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(Aaron again)
Reminder to myself for the future: https://fortress.wa.gov/lni/bbip/search.aspx
Been looking into getting some electrical work done, so this is helpful to make sure the people I speak with are licensed (and for how long they’ve been doing their stuff…)
While I am at it: http://web1.seattle.gov/DPD/permitstatus/default.aspx - look up Seattle Permit History on a house or building
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We’re at war!
Washington University declares war against University of Washington
“On behalf of the student body, Student Union has declared war on the University of Washington,” said SU President Neil Patel. “We’re tired of being confused with the University of Washington. We’re in St. Louis, dammit.”
Best line of this article (and no offense to my Husky friends is actually meant):
They are also distributing free T-shirts emblazoned with, “University of Washington wasn’t even on my list of safety schools.”
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We’re Hiring! I am currently looking for a few openings for my team at Pure Networks and wanted to spread the word - we’re a great place to work, and are really making good traction. I’d love to hear from you if you are interested… let me know! (We also have non-dev positions open - checkout http://www.purenetworks.com/aboutus/careers.php for more)
Senior Software Design Engineer
Founded in 2002, Seattle-based Pure Networks leads the rapidly growing wireless home network management market by providing next generation networking software that is uncomplicated, powerful and flexible and ensures all members of the value chain benefit from a connected world.
• We empower consumers and small business owners with software like our award winning Network Magic that helps them setup, secure and troubleshoot network issues quickly and easily.
• We help OEMs deliver products that connect easily to a home or small office network and provide solutions that help them better understand and service their customers.
• We enable broadband providers to cost effectively support their customers and prove tools for developing and delivering new services into the home.
Just as an Internet connection is fundamental to a connected experience, so is a reliable home or small office network. Pure Networks plays a leading role in making the digital lifestyle a reality.
Pure Networks offers a competitive benefits package, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, vacation, and paid holidays.JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
As an experienced Software Engineer, you will design and implement advanced Windows-based components of Pure Networks’ product line. You will become intimately familiar with Home Networking devices such as gateways, wireless access points and switches – play with cool consumer electronic gadgets such as network attached storage and media adaptors.
Candidates must be proficient in C / C++ however, experience with C# or Objective-C is a plus. You must also have experience with Windows design principles and related API’s (Win32, ATL, etc). You will also be very familiar with TCP/IP and networking protocols.
• 5 plus years of experience in software development using C++, COM and Win32.
• Experience with the following is a strong plus: MSHTML DOM, TCP/IP, ATL, Object Model/API Design.
• Have been a key contributor in shipping one or more versions of a world-class software product.
• Strong background in Windows networking.
• Understand how to secure applications and network connections.
• Very strong design and implementation skills are critical.
• Strong self starter with a track record of success in the software industry.
• Prior startup experience highly desirable.
• Great interpersonal, team building, conflict resolution, organizational and motivational skills;
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal including strong presentation skills.
• BS in computer science, electrical engineering, math or physics; MS a significant plus.
Software Design Engineer - Entry Level
Pure Networks is looking for developer, devoted to building world-class software, and motivated to get real world experience in an exciting software environment. If you are passionate about writing high-quality, performant code and eager to learn from a team of industry veterans, then you’re the developer we want to talk to. As a Software Design Engineer you’ll be given huge responsibilities as you’ll be designing and implementing advanced Windows/Mac based components of Pure Networks‘ product line by developing and building code.
Candidates should have strong experience using C++ and Windows design principles. You will also be very familiar with TCP/IP and networking protocols. You must be responsive, flexible and adapt easily to changing requirements and tight time frames. You have a desire to code and build features, while gaining experience and knowledge from our veteran staff of Software Engineers.
- 1-3 years of industry experience
- Strong attention to detail and ability to master new technologies quickly
- Must be proficient in C, C++ and/or Objective-C
- Good understanding of object oriented programming
- Background in computer networking is desired
- Have worked on a variety of school or personal projects that used your CS and coding skills
- Strong self starter with a track record of success in academia with a BS in computer science or electrical engineering
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Eliza, our wedding photographer, just updated her website (and it looks great!), and she posted a few pictures of us up as samples:
http://elizatruitt.com/portfolio/portfolio.php?image=6&port=1
http://elizatruitt.com/portfolio/portfolio.php?image=8&port=1
Cool!
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We’re heading to the Seattle Home Show later this afternoon with our friends Mike and Elisabeth, our usual partners in crime for this particular event. We haven’t always had a great need to visit the show, as it is mostly focused on remodeling, landscaping, building, etc… but it is always a great place to get ideas and advice (though often, the companies who can afford to participate charge more than I am willing to spend; it is the gotcha of these types of events). There are a few things I am looking for this time though:
- Electricians to bid on replacing the remaining 25% of our house which is still Knob and Tube wiring (all safe, but insurance companies seem to want to get you to get rid of the stuff, plus, our light bulbs burn out quicker than they should, which is just plain annoying). We’ve received one bid from an electrician who I have worked with in the past, but for something of this magnitude, we’d want a couple more bids.
- Insulation experts/weatherproofing. Our gas bill is higher than I would like, especially given that our basement is freezing. A bunch of this I can likely do myself, and it is on my list to learn, but some stuff (blowing in wall-insulation, for example), is clearly in need of professional assistance.
- Roof cleaning (gutters/moss/etc…) We’re in pretty good shape up there, but before next fall, I’d like to get a good cleanup done. Seems like I could do this myself, but Joelle has no interest in me getting on the roof; frankly, she’s right - I don’t trust myself that much either!
I am sure there are other services out there as well; one nice thing is that even though these companies are expensive, they tend to have pretty good promotional deals offered if you book at the show. I assume this is even more so during the last few hours of the event (which is when we’ll be there). If they haven’t hit their numbers, I assume they might be a little more willing to play "let’s make a deal!" Let’s hope so!
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I tend not to drive too much (been big into bussing and walking), or head in towards South Lake Union’s direction much these days, so I almost never see the new South Lake Union Streetcar (it used to be called the South Lake Union Trolley or SLUT in the Seattle jargon until the politicians figured out the abbreviation).
This evening, on the way back from a friend’s Bachelor Party dinner, I happen to drive by the SLUT, not once, but twice (traffic was pretty bad, so I was stuck not moving in time for it do a back and forth).
Each time, there was exactly one rider on it - trust me, I looked closely to see if I could find anyone else on there. There was also no one waiting at the SLUT-stop.
Which further proves my thoughts on the whole thing to begin with. I love the idea of more mass-transit, and would love to get to a place where cars aren’t needed anymore. But for this mass-transit to make sense, it actually has to go places where people need it - and not between the mishmash of blocks they threw the current lines down on. Expand it to the U-District or Capitol Hill (or Eastlake), and I can see the lines being used. But as is - I don’t even understand why those single riders were even on it.
I know I am not alone among my friends and co-workers (most of whom are frequent bus riders) — no one seems to like the current rendition of the streetcar or understand it’s point. Though to be fair, most of them are secretly wanting to go for a spin, if only so they can scream out "I rode the SLUT and the city encouraged it!"
Actually, I want to be able to say that too! I should go for a ride soon :)
Maybe the name is how they’ve crossed the 100000 rider milestone (according to http://www.seattlestreetcar.org/)… people are so full of laughing about the system they actually want to ride it. Funny how these things turn out.
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(By the way, I have today off from work due to President’s Day… hence the goal of getting a couple of blog posts in)
In my last post, I mentioned how nice it was for neighbors to get together and talk. There’s actually been a few opportunities for this recently, and it’s one of the main reasons why I am so ecstatic moving where we did:
- The leaf-blower discussion
- Breaking out the bbq due to the good weather last night (hint: if you make a dry rub mix, use a lot less salt than I did, especially on kosher/salted meat), our next door neighbor and his family came out to talk to us about the ‘hood and the changeover once the weather changes.
- Caucusing 2 weekends ago.
Caucusing (it was the first time either Joelle or I had participated), was something I was very much looking forward to (especially since the Washington Primary doesn’t count at all for Democrats this go-round). While I am still not sure I buy the full premise of the caucus (it does seem to disenfranchise voters who work during those hours), I do have to argue in favor of them just for the mass community spirit it brings out in everyone.
What I liked:
- We met at the middle school across the street from us (across the park across the street from us to be specific).
- Walking over there, we were amazed - the line was down the street, around the block. Democrats were everywhere!
- Turns out, about 8 different precincts voted in our same building, and it was actually really nice to see a bunch of people we knew already hanging out and waiting in line (and in some cases, registering voters and running their local precinct).
- People were excited to argue politics.
- Parents brought their kids to experience politics in action.
What I would have liked to see changed:
- Our particular precinct wasn’t particularly well run; others in the same room were having much better conversations and new what was going on.
- No one there knew that the King County Convention had received a date change. I wish someone would have - both Joelle and I would have been delegates!
And for the record, our precinct was 69-16 in favor of Obama.
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I love when people having historic photos of their houses up as artwork, so I decided to search for the information on they got these (so we can have one too…)
http://www.raincityguide.com/2007/04/14/historic-photos-of-your-seattle-home/
has all of the info. Sending an email to them now.
Update, February 18, 2008: Pictures are now in (actually they came a while ago, but just posting today).
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Zillow.com recently started posting neighborhood demographic reviews (based off of US Census data). Interesting reading through them for all of the places I’ve lived to see how they compare to the type of person I was at the time. Pretty close, for the most part; I guess it’s true that people live by people like them.
In order:
- Oak Park, MI (very, very young) - http://www.zillow.com/real-estate/MI-Oak-Park-neighbors
- Southfield, MI (lived until high school) - http://www.zillow.com/real-estate/MI-Southfield-neighbors
- West Bloomfield, MI (high school) - http://www.zillow.com/real-estate/MI-West-Bloomfield-neighbors
- St. Louis, MO (”the college”) - http://www.zillow.com/real-estate/MO-Clayton-neighbors
- Redmond, WA (”the apartment”) - http://www.zillow.com/real-estate/WA-Redmond-neighbors
- Downtown Seattle (”the steps”) - http://www.zillow.com/real-estate/WA-Seattle/Downtown-neighbors
- Eastlake, Seattle (”the condo”) - http://www.zillow.com/real-estate/WA-Seattle/Eastlake-neighbors
- Queen Anne, Seattle (”the house”) - http://www.zillow.com/real-estate/WA-Seattle/West-Queen-Anne-neighbors
I’ll use this to read through these more and come up with some uber-analysis in the future, but for now, seemed like it was a good way to save away the full links.