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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

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Happy Birthday Kurt Cobain!

In honor of what would have been Kurt Cobain's 50th birthday, Morrison Hotel Gallery is announcing its next exhibition: Grunge - The Rise of a Generation, a photography exhibit celebrating grunge music, the fashion, the attitude and its impact on anyone who has listened to Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam or worn a flannel shirt.

Nirvana's Bleach was released 30 years ago this year. Soundgarden's Superunknown will celebrate its 25th anniversary on March 8th. Grunge is making a comeback and it's happening now.

Opening March 8th in New York City, Los Angeles and Maui, Grunge - The Rise of a Generation is a collection of images taken by legendary photographers who were in the middle of all things grunge.

All images are available for purchase at the gallery locations and via the website www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

From Sonic Youth to Soundgarden: Morrison Hotel Gallery Kicks Off Grunge Month with Grunge: Rise of a Generation

Characterized by frayed fashion, a brooding sense of apathy and slow, riff-heavy sounds, the grunge era not only soundtracks an angst-ridden coming of age but moreover defines the general sentiments of an entire generation. A musical genre unlike any other, grunge took the aggression of punk and the intensity of heavy metal and added elements that gave the music its signature grinding, sludgy distortion. Hitting its commercial stride by the early 90s, "the Seattle sound" gives rise of a pantheon of grunge gods including but not limited to Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots and the evergreen Kurt Cobain once dubbed by Time as "the John Lennon of the swinging Northwest."

As Nirvana's debut Bleach celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and Soundgarden's Superunknown turns 25 on March 8th, Morrison Hotel Gallery kicks off Grunge Month in celebratory recognition of the genre that would provoke an entire pop cultural movement with the unveiling of Grunge: Rise of a Generation, a photographic exhibition highlighting the work of Lance Mercer, Jesse Frohman and many other exceptional photographers who helped define a cultural phenomenon which continues to resonate with audiences throughout the world.

Kurt Cobain 'The Last Session', 1993 © Jesse Frohman

Among the photographs highlighted in the exhibit are images that encapsulate the unvarnished vibe that ran throughout the grunge scene. There from the beginning was Seattle-born photographer Lance Mercer who began documenting what was to be a seismic shift in American music and culture from its very onset. From 1991 to 1995, Mercer went on tour with Pearl Jam as their official photographer. During that time, he photographed the band's elevation to legendary status - Eddie Vedder's raw energy onstage juxtaposed with him relaxing backstage next to a bottle of booze, as well as the band posing in a pile on a Seattle hillside. From Alice in Chains onward, Mercer's stunning work takes viewers back to a time when dirty and unpolished became the new paradigm in sound and style.

A number of other extraordinary photographers were also poised to capture the grunge movement's visual culture dating back to 1986 when Ebet Roberts photographed Sonic Youth performing onstage at NYC's CBGB in a series of shots that would ultimately capture the infancy of the entire grunge era. Additionally, early images of Soundgarden by Karen Mason-Blair and Jay Blakesberg resonate with the many reasons the band would come to define the distinct Seattle sound, whether they show a long-haired Cornell and crew sweating and whipping the audience into a frenzy or crowd-surfing across a wave of fans. Furthermore, in one of the last official photo shoots with Nirvana before the untimely death of Kurt Cobain, Jesse Frohman captured a series of shots of the front man swathed in a leopard skin cardigan, hunting cap and oversized enamel sunglasses covering his head and face. Aloof yet strangely vulnerable and connected, these portraits draft the legacy of an unlikely icon.

"With Grunge: Rise of a Generation, we are not only celebrating the 30th anniversary of Nirvana's Bleach, the 25th anniversary of Soundgarden's Superunknown, or those artists whose contributions exist within the time capsule of a genre; we're also celebrating the durational implications of a cultural phenomenon," said Marcelle Murdock, Gallery Director. "Featuring the pioneering contributions of grunge predecessors like Sonic Youth in dialogue with the usual suspects like Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Hole, and L7 among others, Grunge: Rise of a Generation provides the framework for a more holistic yet all-encompassing conversation between the super famous and the fringes of a definitive movement's coming-of-age."

In addition to the exhibition, Jesse Frohman will give a talk on March 14th, at the NYC gallery, where he will discuss his photo shoots with Cobain and Cornell. His book, Kurt Cobain: The Last Session, will also be available for sale.

"As someone who came into adulthood within the era, I never imagined the possibility-much less, the importance-of revisiting the period through fresh eyes in collaboration with some of my favorite photographers and artists of all time. With that, I am eager to present this special exhibition of such social and personal significance this spring at Morrison Hotel Gallery." adds Murdock.

Grunge: The Rise of a Generation will open to the public on March 8th and will run through March 31st.

Photographers featured in the show: Richard Bellia Jay Blakesberg Justin Borucki Danny Clinch Henry Diltz Jesse Frohman Lynn Goldsmith JJ Gonson Bob Gruen Karen-Mason Blair Clay Patrick McBride Catherine McGann Lance Mercer Dustin Rabin Amy Rachlin Ebet Roberts

Bands featured in the show: Alice in Chains Hole L7 Mudhoney Nirvana Pearl Jam Sonic Youth Soundgarden Stone Temple Pilots

About Lance Mercer Lance Mercer, born and raised in Seattle, started photographing at 13. Through his involvement with the local music scene in Seattle, Washington specifically portraits of the late Andrew Wood, Malfunkshun and Mother Love Bone, he was invited to tour with Pearl Jam (1991-95) as their official photographer. This endeavor quickly established him as a sought-after photographer for a host of other well-known bands including Alice In Chains, Beck, and The Presidents of the United States to name a few. Other music clients then followed including projects for: Epic, Columbia, Capitol, Warner Brothers, Geffen, A&M, Sony, Microsoft, Redbull, VH1, MTV. Lance's work quickly appeared in publications like: Rolling Stone, Spin, Time, Vanity Fair, and Alternative Press among others.

In 1997, he collaborated on a retrospective book of Pearl Jam photographs called Place/Date, with Seattle photographer Charles Peterson. In 2007, 5X1 Pearl Jam Through the Eye of Lance Mercer was published, further chronicling Lance's experiences with the early 90's grunge rock era.

Presently, Lance continues to create striking photographic work with special focus on documentary, editorial, commercial and music photography.

About Morrison Hotel® Gallery Morrison Hotel® Gallery (MHG) was founded in 2001 by former record company executive Peter Blachley, music retail industry professional Richard Horowitz, and legendary music photographer Henry Diltz. In 2012, author, director and photographer Timothy White joined the team, launching an additional West Coast gallery at The Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. In 2016, the gallery launched its third location at Mick Fleetwood's General Store in Maui, Hawaii.

MHG is the world's leading brand in fine art music photography representing over 125 of the world's finest music photographers and their archives. Their vast catalog of photography encompasses jazz, blues, and rock imagery spanning several generations through to today's contemporary music artists and now includes iconic photographs in the world of celebrity and sports as well. MHG has a robust online presence, featuring over 100,000 images searchable by photographer, music artist, band or concert. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

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A shrouded mannequin demonstrates the "laying in" ceremony at Recompose, a human composting facility in Seattle. Human composting, water cremation, and green burials are gaining traction as people seek to minimize their environmental impact in death. Photograph By Mat Hayward, Getty Images For Recompose

Rest In … Compost? These ‘Green Funerals’ Offer An Eco-Friendly Afterlife.

Traditional burial and cremation pollute the ground and emit carbon dioxide. People are looking for new options.

— By Allie Yang | February 24, 2023

You may have seen the headlines: Earlier this year, New York State became the sixth in the nation to legalize something called human composting. In 2022, Archbishop Desmond Tutu chose to be cremated not by flame, but by water, in a process called alkaline hydrolysis. In 2019, actor Luke Perry was buried in a “mushroom suit” made of cotton and seeded with mushroom spores. All were part of a push to make the afterlife more eco-friendly.

Death care has remained largely unchanged in the United States ever since embalming and burial became the de facto method as far back as the Civil War, says Caitlin Doughty, mortician and founder of death care advocacy nonprofit Order of the Good Death. Most people don’t even have access to other options: burials and cremation are the only methods that are legal in all 50 states.

Traditional burial methods harm the planet in various ways. Embalming slows the decay of a person’s body so that it’s presentable at a funeral—but after burial, the chemicals used for embalming leach into the ground. Caskets require enormous amounts of wood and metal, and cemeteries often build concrete vaults in the ground to protect them. Even cremation requires a lot of fuel, and generates millions of tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year.

Now, however, a variety of theoretically more sustainable death care alternatives are increasingly being offered around the country. Here’s what you need to know.

Green or Natural Burial

Green burials have been used as long as humans have been burying bodies. Both Native American and Jewish communities traditionally use green burials. But in recent generations, they have fallen out of fashion as people opted for more elaborate burials. Green or “simple” burials became more commonly used for the poor and wards of the state.

These are generally defined as burials using materials that are both nontoxic and biodegradable. In a typical green burial, the deceased is dressed in a 100 percent cotton shroud and buried in a plain pine box.

In some cases people choose to “become” a tree in death by having a tree planted over their plot. (However, the tree burial pods that kicked off this trend—in which bodies are wrapped in an egg-shaped pod that supposedly feeds the roots of a young tree—are not available for commercial use and it’s unclear if they are even viable.)

Almost every cemetery in the U.S. has an area reserved for green, or “simple” burials, according to Ed Bixby, president of the Green Burial Council (GBC), which helps educate and certify burial grounds meeting sustainability standards. On some burial properties, plots are marked via GPS and a natural stone marker—otherwise, the area is left to grow wild, becoming less like a cemetery and more like a nature preserve full of life.

Most families who choose natural burial also forgo embalming, often seeing the process as overly invasive, when refrigeration alone adequately preserves the body. Others opt for gentler embalming fluids made without formaldehyde, which are becoming increasingly available.

Adeline O'Keefe from The Natural Death Centre poses for photographs with a bamboo coffin in Clissold Park, London. The organization is one of many around the world working to help bring death care closer to families and arrange for environmentally-friendly funerals. Photograph By Abbie Trayler-Smith, The Guardian/Eyevine/Redux

But could these simple burials contribute to the spread of disease or pollution of the land? The data from existing research on traditional cemeteries “doesn't indicate that bodies are dangerous in and of themselves,” says Lee Webster, director of New Hampshire Funeral Resources and Education and former director of GBC, adding that vaults, chemicals, and non-organic containers used in traditional burial do contribute to pollution.

Further, the WHO has found “no evidence that corpses pose a risk of epidemic disease—most agents do not survive long in the human body after death.”

Still, it’s unclear if some of the newer variations of green burials are effective. For example, the brand responsible for Luke Perry’s mushroom suit claimed it would neutralize toxins and give nutrients back to the earth. Years earlier, however, the suit’s maker had hired mortician Melissa Unfred to study the suit—Unfred found there was no evidence the suit had any real effect.

Water Cremation

One cremation creates an average of 534 pounds of carbon dioxide, one scientist told Nat Geo in 2016. Toxins from embalming fluid and nonorganic implants like pacemakers or tooth fillings also go up in smoke. Water cremation—also known as aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis—produces the same result with significantly less environmental impact and for some, a spiritual benefit.

Native Hawaiians practiced a form of water cremation for thousands of years. They would use heated volcanic water to break down the bodies of their loved ones, says Dean Fisher, water cremation consultant and former director of Mayo Clinic’s donated body program. Then they would bury the remaining bones, where they believed the soul’s spiritual essence was stored.

The tradition has fallen out of practice in recent years—but in July 2022 Hawaii legalized water cremation, putting the tradition back within reach.

Water cremation machines work by pumping a heated alkaline fluid around a body for four to six hours, exponentially accelerating the natural decomposition process. Bodies can be embalmed or unembalmed and dressed in any material that is 100 percent natural. After the body breaks down, only bones and non-organic implants remain. The bones are dried, crushed, and returned to the family.

The only byproduct of water cremation is nontoxic, sterile water that can be recycled into the local water supply—270 gallons of it, or slightly less than what the average American household uses in a day. There are no emissions into the ground or air.

But water cremation does have its drawbacks. For one, traditional cremations are more readily available, faster, and usually less expensive. Water cremation also requires energy to heat the water and run the pump, although a Dutch study from 2011 showed that’s only 10 percent of the energy used in flame cremation.

Further, some critics of water cremation argue it is immoral or disrespectful to the deceased, akin to flushing your loved one down the drain. However, advocates counter that water cremation simply accelerates the natural decomposition process and is no different from the blood from routine embalming that also goes through water treatment to be neutralized.

Either way, water cremation appears to be gaining steam in the U.S. It is currently legal in 28 states—and 15 of them approved it within the last decade.

Human Composting

Human composting turns bodily remains to soil through a highly controlled process—very different from food composting that can be done in your backyard. In a sealed container, a body is cocooned in a mix of natural materials like wood chips and straw. Over a month or more, the vessel heats up from active microbes that start to break the body down. Fans blow oxygen into the container, which is regularly rotated to reactivate the microbes.

After 30 to 50 days, bone and any non-organic matter are taken out. The bones are then ground down and returned to the material. It takes another few weeks to “cure,” as microbes finish their work and the soil dries out. The end result is a cubic yard of compost that families can use or donate to environmental causes.

There are environmental costs to human composting, also called natural organic reduction (NOR). Fuel is needed to transport elements like wood chips, and electricity is used to power air pumps, fans, and the vessel rotation.

“We’re just getting started as a company tightening [those elements] up,” says Katrina Spade, founder of Recompose, the first NOR facility in the country located in Seattle, Washington. Still, she says the company’s own assessment of the process showed just over a metric ton of carbon savings per person over traditional cremation or burial.

Human composting is rare. It’s only legal in six states—most recently in New York in January. But a Massachusetts lawmaker has also proposed a bill to allow human composting, and advocates like Spade believe that a number of states will legalize it in 2023.

But even if you’re not interested in an eco-friendly afterlife, advocates say that these burial alternatives come with another advantage: Families can be more involved in the death care of their loved ones, from bathing and dressing them at home to lowering their body into the grave if they choose a green burial.

“It's not required. But it's always encouraged to do what you can, if you wish,” Bixby says, adding that most families embrace being part of the process. “You'll watch them go through the gamut of emotions… then when they're done, they'll have this genuinely serene smile on their face. They found a greater sense of acceptance of that passing through the process.”

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USAF announces support for Stratolaunch's hypersonic flight test

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 11/16/2022 - 11:00 in Technology

Stratolaunch's Roc aircraft loads the first Talon-A separation test vehicle during its eighth flight test on October 28, 2022.

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) announced its support for Stratolaunch's hypersonic test vehicle flight test, which is expected to take place early next year.

Launched from the Roc aircraft, the rocket-powered Talon-A test bench carries a variety of customizable loads flying above Mach 5, allowing a hypersonic flight environment for "scientific research, technological development and component demonstration".

The Seattle-based aerospace company completed the critical review of the test vehicle project in September 2021 and conducted its first captive flight test on October 28.

The flight of more than five hours at 23,000 feet (7,000 meters) tested the aircraft's release system and measured the "aerodynamic loads in the Talon-A vehicle while coupled to the Roc," the company said. "The loads captured in flight will validate aerodynamic forecasts to ensure that the release mechanism works as designed."

The first configuration of Talon-A is dispensable. However, the next generation will be reusable.

Stratolaunch expects to start providing hypersonic flight services to government and commercial customers in 2023.

“We are pleased that AFRL has chosen to support the flight of our first hypersonic vehicle and we enjoy working with the esteemed team,” said Stratolaunch CEO Zachary Krevor. "We look forward to providing flight test services to AFRL and other customers in the near future."

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Find a Grave – It’s About Time.

I know this post is from back in March, but this an effort which everyone should support. Find A Grave should change their name!

originally posted on Aug. 8, 2020, with Becks Kobel's post here.

Find A Grave.

What a site. It landed on the genealogy scene in 1995 when Salt Lake City resident Jim Timpton built a genealogical database with his hobby of visiting celebrity gravestones. Since then, it has grown into a global database for many of the millions of dead from around the world.Anna N Daniloff — Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, Washington, USA.

Members and non-members alike can sift through the multitudes of data and find information on their ancestors and view their finals resting places. Due to the interest in genealogy, per the increase in awareness of family history through companies like Ancestry and 23 & Me, more and more people are getting interested in their past and finding their ancestors.

With this increase in popularity, there are some parts of the genealogy world that haven’t moved into the future.

I’ve always loved Find a Grave, I’ve used it since my earliest days in researching my family as a teen, and have appreciated the community base of genealogists who dedicate their time to photographing not just their families, but thousands of others as well.

But there is one thing that has always bothered me about the site, it’s acronymic name that genealogists commonly use, FAG.

FAG

It may not be quickly apparent to some, but the word fag is one of a turbulent history in the LGBTQIA community. It has been used to harass, threaten, abuse and in many cases murder.

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In the past few years, genealogy and the research into one’s family history have blossomed significantly with companies like Ancestry, 23 and Ancestry putting out genetic genealogy test commercials for the general public to see. With this, we as a community have introduced a great variety of people to our much loved and passionate field.

As we continue to evolve and change into an inclusive community of genealogists and death positive folks that range to your Great-Aunt Mary and your Harley-riding younger brother Zac — we all love this field.

Note: As of today, I received a comment on my blog that said the following

“There is a new RAOGK -Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness that was started and we will not tolerate the use of that acronym. We have a photo of the National archives building The old Please if you could make that distinction in the post, so the new group doesn’t get lambasted. “

The problem is, there are some that are refusing to acknowledge this issue. Earlier this week, noted genetic genealogist Blaine Bettinger asked the Facebook genealogy group RAOGK (Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness) to stop using the term as shorthand. This one post has garnered over 247 comments and 8 shares.

I even posted something in the group this morning and it was swiftly deleted and within minutes of it being deleted, a member of the group ‘reached out’ (I use this word with several grains of salt) to me with the following:

This individual then proceeded to tell me that gay people aren’t offended by this acronym (hey, so, I’m gay, and I am) and that “It’s not being used in a derogatory way so I just don’t understand why it’s such an issue,” followed by “I think you’re a wee too sensitive.”

I’m just going to put it out there — that is privilege speaking. The term fag is a loaded term that comes with decades of violence, ignorance, and harassment. But, if I have to drag y’all kicking and screaming into the future — I will. This needs to change now.

Since we love so much, don’t you think we should take care of it? Include all the members of the community, no matter how different we are? So here is my proposal, let’s call it Find a Memorial (FAM). Why FAM?

#1: It is not an offensive acronym or term and solves that problem hands down

#2: It incorporates family (FAM) into the term, which what this is all about

#3: Memorial is a much more applicable term as by definition, the graveyard has been used specifically for those graveyards near churches or as the definition of it says: “a burial ground, especially one beside a church.”Using the word memorial will incorporate not only graveyards and cemeteries but can also incorporate more non-traditional memorials such as cremations, at sea burials, etc.

If you support me, sign below with your name (i.e. Becky K., 34, Bellingham, WA) below and tweet at @FindAGrave and @Ancestry to make this happen.

We, the undersigned petition Ancestry (the parent company to Find a Grave) to change the name of Find a Grave to Find a Memorial for the following reasons:

The acronym represents our field in a much more appropriate way

The new acronym and name represents all types of departures from this earth, not just graves (cremations, scattered ashes, etc.)

Find a Grave has always been a community-centered database and we all contribute from all the corners of the world. People of every gender, color, background, religion, sexuality, and type. Why not keep everyone together on this journey with a more inclusive name.

Names of Signatories

Becky K., 34 – Bellingham, Washington, USA

Stephany B. – Georgia, USA

Chris F. – New Hampshire, USA

Kirsten Beyer – Illinois, USA

Hazel Scullin – Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Elizabeth Ludwig – Utah, USA

Miranda Carter – Utah, USA

Megan Fincher – California, USA

Mary Rohrer Dexter

Linda Dupuy

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Tawna L. – Meridian, Idaho, USA

Betty Dees, 62 – Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA

Kelly Bembry – Midura, Virginia, USA

Casey F. – Long Beach, California, USA

Diane B.

Linda Fradelis – Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Carolynn ni Lochlainn

Jenifer Kahn – Bakkala, Massachusetts

Jan Pennington – England

Leslie Rieger – Montana

Brenda Leyndyke – Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Anna C. Matthews – Rockville Centre, New York, USA

Arlene F. – Michigan, USA

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Erica Millar – Ontario, Canada

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Rich M., 62, – Medford, Oregon, USA

Charlotte N. – Utah, USA

Leah M. – Washington, USA

Dena R. – Visalia, California, USA

Jordan MacVay – Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Victoria Kolakowski – Oakland, California, USA

Rebecca Campbell – Dallas, Texas

Miriam Robbins – Spokane, Washington, USA (Note left: User of FindAGrave for 18.5 yrs.)

Millicent Parsons – Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Holly B. — Carnation, Washington, USA

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Sarah Potter – Naperville, Illinois, USA

Kat Kellermeyer – Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Joey De Luna – Bellingham, Washington, USA

Cindy Badger – Osan Air Base, S. Korea

Kolby LaBree – Bellingham, Washington, USA

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Brooke W., 49 – Sydney, NSW, Australia

Chelsy Parrish, 28 – Mesa, Arizona, USA

Kassidy Price, 24 – St. George, Utah, USA

Diane Willey – Ontario, Canada

Andrea Weigel – Templeton, California, USA

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Second Hand Commercial Coffee Machines for Sale in USA

Coffee machines play a vital role in the success of any café or restaurant. However, purchasing brand-new commercial coffee machines can be a significant investment. Thankfully, there is a cost-effective solution: second-hand commercial coffee machines. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the benefits of buying second-hand coffee machines, highlight important considerations when making a purchase, and provide a curated list of reputable sources in the USA where you can find quality, second-hand commercial coffee machines for sale. So, let's dive in and discover the world of affordable and reliable coffee machines!

Benefits of Buying Second Hand Choosing to purchase a second-hand commercial coffee machine comes with several advantages. Firstly, it allows you to save a considerable amount of money compared to buying new equipment. Secondly, you can acquire high-quality machines from well-known brands at a fraction of the original cost. Additionally, by buying second hand, you can often find unique and discontinued models that may no longer be available in the market. Finally, investing in second-hand equipment also helps reduce environmental impact by giving a new life to machines that would otherwise end up in landfills.

Important Considerations When looking for a second-hand commercial coffee machine, there are a few crucial factors to consider to ensure you make the right choice. Firstly, assess your specific needs and determine the volume of coffee you plan to serve daily. This will help you identify the machine size and capacity that suits your business requirements. Secondly, research the machine's age, maintenance history, and any repairs or refurbishments it has undergone. This information will provide insight into the machine's condition and potential future performance. Thirdly, ask for warranty or support options from the seller. Although second-hand purchases may not always include warranties, it's important to check if the seller offers any after-sales support or service agreements.

Reputable Sources for Second-Hand Commercial Coffee Machines Specialty Coffee Auctions:

Several online platforms host coffee-related auctions, where you can find second-hand commercial coffee machines. These auctions often feature equipment from reputable cafes and roasteries that are upgrading or closing down. Check out platforms like Coffee Auctioneer and Catawiki for a wide range of coffee machines.

Restaurant Equipment Dealers:

Many dealers specialize in used restaurant equipment, including coffee machines. These dealers often refurbish machines, ensuring they are in excellent working condition before selling. Some reputable dealers include Burkett Restaurant Equipment, ACityDiscount, and Prima Supply.

Online Marketplaces:

Widely-used online marketplaces like eBay and Craigslist can be treasure troves for second-hand commercial coffee machines. However, exercise caution and thoroughly research sellers, reviews, and product descriptions before making a purchase. It's recommended to inquire about the machine's condition and ask for detailed photographs before finalizing the transaction.

Coffee Equipment Suppliers:

Some coffee equipment suppliers also offer second-hand machines alongside new ones. These suppliers often have trade-in programs or acquire used equipment from cafes and restaurants they work with. Companies like Seattle Coffee Gear and Majesty Coffee provide reliable options for second-hand coffee machines.

Coffee Forums and Social Media Groups:

Engaging with coffee forums and social media groups dedicated to the coffee industry can help you connect with individuals looking to sell their commercial coffee machines. Platforms like CoffeeGeek, Home-Barista, and Facebook groups like "Coffee Equipment Buy/Sell/Trade" can be valuable resources for finding second-hand coffee machines.

Conclusion Purchasing a second-hand commercial coffee machine can be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly option for businesses in the USA. By considering important factors and exploring reputable sources, you can find high-quality machines that suit your specific needs without breaking the bank. Get ready to brew exceptional coffee and delight your customers while saving money!

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Find a Grave - It's About Time

I know this post is from back in March, but this an effort which everyone should support. Find A Grave should change their name!

Reprinted from my History Hermann WordPress blog and Wayback Machine. This was originally posted on August 13, 2020.

The Hipster Historian [original post from there is here]

Find A Grave.

Anna N Daniloff — Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, Washington, USA.

With this increase in popularity, there are some parts of the genealogy world that haven’t moved into the future.

But there is one thing that has always bothered me about the site, it’s acronymic name that genealogists commonly use, FAG.

FAG

It may not be quickly apparent to some, but the word fag is one of a turbulent history in the LGBTQIA community. It has been used to harass, threaten, abuse and in many cases murder.

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Note: As of today, I received a comment on my blog that said the following

#1: It is not an offensive acronym or term and solves that problem hands down

#2: It incorporates family (FAM) into the term, which what this is all about

If you support me, sign below with your name (i.e. Becky K., 34, Bellingham, WA) below and tweet at @FindAGrave and @Ancestry to make this happen.

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We, the undersigned petition Ancestry (the parent company to Find a Grave) to change the name of Find a Grave to Find a Memorial for the following reasons:

The acronym represents our field in a much more appropriate way

The new acronym and name represents all types of departures from this earth, not just graves (cremations, scattered ashes, etc.)

Names of Signatories

Becky K., 34 – Bellingham, Washington, USA

Stephany B. – Georgia, USA

Chris F. – New Hampshire, USA

Kirsten Beyer – Illinois, USA

Hazel Scullin – Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Elizabeth Ludwig – Utah, USA

Miranda Carter – Utah, USA

Megan Fincher – California, USA

Mary Rohrer Dexter

Linda Dupuy

Laura Napl

Tawna L. – Meridian, Idaho, USA

Betty Dees, 62 – Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA

Kelly Bembry – Midura, Virginia, USA

Casey F. – Long Beach, California, USA

Diane B.

Linda Fradelis – Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Carolynn ni Lochlainn

Jenifer Kahn – Bakkala, Massachusetts

Jan Pennington – England

Leslie Rieger – Montana

Brenda Leyndyke – Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Anna C. Matthews – Rockville Centre, New York, USA

Arlene F. – Michigan, USA

Deb

Sue J.

Erica Millar – Ontario, Canada

Geoff Mulholland

Robin G.

Anna

Raymond R Hawkins

Rich M., 62, – Medford, Oregon, USA

Charlotte N. – Utah, USA

Leah M. – Washington, USA

Dena R. – Visalia, California, USA

Jordan MacVay – Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Victoria Kolakowski – Oakland, California, USA

Rebecca Campbell – Dallas, Texas

Miriam Robbins – Spokane, Washington, USA (Note left: User of FindAGrave for 18.5 yrs.)

Millicent Parsons – Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Holly B. — Carnation, Washington, USA

Susan S.

Teresa Eckford – Sunshine Coast, Canada

Zoe Krainik – USA

Sarah Potter – Naperville, Illinois, USA

Kat Kellermeyer – Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Joey De Luna – Bellingham, Washington, USA

Cindy Badger – Osan Air Base, S. Korea

Kolby LaBree – Bellingham, Washington, USA

Trish Riederer – California, USA

Heidi Pomerleau – Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Valorie Cowan Zimmerman

Audra Searcy – Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA

Emily Schroeder – Solon, Ohio, USA

Brooke W., 49 – Sydney, NSW, Australia

Chelsy Parrish, 28 – Mesa, Arizona, USA

Kassidy Price, 24 – St. George, Utah, USA

Diane Willey – Ontario, Canada

Andrea Weigel – Templeton, California, USA

#homophobia #genealogy #family history #find a grave #petitions #inclusive genealogy #hipster historian #Youtube

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