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“August 22 is not a day that is particularly known for feeling especially crisp or autumnal in most parts of North America. And yet it’s the day this year — the earliest release date ever — that Starbucks, contending with a slowdown in sales, will unleash its annual run of pumpkin spice lattes upon its customers.” Pumpkin spice lattes — and the backlash, and the backlash to the backlash — explained.

+ “Fresh off the Olympics, U.S. breakout star and medalist Stephen Nedoroscik — better known to the internet as ‘Pommel Horse Guy’ — will compete on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars.” He needs a better agent! My money was on Raygun getting this gig.