Need a pick me up? Watch this nice Canadian lady help an adorable porcupine who couldn’t roll over. ❤️ https://t.co/LvI8TedTrf

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@charis Thanks for that. I hadn’t heard about it, and I’m already dreading the work involved to make my sites work with it. 😐

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RT @yow_conf: 😱😱😱😱😱
We’re all a little bit excited! https://t.co/9CoiyUMW12

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Nice crowd for #fpsyd as Erik kicks things off! https://t.co/3m3vNzunfg

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First talk is @lambda_foo talking about error handling and data types. I think from the chuckles there was a reference to @markhibberd. 😂 #fpsyd https://t.co/EAd6LNVFLt

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“Wait… does that say ‘@since TODO’?!” Yep. 😂 @lambda_foo #fpsyd https://t.co/hKkOeW1KJB

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Someone who works for one of Peter Thiel’s companies asked for my help recruiting women recently. I told them I had moral issues with that. “His influence is really minimal!” I demurred. We all have a line somewhere.

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@charis I deleted my Paypal account over that asshat. 😂

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I love how #fpsyd talks end up being a collaborative group exploration of a topic rather than a one-way info dump. ❤️👏

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“Gentlemen – we are a community in crisis.” @jedws is talking about the problem of diversity in the FP community. “We, the majority, need to do something about it.” 👏 #fpsyd https://t.co/phkmuhRhYe

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“It’s normal human behaviour, to default to homogenous culture. We want to seek out people like us.” Can confirm that I was approached at #fpsyd tonight by a woman with “Yes, there’s another woman here!” https://t.co/jeVEIoP0BI

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Wow. This is interesting. I’ve seen a lot of “diversity in tech” talks, and they rarely attract this level of debate and dissection. Not sure what that means. #fpsyd

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On Monday this week, I saw a man stand in front of a crowd and say “We all know these benefits of diversity,” and everyone nodded. Two days later I’m at a Meetup where another man is being picked apart and grilled over the exact same set of assertions. 😐

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@gilmae No. The why.

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Good discussion of contempt culture now. @aurynn – this is from the seed you planted. 👊 #fpsyd https://t.co/R7IWPkKfn0

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@darraghke @jedws Unfortunately no. But if someone wants to invite @jedws to present in Melbs, he does get down there fairly regularly.

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@afcowie It’s disheartening. I’m so appreciative of the support I’ve had from folks like you and @jedws and @KenScambler and @TacticalGrace, but if this had been my first exposure to the FP community… I probably wouldn’t be back.

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@darraghke @jedws Coincidentally he just praised Zendesk’s diversity efforts! 👏

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Great advice from @jedws for folks in the FP community: listen, be welcoming, describe FP as a growth-mindset field… and don’t be a dick. 👏 #fpsyd https://t.co/vjDkPODFn7

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@KenScambler @afcowie @jedws @TacticalGrace No video – but we definitely need him to do it in Melbs!

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Final talk – learning about Cabal from Erik. Hey, Haskell! #fpsyd https://t.co/kWfoD1BrXW

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@jedws @afcowie @KenScambler @TacticalGrace I would hope that would be the case. I really appreciated though that it was a longstanding leader in the community raising the issue, and others arguing in support, rather than someone like me. I was frankly just really surprised at the reaction. I’ve never seen that before.

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Trying to pay attention to a tech talk, but distracted by assisting a colleague on Slack who is struggling with unsolicited messages from a dude on https://t.co/m2wfyluaNQ. Via a women’s coding group. Oh, and I got one this week too. 😐🔫

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@aurynn I told him about you when he was writing the talk. I told some of the attendees who were interested to look up your talk from LCA. 👍

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Third talk of the night to reference Ambiata at some point… #fpsyd https://t.co/B3bZcbLEIE

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@aurynn Thank YOU for giving me the vocabulary to talk about the water I was swimming in and behaviours that made me angry in ways I couldn’t describe.

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@simonwaight We are and have been. We know. We deal with them constantly. 😕

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@simonwaight I mean, a dude who joins a Women Who Code group in bad faith is not the type who is going to be swayed by a code of conduct anyway.

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@tessiselated Exactly. 🔨

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@TacticalGrace @jedws @afcowie @KenScambler You didn’t even hear the part where someone started quoting the median differences in gender IQ tests! (Thankfully he was rightly shouted down by just about everyone.)

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@gilmae I’ll tell you tomorrow. Meet up is still going and I’m too tired.

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This is the first meetup I’ve been to that ran so late Night Shift kicked in on my phone.

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@Amys_Kapers iPhones have a mode late at night where it shifts the colour balance to orange to help you get to sleep. Mine kicks in at 10pm.

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@jonoabroad @jedws Sadly no. 🙁

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@roisinparkes FP Syd. Uncharacteristically long one.

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@johnallsopp They’ve been talking about it on The Watch podcast a fair bit recently. Made me want to watch. Maybe something for Easter long weekend! https://t.co/5c7rIj0fph

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@StephenNancekiv Yeah, I’ve seen it happen before at other FP-Syds. I actually tweeted in praise of the format during the first talk. I think it works for a lot of topics. Just didn’t expect it on that one. But thank you. 🙂

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RT @DanielleWarby: Yes. It’s not that hard people!

An Aussie example: there’s actually no Australian cricket team but there is the Austral…

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RT @JennaGuillaume: 😫😭😍 https://t.co/o7YsXkSmJR

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@tathamoddie @robdmoore @fegreeds @readify This is the thing I miss most about having an office! Remote is nice, but choc eggs I buy myself are just sad. 😂

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My Twitter gender breakdown – 57% men, 42% women, 1% nonbinary. Could be better, but not bad considering I mainly follow folks in the tech industry. https://t.co/0bU8zalC4Y https://t.co/zzE4Jyedei

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@trannosaurusma Oh interesting! Twitter says 53/47…

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@minxdragon 😂It took a random sample, so it might not have been you. But you are always special to me!

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@itgrrl @youngnick I don’t think either of us built it? I certainly didn’t. I read Nick’s comment as saying he needs to follow more non-men. 🙂

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Enjoying my front row seat for @zhamakd’s #yownight talk about service meshes! Thanks for hosting this massive crowd, @SafetyCultureHQ! https://t.co/2QwukHl1X3

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“So what’s the solution to this? MAGIC!” 😂 @zhamakd walking though example involving implementing observing telemetry over your Microservice architecture. #yownight https://t.co/zZ4TsdCQkg

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Now @zhamakd is talking about API Management systems. It’s a $600M industry, and it will grown even bigger in the future. What should you get that plays nicely with service mesh? “It depends.” #yownight https://t.co/52xEYJfizw

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Moving from monolith to microservices should involve an important switch to treating internal and external API users the same. No more poorly documented internal-only services! #yownight @zhamakd https://t.co/3iuuZsIu33

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The best in the biz! ❤️ https://t.co/uajv7GAYx4

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RT @marlousteh: Thanks to our UG partner @WomenWhoCode #sydney for tonight’s #yownight with @zhamakd! Looking forward to the next Scala wor…

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@unixbigot We need to print up, like, red cards that we can hand out to people at meetups.

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@aimee_maree @unixbigot You’re defending people during Q&A sessions who don’t have questions?! No. You cannot.

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I did this in Sydney in January. Most challenging – but rewarding – thing I’ve done thus far this year. Highly recommended! https://t.co/pnvO9aJmhw

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@dibblego @FakeSamRitchie You just have to click on it, and there’s a spam checker. Once it knows you’re not a robot, it shows the email. 🙂

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RT @itgrrl: So if you want an #infosec feed that has lots of awesome women in it, feel free to follow my ‘infosec’ list https://t.co/zJSR7S…

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@randomknits YAYYYYYYY I’m glad you like it! As soon as I saw it, I was like, “that’s for Donna.”

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@dibblego @FakeSamRitchie Have sent to YOW’s newest evangelist @Amys_Kapers, who will be sharing with all the folks she knows over there. 🙂

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Melbourne – there’s another fantastic Software Art Thou talk happening on April 12th at @Zendesk. (Well done as always, @JeffreyTheobald!) James Ross from @envato will be talking about concept mapping – which sounds very cool… https://t.co/IiwRMAx3ZD

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RT @brad_frost: Software projects, please stop with language like “just run `npm install …”

What does `run` mean? Where?
What’s npm?
E…

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Sometimes you’re Charlie Brown and sometimes you’re Lucy. Today I feel like Charlie Brown. https://t.co/HpIQwwTCp2

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@KenScambler ☹️

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@zoeydoesnttweet Haha, you’re getting lots of twitter replies from that damn tweet. Sorry about that! Your 15 minutes of YOW fame. 😛

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@jesslynnrose I quit and ran a knitting shop for 3 years. Only went back because we got a mortgage and tech paid a lot better. 🙁

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@ElaineStead That’s wonderful! ❤️

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Representing @yow_conf with @marlousteh at @MicrosoftAU #womenthinknext! https://t.co/RoGDDGRXHs

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@azadehkhojandi Missed you! I’m at the front table. 😍

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I hadn’t realised this was the first #womenthinknext event in Australia! Nice one @MicrosoftWomen @MicrosoftAU https://t.co/XEpPBX0S4r

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The video from our recent @yow_conf #yownight talk with @TacticalGrace is up! Thanks @zoeydoesnttweet for sharing. 😍 https://t.co/V8fCMQnqEy

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Listening to @stevenworrall1 making the case for leadership diversity and acknowledging the reality that: we all agree on these facts and it’s ridiculous we still have to push for it. #WomenThinkNext @MicrosoftAU @MicrosoftWomen https://t.co/WYwnU2xcmo

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As we see in the tech industry every day, when companies’ actual behaviour differs from their lofty business visions, the market will call them out on that. @stevenworrall1 @MicrosoftAU @MicrosoftWomen #womenthinknext

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“I’ve worked in HR my whole career – BY CHOICE…” 😂👏 Ingrid Jenkins talking about the role of HR in pushing diversity initiatives, and acknowledgement that it permeates so much more of businesses these days. #WomenThinkNext @MicrosoftWomen @MicrosoftAU https://t.co/CiXqrIFSew

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LOL. Just realised @azadehkhojandi is sitting like 8 feet from me. 😂👋 https://t.co/FCtgojzp7B

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It really makes you look like a grown up, professional woman when you dribble coffee all down your front. 🙃 (Hopefully it’s not as noticeable on my shirt.) https://t.co/1fiSfFaRO5

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@sarahcalverley Really hoping the photographers don’t capture it. 😂

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“I make it mandatory that we have women interviewing for every role. If that means it takes longer to hire, so be it.” Tiffany Wright from @MicrosoftAU @MicrosoftWomen #WomenThinkNext https://t.co/HvM8YDJyvO

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The problem of how to progress your career while juggling caregiving should not be a women-only problem. It’s a household problem! 🙌 #WomenThinkNext @MicrosoftWomen @MicrosoftAU https://t.co/LpMB9l2iVD

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@FakeSamRitchie I’m not sure. There is a rubber gasket in the lid, but I thought I screwed it down well. 🤔

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One approach to hiring diverse teams is to stop thinking about screening out and instead think about screening IN. Think about the real needs of the org and whether this person brings something to the table. #WomenThinkNext @MicrosoftAU @MicrosoftWomen https://t.co/ZBnSRR4qJg

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I asked about pay parity. Pleased to hear @MicrosoftAU have independent audits of remuneration every year. More companies need to do this. #WomenThinkNext @MicrosoftWomen https://t.co/Bi2pwOniQN

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TFW you’re torn between wanting to applaud someone’s sentiment and the irritation that It Is Not a Question.

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@markdalgleish @jesstelford @sidorares @AshKyd @garrows @campjs Fascinating discussion. We do often have speakers at @yow_conf each December who bring their families and kids along. I suspect they are all at companies where speaking is seen as part of their roles though.

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@markdalgleish @jesstelford @sidorares @AshKyd @garrows @campjs @yow_conf Thinking in particular of @thinkingfish and @trisha_gee. How do you handle this?

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RT @tinatran4t: Powerful message from the #womenthinknext panel – The ticket to the game is high performance, regardless of your background…

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@malcolmsheridan @MicrosoftAU @MicrosoftWomen No one is arguing with you. The point is that often our job descriptions aren’t inline with the skills the orgs actually need, and it’s a good idea to check you aren’t excluding folks with useful skills.

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Fascinating stuff – @jade_mikaela demoing how her company #indigital uses AR and HoloLens to preserve stories and languages from indigenous people. #WomenThinkNext @MicrosoftAU @MicrosoftWomen https://t.co/PfLsKxARQc

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@jade_mikaela @MicrosoftAU @MicrosoftWomen Okay, that’s pretty neat! #WomenThinkNext https://t.co/w09MtFg23l

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@jamiebuilds 😂 Ouch.

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“How many indigenous women technologists do you know? We’re amazing, creative inventors!” Shout outs to @taminap and the awesome folks at @indigitek! 👋 @jade_mikaela #womenthinknext @MicrosoftWomen @MicrosoftAU https://t.co/WV2Cq98k7J

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@developerjack @JoshWComeau In workshop with Damian Conway, he said he budgets 10-20hrs of prep for each hour of talk. That’s in line with my experience.

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I won a copy of @satyanadella’s book! Thanks @MicrosoftWomen @MicrosoftAU #womenthinknext https://t.co/whMjT61n5B

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@mattallen @MelissaKaulfuss With respect (and some jealousy) – I think it’s part of your privilege that you don’t assume it’s because they think you’re unqualified. Others have to worry about that.

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RT @azadehkhojandi: #womenthinknext selfie with @Lana_Montgomery & @web_goddess https://t.co/krroNUDH9S

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@KenScambler @damncabbage @jedws I got to be the rubber duck! 😂👍

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RT @holtbt: “Fullstack” developer. https://t.co/yfymQmJJgq

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RT @yow_conf: 2 volunteers for tomorrow’s #yownight with @zhamakd in Sydney have dropped out. Would anyone be able to give us a hand?

http…

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RT @unclebobmartin: Apparently @mikebeedle was murdered yesterday in Chicago. Stabbed in the neck. Mike was one of the original signers of…

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@MelissaKaulfuss Please count me in!

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@MelissaKaulfuss Will do!

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Did Google Drive change? Previously I could drag in a file that matched an existing filename and it would save as a new version by default. Now it looks like the default is keep as separate doc, and the only way to update version is by separate flow with 6 clicks. 😒

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@evanderkoogh @yow_conf The Snook recently used one to label his 🛴 at work. 😂 https://t.co/ud28KoFdWZ

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@stephenlead 😂 Surely the solution is to go full-hipster and wear all black, right?

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@starbuxman Zero. I have to wipe it, like, once a day.

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RT @yow_conf: There are only 19 seats left for tonight’s #yownight with @zhamakd. If you’re into #microservices #architecture, you don’t wa…

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No bifocals needed “yet.” YAY! 🤓

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RT @heraldsunsport: If your first option when things aren’t going your way is to cheat, then you don’t have the right stuff to lead a team.…

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@mattallen @OphelieLechat @ElaineStead Several years ago I actually called a handful cheesemakers around Australia trying to find curd. No dice. I still have never had *real* poutine. 🙁

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@hannahyanfield Lifelong style goal, my friend. https://t.co/UGBMTvtMxB

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@HANSwerThePhone Super cute!

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RT @RoaldDahlFans: Spent time today rebuilding the Trivia Quiz Master Board! New test version is in place for The BFG Quiz. Want to test it…

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@evanderkoogh Happy birthday!

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Added three new patches to my bag: old school Apple, WW, and Starfleet Command!🤓❤️ https://t.co/RIZcF3iYYy https://t.co/oMesYYeEzC

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@MsJonesInSydney Yeah, in some cases I guess. But most of the ones I get have no such restriction. It’s just bias and overlooking potentially qualified candidates.

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@georgiecel Way to go!

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Anatomy of a Music Video – Turn Down For What. NSFW, but so so good. I loved seeing how they did so many of the practical effects! https://t.co/CuWkB4HTZf https://t.co/L9P4AQSeus

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Sydney tech leads, architects, and anyone interested in moving towards a microservice architecture – there are still a few tickets left for @zhamakd’s @yow_conf #yownight tomorrow at @SafetyCultureHQ! https://t.co/x5XAek0tDk (And thanks @WWCSyd for supporting!) https://t.co/utXPXjO1rQ

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@gilmae We love @OptiverAsiaPac! Anytime they want to host, we’ll gladly accept. 😁

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RT @TheRealBnut: Everyone on Linkedln right now: “we’d like to talk to you about blooock chain” https://t.co/e3nVS6exv1

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@spidie Oh yeah! I don’t think there’s anything too salacious. There’s one challenge where they have to make a cocktail to pair with a cupcake, but I can’t think of any bad language.

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@spidie The thing I like is that it’s actually really good-spirited. Nobody is made to feel bad, and the judges really try to find something to praise no matter how bad the finished project. None of the contestants take it too seriously, and you cheer when somebody wins.

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@spidie Granted, I haven’t seen all the episodes yet. But 1-4 are great.

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RT @hertling: This is incredibly awesome. Must read. https://t.co/sqwozmGoQ4

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RT @kyleturman: I wouldn’t have the job or skills I have if people hadn’t taken a chance on me, mentored me, and allowed me to fail gracefu…

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RT @RoaldDahlFans: I found some great Roald Dahl video gems on YouTube today: a clip from Pawn Stars featuring some original Willy Wonka pr…

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RT @markusoff: I have repurposed
the data
that were in
your personal profile

and which
you were probably
saving
for friends

Forgive me
th…

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Checking out the new local. A diner! With real Philly cheesesteaks! ❤️ @thenighthawkdiner https://t.co/bbwfIPRTzU https://t.co/c0zPqR1Tsw

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@supercres For certain definitions of “real.” 😂

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@supercres In Australia, I take what I can get! (And I’ve never had a real-real one anyway.)

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@Asher_Wolf I saw “Lady Bird,” and I identified HARD. I didn’t know that I needed a girl-focused coming-of-age story until now.

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I decided to unsubscribe from the @Coles @flybuys emails today, so I clicked the link. I found I had to individually unclick 46 different checkboxes, every single one of which had a separate confirmation step. 😐 https://t.co/Iv6PNHrD0e

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@Coles @flybuys But if you slip up and accidentally click on an unchecked one, guess what? No confirmation required there. So user hostile. I should’ve just marked them all as spam.

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RT @RebeccaTheGeek: Love this! https://t.co/Gmmx6wdhZ2

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@evanderkoogh @webdirections @yow_conf @joshduck Josh should already know, given he was a YOW 2016 speaker! 😁

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@JennaGuillaume My conundrum: Who is the more believable teenager – Riggins or Andie McPhee? I love them both, but I can’t not see them as like 28 years old.

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@YRodenski @VoxxedMelbourne LOL, does that count as official confirmation?! 😂I’d be honoured to be up there with @starbuxman, @willmendesneto, @minxdragon, @philnash and all those other awesome folks!

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Reading about research showing hackathons to be exploitative on @metafilter and came across this comment from @saradgore. SO GOOD. 🔥 https://t.co/XW9TXwhR5f https://t.co/d7MScrclyj

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Does Kris need bifocals? Let’s find out. 👵🏻 (@ Specsavers in Broadway, NSW) https://t.co/HWapCod1R3

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