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12.29.07 by Widge @ 1:45 am  These days, since jobs are getting contracted out from the government to private industry, where do you think this job has ended up? Because, you know, I'd like to bid on it. I could do it for really, really cheap. And I've...got some history with the product, you might say. Categorized as: Coffee
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12.09.07 by Widge @ 7:13 pm  Falling asleep while driving is no joke. I know people who have gotten injured and people who have gotten killed because they passed out behind the wheel. And since I never sleep--but have been known to drive--it's a concern for me as well. But what if you simply can't pull off to the side of the road and get some serious shuteye, probably because you've seen too many horror movies that started that way? What's better? A quick nap? Or some coffee? Just like with everything: coffee wins. You can see the full report here in the New York Times, but they basically compared decaf vs. nap vs. real coffee. The results? Categorized as: Coffee
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08.13.07 by Widge @ 8:41 pm  Original "This is Coffee" movie here. Can't seem to get it embedded worth a damn. The soundtrack is kickin', though. Want to use this on your site/MySpace/LJ/whatever? Be my guest. Here's some code:
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08.05.07 by Widge @ 5:23 am  We mentioned Mark Malkoff before--he's the whackjob who hit all 171 Starbucks on the island of Manhattan in a single day. But if you'd like to see the online equivalent of a behind-the-scenes making-of featurette sort of thing, then check out Radar Online. Here's my favorite bit: I have the majority of the Paul McCartney lyrics down. When a teenage barista at 33rd Street and 10th Avenue hands me my tall coffee, I ask what he thinks of the album. "Frankly, I don't really like it. Plus I don't know who that is." I explain that Paul McCartney is a 25-year-old Asian-American singer who was runner-up two years ago on American Idol. "Yeah, I think I know who he is now," he replies. I want to give Malkoff a dollar just for pulling that little mindgrope off. Nice. Categorized as: Coffee
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07.23.07 by Widge @ 4:07 am  It takes a very special human being to get to the point where even we, the staff at Needcoffee.com, must simply stand back and say, "Dude, you are fucked." But yes, we bestow this honor upon Mark Malkoff, who created a short film. This film tells the story of the day he visited every Starbucks in Manhattan. All 171 of them. Not only did he visit, but he purchased stuff and partook on the premises. To see the film and learn more about this insane individual (who is probably considered to be a grandstanding bastard by this guy), go here. Categorized as: Coffee
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07.17.07 by Widge @ 12:38 am Whether you're an eco-freak or a wasteful bastard, you can't help but watch this and be impressed. When the apocalypse comes and the grid goes down and people are in the streets killing each other for coffee...these folks will be sitting caffeinated and happy. Take notes, friends. Oh, and here's their website. Categorized as: Coffee
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07.03.07 by Widge @ 10:14 am  Yes, that's right. You've always joked that you can't see straight without a good cup of coffee. Now you can mean it, no matter your level of caffeination: The Anamorphic Cup is the first product to employ the centuries old visual play of the anamorphic cylinder.The stainless steel cup has a polished mirror finish. The porcelain saucer is printed with distorted images or words. These graphics can only be viewed correctly though the curved, reflective surface of the cup. They do custom versions as well, so stuff like a mug that says "HEMLOCK" is very possible. Categorized as: Coffee and Stimuli
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06.22.07 by Widge @ 1:05 pm  What do the hardcore do when their bodies finally rebel and force them to sleep? The hardcore dream of coffee, naturally. The truly hardcore, though, sleep with coffee accessories. For example, Siobhan over at Magpie & Cake created a 4'3" x 5'6" quilt of recycled coffee sleeves. Now, we can't say how comfy such a creation would be, but damn, that's dedication. We commend Siobhan for her contribution to caffeine-related crafty bits. Categorized as: Coffee
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05.13.07 by Widge @ 4:21 am  I have mixed feelings about this upcoming technology leap for coffee makers. One that learns? One that can anticipate your needs? One that knows where you are? That's what JL Hufford Coffee and Tea is working on. On one hand, a coffee machine that can make you the perfect cup of coffee, tailored just for you--sounds pretty good. But when Skynet hits, it would feel like the most terrible betrayal to have this precious friend turn on you and try to kill you. But hey, until death comes, great coffee. See? I'm really torn here. Read the full press release, decide for yourself. Image: Northern Sun. Categorized as: Coffee
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04.26.07 by Widge @ 11:34 pm Trailer for the documentary about the guy who's trying to visit every Starbucks in the world. Now that might be a worthwhile endeavor if you've got nothing else better to do, but the fact that they're building them faster than he can possibly visit them (as I've noted before) makes this truly a Sisyphean task, methinks. Categorized as: Coffee
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