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Richard's avatar

There are not even enough "good jobs" for the credentialed. There is a reason why the barista with a BA has become a stereotype. But what to do about it is the rub. One thing for sure is what we have been doing for the last 30 years isn't working.

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Algo Mas's avatar

People want to line up and spend $10-15 bucks on fancy coffee. I see it in my Safeway. Is it ridiculous? Many think so. Including me. 30 years ago people were spending lots of money on other stuff. It's a free Country. Sort of.

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Algo Mas's avatar

E. Burdon autographed my Sky Pilot 45. He was performing at one of the Indian Casinos and stuck around after the (terrific) show to sell some copies of his book.

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Ed Smeloff's avatar

The most popular song among soldiers during the Vietnam War was the Animals "We gotta get out of this place." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3mgapAcVdU

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