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Starbucks joins list of supporters of Referendum 71

Starbucks joins a list of supporters of Referendum 71 that include Microsoft, Boeing, and Nike. "Seattle-based caffeine cartel Starbucks gave its blessing this week to approve Referendum 71, thereby recognizing...

Starbucks Instant Coffee, Via, Debuts Today

Coffee conglomerate Starbucks debuts their latest java concoction Via today nation-wide, National Coffee Day coincidentally enough. Via is an instant coffee perfect for people on the go; think of it like crystal light only chock full of caffiene and socially conscious to...

Brighton Beach Starbucks Hostage Situation: Pictures

In Brighton Beach, Brooklyn yesterday, Samuel White was shot dead by the police in an apartment above a Starbucks, due to an all day seige and a kidnapping. Pictures of the Brighton Beach Starbucks hostage situation " The police said officers shot Samuel White,...

Leesburg Starbucks Gets Makeover

Leesburg residents are responding favorably to the recent renovations of the Starbucks located on Market Street. "It's a much more comfortable space, aesthetically," says resident Brad Hess, a resident of more than...

Starbucks to Sell Beer and Wine in Select Seattle Stores

Starbucks, the famous coffee chain, is expanding their business plan to sell beer and wine in some Seattle test stores to try and expand to more European style coffeehouses. In three as yet unknown Seattle...

Starbucks Free Pastry on Tuesday, July 21

Starbucks free pastry! The Seattle-based coffee megalith has released a printable coupon on its website for a free pastry with purchase of a drink. These coupons can be redeemed on Tuesday, July 21. Here's the link to the free coupon, which is only valid in the US. Tell me...

Winter: Starbucks Fan on a Mission to See Every Coffee Shop

He's a one named wonder, Winter, and he's on a mission to visit every Starbucks store on the planet earth.  Since 1997 Winter has been traveling around the world only making stops at destinations that have a Starbucks.Winter is not a coffee junkie, although he is a fan,...

Starbucks Bomb: Explosion at 92nd St. and 3rd Ave. in New York

A homemade bomb was the cause of an explosion at a Starbucks on 92nd St. and 3rd Ave. in New York, in the wee hours of Monday morning May 25, 2009.  Police have no word on the reason for the Starbucks bomb...

Today is the day: Exchange a same-sex kiss at Starbucks

Today is the day to exchange a same-sex kiss at Starbucks. This one-day event coincides with "Tax Day" to highlight the fact that “LGBT couples have yet to be granted the same rights to file our taxes jointly on...

Starbucks chosen site for Same-sex Kiss Day Campaign

Although not officially hosting the event, one of the most gay-friendly corporations in America, Starbucks is the chosen site for a Same-sex Kiss Day Campaign. The event is being held on America's tax deadline...

Egyptian Cleric: Shut Down Starbucks, It's A Jewish Plot!

According to the cleric, the mascot of Starbucks is none other than Queen Esther, a Jewish Queen and heroine. "An Egyptian cleric has literally blown the lid off the global conspiracy of the Starbucks chain: none...

Starbucks offers local brew to boost sales in China

Starbucks's new drink to be sold in China is a locally created brew. The drink called 'South of the Clouds' will be brewed from locally grown beans, and is the latest attempt of the stuggling coffee chain to...

McDonald's Not Hurt by Starbucks Egg McMuffin Clone

McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner was quick to assure shareholders that Starbucks was no competition at a lunch in Chicago, Friday.  Starbucks entered the breakfast food market last year with the introduction of...

Starbucks plans Value Meals to Compete in Tough Economic times

Starbucks is trying to compete in the tough economic times in the States right now, by creating value meals to see in their coffee shops. As McDonalds has branched out into coffee, now Starbucks has branched out...

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