We're being really optimistic here.
Ok, I am being absurdly optimistic,
but we are getting closer to having
enough of the new Marin Professionals
web site in place to seek someone to
break it for us.
Anyone with interest, please respond.
We are a group of Marin based IT Professionals who actively seek to improve their careers by pooling information, sharing insights and supporting each other as we move forward together. We invite prospective members to contact us through this site.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Too much of a thing : Web Site Scaling
Hey that web site worked just fine until people started using it !
I built it, so I should know : It's solid as a rock.
Given the right circumstances it may sink like one too.
UpScaling a web site may not be a trivial matter.
Here are a few pointers on how to escape with your
professional life and
Avoid Being Crushed By Success
I built it, so I should know : It's solid as a rock.
Given the right circumstances it may sink like one too.
UpScaling a web site may not be a trivial matter.
Here are a few pointers on how to escape with your
professional life and
Avoid Being Crushed By Success
Openings At Santa Rosa Junior College
There are not quite so many technical opportunities, but there
are some. The SRJC has a very good reputation and apparently
still has very nice benefits too. Look here for further enlightenment :
Opportunity Knocks at SRJC
are some. The SRJC has a very good reputation and apparently
still has very nice benefits too. Look here for further enlightenment :
Opportunity Knocks at SRJC
Comcast Community Television : Scratch & Sniff Ayone ?
Amazing.
Comcast is supporting something good ?
Indeed they are and even in our own back yard :
819 A Street,
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 721-0636
You can go here to both learn about and actually use technology that none of
us use right now.
Ok, I mean I don't use it, but I have signed up for their orientation
session next Tuesday 2/7 19:00 -> 21:00.
With registration this is open to all residents of Marin.
Go here for more : MORE !
Comcast is supporting something good ?
Indeed they are and even in our own back yard :
Marin TV provides southern Marin County with it’s own non-commercial community, educational and governmental cable channels. Available on Comcast 26, 27, 30, AT&T U-verse 99 and online on this site. The channels cablecast programming 24/7 to over 70,000 Marin households. We offer all residents of Marin low-cost training and the latest digital tools so they can create cable TV and online media. For schools, non-profits and government agencies, we provide special organizational services and fee-for-service production assistance. Marin is watching Marin TV – are you what’s on?
Mission:
The Community Media Center of Marin (CMCM) strives to educate and advance the way residents, schools and governments connect and strengthen our communities through media.
Strategy:
The Community Media Center of Marin empowers Marin residents, local schools and governments with the education and access to media production tools to communicate effectively with the Marin community through media.
Located at : 819 A Street,
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 721-0636
You can go here to both learn about and actually use technology that none of
us use right now.
Ok, I mean I don't use it, but I have signed up for their orientation
session next Tuesday 2/7 19:00 -> 21:00.
With registration this is open to all residents of Marin.
Go here for more : MORE !
The Dark Side Of Social Media ?
We've seen all sorts of very useful things arise from social media.
Everything from the `arab spring` movements to our own `Occupy
What The 0.1% have not hidden well enough`. It has even helped
a few of us find work.
While this is a very useful means to an end, but one should be careful with that end.
It may or may not be just what it appears to be.
Read on MacDuff :
Flash Mob .....Flash Riot.... 4 what ?
Everything from the `arab spring` movements to our own `Occupy
What The 0.1% have not hidden well enough`. It has even helped
a few of us find work.
While this is a very useful means to an end, but one should be careful with that end.
It may or may not be just what it appears to be.
Read on MacDuff :
Flash Mob .....Flash Riot.... 4 what ?
Support your local professionals
As many of us already know the resources devoted to Marin Professionals
have been reduced. I guess the unemployment rate has improved enough
to put the resources elsewhere.
If you want to write an emil in support of what Marin Professionals
has done for you, you can try the San Rafael Workforce Services
Manager, Ms. Andrea Lackey.
You can find her ar andrea.lackey@edd.ca.gov.
Please be brief, polite and persuasive.
have been reduced. I guess the unemployment rate has improved enough
to put the resources elsewhere.
If you want to write an emil in support of what Marin Professionals
has done for you, you can try the San Rafael Workforce Services
Manager, Ms. Andrea Lackey.
You can find her ar andrea.lackey@edd.ca.gov.
Please be brief, polite and persuasive.
UBUNTU Advances ..
For the first few years of its existence, it would have been fair to say that Canonical was essentially polishing, packaging and publishing Debian Linux (and Gnome) to create the base Ubuntu desktop, to great acclaim. For the past few years, though, the company has pushed new looks and new applications (cf. Unity and Ubuntu TV), and refused to stick with prettifying existing interfaces. Now, Barence writes with this excerpt from PC Pro: "Ubuntu is set to replace the 30-year-old computer menu system with a 'Head-Up Display' that allows users to simply type or speak menu commands. Instead of hunting through drop-down menus to find application commands, Ubuntu's Head-Up Display lets users type what they want to do into a search box. The system suggests possible commands as the user begins typing – entering 'Rad' would bring up the Radial blur command in the GIMP art package, for example. HUD also uses fuzzy matching and learns from past searches to ensure the correct commands are offered to users. Canonical's Mark Shuttleworth told PC Pro the HUD will make it easier for people to learn new software packages, and migrate from Windows to Linux software without having to relearn menus. The HUD will first appear in Ubuntu 12.04.
WE Meet !?
Indeed we do.
Tomorrow, Wednedsay 2/1 at 9 AM in The Mall At Northgate
in Terra Linda.
Alas we're stuck in the food court as this is the first
Wednesday of the month.
Hey, you don't have so far to go for coffee.
Hope to see y'all there.
Tomorrow, Wednedsay 2/1 at 9 AM in The Mall At Northgate
in Terra Linda.
Alas we're stuck in the food court as this is the first
Wednesday of the month.
Hey, you don't have so far to go for coffee.
Hope to see y'all there.
The Tides Foundation has openings ...
Human Resources | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Consulting | Open | |
Information Technology | Open | |
Information Technology | Open | |
Facilities | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Human Resources | Open |
Human Resources | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Consulting | Open | |
Information Technology | Open | |
Information Technology | Open | |
Facilities | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Human Resources | Open |
Human Resources | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Consulting | Open | |
Information Technology | Open | |
Information Technology | Open | |
Facilities | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Finance | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Client Services | Open | |
Human Resources | Open |
Thanks to Judith Fleenor for the pointer !
Jobs with Tides
These are good folks in the Presidio :
Since 1976, we have worked with over 15,000 individuals and organizations in the mutual endeavor to make the world a better place. These include foundations, donors, corporations, social investors, nonprofit organizations, government institutions, community organizations, activists, social entrepreneurs, and more.
We break down the walls between entrepreneurs and their efforts to bring positive change to their communities. We are all about new ideas, innovation, and providing the tools to make these great ideas a reality.
Linux attack !?
Slashdot reports a rare, but no longer so uncommon event : an incursion into the
most robust of our operating systems :
"Linux vendors are rushing to patch a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be exploited by local attackers to gain root access on the system. The vulnerability, which is identified as CVE-2012-0056, was discovered by Jüri Aedla and is caused by a failure of the Linux kernel to properly restrict access to the '/proc//mem' file."
.... Proving once again that physical security is actually worth something.
most robust of our operating systems :
"Linux vendors are rushing to patch a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be exploited by local attackers to gain root access on the system. The vulnerability, which is identified as CVE-2012-0056, was discovered by Jüri Aedla and is caused by a failure of the Linux kernel to properly restrict access to the '/proc//mem' file."
.... Proving once again that physical security is actually worth something.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
No Meeting This Week ....
We will be resuming our weekly meetings later this month.
We have two issues to sort out :
1. Meeting room availability. I will be looking into
this later this week.
2. Extent of interest the group members have in
routine meetings. Frequency of the meetings
also needs to be ascertained.
All comments are welcomed.
Have a happy and really prosperous new year !
We have two issues to sort out :
1. Meeting room availability. I will be looking into
this later this week.
2. Extent of interest the group members have in
routine meetings. Frequency of the meetings
also needs to be ascertained.
All comments are welcomed.
Have a happy and really prosperous new year !
Book Keeper Wanted : Marin County
Part Time Book Keeper Wanted January 3, 2012
A husband and wife team who live and work in the bay area seek a qualified book keeper to support their businesses. Ted Wray, Builder is an established general contracting company. Robin Scott Catering has been serving discriminating clients for more than 20 years.
A competent and professional Bookkeeper is required to handle the affairs of both companies as well as our personal portfolio. Applicants are expected to perform all aspects of a bookkeepers’ work.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
QUALIFICATIONS
A college or university degree is not a requirement, but a minimum
of 5 years experience as Bookkeeper most certainly is.
Remodel construction experience a plus.
Proficiency in computer accounting software and spreadsheets,
specifically Microsoft Office 2K3 - 10 and Quickbooks.
Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
Proficiency in cash flow management and projections.
Demonstrated careful attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, highly motivated and reliable.
Demonstrated ability to deliver reports and other projects and tasks in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks proficiently.
Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a collaborative, team oriented organization.
Impeccable integrity is required at all times.
Commitment to and a passion for the successful operation of the companies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee all of the financial activities of both companies ; accounting and information technology operations including functions related to human resources.
Maintain personnel files for all employees
Research and manage TWB employee benefits, including all insurance and retirement account enrollment, funding and the like.
Prepare monthly financial information for owner review.
Maintain general office related contracts and relationships such as leases,
phone systems, etc.
Prepare all bank reconciliations and submit for owner review.
Prepare monthly financial statements and submit for owner review.
Compile and prepare ongoing cash flow forecasting and needs analysis and submit to owner for review.
Prepare and maintain all schedules such as amortization, depreciation, leased items, equipment, assets, property value(s), capital reserves, forecasts, etc.
Oversee company information technology, hardware, software, storage systems and related functions.
Prepare job costing analysis and review with owner.
Prepare items and schedules for annual compliance and financial audits/reviews.
Act as liaison for compliance and audit teams.
Maintain fixed asset files.
Reconcile and balance various reports.
Maintain all financial reports, rosters, human resource and personnel salaries and wages with utmost confidentiality.
Ensure that the companies accounting systems are designed and managed to protect the companies assets at all times.
Honor and complete all assignments, tasks and additional duties as delegated by the owners.
We offer a generous benefit program. Pay is commensurate with experience.
The position is expected to required 16 - 24 hours of effort weekly.
Qualified applicants may fax resumes to (415.435.5776)
or e-mail to tedwray@pacbell.net.
PRINCIPALS ONLY please.
A husband and wife team who live and work in the bay area seek a qualified book keeper to support their businesses. Ted Wray, Builder is an established general contracting company. Robin Scott Catering has been serving discriminating clients for more than 20 years.
A competent and professional Bookkeeper is required to handle the affairs of both companies as well as our personal portfolio. Applicants are expected to perform all aspects of a bookkeepers’ work.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
QUALIFICATIONS
A college or university degree is not a requirement, but a minimum
of 5 years experience as Bookkeeper most certainly is.
Remodel construction experience a plus.
Proficiency in computer accounting software and spreadsheets,
specifically Microsoft Office 2K3 - 10 and Quickbooks.
Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
Proficiency in cash flow management and projections.
Demonstrated careful attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, highly motivated and reliable.
Demonstrated ability to deliver reports and other projects and tasks in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks proficiently.
Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a collaborative, team oriented organization.
Impeccable integrity is required at all times.
Commitment to and a passion for the successful operation of the companies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee all of the financial activities of both companies ; accounting and information technology operations including functions related to human resources.
Maintain personnel files for all employees
Research and manage TWB employee benefits, including all insurance and retirement account enrollment, funding and the like.
Prepare monthly financial information for owner review.
Maintain general office related contracts and relationships such as leases,
phone systems, etc.
Prepare all bank reconciliations and submit for owner review.
Prepare monthly financial statements and submit for owner review.
Compile and prepare ongoing cash flow forecasting and needs analysis and submit to owner for review.
Prepare and maintain all schedules such as amortization, depreciation, leased items, equipment, assets, property value(s), capital reserves, forecasts, etc.
Oversee company information technology, hardware, software, storage systems and related functions.
Prepare job costing analysis and review with owner.
Prepare items and schedules for annual compliance and financial audits/reviews.
Act as liaison for compliance and audit teams.
Maintain fixed asset files.
Reconcile and balance various reports.
Maintain all financial reports, rosters, human resource and personnel salaries and wages with utmost confidentiality.
Ensure that the companies accounting systems are designed and managed to protect the companies assets at all times.
Honor and complete all assignments, tasks and additional duties as delegated by the owners.
We offer a generous benefit program. Pay is commensurate with experience.
The position is expected to required 16 - 24 hours of effort weekly.
Qualified applicants may fax resumes to (415.435.5776)
or e-mail to tedwray@pacbell.net.
PRINCIPALS ONLY please.
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