sector, such as IT, construction, or oil and gas. That said, it all starts with an application, and whilst you may be well-versed in getting things done, the prospect of selling yourself to a potential employer can be daunting. This article offers advice on how to craft a persuasive project manager cover letter that makes you a standout candidate, no matter where you are in your career journey....

Those who make great receptionists are outgoing, personable and well organized. For those looking to become a receptionist, the first step is creating an effective cover letter What Is a Receptionist Cover Letter? Your receptionist cover letter is likely the first impression a future employer will have of you as an applicant and what kind of person you are. Having a well-crafted cover letter that clearly emphasizes your strengths and fit for the position can easily move you ahead to the first interview, if done right....

Somehow we had managed to revive a long-dead Valiant Ute which, according to the last owner, was previously earmarked for either a demolition derby or as rust cuts for another much rarer Valiant. We did this using another Valiant as a donor that appears to have been in a flood yet somehow escaped the traveling scrap metal collectors from 15-odd years ago when steel was worth really good money. We somehow managed to accomplish this without throwing chairs, having drunken arguments or losing the shop....

Have you ever wondered what’s the #1 quickest way to use Twitter to grow your blog’s traffic is to get more followers? Unless you are Justin Bieber or Elon Musk, you can’t attract millions of followers automatically. You need to follow “specific strategies” which you’re going to discover in this post. But… let’s first discuss some of the Twitter statistics for 2023. Quick List of Twitter Statistics 2023: Monthly active users: Over 400 million Users who access Twitter daily: Over 200 million Employees around the world: Around 7500 Who uses Twitter the most: 25-34 age group CEO of Twitter: Parag Agrawal Founders of Twitter: Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, Evan Williams, and Noah Glass...

InMotion Hosting is one of the best web hosting with a sensible price point. You can expect world-class infrastructure backed by prompt service from InMotion Hosting Only. Based on the research that I made while searching for a new reliable host, I decided to create an in-depth InMotion Hosting review for my blog’s visitors as well. Ask yourself, do you know everything about InMotion Hosting’s features, plans and pricing? Should you choose InMotion Hosting for your next project?...

To Answer Some Pressing Questions: Project Cactus is coming next week with a whopper of an update. Thank you for your patience, it will be rewarded. Yes, the podcast is coming back next Wednesday! We were off for Thanksgiving Day. Shirts will start shipping soon, you can still order them here. A Big Question! Our goal is to share more stories with you by more writers, to buy more terrible cars for more wacky adventures, to host more events so we can meet you, and to ultimately be a place built on enthusiasm for automobiles — something that that can feel like it’s missing from publications that purport to be for auto enthusiasts....

In 1988, Jack Ma started his career as an English lecturer at Hangzhou Dianzi University. Jack Ma’s Alibaba group holds NINE major subsidiaries including Alibaba, Taobao Marketplace, Tmall, eTao, Alibaba Cloud Computing, Juhuasuan, 1688.com, AliExpress.com, and Alipay. On 28 June 1999, Jack Ma along with his 17 friends founded Alibaba.com. According to Statista, Alibaba eCommerce company has over 863 million annual ACTIVE consumers. So how did Jack Ma go from a school teacher to creating a billion-dollar eCommerce giant?...