Re: Entry level questions

2019-08-26 Thread Robert Merrill
*Puts on my waders and enters the fray* On August 26, 2019 at 3:10 PM, Todd Millecam (tyg...@gmail.com) wrote: What skills/attributes are you looking for in an entry-level hire? As a technical recruiter; I look for a “high ceiling” combined with passion and curiosity. The questions I ask cand

Re: Would anyone be interested in a PLUG chat room?

2019-03-20 Thread Robert Merrill
On March 20, 2019 at 9:53 AM, Michael Holley (mailingli...@michaelholley.us) wrote: How does one join said Slack channel? Listening :) [image: ] /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Can we get a [PLUG] subject header prefix on this mailing list?

2018-09-18 Thread Robert Merrill
Wait. What's top-posting?? #pokesBear #runsAndHides On September 18, 2018 at 5:02 PM, Jonathan Duncan (jonat...@bluesunhosting.com) wrote: Google Mail has broken the old mailing list ways. I have not even seen a good "top posting" flame war in years. ;) /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.fre

Re: How's the job market?

2018-03-08 Thread Robert Merrill
ng your baby ugly, but it’s not as hot as it used to be. Not to say there aren’t jobs out there, but you need to perhaps hustle a little. But I’m completely willing to take a look at your profile, too, if you want to send it along. rob...@connectedwell.com Best! -- *Robert Merrill* 801-2

Do I really need Plex Premium?

2018-01-05 Thread Robert Merrill
eally, REALLY boring. So never once has anyone in my household said out loud "hey, lets watch those videos we took that day we were on a hike and thought that tree was super interesting so we made a video of it." So... what are reasons for me to hang on to plex? -- Robert M

Re: Do I need a new hard drive again?

2017-06-25 Thread Robert Merrill
Would Spinrite work on this? Probably worth a shot if the data is valuable? #notAnExpert /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: VOIP Solution For Remote Group

2017-03-24 Thread Robert Merrill
> On Mar 24, 2017, at 12:23 PM, christian green > wrote: > > Matt, try Zoom, it's free and can be done over cellphone, scheduled times > for the calls, and can even be recorded live and downloadable for later use. I'm a +1 for zoom. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubs

Job: Senior DevOps Engineers at Ancestry - Docker, Kubernetes, Chef, Ruby/Python and Linux

2015-11-10 Thread Robert Merrill
air of plaid pants, so there. Please also feel free to forward to others if there's interest. Thanks! Robert Merrill Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition - Ancestry /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: ProVolt's last chance to save the Jail

2015-10-21 Thread Robert Merrill
Did they approve the sale to the developer? On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 12:53 AM John Fenley wrote: > We did not get the jail. The lack of vision on the part of city officials > greatly saddens me. I understand it, but it saddens me. Provo isn't what I > hope it could be, it's what it actually is. >

Re: Stream My Own Music Locally

2014-07-11 Thread Robert Merrill
te that while it's roots come from the open source XBMC media server, and parts of Plex *are* open, NOT ALL of it is open and not all of it is free, so just FYI. https://plex.tv/downloads http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plex_(software) $0.02 deposited. -- *Robert Merrill* 801-2

Re: Stream My Own Music Locally

2014-07-11 Thread Robert Merrill
On Friday, July 11, 2014, Corey Edwards wrote: > UPnP is a protocol designed for this. Is UPnP for that or is it DLNA ...perhaps transported by UPnP? -- *Robert Merrill* 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK) http://connectedwell.com http://linkedin.com/in/robertmerrill /* PLUG: h

Re: Good Backend Admin Job @FB

2014-04-25 Thread Robert Merrill
27;s in an amazingly tranquil place like Utah. ;) Apply there or just email me: rmerrill at fusionio com Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK) http://connectedwell.com http://linkedin.com/in/robertmerrill /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Self hosted WordPress too slow

2014-01-15 Thread Robert Merrill
On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 9:58 AM, Adam Stevenson wrote: > I would recommend xcache http://xcache.lighttpd.net/ for the > op code cache, and probably WP-Cache for the word press cache plugin > Thanks! I'll look. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mail

Re: Self hosted WordPress too slow

2014-01-15 Thread Robert Merrill
On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 12:07 PM, Jason Wright wrote: > The best solution I have found is to use caching. There is quite a bit of > discussion about different apps for caching static content (nginx, apache > caching, varnish, squid, etc.) > My preferred solution is varnish-cache. Web caching of se

Self hosted WordPress too slow

2014-01-14 Thread Robert Merrill
s, the basic web technologies, I can SFTP and chmod files, mess w DNS zone files, and have minimal but passing capability with .htaccess and the like... but admittedly until a few years ago I thought "Sudo" was a line from a Phil Collins song. Thoughts? Lost cause? Bite the bullet? --

Re: Job Notice Tools [Was: Nagging Question]

2014-01-10 Thread Robert Merrill
> On Jan 10, 2014, at 2:06 PM, Steve Alligood wrote: > > The problem with sites like Indeed.com, glassdoor, linkedin, etc, is that > many (most?) of the jobs are just scraped and regurgitated from the big sites > like Dice, Monster, etc, Interesting. Thanks! While many do pull from the big

Job Notice Tools [Was: Nagging Question]

2014-01-10 Thread Robert Merrill
mplyhired? RSS? LinkedIn, Glassdoor, other sites/tools? *Robert Merrill* 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK) http://connectedwell.com /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Nagging Question

2014-01-10 Thread Robert Merrill
I have no sure knowledge but they appear to be growing sufficiently that these may be Net Add headcount rather than replacement. Alternative Like U2, They still haven't found what they're looking for and they're just recasting the fishing line :) --- Robert Merrill Sr

Re: Insurance Sales? Is this a new phenomenon?

2013-11-06 Thread Robert Merrill
to ignore them and > go to a legitimate agency that doesn't churn people through like a classic > MLM hype machine. +1 -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 http://ConnectedWell.com -- Can You Solve the FizzBuzz Programming Interview Test? http://bit.ly/17gV7tu /* PLUG: http://plug.org,

Re: Position: System Engineer with Python//Alpharetta, GA, United States

2013-10-28 Thread Robert Merrill
u want the free lunch). Ping anytime. I always know about jobs here or elsewhere :) Robert Merrill Sr. Technical Recruiter, Fusion-io 801-228-0529 - robertmerr...@gmail.com /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Google fiber changes terms of service

2013-10-14 Thread Robert Merrill
Great news!!! -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 http://connectedwell.com > On Oct 14, 2013, at 1:35 PM, John Fenley wrote: > > Hi all,Thought I'd update you on the situation with google fiber.They changed > their terms of service to allow servers for non-commercial use.While

Re: Busy Beaver Numbers

2013-07-23 Thread Robert Merrill
If I solve this, will I get a job offer? :) -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK) On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 12:34 PM, Andrew McNabb wrote: > On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 01:16:33PM -0400, Daniel C. wrote: > > I figured I'd try something on topic for once. > > > >

[JOB] PHP/LAMP Openings in Utah County

2013-05-29 Thread Robert Merrill
them contact me. He is a good technical manager and ready to hire last week, so please reach out if you are interested! No application process required -- I can get you connected right with the hiring manager for an interview. Easy peasy. Thanks, Robert Merrill robertmerr...@gmail.com cell: 801-228

Re: Killing SPAM

2013-05-22 Thread Robert Merrill
On May 22, 2013, at 3:05 PM, Gabriel Gunderson wrote: > Thanks for the ideas; keep 'em coming! Well, you get what you pay for when a recruiter tries to offer Dev advice :) -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 http://connectedwell.com /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.free

Re: Killing SPAM

2013-05-22 Thread Robert Merrill
On May 22, 2013, at 2:58 PM, Gabriel Gunderson wrote: > Yey for being grandfathered in! Nice! /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Killing SPAM

2013-05-22 Thread Robert Merrill
On May 22, 2013, at 12:59 PM, Michael Torrie wrote: > I never could approach the level of Google's Gmail spam filter. You've said you can't host anything, and I get that... Any way to loop your email routing through google servers, though? For example, using gmail as a store-and-forward in b

Re: So you want to be a contractor? Well, here's how it works

2013-05-20 Thread Robert Merrill
On May 20, 2013, at 7:32 AM, Charles Curley wrote: > > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/05/20/contractors_guide/ > > UK specific but useful for others as well. Good resource! /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear t

Re: PHP Question

2013-05-17 Thread Robert Merrill
ears ago. And, I'd like to renew my PLUG list membership now for three years seeing I may have actually contributed to something meaningful (rather than scraping the list for engineers to harass with alternate jobs, per the norm). And I trimmed/bottom-posted. Let the Old Ways always be respecte

Re: [OT] Google Fiber (probably) coming to Provo

2013-04-17 Thread Robert Merrill
On Apr 17, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Steve Meyers wrote: > When a monopoly is ordered to "share" their network, they do not make it > easy for the other ISPs. They do everything they legally can (and > sometimes a little more) to make life enough of a pain that nobody wants > to share their network

Re: [OT] Google Fiber (probably) coming to Provo

2013-04-17 Thread Robert Merrill
On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 3:42 PM, Lloyd Brown wrote: > And at least some of the mayors of Utoipa cities apparently want it: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4ONiV_iRZZI > > Lloyd Brown > That was my first thought. It would be great if more people could get on Google Fib

Re: What, no Google Fiber talk?

2013-04-17 Thread Robert Merrill
On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 4:09 PM, Gabriel Gunderson wrote: > There has been a mistake... I work between 9 - 5. > > Really, I'm a poor multi-tasker. I know I miss out on tons of good > conversation :/ > Best reply ever. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.

Re: Crazy idea from a recruiter

2013-03-25 Thread Robert Merrill
On Mar 25, 2013, at 5:05 PM, Steve Alligood wrote: > > Sometimes you hit it on the head, sometimes you miss. A resume is > essentially an advertisement, and should be treated as such. I concur, Steve. Use the resume for a very quick screen, then do a brief phone call with some technical qu

Re: Crazy idea from a recruiter

2013-03-25 Thread Robert Merrill
On Mar 25, 2013, at 4:52 PM, Ryan Moore wrote: > A query to the community:is it a general feeling among pluggers that a > strong resume is a handicap for job applicants in back end or systems > administration fields? How mutually exclusive do you think "word > processing" or "resume" type skill

Re: Crazy idea from a recruiter

2013-03-25 Thread Robert Merrill
On Mar 25, 2013, at 4:30 PM, Sasha Pachev wrote: > but my > recommendation for hire was still primarily based on his actual > problem solving. Sasha, This is awesome. And I completely agree with you! When I look at a resume, I hardly look for style and grace in writing. For me, a technical r

Re: Crazy idea from a recruiter

2013-03-25 Thread Robert Merrill
On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM, Steve Meyers wrote: > > On 3/25/13 10:44 AM, Robert Merrill wrote: > > I have a crazy idea, thought I would ask you folks because you're always > > honest with me. > > Honestly, that seems like the most sane idea I've heard from

Crazy idea from a recruiter

2013-03-25 Thread Robert Merrill
such as trimming/bottom-posting, why recruiters are even allowed on this list, and the benefits/drawbacks of various brands of tin-foil when making hats. :) flameRetardantEnabled = ON; -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 http://connectedwell.com /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Internships

2013-03-12 Thread Robert Merrill
On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 10:59 AM, Daniel Fussell wrote: > I find your lack of faith disturbing. I am only disturbed by the length of time elapsed since this thread was identified as a prime target for a flamewar with /barely/ any disruption thereunto the time-space continuum. /* PLUG: http://p

Re: Internships

2013-03-09 Thread Robert Merrill
On Saturday, March 9, 2013, Alan Young wrote: > On Sat, Mar 9, 2013 at 12:05 AM, Jacob Albretsen > > > wrote: > > Don't try to frighten us with your sorcerer's ways, Stuart Jansen. +1 > > I read that in Donald Duck's voice ... > -- > Alan Young &

Re: Internships

2013-03-06 Thread Robert Merrill
On Mar 6, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Stuart Jansen wrote: >>> Would that I were young enough to be an intern, you've won me over. >> >> From trimming and bottom-posting? :) > > Even if I didn't know you from your years on the list, I would still be > able to recognize your Worthiness because of your res

Re: Internships

2013-03-06 Thread Robert Merrill
On Mar 6, 2013, at 6:37 PM, Stuart Jansen wrote: > *snip >> (Hey, I even trimmed and bottom-posted!) > > Would that I were young enough to be an intern, you've won me over. >From trimming and bottom-posting? :) /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/ma

Re: Internships

2013-03-06 Thread Robert Merrill
pen to make the fastest SSDs on earth. ... Oh, and free lunch everyday!" (Hey, I even trimmed and bottom-posted!) //* Robert Merrill Sr. Technical Recruiter, Fusion-io 801-228-0529 rmerr...@fusionio.com *// /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode

Re: Recurring nightmare: Outbound e-faxing not for a lot of money

2013-01-29 Thread Robert Merrill
Thanks, Grant! Great find! On Jan 28, 2013, at 9:20 PM, Grant Shipley wrote: > .99 for up to five pages. Uses your phone camera as your scanner. Works > great for me. you pay via in app purchase which is also nice /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.o

Re: Recurring nightmare: Outbound e-faxing not for a lot of money

2013-01-28 Thread Robert Merrill
usiness with kicking and screaming into the 1990's" isn't really a > good answer, either. FAX seems to be considered more secure than email. I don't honestly know why, but in the HR world I live in, we really prefer faxes over emails. Especially if dealing with benefits c

Re: Recurring nightmare: Outbound e-faxing not for a lot of money

2013-01-28 Thread Robert Merrill
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 2:55 PM, Charles Curley < charlescur...@charlescurley.com> wrote: > Why do you need a service? I have no phone line here. I actually do have a fax machine. I would normally email it, but FAX is all that's available sometimes. -- Robert Merrill 801-228-05

Re: Recurring nightmare: Outbound e-faxing not for a lot of money

2013-01-28 Thread Robert Merrill
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 2:41 PM, Grant Shipley wrote: > If you have an iPhone, Ifax does what you need. > > -- > gs I do. I will check into it. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: PLUG Digest, Vol 97, Issue 7

2013-01-07 Thread Robert Merrill
Best. Pseudo-tag. Evar. On Jan 7, 2013, at 6:41 PM, Rick McKay wrote: > /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Shorter Email Writing - Essential Life Skill

2012-12-12 Thread Robert Merrill
On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 11:31 PM, Levi Pearson wrote: > In fact, it's actually a time-saving technique to always send overly-long > emails that never get read or replied to. Then you don't get a response > that you have to reply to! :P > +1 /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Un

Re: WiFi problems with Kindle Paper White -- Advice?

2012-11-06 Thread Robert Merrill
On Nov 6, 2012, at 8:22 AM, "Jared W. Robinson" wrote: > On Mon, Nov 05, 2012 at 04:50:57PM -0700, Robert Merrill wrote: >> But how's the screen look?!? > > To my eyes, it's nice, although I haven't used previous generation > devices for more th

Re: WiFi problems with Kindle Paper White -- Advice?

2012-11-05 Thread Robert Merrill
Same experience here. Not worth anything other than the return (sigh) again. Bummer. But how's the screen look?!? On Nov 5, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Grant Shipley wrote: >> I ended >> up just returning it and the next one they sent worked like a charm /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode

Re: New member in Lehi

2012-10-02 Thread Robert Merrill
On Oct 2, 2012, at 8:51 AM, Matt Melvin wrote: >> Welcome! I'm top-posting and sending in rich text to ensure an [OT] flame >> war netiquette thread starts shortly hereafter. ...It's the best kind of >> welcome we know how to give! > > I now realize I've committed (and am still currently com

Re: New member in Lehi

2012-10-01 Thread Robert Merrill
Welcome! I'm top-posting and sending in rich text to ensure an [OT] flame war netiquette thread starts shortly hereafter. ...It's the best kind of welcome we know how to give! On Oct 1, 2012, at 7:57 PM, Matt Melvin wrote: > > Hey guys, > I'm a new member who's currently living in Lehi. /*

Re: speed up queries with sdd

2012-10-01 Thread Robert Merrill
Yeah, I work for Fusion-io so nobody's shocked ill say this, but there's some evidence for helping your mySql infrastructure via Fusion-io cards. Facebook is running their MySQL farm on Fusion-io cards, and others are taking advantage. Jeremy Zawodny at Craigslist used Fusion-io to take 14 mySq

Re: [OT] Mobile App Dev for dummies

2012-09-29 Thread Robert Merrill
; developer license if/when you want to put it on the app store. >> >> >> On Sep 29, 2012, at 2:27 PM, Michael Torrie wrote: >> >>> On 09/29/2012 02:12 PM, Robert Merrill wrote: >>>> Ok, so I have a back log of apps that I want to develop. Anyon

[OT] Mobile App Dev for dummies

2012-09-29 Thread Robert Merrill
Ok, so I have a back log of apps that I want to develop. Anyone know of some quick ways to Dev mobile apps? iOS preferred (heresy!) as well as android. Toolkits IDE's or other things to get started? I do NOT think I'm a programmer, but I'm a reasonable hack. How can I get started? Or, outsourc

Re: Hardware Engineers in Utah??

2012-09-12 Thread Robert Merrill
On Sep 13, 2012, at 12:37 AM, Nicholas Leippe wrote: > Can you provide any salary ranges for those openings? > It's a broad range of roles here but how about $80-$120 (+if you really know your stuff)? Maybe $60-90k for the lower range/experience roles? If you/anyone wants to ask about a ce

Re: Hardware Engineers in Utah??

2012-09-12 Thread Robert Merrill
space, hypervisors, user-space and into the application stack. Mostly C, some C++, but also need QA, systems and tools devs with python, build/release, and even Java to help with the systems management product. Ping me anytime! -- Robert Merrill / Sr. Technical Recruiter / Fusion-io // 801-228-05

Hardware Engineers in Utah??

2012-09-12 Thread Robert Merrill
mp;s=Emailed_Link Senior Logic Design Engineer http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?cj=opEtWfwc&s=Emailed_Link ...and more! Good hardware people, please send them to me? Robert Merrill Sr. Technical Recruiter, Fusion-io rmerr...@fusionio.com /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubsc

Re: Embedded developer, what constitutes entry level?

2012-08-28 Thread Robert Merrill
On Aug 28, 2012, at 2:52 PM, "S. Dale Morrey" wrote: > The ad states that they want an "Entry Level" embedded developer with > over 2 years experience. > My personal opinion is that you get 2 years of experience doing > anything and you're no longer entry level. There's lots of different opini

Re: Embedded developer, what constitutes entry level?

2012-08-28 Thread Robert Merrill
On Aug 28, 2012, at 3:33 PM, Nicholas Leippe wrote: > On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 2:59 PM, Gabriel Gunderson wrote: >> >> Time alone doesn't mean anything to me. It totally depends on the >> person and what they've done with that time. > > Agreed. Also, it shouldn't have to be *paid* to qualify

Re: Money management software

2012-08-22 Thread Robert Merrill
I use mint.com as an easy way to check status across several accounts and enter transactions on the run via mobile apps and quickly view historical snapshots/trends. Their sync w the bank isn't perfect, but way better than most. Categories are fixed which is lame but you can add sub categories

[OT] Online Bidding?

2012-08-21 Thread Robert Merrill
his in the past any thoughts? -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK) /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Gateway login program for kids

2012-08-06 Thread Robert Merrill
On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 1:58 PM, Ryan Moore wrote: > Do you think we can modify this so that I have to do push-ups before my > computer will unlock? Biometrics just went to a whole new level. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don

Re: Wifi routers dropping [was Re: Who's the new WRT on the block?]

2012-08-06 Thread Robert Merrill
On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 2:39 PM, Eric Olsen wrote: > On Aug 3, 2012, at 12:12 PM, AJ ONeal wrote: A firmware update fixed my > issue though. It was a very new router, and when I contacted Netgear the > guy said they had similar issues that were fixed in the next release (due > out soon), so he s

Re: Wifi routers dropping [was Re: Who's the new WRT on the block?]

2012-08-06 Thread Robert Merrill
On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Nicholas Leippe wrote: > > If they can't associate to the AP, that's a different problem entirely. > If they can't even see the AP anymore, it's possible the wireless > driver has bugs. They can see the AP, can not connect. (snip) > . (unless > you've got some cr

Re: Wifi routers dropping [was Re: Who's the new WRT on the block?]

2012-08-06 Thread Robert Merrill
On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 12:37 PM, Steve Alligood wrote: > > I was having some massive channel fights with my neighbors until I > upgraded to N. Less of them have that, plus it is a smaller transmit area > and broader frequency range, so less conflicts. > Thanks! I hardly considered that there migh

Wifi routers dropping [was Re: Who's the new WRT on the block?]

2012-08-03 Thread Robert Merrill
On Aug 3, 2012, at 12:12 PM, AJ ONeal wrote: > Since the last time I bought a WRT54G-TM Hijacking thread: This reminds me. I have a netgear wifi router that's been pretty good to me. I've had linksys routers, etc with similar issues. Every week or so, the router goes offline. No wifi clie

Re: Seeker - Sr. Linux Admin - Considering move to SLC/Provo

2012-07-18 Thread Robert Merrill
On Jul 17, 2012, at 11:04 PM, "S. Dale Morrey" wrote: > Just an fyi wages here in Utah are competitive with those of 3rd world > countries, but working conditions are slightly better. And mandated healthcare ::ducks:: Of course, this list only receives about 10% of its potential traffic becau

Re: Ways to moderate a meeting

2012-05-15 Thread Robert Merrill
On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 3:40 PM, Levi Pearson wrote: > Or you could hand out note cards and pencils. :) > > Liking this one :) /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Ways to moderate a meeting

2012-05-15 Thread Robert Merrill
On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 2:57 PM, Charles Curley < charlescur...@charlescurley.com> wrote: > On Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:28 -0600 > Robert Merrill wrote: > > > IRC not an option. This is not a technical crowd. > > On the other tentacle, is it reasonable to assume

Re: Ways to moderate a meeting

2012-05-15 Thread Robert Merrill
IRC not an option. This is not a technical crowd. Twitter might be a possible one but not everyone has an account. I'd rather a URL people can just go to and post questions and vote on other things. On May 15, 2012, at 2:02 PM, "Stephen M. McQuay" wrote: > Does IRC not solve the problem? /*

Ways to moderate a meeting

2012-05-15 Thread Robert Merrill
OK, geeks. I realize this isn't linux related or open source, but I need help. I am going to be part of a public meeting soon and I want there to be an electronic way to capture questions and feedback from people in the audience (the virtual version of passing a note to the moderator to ask a ques

Re: send and receive faxes via email

2012-05-10 Thread Robert Merrill
On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 9:07 AM, Robert Merrill wrote: > I just started using HelloFax. I found it because it integrates with > GoogleDrive (and dropbox and box). I can send 5 pages/mo free. after that > 99cents each. If I want to receive faxes, then min plan is 5 bucks/mo. > Conve

Re: send and receive faxes via email

2012-05-10 Thread Robert Merrill
I just started using HelloFax. I found it because it integrates with GoogleDrive (and dropbox and box). I can send 5 pages/mo free. after that 99cents each. If I want to receive faxes, then min plan is 5 bucks/mo. Converts received faxes to PDF instead of some proprietary ad-driven reader software.

Re: Job: Senior Systems & Database Engineer

2012-03-28 Thread Robert Merrill
This list constantly amazes me. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: vonage chaffing

2012-02-04 Thread Robert Merrill
I ported my vonage number to a cell phone then ported to google voice. ($20 a hop). Our vonage line was ringing to our cell phones anyway ( and we would often call back from our cell phones anyway) If you want the outgoing call to come FROM your gv number, use the web, google chrome extension, and

Re: Java & C# programmers needed.

2012-02-01 Thread Robert Merrill
On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, Charles Curley < charlescur...@charlescurley.com> wrote: > On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:39:04 -0700 > "S. Dale Morrey" wrote: > Actually making an effort to have the ads attractive to the target > audience? OOoh, what a concept! Good luck with it. > > -- Lol. What ma

Re: Java & C# programmers needed.

2012-02-01 Thread Robert Merrill
On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, S. Dale Morrey wrote: > recruitment company that has over 30 local programming positions to > fill at various companies. I'm interested in finding out how many of their openings are legit and not a ploy to get you on the phone. (oh gee, 30 openings? Surely they hav

Re: Tomax 411?

2012-02-01 Thread Robert Merrill
On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 1:59 AM, S. Dale Morrey wrote: > > >> Anyone interested? > > > > I am. > > -- > > Alan Young Glassdoor is a problem because the only people who post there have an axe to grind. > > We've had this discussion before.  The consensus opinion at the time > was that it opens a w

Re: senior front-end/javascript developer

2012-01-31 Thread Robert Merrill
ops and see what they're up to? -- Robert Merrill Sr Recruiter, Fusion-io 801-228-0529 /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Wikipedia Blackout (& work around)

2012-01-18 Thread Robert Merrill
On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 9:59 AM, Steve Meyers wrote: > On 1/18/12 3:20 AM, S. Dale Morrey wrote: > > As it turns out they are using a simple javascript redirect to send > > everyone to the blackout page. No javascript, no blackout page. > > Therefore either disable it using noscript, or simply t

Re: Why your tech CV sucks

2011-11-16 Thread Robert Merrill
On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Jonathan Duncan wrote: > > On 16 Nov 2011, at 12:31, Alan Young wrote: > > > readers respond: > > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/16/recruitment_flames/ > > Hah, truth must have struck some nerves.  Humorous responses. > Yes, humorous. The article itself is a

Re: Why your tech CV sucks

2011-11-16 Thread Robert Merrill
On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Jonathan Duncan wrote: Why do you >> use slightly different fonts in each paragraph that screw with my >> ancient pimp’s eyes? >> >> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/10/your_cv/ >> Well, there's your first problem. I wasn't honestly aware that most pimps car

Re: Is the Shack Back?

2011-11-16 Thread Robert Merrill
On Nov 16, 2011 5:55 AM, "S. Dale Morrey" wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > So I got a flyer in the mail today announcing that Radio Shack will be > selling Arduinos starting very soon. > But what really caught my eye was a new URL on the flier www.radioshackdiy.com > Looks like they are trying to come

Re: Salt Lake Senior Web Position

2011-11-08 Thread Robert Merrill
((Ahh, How I love a good recruiting-related thread in the morning)) On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 8:16 AM, Charles Curley wrote: > > On Tue, 8 Nov 2011 07:32:31 -0700 > Robert Merrill wrote: > > ... Email list etiquette > > (and document format) always trumps technical abilitie

Re: Salt Lake Senior Web Position

2011-11-08 Thread Robert Merrill
On Nov 7, 2011 9:27 PM, "Doran L. "Fozz" Barton" wrote: > > On 11/07/2011 06:31 PM, Kirk Cerny wrote: > > Please see attached resume. > > I hope they don't mind that you (a) top-posted, (b) didn't bother to trim > ANYTHING, or (c) replied to the entire list. > > -- > Doran L. Barton Doran, I'm no

Re: How do you track jobs?

2011-10-06 Thread Robert Merrill
On Oct 6, 2011 9:36 PM, "Thomas S Hatch" wrote: > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 9:30 PM, Robert Merrill wrote: > > > OK folks, I realize that all of you likely never actually need to seek new > > jobs, but are there things you do to keep up on just what may be possibly

How do you track jobs?

2011-10-06 Thread Robert Merrill
OK folks, I realize that all of you likely never actually need to seek new jobs, but are there things you do to keep up on just what may be possibly out there... You know, just in case? Would you like to be notified somehow of certain jobs for passive jobseekers (as in, before they are publicly po

Re: Meeting for October (Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7:30pm)

2011-10-06 Thread Robert Merrill
On Oct 6, 2011 9:18 PM, "John Shaver" wrote: > > I might be able to make it to the meeting if we talk of any of these 3 > things. Sorry for top posting, my phone doesn't work well for this. > > -John Shaver Maybe the smart phone has finally relegated the value of trimming and bottom-posting to

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

2011-09-14 Thread Robert Merrill
>> Is the goal to somehow protect the recruiter's organization? Anyone know? >> >> -Ryan +1 what's been said. It's about "tek systems" protecting the name of their client more than anything else. Often, it's a fools errand anyway as the posting is a copy of the client's own posting... often googli

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

2011-09-13 Thread Robert Merrill
On Sep 12, 2011 10:46 PM, "Charles Curley" wrote: > > On Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:06:32 -0600 > "S. Dale Morrey" wrote: > > > It's the LDS church. Looks like they still haven't filled my old > > position. > > Ah, it's used. They didn't tell us that, either. > > -- > > Charles Curley OK, laughing lau

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

2011-09-12 Thread Robert Merrill
On Sep 12, 2011 10:04 PM, "Spencer Gibb" wrote: > > On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 8:57 PM, Daniel C. wrote: > > > On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 9:06 PM, S. Dale Morrey > > wrote: > > > It's the LDS church. Looks like they still haven't filled my old > > position. > > > > I always wonder how they get away w

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

2011-09-12 Thread Robert Merrill
They want you back, silly On Sep 12, 2011 7:07 PM, "S. Dale Morrey" wrote: > It's the LDS church. Looks like they still haven't filled my old position. > > On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM, Robert Merrill wrote: >> Ahh, variable scope/inheritance strikes again

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

2011-09-12 Thread Robert Merrill
Ahh, variable scope/inheritance strikes again On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 3:26 PM, Charles Curley < charlescur...@charlescurley.com> wrote: > On Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:43:36 -0600 (MDT) > "Ryan Simpkins" wrote: > > > This position is located in Riverton, and is a permanent placement. > > And which Rive

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

2011-09-12 Thread Robert Merrill
I only hire people I am in good standing with as well. Just fwiw. On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM, Ryan Simpkins wrote: > If you can't figure out which private organization you need good standing > with, feel free to contact Katie. > /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscri

Re: [semi-OT] local stores selling computer parts

2011-09-04 Thread Robert Merrill
What's the name of that store in Orem? AROMA or something? All I recall is you needed like a trench coat or a vaguely-klingon forehead to get in there to go in there back in the day... Are they still around? /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/o

Re: dvd holder inside computer

2011-08-30 Thread Robert Merrill
On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 4:56 PM, Ben Reece wrote: > > I usually just take one of the paper CD covers, stuff it full of the CDs, > and tape it inside the case somewhere it won't block any airflow. > > Ben You guys rock. I love that within 4 minutes of (what I thought was a novel albeit random requ

Re: OT: Job: Jr. C# Developer

2011-08-12 Thread Robert Merrill
On Aug 12, 2011 9:30 AM, "Levi Pearson" but who knows what the future holds? > Good question! (and great representation of the Mono sit, too. Nicely, Nat Friedman is back on their team, too. Great things to come, I expect) /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://

Re: Recruiters?

2011-07-20 Thread Robert Merrill
> On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 9:57 AM, Eric Jacobs wrote: >> >> Well I'm currently employed, but looking for something better. I'm not in a >> hurry by any means. P.S. Perfect reason to use a recruiter. Let them find you a new gig while you relax... /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.n

Re: Recruiters?

2011-07-20 Thread Robert Merrill
CAL Recruiters I can recommend in Utah: Brian Gephardt at PDS Inc (www.pdsinc.com) 801-541-4972 Matt at Apremis Anyone at Smith Johnson Consultnet TekSystems (ok) Also, you may want to reach out to the list and ask if anyone out there knows a recruiting or hiring contact at SUCH-AND-SUCH company. H

Re: Invitation to connect on LinkedIn

2011-07-08 Thread Robert Merrill
I wish I could connect with the whole city at once! On Jul 8, 2011 11:30 AM, "Steve Meyers" wrote: > This is why you should never let a site contact everyone in your address > book. > > On 7/8/11 11:20 AM, Aaron Toponce wrote: >> LinkedIn >> >> >> >> Provo, >> >> I'd like to add you t

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