Energy savings add up for Aiken County schools Oct 19, 2009
Any perks of coffee pots or mini-refrigerators in classrooms were also eliminated ... - Personal appliances, such as coffee pots, microwaves and heaters, are not permitted in instructional areas. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* World News Quick Take Oct 8, 2009
A German farm declared victory on Monday in a bizarre race to acquire the worlds largest collection of old china coffee pots, saying the Guinness Book of World Records had certified it as the winner with 13,267. Karls Farm, which offers fields of pick-your-own strawberries, restaurants and childrens playgrounds, had appealed to visitors to search their attics for old china sets and to donate the pots. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Muskogee Inn changes more than name (2) Oct 3, 2009
Muskogee Inn offers several amenities including coffee pots, microwaves, blow-dryers, irons and ironing boards and a wake-up call service. The Muskogee Inn is located right off of I-65 exit 57 on Highway 21. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Despite Stimulus, Education Suffers Cuts Sep 9, 2009
The district, which recently cut nearly 50 classroom positions, changed its policy on teacher's personal appliances, like microwaves, mini-refrigerators and coffee pots. By eliminating those small conveniences the district expects to save more than $50,000 a year. (CBS News -- US)
Putting energy into utility savings Aug 28, 2009
No coffee pots, microwaves or refrigerators are allowed in classrooms. Computers must be shut down when finished. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Giant remodeling Aug 20, 2009
"It makes the store look more upscale," Terry resident Sandra Peoples said as she browsed shelves of coffee pots that were eye-level high. A few feet away, a facing shelf displayed rows of plates. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Judge is pleased with results of first year of county's drug treatment court Aug 4, 2009
Some ideas offered included consolidating the courts, eliminating unnecessary cell phones, limiting coffee pots to one break room to save energy costs, bidding out the management of the Kal-Haven Trail, consolidating elections, expanding use of part-time personnel and hiring college students to do a dog census in the county to help with Animal control costs. County Treasurer Karen Makay presented a proposal that the county start a land bank. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Many tragedies can be prevented Jul 21, 2009
Regular rounds to check that stove burners, ovens, coffee pots, etc. are off, and that heaters are clear and safe is another good idea. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Collecting Blue Ridge Pottery from ... Jul 15, 2009
Typically, pitchers, tea and coffee pots, chocolate sets, salt and pepper shakers, sugar and creamers and serving dishes were made from a finer grade material. Production of the Blue Ridge chinaware arrived in 1945 and resulted in beautifully crafted smooth textured porcelains. (Suite101.com)
The Young Pro Jul 5, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
SCITUATE CALLING ALL VETERANS: Life serving in the Red Cross May 28, 2009
We would take over a building and wash it down get coffee pots, magazines, a piano and it would become a focal point for the soldiers. In Corsica, we were serving veterans who had served at Anzio. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
The Great Fornasetti May 28, 2009
Other objects included whimsical umbrella stands, coffee pots, scarves and ties. In 1959 Fornasetti was given the Neiman-Marcus award for 'distinguished service in the field of fashion. (Suite101.com)
One man's war story May 24, 2009
"We decided to have me come four mornings a week to brew and serve coffee for the waiting patients. The Volunteer Services furnished the coffee pots, cups and everything else. As, when I started, I get there about 8 a.m. Monday through Thursday and host a kind of coffee klatch in the waiting room from 8 until 1. It's great to get to know all these men and talk over experiences."I feel sure many of my fellow volunteers feel the same way. Nearly a dozen set aside a full day to driving clinic... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A campaign about life comes to life May 19, 2009
A utility room contains lockers, coffee pots, a refrigerator and microwave for an employee lounge. The addition is decorated with color photography of local landmarks, including Dogwood Fine Arts Festival sculptures. (Dowagiac News, MI)
'Voyageur' exhibit opens at Museum of Fur Trade May 3, 2009
Sunday, May 03, 2009. Voyageur' exhibit opens at Museum of Fur Trade. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
A New Year For Afghanistan's Traditional Carpets Apr 20, 2009
Some have designs from Chinese or Mongol sources (cloud bands, dragons, lotus palmettes) and tribal jewelry, flowers, animals, birds, and stick person appear as minor motifs -- coffee pots and water ewers, pomegranates, signifying fertility, trees, the ancient symbol for life and regeneration, and others whose original intention is long lost. Some rugs even mimic silk ikats. (EurasiaNet.org)
Bicycling barista looks for the story behind the bean Apr 14, 2009
Your barista, in this case, Red Eye owner Gregg Carey, is like a scientist, coffee pots replacing beakers - he pours hot water over a filter of dark grounds set above a glass pot. While you wait, you might check out the literature beside the register, telling about the coffee's origin. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Promising developments Apr 12, 2009
The donation includes "couches to coffee pots to silverware" and even will include satellite television. The donated home, valued somewhere between $40,000 and $50,000 when purchased, once served the company's employees in the field. (Odessa American, TX)
Newsoms' nuptials brought stack of gifts Apr 3, 2009
At the high end of the gifting spectrum were $1,350 in vases, two coffee pots that cost more than $1,000 each (and a third one that cost $875), and a set of china that cost $7,720. Picture frames were the most common gift by far - the Newsoms collected more than 20 of them, according to the report, but that doesn't include frames that cost less than $50 or late gifters who might have sent something after 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Researchers open a window on tomorrow's grid . . . Mar 24, 2009
The Electrical Infrastructure Operations Center offers a window into a world where everything from power plants to coffee pots might one day ride on a set of common electric and data networks. The control room resembles the setups used to oversee large communications networks or data centers. (EETimes)
Tech.view: Socket to me Mar 8, 2009
At a dollar a chip, ZigBee transceivers could even be built into toasters and coffee pots. Unfortunately, the household-goods industry has been slow to respond. (The Economist)
Wake classes may get hot, tight Mar 6, 2009
As a result, school employees may no longer be able to plug in personal appliances, such as coffee pots and refrigerators. Board members asked for consideration to be given at older schools where teachers may use fans and heaters. (News & Observer)
Cookies, coffee and city business Mar 4, 2009
2 million library renovation project to begin, Markwalter has also undertaken what amounts to a garage sale inside the library selling odds and ends such as old coffee pots and vases for which the library no longer has any use. We ve made about $400 on that, she said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Hotels, eateries see a surge in business Mar 3, 2009
Restaurant workers put the coffee pots on the stove, set out candles at the packed tables and worked by flashlight beam. "We made pancakes instead of waffles and grilled bread instead of toasting it," said manager Cindy Gilbert, who left New Jersey 18 years ago to escape this kind of weather, she said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Motel meth: More and more drug ‘cooks' leaving a toxic trail at hotels Feb 27, 2009
He's also careful not to use coffee pots and other items provided in guest rooms. Article Rating. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Motels now dealing with meth epidemic Drug makers leave behind a toxic trail Feb 25, 2009
He's also careful not to use coffee pots and other items provided in guest rooms. "It could be chemicals or you just don't know what has been done with those," he said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Startup aims Wi-Fi at embedded systems Feb 18, 2009
The company hopes to find design wins in a wide variety of embedded systems from coffee pots and toys to sensor networks in building and industrial automation. It estimates that market could amount as many as nine billion sockets. (EETimes)
