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Wednesday, July 2, 2008 12:00 AM

The meaning of Starbucks

The coffee company announces plans to close 600 stores, while simultaneously watering down its primary house brew. As if we needed any more evidence that the economy is in the dregs.
Andrew Leonard

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  • Wednesday, July 2, 2008 08:36 AM

    Is this the thread

    Where everyone screams and complains about Starbucks or is it the thread where everyone screams and complains about the demon brew, coffee or is this the thread where everyone chirps up with their own 'better than Startbucks' command?

    —Prom Night Dumpster Baby Read Prom Night Dumpster Baby's other letters

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