shamrt

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What small, everyday life tips do you have to offer? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] shamrt@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Evidence? 🧐

What movies can you rewatch often and not get tired of? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] shamrt@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

And Edge of Tomorrow!

What are your favorite examples of 'media within media' (e.g., shows, stories, or movies inside of other shows or books)? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] shamrt@lemmy.ca 17 points 1 month ago (2 children)

"The Wall" in Solar Opposites. It's arguably better than the main story.

[discussion] DC (direct current) power network in c/technology@lemmy.world
Real examples here? in c/programming@programming.dev
[–] shamrt@lemmy.ca 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Sindre Sorhus?

Doug Ford's change to booze sales could cost far more than $225M in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] shamrt@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

The state tried the other thing β€” for years and years β€” and it didn't work. So they created the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.

I'll wager that what's happening now will exasperate the broader alcohol problem in the province.

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China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover (spectrum.ieee.org)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13204426

Globally, according to research by the Rocky Mountain Institute, EVs will comprise two-thirds of the world’s car sales by 2030. However, according to the World Resources Institute, β€œEVs need to account for 75 percent to 95 percent of passenger vehicle sales by 2030 in order to meet international climate goals aimed at keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F).”

The Fairphone 5 is less about what comes in the box and more about what you get over the years in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] shamrt@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

According to the article, nope. Same as the Fairphone 4.

Kia is holding imported cars on locked compounds, rather than sell or deliver them. in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] shamrt@lemmy.ca 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Was strongly considering a Kia or Hyundai for my next vehicle (I'm a current Hyundai owner), but if this is what it looks like, it's more than sufficient for me to look elsewhere.

Canada faces declining EV interest, report shows, despite push to boost sales in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] shamrt@lemmy.ca 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Which bike?

TekSavvy calls out CRTC for its 'flawed' internet decision in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] shamrt@lemmy.ca 25 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've long argued that it should be illegal for incumbents to sell retail connections for less than wholesale prices, but here we are

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TekSavvy calls out CRTC for its 'flawed' internet decision (mobilesyrup.com)
 

Tucked into the bottom:

TekSavvy, which was also looking for a seller earlier this year, says it's "not currently for sale."

CRTC allows smaller internet companies to sell service over telecoms' fibre networks in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] shamrt@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Heard that rumour, too, but it remains to be seen. I'm holding out hope

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CRTC allows smaller internet companies to sell service over telecoms' fibre networks (www.cbc.ca)
 

Regulator says its review found a significant competitive decline in Ontario and Quebec

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CRTC's wholesale internet rate decision could impact Bell's fibre internet build plans (mobilesyrup.com)
 

CEO Mirko Bibic said the decision could lead Bell to slow down its expansion plans in 2024

Canada's competition bureau ordered to pay nearly $10 mln to Rogers, Shaw in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] shamrt@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 year ago

I have a love-hate relationship with Canadaland, but will fully acknowledge that their series on monopolies in Canada was excellent: https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/introducing-the-new-season-monopoly/

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TekSavvy puts itself up for sale amid industry turmoil (www.theglobeandmail.com)
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