User:Tyciol

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1 Education
- 1.1 Highest courses obtained of usefulness
2 Currently
- 2.1 Future goals
- 2.2 Considering schools/colleges/universities
3 Career fields
4 About
5 Wikipedia contribution
6 Contact

[edit] Education

[edit] Highest courses obtained of usefulness

12U Calculus, 12U Data Management, 11U AP Physics, 11U AP Chemistry, 11M Computer Science, 11M Communications Technology, 10O Computer Engineering, 11U English

[edit] Currently

I'm currently studying courses through correspondance while I work part-time, as well as looking at various certifications I would like to acquire to fill out my education.

[edit] Future goals

Secondary School courses: I'd like to max out all available opportunities to learn about Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Computer Science, as well as Psychology.

While originally available when I was in a normal high school curriculum, advanced placement exam preparation courses are no longer available now that I am not. They are specialized only for certain schools in Ontario though more seem to be picking them up. I've been monitoring the announcements qualifications newsletters as I think the topic is interesting.

Even if potentially unprepared, I would still prefer to write the exams to save time and money spent in university, as it is much less of commitment. Finding proper preparation materials and access to the testing is difficult, and may not be possible.

Computer Engineering 11M and 12M are available at my old school, but weren't while I was attending. It seems I just missed them, which is a shame because they look really interesting and I loved the 10 course. I'd like to study them if possible. Earth and Space Science is available through the Independant Learning Centre, I may take that to try for a top 6 mark for attempting scholarships. Even though I'm more interested in the micro than the macro, environmentalism and star wars are serious considerations for the quality of human life that I feel obligated to become informed about.

University aspirations: Biochemistry, Cellular biology, Microbiology, Biomedical technology, Genetics, Endocrinology, Biogerontology, Chemistry, Biology, Food Science (Dietitian related), Computer sciences, Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology. I don't expect to get degrees in all of them, although I like the idea of continuing education throughout life while working, to keep the mind sharp and be able to amalgamate different fields to benefit each other. My main goal is to get a Bachelor, Master, and then Doctorate in Biochemistry but after that, who knows.

[edit] Considering schools/colleges/universities

York U is probably where I'd end up due to costs, location, program availability, application rates, cost, and I like the name. I don't think I know of anyone I knew or know who went/goes there, especially by the time I get my act together and get in. It runs some programs in conjunction with Seneca which was recommended to me by a friend for their acceleration programs.

Others that are interesting (and must be kept in mind for Masters and Doctorates, if they have them, since it's recommended not to get them all at the same school) are Trent, Waterloo, Toronto, and McMaster.

After I have adequate understanding of biochemistry and bioinformatics I'll see if there's any value to the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Dietetics and food sciences, as well as if I decide to become involved with fitness instruction: Personal training certificates. In conjunction to my biology researches, I'm monitoring several reputable organizations that provide training and certification for bioinformatics, and stem cell research. These are strongly related to the things I'm studying biochem for and would like to add as many as possible. I've also considered education in personal support work, nursing, and M.D., though I don't really feel suited for that sort of 1on1 personal responsibility yet. It's much better to work with cells, bacteria, viri and small mammals. Less consequence and pressure and ethical dilemma drama. Either way you get a cool white coat.

[edit] Career fields

Bio-Careers: Research scientist, university professor, consultant, inventor, biotechnology engineer, immunologist, parasitologist, virologist, bacteriologist, drug designer, and likely many others out there I have not yet encountered but would love to do associated with such fields
Tech on the side: military technology engineer, video game designer, AI developer, computer security specialist
Health on the side: dietitian/nutritionist, kinesiologist/personal trainer/fencing/martial arts assistant/teacher (I'd need to take up combat arts again for that though, lol)

[edit] About

[edit] Currently

I'm 20, currently a part-time student, and working part time. I want high marks for a scholarship, because I don't like taking loans out for money. Even so, I don't want to rely on that either, so I'm working until I save up enough money to pay for all my university fees. If I happen to get a scholarship to alleviate part of that, then that'd just be a bonus. I'm not sure how long this would take, perhaps a year or two. I need more positive job experience on my resume and some time to do some volunteering, work on the award, get fit, and catch up on my reading and research anyway.

[edit] Computers

I have always had a passion for computer coding and for a long time wanted to use it to design video games and AIs and cool programs. During highschool I had thought I could get a military scholarship for computer science, but a lack of extracurricular activity, leadership activities, lack of physical conditioning, preference for long hair, and change of interest to biology (which RMC does not offer any programs in) has made me change my mind. Still, I may keep this in mind for the future. After all, chemistry, computers, earth and space science are still relevant adjunctionary interests, and I may be able to initiate reform (or change my body as appropriate for such service). I have some interest in the ways of the natives of Canada, and have long respected their reasons for growing their hair long. Perhaps if I become affiliated with a tribe then my spiritual reasons for long hair would be recognized and I could join without succumbing to sociological pressures. Another thing I'm at odds with is the necessity of swearing allegiance to the Queen of England (I don't favour monarchies), and some possible religious discrimination within the Canadian government which may require reform before I would feel comfortable within its service.

[edit] Current aspirations

Now I want to work on longevity research, so that I and those who I care for will not die of the failing systems that occur over time (age). I also think it's a much better approach toe medicine than treating the symptoms of disease. This is a great focus and necessary and teaches us much about biology, but it almost feels like only focusing on that is just making humans lab rats for experimentation. Fostering goood health, which youthfulness is generally synonymous with, will aid both in preventing many diseases (mostly age-related ones) as well as genetically inherited ones since tailoring cellular repair and gene-manipulation is something I believe will play a strong role in rejuvenation treatments.

There are also childhood illnesses (genetic and environmental usually) which are real tragedies of dysfunction that I hope to help with. By getting rid of this as well as the inevitable death of aging, people's view of death would become circumstantial, so people will feel more in control and not be reckless or suicidal as much. At the same time, I feel many mental abnormalities are not degenerative as many seem to feel (such as cases of diagnosed autism, homosexuality or transgenderism) and that people should not be forced to homogenize if they do not desire to do so. I'm very concerned with parents, guardians and caregivers who try to make this choice for people, when it is really something people should choose to treat on their own, or if they are becoming a danger to themself or others or losing connection with reality.

Health (nutrition, lifestyle), fitness (strength, endurance, flexibility) and self-defence (martial arts, home security) are all very important to study as well for survival, as they contribute to general happiness, health, and self-preservation, and greatly lower the expense and required frequency of medical procedures.

Studying the environment, the political spectrum, terrorism, cults, and conspiracies, are things I also dabble in, because humans are very interdependant, so humanity as a whole has to foster for me and the people I care about to survive as well. In general, seeing peace and happiness gives you that nice feeling too. Spreading rights to people is important, as women, racial and religious minorities, and children are often denied basic rights and appreciations of sentience. As animal communication improves, perhaps some animals might be found to be intelligent enough (or have that potential, like those learning apes) to receive that sort of appreciation and protection too. Perhaps AIs, though I can't see computers that smart coming along for many decades. I like variety, so we can't homogenize. Also big on avoiding the entrance of ThoughtCrime (see George Orwell 's 1984) into legislation due to desiring free speech and that law be kept in line with reason.

In the long term, I would like to get a doctorate (PhD) in many fields of science, so that I can help advance our knowledge in them and better influence the direction and openness of the field of study through such recognition. E.g. Podiatry is pretty neat, no one ever focused on feet bodybuilding. A lot of my favourite characters and people have education and weird ideas like that.

I want to become a member of a bunch of organizations. Many, you just pay the fee and you're in, but I still find them valuable. Others, require great deeds, and I want to be a person who accomplishes such deeds. For example, getting appointed to the Order of Canada as Member, Officer and then Companion would be awesome, or anything else in the Canadian honours system. These are the more official espectible ones. I actually like small useless ones too just to share ideas, like the Trichotomy things where they specialize in learning about hair biology. Hair's pretty useless for health concerns but it can be an indicator of health I suppose and is a bit of a casual interest with me since I have so much of it. I really like 'lifetime memberships' since they seem such a bargain, what with my planning to live forever, compared to annual memberships.

I'm curren't working on my The Duke of Edinburgh's Award although somewhat stuck at where to go with that. I figure aerobics for physical, hospice for volunteer, not sure what for skill training yet, or for a community project. I have basically four years left to accomplish this.

Also, getting into Police/Fire Fighters/Military would be cool too, I just don't want to be a grunt, and I also want equal rights between sexes (such as, I should get to wear my hair long too even if I'm male) and to make sure there's no discrimination or undue deployment, as I want to make sure I agree with the decisions of any of these that I might join. Science is more important first though, so I have a better idea of what I'm protecting. Probably do military before I do politics though, unless it was being a science advisor or something. I'm not much of a leader so I'd see if I could under the most adverse conditions (the military) before trying it in a political arena, what with all it's backstabbing and the sort. Besides which, people appreciate those who are willing to risk their lives, it's a good vote of confidence for your intentions, and mine are indeed quite sincere.

[edit] Past reintegration

I remain a big fan of computer sciences, video games, and have decided to continue studying code on the side, with a focus on biochemical applications. Nanotech for biological purposes, bioinformatics, gene-mapping technologies, and so on. I also love roleplaying and will probably start a campaign with my friends Draigon (in Final Fantasy) and Doc (in Heroes Unlimited as a teacher). I used to game with Ed3 as Rider and Rubiert but I sucked so that's done.

I still come by Palladium Books from time to time, mostly on the Sound Off to talk about politics. It's still the forum I've got the most posts in overall, with probably bodybuilding.com, then alexchiu or trickstutorials as the best followups in postcount (though they are split up since the boards have reset and moved and account troubles at various moments. I'm signed up for a truly excessive amount of message boards, so many I really don't even have time to use them. There's just such a large variety of topics to discuss and people to discuss them with. Even so, I still have my huge collection of RPGs and I flip through them, dreaming up characters. Even make them time to time, just not play them. It would be really cool to try them out again since I have so many more ideas and am more cultured from reading more literature.

I keep a big text document which I occasionally upload (see below) of all the books (mostly manga and comics, ha) I've read or am planning to read. I do this mainly in case others have read them and want to talk about them, and to remind myself of what to come back to reread years later and recall how it may have affected my personal development, as well as the possibility of looking up forums or sites to discuss the literature, or to find other things in the series/universe/author which I would probably also enjoy. This is a habit I started about a year or two ago I think, so I could only make a rough approximation of what I had read previously to that date. So only the most memorable are included. There are many I'd probably recognize if I were to browse through a kid's section for a couple days, but I don't really have the time for that (plus it would be creepy). I wish I'd done that when I was a Library Page, but I'd never get that job again, I was late and absent far too much. Bad habit with the jobs I've had I guess, I always oversleep and then get stressed about going in late.

[edit] Paranormal fun

For a while I had a large interest in the paranormal due to a combination of imagination, love for fantasy novels/games, and dissatisfaction with what we currently know about reality. While I do still read a little related to magic, psychic abilities, ghosts, ufos, etc. every now and then, with a clearer skeptical mind, I've found that the theories on these areas are pretty hollow, and likely result in nothing but delusion and placebos.

What I've taken from it is the rampant idealism (as well as counterculturalism), the good feelings one can take from altruism (or being wild and primal), meditation techniques (if I could only have the patience to practise them anymore), my passion for martial arts (many of which are rampant with 'chi' BS), the usefulness of metaphor and getting emotionally involved with something, and maybe I'll play with all the 'psychic powers' every now and then for kicks, because I think it's actually pretty fun to point at things and pretend you can use your mind to affect them (though you obviously cannot).

Things like chakras and whatnot are probably still useful as visualization and relaxation techniques even if you can't bend spoons or levitate with them. Furthermore, the literature in such circles is very extensive and has a potential for application to art, video games, new concepts or viewpoints, and would give me a fun hobby of things to test and disprove to hopefully help such people progress along into a more sciencentric stance. Odds are whatever concepts have shown up consistantly in religions (archtypes) and common visualizations for pursuing supernatural abilities, are selected as to be the most likely to best stimulate the superstitious parts of the human mind. If recognized as such so they do not corrupt science-based treatment, placebos can play a strong part in treatments, and can help diversify human spiritual pursuits and discussions.

[edit] Webcomics

These are some of the webcomics I like:

I actually have a folder full of hundreds of these I mean to read, as well as some I read which are finished. I really like webcomic writers and artists. Especially when they have fan communities or forums. They're fun to read, you can banter and learn new interpretations, and maybe meet friends who you share ideas with.

[edit] Other info subsections

Various skills I want to learn, and activities that interest me. A more extensive listing of interests, I don't go here anymore and actually keep a physical list now since I don't want to start up the computer just to right down tidbits, if I can ever gather these snippets I would like to upload them.
Userboxes (I don't collect these anymore, I keep it mainly so it can put me in categories without having it clutter up the main userpage)
Books, Comic Books, and Manga I have read I upload an updated list every few months, my intention is to eventually wikify this to link to the articles on each respective book/series/author, or to create them if they're not there.
List of characters I plan on playing in costume I need to update this with guys like Dr. Riddle from Zatch Bell, what a badass.
List of television shows, cartoons and anime I have watched This list is horribly lax, honestly who can keep track? I'm a total couch and computer-chair potato.
Topics of interest to me that I would like to research and develope Where I discuss articles I came across, ones that are linked, and generally very unusual and stuff.
Inspirations: People, real or fictional, who inspire me.

[edit] External links

UrbanDictionary: 1, [1]: some definitions I've done for slang and stuff that were too small or unnotable to add to Wikipedia.

[edit] Wikipedia contribution

[edit] Projects I'm planning

(far future) making anime on a variety of kid's stuff (cartoons and video games) in a more serious light, like the Wizard of Oz, Super Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, TMNT, Captain Planet, Bubble Bobble, Rescue Rangers, Legend of Zelda, Wizards and Warriors, etc. In addition to the cooler presentation, it would be unifying work, incorporating the aspects of every single game, cartoon, comic, ever published, and add additional work to explain inconsistancies.
A computer program that through testing the blood and other biomarkers can make ideal (and secondary) nutrition, exercise, sleep, vaccine, and drug recommendations based upon the user's needs.
Developing AIs
Pursuing SENS
Making my own video games or anime based on other series, fusing similar series (eg Ashtar in Ninja Gaiden II and Demon Sword), cartoons (eg Darkwing Duck, Ducktales), and so forth.

[edit] Pages in planning

[edit] Biology

Histone deacetylation (a genetic factor in aging like DNA methylation) [2]
Coherence in biology
Biocommunication
Protein recycling
Muscle conservation
Lipolysis testing strips
Summation principle (red Principle of summation) (muscle recruitment, as in [3])
Joint laxity
Blood lactate
Fractional utilization of V02 max (as in [4], possibly just expand VO2 max article instead. May abbrev. to Fractional utilization)
Tumorigenesis (condition when cytokinesis fails to happen after mitosis)
Unfolded protein response
Perscription error
Neuroimmunoendocrine response (as in [5])
Amino acid pool (as in [6])

[edit] Training

Softgel capsule (fish oils, etc)
Offset training (as in [7])
Fist pickling (pickling of the hand for toughness in bareknuckle boxing etc)
Barefootbag
Pose Method/Pose method (Dr. Romanov)
Soft running (alt low-impact running, smooth running)
Chi running
Barefoot running
Barefoot hiking (as in [8])
Running economy (as in [9])
High knees (as in [10])
Extensor's paradox (as in [11])
Ultra Marathon Man (alt Ultramarathon Man/man, Dean Karnazes)
Strut (walking) for disambig
Toning ball (to rip on Kelloggs)
Eutonics
Intra-abdominal pressure
Muscle irradiation (spreading tension, Pavel, FTS)
FlowFighting, Circular Strength Training, Kushti, Pahlavani

[edit] Science

Star nursery
Conceptual science (as in [12])
System of reference (as in [13])

[edit] Fandom

Fictional lighthearted characters wielding guns (The scarecrow, the munchkin army, Mario, etc)
Mister Nix (Ultimates v2 annual assassin for 50yrs no fees)
The Image (Superman newspaper villain with mask, jeweler who steals, multiple image)
Block parent (like Neighborhood watch)
Pippi Longstocking (cartoon) with voice actresses Melissa Altro and Olivia Garratt
Tegan Moss who plays the Lady Zera and character profiles for all the Shadow Raiders characters.
Princess Flame from Blazing Dragons
Yashimoto from Cybersix
Shayla the Pink Mouse
Slipshine, Pet Elf, Anathema (comic), Hot Cake Theatre
Touch the Top of the World
Starsiege 2845 add to official tribes uni pages.

[edit] Other

Internet vigilante

[edit] Articles I created for Wikipedia

(of which I've recorded so far, some cross-over between categories, does not include redirects)

[edit] Politics, Organizations and Religions

Continuum of Humanist Education (what's amazing is that I came on this totally on my own, and just now realized that their motto, Sapere aude, is exactly the same as my highschools, which I didn't know until reading it on the article's website. Fate? I shall believe so!)
Satanization - nuff said. Damn religious bigots.
RFD - cool site with freebies and things

[edit] Diets

Warrior diet (didn't get there first, but it was just a couple sentences)
Juice fast
Water fast
Exercise bulimia
EpiCor

[edit] Exercising

[edit] Medicine & Psychology

[edit] Biology

[edit] Articles I've significantly expanded and continue to monitor

Zanbatō: Added Naruto, Escaflowne, Inuyasha
Exercise: Picture clarification, added info, helped in discussing move to physical exercise.
Stretching: Talk, added a variety of articles on subject (see above)
Grip strength:
Shoulder shrug: Added more variety to the exercise, warnings and such.
Hindu squat: expanded on how the exercise is performed, what it stresses, and people other than Matt Furey to advocate it.
Montgomery Burns: Added list of organization affiliations.
Sesshomaru: Added character relationships, great remodeling.
Rin (InuYasha): Also character relationships and remodel
Shippo: Same stuff.
Rock Lee: Adding a bunch of stuff, clarifying and so on
List of energy blades: Asuma, Rockman, Palladium, Soul Reaver, Even Stevens
Meganekko: Added Yukino Miyazawa
Footbag: Did a lot of editing, not much content though.
Strongwoman: Added a lot of interlinking.
Raven (comics): Big reorganization of writing, adding category, link to amalgam, big sectioning
Range of motion fixed up, add info, will link to my other stuff
Hair washing had some misleading and inaccurate statements. I fixed it.
Naruto summons: a lot of formatting to put those animals on the map and help people find them by name.
Dolphin lore: added the Simpsons and the Ballad of Halo Jones. I hope to think of more too. Dolphins kick ass.
Blindfold was really messy, added some stuff too.
Scott Sonnon

[edit] Suggestions I've made

Removal of automated whitespace inserts. Or perhaps even automated removal of them where they already exist. I consistantly do this in articles, very annoying. It's not just saving data, it looks better too.

[edit] Contact

For those who would like to contact me to speak about modifications, or in general just chat: tyciol@hotmail.com is my e-mail address (also on MSN), AIM is tyciol, Yahoo is AshtarTyciol. I use the latter two rarely. If hotmail doesn't work, you can also contact me at tyciol@gmail.com. I'm obviously not going to give out my phone number or address on the internet. Have fun Wikiing!

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User:Tyciol

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Contents

[edit] Education

[edit] Highest courses obtained of usefulness

[edit] Currently

[edit] Future goals

[edit] Considering schools/colleges/universities

[edit] Career fields

[edit] About

[edit] Currently

[edit] Computers

[edit] Current aspirations

[edit] Past reintegration

[edit] Paranormal fun

[edit] Webcomics

[edit] Other info subsections

[edit] External links

[edit] Wikipedia contribution

[edit] Projects I'm planning

[edit] Pages in planning

[edit] Biology

[edit] Training

[edit] Science

[edit] Fandom

[edit] Other

[edit] Articles I created for Wikipedia

[edit] Politics, Organizations and Religions

[edit] Sociology, gender and sexuality

[edit] Fandom

[edit] Categories

[edit] Alternative medicine

[edit] Fitness culture

[edit] Diets

[edit] Exercising

[edit] Medicine & Psychology

[edit] Biology

[edit] Articles I've significantly expanded and continue to monitor

[edit] Suggestions I've made

[edit] Contact

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