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  • So you want to game the system and get promoted?

    A guide to stacking the odds in your favour to get to the next level.

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  • So you want to work remotely?

    Tips and product suggestions for setting up an effective remote workstation.

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  • Building an Accessible Menubar Component Using React

    Create an accessible Menubar based on the WAI-ARIA design pattern for a menubar widget.

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  • So you want to write a Groom’s speech?

    Advice for the groom to help him create a memorable and meaningful wedding speech.

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  • So you want to build a PC?

    An overview of the main hardware components you will need to build a desktop PC.

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  • Multiple Entry Points in Create React App Without Ejecting

    Create multiple entry points without ejecting from the safety net of Create React App.

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  • So you want to WFH?

    Tips maintaining focus and effective communication whilst working from home.

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      I recently rebuilt my spreadsheet that tracks our monthly outgoings. It calculates your emergency savings, and checks if your spending fits the 50/30/20 rule. Categories mirror Monzo's, so you can cross-reference against your actual spending.
      
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      well that sucks. apparently the ALA/Freedom To Read Foundation have trademarks on the phrase "free people read freely", which i use in a lino print i made into stickers a few years ago.
      Why we're reaching outFreedom To Read Foundation recently let us know that they believe some of your listings infringe their intellectual property (IP). In line with our Intellectual Property Policy, we've carefully reviewed their report and have removed these listings from our marketplace.
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      "doesn't understand the appeal of patina" feels like neat summation of American aesthetics
      A BBC story headline reads: "Worth $5M? Visitors react to renovated Washington horse statues." There are two photos. One from 2013 that shows the horse statues in their older, patina state. And one from 2026 that shows them covered in 23.75-karat gold leaf.
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      If you see this, reply with a picture that illustrates what it’s like living in the UK
      A man holding up a 

CLACTON
VOTE
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      Katie Fenn

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      If you see this, reply with a picture that illustrates what it’s like living in the UK
      A rail replacement bus service. A yellow bus with the service sign that reads:

“Rail service. I am a train choo choo”
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    26. Niv is both the calm and the storm 🖤

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      A nice hike ☺️
      A lovely stream in a forest in a park

      CeeJay

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      What are some of y’all’s least expensive hobbies? I’m curious.
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      I would read 5,000 words on how Google literally invented transformers and fumbled that opportunity so spectacularly.
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      Minnesota gets things done
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      Dress up for one event and suddenly finding excuses to do it again. 😆
      
      Mention of all black party and my sister whips out dresses to try on. 🫶 
      
      (While we were by the pool. lol )
      Woman in long black dress with what appears to be a bathing suit underneath and a cap on that says Internet
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