Archive for March, 2006

Four arrested over coffee shop brawl (The Australian)

Posted in Coffee Info on March 25th, 2006

Cheney likes his rooms with pop, coffee, FOX (The Buffalo News)
WASHINGTON (AP) - It doesn’t take much to make Vice President Cheney at home on the road: Diet Sprite, a pot of coffee and a TV tuned to Fox News Channel.

Cooking With Coffee: Think Outside the Mug (Williamson Daily News)
The next time you prepare breakfast for your family, think “outside the mug” and consider using coffee as an ingredient in your recipes. Even a small amount will bring depth to your meal, adding a smoky flavor to your culinary creations.

Tulsa coffee company eyes Springfield (Springfield Business Journal)
Java Dave€™s is looking to brew success in the Springfield market. After 26 years in business, the Tulsa, Okla.-based coffee retailer and wholesaler employed a new business model three years ago, leading to more than 300 percent store growth and about 20 percent annual wholesale sales growth.

Men arrested over coffee shop brawl (AAP via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
A brawl at a Brisbane coffee shop has left several people with stab wounds and other injuries.

Four arrested over coffee shop brawl (The Australian)
A BRAWL at a Brisbane coffee shop has left several people with stab wounds and other injuries. Four men have been arrested following the fight at an eatery on Calam Road, Calamvale, about 7.20pm (AEST) on Thursday.

Coffee-shop thief drops safe, burglary tools in run from cops (The Carmel Pine Cone)

Posted in Coffee Info on March 25th, 2006

36 join in Friendship Club’s St. Patrick’s Day Irish coffee (Fort Morgan Times)
At the Friendship Club’s March 17 Irish coffee, plans for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were discussed by the 36 present. David Gilliland, who recently joined the Hillcrest/Fremont staff, was welcomed at the coffee.

NTUC Foodfare Co-operative says coffee prices unchanged at its outlets (Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News)
SINGAPORE : NTUC Foodfare Co-operative says its chain of two food courts and five coffee shops will not change its prices for coffee drinks.

Live music adds to atmosphere at The Coffee Co. (CentralOhio.com)
COSHOCTON - Live music is packing customers into The Coffee Co. and adding to an atmosphere which lets people relax and pretend they are somewhere else for a while.

Coffee shop that wants gas station fuels dispute (Detroit News)
GENOA TOWNSHIP — A battle is brewing over what to do with a drive-through coffee shop on a traffic island at the intersection of Chilson and Brighton roads.

Coffee-shop thief drops safe, burglary tools in run from cops (The Carmel Pine Cone)
BURGLARS STRUCK a downtown Carmel coffee shop, a Pebble Beach home and residences in Carmel Valley last week, police and sheriff€™s deputies reported.

Rising student artists to perform at McGregor tea, coffee shop - Baylor University The Lariat Online

Posted in Coffee Info on March 24th, 2006

Wait to smell the coffee, analysts say of Hortons IPO - Toronto Star


Ottawa Business Journal
Wait to smell the coffee, analysts say of Hortons IPO
Toronto Star, Canada - 4 hours ago
exchange&’s history. A massive trailer in front of the exchange will keep the crowd of more than 400 fed with coffee and doughnuts. Demand
On the rim of greatness? National Post
Tim Hortons Shares May Rise After Raising $671 Million in IPO Bloomberg
Three ways to buy Tim Hortons Globe and Mail
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DJ Asian Coffee:Prices Fall With Futures;Mkts Mostly Quiet - TMCnet

DJ Asian Coffee:Prices Fall With Futures;Mkts Mostly Quiet
TMCnet - 1 hour ago
(Comtex Finance Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)SINGAPORE, Mar 24, 2006 (Dow Jones Commodities News via Comtex) –Asian coffee prices were mostly lower in the week
DJ Indian Coffee: Prices Ease On Weaker Intl Coffee Futures TMCnet
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Coffee shop that wants gas station fuels dispute - DetNews.com

Coffee shop that wants gas station fuels dispute
DetNews.com, MI - 3 hours ago
Coffee Connection co-owner Dewey Thomas serves a customer at the store&’s drive-through window. Thomas wants to expand his store

Dutch Bros. Coffee plans presence here - Spokane Journal of Business

Dutch Bros. Coffee plans presence here
Spokane Journal of Business, WA - 4 hours ago
Coffee LLC, a Grants Pass, Ore.-based drive-through coffee chain, says its franchisees for the Spokane market are planning to open about 10 stores here in the

Rising student artists to perform at McGregor tea, coffee shop - Baylor University The Lariat Online

Rising student artists to perform at McGregor tea, coffee shop
Baylor University The Lariat Online, Texas - 6 hours ago
by BRICE CROZIER, reporter. The Baylor Rising Artist Network is holding a free concert from 8 to 10 pm today at Texas Tea and Coffee in McGregor.

Coffee Company opens at USM (Leavenworth Times)

Posted in Coffee Info on March 24th, 2006

Tulsa coffee company eyes Springfield (Springfield Business Journal)
Java Dave€™s is looking to brew success in the Springfield market. After 26 years in business, the Tulsa, Okla.-based coffee retailer and wholesaler employed a new business model three years ago, leading to more than 300 percent store growth and about 20 percent annual wholesale sales growth.

Caribou Coffee leaves us cold (Argus Leader Link)
Stars: 1 Address: 1924 S. Minnesota Ave. Phone: 338-9666 Health score: 98 percent on March 15 Cost: Sandwiches, including roasted chicken and vegetarian foccacia are $5.95. Desserts are $1 and up. House coffee is $1.55 for a small. Specialty drinks start at about $3.

College Hill Coffee opens downtown location (Winfield Courier)
College Hill Coffee Too is now open and serving customers at 1009 Main in the building previously occupied by B&B Theatre in downtown Winfield. Call-ahead orders can be placed by phoning 229-8151.

Cooking With Coffee: Think Outside the Mug (Williamson Daily News)
The next time you prepare breakfast for your family, think “outside the mug” and consider using coffee as an ingredient in your recipes. Even a small amount will bring depth to your meal, adding a smoky flavor to your culinary creations.

Coffee Company opens at USM (Leavenworth Times)
The new University Coffee Company in Berchman€™s Hall on the University of Saint Mary campus offered students, staff and community members a chance to try some of the menu items on Tuesday during the business€™ grand opening celebration.

Deadline extended for special coffee relief package (The Hindu)

Posted in Coffee Info on March 23rd, 2006

Senator with a history investigated for throwing hot coffee in aide’s face (This Ithaca Journal)
ALBANY — A Queens senator is under investigation for allegedly flinging hot coffee in an aide’s face and pulling her hair, officials said Wednesday. State Police are probing the matter involving Sen. Ada Smith, D-Queens, and a person who’s been on her staff only about a month, state officials said.

Meet the people of KSEE Sunrise at Cafe Coffee (Madera Tribune)
The excitement of a live morning broadcast will take place 5 to 7 a.m. tomorrow at Cafe Coffee, 1624 Howard Road. Bud Elliot, Faith Sidlow and A.J. Fox wake up thousands of Central Valley residents each day with the news and information needed to start the day.

Cooking With Coffee: Think Outside the Mug (Williamson Daily News)
The next time you prepare breakfast for your family, think “outside the mug” and consider using coffee as an ingredient in your recipes. Even a small amount will bring depth to your meal, adding a smoky flavor to your culinary creations.

Valley schools awaken to coffee’s popularity (Salem Statesman Journal)
Coffee used to be an adult drink.

Deadline extended for special coffee relief package (The Hindu)
COIMBATORE: The Centre has extended the deadline from June 30, 2005, to May 31, 2006, for coffee growers to deposit one-third of the interest on Special Coffee Term Loan for the three-year moratorium period (2002-05). According to a release from …

Students trying to keep fair trade coffee going - University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News

Posted in Coffee Info on March 22nd, 2006

Coffee exports at 10-year low - Financial Express

Coffee exports at 10-year low
Financial Express, India - 13 hours ago
BANGALORE, MARCH 21: The Indian coffee exports are set to register a 10-year low during the current financial year ending March on the back of several factors

Rob Smith still Sheriff of Coffee County - WALB-TV

Rob Smith still Sheriff of Coffee County
WALB-TV, GA - 13 hours ago
Douglas - Once Governor Sonny Perdue receives a copy of the indictment, he must wait 14 days. Then, he may appoint a three person
Sheriff Accused Of Using Inmates In Campaign WSBtv.com
Sheriff indicted by Grand Jury WALB-TV
Sheriff accused of using inmates in campaign Macon Telegraph
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COFFEE V. SODA - KFDX-TV

COFFEE V. SODA
KFDX-TV, TX - 17 hours ago
Americans are now drinking as much coffee as they do soft drinks. According to research by the National Coffee Association, 56 percent
Health experts buzzing about studies on caffeine risks El Paso Times
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DAZBOG COFFEE Company Extends Branding and Marketing Agreement … - PR Leap (press release)

DAZBOG COFFEE Company Extends Branding and Marketing Agreement
PR Leap (press release), CA - 22 minutes ago
(PRLEAP.COM) Denver €” DAZBOG COFFEE Company (dazbog.com) has signed a multi-year contract extension with Adrenalin€™s association with DAZBOG COFFEE Co.

Students trying to keep fair trade coffee going - University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News

Students trying to keep fair trade coffee going
University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News,  United States - 5 hours ago
Angel Hopkins, who works mornings in the Towers Starbucks, said she generally gets orders for fair trade coffee from the same six or seven people every day.

New cafe seeks common ground for coffee lovers (The Royal Gazette)

Posted in Coffee Info on March 22nd, 2006

Maureen’s Medical Moment: Coffee drinking on the rise (WNDU 16)
It seems a cup of Joe is the way to go. Americans are officially now drinking as much coffee as they do soft drinks. According to research by the National Coffee Association, 56% of American consumers drink coffee every day.

Tanzania: Arusha Coffee Lodge Wins Top Award (AllAfrica.com)
Arusha Coffee Lodge, the luxury boutique hotel on the outskirts of Arusha, has just become the recipient of a prestigious award. The 2005 Quest for the Best awards saw the property, on the outskirts of Arusha, win the top award for the Best Country Hotel in Tanzania.

Cooking With Coffee: Think Outside the Mug (Williamson Daily News)
The next time you prepare breakfast for your family, think “outside the mug” and consider using coffee as an ingredient in your recipes. Even a small amount will bring depth to your meal, adding a smoky flavor to your culinary creations.

Upscale coffee drinks almost as caloric as a Big Mac (The State)
Starbucks’ Caramel Frappuccino €” a blend of coffee, milk, caramel and ice capped with whipped cream and a swirl of caramel is a tempting treat.

New cafe seeks common ground for coffee lovers (The Royal Gazette)
The opening of Common Ground offers locals an alternative coffee lounge experience along the lines of a chic French bistro. Ellen Schmitz and Randy Stafford are the owners of the cafe, formerly the Hungry Bear, which re-opened in early March following extensive renovations.

Rwanda: U.S. Company to Sponsor Coffee Radio Project (AllAfrica.com)

Posted in Coffee Info on March 21st, 2006

Iraqis sift through rubble after a bomb attack inside a coffee shop in Baghdad (AlertNet)
Iraqis sift through rubble after a bomb attack inside a coffee shop in Baghdad March 21, 2006. Three were killed while 23 were wounded after a bomb hidden in a bag exploded inside a coffee shop on Monday night, police said.

Tulsa coffee company eyes Springfield (Springfield Business Journal)
Java Dave€™s is looking to brew success in the Springfield market. After 26 years in business, the Tulsa, Okla.-based coffee retailer and wholesaler employed a new business model three years ago, leading to more than 300 percent store growth and about 20 percent annual wholesale sales growth.

Scientists Discover How Coffee Can Reduce Risk Of Pancreatitis (Science Daily)
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found how coffee can reduce the risk of alcohol-induced pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is a condition in which the pancreas becomes inflamed, causing severe abdominal pain. It is often triggered by alcohol consumption which causes digestive enzymes to digest part of the pancreas.

Jackson Park students show off skills at coffee shop (Independent Tribune)
CONCORD - Amidst the swirling sounds of lattes foaming and coffee percolating, the poetic verses and stanzas read by young voices caught the attention of customers of the Starbucks coffee shop on U.S. 29 on Monday night.

Rwanda: U.S. Company to Sponsor Coffee Radio Project (AllAfrica.com)
An American organisation, InterAmerican Coffee Inc. announced recently that it is sponsoring the new a project, the Coffee Lifeline Pilot Project, in Rwanda.

Tim Hortons sees 180-200 new stores in 2006: execs (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Posted in Coffee Info on March 21st, 2006

Rwanda: U.S. Company to Sponsor Coffee Radio Project (AllAfrica.com)
An American organisation, InterAmerican Coffee Inc. announced recently that it is sponsoring the new a project, the Coffee Lifeline Pilot Project, in Rwanda.

Tulsa coffee company eyes Springfield (Springfield Business Journal)
Java Dave€™s is looking to brew success in the Springfield market. After 26 years in business, the Tulsa, Okla.-based coffee retailer and wholesaler employed a new business model three years ago, leading to more than 300 percent store growth and about 20 percent annual wholesale sales growth.

New Chapter Introduces CoffeeBerry(TM) 2500 Whole Coffee Fruit Concentrate to the Natural Products Channel (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BRATTLEBORO, Vt.—-March 20, 2006–New Chapter announces that it will introduce CoffeeBerry 2500 Whole Coffee Fruit Concentrate to the North American natural products channel under an exclusive license from VDF FutureCeuticals.

Procter & Gamble uses VirtECS(TM) Technology to Resume Coffee Production after Hurricane Katrina (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.—-March 20, 2006–In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the VirtECS advanced planning and scheduling technology developed by Purdue Research Park-based Advanced Process Combinatorics Inc. helped Procter & Gamble Co. bring back online its massive coffee manufacturing facility in New Orleans.

Tim Hortons sees 180-200 new stores in 2006: execs (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Tim Hortons Inc. is aiming to open up to 200 new coffee-and-donut stores in Canada and the United States and said it expected Canadian same-restaurant sales to grow 4 percent to 5 percent, slightly off its recent pace, executives told potential investors on Monday.

Meet Coke Blak: Soda with a coffee kick - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Posted in Coffee Info on March 20th, 2006

AV Rajwade: Smell the coffee - Business Standard

AV Rajwade: Smell the coffee
Business Standard, India - 8 hours ago
Private equity investments have risen significantly in the past year and are beginning to attract political attention. Private equity

Coffee&’s benefits go beyond good taste - Toronto Sun

Coffee&’s benefits go beyond good taste
Toronto Sun, Canada - 11 hours ago
It is found in coffee, tea, chocolate, colas and other soft drinks, is also added to some painkillers, and cold and headache medications.

Coffee and Coconut Sugar Scrub - ABC7Chicago.com

Coffee and Coconut Sugar Scrub
ABC7Chicago.com,  USA - 18 hours ago
Coffee grounds are a gentle, natural exfoliant. The caffeine in the coffee can give the skin a toned appearance and help minor skin irritations.

What to do with amaryllis, coffee grounds, mushroom compost - Redlands Daily Facts

What to do with amaryllis, coffee grounds, mushroom compost
Redlands Daily Facts, CA - Mar 17, 2006
Q: Are coffee and tea grounds good for our soils? As a heavy coffee drinker, I put all the grounds, including the filter, into my compost pile.

Meet Coke Blak: Soda with a coffee kick - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Meet Coke Blak: Soda with a coffee kick
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - Mar 18, 2006
Meet Coca-Cola Blak, a Coke product with a coffee flavor that will begin showing up in stores April 3. "I bet it would be better if it tasted more like coffee.
Coke set to launch coffee-cola fusion drink Orlando Business Journal
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