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post Apr 14 2004, 10:44 PM
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Rusty thanks for your welcome. I hope to take an active part in this forum as long as I have something pertinant to contribute. Stay safe.
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post Apr 14 2004, 10:56 PM
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How about a field report Rusty?? Whats the latest over there?

Hope you guys stay outta harms way.

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post Apr 14 2004, 10:57 PM
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Comic book artist/painter.

I work on all sorts of comics, toys & games.

Currently working on a couple of series for DC Comics:
Birds of Prey (a Batman Spin-off with Batgirl, Black Canary, & The Huntress)
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JSA (Justice Society of America... think Super Friends)
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Lots of other comics too. Just check out http://www.hifidesign.com/
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post Apr 14 2004, 10:59 PM
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post Apr 14 2004, 11:03 PM
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I was sitting in linear algebra today thinking about how abosolutely useless this crap is and I really need to figure out what to do. I need a job that pays well enough for me to fund my race shop. I have a little while left in the university and I want out as soon as possible. I am looking for a degree in something that will get me a generic job for a couple of years so I can get the money to do my own thing. Kinda looking for options this summer. May try and get on with a race team again or go to Porsche school. Options are there. Thanks for all the replies.
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post Apr 14 2004, 11:18 PM
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Some very cool occupations here. I also notice a lot of brainpower. So what made us all so dumb as to fall in love with these little square bastard cars?

What do I do/have I done? Let's see, where do I start?

The past:
Did a little duty during "the conflict" in the Navy.
DJ (radio & live), had my own DJ company in the 70's & 80's (made a few bucks outta disco).
Professional Songwriter (taught & wrote articles for local mags on How-To).
Music engineer (studio & live).
Producer for a few local bands.
Built a few guitars.

Currently:
Public Safety Dispatcher for Security at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument (Hearst Castle) for the last 18 years.
Co-Owner, Mesa Karaoke (don't laugh, it's a kick in the ass, and supports my 914 habit).
Resident "gopher" for West Coast Garage in Santa Maria a few days a week.
The rest of the time I do my best to keep Marcie happy (my most important job).
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post Apr 14 2004, 11:20 PM
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Working at Casino Morongo. Nice little oasis in the west coachella valley
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post Apr 14 2004, 11:25 PM
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I guess I'm another one of the computer geek types amongst us. Started programming and using 'puters about 25 years ago. That was age 13/14 or so (holy crap, where did all those years go? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) )

I squeeked-by with one of those degrees with too many words that basically just means I took waaaay too many math courses. What the hell was I thinking? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)

Since then I have mainly been working in the family software biz, ultimately becoming CEO i.e. chief stress-case last year (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) It is a tiny niche business. We build enterprise apps for large high-tech manufacturers, with a lot of aerospace biz at this point. The apps keep track of all of the "stuff" in the infrastructure of the company - the tooling, computers, test equipment, lab instruments, and so forth used to build and QA their products. Basically every major US-built product that flies, goes into space, or "blows-up shit" is supported in some way behind the scenes by our apps.

It's relatively enjoyable, challenging, and (usually) provides a decent amount of free time and money to enjoy family life and hobbies. Thank God for the Internet as my travel has been reduced dramatically due to email, ftp, and WebEx... biz travel sux...
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post Apr 14 2004, 11:41 PM
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Well, hum. Rodeo clown, blimp pilot.....ok, now what I realy did/do.
6 years in the coast guard stationed up in SF bay area. I was an avionics technician and flew search and rescue from point conception to morro bay and in to Tahoe if necessary. I was one of the few Coasties that got to go to the sand box (middle east). Left that awesome gig to go to college (current occupation). Finishing up my BA in psychology, with the addition of my pre med classes. As a matter of fact, I should be studying for my MCAT this Sat, but I think my brain is full. I graduated from Home Depots cashier college as well when I first got a civilian job. I am on my way to becoming an orthopedic surgeon....well lets see what kind of MCAT score I get. <_<
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post Apr 15 2004, 12:04 AM
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Retired Deputy Sheriff, current law breaking speeder...actually I only speed around corners.....Grin.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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post Apr 15 2004, 12:14 AM
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Hi guys: I am a Plant engineer for Pacific NW. Baking co. they make all the buns for MC'D s and costco,gais and franz bakeries. Interesting job. A lot of govt. work goes on here at night! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) AL
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post Apr 15 2004, 12:22 AM
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Is that when the black helicopters come in to pick up the president's jelly donuts?
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post Apr 15 2004, 12:23 AM
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Got my B.S. in Graphics Communication Technology (ie printing industry management) from Arizona State University. Actually worked in printing for about 2 1/2 years in Torrance, CA before I made a u-turn and headed back to Arizona.

Worked as maintenance man at Bible Conference Center for about 3 months, then they made me general manager for the next 3 years. Got into computers there with an Osborne One. The next gig took advantage of my experience in production scheduling (for R.R. Donneley & Sons printing) and my computer experience - I got to try and computerize the scheduling for a manufacturing plant. That turned into a computer support gig for the local university for 12 1/2 years where I did just about everything from changin hard drives, to teaching database classes and doing programming.

Current gig is being the whole IT department for the Museum of Northern Arizona (www.musnaz.org). I do everything from manage the network to maintaining the web page. It's more fun than anything I've ever done for a living before, as well as being more challenging.

Even more fun is my other "job" - I get to do the business part of my wife's quilting business - www.tulpenwerk.com. And I get to watch her create wonderful quilts for people.
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John
post Apr 15 2004, 12:26 AM
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Mechanical Engineer. (Big suprise, I know)

I design and build conveyor systems for product manufacturing. We have moved product ranging from contact lenses, to 50 ft light poles to 50,000 lb heavy equipment.

No two jobs are ever the same. It is diverse enough to be fun for now....
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post Apr 15 2004, 12:27 AM
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Man, I was out in the garage actually working on my car and I missed this entire thread...

I just graduated with my MS degree in Chemical Engineering from UT Austin. I now live in the Bay Area and work for Intel making the processors that run your computers (P4's). I make little, tiny copper metal lines that are ~100nm wide (~1/1000th of a human hair)...nanotechnology. Actually, when I was in grad school I made some 13nm features...that is about 50 atoms across.

This is a picture of some features I printed in Grad school...they are about 40 nanometers wide. The little specs on the surface are actual Gold particules that we sputter on the surface to allow us to look at them in the scanning electron microscope. The outside lines are falling over due to Vander Waals forces...moisture trapped in between the lines cause the lines to fall over after being taken out of the liquid nitrogen when we cleave the wafers. Anyway, I have a bunch of cool pictures of transistors and stuff if anyone is interested in seeing how your computer works...

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post Apr 15 2004, 12:38 AM
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Suddenly compared to Britain I feel less nerdy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Britain... that kicks ass (whatever it is). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Apr 15 2004, 02:03 AM
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Rusty...did you get the box of sunflower seeds and chocolate bars?


I didn't know that was coming either. We need a blush smiley. But the answer is no... sometimes mail takes as long as a month to get here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

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Rusty thanks for your welcome. I hope to take an active part in this forum as long as I have something pertinant to contribute. Stay safe.


You're welcome. It's always good to see new folks posting. Don't let not having something pertinent to contribute stop you... I rarely have anything contstructive to say, and I chatter all the time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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How about a field report Rusty?? Whats the latest over there?


Lots of mosquitoes and flies popping up, Geoff. The daily steel rain storms are getting irritating, and road conditions are... hazardous. Beyond that, I can't say much. I don't want to be over-dramatic or cryptic, but I hope you understand.

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Actually, when I was in grad school I made some 13nm features...that is about 50 atoms across.


I don't know what that is.. but it scares me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

-Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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post Apr 15 2004, 04:06 AM
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Wow .. you guys.. ROCK ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
absolutely good company...Thanks for starting this thread... Very informative, better than PBS !
Okay, My history = Bellman/Hotel, Shoe salesman, Sporting goods dude, Diploma, Waiter, Security Guard, Diver (underwater + Muff), Diploma (BA, Applied Arts and Sciences/Physical Education), US Coast Guard (6 yrs) Damage Control/Engineering, CableTV Installer, US Navy Reserve (3 yrs) SeaBee/Construction Electrician, CableTV Technician, Teacher(K-6th)PhysED., CableTV Advanced Tech, CableTV Master Tech, CableTV Supervisor, CableTV Manager, Severance Package (Downsized), Unemployed... what-a-bitch.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Anyone want the resume' ??? P.S. - Car runs good!
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post Apr 15 2004, 04:33 AM
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undergrad zoology and chemistry

grad anatomy and physiology

my gig is large case brokerage underwriter. i decide who gets life insurance and who doesn't. usually in the $10 million plus range.

and in my spare time i play with 2 great kids, drive, work on my car, landscape, brew beer, remodel the basement, build a 20x40 deck and occassionally play slap and tickle with the wife (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smlove2.gif)
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post Apr 15 2004, 05:54 AM
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BS in clinical psychology which logically led to becoming a PA State Certified Real Estate Appraiser(yawn). It's a great job if you have a sense of humor and like being told that you don't know what you are talking about 3 times a day by someone living in a geodesic dome who knows the market...because their best friend's sister- in- law is a real estate agent.

Recent low interest rates have left little time to screw up my 914...so I have to just drive it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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