Pearland Police Action May 29, 2008
May 19 An unknown suspect entered a residence located in the 5900 block of Sawyer Drive and stole several items, including several pieces of lawn equipment, two plasma TVs, and a coffee maker. Possession of Marijuana. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Win a coffee machine and more! May 29, 2008
The first prize consists of a Tefal Coffee Maker (), 200g of coffee beans from Origin Coffee Roasting, four bottles of Amarula, a Starehe 'An African Day' Amarula CD, as well as a coffee booklet for interesting coffee ideas all to the value of R2060. The second prize is a Home Barista Course from Origin Coffee Roasting valued at R400. (iAfrica.com)
Orlando & Ft. Lauderdale deals May 24, 2008
Jump on AirTran's deals to Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale. By CLARA BOSONETTO MAERZ For the Journal-Constitution Published on: 05/23/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tice Proves Every Bear Has Its Day With 9.5% Return as He Invokes `D' Word May 22, 2008
Yesterday, the gourmet coffee maker meaning Prudent Bear would have reaped at least a 41 percent return if Tice covered that day. Resilient Market. (Bloomberg)
SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE: The SHS Television auction schedule of items up for bid May 18, 2008
MONDAY, MAY 19 7:30 p.m. 100 Baseball cards, 20 unopened 1985-86 Donruss packs, $100 101 SHS Super Bowl autographed shirt, $30 102 Gourmet Garden gift certificate, $25 103 Farm clock, $25 104 Two Town Hall plates, $25 105 Coffee maker, $25 106 Swampscott Muscular Therapy half-hour massage, $30. 8 p.m. 110 Kell s Kreme ice cream gift certificate, $25 111 Game Stop gift certificate, $30 112 Framed tile trivet, $80 113 16-inch necklace, $95 114 Battlefield 1942, $30 115 Elizabeth Grady deep pore... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Mothers de Mayo fuzzies May 17, 2008
I also bought her a stainless steel coffee maker stainless steel being her fave color these days. Dad, does it grind. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Maspeth Bird Haven Receives Big Accolades May 16, 2008
(Austin Considine) Gayle Schwartz, of Maspeth Bird Haven, with Lucky, a Congo African Grey parrot (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Being a CEO has its perks, but tenure isn't one of them May 11, 2008
Think of Jim Donald, fired in January after three years at the helm of coffee maker amid slowing same-store sales. Think of Charles Price, knocked from his perch at financial goliath last November after four years of piling up subprime mortgages. (Boston Globe)
8 Tips for Low Cost Staging May 9, 2008
Get rid of everything on the kitchen counters, including appliances, except for the coffee maker. Remove as much as you can from closets. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Gas-Tax Tussle May 5, 2008
While the coffee maker was rejecting Clinton, economists and policymakers were reacting the same way to the proposal she'd gone to the gas station to promote. Clinton's proposal to lift the 18-cents-a-gallon federal gas tax has been roundly criticized by experts of all ideological stripes for doing little to lighten the burden on drivers while further unbalancing the budget and encouraging environmentally bad behavior. (Slate)
Bedford Springs Resorts is relaxed, elegant May 4, 2008
The armoire contained a flat-screen TV with a clear picture of the hallowed Masters golf tournament, a coffee maker and an empty refrigerator. A light comes on automatically when you open the large clothes closet and there are two soft robes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Living an object lesson for the kids May 2, 2008
The coffee maker that's never used because it's too complicated looks terrific next to the stainless steel (with pesky fingerprints) fridge. Our children consume poisonous chemicals daily because we are too busy getting rich to cook. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Last week: SoMa's new InterContinental May 2, 2008
Two cordless phones (one with a daunting video display), high-end clock radio with iPod docking station (and reasonably clear instructions), 42-inch plasma TV with tons of channels, Keurig pod-style coffee maker, stocked mini-fridge, electronic "do not disturb" button. High-speed Internet (wireless available): $14. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Inside Guantanamo Bay May 2, 2008
One military officer told Al Jazeera: "Each one is a little different, some have the la-z-boy like this one, some have a love seat or couch, but it's the same basic design with TV, refrigerator, coffee maker.". In another part of the base, detainees in medium-security camp Delta get more privileges - if they obey the rules. (Aljazeera.Net)
Community : Prepared for anything May 2, 2008
Dale gave me a tour of the building and grounds, pointing out that all the units are kitchenette units with a stove, refrigerator, sink, coffee maker, cookware and dishes, and most have microwaves. The rooms are large. (Forest Republican, WI)
Who pays the most for gas? May 2, 2008
But then my coffee maker alarm clock broke ... I'm the kind of person who takes an inordinate amount of pleasure in those mornings when I naturally wake up just before the sound of my coffee maker kicking into action grinding the beans that I loaded in place the night before ... I do like my coffee maker, very much, but it is unfortunately constructed out of a large number of plastic parts that break on a regular basis and are not easy to repair or replace. (Salon)
'I was raped' Apr 23, 2008
She decided to take an unpaid internship at feminist magazine Ms instead, soon climbing the ladder from coffee maker to staff writer. At the time, she and other feminists like Richards were reassessing what the feminist movement meant to them, and coming to liberal conclusions. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Men help by staying out of way Apr 14, 2008
Naturally, the study is generating attention because it plays into those trusty Dagwood stereotypes: The bumbling Homo Incompetus trying to set the dinner table but forgetting the forks; then spilling a container of ground meat on the floor and leaving it for the dog to lap up; then overfilling the coffee maker, causing hot coffee to cascade onto the countertop. But enough about dinner at our place the other night. (Syracuse.com)
Here's looking at you ... 24/7 Apr 13, 2008
She continues to do live appearances on iJustine on a weekly basis, and occasionally pops in to say, "Hi'' to people visiting the site. "It's a really powerful tool as far as interacting with people," she says. To be sure, Webcams have been around for a long time. The first online camera, aimed at a coffee maker in a computer science lab at England's Cambridge University, was deployed in 1991 and stayed online for 10 years. The oldest one still running is San Francisco's Fogcam (), which started... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story Apr 12, 2008
I had no idea how to use a coffee maker beyond plugging the thing in and hitting a red switch. And I have no idea how my brews tasted. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Reagan UCLA hospital opening delayed after flood Apr 9, 2008
Flooding from a faultily installed commercial coffee maker will postpone the planned May 4 opening of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, which has suffered several cost overruns and construction delays, officials said. The 520-bed hospital was rescheduling a required pre-opening state health inspection planned for Thursday due to damage from the flooding on several floors, UCLA Hospital System chief executive David Feinberg said this week. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Some coffee shops rebel as Starbucks buys pricey coffee maker Apr 7, 2008
An $11,000 coffee maker ought to make a damn fine cup of coffee. And it does. (Republican-American)
Choosing a New England Inn or B&B Apr 4, 2008
Choosing a New England Inn or B&B: Select the Perfect Lodging for Traveling in New England. Choosing a New England Inn or Bn. (Suite101.com)
Above The Rest Apr 4, 2008
Our fourth-floor room had two double beds and air-conditioning, an iron and a wet bar with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and sink. We first were given another room (with no wet bar) that smelled of cigarettes, despite the hotel's no-smoking policy, but we quickly were given another room. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Family gets to move into Habitat house Apr 1, 2008
I like the coffee maker except I can t drink coffee yet my mom won t let me. Ariel also really liked the hose on the sink, but with April Fool s Day just around the corner, the law had been laid down. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
$11K coffee maker brews controversy Mar 29, 2008
An $11,000 coffee maker ought to make a damn fine cup of coffee ... Stumptown probably could have profited from Starbucks' decision to stop selling Clovers by charging a premium for these suddenly hard-to-get coffee makers. (MSNBC -- Business)
Coke to team up with Italian coffee-drink maker Mar 28, 2008
Coca-Cola Co. and Italian coffee maker Illycaffe SpA said Thursday they have finalized plans to introduce premium ready-to-drink coffee beverages in 10 European countries in April. The products, which will be offered in cans, include: Caffe, a chilled espresso-based coffee with no milk; Cappuccino, an Illy espresso blended with milk and dark cacao; and Latte Macchiato, a smooth Illy espresso with milk. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
For Goodness’ Sake: Kids, adults need beds and mattresses Mar 23, 2008
Disabled fire victim found an apartment and needs dresser, couch, dishes, toaster, coffee maker, can opener, silverware, and pots and pans. Call Carleen, (608) 789-4806. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Local adobe estate opens for reservations Mar 23, 2008
All rooms have a kitchenette or wet bar and a microwave, coffee maker, small refrigerator and a flat-screen TV/DVD set to add to their comfort. "The Oriental Room is located inside the main Adobe House," Kim said. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Satisfaction Not Guaranteed Mar 16, 2008
A: Choice Hotels should have either fixed the lukewarm shower, the nonfunctioning ice machine and the broken coffee maker, or refunded your room rate ... But a series of complaints - the unclean "upgraded" room, the busted coffee maker and the tepid shower - might have risen to the level of a more significant issue. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Tossing out toxics Mar 15, 2008
They may be appliances we couldn't live without -- say, the refrigerator we absentmindedly open and close several times a day, or the toaster or the coffee maker. Maybe they're products that we might use to keep our home clean, such as vacuum cleaners or liquid cleansers. (Fresno Bee)
Beachfront beauties Mar 15, 2008
Each one-room Bahamian-style unit has a private veranda, air conditioning, coffee maker and minifridges; larger parties can book a two-bedroom condo (ask for a bottom-floor unit in these two-story buildings) ... InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort Spa, CozumelThe 63 Beachfront Superior rooms and Reef Suites Deluxe at this recently renovated five-star resort offer direct access to la playa, as well as amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, outdoor shower areas and private terraces... (MSNBC -- Travel)
New Ads Hit Gore's Energy 'Hypocrisy,' Critic Says Mar 15, 2008
The from the Alliance shows such items as a coffee maker, a heating vent, and a clothes dryer each producing a black balloon, which then works its way up until they almost fill the sky. "Each one of these balloons represents two ounces of greenhouse gas," narrator Tommy Lee Jones explains. (CNSnews.com)
Tight Budget? Skipping Java Isn't Enough Mar 6, 2008
They've yet to meet anyone who built a retirement nest egg on the back of a home coffee maker. It's time for new material. (ABC News -- Business)
Comfortable and uncluttered Mar 2, 2008
Another functional change was increasing the number of power sockets in the kitchen, to accommodate the microwave, blender, coffee maker and other appliances. Where did you get you inspiration for these changes. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Sheraton Safari Hotel, Orlando, FL Mar 1, 2008
Regular rooms include a coffee maker with free coffee, in-room safe, hairdryer, cable TV with pay-per view movies, direct-dial telephone, high speed internet access, air conditioning, balcony/patio, iron and board, plus complimentary weekday newspaper. There is a choice of pool view or street view rooms; the early morning traffic can be a bit noisy, so for those looking for a lie-in, opt for a pool view room. (Suite101.com)
Guest Room Hospitality Feb 24, 2008
If so, equip the room with a small coffee maker and leave a tray with a basket of coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, and spoons with tea cups or mugs. A small basket of snacks that compliment their favorite beverage would certainly be enjoyed. (Suite101.com)
East Harbor State Park Ohio Feb 21, 2008
The RV provides all standard amenities plus a 13" TV with VCR, coffee maker, radio, and toaster. Guests are asked to bring their own: kitchen and serving items, towels, bedding and toiletries. Rentals run from Sunday to Sunday with check-in at 4pm and check-out no later than 11am. No smoking or pets are allowed in the rental unit. East Harbor State Park also has cabins and group camping available, as well as shelter house and bike rentals. Area AttractionsEast Harbor State Park is a short... (Suite101.com)
Marine vet chases down burglar of his Salem home Feb 12, 2008
Douglas Warden, 43, woke up around 1:20 a.m. Sunday and said he noticed a cell phone, coffee maker, some clothes and a picture of his daughter were missing. He stepped outside and saw a man duck around the corner of a nearby house and race down an alley. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Dad's last vanishing act Feb 10, 2008
Twenty bottles of wine, two bottles of Scotch, one bottle of gin, one bottle of Cointreau, bumper packs of peanuts and crisps and Bombay mix, two whole Camemberts, six packets of cheese crackers, dried apricots and dates and figs, tubes of shampoo, moisturiser, bars of soap, even an iron and a coffee maker. All diligently shoplifted over the previous month from his local supermarket. (Guardian Unlimited)
Courtyard By Marriott to Open in Gulfport Feb 7, 2008
"We look forward to exceeding guests' expectations, providing an upscale hotel experience, and giving back to the community that has supported us for so long."With fully refurbished guestrooms, upgraded and expanded meeting space, and a new regional restaurant concept, the Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport will welcome guests with an upscale experience unmatched by any hotel along the Gulfport coast," DeForrest added.The 100% non-smoking Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport will feature 148 spacious... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fiction 101: new location, greater selection Feb 3, 2008
The World Link: Fiction 101: new location, greater selection. Fiction 101: new location, greater selection. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Residence Inn-Phoenix North set to open Jan 26, 2008
Each suite has high-speed Internet access and a kitchen with coffee maker, microwave oven and full-size appliances. The hotel also offers complimentary grocery shopping services and same-day dry cleaning. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Cooking: Immersion blender might just be the new favorite kitchen appliance Jan 25, 2008
Leaving out the coffee maker and dishwasher, what is your favorite kitchen appliance right now, and why. It could be a food processor for all-purpose duties, a hand mixer for cakes and whipped cream, a blender for soups and smoothies, a coffee bean grinder for you know what and so forth. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Saving on your daily coffee Jan 24, 2008
First, be sure to grind your coffee as finely as possible for your coffee maker. For example, if you use a drip maker with a paper filter, this means at least 20 seconds in the grinder and I've found that 30 seconds can be even better, depending on the grinder. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
The Many Green Uses of Vinegar Jan 22, 2008
Use a 1:1 ratio of white vinegar to water and run through coffee maker. Use that same ration to clean the coffee pot itself or undiluted for stubborn stains or mineral deposits. (Suite101.com)
Fuel cells outlast batteries in cellphones, company says Jan 18, 2008
"It's very small, the size of a telephone or a coffee maker," Zimmerman said of the recharger. "You would dock it just like a docking station and you would refill your hydrogen supply."You'd also be able to grab quick amounts of energy when you are at the coffee shop, at the subway station or in the mall. (Canada.com)
Blog commentary: Jan 16, 2008
"I'm up early as per usual and waiting on my slow coffee maker, and what do I see? You, 'Mary's Little Lamb,' saying my blog is book length. Guess you didn't read all of it, and admittedly it does drag on. Maybe if I had done a part one and a part two? Oh well. So far, so good? It has made it past the D A's weekend El Delete O, and what happens today is up for grabs. Either or works for me, and since my coffee maker is finished making my morning brew. Hasta la vista, MLL.". Homegrown said. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Gates gets CES keynote, but predictions are often off Jan 6, 2008
The initial output some watches, a weather gizmo and a coffee maker was far from revolutionary. Only now is SPOT beginning to show real value, in navigation devices. (MSNBC -- Technology)
From Coca-Cola to the Cracker Barrel Jan 4, 2008
He explains that the owner of Araban coffee, a Hingham resident, helped him replace the old coffee maker. Today my cup is free, but all 6 varieties, including organic, will be the same price as before. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Hot tips for cold fliers Jan 3, 2008
After you finish your bottle of Evian, keep the container and ask the flight attendant if you can fill it up with a mixture of tap water and hot water from the coffee maker. After a few tries you will get the combination just right, and voil: an instant disposable hot-water bottle. (MSNBC -- Travel)
What's In, What's Out with Home Buyers in 2008 Jan 3, 2008
Forgot to turn off the coffee maker, close/open the blinds, and turn the heat down or the air conditioning up. The latest in technology that utilize hand-held devices to open or close the blinds, turn on or off lights, or let Fido out the electronic pet door, around the corner or across the country. (RealtyTimes)
Follow the Reader 2007: Across the Americas Dec 31, 2007
Each has a kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker (with Kona coffee), toaster oven, refrigerator and outdoor barbecue grill ... Each of the cabins has its own theme - ours was "Sweethearts Forever" - plus kitchenette (including refrigerator and coffee maker), a nice bathroom and a very large main room, with a telephone, king-sized bed, hot tub, television, couch and fireplace ... The casitas share a courtyard, but also have private terraces and gardens, along with coffee makers, refrigerators,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Boone's skate pond will not open this year Dec 29, 2007
Early this past summer vandals broke into the skate pond shelter and threw skates, hockey sticks, a microwave, coffee maker, stereo and other items into the pond. The vandals also broke out the window on the building. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
One More Time Dec 27, 2007
As he waited to return a Krups coffee maker for the second time, James Johnson of Tracy said he could've been irritable for more reasons than a missing caffeine fix ... Johnson said the coffee maker was a gift he and his girlfriend, Lisa Palomino, bought for themselves earlier this month ... The first coffee maker had a problem with its overflow, Johnson said; the second's pressure pump appeared to be flawed. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Sparks house fire starts with coffee maker, dogs rescued Dec 26, 2007
Fire marshals suspect the blaze was sparked by a coffee maker in the kitchen yesterday morning. A son was the only family member home and escaped after hearing the smoke alarm. (KRNV.com, NV)
Christmas Eve's rush on stores Dec 26, 2007
I was just really busy with work and everything, said Nelte of her Christmas Eve shopping spree at the UTC mall, which included a wallet for dad and possible coffee maker for mom. Plus, I was just lazy this year. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Go ahead, sleep in: Breakfast's almost ready Dec 18, 2007
So rather than tear yourself away from the fun to create an elaborate breakfast, rely on some easy make-ahead dishes that can be assembled the night before and popped in the oven when you turn on the coffee maker. You don t want to be in the kitchen when your family is opening presents in the morning, or if you have a long day of people coming in and out of your house, says Peter Degnan, culinary director for Williams-Sonoma. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Column: Apparently the customer is no longer always right Dec 11, 2007
Ultimately, the manufacturer of the coffee maker sent me the replacement part and about four weeks after I bought the machine, it made its first cup of coffee. Though four weeks seems like an unreasonable wait for a beverage, the bigger problem is that between me and the store manager, only I accept that I did something wrong. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Rankings matter to Sin City's upper crust Dec 8, 2007
Inside a room, assistant executive housekeeper Gerardo Chavez-Mendoza nervously looked on as the inspector ran her hands over the granite countertops and then into the coffee maker, with the drama of a mother inspecting her teenage son's room. "You're not going to like this," she said, pulling out a wet, used coffee bag. (MSNBC -- Travel)
DeWitt High School Student Voice Dec 6, 2007
Oh, while we are discussing liquids, a coffee maker that doesn t grow mold quite as rapidly as the one you have now. Mrs. Connie Dardenne I wish you a swimming pool filled with your favorite treat, chocolate. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Coffees for the season Dec 6, 2007
Place coffee, cinnamon and cloves in filter in brew basket of coffee maker. Place marmalade in empty pot of coffee maker ... Add water to coffee maker; brew. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The Iowa Campaign's Foot Soldiers Dec 6, 2007
"I have no furniture except a mattress on the floor and an Ikea nightstand. I live out of my suitcases. I also have a coffee maker and cereal." She endures her Spartan digs, the hot weather, cold weather, countless stump speeches and 15-hour work days as a staffer, all the while enthusiastically urging Iowans to vote for Joe Biden on January 3. "Sometimes it's so hard to get out of bed but I know how important the work is that I'm doing," says Davis. (Time.com)
Details, Details Dec 3, 2007
Small appliances such as the coffee maker and blender are hidden, but accessible, and always plugged into outlets behind cupboard doors. The Cherneys lived in the house for five years before deciding to tackle the kitchen renovation, which was completed last March. (Boston Globe)
You're never too old to laugh Dec 2, 2007
It's scary when you start making the same noises as your coffee maker. My memory's not as sharp as it used to be. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
