Though it can’t be beat for convenience, how does Starbucks stack up when compared to your local coffee house? It’s been said that Starbuck’s faster-roasting process makes for more acidic brews, whereas smaller independents (like Cafe Ladro in Seattle, for example) don’t have to rush their batches, resulting in a smoother, more complex flavor.
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Special agent 007 returns with a fresh and gritty feel. Nefarious and overly complicated plots are out, brooding good guys are in. Yes, the latest installment of the never-ending Bond series is the topic for today.
Now have at it. Is the new direction for this seminal series f-n awesome? Or has Bond finally jumped the [...]