RANT: What? Maryland Transgender bathroom bill

Sunday, April 6, 2014

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/2/miller-unlocking-the-ladies-room/

MILLER: Maryland’s bathroom bill benefits few transgenders, puts all girls at risk from pedophiles
LGBT lobby winning across the country
By Emily Miller-The Washington Times Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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Maryland moms and dads will now have to be more vigilant when their children use public bathrooms. It will soon be legal for a man who simply says he identifies as a woman to use the ladies’ room.

This serious risk for sexual assaults of women and little girls is all in the name of political correctness. And this is just the latest in a string of successes by the transgender lobby.

On Friday, the Maryland House passed legislation that prohibits discrimination based on “gender identity” in employment, housing, credit and public accommodations — which, most disturbingly, includes restrooms.

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This is nuts!

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INTERESTING: Monolithic Domes

Saturday, April 5, 2014

http://www.monolithic.org/

Monolithic is dedicated to improving people’s lives worldwide by introducing and constructing Monolithic Domes, for personal and public use, that are disaster-resistant, energy-efficient and cost-effective.

Monolithic Domes are the most energy efficient and safest buildings that can be built and that can be designed for many uses. Many schools now conduct their classes in Monolithic Domes. Some are designated as tornado shelters. Others have Monolithic Dome gymnasiums, auditoriums, multipurpose centers, libraries, cafeterias, etc. Because Monolithic’s technology meets FEMA criteria for a structure that can provide near-absolute disaster protection, some schools have received FEMA grants of 75% of their construction costs. These schools will save 60% to 75% of the energy costs as compared to conventional buildings. The energy savings will pay for the building in total in less than 20 years. And in most cases, they save money on first cost for the construction.

In addition to schools, Monolithic designs homes, churches, office complexes, bulk storages, etc. Located in Italy, Texas, Monolithic has been constructing these quality buildings for more than 35 years. The buildings are built to last for centuries.

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POLITICAL: The McCutcheon case

Friday, April 4, 2014

The Supreme Court has decided the McCutcheon case. If you haven’t heard yet, it’s a disaster.

Few were surprised with the result. The Court has held that aggregate limits on contributions — the total amount you can give to all candidates, not the amount you can give to any one candidate — are unconstitutional. The inevitable result of this decision will be to reduce the number of relevant funders of campaigns. We’re on our way from Lesterland to Sheldon City — from a democracy where about 150,000 Americans are the relevant funders of campaigns (the same as are named “Lester”) to a world where about 40,000 Americans are the relevant funders of campaigns (the same as are named “Sheldon”).

I’ve written a short piece about the mistake in the Supreme Court’s decision. But as I’ve long insisted, the real problem in American democracy is not the Court. Or at least, not only the Court. The real corruption is the way we fund elections. This decision makes our fight against that corruption even more urgent.

Now is the time to add your name and support the Government by the People Act.

This Act is an opportunity to take our elections back from the handful of funders whose grip on our democracy tightens by the day. And only by adding your name to the call for reform will we be able to compete with the Lesters or Sheldons of this country.

They say the darkest hour is just before the dawn. If so, then the dawn is not that far away.

Act now to fight back and voice your support for the Government by the People Act.

-Lessig and the entire Rootstrikers/Demand Progress Team

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This is an understandable decision. I’m not so sure it’s good or bad. 

Secession!

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JOBFINDING: Senior Sharepoint 2010 / 2013 Developer Piscataway NJ 08854

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Senior Sharepoint 2010 Developer full-time needed ASAP in Piscataway NJ 08854

Need someone for permanent opportuntiy either very strong SharePoint 2010 or strong SharePoint 2010/2013

Will interview ASAP and make quick decision

Seeking only 5-7 years experience between 100 – 110K plus benefits if needed

2 Developer openings and one requires NewsGator experience, both are permanent opportunities as well, thank you

Title: Senior Sharepoint 2010 / 2013 Developer
Company: Aequor Technologies
Primary Recruiter: Alan Naroden
Start Date: NEED ASAP
Type: Full-time Permanent Position with Benefits
Location: Piscataway NJ 08854

US Citizen or Green Card welcome to apply; unable to sponsor H1B and no 3rd party employers please, thank you

KEY: SharePoint 2010 / 2013; Development; SharePoint Farm; SharePoint Designer; IIS; Visual Studio 2010 / 2012

Description:
Aequor Technologies is a leading managed service and staffing provider to the Pharmaceutical industry. To support our growing SharePoint practice, we are hiring SharePoint consultants to join our practice here in our Piscataway headquarters. Be part of our growing team and participate in multiple project initiatives

Scope of Position: Duties include developing SharePoint web apps and site collections using SharePoint 2010, managing security, maintaining and customizing SharePoint sites using SharePoint Designer and .Net. As the SharePoint Developer / Architect you are responsible for the overall management of SharePoint 2010, accountable for the SharePoint farm, monitoring and maintaining all SharePoint servers, ensuring they are updated to the latest patch level. Responsible for management, maintenance and administration IIS servers.
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on SharePoint, liaison with the .Net development team, mentoring and teaching SharePoint Administrators and Developers, interfacing with end users to provide solid solutions and accessibility.
Additional Responsibilities:
· Gather and detail business processes and transform them into applications specifications.
· Designs solutions and creates test scenarios throughout the development life cycle.
· Oversees mobile web development.
· Develop and maintain custom components including master pages, features, user controls, and server-side code, for web sites within a SharePoint environment.
· Create and maintain deployment processes for SharePoint deployments.
Requirements:
· Five to seven years of progressive SharePoint experience up to the Architect level .
· Must have designed and architected solutions around SharePoint portal farms and expertise with both development and migration of sites.
· Experience should include training, certification or actual experience with SharePoint 2013
· .NET development with C#, ASP.NET, Visual Studio 2010 / 2012
· Must have experience designing applications, platforms, test environments, setting in place the environment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance
· Experience designing SQL Server databases, performance tuning, optimization, extracting data, stored procedures, scripts
· Experience with IIS, Windows Server experience including 2008, 2012
· Mobile web development is preferred
· Good communication and client presentation skills is mandatory.

Aequor Technologies, Inc. is a global IT Consulting & Solutions company that has been providing high value-added business solutions to enterprises of all sizes. Headquartered in the United States with offices across North America as well as High-Tech Global Remote Development Centers in US and India; Aequor Technologies, Inc. has proven competencies in business and technology areas.

We offer the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology, in exciting development environments. To learn more about the services we offer, and the value we provide to our employees, please visit our website at http://www.aequor.com

We offer visa sponsorship for the right candidate (no employers).
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sincerely,
Alan Naroden
AEQUOR Technologies
377 Hoes Lane Suite 200
Piscataway NJ 08844
(732) 781 – 2937 Direct
Alan.naroden@aequor.com

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RANT: K-Cup$$$$$

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-reasons-k-cups-arent-ok-for-the-environment.html

5 Reasons K-Cups Aren’t OK for the Environment
The Green Divas
March 27, 2014

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However, only the filter and coffee grounds are compostable. The plastic part on top of the pod gets tossed into the regular garbage. Do you think my son and husband are separating these pods? Nope. That would take time. And I’m pretty sure they don’t even realize that’s what they need to do in order for the pods to be somewhat eco-friendly. (Can you tell this really steams me?)

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The thing that gets me is how expensive it is!

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INSPIRATIONAL: Thinking about the old folks

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-new-undergarments-that-could-revolutionize-eldercare.html

This Underwear Could Revolutionize Eldercare
AgingCare.com
March 27, 2014
5:00 pm

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When you think about paradigm-changing products, underwear typically isn’t top-of-mind, yet these under-appreciated undergarments may soon play a vital role in enhancing the health and safety of seniors living on their own.

Two top technology honorees at the recently-held 2014 SXSW (South By Southwest) Conference in Austin, Texas aim to elevate underwear beyond the mundane and into the medical care arena.

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Guess I better keep my eye on this!

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