Turns Out Coffee Is The Cruel Reason Your Flight May Be Delayed
This is the ultimate betrayal.
According to a new piece by The New York Times, malfunctioning coffee makers on airplanes cause flight delays that can affect thousands of passengers.
While it may seem ludicrous, funny even, that such a small issue could sideline an entire aircraft, the problem is no joke to American Airlines chief operating officer Robert Isom. In a podcast for employees, Isom said an “inordinate amount of coffee maker problems” are causing small flight delays. But even short delays can have a ripple effect across the airline’s day-to-day operations, affecting “hundreds, if not thousands of passengers,” Isom told the Times.
A broken coffee maker in your house might seem like no big deal, but they’re actually quite a complex issue to fix on airplanes. Onboard coffee makers cost anywhere from $7,000 to $20,000 each, and are elaborately designed to fit the aircraft’s needs. Because they’re electrical, they come outfitted with circuit breakers and wiring insulation to safeguard against onboard fires. When a coffee machine isn’t working, the ground crew has to do a full inspection to ensure there aren’t any circuitry problems that could prove a fire hazard.
7 Things Resilient People Always Do After Heartbreak
Below, therapists share seven things resilient people do when dealing with heartbreak. (Chances are, you’re probably already doing many of them!)
1. They don’t try to get back together with their ex.
Don’t expect someone who’s serious about moving on to send a 2 a.m. text to their ex. Sure, they get the urge just like the rest of us but they resist the temptation to press send. Instead of giving it one more try, they accept their losses and resist the urge to get back together with their ex.
2. They don’t blame themselves or fall into the victim role.
People who remain positive post-split try to maintain some perspective while working through their feelings. They recognize that they made mistakes that led to the breakup but instead of falling into a cycle of self-blame, they take responsibility for those mistakes and focus on becoming a stronger, smarter person.
3. They don’t allow the loss to define them.
It’s not that resilient people don’t give themselves time to mourn their loss; they do, but at some point they refuse to allow the heartbreak to define them.
They don’t allow a breakup to pervade their sense of identity. Even though the experience is, of course, incredibly painful at the time, they learn from it and grow more resilient.
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Bar-S Hot Dog Recall Affects All 50 States
Bar-S Foods is recalling more than 370,000 pounds of its hot dogs and corn dogs because they may contain listeria.
Listeria can cause an infection with symptoms including fever, muscle aches and convulsions in anyone, though it’s primarily a risk for elderly people, babies and those who are pregnant or have weak immune systems.
The recalled hot dogs and corn dogs have not been proven to contain listeria, but Bar-S is recalling them as a precautionary measure, the Food Safety and Inspection Service reports.
6 Kitchen Tools Everyone Should Own Before Turning 30
You already have some decent pots and a chef’s knife. Now, meet the next-level items that might just become your new favorites.
Mandoline
Even inexpensive, handheld plastic models are just fine. These tools, which allow you to slice fruits and vegetables to a uniform thickness (or thinness), will transform the way you handle vegetables.
Copper Bowl
Copper pots can cost a fortune; but copper bowls, which aren’t as thick, are more reasonably priced (a basic one is about $40) and will up your baking game. Having one of these shiny containers in your arsenal not only looks terrific hanging on your kitchen wall, but a chemical reaction takes place when you beat egg whites in a copper bowl, resulting in fluffier, glossier whites that, in turn, create lighter cakes.
Fine-Mesh Sieve
Although you probably already have a colander, you may want to consider adding a bowl-shaped, fine-mesh sieve to your collection. The holes between the mesh on a sieve are usually 1/32 of an inch, much smaller than those on a colander. They’re the ideal size for sifting dry ingredients; sprinkling powdered sugar or cocoa on top of baked goods; and, for straining out the lumps in thick sauces.
Big Cutting Board
Wood is usually heavier and sturdier than plastic, and feels incredibly natural and smooth under a knife (it also won’t dull blades like plastic will). A larger size (at least 17” x 11” or, if you have room, an even bigger board, such as one 24” x 18”) means the ingredients won’t crowd together. You can also use it to serve food, from sliced roasts to charcuterie.
Mortar and Pestle
The primitive-looking stone, or ceramic bowl, and its tiny club companion may seem super low-tech, yet chefs swear by the duo. Preground spices, peppercorns and even sea salt are never as vibrant as when you crush them yourself.
Dough Cutter/Bench Knife
There are as many names for the tool alternately called a bench knife, a board scraper or a dough cutter as there are uses. Traditionally, they’re used to cut cookie, bread or pizza dough; or, to remove stuck-on flour from a counter. Even if you never bake, it’s a helpful (and cheap) tool to have around. The thin scraper can scoop up diced herbs, or any other chopped ingredients, making it easy to transfer them to bowls or pots. Or, lay it flat and slip an unpeeled garlic clove or knob of ginger underneath, then give it a whack with the heel of your hand to smash the food.
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