Tailgate much? Give these rides a try Oct 31, 2009
"You've got grills, coolers, generators, tables and chairs out there, plus everybody else's stuff. The more equipment you can haul, the easier your life becomes out in the parking lot and the more enjoyable as well.". Added elements But the best cars for eating and drinking before the big game are not just beefed-up trucks and SUVs. (MSNBC -- Business)
Despite Recession, Sales Up for Beer, WineRetailers seek to meet demand from customers who skip the bar, drink at home. Oct 30, 2009
There was "a groundswell of interest saying, 'Hey, now that you've got these great coolers here, it'd be great if you stocked some beer too,' " said Family Dollar spokesman Josh Braverman. Between Sept. 2008 and last month, the number of U.S. stores engaged in off-premises beer sales jumped by nearly 2,600 while wine sellers increased by more than 3,000, according to market research giant Nielsen. (ABC News -- Business)
DirecTV has Still Got It! Oct 28, 2009
It seems as though no matter what the ad is, when ever DirecTV airs a new ad it always seems be talked about around water coolers around the country. DirecTV has done it again. (Multichannel News)
For Yosemite bears, dinner arrives in a minivan Oct 27, 2009
A study published this month in the Journal of Mammalogy says it's minivans driven by families with children who leave behind a trail of spilled juice boxes, Cheerios and coolers carrying other snacks. Park scientists have found that the bears tore up minivans more frequently than other types of vehicles. (Albany Times Union)
Meth labs abundant this hunting season Oct 27, 2009
Officials tell hunters to look for ordinary plastic coolers with hoses, gas cylinders and stained coffee filters. South Dakota's hunting handbook recommends hunters look for lye, iodine, brake cleaner and stained cookware. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
ISLE VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE Oct 26, 2009
For some 1,000 high school athletes yesterday, giving back meant taking away, as in the cleanup of thousands of pounds of beer bottles, Styrofoam coolers, broken rubber slippers and other garbage from district parks around Oahu. Like thousands of other Hawaii residents around the state and an estimated 3 million Americans nationwide the students embraced Make A Difference Day as a way to make a statement while improving the lives of others. (Honolulu Advertiser)
For Yosemite Bears, Life's A Minivan Oct 26, 2009
Minivans driven by families with children who leave behind a trail of spilled juice boxes, Cheerios and coolers carrying other snacks, according to a study published in October in the Journal of Mammalogy. Park scientists set out to study whether the bears had developed a taste for certain vehicle models after noticing that more minivans seemed to get broken into than other types of cars. (KCRA 3, CA)
State reveals plan for appliance rebates Oct 25, 2009
The rebates will be $100 on eligible washers, $75 on refrigerators (excluding wine coolers and specialty models) and $50 on room air conditioners. Rebates are limited to one per household per type of appliance. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Camping for Dummies: I need your best camping advice! Oct 24, 2009
If youre going to grill you need 2 coolers, one for food one for drinks. People especially kids are always closing and opening coolers to get drinks, and that is not good for perishable food especially meat that should stay in a cooler that is not being opened and closed ... They have all sorts of flashlights, small coolers ( Walsh might like his own that he can carry himself and not have to share) and lanterns plus probably sleeping bags too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Special Delivery Meals on Wheels meets growing need Oct 24, 2009
Volunteers man their cars, loaded with coolers of food, each morning and set out around the county, from Sealy to Bellville and from Wallis to Industry. Meals run 3. (Sealy News, TX)
Signs of struggle, but no Poppy Oct 23, 2009
The store has wall coolers, but some patrons bypass those and purchase their booze straight up, from dusty wooden shelves. They like it warm. (Albany Times Union)
The Great Watter Bottle Caper Oct 23, 2009
Apparently the same thing happens in our office when the water coolers go away ... Recently the water coolers were removed from our office ... Aside from the usual griping, and perhaps a controversial blog, that goes along with many moves in most offices, the subject of the water coolers soon drifted away except that we no longer had a place to congregate to talk about the important happenings of the day. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Council refuses to rescind vote to allow alcohol consumption on Fun Day Oct 21, 2009
In that letter she requested a one-day variance from the ordinance to allow people to bring their own coolers to the street dance on the evening of Fun Day on Oct. 24. Her letter stated that alcohol would not be sold at Fun Day, but the one-day variance would allow the public to bring their own coolers ... He also said that the event had been advertised as people being able to bring their own coolers. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Lost link, disrupted lives Oct 20, 2009
Looking around his empty gift shop and bakery, with coolers full of apples in the back, he estimated that Vermont residents account for about 40 percent of his retail trade. And most of the businesses that sell and service his farm equipment are on the Vermont side of the lake. (Albany Times Union)
National Grid pays small businesses to upgrade 'green' Oct 20, 2009
Most of the savings are realized through lighting upgrades or replacing motors or control units in walk-in or reach-in coolers. Companies can finance the balance of the costs over two years, interest-free, or they can save another 15 percent by paying off the entire balance in one lump sum. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Fans perhaps fewer, but race-ready Oct 18, 2009
The cold weather didn't keep fans from lugging their coolers with them, and keeping their drinks cool. Cool, damp conditions kept the fans in the Lowe's Motor Speedway infield somewhat subdued Saturday afternoon as they waited for the running of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Coast Guard says life jacket saved man in river Oct 17, 2009
Dozens of Dominicans wearing flip-flops and swim suits and carrying coolers and surfboards soaked in the sun outside Congress on Friday to protest a proposal they say will limit public access to beaches and rivers. "This is not the constitution of my country," they yelled, referring to a recently approved constitutional amendment that allows for private property along coasts and rivers. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Farmers Told How to Make Electricity Work Smarter’ Oct 17, 2009
Farmer s vacuum pumps, milk coolers, fans and lights are some of the largest users of electricity. Worley talked about Making Your Electricity Work Smarter for You during the recent World Dairy Expo. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Email of the Week for October 14 Oct 17, 2009
Our school sandwiches were wrapped in wax paper in a brown paper bag, not in ice pack coolers, but I can t remember getting e coli. Almost all of us would have rather gone swimming in the lake instead of a pristine pool (talk about boring), no beach closures then. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
LEONARD PITTS. JR.: Prize is for vision of a better America Oct 16, 2009
From water coolers to Twitter feeds, Americans are buzzing with questions about the Peace Prize surprise. Here are some answers. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Tracy Lawrence, Blue Oyster Cult and Chuck Wicks to Perform at Miami-Dade Parks 2009 Ribfest, Presented by Miller Lite Oct 16, 2009
Parking is $5 per vehicle; no coolers allowed. Ribfest sponsors include Miller Lite, Winn-Dixie, Boost Mobile, Waste Management, and Peterson's Harley-Davidson. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Students to debut water business Oct 14, 2009
The pair's new business, H2GoCuse, allows Syracuse University students to place large orders of inexpensive water packaged in bottles or coolers, and have it delivered to their home or dorms for free ... H2GoCuse will differ from the other drink company by specializing in delivering water coolers that can be changed monthly. (Daily Orange, NY)
Dominicans in beach gear demand access to beaches Oct 13, 2009
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic Dozens of Dominicans wearing flip-flops and swim suits and carrying coolers and surfboards soaked in the sun outside Congress on Friday to protest a proposal they say will limit public access to beaches and rivers. People wearing beach clothes protest in front of the Dominican Congress against the privatization and the free circulation on the Dominican beaches, in Santo Domingo, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Brookline Rotary seeks public support to fight polio Oct 13, 2009
The table will be decorated with posters and we will have a cooler as our donation container, as the vaccine is transported and kept in coolers on inoculation trips. We want the people of the community to understand the seriousness of this cause and feel really great about supporting it. (Brookline TAB, MA)
National Grid program saves small business money Oct 13, 2009
Most of the savings are realized through lighting upgrades and replacing motors and control units in walk-in or reach-in coolers. Companies can finance their share of the project costs over two years interest-free, or they can save another 15 percent by paying off the entire balance in one lump sum. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Restaurant inspections for August 2009 Oct 12, 2009
Crazy Horse Steak House, 116 Railway Lane - hand sink drain, floors and walls in kitchen, restroom doors, baseboard, restroom ceiling vents, grill line filters, fan covers in beer coolers, inside of meat cooler and walk-in cooler must be cleaned; gasket on refrigerator must be repaired ... Sharpsburg Pike Shell, 10524 Sharpsburg Pike - area around trash receptacle, slicer, shelves under condiments, floors under equipment, exhaust hood and heating vent must be cleaned; inadequate air gaps at hand... (The Herald-Mail Online)
Oprah fans frenzied ahead of Texas visit Oct 11, 2009
Leave coolers and chairs in your vehicles. Weather and seating: The taping, which should last about 90 minutes, will go ahead rain or shine. (KHOU.com, TX)
Sanctuary protection is proposed for island Oct 10, 2009
Near a tent were remnants of a large campfire, two coolers and a gray bin for trash, empty dog food bowls, fishing nets and a roll of toilet paper hanging from a tree branch ... Near a tent were remnants of a large campfire, two coolers and a gray bin for trash, empty dog food bowls, fishing nets and a roll of toilet paper hanging from a tree branch. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Help Needed To Find Home Invasion Fugitive Oct 9, 2009
At some point, Vanna Chheun, also 29, entered and stood guard while sipping wine coolers, prosecutors allege. During the burglary, a husband and wife arrived at the home, and the thieves tied them up, as well. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
South Florida Sees Rise In Illegal Horse Meat Market Oct 7, 2009
Sometimes the meat is sold in neighborhoods out of coolers. The meat sells for $10-$20 a pound depending on the cut. (W-USA News, DC)
Do Dust Particles Curb Climate Change? Oct 7, 2009
The aerosols are viewed as climate coolers, which compensate in part for the heating up of the earth by greenhouse gases. Climate researchers imagine the workings of this cooling mechanism in very simple terms: when aerosols penetrate clouds, they attract water molecules and therefore act as condensation seeds for drops of water. (Science Daily)
H1N1 Vaccines Begin But Don't Line Up Yet Oct 6, 2009
In Indianapolis, health workers made jokes as they waited to have FluMist - the nasal-spray vaccine that, packed in white coolers, was the first shipped - squirted into each nostril while TV cameras rolled. "It's manufactured the same way as the seasonal flu vaccine, and I never get the flu," said Jennifer McFarland, 30, an Indianapolis paramedic who swears by her annual vaccination and this year will need two - one to protect against swine flu and the other to protect against regular winter... (CBS News)
Green Sam's Club to open on Power Inn Road Oct 6, 2009
The system allows cooling water from several roof-mounted evaporative fluid coolers to pump through the slab as needed usually overnight and in the early morning hours. This enables the floor to produce a radiant cooling effect during the day, which reduces the demand on the HVAC system. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Seasonal Brews Try To Capture Fall Flavor Oct 6, 2009
Yes, it's fall, and that means that Oktoberfest beers are showing up in your grocer's beer coolers. For you world traveler types, the mention of Oktoberfest conjures visions of the annual festival in Munich, where nearly 7 million liters of beer are poured for millions of visitors in beer tents that seat as many as 10,000 people. (Click2Houston, TX)
Home Events Guide Oct 4, 2009
Hard-sided coolers and thermoses are not permitted into the facility ... Aerosol and Spray Cans Alcohol Baby Strollers Backpacks (bigger than 9" x 11") Balls Banners Beverages Bottles Camcorders and Tripods Cans Containers Coolers Cups Weapons Drugs Dry Erase Boards Fireworks Flags and Flagpoles Flasks Food Frisbees Irritants (i. (Muredhawks.com)
Longview takes hard look at allowing swimming at the lake Oct 3, 2009
Back to back people with coolers (some with beer, of course. blankets to lay on, towels and lawn chairs spread everywhere, dogs on (and off) leashes. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Manastash Metric officials hope for successful revival Oct 3, 2009
United Way donated all its ride equipment, including water coolers, records and ice chests. RSVP didn t have to spend much money to keep the Metric alive. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Barack Obama cant catch a break Oct 3, 2009
Oh well, Ive never been one to duck controversy, unless its about water coolers, so lets see how this goes. Friday was a bad day for President Barack Obama. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
‘Three Rivers’ diagnosis: weak plot Oct 3, 2009
After watching the new CBS medical drama about organ transplants, you ll never think of coolers in the same way again. Once a sacred picnic essential, a portable home to beer and burger patties, coolers will hereafter be identified with the cross-country transfer of hearts on ice. (Boston Globe)
Students ready to go W.I.L.D. Oct 2, 2009
Fischer said that using water coolers instead of bottled water would be one way for W.I.L.D. to be greener. Fischer added that Team 31 has been open in the past to discussing sustainability at W.I.L.D. but more work remains to be done. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Framingham sixth-grader caught stealing booze Oct 1, 2009
A Framingham sixth-grader was arrested Monday after police said he stole two malt coolers from an Edgell Road liquor store. The 12-year-old boy was unapologetic during his arrest at Datti's Liquors, continually calling the arresting officer "dude," while providing a fake name, age and address, police spokesman Lt. Paul Shastany said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
U.S. companies look to BBQ fuel for freezers Sep 30, 2009
The new so-called hydrocarbon coolers already popular in Europe are being tested by Ben & Jerry's ice cream company at stores in the Washington and Boston areas ... The new so-called hydrocarbon coolers already popular in Europe are being tested by Ben & Jerry's ice cream company at stores in the Washington and Boston areas ... The Environmental Protection Agency, which allowed Ben & Jerry's to test the new coolers, has already completed a preliminary review on the freezers, as... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Panthers rebuild in aftermath of Richardson brothers' departure Sep 30, 2009
In one example, memos were sent out reminding employees not to take drinks from the coolers inside the players' cafeteria. At a time when the Panthers were doling out massive contracts to Julius Peppers and Jordan Gross, being told to not grab a bottle of water left a sour taste in many mouths. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
To Tweet or Not to Tweet is No Longer the Question Sep 30, 2009
Further complications arise in that many larger companies have created private, internal social networks digital water coolers if you will where employees are encouraged to let their hair down and informally air concerns. But those sites, say many experts, have to be viewed as discoverable and therefore the data needs to be stored. (CIO Information Network)
Swami goes to Georgia Sep 30, 2009
On game-day, George has the coolers lined up for the Georgia Tech and Georgia fans who stream into the house, taking away pounds and pounds of ribs, chicken and pulled pork for tailgating purposes. All he asks is that you return the cooler -- for the following week's tailgater's supply. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boisterous protesters at G-20 summit Sep 26, 2009
Going to get ugly'At the park where the three-hour procession ended, volunteers dished beans, rice and salsa on tortillas out of pots and coolers while speakers talked of convicting the G-20 leaders of crimes against humanity. Joshua Nichols, 24, of Telluride, Colo. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Meth labs abundant this hunting season Sep 25, 2009
Officials tell hunters to look for ordinary plastic coolers with hoses, gas cylinders and stained coffee filters. South Dakota's hunting handbook recommends hunters look for lye, iodine, brake cleaner and stained cookware. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Mexico senators confirm new point man in drug war Sep 25, 2009
The state Attorney General s Office said the heads were put in three coolers beside a roadside monument known as The Seven Little Heads, in memory of seven children killed in a traffic accident at that spot. The killers also left a banner saying, For those who keep stealing. (KHOU.com, TX)
Local companies get TWC training funds Sep 25, 2009
Igloo is the world s leading manufacturer of personal and full-size ice chests, beverage coolers, soft-sided coolers and thermoelectric coolers. Participating in the check presentation will be TWC labor commissioner Ronald G. Congleton, Blinn president Dan Hohlt, Valmont production manager Errol Lewis and Igloo human resources director Alexander Hodges. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Twenty years ago, reeling from Hugo Sep 25, 2009
We cooked on a charcoal grill, iced down food in coolers and, at night, used candles for light. Many neighbors were in the same boat, so we pooled the thawing food from our freezers for a communal cookout. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Finalists Announced in CNBC and Allianz 'Green' Competition Sep 24, 2009
Ideas range from air coolers and carbon negative homes to water recycling systems. Press Release. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Burberry's Back _ Bringing The Celebrities With It Sep 23, 2009
The Burberry show was the largest and most eagerly anticipat 000032F4 ed of London Fashion week thus far, and the crowd arrived early to sip champagne or elderflower coolers on the steps of the Chelsea College of Art and Design near the River Thames. Harold Tillman, chairman of the British Fashion Council, said the week has been a tremendous success, with large crowds filling many shows. (CBS News -- World)
Old car or truck? Tricks to boost its performance Sep 23, 2009
A wide variety of electric fans and auxiliary coolers allows trucks to pull more and work harder without overheating. For trucks and 4x4s, stronger axles, lower gears and better suspensions are available for models dating all the way back to World War II.. (South County Chronicle, VA)
The Tailgating Wagon that Has Everything Sep 23, 2009
Folded up, the wagon can carry two 75-can coolers and 4 collapsible chairs. Opened up, it provides seating for two (up to 800 pounds) and 6 feet of shade. (Epicurious.com)
Recycle Styrofoam at Framingham church Sep 22, 2009
So are coolers, coffee cups and take-out boxes. If it's made of Styrofoam, it's probably not something you can put in your curbside recycling bin, which is why Grace Congregational Church is planning a Styrofoam Collection Day next month. (Framingham TAB, MA)
LIST OF WINNERS Sep 22, 2009
Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour and Animation): "Entourage: Pie," HBO, and "Weeds: Three Coolers," Showtime. Sound Mixing for a Variety or Music Series or a Special: "81st Annual Academy Awards," ABC, and "The 51st Annual Grammy Awards," CBS.. (Fox News)
Homeless numbers difficult to estimate Sep 21, 2009
Kneeland has concocted a fairly elaborate campsite tent, coolers, clothesline. He even erected a small sign bearing one word: Hope. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Rent assistance helps flood victims Sep 19, 2009
"This is a tremendous help and is just an excellent program," said Rubino, whose business was shut down for two months in 2008 after water filled the basement, destroying coolers and seafood inventory. While the Fish Market's customers were back in full force, the rental assistance program helped cover losses incurred during the shutdown. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Avoca hosts festival Saturday Sep 18, 2009
Those attending are urged to bring lawn chairs, but no pets or coolers. Sponsors for this year's festival are Abbott Nutrition, First National Bank, BGF, Randy Cassidy, WKDE, Altavista Journal, Fellers Chevrolet, English Hardware, Olivia lla's Place, Foster Fuels, Wells Fargo Mortgage, Roark Insurance, Tree Tech Inc. Dairy Queen of Virginia, Brown Edwards, Holiday Inn, Comfort Suites, State Farm Insurance and Altavista Motors. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Thunderbirds revisited Sep 18, 2009
Unauthorized items include pets, chairs and coolers ... Unauthorized items include pets, chairs and coolers. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Zero finance schemes back this festive season Sep 16, 2009
Tata group company Voltas runs traditional finance schemes partial payment at the time of purchase and the rest financed as per market rates throughout the year, but it has now launched a 0% finance scheme on its mid- and high-end air conditioners and water coolers. The company has tied up with Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance for the scheme. (India Times)
Sunday beer run goes wild Sep 16, 2009
On Sunday, like he does on most days, Dell walked into Sanky's Citgo in Canton, greeted store clerk Mario Mateo with the regular "hey, what's up" and walked back to the coolers ... But Dell ignored the neon orange tape stretched across the coolers containing alcohol, ripping it down and grabbing a six pack of Michelob, Mateo said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Thunderbirds will soar over Hickam Sep 16, 2009
The Air Force will not allow coolers, camera bags larger than 8 inches, chairs, glass containers, weapons, pocketknives, alcohol, Camel Backs, drugs, skateboards, Rollerblades or bicycles ... The Air Force will not allow coolers, camera bags larger than 8 inches, chairs, glass containers, weapons, pocketknives, alcohol, Camel Backs, drugs, skateboards, Rollerblades or bicycles. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
BELTH: Summer in the city means it's time for streetball at its finest Sep 16, 2009
Teenagers with flat-brimmed hats and baggy shorts sat on coolers, mothers watched over their toddlers, and old men sat in chairs and smoked cigars. They watched the games, commiserated, cheered. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
So She Thought: September -- A time of new beginnings and endless summers Sep 15, 2009
Summer here is like the proverbial party guest who doesn't realize its 2 a.m. and all the other guests have left, and continues sitting on the sofa drinking wine coolers and telling jokes, oblivious to the drooping eyelids and nodding chins of her hosts. We're ready for her to go, oh yes. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
