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re: Google founders make $2 billion each in an hour

Martin Cosentino — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:35:38 GMT

I have to hand it to Sergey and Larry. They are the prime examples of exuberance and finding the correct answers to the biggest questions everyone is asking -WHERE CAN I FIND IT????? If the entire world is searching for answers and you can help them, shouldn't there be some reward for this??? If you think otherwise, you are either the'jealous green-eyed monster' or you just don't have the capacity to think in these areas. These two young men are continuing the wave begun by Bill Gates et al, twenty five years ago. The entire world is starving for information, and they have begun to supply the food for the hungry BILLIONS.

If we are not witnessing a quantum leap in evolution (don't forget, G-d is still watching over all of this) then we may as well go back to rubbing two sticks together. Go for it Larry, and Go for it Sergey!!!Make sure you keep G-d in your sights with all of that money in front of you. Look what happened to Enron, what is happening to Wal-Mart, Exxon-Mobil. Share your enthusiasm, and your wealth with the world, and everyone will strain to come to your doorstep.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

re: Insiders bail as McDonald's brews trouble

Sonja Coryat — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:30:20 GMT

Just want to say that McD's has the best iced coffee in the U.S., bar none. Also their chipotle chicken wrap with roast chicken is terrific. When I drop into McD's, that's what I always get, and it's like a gourmet meal. But try that iced coffee, believe me.

re: Insiders bail as McDonald's brews trouble

Edwin Joel Melendez Ortega — Sat, 10 May 2008 14:42:26 GMT

I believe McDonalds has to focus on its core products, store innovation yes, but what brings back people to Mcdonalds is the service, clean rooms, floor, tables, counter and good food. I live in the Philippines, and there are 2 stores nearby from where I live.I never failed to drop by for their breakfast menu or before I go home at night for their caramel sundae and quarter pounder. To the owners of Mc Donalds don't change a bit. Competition may be eating up sales but service, consistency and customer satisfaction will last a lifetime.

re: A plan to rescue Starbucks

ferris — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:08:23 GMT

Only SPECIALITY DRINKS COST 5 DOLLARS! Come on people, its like you've never been to starbucks before. If you want a speciality foo foo drink, thats what you pay. Their actual coffee is actually quite cheap. Unlike Mcdonalds it takes two people to make your custom drink. One person at the register, one barista behind the bar. Custom made. Mcdonalds offer only drinks dispensed out of a machine. Who knows where the beans come from, what quality they are, or even if they come as actual beans. The coffee that comes from gas station is literally powder, POWDER!

To those who say SBs coffee is bitter, try the other beans. Don't just ask for a cup of coffee, the bean listed on the weekly bean advertised. Ask to have Arabian Mocha Sanani pressed for you. It is one of their most expensive beans but having it pressed is priced just like any cup of joe.

Stop B*tching

re: A plan to rescue Starbucks

David Russell — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:00:11 GMT

Nothing exceeds like excess. Starbucks is comparable to many other businesses that went too far. The author of the underlying article states it very well... so no since gilding the lily here. As far as Schultzie, I know some of the key managers he works/worked with, and they are positively catatonic or at least on full open throttle most of the time... nothing like that can be sustained. So... sic semper elephantis, or, thus always to [white] elephants. This originates from sic semper tyrannis...my version. Talk about hubris... indeed... and that feel of invulnerability! Like in the story of Daedalus and Icarus... all they had was wax wings and Icarus flew too close to the sun (melting, then falling). Starbux is just another Icarus.

re: A plan to rescue Starbucks

Dust — Sat, 10 May 2008 06:01:38 GMT

Wow, does anyone have anything good to say about Starbucks? I like their sign, the smell of coffee and their decor. But there are too many of them and their prices are way to high. I have a realatively high income but paying $5 is way to high so I don't spend it. Can you imagine spending a $20 bill on the wife and two kids and walk out with 4 average size cups that will go in garbage half finished? Plus it's fattening. The $1.45 cup of coffee I bought last week had no taste or smell. Too bad, why go back? I'm in a specialty company store and and it's nothing special. I like the taste of McD's $1.25 bigger cup better. The metallic French press I bought at Starbucks is great. But the bagged beans are out of sight on price. Why go back? Costco is much cheaper and maybe better on quality? The atmosphere is good but what should I buy? A small cup of average coffee? nah..something to eat? nah...everything is fattening, Wi-fi? nah...it's free at home, maybe I'll just walk on by down to Safeway, get a good cup of coffee and some fruit. Maybe it's a lousy place to sit but the quality, price and selction are great.

re: Insiders bail as McDonald's brews trouble

DENNIS M CALLAHAN — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:14:13 GMT

Lost their way by trying to please everyone. IN & OUT is successfull because "THEY KNOW THEIR CUSTOMERS".

re: A plan to rescue Starbucks

victore difranco — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:33:50 GMT

Starbucks is the best coffee in the world and a lot people like it. This is a place of the new generation. Enjoy everybody.

re: Insiders bail as McDonald's brews trouble

liz — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:29:00 GMT

we all work very hard...some of us have two or even more jobs..thus creating a fast food epidemic... we dont have time to cook much less get out of the car to get the food... go go go thats what this nation is all about. well folks, i too have two jobs and have been sucked into this go go go thinking... but now i am starting to think about something else. STOPPING..if we all just stop and rest take time for our families or friends and most of all ourselves, maybe we would all realize that the latest coach bag the bigest hummer the nicest benz doesn't matter. its all about people and kindness and if we all dont get it soon i am very afraid of what we are headed too.

re: Insiders bail as McDonald's brews trouble

CHUCKS MULLER — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:13:44 GMT

MCDONALDS WILL KICK THE SNOT OUT OF THAT STATBUCKS / STINKING COFFEE/ BUTT/ HOLES. STARBUCKS CAN EAT THE CORN OUT OF MY ***.