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		<title>Noise vs Quiet &#8211; Are Coffee Shops a Good Place to Work for You?</title>
		<link>http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/archives/2012/01/09/noise-vs-quiet-coffee-shops-good-place-work-for</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Wilcox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nowadays, just about every coffee shop has wireless internet that tempts work-from-homers to sit back, relax and sip a latte as they finish some work. Of course it&#8217;s good business for the coffee shops who often draw in visitors who come simply to use the internet. But how effective of a work space is the...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nowadays, just about every <a  href="http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/links/links.php?lid=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >coffee</a> shop has wireless internet that tempts work-from-homers to sit back, relax and sip a latte as they finish some work. Of course it&#8217;s good business for the coffee shops who often draw in visitors who come simply to use the internet. But how effective of a work space is the local coffee shop?</p>
<p>The main point to consider when deciding whether a coffee shop will be a productive place for you to work is how you are affected by noise. Even the most relaxed coffee shop is noisy to some extent, so the ability to work in the midst of noise is necessary. I often see people sat at their computers with books and notes, staring off at a barista or browsing Facebook when they should be working. If that sounds like you, chances are, the noise and activity level of a coffee shop are too much of a distraction for you to be very productive.</p>
<p>On the other hand, the hustle and bustle of a coffee shop are to some a pleasant white noise that actually helps them focus on their work. Do you sleep with TV on? Do you find libraries too quiet to do your work? People with these tendencies often focus better when they have noise in the background. They are often people with busy minds, and the background noise actually helps them focus. These are the type of people who can really benefit from the atmosphere of a coffee shop as they work.</p>
<p>The coffee shop will always be a great place to hang out and sip your favorite caffeinated beverage, but keep in mind that it&#8217;s not always the most conducive work environment. If you find yourself constantly distracted, order your coffee to go.</p>
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		<title>Local Art and Coffee Shops Go Together Like Espresso and Milk</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Wilcox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For anyone who frequents coffee houses, you&#8217;ve probably noticed that the local variety seem to have an abundance of local art. Have you ever wondered how those artists are chosen? Would you ever want to show your work at a coffee house? And how much does it cost? Coffee shops are a great venue for...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For anyone who frequents <a  href="http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/links/links.php?lid=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >coffee</a> houses, you&#8217;ve probably noticed that the local variety seem to have an abundance of local art. Have you ever wondered how those artists are chosen? Would you ever want to show your work at a coffee house? And how much does it cost?</p>
<p>Coffee shops are a great venue for local and aspiring artists to show their work to the public and sometimes even sell some of their pieces. Most coffee shops who feature local artists do so for a minimal fee, making them one of the least expensive ways for artists to show their work. Every coffee shop is different, but coffee shops typically charge a small fee for hanging work or a small percentage of what you sell. The only other expense artists need to worry about is if they want to have a proper opening; artists can purchase snacks and drinks to set out for the opening which might cost them more than the fee to set up!</p>
<p>So why do coffee shops do this? It&#8217;s mutually beneficial for both the shop and the artist. The artist has a place to show their work while the coffee shop often gains new customers that the artist brings in. And of course they get ever-changing and unique artwork for their walls.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in displaying your artwork, all you need to do is ask. It&#8217;s probably best to ask around at places you frequent rather than going somewhere you&#8217;ve never been before. Photographs, paintings and most two-dimensional works are the best, but talk to the owner or manager to see what they&#8217;re interested in. It&#8217;s also best if you already have most of the series complete so you can show them what you want to hang on their walls. And if your favorite coffee shop doesn&#8217;t have any local artwork hanging up, just ask! The owner may have never considered it because no one had ever shown an interest. Remind them that if you are allowed to have an opening, you can bring new business in with your art.</p>
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		<title>Coffee And Sperm</title>
		<link>http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/archives/2011/12/15/coffee-sperm</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:16:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>antonius tri haryadi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drinking coffee within the morning it looks already become a habit of the many individuals. And in line with the study, drinking black coffee within the morning will build a man’s sperm a lot of nimble. For coffee addicts, cup of coffee within the morning might boost the eagerness and enthusiasm for the move. Not...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Drinking <a  href="http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/links/links.php?lid=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >coffee</a> within the morning it looks already become a habit of the many individuals. And in line with the study, drinking black coffee within the morning will build a man’s sperm a lot of nimble.</p>
<p>For coffee addicts, cup of coffee within the morning might boost the eagerness and enthusiasm for the move. Not solely that, analysis conducted by the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, found that drinking black coffee within the morning is additionally helpful for male fertility.</p>
<p>Research results mentions that black coffee will build the sperm swim faster and improve male fertility. The cluster of researchers studies from the University of Sao Paulo said that men who frequently drink a cup of coffee each morning contains a sperm that may swim a lot of agile than men who never drank coffee within the morning.</p>
<p>The study was conducted on 750 men who can do a vasectomy (surgical contraception for men) and divided into four teams based mostly on the quantity of coffee consumed. Four teams are : teams who don&#8217;t drink coffee, lightweight coffee drinkers (1-3 cups of coffee per day), coffee drinkers (between 4-6 cups per day) and serious coffee drinkers (more than vi cups per day), with a cup size scale a hundred ml.</p>
<p>The result, participants who frequently drank coffee daily (1-3 cups per day) contains a a way higher quality sperm than men who don&#8217;t drink coffee.</p>
<p>According to the research, the content of caffeine in coffee will facilitate the sperm swim faster than sperm samples, to assist improve the method of IVF (in-vitro fertilization), the tactic of fertilization outside the womb.</p>
<p>But bear in mind, higher drinking coffee with less sugar and don&#8217;t drink coffee to excess as a result of it will increase stroke thanks to injury to blood vessel walls. In pregnant ladies will increase heart rate, invade the placenta, into the blood circulation and a a lot of severe will cause death.</p>
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		<title>Coffee good for health</title>
		<link>http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/archives/2011/12/14/coffee-good-for-health</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>suresh tuteja</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coffee is actually one of the healthiest beverages billions of people consume regularly.Coffee is actually recommended by physician to drink it during chilly weathers and during working hours to stay awake and concentrate on your work.Coffee with exercise when taking 300mg averages a 20% increase in energy and fatigue while burning fat increased 107% greater...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a  href="http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/links/links.php?lid=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >Coffee</a> is actually one of the healthiest beverages billions of people consume regularly.Coffee is actually recommended by physician to drink it during chilly weathers and during working hours to stay awake and concentrate on your work.Coffee with exercise when taking 300mg averages a 20% increase in energy and fatigue while burning fat increased 107% greater than without caffeine.even caffeine is included in supplements with amino acids to give body that extra pump and to remove laziness from one&#8217;s body.keeps our brains alert and receptive of new information. • Regular consumption of coffee decreases the risk of type II diabetes and many other health risks.Some have questions like does coffee causes hair loss? but this fact is false in fact coffee causes hair growth but drinking coffee to that excess can be harmful.Coffee contains no calories,no fat and barely any carbohydrates and is a major source of antioxidants.Coffee when consumed in excess can be addictive, stimulate, and a mood charger. A large amount of coffee or caffeine consumed all at once can have a negative affect on blood sugar levels that influences fat burning that could change into storing fat. Too much coffee over time can stain your teeth.Coffee when consumed straight and by itself it perfect. Having zero calories, zero carbs, and zero fats one can see that it would not hinder weight loss. When adding all that extra sugars, sweeteners, syrups, alcohol and so on just make it a high calorie dessert.Exercise has so many benefits besides burning calories and suppressing your appetite. Exercise can also help regulate your body’s use of insulin to keep blood sugar down and making coffee have little affect on your body. So make sure you participate in aerobic activities, lift some weights, and keep drinking that coffee and you should achieve weight loss in no time.</p>
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		<title>How to enjoy your cup of coffee</title>
		<link>http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/archives/2011/12/09/how-enjoy-your-cup-of-coffee</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lovnish Thakur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coffee is a great refresher. Having a cup of coffee before going to bed will not only make you feel energetic the other day, but will also ensure that you have a sound sleep. Essentially having three cups of coffee a day will make you feel better and keep you energized to carry on with...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a  href="http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/links/links.php?lid=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >Coffee</a> is a great refresher. Having a cup of coffee before going to bed will not only make you feel energetic the other day, but will also ensure that you have a sound sleep.<br />
Essentially having three cups of coffee a day will make you feel better and keep you energized to carry on with daily work.</p>
<p>However, these are certain times when you should not be having coffee.<br />
In case you feel restless after your cup of coffee, my advise is to skip your cup of coffee for that day. Lack of sleep or failing to get asleep means that you have already overdone the daily dose of coffee.<br />
Take care of these points and you are sure to enjoy the daily dose of coffee!</p>
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		<title>Reasons to Drink Coffee</title>
		<link>http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/archives/2011/12/06/reasons-drink-coffee</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>antonius tri haryadi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coffee is the favorite beverage of many people. Starting from roadside stalls to five star hotel which provides drinking this delicious taste and aroma. Caffeine content in coffee are believed to evoke the freshness and fitness. But on the other hand, there remain many people are afraid to drink coffee for health reasons. To answer...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a  href="http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/links/links.php?lid=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >Coffee</a> is the favorite beverage of many people. Starting from roadside stalls to five star hotel which provides drinking this delicious taste and aroma. Caffeine content in coffee are believed to evoke the freshness and fitness. But on the other hand, there remain many people are afraid to drink coffee for health reasons.</p>
<p>To answer the controversy until today range of research continues to be done to determine the efficacy and benefits of coffee for the body. Plus other reasons below, unfortunately it seems if you have to skip a cup of coffee.</p>
<p>against obesity<br />
People who frequently drink coffee their weight is stable for 12 years compared with people who stop drinking coffee. Thus according to research by a team from the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA.</p>
<p>pep up<br />
Drinking coffee among working time turned out can help us stay fit and concentrate. Research shows that athletes consuming carbohydrate beverages containing caffeine after cycling had more glycogen (energy reserves) in the muscles when compared to athletes who do not eat. Glycogen will help us more quickly and agile in the next session </p>
<p>Reducing the risk of disease<br />
Adding coffee consumption according to research The National Institute of Environmental Medicine in Sweden, we can avoid the risk of liver cancer. Just two cups of coffee per day and cancer risk will be reduced 43 percent. Another study showed women who drank coffee reduced the risk of heart attack 24 percent. Antioxidants contained in coffee supposedly protect us from these diseases.</p>
<p>A study reported in the Journal of Nutrition says teenage girls who often drank coffee daily reduced breast cancer risk 40 percent. Caffeine content in coffee and polipenhol protect the body against breast cancer.</p>
<p>Helps memory<br />
Researchers from the Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria, said that caffeine may prevent memory loss. Drinking a cup of coffee before an important meeting with a client might be worth a try for memory and brain sharper.</p>
<p>Break the ice<br />
Have to deal with difficult people cooperative? take her to enjoy a cup of coffee. Caffeine will make people more open, according to a report published in European Journal of Social Psychology. Researchers reveal the caffeine stimulates cognitive function so that people will be more open and respectively.</p>
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		<title>Women Who Drank Coffee Tends to Have a Lower Risk of Stroke</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>antonius tri haryadi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons why we need to drink coffee in the recommended amounts. This is because, from various studies, it appears that coffee offers many health benefits. Of reducing pain during exercise, sharpen the brain, preventing cervical cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, to fight obesity. Today, coffee drinkers-especially women-also called tend to have a...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many reasons why we need to drink <a  href="http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/links/links.php?lid=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >coffee</a> in the recommended amounts. This is because, from various studies, it appears that coffee offers many health benefits. Of reducing pain during exercise, sharpen the brain, preventing cervical cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, to fight obesity. Today, coffee drinkers-especially women-also called tend to have a lower risk of stroke.</p>
<p>The latest study conducted in Sweden, where a number of women asked to drink at least a cup of coffee every day. Seen they tend to have an increased risk of stroke by 22-25 percent lower compared with those who drank coffee less than that amount or not at all.</p>
<p>&#8220;Coffee drinkers will be pleased with this news,&#8221; said Dr. Sharonne N Hayes, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. &#8220;Coffee is often said to be bad for the heart. In fact, there are no studies about coffee which conclusively say that coffee is bad for health. If you drink coffee now, you probably do good, and it will not hurt,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>Even so, Hayes and other doctors do not recommend people who do not like to drink coffee to get a sip of coffee. Therefore, their study does not prove that coffee could reduce stroke risk, but that coffee drinkers tend to have a lower risk of stroke.</p>
<p>Swedish researchers led by Susanna Larsson of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm said, from many previous studies, coffee consumption and stroke showed conflicting findings. &#8220;There is not a consistent message is generated,&#8221; said Dr. Cathy Sila, a stroke neurologist at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland ..</p>
<p>Regarding these findings, Larsson said, the benefits of coffee would be felt if the women drinking one or two cups a day. Nothing more.</p>
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		<title>If You Want To Pregnant Reduce Caffeine</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:54:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>antonius tri haryadi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you&#8217;re trying to get pregnant, should avoid drinking coffee. Research from the University of Nevada School of Medicine suggests, the caffeine content in coffee can mess up your fertility. Therefore, caffeine reduces muscle activity in the fallopian tubes, fallopian tubes which carry eggs from the ovary to the uterus. &#8220;Caffeine stop the contraction of...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you&#8217;re trying to get pregnant, should avoid drinking <a  href="http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/links/links.php?lid=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >coffee</a>. Research from the University of Nevada School of Medicine suggests, the caffeine content in coffee can mess up your fertility. Therefore, caffeine reduces muscle activity in the fallopian tubes, fallopian tubes which carry eggs from the ovary to the uterus.</p>
<p>&#8220;Caffeine stop the contraction of the muscles on the fallopian tubes so eggs can not be delivered (to the uterus),&#8221; said Sean Ward, leader of the study.</p>
<p>If the egg is not channeled to the uterus, there are two possibilities that will happen. Your pregnancy is not successful, or you will have an ectopic pregnancy. This occurs when a pregnancy occurs outside the uterus, that is when the embryo attaches and develops in the fallopian tubes, according to Ward.</p>
<p>This study did not specifically mention the drinks that contain caffeine are coffee. Even so, there are several previous studies linking the consumption of caffeine (especially coffee) with fertility. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology in 1993 showed that eating at least three cups of coffee a day may lower the chances of pregnancy to 27 percent.</p>
<p>Caffeine affects people in different ways. Therefore, the effect on fertility of women is also different, said Ward.</p>
<p>&#8220;It depends on the person in question. How long caffeine affects you, and then how to downstream effects,&#8221; Ward said. That is, how physical processes affected by the presence of caffeine in the body,</p>
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		<title>What is an Espresso and How Should it be Drunk?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:22:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethan Jenkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[About the Espresso An espresso is a beverage that is concentrated and brewed in the form of boiling water being forced and pressurized through finely ground beans of coffee. Known of and consumed in all areas of the world, the espresso is a popular coffee drink with a real kick. The drink in itself is...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About the Espresso</strong></p>
<p>An espresso is a beverage that is concentrated and brewed in the form of boiling water being forced and pressurized through finely ground beans of <a  href="http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/links/links.php?lid=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >coffee</a>. Known of and consumed in all areas of the world, the espresso is a popular coffee drink with a real kick. The drink in itself is a very small quantity but provides a high caffeine quantity with a rich flavor and aroma.</p>
<p>Many different factors will make a difference to the end result and taste of an espresso shot. This is because there are an assortment of coffee beans that can be used to create an espresso, and depending on the origin and quality of the coffee bean, the espresso will have a contrasting taste. The pressure of the water also affects the end product.</p>
<p><strong>What is the Best Way to Drink Espresso?</strong></p>
<p>The majority of espresso drinkers will consume the beverage in the mornings, to provide a bound of energy for the day. The best way to drink an espresso shot is to do so fast. This is because the espresso will extract shortly after it is produced. Drinking an espresso like a shot is rather shocking but provides an intriguing twist of flavors.</p>
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		<title>Barista</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Barista prepares excellent coffee and espresso as well as espresso coffee drinks (specialty coffee drinks) such as lattes, mochas and cappuccinos. A Barista also has a great deal of other knowledge and skill. A trained barista should know precisely how much hot water should be forced through the mesh and for how long. If...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Barista prepares excellent <a  href="http://meridiancoffeehouse.com/links/links.php?lid=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >coffee</a> and espresso as well as espresso coffee drinks (specialty coffee drinks) such as lattes, mochas and cappuccinos. A Barista also has a great deal of other knowledge and skill.</p>
<p>A trained barista should know precisely how much hot water should be forced through the mesh and for how long. If the time is too short, the espresso will be weak and watery. If the barista spends too much time, the espresso will be too strong to drink. It is this intimate knowledge of an espresso machine&#8217;s capabilities that make a good barista indispensable to a coffeeshop. A barista may also have to create a good froth from steamed milk or allow the espresso to form a natural dark layer on top called a crema.</p>
<p>The skills of a barista go beyond being a good coffee maker. In some coffeeshops, a barista is also expected to have a working knowledge of all of the different blends of gourmet coffees offered. Customers may also ask a barista about roasting times or which grinder settings work best. A good barista also learns different garnishing techniques, such as creating signature designs with stir sticks and cream. There are national and international barista competitions which put all of these skills to the ultimate test.</p>
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