Rentlar

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[–] Rentlar 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

You could extend the n, like fightinnnnnng, extending the closed mouth sound.

[–] Rentlar 5 points 3 days ago

Are we talking about Outlook or "New Outlook"? Everyone that I've heard that switch to new Outlook has had nothing but pain that you can't "do the thing" you used to any more. Like "Meeting with All".

[–] Rentlar 15 points 3 days ago

I can check out any time I like, but I've never left.

[–] Rentlar 1 points 3 days ago

Just give yourself plenty of time (arrive 3 hours before departure or earlier). Review your flight number and look at the screens every half hour to reassure yourself you're at the correct gate.

[–] Rentlar 28 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Mr. Doctorow has expressed before he doesn't mind enshittification being used casually as it helps proliferate it. But strictly speaking by his original definition, there are three stages:

  • Offer something extremely good to your customers, to expand reach even at a loss.
  • Once enough of the market is captured, offer something very good or unique to your business clients, at the expense of customers.
  • Once enough of business is captured, extract value from the platform at the expense of business clients and customers in favour of shareholders and owners.

Now, yes, this type of thing has long been common, in terms of oligarchic, monopolistic capitalism, cartels, mafia, colonial market exploitation, etc. But the original context of the word, to clarify, has to do with the kind of changes enabled by technology (twiddling), where digital firms can A/B test, degrade the experience in minor increments or for algorithmically based sectors, pretending certain failures are accidental glitches, so that it is hard to notice and the justice system can't keep up. With traditional rackets, a court with enough of an anti-trust mindset can effectively identify the affected class, identify and effectively deal with the scheme. The modern "enshittification" is much more elusive, and we're only beginning to think about how to tackle this form of subtle yet widespread manipulation enabled by digital technology.

[–] Rentlar 21 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Thanks Senator Joni Hearse.

[–] Rentlar 9 points 4 days ago

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[–] Rentlar 4 points 4 days ago

I just had a thought. Are any of these absolutely bonkers statements from both of these fools going to be brought to court one day, and are the US justices going to have to rule whether these X-cretions are related to "official acts"?

[–] Rentlar 33 points 4 days ago (2 children)

CRINGY EDGELORD SHITPOSTER

-vs-

SENILE FELONIOUS CONMAN

Neither can get enough of themselves. Neither have any real friends. WHO WILL WIN?

[–] Rentlar 4 points 4 days ago

I suppose yes there are a sizable portion of First Nations Métis and Inuit that want nothing to do with the Canadian government.

But I do think there are legitimate pathways to partnership with willing communities, that can involve a mix of Eurocentric and Indigenous culture and technology. It would be in First Nations communities' interest to seize upon this moment as much, if not more than your average Canadian. I think Canadians have brought in a government on the premise of being constructive and collaborative with Indigenous partners as part of speeding up projects, but that predicates on the government holding up their end of the bargain for accountability, due involvement and both the prosperity and burden being shared.

As an example: Look at Air North. The Vuntut Gwitchin people around Old Crow, Yukon had brought their community together to invest in Air North, allowing them the purchase of passenger jets enabling access for southern Canadians to the North, better access for Northerners (Indigenous and not) easier access to urban centres and its goods and services, and easier access for Northern Indigenous comunities that have no permanent roads or no roads at all into them. And not the least, as 49% shareholder the Vuntut people get a big chunk of the profit. That's a win, win, win, no?

[–] Rentlar 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Thanks for the nuanced response.

I agree, at lower levels physiological differences really should matter a lot less, and there ought to be considerations for each sport that we should think, beyond gender being the boundary. In a sense other types of categories do exist already: e.g. Kid's hockey separated by age (despite their growth spurt being super variable), wrestling by weight etc. The issue as you rightly point out is that a certain section of amateur and junior leagues want to take themselves as seriously as their elite counterparts when there's no self-evident need to do that.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/42400858

Ihave a unique opportunity to add a node at the Tower LNB ring. However I'm struggling to source a Meshtastic gateway that meets the requirements I'v been given. Any help would be appreciated.

  1. Power will be provided over 48v POE ONLY
  2. Remote management is a must, consider both internet provided over ethernet and 4G/LTE as backup (fw updates)
  3. Maximum 5db gain antenna can be used positioned on the LNB ring facing N-NW, must not exceed 1400mm in length
  4. Must be tuned for exactly 915mhz (l'm thinking cavity filter) to help with Rx.
  5. Enclosure and antenna must be pole mounted
  6. Absolutely no wifi 2.4 or 5ghz
  7. 500CND budget 'd like a set it and forget it approach. ls it even worth it?
 

An IPA-style beer using 100% Canadian ingredients, to be sold by dozens of local brewries across the country with representation from all 10 provinces (& Yukon so far). A portion of proceeds will go to Canadian NFPs or charities. A recipe is also available for homebrewers.

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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Rentlar to c/canadapolitics
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmings.world/post/24123639

According to a new study by the Angus Reid Institute, 76% of Canadians say they’re boycotting American products.

61% of Canadians also say they’re cancelling or delaying trips to the U.S., while 86% say they’re buying more Canadian products.

“The cross-border data already proves it: Canadians are cutting back their travel to the U.S. to levels last seen during COVID-19. These numbers may drop further, considering that 3 in 5 Canadians say they’re cancelling or delaying plans to travel across the border. In addition to this, the proportion of Canadians saying they’re boycotting American products or buying more Canadian products is already high and appears to be growing.”

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Rentlar to c/buycanadian
 

Filing taxes in Canada is relatively simple compared to the USA. See the site for various options, but try to find ones not operated by American firms such as H&R Block and TurboTax.

From a cursory search, TaxTron, GenuTax, Better Tax appear Canadian. Many are Pay-What-You-Want model.

If you have a complex tax situation and/or can't file online, and/or don't want to do the paper return yourself, consider seeing an independent Canadian accountant.

ETA: TurboTax blames filers for incorrect claims in Ontario getting audited, causing Canadians to owe thousands.

ETA2: Another related thread with more tax options listed

 

Both things can be true, but it's funny that two opposite sounding replies came to this one comment about US politics.

 

Une explication divertissante que pourquoi les droits de douanes vont faire mal des États-Unis et une guerre commerciale avec ses pays alliées très stupide.

 

Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Chips made in Surrey, BC, by a Canadian owned company, Naturally Homegrown Foods. Most flavours of theirs are vegan (Honey Dijon being an exception).

On the about page:

Why do your products contain both domestic and imported ingredients?

To ensure our products remain non-GMO, sometimes sourcing within Canada is not an option. Our seasonings often contain spices, which may not be available in Canada due to our climate.

We also take transportation emissions into consideration. For example, we are far closer to say, Oregon than we are to Prince Edward Island.

 

Yukon-born, BC resident Jasmine Mooney describes the horrifying experience.

 

Un discussion avec Édouard Roussez, administrateur du groupe FB "Boycott USA! Achetez Français et Européen !". Il a dit que nous devons quitter les réseaux sociaux Americains, et il a mentionné de utiliser Mastodon au lieu de Twitter.

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