VANCOUVER -- Tragedy struck in the early hours of the morning, when an unexpected death occurred in the home of virtual vehicle designer, Cubey Terra. Shortly after 8:00am, Terra's coffee maker expired, depriving the entire household -- namely Cubey Terra -- of coffee.

"It was horrible," said Terra, "When I found it, it was just cold to the touch. Quite dead."

No cause for the coffee maker's sudden death is certain, but the investigator on the scene suspects a failure in the heating element. Foul play has not yet been ruled out.

The coffee maker had been in continuous daily use since only August 28, 2005 -- less than a single year. A memorial service will be held for the coffee maker later today, after a quick trip to Canadian Tire for a new one.