An amusing tale of how one teenager managed to land a high-paying job through sheer luck. Ned Utzig had little clue how to proceed in solving an auto shop owners issues; after an internal dispute, all of their files had been dismantled and their system was at a standstill. By luck, the files were written in the only programming language Ned was familiar with, and he managed to fix the issue through trial and error, leading to a job fixing up their system and significantly less harassment from his parents.
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Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
