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Date: 30 July 2008 12:49:24
Our Australian brethren must know something we don't. They are described as having "a very sophisticated coffee culture". Can you believe it? The Ozzies being called sophisticated?
It must be true though because they are so sophistimacated that Starbucks, prop. Dr Evil, is closing 61 of its 84 stores. So where do Ozzies get their coffee from? Would they please export these establishments to us in the UK!!
Locally, Starbucks is about the best place to buy a decent coffee. Some multi site rivals just can't compete with the consistent quality. I also like Starbucks' attempts at social awareness and desire to buy Fairtrade Coffee. It is much better than the Nescafe that most local cafes serve.
Having said that, Starbucks are also responsible for over exposure in the marketplace. Several places I've been to have multiple branches within a small area. Why would they want to compete amongst themselves?
History Today:
1419: The first defenestration of Prague took place. Catholic councillors were thrown from the windows of the town hall.
1718: William Penn - the founder of Pennsyvannia - dies.
1818: Emily Bronte is born. Without her there may have been no Kate Bush - many thanks Em.
1863: Henry Ford is born - the man who brought us the production line.
1898: Count Otto von Bismarck - the Unifier of Germany and the "Iron Chancellor" - dies.
1935: Penguin publish their first paperback - a biography of Shelly.
1947: Arnold Schwarzenegger is born - "I'll Be Back!"
1948: The British Nationality Act is passed. This gives Commonwealth nationals the right to British citizenship.
1958: Kate Bush is born - hurray!!!
1966: West Ham win the World Cup for England. "C'mon you Irons".