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The Survey
When your life goes to the shit in a big dramatic way, its normal to spend many sleepless nights and anxious days trying to pinpoint where it all went wrong. Despite being an extraordinary boy, I am also an ordinary boy, thus not immune to introspective moments in the aftermath of my surprisingly frequent life implosions. After everything went to hell in a hand basket at KRONOS, I needed answers. In an attempt to understand what had happened, and to get a bigger picture perspective, I decided to survey former co-workers.
By Brendon6 years ago in Journal
The Bullshit of KRONOS
The bullshit of KRONOS is extensive and all-encompassing. They micro-manage every aspect of the job to the North degree not allowing for any deviation, no matter the circumstance. When taking blood, there are different tubes for different tests. Each tube has a particular additive inside, and which tube is used depends on the tests required. The majority of tests are done on serum. Serum tests are done using a gel tube which has a yellow top and a gel serum on the bottom of the tube. The gel is silicon and it basically looks like clear glue. When you centrifuge this gel, or spin it really fast like a merry go round on acid, it separates the red cells from the serum. Imagine a clear tube like a hose, around 10cm long. On top you would have an apple juice like liquid, then you would have about half a centimetre of clear gel serum, then bright red blood cells. That’s what a gel tube looks like after centrifuging. Now the main feature of these tubes is whether they have a clotting agent or a non-clotting agent. Some testing requires your blood to clot. Blood left to its own devices, naturally clots. Medications like warfarin impair clotting, so if a person on warfarin is stabbed, they are going to bleed like a stuck pig, while a person not on anti-coagulants will bleed like a pig with a paper-cut. Citrate tubes have a chemical that halts clotting, this allows the lab to test the bodies clotting ability. It is used to test anti-coagulant levels and to look for clotting disorders such as Von Willebrand’s. Other additives, such as EDTA, which prevent clotting, are added to other tubes to allow for separate testing. Now this is where the story gets interesting, this is where the micro-management gets ridiculous.
By Brendon6 years ago in Journal
PaaS: Everything That You Should Know
Platform as a Service solutions are on the rise to help businesses better deliver for their customers with fewer costs. These solutions make use of cloud technology to help companies increase the speed of operations and microservices without making those businesses take up room on their servers or maintaining a large IT department. Since this is a relatively new service, it can be difficult to understand for many companies who would benefit from it. You should know what it is, how it is different from similar solutions and how it can help your business grow and thrive.
By Craig Middleton6 years ago in Journal
Why Is Leadership Development Significant?
Leadership is the art of leading a team of individuals to achieve a common goal. Leadership is a very subtle skill and leaders are not born rather they are nurtured. People gradually grow older and become efficient and high leaders.
By Holly Jacob6 years ago in Journal
Billboard Costs: What Are Your Options?
Since the marketing landscape has grown quickly and changed so fast, some businesses may be confused as to what medium will be best suited to their business and audience and more importantly what will generate the most in terms of results. Small businesses face a different challenge as they have a limited budget to work with which is why it's very important for them to have a plan in place and strategy that really generates results. Having a plan in place will ensure your budget is utilized by you in the most effective way to accomplish your goals. If you do happen to have an infinite supply of marketing dollars, don't hesitate to go crazy concerning marketing, however, most businesses reading this are probably not in that position. The more marketing mediums you use, the greater your chances of getting seen by the masses.
By Krisna Garcia6 years ago in Journal
Toronto Is A Ghost Town
The atmosphere is positively unnerving. The bustling city of Toronto has turned into a ghost town. When I came to work this morning (I’m not one of the lucky ones who can work from home), I checked my phone to see if I perhaps had made a mistake and it was 7:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. It was indeed shortly before 8:00 a.m., but where were the cars, where were the people?
By Conny Manero6 years ago in Journal
What is the Difference Between E-Commerce and Online Retail?
You probably know by now that the ability to properly label and describe your business—and more specifically, the product you sell—is a vital part of sales in your field. When someone asks about your business or begins to search for it online, you need to be able to communicate with confidence regarding whether it is an e-commerce business, or if it is an online retail one.
By Seller's Choice6 years ago in Journal
Why You Should Give Your Employees Company Cell Phones
You have probably heard about companies that provide cell phones to some or all of their employees. You may think that this practice is too expensive, or that it creates added work for your IT department. Yet the benefits of company phones greatly outweigh the costs. Below are some reasons to give your employees work phones.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Journal
5 Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Continue Using Cheques
The cheque has been around for hundreds of years. And it's not going away anytime soon. A cheque is, after all, an instruction that tells your bank how to pay the recipient effectively. I'm sure you know how it works.
By Emma Rowan6 years ago in Journal
Factors to Consider When Financing Your Business
Whether you are a novice or an established business owner, you might need financing at some point. Different financing options exist today, and you need to consider several factors to choose the right one. Funding can come as a form of debt or investment, depending on the terms of the lender. It is excellent to secure financing, but you should always ask yourself if you are making a sound financial decision. Here is what to consider when financing your business.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Journal
San Francisco Bay Area Lockdown (Lockdown-ish?), Day 2
An evening press conference by San Francisco's mayor yesterday caused me a little rejoicing in the midst of all that is going on around Covid-19 and this three-week lockdown.
By Deeann Mathews6 years ago in Journal
3 Easy Steps for Finding Your Niche and 5 Benefits of Niche Marketing
When you start something new for business, there is a lot to take into consideration. It is essential that you look at every angle so that when you do launch your online business, it has the best opportunity to be successful. Finding your niche and getting to the point of finding the keywords for your niche isn't all that different. Here are three easy steps you can take to find your niche.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Journal