Jackthelad

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Over £60bn of pledges announced at UK’s investment summit in c/uk_politics@feddit.uk
[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

We’ve had fourteen years of successive Conservative governments promising to “cut red tape,” and all we have to show for it is a flatlining economy and falling living standards.

That's because they didn't actually cut any red tape, they just liked talking about doing it. Which pretty much sums up their entire tenure in government.

Elephant in the meeting in c/memes@lemmy.world
[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 19 points 1 day ago (11 children)

Porting it to another platform, I understand.

But I can't understand the clamour for yet another remaster, in a generation full of them.

Tool Time in c/memes@lemmy.world
[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

I don't think so, Tim.

Keir Starmer's first 100 days in office: The verdict is in, and it isn't good in c/uk_politics@feddit.uk
[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

When the election takes place right before the summer recess, that's not going to happen.

Teenage trans activists release 6,000 crickets on transphobic LGB Alliance conference in c/uk_politics@feddit.uk
Keir Starmer's first 100 days in office: The verdict is in, and it isn't good in c/uk_politics@feddit.uk
[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 30 points 2 days ago (4 children)

The media's obsession with the "first 100 days" is so stupid.

It's a ridiculous Americanism that only really applied to one President, yet is now apparently a landmark that all governments everywhere are measured by.

UK bans Mandela, blocks UK tour in support of Palestine in c/uk_politics@feddit.uk
[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Posting an article from Skwawkbox? Yeah, I agree.

P&O Ferries owner's £1bn investment in UK will go ahead despite transport secretary calling for boycott of shipping firm in c/uk_politics@feddit.uk
[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I was told the grown-ups were now in charge, but I'm still waiting to see that.

Teenage trans activists release 6,000 crickets on transphobic LGB Alliance conference in c/uk_politics@feddit.uk
[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

It's definitely the LGB Alliance that are the unhinged ones though...

New Rumor Suggests Concord is Plotting a Comeback as a Free-to-Play Game in c/games@lemmy.world
[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 0 points 4 days ago

Another falsehood being repeated is that it was in development for 8 years. It wasn't. 8 years ago it was an idea.

The actual development is around 4 years.

New Rumor Suggests Concord is Plotting a Comeback as a Free-to-Play Game in c/games@lemmy.world
[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Given that sales were only 25,000, statistically it's probably none of them.

I like how I got three downvotes just for saying I liked a game. 😂

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Android Theft protection, including Detection & Remote Lock, widely rolling out (9to5google.com)
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Android Theft protection, including Detection & Remote Lock, widely rolling out (9to5google.com)
New Rumor Suggests Concord is Plotting a Comeback as a Free-to-Play Game in c/games@lemmy.world
[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world -4 points 5 days ago (3 children)

The $400 million line shows how far some random guy's unverified opinion can go.

It absolutely didn't cost more than GTA 5.

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How to answer "Tell me about yourself" in a job interview? (lemmy.world)
 

I've got a job interview on Tuesday and I haven't had one for a while due to a period of unemployment because of family health issues.

One part of interviews I've always struggled with is when they first ask you to tell them about yourself. I struggle to talk about myself anyway and never know what they'd like me to actually say, whether it's about me as a person or about my work history.

So any tips or tricks would be welcome.

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What pillows do the people of Lemmy recommend for combination sleepers? (lemmy.world)
 

I have an Emma Original Pillow that I've had for three years and the support is basically non-existent now, so I wake up in the night and end up with neck and shoulder pain.

I've tried a Panda Hybrid pillow and a Simba Hybrid firm pillow but neither were any good to me. The Panda was too low for sleeping on my back and the Simba didn't have the support I needed. If I was purely a side sleeper it would be probably be okay, but of course I have to be awkward.

I generally prefer memory foam pillows, but it's been so long since I've had a good night's sleep, I'm willing to try anything.

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What are the best e-readers on the market? (lemmy.world)
 

I'm a lover of physical books but I'm looking to get an e-reader as well, for those books that are hard to find physical copies of, or are just very expensive.

I've ruled out Onyx, because I try to avoid Chinese tech as it's usually poorly made. But I'm not sure whether Kindle or Kobo is best. Is being tied to Amazon's ecosystem too restricting? Are the Kobo e-readers compatible with everything you need? Which ones have the best screens, ideally how a physical book would look?

So many questions, but hopefully some of you can help. 😁

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Has anyone here used CBD products for anxiety? Do they actually work or is it just a placebo? (lemmy.world)
 

I've suffered with anxiety since I was a kid, and things like CBT don't seem to work for me at all. I know pills from the doctor are available, but I only want to go down that route as a last resort.

So does anyone have any experience with CBD products for treating anxiety? The reviews online seem mixed on whether they actually work.

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For those who have been to Comic Con: Are photo ops or autographs best? (lemmy.world)
 

Looking to attend a Comic Con for the first time next month and I want to meet Nolan North for either a photo or an autograph.

I know neither of them will give you much time with the guest, but which do you think is the best value for money?

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UK government to back down on controversial end-to-end encryption provisions in Online Safety Bill (techmonitor.ai)
 

Almost like it was a non-starter. Who could have possibly foreseen that?

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