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| bio | website | edwinbuck.com |
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| location | Houston, TX | |
| age | 42 | |
| visits | member for | 8 months |
| seen | Apr 5 at 20:02 | |
| stats | profile views | 21 |
Software developer, and a whole lot more.
Currently employed at Cisco Systems
Formerly employed at:
PROS Revenue Management
ABB
ABB Network Management
Elsag / Bailey (Formerly Ferranti Systems)
The City of Houston
Tarrant and Bulgherini, CPA.
The Jewish Herald Voice
The University of Houston Biology Department
Programming since the age of 8 (Logo). Mastered various languages including
Logo
Pascal
C
FORTRAN
C++
Prolog
Scheme
TCL
TK
Expect
Java
Left computing in 1993 to do research oriented genetic engineering, with emphasis on the structure-function relationships of various proteins including alleles of emb-27 (C. Elegans) , p53 (molecule of the year), and an aquaporin candidate. Left research to return to computing in 1997.
Deep knowledge of the internal workings of the JVM and related technologies. Strong skills in job scheduling, demand forecasting, build / continuous integration systems, tool building, and software architecture.
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How do I raise light switches so my kids can't keep toggling the light? deleted 1667 characters in body |
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Sep 28 |
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How do I raise light switches so my kids can't keep toggling the light? Your switch guard is the best solution, because it can't be worked around; however, it has the added problem of "finding the remote". There is no such thing as a free lunch, I guess. |
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Sep 28 |
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How do I raise light switches so my kids can't keep toggling the light? @yehuda Children are blessed with minds that work, and work well. Give them a challenge like this, and they will have the solution to toggle that light switch in a matter of days. Use their minds to your advantage, teach them about electrical fires, circuit breakers, show them the switch with the cover remove (power off of course), and then let them tell their friends to stop toggling the switches. |
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Sep 28 |
answered | How do I raise light switches so my kids can't keep toggling the light? |
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Sep 26 |
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How do I keep my pool water clean without nasty chemicals? "Kill all living things" probably includes swimmers. |
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Sep 25 |
answered | Should I use PVC or ABS pipes for a swimming pool control system? |
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Sep 25 |
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What is a good way to cut hard plastic so it will have a smooth finish? Just a quick note (as I use these from time to time) these saw blades are not bi-directional. You only get a cut on the pull. |
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Sep 24 |
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How to get rid of gophers in the back yard without poison? Generally it is a bad idea to import items to deal with local pests. The initial effort is generally successful, but the aftereffects sometimes are much worse. Try scaring off with signs of natural predators (cat feces) combined with a reduction in food (grub control). They live there because it's comfy, make it inhospitable. |
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Sep 24 |
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What is a good way to cut hard plastic so it will have a smooth finish? A good choice if you don't want to deal with heat assisted cutting. |
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Sep 24 |
answered | What is a good way to cut hard plastic so it will have a smooth finish? |
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Sep 24 |
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Which type of PVC for exposed outdoor use? To be fair, I think the slower rate will have you covered for a much longer time, but the fix is so easy, why not? |
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Sep 24 |
answered | Which type of PVC for exposed outdoor use? |
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Sep 24 |
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How can I install a cable jack without a box? Go with this plate. Use a pair of pliers, gently, to crimp the metal tabs back. The plastic screw jobs are just a bit more touchy. |
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Sep 18 |
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How can I support a large aquarium built into a wall? added 13 characters in body |
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Sep 18 |
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How can I support a large aquarium built into a wall? There are a lot of ways to set up a tank. A sump works well for freshwater too, if you go that route. Glad to hear you have a conveniently located kitchen. A large tank can generate enough noise that TV watching and conversation becomes difficult. Keep in mind that you can better soundproof the bottom of your aquarium than the top, and Reef ready will keep stuff from hanging off the side, if that is a concern. |
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Sep 18 |
answered | Do I need a new or a repositioned TV aerial for freeview? |
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