Former undercover police officer Makes the case that policing the illegal drug trade increases violence and corruption in part because the void created by successful police actions that take out a dealer network are immediately filled by the strongest remaining drug network. Taking over the void increases the resources of the network making it stronger. Very depressing. House solution is to legalize and regulate drugs to reduce power of drug gangs.

Praise the process and effort
Avoid comparing with others, compare with past
Use observational language

Coffee to water ratio: 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) of coffee for every 8 ounces of water
Equipment: Pitcher, fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
3 cups cold water (This recipe makes 3 cups of cold brew coffee concentrate, or roughly 4 glasses of iced cold brew coffee.)
¾ cup fresh ground coffee (coarse grind)