Scotsman Ice expanding in Allendale County Nov 11, 2009
Scotsman Ice Systems is the largest global manufacturer of commercial ice machines with related products including storage bins, ice and water dispensers, high-end residential ice machines and wine storage units. The company distributes its products in more than 100 countries to a range of end market customers that include quick-serve and full service restaurants, hotels and hospitality venues, health care facilities, food retailers, and education, government and military facilities. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Water and life back to normal Sep 13, 2009
A sense of normalcy returned Friday afternoon as residents could once more drink city water and restaurants could also use their ice machines and soda fountains. Garfield s, one of the many eateries that adapted to the alert, spent extra time boiling water in order to wash produce and pots and pans. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
7 weird stimulus projects Sep 5, 2009
But dig a little deeper, and you'll find stimulus has also funded an electric oyster shell dispersal cart, ice machines, $25 million of pork and ham, a reach-in freezer, $3 million worth of auto lawyers, office furniture and nine water safety mascot costumes. If some of those projects make you scratch your head, you're not alone. (CNN -- Money)
In a tight job market, even minor typos can send your resume to the trash heap Aug 23, 2009
Additional Skills: Computers and off ice machines. If you make errors on your application materials, the assumption is you ll make mistakes on the job, says Max Messmer, CEO of Robert Half. (Boston Globe)
Ethiopian government celebrates rinderpest eradication Jul 22, 2009
"It required refrigeration facilities, ice machines, cold boxes and fleets of vehicles. They needed an easier way to deliver the vaccine.". By 1990, three years after graduating from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts, Mariner developed a solution using the Plowright vaccine, which he repurposed as a heat-stable vaccine that didn't need to be kept cold, clearing the way for transportation to rural areas. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Bill Gates envisions fighting hurricanes by manipulating the sea... Jul 16, 2009
How about HUGE tankers with HUGE ice machines dumping ice on the surface ahead of the storm. Leave the bottom of the ocean alone and cool the top in the immediate path and stay ahead of it so not to loose the ships. (The Drudge Report)
Restaurant inspections for May 2009 Jun 29, 2009
Alex Convenience Store, 280 N. Main St., Boonsboro - improper air gap at soda and ice machines; ventilation needed in employee restrooms; hand sink cannot be obstructed (corrected); choking poster must be displayed. American Little League, 235 Mill St., Hagerstown - volunteer seen chewing gum in kitchen preparation area; all surfaces must be smooth and cleanable; holes must be sealed; hot water needed in restrooms (corrected); ventilation needed in restrooms; chemical test strips must be... (The Herald-Mail Online)
Vandalism stunt draws school board's anger Jun 16, 2009
The middle school and each of the elementary schools will also be getting new ice machines. "We asked for equipment we needed. We thought we might get one, but we got them all," said an ecstatic Rondelli. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
The rush to 'rough it' May 23, 2009
Accustomed to air conditioning and ice machines at hotels, few campers can go cold turkey, even those who are quitting their expensive ways. "People seem to be scaling back, but you have some people who don't want to rough it," Carroll said. (Boston Globe)
Louisville Water Co. lifts boil order May 15, 2009
The water company is asking customers who use refrigerators with automatic ice machines to allow the ice receptacles to fill up twice and discard the ice before consumption. Customers with chilled water lines should allow water to run for about one minute before consumption. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Bisbee school district seeks stimulus funds May 12, 2009
In Bisbee s case, the money would be used to buy a heated food service truck, ice machines and refrigeration units. The grant awards will be announced by June 8. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
1989 Spring Break: A year that left Daytona Beach reeling Mar 22, 2009
Inspectors found urine in ice machines; vomit, feces and urine in halls and stairways; mildew or algae growing in some rooms; loose balcony railings; faulty electrical wiring; missing or damaged fire equipment. "Napalm would be the best thing for this place," one teen visitor said of her hotel. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Six-Day Auction Event to Liquidate Contents of Shangri-La Resort and Convention Center Mar 18, 2009
In addition, over 100 new sinks will be up for auction, along with new vinyl wallpaper, elevators, fire doors, hvac units, ice machines, lighting fixtures, computers, office equipment and furniture. The public is invited to preview auction Saturdays and Sundays at 5pm. (PR Newswire)
Citizens Criticize Accuracy, Clarity Of Utilities Bills (2) Mar 16, 2009
Joe C. wrote on Mar 12, 2009 8:52 PM:" Well I know Mr. Long put a stop to city employees waisting ice and personel use of city ice because someone complained at a commision meeting, so now, when the ice machines get full , I hear that certain dept's just throw the ice out instead of using it. That is got to be saving a lot of money!!! What a joke! ". mark t. wrote on Mar 13, 2009 6:18 AM:" I would have to agree with you John, iIhaven't seen alot of action of him. I know he has been here over a... (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
On Coping With the Drought Let's innovate and conserve Mar 5, 2009
A hotel converted all of its old ice machines from water-cooled to high efficiency air-cooled models, saving about 8 million gallons per year, recovering their investment within four months. A hospital retrofit of steam machines used for sterilization saved about 6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
One gem of a gym Mar 4, 2009
The room will be fitted with ice machines and whirlpools for treating injuries. When you have a better facility you have a new since of pride, Wagoner said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
UPD offers advice for spring break Mar 2, 2009
"Don't leave your luggage unattended in the lobby and don't leave your door ajar when you're going to the ice machines," she said. Page 1 of 2. (The Battalion, TX)
District preps for high school move Feb 9, 2009
Those items include a commercial grade washer and dryer, ice machines and metal shelving. More than half of the furniture in the new school will come from the old one, but the district will also have to add to that, Varano said. (Ft. Washington Montgomery Newspapers, PA)
