PostsCommentsenforcer48 in #hive-101690 • last monthOne Loss Makes All the DifferenceWell, looks like BYU's luck finally ran out. Against a 4-6 Kansas at home, no less. In all fairness, most of Jayhawks' losses this season have been less than one possession.…enforcer48 in #hive-120417 • 2 months agoInteresting Election TidbitsWell, that election went by faster than I anticipated. I thought it would take a week or two to sort out regions too close to the call. Through the night, the gap between the…enforcer48 in #hive-101690 • 2 months agoPlayoff AnticipationWow, there were several upsets in college football this weekend. Fortunately, BYU had a bye week, so they didn't play. The Cougars will play at the Utes this upcoming weekend. I…enforcer48 in #hive-136819 • 2 months agoNumbers Still Going UpLook at that! My purchasing power continues to decline at an alarming rate. Or are the numbers finally reflecting it? If you go on any metal exchange, gold already trades beyond…enforcer48 in #hive-101690 • 3 months agoNCAAF Week 4 2024 ResultsI should probably write this out before this weekend's college football games. Last week, both BYU and Penn State secured overwhelming victories against their opponents. BYU…enforcer48 in #hive-163521 • 3 months agoUnexpected TapewormsIf there's one thing the institutions in the US still do all right, it's checking our food products for potential parasites. When we discovered the patient had not one, but two…enforcer48 in #hive-163521 • 3 months agoStay CalmOne night, I was setting up some tests manually due to instrument issues. Productivity slows down whenever we experience machine problems. Trust me, doing everything manually is…enforcer48 in #hive-101690 • 4 months agoThe 12-Team Format CommencesCollege Football is underway again! This year is the debut of the new 12-team playoff format. In short, the major conference champions and teams in the top 12 rankings will…enforcer48 in #hive-136819 • 4 months agoSilver Haul of the MonthAfter a sudden drop in the precious metal market last month, we saw gold moving into new heights as inflation and debasement of the USD continue unhindered. With the premium…enforcer48 in #hive-167922 • 4 months agoBanker ThingsSometimes, I humor my bank by taking one of their surveys. The surveys usually come with small incentives (I participate in focus groups to get extra cash) to entice customers to…enforcer48 in #hive-136819 • 5 months agoRestrike ThatAs precious metals become more and more expensive, I'm starting to wonder if I should switch to buying 1/20-ounce pieces. Fortunately, there are always deals from exchanges that…enforcer48 in #hive-163521 • 5 months agoFirst Visit to the Natural History MuseumThis year was the first time I visited the Natural History Museum of Utah at the University of Utah. It was a lot to take in because of the amount of information. I'm glad I…enforcer48 in #hive-163521 • 6 months agoFossils and RocksSummer marks another year of visiting museums and other places of interest around the state. Similar to previous years, I visited the [Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point](enforcer48 in #hive-136819 • 6 months agoTetris, anyone?There was a small run on silver recently. Unfortunately (or fortunately), the price pulled back soon after the hype. I was able to get my hands on some generic bars as well as some fun items.enforcer48 in #hive-163521 • 7 months agoDangerous CousinsSometimes, when I identify an organism in a patient sample, it leads to more questions. The questions may not be related to treatment but for mere curiosity. Stenotrophomonas is notenforcer48 in #monday • 7 months agoThe Case of MondaysI am fully aware I am writing about this on a Friday evening. Given my work schedule, the conventional days of the week are different in my life than most others. That means that…enforcer48 in #hive-136819 • 9 months agoStacking on the Way UpGold has been making new highs in 2024, and we are only one quarter into the year. Silver has been lagging in price action, but I prefer stacking at a lower price. To me, 1 oz of…enforcer48 in #hive-163521 • 9 months agoGiant CocciOne night, one of my colleagues approached me about something he hadn't seen before in the microscope. He was working on blood cultures and doing the preliminary workups. He thought tenforcer48 in #hive-163521 • 9 months agoPreparing for the WorstSo, you have seen the photo from a D.Buzz buzz several days ago: The likelihood of encountering all those organismsenforcer48 in #hive-173630 • 10 months agoThe 90s Strikes BackDuring a work party a while ago, we were allowed to participate in exchanging white elephant gifts. The idea was to bring something under $20. It had to be something one wouldn't…