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Acid-free Coffee

Many оf uѕ саnnоt do wіthоut the early morning cup оf coffee. Aссоrdіng tо а study thаt wаѕ done іn 2020, іt іѕ estimated thаt оn аn average, 7.7 million metric tons оf coffee іѕ consumed оn а yearly basis. Thіѕ number іѕ expected tо increase tо 9 million bу 2022 Hоwеvеr, thеrе аrе many coffee lovers thаt have hаd tо cut down оn thеіr intake оf coffee. Thе main reason fоr thіѕ іѕ thаt а research revealed аrоund 80 million Americans suffer frоm heartburn аt lеаѕt once іn а month. Furthеrmоrе, аrоund 35 million Americans whо have hаd tо face stomach acid problems hаd tо cut down оn thеіr morning cup оf coffee. Thеѕе people miss оut оn thеіr cuppa аnd ѕо have bееn оn thе lookout fоr alternatives. One answer thаt sprung tо many people іѕ acid-free coffee. But іѕ thіѕ even possible? Given bеlоw аrе details rеgаrdіng how tо make coffee thаt іѕ free оf acid . Difference Bеtwееn Acid-free аnd Regular Coffee Many coffee lovers love thеіr coffee but саnnоt bear thе heartburn thаt follows after c...

How Student Loans Work

A student loan is a financial aid program that allows you to borrow money from a bank to pay for school. These loans can cover the cost of tuition and books, as well as living expenses while you study. The goal of a student loan is to help them finance their post-secondary education.  If you want to have a higher education, it is important to understand the process and how student loans work. This will help you to understand how the application process works and the right options for you. A first step in borrowing money is to understand your situation and ability to pay for school . Be aware that federal student loans are different from private loans. The amount you borrow is going to be determined by your school, not by the government. In any case, you will have to repay the loan at a later date. There are also differences between direct subsidized and graduated plans. Direct subsidized student loans are funded by the Department of Education. This means that the the government pai...

Roasting Your Own Coffee Beans

So, what is the quickest technique to roast coffee beans? The color of the beans determines the level of roasting. Temperature and time will cause the color to change from green to yellow and finally brown. Beans are placed in a gas-filled rotating drum in the conventional method. For deep roasting, the gas is heated to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Ten to twelve minutes are required to complete the procedure. The process is made more effective by increasing the gas supply. Hot gas is supplied from below the machine, and the beans are exposed to the gas at a high speed in fluidized bed or hot air roasting. The machine controls the roasting process, which is extremely fast and precise. As a result, the beans are of higher quality than those roasted using conventional methods, resulting in high-quality products. It's the same basic process, but the roasted beans are 40 percent larger and 40 percent denser thanks to this change. Drying and sorting the beans takes place prior to roasting the...

Why haven’t petrol prices gone back down yet? A new business model might explain why

Petrol prices reflect lots of elements not just crude oil wholesale cost.  Andrew Barron , Swansea University Across the UK the cost of filling up cars shot up in November when wholesale oil prices rose. But when crude oil prices went down again, costs at the pump did not drop back to previous levels. This has prompted UK motoring organisation, the RAC, to complain that drivers are being overcharged. So, what is going on? Traditionally UK petrol prices have a strong relationship to the price of oil , but there has always been an asymmetry in how price changes are applied. While a rise in crude prices is passed on to the consumer within a month, cost reductions usually take somewhat longer to feed through to pump prices . Although the average pump price has slowly inched down since late November, the decrease has not been as large as expected based upon the wholesale price. So, on this basis, it would appear that petrol station owners are taking advantage of the consumer....

How cybercriminals turn paper checks stolen from mailboxes into bitcoin

Mailboxes are increasingly becoming the scene of a crime. GregAIT/E+ via Getty Images David Maimon , Georgia State University While cybercrime gets a lot of attention from law enforcement and the media these days, I’ve been documenting a less high-tech threat emerging in recent months: a surge in stolen checks . Criminals are increasingly targeting U.S. Postal Service and personal mailboxes to pilfer filled-out checks and sell them over the internet using social media platforms. The buyers then alter the payee and amount listed on the checks to rob victims’ bank accounts of thousands of dollars. While the banks themselves typically bear the financial burden and reimburse targeted accounts, criminals can use the checks to steal victims’ identities, which can have severe consequences . I founded and now direct Georgia State University’s Evidence Based Cybersecurity Research Group , which is aimed at learning what works and what doesn’t in prev...

How A Payday Loan Works

A payday loan is a short-term unsecured loan. These loans are characterised by high interest rates and high repayment amounts. Usually, payday loans are for a limited amount of time, starting from one to fourteen days. If you need extra cash for any purpose, a payday loan might be the solution. The following are the main characteristics of a payday loan. If you need a short-term unsecured loan, payday loans are the best option. Payday loans are a smart option for folks who need cash immediately. If you do not have a ton of money readily available, you may think about applying for a loan. You may be in a position to borrow up to two hundred dollars. These sorts of loans can be used for varied purposes, including emergencies. Some lenders also offer post-dated checks, that ensure that you get paid on time. If you are struggling to find money, payday loans could be the right answer for you. However if you want to avoid fees and have a good credit rating, a payday loan is not the best opti...