I wonder why Starbucks hasn't infiltrated the movie theaters yet. They have even set themselves up in palaces and museums world over, and have managed to fend off purists trying to keep these places unsullied!

But, Luxury Screens and "Brew and View"s aside, the foyer areas of most regular theaters haven't changed much. Popcorn-and-soda is still the popular snack combo!

Earlier in the year there was news that Starbucks struck a deal with AMC Entertainment. But what? Are they only selling java!? I was hoping to see them arrive with the whole kaboodle!

I like the idea of Starbucks taking over the world... a bit like United Fruit Company taking over Guatamela, only I hope they are more welcome... I like the idea that such a world doesn't scare us! Our politics can use some more optimism. What I would like is to think of this world as one big United Colors of Brady Bunch family drinking "Triple Grande No Whip White Mocha"!

Sometimes, it worries me when I go to the trails slightly outside the city and there's no Starbucks for miles together. Starbucks is home..... erm.. to great coffee!