Author: Josh Townsend
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What Else Can I Do With My 23andMe or AncestryDNA Data?
Several months ago I bought 23andMe’s Personal Genomics test kits for my wife and myself. 23andMe is a DNA analysis service providing information and tools for individuals to learn about and explore their DNA. Using an Illumina HumanOmniExpress-24 format chip, 23andMe detects single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). 23andMe then analyzes the SNP data and provides reports…
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Bulls and Bearshit
I caught this picture in my Facebook stream and it struck me with such offense the it sickened me. Here’s my response: Let’s bind up business, take down the bull. Let’s destroy my investments and retirement that I have worked hard to earn and save. Let’s take down the engine of our economy. Let’s make…
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Open Reply to a Recruiter
I received the following email from a recruiter today: Hi Joshua Townsend Hope you are doing great, I am currently in search of Network Engineer for an esteemed client and I wanted to contact you to see if you are comfortable and available. Please send me a word version of resume and the best way for…
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Fatherlessness
I have finally picked back up The Way of the Wild Heart and started reading it again. It seems an appropriate week to start reading the book again since it is just past Father’s Day and in light of an exchange with my sister on her blog regarding our own father and our relationship with…