<p>It's probably because of a non-conformist streak in me, but I've never liked traditional neckties. In fact I never wanted to wear any ties until I got my first bolo tie, which was sufficiently different from everyone else and easy enough to put on that I decided I could wear bolo ties. I've built a collection of about a dozen of these and they always get positive comments, especially the ones made from recycled circuit boards. Recently I've expanded my horizons to include bowties, which have a more formal appearance and the added nerd factor of being difficult to tie for most people. In this episode I talk about my ties.</p>

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<p><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/137675441@N05/albums/72157711876166718" title="Bolos and Bowties"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49100398632_cf81d6b66b.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Bolos and Bowties"></a></p>

<h2>Links</h2>

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	<li><a href="https://circuitbreakerlabs.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Circuit Breaker Labs</a> upcycled Jewelry made from circuit boards.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.hightidebowties.com/blogs/news/15522315-10-reasons-why-you-should-wear-a-bow-tie">10 Reasons to Wear a Bowtie</a></li>
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