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A shared folder shows one set of permissions in Windows, and totally different ones when accessed in Linux via VirtualBox.
The shared folder is my XAMPP htdocs/ directory, as I want the ability to work on the same repositories/sites from 2 different environments - so I can't move the folder.
I've set up the folder as a Shared location, and can access it via Ubuntu's terminal under /media/sf_<myfolder>.
The shared folder is set to automount and be permanent in VirtualBox's settings.
My user is part of the vboxsf user group, and I've confirmed it via checking /etc/group.
I've installed vitrualbox-guest-additions-iso. Shared clipboards are working fine.
I also created a file from both systems, to inspect the default permissions. I did the same with test directories, and both files + folders show exactly the same permissions.
Confirming the shared directory is one and the same from both Windows and Linux, via creating test files in one and checking they appear in the other.
Why do the permission sets differ between systems?
Are they being assigned at an OS level, not a file level?
Short answer: You are using incompatible environments and software; Windows, Cygwin and VirtualBox all implement non-backwards-compatible implementations of POSIX standards, hence why changes in one are not reflected in the others.
In general: storing a group and a user of a file as a string would be way too wasteful. Not only would it take a bunch of additional disk space, but would also require O(n) of processing time in the worst case to check whether you have permissions to a single file!
So, in your system UID of the file matches user root. In the other system it's Domain.
In case of cross-working with Windows systems there's more to it. Despite that POSIX standard have not had any really fundamental changes, Microsoft programmers have always struggled with it. Over the course from Windows NT to Windows 10 there have been three non-backward compatible rewrites of the implementation. So for compatibility, Cygwin is using its own implementation of mapping Windows security descriptors to POSIX permissions.
On top of it you are trying to access a Windows file system through VirtualBox. VirtualBox of course have implemented its own mapping too, and this mapping doesn't work very well (as you can see by changing permissions through chmod, and not seeing the changes reflected).
So, right now, you have got 3 implementations on your system, incompatible with each other. This is the reason of you seeing the problems.
FTR: VirtualBox is open source, so if you're really feel keen to it, you could rewrite it to be compatible with Cygwin (as their implementation is the only back-compatible POSIX implementation on Windows as far as I know).
NB: using a system as a root is a very bad practice! Especially given you're a developer. Consider using a usual user instead.
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Cool weather means tailgating, apple picking, attending festivals and enjoying the changing leaves. It also means it's time to refresh the wardrobe.
"This fall, there are plenty of new colors, styles and patterns to try," says Brittany Moeller, women's buyer for Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, a fashion-forward shoe retailer that offers high fashion styles from top designer and name brands.
Moeller is sharing some tips on how to wear the latest trends for fall.
• Update Feminine Pieces with Edgy Accents: Lace blouses with bows, pleated skirts and touches of velvet are all popular pieces for fall. They can be worn with blush and rose gold tones, as well as leather accents to add an edgy flair to an overall feminine look. For example, try this season's on-trend Boho bell sleeve blouses with a leather jacket, leggings or over-the-knee boots.
• Select Top Seasonal Colors and Patterns: The current palette for the fall season features a variety of earth tones — from olive to taupe — as well as sultry romantic shades, including wine and cognac. Patchwork and plaids round out the top pattern trends to look for regarding both women's fashion and menswear. Makeup, accessories and footwear are all ways to incorporate these colors into a fall wardrobe.
• Add Key Accessories: Gold jewelry, including thicker bib necklaces and gold chains, continue to remain on-trend. Handbags featuring longer straps and a fun geometric box shape — also known as camera bags — are a "must-have," according to Moeller.
• Enjoy Boots and Booties: The short boot, or "bootie," is featured front-and-center this season as the most versatile piece for fall. Booties with block heels or wedge bottoms complement this season's wider leg jeans and pant styles. While brown or black boots are wardrobe staples, this season offers a variety of new options in updated fall colors — including navy, taupe, wine and olive.
For more inspiration for venturing into the fall season in style, visit offbroadwayshoes.com.
With the current autumn fashion report, even the most avid lovers of the warmer seasons can get excited by the latest trends.


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The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) held a dedication service at the new Afghanistan Memorial Hall at the National Defence Headquarters (Carling) on 13 May, 2019. The event was attended by the Minister of National Defence, the Chief of the Defence Staff, the Deputy Minister of National Defence, General and Flag Officers, Chief Petty Officers and Chief Warrant Officers, and Assistant Deputy Ministers.
The focal point of the hall is the Kandahar Airfield (KAF) Cenotaph battlefield memorial, built by deployed CAF members over the course of their mission to honour the military and civilian Fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice during Canada's long campaign in Afghanistan.
The Hall and the memorial are not open to the general public, but will be made accessible to families of the Fallen upon request. A national memorial to commemorate the Afghanistan mission is being planned for Ottawa to serve as a point of reflection for the Canadian public as a whole.
Please note that although the Afghanistan Memorial Hall is currently open to DND/CAF personnel, its access will be restricted once the construction and landscaping work commences around the building. Visits will resume as soon as occupational health and safety regulations permit it.
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit Singh Sajjan makes a speech during the Afghanistan Memorial Hall Opening Ceremony at NDHQ(Carling) on 13 May 2019. Photo Credit: Master Corporal Levarre McDonald, Canadian Forces Support Unit (Ottawa) © 2019 DND-MDN, Canada
"This cenotaph, created originally by CAF members in Afghanistan to honour their fallen comrades in arms, now sits in its home at National Defence Headquarters. Here it will always recognize the service and sacrifice of our Canadian Armed Forces members, our Allies, and their families. As Canadians, we honour those who defend our freedom and the values we cherish."
The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence
"The importance of this hall for the families of the Fallen, as well as Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defence members, cannot be understated. We must maintain the memories of those who fell, and those who returned, from Canada's mission in Afghanistan. We will remember them."
General Jonathan H. Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff
The KAF Cenotaph battlefield memorial was repatriated to Canada following a National Day of Honour in November 2011. The memorial toured Canada and Washington, DC, to allow members of the public to pay their respects.
The Afghanistan Memorial Hall is a purpose-built pavilion made to permanently house the cenotaph.
Canada's military engagement in Afghanistan came at a significant cost: 158 Canadian Armed Forces personnel, a Canadian diplomat, a DND contractor, a Canadian journalist who was embedded with the CAF, and 40 United States Armed Forces members who were under Canadian command were killed during our military engagement in Afghanistan. Thousands of others were injured in the line of duty.
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Media Relations – Department of National Defence
Photos: CFSU(O) IMAGING SERVICES/Master Corporal Levarre McDonald
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As quoted "The importance of this hall for the families of the Fallen, as well as Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defence members, cannot be understated."
And yet you make accessibility to this memorial very restrictive to the members of the CAF and families of the fallen and not at all to the general population of Canada who's sons, daughters, mothers, brothers, fathers and sisters this monument honours.
Why, if I may ask, was this not put at the National War Museum? Where people from across Canada could pay respects to our friends, comrades in arms, and family members?
If not for the general population of Canada we would not have the support that has been shown to the members of the Canadian Armed Forces time and time again and this seclusion of the memorial is an affront to that support.
As a serving member having this locked away at NDHQ 2 (Carling) makes paying respect to the fallen a five hour return ride using the shuttle service during working hours and that is IF permission is received from CoC to attend the memorial. (we know about the lack of parking)
I am honoured to have been able to pay my respects to fallen comrades at both ramp ceremonies and at the cenotaph while in KAF, for I know that I will not have the opportunity to do so while in Ottawa.
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Editor (Author) / May 27, 2019
Good day Mark,
Thank you for sharing your comments. Please note that the Afghanistan Memorial Hall will be open to the public to ensure the Canadian population is given the opportunity to pay their respects to our Fallen Canadian Armed Forces members. Details will be announced shortly.
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Q: How to capitalize maximally on location-independence … my personal #1-incentive for working as a developer To me the ultimate beauty in working as a developer is the fact that given a nice CV, your are going to find a new job, everywhere at any time.
So I would like to ask if somebody here as experience in working while travelling for example. Or job-hopping from metropolis to metropolis every, say, six months.
For example I have been investigating for how to get to Brazil. But it seems like that working as an employee in Brazil would be no option, b/c it takes a lot of time/money/effort to get the proper visas and permissions. So the only practical solution would be to freelance and the just travel, while getting your job done wherever you are.
I bet my ass that there are loads of IT-guys out there and on here who know exactly what I am talking about.
I'm looking forward to interesting ideas and stories.
EDIT for the BOUNTY:
I am not so much intersted in general wisdoms but rather in concrete accounts of personal experiences addressing the subject from people who can relate to my question and do have actual personal experiences to share. I am not asking for opinions and accounts of second-degree nature.
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*Where do you work while travelling? (office pooling? libraries? cafés?)

*Where do you sleep? I guess hotels are somewhat to expensive. (hostels? couchsurfing?)

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I accepted Andy's reply as "the" answer mainly b/c of its romantic and positive undertone. Though of course there is not THE answer to that question. I was hoping for an intriguing discussion and given 11 vote ups and 5 bookmarks I seem to be not the only one who is interested in some input.
So I hope some more people chime in and share their experiences.

A: I sit in a room and write software on my notebook computer. When it works I upload it over the Internet. When the client is happy they put money into my bank account, and I take it out with my ATM card.
I sit in a room in Vientiane today. It could be Bangkok, or Kuala Lumpur, or Moscow, or Taipei, or Jerusalem. As long as I've got my health and my passport and an internet connection, I can work.
You don't sound like you want to switch from Boston to Sao Paulo, you want to reloate from Boston to Earth. It can be done.
Teach your clients that you are available 24/7, and they won't care where you are.

A: Why not join a firm that needs Road Warriors?
Many consulting firms ask for 100% travel on the job listing.

A: It seems to me that this is going to depend partly upon if you want to work for someone else or work for yourself where working for someone else could either be as a regular employee or through a contract agency that handles all of the paperwork for you.
If you are working for someone else you are going to run into some problems, depending upon where you want to work and if you are working as a contractor or not. If you are working through a contract agency and they know you are willing to relocate nationally, you could work with them to find contracts in different cities as you wrap up contracts. Working as a regular employee might also be an option but only if your employer doesn't mind you telecommuting. If that is the case then as long as you can reach their office, you could feasibly work anywhere in the world, baring issues with local taxes.
If you are looking to travel a bit more, working for yourself might be another option if you are interested in try to develop something that you can sell to others. If you are able to develop a niche product that you need to travel to the client site to support. For an important niche application you could feasibly set your own price and make a pretty good living off of it while traveling around. A slightly riskier option, but a bit more viable in this day and age is to try and develop applications for mobile devices and various application markets. The only problem here is that you need to have a good enough idea to get a decent revenue stream coming in and will have to keep developing new things, but you could write that software from anywhere in the world. There are likely some tax considerations for these options though, so if you go that route you might want to talk to an expert to make sure you have your finances in order.

A: My hops have been about 3-4 years apart. For a few of the jobs I managed to keep working for the company even after I moved. You build up trust, you get to do that. Never did this while traveling.
Really all you need are clients that don't care where you live. Sounds easier than it really is. Communication is such a big part of programming and many employers are lucky if they can do it even while face to face. That's why we have to draw pictures dome times.

A: I work in a multi-site team now and can assure you that the communication issues are real.  It helps tremendously if you're in the same time zone as your clients and have at least basic video conference capability when situations warrant.  It's not the same as being there in person but HD video conferencing is the next best thing.
On a practical note beyond the communication issues, I suspect the reason some employers don't want telecommuters is because of the hassle of dealing with the legal and tax issues since those are based on where the person is employed.  So I agree that the most likely viable path is to work for yourself somehow.

A: I have been telecommuting for a decade. No hassles but yes you need to do a lot more marketing (tell your gf or wife to help). Another thing is pay is not as good. But if you live in cheap places, that is usually better for you. Do enough marketing and you'll find clients who don't care about timezones if you arrange an hour a day to talk via skype/googlechat/yahoo/msn.

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Yesterday on the Big Brother 19 live feeds Paul implied to Alex that he isn't using the Power of Veto to save her this week, but then she puts on the guilt trip. This produced some interesting conversations that I would like to break down for you. Keep reading Big Brother 2017 spoilers to get all the details of yesterday's Big Brother live feeds!
The series of conversations on the Big Brother 19 started off with a chat between Paul and Alex. He tells Alex that using the POV on her would be bad for his game. He tells her that if he uses it then he is going to secure his loss in the game going against Josh and Christmas, but if they could convince them to save her, there would be a glimmer of hope, but they (Josh and Christmas) have made it clear that they can't beat Paul and Alex.
He continues to talk to her about how if he goes against them then he will lose without a doubt, but he is torn between doing the "homie" thing and losing or possibly winning this game. After about a half hour of listening to him talk, she tells him to do what's best for his game, but makes sure he knows if the tables were turned she would save him regardless of what anyone told her to do. She also reminds him that if he saved her they would both be playing in the HOH comp and had a better chance of winning it.
She then goes back to guilt-tripping him and tells him she would have taken him to the end even if it meant she lost to him. He continues to play the "if I took you to the end, I would lose" card. He tells Alex that he will start by trying to convince Josh and Christmas to let him use the Veto to save Alex. She reminds him that they want to keep Kevin because they can beat him.
Alex also throws the Jason eviction at Paul telling him that she threw the Veto to him thinking that Kevin was the target and Jason would be safe. She was going to win the Veto and pull Jason off and then questions if they were really going to BD Paul that week. He continues to play it off like he didn't know Jason was the target so she throws the Raven eviction in his face saying that everyone went against her again except Josh. She then tells him that if he takes Josh or Christmas to F2, they could beat him. She then tells him that he has her and Jason's vote if he makes it to F2.
Paul then goes upstairs and starts his fake crying with Josh and Christmas trying to make them think that Alex was mean to him. Really? If I were Josh and Christmas I would be wondering when Paul turned into such a pansy? Christmas asked if he told her that they have discussed not using the Veto, but he denies revealing that to her. He didn't really, but implied it to her.
Josh camtalks and tells us that he is upset with Paul making himself look good and keeping his hands clean during all of this. He is also annoyed that Paul and Christmas are allowed to cover their tracks, but when he does it, he's wrong. When Josh goes to talk to Alex, she denies him the opportunity. He goes outside and to think and realized that Paul and Christmas plan on taking each other in F2. Christmas isn't bringing Josh to F2 and that's why she is allowing Paul to roll all over Josh's game.
This is where things get a little interesting. Josh camtalks and tells us that he thinks he is going to try and talk Paul and Christmas into splitting the vote. Convince them that he will take the heat for sending Alex home so they don't have to. He would then keep Alex to mess with Paul. He says he should tells them in front of Alex to make it a split vote. He says that he will still take Christmas to F2 because he can beat her, Paul will bring Josh because he thinks he can beat Josh (I think he will bring Kevin to F2).
A little later, Josh talks to Alex. He tells her that he didn't want to go against Jason and he doesn't want to go against her either. He tells her that he doesn't know what she and Paul talked about, but he doesn't feel good about this. She tells him that she doesn't want to talk game with him. Josh starts to cry and she tells him to knock it off and that she is the only one allowed to cry because she is their target this week. Alex asks Josh to leave him alone. He mentions that he wants to be her friend outside the house, she tells him no.
Christmas and Paul are all worked up because Josh went to talk to Alex and Christmas mentions that she might force him into a tiebreaker situation and put all this on him. Remember, this is exactly what Josh wants. She then pulls Josh into the room and her and she throws it in his face that him talking to Alex could put Christmas out of this game. I'm assuming this is because if Alex stays, she would go after Christmas and Kevin. Christmas throws a temper tantrum and then leaves and slams the door.
Paul then talks to Josh and tells him how upset he is about Josh not following his orders to not talk to Alex. This is because if Josh talks to Alex it could screw up Paul's game. Josh gets upset because they are allowed to talk to Alex, but Josh isn't. Josh keep reiterating that they should make it a tie vote so that he can get her out then. Try and fix the situation that Paul tells him he caused. Paul tells him he would force the tie breaker, but he is worried that Josh wouldn't vote Alex out. Josh reminds him that it isn't his style to lie about his intentions.
Alex has completely isolated herself and has shut down anyone that tries to talk to her. Josh tells Christmas and Paul that he is proud of the way they have played the game and that he is feeling better about this whole situation. He goes back into trying to convince them to split the vote, but they tell him if they do that then they are just giving Alex more false hope. Alex has Paul figured out and tells us she wished she listened to Jason when she had the chance.
Later today we have the POV ceremony which will most likely end with Alex and Kevin still on the block. Make sure you come back later today to find out!
Josh won't/can't do anything. The only person in that whole motherf**king house that would dare cross Paul was Cody! What happened to him?…. Shunned, tortured and bullied by none other than JOSH! At Paul's request of course but he should have said no like a big boy. Josh is weak. Wishy-washy. He must be surrounded by enablers in his real life. He cries, they give in. He cries some more. Total BS! Paul should introduce him to Big Meech. They'd make a perfect couple. I hate these people.
Hi Cat! Hey girl, as much as you hate BB19 and all the idiots (as I do too), it's so nice to have you back posting here it just wasn't the same without you on here last night.
I had some business to attend to last night and had to miss the show. Otherwise i've been posting every day. Maybe there's a problem with Disqus if you're not seeing my post?
I truly believe you are Big Brother's biggest fan. No matter what or how horrible the season you always watch. I (used to) like BB a lot but the last 2 seasons have soured me on the show a lot and in particular production's interference and I just haven't been watching much of it at all this year.
I'm just really disappointed in this season. I had such high hopes and then they ruined it by bringing Paul back. I know i'm beating a dead horse saying that but i can't believe BB thought we would like another season with a Vet in the house after all the blitching we did about it last season. Paul without Victor is like Bonnie without Clyde. Together they are a force to be reckoned with and they're funny. Apart, Paul is just annoying. What's even MORE annoying is BB thinking we love Paul!!! Just because we wanted him to win BB18 instead of Ratty doesn't mean we love him. All that means is that the season was sooooooo bad that we didn't want the nasty vet to win (Ratty). Now HE is the Ratty and we still feel the same way about nasty vets winning. We blitch about the hgs not getting a clue?…….Then that makes Production total frickin' morons to believe we wanted Ratty 2.0!
Oh Cat, you have such a wonderful way with words, putting into perfect description exactly how I feel…applause APPLAUSE dear Cat! You rant on all you like, that was awesome!!!
You should send those exact words to CBS. I personally have written (emailed) them 3 times about BB19 AND 18.
Yes Josh is wishy washy and has been the biggest puppet all season to Paul – but now that he sees (finally) what paul is doing he cant do anything – he could but will he? He should of taken a shot a Paul and Christmas when he had the chance – but nooooooo oh not my poor christmas – OMG ugggghhhhhhh barf barf – and Paul will get mad at me – omgoodness really? really? its a game josh – like checkers or chess or risk – it is a game – one winner – I do not understand these stupid idiotic people…………………………….oh by the way "I HATE PAUL" and I hope he does not win by the JURY being so pissed at him. That would MAKE MY DAY. ha ha ha – but production probably has INSTRUCTED the jury to vote for paul. If i see a vote for Paul from Cody and Jessica I will know that it is a fixed jury.
Paul just showed that he is a Bully – anytime someone wants or has an idea he tells them NO its his way or no way and if they disagree they are targeted. He is a Bully Bully Bully – he has not played a BB game unless BB now stands for Big Bully.
Cody said as much when he was voted out. He was so disgusted with everyone he said they should just give Paul the money, those idiots don't deserve it (may not be verbatim but close enough).
thay all played pauls games not big brother paul the snake game with paul.


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Michael Romano is a Partner and Director of Culinary Development for Union Square Hospitality Group. He joined Union Square Cafe as Executive Chef in 1988, and six months later The New York Times elevated the restaurant to three stars. Since then, Michael has earned numerous accolades, including James Beard awards for "Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America" and "Best Chef: New York", as well as Food & Wine magazine's "Best New Chef in America". Under his leadership, USC received the #1 ranking on the Zagat Survey Most Popular list an unprecedented nine times. Michael has co-authored two cookbooks with Danny Meyer, The Union Square Cafe Cookbook and Second Helpings (both HarperCollins). Michael's newest cookbook is Family Table: Favorite Staff Meals from our Restaurants to your Home, a compilation of "family meal" recipes from USHG's restaurants (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Spring 2013).
In addition to his role at Union Square Cafe, Michael is Director of Culinary Development for Union Square Hospitality Group, which includes some of the most highly acclaimed restaurants in NYC: Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Blue Smoke, Jazz Standard, Shake Shack, The Modern, Cafe 2 and Terrace 5 at The Museum of Modern Art, Maialino, Untitled at the Whitney Museum of American Art, and North End Grill, as well as Union Square Events and Hospitality Quotient, a learning business. In 2012, Michael developed a series of premium, cold-pressed juices for Creative Juice, a new cafe launched by USHG and Equinox offering flavorful, nutritious, and convenient eating and drinking choices to Equinox members and non-members alike. In addition to being responsible for the development of culinary programs and kitchen design across all of USHG, Michael continues to collaborate closely with Union Square Cafe's Executive Chef Carmen Quagliata and helps select and mentor USHG's peerless team of award-winning chefs. In addition, he is directly responsible for USHG's role in Union Square Tokyo.
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Aesop recently opened its first signature store in Munich – the company's seventh in Germany. Tucked within historic city centre The Luitpoldblock, and created in collaboration with local firm einszu33, the design experiments with balance and tension effected by striking contrasts in materiality and texture, and through tactile, delicate accents.
Centrally positioned in the main room, an outsized concrete point-of-sale counter complements a tiered concrete ceiling and screed floors; collectively, these Brutalist elements resonate with the architecture of the neighbourhood. A Carrara marble top and recessed marble sink contrast the counter's monolithic austerity and soften the interior's atmosphere. In the adjoining space a rounded concrete sink affords extended consultations, while vintage furnishings invite repose.
A vertical trapeze of aged brass with slender shelves of Carrara Marble descends from the ceiling and sits in the window, which yields generous views of the urban square beyond. The interior wall opposite the window is finished with soft velvet panels, which catch light and reflect rosy hues that shift over the course of the day.


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They married seven years ago. It was probably the HOTTEST day in August. I remember that it well. Running around to make sure all the decorations were still up and the gardens were prepped for the big day took place after hair, makeup and mimosa compliments of the brides mother!
I used the Night of Navy since it reminded me of the dress I wore. Its still in my closet, since I know eventually, I will have a party to wear it again!
I used Very Vanilla with Expresso and alittle Crumb Cake with the First Edition DSP.
Here I am in my dress with a friend at the wedding. Can you see us sweating?
Wow, I loved my hair like that too!
Have a great day! Hug the ones you love! Thanks for stopping by!
Love the floral embossing. Beautiful color combination.
Beautiful card, Chera! I love the Just Believe stamp set. TFS!


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According to a recent survey, Wisconsin ranks third in terms of being supportive of recycling, with almost 80 percent of residents reporting that they recycle. However, not all residents know that food and beverage cartons, such as those that package milk, juice and broth, should also be recycled.
To help ensure more Wisconsin residents know to recycle their cartons, the Carton Council, an industry organization whose mission is to increase recycling of food and beverage cartons in the U.S. and Canada, is launching a consumer education campaign in the state. Starting now through the end of the year, residents in Appleton, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha will see information on social media alerting them that food and beverage carton recycling is available in their area. Using innovative digital outreach approaches including a Facebook chatbot, an online quiz and pledge, the campaign will seek to convert audiences into carton recycling champions.
There is a local connection to carton recycling in Wisconsin. Once food and beverage cartons have been sorted and baled at a sorting facility, they are sent to pulp mills like Sustana's mill, Fox River Fiber, located in De Pere, WI. Sustana is a pulp mill equipped to separate the different materials cartons are made of, and the extracted fiber is turned into pulp that is used to produce a variety of paper-based products.
Additionally, as if further reinforcement was needed to demonstrate the state's commitment to recycling, the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) has a statewide program called Recycle More Wisconsin that aims to educate residents about all recycling in the state. AROW has long been a supporter of the Carton Council's mission to increase awareness of carton recycling.
The Carton Council formed in 2009 to increase recycling of cartons used to package many food and beverage products, such as milk, juice, water, soups, broth, wine and beans. At that time, only 18 percent of households could recycle their cartons through local programs. Now, more than 62 percent of homes have access, representing 73.2 million households in 13,427 communities.


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Hello Cranker Darlings… CY is on hiatus this week because of the holiday… instead, I'm doing a written TBT from 10 years ago. I don't do much longform/creative writing, but the experience of going to Los Angeles to see The Price is Right had a singularity to it. Hope you enjoy. — WP
Image courtesy of KRQE News 13—Santa Fe
Surviving a surreal morning with Bob Barker, a super-positive firefighter and a damn early wake-up call. [This post has been updated]
by Will Pollock (originally published fall 2005)
The Price Is Right line slumped down Beverly Boulevard like a soup kitchen before dawn. Bleary eyed and hopeful, I and my conspirator Scott fell into place at around 5 a.m., as numbers 151 and 152, respectively, behind other shit-tired men and women from all corners of the country. Some of the hopeful, we'd find out later, had tested the line before with varying degrees of success—including Scott himself.
The Los Angeles night shivered with an unusually brisk, wet wind as the line continued to build down the street. Many of these TPIR fanatics had been sleeping on the backbreaking sidewalk hoping to ride their experience to Contestants' Row. Eventually another 200 people lined up behind us as we awaited the Moses-like parting of the Television City gates.
Speaking of Moses, many of the hopeful behaved like they were about to see the Second Coming, with prayer most definitely needed given how the show operates. TPIR works on a ticket-lottery system, so even if you request tickets far in advance (which we did), there is not a guarantee that you'll actually get on stage for a close-up. You have to go through waiting, changing lines, stopping and starting, cheesy contestant interviews and more waiting. Hence the early arrivals of the weary, maintaining all hope that a strategic place in line meant getting a creepy hug from a frail Mr. Barker.
TPIR draws a spectrum of fans; a human Americana jumble. Newlyweds, veterans, housewives, the elderly, group members, nutty hillbillies, biker chicks and crazy frat boys. The variety of social backgrounds, racial make-ups and regional differences was both plainly evident and immaterial given that we were all seeking the same thing.
But instead of embracing the diversity of the moment and engaging my normally curious inclinations, at 5 a.m. I just wanted to stand face forward and wait for the soup line to inch forward. To wait quietly for my own private TPIR dream to be actualized. No small talk, thanks very much. I get cranky in the morning, as many of us do, without enough coffee. But the social dynamics of the morning would make Scott and me, as well as everyone else, ripe conversational targets. As a native New Yorker, I can pull off quite an attitude, but the accidental-tourist tactic doesn't fly when you're waiting at that time of day, with that much anticipation, alongside people with shirts that read "Bob Barker is my homeboy" and "I skipped work to get lucky with Bob" or "Keep the car! I want to bid on Barker's Beauties." Please.
There was a distinct euphoria in the air, to be sure, but it was tempered by the "um, seriously?" feeling of being around wackadoodles. Scott and I were coming to terms with how we were officially wackadoodle, too.
There was the chatterbox, big-boned elderly gal who wouldn't shut her yap about her 13 kids and 67 grandkids (and not from Utah, by the way); there was the giddy foursome from North Dakota who looked about 14 but who were all inexplicably married to each other. There was also the attractive swarm of frat boys, many of whom make it far because the show's gay producers are hoping to get in their pants. Allegedly.
Also piping up were Duane and Dawn from Oklahoma (all names changed), a sweet, middle-aged couple who were out in Los Angeles on vacation. Dawn looked every bit the part of the perky Southwest flight attendant, with perfect hair, nails, complexion and shoes. I really liked her shoes. As amiable as they were, it was still way too early to share small talk and trade recipes. They mostly picked on Scott since he was the expert Pricer among the two of us, having gone through the process once before. I kept facing forward, occasionally leaning out into the street to examine the other suckers on line. The new threesome chatted next to me and I listened to Scott respond in a kind and even voice. I didn't have it in me.
In all, the waiting would take more than eight hours, with lots of stop and go, sitting and standing, and moving from one area to another. Slowly but surely, my morning frostiness began to thaw, and the small talk with fellow audience members led to some interesting revelations. Dawn, the Oklahoma flight attendant, is a breast cancer survivor, in complete remission for more than two years. They fought it together, she and Duane did—that much was clear, given the furrow of concern on his face while explaining her shiny pink-lapel ribbon.
I fell for the crazies around me, even rooted for them, because they wore their rough edges on their sleeves in the same way I do—in the way we all do in our own way.
Then there was Stuart, who wore jeans, cowboy boots and a frighteningly electric-orange shirt that read on the back in bold letters, "I've been married to the same woman for more than 50 years." On the shirt's front: "And I've been competing with Bob for 30 years." While his wife's longing for Bob could be awkward for Stuart, they created the show's most touching, off-camera scene, where Stuart and his wife awarded Bob with a plaque from their small town in Texas, signed by the mayor, that showed appreciation for Bob's work on the show.
They fought it together, she and Duane did—that much was clear, given the furrow of concern on his face while explaining her shiny pink-lapel ribbon.
Scott is in the upper left with the white shirt
I'm in the upper left clapping, next to Scott.
As luck would have it, Scott and I sat directly behind Stuart and his wife, watching the show unfold through their eyes, and you'd think that this was some sort of life-affirming pilgrimage that they were now actualizing. They seemed to live for this moment, and as Stuart's wife Lydia pined for Bob's attention from the audience, you could see how unbelievably important this whole process was for her. For both of them. Stuart got called and made it as far as the Big Wheel.
(UPDATE: Courtesy of Scott, here's a clip from our episode as it aired, complete with Stuart winning on Contestants' Row)
So, only about three-quarters of the way through my experience did I realize the greater purpose of my being there: the crazy audience members to whom I was trying to give my best New York rebuff are the whole point of the show. The entire point. If you think audience members on The Price is Right are crazy… ding ding ding! They are crazy; they—I mean we—have been up since the crack of yesterday, waiting and making ridiculous conversation with people we'd never socialize with even on a bad day. TPIR's frenzied audience members appear to be and are the most insane, socially outrageous group of rebelrousers the world has ever known. We were sleep-deprived caged animals that had been allowed to appear on national TV.
History has proved the theory of outrageous TPIR behavior. Remember the woman who lost her tube top as she "came on down"? Or what about the "gentle"man who insisted on one show that he, too, should have a chance to kiss Bob on the cheek? (The announcer now tells you before the show starts that men kissing Bob is not allowed. I never had that urge, but I should like to have equal opportunity. A clear case of penis discrimination.)
Where most American game shows revel in phony "get to know ya" nicecities and decorous, congenial pretenses—think Alex Trebek sliding past his players—TPIR is exactly as it appears on television. Loud, outrageous, colorful, manic, bold, beautiful, obnoxious, exhausting and irritating all in one sell package. It's the same basic TV premise that's been whipping up viewers with candied schmaltz for more than 30 years. But it's always all about the audience—Television Studio is transformed into a temporary padded cell for pent up, overtired audience members who scream until they're horse as they prod their fellow brothers and sisters to win a hideous Broyhill furniture set.
Loud, outrageous, colorful, manic, bold, beautiful, obnoxious, exhausting and irritating all in one sell package; the same basic TV premise that's been whipping up viewers with candied schmaltz for more than 30 years.
More details and snippets of my fellow contestants emerged. Nathan, the grand winner of the day with more than $40,000 in winnings—including a new Jeep, camping equipment and a wad of cash—is the elemental sign of our romantic American priorities: a tan, smooth, jovial, twentysomething. He was a dashing, be-earinged firefighter and paramedic from Baltimore City who was as adorable as he was concerned for his fellow audience members. He befriended just about everyone he talked to, including us. His personality and dashing looks made him stand out from the rest. He was my hero of the day. Scott and I predicted he would get picked, and sure enough, he was not only picked but he came away the big winner.
Surviving multiple model lawsuits, sex scandals, a venerable if slightly arrogant host, and a long parade of leggy Beauties, Bob Barker and TPIR have held the nation's interest—and given us a mode of escape, both as viewers and contestants—for more than three decades. As much as I resisted the chance to meet new people while waking up that morning, I ended up invested. I cared about whom was going to be picked and why, how many folks won, and what their guessed prices were. I fell for the crazies around me, even rooted for them, because they wore their rough edges on their sleeves in the same way I do—in the way we all do.
Scott and I were never called, but the experience itself was quite enough. While we walked away satisfied and proud that we survived the grueling hours and made some new friends, my insistence on smooching Bob will have to wait for another time. ❏
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Q: Linq lambda using where I am still learning lambda and Linq from Microsoft site and trying to write some simple example myself to get a deeper understanding of the cool stuff. The more I learn the more I find that stuff interesting but the learning curve is steep. Once again, I will need some more assistance.
Basically, I have class called item where it has properties NodeID, Weight and Category.
I have also a class called Recipient which represent recipient receiving items.
I have also a 2 dimensional boolean table that shows the interaction of one item against the other. If an item1 with ID NodeID1 is not supposed to have with item2 with ID Node2 then the table[Node1][Node2] should have a value true.
What I am trying to find out is the list of recipients that receive stuff that should not be receiving together, in other word stuff that has value true in the table.
public class Recipient
{
    private Dictionary<int,item> _itemsReceivedList=new Dictionary<int,item>(); //itemID
    private int _recipientID;

    public int RecipientID{ get; set; }
    public List<int> getListItemInCategory(int category)
    {
        return _itemsReceivedList.Where(x => x.Value.Category == category).Select(x => x.Value.NodeID).ToList();
    }
}

public class item
{
    public int NodeID { get; set; }
    public int Weight { get; set; }
    public int Category { get; set; }
}

In my main program:
 private bool[][]    prohibitedMatrix; //prohibitedMatrix[NodeID1][NodeID2]=true means it is prohibited to have Item NodeID1 and NodeID2 together
 private Dictionary<int,Recipient> recipients = new Dictionary<int,Recipient>();
 private Dictionary<int, item> items = new Dictionary<int,item>();

given an item with NodeID1, find recipients that has x in _itemReceivedList so that prohibitedMatrix[x.NodeID][NodeID1]= true
recipients.Where(x=>x.Value.getListItemInCategory(items[NodeID].Category)
           && "The NodeID in listItemInCategory and NodeID1 is not
           true)
          .Select(x=>x.Value.RecipientID)

Thank you for your help!

A: To have a one-liner this should work:
var result = recipients
    .Values
    .Select(r => new
        {
            RecipientID = r.RecipientID,
            Items = r.getListItemInCategory(items[NodeID].Category)
        })
    .Where(ri => ri.Items.Any(i => prohibitedMatrix[i.NodeID][NodeID]))
    .Select(ri => ri.RecipientID);

or this:
var result = recipients
    .Values
    .Where(r => r
        .getListItemInCategory(items[NodeID].Category)
        .Any(i => prohibitedMatrix[i.NodeID][NodeID]))
    .Select(r => r.RecipientID);

However better to introduce some utility functions here and partition this. Or use plain-old foreach.

A: I think I found answer to my own question. I may or may not be correct. Please let me know if I am wrong.
This is what I think:
recipients.Where((x,y)=>x.Value.getListItemInCategory(items[NodeID1].Category).Contains(y) && prohibitedMatrix[y][NodeID1]).Select(x=>x.Value.RecipientID).ToList()


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Chelsea vs. Manchester United – Match Report – November 28, 2021
Chelsea Manchester match November report United
Chelsea vs. Manchester United ...
(EFE) – Chelsea could not with a Manchester United in need of the imminent arrival of Ralf Rangnick and who, with Cristiano Ronaldo as a substitute, gave a very gray image on his visit to Stamford Bridge (1-1).
A great David de Gea and a resounding error by Jorginho allowed the 'Red Devils' to dream of victory, which Aaron Wan-Bissaka took from them with a children's penalty that Jorginho transformed.
In his second game on the United bench, Michael Carrick dispensed with Cristiano from the start. The coach prioritized putting pressure on Chelsea's possession and the workload of his players, because, as he anticipated, they were not going to smell the ball.
Chelsea tightened the nuts of the 'Red Devils' that one more afternoon were saved by De Gea. The Spanish goalkeeper covered the deficiencies of his defense, without Raphael Varane, injured, and Harry Maguire, sanctioned, with a hand-to-hand deactivated to Hudson-Odoi when the game had only just begun.
It was hard for United to shake off Chelsea's lust for the ball and hardly created anything. His first part, from midfield up, was non-existent. He did nothing, while the 'blues' ran into a crossbar from Rudiger, with the intervention of De Gea, and another hand from the Spanish to a poisoned foul by Reece James.
While Cristiano began to warm up as soon as the second half started, United took advantage of the only loophole they had, a short-circuit from Chelsea. From a corner in favor of the 'Blues', the ball bounced to the center of the field, Jorginho, under pressure from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford, made a mistake in control and gave the ball to Sancho.
He did not let go of her until he beat Mendy. The goal delayed the departure of Cristiano, who had to wait until the 65th minute to jump onto the pitch and as soon as he entered he found himself face to face with a Wan-Bissaka penalty to Thiago Silva when he tried to clear. Silly penalty, but penalty.
Jorginho, against De Gea, did not fail and Chelsea restored equality with justice. He turned to get the victory and almost achieved it in the 97th minute in a resounding failure of Rudiger, but United, more than happy with the draw, accepted the result and cut the streak of two consecutive defeats in the Premier at the Wait for Rangnick.
The German coach will find a United in need of work and eighth in the table with 18 points, five from the Champions League. For Chelsea, this draw means that their lead as leader is reduced to one point over Manchester City and two over Liverpool.
– Data sheet:
1 – Chelsea: Mendy; James, Rudiger, Silva, Chalobah, Alonso (Mount, m.78); Lofuts-Cheek, Jorginho; Ziyech, Hudson-Odoi (Pulisic, m.78) and Werner (Lukaku, m.82).
1 – Manchester United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Bailly, Telles; Fred, Matic, McTominay; Fernandes (Van de Beek, m.89), Sancho (Cristiano, m.64) and Rashford (Lingard, m.77).
Goals: 0-1, n.50: Sancho. 1-1, m.67: Jorginho.
Referee: Anthony Taylor, admonished James (m.53) and Jorginho (m.96) by the locals and McTominay (m.45), Rashford (m.49), Fernandes (m.77), Cristiano (m .93) and Bailly (m.96) by visitors.
Incidents: Match corresponding to the thirteenth day of the Premier League played at the Stamford Bridge stadium (London).


When it's wild-caught and not farmed, salmon fish is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. It's credited with everything from extending the life span to preventing heart attacks and cancer. (1) And not only does the salmon nutrition profile possess one of the highest omega-3 contents of any type of fish, but each serving is also packed with tons of other vitamins, minerals and salmon protein as well.
In recent years, research has continued to unearth a long list of potential salmon health benefits. Studies show that it can do everything from help boost brain function to improve bone and skin health. Plus, it's delicious, easy to add to the diet and can fit into just about any recipe.
Salmon is a term used to refer to any type of fish in the Salmonidae family, including species like trout, whitefish and grayling. These fish are ray-finned and native to the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Most species are also anadromous, meaning they hatch in fresh water, move to the ocean, and then return to the fresh water again to spawn and reproduce.
Wild-caught salmon is often considered one of the healthiest fish available. In fact, take a look at the sockeye salmon nutrition profile or the grilled salmon nutrition facts, and you'll notice that each serving supplies a good amount of protein, heart-healthy fats, and important vitamins and minerals for a low amount of salmon calories. For this reason, most health organizations and experts recommend including one to two servings of this nutritious ingredient in your diet each and every week.
Although there are some minute differences between different types of salmon, such as smoked salmon nutrition vs. canned salmon nutrition, salmon is considered one of the top nutrient-dense foods. This is because, even though there are a low amount of calories in salmon nutrition, there's a good amount of heart-healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and protein in salmon.
In addition to the nutrients listed above, salmon nutrition also contains some vitamin A and calcium.
This is important as vitamin D deficiency is linked to everything from cancer to multiple sclerosis to rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease. According to the 2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, approximately 90 percent of people with darker skin pigments in the United States suffer from vitamin D insufficiency. (4) This stresses the need for all of us to get plenty of sun exposure, supplement or eat vitamin D-rich foods, such as salmon, on a regular basis.
Inflammation contributes to bone resorption, a process in which bone tissue is broken down. (7) Since omega-3-rich salmon is a natural anti-inflammatory food, eating this delicious fish on a regular basis is a great way to keep your bones strong.
Research shows that children who regularly eat salmon also experience the same brain-boosting benefits as their parents. Specifically, various studies suggest that feeding salmon to children helps prevent ADHD symptoms and can boost academic performance. (12) So, the nutrition in salmon helps children focus better and remember more.
Health authorities currently recommend an intake of at least two oily fish meals per week for the general population which equates to approximately 500 mg per day of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid [two key omega-3 fatty acids]. In patients with coronary heart disease the guidelines recommend 1 g daily supplements and in hypertriglyceridemic patients up to 4 g per day.
Because of its exceptional levels of omega-3 fats, consuming wild-caught salmon may help provide glowing and more supple skin. Also, the carotenoid antioxidants of astaxanthin found in salmon can greatly reduce the effects of free radical damage, which contributes to skin aging. (19) For this reason, dermatologists around the world frequently recommend consuming more wild-caught salmon to keep skin bright and healthy.
Any discussion about the health benefits of omega-3-rich salmon would not be complete without mentioning the evidenced-based effects this superfood can have on cancer. Of the 2,500+ peer-reviewed scientific papers discussing omega-3 fatty acids and cancer, one point is clear: Omega-3 fatty acids can have a profound effect on not only preventing cancer, but helping fight tumor growth and development.
It's also noteworthy to mention that some of these studies suggest that cancer patients typically experience measurable benefits when omega-3-rich fish like salmon are consumed even just once per week, making omega-3 foods like salmon some of the top cancer-fighting foods on the planet.
Salmon is appreciated for its impressive nutrient profile and health-promoting properties in several types of holistic medicine, including Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
On an Ayurvedic diet, salmon is considered heavy and satisfying. It's said to have a tamasic effect, meaning it can help promote rest, and is thought to satisfy and warm the stomach.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, meanwhile, salmon is believed to be warming and can help tonify the blood and the qi, which is the flow of energy through the body. Salmon is also used to help fertility by nourishing the yin, which is considered the female principle of the universe.
Salmon and tuna are two of the most popular fish varieties available, especially when it comes to flavor, convenience and health benefits.
Much like salmon, tuna fish is low in calories but jam-packed with protein and healthy fats. And much like the wild-caught Atlantic salmon nutrition facts, tuna also contains a concentrated amount of selenium, vitamin B12 and niacin as well.
In terms of taste, tuna is more mild and less fishy while salmon is considered more juicy, rich and tender. Both are available in fresh and canned form and can be cooked and used similarly in your favorite recipes. In fresh form, however, there are some differences in the parts that are commonly consumed. For instance, many people wonder: Can you eat salmon skin or tuna skin? While salmon skin can be used to add a crunch to dishes, the skin of the tuna fish is often too tough to consume.
This should raise some serious eyebrows because it could be that, like most shellfish, a significant amount of wild-caught salmon is raised in hatcheries and is then released to the wild to be caught. Essentially, this negates the term "wild-caught." We see the same protocol with farm-raised yellowtail, which are caught as juveniles in the wild and then raised to maturity in captivity.
So in a nutshell, just because the package says "wild-caught" doesn't mean that it's good for you.
Bottom line: As long as your salmon is from a true wild-caught source, it is one of the best sources of omega-3s there is. Plus, it is an amazing powerhouse of many other vitamins and minerals.
But wait, didn't I read somewhere that salmon is highly toxic and contaminated with mercury and dioxins? It absolutely depends on where you get it. Salmon is marketed as one of nature's most potent superfoods, yet most salmon (and other fish like tilapia) on the market today is farm-raised. And let me be clear: Farmed salmon is on my list of fish you should never eat.
A 2011 study published in PLoS One found that mice eating farmed salmon actually showed weight gain and an increased risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes symptoms. (32) This is a result of persistent organic pollutants, or POPs, that tend to be high in farmed salmon. The study looked specifically at organochlorine pesticides, dioxins and PCBs.
Despite the numerous health benefits of wild salmon nutrition, farmed salmon is not only less nutritious, but it's actually dangerous for your health.
Salmon is widely available in the seafood section of most grocery stores as well as fish markets around the globe.
When you do select a healthy salmon to eat, be sure to store it properly. Salmon should be stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator, such as the meat drawer or the lowest shelf in the back of the fridge.
From baking to grilling to sautéing and roasting, there are plenty of methods for how to cook salmon and enjoy it in your daily diet. Salmon works well as a main course served alongside some roasted veggies, but it can also be added to salads, burgers, pizzas, sauces and omelets as well. There are plenty of easy salmon recipe ideas out there, and with a little creativity, you can easily find limitless options for how to enjoy.
Salmon has been consumed throughout history and can even be traced back 5,000 years ago to remnants discovered from the Nisqually Indian tribe. Not only did humans depend on salmon as an important source of food, but many wildlife species did and still do today.
Additionally, salmon has also played a central role in many aspects of spirituality and religion as well. It was considered sacred to Native American tribes and is thought to have guided the native people toward developing a strong respect for the balance of the delicate ecosystem. The flesh of the salmon was commonly consumed, but they were also careful to not let any parts go to waste, using the skin to make clothing and the bones for toys. Salmon is also often featured in mythology and can be found in many ancient Celtic, Irish, Norse and Welsh stories.
In recent years, researchers have gained a renewed interest in salmon and the potential health benefits that it can provide. It has been studied extensively for its powerful ability to promote heart health, boost brain function and reduce inflammation while improving overall health with just a few servings per week.
If you have a fish allergy, you should avoid salmon and any other types of seafood. If you experience any food allergy symptoms like itching, swelling or hives after eating salmon, discontinue use immediately and talk to your doctor.
Additionally, while wild-caught salmon can be a healthy and delicious part of the diet, farmed salmon can be highly toxic and contaminated with unhealthy ingredients and contaminants that can harm your health. Opting for Alaskan wild-caught salmon or other healthy wild salmon varieties is the best way to ensure you're getting your salmon from a safe source.
Also, it's important to enjoy salmon as part of a healthy diet and enjoy it in your favorite nutritious recipes to maximize the potential health benefits. Frying it up or adding it to unhealthy foods like sushi can diminish the health-promoting properties of this powerful superfood.
Finally, although salmon is considered a low-mercury fish, children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should keep intake in moderation and stick to just a few servings per week to minimize mercury exposure.
Salmon is any type of fish belonging to the Salmonidae family. Some of the most common kinds include Atlantic salmon and sockeye salmon.
Each serving contains a low amount of salmon calories but packs in tons of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and important vitamins and minerals.
Studies show that eating salmon may offer a variety of benefits, including better brain health, improved vision and stronger bones.
However, farmed salmon can be high in toxins and contaminants, plus lower in certain nutrients, making it crucial to pick from a safe source and opt for wild-caught salmon whenever possible.
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Margaretha Christina de Jong composed this collection of seven practical pieces in her characteristic romantic style. Written for organs large or small, with or without pedals, these pieces can be played together as an extended suite or used separately for recital or church services. The organist is invited to choose organ stops to their liking, opening the way for personal expressivity.


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By Ivan Hughes | 00:46:11 | Documentary | 01/05/2016
Victoria is a percussionist with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra who is given the opportunity to perform as the soloist in the world premiere of a new composition. As the date of the concert nears she must work with the orchestra, memorize her parts, overcome her fears and prepare to take her place at the front…
SOUL OF THE SEA follows Hayley, a 40-year old New Zealand-born Canadian, pursuing her dream to solo kayak around South Georgia in crashing waves and treacherous seas to bring awareness to an endangered seabird - the albatross.
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By Carole O'Brien | 00:02:37 | Experimental | 16 mm | 2008
By Doug Davidson, Tom Morris | 00:04:00 | Drama, Experimental | 16 mm | 1980
By Danishka Esterhazy | 00:02:00 | Experimental | Super 8mm | 2005


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James Corden : All About Weight Loss Journey
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James Corden achieved fame after he appeared on a British show Fat Friends, which revolved around overweight people struggling with their body weight. He then played Smithy in a popular show Gavin and Stacey, who is another character famous for his large physique.
When James was growing up, he was amongst the biggest kids in the school. Naturally he would become a target of trolls and his schoolmates would mock him but he decided that he would take charge of the situation, and instead of surrendering to the bullies, the ten-year-old Corden decided to rise above them. He used his quick-wittedness and his confidence to terrify the bullies and successfully scared them away. But deep inside, James himself felt terrified.
James Corden's fans love him for his larger-than-life personality but he became popular because of his larger-than-life frame. However, the comedian, host, and actor made a statement with James Corden weight loss after he dropped a massive 5 stone of weight. James has tried a number of fitness regimes to lose weight but did not succeed until he moved to America.
Corden achieved fame with a successful TV show in the U.K. He was becoming a household name in the country but very few knew him in the U.S.A. He starred in a Broadway show and won the Tony award. After that it was The Late Late Show that made Corden famous in the states as well. And since he has launched Carpool Karaoke, everything has changed for him.
If you are wondering how he managed to reduce so much of body weight, you are in the right place, as this article will talk about James Corden weight loss.
The first step towards James Corden weight loss was to cut out snacking and stop eating some of his favorite foods. He revealed that he cut of bread and sugar from his diet and only eats only at mealtimes now. He has also said that he did not realize earlier that it was not OK to constantly eat all day, and that it was frowned upon. Since the main reason for weight gain is unmonitored consumption of carbohydrates, he had to cut out carbs from his diet.
James has openly confessed his love for bread and even referred to bread as his food nemesis. He told that he used to gorge on fresh, warm bread and bread baskets and finds it difficult to stay away from them.
James Corden weight loss would not have been successful without the help of Amelia Freer, a nutritional therapist, who has worked with Victoria Beckham, one of James' friends. He admitted in the past that a trainer came to his house three mornings a week. He has also embraced fad celebrity detox diets in a bit to lose weight but these diets did not contribute much to James Corden weight loss journey.
James Corden is a fan of Plyojam, which is a workout devised by celebrity trainer Jason Layden. Plyojam involves dancing and therefore, is a fun way to exercise. When he first went to his Plyojam class, his trainer looked at a smiling fat person who would come in everyday and enjoy the dancing sessions.
James Corden weight loss is hampered time and again due to his inability to completely lay off gluten. He admitted to gorge on a juicy burger in the Vanity Fair post-Oscars party.
James now weight 15 stones and has shed 6 stones since his first appearance in 2000 in Fat Friends.
James has also revealed that the reason why his weight loss has been so difficult is because of his metabolism. He told in an interview that he and his wife went to Mexico together and before going, both of them weighed themselves. They ate the same foods. But after returning, when they weighed, James had put 5 pounds more than his wife. Therefore, James Corden weight loss journey is harder than you think.
James has also noted that when he first moved to America with his wife, he told her that it would be better to rent the furniture instead of buying it since he realized that the chances of him being famous in America are very slim, majorly due to his bulkiness. He said that there has been a history of people coming to America to achieve fame who have failed and went back to their respective places. He thought that he would also have to move back to London since he believed that a chubby guy from High Wycombe who hosts a late-night show and has not hosted a talk show is less likely to become famous. Maybe this had prompted James Corden weight loss.
However, now he is not any less than a celebrity living in Los Angeles, America. James has also voiced the lead role in a blockbuster Easter film Peter Rabbit. The forty-one-year-old comedian has hosted Tony Awards in 2016, 2019, and Grammy Awards in 2017 and 2018.
James Corden weight loss journey and his pathway to success proves that nothing is as easy as it seems. If you are planning to lose weight, you should first exclude junk foods, carbs, sugar, and other fattening foods. Including protein in your diet would also help you in the process of shedding extra weight. Another contributing factor is exercising. You must choose an activity that interests you and motivates you to practice it daily.
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History of sanctions shows South Africa's resilience
By George D. Moffett III Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
A history of sanctions against South Africa shows they have rarely produced the results hoped for. Analysts who have studied the history of economic sanctions and their impact on foreign policy caution that sanctions alone have never been sufficient to force the kind of sweeping policy changes sought by congressional opponents of South Africa's apartheid system.
On the contrary, sanctions could prompt Pretoria to harden its stance on apartheid and, in the end, retard rather than abet the goal of racial equality, these experts warn.
The main problem with sanctions is that, to be effective, the target is usually a smaller, weaker country, the objective is to achieve very specific reforms, and the sanctions are limited both in scope and in duration. For example: after the United States and Canada threatened to cut off bank loans to South Korea in 1975, Seoul reluctantly canceled an agreement with France for the purchase of a nuclear reprocessing plant.
But getting a strong country to make fundamental social or political changes is nearly impossible -- especially under conditions such as those that exist in South Africa today, observers say.
The sanctions proposed by Congress may be too weak to make a difference, say some analysts. ``The limited nature of the sanctions called for by Congress, and the extended period of implementation, guarantees they'll have minimum impact,'' says Jeffrey J. Schott of the Institute for International Economics, co-author of a recent book on the history of sanctions.
Furthermore, without participation by Britain and West Germany, that together account for more than 50 percent of all foreign investment in South Africa, sanctions alone will probably not succeed, observers say.
Even the symbolic impact of US sanctions will probably be weakened by the lack of unity, clearly revealed in the vocal opposition of the Reagan administration to the more punitive policy espoused by Congress, they add.
Since 1962, the US and other countries have applied a variety of sanctions against South Africa, including a partial arms embargo and a boycott of athletic and cultural events. For the most part, the results have been counterproductive.
In response to the arms embargo, South Africa quickly diversified arms sources. Arms -- even some made by the imposing countries -- continued to reach South Africa through many avenues. In addition, Taiwan and Israel, in particular, rushed to fill the breach with sales of sophisticated weapons to Pretoria. Eventually South Africa developed its own indigenous arms industry, and today exports more than $1 billion in arms each year.
Similarly, an Arab oil embargo led to the development of synthetic fuels and a strong domestic nuclear power industry in South Africa. The sports embargo was initially effective, but, in the end, its legitimacy was undermined when the imposing countries refused to lift the sanctions even on teams that complied by allowing black athletes to participate.
``If barring bank loans to the South African public sector were designed to increase employment and promote opportunities for blacks in the government -- and if the ban were lifted once those goals were reached -- that would be one thing,'' says one administration official. ``But if the ban is just a way of telling the South Africans we don't like their national behavior, then it's essentially useless.''
While sanctions can have an important symbolic value, internal developments -- not pressures exerted by foreign governments -- determine, in the end, the policies of individual governments. If reforms come in South Africa, they're likely to be incited by the escalating pattern of domestic violence, experts say.
In response to South Africa's worst domestic violence in 25 years, foreign bankers recently began calling in short-term loans to South Africa -- a move South African officials fear could exacerbate already high inflation and unemployment rates. In addition, some Western companies began closing their South African operations. The pressures produced by such ``private'' sanctions could force Pretoria to make concessions designed to stem the violence and restore the domestic stability foreign bankers and in vestors want.
``In this sense, the market has sent a much stronger signal to the South African government about the effect of its policy than the official sanctions that have been proposed could ever do.'' Mr. Schott says.
The question whether such pressure will lead to reform or to further retrenchment in South Africa remains open. ``It could have a perverse effect, leading Pretoria to hunker down to resist pressure even further.'' he says.
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Lars Peter Hansen (Economic Sciences 2013)
Professional Education Professional Position
He moves to the University of Chicago, where he is currently a Professor in Economics, Statistics and the College. He focuses on the linkages between the financial markets and the macroeconomy. In 1982, he develops a statistical method to understand those linkages without having to have a whole model of both. The method has been applied widely in testing theories of asset pricing, and led to his Nobel Prize in 2013.
He then serves as assistant and associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
Lars Peter Hansen shares the 2013 Nobel Prize in Economics with Eugene F. Fama and Robert J. Shiller for their 'empirical analysis of asset prices'. The Prize honors his development of the 'generalized method of moments' (GMM), which has revolutionized the way empirical research is done in finance and macroeconomics: It allows statistical models to be created by estimating parameters even if not all the influential factors are fully known.
He gains his B.Sc. in mathematics and political science at Utah State University in 1974.
Lars Peter Hansen is born in Urbana, Illinois.
He goes on to earn his PhD in economics at the University of Minnesota in 1978.


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George Lucas defends trade disputes in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
When Star Wars: The Phantom Menace came out in 1999, people were a little disappointed to find the galaxy far, far away's troubles all started with a trade dispute. Granted, it does seem a fairly mundane way for a Galactic Empire to get a foothold in a planet-spanning democracy, but, George Lucas says, that's the whole point.
Reported by Polygon, Lucas says in Taschen's The Star Wars Archives: 1999-2005 that "that's how wars start." He further explains that: "There's no coup, there's no rebellion, there's no nothing. They vote it in, which is what happens in real life."
In the prequels, things went really wrong for the Republic when Jar Jar Binks granted Chancellor Palpatine emergency powers in a tremendously misjudged move. This set the stage for the Chancellor to become the Emperor by the end of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.
While the original Star Wars trilogy was more of a mythic space adventure, the prequels were all about these sorts of political machinations and how the baddies can rise to prominence underneath the goodies' noses. It seems that's a lesson the remnants of the Republic didn't pass on, since that's more or less exactly what allowed the First Order to destroy democracy all over again.
Lucas is definitely right that this is fairly reflective of real life, but it's also probably fair to say the ins and outs of an interstellar trade blockade isn't all that attention-grabbing – though the duel with Darth Maul surely makes up for the slower start. In fact, Maul was even set to become the main villain of Lucas' sequel trilogy that never was.
The director also shared that he was warned "You're going to destroy the franchise; you're going to destroy everything!" if he went ahead with a young Anakin Skywalker as the lead character. The director again defended himself by saying he was "making a movie that nobody wants to see", but said that's preferable to retelling the same story.
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French bakers are another casualty of the war in Ukraine. They demand government support to keep producing baguettes.
Concern Mounts Over Baguettes
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The fallout of the war in Ukraine is hitting even France's iconic baguette, which was recently added to UNESCO's World Heritage list. On Monday, French bakers took to the streets of Paris to protest soaring energy and other prices they say are imperiling their trade.
Denis Durand begins his workdays at 3:30 a.m. to bake the crusty baguettes and croissants that are the staple of French breakfasts. He says bakers like himself — known as "boulangers" in France — are seeing their profits disappearing. They get a lot of promises from the government, he says — but nothing concrete.
Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire also called on energy providers to renegotiate contracts for boulangers in cases where energy prices have exploded.
But many of these artisanal bakers say it's not enough. And on Monday, Durand joined fellow boulangers in Paris to demonstrate against the soaring costs. The protest was organized by the Collective for the Survival of Boulangers and Artisans.
Collective for the Survival of [Me]
Boulangers are the "lifeblood of France," says Durand. Who can argue with that idea given the venerable baguette is now on the World Heritage list.
If the baguette goes, France will surely sink into oblivion.
But what about the survival of [me too]?
The "me too" group includes butchers, bakers, candlestick makers, taxi drivers, book store owners, solar panel installers, and everyone else.
It's hard to save everyone, so we have to start with the lifeblood of France.
That's why the French Economy Minister called on energy providers to renegotiate contracts for boulangers.
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Good morning, and welcome to Monday.
The Washington Post's "Ferguson: One Year Later" special report is a must-read.
Four separate shootings that occurred on Sunday morning are being investigated by the Milwaukee Police Department, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Iran launches large-scale exercise with 150 advanced aerial drones
The military exercise include the operation of both combat and reconnaissance drones over international waters and Iran's border regions.
By News Desk - August 24 2022
(Photo Credit: AFP)
On 24 August, Iran began running large-scale drone drills featuring 150 new, advanced combat and reconnaissance drones over strategic waterways such as the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman.
Deputy of Army Operations Vice Admiral Seyyed Mahmoud Mousavi said the surveillance drones, which were operated by four different units of the Army, including the Navy, Air Defense Forces and ground forces, will carry out numerous patrol and intelligence-gathering missions during the two-day drill.
The first day's mission to identify targets and perform operations over border areas and international waters, were conducted by Yasir, Sadeq, Pelican, Ababil-3, Yazdan and Mohajer-6 drones, which, according to Mousavi, are only a small part of Iran's unmanned aircraft capabilities.
The weapons-bearing Omid stealth drone and the Karrar-class UAV are among those that will undergo assessment during the drills, he added.
"Due to the expansion of unmanned aerial capabilities, execution of various and numerous drone missions and the need to coordinate such flights, the Army has as set up a command and control network for the drone operations," Mousavi said.
Iranian officials have previously underscored that Tehran will not hesitate to strengthen its military capabilities and that Iran's defense capabilities will be never subject to negotiations.
On 23 August, Abu al-Fadl Amawi, speaking on behalf of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, announced that Iran has achieved self-sufficiency and "independence" in the field of defense.
"This huge amount of scientific achievements indicates an unparalleled opportunity to develop the defense infrastructure," Abu al-Fadl Amawi stated.
The last large-scale military exercises launched by Tehran took place in the northwestern region of the country near the Azerbaijani border in October last year, aimed at testing weapons and military equipment, and assessing the combat readiness of the armed forces in Iran's border areas.
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Nenshi Is My Homeboy
[twitter]One year ago, things changed in Calgary. The political system was set on its ear as the voice of the people was heard and a mayor who listened was elected to office.
I watched the results at Beckham's Pub on Centre St at a party hosted by some local political bloggers.
Over in the corner, alone, was Danielle Smith. My friend and I introduced ourselves and spent the evening watching the news break with the leader of the upstart Wild Rose Party. That was pretty cool, watching an outsider take the Mayor's office with another outsider hoping to do the same to the Legislature in Edmonton.
Once the outcome was determined, we went on a Nenshi chase. First landing at Amsterdam Rhino where his supporters had gathered before crashing his campaign headquarters as members of the "media." To hear the man address the masses sometime around midnight.
(The above footage made into the @nenshi4mayor documentary from Pyramid Productions about Nenshi's rise to the Mayor's chair).
My friend and I were both morning radio hosts at the time. The festivities went far past our bedtime but it didn't matter – we were witnessing history.
I first met Naheed Nenshi on Twitter when he was recommended to me as someone who got social media and the city scene. Then I met him as a candidate at a community pie eating contest. In the past year, I've spoken with him half a dozen times and tweeted him far more often.
He is the same now as he was then. A passionate Calgarian who wants to make a difference and will engage to people to make that difference.
On the occasion of the anniversary there are some reflections being made. The Mayor himself wrote a reflection piece for the Calgary Herald.
I've had the great honour of being your mayor for a year now. The opportunity is humbling, and I still wake up every morning excited at the chance to serve the citizens of this great city.
I'm proud of what your new council has accomplished. But much work remains. The core principle of this work is simple; as your municipal government, we must constantly ask the question: "How does what we are doing make it better for people to live here?"
Together, we are building the better Calgary in which we all want to live and work. And it will be amazing. [source]
I've gone back and re-read the piece I wrote just after the election about how Nenshi was elected. Still, one of the greatest behind-the-scenes looks I've seen at the campaign was written in Swerve. The Campaign in Full Sentences is a must. read. for any politico wanting to make a connection with the electorate in the modern era.
There's a reason he was quickly given the title of "Canada's Mayor" – people love this guy. And how can you not? He's smart, methodical, reasonable, approachable and a breath of fresh air in a stale political arena.
Happy Anniversary, Your Worship.
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Best year there ever was in yyc. Bringing communities closer and paving the future of politics.
Bona Fide Nenshi.


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The IRS May be Getting a Massive Budget Increase. Will It Impact the Audit Rate?
In September of 2021, the Congressional Budget Office announced a proposal to increase funding for the Internal Revenue Service by as much as $80 billion over the next ten years. The argument is that doing so would ultimately increase the revenue the organization is able to generate by as much as $200 billion over the next decade.
A significant portion of the new money — to the tune of about $60 billion — is aimed at empowering enforcement actions in particular. All told, that means by 2031, the IRS will double the number of people working for it and will have a 90% higher budget than they do right now.
This, of course, has led people to wonder — does that mean that more people than ever are about to get audited?
Obviously, the situation is a lot more nuanced than people on both sides of the aisle are giving it credit for. Therefore, understanding what this means and what implications it may have requires you to keep a few key things in mind.
The Current Situation With the IRS: What You Need To Know
While it's difficult to say exactly what the future might hold, some Republicans believe that the plan would indeed increase the rate at which people are audited. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, for example, cited research saying that the funding would lead to an increase of 1.2 million additional audits each year compared to those that are taking place right now. More than that, he claimed that roughly 50% of them would target homes making under $75,000 per year.
Others are not quite as pessimistic about the situation. According to a report filed in September from the CBO, it's estimated that the new funding won't necessarily lead to a "major increase" in audits in the strictest sense of the term. It's just that the IRS has been understaffed and underfunded for so long that they haven't been able to operate at their "normal" level of activity.
Therefore, the increase in the budget — and the new employees that it will bring with it — will simply allow audit levels to rise to where they were roughly 10 years ago. It's an increase over recent memory, yes — but historically, that isn't necessarily the case.
Despite all this, the United States Treasury has stated several times that its goal is for audit rates to not increase for households that make under $400,000 per year. Again, it's difficult to know exactly what the future will bring with it — which is why this is one situation that many will be paying attention to moving forward.
If you'd like to find out more information about whether the IRS's new budget increase will impact the audit rate, or if you'd just like to discuss your own needs with someone in a bit more detail, please feel free to contact our office today.