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OceanGate suspends operations after Titan submersible implosion
  • Either they are suspending operations until they are out of the press spotlight, until they find a new CEO to take over, or until everyone in the company starts a new company doing the same thing under a different company name.

    Do I feel bad for those who worked there? Maybe, most of them chose to work at that company and continued to let the CEO continue on, but everyone has to make money somehow.

  • What privacy do you practice in your everyday life?
  • Not using my real name on any social media profiles except LinkedIn (so potential employers don't think I'm weird), posting at random times of the day, commenting on something not related to the country where I live, using email alias (and multiple ones), never posting a picture of my real face.

  • Gradual removal of port forwarding from the IVPN service
  • As of today (29 June 2023), Port forwarding is not offered for new customers as part of the Pro plan. Further, existing IVPN Pro customers cannot reserve new ports. Existing reservations will stay in place, and can be disabled by manual action.

    We are disabling all reserved ports and completely remove this feature from our service on 30 September 2023.

  • Gradual removal of port forwarding from the IVPN service
  • As of today (29 June 2023), Port forwarding is not offered for new customers as part of the Pro plan. Further, existing IVPN Pro customers cannot reserve new ports. Existing reservations will stay in place, and can be disabled by manual action.

    We are disabling all reserved ports and completely remove this feature from our service on 30 September 2023.

  • Google Domain alternatives?
  • Almost any registar is good, except GoDaddy or Newfold Digital / Endurance International Group or Network Solutions.

    I would suggest looking at TLD List for the major registar's and their prices.

    Regarding good website hosting, you have to find the one best for you (and your needs). You can go with what a registar offers, but some may offer other things you need.

  • www.statcan.gc.ca Canada's population reaches 40 million

    As of June 16, 2023, there are now 40 million Canadians! This is a historic milestone for Canada and certainly cause for celebration. It is also a great opportunity to look back on the country's growth over the years, and to reflect on the future.......

    As of June 16, 2023, there are now 40 million Canadians!

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    What helps you decide on picking up a book from an unknown author?
  • Having the book available through an early reviewers program (that's how I've discovered a couple of author I didn't know of), having the book on sale (there are many sites which pick on books that are on sale) or promoting the book through social media (TikTok seems to be very popular right now).

  • [CBC Ottawa] The Ottawa Hospital lifts most mask requirements, but some say it's too soo
  • I think because it's a medical environment, masks should be worn at all times (except when eating, drinking or alone). You don't know how sick someone passing you may be, and by masking you reduce it. I know many people are tired of hearing that and having masks, but it's been proven to save lives and reduce more people catching something.

    I continue to wear my mask at all times anywhere indoors (that isn't my own home) as you don't know where someone has been (or if they are sick and don't know it).

    Let's please respect everyone's choice and don't get mad at someone who may still choose to wear a mask.

  • How long could you stay entertained with content you have saved offline?
  • Honestly I don't know, if you have a variety of content (including different lengths of movies / tv shows) then it's hard to figure out how long you could stay entertained.

    I think the better question is if during the past quarantine you used any of the content you have downloaded, I don't think I watched any since there were tons of new content coming out.

  • Thoughts on Lavabit VPN
  • Anybody can create a Google Play Store account like that (and link to any website and say it's registered under a company), many Chinese companies do it.

    Regarding searching for the app, I did search for lavabit vpn and duckduckgo didn't show a github account.

  • Thoughts on Lavabit VPN
  • There's nothing on the Lavabit website (or elsewhere that I could reliably confirm) that say they (Lavabit) have a VPN. I could always be cautious when using a new VPN (including one that is free) or one that isn't listed on the company website.

  • How do you find books you want to read?

    With so many books being published every day, how do you find a book you want to read?

    I usually go through recommendations on Goodreads, and I keep track of what books my favourite authors are publishing.

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    Your favorite book tracking/cataloging/social apps and websites?
  • I'm using LibraryThing because of all the books listed (including the ability to add new books) as well as their early reviewers program (I've gotten a number of good books from that).

    While I also have accounts on Goodreads and BookWyrm, right now I only use them to add books I've read and leave a review.

  • The school drop off/pickup thing is the most carbrained thing I've ever seen
  • I noticed the same thing with a local school in Canada.

    It could be because kids aren't within "walking distance" any more, could be because the kids have something to do right after school, could be less bus drivers (because who wants to put up working 4 hours per day for minimum wage dealing with all those kids), or finally just the culture has changed (to driving everywhere).

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