mineralfellow

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[–] mineralfellow 3 points 6 months ago

I did some work on the geology of Pilanesburg a few years back. To walk around outside the vehicles, we had two armed rangers accompanying us, both to keep us and the animals safe. It is unimaginable to think of approaching a herd of elephants on foot.

[–] mineralfellow 2 points 6 months ago

I really liked it. Definitely could have been tighter, and the ending was not well thought out, but absolutely a fun movie. I like Ms Marvel as a character.

[–] mineralfellow 13 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

On the veranda.

[–] mineralfellow 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

In South Africa they call it a "circle." Bonus if it is near a red light - “Go to the circle after the robot.”

[–] mineralfellow 6 points 6 months ago

My wife made this joke during a presentation that was part of a job interview. Nobody laughed. Clear sign of a toxic environment.

[–] mineralfellow 33 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition.

[–] mineralfellow 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Depends on the program you are in. The view from being a doctoral student to being a postdoc to being research/lecturing staff is very different. Not all advisors expose their students to the realities of higher levels of academia. And when a woman or minority is being mentored by a white man, they may not be aware of biases that can affect the student's later career.

[–] mineralfellow 3 points 9 months ago

The troopers in scene 1 of a New Hope were pretty scary.

[–] mineralfellow 2 points 9 months ago

Not very long, not a hard read, moderately enjoyable.

[–] mineralfellow 17 points 9 months ago

I actually know him. Incredible guy. Was really pivotal in the discovery of the importance of the impact killing the dinosaurs.

[–] mineralfellow 12 points 9 months ago (5 children)

Chess is free. No DLC. I have never stopped playing.

[–] mineralfellow 14 points 10 months ago (4 children)

My rough estimate is $120B. How far off am I?

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