Rentlar

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[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 hour ago

Hey Republicans, to fix this issue, build a bunch of wind turbine power generators to blow the smoke away.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 hour ago

At this point, it should be clear that mirroring the US's stance won't get Canada any benefits anymore. So we should just drop the appeasement and speak for world order instead of for genocide.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 3 points 9 hours ago

Can we please have a source for the YSK statement you made in the title and the graph?

I have seen data on not having kids being the biggest choice a person can make to prevent future emissions. You also didn't mention flying less often, or not flying when a reasonable alternative exists. What is the relative impact of all of these things compared to dietary changes? Numbers on that would be helpful.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 11 points 20 hours ago (3 children)

Technically, uh no. Many of the games I haven't loaded onto my PC would no longer be accessible, correct. But I have a copy of Goldberg emulator, in case Valve doesn't hold up their end of the bargain.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago

Shaun's original comment in Japanese

「リストラ(Restructure)」という言葉には、再構築や効率化といった前向きな意味合いが込められることが多く海外では比較的曖昧に使われがちです。しかし日本においては「リストラ=解雇」として非常にストレートに受け止められその影響の大きさがより強く意識されます。

とくに近年の外資系企業では大規模な投資に対して短期間での成果を求める傾向が強まり、十分な時間をかける前に株主の期待に応えるための方向転換が行われる場面も少なくありません。今回の報道もそうした構造の中で起きた出来事だと受け止めています。

ゲーム業界を支えているのは現場で真摯に開発に取り組んできた一人ひとりのクリエイターやスタッフの皆さんです。今回の決定には同じ業界にいる立場として強い痛みを感じます。

長い時間をかけて築いてきたものが世に出ない悔しさとそれを楽しみにしていたゲーマーが触れることすらできない現実。どちらも非常に残念です。

影響を受けた皆さまが次のフィールドで再び力を発揮できることを心より願っております。

Restructure is essentially synonymous to being fired/laid-off in Japanese. Shaun points out its used with relatively mixed meanings elsewhere.

Just speaking from my own knowledge of Japanese work culture, each employee and employer are a lot more mutually valued with each other than a relationship with shareholders. The need to frequently turnover staff reflects worse on both. Japanese shareholder relationships with companies, in turn, traditionally (post-bubble era) are less focused on solely "fiduciary duty". They were more on stability, sharing success with good product releases, customer relations and feeling that you are part of the company itself as a shareholder. Many offer(ed) annual gifts and product samples to their domestic shareholders.

So the idea to pursue short-term growth at the expense of long-term success or popularity, is not as well-received by Japanese executives, employees and the public as it may in North America.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 31 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

This [public service cuts, government financial austerity and all the other stuff in the first bunch of paragraphs] is a descent into fascism. By defunding the state and over-funding the military, Canada is careening towards disaster. And unsurprisingly, the voices that are paid by the corporate class, are cheering this descent on.

Come on, let's get specific. Call out our fascism where the descent into fascism is happening under Carney's government: Bill C-2, Trump ass-kissing, parts of Bill C-5.

I am diametrically opposed to wanton public service cuts, but let's be targeted and accurate at what we are calling the descent to fascism.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Sure. That is assuming that someone is available on the LibreOffice side to support the ministry for a particular amount, and that the policy related to government procedures can be followed under this agreement.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 46 points 1 day ago (4 children)

They could spend 1~2% of the cost of their microsoft licenses to create their own plugins/development to make the UI more usable for their applications and workers, rather than relying on Microsoft themselves or creating plugins on outdated and proprietary frameworks.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 17 points 1 day ago

Interesting how "top US official" now implies some idiot Trump blowhard more often than a competent experienced leader.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 17 points 1 day ago

Senator Rafael 'Cancún' Cruz running away from his constituents during weather crises? Well, I never!

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 34 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (5 children)

Honestly, while I'd typically say the solution is to use the bike lane, the bridge is 5.5 mi (8.85km) long, the very shortest commutes between destinations on the two sides is about 7mi (11.25km), taking about 40mins each way. Still the fact that a few hundred cyclists use it each day is impressive, and there would be little car-free access between the cities otherwise.

A dedicated public transit bus lane with frequent service between SMART and BART, would be a lot better of an idea.

 

Concepts of a plan for a trade deal. No deal imminent or expected before the G7.

 

Since they know the idea of travelling to the US is unpopular among Canadians right now, Porter seems to be trying the "asking for a New York friend" route in their advertising. This is the 2nd one I've seen.

Porter airlines Invite an NYC friend sale

 

I've been watching/listening, seeing Peter sub in for David is making me do double-takes, and aside from his voice made me question for a minute if they were the same guy, just that he grew hair all of a sudden.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/44568036

There is a clear pattern to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff negotiations. Andrew Chang explains four key steps to Trump's playbook and breaks down to what extent they work — and at what cost.

 

(CBC News via YouTube)

There is a clear pattern to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff negotiations. Andrew Chang explains four key steps to Trump's playbook and breaks down to what extent they work — and at what cost.

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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Rentlar@lemmy.ca to c/main@lemmy.ca
 

Since the server went off of OVH, lemmy.ca has felt super snappy overall. Tonight I'm noticing lagspikes, and the status graph shows it too...

I'll check back in the morning, site's still usable so not an urgent matter. It'd be interesting for me to know what might be happening.

Morning edit: seems like a one off.

 

US road border crossings by Canadians down 35.2%

Canadian returns from the US by air down 19.9%

Data from Statistics Canada

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/43866124

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I'm planning to start a new Satisfactory world with a number of friends and acquaintances of mine, some from different friend groups.

In a game like Minecraft, the world is limitless and people can set their base up anywhere, obtain resources wherever they please and just trying not to impede on others too much. In Satisfactory I worry a bit about competing over the resources or ideal space, or someone decides to take down another person's hourslong work to make a more efficient factory, etc.

What would be ways that I could fairly share the world with many people? I'd think most of the people would get along and the objective is shared, but I'd want to reduce areas of frustration where possible and would appreciate any advice to that end.

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