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Food costs hit hard as prices rise

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Double lattes from Starbucks are out, and so are the trips to gourmet and specialty markets. These days, generic-brand spaghetti from the discount supermarket is the special of the day in Metro Detroit households. ...Read More Double lattes from Starbucks are out, and so are the trips to gourmet and specialty markets. These days, generic-brand spaghetti from the discount supermarket is the special of the day in Metro Detroit households. Read More Wed, May 07, 2008 Wed, May 07, 2008

Car crashes into Bellingham Starbucks

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A car smashed through a plate glass window at a Bellingham Starbucks injuring five people before it stopped at the rear wall. All five of the victims were conscious when they were taken to a hospital Tuesday, and the injuries did not appear to be lif... ...Read More A car smashed through a plate glass window at a Bellingham Starbucks injuring five people before it stopped at the rear wall.
All five of the victims were conscious when they were taken to a hospital Tuesday, and the injuries did not appear to be lif... Read More Wed, May 07, 2008 Wed, May 07, 2008

Battle between free and paid Wi-Fi looks like a draw

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The battle between free and paid wireless Internet access is starting to look like a draw. Or more accurately, a third variation is winning: a combination of the two. Travelers want to log on everywhere at no charge, while hotels, airports and coffe... ...Read More The battle between free and paid wireless Internet access is starting to look like a draw. Or more accurately, a third variation is winning: a combination of the two. 
Travelers want to log on everywhere at no charge, while hotels, airports and coffe... Read More Wed, May 07, 2008 Wed, May 07, 2008

No 'yes' for Brookline override

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THE GLOBE'S endorsement of the Brookline override ignores the ability of the town to find alternative funding options, and by comparing the relative cost of override options to a weekly Starbucks coffee, the Globe perpetuates the idea that residents ... ...Read More THE GLOBE'S endorsement of the Brookline override ignores the ability of the town to find alternative funding options, and by comparing the relative cost of override options to a weekly Starbucks coffee, the Globe perpetuates the idea that residents ... Read More Tue, May 06, 2008 Tue, May 06, 2008

Wyndham Hotels to Serve Organic and Fair-Trade Certified Starbucks Coffee

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PARSIPPANY, N.J. | Beginning this month, a steaming hot cup of coffee at Wyndham hotels not only will taste great, it will feel good, too, especially to guests concerned about preserving the environment and supporting small, family coffee growers. ...Read More 
PARSIPPANY, N.J. | Beginning this month, a steaming hot cup of coffee at Wyndham  hotels not only will taste great, it will feel good, too, especially to guests concerned about preserving the environment and supporting small, family coffee growers. Read More Tue, May 06, 2008 Tue, May 06, 2008

Working Magic off the basketball court

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After a storied NBA career, Magic Johnson has assembled a business empire worth more than $700 million by opening upscale stores in the inner city. By CNBC's Ian P. Paisley. ...Read More After a storied NBA career, Magic Johnson has assembled a business empire worth more than $700 million by opening upscale stores in the inner city.  By CNBC's Ian P. Paisley. Read More Tue, May 06, 2008 Tue, May 06, 2008

Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners to form new board

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The directors of a large Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners group have resigned their seats to form a new “professional” board comprised of non-franchisee businesspeople. The move by Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchise Owners In... ...Read More The directors of a large Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners group have resigned their seats to form a new “professional” board comprised of non-franchisee businesspeople. The move by Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchise Owners In... Read More Tue, May 06, 2008 Tue, May 06, 2008

Location is Nothing (ideas are everything)

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Author and fellow Globe columnist Richard Florida's new book, Who's Your City, challenges the marketing prowess of rural entrepreneurs. Florida takes issue with New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman's notion that "the world is flat"— that und... ...Read More Author and fellow Globe columnist Richard Florida's new book, Who's Your City, challenges the marketing prowess of rural entrepreneurs. Florida takes issue with New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman's notion that Read More Tue, May 06, 2008 Tue, May 06, 2008

Food costs hit hard as prices continue to rise

Category : Specialty Eatery News
Double lattes from Starbucks are out, and so are the trips to gourmet and specialty markets. These days, generic-brand spaghetti from the discount supermarket is the special of the day in Metro Detroit households. ...Read More Double lattes from Starbucks are out, and so are the trips to gourmet and specialty markets. These days, generic-brand spaghetti from the discount supermarket is the special of the day in Metro Detroit households. Read More Tue, May 06, 2008 Tue, May 06, 2008

Free Wi-Fi, but Not for All

Category : Specialty Eatery News
The battle between free and paid wireless Internet access is starting to look like a draw. Or more accurately, a third variation is winning a combination of the two. Travelers want to log on everywhere at no charge, while hotels, airports and ... ...Read More The battle between free and paid wireless Internet access is starting to look like a draw. Or more accurately,  a third variation  is winning    a combination of the two. 
 Travelers want to log on everywhere at no charge, while hotels, airports and ... Read More Tue, May 06, 2008 Tue, May 06, 2008
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