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      A TON OF MONEY

      February 15th, 2006 by mike d. in Quickthoughts

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      What is the least amount of value that could be associated with a Ton of Money?

      I think the choice would obviously have to be pennies since the weight to value ratio of a penny is highest.

      The weight of 32 pennies averaged comes out to 2.87 grams . There are 907,184.7 grams in a Ton.

      That means you need 316,092 pennies, or $3,160.92 to have a Ton of Money.

      Of course if you were to get $100 bills instead, the math works out to about 98Million Dollars.

      Of course, I’m only looking at US currencies. Foreign currencies could get really interesting.

      Authored by: mike d.

      Firebird adds some spice to hot venue - The Boston Globe

      February 15th, 2006 by mike d. in RockStar

      currently eating: more eggs.

      Firebird adds some spice to hot venue - The Boston Globe

      The most interesting piece was Ian Clark’s ”Zoom Tube” for solo flute, a jazzy tune using extended techniques for the instrument (and flutist, who sings along, and uses her tongue to create a rhythm track as well). Alicia DiDonato, whose scarlet velvet top and black leather pants turned heads, gave it a drop-dead performance, fully a match for barbecued brisket

      I couldn’t have said it better myself.

      Authored by: mike d.

      back in black again

      February 15th, 2006 by mike d. in Food

      currently eating: hardboiled eggs

      I’m extremely excited this morning because I believe my schedule has returned to normal. Last night I put the final touches on my car and then went to a stellar guitar lesson and kung fu practice. Two things that I have not been able to devote much time to over the past few weeks. With the Acclaim back in perfect working order I will be able to start capitalizing on extracurricular activities once again.

      Speaking of which, let’s talk cooking. This past Sunday Tom & Mykal entertained Mandy and I with some homemade raviolis, freshly baked bread, and delicious chai tea* and kool aids. We cooked, played Niagra (great game), and had an overall great time. While cooking we came up with an idea.

      For a while now the Culinary Circle has been working independently trying to share recipes and enjoy delicious food. In March, we are going to join together to form a Culinary Squat Team and we are going to make a 5 course meal that will leave you dead or nearly dead from taste sensory overload. We don’t yet have a Name for said event. Please feel free to leave suggestions in the comments. Perhaps The First Annual Taste Sensory Overload?

      Each Culinary Circle member (Theresa, Tom, Mykal, me, Jon) will be in charge of one of the 5 courses. It’s going to be at the House of Rock. we’re not yet sure of the date… but we’re thinking March. It will be of heroic proportions.

      *Updated with Mykal’s spelling correction

      Authored by: mike d.
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