![]() Whether you’re looking for romantic games to keep the spark alive or fun board games to play with each other, you’ll love all these fun activities that are perfect for date night at home!Įnjoy your date night getting to know each other with the help of some fun and romantic couple games. ![]() With these date night games for married couples, you can enjoy a little friendly competition while also enjoying each other’s company. If your significant other’s love language is quality time, she will love these home date ideas! We outline the best games and home date ideas to help you always have a new, fun way to connect!Īfter all - Just because you’re staying at home doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun on date night! Either you or your romantic partner can pick out a favorite game and play it together.Board games are a great way to spend quality time together, but these unique date night games for married couples at home are so much more fun! The best part? These ideas are cheap and special - making them a great weekly date night!
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![]() ![]() In other words, it's not that " echo isn't really a function" but that " echo doesn't work like a function w.r.t. ![]() I don't think there needs to be that much of an argument between and the crux here is actually not about "real function" vs "language construct", but about "argument is delimited by parentheses" vs "argument is everything on the right (until the end of the statement or expression)", which in fact sub-divides "false functions" language constructs. On the other hand, I agree that isset ($a) should still become isset($a) (and same for array/ empty/ eval/ exit/ list/ unset and e.g. $c but should be kept as-is (or become echo ($a ?: $b).$c if the ruleset includes concat_space). $c certainly shouldn't become echo($a ?: $b). echo ($a) arguably shouldn't become echo($a) (but rather echo $a, which is actually the case with the no_unneeded_control_parentheses and include rules, not in the default ruleset but included in both and echo ($a ?: $b) arguably shouldn't become echo($a ?: $b) (but rather echo $a ?: $b, ditto).To be extra clear (and in the following you could replace echo with any of its five "special friends"): Heads-up: I've had a look at the code and it appears that, among the dozen or so "false functions" (search "Functiony"), the six echo/ print/ include/ include_once/ require/ require_once are already special-cased (search "LanguageConstruction") but only for a very specific pattern ( #1237, in which the parentheses are actually unnecessary, by the way). ![]() ![]() ![]() JSUGYr9/j18KHFTMQ8n+1jauc5bCCegN27dPeKXNSZ5riXFL2XX6BkY68y58UaNz TRHImghRGd/ydERYoAZXuGSbPkm9Y/p2X8unLcW+F0xpJD98+ZI+tzSsI99Zs5wi Kwvc2IT+KPxCUhH1XI8ca5RN3C9NoPJJf6qpg4g0rJH3aaWkoMRrYvQ+5PXXYUzj P7tAzYKR8lnWmtUCPm4+BtjyVDYtDCiGBD9Z4P13RFWvJHw5aapx/5W/CuvVyI7p V2UFM1OYX0SnkHnrYAN2QLF98ESK4NCSU01h5zkcgmQ+qKSfA9Ny0/UpsKPBFqsQĢ5NvjDWFhCpeqCHKUJ4Be27CDbSl7lAkBuHMPHJs8f8xPgAbHRXZOxVCpayZ2SNDįCwsnGWpWFoMGvdMbygngCn6jA/W1VSFOlRlfLuuGe7QFfDwA0jaLCxuWt/BgZyl HjumaqBbL8aSgj6xbX1QPTfTd1qHsAZd2B97m8Vw31c/2yQgZNf5qZY0+jOIHULNĭe4R9TIvyBEbvnAg/OkPw8n/+ScgYOeH876VUXzjLDBnDb8DLr/+w9oVsuDeFJ9K ![]() ZXJuZXQgQWNjZXNzMS8wLQYJKoZIhvcNAQkBFiBzZWN1cmVAcHJpdmF0ZWludGVyīmV0YWNjZXNzLmNvbTCCAiIwDQYJKoZIhvcNAQEBBQADggIPADCCAgoCggIBALVk QWNjZXNzMSAwHgYDVQQLExdQcml2YXRlIEludGVybmV0IEFjY2VzczEgMB4GA1UEĪxMXUHJpdmF0ZSBJbnRlcm5ldCBBY2Nlc3MxIDAeBgNVBCkTF1ByaXZhdGUgSW50 MzNaFw0zNDA0MTIxNzQwMzNaMIHoMQswCQYDVQQGEwJVUzELMAkGA1UECBMCQ0ExĮzARBgNVBAcTCkxvc0FuZ2VsZXMxIDAeBgNVBAoTF1ByaXZhdGUgSW50ZXJuZXQg IDAeBgNVBCkTF1ByaXZhdGUgSW50ZXJuZXQgQWNjZXNzMS8wLQYJKoZIhvcNAQkBįiBzZWN1cmVAcHJpdmF0ZWludGVybmV0YWNjZXNzLmNvbTAeFw0xNDA0MTcxNzQw VQQGEwJVUzELMAkGA1UECBMCQ0E圎zARBgNVBAcTCkxvc0FuZ2VsZXMxIDAeBgNVīAoTF1ByaXZhdGUgSW50ZXJuZXQgQWNjZXNzMSAwHgYDVQQLExdQcml2YXRlIEluĭGVybmV0IEFjY2VzczEgMB4GA1UEAxMXUHJpdmF0ZSBJbnRlcm5ldCBBY2Nlc3Mx MIIHqzCCBZOgAwIBAgIJAJ0u+vODZJntMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBDQUAMIHoMQswCQYD Yo37GFU+q1WPCplVZgCP9hC8Rn5K2+f6KLFo5bhtowSmu+GY1yZtg+RTtsA= NeRnBDRNhdEy/QGAqGh62ShPpQUCJdnKRiRTjnil9hMQHevoSuFKeEMO30FQL7BZ PnKVMqag1x0IxbIgLxtkXQvxXxQHEMSODzvcOfK/nBRBsqTj30P+R87sU8titOox QxuHN3prlPWB6aj73IIm2dsDQvs3XXwRIxs8NwLbJ6CyEuvEOVCskdM8rdADWx1JĠlRNlOJ0Z8ieLLEmYAA834VN1SboB6wJIAPxQU3rcBhXqO9y8aa2oRMg8NxZ5gr+ IdvU3vH9+EuILZKKIskt+1dwdfA5Bkz1GLmiQG7+9ZZBQUjBG9Dos4hfX/rwJ3eUĨoUIm4WoTz9rb71SOEuUUjP5NPy9HNx2vx+cVvLsTF4ZDZaUztW9o9JmIURDtbey LN6AkntHY0+6DnigtSaKqldqjKTDTv2OeH3nPoh80SGrt0oCOmYKfWTJGpggMGKv JV2+EGqZ80kFtBeOq94WcpiVKFTR4fO+VkOK9zwspFfb1cNs9rHvgJ1QMkRUF8Pp KydA3LJcNTjlI9a0TYAJfeRX5IkpoglSUuHuJgXhP3nEvX10mjXDpcu/YvM8TdE5 MCYwEQIBARcMMTYwNzA4MTkwMDQ2MBECAQYXDDE2MDcwODE5MDA0NjANBgkqhkiGĩw0BAQ0FAAOCAgEAppFfEpGsasjB1QgJcosGpzbf2kfRhM84o2TlqY1ua+Gi5TMd ZSBJbnRlcm5ldCBBY2Nlc3MxLzAtBgkqhkiG9w0BCQEWIHNlY3VyZUBwcml2YXRlĪW50ZXJuZXRhY2Nlc3MuY29tFw0xNjA3MDgxOTAwNDZaFw0zNjA3MDMxOTAwNDZa HgYDVQQDExdQcml2YXRlIEludGVybmV0IEFjY2VzczEgMB4GA1UEKRMXUHJpdmF0 MIIDWDCCAUAwDQYJKoZIhvcNAQENBQAwgegxCzAJBgNVBAYTAlVTMQswCQYDVQQIĮwJDQTETMBEGA1UEBxMKTG9zQW5nZWxlczEgMB4GA1UEChMXUHJpdmF0ZSBJbnRlĬm5ldCBBY2Nlc3MxIDAeBgNVBAsTF1ByaXZhdGUgSW50ZXJuZXQgQWNjZXNzMSAw this file must be named vpn.conf and be placed within the /tmp/vpn directory (on the host): For testing purposes I’ve created /tmp/vpn and adapted an PIA openvpn config file to use file-based authentication (change auth-user-pass to auth-user-pass nf in the PIA configuration file). The openvpn-client docker image does support using an user-supplied configuration file, so I went with that. Sadly the inital setup did not work as smooth as I assumed, so I wrote my setup procedure up. I did some searching around and found dperson’s docker images which nicely provide all needed functionality. What you wouldn’t want is the container to automatically use my “normal” network connection - this would use my public IP address and throught that might leak my identity. This setup should be fail-secure: if the VPN tunnel gets disconnected, the bittorrent download container will loose network connectivity. To improve reusability I will use docker images for those. the software that should run through/behind the VPN.You can replace that with your company or tor proxy for the other use cases. a Private Internet Access VPN tunnel – this hides (or should hide) my identity.To achieve a secure setup I want to combine the following: The same requirements arise for different use-cases, e.g., when downloading bittorrent files or forcing traffic through the tor network if whistle-blowing. I do not want for traffic to ever leave that VPN as that would look like as if I’d be performing cyber attacks from my private home IP address. Sometimes I want to work on client assignments (penetration-tests) from home, if I do that I am using my company VPN so that all traffic is routed thorugh their public IP address (which is white-listed by the client). ![]() ![]() ![]() "It positions words in a spot on a display where you can recognize the word, without moving your eye. Test more reading speeds on Spritz's website.Try Spritz at 250 words per minute (focus on the red letter): But does it really work? Some experts claim that good old-fashioned "skimming" is still the key to quick comprehension of texts.įrank Waldman, co-founder and CEO of Spritz, joins Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson to explain the how the technology works and his hopes for it. If you enjoy what you are reading, you will make quicker progress.Boston-based tech startup Spritz recently released a new speed-reading technology that will soon become embedded in the many websites, apps and other wearable devices increasingly common to daily communication.īy showing users just one word at a time, the program establishes an "optimal recognition point" designed to speed reading rates anywhere from 100 to 1,000 words per minute. If you find yourself constantly having to re-read the same paragraph, you may want to switch to reading material that grabs your attention. In order to do this effectively, a person must be engaged in the material and want to know more. The best tip anyone can have to improve their reading speed is to practice. ![]() Poor readers tend to dislike reading because they feel it is difficult to concentrate and comprehend written information. This irregular eye movement quickly makes the reader tired. He or she will skip back often, losing the flow and structure of the text, and muddling their overall understanding of the subject. On the other hand, a slow reader will spend a lot of time reading small blocks of words. It also increases the volume of information that can be taken in over a given period of time. This reduces the amount of work that the reader’s eyes have to do. Only rarely will the reader’s eyes skip back to a previous block of words. He or she will only look at each block for an instant and will then move on. You may also notice that you do not always go from one block to the next: sometimes you may move back to a previous block if you are unsure about something.Ī skilled reader will read a lot of words in each block. You are reading blocks of words at a time, not individual words one by one. You will probably find that you are fixing your eyes on a block of words, then moving your eyes to the next block of words, and so on. Most people learn to read either letter by letter or word by word. Some researchers believe that as long as the first and last letters are in place, the brain can still understand the arrangement of the other letters in the word because it logically puts each piece into place.Ĭhunking is another important method. Reading each word aloud takes time for the information to make a complete circuit in your brain before being pronounced. For example, most people can read much faster if they read silently. However, if you need to understand every detail in a document, then you must read it slowly enough to understand this.Įven when you know how to ignore irrelevant detail, there are other improvements you can make to your reading style which will increase your speed. For example, if you only want a rough outline of an issue, then you can skim the material quickly and extract the key facts. Professional workers need reading skills to help them get through many documents every day, while students under pressure to deal with assignments may feel they have to read more and read faster all the time.Īlthough there are various methods to increase reading speed, the trick is deciding what information you want first. Nowadays, speed reading has become an essential skill in any environment where people have to master a large volume of information. But they must remember at least 50 percent of this in order to qualify for the competition. The World Championship Speed-Reading Competition says that its top competitors average between 1,000 and 2,000 words a minute. It is also about how much information you can remember when you have finished reading. Speed reading is not just about reading fast. Speed Reading What is speed reading, and why do we need it? ![]() ![]() ![]() The BC 5.0 WR's 27 x 35 mm display has plenty of room to continuously display the current speed while keeping other important functions easily visible The wired reed sensor with its sleek, slim design is easy to mount on the bike The computer's direct cable connection with the transmitter ensures smooth speed measurement and eliminates the need for batteries in wireless transmission The smallest Sigma bike computer displays speed, trip distance, total distance, ride time, and clock – the five most important basic functions that cyclists like to keep an eye on It is intuitive, compact, and extremely easy to use. For commuters, recreational riders, and even children, its five functions reliably deliver the most important data, such as speed and trip distance. NOTE: Make sure to select the proper instructions different rotor styles have different calibration numbersĬlick here to view or download simplified instructions for the Sigma Sport BC1200 Computer.The wired BC 5.0 WR is the low-cost gateway to the world of Sigma bike computers. ![]() This applies to Hand-Helds purchased prior to May/June 2005. ![]() If the rotor on your Vortex Hand Held Wind Meter looks like this: Vortex Pro-1200 Hand-Held Users Instructions. This applies to Hand-Helds purchased between May/June 2005 and May/June 2007. If the rotor on your Vortex Hand Held Wind Meter looks like the photo above AND it has a Sigma Sport BC1200 display (silver square with ONE bar button on the top: Vortex Pro-1200 Hand-Held "D2 Rotor" Instructions. This applies to Hand-Helds purchased after May/June 2007. If the rotor on your Vortex Hand Held Wind Meter looks like the photo above AND it has a Sigma Sport BC906 display (silver square with TWO bar buttons on the top: Vortex BC906 "D2 Rotor" Instructions. Vortex Instructions for D2 Rotor and the BC1200 Display: CLICK HERE Vortex Instructions for D2 Rotor and Cateye Velo8 Display (CURRENT): CLICK HERE Test the display by disconnecting the wind sensor and tapping the bare wires of the display together. If this display is alive, but there is no wind reading, chances are the wind sensor is not working. Find your item on this web site and click on the blue MANUALS tab to get to that information! When you change the battery, make sure to put in the correct WS! The M1 and D2 rotors have different WS numbers. To change the battery in the display - DO NOT UNDO ANY SCREWS!īattery access is right in back of the display. If the display is completely blank, the battery is likely dead. The WS for knots is 100 (select k or m for units and ignore them)įor the SIGMA SPORT BC1200 and M1 Rotor (see photos below): ![]() The WS for knots is 0641 (select k or m for units and ignore them)įor the SIGMA SPORT BC906 and D2 Rotor (see photos below):Ĭannot set it to knots (cannot set a WS small enough.! sorry!) This document is helpful for Changing Settings/WS on the Sigma Sport BC1200įor the SIGMA SPORT BC1200 and D2 Rotor (see photos below): If you have replaced the battery or need to set the WS on one of your displays, here are some Wheel Sizes (WS) and selected instructions on how to do it: Trouble-shooting your Pole Mount Anemometer Setting the WS on a Sigma Sport BC1200 that has a battery in it already Reconnecting it will cause it to wake up automatically.Ĭhanging the battery and setting the WS on a Sigma Sport BC1200 Display Simply disconnect it from the wind sensor by either disconnecting the wires or popping the display out of the backing - this will cause the display to go to "sleep". NOTE 2: To conserve battery life, do NOT take it out - you will have to recalibrate (reset the WS). But if you want to set the display to kph or knots or if you want to set the clock - refer to these instructions or to the printed Cateye instructions included with the product. If this is acceptable you do not need to do anything - just connect the wires to the wind sensor and enjoy. NOTE: new units are provided calibrated to mph (clock not set). SETTING THE WS (WHEEL SIZE) FOR THE CATEYE VELO8 OR VELO9Ĭlick HERE to view or download the instructions for setting the WS for the Cateye Velo 8 and/or Velo9. Here are some tidbits to help you get your Vortex back on track! ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() Our 9-foot-4-inch long lifting slings that are 3 inches wide are capable of lifting a total weight of 700 pounds safely. Lifting Slings can make lifting an absolute breeze. Forearm Forklifts when using a partner and the lifting sling help prevent injuries from occurring that may require missing several days of work by only allowing proper lifting form and techniques. These straps not only employ good lifting techniques but provide leverage to help you lift the weight much easier off of the floor.īending, followed by twisting and turning was the more commonly cited movement that was causing back injuries. ![]() Lifting with improper form accounts for 36 percent of injuries involving missed workdays that were the result of shoulder or back injuries according to The University of North Carolina of Chapel Hill. When it comes to heavy liftings such as couches, tables, or even cabinets the danger to get injured through a back injury is extremely high. However, when using lifting slings you will immediately notice a large difference in being able to move these types of items as well as avoiding damage to door sills and floors from being beaten up. Some of the most awkwardly shaped items such as bookcases, washers, dryers, refrigerators, and countertop stoves can be tricky without using lifting slings due to their weight and size. They are commonly used to help avoid injuries from occurring in the shipping world, as well as utilizing proper lifting techniques to reduce the feeling of the amount of weight you are picking up to feel 66 percent lighter. Today we will be going over everything you need to know about Forearm Forklifts to help make moving safer and much easier!įorearm Forklift Lifting Straps can also be known around the shipping world as Forearm Forklift Straps, Forearm Forklifts, Lifting Slings, or Forearm Lifting Slings. ![]() 3 inch and 4 inch Endless Ratchet Straps. ![]() ![]() ![]() Only one application is required to be considered for all three awards.Īpplications are now closed for the Major Entrance Scholarships. 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You must be enrolled in a minimum 80 per cent course load per term.Ĭontinuation of all sources of funding from the university is dependent on maintaining good academic standing, and availability of funds.You may not hold more than one scholarship simultaneously.You have not previously attended a post-secondary institution.Values are subject to change without notice.The university reserves the right to determine acceptable academic credentials, grades and prerequisite courses to be used for admissions and awards.Summer school courses taken immediately prior to the start of the September term and any upgrading marks will not be included in grade calculations for awards.Entrance scholarships are available to students attending the university from secondary school within 18 months of graduation.November is Financial Literacy Month (FLM)Īll scholarships and awards from the university are subject to the following conditions:.Frequently asked questions about getting paid. ![]() ![]() Application-based entrance scholarships.Scholarships for international students.Out-of-province and international students.OSAP continuation of interest-free status.Learn more about Indigenous Education and Cultural Services Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home. We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. 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For the paper version I’ve included links to one of my favorite minion goggles, the downloadable printables that were available for both Despicable Me and a slightly different version for Despicable Me 2. We found ways of making goggles using cardboard tubes, toilet paper rolls, canning jar bands, and using yarn to crochet a pair. I’ve pulled the easiest of them into this collection of 5 Easy Ways to Make a Pair of Minion Goggles. In looking at many of the different ideas for making minion goggles, some common ideas came up for making your own pair of safety glasses. Of course a yellow minion costume or an evil purple minion costume would not be complete without their signature goggles or safety glasses, which may be their coolest costume accessory. ![]() Minion One Eye Goggles, Minion Two Eye Goggles Psst – If you want to see what a goggle-less minion looks like jump to the down the page. They must have pretty bad eyesight, or get into a lot of mischief (which we’ve seen in the movies and the shorts), so they do need to protect their eyes. Their goggles-either one-eyed or two-eyed-are probably one of the minions’ most identifiable feature. We don’t really know why the minions wear their signature safety glasses. Really, yellow shirt, overalls, and black gloves was all it took as far as clothing.There are many easy ways that you can make a pair of minion goggles or safety glasses to go along with a costume for the Minions from Despicable Me. ![]() Hem the bottom of the hat and you’re all set.īob the Minion doesn’t have any hair so this beanie is complete.īut I did make a second beanie for my husband who was going as Kevin the Minion.įor hair, I simply used black pipe cleaners and stuck them through the top of his beanie and knotted them together on the inside. Now the hat is “rounded” and perfect for fitting on a little head! Sew a 1″ stitch along the pinched fabric.įlip the hat over and repeat with the other side. Lightly pinch together the top center of the side of the fleece facing you. Lay the newly sewn hat on a flat surface wrong side out. I used one of my child’s winter beanies as a template, allowing a little extra around the edges to compensate for stitching.Ĭut two layers of the fleece then stitch around the rounded portion to fuse them together. You will need yellow fleece ( no more an 1/4 yard) to make a Minion hat. The felt side goes against the face so it’s nice and soft. Silver or gray duct tape will work perfectly.Īnd now you have a pair of Minion goggles! To keep the canning jar lids together wrap a little duct tape around where they meet. Glue canning lids top side down on one side of the felt. Measure the length to fit around your child’s head and stitch elastic over on itself to secure. ![]() Leave a rectangle of ~3/4″ on each end of the circles.Ĭut a slit into the rectangles of felt on each end of the glasses, just big enough to slip the elastic through. Use scissors to cut out the circles, but not where they overlap. Inside those circles, trace two smaller circles with the pen. Use a small cup roughly the same outer and inner size of the canning jar ring to trace two overlapping circles side by side on the felt with the disappearing ink pen. Iron gray felt to each side of the fusible webbing. So I have a couple of quick tutorials to share how I made the DIY Minion goggles and the matching DIY Minion hat. I don’t know about your house, but here everyone is a big fan.īoth costumes were super easy to pull together, and the only things I had to make were some DIY Minion goggles and a hat. So I had one little vampire and one little Minion. I was sad but not about to force them into it. Last Halloween was the first time my little boys weren’t matchy matchy for their Halloween costumes. Make your own DIY Minion goggles for your own little Minion! It couldn’t be easier. ![]() ![]() ![]() Not that saloon buyers will appreciate the effort the four-door plug-in has an astonishingly small compartment (just 335 litres) tacked on to the back, with a very obvious ‘step’ in the floor. The C350e has a relatively small battery of 6.4kWh, but that saves weight – and space. Mercedes-Benz has a tendency to introduce cutting-edge features on bigger models, but as ‘the baby S-Class’ the C-Class does get a few nice things and designs without waiting too long. ![]() Versatile, luxurious, and refined, but saloon’s boot is tiny.The only caveat when buying a plug-in hybrid car is to check the specs carefully, as they often lose boot space or practicality to fit the batteries in. There’s a varied selection of used plug-in hybrid cars available now and they can be extremely effective.Īlmost all of these cars offer a bridge between the economy of the smallest engine/lowest power option and the performance of the hot-hatch or similar equivalent, with that eco-friendly EV mode for short trips as well. Plug-in hybrid family cars: a perfect, plugged-in compromiseĪ few years ago the plug-in hybrid car made little sense next to a diesel, for new buyers – but then company car tax rules ditched derv, and having some electric range could save a lot when it comes to benefit-in-kind. Restrained styling underlines the substance, rather virtue signalling’ Wrapping up cutting-edge running gear in a conservative package is a winning combination, clearly.ĬAR verdict: ‘Mitsubishi found what Britain’s drivers want in a plug-in hybrid, and the Outlander is a best-seller as a result deservedly so. Decent kit levels are available, too, though nothing too plush. Ride comfort is good in and out of town, and the Outlander handles surprisingly well for a high-riding SUV. Post-2015 facelift models have nicer trim, but we recommend looking for the 2.4-litre, upgraded model introduced in 2018 – it’s just better in every respect. As a used PHEV, the Countryman offers good value for money and accessible style’Īll models share user-friendly controls, and a rather dull, but unintimidating interior rather than ‘futuristic techno showcase’ any driver will feel at home in a used Outlander PHEV. ![]() The styling is distinctive, the build quality and equipment levels generally high (though a lot is optional, of course), and you’ll find lower mileage four-year old examples for less than the cost of all but the cheapest new cars.Īs always, take time to shop around as the Countryman has a lot of personalisation and option packs, meaning more choice than just silver with black interior.ĬAR verdict: ‘Consumer catnip thanks to its SUV bodystyle and trendy plug-in powertrain, it’s also surprisingly fun to drive. New buyers have plenty of alternatives, such as Kia and Hyundai’s recent small SUVs, but at this budget you won’t get as much character, or such a pleasing experience behind the wheel. It’s this high in the ranking because of the price, however. Add the all-wheel drive ability of ALL4, and the spice of Cooper S performance justified by a sub-7.0 second 0-62mph, and the plug-in’s appeal goes beyond just 26 miles of electric range. Get past the comments about ‘it’s too big to be mini’, and the Mini Countryman is simply a pleasant to drive small family SUV with handling that reflects the brand’s sense of fun (and BMW connections).
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