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Guide To Getting The Best Travel Hair Dryer

Posted on January 27, 2019 by CEE

Benefits of Buying a Travel Hair Dryer

– Portability. The main benefit of a travel hair dryer is its size. A travel hair dryer is built to be lightweight and compact, something that can easily fit into a carry-on bag or checked luggage. These small hair dryers are also easily unpacked and stored out of the way in a hotel room.

– Power. As stated, while you want something small, you also want something powerful enough to get the job done. A good travel hair dryer will have a great wattage output of at least 1000 watts. This allows you to efficiently and thoroughly blow dry damp hair so that you can get on with the rest of your morning routine.

– Heat settings. Another feature that makes a great travel hair dryer is an adjustable speed and heat setting, which often comes in the form of a low and high setting. The low setting provides an easy stream of warm air for styling, and the high setting does the work of drying the hair. A cool shot button is also usually included for using to set the hairstyle.

Factors to Consider Before Buying a Travel Hair Dryer

– Ionizer. Some travel hair dryers come with a built-in ionizer that emits negatively charged ions. These ions work to de-frizz the hair and add a luxurious shine by eliminating static electricity. Ions also protect from heat damage, so perhaps look into a dryer that features this.

– Folding handle. To make a travel dryer even more compact, consider buying one that features a folding handle. These handles tuck against the hair dryer to create an even slimmer, portable form as we found out on Del.icio.us.

– Dual voltage. If you frequently travel internationally or are planning to soon, it is a good idea to look for a globally compatible travel blow dryer. You can tell if one is going to work internationally by checking the voltage. If it has dual voltage with a capability of hitting 220 volts, you are all set.

Tips on How to Choose the Best Travel Hair Dryer for Your Needs

– Focus on a compact, lightweight build that still delivers remarkable power.

– Check on the price and make sure its value lines up with the performance of the hair dryer.

– Read reviews such as the ones I have written to get an idea about how your potential new travel dryer works in real life.

Things You Need to Know About Toaster Oven

Posted on January 11, 2019 by CEE

A toaster oven is one of the most dependable cooking appliances in the kitchen. From a complete meal to a simple bread toast, you can prepare almost anything.

Just like how a standard toaster works, a toaster oven is in the same function. They just differ in some ways: a toaster oven has a glass door and horizontal heating elements. It also has a feature that can function both as an oven and a standard toaster.

Numerous people choose toaster ovens because food is easily cooked and they can fit at any space.

A toaster oven is also suitable to students who stay in a college dormitory. It can be used to cook small meals and parents will be confident enough that their children are eating healthy and freshly cooked foods most of the time.

Almost any major retailer offers toaster oven at reasonable prices. It all just depends on the size and features you need.

A standard toaster oven contains numerous heat settings that can be used to cook various foods. Some are even available with a broiling tray. Heat indicators are also present for you to be able to set the appliance at a preferred temperature.

Four slices of bread can be accommodated in the smallest available toaster oven. A bigger toaster oven is appropriate when you cook meals for the entire family. A twelve-inch pizza can even fit in bigger toaster ovens.

Currently toaster oven comes with a feature of a digital control panel. With this you can easily control and regulate the heat setting that you want unlike those that are manually operated. Many cooking tasks can now be done: aside from toasting or baking, you can brown or defrost food items.

Small food items are baked quicker and easier compared to using a large traditional oven. If you want to have a convenient and economical way of cooking, a toaster oven is a wise choice. Toaster ovens also make fantastic birthday, wedding and holiday presents.

After toasting your food, serve them on the convertible dining table. Out of many dining table types, the convertible table is the best choice.

Best Rice Cookers

Posted on January 9, 2019 by CEE

In the market for a great rice cooker? You just can’t figure out what is the best rice cooker today? Well, let us help you out! We will review a few of the best rice cookers on the market, including pros and cons too. We hope that you can use this information and purchase the best rice cooker you can find. We have put these in categories to help with your decision.

Best Multifunction Digital Rice Cooker

The Aroma Housewares 20-cup cooked digital rice cooker, slow cooker, and food steamer is one of the best rice cookers today. This is $40.00 on Amazon.com. This rice cooker is simply amazing, and it is not very fancy, but it does a lot more than just cook rice. This cooker takes 35 minutes to cook rice for a lot of people. It has been used as a slow cooker and the roast that was cooked was delicious.

Best Japanese Rice Cooker

This is hands down one of the best rice cookers. The Zojirushi NS-TS Micom Rice Cooker and warmer, is voted the best Japanese rice cooker on the market. It makes perfect rice and it makes a lot of it too. It is $177.34 at Amazon.com. It is one of the best-selling rice cookers online. It has fuzzy-logic technology. There is an automatic keep warm option. The extended keep warm and reheating cycle are great additions as well. Some Pros are: retractable cord, makes great rice and perfectly cooked rice every time. Cons: Expensive and makes too much rice sometimes.

Best Korean Digital Rice Cooker

The Cuckoo Electric Heating Rice Cooker is simply an awesome rice cooker. It has a ten-cup capacity. It is a cute little rice cooker that makes great rice and its even great tasting. It is $110.00 on Amazon. It has fuzzy-logic technology, its easy to use, easy to clean, and a great value for the money. Some pros are: makes great tasting rice, excellent rice cooker, and five stars for this rice maker. Some of the cons are: there are a few minor things to consider, technology is hard sometimes for the rice cooker, do not get if you’re not a technical person, Korean instruction manual which is not good at all, and really complicated rice cooker.

Best Single-Switch Manual Rice Cooker

The Zojirushi white rice cooker and steamer is very simple to use and is $55.00 on Amazon.com. It is available in 3,6, and 10 cup capacities. There is a stay-cool lid knob as well. There is not very much technology on this one, its actually quite simple. This one doesn’t seem to have a lot of bells and whistles, but it does a good job at cooking rice. The reviews, however say that this is one of the best out there. There are no bad reviews on this one at all. The reviews also say that this rice maker is great, worth the money, easy to use, easy to clean, can also make great sticky rice, and the most excellent rice cooker ever. There are no cons to write so there you have it, some of the best we have for you.

Salzburg Austria Bed and Breakfast

Posted on December 14, 2018 by CEE

Salzburg bed and breakfast is the perfect option for staying in the scenic city of Salzburg. People of Salzburg are very hospitable and friendly. They offer rooms in their homes to the tourists for a stay. This type of accommodation usually includes breakfast, hence called bed and breakfast. Salzburg is a poet’s dream and every traveler’s fantasy. It is one of the most beautiful cities of Austria and a must visit for every tourist. The city of Salzburg can be defined in few words- magical mountains, rich history, and extraordinary architecture.

Salzburg offers many choices of accommodation. There are five stars to budget hotels, luxury resorts, bed and breakfasts, inns, dormitories, youth hostels, backpacker hostels, and student hostels. Tourists can make the choice that suits their interests and budget.

Bed and breakfast in Salzburg is an inexpensive option as compared to hotels. It is the best way of exploring the rich culture and heritage of this amazing city. Bed and breakfasts allow tourists to spend time with local families; experience and be a part of their daily life, festivals, and traditions. Guests can enjoy local food and drinks, that families offer with utmost love and care. They can also interact with other tourists, may be of different nationalities staying in the same house.

Tourists can discover the history and some interesting facts about the city by interacting with locals. Bed and breakfast may be cheap but there is no compromise on quality. Rooms are generally very neat and clean and well maintained. They are spacious and airy, offering beautiful views of mystic Alpines around Salzburg. People take care of every need of their guests and leave no stone unturned to make them feel at home. These rooms are very safe and comfy.

In Salzburg bed and breakfasts are best for people who like homely atmosphere. Tourists can get all the facilities like TV, shower, car and bicycle parking, balcony and lawn. Services and facilities offered vary from home to home. It is best to check your requirements with the specifications of the rooms offered by owners.

Salzburg bed and breakfast listings are posted on the internet and can be easily found; most of the times these listings include pictures of the location and rooms. Owners mention all the facilities and services offered at the place and the expected price and preferred mode of payment. You can compare different properties before making your choice. Tourists can also see ads in local newspapers or consult local travel agencies.

Shark Navigator Lift Away Review

Posted on September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 by CEE

Here is a Shark Navigator Lift-Away Review that will try and show the positives and negatives of this Shark Lift Away vacuum cleaner. This is a vacuum that is rated by most experts and users and one of the best around. The Shark NV352 has all the latest features in it that will make it attractive to consumers.

Details and specifications of the Shark Lift-Away Vacuum :

– It is a “featherweight” Shark Lift Away Vacuum.
– The vacuum can trap 99.99% of dust and allergens.
– The vacuum has a bagless canister and it will never lose suction no matter how much dirt/items have been sucked into the vacuum.
– The swivel steering feature helps to make manoeuvring easy and effective.
– The vacuum comes with a complete five-year warranty.
– This item also comes with premium pet tools that will help to trap hairs etc that pets may leave lying around.
– This vacuum costs a lot less than its competitors and offers better cleaning capabilities both on rugs and on marble/bare surfaces.

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Here are some more details that Shark Navigator Lift-Away reviews have provided on the Shark lift away:

The vacuum has been described as easy to push, pull and lift because of how light it was. The nozzles swivel very well and this makes the vacuum excellent in terms of manoeuvrability. This also means the vacuum can deal with tight spaces and nooks and corners very well. The vacuum is very quiet, with a soft hum when it is used, which is something that any homeowner will find very pleasing! While the vacuum is only 10 amps, it has a motor that does better than the Hoover’s 12 amp motor. This shows that the Shark lift away is very efficient in how energy is used and applied. Nothing is wasted by this vacuum cleaner.

The vacuum can be taken apart very simply and this also makes it a smaller handheld device, which is great if you are cleaning a small room or if you are looking to pick up small pieces of dirt from corner areas. There are plenty of different attachments that can be stuck to the front to make cleaning simpler. There is a 6-inch crevice and duster, a 24 inch extender, as well as an air-powered pet turbo nozzle.

The beater bar on the motorized nozzle can be turned off with a power switch, and this ensures that the primary nozzle can be used on bare floors. It gives greater flexibility and ability to clean anything that is not being sucked by the original nozzle. There is also a canister mode that allows for the base nozzles to be attached to the hose/wand-end.

The Navigator lift away is an absolutely terrific vacuum and here are some more of its minor features and parts:

– There is a hose in the canister mode that helps suck dirt.
– The cord on the vacuum is very long, meaning you can take it across the house plugged in anywhere. The cord also fits into the cord hook perfectly, so there are no wires lying about all over the place.
– The vacuum’s beater bars help the vacuum self-propel when it is being used on rugs.
– The filters are washable and have lifetime warranties. This is great because they never have to be replaced.

Here are a few negatives that reviewers have noted on the Shark Navigator lift away:

– The extension wand is not part of the handle and it cannot bed telescoped to any length/height. This means that the vacuum is not as flexible as it could be in canister mode. This is a vacuum that is easy to use, but it would be even more efficient and effective with this feature.
– When the hose is being used it is very easy to topple the vacuum. This is simply because the vacuum becomes so light and the hose is not stretchy enough. The weight distribution means that the vacuum needs to be steadied constantly in such situations which does not make for ideal use.
– While the cord is very long for a typical vacuum, there are other vacuums of this size/price that have double the length in cords. This cord is 25 feet, while some vacuums have cords as long as 50 feet.

Here is another simple review that underlines just what is so good about the Shark Lift Away vacuum:

“I bought this vacuum after reading all the reviews. I was going to buy a Dyson, but the cost sent me shopping elsewhere. The vacuum arrived and was easy to put together with just a few clicks, no tools required. This vacuum works magic on pet hair. We have a long haired cat that sheds all over the place. This vacuum is able to suck up all the hair. The attachments also work great for the car, boat, and RV. I would highly recommend this product. We also received a free steam mop with our order.”

At the end of the day, it is all about finding the right balance between a vacuum that costs the right amount and will get the job done well. This is exactly what this Shark vacuum can do. You do not have to pay exorbitant amounts for it, but you are unlikely to find a better vacuum than this. While it may have a few cons, almost every review has highlighted the plethora of positives that it will bring to your everyday cleaning.

Featured Events

Posted on September 19, 2018 by CEE

EE Rocked the Dolby

On November 7th, Center alum Adam Levine and Maroon 5 celebrated 75 years of excellence in faculty and staff.

CEE Rocked the Dolby Theatre!

Our CEE community was captivated by Joe McIntyre and Linda Perry who performed a musical tribute to faculty and staff. Featured was an entertaining Lip Sync battle hosted by Kevin Frazier with hilarious performances by Sarah Brody and the Fighting Colds, Amanda Garrigus and Max Greenfield. The evening was topped off with a special performance from CEE’s own, alumni Adam Levine with Maroon 5.

Special thanks goes out to Adam Levine (’91) and Maroon 5, Jordan Feldstein and Career Artist’s Management, Jane Buckingham, Katrina Juda, Sue Revitz, Leslie Zinberg, Trisha Cardoso, Amy Glover, Barrett McIntyre, Jeanne Williams, Amy Flemming and The Parent Association, Molly Bachman, Coliena Rentmeester, Shaul Kuba, The CIM Group, Cherry & Ken Horacek, Jay Thomas, Dolby Theatre staff, Adam Harrison, Chris Maguire, Fred Kharrazi, Pam Springsteen, Jeff Shell and NBC Universal. We couldn’t have done it without you!