Evkob

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[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 15 points 1 day ago

Cops, even ignoring the fact that ACAB, are flawed in that they can't enforce traffic laws everywhere all the time.

Infrastructure can make a road safe 24/7. And doesn't discriminate nor shoot minorities.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago

The original pic was taken on an end of secondary school trip in 2011, per KnowYourMeme.

He'd now be in his early to mid thirties.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 21 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Yeah, if someone truly wants your bike, they can get it. Locking a bike somewhere in a city is about making the would-be thief look for an easier target. Outrunning your hiking partner, not the bear.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 1 points 6 days ago

Any emulators not littered with ads?

Lemuroid is great and covers many systems, but you can always just install RetroArch on Android too.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 days ago

Probably a bit under 3 or so.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

Fucking smartphones and their malfunctioning alarms

I got got by this too many times, so I bought a digital alarm clock at the thrift store, a cheap old thing from the '80s. It reliably blares FM radio at me every morning and I haven't missed an alarm since.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago

I'm tired and read Nathan Fielder, that would certainly be something.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 30 points 1 month ago

"Deep down, I want to be a Cambodian police woman. Is that allowed, or am I being unrealistic?"

John Cleese on trans people

(He's definitely an asshole about more than the EU)

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 month ago (2 children)

We all know what people mean by it; they mean "black" but are scared to say it for whatever reason.

I think criticism of the term "African-American" is valid. Most black people in America today have never been to Africa.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 month ago

No, my mom taught me we should respect the elderly.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I have a pretty addictive personality and I thank the stars that I've never enjoyed coke on the handful of occasions I've tried it. It just made me feel overly talkative to the point of being annoying.

 

I had to drive around 1500km this past weekend in a rented mini-van. I don't own a car, so that's probably more distance than I've covered in a motor vehicle in the past 5 years.

Today, back home and on my way to work, there was rather torrential rain, but I was still so thankful to be back on the bike.

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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by Evkob@lemmy.ca to c/maplemusic@lemmy.ca
 

En honneur du quinzou aujourd'hui! (La fête nationale des acadien•nes)

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In honour of National Acadian Day today!

VIREZ-FOU 💙⭐🤍❤️

 

(Happy National Acadian Day to all Acadians!)

Craquez-vous une Alpine, mettez du 1755 ou les Hay Babies, pis faites du tapage pour laisser savoir aux Anglais qu'on est still là!

 

La parfaite toune à écouter en pleurant son ex.

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A song to listen to while mourning a failed relationship.

 

Two cappuccinos I made one after the other in my café today. This couple came in and wanted large cappuccinos, so I made them in our 16oz cups. Not my cup of tea (nor coffee) but if I can make what you want, I will! Unfortunely, my muscle memory is attuned to steaming/pouring 8oz capps, and so the first one came out somewhat more phallic than I intended 😅

The only thing worse than a shitty pour is a shitty pour in the same order as a drink you nailed.

 

Violett Pi (real name: Karl Gagnon) is a québécois artist originally from Granby. Naming himself after a flower (violets) and the irrational number π, his music reflects the beauty in the nonsensical. Inspired by bands like Nirvana and Mr. Bungle, his discography is eclectic, honest, and raw.

I had the chance to see him and his band open for one of my favourite artists a few years ago, the energy they had on stage was amazing, honestly one of the best live performances I've seen, despite a small, somewhat-timid crowd.

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submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by Evkob@lemmy.ca to c/coffee@lemmy.world
 

I'm just curious! I'd love to know what type of cafés anyone here is working at.

My current café is kinda old-school Italian style coffee-wise but much more laid back and add some hippy-granola vibes for good mesure. Our beans are roasted in-house, and pretty much all the food we sell is made in-house as well, down to the sauces, and anything we don't make ourselves is bought locally.

I've worked in two other cafés prior to this one. The first was a kinda upscale third-wave spot that mostly attracted yuppies, and the equipment far surpassed the training of any of the staff. We had pourovers on the menu and maybe 1 and a half employees actually knew how to brew with a V60.

The second was a hardline traditional Italian-style café, which, if you're familiar with the coffee culture in Canada (where I live) vs Italy, is a silly idea. A lot of people here only know Tim Horton's or Starbucks, especially in a mostly rural province like where I'm situated. You have to meet people where they're at; scoffing at people for wanting sweetener in their latte isn't likely to encourage them to jump into the coffee world in whichever way one deems proper. It'll only encourage them to stick to Timmies or Starbucks instead of checking out local cafés with actually good coffee.

 

Les Moontunes are an Acadian ensemble (although a lot if not most of their songs are in English!) with influences ranging from jazz to metal to soul to psychedelic rock. When they perform live, they do so in astronaut suits to represent their out-of-this-world sound.

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CARIBOU - Sun (youtu.be)
submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by Evkob@lemmy.ca to c/maplemusic@lemmy.ca
 

CARIBOU is an one-man electronic band, written, performed, and produced by Dan Snaith from Dundas, Ontario. He's also released music under the names Manitoba and Daphni.

 

A great musician who faced more than his share of demons. I first saw this video 5 or so years ago, and I've been coming back to it regularly since. There's an authenticity to Stewart's singing, a pained optimism of sorts, paired with the agressive mandolin-playing. It just speaks to me.

 

(For some context, I live in Canada, beer labels are bilingually English & French here)

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