Linda Derschang emails re: 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea Inspired By Starbucks:

I haven't been in yet. I think that tons of people coming to check out the new Starbucks-but-not-Starbucks is probably good for all the businesses in the neighborhood. I think the neighbor who wrote me a letter complaining about dogs being tied up outside of Smith is not going to be happy about the hooks to tie up your dog outside of Starbucks, I mean, 15th Ave. Coffee. I wish them well and hope that everyone enjoys the poetry readings!

Meanwhile, Dan Savage suggests a new level of corporate nefariousness (nefariosity?):

What if Starbucks sent the protesters?