potate

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[–] potate@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

The blog post is an incredible read.

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

Yea, if the Supernote Manta had been available that is probably the way I would have gone. I'm really interested in their repairability/upgradeability angle. I've had a Framework laptop for ages that just grows with me. Less waste, less cost.

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I have a Remarkable Paper Pro. I use it for notes, organization, reading books, etc. I love it.

The new Supernote is also a compelling option.

The ePaper display means I rarely have to worry about battery and the pen feeling is MILES better than any LCD I've ever tried.

My files all sync to my laptop and my phone, and it is way more comfortable to write on than a double screen device because I can have my 'pad' in letter orientation and my hand doesn't run into the screen which can happen on the double screen devices.

It's also fantastic for taking notes in meetings because I don't have a laptop between me and the others and I don't get distracted by notifications. It's also light enough to disappear into my bag next to my laptop.

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

Completely understand and hugs. Pets' lives are too short.

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I mean, I'd give you a hug, take you to my local pub which just so happens to be queer owned and does fundraising for amazing causes and introduce you to my friends and community. Hell, I have a spare bedroom if you want a place to crash while you get set up.

You aren't your government any more than the turds running my province (Alberta) are me. You'll most likely be met with sympathy for the challenges you face in making such a big move and admiration for having the conviction and courage to do so.

Like any country, there'll be jerks, but as a rule of thumb, we're pretty friendly.

Heck, if you want a vacation, shoot me a message and come visit and use that spare room I mentioned. Do you hike or bike? I'm in Calgary which is super close to epic mountain fun and incredible scenery. We've also got three cats who demand attention, and a guide-dog in training who is a goofy/genius puppy, so there's lots of pet-therapy available too.

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Not at all! Someone sent me a very nice message and I've been trying to respond with thanks which is why I ran into this and reached out.

Seriously - great app and hugely appreciate it. Is there a way to finally contribute? I've got minimal coding expertise but would like to contribute in some way.

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

Huh... I cannot for the life of me figure out how.

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

My partner and I backcountry ski, iceclimb etc. One of the reasons we went with the Ioniq 5 was that we can sleep in the back and use the heat pump to keep us warm.

We recently did a weeklong ski trip with it. We drove from from Golden, BC back to Calgary, AB (250km/150mi) in -16C (3F) and used 70% of a charge. One day on that trip, we were backcountry skiing in similar weather and the car sat outside in that weather for 8 hours. No loss of battery.

One of the unexpected features I really enjoy is that I never pump gas in the cold any more. I programmed my work schedule and the car pre-warms for my commute. I get home, plug the car in, and it's always ready to go.

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 26 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I live in Alberta where most of our power comes from natural gas. I'm also an emissions and sustainability engineer. I did the math on environmental payback for an EV where I live and the EV is WILDLY better for the environment despite the power potentially coming from fossil fuels.

If you tell me roughly where you live I can calculate emissions per kilometre/mile including the energy that goes into manufacturing the vehicle.

There's absolutely jurisdictions where EVs don't make much difference - but most places they do.

(large scale power generation is pretty effecient and most jurisdictions have some renewables in the mix. A car's gas engine is much lower efficiency most places)

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 months ago

The courage of these folks is pretty inspiring.

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 months ago

I still don't get the butane reference? (kidding)

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 months ago

Trump pay for something? Yea right...

 

tl;dr - Black man driving his dad's BMW is detained for being suspicious because he doesn't look like the sort of person who drives that car. He is subject to a rough arrest as his mother watches. Gatineau police insist there was no racial profiling.

 

If a health care worker did something like this, they would be facing discipline from their professional college and would face massive ramifications. If I, as a consulting professional, send unprofessional messages to a client and they contacted my boss, I would be out of a job instantly. 20 hours pay forfeiture is a joke in my opinion. The police need to be held to a higher standard than the general public, but seemingly face no actual discipline regardless of how egregious their behaviour is.

 

Just printed this plant pot and the quality is absolutely trash. It's a large print (150mmx150mmx150mm) but printed using my normal settings. It's solid wall - 4-5 perimeters thick. Sliced in Prusaslicer 2.6.1 and printed on an Ankermake M5. Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

So I commute year round in Calgary and that means cold and dark. I can't seem to find a tail light that isn't disposable garbage and will actually hold up to a few years of use.

Yes you can basically buy tail lights in bulk off Amazon - but I hate tossing dead junk in the trash. I would rather pay more for a light that lasts.

My perfect light would use replaceable 18650 (or whatever size) lithium ion cells, or at least have USB-C with pass-through charging (so that I can run it off an external battery in a pinch).

For front lights I use Outbound Lighting and they are perfect - long battery life, great performance, pass-through charging, works in the cold. Unfortunately Outbound doesn't make tail lights. I've begged.

So anyone have a tail light that they LOVE?

 

MobileSyrup says the Nothing Phone (2) is coming to Canada.

I'll admit it - I'm intrigued. I normally go with Pixel devices for stock Android so I'm a little hesitant about Nothing's implementation, but the device itself looks pretty cool.

 

This is Aros (and brother Durin). Aros has polydactyly and by our count has 25 toes - 7 more than normal. He has six toes on each hind foot and left forefoot, and a whopping seven on his right forefoot. Nail trims should be fun with this little guy!

The bonus digits don't seem to bother him in the slightest and living in Canada, I'm sure he'll appreciate the extra floatation in the snow if he ever manages to sneak out during winter - because those feet are like snowshoes!

Shelters are packed right now so PLEASE consider a shelter animal rather than some bougie breed that is likely to have a ton of health issues.

Also - if you can't commit to a pet long term but could foster a kitter or pupper, it's a super rewarding experience. Our shelter covers everything from vet visits to food to even toys so it's a zero cost way to bring a fuzz-ball into your home and out of a cramped shelter while they look for their forever home!

 

Fostering four orphaned goofballs. Eating is a messy, full body experience...

 

Spray Lakes Sawmills is planning to clearcut trees in the Moose Mountain area. This area sees tons of hikers, mountain bikers, and other recreationalists. It would be INCREDIBLY short sighted to proceed with this plan as we'd be sacrificing a huge tourist draw for a brief cash grab. Please consider signing the petition!

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