jlewallen

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by jlewallen 11y ago
Interesting read. Though my comment is on a benign technical detail. There were links in the article to other articles that I expected to work given how recently the article was published. For example, I was interested in reading about the
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I try and practice mindfulness when I run, thinking about my breathing and steps, etc... I leave all my technology in my locker. A shuffle would be better than a phone, though. I've been considering one but I'm a big Spotify user.
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by jlewallen 11y ago
Keeping a journal or diary. It's great for mental health and creativity. Not to mention the many benefits of more focused journals (food, shop journals, etc...)
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I've purchased many old tools, braces included, from Joshua Clark over at http://hyperkitten.com/tools/ForSale/ He's got it all, planes, saws, etc.. He's a great guy, just let him know what you&#x2
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by jlewallen 11y ago
Glad I actually read the article because I never would have known this: "The official discovery date is the day a human took note of the result. This is in keeping with tradition as M4253 is considered never to have been the largest kn
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by jlewallen 11y ago
Another Rickman favorite, Epic Tea Time, Portraits in Dramatic Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eob7V_WtAVg
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I just finished Trapped Under the Sea by Neil Swidey Definitely feel confident in saying I enjoyed rather than loved the book.
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I've never been on a Go project so I can't speak to that but I do find myself moving between Java/C# clients every 12 to 18 months or so. Prior to the lambdas support in Java C# was a clear winner in the language category for
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by jlewallen 11y ago
Thanks for asking! My answer, of course, depends on the particular scenario. I've had success with simple static methods, especially early in a project. I'd also consider some kind of composition (has-a vs is-a). The latter can be
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by jlewallen 11y ago
This is great! I can't help but feel there's also an opportunity in a sequel to allude to the all too common "invent arbitrary abstract base classes to keep my code DRY" anti-pattern.
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I feel like I've just finished convincing the majority of people I'm close to and communicate with regularly to use WhatsApp over standard SMS. I simply argued the group chat UX points and I don't know how privacy arguments w
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I wish the full source for the Objective C case was provided. I'm curious to know how the value was printed.
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I love reading just about everything and I'm having the hardest time getting momentum on Infinite Jest. I think partly due to the fact that I personally only have some vague idea of what I'm getting myself into.
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I found myself in a similar position recently. I've gone back and read books usually assigned in high school and really enjoyed returning to them after all these years. Anything Vonnegut, East of Eden, and The Things They Carried, to n
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I just got introduced to VenMo a few weeks ago and was surprised by how many people outside of my circle seemed to be using it. The money I received is still sitting there just in case I need to reimburse somebody else soon. I think if you
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I just recently started using WhatsApp for some international travel and to communicate with friends abroad and haven't received any spam for several months. I've also found it to be far superior than regular SMS, especially in gr
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I'm working remotely making >100k. I was -1hr and now I'm +2hrs relative to the home office and the majority of the clientele. I'm very happy. I'm a US Resident though.
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by jlewallen 11y ago
There's a "Thanks, Obama" gif towards the bottom. I missed it at first too.
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I've also been impressed with the Discover Weekly playlist and am happy when I get to tell another Spotify user about it. One thing that has surprised me recently is how many of my friends share accounts. I know at least one couple who
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I was reminded of the same thing and got a few sentences into my reply before noticing yours. Here's a link to a study I had turned up as well: http://seattlefriends.org/files/seiden_study.pdf
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by jlewallen 11y ago
These ARE awesome. The Wood Whisperer had a guest video of one of these that blew me away, most likely because it was an area unfamiliar to me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNA6MJV5xWw
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by jlewallen 11y ago
Two hobbies that marry incredibly well. I've got some hinges and a hasp on order from a blacksmith in Colorado for a woodworking project and I'm incredibly excited to be adding custom forged hardware to the things I create.
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by jlewallen 11y ago
This is something I've dabbled in (10 batches?) It's one of those hobbies that's nice because you can dip your toe in it by brewing a gallon of beer in your kitchen and next thing you know you're completely lost in it wh
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by jlewallen 11y ago
The idea of creating things out of wood always appealed to me, but I never knew I could turn it into a satisfying hobby until I set out to build a built-in bookcase in my home (a very typical gateway project) Before woodworking I tended to
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by jlewallen 11y ago
Woodworking, specifically with hand tools. I love everything about it. The history and tradition of the craft and seeing the work of craftsman around me, especially when travelling. Satisfaction from finishing a project or applying a newly
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by jlewallen 11y ago
Great read, thanks. One sentence in particular stood out to me: "... a sharp report of a pistol was heard, which merely attracted attention, but suggested nothing serious until a man rushed to the front of the President's box.&quo
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by jlewallen 11y ago
I've noticed lately that I tend to give solitary individuals a nod when I walk by them. More than half the time I get a nod back and I find I initiate far more nods than I receive. I'm sure it's function of all kinds of thing
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by jlewallen 12y ago
Definitely not many tools that old :) You can find handsaws from the 1700's and get them working again, for example. Not that I do. I like to work wood, not tools (at least for now).
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by jlewallen 12y ago
Not necessarily the same vein, but we may have similar enough taste in books that this isn't a useless recommendation. I've been wanting to read this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P8M9FK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC
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by jlewallen 12y ago
Agree on the cost of equipment. It's especially evident in hand tool community where 150+ year old equipment is going strong after some minor TLC. I've recently gotten into woodworking as a hobby in a large way. Space is a luxury

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