With this super-automatic home espresso machine you can brew espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, and even tea easier than ever. The machine has three buttons: one for power, one for coffee, and one for steam. Just push a button and the unit will With the push of a button, the unit grind, does, tamp, brew, and dispense your coffee, it can even make two cups at a time.

The machine’s Opti-Dose adjustable doser lets you adjust the fineness of the grind, the amount of coffee brewed, and the amount of ground coffee used to make each individual cup, from 6 grams for those who like their coffee a little weaker to 9 grams for those who like a stronger beverage. It’s also got a Rapid Steam function which means no waiting between frothing milk and brewing espresso, and its steam and hot-water wand comes with a pannarello frother to make frothing milk simple. If you’ve been putting off getting an espresso machine because you’ve been afraid it just be too complicated than this may be the perfect machine for you.

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“Other highlights include a removable brew group for chemical-free cleaning; a removable drip tray and dreg drawer; and a removable dump box for used grounds (holds up to 15 pucks). Made in Italy, the 1,250-watt super-automatic espresso machine measures 12-1/2 by 14 by 15-3/4 inches and carries a one-year parts-and-labor warranty.”

Whether you’re on a well, surface, or chlorinated municipal water, the New Wave Enviro Water Filter can help improve your water. The system’s ceramic filter says it provides: 100% rejection of Bacteria, Cysts, absolute depth filtration >.9 micron and effective depth filtration of particulate >.5 micron (dirt, asbestos, iron etc), excellent improvement in Taste and Odor, plus the added bonus of Chemical, Lead and Heavy Metal rejection. The filter also rejects Chlorine (>97%) and Lead (>97%) at its rated life of 600 gallons.

600 gallons! that’s much better than those Brita filters that you have to remember to change every two months minimum. The filter is easily cleaned and you don’t need any tools to service it, it comes with everything you’ll need.

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“…exceeds the NSF certification requirements under NSF International Standard 53. The 600 gallon (720 G/US) rating is to ensure that the internal extruded carbon core and Zeolite ion reduction medium remains effective under the worst possible contaminant conditions.”

If you’ve been toying with the idea of deep frying a turkey but are wary of the mess, and nervous about all that oil then Heat Wave Infared technology of this oil-less turkey fryer maybe the perfect alternative you need.

The Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Infared Turkey Fryer lets you cook perfectly cook a turkey or other large cut of meat with no hot oil. Instead cooking is done inside a double-wall cylindrical cooking chamber, powered by a fully enclosed propane burner. Your turkey comes out crisp on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.

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“Ask anyone to describe food prepared inside The Big Easy and “juicy” is the first word you’re likely to hear - followed by tender, moist, and flavorful. Instead of oil, the infrared heat penetrates the meat evenly and seals the juices inside. The result is a bird that’s moist inside and crispy outside—just as fried turkey should be.”

That’s it, stop putting it off, summer’s almost over! You’ve been putting it off for a while now, but it’s time. It’s time to get a new grill. No more temperamental starters and no more unreliable burners, get the Weber 586002 Q 320 Gas Grill.

The unit has 2 burners, electronic ignition for easy never fail lighting, an adjustable burner valve with regulator, 2 removable work tables, a sturdy glass-reinforced nylon grill frame, and a cast aluminum lid and body.

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“…removable catch pan, center-mounted thermometer, a large weather-resistant lid handle, Grill-Out handle light, a 2 piece porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grate, and operates on a standard 20 lb. propane tank (sold separately). Includes Weber Q recipe booklet. 2 tubular stainless steel burners, 21,700 BTU-per-hour input, 393 sq. in. total cooking area.”

Let’s face it, Espresso makers don’t tend to be the most subtle or easy store of the kitchen gadgets, so why bother trying to hide it away at all? Especially when it has stainless housing that looks this good. The machine also comes with a stainless-steel espresso cup set and frothing jug.

Don’t go out for anymore $11 coffee drinks. Stay at home and pull your own perfect espressos. This easy to use machines ensures an abundance of crema. (That’s the beautifully delicious light brown liquid that covers a well-pulled shot) Filters synchronize with the heated and pressurized water to perfectly extract and caramelize coffee oils, resulting in a velvety, flavor-packed crema.

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“The machine is simple-to-use, with a removable 1.3-quart water tank and an external water window that indicates when the tank is low. The tank is much larger than most consumer machines, so espresso enthusiasts can pull shot after shot without running low on water. As with any good espresso machine, the unit also includes a warming plate to prevent shots from prematurely cooling when poured into cups. Additional features include a froth enhancer for flavorful lattés and cappuccinos, and a removable drip tray and grid for easier cleanup.”

This gorgeous sisal rug is available in 8′ x 10′ and 6′ x 9′ sizes. Sisal comes from the Agave plant. The plant produces long, fine fibers which make it well adapted to be spun into a textured yarn.

Sisal rugs not only add a touch of simple and sophisticated style to any room, but are also naturally anti-static, sound absorbing, flame retardant, and incredibly durable.

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“Our rugs and carpets are made entirely from the highest quality natural materials. Much of our Sisal fiber is produced in Kenya and Tanzania where it is extracted from the agave plant…A rug pad is recommended.”

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Dr. Carl Sagan was a professor at Cornell University as well as a consultant and adviser to NASA since the 1950’s. He briefed the Apollo astronauts before their flights to the Moon, and was an experimenter on the Mariner, Viking, Voyager, and Galileo expeditions to the planets. Dr. Sagan received many awards throughout his career including the NASA medals for Exceptional Scientific Achievement and (twice) for Distinguished Public Service, as well as the NASA Apollo Achievement Award, and the John F. Kennedy Astronautics Award.

The late Dr. Sagan’s series Cosmos attempts to deepen our understanding of how we got from there to here. Sagan shows viewers the farthest reaches of space and journeys back into the history of scientific inquiry, from the ancient library of Alexandria to NASA’s exploration of Earth’s neighboring planets.

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“The late Dr. Sagan’s series goes beyond a guided tour through billions of stars and galaxies. After 20-plus years, Cosmos remains one of the most profound statements in exploration, crossing boundaries between science and religion.”

There are basically two types of ornithology, systematic or scientific and popular. Most of us laypeople are interested in the latter type, which explores birds’ habitats, nesting, and songs.

By running the pen scanner over the barcodes in this 54 page book you can quickly identify bird calls while out in the field. The scanner has an integrated speaker that plays authentic digital recordings of 206 bird songs, and 10 frog calls. The book also includes full color illustrations that will help you identify the birds you hear once you get a clear look at them.

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“Ideal for the novice or advanced birder, the entire unit stores unobtrusively in a front pocket, ensuring ease of portability in the field. Includes 216 bird and frog song barcode stickers that can be placed on field guides, two AAA batteries, a carrying case, and a holster.”

Alright all you Star Wars fans, this collection of Star Wars Film Cels is only available in limited quantities, so get your while you can. This 19″ x 11″ frame houses film cels and mini-posters from every Star Wars movie from A New Hope through Revenge of the Sith.

Each cel is a one-of-a-kind that’s been cut from an actual copy of the film (as it was shown in theaters) not the “re-vamped” version that came out on DVD.

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“Fully licensed by Lucasfilm with Certificate of Authenticity. Limited quantities. ©2005 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.”

Babe Ruth was the first major league baseball player to hit 60 home runs in one season, his lifetime home run total at the time of his retirement in 1935 was 714. These two records remained unbroken for 34 and 39 years respectively. If you’re a fan of The Sultan of Swat then you probably know about these records, and that he was one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and that he was voted the third greatest US athlete of the 20th century, behind only Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali.

This 22″ x 22″framed collage that features his photo, his playing records, and a piece of his actual game-used bat. The collage also comes with a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. It’s the perfect gift for any fans of the Bambino or sports memorabila collectors.

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“Babe Ruth began his career as a starting pitcher, it was his amazing success with the bat that catapulted him to legendary fame. His overall career numbers include 714 home runs, 2211 RBI and a lifetime batting average of .342.”