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Nicholas Nelson
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Software Engineering Researcher/Consultant • PhD from Oregon State University • Previously Microsoft, Intel, HPE. Reach out: nomatic.dev • Opinions are my own.
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Trying to keep ahead of my son's Mandarin is hard work; I'm not in an immersion school, and I don't get regular prescribe outside of Duolingo. Join me and try to stay sharp too: invite.duolingo.com/BDHTZTB5CWWK...
I'm on a 550 day learning streak! - Duolingo
September 16, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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@arsenalfc.bsky.social ARSENAL!!! Forget the US economic collapse for the moment, I'm beaming to see my team 3-0 up against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Declan Rice, Arsenal midfielder, sending a curling spot kick into the corner of the goal against Real Madrid.
April 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Day 2,781 of living with my Chinese wife:
We're talking about Mark Zuckerberg and his recent fashion choices. "Mark Zuckerberg is a wannabe raptor. Wait, I mean a rapper!"
Mark Zuckerberg the wannabe raptor (misinterpreted from recent gossip new discussing his gold chain outfits and "rapper" motif).
January 15, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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Look what I learned on Duolingo in 2024! #Duolingo365 #Mandarin #ChineseLanguage
Duolingo infographic indicating a top 9% Chinese learner for 2024, including 274 day streak, 7558 total XP, and 1992 minutes spent.
December 4, 2024 at 3:48 AM
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My latest "weekend project" has arrived. Convert a Xiaomi Mi Smart Clock (X04G) to run LineageOS and Home Assistant so that my 4-year-old can control his WLED bedroom lights and wake up to his own alarm! ⏰

#MiSmartClock
#HomeAssistant
#LineageOS
#FullyKioskBrowser
Xiaomi Mi Smart Clock unboxed
November 21, 2024 at 1:12 AM