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blog
2017-06-11 14:00
How to be the Best Man
I'm not best man material. Maybe groomsmen material, but definitely not best man. Or at least that's what I thought before my close friend asked to be his best man. Of course I said yes and now I'm trying
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technology
2017-05-25 19:00
vir reblogged
Actual Goddamn Laser Weapons That Exist Today (And The History of Their Development)
source Have you ever looked at something and thought "That could really use a whole lot of concentrated light on it"? Do you know anybody who is not currently on fire who ought to be? These are
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steemysummer
2017-05-12 16:48
vir reblogged
STEEMY SUMMER PARTY IN MISSOURI IS ON: JUNE 24, 2017 4PM-9PM
Now that Steem is m00ning again, I want to remind everyone that my Steemy Summer Party is definitely on. I have already reserved our community pool and the event is on my community's calendar as well.
vir
blog
2017-05-05 17:36
My Cancer Story Part VII: More Teratoma
My last update ended on a happy note. I'd recovered from surgery and my scans were all good. Unfortunately, the good news was short lived. For those following my story, this post will fill in the last
vir
photography
2017-05-03 18:57
Mt. Wrightson Photos
In March I took a trip to Tucson, AZ. One of my goals was to hike to the top of Mt. Wrightson. It's the tallest peak in the Santa Rita Mountains. I included a few of my favorite photos. All photos were
vir
health
2017-05-02 18:48
Using Minoxidil to Regrow Hair
After finishing my last chemotherapy cycle in August 2016, my hair was taking a long time to grow back. My hairline also seemed to have taken a hit from the treatment. I decided to see if I could speed
steemstem
steemstem
2017-02-28 17:08
vir reblogged
SteemSTEM Writing Competition #2 - Sharing Knowledge on Steemit
Today we are announcing the second open SteemSTEM writing competition! [Join us on #steemSTEM] As we, the SteemSTEM people, always say is that the best way to learn about a topic is to teach it to others.
vir
travel
2017-02-20 23:02
Niagara Falls in the Winter
This weekend I took a trip to visit Niagara Falls. Only two hours from Toronto, visiting the falls is definitely worth going out of your way. If you are coming from the U.S. side, make sure to bring your
vir
science
2017-02-12 02:33
Harvesting Waste Energy With Piezoelectrics
Artistic rendering of a piezoelectric nanogenerator In the future, our sneakers might generate electricity as we walk. Wireless headphones could run off of body heat. And blue jeans could recharge our
steemstem
steemstem
2017-02-11 14:33
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Results From The First SteemSTEM Writing Competition
Today We Bring You The Results Of The SteemSTEM Writing Competition! [Join us on #steemSTEM] One of the goals of the SteemSTEM project is to promote learning. The best way to learn about a topic is often
vir
science
2017-02-05 23:06
NASA Disasters Re-examined: Part III
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 1 fire was just a few days ago. With this disaster back in the news, I decided a three part series on some of NASA's most infamous disasters could be timely. While almost
vir
science
2017-02-01 02:27
NASA Disasters Re-examined: Part II
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 1 fire was just a few days ago. With this disaster back in the news, I decided a three part series on some of NASA's most infamous disasters could be timely. While almost
steemstem
steemstem
2017-01-30 13:20
vir reblogged
SteemSTEM Writing Competition - Sharing Knowledge on Steemit
Today we are announcing the first open SteemSTEM writing competition! [Join us on #steemSTEM] One of the goals of the SteemSTEM project is to promote learning. The best way to learn about a topic is often
vir
science
2017-01-30 02:42
NASA Disasters Re-examined: Part I
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 1 fire was just a few days ago. With this disaster back in the news, I decided a three part series on some of NASA's most infamous disasters could be timely. While almost
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security
2017-01-26 21:04
vir reblogged
My Never-Ending Fight Against Thieves - Part 3 and How Fraudsters Are Stealing Millions In Cryptocurrency
If you missed part 1 and part 2, here's the "too long, didn't read" version so you can quickly catch up on the story: TL;DR of previous chapters Part 1. I found out someone is calling companies
vir
science
2017-01-24 02:22
The 2017 Solar Eclipse
Mark your calendars! I just found out one more thing to look forward to in 2017. On August 21 the moon will pass in front of the sun, causing an eclipse. The eclipse will be partially visible from parts
vir
cars
2017-01-22 17:07
Favorites From the Detroit Auto Show
This weekend my friend had a free ticket to the 2017 North American International Auto Show so I decided to tag along. Here are some of the photos we took: Just walking in to the autoshow is an experience.
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blog
2017-01-19 03:09
My Melted Gear Clock
Today I wanted to share a photo and story about the clock I keep next to my desk. In a couple of my posts I have mentioned that I work as a materials engineer. This clock dates back to my first few weeks
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outdoors
2017-01-16 12:12
vir reblogged
My First Tiny Home - a 1988 School Bus
Almost ten years ago, I bought a school bus to convert to a recreational vehicle. I was tired of camping on the ground in a tent, and wanted an upgrade. I found this 1988 Chevy at a school bus dealership
vir
philosophy
2017-01-15 22:32
Millennials, Minimalisim, and a Can Opener
Millennials While no one can agree on the age ranges, by just about any definition I am a millennial. What that means about me, I'm not sure. News articles like to make broad, sweeping generalizations
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