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23rd August
Well time has flown and lots has happened with my life.
I am now a
proud father and as such site updates have been impacted I'm afraid!
CantoDict is still going strong though and I hope to find time for some useful updates soon.
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Re: LA really sucks in learning Cantonese 03:37 by ♭♫
[+-]Vote for Karen Bass to make LA Great Again: [
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Los Angeles is dying! Hollywood and Beverly Hills stores are going out of business! L.A is definitely not what it used to be. In this video I will take you on a tour through Hollywood, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills to show you the aftermath of COVID 4 years later and the results of the decisions our elected officials have made for our city and the state of California.
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This article [
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Los Angeles is definately not a good place to go to if you are interested in learning Cantonese. Unlike Toronto, Vancouver, or SF, LA has never been a popular immigrating destination for Hong Kong people. All you have in LA is a bunch of Immigrants from Vietnam of Chinese descent who speaks awkward Cantonese and call themselves the 'HK Wannabees"
05/22/2026 by ♭♫
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60 years ago, Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution — one of the most destructive political movements in modern history.
Millions were persecuted. Families were torn apart. Ancient culture was destroyed. Independent thought was crushed. And the psychological trauma still shapes China today. 05/21/2026 by ♭♫
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Before the Spokane Fire of 1889, Chinatown had a population of around six hundred Chinese. Many Chinese and Japanese businesses were destroyed in the fire, and for the next couple of decades, the population of Chinese residents declined, partly due to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 that prevented Chinese laborers from immigrating and denied recently-arrived Chinese citizenship. In 1894 the ban was renewed and in 1904 it was extended indefinitely until it was repealed in 1943. It was illegal for the wives of Chinese laborers to immigrate to the US in the early 20th century, with only American-born Chinese, notable Chinese, and some merchants allowed to bring their wives with them. This meant that early 20th-century Chinatown consisted primarily of men. 05/20/2026 by ♭♫
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They Are Finally Being ARRESTED! — And the Evidence Is Undeniable
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The reason why the socialist-democrats allow their homeless population to grow and get out of control while keeping them permanently homeless and concentrated in certain cities is so that they can mobilize signatures to get items on the ballot through unlawful transactions. Keeping them homeless allows them to raid the federal government for funds in the millions of dollars to create ghost programs without actually helping the homeless. Then they ban voter ID because they depend on paying homeless people and undocumented illegal migrants to cast fake votes on behalf of absentee voters to rig our democratic elections just like how the CCP interferes in the Hong Kong elections. Mr. Newsom needs to go to jail for banning voter ID while the law to ban investigative journalism in California aka the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" is pending approval not by the CCP but from our own communist party leader: Mr. Gavin Newsom.
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Paid signature gatherers are operating inside homeless encampments in San Francisco to collect ballot petition signatures for California's November 2026 propositions. Video evidence captured on the street shows signers being offered payment and instructed by gatherers to use other people's names and addresses, and the operation was still running the next day at a different location. When something goes wrong at street level, who is actually responsible?
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This is what will happen to America if a dyslexic low IQ candidate wins the next US presidential election: [
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Mr. Trump please investigate Gavin Newsom. He bleeding the economy in California while plundering it at the same time.
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05/19/2026 by ♭♫
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The suspects were identified as Stefan Ruest, 35, Marian Constantine, 30, and Florin Matei, 26, all from Vallejo. The suspects were brought to San Francisco County Jail on the charges of grand theft, conspiracy, and possession of stolen property. 05/19/2026 by ♭♫
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Chinatown in Mexicali, Baja California, stands as one of the most unique cultural enclaves in all of Mexico — a living monument to the enduring legacy of Chinese migration to the region. Established in the early 20th century, this historic district traces its roots to the arrival of Chinese laborers who came to the Mexicali Valley to work on irrigation canals, railroads, and agricultural projects during the 1900s.
As the Chinese community grew, it became an essential part of Mexicali’s social and economic fabric. The migrants brought with them their traditions, cuisine, and entrepreneurial spirit, opening restaurants, laundries, herbal medicine shops, and small markets that would later define the character of the area. Over time, the district became known as “La Chinesca”, the Spanish term for “Chinatown.”
What makes Mexicali’s Chinatown historically remarkable is that it developed beneath the city itself. To escape the extreme desert heat and sometimes racial tensions of the era, many Chinese residents built an underground network of tunnels and basements, creating hidden living spaces, gambling rooms, opium dens, and community halls. These subterranean chambers became a refuge and helped shape the fascinating legends of La Chinesca.
Throughout the decades, the Chinese community continued to flourish and integrate with local Mexican culture, producing a rare blend of Chinese-Mexican heritage still visible today. This cultural fusion can be experienced through Mexicali-style Chinese cuisine, known for its distinctive flavors and regional adaptations — a culinary tradition that has made the city famous across Mexico.
Today, visitors walking through La Chinesca encounter a mixture of old and new — historic architecture, Chinese temples, colorful murals, and restaurants that have served generations of families. More than just a tourist attraction, Mexicali’s Chinatown is a symbol of resilience, cultural exchange, and harmony between two ancient civilizations that met in the heart of the Baja desert. 05/19/2026 by ♭♫
[+-]Newsome = scam artist with dyslexia
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→ California’s budget DOUBLED — $185 billion to $350 BILLION in 7 years. Your paycheck didn’t double. Your rent didn’t get cheaper. Your electric bill didn’t go down.
→ California spends $28,282 per student — DOUBLE what private school costs — and your kids are one-third of a grade level BEHIND in reading and math.
→ $24 BILLION spent on homelessness since Newsom took office. Homeless population went UP 19%. I did the math. That’s $132,000 per homeless person. You could have bought every single one of them a house in Bakersfield. Cash. They’re still on the sidewalk.
→ The $400 LLC tax cut he’s bragging about? ONE YEAR ONLY. The software tax? Permanent. Forever. That’s three-card Monte with your wallet.
→ KTLA — liberal Los Angeles local news — said it out loud on camera: “This budget exists because Newsom needs to defend it as a presidential candidate in 2028.”
He is not running California. He is running FOR PRESIDENT. On your dime. With your money. While your cost of living goes through the roof.
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Changing the rules of the game that they created as the game is being played shows how corrupt and desperate the Communist Democratic Party regime of California is. Gavin Newsome as President of the United States does not solve problems but creates problems like Keir Starmer has done for UK.
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Yesterday at his May Revise budget press conference, Newsom accidentally admitted he has a “break the glass scenario” — a SECRET plan to stop Republicans from winning the California governor’s race. He said it out loud. On camera. In front of every reporter in the room.
05/18/2026 by ♭♫
[+-]She lifts 2 communities at the same time.
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I went into Chinatown before closing and asked if any shops had leftover food they’d be willing to discount if I bought what was left. Little by little, one yes turned into another - and by the end, I brought trays of Chinese food, bakery items, and desserts back to feed people on the streets of San Francisco’s Tenderloin.
What started as a quiet ask became more than I expected. Not just food, but small moments of kindness, people remembering what was brought before, and care continuing even after the meal was over.
This mission is never only about food.
It’s about presence.
It’s about returning.
It’s about carrying what you can, and meeting people where they are with dignity, compassion, and care. 05/17/2026 by ♭♫
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How a racist law accidentally created Chinese food in America 05/17/2026 by ♭♫
[+-]Changing the rules of the game that they created as the game is being played shows how corrupt and desperate the Communist Democratic Party regime of California is. Gavin Newsome as President of the United States does not solve problems but creates problems like Keir Starmer has done for UK.
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www.youtube.com]
Yesterday at his May Revise budget press conference, Newsom accidentally admitted he has a “break the glass scenario” — a SECRET plan to stop Republicans from winning the California governor’s race. He said it out loud. On camera. In front of every reporter in the room. 
