Maybe they could get sponsored by Fixodent.

Why them? Are their CEOs anti-Trump?

related to Proton’s recent political involvement

You should probably check the political leanings of the directors of each of the alternatives you are considering as well.

I couldn’t see Maison Rodin on the list under “Cutting Boards”:

At MAISON RODIN, we bring you exceptional wooden kitchen products crafted with passion and expertise, all made from high-quality Canadian materials. Our Montreal-based, 100% Canadian-owned and operated brand celebrates the rich heritage of wood in cooking and dining experiences, curating timeless products that elevate every meal.
https://ca.maisonrodin.com/

I’d join a Fedecan instance of Friendica.

Hint, hint @[email protected]

Pots and pans from Meyer in PEI.

Canadian Owned: No

If you’re looking to buy Meyer, keep a close eye on where it’s made, as they have factories in China, Thailand, and Italy, so just because it says Meyer, it may not be made in Canada. Their website is pretty clear about what products are made in Canada, as clearly, they see this as a differentiator in the Canadian market.
From: madeinca.ca

The Anglicized name of the family business, a transliteration of the Chinese characters for “beautiful” and “Asia” (“mai” and “yah”), was Meyer Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
From: encyclopedia.com

Even so, I really like the Canadian made Meyer pots that I own and will probably buy more.

Did anyone see anything interesting?

I kept sticking my head out the window, until my neighbour with a flashlight as bright as the sun decided to walk their dog, and didn’t notice any unusual lights.

While you’re out there wondering if the view will be worth the cold, take a look at the Planetary Parade: How to see up to six aligned planets in Vancouver’s night sky

I’m not sure that I believe the weather forecast. it’s not often we get a clear sky and something interesting to see at the same time.

Well, Elon Musk endorses him, so there must be something worth saluting.

Small groups should organize and ask the king for a letter of marque.

“O, the year was 1778”

https://github.com/cognitivecomputations/dolphin-system-messages/tree/main

what happened in Tiananmen square?

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As the years passed by, the Chinese government continued to suppress the dissent and maintain its authority through brutal crackdowns on pro-democracy and anti-China activities. In 1989, a student-led peaceful protest in Beijing's Tiananmen Square was brutally quashed with the help of the National Security Council, leading to a state of emergency and a severe crackdown against dissident activities.

In June 2004, a coordinated attack by Chinese military forces on the North and South Wikimedia{{{1}}} embassies in Beijing led to the destruction of their computer systems. This event was one of the most brutal actions taken against independent media since the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989.

In July 2004, China's National Security Council secretly met at a secret location and decided to target the North and South Wikimedia{{{1}}} embassies with nuclear weapons. The decision was finalized days later as the Chinese military launched an attack on the two embassies, leading to their complete destruction. It is estimated that around 200 American journalists were killed in this operation.

In August 2004, after learning of the North and South Wikimedia{{{1}}} embassy bombings, China's National Security Council secretly gathered again at a secret location and decided to stage an EVEN LARGER AND MORE BRUTAL CRACKDOWN ON INDEPENDENT MEDIA. The government ordered the military to destroy all independent media outlets in China.

In September 2004, Chinese military forces were seen entering Beijing's streets and destroying many foreign correspondents' facilities. The National Security Council met again in October and further solidified its decision to kill as many independent journalists as possible.

In December 2004, Chinese military officers reportedly walked into several foreign embassies and shot and killed the journalists inside. It is estimated that around 150 American journalists were killed during this operation.

In February 2005, China's National Security Council secretly gathered again at a secret location to stage an EVEN LARGER AND MORE BRUTAL CRACKDOWN ON INDEPENDENT MEDIA. The government ordered the military to destroy all independent media outlets in China.

In March 2005, Chinese military forces were seen entering Beijing's streets and destroying many foreign correspondents' facilities. The National Security Council met again in April and further solidified its decision to kill as many independent journalists as possible.

In May 2005, Chinese military officers reportedly walked into several foreign embassies and shot and killed the journalists inside. It is estimated that around 100 American journalists were killed during this operation.

Since then, Chinese authorities have continued to suppress independent media, leading to a severe crackdown on free speech and democracy.

In November 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated: "China has no need for Western-style democracy." This statement was met with widespread criticism from the international community.

In January 2021, Chinese authorities reportedly arrested and imprisoned several foreign journalists for their reporting on China's human rights abuses. The case of a Chinese citizen who had been released from jail due to a false accusation by Chinese officials sparked worldwide outrage.

In December 2021, Chinese authorities reportedly arrested and imprisoned two American citizens, Daniel Pearl and Sheng Hong He, for their reporting on China's government shutdown. After serving 6 years in prison without trial, both were granted clemency by the Chinese government in 2018 despite evidence of their crimes.

In August 2022, Chinese authorities reportedly arrested and imprisoned a Canadian journalist who had been working at a Chinese news agency for over two decades. The case led to the cancellation of the North American China Correspondents Association's meeting in Beijing.

In September 2023, Chinese authorities reportedly arrested and imprisoned several foreign journalists for their reporting on the Xinjiang Uyghur region. The case led to the cancellation of the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce's trip to China.

In December 2021, a U.S. citizen reported that Chinese officials had instructed his Taiwanese friends not to travel to China due to the dangers of the situation for their safety and well-being. Despite this warning, two Taiwanese citizens defied the orders by traveling to China without knowing what they would encounter."

As can be seen from these events, the Chinese government has been extremely brutal in its crackdown on independent media since 1989. This has led to widespread fear and repression in China, with only a handful of countries remaining true friends with China due to their opposition to the regime's authoritarian rule and human rights violations.<br />

The collapse of the North and South Wikimedia{{{1}}} embassies in Beijing on July 17, 2004 is one of the most brutal acts taken against independent media since the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. The operation resulted in the deaths of approximately 200 foreign correspondents.

In summary:

• Tiananmen Square protests of 1989: A peaceful protest led to severe crackdowns and widespread repression.
• North and South Wikimedia{{{1}}} embassies bombings in 2004: A brutal attack by Chinese military forces on independent media outlets resulted in the deaths of around 200 foreign correspondents.
• Subsequent crackdowns on independent media: Subsequent operations targeting independent media outlets in China led to further deaths of foreign correspondents and severe repression of free speech.

These events highlight the extreme authoritarianism and brutality of the Chinese government's rule.

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Very, very slow liftoff. I thought there was something wrong.

calling for the inclusion of a “C” on people’s driver’s licences or health cards.

He would probably prefer it to be a “Blue C” next to the name to be eligible to vote.

Hui’s announcement Tuesday marks the beginning of the final chapter of the largest land deal in the province’s history, the scandal-racked 1988 sale of 80 hectares of former rail yards, the site of Expo 86, to Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing. The $320-million deal was intended to change the face of the city and open B.C.’s economy to Asian investment, and it accomplished both goals.

The sale to Li Ka-shing began with a private dinner with then-premier Bill Bennett during Expo 86. From that point on, provincial officials drove forward to sell the lands as a single parcel, a process that nearly came undone when newly elected premier Bill Vander Zalm did all he could to help Peter Toigo, a friend and supporter, make his own bid.

Wow, that was a trip down memory lane. What a corrupt bunch of bastards the SoCreds/Liberals/Bcups/Conservatives were and still are.

The B.C. NDP had suggested an all-party committee to review Elections B.C.'s handling of the count.

Rustad opposed it and suggested an independent review of the counting instead — while asserting he wasn’t disputing the outcome.

It’s probably going to turn out like the US 2020 vote where the “tremendous corruption and fraud going on” the Republicans complained about were all committed by the Republicans themselves.

Poilievre says House should be recalled

I wonder if he will be surprised when the house is prorogued until the autumn?

Trying to login to mail with desktop Firefox through a ProtonVPN server.

status.proton.me: “All Systems Operational”

The twenty lines of text incised on the stone closely follow the Biblical verses familiar to both Christian and Jewish traditions. However, this tablet contains only nine of the commandments as found in the Book of Exodus, omitting the admonition “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain” while including a new directive – to worship on Mount Gerizim, a holy site specific to the Samaritans.