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Bucket Brigade: Likely End-of-Life

During the pandemic a group of us wrote some software to allow people to sing and make music together in real time over the internet, by accounting for latency instead of...

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Bands And Low-stakes Dances

When I got started playing for contra dances in the Boston area there were several area dances you could consider "low stakes"

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Disappointing Table Refinishing

Shaving cream on a table: good kids activity on a wet day, right?

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Out-of-distribution Bioattacks

The main goal of my work these days is trying to reduce the chances of individuals or small groups causing large-scale harm through...

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Our 2023 Collaborative Playlist: your cordial invitation 💌

Hello friends! I am alive and still writing. I’ve recently been clarifying my intentions with this little newsletter

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Benchmarking Bowtie2 Threading

I've been using Bowtie2 to align reads to genomes, and one of it's many settings is the number of threads. While sometimes people advise u...

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Hello hello! Our Souvenir Shop is coming to life in just a few short days. We're excited! But before we get carried away we want to make some stuff clear. Namely, that this is going to be a smaller occasion than years past.

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Seattle Department of Design

Losing Metaphors: Zip and Paste

In python (and several other languages) if I have two lists and want to process corresponding elements together I can use...

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Jeff Kaufman

Process Substitution Without Shell?

While I still write a decent amount of shell I generally try to avoid it. It's hard for others to read, has a lot of sharp edges, tends to...

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Jeff Kaufman

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Accounting for Foregone Pay

While the effective altruism movement started out with a strong focuson donations, over time it has shifted more towards careers

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Jeff Kaufman

Interesting Optical Frames

If you can't see too well like me, here are some spots to find cool and unique glasses frames. First, don’t be afraid to check your local thrift, eBay, or Etsy, as your optician can probably make lenses for these frames. Some good brands to search for are Bausch & Lomb, Persol, and Vuarnet

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Nolan Daniel White

4 Pants Every Guy Needs

Here are 4 pants I think every guy should own, along with second hand recommendations!

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Nolan Daniel White

Fall Shirts I'd Recommend

Here are shirts from some of my favourite brands that I’d recommend you pick up this fall.

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Nolan Daniel White

Fall Fleeces I'd Recommend

there’s few things better than a cozy fleece for the fall weather, so here are some I’d recommend which you can also find on my website

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Nolan Daniel White

Versatile Sneakers I'd Recommend

Whether you’re rocking a hoodie or a blazer, here are some versatile sneakers I’d recommend!

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Nolan Daniel White

Top 5 Summer Accessories

Accessories are the key to summer style. When it gets too hot to layer, a sure way to add some depth, dimension, and personality to your outfits is some interesting accessories. Check out my recommendations below!

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Nolan Daniel White

The Best Socks Money Can Buy

These are the 5 best socks money can buy, not the cheapest, the best.

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Nolan Daniel White

The Ultimate Plus Size Wardrobe

Clothing options for bigger dudes are disproportionately limited. It's rare you'll see a company exceed a 1XL or 2XL size range, and if they do' it's often an afterthought.

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