Krups 882 Novo Compact Latte Espresso Machine review
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While killing some time at my local thrift a while back I noticed what I thought was a steam espresso maker. After all there was a tell tale glass carafe taped to the machine under the portafilter. Something made me look a little closer and I am glad I did. When I couldn't find the boiler cap I knew this was not a steam power espresso machine - this one was at worst a pump driven thermoblock so I took home with me what I later discovered to be a Krups 882.
The Krups Type 882 Novo Compact Latte espresso machine is an impressive piece of German engineering that cost every bit of $200 back in the day. This compact espresso machine sports a 110 mL stainless steel boiler, nickel plated brass group head, removable water tank,and a heavy chrome plated brass non-pressurized 52mm portafilter. Also included is a glass carafe (for frothing?), both single and double shot filter baskets, and a huge filter basket similar to what you see with a steam espresso maker.
The Krups Compact Type 882 uses the same 41 watt Ukla pump used by Ascaso, the older Rancillo Silvia (a $650 machine), and other popular vibe pump espresso machines - not bad specs for a 10 year old throw away. Admittedly the Krups has a warm place in my heart. It takes longer to get hot than my Krups Type 964, but the results are worth the wait. The pump is probably stronger on this machine because it did not have many signs of use.
Source: ROASTe (blog)
Sacramento library will unveil a book printing machine
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What: While the Sacramento Public Library is celebrating the new Espresso Book Machine that will provide new services for patrons, it is also mourning a major reduction in hours of service. As of Oct. 8 the library system has cut 43 1/2 hours of operation from the Central Library and branches in the city and county. "Frankly, it's heartbreaking," said Rivkah Sass, library director. The cuts came as a result of budget reductions from Sacramento city and county, which fund the libraries. The county cut $2.75 million and the city $790,000, Sass said.
Impact: The cuts are the equivalent of complete closure of one medium-sized branch, and mean that no branches are open seven days a week. Only two, Central and Carmichael, are open six days. Tuesday through Saturday hours will be available in 26 locations.
Hours: For specific branch hours of operation, go to www.saclibrary.org or call (916) 264-2920. That number, which is also for phone reference, will be
Source: Sacramento Bee