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Everyone, A few folks know I was laid off from my job as an IT Admin in 2011. Shortly after, I accepted a service desk position at Greif in Delaware where I've been until now. I recently accepted a new position which more closely reflects the work I did previously, making my level I service desk position available. Candidates should have some previous enterprise IT experience, customer service skills, and discipline to succeed; this position is the sole technical contact for 2,000 users in 80 manufacturing facilities throughout North America. The position works with level II support, a global service desk in the Philippines, and other technical teams to work tickets. The company will likely start the candidate on a 6-12 month contract for $14-16/hr, then be hired on for $19-21/hr. Link to jobsite If there are any questions, feel free to drop a PM!

Nah no money; I was shooting for the AMA and they'll post up a gallery. I can email yours out before then; just pm me the addy!

Brian was looking pimp as always!

Definitely lots of fun to be had! Here's one taken with a telephoto lens, and another with a wide angle lens and flash. No Photoshopping/processing; only resizing.

I'll be in I on Tuesday on a white but mostly gray GSXR and also scootering-about on the Zuma between sessions. Make sure you say hey!

Here it is; once slowed down to half speed the oil vortex really becomes apparent: http://youtu.be/qV6lOsmx_wo

If the weather holds I'll be in intermediate on Tuesday!

Interested! I likely won't be able to meet up with folks on the weekend without giving work 2-3 weeks notice first

That was me; I'll get the video edited and uploaded. I've never seen a transparent clutch cover in action before; totally crazy. Who made it?

The result of this was both comical and underwhelming:

I'll be there pretty early with a Zuma scoot; I have a booked day as well. I won the dyno raffle last year! That was huge for me. Thanks again Brian, the GSXR is still running fantastic! See you tomorrow!

I concur; the GPX Pro is a little pricey for trackday use unless its fully setup and taken advantage of. Its really targeted for the amateur racer; in fact a few WERA racers had some input into its design. Harry's LapTimer Pro and a good external GPS receiver like the others mentioned is pretty trick! Its not super accurate but still a nice inexpensive setup. I'll be giving that a try this season with the iPhone. However.. the GPX Pro can give you data to make the really cool videos redkow mentioned. Here's a screenshot of me:

Yes, plez!:

Yes! I left work early to drive up and see it with my dad. I wanted to get my picture taken with Adam and Jamie so bad but never had the chance.. I love the crap out of their show and appreciate what they do to get people interested in science. Its great stuff. Jamie has a big interest in motorcycles and pilots an EBR Buell as shown in one episode and I read on the WERA forums that he went out to a roadrace and spent some time with a guy racing an EBR Buell himself. That's just awesome.

That was you? The database administrator with the dapper British accent? Nice work! That was a great show!

I'll be there! It was a great time despite the weather and Brian did a fantastic job dynoing my race bike last year. Can't wait!

Our pet is just a cat-thing but here's a colleague's dog we baby sat for a few weeks over the summer:

Awesome, I love making videos! I'll start getting something together; you can do a lot with 1-2 minutes!

Oh boy, OR racing sounds awesome! Wait, are lap times going to be posted on the internet? ..I'll have to change my name then.

Eh, this is my first year without a street legal sportbike and thus the first year turning nearly zero street miles and I'm okay with that. If I'm in the mood then messing around in some technical parts of the city on the sumo and turning things into a racetrack somewhat is fun. Its better with another rider around to help kick up the aggression/competition. Dunno, I live an incredibly docile life so for me there's something about riding a small bike fast.

Uuuuhhh they just made a red triangle in Photoshop. I would have expected more from CCAD!

Beautiful machine! I had one exactly like it; what an awesome bike.

Good news, everyone; I started a new position last week! Its a 6 month contract-to-hire deal at a place in Delaware. After a week into it I think its survivable.. Eh, its not my old job but it'll do. Thanks for the help and support everyone! Definitely appreciate it. I'll be in the market again in 5 months time seeing what else is out there. Livin' the dream.

Wow.. just wow. RIP #58

Yep, data can be salvaged if the drive still somewhat works; SpinRite is the first tool I would use. Norton Ghost and MHDD are also good tools for cloning and diagnostics. SSDs are one of the best ways to upgrade an old machine but if its not worth it I'd look into a reliable conventional drive. Western Digital is a solid brand.. Seagate not so much.