If you can, ask someone already there. Depending on the exact type of work, they may have very specific recommendations, and they’ll have a better idea of what the climate is like than we will.

In general, you’ll want to be able to layer clothing. Start with the base layer, whose job is to be wicking away sweat.

Mid layers are for insulation, and it would be prudent to get one light sweater and one heavier sweater, maybe a third or whatever. The idea being you can increase your mid layers to stay warm but not too warm as necessary. Same for pants. Around here, I usually go for a tight base layer, a loser waffle-weave longjohns and shell blouses into boots.

Keep in mind, that layers being worn to the outside should be looser so as to not compress layers being worn closer to the body.

Patagonia makes some good, hard wearing stuff as a general brand to check out, but there far from the only one.

Hats and gloves are important, too and for gloves I’d consider getting mittens at least as one option and maybe lighter fingerless gloves to wear inside. (Or lighter gloves. Especially if it’s possible you’ll need manual dexterity)

Also, bring a book or something to read, and plenty of snacks that don’t necessarily freeze. Hydration is also important and illumination.

Try to stay away from caffeine, among other things it also constricts the blood vessels limiting circulation in your extremities.

I would try hot water with vinegar. Depending on the need, 1:10 parts vinegar-to-water should be enough. The water can be as hot as you can stand.

(I’ve used as high as 1:2, but that’s break-out-the-gloved territory, and be mindful of the fumes.)

(Works great to strip seasoning on cast iron, too. Here just bring it to a boil in a pot and then let it cool off for soaking.)

“They have investigated themselves and insist they’re not guilty. Aid groups are lying!”- Blinkin, probably.

That’s a perfect body pillow. Perfect for snuggling up to on a cold rainy day.

“I wouldn’t say that, no, I’d say it was good reporting, actually,” -Corpos; in a horribly fake British accent

Did fox give him an employee of the year award and a $5 visa giftcard?

(Oh… look article doesn’t say. Probably a REMFIE participation medal.)

poor gen x. they’re either boomers or millenials. Gen X doesn’t exist.

(/mild sarcasm)

I dunno. Maybe the first sentence saying not to dismiss it as propaganda?

All of the major and many (most?) of the minor independent news outlets are also propaganda. (See: Washington Post being Bezos’ outlet. Fox and Murdoch, too.)

The only real difference is VOA belongs to a government and not an oligarch.

It’s literally funded by the federal government as propaganda

A fact that has been recognized by the Smith-Mundt act; which, until 2013, barred it from publishing where US citizens were likely to see it. Because. They didn’t want the incumbent to use it to propagandize voters.

It’s going to be interesting seeing the change at VOA after trump takes over.

It was literally illegal for it to publish articles where Americans might seem them (or broadcast radio,) until after 9/11 when they decided American propaganda needed to hit the internet.

yes, it does.

They may chose to not (for example, Musk,) but yes it does. And the LLCs offer a lot of other advantages. (like, if you split it into multiple LLCs, they technically have different reporting requirements. So. like. hostile take overs.)

The shares held by LLCs are still voting shares. and since you control the LLC, they vote the way you want. One of the big advantages is location- siting the LLC in someplace that has favorable regulations (maryland,) or tax structures (Florida, texas,) lets you live anywhere you want.

They also provide protection against lawsuits (for example, sachler family and purdue pharma.) and that protection goes both ways, (for example, Ruddie Ghouliani’s troubles. they’re used to hide assets. a forensic accountant might find it, but not before they get protected.)

But as for privacy; if you were careful setting it up- and hired a service out of maryland to answer the phones as a ‘representative’- then all any one would know about the LLC is that number and that rep’s office as the adress. (fun fact, there’s like two addresses used for like… most… llcs because that service is useful.)

You understand that most people with significantly-sized investments start using things like LLCs and trusts to invest instead of just holding it in their name? sometimes you know who owns the LLC, most times you don’t.

And the LLC owns the shares; so that’s whose name goes on the ledger. the vast majority of even the modestly-rich spend a great deal of time, effort and money to ensure their privacy. Musk is one of the rare dumbasses that publicly broadcasts it. (probably because he’s an insecure little bitch.)

Wool should not be a base layer, but in the mid-layers. It can be a decent shell in lightning, and felt can hold against light rains (and will stay warm even if it does get soaked.)

Merino wool can be considerably less scratchy than lower-quality wool; alternatively wool blends will also be better (“smart wool”).

As a material, it can be quite hard wearing if it’s made sturdy. That’s less about the material and more about how it’s made.

You might want to consider a shell layer that’s wind proof, but for fall, a light sweater and a shell while active should be enough unless it’s ghastly out. (Cold and rainy. That shit seeps; and nothing wholesome ever seeps.)

Remember the critical thing is to dress in layers so you can adapt.

Somebody deserves a Scooby Snack! One of the good ones!

For the record, if the friend is concerned about relapsing, the mere taste might be enough to trigger cravings. We can argue about how many people can taste it or not. It’s a risk the friend is unwilling to take and that should be respected.

And if it’s a religious restriction… it just gets weirder. It should still be respected…. Even if things seem odd.

Generally when people say “no food cooked with Alcohol”, they mean it; even if they’re okay with foods that have some alcohol in them in trace amounts.

“Should I serve my In-laws NA beer so they don’t come back?” Might be the rare exception!

Given the food restrictions, you’re probably better off using water, or maybe mostly water and a splash of white vinegar (to get the acidic kick the wine would add.)

Keep in mind, non-alcoholic wine is going to be nasty. While it doesn’t need to be spectacular wine… you don’t want to use stuff that you would not willingly drink. Cheap wine in particular usually ends up getting reduced and the “cheapness” just gets magnified.

Perfect….

(For the record, I don’t know if Carter was a good president. I think he got a bad break with the contra affair, and he did good elsewhere. But I will say this: he’s a spectacular expresident)

<chuckles in EvilGM>

Considering that Craigslist is all a bunch of feebs moonlighting, contract disputes can get uncomfortable.