Coffee Is A Wonderful Drug

This is a great little video I retweeted at one point, but I figured, after a conversation with a coworker about how much coffee is too much coffee, I would post this here as an argument showing I'm better off with it than without.  It also justifies my many @jimmythegun Instagram #todayscoffeecup pictures.  Check out more info at this guys blog too.  Coffee truly is "The Greatest Addiction Ever".


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CEO Howard Schultz Letter 2011.."disappointed by the pervasive failure of leadership in Washington"

Here is an image of the actual letter emailed out to so many of us, from CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz.  I hope this is a wake-up call to the leadership in Washington.  And, although I don't know the politics Mr. Schultz, I am so excited by a letter like this, citing over 100 business leaders' signed pledge to:

First, to withhold political campaign contributions until a transparent, comprehensive, bipartisan debt-and-deficit package is reached that honestly, and fairly, sets America on a path to long-term financial health and security. Second, to do all we can to break the cycle of economic uncertainty that grips our country by committing to accelerate investment in jobs and hiring.

I sure hope the power of a man like Mr. Schultz and others listed on the website in the letter (www.upwardspiral2011.org) can put a fire under our country's leaders and get things back on track.

click letter to enlarge

click letter to enlarge

One more thing that I find interesting is, the fact that the Fed is now suing 18 banks or so, (mine is not listed *yippie*), for bad lending practices.  The only problem is, THEY WERE HUGELY RESPONSIBLE FOR IT, acting as Fanny and Freddie.  The government is big and getting bigger.  Obama is a communist and is leading our country quickly into destruction.  It is a sad day.

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PCSO's New Charger, Jack Conte's Solo Stuff, Gungor's New Album, Free Coffee

I find myself sitting home alone tonight, as my wife and her girlfriends go out to dinner.  I mean, a woman that works that hard to take care of my boys, my home, and me deserves a night out right?  So here's a few things I've been thinking of posting, but never have the time to post.

1.  PCSO went Dodge, a new paint job, and a SWEET looking ride.  The Placer County Sheriff's Office has begun updating their fleet with the next generation patrol vehicle.  Since Ford is discontinuing old faithful (the Crown Victoria/Police Interceptor), Placer went with the rear wheel drive alternative available.  This picture is of a 2011 Dodge Charger, and although Placer won an award for their previous paint scheme in the 90's, this one has been refreshed and renewed.  I love this new car's look.

Here's a look at the old one, if you don't already know what the award winning design was:

 And a PCSO Hummer:

2.  I've talked a lot about Pomplamoose on my site, but the two people that make up the band are also solo artists.  Jack Conte has some radical sounds as a solo artist.  Of course, every nerd loves a good Super Mario remake, but I also love the sound of two others I've posted here:

Jack's Super Mario Bros.

Angry Jack?

A softer sound from Jack.

3.  Gungor is working on their new album.  Here's their sneak peak and an explanation of the bands evolution into this next work (Oh man, I just used the word evolution on my own, and then I just heard them say it in this video).


In case you didn't see it before, this is the album that I first heard at Bridgeway Christian Church in Rocklin, and it's what started my love of this bands music.


4.  I got a free cup of coffee yesterday.  That is all.

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Head to Starbucks for a Half-Price Frappuccino

I just received a Gold Card member email from Starbucks about a deal on Frappuccinos, and I thought I'd do a little advertising for them. I may or may not be a huge fan.

According to the email, you can enjoy half-priced Frappuccino blended beverages - May 6-15, from 3-5 p.m.  Not going to lie, working where I do, in such close proximity to a Starbucks everyday, I'll probably partake at least twice during this special.

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My Starbucks Affair...From Logos to Gold Cards

Starbucks has updated their logo, and I love the new look of the Siren.  She is out of the circle and able to do so much more to represent the Starbucks brand.  The logo is still so recognizable as Starbucks, without the need for the name to be part of it.  I think this will allow the company to do more great things.

Also, to celebrate their 40th year, Starbucks wants us all to enjoy some anniversary cake...or a treat with our coffee this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

I've talked to a lot of my friends and people at work about my Starbucks Gold Card, but I wanted to really explain why (if you like coffee or tea) you should get with it and register a Starbucks gift card.  First, it's easy.  All you need to do is register an Starbucks gift card at starbucks.com.  You now get a free drink on your birthday.  Next, use the registered card 5 times to reach Green Level status.  This earns you free syrups and milk, free refills on brewed coffees or teas, and a free beverage with any whole bean purchase. And finally, at 30 uses you reach Gold Level status and a personalized gold card is sent to you. A Gold Level card adds to the freebies of the Green Level.  Besides coupons and special offers, every 15 uses of your gold card earns you a free drink. It's awesome and easy.

Now, I wanted to mention the latest and coolest feature Starbucks offers registered card members.  You can use the Starbucks Mobile Card app to pay with your registered cards.  The app allows you to check your balances, add money if necessary, track rewards, add new cards, pay for your purchases, and more.  To pay, you launch the app and turn the bar code toward the Starbucks scanner.  It's cool.

It really is awesome.  I love the app.  I love my rewards.  I love Starbucks.

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