Michael
Michael Olive
Scientist & Author

Male
56 years old
LINCOLN, Nebraska
United States



Last Login: 7/12/2009
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    Michael's Interests
GeneralNew technologies; heavy wood acoustic guitar music (Antoine Dufour, Eric Roche, Don Ross, Andy McKee, Preston Reed); bass guitar playing (I was originally a bass player);science fiction; microbiology (OK, I'm a geek); biowarfare (I consult for certain groups) art; cooking; wines; history of modern warfare; the spy games of the 60's; Christian apologetics
MusicI am an avid fan of the blues. But I also like music with an edge, i.e. Joe Satriani. I play (well, sort of) the acoustic guitar (Langjans & a 1970 Martin D35) and I favor Antoine Dufour, Eric Roche, Don Ross, Andy McKee, Thomas Leeb, Preston Reed, Michael Hedges, and James Taylor. I used to be a professional bass guitar player and learned to play by listening to Jack Bruce & Cream. Favorite players are Jack Bruce, Stu Hamm, Billy Shehan, Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, Victor Wooten, and Pino Paladino.
MoviesFavorite movies are the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, the first movie in the Matrix series, all three Jason Bourne movies, the Italian Job, and the Shooter-I'm fascinated by snipers.
TelevisionI don't watch it much. Mostly sports. I love the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. I'm originally from Chicago so I'm also a Bears fan...even if they are disappointing.
BooksAnything by Lee Childs, Robert Ludlum, Jack Higgins, Jim Butcher (Harry Dresden Series) & R.A. Salvatore.
HeroesJesus

     Michael's Details
Status:Married
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Chicago
Body type:6' 0"
Religion:Christian - other
Zodiac Sign:Scorpio
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:Proud parent
Education:Post grad
Occupation:Molecular Biologist

   Michael's Schools
Loyola U Stritch Sch Medical
Maywood,IL
Graduated: 1978
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Ph D.
Major: Medical Microbiology
Minor: Biochemistry
 

1974 to 1978
Depauw University
Greencastle,IN
Graduated: 1974
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Zoology
Minor: Psychology
Greek:   Delta Upsilon

1970 to 1974
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Flossmoor,IL
Graduated: 1970
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
 

1966 to 1970



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About me:
Howdy, I am an unrepentant science, art, and wine geek, although I did try, unsuccessfully, to have a geekectomy a few years back. I've studied both science and art and have a doctorate in microbiology. Professionally, I am Vice President of Science and Technology for a biotechnology company and have seven patents and numerous professional publications on subjects guaranteed to cure insomnia. I'm a world traveler, constantly searching for the best cup of coffee to accompany my voracious reading habit, which has been recently exacerbated by the gift of Kindle for my birthday. I've written two novels: The Angel of Death and the Demon, published in December of 2007, and Rise of the Fallen, published in December 2008, the styles of which could be described as Dean Koontz meets Clive Cussler. I write a blog, published here on Myspace, that reviews wines under $25.00. Since few people are made of money, it makes more sense to look for good value rather than splurging unecessarily on a $100.00 bottle of the stuff. Especially since there are some very nice wines under $25.00. You can also find my recommendations for restaurants that I review on my travels. Boy, does it make the restaurant nervous when the guy with the silver hair dressed in black is taking notes on his meal! ..

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Who I'd like to meet:
Robert Ludlum

   


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Michael has 118 friends.
 Andy McKee 


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 Kim Harrison 


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 Faith 


 Thomas Greanias 


 Dominique Di Piazza 


 Thomas Leeb 


 Preston Reed 


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 Steve Alten FanSpace 


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 Dale Campbell - Japan Tour September! 


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 Steve 


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 Rachel 


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Jun 27 2009 1:44 PM

Hey Michael - Thanks for the friendship!  Music links us all together.  There are wars taking place in every country in the world.  Some are just more obvious.  Check out my new video "Simpler Time".  Reach out and make a difference and the ripple will be felt around the world.  It has to come from within each of us.  The alternative is unacceptable.  Music can make a difference.  Keep reaching out.

Simpler Time
ANTHONY OCANA





Jun 25 2009 3:04 PM

Michael
Thanks for the invite
best
Anthony
Nigel Westmoreland





Jun 16 2009 4:30 PM

Hey Michael

Wishing you a lovely day my friend

Kind regards

Nigel
Maneli





Jun 8 2009 9:01 PM

Hayy whats going on? Thanks much for the add! Stop by anytime, i've got new tunes up from my new CD out next month!!

Maneli
The Wandering Endorphin





Jun 6 2009 7:49 PM

Hello to my newest MySpace pal.
Thanks for the friendship!

Cheers,
Jim



Darcy





May 4 2009 9:33 PM

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Apr 6 2009 1:58 AM

Thanks for adding me to your friends.
J-O-





Mar 3 2009 3:14 AM

so your son isn't even in your top friends? how come my sister is...let's not start something.
Mark Edward Hall – Horror Author





Feb 28 2009 2:36 PM

Thank you for the friendship. Be sure to check out my fiction blog. I post new stories on a regular basis.
Best,
Mark
John Everson





Dec 30 2008 9:17 PM

Happy Holidays and thanks for adding me! As you probably saw on my profile, I'm a horror novelist and short story writer with a new short story collection out called NEEDLES & SINS and a novel called COVENANT that hit the streets in September! I hope you will check out my work -- you can read a free story from NEEDLES at www. johneverson. com/needlesandsins. htm.


You can get more info or a copy of NEEDLES & SINS at Necro Publications or Amazon. com.

Stop by my page and say hi! And subscribe to my blog to get updates on new stories, etc.!

You can also join my regular e-newsletter at www. johneverson. com/list. htm.


I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours in Dark Arts,
John
S.L. Chessor





Dec 21 2008 6:53 PM

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John Connolly





Dec 19 2008 2:18 PM

Thanks for the request, Michael.
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Dec 3 2008 11:25 PM

Thank you for adding me
xo
Beth

CJ West





Oct 10 2008 12:47 PM

Happy Friday!!!!!!

It's been a while.
I'm sending the first copies of A Demon Awaits out into the world.

What are you up to?

CJ
Sandra Brown





Aug 22 2008 6:47 PM

Thank you so much for the invite! It's a pleasure to meet you!

Sandra Brown

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Slade





Aug 2 2008 4:20 PM

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Aug 1 2008 1:36 PM

Thanks for the add! I grew up in Nebraska...what can I say? Keep me in mind for all your editing and proofreading needs. http://ssteiger. instantname. com/APlusEditing
J-O-





Jul 17 2008 8:20 PM

two comments for you. one, i have another painting you should check out and tell me what you think, and second, there is a new movie with nicolas cage as an assasin who is an excellant sniper... what do you think abour the role or the fascinsation is with these guns is, especially with hollywood?
The Keepers





May 28 2008 10:37 PM

Thank you for adding The Keepers! I hope you get a chance to check out my website, http://www. thekeepersww3. com
Darcy





Apr 3 2008 4:39 PM


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Jan 19 2008 4:01 AM


Check out the trailers for the book and leave a comment
about what you think.  Thanks again!!  :)

Thomas Greanias





Jan 16 2008 3:10 PM

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Dec 28 2007 7:29 PM

Hey Michael -

Thanks for the add and I hope you have a great new year...

All the best,
John

John H. Hanzl
Author, Out Of Hell's Kitchen
www.outofhellskitchen.com
Rachel





Nov 15 2007 5:42 PM

own it love it... markie mark is good looking:):):)
Michael





Nov 14 2007 4:47 AM

Try the recently released movie, "The Shooter." It's very good. The book on which it's based by Stephen Hunter is even better.
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