Bought this in 2008 and am still using it in 2023. It's compact, durable and has produced great coffee for me, nearly everyday, for the last 15 years. All you need is a kettle and good coffee beans. Add coffee, pour hot water, wait 1 minute then press the plunger to get your morning brew.
That the House Oversight Committee would take the time to listen to allegations of dead aliens, crashed spacecraft and a secret government program to retrieve such technology, signifies just how seriously some U.S. politicians are treating the subject of UFOs, but a lack of evidence leaves many skeptical.
What if one pan could do everything the best traditional stainless-steel, cast-iron, and nonstick pans can do—and, in some cases, even do it a little better?...
I think it started last week when my posts were not getting any upvotes at all. Then I posted a reddit link into incognito window and yep, my post appears as deleted. Probably because I was promoting kbin.social in some of the subreddits. F**kers. I accumulated 150K comment karma over the last 15 years....
One of our favorite topics - Western food in Asia! This time, we wanted to show you stir fried spaghetti across three countries.0:00 - Three countries this t...
The Argentine peso plunged Monday after a 52-year-old anti-establishment candidate who admires former President Donald Trump came first in primary elections that will help determine the country’s next president.
Countries in the Americas are reeling as the flow of migrants reaches historic levels, but a U.N. officials says international “funds simply aren’t there” for humanitarian needs.
Child welfare advocates have filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge to force the Biden administration to block imports of cocoa harvested by children in West Africa that ends up in America’s most popular chocolate desserts and candies.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday denied making an agreement with China to remove a grounded warship that serves as a military outpost in South China Sea, and said if there ever were such a deal, it should be considered rescinded.
It's been that kind of season. Floods, drought, warm waters lapping three coasts — but mostly wildfire smoke from sea to sea and overseas. Yes, this is climate change, scientists say, and expect more weather weirdness to come.
China and Russia have submitted technical queries to Japan questioning the country's plan to release radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
Eager early adopters recently descended upon a Mexico City cafe where their eyes were scanned by a futuristic sphere, part of an ambitious project that ultimately seeks to create a unique digital identification for everyone on the planet.
The post-pandemic travel boom and the high ticket prices that come with it show no signs of slowing well into next year, despite economic uncertainty and dwindling household savings.
Ten Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday accompanying five Chinese warships engaged in "combat readiness" patrols, the island's defence ministry said, the second such incursion this week.
An analyst says Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline nears for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc.
Superconductor Breakthrough Replicated, Twice, in Preliminary Testing (www.tomshardware.com)
A tentative but less nebulous step toward superconductor-fueled electronics.
Fertilizing the oceans with iron could help remove a gigaton of carbon dioxide per year (interestingengineering.com)
Phytoplankton absorbs carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, and there's a relatively easy way to boost the world's populations.
AeroPress - my coffee maker for the last 15 years (www.youtube.com)
Bought this in 2008 and am still using it in 2023. It's compact, durable and has produced great coffee for me, nearly everyday, for the last 15 years. All you need is a kettle and good coffee beans. Add coffee, pour hot water, wait 1 minute then press the plunger to get your morning brew.
Congress seems to be taking UFO claims seriously, but some suggest the truth is more down to earth | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
That the House Oversight Committee would take the time to listen to allegations of dead aliens, crashed spacecraft and a secret government program to retrieve such technology, signifies just how seriously some U.S. politicians are treating the subject of UFOs, but a lack of evidence leaves many skeptical.
Kishida marks 78th anniversary of World War II's end without mentioning Japan's wartime aggression (apnews.com)
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has renewed a peace pledge as Japan observed the 78th anniversary of its World War II defeat.
Affordable and excellent Kitchen knife: the Victorinox Fibrox (www.youtube.com)
The last frying pan you'll ever buy: carbon steel pans (www.youtube.com)
What if one pan could do everything the best traditional stainless-steel, cast-iron, and nonstick pans can do—and, in some cases, even do it a little better?...
Even if You Don't Like Headphones, Get the Koss KPH40...@$40! (www.youtube.com)
Don't need to be rich to afford hi fi sound
How long does a shadowban on Reddit last?
I think it started last week when my posts were not getting any upvotes at all. Then I posted a reddit link into incognito window and yep, my post appears as deleted. Probably because I was promoting kbin.social in some of the subreddits. F**kers. I accumulated 150K comment karma over the last 15 years....
'Western' food in Asia: Fried Spaghetti across three countries (www.youtube.com)
One of our favorite topics - Western food in Asia! This time, we wanted to show you stir fried spaghetti across three countries.0:00 - Three countries this t...
Argentine peso plunges after rightist who admires Trump comes first in primary vote (apnews.com)
The Argentine peso plunged Monday after a 52-year-old anti-establishment candidate who admires former President Donald Trump came first in primary elections that will help determine the country’s next president.
TIL NASA used to employ women as human calculators and NASA had whole rooms devoted to them (www.youtube.com)
Katherine Johnston and Euler's method
As migration surges in Americas, 'funds simply aren't there' for humanitarian response, UN says (apnews.com)
Countries in the Americas are reeling as the flow of migrants reaches historic levels, but a U.N. officials says international “funds simply aren’t there” for humanitarian needs.
Advocates sue federal government for failing to ban imports of cocoa harvested by children (apnews.com)
Child welfare advocates have filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge to force the Biden administration to block imports of cocoa harvested by children in West Africa that ends up in America’s most popular chocolate desserts and candies.
Most Planets Don't Orbit Stars!? (www.youtube.com)
Ms Chou Tzuyu (i.imgur.com)
Meet Asia's sweetheart
Philippine leader says no promise made to China to remove grounded warship (www.reuters.com)
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday denied making an agreement with China to remove a grounded warship that serves as a military outpost in South China Sea, and said if there ever were such a deal, it should be considered rescinded.
Canada's inflation rate falls to 2.8% | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Canada's inflation rate fell to 2.8 per cent in June, its lowest level in more than two years.
Ecuador was calm and peaceful. Now hitmen, kidnappers and robbers walk the streets (apnews.com)
Ecuador used to be one of Latin America's most peaceful nations. Today, criminals prowl relatively wealthy and working-class neighborhoods alike.
Summer 2023 is screaming climate change, scientists say | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
It's been that kind of season. Floods, drought, warm waters lapping three coasts — but mostly wildfire smoke from sea to sea and overseas. Yes, this is climate change, scientists say, and expect more weather weirdness to come.
China, Russia submit technical queries to Japan on Fukushima water discharge (www.reuters.com)
China and Russia have submitted technical queries to Japan questioning the country's plan to release radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
Early adopters in Mexico lend their eyes to global biometric project (www.reuters.com)
Eager early adopters recently descended upon a Mexico City cafe where their eyes were scanned by a futuristic sphere, part of an ambitious project that ultimately seeks to create a unique digital identification for everyone on the planet.
Rising prices for travel do not appear to be curbing wanderlust (www.reuters.com)
The post-pandemic travel boom and the high ticket prices that come with it show no signs of slowing well into next year, despite economic uncertainty and dwindling household savings.
Taiwan reports second large-scale China air force incursion this week (www.reuters.com)
Ten Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday accompanying five Chinese warships engaged in "combat readiness" patrols, the island's defence ministry said, the second such incursion this week.
Niger’s junta asks for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat (apnews.com)
An analyst says Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline nears for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc.