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Tully Rinckey's Tom Carr Gets A Coffee Payback From Richie [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:56:19 +0000

I'm sure you're familiar with our "Ask the Lawyer" segment on the Sean and Richie show with Tully Rinckey's awesome legal team. Tom Carr is a regular, and he's also a regular provider of Dunkin Donuts coffee - so much so that we start expecting it from him. (When I say "we", I guess I really mean "I"). It was high time for a payback.

This Coffee Tastes Like Elephant Poop and Costs $50 A Cup – Not Kidding

Richie Phillips — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:38:57 +0000

Not everyone asks specifically for coffee from Thailand I’ve never heard of it. Or should I say HERD of it? Herd, as in elephant herd, and “herd” coincidentally rhymes with something else. (boy, am I digging myself deep here). Anyway, this is true. According to Newser.com, there is a new coffee called Black Ivory. Here [...]

Where To Get Free Coffee in The Albany Area

Levack — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:05:02 +0000

In honor of National coffee week you can score free coffee at McDonald’s and Dunkin Donuts! So here’s the deal 7 Eleven and Krispy Creme also have free coffee but I never see those so I am focused on free java from Dunkin and Ronald but just in case you cross the other two in [...]

Starbucks Is Everywhere — Even in Funeral Homes [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:28:31 +0000

At most funeral homes, tissues and condolences are all that’s typically offered to the grieving. But at one South Carolina mortuary, you’ll also be able to boost your spirits with a Starbucks latte. The Robinson Funeral Home in Easley is about to get the town’s first Starbucks franchise, which will be located in a new [...]

Coffee Drinkers – More Good News For You

Jake Thomas — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:07:41 +0000

Coffee has been proven to have a lot of health benefits over the past couple of years, and now another one has been discovered. As we sit through this heat wave this new benefit will really hit home. The July 1st edition of the journal Cancer Research has found that people who drink coffee, at [...]

Iced Coffee Day Benefits Albany Medical Center's Children's Hospital

Kevin Richards — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:15:08 +0000

Did you grab your iced coffee yet today? On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Dunkin’ Donuts throughout the Albany area will celebrate the return of Iced Coffee Day. $1 from every cup of iced coffee sold at participating Dunkin’ Donuts locations throughout the greater Capital Region on Wednesday will directly benefit the Children’s Hospital at Albany [...]

What Is Your Caffeinated Drink Of Choice? [POLL]

Scott Blaine — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:40:42 +0000

Ol' Scottie B is a rather busy guy. Not only do I work here at GNA but I also have some other work on the side. With gas prices the way they are, a man has got to do what a man has got to do! Because I get so busy, I am usually in need of some kind of pick me up.

Can Coffee Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:35:49 +0000

Your daily cups of joe may be doing more than just giving you the energy to face the day. According to a new study, which tracked nearly 113,000 adults over 20 years, women who drink three cups of coffee a day have a 20 percent lower risk of developing basal cell carcinoma — the most [...]

News Flash! It's National Coffee Day!

Richie Phillips — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:45:15 +0000

Not to encroach on Casey Danton’s function here at the station, but this is important! It is National Coffee Day! It’s true! Better get out there and look around, because there are specials all over the area for free and discounted coffee on National Coffee Day. So stay alert! (but then again, if you haven’t [...]

Drinking Coffee Could Lessen Depression in Women

GNA — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:00:57 +0000

While some experts have speculated that the antioxidants in coffee have health benefits, a large new study, in the Archives of Internal Medicine, says women are less likely to become depressed if they drink a few cups a day. The study’s results were explained on Health.com. 50,000 women between the ages of 30 and 55 were looked [...]

Lou Loves His Coffee On Saturday And Sunday Morning

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:58:50 +0000

Every morning, it’s my ritual – Two cups of coffee. But there’s something about having my coffee on the weekend. I’m usually up before anyone else in the house. I recently did a story on five things to do on a chilly night, but I just enjoyed getting my brew and heading out to the [...]

Five of My Favorite Drinks – Non-Alcoholic [LIST]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:45:15 +0000

Everyone has their favorite drink, and they just can’t live without it. I’m not talking booze, I mean a beverage that almost anyone can drink. The drinks that I’m talking about can be hot or cold. And now for my favorites: 5) Coffee This is my kick start to the day, with my big two [...]

Coffee Lowers Prostate Cancer Risk

Jake Thomas — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:43:50 +0000

I drink coffee like water, from the time I wake up until I got to bed. I don’t count the cups. If I were a betting man, and I am during track season at Saratoga, I would have to wager that I probably drink 12 cups a day. Coffee is how I roll, and according [...]

Diners and Their Dishes

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:11:40 +0000

Since I brought up some of our great diners in the area a little earlier, I thought I would just mention some of our favorite items on the menus. My favorite at the Wolf Road Diner is the Pizza Burger. It combines a good old fashioned burger topped with sauce and cheese, on a bun. [...]

Signs of a Caffeine Overdose

GNA — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:15:13 +0000

Yesterday, I had a bit of a long day and though I never felt tired, at the end of the day, I questioned why the night still felt young. Then it dawned on me. I stopped and got a coffee on my way to work here at the station yesterday at 5 am; someone I work with [...]

Starbucks Coffee Will Fill You Up Literally

Richie Phillips — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:00:54 +0000

Personally, I’m not the hugest fan of Starbucks Coffee. But my wife is, so my vote has been cancelled out! And I’m sure many of you can’t live without it as well. Every morning you’re just dying to get your fill, right? Well, as they say, “be careful what you ask for”… Coming soon to [...]

Starbucks Makes Change

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:07:24 +0000

If you’re a Starbucks coffee fan, something may seem a little different to you. The Seattle based company has unveiled a new logo. They kept the famous and recognizable picture of the female siren, but dropped the Starbucks text surrounding her. There’s also word that more changes will be coming. The logo has been the [...]