Worth my weight in Gold
With today’s price of gold, I would need to have a net value of $1,462,90.48 to be worth my weight in gold.
that’s a lot of cash.
How much space are we talking about here? About 2.35 cubic feet of gold.
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- EPIC BOX!
Author: mike d.
Nov 21st
Update!
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Same thing, You tubed and not flashed. The music is so epic.
it should be noted that it’s way more fun in full screen flash. - Lady at Airport.
Author: mike d.
Nov 20th
on a cell phone…
Lady: I don’t want to leave Ohio. It reminds me a bit of Texas except it’s colder.
Wow.
1 Comment - Ph.D.s Need Not Apply
Author: Irene
Nov 20th
Amateur scientists discover new species of plants in their backyard and test promising cancer cures in their basement. Their stories and more here!
1 Comment - GnR review
Author: mike d.
Nov 19th
From Jill
No comments - Don’t forget!
Author: mike d.
Nov 19th
Tomorrow is Sweater Thursday!
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Author: mike d.
Nov 17th
Co-worker Aaron: You know, I thought we spent our years in college so that we wouldn’t have to be out in the field turning wrenches on a Sunday afternoon.
2 Comments - Singing Kids.
Author: mike d.
Nov 16th
Really well done.
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from Sarah T. - Sweater Thursday!
Author: mike d.
Nov 12th
Reminder: it’s tomorrow!
1 Comment - It’s stupid. but funny.
Author: mike d.
Nov 12th
David Letterman and the Spider men in the Jamba Juice.
By Jon Abad’s suggestion.
2 Comments - AWESOME
Author: mike d.
Nov 11th
ha!
1 Comment - Type
Author: mike d.
Nov 11th
A lot of thought goes into the design of fonts.
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Here’s a little write up describing design techniques that we probably all take for granted. - /Lunch.
Author: mike d.
Nov 11th
Forgot it.
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Darn it. - tip cup.
Author: mike d.
Nov 10th
I should put a tip cup on my desk at work.
2 Comments - Flat Lightbulb
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Nov 8th
From Aimee
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Author: mike d.
Nov 7th
How many cupcakes is too many cupcakes?
for me? 5 is too many.
6 Comments - Huh?
Author: mike d.
Nov 7th
No comments - Whoa! Don’t forget!
Author: mike d.
Nov 5th
It’s Sweater Thursday tomorrow, so don’t forget to wear your warmest digs!
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Author: mike d.
Nov 4th
Today is brutally busy. Stay tuned for updates.
2 Comments - Love.
Author: mike d.
Nov 3rd
It’s a pretty complicated thing.
Also: Holy moly. Awwweeesome.
2 Comments - Zorro
Author: mike d.
Nov 1st
Brian: What I don’t understand is that Zorro is able to be totally stealthy… yet he’s wearing spurs. Its, like, dude. All this would be so much easier without the jingly accessories.
1 Comment - Public Service Announcement
Author: mike d.
Oct 31st
Danger lurks in Veloceraptors. But don’t fret. It could be worse.
From Kurt
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Author: mike d.
Oct 31st
Dearest Readers,
I want to vamp up two sections of this website. The first is ‘favorite posts.’ If you look at the bar on the left and scroll down you’ll come to a list of favorite posts. Do any of you have any favorite posts that you think I should include in the list?
The second section is the About me page. Right now it’s passable, but not awesome. It definitely needs new photos. Any other suggestions?
Rock,
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Mike D. - Candle Video.
Author: mike d.
Oct 31st
From Chris Tanner.
A fun video about candles and how they are basically awesome.
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Two things
1. I took a vacation day today so that I can study for an advanced dynamics mid-term that I have tonight
2. I went climbing last night… and had the most amazing climbing night.. of ever. After warming up and stretching out, I tried the 5.12 that has been royally kicking my butt. It defeated me. Now usually after I try that climb my fingers have turned into a soft putty and are unable to lift even the lightest of objects, but yesterday… yesterday my fingers were showing unnatural resilience. So I jumped back on that thing and failed again. Even after two attempts, my fingers were stainless steel, so I tried a third time. As I reached the final move, my left hand gripping an awkward block, my right hand clenching a tight crimp, I realized… my fingers are not the least bit tired. I finished the move and rejoiced at my accomplishment.
But I wasn’t done. I felt strong.
So I jumped on another 11d/12a on a different wall that I had been unable to successfully climb. I smoked it. No problem. Then I jumped on a third 5.12 that is known for giving young children wicked nightmares of inadequacy. I reached the very last hold before falling from the wall.
Five 5.12 attempts: two first ascents, three darn close.
The night was marvelous.
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