So what does happen when the (so far flawless) Starbucks mobile order and pay system doesn’t behave?
The lines backup and get long.
And worse, if you did place an order, it went to another (not so convenient) location over a mile away.
Every few years, Starbucks tweaks its loyalty program, and April 2016 will see the latest changes. No longer “My Starbucks Rewards,” the simply termed “Starbucks Rewards” now factors in the amount spent per Starbucks transaction. So that $6 drink will garner more stars that than $2 coffee. Sounds fair.
Essentially, the revamped program feels the same but “rules of the game” have changed a bit. There’s a new Double-Star Day promotion where Gold-level members earn 4 stars for a $1. But these days are random, and you’re notified via email. I’m guessing the Double-Star days would coincide with your personal low activity days (Starbucks does know when you do and don’t visit).
This change should also alleviate delays when customers split orders into individual items to load up on stars. No longer needed since that $20 order will get you 40 stars (2 Stars for every $1).
For all the details about Starbucks Rewards, visit http://morestars.starbucks.com/
For a history of the Starbucks loyalty program, check out Starbucks Melody’s post.
Will these Jordan CP3.VIII AE make @gquiks487 faster than he already is?
Found these Chris Paul signature kicks line at Ross, and @gquiks487 was looking for this Multicolor Rainbow colorway. Pretty comfortable shoe for guards although it has an awkward name. For the record, CP3 is for Chris Paul who wears the number 3. This is CP’s eighth (VIII) signature shoe under the Jordan label, and the AE? I think that stands for Artisan Edition which are special colorways made for th playoffs.
No good. 
Stay with the hot version of this drink. The tasty qualities of the SBL are lost when cold. Just tastes like an iced caramel macchiato.
Oh and mobile order using the Starbucks app really defeats the slow lines at the mall.
It’s only a matter of time before these clean canvases presented by the massive pillars of the Honolulu Rail Transit system become targets for graffiti or advertisements.
I’m hoping not but just too tempting being so big and so clean. Wonder what the ideas are to prevent defacement? Something better than the long gone decorative fence liners of Kamehameha Highway.
Had to say farewell to my Air Jordan 8 Retros. These kicks went to Italy and Greece with me being retroed the week before the trip. Yes, I walked the dusty Colosseum and visited the original site of the Olypmics in these AJ8 back in 2003.
But after years of sitting in my garage, the Hawaiian heat took its toll.
I’ll be going to the Big Dance come March! I’m hoping the Big West Conference champion (Hawaii, wink, wink) makes it to the Sweet 16 in the West regional.
Give the game ball to Quincy “Q” Smith as the Warriors of UH held off the Matadors of CSUN in the final minute. An off-balanced game saw Sai Tummala’s triple put the Warriors back up. As the Matadors defensive pressure mounted, the ball ended up in the hands of freshman Sheriff Drammeh.
Oh the drama! Sheriff made a good move to get to the basket as time was ticking down. But the youngster didn’t go up with authority and left the weak-hand layup short.
But there was Q, flying down the lane, slamming home the miss with the Supermoon Under Armours flashing for the cameras. I can’t identify these neon green kicks from Under Armour. I’m guessing the older Curry One Low??
Hawaii’s not looking to good headed to Irvine for a rematch. Fleming isn’t back to his old self, Valdes is sick, and to me, it looked like Roderick Bobbitt was fatigued or sick himself.
While filling up gas at the Sam’s Club Gas Station, I saw this on the screen on the gas pump.
What do you make of this diamond pendant in yellow gold?
Brach’s and bacon is what came to mind after sipping the new Starbucks Smoked Butterscotch Latte. The scent is unmistakably butterscotch, instantly reminding me of small kid time sucking on those bulk Brach’s Butterscotch disks from the market. Then the depth of the smokiness follows and for some reason, I thought of bacon. There’s a sort of savory/salty/bacon-y tinge that follows the sip which elevates this drink. And it’s not overly sweet either, just a nice balance of flavors. Seriously, I think I found my new favorite drink while it’s still on the menu.
Valentine’s Day is done and so are Starbucks molten chocolate themed drinks. But in its place is a smoked drink in the form of a Smoked Butterscotch Latte. Smoked butterscotch? I have no idea, but I’ll have to find out.
Along with the Smoked Butterscotch Latte is a very green Citrus Green Tea Latte. Tea and a latte? I’ll probably pass, but that green color is appealing in an unusual sort of way.
I’m hoping the smoked butterscotch is more original than the molten chocolate. Even when cold, the Molten Chocolate Latte ultimately tasted like a very deep mocha.
