OMG!!!

Is this the first sign of the end of humanity as we know it? Better lay in a supply of joe to get through this crisis!

Starbucks to close all stores for three hours - Food Inc.- msnbc.com

Just in ... Dunkin' Donuts to offer 99 cent lattes and cappuccino during Starbucks blackout.

Gimme another cup a joe!

For those of you who, like me, seriously enjoy your coffee, good news. Following are brief excerpts from
Up Close & Edible: Coffee - To Your Health - MSNBC.com:

"...benefits have surfaced in Robert van Dam's research. An assistant professor of medicine at Harvard University, van Dam has found a lower risk of type 2 diabetes among coffee drinkers; his research has been replicated in many countries. Other researchers have found links between coffee consumers and lower risks for breast cancer and Parkinson's."

"As for the caffeine, [American Dietetic Association spokesperson Christine] Gerbstadt says it's all about your sensitivity. For most people, 200-400 milligrams will not cause any problems. For those who are more sensitive, it may cause a jittery feeling or difficulty sleeping. The serious risks are for anyone who has high blood pressure or has had a heart attack because caffeine can cause blood pressure to rise to a risky level. Those with acid reflux or who are prone to heartburn, however, can probably sip without worry: a 2006 study conducted by researchers at Stanford University found that there was little evidence for coffee upsetting sensitive stomachs."

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