The Chicken Club was an influential and important organization throughout the 80's. Millions of kids were hip hop dancing alongside men dressed in chicken costumes while singing about the dangers of drugs.  Unfortunately, The Chicken Club was forced to disband in 1989 after allegations of molestation against it's founder, president, and lead singer Chucky McClucken.

This is one example of how micro finance is helping communities around the world make better lives for themselves.  We ask you to visit microplace.org to learn how easy it is to invest in people's hard work and their quest for a brighter future for their families and communities.  Java Break and her crew have chosen to invest and we hope you see the value too.

These shots were all taken while looking out the windows of some well-known corporate establishments...The Brandenburg Gate in Germany, the Great Pyramid and Sphinx in Egypt, and the Pantheon in Rome.

People who go to these places while on vacation are even crazier than the JoCo weekenders who go to Starbucks in Lawrence when there are 15 locally owned coffee shops in a 6 block area...one of which we think is the most one-of-a-kind and best coffee shop on the entire planet.  Of course, we're preaching to the choir here.  If only others would wake up and start supporting the unique local businesses and culture where ever they happen to be...before it's all gone. It's seriously mind blowing that someone would grab Mickey D's while visiting the Pantheon.

Here's video from the Pizza Hut in Egypt.  It's effin' surreal.

We don't tell you enough how much we appreciate the fact that you have chosen us as one of your places to chill out with friends, eat muffins, read your book, update your facebook. and get your caffeinated treats.  We are blessed to have so many awesome people who choose us over the cookie cutter clutter.  Thanks!

After years of research with nasa scientists and against all the odds, JB has created the perfect cupcake purchasing experience.