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Cartoon: Java-Enabled

Source: ReadWriteWeb

Nov 01, 2009

Summary

Of all the technologies powering the social Web, few are as under-appreciated as the espresso machine.

We go gaga over great mashups, we drool over high-powered hardware, and we lust for private beta invitations to Google's latest whatever-the-hell-it-is. But none of these would be possible without machines to blast steam through finely ground coffee beans, and baristas with the skill to pull a perfect espresso shot.

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It's more than just caffeine, formidable as that drug is. There's something about a really, really good cup of coffee - Americano, latte, clover-press, siphon or even drip - that can nudge your day in a happier, more productive direction. (Or maybe that's just the caffeine talking.)

So, the next time you start your day with a smashing cup of coffee, look your barista in the eye and say, "Thank you. Thank you for fueling the social media revolution. And - yes, I know people are behind me, but this is important - thank you for the example you set with your attention to detail. Thank you for - no, there's no need to call security. I'm just sayin

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