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#ruleofthumb — Public Fediverse posts

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  1. Exploring Woodworking Mysteries with Strain Gauges and Raspberry Pi - If you’re not a woodworker, you might not have heard of the “45-degree rule.” It g... - hackaday.com/2023/05/03/explor #ruleofthumb #straingauge #toolhacks #clamping #pressure #cherry #force #hx711 #joint #maple #glue #pine #wood #oak

  2. A few emails into a chain a student #apologized for addressing me as Marek and not Dr Gluza because another student didn't switch. (I responded to the first #email addressing me Dear #Dr Gluza with Best, Marek)

    Here's a good #academic #ruleofthumb: If I responded signing with Marek and not Dr Gluza then just go with Marek.

    First hand example that an academic title caused stress.
    If #academictitles facilitate #elitism rather than serve to encourage #trust then we have a #serious #problem.

  3. An important #RuleOfThumb for all #Photos and #Video you share @MidSVGal is to take a minute to DESCRIBE your content for the Visually Impaired #VI and #Blind. I've been schooled long ago by @Lynessence and grateful to know how to do this: #WatchAndLearn USE #ALTTxt descriptions: Don't say It's a DOG, describe it! (Mouse over photo below, to see my attempt at describing this candy?)

    Bottom of the photo,
    " No description added" (click here), on the photo