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Product Description
Sturdy stainless steel casing, brass components throughout and an upgraded commercial-grade steam wand make the Rancilio Silvia Version M one of the most popular machines on the market. Simple, reliable and powerful, the Silvia espresso machine produces excellent espresso and silky microfoam milk for your lattes and cappuccinos. Add even more consistency to your Rancilio Silvia with the addition of a PID controller. Installed by our own Seattle Coffee Gear tech department before the machine goes out, these units enable you to control the temperature variance on this machine by as little as one degree.
The PID that is currently being installed on the Silvia w/ PID will display white numeric digits
Features & Functionality of the Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine
- Steaming/Hot Water: Featuring a commercial grade chrome-plated steam wand, the Rancilio Silvia quickly delivers plenty of steam for milk frothing and hot boiling water for your Americano or a cup of tea.
- Brew Group: Inspired by Rancilio's professional espresso machines, this chrome-plated brass group ensures even heat and water distribution, resulting in highly consistent espresso extraction.
- Pressure Release System: The commercial-grade pressure relief system utilizes a 3-way solenoid valve which makes for easier cleanup — either by reducing splatter from an inadvertently removed portafilter or by reducing post-brew drip, effecting a dried out coffee ground "puck."
- 67 oz Water Tank: The water reservoir is removable, making for easy regular care. You can fill it while operating or by taking it out and filling it from the sink.
- 15 BAR Heavy Duty Pump: A powerful water pump will effectively force water through your coffee grounds and extract full flavor.
- 12 oz Brass Boiler and Three Thermostats: Brass evenly distributes heat, so this boiler will get up to temperature quickly and easily maintain it through multiple repetitive uses. The thermostats monitor the espresso, steam and boiler heat to ensure excellent espresso extraction without worrying about overheating.
- Stainless Steel Construction: Brushed stainless steel case, rust resistant steel frame, stainless steel bolts, screws, heating element and only the finest fittings and tubing give this machine a sleek, industrial and functional design.
- Plug n Play: Requiring no special plumbing or electrical outlets, you can easily plug the Silvia right in and it's ready to operate.
- Portafilter and Filter Baskets: The Silvia comes with a commercial-grade, heavy-duty chrome plated brass portafilter and two stainless steel filter baskets (one for single shot, one for double shot) which measure 58mm in diameter.
- Drip/Cup Tray and Warmer: The stainless steel drip pan and cup tray are easy to remove and clean. Plus, a warming surface on the top of the machine gives you a space to warm your cup before you pour your espresso, keeping it at the right temperature — an essential element of fine espresso.
|Ease of Use
|Ease of Care and Maintenance
|Overall Value for the Money
|How Does it Compare?
The Rancilio Silvia produces ideal shots, but it takes a little more work because of its specific grind requirement. Be prepared to dial in your grind every time you use a new bag of beans, and to use fresh beans for the best flavor.
Additional Information
|Model Number
|Ran-Silvia V3
|9.5 inches
|11.0 inches
|13.5 inches
|Case Material
|Stainless Steel
|Boiler Material
|Cup Clearance
|3.0 inches
|Boiler Volume
|12 oz
|Reservoir Size
|67 oz
|Solenoid Valve
|Steam Wand Type
|Traditional Only
|Cup Warmer
|Warm Up: Brew Time
|3 minutes and 27 seconds
|Boiler Design
|Single Boiler
|Water Sources
|Reservoir/Internal Tank
|Stainless Steel
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Why? to simply make use of the brass! Ask yourself why did they use brass, and why higher end machines use brass and top end use copper? why not Aluminum or stainless? Simply because brass retains heat more than other types of metal, and the best is copper (which most HX machines do use). which means when you pull a shot the temp of water running from boiler to grouphead to portafilter should remain consistent till it reaches the grounds and out of the portafilter. Temp stability is vital to ensure proper extraction, cause you might have water in the boiler at right temp but until it reaches the grounds, if not brass/copper temp might drop dramatically.
Wait time is to make sure all the parts are at the same temperature and so water will hit grounds and come out at the correct temp which will make your espresso taste far better.
45 minutes is alot , I know, but you have 2 work arounds.
First: Get a good electric DIGITAL timer. and set it 45 minutes prior your wake up time so when you wake up the machine is already up to temp
Second: You can cheat miss silvia, there is a very popular page for that, just google "CoffeeKid Cheating miss silvia"
I hope I've been informative.
First I must state that this is my first espresso machine. Before I bought "Miss Silvia" I spent a fair amount of time researching the subject. I am extremely happy with my choice. The three drawbacks were the lack of a gauge or view port on the water tank, the small drip pan, and that it was somewhat difficult to judge when the water had reached the proper temperature for a perfect shot. I ignored the tank problem and got a small pan to put under my espresso cup. I ordered a PID from an engineer who sells kits on eBay at the same time as I ordered the machine. This small device is a little processing chip, control switches and an accurate thermometer. It keeps the temperature to within one degree of its setting. It displays the temperature as numbers on an LCD so one knows when to start the process. I installed the PID on the machine after first testing the machine one time, as the warranty might have been voided by the modification. (That first cup from the machine, with no PID, was great.) The PID installation was well described and documented with pictures and was easy to do.
As to a problem with oily beans, the Silvia machine itself works equally well with any roast. The Rancillo grinder, which I also use, does have a problem with very oily (dark roast) beans. Most espresso drinkers prefer the more caffeinated lighter roasts and I usually fall in this group. I sometimes use dark roasts and two or three times - out of many hundreds - I have had to empty the grinder and return the beans to fix the jam.
Both the machine and the PID have worked flawlessly for three years. I am very pleased with both and highly recommend the Silvia and the use of a PID.
Because your machine sat for awhile, the gasket replacement makes sense. Our boiler is still going strong, even though my other half frequently forgets to turn the machine off and so the boiler stays on all day. Thermostats are fine too.
It would make sense to buy a new one if there has been a change in where they are manufactured, or an update in materials for the new ones. Otherwise, these machines seem to be of the dying breed of appliances that are NOT considered disposable. After going through a large number of espresso machines and finally paying top dollar for the Silva, I believe in this brand and it's lasting power. If you can get a guarantee on the replacement parts, I would fix it. Then make sure you descale and clean it regularly as per manufactures instructions. For $408, I'd rather have a refurbished Silva than anything else that can be bought for twice that price.
Hope that was helpful.
thank you,
What am I doing wrong? Anyone run into the same issue?
I seem to recall having this problem early on with my Rancilio. I changed the grind to a finer setting and started tamping the grounds as I filled the portafilter. So I fill the portafilter halfway then tamp very firmly, fill some more and tamp again. Make sure you have grinds higher than the indented line around the interior of the portafilter basket. I don't know what type of bean grinder you have (I use a Baratza Preciso) but the grinder does make a difference as well. Hope this helps.
Sorry for the confusion!
In order to prime the Silvia after steaming, you would turn Off the steam switch, the bottom switch of the three on the left, and turn On the middle switch, the water switch which engages the pump. You will do this while simultaneously turning the steam knob into the "open" position. This allows you to deplete steam from the boiler, and refill the boiler with water from the tank. No, I am not intending to use the words "boiler" and "tank" interchangeably, and misspoke in my first note to you. Correct wording for that sentence would be "prime the machine after steaming to refill the boiler." Sorry!
Regarding a grinder, the reason you absolutely need your own grinder for either the Silvia or the Crossland CC1, is that both of these machines require a specific grind that is different for every machine and every bean. If you go to your local coffee shop or a grocery store and have them grind beans for you, unfortunately their setting will likely be different from yours, as there is not a universal espresso grind setting. It is also the case that beans age quickly, and grinding them will allow them to age even quicker, as there is that much more surface area exposed to the air. If you try to use preground coffee in these machines, you will not find good flavor or crema and be very disappointed with the results. I would also suggest watching the video on the Silvia page for an overview of the machine and what all the buttons do for more information. I hope this helps clarify further, but please give us a call if you have any other questions! 866-372-4734
However, you could certainly make espresso, then add hot water to it to water it down, making an americano. This is as close to a drip cup of coffee that any espresso machine like this will be able to produce, and for many people, it's similar enough to do the trick!
FYI: I use organic 1% milk from Costco. It tastes so much richer and steams better than non organic from the grocery store.
The power switch (on the right) heats the water in the boiler to brewing temp. around 185.
On the left, the top switch operates the pump to the portafilter (pulling a shot)
The middle button activates the pump to the wand to pull hot water (for tea)
The third heats the water to above boiling 265-285 degrees. (steam)
Steam will come out if the water in the boiler is above boiling. Even after you turn the third switch off, the water in the boiler may be above boiling.
Try these things.
Starting cold. Turn on the power (right switch). Wait until the temp light turns off. (The square one). Turn on the top switch (pump to the portafilter), hot water should come out of the portafilter. If you do not turn on the third switch, you should not get steam. If you do, the unit is defective.
Starting hot. If you have had the third switch on, even if you turn it off, the water in the boiler is still superheated to above boiling. You can bleed off the steam by turning on the first switch (pump) until hot water comes out of the portafilter. Steam will come out first. If you leave it on long enough the temp light will go back on. Again, with the third switch off, If the water in the boiler gets superheated, and steam comes out, the unit is defective.
One more note. To use the wand to steam milk, you turn on the third switch, wait until the temp light goes out and turn the knob on the wand to get steam. For hot water out of the wand the third switch is off. the second switch will operate the pump to push hot water out of the wand.
Hope this helps.
If you purge the line of water and ask for steam right away, you may not get any, or it will be at very low pressure. I hope that helps.
It seems like (if one is not steaming milk) one could first raise the temp till the heating light goes out, then let it fall (to the correct brew temp, however much time that takes), then brew. Correct?
The key is to get the boiler to heat up under non-steam conditions and then brew the espresso within 30 secs of the light switching off - this is the optimum temperature.
A trick to getting the Rancilio Silva to reheat to optimum temperature quickly is to replace the hot water in the boiler with cold water from the tank. To do this, switch on the hot water switch, and then open the steam value to let out the hot water in the boiler. After a short while the boiler will be filled with cold water, thereby activating the boiler again, you can now switch off the steam valve and hot water button. Once the water has boiled and the boiler light has switched off, you have 30 seconds to brew the perfect shot of espresso.
Best of luck to you,
Your product description is indicating : "15 BAR Heavy Duty Pump: A powerful water pump will effectively force water through your coffee grounds and extract full flavor."
What is the part number of this heavy duty pump ? From several researches on internet, It seems that there are more than one pump model, a low quality one with a plastic piston (often causing leaking problems), one of a higher quality that thas a brass piston, and there may be others. I would appreciate to know which model of the pump corresponds to the 15 BAR Heavy Duty Pump. Thank you for your help.
what are the specific upgrades compare to this machine and is it available?
However, it is still very important to make sure that you refill your boiler after every time that you steam, and is especially important to prime your machine as soon as you turn it on when you first receive it after initial purchase.
While the PID offers stable temperature and programing for shot length and pre infusion, it does not offer a quicker heat up time, faster recovery after steaming, or an automatic timer to turn on the machine in the morning. Hope this info helps!
I recently bought this machine with the PID installed, and I was very excited for the upgrade! I used to have a De'Longhi beginner machine...
Anyway, I kept reading how the Silvia needed a finer grind, and I have a Baratza Virtuoso. I have tried all settings from 4 up through 12. 10, 11 and 12 will produce a complete double (Most of the time), but under 10, the shot won't pull at all... I get less than half an ounce with an 8, and anything lower it won't do... I feel that I am tamping correctly, and if anything may be tamping a little light...
Is this a problem I can address? Could it have to do with the PID? any help would be greatly appreciated--
Hope this helps!
Any thoughts or ideas?
Just baught the silvia and rockey. I have no problem pulling the double shots, filling the basket to the top and then taking off excess coffee and distributing it with my finger. When i do this with the single basket i cant lock the portafiller. Ive understood that its because when i tamp with the single basket the coffee doesnt go down as much because of the way the basket is made, so there isnt enough room for the portafiller to lock. Is there a way of eye balling the appropriate dosing of coffee for the single basket or do i absolutely need a scale.?Thanks
My question is the Breville Smart Grinder capable of providing the correct grind to work with my Rancilio? I am using Lavazza Super Crema beans. Is this grinder capable a grinding fine enough to work with Ms. Silvia?
Hope this helps!
I am sorry you're noticing such inconsistency from your Silvia! It is the case that the PID will eliminate the inconsistencies of temperature from your drinks and make brewing a bit more automatic, eliminating the need for temperature surfing. However drastic inconsistencies sometimes have to do with grinder and/or bean freshness and not machine. What kind of grinder do you have? It is the case that the Silvia requires a fine grind with consistently sized particles, and so the Baratza grinders or something like the Rancilio Rocky is needed for best results. If you already have a great grinder though and temperature is your issue, then the Auber PID is the PID we install and recommend for the Silvia. It can be found at the link below:
Hope this helps!
II assume the higher the number the greater the pressure?
18-bar is better?
Check out the Baratza and Rocky grinders for options!
Namely, what size cup can fit in the unit to receive the shot?
I saw somewhere on one of the many videos that I needed to do ?what? to prevent boiler burn out? I am thinking of this machine but want to clarify this issue first, and I can't find when I saw that information.
Also a friend has this machine and he said it would be great if there was a more detailed user manual, like wait for the light to go out, purge steam wand etc. Is such an item available?
Warranty Information for the Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine
|What it Covers:
Rancilio espresso machines and grinders
- Home Use: 1 year parts and labor (Silvia and Rocky)
- Commercial Equipment: 1 year parts, 3 months labor
|Who Supports the Warranty:
|Seattle Coffee Gear
|Warranty Contact Information:
|866-372-4734 or email us at email@example.com
The Silvia and Rocky are eligible for SCG's standard warranty support and service. Learn more about what's covered.
All other espresso machines and grinders are covered by a limited, commercial-class warranty. For more information on service and support, please discuss with your commercial sales rep.
|Eligible for SCG Extended Warranty?
|Yes (Silvia only).
|Can SCG Repair?
|Yes. Read more about our out-of-warranty repair services.
Caring for the Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine
- Clean the brew gasket daily with a cleaning brush.
- Soap out water tank (if applicable) and drip tray every few days.
- Optional: Perform backflush routine and clean the filter basket each week.
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- Great First MachineReview by Miss Stefanie
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It took about a month for me to be pulling consistent shots. I have owned the Silvia since August 2015 and its my baby. I clean it after every shot, backflush once a week, and I've already done a Descale and gasket change (it did not need the gasket change I just wanted to make sure I was up to the task).
I don't think she is truly as picky as people believe. I can switch up my Bean type and I don't have to dial-in often. My grinder is not the best of the best: its a Breville smart grinder that's about 3 years old. I've kept it within one or two clicks and almost never have to adjust (I do stick with the same beans because I found what I enjoy). I consider myself a master home barista, but other than that I am not a professional. The commercial machine at my restaurant is of poorer quality than Miss Silvia. I have had no difficulty and I am very pleased.
I hope she lasts! So far, zero issues. Absolutely zero. I have produced some fantastic latte art as well, something others have said would be impossible. Honestly I like the ancient commercial machine's steam wand at work better, but she gets the job done. I've made better lattes and caps for friends and family unfortunately better than at our local coffee shops.
My best pro tip to keep drinks hot while waiting for the boiler to heat: pull your shot first into a PRE-WARMED CUP, place the cup on the cup warmer with a saucer on top and let it sit there until the boiler heats up for milk steaming. For awhile the wait caused me to have some barely warm beverages. Now everything stays at a perfect temperature. I love the Silvia and thank you SCG!! (Posted on 1/5/2016)
- LongevityReview by RagRabbit
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In my hands, it's been a very durable performer, akin to a BMW 3 series - an "entry level" performance machine that keeps performing years later.
There is a learning curve for grind, pulling shots, steaming...all true. Once you master these, any fault in brewing is usually your own.
Definitely need a grinder (got the Rocky before a major step up in price came a few yeas ago) as Peets et al cannot cannot consistently give you that grind you want.
Let's see....$4/day at $tarbucks x 5 working days a week x 50 work weeks/year x 13 years = $13,000. In reality, I brew 20+ caps or lattes at home each week. Damn, my Radio Shack solar powered calculator from the 1990's just failed! (Posted on 7/11/2015)
- great machineReview by ghalms
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- the thing broke twiceReview by jkahd
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- Still great after four yearsReview by Brent
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It didn't take long for me to learn how to use it, and now it's an easy routine in the morning. This is my first real espresso machine, and I'm very glad I bought it. For milk drinks it is a bit cumbersome to brew the espresso, then wait for it to heat up to steam the milk. If I were really into the milk drinks I'd consider saving up for a double boiler unit.
A good grinder is an absolute necessity, IMO. Also, I keep on top of maintenance/cleaning, which for me consists of: (1) after each use rinse portafilter and drip tray/screen after each use and use brush to clean off the screen and head; (2) every 2-3 weeks unscrew the screen, remove all those parts that come out, do a backflush with Capresso cleaner, then clean all those parts and the portafilter (I put it all in a sauce pan of water with Capresso on the stove and heat to near boiling); and (3) every three or four months do the descaling routine with Dezcal. Helpful videos for these tasks are on this site and youtube.
All in all, I give the Sivia a big thumbs up!
(Posted on 2/1/2015)
- A Great Machine To Begin Your JourneyReview by Gabe
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I'll finish this review with the highs as I like ending on a good point. The lows... Well this thing is kinda ugly... It's built with brushed steel, plastic rocker switches, and a plastic knob that fell off after months of use. The Rancilio badge also became unglued from the knob itself after about a year. Fortunately, you can just stick it right back on the valve and be careful not to pull it... but honestly, I never abused the machine so I don't see why this should have happened. The drip tray is pathetic. Its small and dainty and quickly fills if you don't empty it often. Finally, the machine is finicky. This can be both good AND bad. Good in that it trains you in the art of espresso making. Bad in that you will not be getting decent shots EVERY time. You really gotta watch your grind and adjust it as the beans age or you get a different kinda bean. Your tamp has got to be spot on, and you need to familiarize yourself with temperature surfing as the machine will cut the heating element at a temp too high to brew, requiring that you wait about 20-30sec to get it too cool enough to pull a good shot. You really do learn much about coffee with this machine, but pulling greats shots can be hit or miss with Miss Sylvia (keep in mind that in the end it's not the machines fault if you pull bad shots... its yours :P). Another con is that this is a single boiler machine which means you will have to wait for the boiler to hit the appropriate temps for brewing and steaming and this takes time... I do not recommend this machine if you plan on making lattes for your family often as it is annoying and time consuming to make more then 1.
Now the pros...and this is a BIG pro. If you do everything right... you will be rewarded with a shot on par with your local cafe. I went bottom-less with my Rancilio and I was pretty happy with my pulls. I would occasionally mess up, but I would say that 90% of my pulls were good after a month of using this machine. Another BIG pro is that the steaming function on this machine is top notch. The boiler is large and retains heat well and you will never find yourself running out of steam for 1 drink. It's powerful enough to create dry cappuccinos yet tamed enough to give you just enough time to texture for a latte. I have made all sorts of beautiful latte art with this machine from swans, to rosettas, to tulips, and hearts. It's very easy to steam with this machine and this feature alone is probably what makes the Sylvia stand out over a a cheaper single boiler machine like the Saeco Aroma. Sure you can get similar pulls of espresso... but that's only half the game when it comes making milk/espresso beverages and the Rancilio gives you the tools to create EVERY milk/espresso drink a cafe has to offer. Another pro is that the parts that count (e.g. boiler, steam wand, pump, valves, etc) are VERY durable. Daily, for 4 years, I have put this machine through the paces and it never waned. That's why I said that if you pull bad shots it will be your fault... because this machine IS predictable. It will always perform the exact same every time with proper maintenance.
In the end, the Rancilio is the kinda machine that can teach you how to be a proper barista. That's no joke either, as my friend happens to be a barista in a great cafe and I have been allowed to make drinks with this cafes equipment... and honestly, there was not much of a difference once you familiarized yourself with the way commercial grade machines work. There is a reason why, despite its quirks, the Rancilio Sylvia is a well known machine for use in a home. (Posted on 11/22/2014)
- Feels like quality, produces great shotsReview by A. Da Costa
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I got the version with the PID, which in my opinion is a MUST-have if you're already spending this king of money anyways. You don't want to be temperature-surfing and potentially ruining your shot after purchasing a machine for this price. Better off just spending a little more to get it right all the time.
A couple of negatives about the PID though:
1- It comes with instructions on how to change it to Celsius, which I did. The problem is that the temperature thresholds (brew and steam set points) do not convert units automatically. This is a great design flaw in my opinion. You could actually burn your heating element if you don't notice it right away. The default set point for brew is 221, which is fine for Fahrenheit, but once you change the units to Celsius, it'll try and heat your boiler to 221 C, which is 430 F!!! You also need to change the steam temperatures (two settings, on/off). The instructions don't mention anything about this.
2- It comes with the option to set a pre-infusion time. Do not use pre-infusion or it'll produce a worse shot. I checked out the electrical diagram on Auber's website and now I understand what the problem is. The way the relay used to control the pump is hooked up is such that the 3-way solenoid valve is also switched to absorb over-pressure from the brew head once the pump stops. In other words, after a few seconds of pre-infusion, the pump will stop for the delay before the full shot and all the delicious crema that's starting to form in your portafilter will be sucked out to your drip tray!!! Design flaw! They should have used a separate relay for the solenoid valve so that it only sucks the moisture out of your portafilter when you finish pulling the shot, and not during your wait-time post pre-infusion. (Posted on 11/16/2014)
- Now I get it! Review by Joey
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About 6 months ago I began eyeing either the Rancilio Silvia based upon its outstanding reviews or the Rocket Cellini. I couldn't justify purchasing the Rocket when there was nothing wrong with my FrancisFrancis.
I've always watched the SCG videos on youtube, and have been impressed with the wealth of knowledge Gail and Kat have. Last week I began watching all the videos with Miss Silvia in them, and I could not hold out any longer... I placed my order!
So today the machine arrived. My first impression was, in person it appears much, much more solid and well built than I had expected. Setup was a breeze ( I didn't even read the directions shame on me). Priming the boiler was quick / easy, and honestly the machine heated up much quicker than I had expected. Off to the Breville grinder it was then, to experiment with exactly what Miss Silvia is fond of. At first, I went as fine as possible--thinking that is what seemed to be the case for others. Result, too fine--so I began to dial down, and down again... finally just right!
Now I have not lived with Sylvia very long, so please this list of pros and cons with a grain of salt, but these are my observations so far.
-Very well built, much more pretty in person
-A true quality shot
-Much stronger steam than expected
-Simple instructions (I read them after)
-I'll say it again... very well made
-A little too loud and considerable vibration
-I would have liked to see a nicer more solid tamper and accessories. Very surprised that with just a quality built machine, the tamper is cheap plastic that almost seems to be the wrong size for the portafilter.
-They should include a cleaning brush.
Overall, I am EXTREMELY satisfied... but even more impressed and satisfied with the incredible customer service and support SCG always offers. (Posted on 9/4/2014)
- Practice makes PerfectReview by Shauna
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The Silvia with PID is taking practice! In fact I am seriously considering a weekend trip to Seattle to visit Gail and get some lessons on frothing. I finally got my grind dialed in perfect for my favorite espresso beans and am now working on frothing perfect microfoam. Then I will work on my latte art! The foam has been surprisingly difficult to perfect. But I will NOT give up. :)
I was somewhat afraid of doing something wrong and blowing up the machine, so I watched many videos before it arrived and since to learn as much as I can. Now that I have the basics down, it's just practice practice practice. I did break down and purchase the base as my cardboard box isn't doing it justice and there are no off brand options that seem to fit. That should arrive soon and then I think I am set for success.
Also thankful for the help from SCG when I called. Very friendly and helpful. Very happy!! (Posted on 8/28/2014)
- Excellent Machine with few quirksReview by Real_user
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Pros - Decent size boiler which can steam well for micro foam. Brew head and portafilter are solid. 2 Year warranty + 1 yr. extended by SCG -total 3 years warranty. Great customer service by SCG. Very impressed. Pump is standard 41W standard on many machines, nothing special there. Heats up quickly and takes me 10 min. to make 2 lattes. Three way solenoid and back flush are very nice.
Cons - Steam wand does not have ample clearance so if the 20 ox pitcher is more that half full, it creates issues when removing the pitcher from wand. Wand also gets very hot and is not easy to clean as milk dries up on it. Drip tray is small and fills up quickly. Water tank can be bigger.
Overall a solid machine. May seem expensive but you get what you pay for. Pair it with a good grinder like Rocky, Vario and enjoy drinks which are way better than Charbucks.
(Posted on 7/28/2014)
- Great Machine, Love the PIDReview by lechien
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This thing is great. I can make great coffee and with the PID there is no messing with the time to run etc. Very happy with this purchase. I did not purchase a fancy grinder yet (xmas or birthday it'll make the list) but with the grinder we have I'm able to get a pretty good grind so I'll stick with this for a while. (Posted on 7/27/2014)
- Great Machine if you demand a great EspressoReview by DaveG
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- Not automaticReview by Philip
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- Wonderful Machine with a commercial flare!Review by string0716
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I was watching the video tonight and learned that my technique of going from steaming to drawing a shot was totlally incorrect. That explains why my draw sometimes would be a steam bath! Now I know to run water through the steamer once I am finished with steaming my milk, so to bring the temperature down. Thanks for the great vdeo and the lesson! Eight years later and I am still learning abouth my machine...it is great! (Posted on 7/12/2014)
- Don't do it!Review by tim
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- Not for the faint of heartReview by Espresso twice a day
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- Here Comes the BrideReview by BeauG
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I feel that ease of use is a relative term with this machine, in that she is perfect for those of us that are coffee geeks, which I guess I am, and just as suitable for individuals that simply want a good cup of coffee.
For those on the geek side the Silvia can meet the challenge, however a good grinder is a must to be able to dial in the perfect shot. I paired mine up with the Baratza Forte AP, which I find to be an incredible machine. This is also true if you drink many varieties and roasts of coffee, as each requires adjustment for the perfect shot - not too sour or bitter. If you drink your coffee with cream this becomes less of an issue, because it seems to mitigate the off flavors quite well.
For those only looking for a good cup it can still work well, however it is more of a precision machine and will require a little more precision on your part. The upside to this is it will provide well for you in the event that you get pulled deeper and deeper into that which is geekdom!
I don't often use a steam wand, but find it works great for those occasions that I do. Switching between steam and brew adds steps that wouldn't be required of a double boiler system, but is very manageable once you work out the routine.
As for the PID controller, this is not just for those of us that have that bit of scientist in us. I discovered years ago that brew temperature has an enormous effect on coffee flavor, whether espresso, drip, etc. and has been the missing element on all types of coffee brewing equipment. My hat is off to the person that married the PID to an espresso machine, because it finally puts you in control. Brewing the same coffee at varying temperatures brings out different flavors, all of which can be good.
For those who don't care to go this deep, I've found that a particular temperature can greatly diminish both sour and bitter when a shot is extracted either to rapidly or slowly. This is a great asset if you have a less exact grinder and you drink your coffee black. So, you might do well to consider it.
Overall I am extremely happy with the Rancilio Silvia and look forward to a long and happy marriage! (Posted on 4/27/2014)
- Great Machine but not for the lazyReview by Gavril
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if you want to master brewing world class espresso at home and you are not afraid of learning and training then this is a great machine.
I brew fantastic, consistent shots with this machine everyday! but if I don't pay attention it does not come out like it should.
you see a lot of reviews saying "inconsistent finicky results" this comes from OPERATOR ERROR. this is a machine and "garbage in=garbage out"
You will need this for great coffee
-a real burr grinder (the Rocky Rancilio is great choice)
- Water filter like a Brita
- a real tamper (the supplied one is crap)
- Serious whole bean espresso roast ( is use Urth dark Italia) and I never buy more than a few weeks supply at a time
-other things like tamping box, shot glasses etc
I bought my machine from Seattle coffee gear and got the optional PID to control temp, I recommend that (plus they have free shipping)
The secret to great coffee is a balance between grind, tamp, temp and time....this you can begin your training by watching all the videos you can from Seattle coffee gear and others......and then you brew, and brew and brew.
Within a week I was able to get good results most of the time, a month later I was better.
Now I am the master
most of my friends agree that they have a hard time finding better coffee in a restaurant or cafe
you can do this (Posted on 4/4/2014)
- LOOKS GOOD, FEELS SUBSTANTIAL, FEELS LIKE QUALITYReview by Mikey
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- Quirky instructions, very good espressoReview by Big Al
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- BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCKReview by David
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- Great Espresso MachineReview by Diver
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- Good build OK espressoReview by Gero
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I suspect it will last for years and years but if I had it to do again I'm not sure this would be the machine I would buy.
Additionally, if you look around for better pricing you won't find much of a discount. Rancilio, though not officially "price fixing" has made it known that retailers who violate their retailing policies will suddenly find a shortage of supply, if you know what I mean. Don't know if that is standard or not in the industry. Once in awhile you'll see discounts, but then everyone discounts roughly the same amount thru various means. Just my opinion. (Posted on 1/30/2014)
- Excellent semi automatic machinesReview by danc
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- Great espresso, but too easy to destroy the machineReview by Geoff Olynyk
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Much has been written here about the ease of use of this machine and its ability to turn out a great shot of espresso, day after day. I don't have much to add here: for people like my spouse and me, who were used to a low-end espresso machine, this one is fantastic. It takes some time and practice to get the grind and tamping pressure correct for a particular type of beans, but once you figure it out, you can just do reliable shots day after day. No complaints about the steam, either: it froths milk like a champion. I have the standard steam wand, not the after-market one with more holes -- was worried about the additional steam and increased chances of burning out the boiler. (More on this in a bit.) Also, we mostly drink just straight espresso, not frothed-milk drinks. Anyway, the point I'm making here is that this is a great machine, especially with the PID installed, and will serve you very well at making great espresso.
Now, for why I'm not super thrilled with the machine. It is far, far too easy to burn out the boiler. As I said, we bought the machine in late May 2013, and started using it in late June. In late August, we moved from Boston to Toronto. Packed up the machine very carefully in its original packaging, and put it in the back of our moving truck where it had no chance to fall anywhere. Unpacked it in Toronto, set it up, and it ran fine for a week, but then one day, all of a sudden, no heat. It turned on, but the temperature reading on the PID always just said room temperature.
So at this point, the options were to call Seattle Coffee Gear and try to get warranty work done on it, but that would mean shipping it across the border. Also, I was worried that we had damaged the unit in our move. So instead of getting it dealt with, we just drank drip coffee for four months, and then finally took it into the repair shop at Green Beanery on King St in Toronto. There, service tech Demeter quickly determined that the boiler was burned out. As he explained it: "There were a batch of these Silvia machines in early 2013 with bad boilers. I've had a half-dozen of them in in the last few months." $300 (CAD) later for parts+labour, we had a new boiler and were on our way.
As I said, I probably could have tried to have warranty work done on it with Seattle Coffee Gear, but it just wasn't worth the hassle (you have to fill the boiler with alcohol to ship it in the winter in Canada!) vs. having it repaired on-site right there. Anyway, the point of this isn't to talk about Seattle Coffee Gear's warranty service -- their service during the sales process was fantastic, so I have no complaints about the retailer. The point of this is to ask: What kind of consumer product is that easy to destroy through slight misuse? I mean, it's not like these boilers burn out if you leave it on for an entire day with no water in it. They burn out if you let the water level drop below the resistive coils for a matter of minutes.
There is a safety shut-off on the boiler (thermocouple with circuit breaker), but as Demeter at Green Beanery explained, it reacts too slowly to actually protect the boiler. If you let the water level drop below the level of the internal resistive coils in the boiler, it will likely burn out. So essentially, there is no protective shutdown on this machine, and this is why you see all these warnings everywhere about always making sure there is water in the boiler, not running the steam for more than 4 minutes at a time, etc.
So my conclusion is that this is a great machine, with a huge engineering flaw. In practice, this means you have to baby it, not let your guests use it when staying with you, etc. If that's okay with you, it does produce a great shot of espresso. (Posted on 1/12/2014)
- Excellent machine!Review by e-drinker
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We got the machine with the PID and I think that's the way to go for consistency. I wouldn't have much patience with temperature surfing every time I want a perfect espresso and with the PID I can pull a perfect shot every time no questions about temps. Also, the settings that Seattle Coffee Gear provides on their installed PIDs make for a ready-to-go machine without any adjustments.
Love that the machine is compact, sturdy as a tank and surprisingly quiet.
I was a former everyday independent coffee house patron who now has the options for excellent cappuccinos at home.
(Posted on 1/4/2014)
- Great Espresso MachineReview by BlazinBob
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- I LOVE MY SILVIAReview by giftogab
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- You cannot go Wrong with ThisReview by Dave
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Super Automatics:
- only last 5-6 years, lucky if you get more out of them without replacing major parts or total machine malfunction
- the quality of espresso cannot compare to a semi automatic. If you think your super automatic is making good espresso, it's only because you have not tried a semi-automatic yet as was my case as well :) So your next machine better be a semi automatic, just trust me on this one
- made of all plastic parts, break down easily
- limited in how much you can tweak the grind, and you have no way to tweak the frothing in terms of power, etc.
- steaming intensity blows, it's so weak
- made of all high-grade commercial parts inside and out
- barely any plastic
- lasts 12-15 years
- froth steaming is so powerful, steam literally goes all over around my machine, it's great. It's that powerful
- far more flexibility to tweak to get the best coffee and froth possible. You're able to change steaming tips for different results. Again frothing is much more powerful and controllable. Semi-automatics require a GOOD burr grinder. The type of burr grinder you have to buy for a semi-automatic stems from around $300-500 and the flexibility in the fine tuning of how fine the grind will be is up to you and way surpasses the 2-4 levels you get in a super automatic. You get over 200-300 levels of grind fineness in a good grinder that you must get with a semi-automatic so this helps your espresso quality two fold. You just cannot compare the flexibility to a super automatic, a super automatic is a joke
- easier to maintain. Super autoatics have that stupid brew group that you have to keep taking out and rinsing. The semi automatics are way easier to maintain and descale, much simpler parts to deal with, less complex
- 2-3x cheaper than a super automatic
- and finally the grade of espress you get cannot compare. Semi-automatics kick super automatic's ass when it comes to how your espresso tastes. Since buying the Silvia, I have literally not gone to any coffee shop unless I was just out and about and wasn't gonna be home for a long time, but that's about the only times. When I had a super automatic I found myself still going out to coffee shops. The Silvia literally rivals any coffee shop I have been to and this includes shops like Intelligensia in downtown Chicago, Lavanzza's shops, and other locally owned shops that have some of the best espresso in chicago. The silvia rivals any of them in terms of how your mocha or espresso tastes, i still cannot believe it.
Originally I was looking at getting a more expensive Gaggia semi-automatic. But as usual my wife tries to get me to get something cheaper. when she told me about the Silvia I laughed in her face because it was only $500 and I told her it would suck. I was so wrong. The price and the quality of this is just sick. You have to get this. Again I've had 2 $1200 super automatic machines and this $500 machine kicks their butt so bad it isn't even funny.
Get it. Get the PID, that's a necessity. Spend the extra $200 to get the Baratza Vario Burr Grinder - with Upgraded H2 Display. it's worth it, you will like the digital display and it's just really easy to use and maintain and smaller. The grind levels are just amazing, you get a ton of flexibility, even more than the silvia grinder. Trust me it's worth the extra $200. (Posted on 11/2/2013)
- Fussy Solid Loyal performerReview by StaceyG
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Built like a tank and has never let me down and it's rare to get a bad shot if you follow simple rules:
Don't overpack
Keep her clean and maintained
Get a high quality/fine grade grinder (this is where Silvia can be fussy, one or two notches on the grinder can make a big difference) (Posted on 10/22/2013)
- Great MachineReview by cmaulsby
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- Supreme home or small shop unitReview by Marco
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- Great Machine!!!Review by TM
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- GREAT BUYReview by CATAWBA
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- Sylvia easy, reliable and durableReview by Beep
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- Love my SilviaReview by icecool
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- Great coffee, just follow the stepsReview by shanti
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I read about how you need an expensive grinder - false. My basic Capresso burr grinder works wonderfully.
I read about the temperature variability - hasn't bothered me at all. I always froth my milk first, de-pressurize a bit, then make espresso. It has always came out very well.
One concern I have is the plastic tubes in the water reservoir - how long are they going to last? Beyond that, everything seems to be really solid. The machine looks great as well.
I'm giving it 4 starts because for the price, it has very basic features. No digital bells and whistles. And it does take time to warm up. (Posted on 2/23/2013)
- Can't live without herReview by Eileen
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- Fabulous Machine!Review by Nastio
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- Miss Silva- my new BFFReview by Calimom
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Miss Silva arrived in great shape and took her rightful place next to the Macap grinder. I dialed in pretty fine, heated her up and pulled the first shot....way to fast! Into the sink it went. Dialed down for a finer grind and pulled #2...Wow! What a beautiful shot! Taste brought me back to my last trip to Italy. Coffee nirvana.
What a great machine-I see why she is so popular.
Thanks Seattle Coffee Gear- your open box special made this great machine affordable for me!! (Posted on 9/5/2012)
- Love, love, love it!Review by Davida
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Makes great creama, and beautiful foam so quickly. Couldn't be happier, so glad I spent the extra money for the PID. (Posted on 8/16/2012)
- I love this machineReview by well caffinated
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- Rancilio Silva open boxReview by Jon
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Great Taste, Easy To Use, Large Water Container, Quick Brewing, Commercial Grade, Easy To Clean
Noisy (Posted on 5/30/2012)
- the best entry-level machineReview by Logan
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Great Taste, Easy To Use
Small Water Container (Posted on 5/29/2012)
- Like the Silvia v3 with the PIDReview by One More Shot
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Easy To Use, Commercial Grade, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 5/26/2012)
- A solid Machine, with a few quirksReview by Ohana25
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"Quirky" refers to the need to understand the variables affecting a good shot. The biggest button controlling great crema is the freshness of the roast. Next would be the grind followed by the tamp. Use the SCG site videos to learn about these. Temperature surfing is trivial. Let the machine warm. Raise to steaming and do your milk first. Cool down by pressing the extract button and opening the steam wand slightly until you see water. Close the wand and continue extraction until clear water flows. Stop and wait for the light. When the light goes off, hit the extract button one more time just briefly to allow the steam to blow off (1 to 2 sec). Load the wand and extract. If you are using fresh roast (less than 2 weeks since roast) you should get a great espresso. If you are not willing to put in the effort, then you will NOT get a decent cup!
Quality construction, Commercial like performan, Easy To Clean, Quick Brewing, Quiet
Quirky operation (Posted on 5/8/2012)
- Silvia needs PIDReview by toad
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Easy To Use, Quiet, Commercial Grade, Great Taste, Easy To Clean, Quick Brewing
Small Water Container, Messy (Posted on 5/8/2012)
- Love Rancilio Silvia!Review by ksmigun
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Great Taste, Commercial Grade
Need easier instructions (Posted on 5/5/2012)
- I Love my SilviaReview by Sean
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Durable, Attractive, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Commercial Grade
Small Water Container, Messy (Posted on 5/1/2012)
- I love Miss SilviaReview by Tayman
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Grind quality and process need to be watched but the more I use Miss Silvia the easier it is to reward myself with darn good espresso
I think the crema iis beautiful. This unit is for people who like to fuss a bit for optimal results. The type of person who uses waxable x country skis or sew up racing bike tires, for example. Harder to use but rewarded with better performance.
4 stars not 5 cause it should have a temp or pressure gauge for this level machine
And plastic tamper pretty weak
Quick Brewing
(Posted on 4/4/2012)
- Awesome machineReview by Linus Franklin
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Solid Build Quality, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Commercial Grade, Large Water Container
(Posted on 2/27/2012)
- Very nice home machineReview by Avid Coffee drinker
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Great Taste
Small Water Container, Noisy (Posted on 2/2/2012)
- As good as it getsReview by Michael siciliano
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Great Taste, Quiet, Commercial Grade, Quick Brewing, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Large Water Container
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
- Love this espresso maker!Review by Deena the Barrista
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Great Taste, Easy To Clean, Large Water Container
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
- Impressive MachineReview by MVB
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Cons: Temperature surfing is tedious. Don't understand why Rancilio didn't incorporate a gauge. I know that there's a PID available for purchase but it really ruins the appearance of the machine and may be somewhat obstructive for frothing, using the portafilter and cleaning. I will continue to temperature surf and,in time, will hopefully become second nature.
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
- Very nice machine for milk-based drinksReview by zappa74
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Received this as a Christmas gift and was very pleasantly surprised. Quick, easy and cleanup is a snap. Milk-based drinks are very good and it is ready anytime.
Quick Brewing, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 1/10/2012)
- Tips on the Silvia!Review by JavaJedi
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Easy To Use
It Vibrates too much, Noisy (Posted on 1/5/2012)
- Powerful, Quick, not quiet :)Review by Hot in Texas
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Great Taste, Large Water Container, Quick Brewing, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use
Noisy (Posted on 9/26/2011)
- Had to try an "open box" Silvia.........Review by Scotti509
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Easy To Use, Quick Brewing, Easy To Clean, Great crema
Small Water Container, Tempermental, Messy (Posted on 8/24/2011)
- Rancilio Silvia Espresso MachineReview by Randy-Man
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Easy To Use, Quality machine, Looks awesome, Great Taste, Heats up quickly, Quick Brewing, Commercial Grade, Easy To Clean, Large Water Container
Plastic tamper is no good (Posted on 7/29/2011)
- The PID option ROCKS!Review by devonsvoice
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Some things to note--if you've been using a machine with a panarello wand like the Gaggia, be prepared for a learning curve with the Silvia's steaming tip. SCG has a good video about it in their blog section. One thing that's a bit messy is blowing off the hot water in the steam wand before steaming. Use a deep cup, because it tends to splash all over the place! That's about the only downside I've found so far.
Also, Miss Silvia is known to be picky about grind and tamp, but I'm personally not finding it any pickier than my Gaggia was. Be sure you have a good burr grinder though, because you'll need it.
(Posted on 7/5/2011)
- Superior Coffee!Review by Counterpro
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Great Taste, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Quick Brewing
Small Water Container (Posted on 7/5/2011)
- Surprisingly easy to useReview by Jimbo
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Easy To Use, Great Taste
(Posted on 5/27/2011)
- Met my expectationsReview by DVD5300
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Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Great Taste
Steaming wand gets hot (Posted on 3/2/2011)
- Excellent MachineReview by Caferunner
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Great Taste, Large Water Container, Easy To Use, Commercial Grade, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 2/28/2011)
- Finicky but worth itReview by Dave
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Good Steam
Particular to the grind, Messy (Posted on 2/23/2011)
- size isn't everythingReview by JVR
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Great Taste, Easy To Clean, Quick Brewing, Large Water Container, Easy To Use
None (Posted on 1/10/2011)
- Rancilio Silvia 3Review by LLB
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Because the boiler is so powerful, water and/or steam will come up from your steaming pitcher when in use & can make a wet mess. I just cover the pitcher with a sponge or towel & it eliminates this. It's not a problem while steaming milk as I don't open the valve that much while doing so.
Great Taste, Large Water Container, Easy To Clean, Commercial Grade
(Posted on 12/1/2010)
- Nice itemReview by Captain Coffee
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Great Taste, Easy To Use, Large Water Container, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 11/1/2010)
- Rancilio Silvia is an instant hit!Review by Papa Glenn
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Easy to Master
Small Water Container (Posted on 10/29/2010)
- Love my SilviaReview by momlong
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Quick Brewing, Easy To Use, Large Water Container, Great Taste, Commercial Grade, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 10/17/2010)
- Great coffee but an expensive machineReview by LB
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The steamer is very powerful and I'm still getting used to it. That's the best part.
It's annoying to "temperature surf" before making coffee.
Easy To Use, Great Taste, Large Water Container
Noisy (Posted on 10/6/2010)
- The right place to purchase coffee gearReview by Midwest Gal
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Quick Brewing, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Great Taste, Large Water Container
(Posted on 9/7/2010)
- Expensive Dependable Fast QuirkyReview by Depender
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Quick Brewing, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Commercial Grade, Fast
Inconsistent, Messy (Posted on 9/4/2010)
- The Family Espresso MachineReview by Pambi
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Quick Brewing, Easy To Use, Large Water Container, Great Taste, Easy To Clean, Commercial Grade
(Posted on 9/1/2010)
- Wish I bought this the first time!Review by Skeeterbait
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Great Taste, Easy To Use, Large Water Container, Quick Brewing, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 8/28/2010)
- Excellent Home MachineReview by Tup
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Easy To Use, Adequate Water Container, Quick Brewing, Easy To Clean, Great Taste, Commercial Grade
(Posted on 8/28/2010)
- HummmmReview by Kay
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Great Taste
(Posted on 8/28/2010)
- Rancillio SilviaReview by Old chemist
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We have an old Gaggia, and was trained on that machine. The filter holder has a "foaming pad built in", and one does not realize that that pad makes up for a lot of error until you work without one.
The product is good looking. I find the water reservoir limited...it is easy to run out. The drip catch tray also has a small volume, and it is easy to forget to empty that in time. That said, the rest of the experience is just great. The portafilter is solid, the pump is acceptably quiet. Reading the simple instructions is important, every word there needs to be thought about. For example, if you do not vent the steam nozzle, you dump about 25 ml of warm water into your "milk" and that blend just will not foam. Blow out the line before you use it, just like the instructions say.
A step up from Gaggia, although my Gaggia Coffee, purchased in 1996 is still cooking. The Rancillio has the heft to do even better.
Rugged solid hardware
Small Water Container (Posted on 8/20/2010)
- We love SilviaReview by Crazy about Coffee


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WHEELING - Personnel costs - salaries, pensions, health insurance and other benefits - will make up almost two-thirds of Wheeling's budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year.
Nearly $20.8 million of the city's $31.49 million proposed budget is tied up in Wheeling's roughly 390 employees. That's $500,000 more than the city's workforce cost taxpayers last year - and a review of City Manager Robert Herron's budget plan shows that while personnel costs are on the rise, spending on other aspects of running the city is projected to remain flat or decrease slightly in the coming year.
After getting a first look at the budget proposal this past week, council will discuss it in more detail during a workshop at 11 a.m. Tuesday, just prior to their regular meeting at noon at the City-County Building.
The proposed budget represents an increase of just $105,000 over the current year - which is telling, as Wheeling will have a full year of sales tax collections to add to its coffers for the first time. Officials expect a continued decline in gambling revenue, and Herron is proposing a number of measures to keep city finances stable - including delaying Business and Occupation Tax relief for retail businesses that had been approved last year, higher-deductible health insurance plans for city employees and raising ambulance fees.
"Generally speaking, the municipal services that have been provided to the citizens of Wheeling will remain the same ...," Herron wrote in his budget message to council. The city's financial situation is very tight, particularly in light of rising police and fire pension costs. ... In addition, revenues will be monitored very closely as there is virtually no margin for error."
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B&O is Wheeling's largest source of anticipated revenue, at $8.78 million, counting expected collections from delinquent taxpayers. It's also increasing - and Herron's recommendation to delay the retail B&O reduction is indicative of his hesitancy to slash one of the city's few growing sources of funds in the face of uncertainty on a number of other fronts.
Like many other cities, Wheeling is learning it no longer can bet on revenue from legalized gambling. The city received good news when the state House of Delegates chose to exempt municipalities and counties from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's budget-patching plan, which called for state leaders to cut a number of annual payouts of gambling revenue.
Out-of-state competition continues to take its toll, and the city still expects to see funding from gambling sources - table gambling, racetrack video lottery and limited video lottery - decline from the $1.59 million budgeted for this year to $1.37 million in 2014-15.
And when city officials announced plans to enact the new 0.5-percent sales tax last year, they believed it would bring in about $2.4 million annually. But Herron is projecting just $1.64 million in sales tax collections during the coming fiscal year, the first full year for the tax.
Collections from the sales tax - though better than city leaders initially thought - have been slow out of the gate. The $581,000 collected between Oct. 1 and the end of January is about $152,000 off the pace predicted in the current budget.
"It is my opinion that we still don't know enough about this revenue source to significantly reduce revenue to the general fund" through the retail B&O cut, Herron told council members.
Keeping the B&O rate the same on retail businesses would preserve about $650,000 in revenue that would be lost if the cut takes effect as scheduled April 1.
Other major anticipated revenue sources include property taxes, at $3.1 million; fire service and garbage collection fees, at about $1.9 million each; hotel/motel tax, at $1.6 million; and ambulance fees, at $1.2 million. Those projections are similar to last year's for the most part - with the exception of ambulance fees, as this year's figure assumes council will enact the rate increase Herron is recommending.
Wheeling will spend $1,116 for every one of its estimated 28,213 residents this fiscal year. Per capita spending continues to increase, as the city is spending about $1,080 for every city resident for the current fiscal year.
Paying for police officers to patrol the streets and firefighters to respond to all sorts of calamities throughout the city remains by far Wheeling's biggest expense. About $15.6 million - nearly half of all the money the city expects to spend this year - will go toward public safety.
The fire department budget of $8.2 million is about $200,000 higher than last year, while the police department budget of $7.4 million is virtually identical to the current budget. But any additional spending on those departments is consumed - and then some - by an automatic 7-percent increase in contributions to the police and fire pension funds, meaning the city is actually spending slightly less on day-to-day operation of the departments.
Wheeling will pay more than $3.84 million into the pension funds during the coming fiscal year, compared to $3.59 million in the current year. To provide some idea of how quickly the required increases can mount, consider that just a little over a decade ago, in 2002, Wheeling paid less than $1.6 million combined into its police and fire pension funds.
The budgets of most departments will remain largely stagnant this year, with few significant increases or decreases. The biggest change is spending on WesBanco Arena, which will increase from $332,000 to nearly $1 million due to city sales tax revenue, half of which has been pledged for upgrades at the 37-year-old downtown venue, with the other half set to fund street paving and other infrastructure upgrades.
For the first time in several years, Wheeling no longer will be subsidizing operations at the county 911 center after turning over responsibility for the facility to the Ohio County Commission on Jan 1. This, Herron has said, will save the city about $180,000 each year.
There are no pay raises in the proposed budget, but city employees are making 2 percent more than when the current budget was approved - the result of a raise approved after the start of the fiscal year. Typically, Wheeling doesn't build employee pay raises into its budget, but waits to see how much cash it has on hand when the new budget cycle begins before increasing salaries.
Herron is set to make $112,000 this year, up from the $95,370 approved a year ago. That's because Herron had been on the short list of candidates for the city manager's job in Kalamazoo, Mich, withdrawing his name from consideration only after City Council agreed to support a $15,000 salary increase. The $112,000 salary for 2014-15 indicates he also received the 2-percent raise granted to all employees on top of that increase.
Proposed salaries of other top city officials include: City Solicitor Rosemary Humway-Warmuth, $75,949, up from $74,460 last year; Finance Director Michael Klug, Public Works Director Russell Jebbia, Fire Chief Larry Helms and Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger, $72,828 each, up from $71,400 last year; Human Resources Director Leslie Waechter, $60,343, up from $59,160; Economic and Community Development Director Nancy Prager, at $57,284 each, up from $56,161; Assistant Economic and Community Development Director Tom Connelly, $51,537, up from $50,527; City Clerk Janice Jones, $46,672, up from $45,757; and Marketing and Community Relations Specialist Allison O'Konski Skibo, $41,805, up from $40,985.

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been sober for awhile after my stint @ FA (Folderitism Anonymous). few months ago i deicded to get rid of all my folders hoping i can control this folderitis and at the same time to make the wifey happy. as you know i have a Bike Friday Tikit, Dahon MU XL, Dahon Curve D3 (after having ABike, Citizen Tokyo, Dahon Boardwalk D6 and Dahon Boardwalk D7). i was able to sell my MU at a price better than what i paid for. i was also trying to sell my Curve D3 but at a much lower price but no takers. it was a short soberness. once in a while i will gaze at CL and will always go to BF for some readings and to keep in touch with some people i become friends with. and guess what......I AM BACK with a vengeance as i bought another folder......a DAHON SPEED TR.
i was at work browsing CL Los Angeles and i saw a Dahon 24 Speed for sale. no pictures so i have no clue what it is. a Speed Pro TT maybe. but the nice thing about the ad is there is actually a phone no. i can call. i was contemplating whether to call the seller or not. oh what the heck, just for curiosity let me just call him. i was the first caller but i live in San Francisco and the bike is in Los Angeles. i talked to my brother to check it for me. unfotunately my brother can't go that day. so he rescheduled the next day. the guy politely said that he will give it to the first person who shows up with money. since no one came to check it that day my brother was able to check it the next day (today). my brother called me as soon as he was there and he told me that the bike is in decent condition and clean. i told him to get it for me then. and now i am here waiting for my Dahon Speed TR and for some pics from my brother.
long story short - FA is of no used - once a folderitic will always be one.
PICS to come...
Good day to everyone and to those in US have a safe and fun long weekend.


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Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara Wine Country has become one of the best things to do in recent years while traveling in the Central Coast Region of California. Cruise over the Los Padres Mountains in our safe, comfortable, and fast helicopter that is very well equipped for in-flight wine tasting if you would like to bring your own bottle aboard the helicopter. You will learn about the wine making history of the central coast region during the flight, and a also learn a good mix of Santa Barbara history and popular tourist attractions.
The breathtaking scenery surrounding Santa Barbara wineries and vineyards like Buttonwood, Carhartt, and Fess Parker is truly remarkable and will be the highlight of your Santa Barbara vacation. Other major tourist attractions that can only be viewed during this helicopter tour include: The Clark Mansion, Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, and Ronald Reagan's Ranch.
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Seattle Children's Immunology Diagnostic Laboratory (IDL) is known throughout the world for its ability to quickly and accurately make diagnoses that other labs can't.
In 2012, the IDL made progress toward innovative new tests that screen children for severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID) and for mutations in more than 200 genes that are linked to immune disorders. The lab also helped illuminate how the gene FOXP3 controls T cells that regulate the immune system.
The IDL's testing and research helps physicians around the world identify the best way to treat children suffering from immune disorders and lays the foundation for therapies that could counteract everything from autoimmune diseases to cancer.
"We're giving patients answers that we couldn't give them just a few years ago," says Dr. Troy Torgerson, the lab's co-director. "And that's helping them lead longer, healthier lives."
The IDL is developing a testing panel that quickly sequences 200 genes now known to cause immunodeficiency. Researchers across the globe identify new immunodeficiency-related gene mutations every few weeks; this test will help the lab identify whether a patient has one of the newly discovered mutations. The IDL will use the test to diagnose more than 150 immune disorders, such as agammaglobulinemia and Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.
"Right now, we routinely sequence about 40 genes, so this new panel will increase that number substantially," says Torgerson. "This lets us give doctors a more comprehensive answer about which disorder their patient has so they can select the best treatment."
Torgerson is also working with the Washington State Department of Health to add a test to the standard screenings all newborns receive that would detect SCID, a rare disease that can make it impossible for the immune system to fight infections. SCID is fatal unless treated by bone marrow transplant or gene therapy. The IDL is developing a testing panel that would evaluate the babies identified by newborn screening for mutations in the 21 genes known to cause SCID.
"That would help us catch SCID early, when we have a really good chance of curing it with a bone marrow transplant," Torgerson says.
The lab also helps Torgerson unravel how a mutation in the gene FOXP3 causes immune dysregulation polyendocrinopathy enteropathy X-linked syndrome, or IPEX. When male babies are born with IPEX, their immune systems attack their bodies, triggering diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and other serious health problems. Most affected children die before age 2.
FOXP3 controls the development and function of regulatory T cells – cells that control how aggressively other immune cells ramp up their activity to fight infections and then tell them to calm down when the threat has passed. Patients with IPEX do not have functional regulatory T cells. Torgerson and his colleagues are studying ways to give those cells new instructions.
"If we can figure out how to improve regulatory T cell activity, we can treat IPEX and possibly other autoimmune diseases," says Torgerson. "On the other hand, if we can temporarily turn down regulatory T cell activity, it would be like taking the brakes off the immune system, so it could rev up and attack cancer."
In studying patients with IPEX, Torgerson's team determined that regulatory T cells rapidly multiply after bone marrow transplant, so only a small proportion of cells from the bone marrow donor are needed to correct the disease. This led the researchers to realize they could lower the intensity of bone marrow transplants for children with IPEX. Dr. Lauri Burroughs and Torgerson are leading a clinical trial that could make this lower-intensity regimen standard practice for patients with IPEX.
"Instead of wiping out a patient's entire immune system, we can leave much of it in place and rely on the donated regulatory T cells to integrate and help it recover," he says.
The IDL's progress validates Torgerson's quest to conduct research that improves everyday treatment. He eagerly shares stories of patients his team has helped, including a young man who recently went to college to study social work.
"It's pretty awesome to think about how, because we saved his life with a bone marrow transplant, he's going on to help others," Torgerson says. "We want all of our patients to have that success – that's why we keep hammering away."
Seattle Children's Immunology Diagnostic Lab is developing a testing panel that quickly sequences 200 genes now known to cause immunodeficiency. The current panel routinely sequences about 40.


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The workshop of ceramic artist Uģis Dainis is located in Sāti village, opposite the "Bridge to Nowhere". Inside the "Upmalnieki" house the ceramist has built a wood-fired kiln for burning ceramic artifacts.
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KLEM News AM Update April 6, 2011
Curt Ohrlund Tuesday was surprised with the announcement that he is the "Decades of Excellence Crystal Bell" award winner for 2011.
Ohrlund is the High School Band Instructor for the Le Mars Community School district. He's taught at Le Mars Community since 1989.
Parents of his students, Teresa Sauer and Debra Ahlers, nominated Ohrlund for the recognition.
The Decades of Excellence Crystal Bell award is co-sponsored by the Le Mars Community School District Foundation and the Le Mars Community School District Alumni Association.
Ohrlund will be honored for his dedication to the education of young people at the Foundation Banquet Tuesday, April 12th at 6:30 in the evening in the lower level of the Le Mars Convention Center. The public is invited to attend and tickets are available by calling the Superintendent's office.
(LE MARS)--A Le Mars man who was charged after a Le Mars woman reported her 13-year-old daughter had disappeared last October has been sentenced to prison.
Le Mars Police arrested twenty-one-year-old Jordan Wayne Deckert on two charges of felony sexual abuse in the third degree. Deckert was also charged with enticing a minor.
According to court records online, Deckert Monday pled guilty to two felony charges of lascivious acts with a child. The charge of enticing was dismissed.
Judge James Scott sentenced Deckert to serve up to five years in prison for each of the felony convictions and the sentences are to be consecutive for a total of up to 10 years in prison. As a special condition, Deckert must be on parole for 10 years after his sentence and he is required to register as a sex offender. Deckert was prosecuted by County Attorney Darin Raymond.
Deckert is being held in the Plymouth County Jail until he is transferred to a state corrections facility by the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department.
(LE MARS)--Three people will use new Census figures to redraw boundary lines for Plymouth County Supervisor Districts.
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday passed a redistricting motion made by Don Kass.
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Guenthner volunteered to be the third member of the commission which includes one person for each of the major political parties in the county.
Auditor Stacey Feldman told Supervisors the county's 24 986 residents need to be placed in five Supervisor Districts with about five-thousand people in each district.
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The three-member commission will use a map that combines the new Census figures with the county's mapping system. The mapping work is being prepared for the commission by Information Technical Administrator Shawn Olson. The group will also have help from Feldman or a deputy auditor, Cheri Nitzschke.
(LE MARS)--Another Main Street project is underway in Le Mars.
Kathy Stone has owned Ideal Cleaners in Plymouth Street for about 14 years and decided it was time to update.
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Stone worked with Mary Reynolds of the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce Main Street program. Through Reynolds Stone got ideas from Main Street Iowa Design Consultant Tim Reinders.
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Stone explains the changes include a fresh coat of paint on the east wall/drive-up area. The lettering is gone.
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Stone's business offers alterations, dry cleaning, wash and fold, and wedding gown preservation.
Local Option Sales Tax awarded through the Le Mars City Council is one funding source for the Main Street Le Mars program.
(LE MARS)--Weekend fire calls are prompting a few reminders from firefighters.
Le Mars Rescue Chief David Schipper asks rural citizens in Plymouth County to notify the Communication Center when they're conducting a controlled burn. The plans may be reported by calling the sheriff's office at 546-8191.
Also, Schipper reports no burning should be conducted if the wind is above 15 miles an hour. Anyone burning should have a fire extinguisher, hose or other dirt moving equipment such as a tractor and disc available to help control their burning in rural areas.
Within the city of Le Mars, Schipper reminds citizens that burning of leaves, yard waste and garbage is not allowed in city limits.
The city offers a landscape waste collection site without charge each Saturday from 10 a-m to 2 p-m. The site is near the Riverview Ball complex on Highway Three West.
(ALTON) A Remsen man was injured when he lost control of his vehicle two miles east of Alton.
According to the Sioux County Sheriff's office, 20-year-old Jesse Holsinger was traveling east on the Highway 10 early Friday morning. Authorities report Holsinger's vehicle went into the south ditch. He was taken to Floyd Valley Hospital by private vehicle and was treated for injuries that were NOT incapacitating.
The accident is remains under investigation.
A fervent critic of the Iowa Supreme Court's decision on gay marriage suggests the salaries of four of the justices on the court should be cut dramatically, but he's tabled the proposal before a vote could be taken. Representative Dwayne Alons (uh-LAWNZ) spent about five minutes explaining why the justice's salaries should be cut during House debate of the court's overall budget.
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(as said) "Put them on kind of equal footing with the legislature since they want to legislative from the bench," Alons said. The phrase "legislate from the bench" is often used by opponents of the court's ruling which overturned a law legislators passed which had declared the only legally valid marriages in Iowa should be between a man and a woman. Alons suggested the justices should be paid nearly seven-times less than they're paid today -- so they'd earn salaries identical to legislators. After his five-minute explanation, though, Alons tabled his proposal.
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(as said) "Now, hopefully we will have other opportunity and other ideas to look at," Alons said. Three new Republican members of the Iowa House have been drafting articles of impeachment for the four Supreme Court justices, although the chairman of the committee that would examine those articles of impeachment says there's not enough support in the committee to move forward with impeachment. (News report by Radio Iowa)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Gov. Terry Branstad's plan to replace a statewide preschool program with scholarships based on financial need has been tacked on to a $792 million education bill.
The measure, which would fund Iowa's three public universities, community colleges and other areas, was amended Tuesday to include Branstad's preschool plan. The bill was approved by the Republican-controlled House on a vote of 54-42.
Branstad's plan, which would cut preschool funding from $70 million to $43 million, was previously approved by the House but stalled in the Senate, where Democratic leaders are unwilling to accept major cuts to the program.
Rep. Tyler Olson, a Cedar Rapids Democrat, says the preschool plan will have consequences for children in the state.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) The House has approved $154 million for the Judicial Branch in the fiscal year beginning July 1 and $157 million for the following year.
The GOP-controlled chamber voted 52-41 Tuesday for the bill.
The funding level is expected to be enough to avoid layoffs and court closures that the court system previously endured after all state agencies were ordered to cut their budgets in the wake of plunging tax revenues.
Court spokesman Steve Davis notes Judicial Branch employee levels have held steady around 1,750 for the past 25 years but case filings have increased 66 percent.
The Democratic-controlled Senate has approved roughly the same amount for the coming fiscal year but is resisting two-year budgeting.
HUMBOLDT, Iowa (AP) An attorney for a Minnesota teenager accused of killing two convenience store clerks in northern Iowa wants a judge to move the first of two trials because of pretrial publicity.
Seventeen-year-old Michael Swanson, of St. Louis Park, Minn., is charged as an adult with murder and robbery in Kossuth and Humboldt counties. He's accused of killing a clerk in Algona on Nov. 15, then driving to Humboldt and killing another clerk.
Swanson's first trial, on the Humboldt County case, is June 20.
The Des Moines Register says Swanson's attorney, Charles Kenville, says in court papers filed Tuesday that the trial should be moved because media coverage has ``created a high degree of prejudice'' against Swanson. Prosecutors agree, and urged the judge to move the trial.
A hearing is April 12.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) Officials say smoking materials tossed in a trash bin caused a house fire in Cedar Rapids early Tuesday.
Three people inside the home escaped the fire that started on the back porch. Authorities say the fire was sparked by improperly discarded smoking materials that ignited combustibles in a plastic trash bin.
Firefighters say the back bedroom of the one-story house and the porch were damaged by the flames, and there was extensive smoke damage throughout the house.
Officials say two residents were awakened by what sounded like hail a little before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. But there were flames on the back porch. Their bedroom window soon cracked, letting in smoke.
They woke up a roommate in another bedroom, and all three fled out the front door
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) The Iowa Senate has given final approval to a measure authorizing Gov. Terry Branstad to transfer the money that's needed to pay for lawyers who represent people who can't afford their services.
The Senate approved the measure Tuesday on a voice vote as part of a larger spending package. That package was sent to the governor's desk on a 49-0 vote.
Earlier in the day, the Senate had voted to spend $18 million to pay for those lawyers, but the House rejected that on a voice vote. The House insisted on its version, which allows Branstad to transfer money needed to pay for the lawyers.
Senators said they were reluctantly agreeing because it was the best version they could get.
SIGOURNEY, Iowa (AP) Relatives of a man accused of fatally shooting a sheriff's deputy before officers shot and killed him say he struggled with mental illness for decades.
Authorities say 53-year-old Jeffrey Krier opened fire Monday on three Keokuk County sheriff's officers as they approached his home near Sigourney (SIG'-ohr-nee) in southeast Iowa. Deputy Eric Stein, of What Cheer, was killed.
In a statement on Tuesday, Krier's brother and sister, Sam Krier and Debbie Krier, say he struggled with mental illness for the past 30 years.
They say he was diagnosed as bipolar and had ``tremendous difficulty managing his illness.'' They say he was hospitalized in March for seven days. They also say while their brother's mental illness may have ``contributed to this tragedy,'' it doesn't provide comfort or solace to those affected.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) An Iowa City man suspected of a rash of robberies in eastern Iowa will go on trial this summer on charges that he robbed a business and two banks in the Iowa City area.
Jack Harkless was slated to stand trial this week on second-degree robbery in Johnson County District Court. His trial has been delayed until July 18.
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier says police believe Harkless started robbing banks in November 2008, passing notes to tellers in downtown Cedar Falls. Iowa City police arrested Harkless in January 2010 when they noticed a suspicious vehicle shortly before a Rent-A-Center was robbed.
Harkless is suspected of robbing six banks in Cedar Falls and Waterloo, and warrants are pending against him in Black Hawk County.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Key legislative leaders of both parties say they are leaning toward approval of the first proposed map of new legislative and congressional districts drawn by nonpartisan staffers.
House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, a Republican, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, a Democrat, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that they are leaning toward approval of the initial map submitted last week.
Paulsen says he was looking for a map that would give him a chance to elect Republicans, and it appears the initial map fits that bill. McCarthy says he's leaning toward approving the initial map because subsequent ones could be much worse.
Public hearings are being conducted this week on the proposed new districts, and the Legislature will vote on the new maps next week.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Lewes' restoration of Madison, Railroad avenues moves aheadNew utilities, streets planned
Lewes — A restoration of Lewes' Madison and Railroad avenues is back on track. Project construction, planned for more than a decade ago, is moving toward starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, a day after Labor Day.
Only a handful of people attended an April 23 public hearing at City Hall where project details were discussed. At an estimated cost of $935,000, the city would pay about $370,000 for street reconstruction; Lewes Board of Public Works would pay about $560,000 for underground utilities.
Charlie O'Donnell, an engineer with George Miles & Buhr, said the project would replace aging water and sewer lines, and deteriorating curbs and sidewalks. It will also relocate four utility poles that encroach the street.
The project would also upgrade the intersection at Railroad and Monroe avenues, extending recently completed reconstruction of the railroad crossing.
Madison Avenue would continue to have two-way traffic and parking on both sides, and Railroad Avenue would have two-way traffic with parking on one side.
Both streets would have 4-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides, with a grass area on the west side of Railroad Avenue.
Four-inch high curbs would run along both streets, and both would also be accessible to people with disabilities.
Chesapeake Utilities will also take advantage of the reconstruction to install a natural gas main.
O'Donnell said George Miles & Buhr representatives have met with about half of the 23 homeowners who would be affected by the project.
"There's only going to be minor interruptions to water and sewer service. I just want to make that clear to you," he said. During construction, the firm would also have personnel on-site to keep homeowners informed if utility service interruptions were expected to be lengthy.
"It will be a construction site, and it won't be totally comfortable every hour of the day," O'Donnell said.
He said during construction, street parking would be restored daily and available after 5 p.m.


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David William Scott
Pieper Chair in Servant Leadership, Assistant Professor of Religion
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- Awards & Honors
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Basic Information
- B.A. Mathematics, Lawrence University
- M.T.S. Theology, Philosophy and Ethics, Boston University School of Theology
- Ph.D. Religious Studies, Boston University
Courses Taught
- REL 115: Introduction to Ethical and Servant Leadership
- REL 222 Introduction to Buddhism
- REL 235 Religious Models of Servant Leadership: Mohandas K. Gandhi & Martin Luther King Jr.
- REL 240 Introduction to Eastern Religions
- REL 330: Religion in American History
- REL 344 Religious Responses to Globalization
Awards & Honors
- Participant, World Council of Churches Commission on World Mission and Evangelism, Pietermaritzburg Consultation on Together towards Life, October, 2014.
- MLK Week Drum Major Award, Ripon College, 2014
- Dempster Graduate Fellowship, The United Methodist Church, 2011
- Reverend Edmund M. Beebe, Lucinda Bidwell Beebe, and Frank D. & Bertha Howard Fellowships, Boston University School of Theology, 2009-2010
- Jacob Sleeper Fellowship, Boston University School of Theology, 2008
- David H. Tribou Fellowship, Boston University School of Theology, 2008
- Dean's Fellowship, Boston University Department of Religious and Theological Studies, 2008-2012
- Student LeadershipSociety, Boston University School of Theology, 2007
- LANTERN Service Award, Lawrence University, 20
Recent Publications
- "The Chinese Methodists in Malaysia: A Typology of Mission and Migration". InHandbook on Popular Spiritual Movements in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. Edited by Michael Poon. (Expected publication in 2015).
- "Geographic Imagination and the Expansion of Methodist Missions in Southeast Asia." International Bulletin of Missionary Research 38:3 (July 2014): 130-134.
- "Alcohol, Opium, and the Methodists in Singapore: The Inculturation of a Moral Crusade." Mission Studies 29 (2012): 147–162.
- With Dana L. Robert. "World Growth of the United Methodist Church in Comparative Perspective: A Brief Statistical Analysis." Methodist Review 3 (2011): 37-52.
- Co-Editor, Newsletter of the American Society of Church History 4:2-6:2 (Jan. 2009-Oct. 2011).
- "Missionary Education and the Chinese in Malaysia: A Case Study for the Symbiotic Growth of the Methodist Movement." Methodist History 48:3 (April 2010).
- "Racial Images in John Wesley's Thoughts Upon Slavery." Wesleyan Theological Journal 43, no. 2 (Fall 2008).
Areas of Interest
- Servant leadership
- Comparative world religions
- Religion in Asia
- History of Christianity
- World Christianity
Professional/Scholarly Affiliations
- American Society of Church History
- American Academy of Religion
- "Trans-Pacific Methodism: World Christianity in the Midst of the Mission Era," American Academic of Religion Annual Meeting, San Diego, November 22, 2014.
- "Religious Organizations as Migratory Systems: Methodist Chinese in Malaysia," Joint ASCH-EHS Conference, Oxford, UK, April 4, 2014.
- "Methodists in Malaysia and the Making of the Global World," ASIANetworks, Nashville, TN, April 14, 2013.
- "Growing a Church, Growing a Colony: Foochow Settlers in Sarawak," American Society of Church History, New Orleans, LA, January 6, 2013.
- "The Chinese in Southeast Asia, Western Capitalism, Education, and Methodist Missions," American Academy of Religion, Chicago, IL, November 18, 2012.
- "American Mission Agencies as Transnational Corporations: The Example of the Missionary Society and Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church," Religion and the Trans, Evanston, IL, October 13, 2012.
- "Opium, Alcohol, and Methodists in Singapore," American Studies Association, Baltimore, MD, October 21, 2011.
- "World Growth of The United Methodist Church in Comparative Perspective," with Dana L. Robert, Quarterly Board Meeting of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, New York, NY, October 10, 2011.
- "Creating a Travel Counseling Call Center: Recommendations for Innovative Mobility Management," with Emily Kearns and Valerie Parker Callahan, Aging in America 2011 – Annual Meeting of the American Society on Aging, San Francisco, CA, April 29, 2011.
- "'The Spirit-Filled Teacher': Methodist Educational Missions in Nineteenth-Century Asia," American Society of Church History Winter Meeting, Boston, MA, January 8, 2011.


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Lewes man arrested in connection with burglary
A 27-year-old Lewes man turned himself in to face burglary charges after police received calls from people recognizing him from a surveillance camera photo released May 13.
A few hours after the photo was released, Casey S. Wiedman, 27, of Lewes was charged with second-degree burglary, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a deadly weapon by a person prohibited, drug dealing, possession of burglary tools, theft of a firearm, theft, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal mischief.
Police said Wiedman broke into three homes in Sand Dune Village between 1 and 7 a.m. March 9. He ransacked the homes removing loose change; he took 12 guns from one home, said Cpl. Gary Fournier of the Delaware State Police.
Police searched Wiedman's home on May 13 and found the 12 stolen guns and a .45-caliber handgun that he had during the burglaries, Fournier said. Police also found 148 grams of marijuana packaged for sale and drug paraphernalia, he said.
"The Delaware State Police would like to thank the public for their continued support, involvement, and vigilance in providing information and reporting suspicious persons and activity," Fournier said.
Wiedman was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $84,250 secured bail.