Coffee has undergone several major transformations in the past century, commonly referred to as “waves” that denote shifts in how coffee is produced, processed, and consumed. Here’s an overview of the progression of coffee waves.
What Are The Lessor Known Implications of Hearing Loss?
Something a lot of people, especially younger people, don’t realize about hearing loss is how much MORE there is to it than just “needing to listen to things louder when you’re old” or “some ringing” to varying degrees.
My father has hearing loss which he incurred on the job – he was a radio DJ in the 60s/70s and between the sound levels at work and the sound levels at concerts he went to for reviewing purposes, he did permanent damage to his hearing. Tinnitus is one element, hearing loss of certain frequencies is another.
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Picture of the Day
This is Su filindeu (thread of gods), a pasta so difficult to prepare that only three women of a single Sardinian family know how to make it
The ingredients are simple: semolina wheat, water, and salt. The serving preparation is similarly uncomplicated: gamey mutton broth and a helping of tangy pecorino cheese. Making the pasta, however, is nearly impossible. Engineers from the Barilla pasta company attempted, unsuccessfully, to build a machine that could reproduce the technique. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver also visited Sardinia in hopes of mastering the elusive noodle. After two hours, he gave up.
Modern vs. Classic Espresso: Tracing the Evolution of a Beloved Beverage
Espresso – the aromatic, concentrated coffee drink that kickstarts so many mornings – has come a long way since its beginnings in early 20th century Italy.
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It’s ALL About Taking Responsibility
One of the biggest differences between me now and me 3 years ago is simple: I’ve taken responsibility for my life.
Now what I mean when I say taking responsibility, is accepting and taking ownership of my life.
I am responsible for my life, and everything that affects me is my responsibility to deal with.
How Often Do You Need To Backflush Your Gaggia Classic Pro?
As a regular espresso drinker, keeping your equipment in top working order is essential for brewing delicious beverages day after day. This is especially true for a workhorse home espresso machine like the Gaggia Classic Pro.
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Linkage
What Happened to Melissa Rauch After ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Ended? – Wanderer
Why Fans Want to Forget ‘Dragonball Evolution’ Exists – Ned Hardy
8 Psychological Tricks of Restaurant Menus – Mental Floss
How To Read The Room Like A Pro – Fatherly
When Is Law Enforcement Allowed to Search Your Phone? – VOX
The Hollywood Studios Still Aren’t Serious About Ending the Writers’ Strike – Jacobin
Countries With the Highest Prevalence of Slavery – Statista
This Star Trek Actor’s First Movie Role Was So Chilling, It Torpedoed His Film Career – Wanderer
How to Split the Bill at a Restaurant, No Matter How Complicated – Bon Appetit
20 Stunning Photographs Of The Human Race – Linkiest
She Played ‘C.C. Babcock’ on The Nanny. See Lauren Lane Now at 62 – Ned Hardy
Pour One Out for the Driver of This Overturned Semi-Truck Carrying 9 Supercars – The Drive
Is another Fyre Festival really in the works? – Insider
Wealthy People Are Getting Full-Body Scans. Early Detection or Unnecessary? – WSJ
15 Most Underrated First-Person Shooter Games – Den of Geek
10 Riveting U.S. Classified Secrets Revealed – Listverse
The 50 Most Valuable Companies in the World in 2023 – Visual Capitalist
The Dumping Grounds
Picture of the Day
This magnificent rooster defended his flock of clucking hens from god knows what, and he’s got the bloodstains and scars to prove it.
Whatever it was that knocked, this rooster answered and survived to see another sunrise. Roosters are the head of the flock, charged with setting the pecking order straight and keeping that order within the group.
Yeah, they come to snuff the rooster…
Their other job is to be first in line to kick some ass, no matter what goes bump in the night, the rooster takes the hit for the group. Common chicken thieves range between free roaming cats to fucking bears, but the rooster cares not – his prime directive is to put his life on the line in defense of others and he serves his duty to the letter.
You know he ain’t gonna die.
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The Sun Will Come Up….
“Say goodnight to the sun, gents. It’s gonna be a long, wet, cold, nasty night.” Our instructors in SEAL training would tell us that as the sun went down.
They were right.
They told us that to make us quit.
But, if you stayed—if you didn’t quit—in the morning, you would see the sun come up again.
And that was the lesson the instructors were teaching.
But you had to learn it on your own. And you would always remember:
That there will be long, cold, wet, nasty nights.
But the sun will come up.
And everything will be okay.
That is life, too.
And it’s dark right now.
But hang in there.
The sun will come up…
– Jocko Willink