For a person who is totally in love with their java hit, it is usually difficult to find the perfect cup of coffee while traveling. And that is where portable coffee makers come in handy, as you can make a cup of coffee just like you like it even when you are on the go. Choosing the right coffee maker might prove to be a difficult task, as there are so many options to choose from. Before you pick a portable coffee maker that will suit your needs the best, you need to think of what you are looking for in your coffee maker like for instance what type of coffee you prefer, how much space you have in your luggage and would you like a power or powerless one.
Let’s take a look at some of the best portable coffee makers available in the market:
: The Aeropress coffee maker has become one of the most popular brewing tools. The greatest advantage of Aeropress coffee maker is that it is suited for both home use and travel. It is a very versatile coffee maker and hardly takes a minute for the coffee to brew. The Aeropress is especially suited for making a strong espresso-like brew. It also scores high in portability and is lightweight and easy to clean. It makes a perfect traveling companion.
: The Nomad has an eye-catching design and is one of the best portable coffee makers. You don’t need electricity to operate the Nomad, and yet it produces pressure levels of 8 to 10 bars, the same as any full-size espresso machine. The Nomad has a built-in ‘True Crema Value,’ which enables the device to produce an excellent cup of espresso without tamping. On the downside, this makes it much difficult to clean and is also quite an expensive machine.
: This coffee maker is great for people who make a single cup of coffee. It is one of the best portable coffee makers and is highly affordable as well. But it is designed to be used with the K-cup single-serve coffee packs and hence gets messy when you use ground beans.
: This is a hybrid coffee maker as it has been designed for use with either loose espresso grounds or pre-made ESE espresso packs. Although it looks extremely stylish, when compared to other coffee makers, the Handpresso is quite difficult to use.
: This is a portable French Press. It can be used for preparing coffee as well as storing it. This coffee press is a neat option for coffee lovers. The only downside to it is that it is unavoidable to keep grounds from getting into your coffee.
Diabetes is a chronic illness that is characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. The clinical name is diabetes illness and it is categorized as a metabolic disease.
Here is an overview of diabetes—causes, diagnosis, and symptoms.
The blood glucose levels are controlled by insulin, which is released by the pancreas. Diabetes is caused by insufficient levels of insulin, defective insulin, or when the body is not able to use it properly. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.
The inability of the body to use the insulin efficiently affects cells of fat and muscle tissues mostly. This condition is known as the insulin resistance and is one of the main health issues associated with Type 2 diabetes.
In cases where there is no insulin being produced in the body is the problem that characterizes Type 1 diabetes.
The symptoms of diabetes occur when there are abnormal sugar levels in the blood. However, it is to be noted that the symptoms may vary from person to person. Some of the most common symptoms of diabetes are as follows-
Some of the risk factors that increase the risk of a person getting diabetes include obesity, high blood pressure, high levels of triglycerides or bad cholesterol, low levels of good cholesterol or HDL, history of diabetes in the family, lifestyle choices, insulin resistance, and impaired glucose tolerance.
Doctors may ask individuals showing symptoms of diabetes to undergo a fasting blood sugar test. It is an easy and convenient test. The test requires the person to fast for eight hours prior to it. The normal sugar levels in the blood are supposed to be lower than 100 milligrams per deciliter. If the levels are higher than 126 milligrams per deciliter at more than two occasions, it is an indication of diabetes.
Apart from the fasting blood sugar test, there is also a random blood sugar test used by the doctor that may help to diagnose diabetes. When the blood glucose level is 200 milligrams per deciliter, it is an indication of diabetes.
If you feel that your body is showing signs of diabetes, then you may want to get an appointment with a doctor to diagnose your condition. Your doctor may ask you to undergo some tests. Make sure you ask your doctor what preparations you need to make before these tests. This information may be important for you when the doctor has asked to take a fasting blood test. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and weight management can help you in controlling blood sugar levels and keeping diabetes at bay. It is important to take care of yourself at all times and prevent such diseases. Make healthy choices when it comes to food and start exercising to avoid the causes of diabetes.
There’s just something about a classic pick up truck. As far as stature and power, the following trucks led the way as far as impressive styling, engine power, hauling and off road capabilities that, no doubt, inspired the design of many pickups on the road today.
Here’s our list of the six most tried and true pickup trucks in history:
When I was a kid, all the cool teens had a Ford Bronco, but those with a limited edition Baja Bronco were king of the road. Why? As far as off-roading capabilities, the Baja offered a powerful 302-cid V8 paired with a C4 automatic, plus drivers got a impressive boost due to the high cut rear wheel wells and flares, which left ample room for huge tires. The Baja screamed daring adventure roll cage and special enhancements made to offer heavy-duty suspension.
Ford longed to take their classic F150 off-road, but it took until 2009 for them to create the Raptor, a pick up that offered smooth driving and handling and four-wheeling on even the most extreme desert terrain. Not to mention, this truck could haul an 8000-pound trailer. No problem! Offered in a SuperCrew cab and SuperCab configuration, the Raptor also featured a 4WD system based on the standard F-150, plus urethane bump stops and internal-bypass Fox Racing shocks, which allowed for smooth-riding suspension over the roughest roads and highest jumps.
More of a conversion kit than a model truck, Napco (otherwise known as the Northwest Auto Parts Company) made up for the fact that 1950s pickups didn’t come in 4WD (opposed from Dodge). So Napco designed a 4WD offered a conversion kit that let Chevy, Fords, and GMC owners get the 4WD power they longed for. By the year 1957, pick up manufacturers finally caught on and began installing Napco Power-Pak 4WD conversions on their assembly line pick ups.
While GM and Ford enthusiasts may have issue with this truck, one can hardly match the ruggedness of the Dodge Ram of the early 90’s with it’s Cummins diesel engine. In fact, you can still witness the impact of this redesigned Ram on many GM and Ford trucks to this day, with it’s “big rig” styling.
Prior to the Ford F-150, the Highboy was king of the Ford pick up empire. A tough-as-nails truck renowned for it’s ultra-rugged driving capabilities on any terrain, the Highboy was named for its sky-high frame and 35-inch tall tires that was inches taller than any Jeep, Dodge, or GM on the market. After 1977, the Highboy was considered a “Lowboy” as it was constructed at least 2-inches lower, which is why the original pre-1977 model is now considered a collector’s item.
When a celebrity race car driver pairs up with an auto manufacturer, sometimes the results can be disappointing, which was sort of the case when Rod Hall collaborated with Chrysler to birth the Rod Hall Signature Edition Dodge pick up truck. Only 33 of these beauties were made, and despite the Dodge Ram 150 base design, bed-mount light bar and driving lights, and slick pre-runner front and rear bumpers, for some reason Dodge plopped in a whimpy 318-cid V8 with only 170 hp. Despite the fact, this truck continues to be a collector’s item among pick up truck buffs.
The pickup truck is synonymous with America. It’s tough. It works hard. And it has no problem getting dirty to get the job done. This is likely why the pickup truck continues to be among the best selling vehicle in North America. Regardless of if you’re part of team Dodge, Ford, or Chevy, you know that owning a truck offers a truly unique driving experience compared to any sedan, small compact, or even an SUV.
Here are our top reasons to super-size your driving experience to a pickup truck:
If it’s room you desire, ignore any desires to buy a sleek, compact car and turn to a pickup instead. Seriously, a recent Chevy Silverado offers ample legroom and cargo space for a comfortable daily commute or road trip because who wants a leg cramp to start the work day. Passengers can literally stretch their legs out in a roomy four full pickup truck with ample room for tools and everything you need.
Perhaps power and hauling capabilities are your biggest concern when thinking about pickup truck ownership. However, believe it or not safety is a huge benefit of pickup truck ownership. positive! Think about the safety features built in to most full-size trucks—you get a caged cab, vehicle stability, safety seatbelt systems, side impact protection, and even trailer sway control already built into your vehicle.
Sure, if you own a pickup truck you kind of open yourself up to helping every single person you know move house. However, when it comes to hauling your own stuff, you can’t go wrong with a pickup truck. Take a truck like the Chevy Silverado for example, you can suddenly haul up to 12,000 pounds no problem thanks to the impressive torque and horsepower. Suddenly your vehicle can easily transition from work truck to off road camping vehicle of your dreams.
If it’s a boost you want, a pickup is your best bet when it comes to the best visibility on the road. The height of a standard pickup truck cabin permits a view over most other vehicles on the highway. Is that a traffic jam 6 blocks ahead? Luckily, you’ll be able to see it and take a quick detour if you drive a pickup. Not to mention, the cab of a pick up offers the driver and all passengers all-round visibility, front, back and side thanks to huge rear and side-view mirrors.
Leading us into the next reason why trucks are such great vehicles.
Putting aside all jokes about overcompensating, there is little doubt that many individuals choose to drive a pickup for the sheer power it offers. While Ford, Chevy, and GM differ as far as horses under the hood, most current trucks offer between 350- to 440-horsepower (hp) if you consider a Ford F-250 or a Dodge Ram.
Pickup trucks represent the American dream. And while car buyers have vered from SUV to sports coupe over the past few years, pickup truck buffs tend to harken to the past when it comes to sticking with their love of the classic pickup truck. Many of the following classic trucks in good condition sell for a pretty steep price among collectors.
Here are four of the most coveted collectible pickup trucks:
Considered neither a car nor a truck, the Bronco was unique as far a broaching the needs of both a car and a truck driver, which explains it’s motto “the best of both worlds”. This cube shaped truck debuted for 1966 in rudimentary form for a mere $2400 (base model). However, it was the impressively wide (at 92-inches) wheelbase that offered serious off roading, smooth highway driving, and extreme towing capabilities in a single vehicle. Touted literally as a sports car with 4-wheel drive, the Bronco was mounted on coil springs and outfitted with a V8 engine that could literally take drivers from camping to off roading while offering the style and comfort of a family wagon. Today, this year range of Ford Bronco retails for $25k plus.
Behold the inaugural Ford F-series pickup. Think of it as the crown of America’s trucking obsession. Considering this Ford series has ranked in the best-selling for decades, many pickup truck owners are still firmly planted in the Ford camp thanks to this very vehicle. If you’re lucky enough to find a 1948 Ford F1 for sale, you can expect to pay upwards of $30K depending on condition and customizations.
Looking at this truck, there’s little wonder that it was originally designed in the early 1940’s for military purposes. However, the Dodge Power Wagon caught on in the mainstream market due to its ability to travel virtually anywhere. The impressive 4×4 capabilities of this truck was so good that it there were no revisions until it was discontinued in 1968. If you spot one, expect to pay $45k or more!
It was called the “Super” for good reason. This high-option, everyday use pickup truck boosted unique interior design with a/c, tach dash, power brakes and steering, headliners, and tilt columns. Plus, the exterior could be costoumize with special paint and trim. Find one and expect to pay up to $30k for a model in good condition with lots of options.
