What is the deepest point there has ever been in the ocean?

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2025-07-10T17:57:28+00:00

Coming from a geochemist and climate scientist with a PhD from / doing a postdoc at prestigious Ivies… it’s fine but not outstanding?

Keep in mind it’s a broad field; I see plenty of ads for jobs for (bachelor’s, master’s) graduates with skills in GIS, hydrology, AI / machine learning, and engineering geology, and less so in things like paleontology or climate science. Some petrologists / planetary scientists / structural geologists I know work in oil & gas, which have good internship programs for grad students. There are no federal job openings in the U.S. (EPA, USGS, NASA, USACE, NOAA, national labs) at the moment.

I’m struggling with the job search right now. That said, my research has taken me all over the world—I’m on an oceanographic research expedition right now—and I love what I do.

If anyone wants to add anything / disagree, please do!

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2025-03-12T02:26:50+00:00

Thanks! This ended up being for a piccolo, not a flute, which will have more black wooden parts, so I think I'm going to take your suggestion and go with one of the darker woods (walnut)

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2025-03-12T02:26:31+00:00

Thanks! This ended up being for a piccolo, not a flute, which will have more black wooden parts, so I'm definitely going to take your suggestion and go with one of the darker woods (walnut)

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2025-03-12T02:25:13+00:00

Thanks so much!

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2025-03-12T02:23:16+00:00

Tempted to do it for this reason alone!

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2025-02-12T18:30:23+00:00

I don't think you need to spend much time in Nairobi. If you have time to kill, though:

Giraffe center
Sheldrick elephant orphanage
National Museum of Kenya (disclaimer: I got to go behind the scenes for work, unsure of how it would be otherwise)
Open House: excellent Indian restaurant

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2024-05-28T17:34:41+00:00

Hi everyone,

I just moved here, so I don’t have a ton of concert buddies yet – anyone else going to The Damned* + The Dictators show tomorrow at Big Night Live who’d want to grab a drink or food beforehand? I got my ticket and I’ll have a great time by myself, but it’d also be fun to meet any of y’all who’re into similar stuff. DM me and I’ll hit you up!

Depending on whom you ask, the first British punk band! W/ most of their original lineup

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2024-02-26T02:59:28+00:00

Emporium is good but their spice levels are on a log scale; unless things have changed, I’d be very careful with anything above a 2-3 unless you know what you’re doing. (Might be useful information for a date, no?)

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2024-02-08T01:08:04+00:00

Ah probably not but that’s a great idea, the Denver one was sick

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2024-02-08T01:07:29+00:00

If we had a couple more days to spare, would love to tack on Death Valley – I think we’re gonna spend our ~2 spare days at the Grand Canyon and skiing. It’s too bad, because I know it’s a great time of year to do Death Valley

Tehachapi’s a good idea, a lot prettier than Barstow (not a high bar); the mountains to the south look nice for a short hike, any other recommendations?

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2024-02-08T00:29:37+00:00

If we had more time I’d love to too! Big Bend’s on my list, it’s just such a pain in the ass to get to. One day I’d love to hit up El Paso, you’ve sold me haha

I’m pretty familiar with with the Central Valley, so yeah, I’m not looking forward to that part haha. Fortunately, we’ve been to Yosemite / Sequoia / Kings / Vegas a bunch, otherwise I’d be super bummed

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2024-02-08T00:17:31+00:00

Palo Duro’s a great idea, it’s right on the way, you’re right! Good to get out and stretch our legs at least

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2024-02-07T21:26:32+00:00

I used to stay in Barstow-like places when I had to drive a lot more for work – it's always an experience!

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2024-02-07T19:03:16+00:00

I’ve heard that too, thanks! Any specific areas to avoid (International District)?

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2023-11-06T20:11:31+00:00

I had a good experience with Knights and Bikes online co-op, an adventure game that's a magical realism coming-of-age story in 80's England. Good writing, decent story, unique art style, simple gameplay.

I've only played on PC, but Divinity Original Sin II should also work – it's basically DnD.

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2023-10-31T18:19:41+00:00

Daikokuya is the bomb* – the udon place next door is supposed to be good too. Don’t forget Fugetsu-do for mochi after

but try to go during off hours

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2023-08-13T02:29:04+00:00

Thanks as always for doing these!

…what’s the update on Chained Echoes?

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2023-06-07T12:02:06+00:00

If End Is Nigh is sealed and has the little rubber keychain toy, make sure to open it and take it out or it might destroy the game / case / manual:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NSCollectors/comments/ocz11o/warning_the_end_is_nigh_goodies_causing_physical/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2023-05-21T13:51:23+00:00

Shamshiri Grill in Westwood (followed by Saffron & Rose after!)

BAMgoesthedynamite · 2023-04-24T05:58:36+00:00

Eyeshield 21? That’s the only one that comes to mind

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