All posts tagged: hate

Ninja CrushBoss Review: The Perfect Blender If You Hate Chopping Vegetables

Ninja CrushBoss Review: The Perfect Blender If You Hate Chopping Vegetables

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Where to put it? That’s the question that stops many of us from buying another countertop appliance. In my small kitchen, every new piece of equipment means pushing another one out. Larger kitchens have more room to work with, but even they can end up more cluttered than one would like. Eventually, you need to decide if you’ll use an appliance often enough to justify getting it. In my case, I’m much more likely to choose a multipurpose product like an Instant Pot pressure cooker or an air fryer. Perhaps this is why I was excited to test out the Ninja CrushBoss, which combines a large blender, food processor and small smoothie blender into a single device. I spent the two weeks using a sample unit from Ninja in my kitchen, and I’m eager to share my thoughts.  4 appliances in 1? Well, kind of The main appeal of the Ninja CrushBoss is that it comes with three vessels: a 72-ounce blender pitcher, a 64-ounce food processor bowl and a 26-ounce smoothie tumbler. CrushBoss isn’t …

Post-9/11 hate is taking a new form

Post-9/11 hate is taking a new form

Published by Sam Flores

In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, hate crimes against South Asian and Arab Americans made headline news. Innocent people were murdered and harassed due to racist efforts at revenge because of how they looked and dressed. President George W. Bush was forced to denounce the trend even while he was managing America’s response and reacting to the terrorist attacks. South Asians and Arabs were fearful — and for good reason. Today, resentment towards South Asian Americans has reached levels on par with 25 years ago. Even more worrisome, the anger toward them runs deeper than fears of a physical attack.  This sentiment came to the forefront earlier this week when over 100,000 people signed a petition calling for Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, to be banned from attending a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Ground Zero — an event attended by federal, state and local politicians of both parties. But apart from this recent news, this new breed of racism rarely makes the news cycle. Fortunately, as a scholar and teacher of anti-Asian racism, I …

I Hate Myself for Using Amazon, How About You?

I Hate Myself for Using Amazon, How About You?

Published by Jenni Sidey

What should I do about Amazon? I’m thinking about breaking up with Amazon the way I once thought about breaking up with a bad boyfriend. I am filled with shame because the toughest parts of ending the relationship are, in fact, the most trivial. It comes down to convenience: A guy I dated in high school would pick me up and take me home because I didn’t drive. Amazon delivery is pretty much the same thing. They’d both do something for me and I for them; it was transactional, and nobody pretended otherwise. Available 24/7, they’d apologize if they made mistakes. Is my self-loathing worth it when you know it’s just wrong? I know using Amazon undermines my commitment to doing what’s right by my local community. I know this the way I know I should get my fiber from eating leafy vegetables and not swallowing Metamucil, that I should remove the cellophane from a tissue box to recycle it, and that I should schedule time for weight-bearing exercises daily. I do none of those …

8 Things Gen-Z Gets Right That Boomers Hate To Admit

8 Things Gen-Z Gets Right That Boomers Hate To Admit

Published by Jenni Sidey

It’s impossible to ignore generational tensions affecting age groups like Gen-Z and Baby Boomers, often sparked by changing social norms. According to research, these tensions not only affect workplace productivity, but they also tend to spark personal resentment between adult children and their older family members. While there’s no right or wrong way to live your life, there are certain things Gen-Z is right about, even if it makes Boomers mad. From overcoming toxic social stigmas to redefining workplace expectations, sometimes wisdom comes from younger generations making a push toward much-needed change. A few things Gen-Z gets completely right, even if Boomers hate to say so: 1. Protecting their mental health Prostock-studio / Shutterstock Many Boomers are still grappling with mental health stigmas from early in life that precluded them from seeking support and coping with internal emotional turmoil, according to a study from Geriatric Psychiatry. For their younger peers, like Gen-Zers, it’s a priority to overcome this ingrained social stigma. They’re working toward a collective belief that mental health isn’t just something you need to acknowledge and …

Steph McGovern: “I absolutely hate any snobbery around art”

Steph McGovern: “I absolutely hate any snobbery around art”

Published by Daniella Wilson

This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. What’s the view from your sofa? Our telly’s far too big, but my partner talked me into getting it. On one side is part of the tiki bar area from the Steph’s Packed Lunch set and on the other is an old-school jukebox. It’s become a party room when we have had people round! Who controls the remote? Not me! I don’t have any control in my house, so it’s my partner and my six year-old daughter. Bluey’s huge, but we all love that. She knows I work in telly, so we’re not too strict about screen time. What have you been watching recently on your too-big telly? We mainly watch thriller box sets. Deadloch is a brilliant series filmed in Tasmania that’s really funny as well. I like the Netflix Harlan Coben series, too. You’re presenting a new series called The Big Deal, where contestants are shown how to be art dealers. Are you trying to demystify the art world? I absolutely hate any snobbery around …

Anthony Head made the flawed father figure impossible to hate

Anthony Head made the flawed father figure impossible to hate

Published by Sam Flores

Grasping the essence of Anthony Head’s magnetism boils down to knowing the tale of two Ruperts. There’s Rupert Giles, the tweedy Sunnydale High School librarian who mentored Buffy Summers on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” As the Slayer’s Watcher, Giles keeps Buffy battle ready, advises her and occasionally gives her a fatherly shoulder to cry on. He’s also an emotional anchor. Without him, as Buffy. Willow, Xander and the rest of the Sunnydale Scoobies discover in the show’s sixth season, the world starts to crumble around them. No matter where Head turned up, whether expected or as a surprise, his presence lit a spark of familiarity, even delight. And there’s the leering, preening Rupert Mannion from “Ted Lasso” — multimillionaire soccer team owner, inveterate philanderer and incurably vindictive divorcé. This Rupert’s talent for finding new lows is bottomless, but his main diversion is preying on those he views as weak. That includes Ted’s “Wonder Kid” assistant coach, Nate Shelley, a one-time pushover that Rupert seduces to the dark side to coach his new team, West Ham, …

4 lawn options for people who hate mowing 

4 lawn options for people who hate mowing 

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Most homeowners think a grass lawn is the easiest way to keep a yard looking neat. In reality, maintaining that picture-perfect sea of green relies on constant mowing, watering, fertilizing, and upkeep. Traditional lawns can become especially costly in hotter, drier climates, where keeping grass alive requires even more time and resources. Fortunately, homeowners are beginning to realize there is another option: the no-mow lawn. Instead of relying on thirsty grass, these landscapes use low-maintenance plants that stay attractive with far less work. As heat waves, droughts, and biodiversity loss intensify around the world, more people are rethinking the traditional lawn and replacing it with sustainable alternatives. Why traditional lawns are environmentally expensive This growing interest in no-mow alternatives comes from the environmental …

Ariana Grande’s Hate That I Made You Love Me Has An Intriguing Meaning

Ariana Grande’s Hate That I Made You Love Me Has An Intriguing Meaning

Published by Sam Flores

Over the last decade, Ariana Grande has become renowned for her confessional approach to songwriting, whether she’s singing about personal tragedy, heartbreak or the public’s misconceptions about her as a person. And on her new single Hate That I Made You Love Me, it seems the Grammy winner has a couple more things to get off her chest. The Wicked star kicked off a new era in her music career on Friday morning with the lead single from her upcoming eighth album Petal. Ostensibly a break-up song reflecting on a past relationship, it’s already been speculated by many fans that on Hate That I Made You Love Me, Ariana is actually singing about complicated feelings about fame, celebrity, her own public persona and the parasocial relationships between a performer and their audience on her new musical offering. “Tell me, why is it this way? Why you so hate to see women endure?” she sings in the bridge, before continuing: “Is it really my fault you all gave me your hearts of your own accord? I …

Tesla Cybercab: hate it or love it, it is the most efficient EV ever

Tesla Cybercab: hate it or love it, it is the most efficient EV ever

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Tesla’s Cybercab has been certified at 165 Wh/mi, making it the most efficient electric vehicle ever produced — by a wide margin. The next most efficient EV on the market, the Lucid Air Pure, consumes 28% more energy per mile. Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy confirmed the figure, which represents a certified rating — not a marketing claim or internal target. It’s an impressive achievement, but it comes with a massive asterisk: Tesla accomplished this by building a tiny two-seat robotaxi with no steering wheel, no pedals, and a sub-50 kWh battery pack. How the Cybercab compares to every other EV To put 165 Wh/mi in context, here’s how it stacks up against the most efficient EVs currently rated by the EPA: Tesla Cybercab: 165 Wh/mi Lucid Air Pure RWD (19″): 230 Wh/mi — 28% less efficient Tesla Model 3 RWD (18″): 240 Wh/mi — 31% less efficient Tesla Model Y RWD (18″): 240 Wh/mi — 31% less efficient Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE RWD (18″): 241 Wh/mi — 32% less efficient Toyota bZ3X …

Gemma Collins hate is snobbery, says Phillipson

Gemma Collins hate is snobbery, says Phillipson

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Bridget Phillipson has defended the use of reality TV star Gemma Collins in a promotional video for vocational courses after it attracted backlash online.  The education secretary said criticism of social media clips featuring The Only Way is Essex star had veered between “outright snobbery and just downright unpleasant”.  She said the Department for Education sought to use Collins’ “incredible reach” online to discuss the importance of education to young people.  In the campaign video, filmed at the DfE head office, Collins spoke candidly of her educational struggles, including a failure to pass GCSE maths.  “I found it so panicky, and so stressful. Part of it was I didn’t believe in myself. All that pi over sky or whatever it is, you probably know,” she said.  Phillipson replied that the government’s ambitions were to create “great routes” into technical vocational education, trade occupations as well as strong academic options.  Collins added: “So everyone has got to remember there is always an opportunity out there for everyone.”  The video comes as the DfE plans to roll out V …