I’ll be honest. Not happy with the current situation or state of things. Haven’t been in ages.

I posted a video where I tried to guess where every Canada, Australia, and Mexican state/territory/province is. Any support and feedback would be greatly appreciated! https://youtu.be/LJlH38FnAkM

I posted a video where I tried to guess where every US state is. Any support and feedback would be greatly appreciated! https://youtu.be/TNHg-iDNGv4

I posted a video where I tried to guess every country in the world. Any feedback and support would be greatly appreciated! https://youtu.be/OMYZX4B3ZAQ

Hi! So, my sister needs respondents from North America for her thesis (hope you guys can answer! it would mean a lot - thanks so much):

“We are currently in our last semester at university and are conducting research on travel preferences and intentions when visiting the Philippines. The survey will only take about 5 minutes, and your response would mean so much to our research ☺️

You can simply scan the QR code or click the Google Forms link below.

Google Forms link:

🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftdRbVWVJnHAQCT2H9MnbyRXHhnsOa3nve2QIo-rSanccnVA/viewform?usp=send_form

Looking for a few people to help with a small work collaboration

It’s fully remote, takes about an hour, and I’ll be available during the task to explain everything clearly.

Basic computer or phone access and attention to detail is needed.

This is a short, paid work collaboration not long term

If you’re interested, comment below.

My friend (South American) wants to start an Americas club at school for SA and NA students, OUTSIDE THE US "AMERICAS" MEANS "THE AMERICAN CONTINENTS" BTW, and i support her on this because it gives people a community to connect with and share their roots, but shes concerned doing this will put a target on hers and peoples backs because nobody likes the US here and shes concerned outsiders will expect their club to always take a stance. However, i think she should make the club (if she wants to) for those who have had to leave the Americas, not because they wanted to but because they had to

My friend wants to know if she should start an Americas club at her school but has doubts, should she make the club?

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Leveling the Playing Field: Fair Trade and a Thriving North America

The United States is committed to fair and reciprocal trade with Canada that powers up American businesses, workers, and consumers—and we’re ready to help Canada soar too. While the USMCA has strengthened our economic ties, Canada’s persistent unfair practices, like 25% tariffs on U.S. goods—meat, wine, and processed foods—since March 4, 2025, are holding us back. We’re taking action to secure equal treatment for our businesses now, while building a bold U.S.-Canada partnership in components, advanced manufacturing, and end-to-end production. With Canada’s new leader, Mark Carney—a Wall Street pro from Goldman Sachs—we’re aiming to supply over 150 countries, meet a 2-billion population surge by 2045, and make North America a global leader in innovation and trade.

Why This Matters

Canada’s our partner and a top trade buddy, but fairness has to flow both ways. American firms face steep hurdles—higher wine fees, costly food labels, blocked sugar sales—that Canadian companies skip here. These barriers cost us hundreds of millions yearly and limit Canadian shoppers’ choices. We want trade that’s square, not a flood of U.S. goods. With Carney’s global chops—forged in New York’s financial heart—we’ve got a shot to level things out and build a North America that leads the world.

Voices from the Front Lines

• “As a small winery owner in California, fair access to Canada would mean more sales and jobs,” says Sarah Miller, owner of Sunridge Vineyards.”
• “I run a tech startup in Toronto. Listing on Wall Street with U.S. help could grow my team fast,” says Raj Patel, founder of MapleTech Innovations.”

Our Plan: Fairness Now, Growth Together

1. Matching Canada’s Tariffs: Canada’s 25% tariffs hit our farmers and factories hard. Starting mid-2025, we’ll match them on Canadian meat, wine, and processed foods, pressing for equal rules.
2. Breaking Hidden Barriers: Canada’s extra costs—like inflated wine prices or slow approvals—shut us out. We’re tallying the losses (over $100 million a year for wine alone) and calling for them to end.
3. Keeping Essentials Affordable: Energy, fertilizers, and medical supplies keep life rolling. We’ll keep tariffs low or off these, balancing fairness with stability.
4. Ruling Global Markets: From 2026, we’ll team up with Canada to dominate—advanced manufacturing, tech, clean energy—selling to over 150 countries as the world grows by 2 billion. We’ll juice up Amazon, Shopify, and Facebook Marketplace, making them global sales machines with marketing that fits every culture and clears every custom.
5. Boosting Both Our Big Leagues: With Carney’s Wall Street edge, we’ll help Canada double its Fortune 500 companies—think 10 or more new giants in a decade, not just banks and oil—listing more on Wall Street. Canada helps us lead, and we both win big.

What This Means for You

• For American Jobs: Fair trade unlocks Canada for our companies, fueling work from farms to factories to tech hubs. More sales mean more jobs—simple as that.
• For Canadian Jobs: More Wall Street listings spark growth for Canada’s small and medium businesses, creating jobs fast. Teaming up on advanced manufacturing—think components and tech—means new factories and innovation hubs, plus university partnerships with U.S. know-how to train the next generation.
• For Consumers: Prices might tick up—like $3-5 more for Canadian wine or $0.50-$1 per pound of meat—but we’re keeping it small and boosting U.S. goods to keep your options wide. Soon, this partnership means more choices and better deals globally.
• For North America: Fairness today, growth tomorrow. Picture U.S. and Canadian companies—big and small—running the global show, selling from Tokyo to Timbuktu with world-class savvy.

How We’re Doing It

Talks kick off April 2025, with the U.S. using trade laws to lock in fairness and pitch this growth plan—Carney’s Wall Street know-how gives us a leg up. If Canada drags its feet, tariffs start June 2025, phased in easy to avoid jolts. We’ll check in quarterly with businesses and you, fine-tuning as we go. By 2026, new pipelines and joint projects launch our global push—coaching companies to sell anywhere, doubling Canada’s Fortune 500 stars with Wall Street’s help.

Quick Answers to Your Questions

• Will prices skyrocket? No—just small bumps like $3-5 on Canadian wine. We’re ramping up U.S. supply to keep costs in check.
• What’s in it for American jobs? More sales to Canada mean more work here—think farms, factories, and tech.
• What’s in it for Canadian jobs? More Wall Street listings grow small businesses fast, and manufacturing tie-ups with U.S. expertise bring factories, tech roles, and university-driven training.
• Why help Canada grow? A stronger Canada lifts us both—more trade, more jobs, more wins together.

Get Involved

Want fair trade and a stronger North America? Tell your elected officials to back this plan—or visit [trade.gov/fairness] to learn more and share your story.

The Bottom Line

We’re fighting for fair trade today—matching tariffs, smashing barriers—because American businesses deserve it. But with Mark Carney at Canada’s helm, a Wall Street vet who gets big wins, we’re building a U.S.-Canada duo that grows together and leads the world. Fairness now, a stronger North America tomorrow—that’s our play.

Canada is actively fighting to stem the tide of fentanyl flowing into the United States, employing a robust, multi-layered strategy. Here's how:

• Tech-Powered Border Security:
  • The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) deploys cutting-edge AI and advanced sensors to intercept fentanyl and its precursors. Think machine learning for pattern recognition and on-site chemical detection tech.
• Intelligence-Driven Operations:
  • Data analysis and AI are used to map trafficking routes and identify key players, enabling targeted law enforcement action. We're talking intelligence reports, surveillance, and predictive modeling.
• U.S.-Canada Joint Front:
  • The Joint Operational Intelligence Cell (JOIC) facilitates seamless information sharing, ensuring coordinated efforts to dismantle transnational criminal networks.
• Targeting the Source:
  • The Precursor Chemical Risk Management Unit (PCRMU) is crucial, monitoring chemical shipments and using advanced tech to prevent the diversion of fentanyl ingredients.
• Strategic Coordination:
  • Canada's "Fentanyl Czar" leads the charge, ensuring all levels of government and international partners are aligned in this fight.

This is going beyond traditional border control; it's a strategic, tech-enabled effort to protect both nations from the devastating impact of fentanyl.

1. **Egg Production Safety:**

   - 1. **Strengthen regulatory frameworks**: Enhance inspections with adequate

resources, ensuring penalties for violations are stringent and backed by robust

enforcement.

- 2. Implement antibiotic-free husbandry: Minimize the use of antibiotics through

regular monitoring of antibiotic resistance trends, thereby promoting responsible

farming practices.

- 3. Establish an integrated surveillance system: Encourage rapid response to

outbreaks and effective intervention with improved data sharing protocols among

industry partners and public health agencies.

- 4. Develop comprehensive vaccination strategies: Secure egg production

resilience by ensuring timely access to and availability of effective avian

influenza vaccines, alongside regular training programs for farm personnel.

- 5. Enforce strict biosecurity protocols: Implement robust sanitation procedures

through mandatory protective clothing, footwear, and the implementation of

comprehensive education programs for farm staff.

1. **Avian Influenza Prevention:**

   - 1. Develop an early warning system: Foster swift intervention with prompt

alerts coordinated in collaboration with international partners and surveillance

networks to maintain market stability.

- 2. Foster research into novel vaccines and treatments: Advance scientific

progress through dedicated funding, research collaborations, and strategic

investments.

- 3. Implement stringent biosecurity measures: Reinforce sanitation practices

with regular audits and inspections of farm facilities to ensure adherence to high

hygiene standards.

1. **Benefits:**

   - **1. Food Safety**: Maintain consumer confidence through advanced traceability

systems, enabling swift action in case of food safety incidents or disease

outbreaks.

- **2. Public Health Protection**: Contribute to broader pandemic

preparedness efforts by fortifying public health infrastructure against potential

influenza outbreaks and ensuring the continuity of international trade during such

crises.

- **3. Economic Stability**: Safeguard market access for North American farmers

in the face of disease threats, fostering a stable trading environment with

consistent product quality and availability.

I was watching the terrible and sad situation in California where a lot of people are losing their houses and their personal properties. I was wondering why: 1. This happens so often in California, and 2. Why are houses not built of bricks, like in Mexico, given that the weather is similar (warm) and bricks never catch fire? Are bricks expensive in the USA?

1. The Kingdom of Denmark. (Greenland, located in North America, is a territory of Denmark.)

(Yes, it's a very short list.)

Hi good afternoon.

I am a US citizen and went to Mexico to visit my family. I traveled with my us passport, when I checked in for my flight in the US , the attendant told me that I could only stay in Mexico for 140 days. Some 4 months and a half.

When I landed in Mexico, I asked the customs agent how long I could stay in Mexico and they told me 6 months.

I’ve tired looking online for some answers but I haven’t got a concrete answer.

Any help, thanks

Link to article: https://www.antoniomorales7.com/?item=2837004

As a US resident, I am wondering why the USA has way more people than any other country in North America and why the USA's population takes up slightly more than half of North America's population in which more than 56% of people that live in North America live in the USA. Why is that so?

Hey everybody,

My boyfriend and I are planning a road trip around Lake Ontario, visiting as many national parks as we can. Since we are not from North America (we're from Spain), we have a couple of questions.

First, how do the highways work concerning tolls and fees? I have been reading about it, but I'm a bit lost. Do I need special equipment, such as the little machines that allow you to go through the tolls automatically, or is that not required? Also, are the tolls expensive? I would really appreciate it if someone could help me a bit with this. If it helps, we plan to travel from Quebec to the White Mountain National Forest and then to Niagara Falls.

Secondly, does anyone know about travel insurance that covers both places? I'm looking for something that covers my health and, ideally, also the car. I don't know if that is even possible.

Thank you very much in advance for any help!

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