Author Archives: kaan

Launch Day

Posted on July 11, 2011 by kaan

Mum and I spent all day on Thursday July 7th traveling to Florida in anticipation of the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis at 11:26 am on Friday the 8th. This was the 135th and final launch of the space shuttle … Continue reading →

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Intro to quantum mechanics and wave-particle harmonics

Posted on July 10, 2011 by kaan

For anyone interested in my research at UBC, here is a good introduction… If a rocket was projected as a wave pattern, setting up harmonics such that they reconstitute the original relationship at another point of space/time, any variations could … Continue reading →

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nerd humour

Posted on July 8, 2011 by kaan

Did you know Johannes Kepler had a part-time job as janitor? Each day he would sweep out equal areas. I am soooooooo excited for the launch.

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r2ep photos

Posted on July 7, 2011 by kaan

Some photos from R2EP! More photos of me are here along with a rather anticlimactic video of me crossing the finish line.

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try SCE to ‘Aux’

Posted on July 5, 2011 by kaan

Friday I will be in Florida. I have long been a keen learner of all things related to human spaceflight. No technological accomplishments in my lifetime have been more spectacular to me than the 134 NASA Space Shuttle launches and … Continue reading →

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wrinkle cream and assisted living

Posted on July 2, 2011 by kaan

I’m sure I’m not alone feeling that modern marketing is frustrating and annoying. The content usually suggests my life is lacking in love or happiness. It seems these problems could be solved if I took the latest pill, lost a … Continue reading →

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seven sweaty sessions

Posted on June 29, 2011 by kaan

As per request I spent time in the sauna over seven consecutive days: Wednesday June 22 through Tuesday June 28. It was a great way to rest and heal my knee in anticipation of the race. It was also a … Continue reading →

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Race day recap

Posted on June 28, 2011 by kaan

I have had many people calling or emailing me asking about the run on Sunday. Perhaps it is a narrative worth sharing with everyone. I’ll see if I can add some drama to it so I have more fun reliving … Continue reading →

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Race day: A job half done…

Posted on June 26, 2011 by kaan

I finished the course in 1:39:19. I am still alive. With respect to running 1 km for each $1 donated, I have now crossed the 50% mark. I think it is rather poetic to be half done at race day. … Continue reading →

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4484 for the win!

Posted on June 25, 2011 by kaan

The run to end poverty is tomorrow morning. Those of us doing the 21 km race start at 7 am and run from UBC to Stanley Park. (The 5 km runners start there at 9:30 am.) I feel good. I … Continue reading →

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