zen hills - the condition caused when riding inclines a bicycle rider establishes a cadence and rhythm that combine man and machine in a transcendental state of euphoria.
I created this definition after yesterday’s ride when dropping into the handle bar drops I just felt rhythm and exhilaration while riding a steady mile uphill. I [...]
Posted on August 30th, 2009 by pdone
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This evening we launched rockets with Andrew. This was the concluding requirement for Andrew to build and launch model rockets for the Space Exploration merit badge that he started at Goshen Scout Camp earlier this month.
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Posted on August 27th, 2009 by pdone
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Here is the secret to tech support:
1) Don’t Be Afraid
2) Walk around arrogantly
3) Click buttons (see below)
If you do this too you can solve 95% of your own technical problems. As for me, I’ll keep following these steps on your behalf.
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Posted on August 24th, 2009 by pdone
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Loving referred to as the “WOD” the Washington & Old Dominion trail is a converted rail to trail line. Previously an old railroad line from Arlington Virginia the WOD has been converted and paved into a two lane asphalt trail.
This weekend Andrew and I rode the WOD from Reston to Purcelleville, Virginia. Roundtrip we completed [...]
Posted on August 23rd, 2009 by pdone
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Andrew has been working on his Bicycling merit badge. Among the many requirements are a number of rides. He must complete 2 - 10 mile rides, 2- 15 mile rides, 2 - 25 mile rides and 1 - 50 mile ride in less than eight hours. This weekend he has selected his 50 mile ride [...]
Posted on August 18th, 2009 by pdone
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A 2008 study conducted by the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA found that middle-aged and older adults who spent time browsing the web not only boosted their brain power but also could help prevent cognitive decline such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia later on in life.
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Posted on July 14th, 2009 by pdone
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What have we become? Follow me on twitter and find out - @paulmdone
Posted on July 11th, 2009 by pdone
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“I have never met a lazy person who thinks he is lazy. If you take time off and call in sick when you are not sick or if you work at half speed when the supervisor is not watching you are guilty of theft. You steal from the company that supports your family, but worst [...]
Posted on June 7th, 2009 by pdone
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This is likely where most people consider social networks to be too vain, yet a profile picture is important. After reading the proper (i.e. professional) ways to use social networks a profile picture is as important and what you say. The photo included is the latest profile picture used for my professional dossier including Facebook, [...]
Posted on May 30th, 2009 by pdone
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WALLOPS ISLAND, VIRGINIA – NASA’S Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia will be the site of the launch of an Air Force Minotaur I rocket carrying the Air Force Research Laboratory’s TacSat-3 satellite and two secondary payloads between 8 and11 p.m. EDT, May 5
The back-up launch days for this mission are May 6 through 9.
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Posted on May 7th, 2009 by pdone
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