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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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      Let's see what all the @atproto/api fuss is about
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      I forgot one of the most important recommendations for tracking (and predicting) your child's sleeping pattern:
      
      App - Huckleberry

      Andrew James

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      In honour of my kid turning one at the weekend, here’s my list of recommendations that saw us through. Hopefully it’ll help any new parents out there!
      
      Sleepwear - MORI
      
      Book - Maybe (Chris Haughton)
      
      Food - Nuby bottles 
      
      Toys - Lovevery 
      
      Music - Brent Holmes
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      TIL I'm a Vercel employee ▲🤔
      Vercel[bot] comment:


Deployment failed with the following error:

Vercel employees are required to have Two-Factor Authentication enabled.
View Documentation: https://vercel.com/docs/two-factor-authentication
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      Airplanes are how I learn that in an average six month period there are zero (0) movies released of interest to me.
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      10 Alpe du #Zwift summits in just over two weeks. Worth 😎
      
      With the Everest Challenge complete, I’m now the proud owner of a Tron bike!
      Zwift concept bike (Tron)

      Andrew James

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      67/75
      
      Tron Summit (10/10) 🏆
      
      strava.app.link/0NujmrcMs2b
      
      #75DaysOfMovement
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      The Expanse: Osiris Reborn beta has me optimistic about the full game. The hacker combat was interesting. It's gorgeous. Space felt just different enough.
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    33. Katie Mack

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      I firmly believe presidents & people with control over medical agencies should understand percentages!
      
      If *you* don’t, no judgment; I will explain in the next couple posts how they work. The short version is that Senator Warren is correct in the clip, and there’s NO interpretation in which RFKJr is

      Aaron Rupar

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      RFK Jr: "President Trump has a different way of calculating percentages. If you have a $600 drug and you reduce it to $10, that's a 600% reduction."
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      I never do stuff like this but my favorite Mexican candy store says if people buy candy with this link they will send me free candy and it’s ridiculously good, so if anyone is in the market for Mexican candy or chamoy, here’s the link (discount code IAN88857 works too)
      
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      Chamoy Candy and Rim Dip - Chilitos Dulces y ChamoyChilitos™ Chamoy is the perfect blend of sweet, sour & spicy! Top selection of candy: gushers, sour belts, peach rings, manguitos & more. Handcrafted from real fruit pulp & authentic Mexican spices! F...
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      my job search checklist:
      
      1. talk to a recruiter a day
      2. send a handful of dms to people at a company that is hiring 
      3. apply on the COMPANY website (then do #2)
      4. spend some time everyday networking on social
      5. get invovled in a virtual community and show up
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