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The Scoop On Your Cup of Coffee

Jill McCoy — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:57:11 +0000

If you are like me, you can't function without your morning cup of coffee. I'm not sure what it is, but a hot cup of coffee just gets me ready for the busy day ahead. Sometimes when I'm going to bed I already think about waking up and having my cup of coffee. Did you know that every year the average American drinks enough coffee to fill up a bath tub? What's the real scoop on coffee? Why do we love it so much?

NASCAR Doesn't Make Sense? – These Other 5 Things Are Dumber

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:57:14 +0000

As dumb as you might think car racing is, I have found 5 other things that make even less sense. Let's see if you agree.

Washington Man Orders $47.30 Cup of Coffee from Starbucks

Jude Walker — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:46:17 +0000

A guy named Beau Chevassus of Enumclaw, Washington recently ordered the most expensive Starbucks cup of coffee ever. How much? Try $47.30! How do you make a cup of java that pricey? Simple. Toss in a whole boat load of add-ins. First, he started with a $4.75 venti Mocha Frappucino. Then he added 48 extra [...]

Starbucks To Roll Out $450 Steel Gift Card

Michael Scott — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:17:14 +0000

Just in time for that Starbucks lover on your Christmas list, Starbucks is set to roll out a $450 steel gift card. But, here’s the real kick in the pants…it’s only loaded with $400. That’s right, the actual card it’s self costs $50. It’s made of steel and will look pretty fancy, and will be [...]

A Simple Christmas Message You Did Not See Coming [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:02:25 +0000

Whether it's Clydesdale horses in the snow, fresh pot of coffee and a prodigal son or Santa riding an electric razor, certain advertisements have become holiday traditions in their own right.

Bruce Takes On The Keurig Coffee Maker

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:23:03 +0000

At prices starting near $100 and up depending on the model you choose, the Keurig is a pretty good buy and I think it would make a really great gift for someone who isn't a caffeine junkie.

Do You Need Coffee to Make It Through the Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:05:45 +0000

Just about every workplace has a coffee maker somewhere. And that's because a good chunk of the employed can't make it through their nine-to-five without a jolt of joe. But just what percentage of workers would be doomed if coffee suddenly disappeared?

Better Names For Regular Things [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:36:09 +0000

I guess if names were really a big deal we wouldn't have nicknames. If we didn't have nicknames then what would people from Breaux Bridge call each other?

Fiat 500L to Offer an Espresso Machine

George Roush — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:45:51 +0000

iPod capability, Bluetooth, in-car navigation, multimedia system and DVD players are kiddie play features compared to what Fiat has in store for their new 2013 Fiat 500L model. Drivers don’t want fancy gadgets while they’re driving. What do they want? Espressos. Fiat is aiming to deliver. The new four-door 500L is a bigger version of [...]

Starbucks Is Everywhere — Even in Funeral Homes [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:28:31 +0000

At most funeral homes, tissues and condolences are all that’s typically offered to the grieving. But at one South Carolina mortuary, you’ll also be able to boost your spirits with a Starbucks latte. The Robinson Funeral Home in Easley is about to get the town’s first Starbucks franchise, which will be located in a new [...]

Study Reveals Drinking Coffee Can Lower Your Chances of Skin Cancer

Shauna Wright — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:55:21 +0000

Want to avoid skin cancer? Have another cup of joe. A new study finds coffee guzzlers are less likely to develop the most common type of the disease. The study of more than 100,000 adults found that those who drank three or more cups of coffee a day had a 20 percent lower risk of [...]

Even Robots Need Coffee [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:40:18 +0000

Your friendly neighborhood robot might need coffee in the future too. Not to drink or to help keep the robot awake but to help the robot help you. You might be wondering how that's possible.

Your New Weekend Coffee Idea [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:22:49 +0000

I drink a lot of coffee. I wake up at 1 in the morning and coffee is one of the main reasons I am still functioning at 10am when the Bruce and the Kennel Club show yields the airwaves to Stephanie Crist. I usually drink my coffee black, unless I remember to purchase some fancy Italian Cream c

Who Couldn't Use a Coffee Faucet?

K. Thor Jensen — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:15:06 +0000

Imagine walking into your kitchen, going to your sink and turning a knob but instead of boring old water, a jet of freshly-brewed coffee comes out. Imagine no more – it’s real. The Scanomat TopBrewer totally redefines the modern coffee machine. Instead of unsightly kettles, pots and grinders, all you see of the device is [...]

The Greatest Addiction Ever: Coffee [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:16:52 +0000

Hello, my name is Bruce Mikells and I am an addict. I am addicted to caffeine and I don't plan on giving up my dirty little habit anytime soon. Am I really that far out of the norm with my need for a hot steaming cup of coffee every morning?

You Won't Believe How Much Americans Spend on Coffee and Lunch Each Year

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:29:36 +0000

A new survey of Americans’ workplace spending habits shows we’re dropping an awful lot on incidentals like coffee and restaurant lunches every year — $3,000 per person, on average. Accounting Principals, a unit of staffing services company Adecco SA, polled 1,000 US workers last month and found we spend more than $1,000 annually on coffee [...]

Caffeine Has Some Very Crazy Effects – [Video]

Luke — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:48:02 +0000

Over the last couple of days Brad and I have caught a couple of caffeine “highs” and decided to make a video with some of the clips. Brad tends to get more excited than I do when caffeine comes into play. What do you think about his crazy antics?

Four Of The Greatest Places For Coffee In Acadiana

Brad Vincent — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:25:55 +0000

I love coffee as much as the next person. But! When I have my choice, I definitely have a few favorites! 1) Johnston St. Java – This place just opened, but I’m so impressed with the service, quality, and all around atmosphere of the place! 2) [...]

Drink Coffee!

Brad Vincent — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:17:15 +0000

We wake up..turn on the coffee and get our day started! Imagine not having that morning kick, sad ain’t it? Well good news you don’t have to quit because it helps you…what? How? Which is why I’m always delighted to hear of new reasons that coffee is good for your health…and there are plenty! Over [...]

Too Much Coffee?

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 16:31:04 +0000

You probably heard that Starbucks is now offering a new bigger size of coffee that's got an even stranger name. I think they call it the "Trenta". Which I think is Italian for "Half Gallon". I love coffee, heck I wake up at one in the morning, I know coffee, I don't give blood, I slow drip it through a filter. You get the point. But when is it too much for the system? Well let's understand how coffee and the chemicals involved react with in our bodies first.