12/16/2023 0 Comments Toyota corolla hybrid![]() ![]() We'd recommend looking for a later Toyota Corolla if you can. However, the Corolla feels as nice as a Golf or a Focus, with soft-touch materials, yet it's still hard-wearing and solid. Again though, it’s not perfect - why Toyota insisted on using ‘90s style rocker switches and LCD panels on earlier cars remains a mystery. The Toyota Corolla's cabin looks lovely too, relatively simple but effective and with that much-lauded sense of solidity, even down to the thunk that the doors make when you close them. The Honda Civic is much more practical but, if you need more space, there's an impressive estate in the shape of the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. Other than the price, there’s little going against the Toyota Corolla. You get a recently-expanded range of Toyota Safety Sense active driver-assistance kit, too. This includes the new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.5-inch navigation system, heated front seats and a reversing camera. While the Toyota Corolla’s £30,000 plus start price looks pretty punchy, you do get a lot of standard equipment for your cash. There are four trim levels available in 2023: Icon, Design, GR Sport and Excel. The 2.0-litre feels very punchy indeed but we wouldn’t necessarily hunt one out over the smaller engine - the 1.8 is more than adequate. You’ll barely notice it kick in, either, while there’s enough performance on hand for motorway driving. It’s also very relaxing to drive, helped by an engine that switches off entirely in stop-start traffic. It’s not just the Toyota Corolla’s low running costs and unshakeable reliability that makes it such a hit with private buyers and Uber drivers alike. That’s fine if you’re on a budget but it does kinda miss the whole point of the Corolla. If hybrid power doesn’t appeal, the Corolla was briefly offered with a simple 1.2-litre petrol engine. The majority of buyers go for the 1.8-litre hybrid motor, which is capable of up to 64.1mpg. Whether you buy a pre- or post-facelift Toyota Corolla, you can expect very low running costs. There’s also a larger, slicker infotainment screen inside, while a new digital instrument cluster completes the tech-focused overhaul. ![]() The big news is the introduction of Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid powertrain, which in straightforward terms means a power boost for both the 1.8- and 2.0-litre engines. The changes aren’t visibly that significant, though - you’d have to look very closely to spot the difference between the latest Corolla and a pre-facelift model. Launched in 2019 (to replace the dull-but-dependable Toyota Auris), the latest Corolla was given a nip-and-tuck in 2023 to keep it looking fresh against the competition. If you’ve got this far, we suspect the biggest challenge in your car search will be choosing between the Toyota Corolla and new Honda Civic. There was a time when buying one meant compromises, but today two of the best hatchbacks just happen to feature hybrid power. Toyota has been pioneering hybrid cars for decades now.
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12/16/2023 0 Comments Hot women pinterest![]() ![]() He brought Anna to services and she buried him to Jewish customs,” Monica Luna wrote in a text. “He eventually got clean and started attending a messianic Jewish church in Orange County. ![]() Luna’s mother said her father was a “Christian that embraced the Messianic faith.” “I am also a small fraction Ashkenazi,” she added, referring to Jews whose ancestors lived in Central or Eastern Europe. Luna also stated on the campaign trail and in an interview with Jewish Insider in November that while she identifies as Christian, she was “raised as a Messianic Jew by her father.” Messianic Jews identify as Jewish and say they believe that Jesus is the Messiah. For instance, claiming to both have Jewish heritage and to have been raised as a Jew, despite people familiar with the matter saying that was not the case. We speak, of course, of Representative Anna Paulina Luna, who was the subject of a Washington Post exposé that suggested the 33-year-old Florida lawmaker has played it fast and loose with the facts concerning her background. While the charge was dropped and the case was expunged, the lawyer who represented him now says she believes he did it.) Given the pace with which these revelations have unfolded, and the sheer volume of lies, it seems unlikely at this time that any of Santos’s Republican colleagues will be able to outdo him when it comes to apparently never telling the truth about anything. (The latest? That he apparently fabricated an entire exchange with Senator Kyrsten Sinema, and was charged with theft in 2017 after someone wrote about $15,000 worth of bad checks in his name to a bunch of dog breeders. “We are so grateful for the lessons, growth, and memories we’ve had in this relationship.” Click to Subscribe to Get Our Free HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter to get the hottest celeb news.Since it first came out last December that newly elected lawmaker George Santos had lied about roughly 99% of his biography, fresh falsehoods and cons involving the New York congressman have emerged on a near-daily, sometimes hourly basis. “While the last year has been tremendously exciting for both of us, we’ve realized that it’s best we walk separate paths,” they wrote in a joint social media statement at the time. The pics come after Leah and ex Jaylan Mobley ended their brief engagement back in October of 2022. “Omg the way you shine from the inside!! For a while now i see this on you, you look really happy and it seems you are happy all around! Keep enjoying because you deserve it!” remarked another, in part. “Needed this reminder! Keep going girl! You’re killing it even when you feel you are not. ![]() Many of Leah’s 3 million followers on the platform took to the comments thread to gush over the revealing photos - despite some body shaming trolls. Zach Davis: Everything To Know About ‘Teen Mom OG’ Star Cheyenne Floyd’s Husband Search Hollywood Life Search Trending Navigation TrendingĪ post shared by WV PHOTOGRAPHER ★ Credit: Autumn Martin, owner of Autumn Collette Photography Related Link Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close Menu 12/15/2023 0 Comments Pinbox pinball 2000![]() Similar chipsets (such as the CX5510 and CX5530) are unable to successfully operate the pinball 2000 software. However, only motherboards with the CX5520 chipset would work with the pinball 2000 system. More than one Cyrix Media GX Motherboard model was used, so there are a few different possible models that may have appeared in pinball 2000 games. Nucore is an emulation system for pinball 2000 that could be used on more modern and readily available computer hardware instead of being locked into using the original computer hardware. Note that there is a complete drop-in replacement solution if pinball 2000 computer components were not repairable. The owner's game manual is a handy resource to have for general game operation, game settings & diagnostics, switch & lamp matrices, fuse lists, circuit boards and parts, playfield assemblies, some basic schematics, and wiring diagrams.īe aware that although rare, some factory documentation contains errors in schematics, wiring, switch/lamp matrices, and solenoid assignments.ĭetails for board and cabinet schematics and theory of operation guides for pinball 2000 games can be found in game manuals and the Schematic Manual. Schematics for each game are essential in tracing down connections to lamps, switches, and solenoids. * Denotes a game that was never produced 2.1 Recommended Documentation 2.1.1 Manuals & Schematics Only two games were released using the P2K platform, with 2 or 3 in development when Williams ceased production. The MediaGX did not sell well, and the boards and chips are now hard to find. Unfortunately, the software requires the Cyrix MediaGX CPU for its display. ![]() There are two proprietary components, the PRISM card, which contains the roms and booted the PC without a hard disk, and an audio amp. To be able to handle both the pinball and video aspects of the game, the designers of Pinball 2000 used a commercial off the shelf PC based on a unique graphics and CPU processor, the Cyrix MediaGX. This is known as the Pepper's Ghost effect. ![]() Using a 19" arcade monitor (CGA Resolution) and special playfield glass that is coated to reflect the image, it created the illusion of holographic images on the playfield. This system was a hybrid of conventional pinball with a video aspect. The reasons for why Williams ceased production are highly debated and more information can be found here. This was the last system used in a pinball machine before Williams ceased production of pinball machines. Pinball 2000 (P2K) was the answer to a failing pinball industry. 6.1 Light Saber on SW:E1 Will not Light.4.10.2 Modifying The Original Audio Amplifier.4.2.2 Power Supply Warning For Non-US Owners.4.2.1.2 Power Supply ATX to AT Adapter Method.4.2.1.1 Power Supply Modification Method.4.1 Entering and Viewing Bookkeeping and Diagnostics.3.1.3 Global Circuit Technology ST-MGXm. 12/15/2023 0 Comments Ultima online forever ettin graphic![]() The first attempt at a multiplayer Ultima game was very different from Ultima Online.On some occasions, cows would be named "corey johns" and would turn into a blade spirit when clicked on multiple times.Cows may be tipped by clicking on them numerous times.Some years ago on rare occasions, it was possible to encounter a slime that was renamed a "jwilson," which was purportedly named after magazine editor Johnny Wilson, who had given Ultima Online a bad review and thus earned a derisive place in the game by the developers. A monster called a slime existed in-game which is a small slithering blob.The purple llama is labeled in-game as "an energy vortex" and has the same powers as the creature the spell is named for. On rare occasions, casting the spell energy vortex will summon a purple llama instead of the cloud-like creature the spell is meant to summon.For the curious, you can sit on the throne and use a sextant to find your coordinates. Lord British's throne is in the exact center of the main world map.Lord British's throne is the top half of the Ultima Online logo.Additional UO releases have included what many consider non-canon worlds and items into the Ultima universe, such as the Samurai-based Tokuno Islands.Richard Garriott, who had forgotten to activate his "Lord British-invincibility" must have looked quite shocked, when his alter ego dropped dead on the spot. A character called "Rainz" used a stolen firewall-scroll while Lord British gave an audience. There was an hilarious scene during the Beta-test.Several Tools exist to connect to these freeshards. With the modern emulation server software available today, it is possible to customize most aspects of the game and support large numbers of concurrent players on a single server. Formerly known as "Eve of a New Age."įans of Ultima Online have reverse-engineered the game to produce server emulators of the original Electronic Arts servers. Ultima Online: 9th Anniversary Collection (October 31, 2006).Though not bringing any new features, the release was to celebrate Ultima Online's eighth birthday. Ultima Online: The Eighth Age (September 25, 2005) was a boxed game CD with an array of in-game tokens.Ultima Online: Gold (July 18, 2005) was a special release sold by Wal-Mart and includes the same content as Ultima Online: Samurai Empire.Like all of the items listed in this section, this release did not bring anything new to the game and is not an expansion, although it did include a more recently patched CD the Age of Shadows was still the most current version at the time. Ultima Online: 7th Anniversary Edition (September 25, 2004) was a special release of the game to celebrate Ultima Online's seventh birthday.The Charter Edition also included the cloth map which was also a feature of the standard box. It included a signed lithograph of the Ultima Online artwork by the Hilderbrandt brothers, a pewter pin badge bearing the Ultima Online logo and the box was signed by Richard Garriott. Ultima Online: Charter Edition (September 30, 1997) was available to pre-order from Origin Systems at the launch of Ultima Online and in small quantities alongside the standard retail box.Ultima Online has had several special releases which were not expansions, but came with boxed or in-game extras. ![]() Ultima Online: Lord Blackthorn's Revenge.Several expansions were released for Ultima Online, adding new features and areas to be explored: ![]() Interestingly, a detailed manual was not part of the package for whatever reason.
12/15/2023 0 Comments Drake thank me laterMaking myself cross the Drake Passage did that for me. This evoked some strong inner reflection and set the stage for what would be the most amazing travel experience I would have in my life. Where I was headed, I would be insignificant. Every hour sailed took me further from what I knew and closer to the unknown. Doing this made me feel small and gave me an intense perspective on my place in the world. Much of my time during the crossing was spent out on the deck, staring out into the water and feeling the surges of the ocean as it moved the boat. Without the distractions of the chaotic world we live in I found that I was given the opportunity to focus only on the expedition. The 2 days at sea, surrounded by nothing but the open sea, stripped away my anxieties and detoxed my brain. Not because we were blessed with the Drake Lake (more on that later) but because crossing the Drake gave me mental clarity. What happened over the next 2 days was unexpected. This was it, I was finally here, and I was headed for the Drake. I’ll never forget the emotions that overwhelmed me as the Ocean Adventurer pulled up her anchor and set sail down the Beagle Channel towards the passage. Leaving from the southern tip of South America at Ushuaia, Argentina, it takes a solid 2 days to cross the Drake Passage and reach Antarctica. That said, you need some real-time to process this before and after your visit. It evokes a level of contemplation that I have never experienced before in my travels. ![]() It’s a place that defies the written word and gives you the opportunity to see things, with your own two eyes, that can never be communicated in another way. Strong words, I know, but hear me out.ĭon’t leave home without: Lonely Planet Antarctica (Travel Guide)Īntarctica is a place that changes you. It’s a place where intrepid explorers forged their way into the unknown, risking their lives in the name of discovery.Ĭrossing the Drake is a rite of passage to anyone who seeks their chance at a connection with the 7 th continent and I feel very strongly that if you choose to see Antarctica in other ways that you are missing the point of going in the first place. A trip to Antarctica is not your average tour, it’s not a place that the masses visit with the ease of hopping on a jet. But you know what? I went anyways and the experience changed me.ĭespite the anxiety I secretly held about crossing the Drake Passage, I knew deep down that it was something I needed to embrace, not fear. Pair that with my talent of getting motion sick at the mere mention of uncontrolled movement and, well, it is easy to see why thinking of the Drake Passage has made my palms sweat for the past decade. I know the power it holds and how every time we enter its domain we are at its mercy. You see, I have this thing about the ocean. I have long agonized over the requirement of crossing the Drake to access Antarctica. ![]() Anyone who has ever considered a trip to Antarctica is posed with the singular question of whether they are up to the challenge. His career had a few stumbles during its infancy, but after a successful run on Lil Wayne’s 2008 Carter III tour and the release of his mixtape ‘So Far Gone’ in 2009, a bidding war for Drake’s signature followed.Crossing the Drake Passage is one of the most notorious and exciting adventures available on the planet. The Prince of hip-hopĪfter being on the show for eight years, Drake attempted to cross over into the hip-hop world. ![]() Fifteen-year-old Drake played “Wheelchair Jimmy”, a basketball star who becomes wheelchair-bound when he is shot by a classmate. Drake would later explain: “His dad would say, ‘If there’s anyone in the class that makes you laugh, have them audition for me.’” Photo by Scott Gries/Getty ImagesĪ show not heard of by those outside of Canada and North America, it followed the dramatic lives of a group of teens at Degrassi High School. ![]() In 2001, the One Dance hitmaker was propelled into early celebrity status when he scored a role on Canadian teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation after amusing the son of an entertainment agent in his class. 12/15/2023 0 Comments Roger clemens![]() In the collection is this letter handwritten by longtime Red Sox official Ed Kenney. As of 2021, baseball writers have yet to elect him. His statistics say he’s a no-doubt Hall of Famer. Though he was found not guilty, the damage was done. In 2010 he was indicted by a grand jury for perjury for that testimony. Much of the evidence came from his former personal trainer Brian McNamee.Ĭlemens denied the accusation under oath in testimony before the US Congress. Clemens was named in it as a user of anabolic steroids. In Decemeber of that year, baseball released the Mitchell Report on the use of performance enhancing drugs. His final season as a player came in 2007. The only pitcher to win 350 games and strike out 4,500 batters, Clemens is remembered as one of the game’s greatest hurlers. Roger Clemens’ resume for Cooperstown is complete. The five cards tip a cap for being Pitcher of the Month for April, his 20-strikeout game, a 14-0 start, Pitcher of the Month for June, and his All Star game MVP. Shown here are cards from the 1986 Donruss Highlights set autographed by Clemens. He led the Red Sox to the ill-fated 1986 World Series remembered by many for Bill Buckner‘s error.īaseball writers unanimously selected Clemens for the Cy Young Award, the first of a record 7 he received. Tabbed to the AL’s All Star starter, Clemens walked away with the game’s MVP. He was named Pitcher of the Month.Ĭlemens won 14 straight games to start the season in ’86. The Rocket finished the month 4-0 with a 1.62 ERA and 39 strikeouts. In April of ’86 Clemens set the big league record when he struck out 20 Mariner hitters. He finished just 7 strikeouts behind Seattle’s Mark Langston. Clemens led the AL in wins (24) and ERA (2.48). The following season he lowered his ERA by a full run. The right-hender completed 5 of his 20 starts and tossed one shutout. A fresh-faced 21-year old, he went 9-5 with a 4.32 ERA. ![]() Roger Clemens broke in with the Boston Red Sox in 1984. 12/15/2023 0 Comments Bear and breakfast switch release![]() Evidence shows that shortages are becoming more prevalent and are. If you can’t wait to get down on some bed and breakfast construction, you won’t have to restrain yourself for much longer. Thankfully, players won’t have to wait too much longer to play this cozy adventure game. Software description provided by the publisher. In January, prices for meat were 2.2 percent higher than a year ago, according to Labor Department data published Tuesday. The release date for Bear and Breakfast on Nintendo Switch is July 28th, 2022. Are you bear enough to search deep within the forest and your soul to find the mysteries that lie within? Not everyone is as helpful or as needy though. Bear and Breakfast is a laid-back management adventure game where you play as a well-meaning bear trying to run a B+B in the woods. Most of them have something to say about your endeavors and if you take some time out of your day to listen, they might help your build your shack to new heights! Moving through the story-rich world of Bear and Breakfast will have you stumbling on dozens of interesting folks and weirdos, much like yourself. Uncover a world rich in lore, side quests, characters, and secrets. In this episode of New Gameplay Today, we give you an exclusive look at the first chapter of the upcoming indie game alongside Game Director Rares Cinteza. Complete quests and story lines to collect new items and perks for your inn. Bear and Breakfast is a laid-back management adventure game where you play as a well-meaning bear trying to run a B+B in the woods. Keep 'em happy to maintain your reputation, earn money and attract new customers! Bring guests into the forest to stay at your inn. Each room can be individually customized completely from furniture to fixtures. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Build and personalize your inn with dozens of guest rooms, bathrooms, parlors, and entertainment. r/NintendoSwitch - Bear and Breakfast is launching July 28th twitter. As your business expands so do the mysteries of the forest, and Hank soon finds himself uncovering a plot deeper than the wilderness itself. The Bear And Breakfast team also announced that the Steam version, launching on July 28th, would go live without controller support, but would be available within the same timeframe as the Nintendo Switch release date. ![]() Hank and his friends find an abandoned shack and, equipped with their teenage ingenuity, turn it into a money-making bed and breakfast scheme for unsuspecting tourists. Bear and Breakfast is a laid-back management adventure game where you play as a well-meaning bear trying to run a B+B in the woods. ![]() There's not a drop of perceivable lag or latency about it, and I found I could get away with using the keyboard far enough away from the receiver that I could no longer read the text I was typing, which is sure to cover most realistic scenarios.Įven though you'll want to stick with Lightspeed for the most part, thus ensuring the most stable connection, wireless can also be delivered via Bluetooth, and is swiftly accessible at the press of a button. It's a simple set-up, just plug the USB receiver into an available USB Type-A port and you're away. Wireless capability is provided by Logitech's Lightspeed tech. ![]() Turning off the RGB lighting dramatically extends that life, allowing it to function for up to 100 hours without recharging, but who's going to do that? However, the real test is in battery life-thankfully, the G915 passes with flying colors, boasting a 30+ hour lifespan with full RGB brightness on a single charge. The aluminum-on-plastic frame is incredibly sturdy and looks like a piece of modern art (in a good way). The G915 is slim but remarkably dense, weighing a bit more than you'd think from the looks. The Logitech G915 feels like a logical evolution of what a wireless mechanical keyboard should be. Ideally, you'd also pair the best wireless gaming keyboard with the best wireless gaming headset (opens in new tab) and the best wireless mouse (opens in new tab), in order to break completely free of cables. Here is the list of those that stood out, to give you an idea of which will suit you best. We've tested countless wireless gaming keyboards for speed, reliability, connectivity, build quality, and much more. USB dongles are easier to set up and the snappier connection for gaming, but they do use up a USB port. You have to know whether your PC has Bluetooth, or you'll need a keyboard that works via a USB dongle. Basically, apart from the obvious lack of a wire, you'd be hard-pressed to spot the difference between the best wireless and best wired gaming keyboards (opens in new tab).įiguring out which switch type, size, and extra features you need are all just as important when choosing a wireless keyboard as they are a wired one. Wireless keyboards have improved significantly over the years, and where once they were sluggish and ate through their batteries in hours, these days they offer impressive stamina and are just as fast as their wired counterparts. 12/15/2023 0 Comments Knife blueprints droppoint![]() We offer a variety of brands like Anza, Bark River, Bear & Son, Benchmark, Brous, Browning, and Buck to mention a few. Here,our customers can look for Drop Point Blade knife with textured black rubber handles, wooden handles, stag bone handles, ivory micarta handles, camo wood handles, brushed stainless steel handles, cocobolo wood handles and the list goes on. Knife Country USA has a wide assortment of Drop Point Blade knives which will fit the purpose of every knife aficionado. High carbon knifes will take a sharper edge. Expected or unexpected, drop point knives are a must to have! Custom hand made knife Mike Femal in 1095 high carbon steel with beautiful one of a kind hamon (temper line). Drop point knives offer a controllable lower point, which avoids nicking of internal organs and ruining the overall meat. Because of having an impressive tip strength and the ability to hold heavy objects, drop point knives emerged as tactical and survival knives. The unique curved design of drop point knives helps to differentiate from regular hunting knives. During the mid-20th century, drop point knives were quite popularized in Knifemaker Bob Loveless. Drop point knives feature a top curve, differing them from other clip point knives. This spine allows the user to forward the blade tip. ![]() Drop Point Fixed Blade Knives are a special type of knife that slopes on the spine of the blade. 12/15/2023 0 Comments Metronome for saleThere are some great tips for parents in there and I suggest you check it out! If you have a child who is just starting to play, you should read my post where I talk about kids pianos in great detail. Also, if you are looking to play in a band, it is important that pianists and drummers are on the same page rhythmically and perform tight together. Many musicians in bands nowadays don’t learn to play the piano to a click and this becomes very apparent when it’s time for them to record. If you have any desire to play music in a band you will surely want to learn to play to a click so that when you go into the studio your producer will like recording you rather than dread having to record your part. The purpose of using this device is to instill timing into your brain while learning a piano piece and or while playing in general. The benefit of playing the piano to a click is simply timing. They are going to play a vital role in becoming a great pianist. If you are studying classical piano, your instructor will most definitely want you to use one. There is something that comes with learning with one that is irreplaceable and that something is time. What Is The Benefit Of Playing Piano To A Metronome? The importance of is often overlooked by beginners, but most renowned pianists swear by them. The metronome was created by Johann Maezel by 1816 and it has been used ever since by some of the most renowned musicians in the world. |
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