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Social media acted as the “central nervous system” of the “Freedom Convoy” protest in Ottawa last winter, the Public Order Emergency Commission heard Tuesday as it considered the role of misinformation in the lead up to the invocation of the Emergencies Act. The policy phase this week follows six weeks of fact-finding hearings into the events that led to that decision, which included testimony about online threats and the role social media played in organizing the protest against COVID-19 public health measures. Before thousands of trucks started rolling toward Ottawa last January, a loose group of protest organizers communicated mainly...

 One of my teenagers is like me in that she likes lots of different things, and is SO easy to shop for! The other teenager is like Matt in that she doesn't want a lot of stuff, doesn't use a lot of stuff, has only a few specific passions that she's deeply invested in but that don't utilize stuff, and can never seem to tell you more than a couple of things that she'd actually want or need.The kids never notice that I give them the same number of presents of the same approximate monetary value, but *I* do, and...

While Levin, a former synagogue president, describes himself as a Zionist and opposes BDS, the Michigan political scion has frequently clashed with the pro-Israel establishment over his criticism of the Israeli government, including the recent introduction of legislation that would, among other things, condemn Israeli settlements while placing restrictions on U.S. aid to Israel. The attack on Levin helped define what DMFI meant by pro-Israel, and it included support for expanding settlements and ruled out criticism of the Israeli government. That Levin couldn’t be written off as antisemitic made him that much more of a threat. That he was willing...

 “One of the most enduring Christmas traditions in the Philippines is gift-giving. It is the perfect way to show our love and care for each other. When we give to each other, we celebrate togetherness this holiday season. We hope that our special offers, promotions, and events in the coming weeks can add more warmth and comfort to everyone’s lives,” says UNIQLO Philippines COO, Geraldine Sia. Bring warmth with LifeWear   The Fall/Winter 2022 Collection of UNIQLO’s LifeWear is called Today’s Classics. It comprises wardrobe staples that have been redesigned to suit todays’ lifestyle. Customers can shop for warmer and...

Here are some simple actionable tips for anyone to have a tidier pantry, as well as my favorite kitchen pantry organizers. Do you struggle to organize your pantry? I definitely do! There’s a lot happening in my kitchen each day, whether it’s for my family or for my role as a food blogger for Hip2Keto.com and Hip2Save.com. I’m moving so fast some days that I don’t always take the time to organize my space and put things back properly. My goal is always to stay organized to help my life run smoother! I have previously shared the drastic before/after of...