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What can I do to help when you have disaster response teams and emergency management officials through the county who are handling all of the stuff," Willow said.

“I'm trying to help the families that have been devastated by this fire at Knob Hill, look for their cats that are missing in the fire," Brockmiller said.

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2 women help search for missing cats in Knob Hill Apartments fire

Posted at 9:41 AM, Jan 02, 2023
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OKEMOS, Mich. — As the 36 families affected by the Knob Hill Apartment fire on Dec. 21 are working to recover, the community continues to rally around those in need.

Sara Brockmiller and TK Willow, both volunteers with Saved by Zade, are taking their love for cats and trying to help the four families missing their pets get answers.

“I'm trying to help the families that have been devastated by this fire at Knob Hill, look for their cats that are missing in the fire," Brockmiller said.

Every night since the fire, Brockmiller and Willow can be found near the burnt remains at Knob Hill Apartments.

“Your mind races and wonders, like what can I do to help? What can I do to help when you have disaster response teams and emergency management officials through the county who are handling all of the stuff," Willow said.

They figured they could help by searching for the five cats that went missing after the fire.

“Max and Missy, Ollivander, Mittens and Vash," Willow said. "They're all the cats that we know of that are missing.”

“I just thought, what if it was me, you know, I would want someone to help me look for them too," Brockmiller said.

They set up shelters and tied clothes from one of the families of the cats, so the cats can track their scent back to the building.

“We have some shelters, and we also have a feeding station," Brockmiller said. "We have several sub-shelters all around the fence area and a little bit back in the tree line and everything too.”

Willow also set up cameras along the property looking for any sign of movement.

“Two wireless cell cams and then five regular trail cams," Willow said. “Now that things have quieted down, we're kind of getting into that pattern of coming out every night putting food out watching the area, and I've been keeping residents updated on progress that we've made. Although it's very slow, every day is different.”

Several nights ago, they were given a glimmer of hope finding cat tracks in the snow.

“We moved trail cams to see what was walking through there, and it’s just a waiting game to identify what’s coming and going," Willow said.

But so far, they haven't seen anything come by on the cameras.

“If they're out there, we will find them," Willow said. "It's just a waiting game.”

Willow and Brockmiller said they know other people want to help, but those who aren't experienced in trapping cats might cause more harm.

“They're hiding, they're afraid and they're confused because they're inside cats," Brockmiller said. "So more humans around, more human people calling for them, it's just going to make them hide and be scared even longer and not want to come out.”

So they say leave it to them because they aren't giving up any time soon.

“If they are out there, we will find them," Brockmiller said. "That's all we can do is try our best and that's what we're doing.”

“We're in it for the long haul to get answers for these families so that they can either grieve properly or celebrate a reunion,” Willow said.

Brockmiller and Willow are both experienced cat trappers.

Anyone who wants to help in other ways aside from searching can contact Saved by Zade.

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So this is a bit of an odd article Buccaneers fans, but I still think it is interesting to look at Raymond James Stadium as a whole. The Panthers announced a couple days ago they would be doing a lot of renovations to Bank of America Stadium to “improve the fan experience”.

Of course, a good team would improve the experience more, but baby steps I guess. I live in North Carolina, and while I haven’t been inside Bank of America Stadium, it looked pretty dumpy from the outside. The area around it seemed nice though, so I’m curious what they’ll do there. But it did raise the question of if and when improvements would come for Ray Jay.

The Falcons have one of the best stadiums in the NFL and NOLA does as well. So their fans can watch their team lose in comfort at least. But RJ is around the same age as BoA, and the last upgrade was in 2016 where they upgraded the video boards. RJ does need some work so that fans can watch a good team in comfortable settings.

The first thing they have to address is the area around Ray Jay. It isn’t all that great. Now, I am writing this article with the idea of stadium renovation as opposed to demolishing it ala Tampa Stadium. It’s not like RJ is Fed Ex field. Our railings haven’t attempted to kill Drew Brees as far as I know. The area around RJ just doesn’t have a lot going on, and that is just a huge missed opportunity. There are a few fast food restaurants and like three bars. It’s even more egregious considering they host USF as well.

There needs to be 10x more bars. Whenever you see people talk about what to do when seeing the Buccaneers, they mention Ybor or Sparkman Wharf or Cigar City. While not exactly far away, Cigar City is the only place that is in realistic walking distance and it is still 1.5 miles. You look at places like Jerry World or SoFi, there is plenty to do in walking distance. Hell, even Amalie has more going on and is far more walkable. There are places like Hattricks and Yeoman’s for bars and it is also closer to downtown (good for food and things to do, bad for driving down, even for a regular season game against the Blues right after Thanksgiving. Yes I’m venting somewhat). The lack of things to do is even more shocking considering there have been three SBs in Tampa.

I am not an urban planner if for some reason you had that idea. However, you can look at what other stadiums have done to get businesses to show up. When the Rams snuck out of St Louis in the dead of night, they eventually landed in Sofi, the most expensive stadium ever. Part of the reason it is so expensive is that Kroenke also bought a lot of the land around it and developed it.

The Packers did that several years ago with Titletown. I don’t think that the Glazers will become urban development planners either, and I don’t think the Bucs need their own Pirates Cove town. But they need to get people to want to build in the area. Having a lot of fun attendance at the games would be the best start, and the Buccaneers look to be heading in the right direction regarding that. Another thing the Glazers can do is have deals with businesses nearby. You know, like how Tampa has a deal with Chick-fil-A with Lightning home wins. or how the Wingstop provides five free wings for Piston home wins. Oh wait… uhh, scratch that one maybe.

As far as inside the stadium goes, just an easy fix up from the get-go, the stadium needs some renovations done. It looks like it was built in the late 90s and could do with an upgrade in that regard. I love how they have kept up the pirate ship in ship-shape condition, but the rest of the stadium needs that. And like everyone and their mother has said, there needs to be shade. I don’t know if y’all are aware of this, but Florida is hot. Especially in August and especially especially at a 1pm start. A start that the Buccaneers were very familiar with last year as no one predicted them to be good.

Like I said, there is no need as of yet to tear down Raymond James. Even if the Glazers were to follow through with all my suggestions and other things they feel is necessary, it probably wouldn’t be. The main thing with the stadium itself is just to fix it up so that it doesn’t look so damn old. Both on the outside and inside, you can tell the thing was built a long time ago. RJ’s biggest problem is that there isn’t a lot to do outside the stadium on game day besides tailgate. The Glazers can do things to improve that, and I hope they do. RJ seems to be a favorite of the NFL and it would be nice to give a good experience to all fans. You know, to flex our superiority.

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Content: Taco Tortellini Is The Perfect Marriage Of Mexican And Italian Cuisines

If you're looking for a flavorful meal that can feed the whole family, your search doesn't need to extend farther than the taco tortellini. Both Mexican and Italian cooking styles are on display in this cheesy, hearty dish.

If its name wasn't obvious, taco tortellini is a variant of the Italian classic tortellini. The main twist here is that the tortellini incorporates the spices and flavors you might find in a ground beef taco. Taco tortellini features many of the common elements found in both tacos and regular tortellini and remixes them. However, taco tortellini is more than the sum of its parts, ending up as a pasta dish that's slightly on the spicy side.

The dish is both customizable but also ready to serve in its original form. Given that you can cook a large quantity of taco tortellini at once, the dish is popular among large families and could be great for parties, as well — turn your traditional Taco Tuesday fiesta into a taco tortellini party! While the dish can be cooked on the stove, it can also be fixed in an Instant Pot for your convenience.

Ingredients needed for a taco tortellini

Fortunately, the ingredient list for taco tortellini should be familiar. The dish shares some ingredients between its two parent dishes, just like any offspring would. You'll need ground beef, which will lend a hearty and savory flavor to the dish. You'll probably want to go with lean beef for the dish as fatty ground beef may add too much oil to your pasta. However, what really sets taco tortellini apart from regular tortellini is taco seasoning, which is available in any major supermarket.

Like many Italian and Mexican dishes, taco tortellini also calls for diced tomatoes. However, if you want more of a sauce then consider adding in tomato sauce or tomato paste. Alternatively, you can dice your own tomatoes rather than going with a prepackaged can. If you want to give your tortellini a sweeter taste, consider going with a smaller grape or cherry tomato.

Finally, you will have to have tortellini shells (for obvious reasons). Depending on your grocery store, you can get either fresh shells or a frozen bag. Both work for the recipe so it really is up to your own personal preference. Finally, a Mexican blend of cheese helps bring the dish together.

History of taco tortellini

While taco tortellini appears to be an American mashup, tortellini itself traces back to Italy, specifically the Emilia-Romagna region. Traditionally, it's been served both in a broth as well as with meat and a meat sauce, making for a fairly easy recipe to make. Meanwhile, tacos date back to at least the 19th century, likely originating from meals made by silver miners in Mexico.

Their mix-mash remains a mystery. We're not exactly sure who created the first taco tortellini, but there is room to speculate. Tex Mex, or American-style Mexican food, started becoming popular towards the end of the 1800s but really took off during the 1900s. It's possible that taco tortellini may have formed from America's melting pot of cultures. In particular, pasta dishes became more popular than ever for American families, thanks in part to the rise of Hamburger Helper in the 1970s.

However, what needs no speculation is that Italian food and Mexican food seem to blend well together due to a similar approach to cooking. Both Mexican and Italian cuisine pride themselves on flavor and spices. Additionally, both cultures value the slow-cooked method, which really brings out the natural flavors, as well. With that in mind, taco tortellini seems like a no-brainer.


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Specification OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Display
  • 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED
  • 60Hz refresh rate
SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
RAM & Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
  • Expandable up to 512GB
Battery & Charging
  • 4,500mAh
  • 33W wired fast charging
Security In-display fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)
  • Primary: 64MP
  • Monochrome: 2MP
  • Macro: 2MP
Front Camera(s) 16MP
Port(s) USB Type-C
Audio N/A
Connectivity
  • 5G
  • 4G LTE
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
Software OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11

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Content: Nest Bedding Quail Mattress: Best Foam Mattress?
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Speaker 1: Nest bedding has some pretty fantastic mattresses including their ultra popular Sparrow hybrid, but is there more affordable Alpha Mattress, the Quail Mattress, worth your time? We're going to talk about that in today's video. Speaker 1: Hey, how's it going? This is Owen. I'm Messina, and we have our solar review of the Quail Mattress from Nest Bedding. This is kind of nest beddings answer to the all foam bed in a box mattress like you find from Casper or Lisa. [00:00:30] And we're going to talk about everything you need to know about it, including what it's actually made up, what's going to feel like for you to sleep on, how firm it is, how much it costs, and who might want to pick one up for themselves. That sounds good, and you find this very helpful. Give a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel and there's going to be a lot more information down below in the description, including any discounts we can find to help bring the price of this mattress down a bit for you. Let's just dive right in by quickly covering the policy info for this bed, and we're just going to throw 'em up on screen here so you can check 'em out. Speaker 1: The big thing to know is that they go above and beyond the usual online mattress trial period with an entire year, and this also comes with a lifetime warranty, which is pretty fantastic. [00:01:00] More information about these policies down below in the description, including some detail on how to actually return a mattress because that might not go exactly how you think it does, but let's get into the more interesting stuff now, what this mattress is actually made of and when it's going to feel like for you to sleep on. So like I mentioned, this is kind of nest beddings answer to the more classic all foam bed in a box, which means its base support layer is dense support foam instead of coils. If you want a hybrid bed, there are plenty of options from nest bedding, but this one's opting to keep it more affordable and simple. Speaker 1: [00:01:30] We generally recommend if you're a heavier person somewhere around 220 pounds or more to opt for a coil mattress for the added long-term support and durability. But if you are more medium to petite size, you should probably have no issues on the Quail Mattress. This is a three layer mattress, so you have that dense support foam like I mentioned. Then you have a pretty thick layer of transition foam. This is super common in most mattresses with this sort of all foam design. It's really there to help make sure you don't really feel the dent support foam underneath you, just the support from it because if you're laying right on top of that den support [00:02:00] foam, it doesn't feel all that good. Then the top comfort layer of the Quail Mattress is what they call interjects foam. This stuff is kind of a blend of a memory foam and a more responsive foam. Speaker 1: So you get some pressure relief from it, but it doesn't really conform to your body that much. You don't really sink into it, and I think it gives the Quail mattress more of a soft neutral feel overall that I think will be plenty accommodating. I can't imagine a lot of people will trout the Quail mattress and find it to be strictly uncomfortable. Might not be exactly what you're looking for, although there is something that it does kind of differently than a lot [00:02:30] of its other competitors in that it doesn't use any memory foam at all. If we look at the Castor Mattress or the Lisa Mattress, that transition layer is strictly a memory foam to add some press relief to the mattress, but this one doesn't have any memory foam at all. So that's just one kind of unique thing in terms of its construction that you don't find in this bed in comparison to some other beds like it. Speaker 1: And speaking of unique, another thing that you can get on the Quail Mattress that you don't really get with other beds in its class is the ability to pick and choose your firmness level. The vast majority [00:03:00] of the more baseline all foam bed in a box, mattresses only come in one firmness option. They all kind of hover around a medium. With the Quail mattress, you do have the medium option, which we did test and found to be around a flat medium. So it's generally pretty accommodating for all sleeper types back some excited and combination. Although with this mattress you do have a firm option, which again is pretty atypical and on the firm option, we found that to be around a medium firm, maybe a hair firmer than that. So it's going to be a really great option for more strict back and stomach sleepers who want a lot less give [00:03:30] in their mattress. Speaker 1: And the construction of the firm version is going to be a little bit different. Instead of having a transition layer, you actually just have a thicker layer of support foam and a slightly thinner layer of interjects foam. It's still going to have that neutral foam feel that we talked about earlier, but it's just going to feel quite a bit firmer. So that's just kind of another unique aspect to the Quail Mattress. And then let's start talking about the pricing of the Quail Mattress. And once you factor in discounts, which should be linked down below in the description, you're looking at about $1,100 for a queen size quail, which again puts [00:04:00] it in a very similar pricing bracket to those beds that I mentioned earlier. If you are looking for kind of your more baseline all foam bed in a box, I would expect you should pay somewhere between 800 and 1200 bucks. Speaker 1: And so this is right in that price range. Pricing does change from time to time. Their discount structures might change as well. So it makes you look down below in the description for up-to-date pricing and discounts on the Quail Mattress. However, I think it'll probably pretty much always remain in that same sort of price range I just described. And that leaves us with the question, who should consider picking up the Quail mattress for themselves? [00:04:30] And I think for anyone looking for your more baseline all foam bed in a box mattress, this is a solid option. It has some unique characteristics like being able to pick and choose your firmness level, and it's backed by very generous policies. Me personally, I find the Lisa Mattress and the Capper Mattress, maybe a couple others to be just a little bit more comfortable, but it's all very subjective and I think if you pick up the quail, you'll probably enjoy it and you do have the option to get it in a firmer version. So let's have what you think about the Quail Write AEM in the comment section and there'll be lots of info in the description [00:05:00] to help you with your online mattress search, including those discounts I mentioned. If you found this video helpful, interesting, give it a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel. But this is going to do it for me. This is Onus Seen at Home. See you the next one.

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Content: OnePlus Nord N20 5G Hands On: Pretty phone with some questionable choices

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G is in the house, and there’s a lot to love here for an inexpensive Android phone. The successor to the Snapdragon 690-powered Nord N10 5G, the Nord N20 has a Snapdragon 695 with an improved CPU and the same GPU. Aside from the internal improvements, there’s a better camera, a 60Hz AMOLED display instead of a 90Hz LCD, and 33W SuperVOOC charging. It also comes with an all-new design, which actually reminds me a bit of the OnePlus X (that’s right; we’re going back to those days).

There’s a lot to unpack here. It’s a lot of good, some bad, and frankly, most of the bad goes away when you factor in the price point for the intended market.

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Specification OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Display
  • 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED
  • 60Hz refresh rate
SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
RAM & Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
  • Expandable up to 512GB
Battery & Charging
  • 4,500mAh
  • 33W wired fast charging
Security In-display fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)
  • Primary: 64MP
  • Monochrome: 2MP
  • Macro: 2MP
Front Camera(s) 16MP
Port(s) USB Type-C
Audio N/A
Connectivity
  • 5G
  • 4G LTE
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
Software OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11

About this hands-on: OnePlus US shared the OnePlus Nord N20 5G with us for review. OnePlus did not have any input in this hands-on.

OnePlus Nord N20: Design and Display

I want to be clear that in my opinion, this is the most beautifully designed OnePlus device that we’ve seen in a very long time. I wish this was the OnePlus 10 Pro; it looks so good. The Nord N10 5G looked like a plasticky version of a premium OnePlus device, with smaller camera housing. In other words, if you held a Nord N10 next to a OnePlus 9 Pro, it was clear that the Nord was the cheaper sibling.

That’s not the case anymore. The Nord N20 has a flat back and flat sides, something we haven’t seen in a OnePlus device since the Snapdragon 801-powered OnePlus X. Indeed, despite the 8-series processor, the X was the firm’s first attempt at the mid-range, so the throwback is fitting.

The blue color sparkles in the light, and it’s delightful to look at. This is a device that looks and feels premium.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G keeps the headphone jack. I didn’t test it out, because frankly, I haven’t used a headphone jack in years. But the option is there for users who want to, and that is what matters.

Just like its predecessor, the Nord N20 doesn’t have my favorite OnePlus feature, the alert slider to turn on and off notification sounds. On the OnePlus 10 Pro and other flagships, it has settings for sound, vibrate, and silent. You won’t find it here, so you have to toggle the sound states from the software as you do on every other Android device.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G has a 6.43-inch 2,400 x 1,080 AMOLED display, which has a 60Hz refresh rate. Thanks to the AMOLED technology, you get true blacks and more vibrant colors than the backlit LCD that was on the N10. However, as tends to be the case with budget phones like this, that comes with a trade-off. The screen is indeed prettier, but it doesn’t have the 90Hz refresh rate that we saw on the N10.

I don’t want to go too deep into the refresh rate, because frankly, this is a sub-$300 phone and the scope of this article is not to compare it to the 120Hz screen on the OnePlus 10 Pro. That would be silly. The OLED screen is beautiful, but it’s not as smooth as the screen on the N10. Devices outside of the US do come with a better positioned 90Hz AMOLED that would have been a good upgrade for this Nord series, but the US market has fewer options when you go down the budget. So you get a 60Hz AMOLED instead. The phone also comes with a hole-punch cut-out, which is a bit smaller than the one on its predecessor.

Ultimately, I love the design of this device, and for the price, I like the display as well. This is a phone that feels good to carry, and I reckon that average consumers shopping in this price range will agree on these points as well.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G has a 64MP f/1.8 camera, which needs work

Alright, I’ve praised the design, so now it’s time to look at something that doesn’t work. That’s the camera. I have no doubt that OnePlus will improve this with a few updates in the first few weeks of availability, but you should not rely on that happening.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G has a 64MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, and that’s it. There’s no ultra-wide sensor, and no telephoto lens. It has a couple of sticker cameras, including a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens, both of which will provide zero value to you throughout the lifetime of the phone. We call them sticker lenses because they may as well be stickers, and they only serve the purpose of allowing the OEM to say that it’s a triple-lens camera.

First, let’s go straight into samples, including some from the 16MP front camera.

I didn’t go too crazy, since this is just a hands-on article and I’ve only had the phone for a short period. You’ve got some low-light photos from when I was out to dinner, and some nighttime photos. There are some issues here. First, we’re going to compare one of these photos to one taken with the iPhone 13 Pro. Yes, I know it’s silly to compare a $300 phone to a thousand-dollar phone, but this isn’t about hardware quality. It’s about the color reproduction.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G iPhone 13 Pro

To be clear, I originally had no intention of shooting this shot with my iPhone at all, and to be clear, it’s the iPhone that’s accurate while the Nord is completely washed out. The reason I pulled out my iPhone was that I saw the results on the Nord and realized just how bad they were. It’s really bad.

Here’s the issue. In my opinion, smartphone cameras require a lot of trust. Even with a $300 smartphone, the user is going to use that camera, and they need to know what they’re getting when they take that phone out of their pocket to get that shot. The biggest flaw is taking a picture and not knowing if you’ll get the desired result. Other pictures looked fine. This one looks horrible.

Other shortcomings of the camera are pretty typical for a mid-ranger like this one. The nighttime photos don’t handle tricky lighting very well, and it’s tough to focus on certain parts of images like flowers.

33W SuperVOOC charging is fast

This year’s OnePlus 10 Pro ships with 80W SuperVOOC charging (and 65W SuperVOOC in the US), but we shouldn’t ignore just how fast 33W SuperVOOC is on a sub-$300 device. The Nord N10 supported Warp Charge 30T, and I’ve noticed relatively slow charging speeds from plugging the 33W SuperVOOC charger into it. Frankly, that’s neither here nor there, as the charger does come in the box, so you probably won’t use a Nord N20 charger to charge a Nord N10, or vice versa.

I did compare the charging speed to that of the OnePlus 10 Pro, which actually uses 65W SuperVOOC in the United States, so to be clear, 80W charging isn’t being used here.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G took 73 minutes to charge from 0-100% for its 4,500mAh battery, which is pretty great. With double the wattage, the OnePlus 10 Pro takes half the time, which shouldn’t be surprising. You also get up to 80% in less than 45 minutes, so you’re still getting a lot of juice in a short amount of time.

Performance is solid, but incremental

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G packs a Snapdragon 695 chipset and 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, along with 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. This is a modest improvement over the Snapdragon 690 that was in the Nord N10, especially given that the predecessor had the same RAM and the same amount of storage, although the storage in the N10 was UFS 2.1. You continue to retain the microSD slot on this device as well.

Geekbench single-core Geekbench multi-core AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord N10 5G 605 1,847 345,671
OnePlus Nord N20 5G 687 1,956 375,885

Given the price, I feel like you’re getting more than you pay for here. The biggest competitor in the space is going to be Motorola’s Moto G, and I don’t think they’re as competitive as they used to be. Even the latest Moto G costs $100 more than this, packing an HD 90Hz display, 6GB RAM, and a Dimensity 700.

Also, strangely, the Nord N20 runs Android 11, which seems like an odd choice given that Android 13 is around the corner. OnePlus is promising one major update, which will then bring this device to Android 12 in the future. The device should have launched with Android 12 in 2022, which would then give any water to the update promise — otherwise, OnePlus is just playing catchup. The company does promise a total of three years of security updates as well.

Conclusion

There is a lot that I love about the OnePlus Nord N20 5G, and there’s some that I don’t. Let’s start with the bad.

The camera is unacceptable. The reason that it’s unacceptable isn’t to do with low-light performance or general image quality. If that was the case, it would be a matter of managing expectations. It’s unacceptable because you won’t know if you’re going to get a good photo or not. Things might be fine most of the time, but then you’ll go to shoot the wrong color in the wrong lighting, and suddenly, you won’t be able to capture that memory the way you remember it.

The display feels shaky if you’re used to a higher refresh rate, but that AMOLED screen sure does look pretty. And I have to say, if I’m choosing between this 60Hz AMOLED display or the 90Hz LCD of the Nord N10, I’m picking this one. Your opinion may differ, and yes, a 90Hz AMOLED would have served the best of both worlds.

And of course, the design of this phone is just stunning. I wasn’t kidding when I said I think this is the prettiest phone since the OnePlus X. It’s a touch of Pacific Blue iPhone 12 Pro with the frosted back, a touch of the LG Velvet with the lack of a large camera housing, and yet it’s still definitively OnePlus. You’ll feel good about carrying this around. 33W SuperVOOC charging is pretty sweet too. A lot of companies still aren’t including charging with this wattage in flagships, let alone lower mid-tier devices.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G is available now from T-Mobile for $282 full price, or free if you add a new line. At that price, it becomes hard to see faults even though some choices on the phone can be considered questionable. The US smartphone does not have a whole lot of good options under $300, and if you care about the experience beyond the simple spec sheet, the OnePlus Nord N20 ticks that box and lets you get a phone that seemingly works for what it says it can do. The previous Nords have done well in the US market, and there’s nothing really here that fundamentally impedes this one from doing so again. So if you are in the market for a budget smartphone, the OnePlus Nord N20 is worth considering.

    The OnePlus Nord N20 5G looks to succeed the Nord N10 in the US market, but makes some curious decisions in the process like a lower refresh rate but AMOLED display, Android 11, and more.

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What is Earl Grey tea? What to know about everyone’s favorite black tea

Earl Grey tea is popular for a reason

Although there are over 1,500 different varieties of tea around the world, few tea drinkers are familiar with even a small fraction of these. Most teas can be categorized into six varieties, such as black tea, green tea, etc. The most popular type of tea is black tea, which makes up about 75% of tea consumption across the world. One delicious and well-known variety of flavored black tea is Earl Grey tea. But what exactly is Earl Grey tea and what makes it so special? In this guide, we’ll break down everything you want to know (and more) about this classic tea variety.

What is Earl Grey tea?

Earl Grey tea is a variety of flavored black tea, flavored from the oil from the rind of a bergamot orange. A bergamot orange is a large, citrus fruit that is yellow (almost appearing more like a lemon than an orange). This variety of orange is far too bitter to be enjoyed as a raw fruit like an orange, however, it makes the perfect notes to add to black tea. While this fruit is not often enjoyed on its own, it is used to create the Earl Grey tea you know and love. For this reason, you may hear Earl Grey referred to as “Bergamont Tea” from time to time. Other hints of citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, may also be added to Earl Grey tea.

Where did Earl Grey tea originate?

When you think of Earl Grey tea, you’re likely to instantly think of British tea time. Earl Grey tea is one of the most commonly enjoyed teas in the UK, yet it did not originate in the UK. In the early 1800s, British Prime Minister Charles Grey coined the name “Earl Grey tea” as the tea gained popularity throughout the country. Though the British are responsible for making Earl Grey tea as popular as it is today, the tea is thought to originate from the Chinese. Chinese tea masters experimented with new ways to add flavor to their tea, including using the bergamot orange. History writes that a Chinese mandarin tea master first blended Earl Grey Tea, gifting it to Charles Grey — who then made it popular.

How Earl Grey tea is made

All Earl Grey tea begins with a base of black tea leaves. Once black tea leaves are dried and oxidized, the leaves are then flavored with a touch of bergamot oil extract, which gives Earl Grey tea its unique flavor. Depending on how you brew your tea or which brand you use, some varieties of Earl Grey tea may be stronger than others.

Variables that can change include the type of black tea used, the type of bergamot used, and the amount of bergamot used. Sometimes, the tea may be flavored by spraying or coating the finishing tea with extracts or flavoring agents, which creates a much stronger flavored Earl Grey tea. You may need to try a few brands of Earl Grey tea to find your favorite! In addition, it is worth noting that some brands of Earl Grey made use an artificial bergamot flavor instead of the fruit itself.

In addition, the caffeine content will vary based on strength, usually ranging from 40 mg to 120 mg of caffeine per cup. Earl Grey tea is also available in decaf varieties for those who cannot tolerate caffeine. Brands commonly seen in grocery stores, such as Twinnings or Bigelow, offer decaf Earl Grey tea bag varieties. Not only does Earl Grey tea taste great, but it also contains amino acids and antioxidants that offer many health benefits. Plus, the smell of freshly brewed Earl Grey tea is delicious!

Earl Grey tea is shelf-stable and should last quite a while in your pantry. However, you’ll want to make sure you store it in a cool, dark place and in an airtight container to help keep it as fresh as possible. Most Earl Grey tea bags will last between six months to a year before they begin to lose potency.

How to enjoy Earl Grey tea

Earl Grey tea is naturally delicious and has floral and citrus notes when enjoyed on its own. However, there are many other ways you can jazz up a cup of Earl Grey tea to your tastebud’s preference. Traditionally, Earl Grey tea is served with a dash of lemon and some sugar for a hint of sweetness. However, you can also add zero-calorie sugar substitutes to add sweetness without adding sugar to your diet. Many people also enjoy their Earl Grey tea with a touch of creaminess from milk or creamer. How you choose to enjoy your cup of Earl Grey tea is up to your taste preferences.

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OnePlus Nord N20 5G: Specifications

Specification OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Display
  • 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED
  • 60Hz refresh rate
SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
RAM & Storage
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  • Expandable up to 512GB
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  • 33W wired fast charging
Security In-display fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)
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  • Monochrome: 2MP
  • Macro: 2MP
Front Camera(s) 16MP
Port(s) USB Type-C
Audio N/A
Connectivity
  • 5G
  • 4G LTE
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
Software OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11

About this hands-on: OnePlus US shared the OnePlus Nord N20 5G with us for review.

OnePlus Nord N20: Design and Display

I want to be clear that in my opinion, this is the most beautifully designed OnePlus device that we’ve seen in a very long time.

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Let's just dive right in by quickly covering the policy info for this bed, and we're just going to throw 'em up on screen here so you can check 'em out. Speaker 1: The big thing to know is that they go above and beyond the usual online mattress trial period with an entire year, and this also comes with a lifetime warranty, which is pretty fantastic. [00:01:00] More information about these policies down below in the description, including some detail on how to actually return a mattress because that might not go exactly how you think it does, but let's get into the more interesting stuff now, what this mattress is actually made of and when it's going to feel like for you to sleep on. So like I mentioned, this is kind of nest beddings answer to the more classic all foam bed in a box, which means its base support layer is dense support foam instead of coils. 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The OnePlus Nord N20 5G is in the house, and there’s a lot to love here for an inexpensive Android phone. The successor to the Snapdragon 690-powered Nord N10 5G, the Nord N20 has a Snapdragon 695 with an improved CPU and the same GPU. Aside from the internal improvements, there’s a better camera, a 60Hz AMOLED display instead of a 90Hz LCD, and 33W SuperVOOC charging. It also comes with an all-new design, which actually reminds me a bit of the OnePlus X (that’s right; we’re going back to those days).

There’s a lot to unpack here. It’s a lot of good, some bad, and frankly, most of the bad goes away when you factor in the price point for the intended market.

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Specification OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Display
  • 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED
  • 60Hz refresh rate
SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
RAM & Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
  • Expandable up to 512GB
Battery & Charging
  • 4,500mAh
  • 33W wired fast charging
Security In-display fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)
  • Primary: 64MP
  • Monochrome: 2MP
  • Macro: 2MP
Front Camera(s) 16MP
Port(s) USB Type-C
Audio N/A
Connectivity
  • 5G
  • 4G LTE
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
Software OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11

About this hands-on: OnePlus US shared the OnePlus Nord N20 5G with us for review. OnePlus did not have any input in this hands-on.

OnePlus Nord N20: Design and Display

I want to be clear that in my opinion, this is the most beautifully designed OnePlus device that we’ve seen in a very long time. I wish this was the OnePlus 10 Pro; it looks so good. The Nord N10 5G looked like a plasticky version of a premium OnePlus device, with smaller camera housing. In other words, if you held a Nord N10 next to a OnePlus 9 Pro, it was clear that the Nord was the cheaper sibling.

That’s not the case anymore. The Nord N20 has a flat back and flat sides, something we haven’t seen in a OnePlus device since the Snapdragon 801-powered OnePlus X. Indeed, despite the 8-series processor, the X was the firm’s first attempt at the mid-range, so the throwback is fitting.

The blue color sparkles in the light, and it’s delightful to look at. This is a device that looks and feels premium.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G keeps the headphone jack. I didn’t test it out, because frankly, I haven’t used a headphone jack in years. But the option is there for users who want to, and that is what matters.

Just like its predecessor, the Nord N20 doesn’t have my favorite OnePlus feature, the alert slider to turn on and off notification sounds. On the OnePlus 10 Pro and other flagships, it has settings for sound, vibrate, and silent. You won’t find it here, so you have to toggle the sound states from the software as you do on every other Android device.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G has a 6.43-inch 2,400 x 1,080 AMOLED display, which has a 60Hz refresh rate. Thanks to the AMOLED technology, you get true blacks and more vibrant colors than the backlit LCD that was on the N10. However, as tends to be the case with budget phones like this, that comes with a trade-off. The screen is indeed prettier, but it doesn’t have the 90Hz refresh rate that we saw on the N10.

I don’t want to go too deep into the refresh rate, because frankly, this is a sub-$300 phone and the scope of this article is not to compare it to the 120Hz screen on the OnePlus 10 Pro. That would be silly. The OLED screen is beautiful, but it’s not as smooth as the screen on the N10. Devices outside of the US do come with a better positioned 90Hz AMOLED that would have been a good upgrade for this Nord series, but the US market has fewer options when you go down the budget. So you get a 60Hz AMOLED instead. The phone also comes with a hole-punch cut-out, which is a bit smaller than the one on its predecessor.

Ultimately, I love the design of this device, and for the price, I like the display as well. This is a phone that feels good to carry, and I reckon that average consumers shopping in this price range will agree on these points as well.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G has a 64MP f/1.8 camera, which needs work

Alright, I’ve praised the design, so now it’s time to look at something that doesn’t work. That’s the camera. I have no doubt that OnePlus will improve this with a few updates in the first few weeks of availability, but you should not rely on that happening.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G has a 64MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, and that’s it. There’s no ultra-wide sensor, and no telephoto lens. It has a couple of sticker cameras, including a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens, both of which will provide zero value to you throughout the lifetime of the phone. We call them sticker lenses because they may as well be stickers, and they only serve the purpose of allowing the OEM to say that it’s a triple-lens camera.

First, let’s go straight into samples, including some from the 16MP front camera.

I didn’t go too crazy, since this is just a hands-on article and I’ve only had the phone for a short period. You’ve got some low-light photos from when I was out to dinner, and some nighttime photos. There are some issues here. First, we’re going to compare one of these photos to one taken with the iPhone 13 Pro. Yes, I know it’s silly to compare a $300 phone to a thousand-dollar phone, but this isn’t about hardware quality. It’s about the color reproduction.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G iPhone 13 Pro

To be clear, I originally had no intention of shooting this shot with my iPhone at all, and to be clear, it’s the iPhone that’s accurate while the Nord is completely washed out. The reason I pulled out my iPhone was that I saw the results on the Nord and realized just how bad they were. It’s really bad.

Here’s the issue. In my opinion, smartphone cameras require a lot of trust. Even with a $300 smartphone, the user is going to use that camera, and they need to know what they’re getting when they take that phone out of their pocket to get that shot. The biggest flaw is taking a picture and not knowing if you’ll get the desired result. Other pictures looked fine. This one looks horrible.

Other shortcomings of the camera are pretty typical for a mid-ranger like this one. The nighttime photos don’t handle tricky lighting very well, and it’s tough to focus on certain parts of images like flowers.

33W SuperVOOC charging is fast

This year’s OnePlus 10 Pro ships with 80W SuperVOOC charging (and 65W SuperVOOC in the US), but we shouldn’t ignore just how fast 33W SuperVOOC is on a sub-$300 device. The Nord N10 supported Warp Charge 30T, and I’ve noticed relatively slow charging speeds from plugging the 33W SuperVOOC charger into it. Frankly, that’s neither here nor there, as the charger does come in the box, so you probably won’t use a Nord N20 charger to charge a Nord N10, or vice versa.

I did compare the charging speed to that of the OnePlus 10 Pro, which actually uses 65W SuperVOOC in the United States, so to be clear, 80W charging isn’t being used here.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G took 73 minutes to charge from 0-100% for its 4,500mAh battery, which is pretty great. With double the wattage, the OnePlus 10 Pro takes half the time, which shouldn’t be surprising. You also get up to 80% in less than 45 minutes, so you’re still getting a lot of juice in a short amount of time.

Performance is solid, but incremental

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G packs a Snapdragon 695 chipset and 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, along with 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. This is a modest improvement over the Snapdragon 690 that was in the Nord N10, especially given that the predecessor had the same RAM and the same amount of storage, although the storage in the N10 was UFS 2.1. You continue to retain the microSD slot on this device as well.

Geekbench single-core Geekbench multi-core AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord N10 5G 605 1,847 345,671
OnePlus Nord N20 5G 687 1,956 375,885

Given the price, I feel like you’re getting more than you pay for here. The biggest competitor in the space is going to be Motorola’s Moto G, and I don’t think they’re as competitive as they used to be. Even the latest Moto G costs $100 more than this, packing an HD 90Hz display, 6GB RAM, and a Dimensity 700.

Also, strangely, the Nord N20 runs Android 11, which seems like an odd choice given that Android 13 is around the corner. OnePlus is promising one major update, which will then bring this device to Android 12 in the future. The device should have launched with Android 12 in 2022, which would then give any water to the update promise — otherwise, OnePlus is just playing catchup. The company does promise a total of three years of security updates as well.

Conclusion

There is a lot that I love about the OnePlus Nord N20 5G, and there’s some that I don’t. Let’s start with the bad.

The camera is unacceptable. The reason that it’s unacceptable isn’t to do with low-light performance or general image quality. If that was the case, it would be a matter of managing expectations. It’s unacceptable because you won’t know if you’re going to get a good photo or not. Things might be fine most of the time, but then you’ll go to shoot the wrong color in the wrong lighting, and suddenly, you won’t be able to capture that memory the way you remember it.

The display feels shaky if you’re used to a higher refresh rate, but that AMOLED screen sure does look pretty. And I have to say, if I’m choosing between this 60Hz AMOLED display or the 90Hz LCD of the Nord N10, I’m picking this one. Your opinion may differ, and yes, a 90Hz AMOLED would have served the best of both worlds.

And of course, the design of this phone is just stunning. I wasn’t kidding when I said I think this is the prettiest phone since the OnePlus X. It’s a touch of Pacific Blue iPhone 12 Pro with the frosted back, a touch of the LG Velvet with the lack of a large camera housing, and yet it’s still definitively OnePlus. You’ll feel good about carrying this around. 33W SuperVOOC charging is pretty sweet too. A lot of companies still aren’t including charging with this wattage in flagships, let alone lower mid-tier devices.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G is available now from T-Mobile for $282 full price, or free if you add a new line. At that price, it becomes hard to see faults even though some choices on the phone can be considered questionable. The US smartphone does not have a whole lot of good options under $300, and if you care about the experience beyond the simple spec sheet, the OnePlus Nord N20 ticks that box and lets you get a phone that seemingly works for what it says it can do. The previous Nords have done well in the US market, and there’s nothing really here that fundamentally impedes this one from doing so again. So if you are in the market for a budget smartphone, the OnePlus Nord N20 is worth considering.

    The OnePlus Nord N20 5G looks to succeed the Nord N10 in the US market, but makes some curious decisions in the process like a lower refresh rate but AMOLED display, Android 11, and more.

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Managing Editor for XDA Computing. I've been covering tech from smartphones to PCs since 2013. If you see me at a trade show, come say hi and let me ask you weird questions about why you use the tech you use.

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What is Earl Grey tea? What to know about everyone’s favorite black tea

Earl Grey tea is popular for a reason

Although there are over 1,500 different varieties of tea around the world, few tea drinkers are familiar with even a small fraction of these. Most teas can be categorized into six varieties, such as black tea, green tea, etc. The most popular type of tea is black tea, which makes up about 75% of tea consumption across the world. One delicious and well-known variety of flavored black tea is Earl Grey tea. But what exactly is Earl Grey tea and what makes it so special? In this guide, we’ll break down everything you want to know (and more) about this classic tea variety.

What is Earl Grey tea?

Earl Grey tea is a variety of flavored black tea, flavored from the oil from the rind of a bergamot orange. A bergamot orange is a large, citrus fruit that is yellow (almost appearing more like a lemon than an orange). This variety of orange is far too bitter to be enjoyed as a raw fruit like an orange, however, it makes the perfect notes to add to black tea. While this fruit is not often enjoyed on its own, it is used to create the Earl Grey tea you know and love. For this reason, you may hear Earl Grey referred to as “Bergamont Tea” from time to time. Other hints of citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, may also be added to Earl Grey tea.

Where did Earl Grey tea originate?

When you think of Earl Grey tea, you’re likely to instantly think of British tea time. Earl Grey tea is one of the most commonly enjoyed teas in the UK, yet it did not originate in the UK. In the early 1800s, British Prime Minister Charles Grey coined the name “Earl Grey tea” as the tea gained popularity throughout the country. Though the British are responsible for making Earl Grey tea as popular as it is today, the tea is thought to originate from the Chinese. Chinese tea masters experimented with new ways to add flavor to their tea, including using the bergamot orange. History writes that a Chinese mandarin tea master first blended Earl Grey Tea, gifting it to Charles Grey — who then made it popular.

How Earl Grey tea is made

All Earl Grey tea begins with a base of black tea leaves. Once black tea leaves are dried and oxidized, the leaves are then flavored with a touch of bergamot oil extract, which gives Earl Grey tea its unique flavor. Depending on how you brew your tea or which brand you use, some varieties of Earl Grey tea may be stronger than others.

Variables that can change include the type of black tea used, the type of bergamot used, and the amount of bergamot used. Sometimes, the tea may be flavored by spraying or coating the finishing tea with extracts or flavoring agents, which creates a much stronger flavored Earl Grey tea. You may need to try a few brands of Earl Grey tea to find your favorite! In addition, it is worth noting that some brands of Earl Grey made use an artificial bergamot flavor instead of the fruit itself.

In addition, the caffeine content will vary based on strength, usually ranging from 40 mg to 120 mg of caffeine per cup. Earl Grey tea is also available in decaf varieties for those who cannot tolerate caffeine. Brands commonly seen in grocery stores, such as Twinnings or Bigelow, offer decaf Earl Grey tea bag varieties. Not only does Earl Grey tea taste great, but it also contains amino acids and antioxidants that offer many health benefits. Plus, the smell of freshly brewed Earl Grey tea is delicious!

Earl Grey tea is shelf-stable and should last quite a while in your pantry. However, you’ll want to make sure you store it in a cool, dark place and in an airtight container to help keep it as fresh as possible. Most Earl Grey tea bags will last between six months to a year before they begin to lose potency.

How to enjoy Earl Grey tea

Earl Grey tea is naturally delicious and has floral and citrus notes when enjoyed on its own. However, there are many other ways you can jazz up a cup of Earl Grey tea to your tastebud’s preference. Traditionally, Earl Grey tea is served with a dash of lemon and some sugar for a hint of sweetness. However, you can also add zero-calorie sugar substitutes to add sweetness without adding sugar to your diet. Many people also enjoy their Earl Grey tea with a touch of creaminess from milk or creamer. How you choose to enjoy your cup of Earl Grey tea is up to your taste preferences.

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