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'Green New Deal' Threatens Prosperity
written by H. Sterling Burnett January 10, 2019
H. Sterling Burnett
Managing Editor, Environment & Climate News at The Heartland Institute
H. Sterling Burnett, Ph.D. is the director of The Heartland Institute's Robinson Center on Climate and Environmental Policy and the managing editor of Environment & Climate News.
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Many Democrats are becoming more open about their socialist inclinations, although they still lie about socialism's ability to make the world a better place.
Socialism kills. From the former Soviet Union to Cuba, from North Korea to Venezuela, everywhere socialism was implemented, it robbed people of their freedom and property, produced economic stagnation and misallocation of resources and resulted in millions of deaths, caused either directly or indirectly.
Despite this fact, in an interview in New York Magazine, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio pined for government control over everyone's property –their homes, their businesses, everything, saying, "I think there's a socialistic impulse … if I had my druthers, the city government would determine every single plot of land, how development would proceed." Because that's brought such happiness, prosperity, and better living conditions to the people of Cuba, North Korea and Venezuela.
Then we come to the energy socialism being pushed by self-described socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a newly elected Democratic Representative from New York, among others. Despite an annual salary topping $174,000, Ocasio-Cortez complained with a straight face after being elected that it will be hard for her to find a place she can afford to rent in Washington, D.C. — a city, by the way, that almost perfectly satisfies de Blasio's desire for all of the property in the city being owned by, its uses directed by, or sharply delimited by various levels of government. I've got a news flash for Ocasio-Cortez: most people, even those in D.C., live on much less.
Despite her struggle to find affordable housing on her taxpayer-funded lavish salary, Ocasio-Cortez has the hubris to believe Congress and federal bureaucracies in D.C. have the wisdom to control and direct peoples energy choices across the nation.
Ocasio-Cortez led protests outside long-time Democratic congressional leader Nancy Pelosi's office last week, demanding the front-runner for speaker of the House push for greater government control over the nation's energy system in the next Congress.
In fact, Ocasio-Cortez has proposed what she calls a "Green New Deal," requiring "the investment of trillions of dollars," to transition the United States to a 100 percent renewable energy system by 2035.
Unfortunately, Ocasio-Cortez is not alone in her distorted economics and history philosophies. Many Democrats now favor energy socialism. Hundreds of Democratic candidates for local, state and federal offices in the 2018 midterm elections signed a pledge to push for the 100 percent renewable energy makeover. Undoubtedly, many of those candidates now sit in positions of power to restrict peoples' use of affordable, reliable fossil fuels and enforce expensive renewable energy mandates on them.
Indeed, after the gains so-called progressive Democrats made in the election, the number of Democratic lawmakers who support the radical, Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act will undoubtedly have grown. Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii introduced the OFF Act with relatively little public notice in September 2017. The OFF Act requires "100 percent renewable energy by 2035 (and 80 percent by 2027), places a moratorium on new fossil fuel projects, bans the export of oil and gas, and also moves our automobile and rail systems to 100 percent renewable energy."
Unattainable energy policies, supported fully by numerous environmental extremists, would destroy millions of jobs and put the United States at a huge disadvantage when competing against other countries, especially China, India, Russia and other nations whose environmental laws are much less stringent.
Energy is the lifeblood of the economy, powering everything we do. Giving government even more control over energy development and use than it already has, including directing or limiting people's fundamental choices over how to move about the country, what kind of electronics they use and how and when they can be charged, how to light, heat, cook in, and exercise climate control in their homes, what types of energy investments they want in their retirement portfolios, and what types of energy sources companies can develop, supply, and use would be catastrophic. Only chaos and misery will result.
Wind, solar, and other forms of renewable energy are more expensive and less reliable than traditional energy sources like natural gas and coal, which explains why states that require or subsidize renewable energy sources or tax fossil fuels at high rates have higher electric power and gasoline costs than states with lower gas tax burdens and which don't demand, or subsidize the use of renewables.
The U.S. economy is the envy of the world, built on a power system reliant primarily on relatively inexpensive, reliable fossil fuels. Adopting the kind of energy socialism being pushed by Democrats threatens to impoverish families, cause greater unemployment and bring the power grid and the economy crashing down.
In Europe, which is much further down the road to energy socialism than most of the United States, thousands of people die in winter due to a lack of reliable heat, and during the summer from not having access to reliable air conditioning. These are third-world energy problems brought on by increasing government control over the energy system.
Energy socialism can't fix our problems, but it sure can make things much worse.
[Originally Published at Western Journal]
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Phineas Newborn, Jr.: Solo Piano
When Nesuhi Ertegun perhaps serendipitously recorded Phineas Newborn, Jr. after Newborn had retreated to his hometown of Memphis in the mid-1970's, one of the founders of Atlantic Records helped to remind the jazz world of the overlooked potential of one of his generation's most promising, although perhaps not its most influential, pianists.
That's not to say that Newborn was without influence. Far from it. In fact, Harold Mabern and Geoff Keezer recorded a duo tribute to Newborn on Sackville recently.
"Solo Piano," however, gives us unvarnished Newborn playing certainly not a concert grand, but rather a studio piano that lends almost a barroom feel to his performance.
Following in the tradition of Tatum, Newborn was a pianist of incredible technique, utilizing both hands for unflagging emphasis, especially on the more percussive tracks like "Bouncing With Bud." Even when Newborn goes meditative on us, as on "Willow Weep For Me," he still exerts dynamic energy with force, arpeggiation and unexpected pauses.
Having suffered a mental collapse and leaving the active New York jazz scene by the time "Solo Piano" was recorded, Newborn lost not an ounce of technique.
We're fortunate that Atlantic had the foresight to record Newborn once again, even in less-than-ideal studio conditions, and that 32 Jazz saw fit to remind jazz enthusiasts of Newborn's vitality and freshness.
Together Again; Serenade In Blue/Where Is The Love; Lorraine's Walk/Willow Weep For Me; Nica's Dream; Goodbye/Flamingo; Live And Love/One For Horace; Bouncing With Bud; Memphis Blues; The Midnight Sun Will Never Set; Out Of This World; Giant Steps/Everything I Have Is Yours/Where Is The Love
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Title: Solo Piano | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: 32 Records
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What Herbs Can You Smoke?
When most people think about smoking an herb, they think of tobacco or cannabis. However, there are actually many smokable plants that offer a variety of benefits. From potential stress relief to helping people quit cigarettes, smokable herbs can be a valuable alternative for those looking to explore different options.
Here's everything to know about herbs you can smoke, as some of the most popular smokable herbs.
Herbs can provide several potential benefits, from aiding digestion to pain relief.
People enjoy using herbs as an alternative to tobacco because they don't contain nicotine.
Many herbal smoking blends are available, including ones with popular plants like lavender, chamomile, and sage.
Benefits of Smoking Herbs
There's a long history of people smoking medicinal plants. In fact, some of the most popular smokable herbs have been used for centuries in ancient traditions. Because of their purported benefits, people looking for more natural alternatives are rediscovering herbs.
Anecdotally, herbs like raspberry leaf, rose petals, and willow bark, are commonly used for numerous ailments, including pain relief, relieving headaches, alleviating stomach discomfort, and more.
While more research is needed to verify these claims, many report positive results from smoking herbs.
Why Do People Use Herbal Smoking Blends?
People use herbal smoking blends for different reasons. For example, some people use them as an alternative to traditional cigarettes, while others enjoy the taste or smell of certain herbs.
Regardless of the reason, herbs offer a natural way to enjoy smoking that doesn't involve tobacco smoke or nicotine. Plus, herbal smoking blends are often more affordable than traditional cigarettes, cigars, or tobacco products. For this reason, those trying to quit cigarettes may find herbal smoking blends to be a helpful tool.
How to Use Smokable Herbs
When using a smokable herbal blend, take it slow at first. Start by taking small puffs and see how you feel after smoking a small amount. If you're using herbs for medicinal purposes, consult with a healthcare professional beforehand.
Check the blend to see if it's made with high-quality, organic herbs. Finding the right product can be tricky, but it's worth taking time to find the right blend and manufacturer.
Smokable herbs come in many forms, including loose leaves, dry herbs, and pre-rolled cigarettes. If you're using loose smokable herbs, you'll need to invest in a tobacco pipe or rolling papers. You should also remove the stems and seeds before smoking.
Once you have your herbs and supplies, simply fill your pipe with the mix of your choice and light it. Take small puffs first to see how you react, and inhale slowly.
With pre-rolls or rolled joints and blunts, light the end and smoke as you would a cigarette. Never leave smoldering herbs unattended, as they can be a fire hazard.
What Are Some Smokable Herbs?
Now that you know more about herbs, you may wonder what smokable herbs are available. Here are some of the most popular ones and their purported benefits and uses. Remember that most of these uses are based on anecdotal evidence, and more research is needed to confirm their efficacy.
This vibrant blue flower is often used as a decorative element in gardens. However, it can also be smoked and used in teas. Dried blue cornflower is thought to help with issues like congestion, water retention, and constipation.
Blue lotus is often used as a potential sedative for lucid dreaming in ceremonial and religious practices. And since this dream herb has some psychoactive properties, it's essential to be aware of how it may affect you before smoking it.
Many people report feeling sleepy and relaxed after smoking it, with vivid dreams, so it's best to use it in the evening or at night. Those with depression may also find relief from using it.
With a bold, spicy fragrance and flavor, calamus root is well-known as a spice. However, its boldness can also lend itself well to herbal blends. It may also alleviate stomach discomfort and skin issues.
Unfortunately, calamus may be dangerous, and essential oils with calamus are toxic. Because of its potential dangers, it's best to avoid smoking or consuming calamus root until more research is completed.
Also known as marigolds, calendula is often found in skincare products and teas. When dried and smoked, it has an invigorating bright citrus taste. It's also believed to help issues like depression, stress, and anxiety due to its potential mood-boosting properties.
This herb is best known for its effects on cats, who often become very relaxed and playful after consuming it. However, it can also provide relaxing benefits for humans. For example, calmness and headache relief are frequently reported after smoking catnip.
Although it's believed to help alleviate stress, don't expect to feel the same psychoactive effects that cats do.
As one of the more popular smokable herbs, chamomile is mainly consumed as a tea. However, it can also be smoked for its calming effects. Chamomile is used to address issues like anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
It's also well-liked among those trying to quit tobacco because its calming properties may alleviate nicotine cravings.
You may have heard of echinacea in relation to colds and the flu, as it's often taken as a supplement to boost the immune system. Many people also believe it helps with lung function by aiding the recovery of lung tissue. However, smoking may not be the best way to consume this herb.
More research is needed, and although echinacea may have benefits when smoked, it's best to take it as a supplement or tea to get the most use.
With stimulating and energizing effects, gotu kola may be useful to those struggling with fatigue because it's believed to help with depression and mood. By affecting the nervous system, gotu kola may give you the boost you need if you're feeling sluggish.
Also known as tulsi, holy basil is a popular smokable herb in India. It's often used in religious and spiritual rituals, and its bold flavors make it a great addition to any smokable blend. In addition to potentially aiding digestion, holy basil may reduce stress and anxiety.
Smoking lavender is often done for its calming effect on the nervous system. It's often used to relieve stress, anxiety, and insomnia. The pleasant smell of lavender may also help reduce nausea and promote rest.
Lavender and cannabis go well together, and many enjoy adding it as one of their flavoring herbs.
Red Raspberry Leaf
A common herb found in numerous smokable blends, raspberry leaf is often used as a tobacco replacement due to its fairly neutral flavor. Many believe it helps relieve menstrual cramps and induction of labor, and many women have used it throughout history to promote womb health. However, pregnant women should avoid smoking anything, including red raspberry leaf.
Dried rose petals make a beautiful and fragrant addition to your own blend. They're believed to provide euphoric and uplifting effects, and the sweet flavor of rose petals is a nice change from common herbs on this list. High in vitamin C, rose petals may also help with liver and skin issues.
If you want slight sweetness in your smoking experience, the aromatic and flavorful rose petal is an excellent choice.
Many companies like Bear Blend use St. John's Wort in smokable herbal blends because of its many potential benefits. For example, it's frequently studied for its potential ability to alleviate depression and anxiety. It's also believed to help those who struggle to fall asleep, as it has sedative-like effects.
Sacred in many cultures, white sage is often used in smudging ceremonies to cleanse a space or person of negative energy. It's also believed to have medicinal properties and is sometimes used to alleviate pain and improve mood.
If you're looking for an herb with a strong flavor and a fluffy texture, consider adding white sage to your herbal blend. Just be sure not to accidentally use salvia divinorum, as its psychoactive effects are much stronger than white sage and other smokable herbs.
For a medium smoke with a woodsy flavor, willow bark is a great choice. It's believed to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects, making it a popular herbal remedy. Furthermore, willow bark adds a touch of depth to smokable blends, which can be a nice change from the sweetness of some other herbs.
While willow bark is safe for most people, those looking for a light smoke may want to avoid it.
An herb with a bitter flavor, wormwood is often used in smokable blends to offset the sweetness of other herbs. It's also believed to have many benefits, including potential treatment for digestive issues, fevers, liver disease, and more.
Smoking wormwood is pungent, so use it sparingly if you're new to smoking herbs.
Herbal Smoking Blends with Cannabis
Many people enjoy combining the medicinal benefits of cannabis with other plants. When smoking herbs with cannabis, be mindful of the amount of cannabis you use. Start with a small amount and adjust as needed. Some popular smokable herbs and cannabis blends can be stronger than anticipated.
It may take experimentation to find the perfect blend for you. However, smoking various herbs can add new flavors and aromas to your cannabis smoking experience.
Some herbs, like lavender and rose petals, can be added to cannabis for a potentially relaxing effect. Other ones, like gotu kola and wormwood, can be added to cannabis for a more stimulating effect.
Creating Your Own Herbal Smoking Blend
If you're interested in creating your smokable herbal blend, there are a few things to keep in mind.
First, consider what herbs you want to use and what you hope to achieve. Then, find a base herb that will help carry the flavors of the other herbs. Base herbs should make up about 50% of your blend.
Next, add your supportive herbs. These herbs will make up about 35% of your blend. Supportive herbs like lemon balm are typically chosen for their potential health benefits and ability to complement other flavors.
Finally, add your flavoring or accent herb. Peppermint and other aromatic herbs are revered for their flavor and for creating a smoother smoke. Herbs with a slightly sweet flavor are also popular because they help mask the strong earthy flavor of other herbs. Your flavoring or accent herb should only make up about 15% of your blend.
Are Herbal Cigarettes Safe?
Other herbs may be a good option if you need an alternative to smoking tobacco or cannabis. However, it's important to be aware of the potential risks of smoking any herb. Unfortunately, research into how damaging herbal cigarettes are to your health is limited. And until more research findings are available, it's impossible to know for sure. Thankfully, they're legal under federal law since they don't contain nicotine or cannabis.
If you do decide to smoke herbs, there are a few things you can do to reduce your risk of harmful health effects:
Don't smoke more than you would if you smoked tobacco or cannabis.
Avoid products containing toxic chemicals, such as pesticides.
Don't smoke herbs treated with chemicals, such as flame retardants.
By following these tips, you can help reduce the risks associated with smokable herbs.
Using 100% Organic Herbs
Using 100% organic herbs ensures that the herbs you're smoking haven't been treated with toxic chemicals like pesticides.
Organic herbs are available from many online retailers. Always look for a 100% organic label when buying smokable herbs online. Many companies will also explain their growing and harvesting practices on their websites.
The Potential Risks of Smokable Herbs
Although herbal cigarettes don't contain nicotine, smoking any herb has potential risks. When smoking herbs or anything else, there's always a risk of damaging your lungs and airways. This is because herbal smoke contains harmful chemicals like carbon monoxide that can irritate and damage your lungs.
Other possible risks include:
Impaired lung function
Throat irritation
Tooth and gum damage
In addition, those with poor respiratory health or conditions like asthma are at an increased risk of experiencing adverse effects from smoking an herbal cigarette.
Herbal Smokes and False Advertising
Unfortunately, as herbal cigarettes become more mainstream, there's also been an increase in false advertising. Many companies that sell herbal cigarettes claim that they're a safer alternative to smoking tobacco. However, there's no evidence to support these claims. As mentioned earlier, herbs have many of the same risks as smoking tobacco.
So, if you're considering smokable herbs, remain aware of false claims. Only buy smokable herbs from reputable sources, and follow the tips for reducing your risk of harmful health effects.
Final Thoughts: Smoking Herbs
As with any other type of smoking, there are potential risks associated with using an herbal smoke blend. However, they're a viable option if you're looking for alternatives to smoking tobacco or cannabis.
If you decide to try herbal cigarettes, consider using 100% organic herbs to reduce your risk of harmful health effects. All herbs impact people differently, so do your research before you start smoking. And as always, if you have any concerns, consult your doctor. It's always helpful to remain helpful, as finding your favorite blend may require trying many herbs.
At Burning Daily, we believe in the power of plants, and we're dedicated to providing our customers with the knowledge and information they need to enjoy their smoking experience. Visit our blog to learn more about how cannabis and other herbs can enhance your life.
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Dyon smirked, "No one forgot about you, stupid old man."
Dyon had little respect for people who gave up all of their morals for the sake of fear or power. Elder Daiyu was clearly remorseful about many things, but what did that have to do with Dyon? Remorseful or not, he still had every intention of killing Dyon.
That meant that this man was willing to not only toss away his own moral code, but he also wanted to cause irreparable pain to Dyon's friends and family? In fact, he already had! Dyon wouldn't forgive that.
Even more disgustingly ironic was the fact this man probably found it beneath him to team up against a meridian formation expert just moments ago, but as soon as he saw Patriarch Ragnor is a predicament, he didn't hesitate to jump in.
Elder Daiyu remained oblivious to Dyon's reaction. After all, he couldn't see Dyon's face from behind him.
A sword of fire qi extended from his hand in an instant. All of his daos had fallen to the will level, but that didn't mean that his proficiency wasn't much more impressive than most others.
However, because of the damage to his soul, he often kept his wills to the lowest level possible and refrained from using them for extended periods of time. Since wills heavily relied on the soul for stamina of use, this made sense.
Just like that, Patriarch Ragnor could only watch as a scythe coated in unyielding death qi made way for his head, all while Elder Daiyu aimed to cut Dyon's scythe wielding arms off with a single swift motion.
One a blazing heat… And the other an eerie cold…
Dyon's smirk deepened, moments before Elder Daiyu's blade reached him, his eyes flashed with gold, causing his trump card to appear in an instant.
A 20-meter-tall puppet with domineering aura appeared between Dyon's back and Elder Daiyu, shocking the old man. He had no idea that Dyon had a second! In fact, he didn't have any idea of Dyon having even a single one. When would Patriarch Ragnor have had time to tell him something like that? In fact, Patriarch Ragnor wouldn't have seen a reason to. To him, Dyon had left his puppet behind!
Elder Daiyu was caught completely unawares.
Dyon's soul immediately connected to the puppet, blooming its power to its peak 4th celestial stage. Something Elder Daiyu had no chance of matching!
The sword swung out viciously, sending a tempest of winds through toward the old man and shattering his fire blade in an instant.
Blood spewed from Elder Daiyu's mouth as he flew back kilometers at a time, his arms completely shattered.
The vicious light in Dyon's eyes didn't disappear as he tried to slice off Patriarch Ragnor's head completely in the next moment.
However… What should have been a perfect opportunity collapsed.
Because Dyon had been forced to divert his soul power to controlling the puppet, the pressure on Patriarch Ragnor had dissipated just enough for him to regain his senses and fly backward, panting heavily.
Dyon's scythe just missed the top of his head, dripping with only the smallest bit of blood after the exchange.
Patriarch Ragnor shook with rage as he raised a hand to the top of his head. He stared in abject shock as his hand came back matted with red blood and sliced blond hair.
Dyon immediately cut off his soul from the aurora steps. After just that brief exchange that should have only lasted a fraction of a second, he already felt like his soul was on the verge of being completely depleted again.
However, he was lucky that he was correct. His soul was strong enough to effect Patriarch Ragnor.
At first, Dyon had been really worried. Even with the height of his 6th sense, he couldn't see through Patriarch Ragnor's soul strength at all!
Usually this meant that the opponent he was facing had vastly higher soul strength as compared to him, and this would have made sense too. After all, as a peak celestial grade expert, Patriarch Ragnor must have spent hundreds of years, if not thousands, in the celestial level. With him having that much time, and being just a step away from dao formation, how could he really only saint or lower stage soul?
But, with how drastically he reacted to being pressured by Dyon's soul, he had to have a weaker soul. Which meant he was likely using a treasure to hide his true soul strength. Dyon had heard of these from his master's memories. Since one of the best ways to protect your soul was by protecting its true level from others, it made sense that experts would have something like this.
Blood seeped from Patriarch Ragnor's lips from the tremendous pressure his soul had just felt. "Ha…" He laughed to himself, "Good… Good… You've succeeded in angering me!"
In the distance, Elder Daiyu slowly stood, twisting the odd angles of his arms back into place. His arms were still broken, but he of course needed them to be in place properly so they can heal.
Dyon noticed this but didn't seem too surprised.
One might be confused. After all, Matriarch Niveus had higher cultivation than Elder Daiyu and had faced off against a weaker puppet, and yet she was only able to survive due to burning her blood essence. So, why was Elder Daiyu standing as though nothing had happened and casually shifting his broken arms? That answer was obvious...
Dyon laughed, mocking Elder Daiyu, "To think the mighty Black Jade Dragons would be the first of their prideful species to lower their heads to another. How pitiful. It's too bad my master sealed most of your beast forms."
Elder Daiyu said nothing as he calmly looked at Dyon from the distance. But, it was clear that despite his usual appearance, a rage was building in his eyes. The sealing of their beast forms was a complete humiliation!
"Since you said most, you should know that there were some beast forms that still exist to this day… And sometimes… It's best not to provoke those beasts…"
Elder Daiyu's body began to enlarge as domineering black scales sprung into existence along his body.
His clothes tore away from him as a mighty roar escaped from his lips for the first time in centuries.
Dyon could only chuckle bitterly as he watched a majestic dragon snake through the skies for hundreds of meters, domineering horns protruded from its forehead.
The world around them shook, trembling under the sheer arrogance of the Black Jade Dragon.
"Well…" Dyon looked between the fuming peak celestial with arcs of red lightning dancing along his body and the roaring dragon. "Nothing about this is going to be easy…"


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The unexpected jobs that helped our careers.
For this installment of Coffee Talk, we're sharing the unexpected jobs that helped our careers. You know the ones—the unglamorous, early-career stints that somehow managed to teach us some key lessons along the way (don't forget to share your own at the end!).
Emily: When I was a junior in college, I wanted to secure an advertising internship for the summer while I was in San Francisco. Of course I'd waited until the last minute before I started looking for one, at which point there were hardly any available. Lesson #1: Always be proactive when seeking out positions you want. There was one agency, in particular, where I really wanted to work: Goodby Silverstein & Partners (they were responsible for the "Got Milk?" ads from the '90s among a lot of other impressive campaigns). They didn't have an internship program, but I was able to get them to agree to let me come in for an informational interview. I was so enthusiastic and prepared that they offered me an internship on the spot. Lesson #2: Even when something doesn't seem possible, don't give up. It was my first "grown-up job" and I remember feeling positively overjoyed at the opportunity. I spent a good portion of my savings on a new work wardrobe (P.S. I probably looked ridiculous) and showed up early on Monday morning. But since there wasn't an internship program, there was a lack of structure when it came to whom I was supposed to report and what I was supposed to be doing. I flailed around for about two weeks, in awe of all of the smart, cool people around me, but contributed virtually nothing in that time. I was probably such a pest, constantly checking in and asking what I could do instead of simply finding tasks and handling them. Lesson #3: Make yourself useful and always be as proactive as possible. As a surprise to no one but me, I was let go from that internship after about two weeks, but what I learned in those ten days will stay with me for the rest of my career.
Geoffrey: I firmly believe everyone should have at least one retail job, because working directly with customers is the most informative and humbling experience. I worked throughout college, but the one job that left the biggest impression was being an Assistant Manager at Starbucks. To provide some context, this was 1994, there were only a handful of Starbucks opened in L.A. at the time, the latte craze was just starting its climb, and customers were losing their minds with the new lingo (short, tall, grande - venti didn't exist yet) and the ability to customize their drinks in the most unpleasant ways possible (grande, two sweet & low, two pumps of hazelnut, no-foam, latte). Anyways, I usually opened the store on the weekends and my role was equal parts server and pre-dawn therapist, providing a boost of energy and an ear that could listen to a person's problems. It's interesting what people will share with a stranger when they're being provided a service that comforts them and the main lesson I learned was listen when people talk. As a young college student, I was so excited to share my own thoughts and opinions, that I often failed to fully digest other people's insights, but working in a service job, where the customer is tended to, forced me to shift my behaviors and concentrate on the information being shared. It's something I've carried through my entire career, but it all started in a coffee shop.
Alina: Being a project manager for the Food & Drug Administration is something most people are really surprised to learn I did, seeing as I'm now an editor/creator of content on all things fashion, beauty, and lifestyle in the digital media landscape. Though it sounds pretty random and totally different than what I do now (which I also did on the side while working at the FDA), it actually was not that different except in subject matter. It helped further my career because it gave me on-the-job, 9-to-5 training with the most important skill you need (other than writing/taste) in the fast-paced digital content creation landscape: the ability to manage an insane number of moving parts. As a project manager at the FDA, my entire job was to manage large-scale projects with extensive internal action items, public deliverables, competing schedules, and constantly shifting deadlines. You need the ability to wrangle people with finesse, delegate, manage-up, prioritize, adapt, keep track of changes, and make sure it all comes together exactly when it needs to. That's pretty much precisely what I do as an Editorial Director, so though it's pretty unexpected, my job as a civil servant at a public health agency whose mission was to ensure the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs to the U.S. public actually set me up perfectly for the skills and experience necessary to my career now.
Leslie: I have had a lot of random jobs—from my barely profitable $5-per-lawn mowing business, to sorting shades of white envelopes at a stationery store on the Third Street Promenade. While there isn't one job that stands out as the most meaningful, they've all added up to one invaluable lesson: No matter what you do, give it 100 percent. Whether cleaning up puppy accidents at the vet I worked at in high school (they actually gave me a name tag that said "O.S.C." which stood for "Official Shit Cleaner") or board-folding shirts at a Hollister, I learned that treating every job seriously taught me a lasting work ethic and always resulted in references that helped me get the next one.
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How did full stack developer Kate Gordon, a UGA grad who studied English literature, find her way into tech? Like many young professionals figuring out how to get their careers off the ground, she found herself working in the food and beverage industry, and an idea came to her.
"My previous experience as a manager and bartender in the service industry, as well as time spent working at a small wine shop in Brooklyn, gave me perspective on solutions the technology industry can offer these businesses," Gordon says.
She and a team of two others decided to build their own API, using Javascript, Express, Node.js and PostgreSQL, to create a concept called VineBook, a streamlined solution for wine buyers and sellers to communicate on inventory need fulfillment.
Gordon recently completed DigitalCrafts' 16-week Full Stack Immersive Bootcamp, and says she intends to use her skills and experience to "contribute to a community dedicated to building technology that positively impacts people's lives."
Learn more about Kate Gordon below.
What tech projects have you worked on?
While attending DigitalCrafts, I had the opportunity to implement and work on a project called VineBook. I came up with the concept of this project as a proposed solution to the wine buying and distributing industries. Going into my final project at DigitalCrafts, I wanted to collaborate on a project that offered solutions to making technology more inclusive and that incorporated ethical design and application.
What tech/tools are essential to you as a developer?
In past projects, utilizing Git has been a huge factor in working efficiently with a team on a project. Right now, while learning React, extensions such as "ES7 React… Snippets," "Prettier" and "Rainbow Tags" in VSCode make debugging and understanding code much easier for me.
How do you stay informed & on top of emerging trends?
Since the beginning of this course, I have typically spent around 30 minutes every day reading Medium articles in the morning. Lately, Twitter has been my most useful resource in learning about the latest in the tech community. Additionally, DEV community has been a preferred resource this week!
What are your best technical or creative skills?
I think that my creativity is exhibited in planning and implementing solutions through front-end design, development, and user experience. I believe that my communication skills enhances these abilities and allows me to effectively improve these skills.
What's next on your list to learn?
As I learn more in React at DigitalCrafts, I've set out delving deeper into styled component and styled system libraries. Specifically, I'm going to be teaching myself Rebass in the coming weeks.
Why the interest in the technology field?
I have been continuously drawn to this field throughout my life, initially watching my mom's journey as a self-taught developer in the 90's. My journey so far in learning to code has changed the way that I approach problems and has brought a deeper understanding of the way that the tech world operates. I am eager to be part of the multitude of conversations surrounding the development and evolution of technology.
Are you interested in working for a startup, mid-sized company, or a corporate giant?
Ideally, I'd like to work for a startup or mid-sized company. I want to work in an environment where I have the opportunity to learn from and play an essential role on a team of dynamic and passionate builders.
Interested in looking at Kate's credentials? Here you go! GitHub, Portfolio, and LinkedIn.
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Each November, the Wenham Museum hosts a festive fair of hand-crafted and artisanal goods for the holiday, hostess, and home. Participating artisans generously donate 20% of their sales proceeds to benefit the Wenham Museum.
Don't miss the Sleigh Bell Holiday Party on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 6 p.m. to shop, sip, and start your holiday season on a festive note!


Many people have asked for a skin to go with my Matrix_Xtream wall, so I decided to put this one together. I hope you all like it.
looks great!!! I'll give it a ten if i can get it in blue to match the blue wallpaper you made earlier.
Very Nice. I already had the other Matrix_Xtream stuff so now I have a cool set. May have taken you a while, but worth the wait.
Whaouuu, another very nice one over here !!! and it comes so well with my pseudo name ..
Wow.........looks like a great skin,a pity I can't download it. I don't know why I can't download any of the latest skins I am singned in a still nothing works.
Tried loggin in and out... still can't dl or see previews of skins.
Still, this skin looks great. can't wait to peep it once the problem gets fixed.
Its a shame that the server problem has kept so many of you from downloading the skin. Hopefully this problem will get fix soon. but thank you all for the interest in the skin.
Ran-D I thought about making it in blue, but I wanted to add a green skin to my library. I'll probably release a blue version soon.
Malakai Im glad you like the roll up/down feature. Thankx for pointing it out.


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Durban Has Changed
Some time ago I acquired a copy of the British Army newspaper Parade dated 3 March 1945, and was intrigued to find that it had an article on Durban in it. The newspaper was printed in Egypt and apparently sold to soldiers serving in Egypt, Cyrenaica, Malta, Palestine, Sicily, Italy, Eritrea, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Transjordan, Tripolitania and Turkey. It would have cost the serviceman or woman sixpence in Malta or 10 Lire in Italy.
Once he or she had finished reading it, they could roll it up, fill in the address details in the spaces provided on the back, stick a stamp on, and send it home to their families. My copy of the paper was evidently sent home in this manner because it is addressed to Mrs John H Little of Manchester, and carries a one-penny stamp as well as the military censor's rubber stamp and signature.
I'm sure that the article on Durban was included to bring the troops up to date with what was happening in Durban. Many of them would have passed through Durban when their troopships stopped over here on the way to the battlefront. By March 1945, the end of the war in Europe was in sight and things in Durban had slowed down enormously since earlier in the war, when the harbour and outer anchorage would have been crowded with warships and transports. Allan Jackson - 30 March 2006.
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Parade, 3 March, 1945.
Durban's hospitality to troops became legendary. But today convoys no longer fill its harbour and HERBERT McWILLIAMS found a new austerity reigning in Natal.
Do you remember, after all those months of blackout, that blaze of light on the horizon as the troopship neared Durban? Or perhaps you arrived in daylight and saw the seaside sky scrapers jutting up out of the salty haze, with the dark green of the bush behind?
Today neon tubes and thousands of electric bulbs make night into day again - after a spell of really strict blackout - and the 17-storied blocks of flats look just as incongruous as ever, towering up among the bungalows.
For a long time now Durban people have been leading quiet lives. Convoys with dozens of troopships and thousands of men have become a memory of the past - of the days when the tide of battle ebbed and flowed along the North African sands, and the 'Med' was closed to our transports. Those times may hold memories of warm hospitality for you; for the inhabitants of Durban they meant a good deal of sacrifice and hard work.
Remote, out of danger, Durban felt that the least it could do was to make the short stay of those travel-worn men a little brighter and give them a few days ashore which they could always look back to with pleasure.
Although the greatest secrecy was supposed to be kept about the arrival of a convoy everybody seemed to know about it a day or two beforehand. Canteen workers would be warned to be on the top line; eggs and vegetables suddenly became scarce on the markets; there would probably be a notice in the papers to the effect that the bars would close early on such and such a night, or that certain foreign currency would not be accepted.
And then Durban would.awake to find the bay fined with giant grey-painted liners, some of which became so familiar that even from the Berea schoolboys would name them, swapping information about their speed and tonnage.
As the crowded ships passed into the harbour, men lining the landward rails saw a woman, dressed in white, singing powerfully through a megaphone such songs as "There'll Always be an England!" and "Land of Hope and Glory." A well-known local figure, she would drive down from her home on the Berea as soon as she could see that the ships were moving in.
Judging by the eager welcome given to each convoy one might have imagined that it was the first to have arrived. But for months on end, for years, the same thing went on. Business men gave up their time, housewives their spare rooms, working hard preparing extra items for the menu, arranging picnics and planning entertainments. Food was plentiful then; so was petrol.
Cars would queue up along the Dock Road ready to pick up a full load to take back to the homes where hot baths, iced beer, and delicious meals were already ordered. To introductions to attractive daughters and their friends, to dances and moonlight picnics, and perhaps even a night in a proper bed between cool sheets.
All the sights to which Service men used to be taken are still to be seen, but the non-stop clicking of turnstiles at places like the snake park and the zoo are things of the past. Along the shady drives in the suburbs, where the wild monkeys used to be fed to bursting point on bananas at two-a-penny a few rather thin, incredulous, monkeys leap out more eagerly at the approach of a car than their surfeited brothers did ,a couple of years ago.
Still a backwater as far as the war in concerned, Durban is having a taste of austerity now. Meat is carefully rationed and though there is only one official "meatless day" a week there are many homes where it is off the menu for three days at least; The bread is brown and uninteresting: the mustard pots are always empty. Drought or hail (troubles never come singly!) have reduced the amount of fruit and vegetables in the markets; the shops are bare of the luxuries that used to make Service men stand spellbound . at their windows.
To a people used to going everywhere by car, the petrol rationing was probably the biggest blow. (South Africa is said to have more cars per head of white population than even the United States.) All over the country now milage has to be kept to a minimum. Retreading and a noticeable improvement in driving help to eke out the life of the tyres on the family cars and keep them on the road. But pleasure jaunts are seldom if ever indulged in now.
The antiquated electric trams - long ago banished from the streets to make way for silent trolley buses on pneumatic tyres - have. Been brought out again to help with the problem of transport, and long queues for them line the pavements at rush hours. The rickshaw boys have come into their own once more. Once tolerated, with affection, as a diversion for tourists, and seldom patronised by local residents, they are now being gladly used by shoppers with large parcels.
Strangers always gape with amazement at the elaborate costume of the rickshaw boys; in spite of the hot climate they wear huge feather headdresses, dangling skins of wild animals, woollen and bead ornaments; and clusters of rattling seed-pods round their white-painted legs. As they swing along the soft hot tarmac, their loping strides and weird cries give the impression of some slow-motion nightmare. But many have given up this -savage display now that there is more work to be done, and money has to be earned by pulling instead of posing before a camera. An "austerity" costume of nothing but a kilt and a hat decorated with a few coloured ostrich feathers has been adopted.
In a city where there is so much novelty it probably used to seem quite natural to find in one of the most important streets a half-timbered building called "Ye Playhouse." Though imitation woodwork and the quainty-dainty whimsies of sham Elizabethan look out of place where palm and mango thrive, the "Play-house" provided "big eats" which must still be remembered by those who came straight from the United Kingdom and its strict. rationing. Steaks like doorsteps. piled high with eggs and chips. and soles that overlapped the plate are .not to be had there now, but you can still sip South African beer under those lowering concrete beams for all their unconvincing resemblance to oak. Out at Athlone Gardens dancing in the open air is as popular as it ever was,but the great expanse of oval floor is seldom crowded.
Durban is probably more important than ever as a naval base. Those who remember the harbour as it used to be would be astonished at the developments that have taken place recently; the new quays; the extensive dredging; the enormous new floating dock which nobody can pretend not to see - even from five miles away.
And every mail still brings a letter to someone there. who during those busy convoy days, played the part of "up homers" to some strange lad while he was ashore.


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Before he became a New Orleans Pelican, and before he signed on to be a Duke Blue Devil, basketball phenom and dunk specialist Zion Williamson attended the small Spartanburg Day School in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. A five-star athlete, videos of Williamson's explosive and powerful game went viral, making him the center of attention every time he stepped onto the court as a teenager. His summer AAU circuit would garner the attention of multiple NBA players like JR Smith, Damian Lilard, and LeBron James. His Amatuer Atheltic Union (AAU) game against LaMelo Ball garnered one of the largest crowds highschool basketball has ever seen.
Williamson would be able to display his talents on one of the biggest stages in college basketball with his decision to attend Duke. Teaming up with fellow five star players RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish, Duke had a formidable roster entering the 2018-19 NCAA season with basketball analysts like Paul Pierce believing they could hold their own against some of the NBA's worst teams. The extensive coverage of his electric play continued the argument amongst fans and NBA players alike on why Division I athletes aren't paid. When Zion tore through his Nike PG 2.5—sustaining a knee injury and causing Nike's stock to drop $1.1 billion the next day—in a regular season game against rival North Carolina, the conversation about athlete compensation only intensified. After recovering and losing to Michigan State in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, Williamson declared for the NBA Draft.
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