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November 2009 Blog Posts (43)

Palestinians call for EU to back independence

Palestinians have formally asked the European Union to urge the UN security council to recognise a fully independent state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in response to the current impasse in peace negotiations with Israel.

Saeb Erakat, the chief Palestinian negotiator, confirmed that the request to the EU was made on Monday as Israeli ministers repeated warnings that any unilateral moves would trigger counter-measures that could include the annexation of more of the occupied West…

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Added by Dmitry on November 16, 2009 at 1:01pm — No Comments

TNT @Dripolator Coffee Bar, Asheville NC 11.19.2009 7pm

Added by scott satterwhite on November 16, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Balloon boy parents face sentence in December

FORT COLLINS (Reuters) - The parents of a Colorado boy whose apparent brush with death in a helium balloon transfixed millions pleaded guilty on Friday to staging a publicity-seeking hoax and will be sentenced next month.

Richard and Mayumi Heene pleaded guilty to a felony and a misdemeanor and will be sentenced on December 23.

The case has sparked outrage over the amount of money spent on a rescue attempt for the six-year-old child, dubbed "balloon boy," after live television…

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Added by Dmitry on November 16, 2009 at 8:46am — No Comments

How many coffee cards do you have?

I'm taking a poll, and looking for favorites, too.

Added by Melissa Allison on November 13, 2009 at 3:41pm — 1 Comment

Starbucks' Twitter master talks shop, gives advice at Seattle luncheon

Don't miss the comments on this one. Someone wrote that Starbucks keeps workers from tweeting, and Nelson replied in the comment thread.

Added by Melissa Allison on November 13, 2009 at 3:31pm — No Comments

Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie replaces Tully's at Smith Brothers Farms, promotes Twilight Series coffees

I wrote about it here.

Added by Melissa Allison on November 13, 2009 at 3:29pm — No Comments

Balloon boy parents face sentence in December

Richard and Mayumi Heene pleaded guilty to a felony and a misdemeanor and will be sentenced on December 23.

The case has sparked outrage over the amount of money spent on a rescue attempt for the six-year-old child, dubbed "balloon boy," after live television…

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Added by Dmitry on November 13, 2009 at 1:14pm — No Comments

One More Complication on the Way To Judging Coffee

"As if it wasn't complicated enough.

Sometimes I think that coffee is more complicated than wine. Forget about the up-front factors, like location, weather, ripeness of the fruit, processing, aging, etc. They " ...read more here

Added by Eyal Rosen on November 12, 2009 at 8:38am — No Comments

تاریخچه قهوه

قهوه خانه هاي قديم در اصل جايي براي اجتماعات کوچک مردم بودند. در قرن شانزدهم بيشتر کشورهاي خاورميانه داراي قهوه خانه هاي پر رونقي بودند. در اين ميان مصر، ايران و عثماني جايگاه خاصي داشتند. در آن زمان در اروپا چنين مکانهايي وجود نداشت. اما چيزي که قهوه خانه ها را از غذاخوري هاي مرسوم و رستورانهاي اروپايي متمايز مي کرد محيط اجتماعي آنها ، کتاب خواندن، گفتگو هاي روزمره و ديد و بازديد در کنار صرف قهوه بود. فرهنگ شاهنامه خواني و حتي بازي هايي مثل شطرنج و نرد يادگار قهوه خانه هاي قزوين و تهران و… Continue

Added by Hassan Afshari on November 10, 2009 at 11:38pm — No Comments

Coffee facts cartoon

Not entirely accurate, but it could be a cool way to engage customers...

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/coffee

Added by Sean on November 10, 2009 at 10:58am — No Comments

Tanzania produces between 30-40,000 metric tons of coffee per year (70% Arabica, 30% Robusta)

Tanzania produces between 30-40,000 metric tons of coffee per year (70% Arabica, 30% Robusta). The three main Arabica growing regions are in the North/Kilimanjaro, Mbeya and the Matengo Highlands (Mbinga). Other Arabica areas include the Usambara Mountains, Iringa, Morogoro, Kigoma and Ngara. Robusta coffee is grown mainly in the Kagera region around Bukoba.

More than 90% of Tanzania's coffee is produced by 400,000 smallholder farmers. Larger estates are found in Arusha, Kilimanjaro… Continue

Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on November 10, 2009 at 7:18am — No Comments

I"m almost a pro

This past weekend we had our third fair. It wasn't as popular as I had hoped, but for a relatively small town I think we did ok. I met a lot of people that wanted to help us with our endeavor. I made a lot of contacts so that I can try and get our coffee in some stores.

All in all it was a good experience.

We have another fair this weekend out in Pearland, so if you are out and about, visit us at First United Methodist Church on N. Grand Boulevard. This is their 36th Annual Christmas… Continue

Added by Claudia Cabezas on November 9, 2009 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Raul Rodas wins three consecutive times the Guatemala Barista Champion Competition

Guatemala City, November 8th. 2009. The National Growers Association's, ANACAFE, officials announced yesterday that Raul Rodas was the three time winner of the Guatemala Barista Competition. Noe Castro, representing Café San Lucas and Barista Champion in 2006, and Pablo Bobadilla from &Café allocated in 2nd. and 3rd. places....Read more

Added by Eyal Rosen on November 9, 2009 at 10:58am — 1 Comment

Career Change

Hi folks! It feels so good to find my kind of peeps! Anyways, obviously i'm a newbie. But wanted to ask, where do i start? how do i start? I'd love to compete and become a good barista, but don't know where to start. I live up here in Alaska, and i have not seen any coffee fairs at all. It's kind of frustrating. And then on top of that, everybody thinks i'm crazy for wanting to just be a barista. I can't help it, I love making and serving coffee. Coffee is more that coffee to me. Especially… Continue

Added by Denise Carbuccia on November 6, 2009 at 6:42pm — No Comments

IECAFE - ROASTING COURSES IN SPAIN - English Language

Hi to everybody,

become a professional roaster in just three days. We're running a three days roasting course in Barcelona the first week in December. Come and learn and spend a nice weekend maybe also for your Christmas Shopping.

03rd December - Basic Roasting - at home roasting

04th December - Advanced Roasting

05th December - Professional Roasting

Have a look at events and you will find all details about our courses. For any further questions, just… Continue

Added by Birgit on November 6, 2009 at 8:52am — 2 Comments

Don't miss the Coffee Fair taking place in Portland this weekend!

Join Fresh Cup at the World Forestry Center November 7th-8th. The Coffee Fair is part of the traveling exhibit, Coffee: The World in Your Cup. For more details: World Forestry Center

Added by Fresh Cup Magazine on November 5, 2009 at 10:13am — No Comments

Plan...So You Won't Fail

What is the difference between companies who fall during an economic downturn and those who survive to see the other side with prosperity? Long-term strategic thinking! One of the worst things a merchant can do during tight economic times is cut the marketing budget. Sure, you can spend your dollars wisely, make them stretch as far as possible, take advantage of free plugs...but you can't quit if you want to stay on your feet.

What is the difference between a coupon… Continue

Added by Wendy Robison on November 5, 2009 at 8:36am — No Comments

Can someone come up with a recipe of an over ice espresso concoct with green tea jelly?

Hello....

Can someone come up with a recipe of an over ice espresso concoct with green tea jelly?

What syrup flavors that is green in color you think can best enhance the drink? Or one flavor can be green in color combined with another flavor that is not green in color?

Shirley

Added by shirley chua on November 5, 2009 at 5:50am — No Comments

just got back from C.R.

I'm so excited that I couldn't keep this to myself. I have to share it with everyone and anyone that wants to know. We're presently working on candy under the name of Cafe Don Vittorio. It is so good, just finished a BIG bag by myself. I'm hoping that we'll have it ready for sell before the holidays.
Can you guess what kind of candy?

Added by Claudia Cabezas on November 3, 2009 at 7:57pm — No Comments

One year and counting.....

We have been open past the one year mark..Whewwww. Now the work begins. Success in hard times, just what does that mean?

Added by Joseph Robertson on November 3, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

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