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Working my broken crayon nubs (I asked Torch for some new Crayolas, but Tracy spent all the budget on lawn ornaments Utes) over some scrap paper, I gave you a few “thumbnail” sketches of a new Austin Healey to mull over with your tea and crumpets. Normally, when a new model is released, the OEM might show some “design sketches’”– amazing images that look like a slightly stylized version of the actual car....

The key benefit of cryptocurrency is that it is not owned by the government or any other authority; it acts the same way as normal currency but only exists online. This is also the main disadvantage, as bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not guaranteed by any official entity therefore they can be hard to spend on goods and services. Bitcoin debit cards will allow you to spend your bitcoins on goods and services....

Henry Ford’s interest in aviation predates the 1926 launch of the famous Tri-Motor by nearly two decades. In 1908, the then 42-year-old Ford made history with the launch of the Model T. Ford achieved his goal of a car for the masses and a few years later, those cars would be built using a then novel moving assembly line. Ford wasn’t first to make an automobile assembly line–Ransom Olds beat him by over a decade–but it allowed the Ford Motor Company to crank out cars at an incredible rate....

While you may have needed to pass all level-one modules to continue with your course – the mark needed to progress differs according to university and course type – your first-year modules did not count towards your overall degree classification. But now you have completed level one, what about your second university year? How much does your second year count towards your overall degree grade? In this article, we explore how university degrees are graded and how much your second year may be worth, alongside some top tips to improve your second-year performance and guidance on how you can easily calculate your weighted average grade....

Her name was Jennifer, like I think every girl in the 1980s was named, and she was an adorable blonde girl with big brown eyes, and I was delighted and a bit amazed she was interested in me. This was around, oh, probably 1987 or so? Something like that. We went to high school together and while I can’t recall exactly how we first met, it turned into A Thing fairly quickly, and, to Jennifer’s credit, she mentioned quite early on that her mom had a strict no-Jews rule for her daughter socially....

Yes, I said sliding doors. Did you think I was talking about an Airstream? No, I’m referring to something equally iconic and soon to be extinct: the Grumman LLV. Yes, I know it’s a US mail truck and not a camper, but I will fix that. Much has been written about the Grumman LLV (Long Life Vehicle) mail trucks; our own Autopian staff has gone into great deal about its history, details, and even a strange alternate reality; I highly encourage you to click on the links and waste precious work time learning more....

While facial reconstruction methods advanced greatly during the early part of the twentieth century, cosmetic plastic surgery remained firmly entrenched in the ‘pull it and pin it’ technique well into the ’90s. According to Melbourne-based plastic surgeon Dr Chris Moss, a pioneer in the field of facial anatomy, it was only when a holistic approach to facial aging was implemented, that truly natural, rejuvenation results were possible. Let’s Compare: Plastic Surgery Then and Now....

It is usual to find subject matter experts in areas like technology, where there is much to learn and innovation develops at a fast pace, but they might also be found in areas like: Law Education Accounting Software development Human resources IT systems Health Engineering Public relations Customer service Marketing SEO SMEs could be internal employees who have been hired specifically for their knowledge, or they can work as a consultant....

To be self-employed, you will not be paid through the Pay as You Earn (PAYE) system and do not have the same employment rights, like sick leave and pension contributions. HMRC requires you to register as self-employed even if your business is not yet making profits. In the US, you will self-employed if you run a business as a sole proprietor or independent contractor, or as a partnership or Limited Liability Company (LLC)....

It is a natural order of things for startups — first all the inquiries are answered and managed by one person only. Then, with the flow increasing, more and more people get involved into the process. Soon we are looking at a whole department of specialists who are building customer service relationships with those who need their help the most — the customers themselves. But building an IT support team might not be the easiest of tasks, given how many KPIs they have to follow and how much stress they have to deal while maintaining them....

We come around all these saying some or other time in our life. The atmosphere around us or rather the surroundings around us play a major factor in our day-to-day mood. If you have pleasant surroundings say a nice view from your window or a very clean room or a proper lighting in the house or anything else which gives out positive vibes, you will be oftenly in a good mood....

Work experience, however, is not the only factor that employers look for when considering an applicant. In this article, you will find plenty of other ways to build an impressive resume that will make you stand out from the crowd. 10 Key Tips for Writing a Resume With No Experience The key to writing a resume when you have no or little work experience is to concentrate on what you have achieved and worked on in your life up to this point, whether through education, internships or in your spare time....

However, despite our best intentions, many of us go from one day to the next without any clear sense of direction. We might know what we’d like to achieve in the back of our minds, but we rarely sit down and address how we’re going to achieve it. If this sounds familiar, and you feel like you’re not reaching your full potential, you may benefit from creating and following a life plan....

However, if you’re planning your first trip, you may be feeling overwhelmed. With so many parks, rides, things to do, and hotels, it can be confusing to know where you should start. Your family is sure to have an incredible time at the happiest place on earth, but it helps if you know a few Disney hacks. If you’re wondering how to plan a Disney trip, keep reading for seven top tips....

Set a Place The first thing that you will need to do is to pick a place to hold your gathering. If it is a large gathering you may want to see if there is a park nearby that you can go to, or if it’s small enough hold it in your own back yard. If you hold it on your own property you will be able to have more control of the space and be able to design it how you want....

One reason Bitcoin ATMs are popular is that they provide immediate transactions. Unlike crypto exchanges, it takes them minutes to process crypto purchases and sales. So, consider using a Bitcoin ATM if you’re one of the 46.5 million Americans who plan to buy crypto for the first time. We’ll teach you how to use a Bitcoin ATM in the guide below, so read on. Look for Bitcoin ATMs Near You While Canada was the first to have a Bitcoin ATM, the U....

This article is inspired by a question sent to me by a reader named Kevin. He asked about a comment I made a while ago where I stated that having a steering rack located in front of the front axle had some advantages (like steering feel). He asked why this was and whether a double pivot front suspension also benefits from the rack being in the front. The answer is a very definite “Yes....

In particular, there are two events that happen every year in the south of England: the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival. They take place on the property of the Earl of March, a gentleman named Lord William Rupert Charles Gordon-Lennox. If there were a Y and a Z in his name I think it would use every letter of the alphabet, but I digress. The Earl of March is as close to a patron saint of the old car hobby as might be possible....

I have a full story on this event coming soon, because it was just that memorable of an experience. I’ve written about the Gambler 500 a lot, but this one was different. Nobody set cars on fire and drunken debauchery didn’t result in anyone having to get airlifted to a hospital. I would even say that it was kid-friendly. It was a different take on a familiar formula, and it was amazing....

At the Open House I spoke with Airstream representatives and asked a few questions about the new Rangeline. This is a camper van that’s based on a Ram ProMaster and starts at $131,882. Airstream is a company that normally sells luxury camper vans based on Mercedes-Benz Sprinters for $200,681 and well above. So, my first question is why is Airstream moving downmarket? Airstream’s representative said the Rangeline is meant to be the more family-friendly option....