So who’s this cup of joe doing in my hand? Presented with the opportunity to work with the CEO of Starbucks to open more franchises in predominantly black neighborhoods, NBA great Shaquille O’Neal said that he declined the offer because “black people don’t drink coffee.” Speaking to reporter Graham Bensinger, Shaq recalled his encounter with… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal – “Black People Don’t Drink Coffee”
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Starbucks CEO Slams Rudy Giuliani for his Dumb Comment about Obama
I feel for Starbucks. I think I’ll go get me a cup. I’m appreciating the coffee even more now that its CEO has taken a stance against Rudy Giuliani’s foolish comment. The Starbucks (SBUX) CEO called out former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani for questioning President Obama’s “love” for his country. “As an American, I… Continue reading Starbucks CEO Slams Rudy Giuliani for his Dumb Comment about Obama
Starbucks Serves “Satanic” Beverages, Then Issues an Apology
Not one, but two beverages served to a customer clearly showing symbols associated with satanic cults. Megan Pinion posted photos of two beverages she bought at a Baton Rouge coffee shop on her Facebook page, one showing a star and another with the number 666 drawn in the foam. She said the star appeared within… Continue reading Starbucks Serves “Satanic” Beverages, Then Issues an Apology
The Unhealthiest Drinks at Starbucks
Starbucks: there’s something hypnotically reassuring about the place — from the placidly smiling mermaid on the logo to the cute barista who has your order ready by the time you get to the front of the line. But while the coffeehouse chain is famous for its laid-back vibe, you may not feel as relaxed once… Continue reading The Unhealthiest Drinks at Starbucks
Starbucks – No More Guns Allowed in our Stores
Starbucks has reversed its stance on customers carrying guns into its US stores, calling on them to leave them at home instead. The coffee chain’s chief executive, Howard Schultz, requested on Tuesday that the coffee chain’s customers leave their firearms at home, shifting company policy amid an increasingly fractious debate over US gun rights in… Continue reading Starbucks – No More Guns Allowed in our Stores
Jeter Not Only Looking To Help Yankees
Derek Jeter is in the final stretch of his long rehabilitation that has kept him out of games in the Bronx since he broke his ankle back in October. Saturday marked the first action Jeter has seen in a live game since spring training when he re-broke his ankle. It’s been a long and emotionally… Continue reading Jeter Not Only Looking To Help Yankees