Starbucks finally gets a clue — they start selling decent coffee!
When Starbucks recently introduced its new smoother coffee “Pike Place Roast“, I have to say that I was very skeptical. Let’s face it, Starbucks was more famous for it’s specialty coffee drinks than for its coffee. Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonalds and a slew of other coffee hucksters have beaten Starbucks in blind taste tests. McDonalds is knee deep in the coffee game and is certainly having an effect on Starbuck’s market share.

With that said, I have to say that I was very surprised. The coffee was delicious and every bit as good as the marketing campaign that accompanied it. The main issue that I have had with drinking Starbucks coffee in the past is how incredibly bitter it was. Not the case with “Pike Place.” It’s bold, smooth and very tasty. Ahh, the return to the days of old — when Starbucks was known for it’s coffee. There is also a throwback with the original siren logo that appears on the coffee cups. Kudos to Starbucks for pulling a winning clue out of the cluebag.

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Everytime I see Bill Hemmer, an anchor on the Fox News channel, I can’t help but think of Jim Carrey. Hemmer actually looks more like Carrey’s evil twin than look-a-like brother. I think it’s just because Carrey’s face is a bit warmer if nothing else.

I really like Hemmer since he made the jump from CNN nearly three years ago. He’s much friendlier and way more interesting to watch. He looked and sounded like an android on CNN.