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|: 3870m / 12696.70ft
|: Nepal
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|: Kathmandu, Nepal
|: Breakfasts in Kathmandu, all meals during trek
|: Superior hotel in Kathmandu, luxury lodges and best tea houses on trek
We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment" – Hilarie Belloc.
An adventure with a touch of extravagance can be experienced staying at luxury lodges on a wonderful trek viewing the majestic Everest. Enjoy raw mountain wilderness accompanied with indulgence; experience a treat on your way to whilst the trek staying at the luxury lodges which are a league apart from the common teahouses in the famous "Khumbu"region. Pamper yourself on the top of the world.
Hospitality at its best starts right from the moment you set foot on the Himalayan soil. Strut around Kathmandu city and observe the fusion of tradition with the contemporary, join your hands and say "Namaste" and you will surely be greeted back cheerfully.
Take on the trail that was first taken by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Sherpa, the pioneers of high elevation mountaineering, and experience the stimulation of reaching halfway to the highest point on earth. All along the way you can be in sync with the enchanting nature and see through the eyes of the "Sherpas," the mountain men. Ease yourself in cozy, warm bed and dine like a king at the best lodges up in the high mountains. Go ahead and experience the "Khumbu Life" in style.
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Altitude: 1300m/4,264ft
Kathmandu Valley welcomes you with open arms; look out for your name on the placard at the arrival gates. Our cheerful representative will then promptly escort you to the hotel. Rest awhile to shake off that jet lag. Adventure awaits you.
We are sure that a brief walk around the city will surely amaze you, and observe how Kathmandu embraces you with contemporary living combines with a traditional touch. The stark contrast of a modern structure next to a quaint building is the hallmark of a city that is inhabited by individuals from all walks of life, yet courteous and welcoming in every manner.
A wholesome Nepalese feast awaits your appetite in the evening, and experience the taste of Nepal as we host a welcome dinner for you. Overnight in Kathmandu.
The daylight reveals the city in many different contrasts; wake up to explore the true identity of Kathmandu. Watch in amusement as scores of people pass by you, stop and observe their faces which hold a smile even to people unknown. The sights, smell and sounds of the city offer an amazing example of jovial concord, the tinkle of the temple bells to the blaring horns, and the ancient dwellings to towering buildings or the mix of incense in the fresh morning air.
As you walk down to the "Durbar Square", look up at the temples and see, the intricately carved details of gods and goddesses come alive. Take a peek at the "Kumari" ghar (ghar: residence). The Kumari, the living Goddess of purity herself resides inside the walls. The "Jhonchhe" Tole (Tole: locality) used to be frequented by the hippie generation in the 1960's and 1970's. Enlighten yourself how a nation came to be in the National Museum nearby. Amazingly around 50 temples can be seen in the vicinity. Also, the Nepalese handicraft stalls line the lanes, so pick something up for your loved ones back home.
The mischievous primates that line the 365 stone steps up the hillock to the "Swyambhunath" Stupa can grab your snacks, if you decide to eat on your way up. The amazing view of the city below will take your breath away.
A little distance away, throngs of Hindu devotees can be seen queued up at the Pashupati Temple, the holy men or "Babaji's" of the temple will bless you. The temple signifies the once stronghold of Hinduism, which still rules the beliefs of more than 75% of the Nepalese population.
Further away at the gates of the "Boudhanath" Stupa, you will not notice its enormity until you step inside. The gigantic stupa is one of the biggest in the world; the colorful fluttering prayer flags atop the whitewashed background will be a sight to behold. Inhabited mostly by Tibetan settlers, the stupa is an accolade to the deep-rooted Buddhist beliefs of a nation, where Buddha himself was born. All the above mentioned places are listed in the UNESCO, as heritage sites. Take a break in the evening, the bars at Thamel area serve till midnight and the music is live. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Altitude: 2800m/ 9186ft | Flight: 40 mins | Trek 3-4 hrs
Spot the mighty Himalayas, the 40 min flight takes you above the clouds on your way to Lukla. The Tenzing Hillary airport comes into view, as you cut across the clouds to the landing strip below. Lukla, the gateway to the majestic Himalayas, offers a walk of a lifetime. A few technical insights and arrangements later, you will start your first step towards the mountains, our first stop will be Phakding village. The trek is light and will help you acclimatize gradually, the joy of seeing the small village come into view beside the "Dudh Koshi" river is simply beyond imagination. Rest a while and fuel up for the trek ahead. Take a hike to the Rimjung Monastery nearby if you want, and seek blessings for safety for the trip ahead. The Yeti Mountain Home luxury lodge in Phakding is located on a tranquil spot near the Dudh Koshi River, so take a hot shower to ward off the weariness. Overnight in Phakding.
It's time to acclimatize to the high elevation; Namche Bazaar precisely serves this purpose. So take the day and stroll around the town. The Sherpa capital has lot to offer as it is the trading point for traders from Tibet, as trading is a custom that has been the lifeblood of these regions for generations. You can gain more insights on the Sherpa culture and their lifestyle as the bazaar is bustling with activities. The town also offers access to Internet, check your e-mails and update your status on social media, but before you head on further, visit the Tourist Visitor Center close to the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park, while Namche market itself is certainly worth wandering around and is a good place to get some souvenir shots. Don't miss the chance to check out the world's only Yak (Mountain Ox) "parking area" above the market, careful though as the Yaks are notoriously ill-tempered.
If you are in for some more adventure while in Namche, hike up to Kumjung Gompa (Monastery) to watch the scalp that purportedly comes from a yeti. While at the gompa, ask the monks (lamas) for directions for getting to Guru Rinpoche's (Head Monk's) cave. Back in Namche Bazaar, beat the evening chill at Yeti Mountain Home Luxury Lodge with some local brews and chat with the Sherpas, their stories will enchant you. Overnight in Namche.
If you are in for some more adventure while in Namche, hike up to Kumjung Gompa (Monastery) to watch the scalp that purportedly comes from a yeti. While at the gompa, ask the monks (lamas) for directions for getting to Guru Rinpoche's (Head Monk's) cave. Back in Namche Bazaar, beat the evening chill at Yeti Mountain Home Luxury Lodge with some local brews and chat with the Sherpas, their stories will enchant you. Overnight at lodge in Namche.
The trek starts with a steep climb up Namche Bazaar. Then the trail eases out and you will see the Tibetan scripts that are carved out on the rock faces along the way which are hard to decipher, but most probably they wish you well for the journey ahead. The wooden bridges that let you cross the rivulets are rickety; they creak along with the sound of the splashing of the water below. Take in the fresh scent of juniper, pine and copper beech trees as you walk along, and feel relieved at the last sharp descent that lets you into Deboche. A small settlement consisting of several hotels and a Buddhist nunnery. The eastern side of Deboche is bordered by the slopes and foothills of Kangtega (6783m), and the opposite side by unnamed slopes (4500-500m) extending northwards to Taboche Peak (6495m). One cannot miss the view of the Imja Khola separating the two Himalayan massifs. The source of this river is the Imja Lake located at as high as 5010m at the base of Island Peak also known as Imja Tse.
Wake up to a brand new day and grab some breakfast. The view of sunlight shimmering on the jutting rocks on the mountain is breathtaking. The 15-20 minutes walk from your lodge takes you to Tengboche Monastery (or Thyangboche Monastery). Pay your respects to the biggest Monastery in the Khumbu region and take part in the ceremonies; however, the monks in the monastery are camera shy, so keep it down. Tengboche is the first place on your trek that you have a clear view of Mount Everest, so ask the locals to point it out for you. Spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kongde Ri are definitely a treat.
The descent to Monjo valley is rather dramatic, with lovely balcony path between the pine trees. The Kongde Ri comes into view as you descend. Monjo is made up of a handful of lodges alongside the path a few minutes walk from the entrance to the Sagarmartha National Park. There is a small monastery just off the path here, after you arrive at the Yeti Mountain Home, you can take a hot shower to ward off your weariness, and the serene location of the lodge will ease you down. Overnight in Monjo.
The Lodge offers a scrumptious breakfast. Also, the final trek from Monjo to Lukla is relatively easier to undertake, so slow your pace and stop for drinks and lunch along the way. The trail is greener, compared to the barren landscapes of higher elevations. The beautiful gorges and cliff faces will definitely ignite your passion for nature photography. The walk across the suspension bridge laced with colorful prayer flags atop the Dudh Koshi River will make you want to turn back and tread right back to the mountains, the warmer air down at this level will ease your runny noses and sore throats. The distant snowy peaks bid you farewell and a safe journey homeward and the prayer flags and stone shrines wish you good luck. Lukla welcomes you with the assurance that civilization is not far away.
Stretch those sore legs on one of the comfortable couches at the Yeti Mountain Home and share with fellow trekkers about the experience you had beside a bonfire. A warm dinner and some brew in the evening will definitely enliven your already high spirits. Retire to one of the comfortable beds in the lodge. Overnight in Lukla.
Pack your bags; it's time to fly above the clouds back to civilization. Let go of your anxiety as the plane leaves the runway. If the day is clear, you can view most of the peaks from the window of the plane (Please also note that the flights to and from Lukla is subject to weather conditions, delays and cancellations are commonplace). Take the time in Kathmandu to shop around for trinkets and memorabilia for your loved ones or head to "Thamel" the tourist hub in Kathmandu with the friends you have made along the way. The atmosphere there is lively and there's a party going on somewhere in Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
It's time to bid goodbye, our cheerful representative will drop you off to the airport. The Land of the Himalayas has many more secrets to be unraveled. So come back soon.
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Whilst the travel the accommodation will be based on superior hotel in Kathmandu and luxury lodges and best tea houses whilst the trek. You will be staying 3 nights at Hotel Shanker in Kathmandu, 5 nights at Yeti Mountain Home Lodges in Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Monjo, Lukla and 1 night at Rivendell Lodge in Deboche. All accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis. Single supplement will be provided on request which will be additional USD 730. However single supplement may not be feasible all the time especially in higher elevations above Namche Bazaar.Breakfast will be served in Kathmandu. All meals will be served whilst the trek. There will also be a Welcome Dinner hosted by Wind Horse Adventures.
The given prices are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
Wind Horse Adventures also organizes trips on small groups, so we recommend you to reserve a seat for yourself by booking with us right away. Hurry! The adventure awaits you.
The trek to Everest Base Camp with Wind Horse Adventures was one of the best experiences ever; had a highly, skilled trekking team.
We are still remembering our tip to Nepal; feeling spiritually awakened and truly a life-changing experience. Thanks a lot to WH team!
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When it comes to automating your home, your choice of protocol — the type of language your devices use to "speak" to each other — might just be the most important decision you make. It determines network speed, compatibility with other devices, length of signal range, battery life, among so many other things. And there is a lot to choose from — the market is flush with protocols that have varying strengths and weaknesses. While the amount of information out there may seem intimidating, ultimately it comes down to choosing the set up that best fits your home and lifestyle. We prepared a breakdown of three of the most widely used protocols based on key features to help you determine your ideal smart home set up.
A good way to start is to ask yourself which smart-home devices you want, and see which protocol has them work together most seamlessly. This aspect, interoperability, will tell you if you can link your lights with your motion sensor, or have your alarm siren go off when a door is unexpectedly opened. The greater interoperability, the more options you have.
ZigBee is a popular communication standard that can carry a relatively large number of devices — up to 65,000 in theory! But it's had trouble when it comes to interoperability because it can be made by different manufacturers who use different software profiles. So even if two devices are certified ZigBee, they still may be unable to talk to each other. This can complicate and limit your choice of devices.
Insteon is a home automation protocol known for its compatibility with wireless and powerline-based protocols, like X10. If you've already got a bunch of X10 devices in your home, Insteon would ease the transition to a wireless system. That being said, there isn't much in the way of choice for Insteon, whose product line is limited and more expensive than the alternatives.
In terms of interoperability, experts and the home automation community agree that nothing beats Z-Wave. Because it's licensed only by Sigma Designs, all Z-Wave devices, old or new, can talk to all other Z-Wave devices. If you consider that Z-Wave is compatible with more than 1,300 certified devices and can manage over 230 at a time, you've got a lot to choose from.
Don't forget that compatibility also depends on your Z-Wave controller's software so it's good to research your hub first. We recommend getting an open controller like the VeraPlus or ZipaBox by Zipato so you don't have to worry about product support.
Range length and network type are also important determiners in the success of your smart home network. ZigBee, Insteon, and Z-Wave all use mesh networks, meaning if two devices are too far apart, their signals can hop along devices in-between. However, both Insteon and Z-Wave have the advantage of automatically doubling their hardwired devices as signal repeaters, resulting in more reliable communication.
In the race for range, ZigBee comes in third, again, with a range of up to 35 feet. Insteon and Z-Wave both nearly triple that figure with ranges of around 100 feet. While these range figures are usually quoted as "line of sight", a combination of long range and mesh network capabilities is ideal for homes where walls and obstacles come into play.
There are a lot of things that make a protocol efficient or inefficient — is it easy to install, maintain, and use? Does it save on energy usage? Is it affordable? Different protocols offer their own advantages, as well as their drawbacks.
Insteon is one of the easiest to install — all you need to do is turn on the device, press a button and it will join your network automatically. However, a mix of Insteon's lack of variety and expensiveness means that it might not be the smartest choice for those new to home automation.
ZigBee and Z-Wave have a lot in common: they're both low-cost and energy efficient, meaning you don't have to worry about your battery-operated devices for months. But ZigBee's lack of compatibility means that the installation process might be more frustrating than it should be — you'd be restricted to buying all your devices from the same manufacturer to ensure connectivity.
With that, Z-Wave's installation process only involves a couple of minutes and the press of a button. Maintaining and controlling all your devices can be done from the sleek interface of a single mobile device.
It comes as no surprise that we believe Z-Wave is the most reliable choice for your smart-home-to-be. It's one of the most compatible, it's energy efficient, easy to use, fast and affordable. What started off as a group of early adopters has now grown into an impressive community of smart home innovators. The technology has evolved as well. Z-Wave Plus products introduce 50% more battery life, 67% more range, and 250% more bandwidth. See how you can start saving and building your smart home here.
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After many years with HA that started when X-10 was the only choice, I agree Z-wave is the best protocol choice by far.
Previous comments refer to (trying to advertise and sell?) hubs and software, not the subject, which is protocols.
January 12, 2017
I have used Homegenie and been very happy. Have purchased SmartThings 2 Months ago and very happy with it as well.
August 22, 2016
Personally I think that Zipato is the best product, I had another smart home controller for 6 months, and it had a lot of bugs, and it was really complicated, but this controller from Zipato really did everything I was hoping for and also their support is really good and fast. See it for yourself: https://www.zipato.com/
November 05, 2018
Winterizing your home used to mean lots of physical labor - caulking windows, installing heavier drapes, maybe even changing out older windows and doors that were too efficient at releasing insulated air. Winter prep can still mean all of the above, but new Z-Wave technology has made certain aspects of winterization easier while adding another level of protection as those temperatures drop.
Here's what we're using to stay cozy and make sure our energy bills don't make us freeze in our tracks:
This is one of our winter must-haves. It's the first Z-Wave line voltage thermostat in North America (but be careful, it won't work with forced air systems!). Use it to control electric baseboards and convector heaters all from your Z-Wave hub's app interface. Reduce your energy consumption by 30% with custom heating schedules, or just switch to the thermostat's built-in Economy mode to keep things efficient.
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December 08, 2017
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Choosing the ultimate smart home system for your needs and lifestyle can be daunting if you don't know what to look for. Each hub comes with its own advantages and limitations; a certain feature might be a godsend for someone else but a deal breaker for you. That's why we've listed our top 3 Z-Wave hub recommendations below, including what we love about these hubs but also some things to consider when choosing the right one for you. And good news! They all support Alexa, so you can count on a voice-activated smart home this holiday season.
June 08, 2017
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You often ask us for recommendations: what are the best, most reliable Z-Wave motion sensors out there? The choice seems endless with new devices coming out every day. While we have our favorites, choosing the right sensor for YOU will depend on YOUR needs, lifestyle, and ideas on how to apply the product to your Z-Wave network and collection of devices. So we thought we should ask one of you to test and compare our best-selling smart home security sensors. We wanted feedback from someone who has tested and programmed lots of Z-Wave devices but most importantly, from someone who has used them in real-life scenarios at home. The comments detailed below and the invaluable side-by-side comparison chart are by Kevin LaFramboise, an expert SmartThings user and the creator of some of the most advanced and stable custom device handlers for the popular platform.


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July Birchbox
July's Birchbox is a Senses theme so it's full of things for hearing, tasting, feeling and smelling.
What's Inside
Boscia Green Tea Blotting Papers
-What it is: These are for oily skin. They absorb oil and are full of beneficial green tea extracts to leave your skin matte.
-My thoughts: My skin is bone dry so I wouldn't put these on my skin ever, nor would they do anything if I did. I'll give them to a friend with oily skin and I'm sure they will work wonderfully. Boscia is a fantastic skincare brand. I'm a little disappointed these were in my box considering we fill out a personalized form so they know our skin type.
Full-size cost: $10
-What it is: The product name pretty much says it all!
-My thoughts: Eyeko is a great brand. I received a full-sized liner, which was exciting! It gives a really precise, even line and is easier to use than most liquid liners I've used. Love it!
Full-size cost: $15
Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint
-What it is: A light-weight tinted moisturizer that gives a dewy finish.
-My Thoughts: This is very similar to my beloved Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer. Similar, luxurious texture and luminizing finish. I applied it with my BeautyBlender this morning and really liked it.
-Full-size cost: $38
Oscar de la Renta Live in Love perfume sample
-What it is: A feminine floral fragrance with hyacinth, orchid, sandalwood and cedar.
-My thoughts: This is a really girly, soft perfume that I like. Not sure I would pay for a full bottle but it's a nice scent.
Full-size cost: $78
Larabar Uber on Cherry Cobbler
What it is: A snack bar packed with dried nuts, fruit and a touch of honey.
My Thoughts: I love Larabar and this was delicious. I love that her ingredients are so simple and natural. All her bars leave me feeling full and energetic.
Full-size cost: $27.95 for a 16-pack
What it is: Earbuds for your iPhone, iPod, etc.
My Thoughts: I absolutely love the neon green and hot pink colors. These are so cute! The iPhone earbuds typically make my ears sore after wearing for a while and these don't do that! They do slip out of my ears easier than the iPhone ones, though.
Cost: $10
What did you think of your July Birchbox?
Beauty of the Month: Lauryn Evarts of The Skinny Confidential
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"The Grind" criteria take a more authoritative impact on the quality of coffee taste. Grinding coffee beans is an important step used for having a great cup of coffee. A big percentage of people starts their daily morning with a hot cup of coffee. To have the best quality, we need maintaining the top quality of coffee appliances too.
How do you make coffee from ground beans? Again, how to grind coffee beans with a blender? Moreover, how can I grind my coffee beans without a grinder? These are all the concerning area where to involve to focus on. Grinding coffee beans is very essential. It releases and transfers the coffee beans flavor into our finished coffee mug. The flavor of coffee comes from the oils in roasted beans. These oils should relate to the best-tasting coffee. So, we want to get the flavor from the beans as effective as possible. We are here to discuss "how to grind coffee beans without grinders and with grinders."
How to Grind Coffee Beans without Grinder?
First of all, I will explain the best way to grind the coffee without a coffee grinder. Here some tools we will need such as:
- Blender
- Food Processor.
- Mortar and Pestle.
- Hammer.
- Manual Crack Beans.
- Rolling Pin.
- Hand Mincer.
- Frying Pan.
Now I will discuss one by one which will be easy to understand for your selection.
1) Blender: Can I grind coffee beans in a blender? Yes, this option is the preliminary of the coffee grinding. It is very similar in style to a blade coffee grinder. Although it varies within one minute you will get your desired amount of coarse grind coffee. A blender is perfect for grinding coffee in a pitch, but it has some drawbacks too. It is not providing consistently or fine to grind. Furthermore, it's great for consuming the coarse grind of coffee.
2) Food processor: We need transferring the coffee beans to the food processor. Using some fixed seconds like 10 to 20 seconds to grind the coffee. This is how we need to check the consistency of the ground processing until we get the desired form of coffee. Like the previous one, it will also give a coarse grind of coffee. We have to notice one thing that after using the food processor, we should clean the container. Otherwise, the smell of coffee will last long.
3) Mortar and Pestle: It is time to back onto the classic phase. You can also grind your coffee with a mortar and pestle way. In many features, this is the best way to grind beans. But it will take some patience and practice also. We should use one hand to the protection the top of the mortar so that no beans jumping out. Moreover, on the other hand, swirl the pestle around the mortar. This is how we should repeat the swirling and hammering until we find the exact shape of coffee. Although, in some time, it will feel annoying. To keep the resistant to the coffee oils, it is better to use a ceramic set.
4) Hammer: Another great way of grind coffee is hammering. For this, we need taking a high-quality freezer bag and place the beans inside the bag of very little air. Both sides with plastic bag should cover by thin towels. This will not let you tear the plastic bag and reserve the bean quality as well.
5) Manual Crack Bean: By using this method, we will get medium-fine grinds. In this process, we need a large size of the wooden cutting board and a large butchers knife. Again, lay the blade flat side of the bean and press on to crack down. To get the finer grind coffee, we have to apply this process again and again.
6) Rolling Pin: This is another free trick to get perfect grind coffee. It is quite similar to the process of hammering system. For instance, put the beans in a thick plastic bag and seal the mouth. Before rolling the pin, we have to confirm that these beans are in a single layer. With gentle pressure on the roll, the coffee bean gets crackdown. We can use parchment paper instead of a plastic bag.
7) Hand mincer: Here I am talking about one of the oldest processes of grinding. Maybe some of you even can't imagine how it looks. A hand mincer is known as manual grinders. It has used to mincemeat, pasta and coffee bean. This mincer sits at the corner of the table and screwed into it so that it could not move. It made of heavy steel. Moreover, drop the beans into the mouth of the mincer and get started turning the handle. You need to do this several times for having smooth coffee.
8) Frying Pan: The frying pan is another process of grinding coffee. Although not all type frying pan is usable for this. We can apply one and only when we get cast iron based frying pan.
How to Grind Coffee Beans with Grinder?
In general, there are two ways where consumers enjoy their coffee at home or the office. First one is blade grinders, and another one is burr grinders. We are going to review each.
Blade Grinder:
Blade grinder is very much related to a blender or a food processor. These are the cheapest grinders for general purposes and very fast moving blades to chop up. The blades work like a propeller and seated in the middle of the reservoir. Furthermore, the most significant disadvantage will be its quality. It has no consistency about the particles of coffee. By grinding coffee beans into coarse, the taste of coffee can be varied. Sometimes provide powdery dust as well as large chunks. It suffers from the heat too.
Burr Grinders:
How fine should you grind coffee beans? Yes, burr grinder- the best way to grind your coffee. Really, this is the best option for anyone. No machine will beat this burr grinder on performance, durability. This grind coffee machine is productive and effective also. Additionally, burr grinders work by "crushing" the coffee beans between the two plates or burrs. It ensures the uniform size. It does not generate heat and give a delicious finished cup of coffee.
Which one should be chosen? It depends on some criteria. Again, here, there are two different choices when purchasing a burr grinder.
(1) Electric and manual grinder:
Electric burr grinder is expensive. It is faster in speed too. Again, a manual burr grinder is also less expensive but generates less noise and heat.
(2) Flat and Conical Grinder:
Here a flat grinder is more consistent with size. As well as provide larger espresso shots. Conical grinders are faster and less expensive. Moreover, due to design, it is less waste and easy cleaning. Conical drip coffee makers are very popular among consumers. So it seems that a conical grinder is a winner but flat grinder has the most consistent grind size.
I hope my page "How to Grind Coffee Beans" will help you to understand. As well as, I have given all the related information. It will be more enjoyable and flavorful if you add more time, love and labor. This article can be considered a beginners guide to coffee grind at home. Lastly, but not least, you have to remember one thing. How you grind your beans direct affects how good your brewed coffee. We have to respect the beans, responsibility of grind and enjoy caffeinated creation.


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Lot 7 South Shore Drive, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494 $99,000
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- Est. Acreage: >= 1/2
- Est. Lot Size: Sloping/waterfront,460x65
- Subdivision: Beach Bay
- School District: Wisconsin Rapids
- Body of Water: Nepco Lake
- County: Wood
- Property Taxes: $1,620
- Property Tax Year: 2018
- Listing Company: First Weber
Property Description for Lot 7 South Shore Drive, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Lot 7 South Shore Drive, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 - Very Nice, Fully Wooded Waterfront Lot With Sandy Beach And The Perfect Location For A Walk-Out Lower Level.
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In 2013, I spent a half a year working on becoming a certified Aromatherapist. I felt it was overdue since I had already been spending over 10 years using essential oils. I graduated with 250 hours under my belt… but I didn't feel that was enough. I then decided to go back and start another 250 hour program, this time in clinical herbalism. I graduated the following year…a couple years went by and again, I didn't feel that was enough so this time I decided to buckle down and study Master Aromatherapy.
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Podcasts and Meditations
Since I started doing guided meditations at work, many clients over the years have requested I record them. The first step towards that has happened!
Aromatherapy at Vision Forward's Play It Forward Sports & Wellness Camp!
Yesterday, I had the honor to teach an aromatherapy class at Vision Forward's Play it Forward Sports & Wellness Camp at Marquette University. Vision Forward provides services and resources, from birth through adulthood, to people with visual impairments.
What a BLAST! 16 adolescents ranging from 10-16 years old joined me in learning a little background on essential oils and safety. They all experienced different aromas and what those could help with: sleeping, relaxing, focusing, and waking up. At the end of the class, they picked 1 or 2 essential oils to mix with their carrier oils to take home. They were enthusiastic and such a joy to work with!
Neighbors of Pure Wellness
In April, my neighbor Kristine Joy moved in next door to my suite. Kristine is also a Reiki Master Teacher and an Intuitive as well! She holds regular spirit message circles and is an all-round kind, fun and warm person!
In August we will have a yoga studio opening up across the hall from us! Deanna from Tulasara Wellness and Cari of Simple Joy Yoga will be moving in so make sure you grab a spot in their classes after a service with me!
Now Offering NCBTMB Continuing Education Credits!
For years I have been going back and forth on becoming an accredited teacher for continuing education. I finally decided this year to do it!
After a lengthy application process, outlining my classes by each hour, listing objectives and more, it was finally done. Then I had to be patient as the approval period could be up to 8 weeks.
Yesterday, I received notice that I am now an Approved Provider of NCBTMB! This means I can give continuing education credits for professionals who need them! Licensed Massage Therapists of most states in the country need these to continue their licensure so it's pretty important!
I am excited to be about to provide this now!
Some Things Get Better With Age
On February 2nd, 2008 I turned 30 and graduated from Lakeside School of Massage. It was both a great beginning and shock to a new decade for me. I wanted to help people and changed careers from doing Graphic Design and Office Management to becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Our economy had just tanked as well, leading me through my first few years in the massage world with some real eye-opening experience.
Cyber Monday Sale!
From midnight to midnight on Monday, November 27th Pure Wellness will be holding a Cyber Monday Sale on the website HERE!
Service packages of 3 or 6 will be 20% off ONLY on Cyber Monday, so grab them while they're still around!
Packages expire year to date and can not be combined with other offers.
Pure Wellness Students & Friends Volunteer Time With Reiki
On a frosty, crisp November morning 3 Pure Wellness reiki students, a reiki practitioner friend and I met at the Meta House of Milwaukee. We shuffled downstairs to the dining hall where aromas of waffles, bacon, and eggs swirled in the air around us.
New Painting Graces the Pure Wellness Walls
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As Pure Wellness has grown providing more Reiki and wellness classes, I found myself needing a specific space for those classes. I had seen this building 4 years ago when we were space hunting, but it seemed so out of reach at the time. Then my family and I moved into that area, not realizing that was that building. Then I went business space shopping at the beginning of the year and it popped up in the listings.


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P&L Specialties - Testimonials
To describe the craftsmanship, quality and service that P&L Specialties stands by, our clients say it best. Here's what just few of them have to say:
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Brad Grimes - Winemaker, Abreu Vineyard, Rutherford, CA
"Over the last 10 years, P&L Specialties has consistently provided us with reliable, well crafted, sorting equipment. They are attentive to our evolving needs and they approach every project with incredible innovation."
Allison Tauziet - Winemaker, Colgin Cellars, Saint Helena, CA
"In a nutshell, P&L Specialties is the key to my success."
-Glen Wensloff, Elutriate Systems
"P&L Specialties has designed with us, built and installed a well thought-out and very efficient fruit delivery system at Orcutt Road Cellars. It has performed flawlessly for over 10 years. Their team consulted with us and responded to our needs. We are very satisfied with the engineering, craftsmanship and service of P&L Specialties."
Christian Roguenant - Winemaker, Orcutt Road Cellars, Baileyana, Tangent Winery, San Luis Obispo, CA
"P&L Specialties design and fabricate incredible grape sorting equipment that helps us get flawless fruit into our fermentors. They create beautiful machines and their service doesn't stop when the sorting system arrives. They have worked with me continuously over several years, fine-tuning to meet my need for perfection. I use their equipment for my clients and my own winery as well."
Scott Rich - Founder/Winemaker, Talisman Wines, Sonoma, CA
"P&L did a terrific job with our two SUTTER Presses. I could not recommend a better Company for stainless steel winery equipment."
James Hall, Founder/Winemaker, Patz & Hall, Napa/Sonoma, CA
"You could do much worse, and always have!"
Alfred E. Neumann, Cellar Meister, NYC
"In my opinion, the screening system is the heart of the wastewater system, in that all efforts are in vain if the screening system is weak. I always turn to P&L for this key component, the rotary screen. P&L produces a beautiful, bullet-proof rotary screen, one that lasts many, many seasons and always in stainless steel. In a nutshell, P&L Specialties is the key to my success."
Glen Wensloff - Owner, Elutriate Systems, Arroyo Grande, CA
"P&L has designed and built two sorting systems for me and we could not have been happier with the results and workmanship. They said they would make it work and deliver on time with a tight deadline, and, it arrived the day they said it would! The larger projects such as fruit reception hoppers, press feed conveyors, pomace/stem conveyors, catwalk and structural supports all have quality workmanship as well. If you want your projects on time and of superior quality, you will not be disappointed."
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"Our winemaking business model and our philosophy are based on an extensive sense of detail. Quality of the processing of the fruit, selection and flexibility are all very important factors. Fortunately, at P&L Specialties we found people with whom we share the same values."
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"P&L Specialties has provided us with the high level of quality and service we demand. They're there when we need them."
Jason M. Welch - Assistant Winemaker, Lewis Cellars, Napa, CA
"P&L Specialties took care of us during the most important part of the process; after the sale." The delivery, set-up, training and support have been solid."
William Deem, Founder, Buccella, Yountville, CA
"P&L consults with us on every detail. We have appreciated their thoughtful approach to the design and manufacture of the highest quality equipment. Their experience is proven in what they deliver and support. They provide exactly what I need to craft my type of wines."
Patrick Sullivan, Winemaker, Rudd Wines, Oakville, CA
"P&L Specialties has one of the best reputations in our region for supplying the wine industry with the highest quality crush/processing equipment. The LeTrieur MOG Separator has taken us to the next level by allowing us to sort whole berries following the destemmer. Their continued support and willingness to help our students has been an unexpected bonus."
Bryan Avila - Instructor & Winemaker, Napa Valley College, Napa, CA
"P&L Specialties supplies exceptional, custom equipment to ensure optimal wine quality and their customer service is excellent."
Megan Baccitich - Winemaker, Paul Hobbs Winery, Sebastopol, CA
"I've designed several generations of sorting conveyors over the past decade with P&L.
Their follow-through & service is great!"
Merry Edwards - Founder/Winemaker, Merry Edwards Wines, Sebastopol, CA
"The design team at P&L spent a lot of time with us helping to fine-tune our design so that it would accomplish our goals. They were innovative, great to work with and delivered within a tight schedule."
Brooks Painter - Director of Winemaking , V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena, CA & Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga, CA
"P&L was eager to please, delivered on time with quality craftsmanship, and were pleasant to to do business with. I have referred several clients to them in the past year."
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"The team at P&L was great to work with. Their expertise matched my harvest equipment with a sorting table that fit beautifully into my setup. They even stayed in touch after the installation to make sure it ran the way I wanted it to."
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Ken Shyvers - V.P. & Chief Winemaker, Constellation Brands U.S., Soledad, CA
"Over the years, P&L has demonstrated a creative and professional ability to design and build winery equipment to meet our unique needs"
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Ever wonder how some women manage to be part of a successful marriage? Tree are certain things that they know are important in their marriage. Here are seven habits of successful wives have in common.
- Successful wives recognize that, even though she has a female best friend, she makes sure that her husband understands that he and their relationship supersedes that friendship.
Let him know that he is a priority. This does not mean that you abandon your women friends, it simply means that you think about him first.
- Successful wives flirt with their husband.
Not only will it make him feel good, I will make you feel better as well.
- Successful wives are physically affectionate … using lots of hugs, kisses and touches.
Physical touch is very important in a relationship. Even if you were not reared with a lot of touch, stretch yourself.
- Successful wives are genuinely positive. They acknowledge their husband's efforts. Thank him for things that he does for her and for the family, even if she feel like he is not thanking her enough, successful wives will thank their spouse.
Do your best to refrain from keeping score. Find ways to acknowledge … every day what you like and appreciate about your spouse.
- Successful wives find activities that they can do together. They might watch a sports game, attend an athletic event or engage in something that he enjoys.
Women appreciate conversation. Men often most appreciate having a playmate or a partner.
- Successful wives are kind to their husbands family.
Even though they may not be your favorite folks, they are his family and important to him. Limit your negative comments or complaints about them and, if you need his support on something, do your best to ask it as a positive request.
- Successful wives, rather than complaining, find ways to notice when their partner is making efforts and acknowledges them. When a successful wife does need to bring up a complaint, she finds a way to be soft about it and allow him some time to mull it over before expecting a response.
Are there habits of successful wives that you think should be added to this list? Please share your thoughts.
Positivity in Relationships is Contagious
Heather was past the point of being upset with Bruce. He never helped with children or housework, was constantly pressuring her for sex and ignored all of her requests for conversations about their relationship.
When people who are "past the point of being upset" enter counseling, then I know that someone is giving serious consideration about ending a marriage. That was indeed the case with Heather. She was there to talk over her options before leaving Bruce.
Heather agreed to try one more thing before leaving. She agreed to focus only on the positive. All of her nagging, negative comments, complaints and criticisms, she agreed to write down but never say. She would look for and comment on any efforts that Bruce made in the right direction.
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Marriage Check-Up
Is my marriage headed in the right direction or is it in trouble?
Answer the questions on this marriage check-up to find out how things are going in your marriage. One person can certainly answer these alone. If you both answer them and then talk about the questions, it will help you get a better understanding of your partner, how each of you think and feel about the relationship.
Sometimes couples can get off-track without even recognizing it. This marriage check-up will give you some ideas for areas to "tweak" or talk over with your partner.
Marriage Check-Up
1. My spouse and I generally know what is happening in each other's life.
Yes No
2. We laugh together and are usually in a good mood when we are with each other.
Yes No
3. We find time to touch each other, with love, at several different times during each day.
Yes No
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8. Show Affection.
8. Be affectionate. Signs of physical affection are very important in a marriage. Some say "I was not born up that way. It is not me". We say … change! The more that you show love and affection to your spouse, the more both of you will feel love and affection.
We are not talking about heavy PDA here … just small ways to reach out and physically touch your spouse in loving ways. Men usually want this every bit as much as women do.
Today, find 3 ways to reach out to your spouse and pay attention to what happens.
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We are very interested in your feedback on these ideas. What do you do to be a good spouse?
7. Learn To Be A Good Listener
7. Listen more than you talk. You do not always have to have an answer, input or "constructive feedback" when your spouse is talking about a problem.
It is not always about you when your spouse complains. You may really not understand what she or he is saying or asking if your respond too quickly,
For today, vow that you will listen and ask questions more than you talk with your spouse. Note the results.
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6. Think And Act In Ways That Promote Partnership
6. Think of your marriage as a partnership. Sometimes it may seem easier to make decisions on your own.
People sometimes make decisions alone because they know if they include their spouse, there will be a veto.
The repercussions of handling things independently often comes at a greater cost to the relationship. While some couples might agree that one spouse is the leader in a certain area, like parenting, and can make many of the decisions, often it is good to "run things by" a spouse.
Review decisions that you have made on your own. Think about the reasons that you chose to make them alone and assess the cost to your relationship.
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5. Make Your Spouse Your Best Friend
5. Talk to your spouse as if he or she were your very best friend. What kinds of things do you tell your best friend? How do you talk with him or her? Is there a level of intimacy with your friend that is missing with your spouse? Is there a level of respect with your friend that is missing with your spouse?
It is great to have close friendships; however, in healthy marriages, the closest friendship, the confidante, is the spouse.
Treat your spouse today as you would your very best friend in the whole wide world.
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4. Think About Your Partner During The Day
4. Think about your spouse as you go about your daily life. Make it a habit to just think about your spouse and what he or she might like as you go about your day. If there are small things that you think of, find a way to make it happen.
We often give or do for others what we want for ourselves. It is better for the relationship when we think about what the other person might want and give them that.
Let your spouse know that you are thinking about him or her today in some small way.
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Tip Number 3: Being A Better Half Includes Taking Care of Yourself.
3. Take good care of yourself … your health and your appearance. Showers, clean clothes, attention paid to your grooming and maintaining a healthy diet show respect for yourself and are also a way to say to your spouse "it is important for me to look good for you."
Decide one simple thing that you can do for yourself today that will say "my health and my appearance are important to me. Being healthy and showing that I care about my appearance is one way to say 'I love you'."
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Pepperoni Pizza Arancini
Pepperoni Pizza Arancini is such fun and tasty appetizer! These bite size pepperoni pizza balls dipped in marinara sauce are a perfect one bite appetizer!
Pepperoni Pizza Arancini
Nothing says party like these little fried balls of goodness.
Because we don't normally fry our food all the time, I mean – right?? So when a crispy fried arancini is put in front of you, you have to know it's a special occasion.
These Pepperoni Pizza Arancini are a party all by themselves.
What Are Arancini?
Arancini are rice balls that are coated with breadcrumbs and fried until they are super crispy. Usually they are stuffed with sauce and cheese, but then the filling can vary.
Sometimes a classic rice ball recipe will include peas and meat of some kind like ground beef or sausage. For example in this rice ball recipe I used mini pepperoni bits and mozzarella cheese.
You do need to use arborio rice to make these arancini so don't try swapping out some other type of rice. Arborio rice is a short grain rice that is very starchy so it helps to hold the rice balls together.
Arborio rice is also what's used to make creamy, delicious risotto recipes. So if you have to buy arborio rice you know you're going to use it in lots of recipes!
Like I said, I stuffed these rice balls with flavors that remind me of pizza. Pepperoni, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and a marinara sauce for dipping.
Rolled them up in breadcrumbs and got my assembly line going…
When you're heating up the oil to fry these Pepperoni Pizza Arancini, make sure you only fill whatever pot your using halfway with oil. Don't be afraid of frying but do be careful, I've overflowed a pot recently and it was NOT fun.
SO fry carefully and set these arancini out on a paper towel lined plate while you fry up the rest.
Heat up your favorite marinara sauce and get ready for a flavor explosion.
Can You Freeze This Appetizer Recipe?
You certainly can! Make these pizza arancini just as the recipe states, let cool and freeze on a sheet pan. Freezing the arancini on a sheet pan first will freeze them individually so they don't get stuck together.
After they're frozen you can then put them into a freezer bag for easier storage.
I knew these Pepperoni Pizza Arancini were going to be good but honestly, I was blown away by how good they actually were when I tasted them.
These fried rice balls are definitely something you want to put out at a party because they will be the start appetizer recipe hands down.
Look at all that cheesy rice and pepperoni inside these rice balls! I'm telling you guys these are so good you're not going to be able to stop eating them.
Like literally, you won't be able to stop.
Thankfully you'll have your friends grabbing them as fast as you are, eventually they will just run out.
And that's the only way you'll be able to stop. When they are gone!
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Pepperoni Pizza Arancini
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 3 minutes
- Yield: 36 rice balls 1x
- Category: appetizers
- Method: fry
- Cuisine: Italian
These crispy, fried rice balls have the most creamy center! Arborio rice and cheese mixed with mini pepperoni bits make the most amazing appetizer!
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup arborio rice
dash of kosher salt
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup pepperoni minis (or regular pepperoni cut into smaller pieces)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2/3 cup breadcrumbs (plus and extra 1/2 cup extra for coating the arancini)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Marinara sauce for dipping
Canola or vegetable oil for frying
Add the chicken broth and a dash of salt to a medium pot and heat until simmering.
Add the rice, stir and cover. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Pour the cooked rice out onto a baking sheet that's lined with parchment paper, spread out and let cool completely.
Meanwhile add the mozzarella and parmesan cheese to a large bowl. Add the eggs, parsley, breadcrumbs and salt and mix to combine.
Add the cooled rice to the cheese mixture along with the mini pepperoni, stirring together until all the ingredients are mixed well.
Fill a heavy bottomed, deep pot halfway with oil. Heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350 degrees, about 15 minutes.
Pour the extra 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl.
While the oil is heating up, make 1 1/2 inch balls and coat them in the breadcrumbs. You should end up with about 36 rice balls. To make this easier you can use a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop.
Once the oil is to temperature, carefully add a few rice balls at a time to fry. Doing this is batches is the best way to get an even fry and not bring the temperature of your oil down.
Fry the arancini for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown, remove from the oil and place onto a paper towel lined plate.
Repeat until all the arancini are fried.
Garnish with extra chopped parsley and parmesan cheese and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
To Keep Warm:
You can keep these arancini in a 300 degree oven to keep warm while your frying, or until you're ready to serve.
To Cook From Frozen:
Place the frozen arancini in to a 400 degree oven for 25 minutes until the center is warm and cooked through.
To Reheat From Refrigerator:
Place fried arancini in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.
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With Easter around the corner we will be supplying you with some tasty treats to enjoy like these delicious Vegan Cheesecake Bites!
2 tablespoons vanilla essence
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 small carton coconut cream
250g pitted dates
250g cashew nuts, soaked for 20 mins in water.
1.5 cups walnuts
2 tablespoons maca powder
3 tablespoons agave syrup
1. Add the walnuts to a food processor, and blend until fine. Next add the pitted dates, maca powder and peanut butter. Try and maintain a 'biscuity' texture and add water if needed to ensure the mixture sticks together.
2. Remove this mixture from food processor and set aside.
3. Clean the food processor to make the cheesecake topping.
4. Add the cashews, coconut cream, agave, vanilla to the food processor and blend until it resembles a creamy 'cheesecake like' texture. Set aside.
5. Lightly grease a cake tin with coconut oil or dairy free spread. Add the walnut and date biscuit base along the bottom of the tin evenly.
6. Next add the cheesecake mixture on top evenly. You can add toppings of your choice: Mini Easter eggs, vegan treats, blueberries or desiccated coconut for example.
7. Freeze for a couple of hours, then cut and serve, being careful when removing from the cake tin.
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Humphrys admits he 'should have gone years ago' as he quits Today
PUBLISHED: 15:50 06 February 2019 | UPDATED: 15:54 06 February 2019
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John Humphrys, who has been criticised for his handling of Brexit coverage on the Today programme, has announced he will quit the show after 32 years.
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The veteran broadcaster, 75, announced he planned to quit the programme but had not yet set a date for his departure.
Speaking to the World At One said: "I love doing the programme, I have always enjoyed it, always loved it. And I still do, that's the problem.
"I should have gone years ago, obviously I should have gone years ago, but I love doing the programme.
"As you know, when you do this programme it dominates your life, not just because you have to get up in the morning so many days a week, but all the time, you have to be obsessed - I think that is the right word - with what's going on out there."
"You have to read everything and listen to everything and all the rest of it. There are so many things you think 'oh I could have done this, I could have done that' and I'm never going to do them if I stay on this programme."
Humphrys joined Today in January 1987, alongside Brian Redhead, and has spent 32 years with the broadcaster.
He has been criticised by Remainers for his handling of some of the major Brexit stories, with some believing his personal opinions have interfered with the political balance of the programme.
The Irish deputy prime minister recently claimed on-air that Humphrys had become a spokesman for Boris Johnson for his line of questioning.
The day after Johnson resigned Humphrys fumed that "we are becoming a colony... what we're doing is kow-towing to Brussels even before they've made any demands... we're giving away everything."
But he dismissed the criticisms of his presenting style saying that "he couldn't care less" and said had not paid attention to online reaction to his decision to leave.
He told Radio 4: "The honest answer is I really couldn't care less. Some people are going to like me, some people are not going to like me. If it's marginally in my favour, that would be nice.
"I'm not sure I would like me if I was listening to me for heaven's sake.
"There's no law that says you have to be liked in this business, so long as you do your job competently."
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Fran Unsworth, BBC director of News and Current Affairs, said: "For more than 30 years John Humphrys has been a stalwart of Today. It's hardly an exaggeration to say that anyone who's played a key role in the political events of the last three decades has been interviewed by John.
"But most importantly, he has always been a champion of his listeners, holding the powerful to account on their behalf.
"John will be sorely missed by audiences and his colleagues when he leaves the programme this year - if perhaps less so by the politicians he interviews."
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November 30, 2018
The sexual disempowerment of young women in college is perpetuated by an unspoken, yet delicate hookup culture. We are complacent to norms that exist and, whether we are aware of it or not, they have become ingrained as the only way to appropriately navigate any hookup or long term relationship. Although we all recognize problems with our sex culture on campus, we maintain it. No one is willing to challenge our established and cherished rules. We preserve them because we fear the consequences of deviating from what is seen as the only acceptable behavior.
It's a widely acknowledged and openly criticized fact that we use different standards in judging men and women who have casual sex. But the challenge is to begin to scrutinize the just as prevalent, yet implicit expectations both men and women in college internalize. The false assumption that solely men drive and uphold hook up culture is used as justification for their control of it. Whether a woman enjoys casual sex or is seeking an emotional connection with a partner, she must approach sex in college with our precise rules in mind to avoid social stigmas or seemingly inevitable awkward situations.
Such a small student population at Vanderbilt, and an even smaller subset of people who have casual sex, create a particularly rigid hookup culture. Those who are looking for connections beyond one time hookups and women who simply enjoy casual sex all lose in this game we play. The only ones who win are men looking to have casual sex.
Women and men approach casual hookups with different expectations for themselves and their partners. Pleasure becomes one sided when women feel obliged to impress or please their partner, while this social pressure isn't as emphasized for men. It's not surprising to hear that a friend faked an orgasm or only gives and never receives oral sex. This becomes a cycle of men prioritizing their own pleasure and desires over their partner's and regarding women who hook up casually as inherently less deserving of pleasure. A sex positive woman can slowly internalize this lack of respect and mutual understanding and, eventually, turn into one who second guesses herself and changes her principles to control how she is treated or perceived.
A relationship between two casual partners is on the man's terms. Even if a woman has no interest in anything beyond a physical relationship, she must actively prove she isn't seeking emotional attachment to avoid coming off as clingy, emotional, or attached. This concern is far less prevalent with men who are already assumed to want sex and nothing more. On the other hand, men who seek a relationship have to jump over this hurdle. If you eventually gain the courage to express your feelings to a partner, you're risking an uncomfortable conversation, getting a label you don't want, or the entire relationship culminating into an occasional awkward half smile as you pass each other in Rand.
It's hard to resist the model of sex in college that we all adhere to, but it's worth it to occasionally scrutinize why we feel the need to tolerate a culture that, frankly, not many of us are benefitting from.


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Mayor de Blasio just won't admit the truth about New York's schools — and the city's kids are paying the price.
Wednesday night, he defended his decision to keep sending kids to schools that can't teach. The Bloomberg approach of shutting them, he said, had failed. He asked why his predecessor didn't just "invest" in those schools instead, as he's doing.
"Simply shutting down schools obviously didn't work," Hizzoner insisted. "It left kids in the lurch in all those transition years, and a lot of the schools that replaced [the shuttered schools] were not necessarily better."
The evidence shows just the opposite.
Last month, a rigorous study by NYU's Research Alliance for New York City Schools found the Bloomberg shutdowns didn't hurt kids at all during the transition — and did wonders for future students, raising graduation rates up to 15 percentage points.
That echoed findings by the research group MDRC last fall and by the journal Education Researcher last spring.
De Blasio did vow Wednesday — for the first time — to shut rotten schools that have no hope of improving, even before his three-year deadline. (Nice of him, huh?)
But don't believe it. His allegiance is to the teachers union; his goal, protecting staff from consequences by keeping schools open, no matter the cost to kids.
For de Blasio, no school will ever be beyond hope. If it is, he'll just deny it, as he did about Boys and Girls HS Wednesday.
That school's been hopeless for years. Last year, its college- and career-readiness rate was just 10 percent. The mayor claimed it's doing "much, much better." Huh? Some 555 kids, almost 60 percent, have fled over the past two years — 263 last year alone.
Meanwhile, his bottom-of-the-barrel "Renewal" schools made virtually no progress over the past year: Only 7 percent of third- through eighth-graders passed state tests this year, compared to 6 percent last year.
Many of the schools actually got worse.
The kids trapped in them continue to miss out on vital years of learning — and the mayor keeps sending new children into these failure mills.
How does de Blasio sleep at night?