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Big Jim's Trick for Free Coffee

Big Jim — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:49:26 +0000

Check out this trick I learned today! It’s no secret that I sneak over to the sales side of the radio station and drink all of their “fancy” coffee. But I just learned a way to get more than one cup out of those K-cups for the Keurig…Just spin that little cup 180* and reuse for [...]

Coffee, Beer Among the Bad Things That Are Suddenly Good for You in 2011

Kathy Landin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:08:17 +0000

For years society has told us that drinking coffee, drinking beer and swearing are bad, but thanks to the results of new research released in 2011, some things we thought were bad are actually good for us. Turns out being a caffeine-addled, Guinness-soaked potty mouth actually improves your health — in moderation, of course.

Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:20:04 +0000

If you find yourself dragging in the middle of the day, don’t reach for the coffee pot — reach for a pillow instead. Experts say naps may be a good way to make up for the sleep deficit many of us have from not getting enough shut-eye at night.

Is Your Coffee Fix Getting in the Way of Medication? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:12:31 +0000

The average American adult drinks about three cups of coffee a day, and while many can’t imagine a morning without it, people taking certain drugs may want to think twice.

Studies show that more than a dozen medications — antidepressants, estrogen, and thyroid and osteoporosis drugs, for example — can be affected by coffee, which can block absorption or enhance the effects of the drugs.

Can Coffee Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:15:49 +0000

Your daily cups of joe may be doing more than just giving you the energy to face the day. According to a new study, which tracked nearly 113,000 adults over 20 years, women who drink three cups of coffee a day have a 20 percent lower risk of developing basal cell carcinoma — the most [...]

An Even Bigger Drink At Starbucks

geoffgundy — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:42:02 +0000

If you’re a coffee lover, time to start counting down to May 3rd; the day Starbucks will launch the new “Trenta” drink size. It’s 31 ounces, and will be rolled out across the country over the next few months. The National Post created a helpful diagram that compares the Trenta to the other size offerings [...]

Great Coffee For Cheap

geoffgundy — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:06:03 +0000

Coffee, much like beer, has attracted a whole new subculture of people who take it seriously, and must always drink the absolute finest. I’m a deejay. I don’t have money for that, although sometimes one does need to explore. Mostly, I have a lot of fun finding the best for the cheapest. My favorite right [...]