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Black & White Furniture Finishes

The American Peasant • 1836 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
🪑 Design Furniture Techniques Materials Artistry
  1. Using wood bleach can make wood really light. It's not the same as the bleach for clothes, and it works well for making furniture look bright.
  2. India ink is great for making wood black. It dries fast and won't fade, making it a sturdy choice for darker finishes.
  3. Finishing with wax can add a nice shine to the wood. It doesn’t change the color, but it gives the surface a smooth and polished look.

The Profile Dossier: Nick Saban, America's Most Successful Coach

The Profile • 1665 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Coaching Success Leadership Psychology Techniques
  1. Nick Saban focuses on constant improvement and attention to detail in all aspects of preparation and leadership
  2. Saban believes in investing time in habits that align with your goals and identity
  3. To be successful, one should focus on persistence, a champion's attitude in all endeavors, and taking personal responsibility for outcomes

What I wish someone had told me about starting a meditation practice

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 2171 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Mindfulness Practice Awareness Techniques
  1. Beginner meditation instructions can be overwhelming and may not suit everyone's experience.
  2. Maintaining broad awareness during meditation can be more calming and natural than narrowing focus to specific sensations.
  3. Adopting a permissive and curious attitude towards meditation practice can lead to more meaningful experiences.

Mixing Colors 101

DrawTogether with WendyMac • 1336 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration History Terminology Techniques
  1. The color wheel is the foundation of color mixing, composed of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.
  2. Understanding the history of color theory helps to appreciate the significance of the color wheel.
  3. Primary colors (red, yellow, blue), secondary colors (orange, violet, green), and complementary colors play key roles in color mixing and relationships.
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One page diary

Austin Kleon • 2158 implied HN points • 14 Jun 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Techniques Video content Personal Projects
  1. Creating a one-page diary is a simple exercise that encourages you to reflect on the best thing that happened each day. It helps you practice cheerful thinking by focusing on the positives.
  2. Using tools like a brush pen and a slow writing method can enhance your diary experience. This slows you down and allows for more thoughtful reflection.
  3. Incorporating video into your diary practice can make it more creative and engaging. Filming your process can help you share your work, even if it's just for yourself.

How I make color brush pens

Austin Kleon • 2218 implied HN points • 19 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Painting Techniques Creative Process
  1. You can make your own colored brush pens by refilling exhausted cartridges with different ink colors. It's cheaper and creates less waste than buying new pens.
  2. Mixing inks in the cartridges allows for unique colors and adds fun to the creative process. This can help you explore and discover new ideas through play.
  3. Using colored tape to identify different ink colors is a simple hack that makes the creative process easier and more organized.

A Dark Rum Tea Toddy

Cocktails With Suderman • 279 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails Recipes Beverages Ingredients Techniques
  1. A Dark Rum Tea Toddy is a complex cocktail made with rum, sweet vermouth, Black Walnut bitters, syrup, and black tea.
  2. This cocktail builds on the basic Hot Toddy formula but requires specific ingredients that may need some planning to acquire.
  3. The combination of high-proof rum, vermouth, bitters, syrup, and herbal tea creates a unique, aromatic, and complex drink that showcases the versatility of the Hot Toddy format.

Prompt Ensembles Make LLMs More Reliable

Deep (Learning) Focus • 275 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🔬 Science Research Machine Learning AI Techniques Models
  1. Reliability is crucial when working with large language models, and prompt ensembles offer a straightforward way to make them more accurate and consistent.
  2. Prompt ensembles show generalization across different language models, reducing sensitivity to changing underlying models and prompts.
  3. Aggregation of multiple outputs from prompt ensembles is complex but crucial for improving model performance, requiring sophisticated strategies beyond simple majority voting.

Edge 373: Computationally Efficient LLM Reasoning with ReWOO

TheSequence • 413 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI ML Techniques
  1. ReWOO is a new reasoning technique optimized for information augmented LLMs, focusing on step-wise reasoning, tool-calls, and summarization as separate modules.
  2. RAG techniques impact the reasoning abilities of LLMs in generative AI applications, often requiring coordination between LLMs and external tools, which can increase computational demands.
  3. LLMFlows is introduced as a framework for building LLM applications, showcasing the importance of augmenting LLMs with external data like RAG to enhance their capabilities.

61 – A book about sustainable ceramics

Ceramics Now Weekly • 157 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics Artists Exhibitions Techniques Materials
  1. Yuliya Makliuk's book 'Potters Save the World' focuses on sustainable ceramics and environmental responsibility.
  2. Ceramics Now Weekly #61 features new artists and the latest news in the ceramic world.
  3. Various ceramic events, exhibitions, and discussions are happening worldwide, offering opportunities for artists to showcase their work and engage with the community.

A reading list of older articles to get you started

Technology Made Simple • 199 implied HN points • 04 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Math Techniques Finance Leadership Machine Learning
  1. The newsletter offers curated reading lists of older articles to help readers get started in understanding important concepts in Math and Computer Science, as well as tips for becoming a next-level tech professional.
  2. Technique Tuesdays focus on tricks and techniques to solve challenging problems, such as improving code comments and creating good documentation.
  3. Finance Fridays delve into the tech industry's financial aspects, covering topics like tech business models, personal finance tips, and how news from the tech industry affects your finances.

Inhale Insight: The Transformative Power of Psychedelic Breathwork

Tripsitter • 99 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Breathwork Techniques Safety Side Effects History
  1. Breath can shift states and induce different experiences like calmness, energy, or even psychedelic effects.
  2. Psychedelic breathwork involves rhythmic breathing patterns to induce altered states and can have physical sensations, emotional releases, and even visions.
  3. Psychedelic breathwork can be safe for most mentally and physically healthy individuals, but certain conditions should avoid it, and side effects can include dizziness, tingling, cramps, among others.

The Art of Lucid Dreaming 💭 🦋

Tripsitter • 119 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Techniques
  1. Understanding lucid dreaming involves being consciously aware in your dreams, a skill that can be learned with practice and consistency.
  2. Lucid dreaming can offer benefits like gaining insights into your psyche, experiencing a different level of consciousness, and exploring symbolism in dreams for personal growth.
  3. To improve dream recall and induce lucid dreams, techniques like reality testing, journaling dreams, and using dream-inducing herbs can be effective.

The Nose Knows

Weekly Wisdom • 159 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Breathwork Science Techniques Physiology Mind-Body Connection
  1. Breathwork is essential since the breath is a constant companion, affecting both body and mind.
  2. Various breathing techniques can be used for specific effects like calming the nervous system, increasing alertness, or improving oxygen absorption.
  3. Understanding the different elements of breathing, such as nostrils, lungs, and techniques like Breath of Fire, can lead to improved well-being and mind-body connection.

Solving Coding Problems through Case by Case Analysis of Input[Technique Tuesdays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 08 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Coding Problem Solving Techniques Leetcode Tutoring
  1. Analyzing inputs and breaking down problems into different cases can help in solving coding problems more effectively.
  2. Practicing the technique of case-by-case analysis can improve problem-solving skills, especially in software engineering and Leetcode questions.
  3. By breaking down complex problems into easier subproblems and solving them individually, one can pick low-hanging fruit, find clearer next steps, and get hints on solving harder cases.

How to Estimate the solutions time complexity [Technique Tuesday]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 23 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Coding Interviews Techniques Estimation Complexity
  1. Estimating time complexity before fully solving a problem can act as a guide in coding interviews, especially when time-constrained.
  2. Estimating complexity helps in ensuring close-to-optimal solutions and deciding whether to continue optimizing or move on to the next question.
  3. Develop intuition and technical knowledge to effectively use this technique, but remember to focus on basics first if you're new to this approach.

New Newsletter Structure

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 13 Mar 22
🚌 Education Interview Preparation Math Techniques Finance System Design
  1. The newsletter is now going daily, offering a comprehensive schedule for coding interview preparation.
  2. The schedule includes themed days like Math Monday and Technique Tuesday, covering important aspects of coding interviews.
  3. Premium subscribers gain access to in-depth solutions, stories, and system design discussions, enhancing their interview preparation.

Review: The Oulipo and Modern Thought

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 8 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
📚 Literature Analysis Review Techniques Authors
  1. The Oulipo movement plays with constraints and mathematical devices to create new writing, advocating for unique approaches in literature.
  2. The Oulipo group was against surrealists, focusing on a mechanical approach to writing that aimed to cut out the author, leading to innovative ideas like computer-generated creative content.
  3. The Oulipo's methods are now embraced beyond the group itself, with the term 'Oulipian' belonging to everyone interested in creating new forms of literature.

All About Camera Gear

Endless Explorations • 19 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Equipment Guides Reviews Techniques
  1. Start your camera hunt by creating a list of features you need. Think about what you'll mainly use the camera for and your budget.
  2. Use resources like ChatGPT and Reddit to get suggestions and learn from others' experiences. They can help you narrow down your options.
  3. Don't forget about accessories like a good tripod and camera bag. These are important for keeping your gear safe and functional during use.

Ambiguous Loss

effectiviology • 2 HN points • 19 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Loss Coping Grief Techniques
  1. Ambiguous loss occurs when someone loses connection with a loved one in a way that feels unclear and lacks resolution.
  2. Ambiguous loss can happen when a person is physically absent or present but psychologically unavailable.
  3. To cope with ambiguous loss, it's helpful to acknowledge it, use 'both-and thinking,' and focus on what you can control.

Graded Level Descriptions

Variations on a Theme • 0 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🎶 Music Techniques
  1. Beginning levels focus on foundational skills like fingerings, bowings, and intonation
  2. Intermediate levels involve shifting between positions, vibrato, and more complex rhythms
  3. Advanced levels require mastery of thumb position, artistry, and playing virtuosic passages

How to Make a Lattice Pie

Autoscriptorium • 0 implied HN points • 16 Aug 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking Recipes Tips Techniques
  1. Successful baking, like life, often requires following instructions and showing up on time. Any complex recipe has a process behind it that can be replicated.
  2. Lattice pies have a historical background and are made using three key principles - cold, precision, and moderation.
  3. Helpful tips for making lattice pies include prepping the crust and filling ahead, being precise with measurements, using rulers for lattice strips, and utilizing excess dough for tasty treats.

Some Plugin Testing / Effects Setup

laserllama's blog • 0 implied HN points • 16 Nov 24
🎶 Music Instruments Production Techniques Effects Sound design
  1. There are cool plugins for music production, like CableGuys Snapback, which adds effects just before sounds hit, making transitions smoother. They help make your tracks more interesting without being too overwhelming.
  2. Guitar pedals can be fun to use with synths, giving you a hands-on experience while making music. Setting them up for each synth can be tricky, but allows for greater creativity and spontaneity.
  3. Plugins like PitchMonster can enhance sounds, not just for vocals but also for instruments like monosynths. They offer a lot of control, making it easier to create unique sounds without getting lost in presets.