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    How to Defrost and Roast a Turkey  Nov 21, 2009
    If turkey is frozen, thaw in the refrigerator or a sink of cold water (see procedure below) ... In the refrigerator: Thaw the turkey breast side up, in its unopened wrapper in the refrigerator. (ABC News)

    Ready for winter? Reduce those fuel bills  Nov 21, 2009
    A clean refrigerator operates more efficiently, so clean the dust off of the compressor and coils periodically. Compact fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, offer another opportunity for you to save energy and money in the long run. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    See Paris like a Parisian  Nov 21, 2009
    There are self-service supermarkets in the city - Champion or Monoprix - but it is still the epicier that you should go to, with wine ranked on one wall like books in a Victorian library, shelves of canned goods, a refrigerator for milk and creme fraiche. You always let the grocer pick out your tomatoes or onions. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Let us help you with the dinner 'math'  Nov 21, 2009
    The safest way to thaw a frozen turkey is in the refrigerator. You'll need about 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    KITCHEN CALL: Cookies of the year  Nov 21, 2009
    Chapters are organized by technique and outcome Drop Cookies, Hand-Shaped Cookies, Dream Cookies, Rolled Cutout Cookies, Refrigerator Slice-and-Bake Cookies, Bars and Squares, Biscotti, Brownies, Shortbreads, Chocolate Chip Heaven. Since I rarely devote time or patience to baking, I immediately flip through the pages in search of anything quick and easy for last-minute emergencies, like at bedtime on a weeknight when the kids suddenly unearth a long-lost notice from the bottom of their backpacks... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)

    Neighbors: Lexington DPW slow to respond to Bedford Street flood  Nov 21, 2009
    Eventually the pressure of the water was too much the water pushed the door open and quickly rose high enough to flip a side-by-side refrigerator on its side. We went upstairs, Jill Shaughnessy said. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Holliston gets go-ahead for Saturday H1N1 clinic, but then must abide by rules  Nov 21, 2009
    "It bothers me we have it sitting in the refrigerator," board member Rich Maccagnano said. Duffey said a couple hundred more doses are on the way to the board, though the type is not yet known. (Holliston Tab, MA)

    Kitchen Call: Cooking with Mary Ann  Nov 21, 2009
    I already have a double portion of the cranberry relish tucked into the refrigerator for Thursday s feast. On Wednesday, I ll make the Nutella-mascarpone-banana tartlets to place alongside long-treasured desserts on the table. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)

    Top Tips to Keep Your Turkey Safe  Nov 21, 2009
    It's best to thaw your turkey in a refrigerator that's 40 degrees or cooler, Moulton said. A good rule of thumb is to allow 24 hours of thawing time for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. (ABC News)

    Can China's Backwaters Save the Global Economy?  Nov 21, 2009
    State subsidies have also been given to rural residents to spur sales of refrigerators and washing machines. Though the government is implementing longer-lasting plans to convince citizens to spend more money (including a $125 billion program to improve national health care, especially in less developed regions), those efforts will take years to reach their full impact. (Time.com)

    Fall cleanup  Nov 20, 2009
    "In layman's terms, that's a stack about the size of a large household refrigerator," Parker said. "Anything above that in size or amount is supposed to be taken away by the homeowner or the person who cut down the tree.". (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Turkey Tips from a Pro  Nov 20, 2009
    Cook giblets until tender; cool and store in refrigerator. In a large pan or bucket fill half full with water. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Yuma Foodie shares best Thanksgiving dishes  Nov 20, 2009
    Stuffing can be made the day before and kept in refrigerator until ready to use. Do not store in turkey uncooked or cooked. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    Get more: Consumer News  Nov 20, 2009
    The LI Power Authority is applying the Cash for Clunkers program to refrigerators. Tags. (WABC-TV, NY)

    150 - a third of Salem's population - turn out to discuss the fate of the town's school.  Nov 20, 2009
    Holtkamp said that adjustments to electricity usage including turning off lights and computers when not in use, lowering thermostats, and eliminating microwaves and refrigerators in the classrooms could save 17,000 on utilities. " 17,000 is a drop in the bucket compared to the 993,000, but every little bit helps," Holtkamp said. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    Suspect arrested after hiding in fridge  Nov 20, 2009
    Lodi police found a suspect hiding in a refrigerator Wednesday after he ran from a moving SUV being pursued by officers ... Skarles was later found hiding inside a refrigerator in a garage in the Tara Place neighborhood ... LodiJoe wrote on Nov 19, 2009 5:23 AM:" OK, LPD, the obvious solution to end this criminals's career was just to leave him in the refrigerator,,,What a moron. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    > GE to hire 45 engineers to support innovation, product development  Nov 19, 2009
    The smart appliances, such as water heaters, ovens, refrigerators and dishwashers, will be integrated with technology that will allow utilities to send signals along lines to smart meters. Those meters would relay the signals wirelessly to the appliances, telling them to operate with less power at times when energy use is high and conservation is needed. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    Permanent moratorium would impact all of Kittitas County  Nov 19, 2009
    evaluator wrote on Nov 18, 2009 3:58 PM:" "Dean" - You need to pull your head out of the refrigerator and look what is happening now. Upper county values are already down 20-30% within the last 2 years. Add this water issue and it has more or less halted all land sales. Is that right approach? I agree with "Give me A break", this is nothing but a naked power grab. You should not put a choke hold on county development without having an alternative set up. ". Alot of CRAP interjected. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Business briefs  Nov 19, 2009
    Wal-Mart recently donated a refrigerator truck, valued at $85,000, full of products to help Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to feed Central Florida families in need this Thanksgiving. As part of Wal-Mart Gives Back, a nationwide holiday giving initiative, the truck was one of 35 that departed from Madison, Wis. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)

    Family Meals Matter: A make-ahead Thanksgiving  Nov 19, 2009
    Set the turkey breast side down in the refrigerator and marinate for 24 hours, turning occasionally. 3. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    California Bans Energy-Hogging TVs  Nov 19, 2009
    State Energy Regulators Pass First-in-the-Nation Mandate to Lower Electricity Demand. In a Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 photo, Doug Pongrazc checks out a large screen television while shopping at a Best Buy store in Elk Grove, Calif. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)

     Creative options for your Thanksgiving table  Nov 19, 2009
    Serve immediately or store in clean jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Variations. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Cooking up a promising future  Nov 19, 2009
    When you consider that Electrolux recently moved its last (American) washer and dryer line to Mexico and Whirlpool has moved its refrigerator production to Mexico, we are proud to say that we still have a presence here, and actually we re getting more ... The addition of washer/dryer pedestal, rod and spring, and drive-assembly manufacturing lines that had been outsourced; Addition of a stainless steel film preparation and product service line; Addition of portable dishwashers, low-cost... (Louisville Business First, KY)

    Hong Leong unit gets bid offer  Nov 19, 2009
    HONG KONG: Hong Leong group, owned by Singapore billionaire Kwek Leng Beng, has received approaches about its 90% stake in Xinfei, Chinas No. 3 refrigerator maker by market share, the company said yesterday. Its statement was issued after a Reuters report, citing a source with direct knowledge of the deal, said Hong Leong had hired a major international investment bank to explore strategic options for Xinfei and may sell its stake to a strategic buyer. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Experts: Companies should keep holiday gifts  Nov 19, 2009
    And if you're aiming for name recognition or making sure your phone number is easy for a customer to find, refrigerator magnets can help you achieve that goal. But you might want to give something that your customers will appreciate even more a discount. (MSNBC -- Business)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 19, 2009
    MomOfThree wrote on Oct 9, 2009 8:28 AM:" Oh the memories... My oldest called watches 'arm clocks' and refrigerators the 'magic box'. My middle child to this day calls spaghetti-o's 'bat soup' (this came from the company promoting Batman at one time on the label) and soda was 'shoder', My youngest (3) since all the Halloween stuff has appeared calls anything scary-looking to him a 'Googan'. Don't ask me where he got that one from! His way of saying goodbye is seeyater, yub you. When he wants to... (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Former KBR Worker Admits to Fraud in Iraq  Nov 19, 2009
    Powell's fraud was discovered in January when KBR investigators searched Powell's residence in Baghdad and found large amounts of cash, including $8,000 worth of $100 bills stuffed in a jacket pocket, $1,580 on top of the refrigerator and about $3,500 worth of Iraqi dinars in the top shelf of a dresser, the court papers said. KBR then fired Powell, and he returned to the United States. (Yahoo News -- Halliburton)

    Kathryn Cecelia  Nov 19, 2009
    Let cool overnight in refrigerator. Next day, add 2 cups Gold Medal flour to each 5-cup batch. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    Calif. requires TVs to be more energy effici...  Nov 19, 2009
    The energy commission previously set aggressive energy-efficiency standards for refrigerators, washing machines and other household appliances, paving the way for more efficient models sold nationwide. The Associated Press. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Science news »  Nov 19, 2009
    The agency did not recommend countries set limits on how many children people should have, but said: "Women with access to reproductive health services . Conservationists searching for one of the world's most endangered crocodile species say they have found dozens of the reptiles lounging in plain sight at a wildlife rescue center in Cambodia.DNA taken from 69 crocodiles housed in the moats of the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center showed nearly 50 percent were Siamese crocodiles, which until... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    COLUMN: When the refrigerator keeps you awake, you just need a new attitude  Nov 18, 2009
    Once, she said, he even exited his room to complain he couldn t fall into dreamland because the refrigerator was running ... And if the refrigerator is running next time you are trying to go to sleep, don t let it bother you ... Mama says wrote on Nov 12, 2009 4:57 AM:" I just knew this was another PENNY column,,,,,hehe. I thought you were going to say JUMPING ON MY HONDA AND CHASING THE REFRIGERATOR. But, alas, no.I have visions of the JG "night shift" laughing as writing. The night-shift INK... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Ready for winter? Reduce those fuel bills  Nov 18, 2009
    A clean refrigerator operates more efficiently, so clean the dust off of the compressor and coils periodically. Compact fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, offer another opportunity for you to save energy and money in the long run. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Let us help you with the dinner 'math'  Nov 18, 2009
    The safest way to thaw a frozen turkey is in the refrigerator. You'll need about 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Local options for your Thanksgiving  Nov 18, 2009
    Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for 4 or 5 days. Source: Golden Door Cooks at Home: Favorite Recipes from the Celebrated Spa by Dean Rucker (Clarkson Potter/Publishers). (Anchorage Daily News)

    Colo. burglar tries to boot homeowner  Nov 18, 2009
    Police say he had spent most of the day at the residence, showered, did his laundry and even put a few of his own items in the refrigerator, including a six-pack of Miller High Life, according to authorities. They say three of the beers were missing and one was open and partially consumed. (AZCentral -- News)

    Gun-Toting Homeowner Catches Burglar In Boxers  Nov 18, 2009
    The man had also showered, done his laundry and placed his own items in the refrigerator, Golden police said. David Strickland told KMGH-TV that he returned home at 5 p.m. last Monday to find a stranger's white Lexus ES300 in his garage. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Thanksgiving sides and a dessert  Nov 18, 2009
    Let firm up in the refrigerator, then serve at room temperature. Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Pickled beets recipe  Nov 18, 2009
    However, you can still make the beets without the rigmarole of the canning process; store them in the refrigerator; these beets will last up to 1 month on a fridge shelf ... Cool jars to room temperature and store in refrigerator. (Boston Globe)

    Get lots of flavor out of that turkey  Nov 18, 2009
    Because a turkey must be refrigerated during brining, you need a bucket large enough to hold the bird (plus liquid), yet small enough to fit in your refrigerator ... These fit more easily in most refrigerators. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Fish Kill: Nanosilver Mutates Fish Embryos  Nov 18, 2009
    Tiny particles of silver potent anti-microbial agents that can kill bacteria on contact are becoming increasingly popular in consumer goods, including washing machines, refrigerators, clothing and toys. But as use of these microscopic silver grows, some scientists now are raising concerns about potential effects on the environment and human health. (Scientific American)

    Turkey 101: How to Cook, How to Carve  Nov 17, 2009
    If turkey is frozen, thaw in the refrigerator or cold water. When ready to cook, remove the wrapper. (ABC News)

    A Jellyfish Explosion in a Warming World  Nov 17, 2009
    (AP) A blood-orange blob the size of a small refrigerator emerged from the dark waters, its venomous tentacles trapped in a fishing net. Within minutes, hundreds more were being hauled up, a pulsating mass crowding out the catch of mackerel and sea bass. (CBS News)

    1 in 7 Americans Went Hungry in 2008  Nov 17, 2009
    My refrigerator was frequently empty. Unfortunately, the stress of all this prevented me from losing weight. (CBS News)

    Facts for Families: Roasting the Thanksgiving turkey -- as easy as 1, 2, 3!  Nov 17, 2009
    n Place the turkey in the refrigerator on a tray ... (Yes, that means you may be putting a large turkey in your refrigerator on Sunday or Monday before Thanksgiving on Thursday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    New business opens on Avenue F  Nov 17, 2009
    Besides refrigerators, TVs, microwaves and home furniture, the store also sells tools, DVDS, books, clothing and other items. It s a good assortment of usable items, Stewart said. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)

    Best Simple Holiday Dipped Recipes;...  Nov 17, 2009
    Cool for at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator to set. Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzels. (Suite101.com)

    'A Christmas Story' opens Dec. 3  Nov 17, 2009
    The theater department is also looking for a refrigerator from 1938-40 which can be used in this production. Tickets are available by calling 256-5666. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    Lost war bonds not easy to find  Nov 16, 2009
    A coat with Thai embroidery hangs inside an unoccupied shed fashioned from bamboo, cornhusks and a cardboard refrigerator box. There doesn't seem to be anyone here on this 4 1/2 acres in southeast Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 16, 2009
    MomOfThree wrote on Oct 9, 2009 8:28 AM:" Oh the memories... My oldest called watches 'arm clocks' and refrigerators the 'magic box'. My middle child to this day calls spaghetti-o's 'bat soup' (this came from the company promoting Batman at one time on the label) and soda was 'shoder', My youngest (3) since all the Halloween stuff has appeared calls anything scary-looking to him a 'Googan'. Don't ask me where he got that one from! His way of saying goodbye is seeyater, yub you. When he wants to... (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Home security means swine flu prevention too  Nov 16, 2009
    Wipe down counters, kitchen tables, refrigerator and dishwasher handles, and any other commonly touched areas with a strong household disinfectant. If your family spends quality time in the living room, you'll want to spend some extra time sanitizing that area, too. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Former KBR Worker Admits to Fraud in Iraq  Nov 16, 2009
    Powell's fraud was discovered in January when KBR investigators searched Powell's residence in Baghdad and found large amounts of cash, including $8,000 worth of $100 bills stuffed in a jacket pocket, $1,580 on top of the refrigerator and about $3,500 worth of Iraqi dinars in the top shelf of a dresser, the court papers said. KBR then fired Powell, and he returned to the United States. (Yahoo News -- Halliburton)

    Jury selection scheduled to begin in shooting trial  Nov 16, 2009
    Boyd was hiding behind a refrigerator, still armed with the shotgun. At one point, Boyd saw Pini, turned and leveled the shotgun at him. (Framingham TAB, MA)

    5 Steps To Prepare A Working Mom Ca...  Nov 16, 2009
    She can put all emergency contact details, numbers, and procedures in a handy place that s accessible by the entire family (like the family refrigerator). She should also have these details in her calendar file at work, for her own easy access. (Suite101.com)

    Albany lawmakers face crucial fiscal test  Nov 15, 2009
    New York's leaders proudly taped the C-plus grade to the refrigerator, like a school kid of whom little is expected. The report backed up Paterson's view that the state, even as deficits mounted, has so far avoided the IOUs issued by California, the early release of prisoners and the building sales by some other states. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Peak House Thanksgiving Sale Nov. 21  Nov 15, 2009
    As always there will be favorite Historical Society memorabilia including cup plates in a variety of colors, embossed with the Peak House, refrigerator magnets, postcards, Medfield Histories by both William Tilden prior to 1889 and Richard DeSorgher from that period through 1924. An historic novel, Old Wives Tales, set in Medfield by former resident Electa Tritsch, an historical archaeologist, grace the shelves as well as copies of old maps and the history of the Peak House itself. (Medfield Press, MA)

    Green Heating and Cooling Technology Turns Carbon from Eco-Villain to Hero  Nov 15, 2009
    (May 17, 2009) Scientists are a step closer to making environmentally-friendly 'magnetic' refrigerators and air conditioning systems a. (July 4, 2007) Global warming will cause more deaths in summer because of higher temperatures but these will not be offset by fewer deaths in milder winters finds an analysis published online ahead of print in. (Science Daily)

    Hitachi plans to raise US$3.4b  Nov 15, 2009
    com - Hitachi plans to raise US#dollar;3. Hitachi plans to raise US 3. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    COATED COOKIE DROPS (2)  Nov 15, 2009
    The Prairie Star: Montana Ag Newspaper. Montana ag business directory. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)

    Anna's Gamecock Tailgate Recipes: Florida  Nov 15, 2009
    Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for increased flavor. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent them from burning. (GamecockInsider.com)

    Will China's Consumers Save the World Economy?  Nov 15, 2009
    3 billion people can afford cars, refrigerators and flat-panel TVs items not too long ago considered luxuries for a fortunate few. Chen Baogen, Xi'an's mayor, says his city of eight million had lagged behind towns on the export-oriented coast, but now incomes are growing to the point where consumption is taking off. (Time.com)

    Homestead Naturals offers best of organic  Nov 14, 2009
    The hardest thing for me to live without was a refrigerator, Tim said. For Jacqui, it was having no air conditioning. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Greensense: Town to celebrate America Recycles Day  Nov 14, 2009
    Including common household throw-away items such as food scraps, package wrapping, grass clippings, and even bigger items like old microwaves, sofas, or refrigerators, from 1980 to 2005 MSW generation in the U.S. increased 60 percent. That s a grand total of 246 million tons of trash created in 2005 that does not take into account items such as hazardous, industrial and construction waste. (Reading Advocate, MA)

    Julie Kaiser: It's not easy being green  Nov 14, 2009
    Not every piece of art merits framing or even a coveted place on the refrigerator door. Her best work goes up on the pantry and eventually into a box marked kindergarten. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    Eat It, Or Throw It Out?  Nov 14, 2009
    You finally get around to giving your refrigerator a much-needed cleaning ... If something looks like a science experiment in your refrigerator, it's easy to see it has gone bad. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Harbor United hosts recycling day  Nov 14, 2009
    Dishwashers, stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, refrigerators, freezers, plastic, air conditioning units and televisions 20 inches and under are $10 each. Televisions over 20 inches and wood console televisions are $15 each. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    Be a discerning house buyer  Nov 14, 2009
    Two years ago, a body was found tucked in a refrigerator in a MontKiara condominium development. The buyer had bought the property in an auction and when the time came for him to inspect his purchase, he made his discovery. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Bandon church responds to food need  Nov 14, 2009
    As the holidays approach, Gaston says the pantry has two needs the community can help fulfill: It needs new upright refrigerators and freezers and donations to reach its goal of providing 75 Thanksgiving holiday food boxes to local families. For information, contact Gaston at 347-4900. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Burning ban confuses residents  Nov 14, 2009
    He said the resident had dug a big hole with a tractor and was not only burning brush but tires, batteries and even a refrigerator. containing freon. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Recipe makeover: make family favorites healthier  Nov 14, 2009
    Marinate in refrigerator six to eight hours, or overnight. Turn over at least once while marinating. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Flood Insurance 101  Nov 13, 2009
    Refrigerators, cooking stoves and built-in appliances such as dishwashers. 5. (W-USA News, DC)

    Wood chip-heating solution is not backed by science  Nov 13, 2009
    Heat pumps are close relatives of refrigerators and freezers that extract heat from the cold freezer box and radiate it from the coils on the back of the unit. This is 20th century technology. (Juneau Empire)

    Banker recalls Petters the 'swashbuckler'  Nov 13, 2009
    He wanted access to Catain s line of credit with GE Capital in order to buy white goods, such as microwaves, refrigerators and other appliances. The two worked out a deal, but Petters was slow to deliver merchandise, and the products were not of the quality Catain had expected, Catain testified. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Melrose Police Station overhauled thanks to business donations  Nov 13, 2009
    Robert Polcaro of Hugo s Appliances said his business donated a refrigerator for the officers locker room and that hanging and installing the computer monitors, which the department purchased for the dispatch station, normally costs $150-$200 per monitor. We have some very knowledgeable people on our staff here that were able to assemble, hang and put the wiring together to make their security system work, Polcaro said of the installation. (Melrose Free Press, MA)

    Thieves target homes under construction  Nov 13, 2009
    Sheriff s Detective Brandon Parks told a Nashville TV station that three refrigerators, two stoves and a dishwasher were stolen from homes off Greens Mill Road in Spring Hill last week. The value of the appliances is estimated at 10,000. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Newtons new Station 4 ready for firefighting  Nov 13, 2009
    The renovated Fire Station 4 has a lot of enhancements bigger doors for the trucks, separate bathrooms for male and female firefighters, an absolutely enormous refrigerator. But the most important improvements are something basic, especially for firefighters. (Newton Tab, MA)

    'Life is good as long as you're living it'  Nov 12, 2009
    He saw what looked like a refrigerator buried in the road ahead, and instructed his driver to drive over it, instead of around it, so that no other units would be hit. Three hundred pounds of molten copper and a Humvee full of American soldiers is not a good combination. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    COLUMN: When the refrigerator keeps you awake, you just need a new attitude  Nov 12, 2009
    Once, she said, he even exited his room to complain he couldn t fall into dreamland because the refrigerator was running ... And if the refrigerator is running next time you are trying to go to sleep, don t let it bother you. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Emory, Georgia Tech, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta team up on kidney replacement devices for kids  Nov 12, 2009
    Existing dialysis equipment for adults takes up space comparable to a refrigerator, while Paden says the team's goal is to have a pediatric device the size of a shoebox. The inventors. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    Potluck sure thing With just a couple of weeks to the winter holiday season, its time for people to dust off their covered dishes and start thinking ...  Nov 12, 2009
    Place in refrigerator until it cools but is not gelatinous. Whip the heavy cream. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    CUBA ORDERS 'EXTREME MEASURES' TO CUT ENERGY USE  Nov 12, 2009
    In documents seen by Reuters, government officials have been warned that the island is facing a "critical" energy shortage that requires the closing of non-essential factories and workshops and the shutting down of air conditioners and refrigerators not needed to preserve food and medicine. Cuba has cut government spending and slashed imports after being hit hard by the global financial crisis and the cost of recovering from three hurricanes that struck last year. (The Drudge Report)

    Searching for Greener Gadgets: How to Size Up Energy Efficiency in Household Appliances  Nov 12, 2009
    EnergyStar-rated refrigerators will cut electrical use in half, compared to older machines made before 1993 ... Greener Choices provides detailed information on dishwashers, washers and dryers, air conditioners, refrigerators and vacuum cleaners. (Scientific American)

    Edgewater offers electronic recycling event Saturday  Nov 12, 2009
    However, television sets and white goods, such as washers and refrigerators, will not be accepted. Items may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 1108 S. Ridgewood Ave. at the Edgewater Leisure Services parking lot. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)

    Creative, delicious, healthy meals preserved from Italy’s era of necessity  Nov 11, 2009
    Animal fat was sometimes a luxury, as were refrigerators and store-bought vegetables. Now olive oil, cooking what s in season, and eating local are, to the consternation and delight of my father, status symbols: When the Italians were having hard times, like when Grandpa was on strike at the factory, all the Italian women would make stombauta. (Boston Globe)

    In Matthew Rich’s IRE & ICE, opposites are successfully married  Nov 11, 2009
    At the same time, his pieces look battered, like something you d find tacked to a refrigerator with a magnet ... Up close, the piece, like any on your refrigerator, curls and billows a bit at the edges, and here we see that Rich has painted the underside of his white sections neon orange, which reflects off the wall, creating a steamy little halo. (Boston Globe)

    Kissing Wayne Newton, Ellen Slezak, Agni  Nov 11, 2009
    Easter Sunday morning, when we searched for our Easter baskets full of candy, which were hidden behind the radio on top of the refrigerator, and ate jelly beans for breakfast: add one for the holiday. Easter Sunday morning, when we went to a Mass that was longer than usual for all the rejoicing, and suffered sugar crashes during the homily: take one away. (Harper's Magazine)

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