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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.

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  • Wednesday, July 2, 2008 08:02 AM

    Quantity vs. quality

    Starbucks is eliminating 12,000 positions?

    That's the equivalent of nearly 500 real jobs!

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