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@Wealthsimple When you adding FINRA shares?

@MarioNawfal He’s gonna have to fix Canada soon because the Chinese are taking control via Native land claims and it’s beginning in British Columbia.

Here’s a clear explanation of why Trump attacked Iran, and why I think the war will end soon. The war isn't about nuclear weapons. It's not about helping the Iranian people. It’s not about doing Israel’s bidding. And it's not about Iran being a threat to the U.S. It's about China. China imports 45-57% of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has the capacity to shut it down. A U.S.-aligned Iran means an Iran that would choke off that strait if there's ever a real power struggle between Washington and Beijing. And there already is one. The U.S. and China have been locked in a tariff war for over a year now. Also remember when China threatened export controls on rare earths, encompassing any company anywhere in the world that uses Chinese rare earths? Yes, China essentially said that any company that uses their rare earths (China refines 85-90% of the world’s supply) must seek their permission before exporting their products. This means if a German manufacturer uses rare earths fro China to create chips for American companies, China can block the export of these chips. That’s how much leverage China has over the U.S., and that’s dangerous, especially if China finally decides to reunify with Taiwan. So controlling the Strait of Hormuz becomes critical for the U.S. It's the same reason Trump wants China out of the Panama Canal. The same reason Venezuela matters. The same reason he's eyeing Greenland, where shipping routes to China pass through melting Arctic ice. Energy is everything now. The AI arms race is the most important strategic competition on the planet. Limiting China's access to energy is how the U.S. wins that race, and anyone who believes in freedom and democracy should want America to win. China is investing heavily in domestic energy, building nuclear reactors, solar farms, wind power. They're leapfrogging the rest of the world. But they still import the majority of their oil. And a significant chunk of it comes through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran was reportedly nearing a deal for supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from China, which would make it easier for Iran to threaten shipping in the Strait and strike U.S. naval vessels. That accelerated the timeline. Trump's comment today about doing in Iran what he did in Venezuela makes perfect sense in this context. He wants influence over who comes next. A regime that's workable for Washington. If he succeeds, this would be a massive strategic win for the U.S. and for Trump.

China is a clear loser in all of this on a grand scale. Good thing they’ve been stockpiling commodities, they’re going to need it.

@yuri_fulmer How about open carry laws? It’s not just home defence anymore. People avoid places and public transportation because of this shit. And how about fixing immigration and bail laws?

Do you support my policy to protect British Columbians who defend their home and their family? Sign my petition. teamyurifulmer.ca/petition/safe-…

BC'ers have the right to use force to defend themselves in their own home. Yet you face the threat of charges for protecting yourself or family from intruders. As Premier, I'll end that. Legal gun owners are some of the most trustworthy people in BC—they aren't criminals.

@YukonStrong @RiseOfAlberta This👆

@RiseOfAlberta For me, it’s all about the constitution I don’t wanna live the rest of my life in a nation that doesn’t allow property rights, guns, and embraces race based law

Staying in Canada only makes sense if it leads to a happy, successful Alberta. More people are realizing it doesn’t. The case for Alberta independence is generational, not political. #AlbertaIndependence

@elonmusk @NewsFromGoogle Time for xOS on Starlink Phone

@NewsFromGoogle This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that the also have Android and Chrome

Joint Statement: Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year. After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google's Al technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users. Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple's industry-leading privacy standards.

@nikitabier Need a fourth subscription tier for people who don’t want ads but aren’t creators. I’m paying for features I’ll never use just so I can have no ads.

Ladies and gentlemen: Over the next week, we’ll be launching a handful of updates for our creators & power users. To kick things off, we’re opening up X Articles to all Premium subscribers. We’ve seen some incredible articles go viral over the last few weeks — and we’d love to see more writers posting on X. More to come.

Hate to break it to you Westjet but you are not low cost. Business class with @united and @Delta is often cheaper than your economy. And in Canada @porterairlines and @AirCanada economy are cheaper than you. After many years of top tier with you, I left when all your offerings went downhill, even your flight attendants agreed with my observations. Fire your CEO @AHoensbroech and move back to being the Westjet that appreciated their customers.

The video shared is of one of our newly reconfigured aircraft. Previously, this aircraft operated with an all-economy cabin layout. WestJet pioneered making air travel available to more Canadian, through our ability to keep costs low and to offer affordable airfares – to continue to do so, we need to try new products, these aircraft accommodate an extra row by varying seat pitch between 38 and 28 inches. These pitches are in line with what you’ll find across North American airlines. We have 21 aircraft in this configuration at this time. We are closely monitoring guest and employee feedback to assess the product’s performance, comfort and suitability, while ensuring our unwavering commitment to safety remains at the forefront of every decision we make. Because safety is so important to us, it’s worth noting as part of the reconfiguration, the aircraft underwent an extensive safety and certification process. All modifications were completed in accordance with Transport Canada’s rigorous airworthiness standards and WestJet’s own high internal safety requirements.

I'm not flying @WestJet until they reverse their "seat recline" policy. It's just a cash grab that disadvantages bigger people. It sucks. I don't need them, they need me. Change it @WestJet. #cdnpoli

Canada’s Remembrance Day postage stamp has a “Canadian” Sikh soldier on it. This is in very poor taste. 67,000 white men died in Canadian Armed Forces in World War 1, 600,000 white men served. 10 Sikhs served in the 4 year war, but they get the postage stamp. Disgraceful. 🧵

@F1Help Just show all the wives and gf’s. I haven’t watched any races since the break.

IMPORTANT: Unfortunately due to technical issues, users will currently be unable to see the Driver Onboards, LIVE Timing, Driver Tracker & Data Channel for the duration of FP1. Our technical team are currently working on this issue.

@AloftHotels Why is a CubaLibre $12 and a Rum and Coke $10 at your hotel? You playing the race card?

I am told that as a state representative this is the moment where I'm supposed to express my heartfelt condolences and then stand in solidarity with those on the other side of the aisle as we condemn political violence and stand unified as one people. But we aren't "one people" are we? The truth is we haven't been for some time now, and there is really no point in pretending anymore, if there ever was. We are two very different peoples. We may occupy the same piece of geography, but that is where the similarities seem to abruptly end. I convinced myself for a long time that whenever the left called me a racist, a bigot, a sexist, a fascist, a "threat to democracy" for even the most innocent of disagreements, that it was simply hyperbolic rhetoric done for effect. And now the "effect" is a widow and two orphaned children, because the left couldn’t bear the thought of a peaceful man debating them and winning. I don’t think they realize it yet, but murdering Charlie is going to be remembered as the day where we finally woke up to what this fight really is. It’s not a civil dispute among fellow countrymen. It’s a war between diametrically opposed worldviews which cannot peacefully coexist with one another. One side will win, and one side will lose. Charlie tried to win that fight through argumentation, through discussion, through peaceful resolution of differences. And the other side murdered him. Not because he was “extreme” or “inciting violence” or any other hyperbolic slur they hurled at him. They murdered him because he was effective. Because he was unafraid. Because he inspired others and made them feel like they had a voice, that they were not alone. And he did it at the very institutions which have fomented so much hatred toward conservatives. I don’t want to “stand in solidarity” with the other side of the aisle. I want to defeat you. I want to defeat the godless ideology that kills babies in the womb, sterilizes confused children, turns our cities into cesspools of degeneracy and lawlessness…and that murdered Charlie Kirk. Social media is aflame right now with leftist celebration of Charlie’s death. I wonder if any among them understand what has just happened. If there is a Yamamoto somewhere in their midst warning, that all they have done is awoken a sleeping giant. I doubt it. I think they gave up such introspection and self-awareness long ago. I don’t know exactly what will happen next. I just know that it won’t be the same as what has happened in the past. There will be thoughts and prayers…Charlie would have wanted prayers. Not for himself but for those left behind and for the country that he loved. But then there will be a reckoning. My Christian faith requires me to love my enemies and pray for those who curse me. It does not require me to stand idly by in the midst of savagery and barbarism...quite the opposite. So every time I feel tired, every time I feel discouraged or overwhelmed, I am going to watch the video of a good man being murdered in Utah…I will force myself to watch it…and then I will return to the work of destroying the evil ideology responsible for that and so much more. Rest with God Charlie, your fight is over. Ours is just beginning.

May a thousand rise up and take your place, and continue down the path you forged.

@slateauto @tismastic Only USA still?

@tismastic Let's goo! Welcome to the Slate crew 🤝

Just reserved a Slate truck Kinda hyped

@Rivian $200k +\- in Canada. Wowsa! Still freaking cool though!!

The wait’s over — Quad is here. Launch Edition includes lifetime Connect+ and Rivian Autonomy Platform+, Camp Speaker, Key Fob, and of course, Launch Green. Get yours before it takes off: rivn.co/QuadLE

I have to say, I love my housing for my iPhone. Zero issues shallow or deep, and full access to all the power of the phones cameras and settings. That being said, I bought the latest 1tb version because video can be a size hog while underwater. Expensive camera obviously but it’s also my backup phone for travel so it’s justified for me.

Need help in choosing diving camera [by GravityWizard02]

@JTClark45028464 @EmilyPe85039520 I concur, based on my slight memory, but more so a google search of images!

@EmilyPe85039520 Boxfish - Whitleyi Hawaiian Female (Ostracion Whitleyi) ….i think

Any help IDing? It looks like some kind of Toby or Box fish [by TripResponsibly1]

@DavidSHolz Back then people weren’t comfortable, and they strived for everything. Now we’re over comfortable and don’t strive for anything.

in the 1900s, it was common to dream of the 21st century. when was the last time you heard talk of a 22nd century? it's like we don't believe we're going to make it anymore, but to endure, we MUST dream of futures worth suffering for. please, dare dream of a 22nd century.

@jack Need your offerings in more small countries around the world.

small businesses can be their own bank