bluelander

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[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 weeks ago

Runbox.com! I've been using them for years after Lavabit was shutdown. Based out of Norway, affordable, and privacy focused.

What are the things/habits you've given up in pursuit of a simpler life that led to a cascade of improvements? in c/simpleliving@lemmy.ml
[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 4 points 4 weeks ago

I quit drinking. I wasn't an alcoholic or anything, but I was drinking regularly. Quitting has saved money on my grocery bill, made going out cheaper, made me healthier, and enabled me to remember every fun night with my friends with perfect clarity.

Tony's chocolonely - Dutch chocolate *without* child slavery! in c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk
[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I love Tony's, but they're also reportedly higher in lead content than other brands.

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a8480295550/

Valrhona is a solid non-American brand pick from the list of safer chocolate and they're B-Corp certified. I believe their parents company is French.

When it comes to chocolate you're often forced to pick your poison, so to speak.

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Looked out the glass front door to see if my package had arrived. Just a dog turd. (lemmy.ml)
 
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What are some good ad-free podcasts? (lemmy.ml)
 

So I've run my own show for just about ten years now. We've never had ads or sponsorships of any kind other than a Patreon plug at the very end.

When I go out into the world and listen to other podcasts I'm perpetually annoyed at the lengthy, frequent ad-breaks. I don't mind being reminded to engage or click on their link or go to a show's Ko-Fi page, but a two minute dollar shave club or AG1 ad is just too much. And, honestly, the amount of advertising dollars some shows take makes me question their integrity just a bit. I know it might be a bit old-fashioned to think that, but I can't help it.

What are you favorite sponsorship-free, ad-free podcasts?

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Avocado likes to hold hands (lemmy.ml)