Long-term savings seen in DIY gear Apr 13, 2009
It showed disposable cups from expensive coffee shops piling up and told viewers that if they bought a coffee maker, they could save $470 a year. "The economy has really caused consumers to feel that a lot is out of their control right now," Hanna said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Coffee Maker Recall Apr 7, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. WASHINGTON, DC (CPSC)--The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. (W-USA News, DC)
LETTER: Gover, Ervin, Hall deserve council votes Apr 7, 2009
Government should be like your morning coffee maker. Put the water, filter and coffee in, set it, and it just works. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
RECALL: 500,000 Coffee Makers Apr 7, 2009
because the coffee maker s can ignite because of an electrical failure. The company has received 23 reports of the coffee maker s igniting, which led to property damage ... The recalled Signature Gourmet coffee makers are black with a model number of XQ-673BT or CM4193D. The item number is W14A5084. (WTVR.com, VA)
Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau Mar 28, 2009
We found clean linens, a fully equipped modern kitchen with a toaster, coffee maker and microwave and tableware to serve eight. Fishing off the deck, we caught a couple of largemouth bass and grilled them right there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nespresso Citiz Mar 27, 2009
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Five things to do with vinegar Mar 27, 2009
Clean a coffee maker: Get rid of stains and mineral deposits by filling the reservoir with 1 part white vinegar, 2 parts water, and brewing. Repeat every three weeks. (Montana Standard, MT)
In-flight entertainment systems raise travel safety issues Mar 23, 2009
David Castelveter, vice president of the Air Transport Association of America, which represents 17 U.S. airlines, says the FAA reports "can help flag for further research potential issues that may be common or recurring." He says, however, that some problems reported on entertainment systems later were traced to other sources, such as a coffee maker, de-icing fluid or air-conditioning equipment. Airlines say that they adhere to FAA requirements for the systems and that their priority is... (USA Today -- Money)
Genetically engineered Peruvian guinea pigs gone wild Mar 20, 2009
" Plans and instructions for the bank's contractors, on file with the city, specify the installation of at least one Sub-Zero Inc. refrigerator and icemaker in the renovated space, along with "premium grade" millwork and Madico Inc. "Safety Shield 800" blast-proof window film. The project encompasses 17 private offices, each with space for administrative assistants, as well as two conference rooms and open areas with "soft seating," according to the plans. OK -- I can fetishize appliances as... (Salon)
Circuit City employees reflect on Hanover store closing Mar 15, 2009
We re even selling the break room coffee maker. It s sad to see the store this empty, he said. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Melrose Religion Mar 13, 2009
Auction items include items such as weekend getaways to vacation homes in N.H. and Maine; hot-air balloon rides; a dinner at the Capital Grille on Newbury Street in Boston with limousine service; an F1 Boston Racing Package; tickets to Red Sox and Bruins games; a Persian rug; a Keurig coffee maker; and a Garmin GPS personal navigator. This year, the multi-ticket drawing baskets have a Spring Fever theme, and include items such as a Spring is in the Air Romance Basket; a Spring Fling Wine Basket;... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Lost in Suburbia: Addicted to coffee makers Mar 12, 2009
I have coffee MAKER addiction issues ... So then I got a cool, new state-of -the-art 10-cup coffee maker ... It was a great coffee maker, but since I am the only one in my house who drinks coffee, and I don t routinely have 10 coffee-guzzling guests over, it was still more than I needed. (Medfield Press, MA)
The traveling rice cooker Mar 11, 2009
I boiled it in a coffee maker in the hotel room, and once the outer peel was soft, I chopped the lemon into pieces seasoning it with salt, chili powder, and mustard seeds. Under my mother's direction, I squeezed some extra lemon juice into some banana yogurt I had saved from breakfast, and cut some bananas into it, adding some salt and sugar and mustard seeds to make a raita, a yogurt-based sauce. (Christian Science Monitor)
Have a good day! Mar 9, 2009
The coffee maker at Starbucks, the guy who delivers the furniture, the person who grooms my dogs, the kid who helps take the groceries to the car, etc. It's beginning to get a bit out of hand. (BBC News -- Americas)
GWAC: Weighing the risks of everyday pollutants Mar 5, 2009
For most of us, each day of our lives involves acts such as flipping on and off light switches, turning on the coffee maker, the television, the radio, the microwave, and other familiar appliances, thereby causing a power plant somewhere on the power grid to carry on with the business of providing energy and emitting toxic pollutants into the atmosphere carbon dioxide and mercury being but two of the most noxious. Most of us routinely slide into our auto, which generates yet more pollutants into... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
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Days Of Wine & Roses Feb 28, 2009
Room amenities include a radio-CD player, hair dryer, coffee maker, ironing board and an oddly archaic television. The mini-bar has all of the usual goodies, as well as local wines. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Burliss: The Maine idea Feb 24, 2009
But then remember how Michael chose from Nick s belongings his coffee maker for this cabin Nick never had the chance to visit. My tremulous smile mirrors his, and then falls from my face. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Old YMCA slowly changing into one-stop veterans center Feb 17, 2009
Hediger said Bradley also has donated a coffee maker, baked goods and other items to the center from time to time. She is just absolutely gung-ho, hoorah to help the veterans, he said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Cup of Competition: Small Cafes Holding Their Own Feb 14, 2009
Coffee lovers in the hotel lobby closely watch baristas prepare their crafts: espressos and cappuccinos that can win them the title of best coffee maker on the East Coast. While business owners large and small lay off workers, cut costs and freeze expansions in a bid to survive the worst recession in decades, many small cafes are enjoying double-digit profits, opening new shops and spending time and money to boost their images in competitions like this one recently held outside of Pittsburgh. (ABC News -- Wire)
Data Deduplication Powers Software Firm CommVault• New Vision Gaining As Holograms Debut In Business And TV Feb 14, 2009
(Imagine wearing a sensor glove that lets you access a holographic keyboard to operate your TV, stereo, computer, coffee maker and other devices. . (Investors Business Daily)
Ingenuity and conservation in a small Dinuba repair shop Feb 8, 2009
Every morning he makes coffee in an ancient coffee maker by filling a spray paint can cap with grounds and using 10 cups of water. ("It's the perfect measurement. Makes real good coffee," he says. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Top 10 Gifts That Really Hit Home Feb 8, 2009
Black r Smart Brew coffee maker, Model DCM2500, $35 "Best Buy" The best drip coffeemaker among the 8-to-12-cup models CR tested, the Bs with programmable settings, easy pouring to offset the morning shakes before that first cup. GE Profile countertop microwave, Model JES2251SJ[SS], $220, "Best Buy" Earning the highest overall score of any large countertop microwave CR tested, the GE model includes intuitive touchpad controls and advanced cooking sensors that earned it excellent scores for auto... (RealtyTimes)
A walk in the parks Feb 7, 2009
Squires will bring his own coffee maker and get the best pictures. In the material world, Squires says, light and weather equals emotion equals storytelling. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Want to Save Bucks? Try 'Home Bucks' Feb 7, 2009
"If you get a decent coffee maker and decent coffee, you can make great coffee at home and save money and enjoy it," said Jack Groot, the president of the Midwest Barista School and JP's Coffee sso Bar in Holland, Mich ... And finally, after you've ground your coffee, it's time for the final step: the coffee maker ... One of the most important things to look for in a home coffee maker, Karpel says, is its ability to heat water to the proper temperature -- between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. (ABC News -- Business)
Money-saving tips for travel tightwads Feb 7, 2009
Theyre healthy, travel well and most rooms have a coffee maker. Heat up the water in the coffee maker, dump the oatmeal into a coffee mug and you have a healthy, economical breakfast that doesnt involve pastries. (MSNBC -- 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
