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Old 01-26-12, 08:00 AM
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I think its humorous but you're probably a shill.
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A shill that doesn't post any kind of link or over elaborate story? That'd be unusual.
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Old 01-26-12, 09:24 AM
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Today I talked with a professor of mine from last semester. He is the graduate recruiter for penn state (and a rock star in the science world) and gave me some really useful knowledge for applying to grad school, offered to write me a recommendation letter, and a paid position in his lab this summer.

This is awesome/stressful because I've been working in my current lab for 2 years, so I would feel bad leaving after my current boss has done so much for me. Ugh.
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Originally Posted by nuhtowel
Today I talked with a professor of mine from last semester. He is the graduate recruiter for penn state (and a rock star in the science world) and gave me some really useful knowledge for applying to grad school, offered to write me a recommendation letter, and a paid position in his lab this summer.

This is awesome/stressful because I've been working in my current lab for 2 years, so I would feel bad leaving after my current boss has done so much for me. Ugh.
Gotta move on some time. If the opportunity is better, you'll regret not moving on it. I've developed great relationships with bosses at every job I've had, but sometimes it's just time to go for one reason or another.
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Originally Posted by ddeadserious
Gotta move on some time. If the opportunity is better, you'll regret not moving on it. I've developed great relationships with bosses at every job I've had, but sometimes it's just time to go for one reason or another.
This^

If your boss is as awesome as you make him out to be, then he will understand and encourage you to pursue a better opportunity.
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nuhtowel what kind of lab do you work in?
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Old 01-26-12, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Stievius


I made a Fixed Gear themed tee design.

What do you guys think about it? =)
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Old 01-26-12, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by TMonk
nuhtowel what kind of lab do you work in?
I work in a plant biology lab doing a lot of molecular cloning and plant transformation.
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today I got some new wheels for the GTB Phil-open pro Double fixed!!!! I also got some drop bars-Finally



Pictures later...I gotta RIDE!!!!
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Old 01-26-12, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by nuhtowel
I work in a plant biology lab doing a lot of molecular cloning and plant transformation.
I work as an RA in a nanotechnology lab doing a lot of standard gold and silver nanoparticle fabrication and QC. I do some neat method/product development and help out on grant-funded contracts here and there (read: real science), but not as often as I would like.

In college I earned a "C" in both biology and biochemistry, but an "A" in inorganic and p-chem. I would be totally lost at your work.
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Originally Posted by jdgesus

https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/gt-gtb-4222

no pics of the phils yet...Im still working...shhh
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Old 01-26-12, 04:45 PM
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saw the doc!


Severely strained (or, I think mildly and partially torn) MCL. be fine with just rest and knee excercise. also mildly Strained ACL but not bad as far as he can tell. no meniscus damage.

good news: no surgery. i should heal just by taking it easy, ibuprofen and brace and little pt excercising and if in a week it's not better (even slightly) then i'll think about imaging and see what's exactly going on... but for now, doc said i was good to go just need to heal up!

still can't walk still have super limited range of motion but it's looking like three weeks and i'll be able to try to get going again. no bikes for three weeks but that's way better than three months, so i'm stoked.
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Old 01-26-12, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nuhtowel
I think its humorous but you're probably a shill.
I actually find it quite funny that he admits that he's the creator of the shirt and you say he's "probably" a shill. loll

Would buy though if it's under 15 bucks.
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Old 01-26-12, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by cc700
saw the doc!

Severely strained (or, I think mildly and partially torn) MCL. be fine with just rest and knee excercise. also mildly Strained ACL but not bad as far as he can tell. no meniscus damage.

good news: no surgery. i should heal just by taking it easy, ibuprofen and brace and little pt excercising and if in a week it's not better (even slightly) then i'll think about imaging and see what's exactly going on... but for now, doc said i was good to go just need to heal up!

still can't walk still have super limited range of motion but it's looking like three weeks and i'll be able to try to get going again. no bikes for three weeks but that's way better than three months, so i'm stoked.
This is great news. If you get PT, keep up with the exercises. That was my downfall, I think, and it meant I had a weak knee for years.
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Old 01-26-12, 05:16 PM
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Yeah! That's great news cc.
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Originally Posted by cc700
saw the doc!


Severely strained (or, I think mildly and partially torn) MCL. be fine with just rest and knee excercise. also mildly Strained ACL but not bad as far as he can tell. no meniscus damage.

good news: no surgery. i should heal just by taking it easy, ibuprofen and brace and little pt excercising and if in a week it's not better (even slightly) then i'll think about imaging and see what's exactly going on... but for now, doc said i was good to go just need to heal up!

still can't walk still have super limited range of motion but it's looking like three weeks and i'll be able to try to get going again. no bikes for three weeks but that's way better than three months, so i'm stoked.
i will mourn your ride absence on strava =< until you heal up, then its all =>
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today I got my rack in and started to install it based purely on where it looks like things go. Not sure if I'm going to be able to get that lever that attaches behind the brake caliber to fit. too tired to play with tiny screws anymore.
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Old 01-26-12, 07:54 PM
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I de-spoked my front wheel so I can lace it to a new rim tomorrow

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Old 01-26-12, 08:02 PM
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So you can't?
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Old 01-26-12, 08:31 PM
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So you can't?
auto complete hell. Serves me right for posting on a Tablet instead of the computer in front of me. Seriously though I am looking forward to lacing up a new front wheel
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Old 01-26-12, 09:09 PM
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Getting 5k back from taxes. HOOZAH!
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Originally Posted by striknein
Getting 5k back from taxes. HOOZAH!
Not getting anything back from taxes, because I don't pay any. Double hoozah !
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Old 01-26-12, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
Not getting anything back from taxes, because I don't pay any. Double hoozah !
romney, is that you?
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Originally Posted by jdgesus
romney, is that you?
Nah, Romney pays taxes, just not as much as his secretary.
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I disassembled a Chris King rear disk hub. Holy crap these things are over engineered. Very porn though

Then, I opened a DT 350 hub. Very simple and elegant inside
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