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Pro-Ukraine & their right to exist. Canada rocks! Don't let the haters tell you differently. Legitimately an actual unicorn. You read it here on the internet of never lies. Enjoys books, travel, art, hiking. #yyc 🔔🇺🇦 I am Canadian!

Beaver waving Canada flag. Image courtesy of Calgary Parks.
Rath endorsing ponzi schemer Martin Armstrong.
Jeffrey Roth (Alberta Separatist leader) endorses Martin Armstrong, convicted ponzi scheme felon. He served 11 years.
A photo of a gangster with the text "Honest UCP Government Ad" "We're going to hire more healthcare workers and reduce wait times!" with fine print that says "Just kidding! We're actually hiring more high paid healthcare CEOs, managers and administrators. And of course consultants! Can't have too many of those."
Proud to be a maple syrup eating fuck.
Yes, it is possible that the throat condition affecting Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known as spasmodic dysphonia, was triggered by a virus or bacterial infection, though the exact cause is not fully understood. According to medical experts, spasmodic dysphonia is a neurological disorder, not an infection itself, but it can be triggered by specific events
An example of AI math and it "taking over our jobs."
“Carney said in French the "situation" will be "settled" after he explained to Trump "firstly" that Canada paid for what the prime minister said was the $4-billion construction cost of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that crosses to Detroit. (The bridge's latest estimated cost is $6.4 billion). And Carney said "secondly," he explained to Trump that it is a shared asset between Michigan and Canada. "The ownership is shared between the state of Michigan, and the government of Canada, and that U.S. workers and steel went into the bridge as well as Canadian steel and labour."” Excerpt From “Mark Carney says Donald Trump bridge threat will be “settled” following call with U.S. president” Tonda MacCharles Toronto Star https://apple.news/AIihE_EXDRNSQB4yLhZ6VSA This material may be protected by copyright.
“Before 1946, conquering disease would have seemed as much a subject of science fiction as putting a man on the moon. But since 1950, global life expectancy has risen by four years each decade. Smallpox has been eradicated, and polio and malaria cases have dramatically fallen. Within the past 80 years, there have perhaps been more significant advances in human health than there were in the previous 300,000” Excerpt From “How America Got So Sick” Vann R. Newkirk II The Atlantic https://apple.news/ASo3YqwpbRK-TKbVPinSzrw This material may be protected by copyright.
“In 1946, the year the U.S. Public Health Service founded its Communicable Disease Center, American life expectancy at birth was about 66 years. Malaria was rampant in the South, and fever diseases, tuberculosis, syphilis, and polio killed tens of thousands of Americans annually. Thirty-four out of every 1,000 children born in 1946 were expected to die before their first birthday, many from communicable diseases. America” Excerpt From “How America Got So Sick” Vann R. Newkirk II The Atlantic https://apple.news/ASo3YqwpbRK-TKbVPinSzrw This material may be protected by copyright.
As of the end of 2025, sales of Chinese-branded vehicles in Mexico surged to approximately 244,000 units, with a significant portion of those being electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. Looking specifically at EVs, imports of Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to Mexico rose from fewer than 500 in 2021 to nearly 100,000 in 2025. Bloomberg.com Bloomberg.com +4 Key details regarding Chinese EV adoption in Mexico: Market Leadership: BYD is leading the surge, accounting for over 80% of Chinese EV imports and roughly 70% of the total EV/PHEV market in Mexico. Sales Growth: Roughly 85,000 BYD vehicles were sold in Mexico in 2025, representing about one-third of all Chinese-branded vehicles sold in the country. Total Market Share: "Made in China" vehicles (including those branded by Chinese companies and those made by foreign companies like GM/Ford) made up about 19% of all light vehicles sold in Mexico in 2025. Market Factors: The rapid growth is driven by competitive pricing and high-tech, affordable models. Tariff Response: In response to the high volume, the Mexican government raised tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles to 50% effective January 1, 2026. Bloomberg.com Despite these new tariffs, the rapid adoption of Chinese-made vehicles, particularly EVs, has made Mexico a key market for manufacturers like BYD, Chery, and Great Wall Motor.
Based on available information, Guatemala does not have specific, punitive, or high-rate import tariffs targeting Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in the way that the US, Canada, or the EU have recently implemented. Guatemala applies the Central American Common Market (CACM) tariff schedule, which generally applies to imports. While there are some import duties on vehicles, they are not currently characterized by special, targeted protectionist tariffs against Chinese EVs. Key points: Growing Chinese Presence: Chinese EV manufacturers, such as XPeng and BYD, have been actively entering the Guatemalan market, starting in 2024 and 2025. General Tariff Structure: Guatemala's common external tariff for most industrial goods ranges from 0 to 15 percent, although exceptions exist for certain products. No Punitive Tariffs: Unlike North American neighbors (Canada/Mexico/USA), which have implemented high tariffs (e.g., 100%) to restrict Chinese EVs, Guatemala has not enacted similar measures, allowing for competitive entry of Chinese brands. Diplomatic Context: Guatemala maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan, but this has not translated into special tariff restrictions on goods from mainland China. Automotive News In summary, Chinese EVs currently face standard import regulations rather than special high-rate, anti-subsidy duties in Guatemala.
Yes, as of January 1, 2026, Mexico has implemented steep tariffs of up to 50% on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and other automobiles to protect its domestic industry. These duties, which also affect various auto parts, apply to countries without a free trade agreement with Mexico. Mexico News Daily Mexico News Daily +3 Key details: Tariff Increase: Mexico increased tariffs on imported Chinese cars from 20% up to 50%, a move partly influenced by U.S. pressure and designed to curb a growing trade deficit. Impact: The 50% tariff applies to a range of vehicles and products from China, which previously had a 20% tariff. Context: While these tariffs make imports costlier, Chinese brands are still expanding in Mexico and are exploring local manufacturing to bypass these duties. Scope: The new measures affect 1,463 product categories, including autos, textiles, and electronics. Mexico News Daily
BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, valine) Mechanistically, BCAAs—especially leucine—can activate mTORC1, a pathway many cancers exploit for growth. Reviews note associations between altered BCAA metabolism/intake and cancer progression in some malignancies, but human supplementation outcome data are not definitive. Bottom line: avoid high-dose BCAA supplementation during active treatment unless your oncology team is intentionally using it for nutrition/cachexia. All vitamins & minerals: what’s “especially caution” vs “usually okay” Vitamins/minerals with stronger caution signals (don’t self-prescribe high-dose) Beta-carotene (especially if you smoke or have smoked) Vitamin E (high dose) Folic acid + B12 (supplement-level dosing) Vitamin B6 / B12 (high-dose individual supplements, long-term) High-dose antioxidant stacks during chemo/radiation (A, C, E, CoQ10, carotenoids, etc.) Vitamins/minerals that are often fine at normal dietary levels, but still matter These usually become “problematic” when: doses are far above the RDA, they worsen side effects (e.g., GI upset), or they interact with a specific drug/condition. Examples: Iron (only if deficient; excess can be harmful; and some observational treatment-era data raise caution about unsupervised use) Calcium/Vitamin D (often appropriate if indicated for bone health—especially in breast cancer care—but dose and timing should be clinician-guided) Zinc, magnesium, selenium (avoid megadoses; selenium supplementation did not prevent cancer in SELECT and is not benign at high levels)
“I’m an oncologist. Here’s what the science says about cancer and supplements. Most dietary supplements are not harmful. Some, however, should be taken with caution, especially in certain populations of people” Excerpt From “Column | I’m an oncologist. Here’s what the science says about cancer and supplements.” Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD The Washington Post https://apple.news/AVK3WzKMiRRuraZsFGg011A This material may be protected by copyright.
What the poll used to show.
93% agree that Alberta separatists working with the US is treason.
93% of Calgarians view separatists as traitors. And about 3% more somewhat agree. 4% of the vote strongly disagree, but that's the separatists voting.
Map of crude oil pipelines in the US and Canada. The US has no crude oil pipelines to their pacific coast.
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Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a “right of ownership” anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT
Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a “right of ownership” anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT
Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a “right of ownership” anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT
Preventable deaths, ‘near-misses’ caused by overcrowding in Alberta emergency rooms, documents show
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A joke meme. Stay free Alberta separatist slogan pictured as a menstrual pad package using the packaging used by the Stayfree brand of menstrual pads. I personally love the slash through the Canadian maple leaf.
Map that removes mercator projections to provide real country sizes. With this map, Greenland is much smaller. Africa is very large.
iamundertow fella graphic
Russia says US action breaches maritime law Moscow demands humane treatment, swift return of crew US seized ship as part of bid to block Venezuelan oil exports With US ousting of Maduro, Moscow lost key ally
Doctor visits for flulike illnesses in the U.S. have reached their highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the country’s top public health body. More than 8 percent of all visits to a health care provider in the week ending on December 27 were for respiratory illness—the highest rate since the CDC started keeping tabs on such visits in 1997. So far this season, influenza viruses have led to more than 120,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths, including nine children
In December 2025, former Venezuelan General Clíver Alcalá Cordones claimed that Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and her brother, Jorge Rodríguez, were the true heads of the Cartel of the Suns, and not Nicolás Maduro, with the Venezuelan President himself allegedly being just a figurehead.
Sunny the banana and Breezy his blue jay sidekick in Melita, “the banana belt” of Manitoba.
Cartoon graphic of an alberta license plate that says Danielle Smith, Canadian when Convenient.
It is believed to say: “After the end of the Cold War, American foreign policy elites convinced themselves that permanent American domination of the entire world was in the best interests of our country. Yet the affairs of other countries are our concern only if their activities directly threaten our interests.” This is the logic behind the focus on policing America’s “hemisphere”, giving it the right to pressure Venezuela as it has done in recent months by destroying alleged drug-running boats and building up a huge military presence in the region
There are also suggestions of creating a new elite C5, or Core Five, forum of world powers to sideline the G7, comprising America, China, India, Japan and Russia. The four EU countries seen as targets to follow Brexit are Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland, according to leaked details reported by the US defence website Defense One.
Leaked files ‘show US wants to persuade four nations to leave EU’ The countries seen as targets to follow Brexit are Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland, according to leaked details of the US national security strategy
Yes, viruses are a significant environmental trigger for autoimmune diseases, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, with mechanisms like molecular mimicry (viruses resembling self-proteins) and bystander activation leading to chronic inflammation and autoimmunity, as seen with infections like COVID-19, Epstein-Barr, and CMV potentially triggering conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, or Sjögren's syndrome. How viruses trigger autoimmunity Molecular Mimicry: A viral protein looks similar to a normal body protein, so the immune response against the virus also attacks the body's own cells (e.g., CMV and Multiple Sclerosis link). Bystander Activation: Intense inflammation from a viral infection causes nearby healthy cells to release self-antigens, which the immune system then mistakenly identifies as foreign. Superantigens: Some viruses produce proteins (superantigens) that broadly activate immune cells, leading to widespread inflammation. Tissue Damage: Viral infections can directly damage tissues, releasing internal proteins that the immune system then learns to attack. Examples of virus-autoimmune links COVID-19: Linked to new or worsened autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV): Associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis and lupus. Cytomegalovirus (CMV): Strong links to neurological autoimmune conditions. Influenza: Implicated in Guillain-Barré syndrome and Type 1 diabetes.
$13.27 Canadian donation to Wild Hornets.
London's murder rate is significantly lower than New York and Los Angeles, with recent data (around 2023-2025) showing London at roughly 1.2-1.5 per 100,000 people, while NYC is higher (around 4-5.5/100k), and LA even higher, often exceeding 8 per 100,000 or more, placing London far safer regarding homicides than these major US cities, closer to Toronto's levels.
Homicide victims per 100,000 inhabitants of the G7 countries from 2009 to 2023, by country
new photo of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding has been released by U.S. law enforcement as they chase down the alleged Olympian turned drug kingpin. The Federal Bureau of Investigation shared on social media what they say is a newly obtained image of Wedding in Mexico this past summer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - X, @FBILosAngeles
2025 world press freedom graphic. China, russia, India, middle eastern and many Asian countries in the red. Green are the nordic countries, Netherlands, Ireland. US is ranking 57/180. russia is 171/180, Worst is Eritrea followed by North Korea, China, Syrian, then Iran. Yemen does better than Saudi Arabia. Canada is too low at 21.
TSX max.
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Nasdaq after the last year.
ChatGPT description of a cat.