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  • Associate Staff Writer, Games and Hobbies, Wirecutter
New York, United States
As seen in: Wirecutter, Medium, The New York Times, Flipboard, DualShockers, The National Law Review, Mondaq, News NCR, Pharma Mirror
Staff Writer for @wirecutter, covering hobbies and games. Let's talk about dice and meeples! Tweets self-destruct regularly. He/Him @jimtaustin@mas.to

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James Austin’s Journalist Portfolio

Micron Associates: Japanese Shares Rise as Yen Weakens, China Data Improve | My Opera

Micron Associates: Japanese Shares Rise as Yen Weakens, China Data Improve | My Opera

Source http://my.opera.com/ethanzach14/blog/2013/09/04/micron-associates-japanese-shares-rise-as-yen-weakens…

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Micron Associates Travel Guide: What NOT to pack

Micron Associates Travel Guide: What NOT to pack

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Lawn Games We Love, Beyond Corn Hole

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By Caira Blackwell Verified, Rosie Guerin Verified, Abigail Keel Verified, James Austin Verified
| Wirecutter Verified
CAIRA: I'm Caira Blackwell. ROSIE: I'm Rosie Guerin. And you're listening to The Wirecutter Show. Hey, Caira. CAIRA: Rosie. ROSIE: Hey. CAIRA: Hi. ROSIE: We're in the summer. CAIRA: Yeah. It's time to party, I think. ROSIE: Party, oh boy! We're going to be outside. Somebody inevitably, whether you're in the park, whether you're at the beach, whatever, somebody's pulling out a game. CAIRA: Oh, 100%. ROSIE: Are you a game person? CAIRA: I love games. ROSIE: Do you love a lawn game?
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Exploring Sustainable Real Estate Development

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By Aditi Sharma, Wilson Baker, James Austin Verified
| News NCR
American style is no longer driven purely by seasonal trends or runway influence. Instead, it is being shaped by real-life needs, changing work environments, economic considerations, and a growing focus on individuality. Consumers today are more intentional with their choices, prioritizing function, comfort, and long-term value over fast-moving fashion cycles. From hybrid work lifestyles to increased awareness around sustainability, the modern American wardrobe reflects a deeper shift in mindset.
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The Best Cooperative Tabletop Games

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By James Austin Verified
| Wirecutter Verified
Beating your friends at a board game is the perfect low-stakes victory — one that you can enjoy (and even gloat about a little) without ruining friendships. But for some, even gentle competitiveness can make game nights less fun. That’s where cooperative games come in. Instead of pitting you against your friends, these games take your competitive energy and direct it toward a common enemy: the game itself.
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