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The 16-year plan is dead

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Erik Carlson
Mar 28, 2025
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I recently received an email from Starbucks that said,

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Can we get you a free refill? When you stay to enjoy your handcrafted or brewed drink in the café, refills of hot and iced brewed coff…

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