Why we love odd couples |Pacific Updates

[ad_1] Some couples just make sense – Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. Others make some people do a double take: Think Elon Musk and Grimes, Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles … and Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet if the internet is to be believed.  Neither party has confirmed or denied a relationship; USA TODAY reached out…

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Pioneering Black whiskey blender Eboni Major expands her reach |Pacific Updates

[ad_1] In the whiskey business, the distiller usually gets the credit for exceptional spirits. But behind the scenes in whiskey production, the blender is the gatekeeper of quality control. “The blender is the one person who’s responsible (for whiskey) at every step,” said Eboni Major, the Birmingham-based former whiskey blender for Bulleit Bourbon. A mind…

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De’Longhi TrueBrew review: Why we love this automatic coffee machine |Pacific Updates

[ad_1] De’Longhi TrueBrew + Thermal Carafe The De’Longhi TrueBrew has a built-in conical burr grinder, is easy to take care of, and can brew a variety of drinks. $599 from Williams-Sonoma About the De’Longhi TrueBrew Credit: Reviewed / Timothy Renzi The De’Longhi TrueBrew can brew espresso, coffee, and carafes with freshly ground beans. This isn’t…

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Meditation is just as effective for anxiety as medication, study says |Pacific Updates

[ad_1] A new study provides solid evidence that meditation is as effective as daily medication for those suffering from anxiety disorders. And meditation comes without the risk of side effects.  There are various meditation techniques. This specific study added to the growing library of research supporting the many mental health benefits of mindfulness in particular. Mindfulness can be…

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