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A.I on his way out.: Allen Iverson is no longer Philadelphia's headache. Then again, maybe it's the other way around. Either way, this much is sure: One of the great players in franchise history has likely played his last game for the 76ers. Iverson wants out and Philadelphia will grant his wish.
posted by msusportsguy to basketball at 10:13 PM - 36 comments
Heard an analyst today saying he'd probably wind up on a west coast team, either Sacramento, Golden St. or maybe Denver. He's worn out his welcome in Philly, but despite the baggage he's the leading scorer in the league, and a bunch of teams would take him assuming they don't have to give up the rest of their franchise to do it.
posted by eccsport78 at 12:22 AM on December 13
Another sorry chapter in the Philly sports history-book has closed. Much love for the sometimes troubled, always brilliant athlete, hope it all works out. Makes me sad and proud to be a Philadelphian, and believe me, that ain't easy.
posted by GoBirds at 12:38 AM on December 13
It makes me sick to see Webber play better now. It's proof his lazy ass was doggin it. I don't want to hear anything about him having the ball more, his touches havn't went up. He was to busy crying about not playing. He is 1 of the worst mistakes the 76'rs ever made. Now " all of a sudden" he wants to hustle ( he's to busy reading those articles about him being the leader now). I can only pray that they include his sorry ass in the deal. AI/C Webb to NY for Steve Francis, Quentin Richardson, Channing Frye. Or Marbury/Richardson/Cato. Make it happen BK.
posted by Bishop at 04:23 AM on December 13
Go easy on Webber. All of us would have some down-time after being dumped by Tyra.
posted by Bill Lumbergh at 06:58 AM on December 13
He's worn out his welcome in Philly And how is that? By playing his heart out every single game? He was by far the only reason I or any other Allen Iverson-fan actually went to the Wachovia Center to see a Sixers game. It's their loss and another teams' gain. Go easy on Webber Why? The guy is a bum that still thinks he's the same player he was 6 years ago. C-Webb can't even elevate to dunk the ball any longer. The guy is 6'10" and has a 2" verticle. His time has come and gone but to have a guy like AI avaliable that is in his prime and still puts up points (31.2 ppg) dishes out assists (7.3 per) and steals (2.2 per), that's what any team would want on their squad. The Sixers organization has dropped past Hall of Famers like Wilt Chamberlain and Charles Barkley so it's no surprise to see their lack of respect and loyalty to another future Hall of Famer, Allen Iverson
posted by BornIcon at 07:56 AM on December 13
I like Iverson, but he's past his prime as far as with the Sixers. The team needs to start from scratch, and it benefits both parties to move Iverson. Sucks he can't stick around, but King buried the team with long, nasty contracts, and and the only way to get out from under them is to blow it up and start from scratch. Makes no sense for Iverson to waste his last two or three good years on a team that's not going to compete not to mention moving him for dead contracts is the only way the team can start rebuilding. Plus, if he is a selfish player, largely because he's never had much talent, but also because the Sixers let him be selfish. If he goes somewhere with another established dominant player, and potential to compete, I bet he could co-exist and fit in nicely. (Edit: Let me make it clear that I blame the Sixers for creating this mess, and unfortunately, this is the only way to clean it up.)
posted by SummersEve at 08:12 AM on December 13
It's funny. The local media in Minneapolis are frothing over with talk of Iverson landing here (me? I say it'd be sorta cool, but we'd have to lose the first signs of a nucleus for future growth that the Wolves have shown in a long, long time), but we never get mentioned nationally. I assume I'm just the victim of homeristic sports journalism.
posted by cobra! at 08:49 AM on December 13
I would like AI to have taken the Charlotte offer. That franchise needs saving.
posted by bperk at 08:54 AM on December 13
Here's a list of the Sixers' current salaries. There's almost $25 million locked up with guys who aren't even on the team. Aaron McKie ($6,500,000, and he still is under contract for next year) Jamal Mashburn ($10,850,000, He didn't play a second in a Sixers uniform) and Todd MacCulloch ($6,807,000, his career got cut short by Charcot Marie Foote, so you can't fault anyone, but he's still getting paid.) Not to mention all the coaches they've canned over the past couple seasons... How does Billy King still have a job?
If I could lead the league in scoring and still be past my prime obviously I wasnt the problem. How many 40 pt 10 asst games has AI had this season already, ummm like 4. STFU.
posted by Drallig9399 at 09:30 AM on December 13
The local media in Minneapolis are frothing over with talk of Iverson landing here I have been hearing that too, but assumed the price was high and the likelihood of AI being happy in Minnesota was low.
posted by chris2sy at 09:34 AM on December 13
I have been hearing that too, but assumed the price was high and the likelihood of AI being happy in Minnesota was low. I only give it a shred of credence because Robson at City Pages has been one of the talkers, and he usually has some sense (his argument is that KG would be the big draw for AI). But yeah, the price just doesn't seem worth it-- on top of losing Foye, the Wolves would wind up without a bench. And while KG and AI aren't that old, they're old enough that they'd need some support. On the other hand, if losing the bench included Troy Hudson, maybe it would be worth it.
I have heard a lot of talk about where AI would best fit in. I could definitely see Minnesota (I think KG and AI would work really well together), but I also thought the Charlotte deal was pretty good. They have a decent young team, and AI lives in Georgia (Atlanta if I'm not mistaken), but I don't blame him for wanting to go to a contendor. I could see Denver, Miami, or Boston. But whoever gets him is lucky. Man, does he play hard every night or what? He may not take practice as seriously as say, Michael Jordan, but he is worth every penny on his contract. IMHO.
posted by sublime4390116 at 09:44 AM on December 13
ummm like 4 And how many wins do the Sixers have? ummm like 5. So obviously things aren't working. Who gives a shit who's "fault" it is (if you had any reading comprehension, you'd see I say it's King's), now they need to fix it. Iverson has maybe a couple good years to try to win a title. He ain't doin' that in Philadlephia unless the Sixers find someone willing to trade for the dead weight MacCulloch and Mashburn. Those two contracts come off next year, clearing up almost 19 million, if they move Iverson and get dead deals, that opens up room to actually build a team.
good riddens, the guys a bum! he may be an alright player but the chump stain is thorn in the side of the 76ers.
posted by vito938 at 11:17 AM on December 13
... Or, if you see shades of grey and prefer not to divide sports stars into "idol" and "bum", you might enjoy reading this.
posted by cl at 11:27 AM on December 13
Has a guy ever been traded in the midst of a season in which he was averaging over 30 ppg ? This has to be a first. Iverson does have a lot of off-the-court issues, but if you have ever seen the guy play, you know he is giving 110%, all the time. I wouldn't mind having Iverson on my team. The only problem is that he is a volume shooter. If he could give up 5-8 shots per game and dish out 1 or 2 more assists, he would be a perfect point guard for any team. Shit, he is averaging 7+ assists with Philly, if he had someone around him that could put the ball in the hoop he would probably have 10-12 per game. I know this is not possible, but could you imagine Iverson on Phoenix or New Jersey? He would be unstoppable in a high tempo system like that. But back to reality, I would love to see KG and AI on the same squad. They both deserve the chance to play with another "star" calliber player.
posted by yay-yo at 11:43 AM on December 13
good riddens, the guys a bum! he may be an alright player but the chump stain is thorn in the side of the 76ers See this "quote" right there, it kills me to hear BS like this considering that AI was the heart and soul of the Philadelphia 76ers for well over a decade. Do you remember the 2001 NBA Finals? Bubba Chuck a bum? Never that! How can Iverson be a bum when he is in his prime of his career? What's true is that he may only have a few great years left in him, but what I can tell you is that those few years that he has left are far more greater than a lot of those so-called NBA stars out there. We're talking about a future Hall of Famer that's being disrepected right in front of our very eyes. AI bled for the Sixers just like the Big Dipper did and Sir Charles did before they were eventually shipped out for some no-name talents. What bothers me the most is that here you have one of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood being treated awful by an organization that does not know how to go out and capture solid role-players to surround him but instead decide to hand out lucrative contracts without those guys actually deserving them (i.e. Jamal Mashburn). AI may no longer be a Sixer but by no means is he a bum, the entire Sixers organization are the one that are the bums. AI may not be the clean cut, say all the right thing type of player but he is the type of player that will speak his mind, support his teammates and continue to play his heart out like it's his last. Just like his last game as a Sixer. I just hope that when he does find a home elsewhere and returns to play against the Sixers, he demonstrates exactly why they made the biggest mistake ever....by winning!
Great link, cl.
posted by SummersEve at 12:55 PM on December 13
I think people will find that AI's game will change significant;y should he go to a team that has more dependable players. He takes 30 shots a game right now because who else on the Sixers would you have shoot? Kyle Korver? Anyone else? They just don't have the players - there is little point in keeping an older AI around. I think this is the best move for all parties concerned. It's just a shame that AI basically had to make the demand because the Sixers couldn't move him in the summer and have mishandled the whole situation.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 01:02 PM on December 13
I completely agree with Weedy. If anything, AI will be motivated to show the Sixers they were wrong. A motivated Iverson could be a catalyst; he'll probably become the ultimate team player, giving away tons of assists, taking fewer bad shots and generally showing everyone they're wrong about him. He's done it his whole career. Taking a flier on a guy who's scoring 30ppg and who's got some reasons to show the world that he's not what they think he is sounds like a really, really sound investment.
posted by dfleming at 01:28 PM on December 13
AI will now become the marketing gimmick for down and out teams e.g. Charlotte who seemed to be the front runner before Iverson nixed the deal. It's my guess that he will be traded to a team based on their need to market a big name as opposed to win a championship. Not every owner and GM have a built in desire to win but to merely see big boosts in ticket sales.
posted by gradys_kitchen at 02:00 PM on December 13
I'm no basketball expert, by any means. But a little deductive reasoning and some recognition of the past moves by the 76'ers franchise would lead one to believe that the club is run by people with a desire to ruin it. AI is no ascending angel, but neither is he the devil incarnate. What he is is an incredible talent who might not appear like a schoolboy but seems to have put some of his past churlish behavior behind him. If my own Sonics weren't a TREMENDOUS MESS it would be fun to see him shoot and distribute the rock with the likes of Rashard Lewis and Ray Allen (presuming that they were still in Seattle and not traded for him). ((AND that the Sonics were still in Seattle and not Las Vegas)). (((Or wherever))). --can you use that many parentheses? sorry.--
posted by THX-1138 at 02:47 PM on December 13
can you use that many parentheses? I think at some point you gotta throw some brackets in there. [ ]
posted by yay-yo at 04:39 PM on December 13
Or whatever you call these: <> or {}
posted by BornIcon at 04:54 PM on December 13
he'll definitely end up in indy they have players like tinsley they can give up along with other solid players and really not hurt their team a lot..... i really wish artest and jackson would have stuck around, then they could have three headcases in the same uniform
posted by lucky23pjq at 06:49 PM on December 13
by the way.... {braces}
What do people on this board mean by "homer?" I have seen it quite a bit, but don't know what it means. Does it refer to the simpson's Homer? If so then i get it. sorry, completely off topic. Webber is a crybaby. AI is great, but i think is praised too highly at times. You can't give your "heart& soul" to an organization and then be indignant about having to go to practice. Giving your all to an organization includes that. Great player, no doubt, but not a hero. Just an imperfect dude.
posted by brainofdtrain at 09:38 PM on December 13
Homer = person whose views are skewed by their loyalty to a team.
posted by yerfatma at 06:11 AM on December 14
Great player, no doubt, but not a hero. Just an imperfect dude No claim that AI is perfect or a hero for that matter, he's a top notch basketball player that deserves a little more respect from the organization that he has helped for the past 11 years. Plain & simple. by the way.... {braces} It was a joke.
I've been a Iverson fan since he was at Georgetown, and he's an incredible athlete. That being said, though, I'm not surprised at all a deal hasn't been made. The guy can score, absolutely, but some of the other things he brings to an organization aren't that attractive. Teams have to decide if they want the rest of their roster following his lead in between game-times, and if that's a great trade-off for how he performs on the court. He can clash with coaches, doesn't want to practice (we've all heard his take on practice, I'm sure, but can any team afford to have a roster full of guys with that same outlook?). The idea he's sitting home during this time, his locker cleared out, when a deal hasn't even been struck tells a great deal about what you're getting with A.I.
posted by dyams at 09:56 AM on December 14
The idea he's sitting home during this time, his locker cleared out, when a deal hasn't even been struck tells a great deal about what you're getting with A.I. I don't know what it tells you but it tells me that sixers management is committed to trading AI and have told him as much. Why would you play a guy that you've told you are going to trade?
posted by tron7 at 11:14 AM on December 14
I'm sure that's it, tron, but I don't know of that many athletes that do this. If there's an actual trade in the works, all-but-finalized, that's one thing. But this may never happen, and then what? If he doesn't end up being traded he's still a 76er. He's under contract and should continue to play. If Manny Ramirez chose not to play for the Red Sox when they let him know they wanted him traded, he wouldn't have ever taken the field the past three years.
posted by dyams at 01:07 PM on December 14
I just don't see AI doing this on his own. Is it a ploy by the team to show how willing, or determined maybe, they are to trade? Maybe they were really close to closing that Bobcats deal before it got nixed. I really expected the trade to be announced in a hurry once they cleaned out the locker.
posted by tron7 at 01:31 PM on December 14
I'm sure that's it, tron, but I don't know of that many athletes that do this. If there's an actual trade in the works, all-but-finalized, that's one thing. But this may never happen, and then what? If he doesn't end up being traded he's still a 76er. He's under contract and should continue to play. That was not AI's call. The 76ers told him not to bother coming to play or even to sit on the bench. From the article: Iverson said he was told not to participate in shootaround and instead watched from the sideline. He joined the Sixers in the huddle, then was told by Cheeks not to come to the Wachovia Center. "In my entire career, even the doctors haven't been able to tell me not to play," Iverson said. "I've played through injury and illness. I think everyone knows how much I love being out on the court, competing and winning. That's why it was so disheartening to be told that I couldn't play, knowing that I was ready. It hurt even more to be told not to come at all."
posted by bperk at 02:38 PM on December 14
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I've been a bit scarce around these parts due to some contract work I'm doing but I'm popping by for a little convo' and some random confessions from my end….
+I'm deathly scared of cats and frogs….. seriously…. well frogs more than cats but when I was a kid, cats freaked me out…. and more toads than frogs.
+I have straight thick hair so when people see it they love it… it's not 'nice' straight though, it has frizz in a major way though so don't be envious of it. It takes me a long while to style so I don't wash my hair everyday.
I reread books all the time. I think it's a waste to read a book once. Otherwise I'd just borrow it from the library. Every summer I reread Elin Hilderbrand's books.
I love lists and calendars… seriously, lists are my love language.
I think I have a gift with guessing girls or boys when people are pregnant. I've been wrong twice but I like to focus on the dozens of times I've been right.
When I was a kid, my mom switched me from left to right handed (it was the thing to do at the time). I do lots of stuff with my left hand still.
I'm guiltily obsessed with the Bachelor and read all of the tweets after the show and all of those funny recaps too.
I gave up chocolate for Lent and it's harder than I thought…. but it's getting easier.
If this isn't Tuesday Talk, I don't know what is? Linking up with Beth and some other lovely ladies.
I am a list maker to. See mess hating and lists, we're so much alike :).
Does the gender guessing work with bloggers? I have a couple blogging friends who decided not to find out and they are kind of making me crazy ;).
Ha! I am so very much like you on many of these points...loved this post!
Do you read the recaps on the blog ihategreenbeans? Hers are the best. They crack me up every week!
I didn't really learn how to cook until I got married either. I knew how to bake like a boss... but cooking not so much. My husband says I have gotten way better than when we first got married, and that I am now a great cook!
Obsessed with the bachelor over here too! It's addictive. And great job on giving up chocolate! That would be so hard.


hmmm not sure ... I didnt touch any settings, just plugged it in ... the wifi was enabled but it never showed up. I assume just gateway since I never changed anything.
Hmm, thats not good. It sounds like the wifi was running on your previous modem, probably with the default network names and passphrases. If you didn't have anyone using your wireless, running up your monthly bill, you were very lucky.
Have you stepped through all of the settings for your Belkin router to enable the firewall, and set up the wireless networks with their own network names (not default), passphrases (again, not default) and security settings. I'm just trying to determine here if its necessary to step you through the various pages and, set all of the items as required and ensure that your network is secure. Please don't take this as an insult as there is a very wide range of user capability and knowledge on this forum, and if anyone needs help with setting up the modem or router, I and others here are certainly willing to help out.
My guess is that stepping through all of the setttings will reveal some small detail, like the wireless data rate setting that is keeping your wireless speeds down.
Based on some other posts I might revert back and leave gateway on and unpn on since that was my set up before. Will post results.
Here is something to check, and that is the transmission mode for your networks, as in 802.11 b, g, n, which is on page 38 of the Belkin manual. Have a look to determine what it is set for, with n being the highest data rate available. If you need a greater range out of your router, also set it for the 20 Mhz wide channel. Whether the CGN3 is operating in Bridge mode or Gateway mode with the wifi disabled, it should not make any difference to the Belkin router.
my only options are 20 or 20/40 ... had it on 20/40.
went back to CGN3 and now get 30 mbps from my garage where I was getting 8. Not great but never had good speeds on this ipad from here. Macbook sitting beside CGN3 gets 60 or more on wifi whereas hard wired only got 50. For some reason the Belkin and CGN3 don't like each other.
Hmm, interesting results but something here is not making sense. Your wireless rate shouldn't be above your wired rate, not at these speeds. At close range the Belkin would probably shift to the 40 Mhz channel width giving you a higher throughput. What level of service are you presently on? It sounds like 60 Mb/s but I'd just like to be sure. I would have thought that with external antenna, the Belkin would be better than the CGN3, as the CGN3 is not known for steller wifi performance. Just read through some of the comments on the forum to see that. I would wonder if running a factory reset on the Belkin would be an idea and reset all of your parameters.
After a little hunting I found a PC Magazine review dated Mar 2009. That would put the design date for this router around 2007 with a build date around 2008, early 2009. Those dates could possibly slide back a little further. Reading through the manual it references Draft 802.11n. That standard was drafted in 2007 and approved in 2009. Unless you have updated the firmware, its possible that your router is still running under 2007 draft 802.11n specs. If there were any substantive changes from draft to final version I would wonder of the possibility of running into incompatibilities now between the Belkin and newer devices. Food for thought I think. I think the major consideration is the change in processing capabilities between 2007 and now for router processors. Like anything else, time and technology doesn't wait for anyone, and although I am loath to advise anyone to spend any more money than they have to, it might be time to consider a newer router with better processing capabilities. That will depend on what your requirements are for wired and wireless connectivity in your home.
yeah I could check the firmware but like I said it worked fine with the old modem.
What model was the older modem?


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The Bun Is Out of Padma's Oven!
By Diana Scholl and Chris Rovzar
Padma Lakshmi's pregnancy has been shrouded in mystery, so why should her birth be any different? But Lori Silverbush (a.k.a. Mrs. Tom Colicchio) let it slip that Padma gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday. "I ran into Padma the day before she gave birth," Silverbush said at a party to benefit Silverbush's Hungry in America Project, the documentary film she made to raise awareness for hunger, at Colicchio & Sons Restaurant. "The day before yesterday. She was ready, walking around, trying to make herself go into labor." (According to Us Weekly, the baby girl's name is Krishna.) Silverbush and Colicchio had their own son, Luka, in August, and Silverbush said she'd be thrilled to set up a play date with her husband's Top Chef co-star. "I think Luka will be delighted. If her daughter looks anything like she does, I betcha he'll be very happy to play with her."
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Amanda Hopkins
Leading in the Age of Technology
By Jasmine Gomez | Photography by Mary Grace Photography
St. Margaret's School principal, Amanda Hopkins, once spent a chilly November day on the roof of the school reading a book. The almost seven hours she spent atop the building were an effort to encourage her students to read.
Having led the school for almost four years, she's devoted to seeing her students and staff succeed by helping them in any way she can, even if that means reading a book while exposed to the late-fall elements.
Before becoming principal, Amanda spent more than 11 years teaching inside the classroom. After graduating from The College of St. Rose in Albany with a dual degree in special and elementary education, Amanda spent several years in teaching positions, including several years as a pre-k teacher.
Amanda was eventually asked to pursue a degree in administration, in order to take on a leadership role. But her love of the classroom and opportunity to work directly with children made her hesitant. She wasn't sure she wanted to leave her comfort zone.
"Now I look at it as an opportunity to impact a whole school and to really help and support phenomenal teachers in reaching all students," Amanda said. "It's been a very exciting process for me."
Before starting her journey as principal, Amanda enrolled in Le Moyne College, eventually earning a master's degree in education and a certification in building leadership. She has a pending certification in district leadership.
Coincidentally, her time as a student at Le Moyne overlapped with her daughter's, who is now a senior at the school.
"There was a semester where we were both going to classes. It was very competitive in a friendly nature," Amanda said with a laugh.
Her four years as principal at St. Margaret's School — which started with the school's 60th anniversary year — have been a rewarding opportunity to help students holistically, both academically and spiritually, she said. With about 200 students enrolled, the school is a relatively small institution belonging to the Diocese of Syracuse. Amanda said its size helps her and the rest of the staff cater to each child's individual needs.
"We really look at the child individually and say, 'OK, what is this child struggling with?'" she explained. "We have time to meet together — the teacher and myself — and say, 'This little guy or girl is struggling in this. How can we support them?'"
Under Amanda's leadership, St. Margaret's has been able to secure several grants to fund innovative projects at the school, many of which help the school integrate technology components into its curriculum.
With the help of a $13,000 science grant, St. Margaret's has become the first elementary school in Central New York to have a dedicated science lab for its students, something Amanda said she would have appreciated when she was in elementary school.
"It really pushes students to a deeper understanding of science content," Amanda said. "So it's been wonderful for our school. How fun — you put on a science jacket, you go into the science room [and] you do this wonderful experiment with your teacher."
This year, the school won a $10,500 grant from the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation to resurface the school gym floor. The gym hosts parochial league teams, as well as a Saturday community basketball program.
The school also offers a robotics program that aims to teach young students to code by learning how to program a robot. Children in fourth, fifth and sixth grades are also given Chromebooks to aid in the math curriculum.
"Our math program is completely integrated with technology," Amanda said. "So children can go on their Chromebook and review a lesson if they've missed something, and understand it when they're doing homework."
While Amanda may be the principal of St. Margaret's, she credits her team for the school's success.
"We have a phenomenal team of teachers at St. Margaret's who go above and beyond to always continue their own learning, so that they impact students in a positive way," Amanda said. "It's really a beautiful gift that they give to our student body." SWM
For more information on St. Margaret's School, visit stmargaretschoolny.org.
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Never the belle of the buy-sider ball, the maker-taker pricing model has come under fresh criticism of late. And many believe its reform would be the best thing to improve investor confidence in equity markets.
Why would reforming maker-taker venue pricing improve investor confidence in equity markets?
The pricing structure has always faced a certain amount of denigration from buy-siders who believe it doesn't work in their favour. And now it has even gained the attention of a New York senator who has lobbied the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reform it.
Democrat Charles Schumer voiced buy-side suspicions in a letter to SEC chair Mary Shapiro last month, beseeching her to address what he sees as a "major conflict of interest in securities trading" that may be costing investors up to US$5 billion per year.
He cited a study from consultancy Woodbine Associates which said differences in exchange performance were rarely considered by smart order routers that direct trades to the multiple venues that trade US stocks.
Woodbine's study shows maker-taker creates conflicts of interest because brokers are incentivised to execute trades on a venue even if it isn't offering the best price. The study asserted customers have lost up to US$5 billion as a result of "sub-optimal order routing decisions".
Woodbine principal Matt Samelson is pressing money managers to take ownership of where their orders are executed.
What's the history of maker-taker?
The pricing structure's origins go back to the US equities markets of the late 1990s, when electronic communications networks (ECNs) charged fees for both passive and aggressive trades (with lower fees for passive). But competition gave way first to free passive trades and eventually rebates.
The structure potentially can offer greatly reduced trading costs compared with other fee models – particularly for those posting a lot of orders on trading venues' order books. But if – in this fragmented world – end-users can't be sure their intermediaries know how and why and where their orders are executed, is it any wonder they are wary of their broker's intent?
So this is simply a case of the buy-side's natural suspicion towards the sell-side?
Not at all. A surprising number of detractors have been brokers. Back in 2010, Knight Capital had its own beef with the maker-taker model. In a study it sponsored, conducted by three leading academics, Knight found maker-taker benefits neither liquidity providers nor liquidity takers. And it distorts stock prices.
USC professor of finance and business economics Larry Harris, Georgetown associate professor James Angel and Carnegie Mellon University academic Chester Spatt argued maker-taker rebates may have had helped narrow spreads but liquidity takers were no better off because of access fees.
Harris and Spatt – both former SEC chief economists – believed while maker-taker had helped narrow quoted spreads, actual economic spreads had not changed because quoted spreads don't incorporate access fees, meaning stock prices are distorted.
"The make-or-take pricing model thus would appear to accomplish nothing besides reducing quoted spreads and thereby obfuscating true economic spreads," the study found.
Other critics worry about the underlying problem of high-frequency trading (HFT) firms practicing 'rebate arbitrage'.
They reckon rebates have skewed asset prices and are responsible for countless artificial arbitrage trades, contending that rebates are used by exchanges to entice HFT clients thereby increasing the exchange's market share.
Senator Schumer has called on the SEC to require rebates and other incentive payments be passed on to investors and fully disclosed. He believes there shouldn't be any incentive for traders "to profit at the expense of their investors".
Woodbine's Samelson reckons one avenue would be for regulators to require exchange fees were passed on to security principals, going a long way to removing this particular conflict. But he warns it may cause other market micro-structure related issues.


What advantage do polarized sunglasses have over ordinary sunglasses?
The answer to that question is glaringly obvious. (That's a little "light" humor.) Polarized sunglasses reduce glare!
Sunglasses have been around since Nero's time. Sunglasses would not become polarized, however, until 1936, when Edwin H. Land began experimenting with making lenses with his patented Polaroid filter.
What is the difference between a polarized lens and one that is not polarized?
A polarized lens filters scattered and reflected light. For example, if you look at water with a standard lens, the surface of the water is reflecting light from all different directions so it's difficult to clearly see an object under water. Polarizing the light filters those reflected rays so you can see below the surface of the water.
Are those polarized glasses really polarized?
Most new polarized sunglasses should come with a polarized test tag or lens sticker that indicates they are polarized. The test tag is used by wearing the glasses and looking thru the lens material embedded in the tag while rotating the tag 90 degrees. At some point the material in the test tag should become noticeably darker. Dealers have been known to place polarized stickers on non-polarized glasses to command the higher prices that polarized glasses bring.
If you don't have a test tag you can take two pair of polarized glasses and look thru both, now rotate one glass 90 degrees. you should see an obvious blocking of light if both glasses are polarized.
As always, there are exceptions to the rules! Polarized glasses with a Yellow tint will not change a test tag. Looking thru two pairs of Yellow polarized will not cause a blocking of light either.
What is the significance of 1.1mm vs .75mm polarized glasses?
.75mm polarized lenses are made from sheets of film and are used in glasses where impact resistance is not a requirement.
1.1mm polarized lenses are made from thicker sheets of film, the polarizing layer is the same thickness as the .75mm film but the lens is thicker to offer impact resistance. Generally 1.1mm lenses are more expensive but do not offer more "polarization" nor will they reduce glare any better than .75mm lenses.
Why don't pilots wear polarized sunglasses?
There is some debate on the effects of polarized lenses on certain surfaces.
We find that they're not satisfactory for sports such as downhill skiing because they may not provide the contrast the eye needs to distinguish ice patches and changes in the terrain quickly. The same logic may apply to motorcycle riders and slick spots on pavement. Without the glare created by the shine of a slick or oily road surface, a motorcyclist may not see a road hazzard.
Also a polarized filter will sometimes react with windshield lamination and tinting (as well as aircraft canopies) to create blinds spots and make it difficult to read LCD instrumentation. We'd suggest a non-polarized lens if you spend a lot of time biking, skiing or flying.
Polarized sunglasses make the ideal gift for boaters, fishermen or anyone who spends time outdoors. Polarized sunglasses with foam padding are very hard to find, we stock several different models. We even have a polarized sunglass that converts to a goggle called The Prowler, which is designed for high speed boating, such as bass fishing.
Our latest best selling polarized sunglass is very unique, made by Oasis optics they have a built in bifocal magnifier that makes it easy to read or do minute tasks like tieing a fly or hook. They are very stylish, sport looking and once you have a pair you'll wish you would have bought two!


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References BaroEvent, ImuEvent, main_on_baro_abs(), main_on_baro_diff(), on_accel_event(), on_gyro_accel_event(), on_mag_event(), on_overo_link_crc_failed(), on_overo_link_msg_received(), on_rc_message(), OveroLinkEvent, and RadioControlEvent.
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References actuators_init(), adc0_buf, adc1_buf, adc2_buf, adc3_buf, adc_buf_channel(), ahrs_aligner_init(), ahrs_init(), autopilot_init(), baro_init(), csc_vane_msg, FALSE, guidance_h_init(), guidance_v_init(), imu_init(), ins_init(), mcu_init(), LisaOveroLink::msg, nav_init(), new_adc, new_baro_abs, new_baro_diff, new_radio_msg, new_vane, on_vane_msg(), overo_link, overo_link_init(), PERIODIC_FREQUENCY, stabilization_init(), sys_time_register_timer(), and LisaOveroLink::up.
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In this section, we analyze glacier changes during the historical period (the last four decades) and projected future changes in the glacierized area, glacier mass balance, and meltwater runoff from glaciers in the Rockies.
Changes in Glacierized Area
The diagrams illustrate the B.C. and Alberta-wide changes in glacier area for the 20 year period (1985 to 2005), subdivided into major glacier-climate zones.
The southern, central, and northern Rockies in these plots include both eastern and western slopes. These regions experienced a loss in ice cover of about 15% from 1985 to 2005. When Alberta glaciers are isolated, one sees a 25% decrease in glacier area over this period, from 1,053 km2 to 786 km2.
All regions in B.C. and Alberta are experiencing glacier loss. The greatest total losses occurred in the most heavily glaciated regions, as one would expect.
The eastern slopes of the Rockies experienced disproportionately heavy losses: 25% of the total glaciated area (vs. 11% for B.C). The reason for this contrast is not well-understood, but probably arises from two main factors:
The predominance of relatively small glaciers in Alberta
More significant reductions in snowfall in the eastern slope of the Rockies over this period, relative to coastal and interior B.C.
The average glacier size in Alberta (2005) is 1.14 km2. By contrast, the average glacier size in B.C. (2005) is approximately 2.11 km2. Small glaciers are known to be more sensitive to climate warming, due to a variety of the positive feedbacks associated with sustained negative mass balance (loss of the firn layer, darkening of the glacier surface, increased sensible heat flux to the glacier from the surrounding, freshly-deglaciated rock).
Because glaciated area is an important aspect of glacier contributions to streamflow, this rapid loss of glacier ice is evident in reduced late-summer streamflows in Alberta's rivers. Glaciers are losing mass, supplementing streamflow, but they are playing a diminishing role in water resources in Alberta.
Glacier mass balance data has been gathered from approximately 310 glaciers worldwide over the past several decades, although only a subset of sites has longterm data. This data is archived through the World Glacier Monitoring Service. The observations document worldwide glacier retreat in recent decades, similar to what is observed in the Rockies.


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Deal to create largest Arab digital marketing network /node/1512186/corporate-news
The agreement was signed by ArabClicks Co-founder and CEO Mauro Romano, and Nasser Al-Sarami, CEO of Basma Media, at the latter's headquarters in Dubai Media City.
ArabClicks, a performance-based e-marketing platform, has signed a joint strategic cooperation agreement with Basma Media, developer of omnesmedia.com. The two parties aim to build effective relationships and foster business connections between publishers and social media influencers on the one hand, and various e-commerce platforms operating in the Arab world on the other, thus laying the foundation stone for the largest digital marketing network in the Arab region.
According to the agreement, Basma Media will work with various publishers, media professionals and social media influencers in the Arab world to familiarize them with the mechanism employed by ArabClicks and then connect them to the platform. The intent is to benefit from the media content provided by these publishers to promote commodities and products marketed across Arab e-commerce platforms such as Noon, Namshi, Sivvi, Java, eBay and Tajawal, and benefit from sales commissions.
Romano said: "We are delighted to partner with Basma Media to reach out to the largest segment of media professionals and influencers in the Arab world. Through the partnership, we seek to capitalize on the exponential growth of e-commerce which has become a key business sector in the Middle East, where ArabClicks is supporting and assisting various businesses in enhancing their market share of the steadily growing electronic sales in the region."
Al-Sarami said: "Over the past two years, we have been working at Basma Media to strengthen the omnesmedia.com platform with as many databases as possible for the benefit of media organizations and influencers. Today, the platform incorporates a database of more than 10,000 influencers and around 35,000 geographically diversified influential media people, in addition to 3,000 freelance gifted innovators working in various media production fields as well as 23,000 titles for various media products representing seven different types of mass media covering 35 countries all over the world, a record which makes us one of the key and largest media references on the Arab and international levels. And that's the reason it would be easy for ArabClicks to deliver its message through omnesmedia.com in a successful way to the benefit of all parties concerned, including influencers and publishers as well as brands, rights holders and e-commerce platforms."
Romano added: "With its innovative marketing tools based on transforming web content into a potential source of revenue, ArabClicks provides assistance to e-commerce companies to enhance their reach to various segments of society and to grow in the Middle East market, therefore, helping publishers do business and make easy money through web links, seamlessly and without introducing any changes to the published content or disturbing site users in any way."
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Mashroat to support Labor Ministry projects
The Ministry of Labor and Social Development and the National Program to Support the Management of Projects in Public Entities (Mashroat) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to appoint the latter as the enabling arm to support infrastructure projects. Mashroat will provide consultancy services and technical support for managing the ministry's construction projects and facilities management based on the highest administrative and operational standards.
The MoU will allow Mashroat to examine and evaluate the construction projects' management strategies and the ministry's current facilities management, including designing and identifying policies, procedures and processes. In addition, Mashroat will ensure project implementation and facility management systems are run efficiently and effectively.
The MoU is considered as the first of its kind to be implemented by Mashroat to support the management of public facilities for government entities in the Kingdom. This includes the provision of consultation services and technical support based on international best practices and will support the ministry's facilities, including 14 operating and maintenance contracts for 389 sites spread throughout the country.
The MoU was signed by Executive General Supervisor of Supportive Services at the Ministry of Labor and Social Development Dr. Ayman bin Ibrahim Al-Shelafan, and Director-General of Mashroat Ahmed bin Mutair Al-Balawi. In attendance were Minister of Labor and Social Development Ahmed bin Suleiman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi, Assistant to the Minister of Labor and Social Development Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Jasser, and Assistant Minister of Economy and Planning and Board Member of Mashroat Khalid bin Saud Al-Shunaifi.
Al-Jasser said: "The signing of this MoU is an important step toward strengthening our partnership with Mashroat. Through this joint effort, we aim to strengthen the ministry's public infrastructure system, and achieve a strategy that will contribute to the development of the Kingdom and achieve the ambitious goals of Vision 2030."
Al-Balawi said: "Mashroat aspires to achieve an effective transformational approach for the project and facilities management offices in the governmental agencies, through supervising the planning of the infrastructure projects portfolio for government agencies."
He added: "We are pleased to sign this MoU with the ministry, the first-of-its-kind for the management of public utilities. The program will examine and evaluate the management of current construction projects, while uniting the measurement of operational and maintenance procedures and processes to achieve efficiency and effectiveness, fulfilling the ministry's strategic objectives."
The MoU is an implementation of a royal decree (No. 47004) dated May 31, 2018, pursuant to the Council of Ministers' resolution stating that public entities shall establish project management offices in cooperation with Mashroat to follow up, coordinate and manage their projects and ensure their delivery.
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The El Paso Times staff received multiple awards from the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors and the Headliners Foundation of Texas, including the top honor in Texas for breaking news coverage.
The Times staff won a Star Award in the AAA division, one of the largest in Texas, in the Breaking News Report category for the staff's work to bring updated information to the community about the Aug. 3 mass shooting.
The staff's coverage also won the Charles E. Green Award for Breaking News Report, an award in which the winner is selected from all Texas newsrooms, regardless of size.
"Wow! That was impressive," Wilmington (North Carolina) StarNews Executive Editor Pam Sander wrote in her judge's comment for the award. "You have done the most thorough job of any I've seen of the Walmart shooting. This includes being glued to my TV and the internet the day it happened. I relied on you then as well. Kudos to your team for responding to the call on a Saturday and WANTING to be part of getting this news out."
The awards were announced Thursday and Friday after Texas APME leaders decided to cancel this year's convention because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the six Headliner categories, the El Paso Times won first place in four and placed in five. The Headliners Foundation promotes excellence in journalism by providing scholarships to students, recognizing outstanding work by professionals and supporting special projects.
El Paso Times Executive Editor Tim Archuleta also won a Charles E. Green Star Award for his editorials on the Walmart mass shooting and the impact of mass shootings on Texans. Archuleta also won first place for Star Opinion Writer of the Year, while photographer Mark Lambie finished third for Star Photojournalist of the Year.
Judges said that Archuleta's editorials focusing on the Aug. 3 mass shooting were "a powerful act of journalism."
"Tim Archuleta's editorials spoke to both the pain and the pride of El Paso in the wake of a horrific community tragedy," the judges said. "With the national spotlight on the city, Archuleta wrote with the heart of a local citizen. His editorials capture the full range of emotion — sorrow, rage, impotence and strength."
They continued, "His powerful entreaty to Gov. Abbott to act to prevent future tragedies went beyond emotion to specific steps that could make a difference. At a moment of great loss, Archuleta provided words that consoled and unified — a powerful act of journalism."
The mass shooting coverage also earned the Times first place for the Star Online Package of the Year award.
The El Paso Times collaboration with the New York Times for the story, "The Stuff of Nightmares: Inside the migrant detention center in Clint, Texas," won first place for Star Investigative Report of the Year.
"This entry demonstrates the power of investigative reporting, exposing facts that officials would prefer remain hidden, holding those officials accountable and alerting the public to a humanitarian crisis," wrote Texas APME judge Sonny Albarado, who recently retired from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. "It also shows how collaboration among journalists from different news organizations can result in even stronger journalism. A truly significant public service."
Education reporter Molly Smith won third place in that category for her work on uncovering the fight at a San Antonio Whataburger between Ysleta Independent School District Superintendent Xavier De La Torre and Socorro Independent School District Superintendent José Espinoza.
"This reporter deserves praise for the tenacity exhibited in uncovering the facts of a physical altercation between two school superintendents," Albarado wrote. "Absent her reporting, the aggressor likely would not have faced suspension. Well done."
The Times' Texas APME awards included:
First place for Best Online Coverage
First place for News Photography, Mark Lambie
First place for Photojournalism, Brianna Sanchez
First place for Editorial Writing, Tim Archuleta
First place for Short Feature, Lauren Villagran
Second place for Photojournalism, Mark Lambie
Second place for Business Reporting, Vic Kolenc
Second place for Deadline Writing, Aaron Montes
Third place for Team Effort
Third place for Online Newspaper of the Year
Third place for Feature Series, staff
Third place for Sports Photography, Brianna Sanchez
Honorable mention for Community Service
Honorable mention for News Photography, Mark Lambie
Honorable mention for Comment and Criticism, former reporter Dave Acosta
"Our newsroom performed remarkably in one of the busiest years in local journalism," Archuleta said. "I'm grateful its work was recognized for excellence in all forms of journalism."
The newsroom's breaking news coverage is led by editor Samuel Gaytan, an El Paso native. Its enterprise reporting is guided by editor Codell Rodriguez. The El Paso newsroom was assisted in its mass shooting coverage by the USA TODAY Network and its digital producers, including Aaron Bedoya and Sarah Dueñas.


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Een koeraj (Basjkiers: ҡурай [quˈrɑɪ]) is een lange open fluit met vijf vingergaten.

De koeraj wordt gemaakt van de 1 tot 1,5 meter hoge steel van de schermbloemige plant Pleurospermum uralense Hoffm., die groeit in het Oeralgebergte. De lengte van het instrument is ongeveer 600-810 mm, afhankelijk van de dikte van de stam en lichaam/vingerlengte van de koerajspeler. Het bereik van een koeraj bestaat uit drie octaven. De koeraj wordt gebruikt als solo- en ensemble-instrument.

De koeraj is het nationale instrument van de Basjkieren.

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« Dissing our National Anthem: cool. Honoring cops: controversial? | Obama and Hillary: Take Jesse Jackson's 1993 advice on Chicago crime »
The cowardice of Colin Kaepernick
Mr. Kaepernick is a coward, but not for sitting down during the national anthem. Not because he disrespected millions of black veterans like Revolutionary War hero Crispus Attucks, whose soil-mixed blood undergirded America's foundation.
Not because he disrespected the Massachusetts 54th Regiment – the first detachment of black Civil War soldiers, who fought and died under the American flag trying to recapture Fort Wagner.
Not because he disrespected Dorie Miller, a black WWII Navy cook who earned the Navy Cross on December 7, 1941 by saving his captain and manning an anti-aircraft gun after the USS West Virginia was torpedoed by the Japanese.
Not even because he disrespected the Tuskegee Airmen – black flyers who had to fight their own country for the right to fight for their country.
Kaepernick is a coward because if he really cared about black Americans, he would bring attention to the major problems confronting them instead of a minor one. The police are not the worst problem facing black Americans; liberal policies and black-on-black crime are!
The Public Broadcasting Station's Tavis Smiley recently stated that blacks have lost ground in every major economic category during the two terms of President Obama. As reported by Sean Hannity, under this president, black poverty increased by 8%. Blacks on food stamps increased by 58%. Blacks out of the workforce increased by 19.6%, and black home ownership is down 4.6%. Where is Kaepernick's outrage concerning the crumbling black middle class?
President Obama firmly supports giving Planned Parenthood, whose abortion centers are primarily located in minority communities, $500 million of taxpayer money annually. The kill ratio of Planned Parenthood versus police is a thousand to one! According to blackgenocide.org, blacks make up less than 15% of the population but account for 35% of abortions. Where is Kaepernick's outrage concerning the lives of unborn black babies who will never see the light of day?
Black-on-black crime makes cities like Chicago nothing less than killing fields. In 2015, there were a total of 2,988 shootings and 491 homicides in Chicago. As of August 30, 2016, there were 2,800 shootings and 487 homicides in that city alone. Is Kaepernick angered only if a police officer misuses his authority? Does he feel any compassion for mothers and fathers wondering if this is the day their children will not return from school? Has he ever questioned the liberal policies of the killing field cities like Chicago and Baltimore, or do only black lives killed by police matter?
Whatever police problems we have are minor compared to the ongoing genocidal destruction of the black community. Let's deal with the big problems first! If Kaepernick stands against counter-productive liberal policies, and the acceptance of black-on-black crime, I will applaud him for taking a stand instead of taking a seat.
Samuel E. Tolley, III CPM ®, B.A., M.A. is the author of Enemy of Christ: Revelation 21:8. Follow Samuel on his website, inhimfirst.com; email inhimfirst@sbcglobal.net. Facebook and Twitter.


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import "raf/polyfill";
import React from "react";
import Adapter from "enzyme-adapter-react-16";
import Enzyme, { mount } from "enzyme";
import { PlanConfigCheckboxInputField } from "./PlanConfigCheckboxInputField";

Enzyme.configure({ adapter: new Adapter() });

describe("PlanConfigCheckboxInputField", () => {
  it("should display its value", () => {
    let subject = mount(<PlanConfigCheckboxInputField value={true} />);

    expect(
      subject
        .find('input[type="checkbox"]')
        .at(0)
        .prop("checked"),
    ).toBe(true);
  });

  it("should change its value on onChange", () => {
    let spy = jest.fn();
    let subject = mount(
      <PlanConfigCheckboxInputField value={true} onChange={spy} />,
    );

    subject
      .find('input[type="checkbox"]')
      .at(0)
      .simulate("change", { target: { checked: false } });

    expect(spy).toHaveBeenCalledWith(false);
  });

  it("should display its label", () => {
    let subject = mount(
      <PlanConfigCheckboxInputField
        value={true}
        onChange={() => {}}
        label="myCheckbox"
      />,
    );

    expect(subject.find("label").length).toBe(1);
    expect(
      subject
        .find("label")
        .at(0)
        .text(),
    ).toBe("myCheckbox");
  });
});


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Article Overlooks the Importance of Recycled Content
RACHEL KAGAN
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In the November 28th New York Times Magazine article, Where Does All the Cardboard Come From? I Had to Know, writer Matthew Shaer does a deep dive on what he refers to as the "cardboard economy" – everything from the history of who invented it, how it's made, and its global marketplace.
First off, to us at PPEC, while "cardboard" is a commonly used term that we all understand – the box our deliveries come in – the industry terms are a bit different.
A corrugated box is made from strong paper fibres, comprising a top and bottom layer of paper fibre known as linerboard, and a middle layer, called corrugating medium, which is the wavy part that gives the box its strength.
Image adapted from The New York Times Magazine
While a boxboard or paperboard carton typically only holds a single item – i.e. cereal or shoes – it does not require the same strength properties as a corrugated box, so you won't see any wavy ripples in those.
But back to the article. While it is mostly focused on the scale and size of the international market for corrugated packaging – which is expected to reach an estimated $205 billion by 2025, according to the article – it does refer to some of the environmental attributes of corrugated packaging, noting that it is "more recyclable than other shipping methods," and even likens it to a classic fairy tale:
"Corrugated packaging has a Goldilocks quality to it," says Tim Cooper, a project director for the market-research and testing firm Smithers. "It's easy to produce, it's strong and it's sustainable, because unlike plastic, it comes from a renewable resource."
We agree that it is strong and sustainable, but there is nothing fictional about the environmental sustainability of corrugated packaging. What Goldilocks needs to understand is that not only is it recyclable, it is actually and actively recycled, allowing it to be reused again and again.
Using recycled content is an inherent part of the Canadian paper packaging industry's operations. PPEC member mills have been using recycled paper fibres for decades. It makes environmental and business sense to recycle and reuse old paper packaging, including Old Corrugated Cardboard, so it can be remade into new paper-based packaging products again and again, keeping valuable raw material out of landfill.
Image of linerboard corrugating medium
While the New York Times article reports on its high recycling rates in the U.S., it does not discuss the importance of recycled content, making it sound like boxes are made mostly from trees.
In fact, trees are mentioned in the article 16 times, while recycling is mentioned 11 times.
The sustainable management of forests, and what happens after consumers and businesses recycle their boxes is not mentioned, which may perpetuate the myth that paper-based packaging primarily uses trees in the manufacturing process, which is simply untrue.
In Canada, the average recycled content for domestic shipments of containerboard, which is used to make corrugated boxes is 86.5%, and nearly 80% for boxboard, according to PPEC's Recycled Content Survey.
The remaining materials used in the mix include sawmill residues and some virgin fibres from responsibly sourced forests. But to be clear, the Canadian paper packaging industry doesn't use much in the way of freshly cut trees, and the little that is harvested must be successfully regenerated by law. In 2019, the total forest harvest (for lumber and all paper grades including packaging) represented 0.2% of Canada's forest land, according to The State of Canada's Forests Annual Report.
We don't take issue with the New York Times article itself, it is a well-researched piece on what has become a preferred packaging choice, and we expect there will be a continued shift towards paper-based packaging, especially as governments consider banning some types of materials, similar to Canada's ban on single-use plastics.
But, articles like this should also talk about the critical role that recycling plays in the sustainability of the paper packaging industry. That must be part of any story about corrugated and paper-based packaging because it is an inherent part of our industry's story.
When we use and recycle paper-based packaging, we all play a part in protecting and replenishing our renewable resources, contributing to the sustainable management of Canada's forests, and supporting the circular economy of the paper-based packaging industry through the important act of recycling.
The Paper & Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council (PPEC)
Sustainable Forest Management and Climate Change
Sustainable Forest Management and Canada's Paper Packaging Industry
Sustainable Forest Management is Essential to the Canadian Paper-Based Packaging Industry
How Does Canada's Ban on Single-Use Plastics Impact Paper Packaging?