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“50 Shades of Bread”
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The Commencement Address
Some people have asked to read the commencement address I delivered this morning to the 2013 graduates of Butler University....
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Rhode Island approves same-sex marriages
WPRI: Same-sex marriage will be legal in Rhode Island starting Aug. 1 after the state House of... -
Breathtaking… [submission]
The director and some actors in the film “Star Trek Into Darkness” will join NASA as it hosts a Google+ Hangout from noon to 12:45 p.m. EDT, May 16, about how work aboard the International Space Station is turning science fiction into reality.
Mt. McKinley (Denali) as seen from our practice park tour today! We did a full park tour and then scouted some sites for glacier landings. Bookings as early as tomorrow, though I am off the next two days. I wonder what I can explore in my free time… :)
Welcome home to Earth, Expedition 35!! Images from NASA
We got internet on the heli-base I am living/working at this summer in Denali National Park, AK, yesterday! I still am not using much of the web, but would like to log a bit about what I’ve been experiencing!
The scenery is absolutely spectacular. As for the wildlife, most seems to still be in some state of hibernation or hasn’t flown back in since the winter has extended it’s stay by a few weeks, but that is okay: I know that I will see loads of fun animals during my time here.
Basically what I am doing up here is working for Era Helicopters llc, a flight-seeing company, as a ground crew member. I am super excited to learn about the area, meet people from all over the globe, and experience the midnight sun (the sun already is setting after 11pm and rising around 2am)!
What I have done so far: we set up the base and are waiting on our Helicopters, I have gone about 27 miles into Denali Ntl Park (saw some Caribou and Moose), enjoyed some tasty Alaskan-brewed beers at a local pub, and ventured on a few scenic bike rides. :) The surrounding area is so serene and we are so far from civilization that any problems escape you, the nature here just fills you with joy.
Anyway, AK is amazing. I am definitely looking forward to the adventures I will have here.
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dandelion sun
via reddit attribute to Corwin155
Think about all the incredible things you miss each day.
I’m very glad I was able to attend games for both teams and see them win while I was home in the mitten. 22 consecutive years now the Red Wings have made it to playoffs; 22 years since I have been born, I thought that was a neat coincidence. Go Wings & Go Tigers!!
Artist Nike Savvas transforms mathematic formulas into beautiful sculptures.
(via crookedindifference)
Narration of the wikipedia article on “forks”.
Enjoy.
I’m assuming the wiki page has been altered since this recording, here’s the link anyway.
I can’t handle myself, this is too adorable!!
(via animalia)
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Long Exposure Photos of Glowsticks in Waterfalls
–]DYLDOLEE 30 points 1 day ago
How long did it take to prep and then clean up this? The results are very fun.
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[–]TurkeyTaster[S] 43 points 1 day ago
Well each shot took a while because we would have to wait for the glowsticks to move to the edge of the pool. I got soaked catching them but the shots were well worth it.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/d2d8cb859b9eed0417ec8c249a5124d6/tumblr_mkyd7pCyYq1rhvbhjo1_500.jpg)
Full ISS Tour 2012 (HD), tour given by André Kuipers
Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart. —Washington Irving
[–]TurkeyTaster[S] 43 points 1 day ago
Well each shot took a while because we would have to wait for the glowsticks to move to the edge of the pool. I got soaked catching them but the shots were well worth it.