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2002 mercedes c230 kompressor interior1/14/2024 ![]() Our biggest complaint about the interior is the drawback that it shares with all two-door vehicles: It's a pain in the tuchus to get into and out of the back seat. The only cure, aside from calling JC Whitney for a $39.95 set of simulated tiger fur seat covers, is to pony up another 1,300 bucks for leather seats. It looks tacky in a Subaru, even more so in a Mercedes, in our humble opinion. It reminded us of the wild, color-flecked fabric Subaru is fond of using, which should not be taken as a compliment. While the seats are firm, comfortable, and niceIy adjustable, the upholstery left something to be desired. It makes for a very airy and open feeling car, despite its size. But that doesn't mean you'll have to slather your bald spot with SPF-60 on sunny days - a single push of a button extends shades across both panels. Overhead, the roof is essentially two huge glass panels. There's a big window in the rear hatch with yet another smaller window below the spoiler and between the taillights, to provide greater visibility out the back. One of the best things about the C230 is the way the passengers are surrounded by glass. We noticed that the C230 slipped a bit on wet roads, which doesn't give us much confidence that it would keep you moving in the snow, even with its traction control.Īside from being small and light enough to be fun to drive, the C230 also felt solid and substantial. One note of caution: The C230 is rear-wheel drive, which means it's at a disadvantage in slippery weather. It scooted around corners with very little lean, and it felt solid and controllable at all times. It's a well-balanced rear-wheel drive car on a very solid suspension system. The six-speed transmission is well suited to the car, too, with the top gear cutting the engine speed at 70 mph from 3,000 rpm to around 2,600 rpm - for a noticeable improvement in noise, engine wear and gas mileage. The supercharged engine is an ideal match for this 3,300-pound car, providing plenty of pep without being overpowering. Solid is a word that always comes to mind when driving a Mercedes. You do get a choice of transmissions: a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic. The C230 comes in only one body style and with just one engine choice: a 192 horsepower, 2.3-liter, 4-cylinder engine with a belt-driven supercharger (that's the Kompressor part). Mercedes also hopes these happy, young C230 owners will hop their way up the Mercedes line, from the C Class to the E Class, finally graduating to an S600 before bequeathing their worldly belongings to their future Mercedes-owning offspring. No doubt the company hopes that its new, spunky hatchback will attract younger buyers who thought they couldn't afford a Mercedes, or buyers who want the nicest damn small car they can own. The C230 is something of a departure for Mercedes, which has a reputation for making solid, conservative expensive sedans. It's well designed, beautifully made, fun to drive and nicely equipped at a target price of $24,950. The C230 Coupe is a new model for Mercedes. But this car is clearly the new king of that hill. It used to be that a fully loaded VW Golf was as upscale as you could go with a practical and sporty two-door hatchback. ![]() It's also the nicest two-door hatchback on the market. The C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe is the smallest and least expensive Mercedes you can buy. "It's hard to think of another hatchback coupe that offers the combination of solid feel, safety, sporty performance, airy feel and distinctive looks." ![]()
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Comic book trading cards1/14/2024 ![]() Usually very different from the action scene or sinister post for the front of the card, these more casual snapshots of the subject feel like a peek behind the scenes. My favorite part might be the profile pictures on these pages. ![]() It looks like a write-up that is more likely to exist in the X-Men universe. The backs of the card are on the next page, complete with bios, X-tra facts, and a fun graph that shows the character’s stats rather than just listing them in some boring fashion. Each card has its own page, centered on a white background in the same way one might view this artwork if it were on a museum wall. This book feels like the publishers wanted to handle revisiting this collection with care - or as much as they could, at least. There’s a pleasant element to reading the information here and knowing how much these characters changed, seeing who stayed popular in the fandom and who didn’t, right alongside several notes of what they would have done differently with that knowledge. I was immensely amused by the one about how Gambit is smoking on the back of his card and that fans would never see that in comics today, or how they had to be vague with some of the descriptions for characters who, at that time, had barely been in the books for a few months. These insights into the production of the cards and choices made at that time are as enlightening as they are entertaining. There are two introductory pieces of writing here, from Ed Piskor ( X-Men Grand Design ) and editor Bob Budiansky, as well as notes from several contributors who helped work on making these cards a reality. I love that the book is smaller with a digest style because it feels right for the subject matter and makes the pages easy to thumb through. The actual hardback front has a spectacular picture of Wolverine, who is noted as appearing in multiple cards since he was the most popular character at the time. The dust jacket has a fantastic image of Magneto on the front and a couple of images for the cards on the back as examples, but take it off, and the back of the cover is a full poster featuring a massive chunk of the roster that is, simply put, awesome. The book also comes with three fresh bonus cards in the back, but I’m weary of opening them … for now, at least. Some of Lee’s original character sketches are added in here as well, which are great and will be seen for the first time by many readers. ![]() Marvel’s mutants never looked so good before artist Jim Lee got hold of them, and now he was doing the entire 105-card set (99 standards, 5 holograms, and 1 checklist). The 1990s may have been a chaotic decade for the comic book industry overall, but those earlier years were booming for the X-Men’s popularity with a cartoon, toys, and stylish collectible trading cards. ![]() I needed more to have that rush continue - so Marvel Snap was my best bet – but the book is what re-ignited that fire for sure. Suddenly I was a kid all over again, thumbing through binders of my favorite heroes and villains and reading all about them. After receiving a copy of The Uncanny X-Men Trading Cards: The Complete Series and flipping through it, a rush of nostalgia hit me. I’m not normally into mobile gaming and like to avoid anything that’s easy to spend money on - yet I still got married - but the inspiration came from an odd place this time. The game is fun, easy to pick up, has some sweet small touches with the card animations, and lets me flex my comics knowledge to friends who aren’t as deep as I am - but I almost didn’t give this game a chance. ![]() I think I’m addicted to Marvel Snap, and that’s alright. ![]()
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Ninja foodi blender cold and hot recipes1/14/2024 ![]() ![]() In just 20 seconds the nuts were finely chopped. Next up we chopped some hazelnuts, using the manual pulse setting. But otherwise, the smoothie was the perfect texture, with a smooth mouthfeel and no obvious fibrous pieces that hadn’t been liquidized. It took 45 seconds and at the end we did spot a few tiny pieces of spinach that hadn’t been completely broken down. We liquidized pine apple, spinach, banana, yogurt and apple juice using the preset smoothie program. To try out the blending capabilities of the Ninja Foodi Blender & Soup Maker, we first made a smoothie. The pitcher does have a non-stick coating though and there’s also a clean program that uses a combination of heat and rapid pulses to remove residues and minimize the amount of cleaning you have to do by hand. The lid center cap and tamper are dishwasher safe, but due to the heating element, the pitcher can’t be submerged in water. There’s also a manual cook setting where you can choose between low, medium, or high heat. But if you prefer to have more control, there's a manual blend setting with the option for low, medium, or high speed as well as pulse. On the US model, there are three additional infuse programs that use heat to infuse flavors into liquids for cocktails, mixers, and water.Īll the Auto-IQ programs use automated patterns of pulsing and pausing over a pre-set time to create the perfect results. After cooking, keep warm will switch on and keep your creation warm for up to 60 minutes. There are four cold blending programs and four cook programs, the cook programs are complemented by two pre-cook programs: chop and sauté. It also comes with a small recipe book that has guidance on quantities for creating custom soups, which is helpful if you want to use it for your favorite soup recipes. There are no additional accessories in the box, just a tamper, and a cleaning brush. ![]() Our other gripe with the pitcher is that it can only be positioned onto the base with the handle to the right, so it’s not ideal for left-handed people. The glass pitcher is made from thick heat-resistant glass which, while it’s not too heavy to store away, does mean it's heavy to use, especially when you start adding lots of ingredients or pour hot soup. The overall weight of the base with the pitcher is 5.6kg / 12 lb so if you do want to store it in a cupboard, it’s not too heavy to move. Having said that, it’s certainly not a blender you’ll feel the need to hide away in a cupboard. The black and stainless-steel styling makes it look like a practical appliance that means business, not one that’s just there to look pretty. You’ll make it with an apple, blueberries, celery, red cabbage, watermelon, water, and ice.The Ninja Foodi Blender & Soup Maker is no bigger or smaller than an average blender in terms of the footprint on the counter, but the base gets wider further up and it starts to feel quite chunky. Here’s another 5-minute, Ninja-specific recipe that will load you up with antioxidants. Ninja Blender Antioxidant Refresher Smoothie.This one may not have quite as many health benefits, but thanks to the four different berries, pineapple, and nonfat frozen yogurt, it has a ton of antioxidants and vitamins. Ninja Blender Berry Good Day Smoothie.This smoothie contains a lot of ingredients, and it’s definitely the kind of smoothie that you want a high-powered blender like the Ninja Blender to make. It’s nowhere near as tart as the blueberry smoothie, but it has a light sweetness that’s just as tasty in its own way. Here’s another gorgeous purple drink you’ll make this one with cherries, bananas, spinach, almond milk, and ice. Everyone who sees this bright purple drink will want to know what it is you’re drinking, and they’ll be in awe when you tell them it’s your 6-minute, 5-ingredient smoothie. If you prefer your smoothies with a little less fruit and a lot more chocolate, this Almond Joy smoothie is probably more your speed. The pink and green double layers of this smoothie will make you think of watermelons, but there are no watermelons in this seven-ingredient breakfast smoothie. Speaking of sunshine yellow, this sunrise super smoothie is a lightly sweet, orangey-yellow treat that’s a great way to start your morning. ![]() Sometimes, they taste good, and at other times, you just have to close your eyes, hold your nose, and knock them back. Green smoothies are somewhat hit or miss in my experience. (A little 90s throwback for you.) And this smoothie tastes just like an orange creamsicle. Any child of the 80s or 90s can tell you that orange creamsicles are the bomb. 4/5 (4) Published Category Recipe Roundup ![]()
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No mas meaning in english1/14/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() Imagine you are in a building, you are running to catch the elevator, and the doors close with someone inside. ![]() To apply this to a girl say no hay problema señorita.Ī different situation could be this one. To say no problem in Spanish to a lady you can say No hay problema, señora. No hay problema señor means no problem, sir. While saying no hay problema is somehow neutral, and you can use it with your friends, or your boss or your elders, adding one simple word to it can make a difference and turn it completely into a formal expression. No problem in Spanish can be used formally too. You are walking down the street and it is very crowded. So if you were to translate this literally to English that would be “there is no problem”.Ĭonsider this hypothetical situation. But why the “hay”? The word hay in Spanish comes from haber which can be translated to “there is” or “there are”. This is the most literal and simple way to say no problem in Spanish. Instead of saying “No problemo amigo” practice saying no hay problema, amigo. In any case, it is great to know how to say no problem in Spanish. Maybe someone bumped into us, the waiter confused our order, or someone who asked us for a favor. People say “no problem” in many different situations. Sign up for your free trial Spanish class today. Join 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish! Get comfy and prepare to expand your Spanish vocabulary! Read on to discover 10 simple ways to say “no problem” in Spanish the right way. To be clear, no problemo is actually incorrect! No problemo amigo is how many English speakers say “no problem.” This probably stems from the common misconception that, to speak Spanish, you only have to add an “o” at the end of a word! While this is the case for some words, not all of them follow this rule. Septemby Javier Grazioso Spanish Vocabulary 0 comments “No Problemo”: 10 Ways to Say ‘No Problem’ in Spanish ![]()
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Iphone recovery mode iphone x1/12/2024 ![]() ![]() Shortly after, press and hold the Side button until the iTunes screen appears. Once connected, initiate the iPhone X's force restart procedure by quickly pressing and releasing first the Volume Up button then the Volume Down button.If you can’t update or restore your device with recovery mode, you can't use recovery mode because of broken buttons, or your device is stuck in Activation Lock, contact Apple Support. Keep holding Home button till the iTunes logo/USB cable appears on the screen. iPhone will turn on and display the Apple logo. ![]()
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Calculus for dummies practice problems1/12/2024 ![]() The material presented in Pre-Calculus: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as for parents and tutors looking to help supplement Pre-Calculus instruction. Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practice.Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time.Read through detailed explanations of the answers to build your understanding. ![]()
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Michael webber obituary pa1/12/2024 ![]() ![]() Those who love Stephanie will be forever grateful for this.Īfter college, she joined Teach for America, an organization that helps educate children in low-income schools. John gave everything he had to ensure Stephanie was always well cared for, happy, and comfortable. Their mutual devotion started young and never wavered. Again, she connected with a tight group of friends who are close to this day.Īt Syracuse, Stephanie met John Brewer, who became her husband in 2003. She earned a BA in Public Policy and was a member of the dance team. She developed a core group of friends during those years who were forever close.Īfter high school, Stephanie went to Syracuse University where she found her calling to fight for social justice. ![]() She graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School, where she also played tennis, was a cheerleader, and served on the the Student Council. Stephanie was born in Albany, Georgia, to George and Cathleen Webber, now of Wescosville, PA. She knew her years would be fewer than we know she deserved, so she made every one of them count. She was first diagnosed in 2012 and bested the disease for more than 8 years. Stephanie (Webber) Brewer, 43, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Novemfrom breast cancer. ![]()
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Nvidia broadcast vs rtx voice1/12/2024 ![]() For gaming, RTX Voice supports Discord, and for workplace communications, there's Microsoft Teams support, both of which are heavily recommended use cases to help cut the background noise during both, work and play. Google Chrome is a solid example of how you can set up NVIDIA RTX Voice and use it with pretty much anything that has a web interface. Nvidia Broadcast is a follow-up to the RTX Voice beta and introduces two new AI-powered features. The original feature is the AI background noise cancellation for microphones. To use the noise cancellation feature, selecting the input device labeled as "RTX Voice" in your app of choice, or Windows 10 audio settings, should enable it for any app you use. Today, Nvidia has released a successor app called Broadcast, and it’s available to download now. RTX Voice works by creating a virtual input device like a microphone and a virtual output device like speakers or a set of headphones. Using NVIDIA RTX Voice with other apps, GTX GPUs, and NVIDIA Broadcast Note: NVIDIA notes that WebEx, Skype, Zoom, Slack, and Microsoft Teams may have issues with RTX Voice. NVIDIA RTX Voice officially supports Steam Chat but recommends turning off the native "Noise Cancellation" option for best performance. It has its own social features built-in, and Steam Chat is a part of it. ![]() neat so hop on there if you're looking for folks to chat and play games with.Steam is the most popular video game distribution platform for PC. Oh, and speaking of Discord: the RPS community Discord is p. I had a go and was told it made my voice unusually echoing (as opposed to usually echoing) but I've seen plenty of folks saying it's great for them, so hey! If you want to give it a go, look for the option in the Voice & Video section of Discord's settings. Krisp.ai is available as separate software to help all voice chat, but Discord rolling it in means you can easily enable it with the click of a checkbox. This month Discord added support for Krisp.ai's noise suppression tech, which similarly uses computers to try to reduce the amount of background noise you send out. Something that doesn't require a specific graphics card but does require specific chat software is the new noise-reduction tech in Discord. A message will indicate if any new VSTs were found. 3) Under the Audio Effects tab, select Scan Plugin Folders. 1) Open Wave Link and navigate to Preferences. Nvidia announced yesterday (via The Verge) that the Nvidia Broadcast app's Noise Removal featureonce known as RTX Voicewill be coming to OBS software as a native feature.This is great news. Your output device should be assigned to whatever you normally use. When you open the program, you will have to go into your sound settings on Windows by hitting the Windows key and typing that in. Fingers crossed? Shame it does nothing for AMD owners, though. Elgato Audio Effects must be registered with Wave Link before it’s available. Like the previous version of RTX Voice, NVidia Broadcast still has the issue of defaulting all of your sound input and output devices in Windows. While it's meant to only work with Nvidia's RTX graphics cards, canny tweakster David Lake has found that fiddling with some files can make RTX Voice work with a fair few older Nvidia cards too. ![]() Launched last week, Nvidia RTX Voice runs in such a way that it should work in loads of different voicecomm software. ![]() Nvidia say it even works on incoming audio, so your chatmates' noise should also sound reduced for you. And imo it works way better on my rtx 2070. Its got a way simpler interface with only settings for voice. Yeah it's a big mangled but mate there's a chuffing leaf blower right there - it's a technomiracle. Ya besides Nvidia broadcast there is the rtx voice app. It processes all that noise and manages to filter out (almost) everything but the voice. AMD has integrated its Noise Suppression feature directly into the Adrenalin interface, so you don’t need to download a separate app like Nvidia requires to use RTX Broadcast. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. ![]()
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Cost of seamless rain gutters1/12/2024 ![]() ![]() Did you know that 6″ may cost the same, or less than 5″ depending on your configuration? Service-Based Product It is essential to understand what you think your home needs and what is actually the best solution may differ. Do you currently have the right number of downspouts?.Would your home benefit from having guards installed?.Is your drip edge correct? We can manipulate it to drain correctly.Are your gutters completely overflowing? Is this because of a clog, or are your gutters the wrong size?.Here are some questions we may consider when deciding what your best options are: Once we understand the issues that you are having and assess your property, we can come up with the right solution for your situation. What would a gutter installation cost on this home? -Less than Water Damage.įor The Brothers that just do Gutters, the estimate evaluation process begins with understanding and identifying your gutter problems. That is why The Brothers that just do Gutters offer free estimates when it’s convenient for you and your schedule. Since it is difficult to understand the unique situation of each home without first seeing and evaluating it, accurate price quoting over the phone is nearly impossible. You can see that your gutter cost is based on something other than the square footage of your home. We outlined more of these variables in our blog “Unique Solutions For Your Home” -but you get the idea. Larger or steeper roofs require larger gutters or possibly more downspouts to handle the added volume of water. Gabled roofs or complex rooflines can also affect costs, as do regional weather patterns. For instance, some people have no fascia or angled fascia, So the gutter has to be strapped, which can add cost. Each situation is unique, and many variables can impact the total job cost. Installing a gutter system that will reliably protect your home involves more than just hanging a gutter on your home and calling it a day. How Much Do Gutters Cost? Let’s Take A Closer Look As much as we’d love to say it’s that simple, it really isn’t. We hear it all the time, “how much do gutters cost?”, “how much do you charge per foot?”, “Can you give me a price over the phone?” It is common for customers to believe they can get the price for seamless aluminum gutters by telling us the square footage of their home -Or searching for a “standard” 2,000 square foot home. Many homeowners want to know how much gutters cost before signing up for an estimate. ![]()
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Kelly clarkson breakaway 20041/12/2024 ![]() ![]() under exclusive license to RCA/JIVE Label Group, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment. “On my last tour, I actually performed that and added that song into my set list for the first time. Jeff Rothschild, John Shanks & Kelly Clarkson. ![]() second assistant camera Additional Crew Sophia Hedlund. That’s so dope, and she’s so good at it,” she laughs.Īfter Lavigne nonchalantly confirmed that she is the ultimate Kelly Clarkson fan-girl, she shared that the song “Breakaway” made a surprise appearance on one of her set lists. Directed by Dave Meyers Cast Production Design by David King Camera and Electrical Department David E. She’s done American Idol, killed it as a singer, she’s done country stuff, she’s like doing so much, and now she has a talk show. “No, but that would be fun,” she answered before rattling off Clarkson’s career highlights. ![]() Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway album CD (2005) 1:02 Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway. When Lavigne was asked if she ever joined forces with the genre-crossover musician to sing the karaoke-worthy tune, she replied with a sense of disappointment. Breakaway (CD, Album)BMG, RCA: CDRCA7114: South Africa. “She’s an incredibly strong, beautiful voice with insane range, and she took that song to the next level,” shared the writer. 30 November 2004 12 Songs, 44 minutes 2004 19 Recordings Ltd. Listen Now Browse Radio Search Open in Music. Stream songs including 'Breakaway', 'Since U Been Gone' and more. “Breakaway” became the lead single on her second album, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 charts and secured a spot in the top 20 for over a year – leaving the record to go platinum six times.Īlong with “Breakaway,” – her chart-topping tracks “Behind These Hazel Eyes,” “Because of You,” “Since U Been Gone,” and “Walk Away” built the well-rounded project, which made it one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century. Listen to Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson on Apple Music. ![]() |