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The Starbucks Idea: Coffee Shop Giant turns to ‘You’ for Ideas
by Djulia Montana ‘tahna’ de Veyra
Starbucks has recently been on a struggle to save its flagging U.S. business. Among its efforts to boost sales, the coffee shop giant’s Seattle-based chain introduced a variant called the Pike Place Roast. It’s supposed to be a cheaper regular coffee that’s brewed in advance, unlike the other [...]
In the Clutches of Religion—Victims of Violence and Perversion
by Djulia Montana ‘tahna’ de Veyra
On March 29 and 30, a 16-year-old girl from the West Texas ranch made a furtive phone call to a family violence shelter, speaking in a hushed voice as she reported the ordeal she was experiencing in her own religious compound. The authorities responded promptly, raiding the ranch Thursday [...]
Student Gets Kicked Out of Coffee Shop
by Djulia Montana ‘tahna’ de Veyra
The Sun told a story about a UNLV student booted from a coffee shop after being accused of not purchasing enough coffee to compensate for his use of the free Wi-Fi. So can you still call the Wi-Fi free then? And is the establishment’s action justified?
I am guilty [...]
So You Think You Have a Problem..
by Djulia Montana ‘tahna’ de Veyra
On September 6, 2006, a fourteen year old girl was abducted and brought to a dirty bunker where she was repeatedly raped. Today, the victim’s experience has become a celebrated case of bravery and courage amidst horrendous ordeal.
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Coffee Helps Fight Parkinson’s Disease
by Djulia Montana ‘tahna’ de Veyra
Coffee has been found to help decrease the risk of acquiring Parkinson’s disease. This is yet another reason for you to feel less guilty every time you drink your favorite cup of jolt juice.
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is characterized by problems in the central nervous system, with symptoms [...]
7Apr2008 | tahna | 1 comment | Continued
Coffee—Your Top Source of Essential Antioxidants
by Djulia Montana ‘tahna’ de Veyra
This is yet another good news for coffee lovers—your favorite drink is the top source of antioxidants. This news is not new though and has been the buzz for quite some time now.
“Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than any other dietary source. [...]
6Apr2008 | tahna | 0 comments | Continued
What’s with the Stigma Attached to Coffee?
by Djulia Montana ‘tahna’ de Veyra
There has always been a stigma attached to coffee. Despite the influx of studies claiming that coffee actually offers health benefits, people still hardly think of coffee as something that’s good for them. Hmmm.. What could be the reason behind this?
Looking Back
It’s been 27 years since the [...]