![]() You’ll notice this when you see the words “1 Left” on the upper right of the play - naturally, this means you can only call that play one more time during the entire Arena game. When playing drives in Arena Mode, the game will still suggest the best plays for you to call, but you may also notice one key difference that wasn’t on Overdrive and cannot be found in other game modes - the number of times you can call a certain play will be limited, which is most likely in the interest of keeping things as fair as possible and neutralizing whatever advantage you (and the opponent too) may have when they call their go-to play. Don’t Stick To The Same Play All The Time – There Are Limits! The matchmaking system seems to act pretty randomly and doesn’t exactly try to pair players up with opponents with similarly rated teams, and good luck finding creampuff opponents, especially if your Team OVR is below 2,500! So even if the scoring system is classic NFL-based scoring and the offense-only downs mechanic remains in place, Arena can be a bit harder than Overdrive in more ways than one.īut winning a game can be very rewarding, so we recommend playing this mode whenever you could and getting used to the differences between Arena and Overdrive! 2. As it is, it may not be the best idea to play Arena Mode unless your Team OVR is less than 2,000, even if the recommended range is 1,500 to 3,000. Arena Coins can be used to purchase new players in the Store, while Trophies will come into play when leveling up your better players, as we’ll be explaining later on in this guide.Ĭompleting more stages in Journeys allows you to unlock more competitive Arenas to play in - these would have a higher recommended Team Overall rating (OVR) and your opponents will obviously be tougher to beat, but the tradeoff is obviously better rewards. Reach a certain number of points and you will get promoted from one league to the next, and earn a prize for getting promoted, which may include Madden Cash, Arena Coins, and Trophies. ![]() You will also score points for each drive you win in Arena Mode - if you get totally creamed by your opponent, meaning you don’t win a single drive, you won’t score any points. (You may get just one of those prizes as a consolation if you get shut out!)īasically, it’s a simplified, stripped-down take on the PvP element that’s always been present in Madden NFL Mobile games, and while not everyone may be used to it at first, there’s a chance you may enjoy its no-bells-and-whistles approach.Īside from the fact that you will still be playing offensive downs only and not handling the defense, one other thing that remains from Overdrive is the season system - each season lasts 14 days, or “rounds,” and for each round, you have a maximum of five “attempts” at playing an Arena game per day. Don’t worry if you lose the Arena game either, because just like in Overdrive, you’ll get a consolation prize of sorts in the form of fewer Madden Cash, Trophies, and/or Arena Coins than you normally would get for a win. ![]() Whichever team scores more points (based on the regular NFL scoring system) at the end of three drives wins the game, and winning teams get Madden Cash, Trophies, and Arena Coins as a prize for their victory. Whereas in that mode your goal was to score as many Fantasy Points as possible while playing on offense, that changes in Arena, where each battle against an opposing team is conducted via a series of “traditional” drives. Getting Started With Arena ModeĪs we explained in the beginner guide, Arena Mode is new for Madden NFL 22 Mobile, and it replaces that old standby, Overdrive, which was a staple of previous versions of the game. We’re going to focus mostly on advanced tips in this guide, though as is often the case, there may be a few intermediate, or even beginner tips that may also be included below. This guide takes a look at other features and modes and offers advice that may help you out in some of the more difficult challenges or drills in the game. But if you’ve been playing for more than a few days, we recommend checking out our second Madden NFL 22 Mobile strategy guide. Our first Madden NFL 22 Mobile guide had tackled beginner and intermediate tips, and was mainly designed to help returning players and new ones alike get their feet wet and get acquainted with some of the most important changes made in the new version of the game. The old standbys remain - all 32 NFL teams, real-life players, and a cornucopia of game modes that include some old favorites as well as new or revamped ones such as Journeys and Arena. Electronic Arts’ latest mobile entry to the Madden franchise, Madden NFL 22 Mobile, has been out for some time, and compared to previous editions we’ve seen and played, this is probably one of the most updated versions so far. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() MUSIC - "Shalom Santa," sung by Tovah FeldshuhĮlliott Forrest: That was actress Tovah Feldshuh with "Shalom Santa." Music by Douglas Cohen and lyrics by Tom Toce, with additional material by Judy Gold. Tovah Feldshuh acknowledged the dilemma that children in mixed marriages sometimes face, with her version of the song "Shalom Santa." In America it's a very important counterbalance to the Great American Christmas."Įlliott Forrest: And speaking of that "other" December holiday. It's a nothing." I said, "Nothing to you. Tovah Feldshuh: I remember somebody more religious saying, "Listen, this was just a minor military holiday. And Jan Peerce was one of the great ones who would sing not only his arias, but a slew of Jewish songs in Yiddish and in Hebrew.Įlliott Forrest: Jan Peerce, with the Chanukah song "Al Hanisim" - "For the Miracles" - thanking God for the mighty deeds performed for our ancestors - and for us. Jan Peerce, Beverly Sills, Roberta Peters, Richard Tucker, to name a few. There was a coterie of brilliant Jewish opera singers at City Opera and at the Metropolitan Opera here in New York. And by opening opera to me, they opened a secret door inside of which lay treasures I had never known before. Tovah Feldshuh: My parents had LPs of the opera. Opera played a big role in Tovah Feldshuh's childhood. She lived across the street, and when she was moving out, she called me and she said "Tovah, you want any of my chazzerai?" And I said, "Barbra, the truck is arriving immediately."Įlliott Forrest: Just in case you don't know, "chazzerai" is Yiddish for "junk." You're listening to "Chanukah Memories and Melodies" I'm Elliott Forrest. We light my parents' chanukiah, that's modern from Israel, and we light Barbra Streisand's chanukiah. My children made their own chanukiahs at the 92nd Street Y Nursery School. But in my home we have a multitude of menorahs that we light for Chanukah. Tovah Feldshuh: When I was a little girl, I remember just one big menorah. MUSIC - Third Candle Blessing, from David Ludwig's "Hanukkah Cantata"Įlliott Forrest: That was David Ludwig's arrangement of the Candle Blessings, from his Hanukkah Cantata, sung by Choral Arts Philadelphia, with Matthew Glandorf conducting. Where we say how grateful we are, how glad we are to have made it to this day. Tovah Feldshuh: The third blessing, which is said only on the first night of Chanukah, is one of the favorite blessings of the Jewish religion. MUSIC - Second Candle Blessing, from David Ludwig's "Hanukkah Cantata" Tovah Feldshuh: The second blessing thanks God for the wondrous deeds performed to save our ancestors. MUSIC - Tovah Feldshuh sings "Baruch ata adonai" crossfade to first Candle Blessing, from David Ludwig's "Hanukkah Cantata" The first blessing is about the commandment to kindle the Chanukah lights. ![]() These were melodies I had heard my family sing as long as I could remember. Tovah Feldshuh: Once I was bat mitzvah, I was given the privilege of singing the Chanukah blessings. Plus, the menorah has a "helper" candle - the shamash - that's used to light all the others. The first night, just one candle, the second night two candles, and so on. Chanukah lasts eight days, and each evening we light candles in a special candelabra called a menorah, or chanukiah. And I remember feeling connected, not just to my grandparents, who were European, and my great great great great great great great grandparents, but to our Jewish forebears and above all the wonderful Judah Maccabee, that valiant guerilla warrior who with his troops defeated what looked like like an overpowering enemy.Įlliott Forrest: In Judaism, holidays begin at sunset. Tovah Feldshuh: Our festive celebration was very cozy. You could choose your topping.Įlliott Forrest: Latkes are potato pancakes, fried in oil, like most foods associated with Chanukah. And they would be accompanied by Mott's applesauce and sour cream. My Aunt May's apartment was permeated with the delicious aroma of latkes frying in pans. And of course, I had a matching plaid bow for my hair. I had a beautiful plaid taffeta party dress with Mary Jane black patent leather shoes and white anklets that had ruffles on the end. Tovah Feldshuh: Chanukah was always celebrated at my Aunt May and Uncle Harold Silverman's apartment at 955 Walton Avenue in the Bronx. Ruth to Fanny Brice's mother in "Funny Girl." She's played strong Jewish women from Golda Meir to Dr. I'm Elliott Forrest welcome to "Chanukah Memories and Melodies." In this hour we'll hear from six well-known Jewish artists about their memories of Chanukah, and the music the holiday brings to mind.įirst up: Broadway, film, and television star Tovah Feldshuh. Elliott Forrest: Chanukah, a festival of freedom, family, and food. ![]() ![]() ![]() Vedic Hinduism SW Jamison and M Witzel, Harvard University The Hindu Religion, Swami Vivekananda (1894). International Encyclopedia of Philosophy /hindu Websites and Resources on Hinduism: Hinduism Today India Divine Wikipedia article Wikipedia Oxford center of Hindu Studies Hindu Website /hinduindex Hindu Gallery Įncyclopædia Britannica Online article See Separate Articles: HINDU VIEWS ON DEATH ![]() They are more efficient and cleaner, and save precious fuel and forests. New electric crematoriums are becoming more popular. These are victims of suicide, murder, or some other kind of violence who, it is believed, have souls that will not rest, no matter what is done to the corpse.Ĭremation has remained common, possibly because cemeteries are a waste of space. In some cases an effigy is burned to symbolize cremation. Families who can not afford the wood for cremation sometimes throw unburned corpses in the Ganges. In many cases today they are not buried but are taken to the middle of the Ganges or another sacred river and dropped to the river bottom with a weighed stone. Small children under two are not cremated because their soul does not need purifying. Holy men, lepers and people with small pox have traditionally been buried, with holy men traditionally buried in a vertical position preserved with salt. The god Pushan is asked to accept the sacrifice and guide the soul to its proper place in the afterlife. Cremations are still associated with sacrifices. The fire god Agni is asked to consume the physical body and create its essence in heaven in preparation for transmigration. Fire is the chosen method to dispose of the dead because of its association with purity and its power to scare away harmful ghosts, demons and spirits. ![]() If it is not done or not done properly, it is thought, the soul will be disturbed and not find its way to its proper place in the afterlife and come back and haunt living relatives. They believe it releases an individual’s spiritual essence from its transitory physical body so it can be reborn. The average cost of a funeral is $12 to $71.Ĭremation is an extremely important ritual for Hindus. For the part most cremations are still done the way they have been done for centuries, by following the final life ritual called antyesti, outlined in the Grihya Sutras. Gandhi cremation There are about 3.14 million deaths a year in India. ![]() ![]() The best cat collars are sturdy, comfortable, and safe. A breakaway collar will also prevent a neck injury.īreakaway collars are excellent for indoor cats, too, as an indoor cat can get tangled up in an object inside the home, such as a window blind cord. These collars will take any worry away that your cat will choke or get caught up in something, such as a fence or tree branch, and cannot break free. Image credit: Gagarin Iurii, Shutterstock Advantages of a Breakaway Collarīreakaway collars are excellent if you have a cat that likes to roam outdoors, and many veterinarians recommend breakaway collars exclusively for cats. A few breakaway collars may have tabs on either side that you squeeze and pull apart, but most do not have these tabs-you simply pull apart. Remember, you must use a little force for the clasp to release. To open these collars while off your cat, simply grab each end close to the clasp where it fastens and pull it apart, using a firm motion with a little force. How to Open a Breakaway Collar While Off Your Cat You’ll have to use a little force, but it should pull apart without any trouble. While grabbing the clasp with your fingers and thumb, pull it apart. ![]() To open the collar while it’s on your cat’s neck, slip your index fingers underneath the collar close to the claps with your thumbs on top of the collar. How to Open a Breakaway Collar While On Your Cat How to Open a Breakaway Collar in 2 Steps 1. A kitten will grow, so you’ll need to be able to adjust the size accordingly. For example, a kitten’s fit will differ from an adult’s. It’s important to note that the correct size will be based on your cat’s age. Also, measure at the base of your cat’s neck (where a collar goes onto the neck). The collar needs to be comfy for your cat but not comfy enough that your cat can slip out. When measuring, ensure you can slip two fingers in between the tape and your cat’s neck. If you don’t have a measuring tape, you can use a piece of string, followed by measuring with a ruler. We will explain the two easy steps to open a breakaway collar both while on your cat and off so that you have no trouble and are not discouraged from buying one for your feline friend.īefore you buy a breakaway collar, you’ll need to know how to measure your cat’s neck for a proper fit. However, some people wonder how to open a breakaway cat collar in the first place. ![]() ![]() These collars will unfasten when there is pressure or force, freeing your cat. The purpose of these collars is to keep your cat from choking, which is obviously a scary scenario and an incident you want to avoid. Breakaway cat collars, also known as quick-release collars, can be a lifesaver if your cat gets caught on something, such as a tree branch on some other object. ![]() ![]() There are even novelty hands like knives and forks that spin around, ideal for a kitchen or dining room. Roman numerals, funny photos or even the family's hand prints can be painted directly onto the wall around the moving hands to form a unique clock. Some hands and movement kits can be mounted directly onto the wall. Personalised clock partsįor DIY fans who like to make a statement, a custom designed clock is a great way to create a talking point in a room. Some sets come with fixed hand lengths so it's worth double checking the kit will fix the existing clock before deciding on the ideal home clock parts. Some movements come with hands that can be trimmed with scissors, ensuring the perfect fit for a repaired clock. ![]() FREE delivery Thu, May 11 on 25 of items shipped by Amazon. Replacing broken clock hands successfully means checking the size of the components compared to the existing clock and deciding if the new arms will both match the clock face and be long enough. DEEWISH 12888 Super Silent Sweep Clock Mechanism, 5/16 inches - 59/64 inches Shaft Length Quartz Wall Clock Motor Replacement, Clock Parts Battery Operated (No Clock Hands) 5. Hands and the movement behind them can often be the first thing to break on a clock, given the delicate nature of the slender arms. Sometimes it's worth replacing working parts in an existing clock to improve it, for example fitting a silent motor instead of a noisy ticking one, or changing the hands to a more visible colour in the home of someone with poor eyesight. Then install the second hand now by friction fit. If using a second screw the doughnut on to hold the minute hand in place. Push hour hand on the post by friction fit 7. /rebates/3fCN3dProduct3aClocks2bCategor圓aWall2520Decor2bDepartment3aHome2520Decor&252fcatalog252fclocks-wall-decor-home-decor.jsp253fCN253dProduct253aClocks252bCategory253aWall252520Decor252bDepartment253aHome252520Decor26tc3dbing-&idkohls&nameKohl27s&ra0. Simple clock part kits make it easier than ever to build a clock from scratch or to replace broken movement components. Put the hex nut on post and tighten so it holds the movement to the back of the clock face. Home clock parts can be used to both fix a clock that's no longer working properly, and design and make a customised clock. Alkaline batteries are best used in “low-drain” devices, which includes clock movements.Good time keeping is essential in our busy lives, which is why it's important to repair a broken clock with reliable parts. Lithium and rechargeable batteries are meant for “high-drain” devices, such as digital cameras, etc. Lithium powered or re-chargeable batteries will cause your clock to malfunction, or not function at all. Alkaline batteries are the only type of battery that should be used in clocks. Other brands, such as Energizer, have extra plastic coating on the negative end of the battery, which can cause clocks to malfunction or not work properly at all. We recommend using Rayovac or Duracell brand. **When choosing the proper batteries for your clock, please consider the following information: There are many brands of alkaline batteries available on the market today, but there are several brands out there that just don’t perform well in clocks. These clock movements are very popular for use in quiet areas. Second hands are also sold separately and can be purchased HERE. Continuous Sweep Movements - do not tick- The hands glide silently around the clock face.The price will be adjusted as you choose the style(s) you want from the drop down menu. Hour and Minute hands are sold separately as a pair above (please see pictures).Includes Mounting hardware and basic mounting instructions.Push hour hand on the post by friction fit 7. If your hands are longer than this you will need one of our High Torque movements. Put the hex nut on post and tighten so it holds the movement to the back of the clock face. Choose from 4 Shaft Lengths: Extra Short = 3/16″ threaded length, 1/2″ overall | Short = 5/16″ threaded length, 5/8″ overall | Medium = 7/16″ threaded length, 3/4″ overall | Long = 9/16″ threaded length, 7/8″ overall. ![]() If you choose to use a second hand it will move in a smooth continuous motion, rather than the stepping motion of most quartz movements (second hand sold separately). ![]() ![]() For example, you can set up a rule where all emails from Expedia and Trip Advisor are automatically saved to the Travel folder in your Google Drive. And, for your convenience, all activity is logged inside a Google Spreadsheet for quick search and reference. What sets Save Emails apart from other email automation solutions like IFTTT or Zapier is that it not only works on new and incoming messages but can also download old emails to your Google Drive. You can organize the saved emails in date-based subfolders to avoid cluttering the main folder. Any email messages in Gmail that matches your search rule will be automatically saved to a specific folder in your Google Drive or Shared Drive. To get started with Save Gmail, use the built-in wizard to create a workflow. Go to Add-ons > Saves Emails and Attachments > Manage Rules and select any rule from the dropdown to download the matching emails. You also have the option to run the workflows manually on demand. ![]() The app runs in the background once every hour and automatically download messages to respective folders in Gmail. Corporate users can save Uber receipts for claiming expenses, while online sellers can easily archive PayPal and Stripe invoices and payment receipts as PDFs. Teachers love that they can download student assignments in respective student folders automatically. Save Emails has been used by attorneys to download and print all email correspondence related to litigations with just a few clicks. You can also attach EML files to emails in Gmail and send them to your colleagues. In addition to PDF, you may also choose to save email messages as plain text, HTML, or EML formats that can be natively opened in Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail on the Mac. ![]() The add-on works with both Gmail and Google Workspace (GSuite) accounts. With Save Emails, you can quickly back up and archive important emails, video files, timesheets, photos, Microsoft Office documents, travel receipts, expenses, and other emails with just a few clicks. You can even save email messages in shared drives for easy collaboration.Īll email threads are converted into high-quality, print-ready PDF files, while file attachments are saved in their original native format on Google Drive. With Save Emails, you can effortlessly and automatically download email messages and file attachments from Gmail straight to your Google Drive. Save Emails is the ultimate email backup and archiving tool for Gmail. ![]() ![]() (There’s that Oxford comma again) First of all, as someone who has written about everything from trees to video games to Robert Frost – and even textbooks on writing – you seem to refuse to be tied down to one genre. There’s so much out that’s well worth reading, even if I’m not going to use it in this series. Part of the fun is going through the list of potential poets and reading through their body of work to see if it’s a fit (not too long, not too gratuitous for kids, not so complex as to require oodles of glosses, etc.). It’s been quite a few years since I’ve worked with “adult” poetry, so the excuse to do as you’ve suggested has been a real treat-no doubt about it. It must be fun, if not brain-wracking sometimes, to sort through a classic poet’s catalog to find their best, most “essential” poems. Put me down for one.īy the way, you’ve done several Essential Poems books for Moonshower, Bushel & Peck’s poetry imprint. Indeed, it’s a great, wise, and humorous idea for a hat. You know, I’m thinking of creating cool red baseball caps with an acronym for Make Oxford Great Again. ![]() I saw you sneaking that Oxford comma in there. I have a hard time understanding why otherwise reasonable people opt for grammatical willy-nillyness when it comes to commas. Of course, the question on everyone’s minds is, why is the Oxford comma even an issue?Īs a poet, editor, and teacher, I believe clarity is job #1. Now, before we get too far into the interview, I have to say how interesting I thought it was that we share so much in common: we’re both authors who love poetry, we’ve both had the pleasure of working with the wonderful Jane Yolen, and we’re both ardent defenders of the Oxford comma. By the way, I’ve actually always wanted to use the word “palpable” in a blog post, so thank you for helping me check another off the old bucket list. But I very much appreciate the chance to talk about books and not allergies! I’ll try not to ACHOO overly much onto the screen. Here in Florida, we’ve had apocalyptically high grass pollen for a long time, so I’m mostly just feeling sneezy. These are such incredible books, I can’t wait to share them with my readers! Ryan, can you feel the excitement in the air? I mean, to me, it’s palpable. Now here we are with a new year and a new group – the PB23’s – and you have two new books coming out! The Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe: 25 Essential Poems (Moonshower, 2023) just came out April 18 and next month, The Witness Trees (Bushel & Peck, 2023) arrives May 9. Welcome to the ol’ Triple-R, Ryan! We initially met last year when we were part of the PB22Peekaboo picture book marketing group of about 20+ authors and illustrators. Ryan is also known as the Picture Book Whisperer™ – the industry’s go-to person to help celebrities and other high-profile clients write and sell children’s books. Ryan runs the creative writing major at the Ringling College of Art and Design and also serves as Editor at Bushel & Peck, which publishes books for kids, tweens, and teens, and has also instituted its own poetry-only imprint, Moonshower. ![]() Van Cleave is joining me today for a chat about poetry, the craft of writing, and his ability to teach 32 different college courses, if necessary! ![]() Many, many hours have been spent making the engine accurate enough to support a margin of error of a few hundredths of a second.So today, let’s just pretend I’m here because I have a special treat for you! Another friend of mine, author, poet, and editor Ryan G. "a rad Rhythm Paradise-esque game." - Jeffrey Matulef, Eurogamer (.) Rhythm is in everything, and I'm glad the developers found it in medicine." - John Polson, "The base mechanic and premise of Rhythm Doctor are gold for me. if those don’t mean much to you, don’t worry - it’s designed to make you learn rhythm theory without even realising it. But every level has a twist on that concept: polyrhythms, offbeats, hemiolas, irregular time signatures. The core mechanic is simple: slam your spacebar on the 7th beat to save patients in a hospital. Rhythm Doctor is a one-button rhythm game that aims to invisibly teach complex music and rhythm theory. Rhythm Doctor is a title featured at IndieCade 2017. ![]() ![]() ![]() in plain text), a reader can easily determine what the author means – even without understanding the Markdown syntax. On the one hand, this version is easier to read as the asterisks make the bold text clear, and on the other hand, the four characters can be typed much quicker than tags. This means the text is relatively easy for people to read. Markdown uses self-explanatory elements to format the text. It wants the best of both worlds: to be understandable for both people and machines. The simplified markup language Markdown seeks to change exactly that. Languages like HTML or LaTeX can be written with any text editor, but they aren’t easy for people to decipher. And if you did, you probably wouldn’t know what to do with it: This code can scarcely be read by people. You don’t actually get to see the source text itself, including the markup elements (markers), with Word and similar programs. ![]() Generally, in these situations you mark the text and the software then displays it how you wish. Any word processing program offers users a wide range of options for arranging their text.īut this is by no means a matter of course. We consider this formatting to be obvious – and when we write a text on the PC ourselves, we can usually do so without any problems: from adjusting the font size and adding bullet points to making words bold. Particularly important words are set in bold, a heading stands out from the rest of the test, and a structured list makes the text clearer. When we read texts – whether online, in a newspaper or a printed book – we expect a certain format. ![]() ![]() The timing belt will often drive the water pump too. Serpentine belt vs timing belt? The timing belt connects the crankshaft to the camshaft, thus making sure the pistons and valves are operating in the correct sequence. The serpentine belt in your Spectra connects your engine to many of the components you use every day such as your air conditioner, battery (via the alternator), power steering and cooling system - a quick look at the serpentine belt diagram outline all of the components feeding from it. Check out our parts page for coupons on new belts for your Spectra! Most vehicles do not need a special serpentine belt tool, but rather a 1/2" breaker bar and a socket on the serpentine belt tensioner to relieve the tension from the belt. Depending on your engine, the serpentine belt replacement cost is between $100 and $200. Worn serpentine belt noise in a Spectra can indicate impending problems if ignored, while typically being fairly cheap and easy to replace. Each review is based on a test of a vehicle supplied directly by the manufacturer.The video above shows how to check the serpentine belt on your 2005 Kia Spectra - if it gives more than a half inch when pressed, is cracked, frayed or appears shiny, you should change it (or have it changed) immediately. Jason Stein’s column appears Sundays in Business. Price as tested (including destination and delivery): $17,140 Warranty: Basic warranty is 10 years/100,000 miles. Standard safety equipment: Dual front, side and inflatable curtain air bags Transmission: Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic (optional) ![]() Key competition: Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, Honda Civicīase engine: 138 horsepower, 2-liter DOHC, 16-valve four-cylinder engine Vehicle type: Front-wheel-drive, front-engine, four-door, five-passenger compact sedan In other words, world-class safety without the price.Īnd, with a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty (done to encourage new Kia shoppers to consider one), where can you go wrong? As a first for Kia, there are six standard air bags, including a full-length side-curtain air bag. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes are $400 and an option I would suggest you add.īut tilt steering and heated mirrors? This isn’t the bare bones vehicle I remember. The Spectra comes with air conditioning, AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, power heated outside mirrors and a height-adjustable steering column. ![]() You get more standard stuff on the Spectra than virtually any car on the market for its price. Criticized in the past for using cheap, plastic materials, Kia has swapped out the old style for nice textures on the instrument panel and throughout the cabin.Īn added bonus is that Kia did not skimp on standard equipment. The turning radius is very tight, and its compact size makes it a delight to drive in mall traffic. Larger stabilizer bars and 16-inch wheels help structural rigidity and better performance in the turns. Kia spent a lot of time tightening things up and buttoning things down on the Spectra. Underneath the Spectra, Kia has installed a suspension to match the power. It accelerates cleanly at low and high speeds and seems to find its best range in city driving when you can zip in and out of a lane change or merge onto a highway.Īt 24 miles per gallon in the city, or 32 on the highway, can you really complain? Powered by a 2-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine, it produces a sprightly 138 horsepower and plenty of torque for this class of vehicle. And, mostly, it will leave money in your wallet. The Spectra, a four-door sedan that is also available as a hatchback, is an understated vehicle that can be dressed up with a spoiler, metal pedals and fog lights. Not flashy, not rakish, but definitely drivable, the Spectra is a very viable option for anyone who has never considered this car company before. Hyundai-Kia have even targeted the end of the decade to be the world’s fifth-largest car company. Many think the Koreans will be a player to watch in the future. With the involvement of parent company Hyundai (and Hyundai’s subsequent rise up the quality charts), the Koreans are onto something good here. Kia has been the punch line of several new car jokes over the years, mostly because it was value-priced without the value. Those two statements have not always been synonymous. Priced at less than $14,000 in base versions, and available with a slew of standard features and interesting options, Kia is a good value and a good car. No apologies here, but Kia is really something to consider. Perhaps there’s something gratifying about finding a diamond in the rough, or a little uncharted territory when everyone seems to be walking in the same direction. ![]() ![]() ![]() Scott404 Fandoms: My Little Pony Generation 4: Equestria Girls (Cartoon 2013), My Little Pony Generation 4: Friendship Is Magic (Cartoon 2010) Language: English Words: 3,070 Chapters: 1/1 Kudos: 1 Bookmarks: 2 Hits: 237 Warning: Everyone in this story is 18 and up, yes that includes the boys in this. Red (Pokemon)/Twilight Sparkle (My Little Pony: Equestria Girls)Īsh and Red visit Twilight and Sunset for an early Christmas present, however, this gift was one of mutual giving.Satoshi | Ash Ketchum/Sunset Shimmer (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic).Red (Pokemon)/Sunset Shimmer (My Little Pony: Equestria Girls).Satoshi | Ash Ketchum/Twilight Sparkle (My Little Pony: Equestria Girls).The_Real_Hog18 Fandoms: My Little Pony, Pocket Monsters | Pokemon - All Media Types, My Little Pony Generation 4: Equestria Girls (Cartoon 2013), My Little Pony Generation 4: Friendship Is Magic (Cartoon 2010) This is just a story dump, and when I feel like it, ill update and edit chapters and add part 2s <3 Language: English Words: 3,340 Chapters: 2/? Comments: 1 Kudos: 3 Hits: 1365 Eleven | Jane Hopper/Maxine "Max" Mayfield.Kenny McCormick/Leopold "Butters" Stotch.Billy Showalter | Paperboy/Griffin Stagg.Original Male Character/Original Male Character.Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings.Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Rape/Non-Con, Underage.Robinurheart Fandoms: My Little Pony Generation 4: Equestria Girls (Cartoon 2013), 天官赐福 | Heaven Official's Blessing (Cartoon), Naruto, South Park, Turning Red (2022), The Black Phone (2022), Stranger Things (TV 2016) Language: English Words: 2,036 Chapters: 1/? Kudos: 9 Bookmarks: 1 Hits: 59 But on one fateful exam with Twilight now becoming a keyblade master and the world falling apart can twilight manage to find her friends and figure out what happened to Sunset?Īnd more importantly what was going on between all the masters that she never knew. Twilight Sparkle a young keyblade welder has been training with her childhood friends, Sunburst, Sunset Shimmer and Starlight Glimmer for as long as she could remember under the master keyblade welders. 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Kudos: 7 Bookmarks: 1 Hits: 74 Sunset Shimmer's life proves to be far less straightforward and far more complicated than anyone ever imagined.Ī crossover between Equestria Girls and Classic Doctor Who. Dreams of time and space, dreams of a small man with an umbrella. It didn't matter where she came from or what her life had been before.right?īut since the Friendship Games started, Sunset's been having odd dreams, nightmares of a house on fire, a name of a friend she never had. ![]() Over the years, she's come to terms with it. She can't remember anything before the day Princess Celestia found her collapsed in a garden as a child.
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