Ramblings
Signs that you drink too much coffee
They say it’s good for your health to laugh at least ten minutes a day, so…here’s a list of signs you’re drinking too much coffee, enjoy! (source) You’re Drinking Too Much Coffee When . . . Juan Valdez named his donkey after you. You ski uphill. You get a speeding ticket even when you’re parked. … Continue reading
JukeDock iPod dock
I know this is totally off topic, but I had to let you know about a new iPod dock from Pressure Drop called the JukeDock. It fits any iPod with a dock connector and has an adjustable back stop to fit the different sizes – mine works great with my iPod Mini and my iPod … Continue reading
Great words of advice from Steve Jobs
Ok, so this has nothing to do with coffee, but…I came across the text of a speech Steve Jobs gave at a college graduation in 2005. It’s inspiring and thoughtful, definitely worth reading! See the rest of this entry for the full text. (source)
Neat article about small cafes
The New York Times has a neat article about the smaller coffee shops – not Starbucks, but those one-offs that, if you’re lucky, you’ll find in your local neighborhood. It goes on to talk about the differences in the drinks (and quality) you’ll find there. My favorite local cafe is The Bean Scene in Sunnyvale … Continue reading
Starbucks in Las Vegas
My wife and I just returned from a short vacation in Las Vegas. We hadn’t been there in a few years, and I was really surprised by the proliferation of Starbucks. From all appearances, they’ve taken replaced all the existing coffee shops, maybe even added a few. Luxor had *two*, for example! I never did … Continue reading
Starbucks…or is it $tarbuck$?
Starbucks had a darn good quarter, with sales increasing 24% and net income per share increasing 33% (via Bloomberg news). They’re expanding their lineup, adding hot breakfast sandwiches and lunch items. So, where is this all going? Straight downhill, that’s where. If they maintained espresso as the core of their business I’d respect that, but … Continue reading
