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It's a Micro World after all is a blog dedicated to discussing pretty much whatever I feel like. When I delve into scientific matters it will primarily be discussing microbiology (agricultural, bioenergy, and environmental focus). Otherwise, I'll probably ramble on about sports and life.
My posts are presented as opinion and commentary and do not represent the views of LabSpaces Productions, LLC, my employer, or my educational institution.
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I know my prior introduction was hardly on the verbose side, so I'm going to take this opportunity to introduce myself a bit more in-depth. Instead of running off a few dense paragraphs of text, I figured I'd break it down into a FAQ of sorts. I guess I've always wanted a FAQ about myself, and this is my chance, so by golly I'm going to take it! And yes, it won't be half as exciting/interesting as Psycasm's introduction.
1. Is your name really Thomas Joseph?
For the intents and purposes of this blog, yes. Would I answer to it if it was shouted out in public? Probably not.
2. Why did you come to LabSpaces?
As some of you may or may not know, I have a blog of the same name over at Blogger. I'd like to think that as a stand-alone, amateur blogger I did fairly well for myself. Obviously blogging at LabSpaces gives me a much larger platform from which I can blather from. I think it's going to be a challenge. LabSpaces is going to give me more traffic, which should increase the peer-reviewing of my thoughts/words. I'm taking it as an opportunity to grow and I'm very excited about it.
3. What will your blog primarily be about?
Well, I'm a microbiologist by trade, and molecular biology is my primary tool. I started in medical microbiology (transcriptional regulation) which is the area in which I earned my Ph.D. but I eventually found myself doing microbiology of the agricultural, environmental, and soil bent. Nowadays I do a lot of microbial ecology, genomics, and even some bio-energy work as well. Given the wide areas I've dabbled in, I'll probably discuss all of those topics at some point. Also, since I do a lot of ecological work, I'll talk about biodiversity and ecology issues. Of course, you can also expect a lot of stories relying purely on anecdotal evidence, sports talk, music, and whatever else strikes my fancy. It is my blog after all.
4. What is your science training?
As I mentioned, I am trained as a microbiologist and molecular biologist. I originally started out as a Medical Technologist (still pay my dues to the Board of Registry for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists) and have two degrees in that field. A lot of what goes on in the clinical lab is automated, and at the time microbiology was one of the few disciplines which was not. The clinical microbiologist was a detective. Given few clues (site of isolation, specimen received, potential symptoms) the microbiologist then set about determining what the patient suffered from using their training and various tools of the trade (selective agars, Gram staining/microscopes, candle jars, antibiotics, etc). It was super exciting, and totally hands on. I fell in love with it and decided to continue on with my Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology. I hope to blog more on my experiences as a Medical Technologist.
5. When did you start blogging?
I first started blogging in the early 2000's but didn't start science blogging until the end of 2006. That is when I started this blog. I've been steadily putting my two cents into the blogosphere ever since then (picked up the pace in earnest in 2008). Of course, I don't imagine much of it has been even been noticed, but then that's part of why I moved here.
6. What do you do on your free time?
When I'm not doing work, I'm off doing any number of things. I am an amateur astronomer and I can often be found at the local observatory star gazing, or volunteering on any available projects. I also am a part of the local astronomy club and have given a couple of lectures on exobiology to the group. I have an extreme interest in extremophiles, and as such extremophiles and exobiology really go hand in hand. I'm also an avid racquetball player and play as often as I can. I also own quite the collection of videogames and have systems ranging from ColecoVision, the doomed 3DO, PS, PS2, and Wii. A PS360 is on my wishlist, I just need to make up my mind on which one. I love to read, mostly books in the fantasy, sci-fi area. I also have any number of scientific books which I delve into on occasion (see my upcoming Reading List page). I also have a couple of dogs, and they do a pretty good job of keeping me busy as well.
7. Why should I bother to read your blog?
Because. Well, I hope to fill this blog with some topics which will interest people other than myself. I admit that I probably won't blog on things that I don't personally find interesting or view as important (or are told to blog on specifically). I mean, if there are people who regularly blog on things that they don't want to cover I'd say they're crazy. I'd like to think I'm my own sort of non-crazy so you won't find me doing such things. So, if you find what I blog on interesting, then I think you should bother to read my blog. If you don't, I imagine you won't come back.
I suppose that wraps up my formal introduction. There are probably details I've left out and wanted to add, but in the scheme of things I doubt it really matters all that much. There will be plenty of time for people to get to know me, and vice versa. I hope you enjoy your visits here, just as I will enjoy posting.
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Welcome TJ! What was your PhD project? I got my PhD in a lab that worked very intensly in trying to define the events that regulate transcription elongation. So I guess you can say I'm a huge transcription nerd too!
It's interesting you say that you're an amteur astronomer. When I was growing up, my neighbor had all of these cool toys and one of them was a massive telescope. Well, I think it was a 12" celestron or something, but it was like 5 ft long. Anyway, I spent all night one night trying to find Saturn. It took me freaking hours to do it, and then when I did, it was like a bright white pinhead with a thin ring around it AND it flew across the view finder in a matter of seconds. I lost my passion for amateur astronomy after that :P
Oh, oh! Do lots of exobiology! That's flippin' awesome.
Also, welcome to labspaces. As a recent addition myself, I can only say good things so far.
Also also, how many people here consider themselves amatuer astronomers? It seems like every other person is...
I'm not an amateur astronomer.
Odyssey said:
I'm not an amateur astronomer.
But TideLiar told me that you spend hours looking at Uranus?
Welcome, TJ!
I am also not an amateur astronomer. Should I have waited for someone else to comment "yes" first?
Thanks for the welcome everybody. I appreciate it. :)
Brian, my PhD thesis was based on looking at transcriptional regulation in response to the availability of a particularly important nutrient. It was back when microarrays were in their heyday so we did a lot of microarray work and some qPCR. I followed that paper up with a reporter assay looking at the direct control of that response which served as my second pub and ticket out of graduate school.
Rift, I definitely intend on doing a number of exobiology/extremophile blog entries.
In regards to amateur astronomy, yeah I dabble in it quite often so I do consider myself one. I don't have a scope yet, because I'm saving up to buy something other than your typical light bucket (reflector). I have a pair of binoculars (15 x 70 Clestron Skymaster Series) which are often recommended for people entering the field. Plus with binoc's everything is right side up (which if you've used a refractor before, you'll appreciate). It sort of comes natural I suppose. I spend most of my time at work looking down using microscopes to look at small things, so in the evening I look up using a telescope to look at big things which look small because they're so far away. :)
Hey! I'm an amateur astronomer too! I became interested in it when I was in graduate school. Since starting my faculty job and having kids, the hobby has fallen by the wayside - but I keep planning to pick it up again soon (yeah right). I don't have a huge telescope, but I picked up a fairly decent 6 inch reflector on a polar mount, which provided for tons of good viewing, particularly if you invest in some nice low power eyepieces.
What I really want is one of those nice TeleVue refractors. I figure something which is more compact would get more use than the bulky reflector. But of course they're REALLY expensive!
Brian Krueger, PhD said:
Odyssey said:
I'm not an amateur astronomer.
But TideLiar told me that you spend hours looking at Uranus?
Nice new digs!
I'm a transcription geek too, or rather I used to be. All eukaryotic though.
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Brian Krueger, PhD said:
Odyssey said:
I'm not an amateur astronomer.
But TideLiar told me that you spend hours looking at Uranus?
I'm not that flexible. And if I were I can think of better things to do with it.
Odyssey said:
I'm not that flexible. And if I were I can think of better things to do with it.
Most astronomers use a mirrored device to look at Uranus. No flexibility required. Stop trying to hide your vice with feigned ignorance :P
I'm not sure this is how I predicted the comments thread of my first post here would go.
Hiiiiii TJ :)
Brian Krueger, PhD said:
Odyssey said:
I'm not that flexible. And if I were I can think of better things to do with it.
Most astronomers use a mirrored device to look at Uranus. No flexibility required. Stop trying to hide your vice with feigned ignorance :P
I have vices, but that's not one of them.
Thomas Joseph said:
I'm not sure this is how I predicted the comments thread of my first post here would go.
Welcome to World of Labspaces. I follow you on blogspot too.
Welcome aboard, TJ! And yeah, there's no telling where we'll drag a comment thread. We're all about alternate pathways some days.
Namnezia, yes! I have my eyes on a Vixen 115mm. http://www.vixenoptics.com/refractors/ed115s.htm
And once again, thanks for all the welcomes peep and peepettes. It's nice to be here!


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The Parts Technician program follows the current Alberta Apprenticeship Course Outline (pdf) to ensure all students are provided with appropriate training experiences to successfully pass their apprenticeship examinations.
This trade is most rewarding for those who enjoy variety, working with people, working in their area of expertise and participating in the customer's success. To be successful in their trade, parts technicians need
This trade appeals to those who enjoy taking a methodical approach to their work, operating handling equipment and keeping detailed records. To be successful in the trade, materials technicians need
Parts technicians are employed by wholesale / retail businesses and warehouse distributors that deal with all types of parts. Apprentice parts technicians may begin working as stock / receiving clerks or drivers. As they become acquainted with the different parts, their applications and the stockroom system, they can be promoted to parts counter positions.
Experienced parts technicians who have business and technical experience may advance to supervisory positions such as parts department manager, store manager or even store owner. With some sales experience, parts technicians can move into sales representative positions.
Most materials technicians are located in urban centres where manufacturers, wholesalers and large retailers have their warehouses. Others may be located where large manufacturing facilities are concentrated in non-urban settings (wood products plants, petroleum production facilities, etc.)
With the appropriate training and work experience, individuals can advance into supervisory positions, or into related fields such as purchasing, inventory control or materials management.
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The first period of technical training is 6 weeks in length and common to both specializations. Apprentices are trained in safety skills and procedures, materials handling and storage, material identification, calculations and communication.
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I Love PE Wine Show 2017... Go Smart or go home!
In 2016 we had such a fabulous wine show, there would be no doubt in our minds that it all had to happen, all over again! And, as we know, we learn, we grow; promising that the next I Love PE Wine Show will be even better than the last!
The show's new home will be the historic and newly renovated Tramways Building in Baakens Valley... if you don't know where this is... eish my dear... where have you been? Alternatively, check out our Google map, to avoid getting lost!
And this year, we have a fun theme to liven it up! GO SMART OR GO HOME... this means, dress up a little, look nice but don't apply too much perfume, we're tasting wine here kids! Best dressed wins!
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"GlassBuild 2009" in Atlanta
The show management and participants alike drew a positive balance from GlassBuild America, the most important facade exhibition on the American continent, although this year the show was not able to notch up a new visitor record. Many of the 1,213 exhibitors reported an increase in the quality of visitors. In the economically difficult times in the USA many customers are also prepared to rethink their strategy and are receptive for something new.
As in previous years CAD-PLAN was again represented with its software products at GlassBuild in the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. On the stand shared with Orgadata our American sales partner, Bill Cole and his team from GlaziersCenter in Canisteo, NY looked after customers and other visitors to the stand. On display were the current version of ATHENA 2010 and the thermal analysis program Flixo 6.
CAD-PLAN could not complain of a lack of visitors. In fact Norbert Payer, the Managing Director of the Head Office in Germany, went home with the impression that the American economy was gradually recuperating and that readiness to invest was increasing again. Not only that, interest is growing in energy-saving construction along with the design and planning tools that are useful in this field. Consequently, there was a positive response to ATHENA and Flixo with some sales even being wrapped up at the show. CAD-PLAN and GlaziersCenter are very satisfied with the result of the fair and are looking forward to the future.
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We present results of 2D real-time imaging of terahertz (THz) beam generated by a photoconductive antenna driven by a femtosecond oscillator. The detector, operating at room temperature, is a 320 x 240 array of antenna-coupled microbolometers with integrated CMOS read-out electronics delivering 25 images per second. High quality images of broadband THz beams covering the 0.1-2 THz range are recorded while maintaining a signal-to-noise ratio of 10 for detected THz power as low as 25 nW. The compactness of the easy-to-use uncooled camera makes it very useful for the alignment of systems such as THz time-domain spectrometers and for the characterization of emitters, optics and other components.
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From UC Berkeley Back to Her East Oakland Home
By Frania Martinez, East Oakland BHC Intern
I am an ordinary person who grew up in East Oakland, attended Castlemont High School, went off to college and graduated. Yet many perceive my story as amazing and some even as a miracle. The reason may be that I am one of the many youth of color in Oakland who have been forgotten and neglected.
I want to use this opportunity to uplift the incredible work I learned throughout my internship at East Oakland Building Healthy Communities (East Oakland BHC) and the greater East Oakland community. There is a fight for the most vulnerable and marginalized, such as myself, to give East Oakland residents strength and agency to advocate for what we need and truly deserve.
I grew up in East Oakland in a tight, nurturing household where my parents made sure I was supported to every extent possible. Despite this, my parents were unable to protect me from experiencing many injustices growing up: poor educational services, lack of green and recreational spaces, exposure to drugs and violence. The list is extensive and exhausting.
My time at East Oakland BHC is the beginning of my work in and for my city. East Oakland BHC has afforded me many opportunities to engage with numerous not-for-profit organizations dedicated to improving health outcomes and explore these realms of work.
Over the course of my ten-week internship, I supported several projects including the Sugar Freedom Project and The East Oakland Congress of Neighborhoods. I learned about the Healthy Development Guidelines and so much more.
Roots Community Health Center is a primary care clinic that is leading many projects including the Sugar Freedom Project. Diabetes and childhood obesity have long haunted East Oakland where the highest prevalence and mortality rates exist. The Sugar Freedom Project is door-knocking, holding focus groups and gathering evidence to demand the tax money of Measure HH is put back into the community that is affected most by sugar. I am happy to have been a part of this movement while an intern and look forward to supporting this cause as a stakeholder and community resident.
The East Oakland Congress of Neighborhoods is a network of community-led organizations that are concerned about the issues being dismissed by our decision-makers. The Congress believes that through coming together, East Oakland will gain the power and build the momentum necessary to fix the potholes and address illegal dumping, lack of jobs, gentrification, and homelessness, to name a few. I have attended several meetings where we have been discussing a large event taking place on September 30. I also joined the communications team and am finding ways to engage community members with this work. We want there to be positive changes in East Oakland and are working hard for the City of Oakland to listen!
Moreover, learning about the Healthy Development Guidelines has demonstrated to me the importance of implementing policies that not even powerful folks can violate. East Oakland BHC, along with Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) and advocates for environmental justice, have long been pushing to pass the Healthy Development Guidelines (HDG), a set of rules that aim to protect Oakland residents. We want to ensure that businesses that come into East Oakland provide jobs and promote health and life. We want to ensure that crematoriums such as the one being built in my hometown are not even possible, given the extremely high rates of asthma among children in East Oakland.
There are too many issues that are not being addressed. Too many children not being provided quality education, quality food and quality life. Yet, East Oakland is thriving because the people are resilient. I take pride in being from East Oakland because it is where important movements to fight for social justice started and because we are not giving up!
From this point forward my plans revolve around working in sectors of the government or non-profits. My ultimate goal is to be part of the movement that improves holistic health and well-being of East Oakland residents. In the future, I see myself earning a Master's Degree in Public Health and working with council members to improve and implement smart policies.
I want to thank East Oakland BHC staff and community partners for this opportunity and privilege to work alongside them. It was an honor to work with amazing and caring people.
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SS-Lisp — run Lisp in your browser
SS-Lisp is an experiment I've worked on in my free time, rather sporadically, for several months.
It's a Lisp compiler that runs in a browser. It compiles Lisp to an intermediary "bytecode" and it provides a virtual machine to run the compiled code with acceptable speed (I recommend Chrome or a derivative browser for "acceptable" to stand true).
It provides an "IDE" which mimics Emacs/SLIME, via my Ymacs editor. The IDE has some interesting features, like symbol completion and cross-reference—if you used Emacs/SLIME you should feel fairly comfortable with it, though do not expect it to be that competent. ;)
I made a screen-cast here: https://vimeo.com/42070553 (that's without voice because I totally suck at making screen-casts).
While just a toy, as far as my research goes, I think it's the best one at the moment. It beats BiwaScheme by orders of magnitude in terms of speed and development environment, and most other Lisp interpreters for the browser, including my own previous attempts, are not worth mentioning—except one, which actually inspired me to work on this: http://norstrulde.org/ilge10/. Great job Eric!
Update: fellow from Germany suggested that I should rename the project, since the SS abbreviation brings up painful memories in some parts of the world... I believe he's right so I'll rename it in the following days. Any ideas for a name are welcome. :-)
Followup: done with that, the new name is "SLip". The old URL will redirect to the new one (slip.lisperator.net).
- May 15 (13:38) 2012RE: SS-Lisp — run Lisp in your browser
How can it be used for web programming?
How does it compare to Parenscript?
- May 15 (13:58) 2012RE[2]: SS-Lisp — run Lisp in your browser
> How can it be used for web programming?
It's probably too slow yet to replace JavaScript.
> How does it compare to Parenscript?
Like apples to oranges. ;-)
- May 16 (00:37) 2012New name suggestion for SS-Lisp
How about calling it SLip. :)
- May 16 (09:25) 2012RE: SS-Lisp — run Lisp in your browser
Great work – well done! BTW, I think you should rename it Crisp. It's catchy and implies something new, slim, and fast.
- May 16 (12:11) 2012RE[2]: SS-Lisp — run Lisp in your browser
LOL: http://dictionary.die.net/crisp
A Lisp-like language and compiler for the IBM 370
written by Jeff Barnett of SDC, Santa Monica, CA, USA in the
early 1970s. It generalised Lisp's two-part cons nodes to
n-part nodes.
Not sure yet... I think I like SLip more. :-. Thanks for the suggestion though!


text: Furnace Service and More: 5 Ways to Take On Heating Costs in Bossier City Posted October 29, 2015 There's no getting around the change of seasons in Bossier City, it's something we all have to adjust for and make changes to accommodate. While it still may not be at the top of your mind, the time is getting closer to start using your heating system. This, of course, means that it's the ideal time to consider annual furnace service as well, but possibly not in the way that you had previously thought. Energy savings comes in various shapes and forms, including: Furnace Service. Many homeowners solely associate furnace service with swapping out filters, but having a tune-up completed can help your system run more smoothly, providing you with efficient comfort that may help you save on your monthly heating costs. Take It Down A Notch. Adjusting the temperature on your thermostat even a handful of degrees could help you save consistently throughout the year. It's pretty clear, but when your system doesn't have to operate as often, you don't have to pay as much in energy expenses. Filters. Another easy fix that most every homeowner can take care of on their own, changing furnace filters every month or two during the heating season helps air pass through more smoothly, making less work for your furnace. Defeat Drafts. It's easy to lose a lot of your heated air to drafty windows and doors, so be sure to utilize caulk and weatherstripping to close those annoying holes and keep the warm air indoors to enjoy. High Efficiency. When your Central Aire Heating & A/C Inc pro drops by for your annual furnace service, ask about your current system's efficiency level and what higher efficiency models are an upgrade. Choosing higher efficiency can provide you with the same level of comfort, while helping lower your monthly energy bills. Everyone likes to save a few dollars here and there, and by no means is this list the end-all be-all, but there are a few simple ways to help boost your comfort when the temperatures drop in Bossier City. Whether you're calling to schedule annual furnace service or simply want to know which furnace filter is ideal for your system, give the experts at Central Aire Heating & A/C Inc a call at 318-855-2326 to start saving a little more today. Back To Blog


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Environment is all around us and is influencing antibiotic use by us as well as the development of antibiotic resistance. We are dumping antibiotics in our environment, which in turn is not only helping resistance development in bacteria but is also toxic to us.
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Dear Fans:
Happy Summer and welcome back. Breaking news, but as some of you may already
know, after almost 25 years as musical director of the Glenn Miller Orchestra,
Larry O'Brien has announced that he will retire at the end of this year.
Larry and his wife Judy are moving to Hawaii! It is truly a gift that
Larry has given traveling thousands of miles and performing In The Mood
approximately 5750 times (46 weeks a year averaging 5 performances a week
times 25 years). Yes, it could have been more! Many of you have known
Larry for years and have seen him perform numerous times. To see him once
more in his "farewell tour", please check the Glenn Miller Orchestra
schedule to find a performance scheduled near you. It is also Larry's
birthday July 15th. Happy Birthday!
Glenn Miller Productions, Inc. is in the process of selecting Larry's
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So I am driving back home tomorrow, to drive the family to Philadelphia for the funeral Thursday. Some vacation.
Of course, it is much easier for my boss, as I already have the time off.
I'll see about coming back up here on Friday, to get at least a full weekend of my vacation.


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An internal medicine practice often faces billing coverage challenges that other specialties do not have. This is because an internist is usually the first physician to see the patient and diagnose a complaint. The internist often has to run a variety of tests to make the initial diagnosis before referring the patient to a specialist. In addition, an internal medicine practice treats every body system, and this involves many diseases, conditions, and associated complaints.
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Kiran Kaur Saini writes fiction, plays and film scripts. Her short stories have appeared in Glimmer Train, Pleiades, and other literary journals. Her plays have been produced by Dream Weaver Productions and Theatre Group, Inc. in New York City, and at Le Chat Noir in New Orleans. Among her produced films, "The Lesson," directed by her sister Indy K. Saini, won best feature at the Miami International Women's Film Festival.
Kiran has been a quarter-finalist for the Chesterfield Writer's Film Project, received a Pushcart Prize nomination by Joyce Carol Oates, and was awarded the The Henfield Prize for Fiction. Recently, Kiran received a Writers of the Future Honorable Mention.
She has received fellowships and residencies from the North Carolina Council of the Arts, the Headlands Center for the Arts, and the Djerassi Resident Artists Program.
Kiran served on the 2017 judging panel for the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards for playwrights and screenwriters.
Raised in a small town in Pennsylvania by a dad from Punjab and a mom from North Carolina, Kiran graduated from Smith College with a degree in music (piano performance and composition), and a minor in Russian Literature. She has earned an MFA in fiction writing and a PhD in English and American Literature with an emphasis in drama and film.
In the past, Kiran taught Creative Writing and developmental English for a time at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Since Hurricane Katrina, Kiran has been a film industry professional and educator in Los Angeles.
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Earlier this week, the aftermarket specialists from Onyx Concept revealed their GST styling package for the Porsche Panamera.
The first stage of the Onyx Porsche Panamera GST program is priced at 12,999 EUR and it includes 22-inch alloys, new front and rear bumpers, a carbon rear diffuser, wider wheel archers, various carbon vents, a rear spoiler, bespoke tail pipes and badges. For 17,999 EUR, your Onyx Panamera GST can come with a custom vented bonnet, a rear roof fin, side vents and carbon side mirror caps too. Onyx is also offering various options to go with their Panamera GST kit.
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Our skilled Library Helpdesk technicians can help you with computer problems, virus and spyware removal, email set up, Bluetooth pairing, and a host of other technical issues. They can help you download e-books and audiobooks, and set up your new smartphone.
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Most of you use your smartphone, tablet and/or laptop. But how do you get the internet access?
There are a few ways to get a connections. I will explain about it with my experience. I believe this post will help you to find the best solution.
Public wifi
As the number of the overseas tourist has been increased, the public wifi has been developing. There are lots of wifi access in the train, at the station and the tourist spots. Please see the link below to find the information about the public wifi which is provided by the train companies:
If you do not use lots of data and do not use it very often, you are okay with wifi access. And most of accommodation provide the free wifi access to the guest. Even if you use AirBNB, VRBO or other rental vacation home site, you can get an internet access at most property.
However the public wifi is available at the specific places. You may not get a connection when you need. And the connection may not be stable. In my experience, the slow wifi connection bothered me lots and it was so frustrated. It was disconnected very often and I had to log in again and again.
And also if you use the public wifi connection, most public wifi require you to register. You may not be comfortable to give your personal information.
If you think so, please think about using mobile route or SIM card.
Mobile router
The mobile router is one of the choices if you want to get an internet connection all time. The pros of the mobile router is the following:
- High-speed internet connection
- Unlimited access
- Economical for a big group traveler
- No installation required
The mobile router provides you very high-speed connection and it is very stable.
If you are SNS lover, you will upload lots of photos and movies on your facebook, instagram or other SNS. This is a good option for you.
If you travel with child(ren), they may be bored or tired in the train. You have to allow them to see YouTube, Netflix. You need unlimited access. The mobile router is your solution.
Most of mobile router can accommodate about 10 devices at same time. You and your travel members can share only one mobile router. You can save your cost.
The mobile router does not require you to install any app and need to change your setting in your device. Just find the hostname in wifi setting and input the password. The hostname and password are provided when you pick up the mobile router.
On the other hand, the cons of the mobile router is the following:
- No connections in the deep underground, the tunnel, the mountain area
- Extra device, AC adapter and USB cable
- All travel member must stick together all time
I used this device on board, I could not receive a signal when the train was going in the tunnel. Especially most Shinkansen lines run in the tunnel very often because it takes the shortest route.
If you use the mobile route, you must carry the mobile route itself. And you must carry USB cable and AC adapter beside your device. I have used the mobile route before but I changed to use SIM card. Because I do not want to carry extra stuff.
At last if you and your travel member share one mobile router, all of you must stick together to get a connection. When I went to Disneyland with my wife and my daughter, I had one mobile router and shared it with my wife. But I had to get a ticket and my wife took my daughter to the attraction. And I lost them. I had the mobile router but my wife did not. She could not contact me and I spend more than 30 minutes to fine them.
If you and your travel friend share one mobile router, you may face same issue while you are in the attraction, in the department store. As I mentioned, the public wifi is not available everywhere. Please keep this in your mind.
If you use the mobile router, you can reserve it online and pick it up at most airports when you arrive. I have used the store in the link below. It was very reliable and the price was very affordable.
Prepaid Data SIM card
The other choice is the prepaid data SIM card if you want to get an internet connection all time. If you use this, your smartphone must be unlocked. The pros of SIM card is the following
- Handy. No extra cable, extra device, extra AC adapter
- Bigger coverage area
Once you insert the SIM card and complete setting, you can get an internet connection directly on your smartphone. You do not carry any extra stuff. You can setup hotspot in your smartphone. You can use it as the mobile router.
Most of the prepaid data SIM card use the major mobile carrier in Japan. The coverage is bigger than the mobile router. And it is more stable than the mobile router as well.
The cons of Prepaid Data SIM card is the following:
- Limited data usage
- Setup required
- Maybe pricey for a big travel group
First, the prepaid data SIM card does not provide unlimited internet access basically. Most of SIM are sold at the fixed data usage and the fixed days.
e.g. 3GB for 7 days
There are various SIM cards available in Japan now. I use U-mobile prepaid SIM. Because this SIM card provides 220 MB a day. Even if I use more than 220 MB a day, I still can get a connection at 200 kbps. It is slow but it is unlimited connection. Please find more information at the official site in the link below:
This SIM card is sold at the vending machine in major airports, the official stores in major cities, and some stores in the airports. Please see the link above to find the sales location.
The price is actually varied by the sales location. The price is a big higher at the vending machine. 7 days SIM is sold at 1,800 yen at the store. But same one is sold at 2,500 yen at the vending machine.
There are many many stores in the airport now. Please shop around and find the best one for you.
Second, when you insert the SIM card, you have to do APN setting in your smartphone or other devices. If you are not familiar with the setting, it may be hard for you. Some stores may help you to set up your phone. But usually you have to do it by yourself. Some SIM card require wifi connection to set up. You have to do it at the airport or hotel.
At last, if you travel with many family members or friends, you may need SIM card for each member's phone. You can use only one SIM card and you can set up your phone as hotspot. Others can get a connection through your phone. But SIM card does not provide unlimited access. And if many phones access to your phone at same time, the speed of connection may be slow. Please compare SIM card and the mobile router.


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What can be more convenient than purchasing a package of 12-flavor samplers? This is absolutely one of the best flavors that are offered by V2, they not only taste good but are also long lasting as they are made up of the highest quality products. Now you can taste almost the entire menu with these 12 standard flavors which offers you the ability to find the one that satisfies you. These flavors are delicious by themselves as well as great when combines with other flavors. With the help of the package, you don't have to order the V2 e-liquid bottle again and again, as these can be enjoyed for a longer period of time.
The V2 Pro and the V2 platinum e-liquids can be enjoyed together for the most enjoyable vaping experience. Each and every flavor of the V2 12-flavor sampler is very appetizing and you will surely get hooked. These different and delicious flavors can be enjoyed with friends and family at any occasion. This 12 –piece sampler e-liquid includes one 10 ML bottle for each flavor, the flavors include rich tobacco, cool menthol and specialty flavor that is sweet. V2 platinum e-liquids are available in a wide variety of flavors that are delicately crafted together.
The 12 piece V2 platinum e-liquid flavor sampler offers the most delicious and strong tobacco flavors of Sahara, V2 Red, Congress and the refreshing flavor of menthol, peppermint and green tea menthol and also comes with the sweet fulfillment of Vanilla, grape, cherry, V2 cola, chocolate, vanilla and coffee. These all flavors are available with full nicotine strengths and you can choose according to your preference. Each flavor has its own unique tastes that are distinct from every other flavor. This package is definitely worth a try.
When you choose your favorite flavor, you can choose what size you will want here next.


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International applicants applying from high school/secondary school may apply for the Fall entry point, which begins in September. To be considered for admission to our academic programs, entrance scholarships and guaranteed residence, applicants must submit their application by February 15 and supporting documents by March 1. We encourage you to submit applications by January 15 and documents by February 1 so they may be considered for early admission.
We will continue to accept applications and documents until May 1, however we cannot guarantee availability of all degrees.
The University of Guelph will treat courses completed previously through Summer School, Night School, or Correspondence in the same manner as those completed through day school; they will be counted equally in determining your admission average.
The University of Guelph will be using the highest grade reported for any repeated courses.
International Admission Requirements
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph. Please Note: possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission or scholarships.
Students educated in a language other than English should reference our English Proficiency Requirements .
If you are an international applicant who has previously attended College or University and will receive more than 2.00 credits upon admission, please consult our International Transfer Students Admission Requirements .
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Rapid Films Launches Plate Up Productions
Plate Up Productions has opened its doors as an independent, full service film production company specialising in premium food and packaging projects for TVC and online applications.
Headed by award-winning executive producer Susannah DiLallo, the Rapid Films off-shoot offers a streamlined and integrated approach for clients and agencies through a complete service offering spanning concept stage and initial shooting to final post approval.
Plate Up has lured two of the country's best food director/cinematographers, Geoff Brown (ex Ogilvy and Carnival) and Susan Stitt (ex Film Motel), who bring over 50 years of industry experience to the table.
Highly awarded, Geoff has worked with a host of Australia's major blue chip food brands throughout his prominent career in the photographic and motion picture industry. Geoff's passion for food excites and fascinates him, constantly exploring new and innovative imagery to deliver work of exceptional quality that is fresh, contemporary and always relevant in today's market. A self-described food addict, Susan has worked in the camera department on features and TVCs for 30 years, which has seen her work with some of the largest companies worldwide. She brings her extensive experience as a stylist, chef, restaurant owner, author and student of the art of cuisine to her work creating exquisite visual images.
Focused on delivering flexible options, Plate Up Productions' clients have the choice of working with the company's in-house stable of live action directors or bringing in their own creatives, while drawing on Plate Up's facilities and resources as an independent production company.
"We work with the best food stylists, live action directors and DOPs in the country to deliver a fresh approach to food advertising that spans the whole experience and total production management, whether it be a studio shoot, live action or on location," DiLallo said.
"Our integrated approach eliminates one of the banes of producers' lives – having to split budgets and juggle crossover production schedules. We streamline it for them by bringing everything together to save clients time and money and deliver a much smoother creative and production process."
"The icing on the cake is it's all delivered by a team with extensive experience in all aspects of food coverage for the advertising market, including working with some of Australia's major food brands."
Plate Up Productions has production facilities in Sydney's Paddington, as well as special access to SUNSTUDIOS' renowned creative space in Alexandria, specifically selected by Plate Up as the perfect place for food shooting.


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Bridging The Gap Foundation
There's a ten-year gap in the average life expectancy between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. Health and education are major contributors to this gap. Menzies School of Research and Charles Darwin University collaborated to establish The Bridging the Gap Foundation. KWP! partnered with the foundation to create awareness about the issue and help raise funds to tackle key challenges. We started the conversation through a highly emotive film, and continued to reach out to Australian corporates and individuals through a content-rich website, launched in February 2018.


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When you work in digital marketing and advertising, there are so many terms thrown around that it can be hard to keep up. Attend a conference and even the most experienced marketer can find themselves floundering at times because someone has come up with a new term to explain something that was perfectly simple before. Keeping on top of the buzzwords and definitions is essential though, so we're here to cover programmatic advertising for those of you who have maybe heard of it but have no idea what it actually is.
So what is it? Well, it's been called "the beginning of the end for all manual processes in digital advertising", which isn't exactly a catchy name, and probably isn't even accurate. So we'll start at the start. Traditionally, adverts have been bought and sold manually by ad buyers and salespeople, which isn't a perfect system and seems out-dated when it comes to the modern world of digital advertising, so that is why programmatic media buying exists.
What Is Programmatic Advertising?
So what is the definition of programmatic advertising? State Of Digital says that: "Programmatic media buying, marketing and advertising is the algorithmic purchase and sale of advertising space in real time" while Econsultancy calls it: "Programmatic quite simply means automatic. Programmatic buying refers to any ad space bought automatically on a web page, through either bidding for the space or buying it directly so it's guaranteed to be yours." Digiday put it even more simply, saying: "It's using machines to buy ads, basically."
The significance of this is that it both speeds the process up by removing the human element from the more menial parts and also cuts down costs for the same reason. This allows more time and money to be spent on actually planning and implementing the ad campaigns, and the rise of programmatic advertising has led to a change in the way both agencies and in-house marketers are working, which only seems set to continue.
How Does Programmatic Advertising Work?
If you've used Google AdWords, you'll have a good idea of how this works, the difference is that AdWords is based around search ads and this is for display ads that appear on websites, etc. It allows you to target and segment your advertising by various demographics and geographic factors as well as deciding where and when the ads appear, all aspects that you would normally need to negotiate when buying the ads, which in theory gives you a lot more hands-on control.
The information you provide about who you are targeting is then used to determine which websites your ads will appear on and the process of matching them up and assigning the space to the highest bidder is all done automatically. This can be through Real Time Bidding or also the more direct approach where an advertiser buys a set number of impressions.
What Does The Future Hold?
It may have started out in digital advertising, but programmatic advertising is rapidly moving into other forms of media too – like TV, radio and out of home advertising – unsurprisingly when there are so many benefits. It's on the up and up at the moment as more agencies switch to it as their main tool for ad buying. According to the IAB, programmatic ads now represent about 60% of all digital spend in the UK, with 93% of agencies and 87% of advertisers using it. LinkedIn announced last week that it is introducing programmatic buying for display ads on its desktop site, through either open auctions or Private Auctions.
Its head of products Russell Glass said: "We don't want to reinvent the wheel. We want to build table stakes capabilities into our platform in a way that highlights our differences, but is kind of what marketers have come to expect." LinkedIn has trialled this option over the last few months in some sectors and had already offered programmatic advertising for sponsored content, which has grown by 80% in the first quarter.
Continued developments like this demonstrate that programmatic ads are not only here to stay but are going to be a part of the way all display ads are bought in the future.
Do you already use programmatic advertising or are you planning to in the future? Do you think it's the future of display advertising? Let us know in the comments section or via social media, and don't forget to subscribe to the blog to receive more articles straight to your inbox.


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A cancer diagnosis affects everything in your life.
I had to move from Hertfordshire, where I was working, back home to Emsworth. That was obviously a huge upheaval. I had all sorts of plans about what I was going to do over the next few years and they've had to change.
For example, I've had to take a break from work. It's obviously really difficult because working is a part of what it means to be an adult and independent. Work have been very supportive and they're in constant contact – sending me kind messages, cards, little presents, things to keep me busy. So it is possible to continue living a life without working.
I've seen more of my friends and my family than I have done for a really long time. And you start to understand what you're really capable of when you're pushed to your limits –and how strong your relationships are. So the impact of cancer has not been a wholly negative experience.
I don't know if it's the teacher in me, but I have a few things that I now really want to share with other people. Importantly, don't be afraid to go to the doctor if you have any suspicion at all that there might be something wrong. Since I've sought help, people have been so supportive. I guess I worried I was going to be judged in some way, and that couldn't be further from the truth.
I personally have not yet had a chance to do any fundraising for Macmillan but it is something that I intend to do in the future. Many people in my support network have already done some incredible things. Mark's Grandmother hosts an annual Coffee Morning and the last one was so successful that she raised £500 for Macmillan. Mark's sister ran a Brutal Run for Macmillan last November.


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Weekly Meal Plan #1: January 4-10, 2014
|Noreen Cooks
|Six Sister's Stuff
Monday: Smitten Kitchen's lazy-pizza-dough-favorite-margarita-pizza (I used 2 cups of organic white flour and 1 cup of organic whole wheat--finger's crossed this one turns out...)
|Smitten Kitchen
Tuesday: Tacos with grass-fed ground beef and organic refried beans (for me)
Wednesday: Leftovers/Whatever you can find ;)
|Cookies are NOT recommended for dinner
Thursday: Veggie Burgers and Alexia Sweet Potato Fries
Friday: Probably takeout...
That's what I got for this week. As you can see, sometimes I peter out towards the end of the week. And sometimes I have to plan some takeout to keep myself sane/have a delicious treat. Everything in moderation, right?


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By Lawrence B. Werlin, M.D.
Coastal Fertility Medical Center
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a genetic-testing tool that allows for the detection of abnormalities in 3-day-old embryos via DNA probes. Such abnormalities are a principal cause of unsuccessful In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) attempts. The procedure is so new that fewer than 300 babies have been born through PGD in the United States to date.
PGD enables Reproductive Endocrinologists to assess the chromosomal makeup of an embryo before implantation in the womb. The procedure is targeted to older women, women who have had two or more unsuccessful IVF attempts, women with recurrent pregnancy loss, and couples where the husband has severe male factor fertility issues.
Studies indicate that 50 percent of the embryos of women suffering from recurrent pregnancy loss have genetic abnormalities. Coastal Fertility Medical Center will use PGD specifically as a genetic-testing tool for revealing these abnormalities related to unsuccessful outcome.
PGD also offers widespread potential for detecting genetic defects and identifying such fatal diseases as Sickle Cell Anemia, or Hemophilia. For parents with genetic predisposition to chromosonal disease, it offers a greater likelihood for the possibility of delivering healthy babies. Up to this point, Chorionic Villus Sampling and Amniocentesis have been used to document chromosomal abnormalities, but those events occur after the pregnancy has been achieved.
Down the road, PGD has the far-reaching capability of becoming a critical link between fertility and other areas of genetic research. Research has already begun using embryonic cells to replace damaged adult cells found in individuals with previously irreversible medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease.
About the author: Dr. Lawrence B. Werlin is Medical Director of Coastal Fertility Medical Center, located at 4900 Barranca Pkwy, Suite 103, Irvine Ca 92604. You may phone him at (949) 726-0600, or visit their website at www.coastalfertility.com.
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