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I don't think there's going to be any movement on this until the two tariff related cases clear the US supreme court.

The F-35 deal is a major bargaining chip in our negotiations with the US, and those negotiations aren't going to go anywhere until we know what we're negotiating against. If the supreme court strikes down Trump's ability to tariff under the IEEPA, that absolutely destroys his leverage. We know that his own party have already voted against his tariff agenda multiple times, so the only way he can do this is by going around Congress. If he loses that option, he's suddenly playing with a completely empty hand, while we still hold all the same cards we did from the start.

I suspect that's why this "Review" is taking so long. The government is going to want to have it say whatever backs up their position with the US, and right now they don't yet know what that position will ultimately be. What we do know is that Saab's eagerness to make a deal gives us more leverage because we can very credibly threaten Lockheed (who basically own the US government) with walking away. After all, 10,000 jobs and total ownership of the production pipeline is pretty tempting.

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Honestly, everyone should give this site a look. A lot of the entry level lessons are just a really good intro to the basics of modern operating systems and how they really work under the hood. Then as you continue to dig in, you start learning how to break them / break into them. It's really good stuff presented in a very digestible format with real machines for you to test everything on.

Call or write to your MP. Let them know how unpopular this is. Make reference to the disaster that similar laws have been in places like the UK.

You seem to have some familiarity with this. Would I be right in surmising that these systems are based on some kind of append only ledger system similar to git?

Someone who likes small dicks, obviously.

The perfect gin & tonic is a tricky thing to find, because your tastes will differ from other people's. There's going to be a certain amount of trial and error involved.

First, tonic. Classic Canada Dry tonic water is genuinely very good. Much better than Schweppes, IMO. But if you want to elevate your G&T, a high quality tonic water like Fever Tree is the way to go. I'm less versed on made in Canada options here, but Fever Tree are British so you're at least avoiding an American brand.

For gin, well, it's all about the flavour you're looking for. There's no right or wrong choice, just the right choice for you. But the good news is that Canadian gin has popped off HARD over the last decade. I genuinely, truly believe that Canada, as a country, is making some of the best gin in the world right now.

Here are my top picks for Canadian gins:

Ungava - Made in Quebec, this gin is known for its bright yellow colour, which comes from the Labrador tea used in the recipe. This gives the gin a hint of tannin (basically, tea flavour) which I think pairs beautifully with tonic water. While not my favourite gin overall, it is my favourite gin specifically for a G&T.

Dillons - Made in Ontario. Dillons are making, in my opinion, the best gin in the world. Specifically, their Unfiltered #22. It's a work of art. Would I personally use this in a G&T? No, absolutely not; I wouldn't insult the taste with tonic. I think the best way to drink this gin is in a glass, with an ice cube. But I'm including it here because a) you have to try it, and b) you might love it with tonic. It's all about personal taste. I would also strongly recommend their Dry Gin #7, which makes a delightful G&T.

Georgian Bay - Also from Ontario (no points for guessing exactly where). I would consider this a wonderful intro to gin for people who aren't sure about it. Georgian Bay has a really mild, delicate flavour, not too punchy, but decidedly still a gin. It's a great base for a G&T that isn't too forward with the botanicals. Use this if it's more the tonic part of the gin and tonic that you like, and you just want something to give it some backbone. It's extremely affordable, and very welcoming to newcomers.

Empress 1908 - From Victoria, BC. A bit more of a stunt buy in my book. This is, don't get me wrong, a very good gin, with some punchy bitter notes that pair well with tonic. But it's maybe a touch pricey for what it is. The reason for the price is the party trick; this gin is a deep rich blue colour which comes from butterfly pea flowers. When the gin meets an acid (which tonic water is), that colour transforms in a vibrant purplish-pink. It's very impressive to watch. But probably not worth the price most of the time.

Finally, don't overlook the role that garnishes play in a G&T. Most people just chuck a slice of lime in and call it a day, but the right mix-ins can radically enhance, or destroy the flavour of your G&T. There's a lot to get into here and lot of possible experiments, but my personal favourite combination is a slice of lime and a slice of grapefruit. Wonderfully refreshing and zesty. Make sure to muddle the fruit a little (put it in the bottom of the glass then press it with the handle of a wooden spoon or similar; not into a paste, but enough to release some juice). You want it to actually add to the flavour, not just hang out there looking pretty. If you want to experiment, play around with other citrus fruit (lemon, orange, blood orange, etc), as well as cherries and grapes. Fruit isn't the only option, but it's a good start for now.

Should only take about three days I reckon.

Quick reminder that the "Very advanced mental acuity" test that Trump "voluntarily" took is the Montreal Cognitive Acuity test. You can take it yourself; https://championsforhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MOCA-8.1.8.2-English.pdf

Here's a summary of the questions:

1. A picture shows some circles. Three are labelled 1, 2, 3. The rest are labelled with letters. A line has been drawn connecting circles 1 and 2, the subject is expected to draw a line to the next circle in the sequence.

2. Draw a cube by copying the example printed on the test paper.

3. Draw a clock face with the hands at ten past eleven.

4. Name the three animals pictured.

5. Subject must memorize a list of five words, then recall them five minutes later.

6. Subject must repeat a list of five single digit numbers. Then a list of three single digit numbers, but repeated backwards.

7. Read a string of letters. Subject must tap their hand for each letter A.

8. Starting at 100, subject must subtract seven up to five times (eg, 93, 86, 79, 72, 65).

9. Repeat two phrases.

10. Name at least 11 words that begin with F.

11. If the similarly between orange and banana is that they are both fruit, what is the similarity between a train and a bicycle, and between a watch and a ruler?

12. Where are you and what is the date?

That's the whole test. Trump has repeatedly referred to this as an "IQ test" (including when he had to take it during his first term), claimed that AOC wouldn't be able to score as well as him, and that "The last few questions get really hard."

This man, by his own admission, struggled with questions designed to test bare minimum cognitive function, and he controls nukes.

And then Americans wonder why the rest of the world fucking hates you, while you all cheerfully re-elect dipshits like this.

And Harris saw a massive surge of popularity when Biden first stepped down. When the only thing most people knew about her was that she was a black woman, everyone loved her. It was only when she opened her mouth that her popularity tanked hard.

Do not cite the deep magics to me, I was there when they were written. I grew up on System Shock and Deus Ex, and that's exactly why I found Dishonoured so hard to get into. Those other games gave the player a complete free choice in how to approach them, but Dishonoured doesn't do that. It presents an apparently wide open field, but the moment you pick a particular path and set off down it, the game wags its finger and says "Oh no, not like that. That's not how you're supposed to play."

The rates of rape experienced by trans people suggest you're entirely wrong about that last part.

It's only paedophilia if it comes from the pedophile region of Alabama. Otherwise it's just sparkling ephebophilia.