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Kenichi Uchikura
Founder & CEO, Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC)
Bellevue, Washington

Kenichi Uchikura is the founder and CEO of Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC), a technology company based in the Seattle area. After graduating from Azusa Pacific University in 1983, he began his professional career in Japan before being assigned to establish his employer’s Seattle subsidiary. That international business experience laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial journey.

In 1987, Uchikura founded PSPINC, building the company into a long-standing provider of software development, web hosting, business communications, and SaaS solutions serving clients in both the United States and Japan. Originally known for Japanese software localization and cross-cultural technology services, PSPINC evolved alongside the growth of the Internet into a provider of digital infrastructure, custom web applications, and business communication platforms.

For nearly four decades, Uchikura has focused on helping organizations leverage technology to improve communication, strengthen customer relationships, and expand business opportunities. His work reflects a commitment to innovation, practical problem-solving, and fostering business connections between Japan and the United States.

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The end of the State Monopoly

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The end of the State Monopoly
Today is the last day of State Monopoly on Liquor distribution. And the State owned Liquor stores are busy selling off all inventories ... well, that is what you and I think. No, not a State Liquor Store in Bellevue. They decided to close the store temporary so that they can count what they have in the store. It is called inventory. I guess they never cared how much inventory they had.
#Life #Politics #Society

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New iPhone

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New iPhone
My iPhone's camera stop focusing. So, I took it to an Apple Store ... they replaced my phone and I had to take it to the Sprint store. Now I am restoring all data from iCloud.

This is the no-charge confirmation email I received from Apple.
#Computer #Internet

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EV Charging Station is Now In Service

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EV Charging Station is Now In ...
VECA Electric finished installing EV charging station at HQ parking garage and the LAEF is now being charged. Cool
#Bikes #Cars

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New Company Car in California

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New Company Car in California
Fuji Heavy Industry (our client in Washington State) is the parent company of Subaru. They helped us get new car in Torrance at heavily discounted price. The car is a brand new Subaru Impreza 2.0i 5 Door.
#Bikes #Cars

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iPhone Camera Problem (2)

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iPhone Camera Problem (2)
I am taking my iPhone to Apple Store.
#Computer #Internet

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Problem with iPhone Camera

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Problem with iPhone Camera
My iPhone camera stop focusing. I think there is something wrong with the camera on iPhone 4S. I will have to take it to the Apple Store.
#Computer #Internet

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Lunch near the airport

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Lunch near the airport
Lunch place near the airport. We are sittin in the bar but we are not drinking.

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#Mobile

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Another post about cars

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Another post about cars
I just filled up my 2011 Honda Accord ... it cost me about $70 to fill up. Ouch. I am driving one of the most fuel efficient cars but it still hurts.

There is no reason for the gas price to be this high. Oil companies are blaming on Iraq and cost of crude oil while they are making the record profit. What is with that? Those companies are publicly traded and they have responsibilities to the public, don't they?

I feel sorry for people and companies who are driving trucks and buses for their business. I don't real feel sorry for people riding big V8 engine cars. That is their choice.
#Bikes #Cars

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Installing EV Charging Station

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Installing EV Charging Station
Finally we are installing EV Charging Station at our headquarters parking. VECA Electric is installing it for us.

If you own a EV like LEAF, you can now charge at PSPINC. Just let us know we will let you hook up. Did you know PSPINC purchases alternate energy from Puget Sound Energy? So when you charge at PSPINC, you are not only charing your Eco EV, you are charging using electricity from an alternate energy source.
#Bikes #Cars

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User Interface Developed by Engineers

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User Interface Developed by En...
It is not a good idea to have engineers work on the user interface.

"$0.00 Extra Skype Credit $2 "

This is what I got at Skype website when I enter my credit. What is this mean?
Skype is now a part of Microsoft. This is the problem of Microsoft. Microsoft has way too many engineers who have no idea what users think.
#Computer #Internet

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Blog Guide to Business Owners.

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Blog Guide to Business Owners.
Why should you blog?

When you buy product or service from a company, don't you choose the company you have heard or know about? The only way that people get to know you and your company is by looking at your web presence. That means, you want to update your home pages often.

Updating your home page is not easy or cheap. Blog enables you to do that at no cost. So, blog often. People like to know you via blog.

Here is a commercial. Why should you use Bloguru?

Bloguru is the only blog that is available with no advertisement. Other blog sites are full of advertisement and as a business owner you do not want to advertise other companies.
#Blog

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Golf at Aldarra

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Golf at Aldarra
I played golf with one and only Mr. Jesse Jones (King 5) at Aldarra today. I met him last year at Lenny Wilkens Foundation and he is going to help us at PSPINC 25th Anniversary this year. I shot 39 for the first 9 but I shot 50 in the back. So ended up 89. I could have, should have done better ... No I can't.
#Sports

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Toshi's Teriyaki Grill

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Toshi's Teriyaki Grill
Tonight, I had Toshi's Teriyaki for Dinner.
#Gourmet

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Getting Ready for a Memorial Day

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Getting Ready for a Memorial Day
This is the first day of the three day weekend.
#Culture #Tradition

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One make

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One make
We have selected one make of the printer to be used throughout the PSPINC. This will make maintenance easier and supply reduced.

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#Mobile

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Video Shoot

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Video Shoot
We are shooting video for our 25th Anniversary using iPad.

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#Mobile

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Video Shoot using iPad

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Video Shoot using iPad
We are producing video for PSPINC using iPad.

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#Mobile

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Looking forward to this Sunday

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Looking forward to this Sunday
I will be trying out new 3 wood this weekend. It will be very exciting.
Have a good memorial weekend, everybody.
#Sports

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Category Organized

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Category Organized
You may have noticed that the categories for bloguru postings have been reorganized. If you feel that we need to add any other categories, please let us know.
#Blog

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AMC Gremlin ... 1970 ~ 1978

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I have not seen this car for a long time.
#Bikes #Cars

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Bloguru iPad and iPhone App

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Bloguru iPad and iPhone App
It appears that the latest update enabled the devices to remember it login information.

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#Mobile

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Seattle Executives Association Auction 2

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Seattle Executives Association...
Here si the picture before the auction.
#Life #Politics #Society

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Seattle Executives Association Auction

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Seattle Executives Association...
I just came back from the Seattle Executives Association Auction. It was really fun. As usual, I did my share of contribution ... Look what I got!!!
#Life #Politics #Society

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It is not logical.

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It is not logical.
I am trying very hard to understand how to setup a cash register. Yes, a cash register.
I am reading manuals, but I don't understand what it is saying.
Why do you need a price for the department?

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#Mobile

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New Categories on Bloguru

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New Categories on Bloguru
We have organized Bloguru categories into settle more organized groups.
#Blog

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Does anyone have a job like this?

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Does anyone have a job like this?
I think some people do.
#Employment #Jobs #Work

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Very rare image

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Very rare image
I saw this a lot on Twitter but not on Facebook. I refresh the screen and it went away.
#Computer #Internet

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Love a rainy day...

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Love a rainy day...
It is okay to have a rainy day once in a while. I actually love it.
#Nature

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Sending 100MG File

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Sending 100MG File
How do you send 100MG of files?
Take a look at http://sendmegamail.com
This is another software developed by PSPINC.
#Computer #Internet

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Rain and Flowers

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Rain and Flowers
It is raining today. I need to work on my yard ...
#Nature

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Golf Today!!!

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I played gold today ,,, I am tired ... I am going to be early.
Oh, I shot 48/46=94. Not great but I have been playing worse than this lately.
#Sports

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Online Payment for PARATEX.COM

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Online Payment for PARATEX.COM
My team has developed online payment web page at PARATEX.COM. It is a secure payment system using "USA ePay" gateway service. Also we do host paratex.com and we have implemented SSL to make transmission secure for all the users. The site stores no credit card information, so that your information is completely secure.

https://paratex.com/payment.html

If you are thinking of implementing online payment system, please talk to me about it. We work with PayPAL, Authorized.net and USA ePay.
#Business #Marketing

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This really hurts!!!

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This really hurts!!!
This poster is a good one. No matter how careful you are, sometime it all comes down to a luck.
#Life #Politics #Society

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FB Gone Public

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FB Gone Public
Congratulations!!!
#Business #Marketing

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iPhone screen is not rotating...

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iPhone screen is not rotating...
My iPhone was locked on portrait position. To unlock the screen, you need to double click on iPhone home button (one button facing you just below the screen). When the icon appears at the bottom, swipe it right one. The icon on the very left of the list is the lock and unlock button. Clock it once to unlock and once again to lock.
#Computer #Internet

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Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac

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Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac
I installed Microsoft Office for Mac yesterday and started create a presentation this morning.

I used to use PowerPoint a lot so that I thought I know how to use it. What the hell wrong this software? Why do you need so many options and menus to just create a simple text and box with no decorations? I have been working on this simple one page for hours. Why is the menu taking up much space on my screen? Who is the designer of this useless software?

This software is a piece of crap.
#Computer #Internet

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They don't make it like this any more.

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They don't make it like this a...
Just look at the railing of the fire escape on this old brick building in downtown Seattle. It is not viewed by public since it is not facing the main street but look at the detail on this. It is beautiful.

I learned from this for the software design. When we design a software, we just don't make it look pretty and function, but attention to detail behind the scene is as important.
#Computer #Internet

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S220 started!!!

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S220 started!!!
I jump started 1959 Mercedes Benz S220 this morning. I am starting my restoration project today for this summer.
#Bikes #Cars

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Wide Angle Lens

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Wide Angle Lens
Wide angle lens is very useful inside the room.
#Hobby

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USGA Handicap

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USGA Handicap
My Golf handicap is still at 13.9 ... considering how bad I played last two weekends, I am lucky to be still under 14. need to shoot sub 90 to maintain this handicap. I ordered 3 wood. When I get that that I will replace my driver with it.

I cannot hit driver at all.
#Sports

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When you use QR Code ...

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When you use QR Code ...
You need to develop mobile web site when you are using QR Code to attract people to your web site. Remember, only people with smart phones will use the scanner to scan QR Code.

PSPINC provides full service mobile web development as well as QR Code application for your business. For more information, please contact me.


The term "QR Code" is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
#Computer #Internet

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Phishing

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Phishing
This is a phishing email I received today. I know this is a phishing because...

(1) It is send to my regular email address plus few that I don't use.
(2) We do not use DHL.
(3) They used my email address as my name

If you receive something like this email, do not open it.


What is Phishing?

The act of sending an e-mail to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft.
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Car Wash

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Car Wash
I am at car wash at Park Place Auto Salon.

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Tiny turned 10 today

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Tiny turned 10 today
Mayumi Nakamura and Tiny has same birthday. Tiny turned 10 today. I cannot comment how young Mayumi is...

Tiny is 10, Pompom is 9 and half. They are getting up there ... I hope they live long. They are very lucky dogs. Most dogs stay at home when their owners go to work. They get to come to work and spend time with people and other dogs all day. PSPINC is a dog friendly company.
#Animals #Pets

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13" monitor is very small ~~~

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13" monitor is very small ~~~
I switched from 15" MacBook Pro to 13" MacBook Pro. It is little lighter but the screen is very small. It is good enough for email but not foe anything else. For that I think MacBook Air or even iPad is good enough.
#Computer #Internet

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Free Sony Bloggie HD Video Camera

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Free Sony Bloggie HD Video Camera
PSPINC is hosting free web development seminars starting next month. After developing your web site, if you decide to host the web site with PSPINC ($250/year including domain registration), we give you a brand new Sony Bloggie HD Video and Still Camera ($200 value).

Not a bad deal.
#Hobby

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First Look

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First Look
This is the first internal demo of the new product/service that R&D has been working on for months. We still have ways to go, but this product/service will add quite a value to our hosting services.

I am sorry but we cannot say what it is yet.
#Business #Marketing

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Spiced in Crossroad Chinese Restaurant

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Spiced in Crossroad Chinese Re...
We hard pork belly choked in spicy source yesterday. Lots of meat.
Food is good but I can not get used to rude Chinese service.
#Gourmet

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ANA is Coming to Seattle

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ANA is Coming to Seattle
I heard today All Nippon Airways (ANA) is starting to fly between Seattle to Narita July 25 this year using Boeing 777-300ER which will be replaced by 787 when it became available. Good news.
#Travel

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New Lens for Canon

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New Lens for Canon
I just received the new lens (EF 17-40mm Ultra Wide) from Canon. i purchased refurbished from Canon.
#Hobby

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MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo 2.16Ghz

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MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo 2.16Ghz
I have retired my MacBook Pro 15" today which I purchased back in March 2007. Can you believe I used this MacBook Pro for 5 years and never failed once.

I put it back in the original box it came in. If I remember right, I spent $2,000 at CompUSA. Originally it had 1GB RAM and 120GB Hard Disk. It now has 4GB RAM and 300GB Hard Disk. It will go on the display case at PSPINC HQ Lobby. This MacBook Pro served very well.
#Computer #Internet

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Our Guest from Japan

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Our Guest from Japan
Our guest from japan has gone back to Japan from SEA-TAC today. For him it was 4 days and 2 nights trip.
#Travel

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Audited Statement

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Audited Statement
Did you know PSPINC has been audited by CPA (MOSS-ADAMS) for over 10 years. The firs few years are by another CPA. I am holding 2011 audited statement.
#Business #Marketing

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Very Long URL ... Not recommended!!!

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Very Long URL ... Not recommen...
I know it is getting more difficult to get good URL (Web Address), but I personally do not recommend long URL. It is just too many places people can make mistake.
#Computer #Internet

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104 Hours 23 Minutes

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104 Hours 23 Minutes
I am not going to wait for 104 Hours 23 Minutes for Mac OS installation.
#Computer #Internet

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Sales Leads

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Sales Leads
Sales leads, anyone?

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#Mobile

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Working on Bloguru Categories

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Working on Bloguru Categories
I am working this morning on cleaning up the Bloguru categories. This will make it easier to categorize blog posts.
#Blog

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We need to clean up Bloguru Category

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We need to clean up Bloguru Ca...
We need to clean up bloguru categories. If you have any category you would like to see added, please contact me.
#Blog

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Working Today !!!

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Today is Monday in Japan and is the first working day after long holidays called "Golden Week". We expect email usage to peak around 5~6PM Seattle time (9~10:00am Japan Time). Some of us are at work monitoring the servers. We need to make sure there is no delay.
#Business #Marketing

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Golf Today!!!

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Golf Today!!!
Played a round today at Aldarra. I did nor play really well today. I shot 48/48=96 today.

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#Mobile

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Lunch

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Lunch
Lunch at Hector's in Kirkland.

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#Mobile

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At End of Long Holidays

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At End of Long Holidays
May 7th will be the first working day out of long holiday in Japan started on April 27th. This is called Golden Week holiday in Japan.

What is the significance of that to PSPINC in the US?

Well, for many people in Japan, this is the first day of work after 9 off days. That means on Monday we can expect as m,ugh as 10 times the email traffic as usual. This Monday puts more stress on our servers than any other days of the year.

Our server software is optimized enough so that it should have no problem, but just in case, we are standing by to act if there is something.
#Computer #Internet

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Home Made Video Recording System

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Home Made Video Recording System
We have purchased several HD Web Cam and placed around the company buildings to record what is going on into our servers. This is completely home made system. Cameras are very good deterrent against crime. Since we placed the cameras and housings around the property, we have seen no problem, not even people smoking around the buildings.
#Computer #Internet

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Patriotic Picture

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Patriotic Picture
I had to hold my camera for a long time to wait for the right moment. Most of they time the flag was just hanging down.
#Arts

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Don't let those people occupy Seattle

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Don't let those people occupy ...
It is so sad t see those damages.
#Life #Politics #Society

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At PSPINC DataCenter

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At PSPINC DataCenter
I am at PSPINC Seattle Data Center. What you are looking at is our Network Monitoring Center.

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#Mobile

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SPAM FILTERING

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SPAM FILTERING
PSPINC is in the process of making the SPAM filtering more strict (to catch more SPAM). To do this, we are adjusting the threshold by 1% every week starting this week. We are asking our customers to report to us as soon as they start seeing false stamping of regular email as SPAM by our filtering system.

Thank you for using PSPINC as your email outsourcing company.
#Computer #Internet

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iRobot

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iRobot
I thought all they make was cleaning robots ... I guess I was wrong. This is $400,000 iRobot for military.
#Business #Marketing

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Free Server Monitoring and Recovery S/W

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Free Server Monitoring and Rec...
PSPINC started Web and Email hosting back in 1986 using Windows NT. Yes, we hosted everything using Windows NT. We still host Windows Servers, but we have developed a monitoring and automated recovery tool called "NT Reboot". Without it, Windows Servers are just not stable enough.

For the first time we are making "NT Reboot" available to public. Please check it out. Oh, we made it free too. If you wish to contribute to our team, we appreciate it. Here is the link.

http://www.pspinc.com/eng/downloads
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Yelp

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#Computer #Internet

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