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Type: Bug
Status: Closed
Priority: Minor
Resolution: Fixed
Affects Version/s: 10.2.1.6, 10.2.2.0, 10.3.1.4, 10.3.2.1, 10.3.3.0, 10.4.1.3, 10.4.2.0, 10.5.1.1, 10.5.2.0, 10.5.3.0, 10.6.1.0, 10.6.2.1, 10.7.1.1, 10.8.1.2, 10.8.2.2, 10.8.3.0, 10.9.1.0
Component/s: JDBC
Issue & fix info:Repro attached
Bug behavior facts:Data corruption
In contrast, ResultSet#updateBigDecimal on a FLOAT or DOUBLE column gives the expected error on underflow. Cf. the attached repro program MissingUnderflowCheck.
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DERBY-5534 ResultSet#updateFloat, #updateDouble do not check for NaN and other conditions on client
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DERBY-5533 Client differs from embedded when rs.updateInt overflows: 22015 vs 22003
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The fix for this jira uses BigDecimal.ZERO which was introduced in jdk 1.5 and hence it doesn't compile on 10.8 which used jdk 1.4. I will mark the jira as 10.8 backport reject.
Commit 1511185 from Mamta A. Satoor in branch 'code/branches/10.9'
[ https://svn.apache.org/r1511185 ]
DERBY-5546(ResultSet#updateBigDecimal on a REAL column does not do underflow checking)
Backporting to 10.9
Fix provided by Dag Wanvik
I will work on backporting this issue
This patch could be backported if desired, but closing now. Please reopen to backport.
Committed patch as svn 1447996, resolving.
Patch and release note look good to me. +1
Added a release note to this issue.
Yes, I think we should, although it's a corner case it could trip some users seeing this as a feature, not a bug, if they are even aware of it.
I'm fine with the proposed changes. Maybe we should add a release note to give the users a heads up about this change?
I'm satisfied that using SQLDataException is the right thing to do here. Unless I hear dissenting opinion, I will commit this fix shortly.
Refreshed patch uploaded (#2). No significant changes, just works with latest trunk.
Hmm, no I am no longer so sure that DataTruncation is applicable here: Cf. the below analysis.
SQL 2011 4.4.2 Characteristics of numbers
"A number is assignable only to sites of numeric type. If an assignment of some number would result in a loss of its most significant digit, an exception condition is raised. If least significant digits are lost, implementation defined rounding or truncating occurs, with no exception condition being raised."
The SQL state DATA_EXCEPTION_STRING_DATA_RIGHT_TRUNCATION (22001) would seem not to fit.
The SQL state WARNING_STRING_DATA_RIGHT_TRUNCATION_WARNING (01004) would seem not to fit.
The SQL state DATA_EXCEPTION_ERROR_IN_ASSIGNMENT (22005) and others
e.g. DATA_EXCEPTION_NUMERIC_VALUE_OUT_OF_RANGE (22003) would seem to
JDBC specification 4.1 (quote)
"The DataTruncation class,
a sub-class of SQLWarning, provides information when data is truncated. When data truncation occurs on a write to the data source, a DataTruncation object is thrown. The data value that has been truncated may have been written to the data source even if a warning has been generated. When data truncation occurs on a read from the data source, a SQLWarning is reported. A DataTruncation object contains the following information:
■ the SQLState "01004" when data truncation occurs on a read from the data source
■ the SQLState "22001" when data truncation occurs on a write to the data source
The SQLDataException class
Table 8-1 specifies which NonTransientSQLException subclass must be thrown for a a given SQLState class value:
| SQLDataException !
[Aside: this would seem to conflict the instructions earlier under DataTruncation to throw the class for 22001, but let's assume the instruction to use DataTruncation overrides this one... ]
Also: SQLDataException can be thrown for vendor specific reasons.
Note that both DataTruncation and SQLDataException are tied to SQL state 22___. The former is a SQLWarning, the latter is a full SQLException.
So, agaian, for what subcodes of 22___ should one use DataTruncation or SQLDataException? The SQL standard itself specifies many 22___ states, all of which have the name prefix "DATA_EXCEPTION".
For 22001, which JDBC ties to DataTruncation, the SQL name is
For 01004 which JDBC ties to DataTruncation, the SQL name is
So this all leads me to wonder whether DataTruncation should only be used for string types (thrown or reported as the case may be), and numeric types should throw SQLDataException (if most significant digits can't be preserved), or be silent if rounding/truncation of least significant digits occur.
Talked to Lance. We should follow the advice in the JDBC specification on this [1], when writing to a data source, throw DataTruncation if information is lost/truncated. On reading from a data source, report (not throw) DataTruncation (a SQLWarning subclass). In this case, since we are updating a column, we should throw.
[1] JDBC 4.1 specification section 8.3 DataTruncation http://download.oracle.com/otndocs/jcp/jdbc-4_1-mrel-spec/index.html
I have asked the JDBC expert group advice on this one. I'll put this issue on hold until I hear back, unmarking "patch available".
Yes, I would agree that the converting -0.1 to -1 looks weird.
Thanks for running these experiments, Dag. It's an interesting find that embedded uses Math.floor() for the conversion in updateDouble(). That means -0.1 gets converted to -1 on embedded, whereas it's converted to 0 on the client. The conversion on the client sounds more intuitive to me in this case.
When using PreparedStatement.setDouble() on an INT column, both drivers agree that -0.1 should be converted to -1 (probably because the client sends it as a floating point value across the wire and lets the server do the conversion).
However, when invoking ResultSet.getInt() on a REAL column, both drivers convert -0.1 to 0. And CAST(-0.1 AS INT) also evaluates to 0.
Embedded uses Math.floor on the double/float value supplied to updateDouble, no error is given in either 1.1 or 0.1 case.
In the case of updateLong(1, Long.MAX_VALUE) on a REAL column, Derby also loses precision with no error. Embedded just
assigns the long directly to a float value. So it seems we mostly ignore precision loss.
On the other hand, for SQL REAL/DOUBLE "*" and "/", we do give error under underflow to zero, e.g in SQLDouble#times, so the picture is mixed..
I guess we could see what happens when updateDouble() is used on an INTEGER column and use that for guidance. For example, what happens when trying to update to:
- 1.1 (does it fail or set the value to 1?
- 0.1 - analogous to the underflow case
And also, what happens with updateLong(1, Long.MAX_VALUE) on a REAL column? (I think it loses precision, but does it fail?)
Regressions passed.
I agree about your interpretation of the API comment about precision loss. I took my cues from the current way this is current handled, cf. the code in SQLReal#setDouble:
float fv = (float) theValue;
// detect rounding taking place at cast time
if (fv == 0.0f && theValue != 0.0d)
This is indeed (only) a special case of precision loss. I haven't found any definitions about what should happen in the JDBC standard, so I guess it's implementation defined. With my patch the behavior is more consistent. We could also signal other forms of precision loss, like the one you show, or we could stop throwing on the above also. What do you think?
I think the suggested changes are fine. Could the underflow check be factored out to a shared helper method?
I haven't tested, but I suspect the API comment about loss of precision in BigDecimal.floatValue() also refers to numbers like 1.00000(...)00001 being truncated to 1. Does/should updateBigDecimal() fail in that case too?
DERBY-5546 which adds underflow checking to SQLReal and SQLDouble's setBigDecimal methods.
It also uncomments the tests in ParameterMappingTest#testDerby5533UpdateXXX that had to be disabled due to this error. Or more precisely: the tests are uncommented for the embedded case. DERBY-5534 still makes it necessary to skip them for the client driver case.
Running regressions.
In SQLReal, the method setBigDecimal has this line:
The method BigDecimal.floatValue has this caveat in the Javadoc:
" Note that even when the return value is finite, this conversion can lose information about the precision of the BigDecimal value. "
So, if the actual value is Double.MIN_VALUE, the value here is set to 0.0 without any error.
In contrast, when we try to update a DOUBLE column, the method used is
This will not underflow, but subsequently gets caught by the range check in NumberDataType#normalizeDouble() where the value is checked against Limits.DB2_SMALLEST_DOUBLE.
However, if the value represented in the BigDecimal is even smaller than Double.MIN_VALUE, the call "bigDecimal.doubleValue()" would yield 0.0 and we would have the same behavior for DOUBLE, too.


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The father-daughter duo of Govinda (Arun) Ahuja and Narmmadaa walked as showstoppers for designer Reynu Tandon's show on the last day of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Sunday - a day which which also marked the actor's 25th year in the Hindi film industry.
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If by "payload" you're referring to the data that comes after an IP header, then TCP is the "payload" of an IP packet when receiving data, since it's an upper level protocol.
The proper term for networking is actually "encapsulation" though (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encapsulation_(networking)).
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(Nashville has 2500 to 3000 homeless people, and last year 50 died. Victoria has 1500 homeless people, and last year over 100 died. Perhaps it is because Nashville is a southern state, and here in Victoria it rains for many months. If they consider this a crisis in Nashville, then what do we have here in Victoria?)
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Nashville's homeless population is an estimated 2,500 to 3,000, and social service agencies say they serve 11,000 people experiencing short- or long-term homelessness each year.
But it was the streets where nearly 500 people slept last year, and where 50 died.
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Anita Hatfield's plight illustrates the severity of the problem.
For four weeks, Hatfield, 43, has slept on a bench at the corner of Church Street and Seventh Avenue.
She doesn't know why she got kicked out of her apartment, and this is the first time she has ever been homeless.
On these nights, where the temperature has begun to dip toward freezing, Hatfield sits bundled in blankets someone brought her. But she doesn't sleep much because she's afraid.
Men try to pick her up. She can't ever find a place where she is left alone by the police, even though she says she's done nothing wrong.
And with a host of medical conditions, including bipolar disorder, epilepsy, asthma and autism, Hatfield said she lives in fear.
"I want a warm place at night to sleep without being harassed, to have food to eat," she said. "There are a lot of people out here who ain't going to make it this winter, a lot of elderly people out here who are having to fight through the night while being sick."
Risk similar nationwide
Although last week's survey downtown didn't encompass all of Nashville's homeless, it was an accurate snapshot of what's going on here, said Becky Kanis, director of innovations for Common Ground.
And it also mirrored what outreach workers have found across the country, where consistently about 42 percent of each city's homeless populations were at risk of dying in the streets.
In Nashville, two findings caught the attention of activists.
Nearly 40 percent of the homeless surveyed in Nashville have visited hospitals or emergency rooms in the past three months, more than three times higher than in other cities. Advocates estimate that emergency room costs alone have cost $617,000 per year.
And 30 percent of homeless veterans are at risk of dying on Nashville's streets, compared with an average of 22 percent in other cities, the survey found. Harris wants to work with Veterans Affairs to identify who isn't getting benefits now and who might be eligible.
Some success seen
The index has already seen some success here. In August, workers with Park Center performed a trial run in Tent City, a makeshift camp for Nashville's homeless off Hermitage Avenue. The nonprofit surveyed 35 people and found eight who fit the profile as Tent City's most vulnerable people in need of immediate housing. Vouchers for housing were pledged to them.
And already, the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency has pledged that 35 housing vouchers will be made available over the next few months to Nashville's most vulnerable.
"I think people will recognize these are not the stereotypical homeless folks who are laying at Library Park, sipping mouthwash behind the fountain," said Steve Samra, a homeless outreach specialist for Park Center. "They are people at serious risk of death or serious illness if they're left to the city streets and that's our focus — those are the people we're targeting."
Nelson Johnson, 43, has been homeless for more than 30 years, and has spent 12 of those years in Nashville, in and out of hotels and shelters, but mostly on the streets.
This week, he found temporary shelter at a campsite in Tent City.
As the sun rose early Thursday morning, Johnson fought through coughing fits to answer the survey questions volunteers asked him.
He said he has been diagnosed with AIDS and hepatitis C, and has been dealing with both since 1991.
"I stay pretty sick being out here," he said. "But I'm glad somebody's out here trying to help me."


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Sunday's episode of Game of Thrones, "The Rains of Castamere," was the show's most shocking yet. But as the show reaches the end of its third season, might that massive episode also mark the show's halfway point? According to Game of Thrones' showrunners, we're pretty close to the halfway point of the overall story.
"The point going into it was that we wanted to start at the beginning and work our way through to the end, work our way through to the point beyond which there was no reason to keep telling the story because it was over," co-showrunner D.B. Weiss told the Los Angeles Times. "How long exactly that's going to take and what form it's going to take is obviously something that needs to be determined as we go."
"The main thing is not wanting to outstay our welcome," added co-showrunner David Benioff. "There is a tendency, I think, to, if something goes well, you want to stick with it and just keep it going forever and ever. As much fun as we're having with this — I certainly haven't had more fun on anything — as Dan just said, part of the reason we love this story so much is because it's a singlestory. This very much has a beginning and an end and we're nearly halfway there."
Here's why they think so: the many deaths in "The Rains of Castamere" appears to be an indication of the winds changing -- instead of adding more pieces to the board, the show is starting to sweep them away. "I think we're heading into the negative population growth phase of the show," Weiss said (though don't worry -- there are a few important new characters being introduced in season 4).
Don't think that this means Game of Thrones will only air for six seasons -- that seems incredibly unlikely at this point -- most discussions of the show's ultimate duration usually veer between a seven- or eight-season run. Just long enough, if you ask me.
How long do you think Game of Thrones should run?
Game of Thrones will air its season 3 finale, "Mhysa," this Sunday at 9/8c on HBO.


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Some Insights Into The Emergency Services Communication Systems
August 14, 2014
One of my best friends from school, Jason, recently advanced from EMT to paramedic after quite a few years of intensive training. I had met him on several occasions during his EMT and paramedic training as he had some questions about wireless communication equipment, and he know what kind of a geek I am in that department. I was more than happy to look through his training materials on the emergency services' radio communications and help him out to understand some of the technicalities.
One important part of EMT training was the wireless communication between the ambulances, emergency responders, ambulance base and the hospitals. While the communications devices in ambulances are designed to be relatively easy to use, EMTs have to be aware of how they work and to an extent know how to troubleshoot any problems.
Jason has been in the emergency services for about 9 years now and he started out his EMT training in NJ somewhere (I'll double check with him the next time I talk to him). I like talking to him about some the technological advances he has encountered. One area that doesn't seem to have changed that much though is the radio communication in the ambulances. This is kind of strange to me because there have been so many advances that could be used, but I guess there is a lot of security to take into account as well.
The basic principle of the EMS comm system is very similar to ham radio in that it is a two way system, but it does have some extras built in. First of all it uses a frequency that is only allowed to be used by emergency and police services. It also a backup/redundant capability system for each vehicle, so that if one system fails another can take over
The system is set up so that EMTs and paramedics can easily communicate with hospitals, ambulance bases and very importantly with other emergency services like the police and fire departments. One thing that has evolved a bit is quality of the mobile on person radio devices that emergency responders carry. Jason had in the past complained about how difficult it could be to get a clear message across and there were often misunderstandings even with a code and terminology set that was supposed to avoid misunderstandings.
I know this very well from my own radio equipment, that the smaller a device the more difficult it is to get a good reception. But I am glad to hear that medical professionals like Jason have received better equipment as it can mean a big difference between a patient living or dying.
One of the most important lines of communication is between the 999 operators and emergency department dispatching services to the ambulance. In some circumstances information is relayed, but it can also happen that a 999 operator is directly patched through to an ambulance crew to pass on vital information about a scene of accident for example.
Because the radio system being used today has become so reliable it is still the favored system and emergency crews quickly adapt to an audio quality that can often be of fluctuating quality. I guess it is sometimes better the devil you know.
Wireless Technology Is Everywhere
August 1, 2014
My aim for this blog has always been wireless communication and technology, but obviously there is only that much you can write about Ham radio and the really nerdy stuff. So, I have started branching out a bit and my inquisitive nature has led me to look for wireless communication in all sorts of hidden places. Bluetooth is one of the latest technologies that has really started appearing almost everywhere. Everything from cell phones to speakers and notebooks have all sorts of features that utilize Bluetooth. In this post I want to highlight some of the more interesting items and gadgets I have encountered.
Heart Rate Monitors
First note, I'm not big into running but my brother is a triathlete and like myself he loves technology and gadgets. When I met him last he just returned from a run and I saw him take off a weird strap from around his chest. At first I was worried as it looked like some sort of medical device, but in fact it was a heart rate monitor that he uses for training.
The way it works is that the chest strap measures his heart rate and sends it via Bluetooth to his iPhone. The heart monitor app on the iPhone then displays the heart rate and indicates whether he needs to train harder or ease off a bit. He told me that a similar set up 3 years ago would have cost him over $400, but for $65 he now has a fantastic Bluetooth based heart rate monitor hooked up to a free app on the phone.
Keyless Entry
I've seen some commercials for keyless car entry, and usually they have been on luxury cars. But Bluetooth has now also created a market for keyless home entry. At first I thought that this was just stupid, who could possibly be that lazy to not use a key. But there are some advantages, like for example it is a lot more difficult to "pick" a digital lock, so it is safer. Also, it is a very handy system for people with disabilities who may struggle with a standard key.
I am very opposed to drink driving and think people should be a lot more aware of the dangers. I often see people that are probably on a verge of having had a few too many sips. I think if more people had a relatively inexpensive device then they would be more aware. BACtrack has a Bluetooth device that does just that and also sends that info to your phone. Now imagine having a car that only unlocks if you have passed your breathalyser, would that be a great feature?
Let me know what kind of Bluetooth gadgets you have encountered. I just love where all this wireless tech is appearing these days.
Setting Up A VOIP System Using A Standard Cordless Phone
May 7, 2014
One question I have often got from friends and family is about setting up VOIP and what kind of phone is needed. Many people have the misconception that they will have to buy a new IP phone and hook it up to expensive and difficult to configure systems before they can get going with VOIP. But this is far from my experiences with some of the latest technologies available. So there really is no need for you to be spending more money than necessary on your phone bills.
The first thing to note is that you can set up an inexpensive VOIP system and this will not require you to replace your existing phone, as long as it is a touch tone or digital phone. As long as you don't have an old dial phone (apparently they still exist) you should be good to go.
Before you go off and buy some random equipment I would suggest first checking some deals for broadband internet connection. Most people have their internet set up over the phone line, but this will most likely still mean that you have to pay for line rental. This is something you can avoid and it will save you a lot of money.
Two alternatives would be to check out any cable or wireless internet deals available in your area. Connection charges are usually very reasonable and you will not have to pay for line rental. Once you are all set up with your Internet connection you will be ready to go for the VOIP system.
First things first. Contact your internet provider and tell them that you want to set up a VOIP phone system, which will mean that they have to make some adjustments at their end to ensure that it works. Essentially you will be assigned a designated IP address so that all calls get routed to the right place.
The next thing you need is VOIP converter, which is a small box that is hooked up to your broadband router. Obi have a very reasonably priced system and for less than $40 you can be up and running. The settings are also quite easy to modify, so you will not need an IT degree to get going.
Next, you will need to sign up with a VOIP provider and there are literally dozens to choose from. Some offer better rates for cell phone calls, others are better for international calls, so it may take a little research to get the one that suits you. Once you have your account details you are ready to set up you VOIP box, which is a quick and simple process.
Finally the good part. You will only need to connect your cordless phone to the Obi device and you are ready to go. Of course it may make sense to upgrade your phone if you haven't done so in a while and you will find some great advice about the best cordless phones currently available over at bestcordlessphoneguide.net. They have full reviews of some of the best cordless phone systems giving you a great deal of choice to suite your budget.
Once your cordless or corded phone is connected the Obi converter will essentially take over and your incoming calls will be forwarded to your home phone. Your VOIP provider will also supply you with a phone number that other people can dial in order to contact you, so to everyone including yourself, the whole system will work just like it did before.
This is the beauty of the modern and cheap setup available now. It is not some convoluted configuration that resembles a phone system, but rather is a simple device that mimics a system that has been around for decades.
I hope this article was helpful and I invite any comments below with your own experiences.
May 24, 2016
Wireless technologies have made significant progress in recent years, enabling many applications in addition to traditional voice communication with a mobile phone. 3G and transfer of data at high speeds have transformed the mobile telephone services and wireless services.
In this section, we look at the following wireless technologies:
3G stands for third generation mobile telephony. Mobile phones and equipment using the 3G wireless transmit and receive data much faster than second-generation systems, making possible many features and applications.
LTE super 3G:
Super 3G will be the next major evolution in the field of radio communications networks. Super 3G is a standard being finalized which is part of the future evolution of 3G. It includes a significant increase in the rate of transfer of data and better performance, which is a net progress in the field of mobile broadband.
WiMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. It is a telecommunications technology aimed at providing long range wireless data, and in various ways.
Wi – Fi, short for Wireless Fidelity, is the term used to denote wireless broadband links over small distances between mobile computing devices such as laptops and the Internet.
Femtocells are low power access points that allow combining mobile technologies and Internet inside the House. They work similar to a cordless phone.
Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range radio technology that uses the radiofrequency fields to transmit signals over short distances between telephones, computers and other equipment. This technology simplifies communication and synchronization between devices, without using cables.
DECT stands for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications, is a common standard for wireless phones. This is a radio technology suited for voice applications, data and applications of networks at home, at work, or in public environments. Many wireless phones used in homes are implementing DECT technology.
How The Information Age Has Changed The Way We Do Life
October 7, 2015
With the onset of the information age, the way how we do life has completely changed in so many different ways. It has changed the way we accomplish work and the way we communicate with each other on a whole. A few of the changes we've seen through out the information age are below.
Mobile Freedom
In the information age, the mobile phone has evolved. It once to be a huge bulky thing that would be quite heavy. However, we now have smart-phones that are as powerful as computers, and fit right inside of our pockets. The mobile phone alone has pushed the limits of productivity and has forced us to do more with our time. With smart-phones, we can answer client emails, create presentations and essays on the go.
The information age has also had a major impact on the ways we communicate with others. Time magazine actually found that we don't talk anymore. Time is much more precious and talking on the phone is now seen as a way to waste someones time. Texting has made communication much more convenient. You can respond and answer to messages in the time you allot yourself to do so.
Many years ago, it wasn't un-common for people to setup mutliple social gatherings with their friends to go out and enjoy the outdoors. Today, kids spend much more time indoors than they did 10-15 years ago. This is because the rise of technology has given us the ability to enjoy our time much more indoors. There are video games, TV shows, Netflix, and many other ways we can enjoy our time indoors these days and kids are actually taking full advantage of this. This is also contributing to the rise in health issues across America because of the decline in physical activity among children and teenagers.
Digital Marketing
Marketing succeeds when it's done in areas where people's attention are grabbed. Today, everyone spends much more time on their mobile phones and social media. As a result, online and digital marketing has been on the steep incline. Jeremy, who works for Thunder Rank, an SEO Company in Toronto, predicts that "the same thing that happened with classified ads in newspapers will happen with TV ads. There will be a steep decline because that's not where people's attention are anymore."
Work & Family Life
The information age has pushed the limits for everyone. Our life is so much faster and we're expected to accomplish a lot more than we were 10-15 years ago. As a result, many people end up working long hours and miss out on their personal family life. However, on the other hand, technology has allowed many people to work remotely from home thus allowing them to spend much more time with their families. It's actually very interesting because we find that in today's era, there is very little middle ground between work and family life; it's either your one of the two extremes.
This is one of the greatest benefits of technology. With the rise if it, we can easily do business with and work with someone half way across the world. This allows many businesses to lower costs by taking advantage of the various exchange rates in other countries. Labor can be bought for less and it also opens the doors for many tech startups to do more with a smaller budget.
With the rise of the information age, there's no doubt that our overall privacy is compromised. A lot of our personal data is shared through the web with our smartphones and social media profiles. Information such as our location, friends, work life, and much more is all shared with major companies. In fact, Time magazine even states that Facebook may know more about you than your family does. With that being said, we should take precautions on the information we go about sharing online.
Basics of Cell Phone Technology
December 29, 2014
First of all I would like to apologize for not having posted in quite a while. Unfortunately my day job got very busy and I simply did not have the time to dedicate to writing decent content. I simply do not believe that writing an article just for the sake of it and I like to make sure I get everything fully researched before I post anything. So, it basically took a while and for me to find the time since I last posted about a VoIP system I was involved in setting up.
Anyway, back to cell phone technology. In essence, a cell phone is very similar to a radio and at its core it functions exactly like a ham radio, by sending and receiving radio frequencies that at each end are converted into sound. In many ways it surprises me that reliable cell phone technology took so long to become available to the masses. Wired phones and radios were invented in the 19th century, but not until the 90s did we see everyone jump on this technology.
The problem with radio technology was always the distances that needed to be bridged. In order to communicate over longer distances, transmitters need to be very powerful which mean that portable devices simply aren't that viable. What cell phone technology innovated was the segmenting of an area into cells with antennae spaced out at much smaller distances.
This means that at any given time you are not that far from a cell tower and you do not need a hugely powerful transmitter. But this opened up other problems, not least how to handle a phone that moves from one cell to another without dropping calls.
Another great innovations from this set up was that adjacent cells can have overlapping frequencies as individual phones are only connected to one cell at a time. This meant that carriers were able to take much better advantage of limited frequencies, which is essential since there are now more cell phones than people.
To cope with the movement from cell to cell, each phone has a unique and special code assigned to it which helps identify the owner, the phone and the service provider. All this identification happens in the background and all you really care about is that you have a cell connection and can make and take calls.
The main difference between CB or ham radio and cell phones is the way the communication happens. With CB radio the connection is from point to point. While for cell phones, the connection is to a tower and then towers are interlinked to provide the connection. The great advantage of this is that you can literally connect to anyone anywhere in the world and the audio quality is great.
With CB radio you are limited by your range and the further you are away from the other persion and the more obstacles are in the way the lower the audio quality is. But it is amazing how great cell technology works considering that at its core it is a simple ham radio.
What Is DECT Wireless Phone Technology
July 28, 2014
In a recent post I talked about how I was involved in setting up a wireless internet system including VoIP and it has been a pretty popular post. The undying nerd in me was drawn to the cordless phone technology, especially because I have a huge interest in wireless communications technology. Over the past couple of weeks I have researched more about the wireless phone technology and decided to write it up in a post here.
The technology is called DECT. Technically it's not really a technology, but rather an industry standard that originated in Europe. Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT for short) has been adopted all over Europe, Australia, North America and the USA. It took a while longer in the US as there were problems with the frequencies used. So in reality, there is a slightly different standard implemented in America which you will often see referenced as DECT 6.0. Getting the frequency range right is important, and you should make sure that you do not use a European DECT phone in the US and vice versa.
The great thing about DECT is that it can be used for homes, small businesses and even large corporate settings. Because of the large frequency range and the way large phone systems can communicate it is a great way to have a flexible system. As you require more phones you just add them to the system and you are ready to go.
What really stands out as well is that there is a built in security control providing encryption through the DECT Standard Cipher. This means that communications between a handset and the base or central station are encrypted making it very difficult to eavesdrop in on conversations. All the devices I have looked at during my nerd adventure have pretty good encryption built in, meaning that your cordless phone is probably more difficult to listen in on than a regular corded phone.
The frequency band used by DECT is 1880 to 1900 MHz with defined channels. By implementing Frequency hopping spread spec on 12 duplex voice channels which all helps in making sure that a lot of different devices can be implemented in one area without interfering with each other.
Ham Radio Starter Kit
May 3, 2014
When you go shopping for a starter kit there are several things to keep in mind and there essentially is not one right answer. A lot will depend on your budget and what you want to achieve in the first weeks and months. The great thing is that you can gradually expand your communications system over time as you gain more experience and build up a bigger budget.
The first thing you need to do is understand the basics of frequency bands. Your choice of equipment will most depend on what kind of wireless frequencies you want to get started in. The more frequencies you want the better the equipment you will need.
The next thing you need to consider is where you want to be using the radio; just at home or on the go as well? I generally would recommend getting started at home as the gear is less intricate and it helps to get a broad understanding first. While the basics are the same, home equipment is bigger and easier to figure out.
You will also have to figure out where your nearest repeater is. Check out these websites for more information:
When operating from within your house you can get started with an antenna in your room, but you will encounter limitations. With a bit of planning you can get an antenna installed on your roof, which give you much better performance. There will be an extra cost but this is a once off, you can extend your in house equipment and still use the same antenna.
For the connection to the antenna I would recommend in spending some extra for high quality coax cables with low loss per foot. This will pay off for years to come and will save you time and money when your system grows and enhances.
When you get started you will not need a big space, but this can quickly change if like me you become addicted to wireless communications technology. Once you understand the systems you will quickly want to experiment with building your own pieces from scratch, which will require a decent worktable. As this stuff can quickly become a bit messy you might want to consider setting up in a garage or designated room where you can shut the door. This can keep other family members and partners happy, as they will not have to trip over cables and boxes.
Stay tuned for some further posts on different starter kits.
How To Integrate VOIP At Home
April 30, 2014
Until just a few years ago, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), was an expensive technology that wasn't readily accessible to the average home user. There were different services like Skype that work on the same principle, but this left people using their computer and just a handful of handsets that were compatible.
Anyway, enough about the past. As with all technology, VOIP has advanced and it is now fully available for home users and also at a very reasonable price. If you are like me then having a home phone is still something that has importance. My cell phone gets used a lot, but for work and private reasons I like to have a phone line that is more reliable than the periodic problems with cell phone reception. It can be both annoying and costly when I encounter bad phone reception, so when it is important I prefer using a more traditional phone.
All you essentially need is:
1) Broadband Internet connection
2) VOIP adapter
3) Standard corded or cordless phone
It really is that simple and all of the above are available to the average home user. Until recently it was item number two that was still prohibitively expensive, but this has drastically changed. One device that I have set up for several friends and family is the entry level one from OBiHai, which essentially is a small box that plugs directly into your broadband router.
Once connected, all you need to do is set up an account with one of the countless VOIP providers, including Google Voice. Those account details are then entered in the Obi software and then all you need to do is connect your phone.
And this is where the great advantage comes; you do not need a new phone as long as your existing one is a touch tone one. A decent cordless phone will put you back les than $30 these days, so there are loads of options.
The big savings come in two ways. Firstly you no longer need to pay for phone line rental, which is often ridiculously expensive. Secondly, with the vast selection of VOIP providers you will be spoiled for choice. Some are cheaper for cell phone calls, others for long distance. The only tricky thing will be figuring out which ones best suit you. But even this is simple enough by using online material and to just test them out. The majority do not have a minimum contract period.
As mentioned in a previous post I have been involved in a project for a rural community that involved setting up wireless, radio based broadband connection. This is possible no matter where you live and in urban environments 3G or 4G are some of the best options. You can simply piggyback your phone system over this, but do keep an eye on any data usage restrictions.
I will be posting more about these communications and data solutions with some very specific ideas and setup instructions.
What Is Ham Radio All About?
April 29, 2014
I was about 7 or 8 when I got a birthday present of a set of CB radios, or walkie talkies, and it is the one childhood present I remember to this day. Along with my cousin Tom we spent the entire summer playing with them, and it was not until the bad weather in the fall set in that we started looking at how this stuff actually worked. By the next summer we had actually learned how fix, modify and improve the devices, with the help of a neighbor who was an electrical engineer.
We actually got to a stage where we managed to boost the range so that we could communicate from each other's homes, and this was a breakthrough in a world before cell phones were even remotely common.
At about age 10 the two of us started to pool our savings to buy bigger and more advanced equipment, and at that stage we were introduced to amateur, aka Ham, Radio. With the help of our neighbor and with endless time spent nerding over books in the library, we started building and making our own equipment. That same equipment still exists, and some of it technically still works and I actually love looking at the stuff we built all those years ago.
So, to answer the question of this post, ham radio is essentially amateur radio that requires a license and therefore is one step up from CB radio. You do have to sit an exam to get the license, but this is not too difficult if you are really interested in this stuff anyway. It uses a designated radio spectrum used for private, non-commercial exchange of messages and data. The radio spectrum used is not used by government, emergency services or any other commercial entity, which makes it ideal for hobbyists and people that like experimenting. Essentially, as long as you understand how radio spectrums work and you know how to configure your equipment you cannot really do things wrong that interfere with any important communications.
It is a very simple form of communicating, but it is this very technology that has led us to the modern days of phone systems and cell phone technology. For my cousin, this early experience eventually led to a career with a large technology company where he spends much of his time on programming equipment and communications protocols for phone systems.
For me, phones are the ultimate fascination. I know how they work, but it never stops amazing me how well they work, and on what scale they do this. In many ways amateur radio enthusiasts have built a communications network that resembles the phone system. Many people in this area have built repeaters into their systems, which essentially allows for a much greater range.
The great thing is that anyone interested can get started with quite a small budget. Start off with some books and online resources that will prepare you for the exam. Once you have a license the sky is the limit. You can gradually build up your home radio equipment and even build it yourself to save money, have fun and really get to understand communications technology.


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Tennis Legend James Blake to be Honored at Annual Tennis Ball
The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation will honor tennis legend and philanthropist James Blake with its 2014 Champion of Tennis Award. The honor will be presented at the annual WTEF Tennis Ball on May 9, 2014 at the Ritz Carlton in the District.
James Blake inspired the world during a 14-year tennis career that featured 10 singles titles, a Davis Cup Championship and a New York best seller for his memoir, Breaking Back. James turned pro in 1999 while he was the #1 collegiate player at Harvard University. In 2004, he overcame a potential career ending injury and a case of the shingles that temporarily left his face paralyzed and vision blurred. Just one year later, he climbed from outside the top 200 in the ATP rankings to his career highest ranking of #4.
In memory of his father who lost a battle to stomach cancer in 2004, James created the Thomas Blake, Sr. Memorial Cancer Research Fund at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He holds an annual celebrity tennis and entertainment event, Serving for a Cure, to raise funds for cancer research and prevention.
Event co-Chair Mary Stevens said, "We are so pleased to be honoring James. He is a shining example to the children we serve of how to persevere in the face of adversity and come out a champion, not only in tennis but in life."
The WTEF Tennis Ball is the major annual fund-raising event for WTEF, with all of the proceeds benefitting WTEF and the children it serves. Event chairs for the 2014 WTEF Tennis Ball are Habib and Hind Debs and Mary and David Stevens.
Past honorees include Andre Agassi, Andrea Jaeger, Pam Shriver, Mary Carillo and Patrick McEnroe.
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Finn picked up a thigh injury in the second over of his second spell in England's first game of their tour against India A earlier this week.
He is therefore a doubt for their final warm-up match next week, leading to Meaker's call-up.
The Surrey paceman will return to the England Performance Programme once Finn returns to fitness and his arrival date in India is subject to obtaining the necessary visa early next week.
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Achievement list translation
The port/reworking of the obscure G-Stream G2020 is just around the corner, so I thought I'd translate the list for those of you that can't read Japanese. I don't have the game yet, so I'm not sure what a lot of the descriptions mean right now, but there will be more information when I (or someone else like Bison Ours or Machine Ares) have a chance to play through the game.
The game is region free and goes on sale May 30th.
Trizeal Clear 50 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Trizeal all clear (I imagine this is for simply clearing the game)
Trizeal 1 Coin Clear 150 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Red Boss 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Appearance of a boss three times as strong as normal
Red Sports Car 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Try riding the red sports car once
Boss Reappearance 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Another appearance
Boss 2nd Reappearance 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Here's the real boss!
Mid-boss Appearance 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Escape this guy and clear the stage!
Immediate Escape Of Aircraft Destruction 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Reciprocity (Your guess is as good as mine)
Backfire Master 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Burning everyone behind me!
Side Attack Master 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Queue up these chumps
Delta Zeal Clear 50 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Delta Zeal all clear
Delta Zeal 1 Coin Clear 150 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Wide Shot MAX 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Wide shot max level
Missile MAX 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Homing Missile max level
Laser MAX 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Laser max level
Black Hole Shot Master 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Black Hole Shot max level
Rapid Series Appearance 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Multiple item drop (Sounds like it's related to collecting medals)
WARNING! ST2 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Lots of tanks!
Train Appearance 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Coming from above and below
WARNING! ST4 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Lots of submarines!
Red Submarine 20 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Score 10 times the regular amount of points from this guy
Whole Game Complete 100 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
The real game starts from here! (This achievement name confuses me. I'd normally translate the Japanese word 解除 as 'cancellation', but 'whole game cancelled' sounds strange. I suppose in this context it means 'to be completely done with'.)
10 Year Anniversary Thanks 40 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png
Thank you very much!
There are another three secret achievements for 40 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/site/gp-g.png each.
Cool. Thanks for the translation. My copy should be here by the end of the week i hope.
Most of these achievements are very confusing to me. I sure hope there is some sort of a roadmap in the future of how to get most of them.
I've almost completed the game (except for the 1CC achievements) and can share some info about the achievements.
I'm not perfectly japanese but I'll try to do an accurate translation of them.
ありがとう10周年 (Thank you, 10th anniversary)
Start the game for the first time.
BGMラブ。 (BGM Love)
You'll need to put the Sound effects (SE) at 0 and the BGM at 100 in the option menu, then start a game.
縦画面ラブ。 (Vertical screen Love)
You'll need to put the in-game screen at 90 or 270 degree in the option menu, then start a game.
ごぶさたしてます。 (Long time no see)
Don't play for 7 days straight, then start the game again. You can change the internal Xbox 360 date and clock by going offline. Changing the date to 1 or 2 weeks later and going back on the game offline should work.
全ゲーム解除 (All game unlocked)
The title of the achievement is confusing, it means that you need to unlock everything in the game. To do so, you need to clear both game (XII Zeal and DeltaZeal) but DeltaZeal is a strange case because there is split paths at Stage 2 and 4 (not the case in XII Zeal who is straight forward).
The requirements to unlock Stage 3A, Stage 3B, Stage 5A and Stage 5B are uncleared. I'll explain how I did but I strongly suggest to read the DeltaZeal section below before to understand.
Stage 3A: If you go to the tank formation section (WARNING appears on the screen) and complete stage 2, the game SHOULD bring you to stage 3A.
Stage 3B: If you don't go to the tank formation section, the game should bring you in a section where a tree hide a bunch of tanks that will go out. Destroy a good amount of tanks during this section and completing the stage 2 SHOULD bring you to the Stage 3B.
Stage 5A: During stage 4, you'll reach the submarine formation section (WARING appaears on the screen and to be honest, I'm not even sure if you can miss it from my experience). If you don't destroy a good amount of sumbarines and complete the stage, the game will bring you to the Stage 5A.
Stage 5B: During stage 4, you'll reach the submarine formation section (WARING appaears on the screen and to be honest, I'm not even sure if you can miss it from my experience). If you destroy a good amount of sumbarines and complete the stage, the game will bring you to the Stage 5B (I think, this is really uncleared).
UPDATE: It seems the path is chosen by the side you stand when you defeat the boss
赤いボス (Red boss)
Reach the stage 2 boss with a 12x multiplier.
赤いスポーツカー (Red sport car)
Destroy the red sport car at the beginning of stage 3.
ボス1再び登場 (The stage 4 boss reappears)
The boss of XII Zeal's stage 4 is a giant ship with a lot of parts. If you destroy every parts before he escapes but with a multiplier of 11x or below when you give the final blow on the last part, the same boss will reappear once again.
ボス2登場 (The stage 2 boss reappears)
Same as the last achievement that I've mentionned but if you give the final blow on the last part with a 12x multiplier, the stage 2 boss will reappear.
中ボス登場 (Stage 5 mid-boss appears)
Reach the stage 5's mid-boss with a 12x multiplier.
すぐ逃げる飛行機撃破 (Plane destroyed before takeoff)
On the runaway at stage 6, before the mid-boss turret, you need to destroy the little plane (like the one on the achievement's image) at the top of the screen who tries to escape (UPDATED).
XIIZEAL クリア (XII ZEAL cleared)
Cleat the game XII Zeal
XIIZEAL 1コインクリア (XII ZEAL cleared)
Clear the game XII Zeal without continue.
バックファイアマスター (Backfire master)
Destroy 3000 enemies with the backfire attack (recoil fire at the back of the plane when using side attack/normal/rapid shot).
サイドアタックマスター (Side attack master)
Destroy 5000 enemies with the side attack.
ワイドMAX (Wide MAX)
Have a full Wide shot by having10 red crystals at the same time.
ミサイルMAX (Missile MAX)
Have a full Missile shot by having 10 green crystals at the same time.
レーザーMAX (Laser MAX)
Have a full Laser shot by having 10 blue crystals at the same time.
ブラックホール弾マスター (Black hole shot master)
Can be done at the beginning of the first stage. You need to launch a black hole that will absorb bullets and create the highest value items. Launching a black hole is possible by holding A and release it after when you have enough items (should write OK at the bottom of the screen). Destroy all enemies at the beginning of stage 1 but one mid-size ship that shot a bunch of bullets if you dont attack him and collected all items. Shot a black hole on him and the achievement should unlock.
RAPIDシリーズ登場 (Rapid serie appears)
Done by destroying the majority of enemies at beginning of stage 1 (a little random too but not hard).
Reach the tank formation by destroying the majority of tanks at the beginning of stage 2.
列車登場 (Train appears)
Reach the train section during stage 2. Done by reaching and destroying the tank formation quickly (use a bomb to better result).
Reach the submarine formation during stage 4 (almost impossible to miss if you shoot the enemies at the beginning of the stage).
赤い潜水艦(Red submarine)
Done by reaching the submarine formation on HARD difficulty during stage 4 (you can do it on score attack).
DELTAZEAL クリア (DeltaZeal cleared)
Clear the game DeltaZeal.
Clear the game DeltaZeal without continue.
Thanks for posting your translations! They helped me complete the game :)
If there is anything wrong, please tell me. I understand some of the requirements are a little random.
Can you please give me some more info on those achievements?
I´ve fullfiled the conditions on the "Train Appears" and "Stage 5 mid-boss appears) and nothing happens...
Also, which enemy exactly I´m looking for on stage 1 to get "Black hole shot master"?
Thank you very much.
For the black hole achievement, I'm speaking of the ship who shot diagonally. You should watch replay of the #1 in Stage 1 for a better understanding.
For the achievement with the Stage 5 mid-boss, you must reach/beat with a 12x multiplier. I hardly remember what I did because I got it during my first playthrough. I went read the japanese wiki and they said you must have a 12x multiplier at a certain point.
For the train achievement, I also read the japanese wiki. It said the same thing as me that you have to "eliminate quickly the panzer squad". Maybe you can't use bomb. Like I said at the beginning, a lot of things are random in this game and can't be 100% accurate.
If anyone can share infos about the 1CC achievement, it would be very appreciated. I beat XII Zeal without continue on Very easy (from what I've read on the japanese wiki, difficulty doesn't matter) and nothing has unlocked.
I've seen some people with either 1CC. Is there a difficulty requirement/trick/glitch?
Thank you! I´ll give it another try.
I was trying the train one by stage select, maybe it´s the problem...
I'm pretty sure you're right but the japanese wiki clearly says that difficulty doesn't matter...will need more info later on this one I guess.
Thanks for the translations. Much appreciated. Just got the game today, so it will help immensely.
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The job market is picking up, four long years after the Great Recession's start. You've been waiting in the wings for new opportunities and your job search and interview efforts have finally landed you a new golden job. You've given good notice, said your goodbyes, wrapped up your current assignments and handed them off and now you are ready to step into your next opportunity.
If you've never changed jobs before, you may be in for some surprises as you move to your new job. Here are 6 things I found out the hard way as I moved from job to job as a computer programer/project manager.
Everything can be different.
In your old job, you came to expect certain rules and types of interactions with your peers and bosses. You knew how to get to work, where to park, when you could break and go to lunch and how much time should be spent chatting with co-workers vs. time at your desk. You knew how to use the phone system, the printer and what was allowed or disallowed on the internet. You had figured out all of the companies tools, hardware and software and had your computer set up just the way you want it.
Guess what? All of that is gone. Expect the unexpected. My son recently started a new programming job. To his surprise, he found they used Apple computers (he has always had PCs at work). When I started a job at TWA, they had no where for me to sit! I moved from desk to desk – using spots when people went on vacation – for about a month. My sister-in-law went back to an office that had switched from permanent individual desks to a roaming cube situation. She moves desks every day.
Count on spending some of your own time to get your tools set up the way you need them – or to even find out what tools there are and how to access them.
Stress levels increase.
Starting a new job definitely affects your own stress levels, so try to keep other areas of your life constant and as stress free as possible. If you are having to re-locate, try to have someone else handle the house-hunting and moving details – or see if you can get the move taken care of before you start the job – or delay it by renting or staying in a hotel for awhile.
Remind yourself that you can't learn everything about the job on the first day or in the first week. Yes, you should try to hit the ground running, but cut yourself some slack emotionally if you have a few bumps in the road.
Expectations weren't well stated.
Recruiter's and hiring managers often have difficulty in summarizing and stating what the real job expectations are. There are so many things – on both a conscious and unconscious level – that go into managing a team of people, that it is truly difficult to lay everything out at once for a new hire.
Sometimes, you are interviewed and hired by someone other than the person who becomes your immediate supervisor. What you were promised at interview/job offer time may not have trickled down to your immediate supervisor – or may have been interpreted differently by him or her than it was by you and the person extending the job offer.
Sometimes you haven't really gotten the company representatives to understand what you are expecting from the job. When you start that first day, you get smacked in the face with the differences and may have to think quickly to come up with a way to diplomatically address them while preserving the things which made you come to the company.
You are the one that has to adjust.
Lets face it, you are used to a certain culture and way of doing things. Your new company will definitely have a different culture and way of doing things. Don't expect everyone to immediately adjust to your style.
Perhaps you feel strongly that it is important to joke around with people in the office to establish rapport, but the new office culture appears very serious. Start the job by adjusting yourself to their culture and gradually introduce the levity you feel may be needed. Bend to their ways first. You will affect the company culture, over time, just by being there and being yourself.
Don't assume that you can checkout your facebook page at work, just because your last employer didn't mind.
Don't assume that you can watch streaming video or listen to music while you work, just because your last employer didn't mind.
Don't be offended by interactions you encounter during the first few weeks at work. Just work to change them over time. I used to be employed by a financial services company and worked in a client facing area. At one point I started a new position with a new team in the company (which by the way is somewhat similar to starting a new job). The team had developed a strong rapport, which was good, but some of the things they saw as humorous would be interpreted by clients as very unprofessional. I kept my mouth shut for a couple of months and worked informally to tone down some of the interactions without losing the team's rapport.
You should lean towards professionalism.
Showing up for work your first day in flip flops and a t-shirt, only to find that your new group wears dress pants and shirts can make for a very uncomfortable start. Since we already know that just starting a new job causes stress, why increase it by being dressed much more casually than everyone else.
The same idea applies to the way you interact with your new co-workers and managers. Tending towards the professional will allow you to feel less stressed in your interactions. In my mind, there is nothing worse than trying to fit in by telling a bawdy joke, only to get 'the stare' from co-workers. There will be time to display your outstanding sense of humor later. Keep it toned down the first few weeks while you get the feel of your new digs.
You may have taken some benefits for granted, and they aren't there.
Some things seem so fundamental to us that we don't bother to explore them in a job interview or offer. Most of us in the US assume that a new job automatically comes with time off of some sort – typically a few sick days a year and a couple of weeks vacation.
We also might take the presence of a retirement plan for granted, when in actuality, the company doesn't offer one, or offers one that is dramatically different than our old one.
Other smaller benefits may also be missing from your new job.
One of the perks at one of my positions was a large display phone, which could show you who was calling and had many features and functions not present on the standard phone. Upon moving to a new department in the same company, I expected I would have the same kind of phone, but the new management wouldn't provide it. It seems nit-picky but it did add to my stress levels. As it turns out, the new management also wanted to remove my bonus eligibility. I managed to negotiate this back in this particular case – otherwise I would have been very stressed!
Perhaps you traveled a lot in your prior job and expected the same perk on this one? Perhaps you had access to company or client paid lunches at your old job but not at this one?
Whatever the case, be prepared to find different benefits on your new job.
Oh, and don't expect your old company to fall apart because you left! The hole you left in the company structure is washed over like a wave over the beach – as soon as you leave!
What surprises have you found when starting a new job?


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But she's a "druggie!" (part 3 of 3)
Sep. 13, 2012 – Russell L. Samson, Iowa Employer Law Blog
In follow up to our two previous blog posts on Skipton v. S & J Tube, Inc., employers may be wondering why the employee's discharge could not stand even though she admitted a second test would come back positive. Must employers retain a confessed recreational drug user?
In Sims v. NCI Holding Corp., the Iowa Supreme Court found a violation of the statute where the employer had failed to timely provide the written notice regarding a confirmatory test by certified mail, return receipt requested. But in Sims, despite the delay in the written notice, a "confirmatory test" was in fact run on the second portion of the split sample. The initial positive test in Sims was confirmed. The Iowa Supreme Court determined that while Sims' attorneys would receive fees from the former employer in recognition that the attorneys properly brought an action to enforce the law, and indeed established a violation by the employer, Sims himself was not entitled to any back pay or reinstatement remedy. The violation of the "notice" provision did not change the fact that Sims was properly tested under the statute, and the violation of the employer did not and would not have changed the substantive result.
S & J argued that because Skipton had orally acknowledged that if the second portion of the split specimen were tested, the result would be the same – a "positive" test for cocaine – she, like Sims, should not be entitled to back pay. This argument was quickly dismissed: The Court of Appeals noted that the drug testing S & J conducted on Skipton was not authorized by the statute in the first instance. "If the company had not improperly requested a drug test, [there would have been] no discussion . . . concerning whether Skipton would take a confirmatory drug test." And without that discussion, Skipton would not have made the statement, the admission, she did. Without mentioning it, the Court of Appeals appeared to be applying what criminal lawyers and constitutional scholars call, in another context, "fruit of the poisonous tree." The Court of Appeals was clearly not going to permit S & J to benefit from information it gained as a result of its own improper conduct.
It is unlikely an employee would spontaneously volunteer that s/he would flunk any drug test. In my experience, most such statements are made in the context of the employee being directed to submit to a drug or alcohol test. If an employee makes such a statement, s/he is most likely admitting to being in violation of the employer's written drug or alcohol policy. An employer provided such an admission does not normally need to go through with the testing. (But employers need to check their specific policy to see what it says.). This case teaches that an employer needs to make sure, before relying on such a statement given in that situation, that the initial directive to submit to a drug or alcohol test is proper under both the law and the written policy.
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I was very skeptical about doing energy exporting from our port. But opponents have treated the job-creation issue by offering either unpractical or even whimsical alternatives. The turning point for me was when The Columbian published the Jan. 12 letter, "Evaluate options other than oil," written by Michael Piper, calling for a portion of the port to be converted into a wedding venue.
Have we learned nothing from a 40-year process of de-industrializing our region's economy? Countless communities in this state have gone from being small mill towns offering simple, but stable blue-collar jobs into picturesque hamlets that are pleasant places for retirees and tourists, while the balance of the population live off servant-level, low-wage, zero-benefit jobs. Outcome: over 50 percent of the children in our schools are on state assistance. Technology, automation and politics are half the income disparity story. Killing industry is the other half.
The recruitment of white-collar employers is a good thing. But only industry creates a diversity of well-paying jobs that significantly includes blue-collar workers.
Hosting energy exports in our port will transform 300 to 500 local families from subsistence into self-sufficient, taxpaying, house-buying, working middle-class people with some cash in their pockets to buy things (more jobs) and some very needed dignity.
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