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Michael

Ex-submariner turns scientist. What next?

About Me

Born in Bremerton and raised in Port Townsend. Joined US Navy at age 19, and worked on the USS Ohio, a nuclear missile submarine. Spent 7 fun filled years as a sailor. Departed the Navy to pursue a Bachelors degree in Biology. Graduated from Western Washington University in March 06. Working for the Department of the Navy, in the Radiological Monitoring Department. I have a cat, Walter. He's adorable. I love card and board games. I enjoy tequila very much.

My Interests

Tequila, Biology, Poker, Card Games, Board Games, Presents, Ultimate Fighting, Bonsai, Darts, Pool, Computers, Goldfish, Books, Mensa, Evolution, Movies, Music, TV, Fireplaces, the Virginia vs. the Monitor, The JFK assassination, Young's Stout and probably all kinds of other stuff I didn't mention.

I'd like to meet:

Fun and interesting people who enjoy the same things in life that I do. Friends to go out with and to hang out with.
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Music:

AC/DC. Rolling Stones, White Stripes, Johnny Cash, Johnny Horton, Led Zeppelin, Guns 'n Roses, Van Halen, Frank Sinatra, Enya, Pearl Jam, ALice in Chains, Credence Clearwater Revival, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, Weezer, Tenacious D, Eagles, Steelers Wheel, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Bob Dylan, Black Eyed Peas, Moody Blues and plenty more. Not too much Hip Hop/Rap though.

Movies:

The Godfather, Gone with the Wind, Lawrence of Arabia, Swingers, Heartbreak Ridge, Full Metal Jacket, Apocalypse Now, Holy Grail, Taxi Driver, Unforgiven, Matrix, Alien, Mad Max + bunches more.

Television:

Survivor and CSI!

Books:

Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Origin of Species, Jack of Shadows, Dune, Book of Three, Clan of the Cave Bear, S. King, Choke, Art of War, Count of Monte Cristo, Poe's - Sir Arthur Gordon Pym. I adopted a cute lil' gothy fetus from Fetusmart! Hooray fetus!

Heroes:

Darwin, Wallace and Huxley. Every person who has ever fought for freedoms in America or abroad.

My Blog

Chiropractic Scams

I continue to find American's support of chiropractic quackery amazing. Despite a wealth of information explaining it's faults, people support it whole heartedly. It reminds me somewhat of Scientologi...
Posted by Michael on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 06:09:00 PST

Shoe's New Miracle Diet - Limited Time Available

You too can fall off the face of the earth and lose 11 pounds (or more!) in just 2-3 days! No powders to buy, or potions to drink! Just come hang out with me before this winner of a Flu bug is no long...
Posted by Michael on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:55:00 PST

Flip Cup

Halloween 2006 Me and my undefeated "Flip Cup" Champion Team. For a description of "Flip Cup" rules, you'll have to ask, but we kicked some major booty. Pictured: Gabe, Amber, Jeff and Me http://ww...
Posted by Michael on Thu, 02 Nov 2006 08:35:00 PST

Why fire is bad.

So at my job today I needed to light this giant flame jet that heats up this enormous tank of contruction tar. I consider myself fairly bright, but sometimes we all make mistakes. I "thought" I was ta...
Posted by Michael on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:44:00 PST

So . . . how old is the earth again?

The Green River varves are a geological formation of annually deposited lake bed layers. Geological forces transformed these annual layers into a thick layer of limestone. A layman's reference might b...
Posted by Michael on Mon, 07 Aug 2006 11:14:00 PST

Clearly, I'm happily drug free.

You scored as None!. You've either done a good job of avoiding drugs, aren't interested in trying them, or have had an experience that chased you away. Stay safe. :)None!44%Inhalents38%Cocaine38%Ecst...
Posted by Michael on Sat, 14 Jan 2006 05:22:00 PST