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Starbucks to Raise Prices for First Time in Two Years

Prepare to pay a little more for your Tall Nonfat Iced Macchiato. Starbucks spokesman Jim Olson tells CNN that the chain will soon hike prices on its brewed coffee, tea, latte and espresso beverages by an average of 1%. Fewer than one-third of all drinks will be affected, Olson said , as prices will remain stagnant on all Frappuccinos, for instance. Olson added that this is the first price increase in nearly two years for the franchise and that tall brewed coffees will go up by approximately 10 cents. The reason for this increase? A rising cost of labor, raw materials and rent. But it’s not all bad news: This Starbucks Chocolate Cinnamon Bread Recipe can still be made from the comfort of your own home!  

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Few Green Highlights at Istanbul Fashion Week

A design by Özgür Masur from Argande ‘s 2010-2011 fall-winter collection. Istanbul was abuzz last week about the latest efforts to position the city as a new fashion capital and help Turkey move from manufacturer of raw materials for clothing to purveyor of style. The third Istanbul Fashion Week drew plenty of press and party-goers and even a few fashion-world celebrities . But was th… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Few Green Highlights at Istanbul Fashion Week