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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: frenchy on October 12, 2006, 04:39:50 PM
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Hey Ribwart what do you do ? I am a postdoc in Zoology at UBC
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I worked in the restaurant business for the last 15 yrs or so, ran a few places, ran around in a few places etc....then worked as a care giver and first aid attendant for a while....and went back to school a few years back to learn a thing or two. I just recently finished a degree in biochemistry, although I must admit now that its done my heart lies elsewhere...so funny you should mention the zoology postdoc...I've just decided this year to pursue another degree, in biology, specifically population ecology...it's fascinating, and I guess much of it has direct applications to this passion in my life...I'm glad I was able to make some money in the restaurant business otherwise I might not be able to enjoy this opportunity now...what was your phD on frenchy? and what kind of postdoc work are you doing now?
rib
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thx BC...that makes perfect sense to me....you use the word phenotype....I know it well. What's your background, if I might ask? Is there a formal science based degree in there somewhere? ;D
Thx for the info,
rib
I'm actually a 3rd year civil enginering student ;)
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thx BC...that makes perfect sense to me....you use the word phenotype....I know it well. What's your background, if I might ask? Is there a formal science based degree in there somewhere? ;D
Thx for the info,
rib
I'm actually a 3rd year civil enginering student ;)
My father in law (wife's father) is a retired professor of engineering (civil) from UBC. As for me - I have a biology degree from UBC and I haven't used the word "phenotype" since third year. I now specialize in Occupational Hygiene (Workplace Health and Safety) in my profession. I bet most of you never heard of occupational hygiene before! It's not at all related to occupational therapy or dental hygiene (which most people guess). Let's just say that I work for a large "provincial insurance corporation" as an "enforcement officer"... ;)
As for chums - they are very strong fish and excellent on the fly! Look out though. I've witnessed many people break their rods on these fish!
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I am an evolutionary biologist. During my PhD I studied speciation in fungi and now I am working with bacteria, studying the genetic and physiology of adaptation and also some funny experiment about the evolution of cooperation
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What species of bacteria are you working with? or are there more than one in this study...the time scale for the selection for specific traits in bacteria is real short isn't it? Evolution sped up so to speak. Just curious about which species, as with all the resistant strains beginning to establish themselves, sooner or later bacteria like MRSA, etc will likely diverge enough that with their life cycle we can observe speciation within our lifetime, or even much less...is that kinda the idea? I took a lot of microbiology in the beginning.... ;D Awesome stuff!
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Yikes, more microbial enthusiasts! :o ;D Wait until when Nina reads this... ::)
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Thinking about tourism/business. Definatly going to the states for UNV :-\ If cant get into a soild Div 1 this year then i will upgrade and go the following year.
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bum..
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Im A entreprenuer, personally a multi taskin contractor pc tech, audio engineer, and internet promotions for music.
other from that i work my own hours own money and live. 8)
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I work as a senior web producer at CBC Radio 3...
http://www.cbcradio3.com
Lotsa fun, but of course I'd rather be fishing.
Cheers,
Nicole
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UVic undergrad working towards a BSc in Geography. I'm paying for school by working at a fishing lodge up North, deckhanding and guiding.
Beats working for a living. 8)
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I'm into service work.
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Yikes, more microbial enthusiasts! :o ;D Wait until when Nina reads this... ::)
Yay!! ;D ;D
I am an evolutionary biologist. During my PhD I studied speciation in fungi and now I am working with bacteria, studying the genetic and physiology of adaptation and also some funny experiment about the evolution of cooperation
Hi Frenchy, as Ribwart asked, what kind of bacteria and fungus do you work with? I just started my thesis a few weeks ago and I work with an arbuscular mycorrhiza fungus called Glomus intradices and the bacteria Paenibacillus spp. and Pseudomonas spp. (obviously, soil microbiology.... ;) ).
Interesting stuff!! ;D
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Retired plus an adviser to the Maple Leafs. ;D ;D
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computer science graduate from UBC and pursuing Bachelor of Technology focusing on Human Computer Interaction ( HCI )
I was working at google as intern for 9 months and then go study again :)
if you search for the departed or jackass 2 postalcode
you will know what am i talking about :)
thanks
wens
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Retired plus an adviser to the Maple Leafs. ;D ;D
So you're the guy who signed Lindros ? ;D
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Got 3 points tonight. ;D
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During my thesis I studied a fungus called Microbotryum violaceum. It is a parasite of plants (caryophyllacea) that replaces the pollen by spores in male plants and transforms the female structures in male like structures infected by spores. M. violaceum is actually a species complex and I investigated the genetic partition of this complex and the evolution of reproductive isolation.
Now I use E. coli as a model to understand the processes of diversification and maintenance of biological diversity. I work with one population of bacteria that diverged in 2 kinds of bacteria from one ancestral population in 1000 generations (150 days). The two evolved types of bacteria show specialization for different kind of carbon sources and I try to see what are the cellular modifications associated with this diversification (mainly comparing gene expressions)
I also work with another kind of E. coli to study the evolution of cooperation. I started an evolution experiment with bacteria cooperating to grow in one environment. Theoretically when there is a lot of cooperation going on (it is not only true for bacteria), a cheater that does not cooperate has an advantage (produces more offspring in my case) compared to the cooperators. Thus you expect the proportion of cheaters to increase. But when there is a lot of cheaters in your population, the cooperators produce more offspring. In my experiment, I want to verify this theory and see if 1. cheaters appear, 2. there is a dynamic in the system (proportion of cheaters and cooperators varying) (I simplified). You can imagine this kind of scenario in biology, economy, sociology...
Concerning observing speciation during a life time, it depends what you consider as a species. When you speak about species with sexual reproduction, you usually consider that you have two species when individuals from the two different groups cannot exchange genes, i.e. evolve independently (they cannot produce viable and fertile offsprings). In bacteria you do not have sex (or very few), so what you consider as species may vary from one peaple to another. I consider that the two types of bacteria I study are different species (they are adapted to different environmental conditions) and this occured in 150 days. The shorter example I know is 7 days... Even in sexual species you may have speciation very quickly....
I talked too much, sorry to bother the ones that are not interested...
Nina, What do you do with your soil microbes?
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During my thesis I studied a fungus called Microbotryum violaceum. It is a parasite of plants (caryophyllacea) that replaces the pollen by spores in male plants and transforms the female structures in male like structures infected by spores. M. violaceum is actually a species complex and I investigated the genetic partition of this complex and the evolution of reproductive isolation.
Now I use E. coli as a model to understand the processes of diversification and maintenance of biological diversity. I work with one population of bacteria that diverged in 2 kinds of bacteria from one ancestral population in 1000 generations (150 days). The two evolved types of bacteria show specialization for different kind of carbon sources and I try to see what are the cellular modifications associated with this diversification (mainly comparing gene expressions)
I also work with another kind of E. coli to study the evolution of cooperation. I started an evolution experiment with bacteria cooperating to grow in one environment. Theoretically when there is a lot of cooperation going on (it is not only true for bacteria), a cheater that does not cooperate has an advantage (produces more offspring in my case) compared to the cooperators. Thus you expect the proportion of cheaters to increase. But when there is a lot of cheaters in your population, the cooperators produce more offspring. In my experiment, I want to verify this theory and see if 1. cheaters appear, 2. there is a dynamic in the system (proportion of cheaters and cooperators varying) (I simplified). You can imagine this kind of scenario in biology, economy, sociology...
Concerning observing speciation during a life time, it depends what you consider as a species. When you speak about species with sexual reproduction, you usually consider that you have two species when individuals from the two different groups cannot exchange genes, i.e. evolve independently (they cannot produce viable and fertile offsprings). In bacteria you do not have sex (or very few), so what you consider as species may vary from one peaple to another. I consider that the two types of bacteria I study are different species (they are adapted to different environmental conditions) and this occured in 150 days. The shorter example I know is 7 days... Even in sexual species you may have speciation very quickly....
I talked too much, sorry to bother the ones that are not interested...
So, can you help me pick some local mushrooms? Edible kind - like chantrelles etc :)
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I was thinking about asking that here too. ::)
I love picking mushrooms in France, but here I do not feel like doing it... Even if they look like the ones that are edible in France, they may be toxic here :-\
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Male exotic dancer at a bar in... oops past history :D
Worked for 3 years as Director of Finance for the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Now I'm just a needle in the haystack in GVRD working as the financial analyst for the Water District.
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If you have any or all of those problems contact me:
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After high school I went into the Restaurant bus. , I completed 2yrs. of a 3yr. Culinary Apptrentice program , then managed a kitchen for about 2yrs.
Then health issues arose (Arthritis - but I am only 23yrs. old !! ) .
Now I am out of the Food industry ,and going to be taking a Tourism Program in January . Hopefully becoming a Certified Travel Counsellor .
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I am an "adult" movie star :o ;D
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I am an "adult" movie star :o ;D
Thats why the fish like you so much. ;D ;D
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James where are you taking this tourism program??? kellya why do you want to go div1?
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I was thinking about asking that here too. ::)
I love picking mushrooms in France, but here I do not feel like doing it... Even if they look like the ones that are edible in France, they may be toxic here :-\
There're many that looks alike. it's annoying. Anyways after studying microbs for so long doesn't it make you wonder how the more complex lifeform ever survive so long? Those microbs can adopt to the environment so fast it's really amazing.
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Im an animation supervisor at a local studio. Fun stuff if you can handle idiot producers.
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Retired plus an adviser to the Maple Leafs. ;D ;D
And you wonder why they always lose? :D :D
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I am an "adult" movie star :o ;D
Do you know that most of the gay porn is bought by woman? :D :o
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There're many that looks alike. it's annoying. Anyways after studying microbs for so long doesn't it make you wonder how the more complex lifeform ever survive so long? Those microbs can adopt to the environment so fast it's really amazing.
You are not that weak, your immune system is very very sophisticated and most of these microbes do not bother you...
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I am an "adult" movie star :o ;D
Do you know that most of the gay porn is bought by woman? :D :o
OUCH!!!!!!! I just got burned by an old guy :o
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DEMCO , I will mostly likley take it at Canadian Tourism College .
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Middle manager in the BC public service in a social service ministry.
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My father in law (wife's father) is a retired professor of engineering (civil) from UBC. As for me - I have a biology degree from UBC and I haven't used the word "phenotype" since third year. I now specialize in Occupational Hygiene (Workplace Health and Safety) in my profession. I bet most of you never heard of occupational hygiene before! It's not at all related to occupational therapy or dental hygiene (which most people guess). Let's just say that I work for a large "provincial insurance corporation" as an "enforcement officer"... ;)
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Oh, I know what a hygiene officer does! One visited one of our worksites not too long ago. In fact, your mug looks familiar and it may even have been you. Are your initials A.D.?
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There're many that looks alike. it's annoying. Anyways after studying microbs for so long doesn't it make you wonder how the more complex lifeform ever survive so long? Those microbs can adopt to the environment so fast it's really amazing.
You are not that weak, your immune system is very very sophisticated and most of these microbes do not bother you...
and somehow we can adapt to, and manipulate our environment...this is why flossers, despite a lack of true drift fishing skill, would not starve, as they would have adapted enough to bring fish to the beach whatever way possible, and thus would still eat
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and manipulate our environment...
a bit too much
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Middle manager in the BC public service in a social service ministry.
My father in law (wife's father) is a retired professor of engineering (civil) from UBC. As for me - I have a biology degree from UBC and I haven't used the word "phenotype" since third year. I now specialize in Occupational Hygiene (Workplace Health and Safety) in my profession. I bet most of you never heard of occupational hygiene before! It's not at all related to occupational therapy or dental hygiene (which most people guess). Let's just say that I work for a large "provincial insurance corporation" as an "enforcement officer"... ;)
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Oh, I know what a hygiene officer does! One visited one of our worksites not too long ago. In fact, your mug looks familiar and it may even have been you. Are your initials A.D.?
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Hey clarki,
I'm impressed. Yes - I am an Occupational Hygiene Officer with WorksafeBC. My initials are AK, not AD. My "clients" are located in the Vancouver area. I hope you had a good experience with the officer who visited your workplace. Can you tell me which city the officer visited?
We hygiene guys specialize in biological, chemical and physical health hazards (exposure issues - e.g. asbestos, silica, solvents, bloodborne pathogens, noise, radiation, indoor air quality...etc.), but we can do safety stuff (in general) as well. For "complex" safety issues, I call in an Occupational Safety Officer. :D
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James where are you taking this tourism program??? kellya why do you want to go div1?
Div 1 are better schools and have a better athletic program which is the biggest reason.
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I'm a cook and have only worked in kitchens. I'm 19 and finishing a culinary program at VCC in one week. Pretty psyched about that.
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Good job Chronic, it is a tough occupation but very rewarding !! I took the full course many many years ago and I am a fully certified chef .. you will love it ;D
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I'm a cook and have only worked in kitchens. I'm 19 and finishing a culinary program at VCC in one week. Pretty psyched about that.
save you alot of money rather than eating outside :) and taste beter
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I'm recently studying 8 gr.11 courses ::) after secondary hope to get into the tourism industry/business management somewhere, as well as guide on the side if any fish are left :P
Mike <"))))))><
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longshoreman
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Good job Chronic, it is a tough occupation but very rewarding !! I took the full course many many years ago and I am a fully certified chef .. you will love it ;D
Thanks Rick. I definately see the rewards already.It's also a good way for me to spend time away from my parents. Kidding though but it really is something I do have fun doing or else I would have gotten into another business long time ago.
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Hey clarki,
I'm impressed. Yes - I am an Occupational Hygiene Officer with WorksafeBC. My initials are AK, not AD. My "clients" are located in the Vancouver area. I hope you had a good experience with the officer who visited your workplace. Can you tell me which city the officer visited?
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Just checked my work email, the officer's initials were A.C. (first name Adrian) and he visited us in the Tri Cities area.
Yes it was a good experience. It was my first time dealing with an officer and I was pleasantly surprised actually...
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I am not a gynecologist but i will have a look hahaha
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I was in Biotechnology for about 12 yrs. Published some papers and have my name on a few patents.
For about 5 yrs now, I am a Patent Prosecutor. I do not have a Law Degree but I am a Member of the Bar in 3 States.
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Nina, What do you do with your soil microbes?
Your stuff sounds interesting! I couldn't recognize the name Microbotryum violaceum at first until I realized it used to be an Ustilago. I've worked a lot with plant pathogens as well, so I should know it, but it's hard when they keep changing the names! ::)
I'm looking at the effect of Cu pollution on the microbial ecology in the rhizosphere of corn. Cu pollution is a rising problem in danish soils as it is toxic to pretty much everything at higher concentrations but apparently Cu selects for antibiotic resistance in some bacteria as well, which is something to be concerned about. I am not gonna get into that in my thesis though, I am more interested in bacteria/mychoriza/plant ecology and bio remediation.
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Goundsman aka groundpounder for School Dist #43 Coq, moolighting as a fly fishing instructor and outdoor writer.
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fishing dept manager, Steveston Marine downtown, custom rodbuilder, part time gunsmith and part time longshoreman ILWU 502.
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fishing dept manager, Steveston Marine downtown, custom rodbuilder, part time gunsmith and part time longshoreman ILWU 502.
ILWU hiring?
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Im an animation sup. here in Vancouver, work mostly in CGI stuff for movies. Lots of "work" but lots of fun :) Went to school for neuropsychology....go figure.
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fishing dept manager, Steveston Marine downtown, custom rodbuilder, part time gunsmith and part time longshoreman ILWU 502.
So you're at the Fir and 3rd store?
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Veyy cool and interesting occupations some of you have ;D Im a fulltime student, But want to do something that involves fishing or wildlife when im older
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Hah! and I though you were going to say "thanks for the report" again.... :D
Thanks for the post roe kid ;)
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don't think local 502 is doing any hiring, there aare so many casuals it's been very slow for us "low on the pole" guys.
and yes, Merc, I am at the Fir and 3rd store, thursdays thru monday, tues/weds is my weekend.
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Network Administrator for 20+ offices around North America.
Global Corporation based out of Australia.
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I'm a Massage Therapist, I have a clinic on Robson st.
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Breast examiner...
;) (on my days off) jk
Mortgage broker
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Veyy cool and interesting occupations some of you have ;D Im a fulltime student, But want to do something that involves fishing or wildlife when im older
Consider the two year course at BCIT. 2:40 can give you some details about it.
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First year engineering student at UBC, looking to go into chemical or materials engineering, and prepared to fail my physics midterm tomorrow. :-[
I worked at a tackle shop for 4+years, and learned A LOT there. I have also worked with my dad landscaping. Physical work sucks.
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Kellya which sport you looking to go div1 in? Im in 1st year at a div1 school.