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I have to say, I’m not a fan of Epic’s approach to nationwide recruiting here: There are a bunch of listings for the same job in different cities across the country, but the description states that the position requires relocating to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.

…please acknowledge that it will require relocating!

I came across an article from Nielsen Norman Group titled “The UX of Phone-Tree Systems.” It talks about how to improve the usability of phone trees, those automated systems that give you a list of options and a number to press for each one. It just so happened that I had to use one of these recently, and this article highlighted what found so annoying about that call.

I almost got caught up in a job scam recently. The funny thing is, this isn’t the first time, and it was pretty similar to what happened to me years ago.

I’ll go through the whole story, and along the way I’ll point out the things that seemed suspicious. Hopefully this will help people avoid this type of scam.

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Tuna salad is a simple and delicious dish that goes great in a sandwich or even on its own.

I’m starting a blog on this website. I’ve decided to do this for a few different reasons.

A s’mores twist on crispy rice and marshmallow treats (often known by the brand name “Rice Krispies Treats”). Marshmallows are already part of the usual recipe, so this adds chocolate and graham crackers, giving them a darker color.

Trying out Marmite for the first time. It definitely has an intense umami/savory flavor, and the aftertaste is a bit bitter although it’s not that bad on buttered toast. I did avoid the mistake of putting too much in one go. As shown in the picture, a thin layer on top of the butter is enough for most people (certainly enough for me).

I’ve started using a “smooth edge” can opener recently and honestly I don’t think I can go back to a traditional one.