LeftoverSoup

China had/has sanctions on import/export of coal, some petroleum products as well as some textiles. I haven't read any statements about the their sanctions from China, so I don't know why.

It seems to come from a UN resolution, but I'm not sure

If Hollywood wants to produce a movie about war/ show military operations etc. they can let the D.O.D in on the production/writing. If the D.O.D is allowed to co-write the script, the production team basically get to use equipment and military locations for free.

This is the part of the deal that's out in the open. I'm certain of that there's a lot more going on behind closed curtains.

Haven't got any papers or posts for you, but I've been working night shifts for 5+ years now, and got some experience and I've talked to doctors and nutritional experts about getting through night shifts in a healthy way. Take it as anecdotal advice, and do some reading and testing yourself. Everyone I work with has kind of their own way of managing their daily routines, so I believe this is an issue that needs a somewhat individual approach.

• try to reduce stress and prolonged hard physical work. Your body probably knows it's night, and you should try to accommodate this by taking it easy.
• wear sunglasses if the sun is up at the end of your shift/on your way home to increase your body's production of melatonin (sleep hormones). You can also try melatonin supplement if you struggle to fall asleep.
• sleep in a dark and quiet room, and aim for at least 8 hours of sleep. Your sleep quality is most likely worse during the day, so don't skimp on the amount of sleep
• try not to eat foods with lots of carbohydrates (pasta, bread..). Eating too much carbs will upset your metabolism and will make it harder to fall asleep.
• Have a sleep schedule, and stick to it.
• drink water during your shift. Try to avoid coffee or energy drinks.

Lastly, exercise to keep your body heathy. And eat healthy foods as well. Working night shifts isn't good for your health, so try to compensate by having a healthy lifestyle. Listen to your body. If you can't handle working nights, I strongly recommend finding something else if that's an option for you.

Thanks! Great thread about the topic

I sincerely hope that you guys are organizing a union as well. Although your strategy of pranking/scaring the managers and bosses probably work and are funny too, forming a union can do so much more in terms of salary, working conditions and worker participation in workplace policy making.

Anyways, thumbs up for keeping the bosses on their toes!

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