User:Spiffy sperry

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I live in Illinois, USA, where I work at a state government agency. I have been interested in Wikipedia since June 2004, and a contributor since September 2005a. My other contributions have been on Climate Audit, RealClimate, Environmental News Network (forum currently closed), and Abelog (a local radio talk show).

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[edit] About Spiffy

My interests include astronomyb, climate change, and my own genealogyc. Also I am a semi-avid runnerd (having completed two Chicago Marathonse).

My username, Spiffy Sperry, was bestowed to me by a lovely elementary school teacher.

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[edit] Articles that make me chuckle

[edit] Advice

  1. Be wary of insurance companies. One auto insurance company tried to lay partial blame on me for running a green light when their client ran a red light and totalled my car.
  2. If you run 500 miles over 6 months training for a marathon, use something more sturdy than the plastic tie they give you to affix your electronic chip.
  3. Donate blood, regularly.
  4. Be a Gas Buddy!

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[edit] Footnotes

Note a: My wife wants to find a Wikiholics Anonymous group (WikiAnon?).

Note b: Currently using a 3-inch, f/9.2 Bushnell Nova reflector with 20mm, 10mm, and 6.3mm eyepieces.

Note c: I've recorded over 3000 individuals, so far.

Note d: My training profile (as of May 28, 2006) is:

y = 0.0005x4 - 0.016x3 + 0.196x2 - 0.838x + 9.35 (R2 = 0.85)

where y = min/mile and x = mile (1-14). No, it's not linear. For short runs, I'm either not feeling good, hence the short run, or I don't have time to get up to speed. And yes, I do have too much time on my hands.

Note e: 2001 - 4:11:14, 13,113th place (not in official stats, see advice above); 2002 - 4:07:46, 13,403th place

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