banana

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Whats the worst baby name? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] banana 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Felanie

What is the best way to get or request a relatively new textbook? in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[–] banana 23 points 1 month ago

Text books are often published separately in Southeast Asia and sold for much cheaper than in the west. They are often paper back and printed on thinner paper but the content is the same. Check out Abebooks or BookFinder.com

Anarchist Take On LW front page, oh damn in c/flippanarchy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[–] banana 2 points 1 month ago

Both can be true.

New Westminster aims to end traffic-related deaths and serious injuries in c/britishcolumbia@lemmy.ca
[–] banana 2 points 2 months ago

We have a long way to go to make active transportation safer and easier but I am encouraged when I read things like this.

*Permanently Deleted* in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] banana 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I agree. It is really hard to justify why a person might need 3 or more homes.

New post-secondary campus named after John Horgan opens on Vancouver Island in c/britishcolumbia@lemmy.ca
[–] banana 3 points 3 months ago

Honestly, government buildings should not be named after people. Too many places and buildings around BC were named after people we later recognized had done unfavourable things in their lives.

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Facilitation Skill Development Resources? (self.anarchism)
 

Facilitation is a skill set that we should all develop. Group problem solving is a focus of anarchism. Other than through practice, how have you developed this skill?

Most of the resources I find online are focused towards a corporate and business approach. While I imagine some of what is taught will be universal, I wonder if there are better resources for learning community facilitation skills. Are there any books , courses, or videos series you recommend?

Do you know of any class-conscious or anti-capitalist children's songs or nursery rhymes? in c/anarchism@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[–] banana 2 points 4 months ago

Yes Raffi was and is a favourite. Thank you for the recommendations

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Do you know of any class-conscious or anti-capitalist children's songs or nursery rhymes? (self.anarchism)
 

At bedtime, my toddler now knows how to tell me they want me to sing a different song. I am running out of songs so have begun to pull at the church songs that are forever lodged in my brain from my upbringing. I don't like the idea of teaching the messages in these songs. It led me to wonder if there are songs with good social messages that are appropriate for children. It's a stretch but I hope you all can help me out!

Axed local reporters aim to launch first worker-owned co-op news outlet in Western Canada, covering Tri-Cities, Burnaby, New Westminster in c/britishcolumbia@lemmy.ca
[–] banana 3 points 7 months ago

The article says they are fundraising but doesn't give a link. I guess they aren't fundraising from the public? Does anyone have more info?

Inquest into UVic student overdose hears heart-wrenching testimony from mother in c/britishcolumbia@lemmy.ca
[–] banana 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Power and love to this mom. It cannot be easy speaking about this.

BC Ferries prices rise on April 1, but there's a silver lining in c/britishcolumbia@lemmy.ca
[–] banana 0 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I get prioritizing over tourists, but help me understand, why should island residents get a priority over residents of the Lower Mainland? Unless an island resident is coming for medical treatment they can't get on the island?

B.C. budget leaves TransLink waiting for funding lifeline in c/vancouver@lemmy.ca
[–] banana 3 points 10 months ago

I can't imagine a 50% reduction to bus service. I am guessing a solution is still being negotiated.

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B.C. budget leaves TransLink waiting for funding lifeline (vancouversun.com)
submitted 10 months ago by banana to c/vancouver@lemmy.ca
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847 social housing units proposed for Marine Drive SkyTrain station | Urbanized in c/vancouver@lemmy.ca
[–] banana 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Transit-oriented and nonprofit, I can't ask for much more. I wish this project all the success.

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Trudeau to resign as prime minister after Liberal leadership race; Parliament prorogued until March 24 (www.cbc.ca)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by banana to c/canada@lemmy.ca
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What local organizations/charities do you donate to? (self.vancouver)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by banana to c/vancouver@lemmy.ca
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What local organizations and charities do you donate to and why? What organizations are the most important or effective at their mission?

#Vancouver #Charity #Giving #Donating #NGO

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Death, Injuries, Displacement. The Dark History of One Vancouver Landlord (thetyee.ca)
submitted 2 years ago by banana to c/vancouver@lemmy.ca
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Three apartment fires with one common factor.

The properties were — and still are — owned by Fu De (Henry) Ren and his wife, Fang Yan. And while the Mount Pleasant fire was determined to be accidental, the buildings and their owners had a record of multiple fire safety violations.

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Vancouver Police Raid Dana Larsen's Magic Mushroom Shops in Vancouver (dailyhive.com)
submitted 2 years ago by banana to c/vancouver@lemmy.ca
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Hades on Steam Deck is a blast (self.steamdeck)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by banana to c/steamdeck@sopuli.xyz
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I had fun playing it on PC, but the game is just that much more fun and immersive on the Deck. I'd say it's the first game where I've noticed a big difference since I got my Deck last week.

On the other hand, I found Slay the Spire to be better on PC. The controls and smaller screen seem to get in the way a little bit more.

Any other suggestions for games that really shine on the Deck vs PC?

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