LAPD 1978 Plymouth Fury

LAPD 1978 Plymouth Fury
This V-8 powered sedan was the LAPD's patrol car of choice during the late seventies and early eighties. It was equipped with power steering and air conditioning. Mobile computers had not yet come along. The rooftop lights, with the forward-facing red and flashing amber to the rear, were retired from service in 1984. The influx of international visitors for the Olympic games required the addition of blue lights as this is the internationally recognized color for stopping vehicles. LAPD replaced the roof lights with light bars that included both red and blue lights. The roof number on the patrol car features the last three digits of its shop (fleet) number. The large white numbers on the trunk lid identify the station to which the vehicle is assigned. In this case the patrol car belonged to West Valley area.
source: Behind the Badge - The LAPD Experience
PHOTOGRAPHED AT THE TOLUCA LAKE CAR SHOW
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Happy Birthday Groucho Marx

On this day, 1895, Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx was born in New York City.

"Groucho Marx was the best comedian this country ever produced. [...] He is simply unique in the same way that Picasso or Stravinsky are." —Woody Allen

Nancy Pelosi, Techno Chicken

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The Second American Revolution

Timelapse: Transamerica "Pyramid Building" vs. San Francisco Fog

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Timelapse of MAGIC Telescope on the Canary Island La Palma

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Helicopter Crash in the Ocean

Helicopter Crash

Cooking and Driving with Gasoline

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In what might look like an accident waiting to happen, little Jimmy Williams of Kankakee, Illinois has resurrected a long forgotten method of powering automobiles... with gasoline!

Today we use gasoline for cooking and cleaning greasy messes in the kitchen, but way back in the last century gasoline was used to power cars. Later, steam was used to power cars, and gas powered vehicles were largely forgotten.

In recent history, steam reserves were diminished around the globe and the price of steam has skyrocketed.

Enter Jimmy Williams, a studious little fella who entered the Kankakee Science Fair with his idea of bringing back gasoline powered automobiles in an effort to take the country back from the steam hoarding Ayatollahs of the Mid East.

Jimmy Williams explains. "This country has huge oil reserves that have been sitting untapped since the Spanish War. Most of that oil was going to be refined into gasoline for use in cleaning mess halls of our military bases, but after a Senator from New York made a sweetheart deal with Prestige Brands of New York and the Pentagon's Cleaning Authority, gasoline was deemed dangerous for use in sensitive areas. Shortly after, Comet Cleanser was found in mess halls from Guam to Diego Garcia, and Gasoline was out. Now we find ourselves sitting on a huge supply of oil that could power automobiles for the next 10 years."

Interestingly, Jimmy also sells an eBook that illustrates how a steam powered engine can easily be converted to run on gasoline with parts readily available from the plumbing section of your local hardware store.

Jimmy Williams, we salute you, and we thank you for being a true American hero.

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Mr. Merkley's Gigapickle Photos

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Shocking, surreal, and astonishing are some of the words that people are using when describing San Francisco artist Merkley??? - the 3 question marks are part of the artist's identity. Check out his flickr stream to see more of his work, much of it featuring naked ladies.

New iPhone may cause seizures

They said it couldn't be done, but two young men have figured out how to wear their iPhones. However there is just one problem... seizures!

New Election 2008 video from Jib Jab

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D65's New Book -- Workflow not Workslow with Lightroom 2.0

The Photoshop Lightroom Workbook: Workflow not Workslow with Lightroom 2.0

Book Description
Renowned gurus give the insider's guide on how to get the most from Lightroom as part of a seamless digital photography workflow.

As co-founders of the renowned and hugely popular photography training and consultancy company D-65 (D-65.com), Seth Resnick and Jamie Spritzer are the perfect guides to lead you through the maze technical problems and practical challenges that stand between you and a seamless digital workflow with Lightroom at the core. Keep the lens cap on until you've read the essential pro tips in this new Lightroom book from Focal Press!

*The essential guide to setting up an efficient workflow with Photoshop Lightroom from two of the industry's most respected photography trainers

*Insider tips and tricks explain not only how to use Lightroom but also how best to work pre-capture to ensure you get the best out of Lightroom post-capture.

*Packed with essential advice and stunning images to illustrate and inspire, Seth and Jamie explain technical concepts with ease in a way only pro trainers can. Buy the book and see why their workshops sell out in a flash!

Photoshop Lightroom is the new software from Adobe aimed specifically at photographers and it's taking the photography world by storm. This no-nonsense guide to setting up an efficient workflow in Lightroom offers all the advice you need to master Adobe's clever workflow tool and make it work for you.

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The book can be pre-ordered on Amazon.

About the Authors
Seth is one of North America's most prolific corporate, editorial and stock photographers, and is greatly in demand for his beautiful graphic images in both natural and created light. He has been published in the world's most prestigious magazines and is one of 65 photographers worldwide named as a Canon Explorer of Light. He has given hundreds of lectures to industry organizations such as American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), Advertising Photographers of America (APA), Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Advertising Photographers of New York (APNY), and is also an alpha and beta tester for the Adobe Photoshop engineering team. Seth also produces workshops and training specifically designed for photographers through his company, D-65. Jamie Spritzer has worked as a Photographer, Studio Manager and Photo Editor (Elle magazine). She produced the highly acclaimed Photo Mentor Series Workshops at American Photo and Popular Photography Magazines. Jamie founded Blue Productions which produced advertising campaigns, product launches and special events for top market leaders. As co-founder of D-65.com, she creates innovative and essential programs for photographers and digital image makers. More info...

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