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[mark47n]

I don’t agree, newnative. The OP claims that the bike path is a road for bicycles and is complaining because he wants to travel on it at 20mph. To compare being grumped at for running on the path to complaining because you can’t travel at 20mph because there are pedestrians is rather unreasonable.

Yes, people are going to complain and pedestrians tend to congregate on the paths in inopportune and inconvenient locations, especially around the beach but, guess what, no cop is going to ticket a pedestrian for standing on the sidewalk, or what amounts to a sidewalk. What it comes down to is that it’s just not safe to count on being able to cruise at 20mph on that particular path. It’s not safe for the cyclist or for the pedestrian. As a fairly responsible cyclist when I want to travel that fast I default to the road unless I’m traveling on more removed trails such as the aforementioned trails. Many of them, in fact, have speed limits in stretches that run through heavily populated regions due to those pesky ped/cyclist collisions.

So, I find the rant to be entirely unreasonable. Speed is always an issue due to conservation of momentum and to say otherwise is disingenuous.

[newnative]

As someone who mostly walks, I completely agree with westseattle7’s rant. the actual speed isn’t really the issue here. It’s the lack of awareness people have for multi-use paths and sharing etiquette. Heck, I have gotten yelled at for jogging past walkers. I have gotten stink-eye from people standing in the middle of the running track because I had the nerve to use it for running! People want to walk wherever and stand in the way and not keep track of their dogs, kids, shopping carts or whatever it is they’re dragging around. There is nothing wrong with walking, riding, running at different speeds but slow traffic should always keep to the right and always be aware of your surroundings. Why do people get so defensive about this?

[KBear]

There may not be a specific speed limit on the trail, but the law DOES require you to “operate at a rate of speed no greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions existing at the point of operation, taking into account the amount and character of pedestrian traffic”. That means the more pedestrians there are, the slower you MUST go.

[HRGDIVING]

Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. (Global) is the largest diving contractor on the West Coast, based out of Seattle, WA, a leading provider of marine construction and infrastructure support services in the United States, and an internationally recognized casualty responder.

We are currently seeking an Equipment Technician to support our Pacific Northwest Operations. The Equipment Technician is responsible for maintenance, and upkeep of equipment used in the Pacific Northwest Region and for providing support for daily regional operations and ongoing regional field projects.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance, test and calibration of life support equipment (including breathing air compressors, high pressure gas systems, dive radios and other ancillary commercial diving equipment)
Video recording and communications equipment
Trouble shoot, repair and test equipment to company and regulatory standards
Loading and unloading of equipment to and from jobs
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

1+ years job related experience required

2+ years maritime experience and knowledge of diving support equipment preferred

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of diving support equipment

Previous experience working with:

Hydraulics (new builds, trouble shooting and repairs)

Electrical (AC and DC power supplies and control circuits)

Quincy Air Compressors

Pneumatic and hydraulic tools

Low and high pressure breathing air and gas systems

Standard and Metric Plumbing

Driver’s license

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Valid and Current First Aid (FA), Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS CPR), Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), & Divers Alert Network (DAN O2)

Ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) or Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Physical & associated fitness ability requirements

Ability to work with a team and independently

Familiarity with best practices in commercial diving industry

Ability to proactively identify issues and offer solutions

Occasional travel to project sites and regional offices

Available for after hour emergency response on occasion

Current GDS mandatory training and other required programs

Read, understand and comply with all employer’s policies and applicable governmental regulations, as they relate to their qualifications or performance while engaging in company operations

Physical / Mental Requirements

Must submit clean driving record for the past three years

Ability to lift 25-50lbs repetitively

Must be able to with stand the following for up to 8-12 hours per day in all weather conditions (Sun, Rain, Sleet and Snow): stand, walk, push pull, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb stairs and ladders; repetitive reaching, repetitive hand use

Perform work in an a warehouse and field setting

Travel in the PNW region as needed

Must pass Pre-employment drug test

All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.

Global will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Global’s legal duty to furnish information. (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35(c))

If you are a candidate with a disability in need of an accommodation in the application process, please contact 206-623-0621 or email hr@gdiving.com.

Job Location

Seattle, WA

Apply online at http://www.gdiving.com/about/employment

Job Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

[HRGDIVING]

Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. is the largest diving contractor on the West Coast, based out of Seattle, WA, a leading provider of marine construction and infrastructure support services in the United States, and an internationally recognized casualty responder.

We are currently seeking an Environmental Dispatcher to join our team in Seattle. The Environmental Dispatcher is responsible for operations support on 24-hour a day, seven days a week basis. This includes receiving and responding to daily environmental calls, scheduling and dispatching Environmental crews in the PNW region, and for maintaining client relations. The position requires a Monday through Friday work schedule, in addition to afterhours work for on-call response situations and crewing needs.

Position Essential Job Functions

Assigns work schedules to environmental employees on a daily basis
Adjusts crewing as necessary to accommodate customer schedule changes
Receive and respond to all daily Maritime emergency and non-emergency calls
Provide after hours on-call response every other week
Identify nature of calls, evaluate/prioritize incoming projects and follow through to completion
Monitor and coordinate crews, equipment, and assignments in the environmental division
Ensure that customer’s needs are met and are satisfied with the level of service, communicate any discrepancies
Communicate regularly with Environmental Operations Manager regarding scheduling conflicts, staffing concerns, operational questions, etc.
Create, enter and maintain up to date job files until completion of job; including daily logs, tailgate safety sheets, purchase orders
Audit daily logs, tailgate safety sheets, and time cards for accuracy, completion, and appropriate signatures
Maintain timecards in accordance with information from the dailies submitted, and project pay scale
Acquire materials and supplies as needed; including obtaining purchase orders for field crews
Facilitate emergency operations by providing administrative support such as booking hotel accommodations, arranging transportation, etc.
Product sales calls, orders, and fulfillment
Keep informed and continue enforcement of the company’s safety programs and procedures
Some Invoicing for short term projects and re-occurring work
Perform occasional administrative work in the field
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

4 year college degree (B.A. or B.S.) preferred

High school degree required

Experience

2 years experience in marine or construction industry preferred

3 years supervisory or scheduling experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills

Ability to read maps to determine locations and job sites

Must have a valid driver license and acceptable driving record

Must meet HAZMAT physical requirements

Must demonstrate professional and respectful demeanor when working with all levels of associates

Ability to think clearly and act quickly in emergencies

Must possess positive attitude and strong work ethic

Intermediate computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Must show ability to work independently and to successfully demonstrate understanding of our environmental business and ability to meet our clients’ needs

Ability to develop quality reports for management

Intermediate Microsoft Suite skills (Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Must have a strong maritime background with a thorough understanding of the day to day operations

Ability to tactfully interact with a wide range of personalities

Ability to organize workload and prioritize projects in an ever-changing environment

Ability to work under pressure

Physical / Mental Requirements

Ability to work any day of the week both night and day

Available for after hour emergency response

Available to travel as needed (estimated to be less than 5%)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.

Global will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Global’s legal duty to furnish information. (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35(c))

If you are a candidate with a disability in need of an accommodation in the application process, please contact 206-623-0621 or email hr@gdiving.com.

Job Location

Seattle, WA

Apply online at http://www.gdiving.com/about/employment

Job Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

[mark47n]

No one is forcing you off of a marked trail. It’s being politely suggested, by other cyclists, that you not go flying down the paths around Alki at 15-20mph if there’s a mob of pedestrian traffic. In spite of the separation and markings you’ll be screwed if you plow into someone. I’ve gone flying through Myrtle Edwards, the Centennial, Burke-Gilman, etc at high speed without incident but the trail along Alki gets crowded. Your tight commuting schedule may just have to get less tight. You sound like the drivers around here how get furious about crossing the bridge.

[westseattle7]

Mixed use means mixed use, but there are clearly marked, separated paths for pedestrian and wheel based traffic. Mixed use doesn’t mean anything goes. And you’re right, Myrtle-Edwards is level and on the water, but that example proves my point exactly. On the waterfront trail, bikes and pedestrians are siphoned onto separate paths (like on Alki but with better median separation). During rush hour that trail is a major commuter route for bicycles who routinely cruise at 15-20 mph (I used to pedal this route daily and people would pass me going at that speed). No one bats an eye at fast cycling on the centennial trail, even though it meets all your requiremnents for a “boardwalk.” But “boardwalk” is not a legal concept, except in the minds of some. These are crucial bicycle highway routes with separated paths and bike bicycle symbols painted on the pavement. Yes others can use the bike path too, but then there should be a reasonable expectation if you do so bikes will be whipping by (and signaling and yielding appropriately). It’s not for some to declare this trail is for “cruising” because that’s what they use it for. I use it for commuting. I shouldn’t be forced off a marked bike trail because some are uncomfortable with the path being used as legally intended. I’m not trying to be an a-hole here, just trying to live my life safely and exercise my legal ability to pedal at speed on a marked bike path I’ve been cycling on since I was a kid.

[BCR]

Hi, I am looking for information on a ballet/dance type class for my 2.5 yr old daughter. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

[JoB]

i do’t think they will even answer your call unless there is absolutely nothing else for them to do…and if they do answer the call they have to actually catch them in the act.

i don’t know what they do abut the calls that report gunshots.. it’s hard to tell the difference

[HMC Rich]

OK. The answer is simple. When the Seahawks win or it is the 4th of July, New Years. start shooting fireworks off next to (not at) the Police Precincts, City Council Member houses, King County Members homes, The Mayor, Prosecuting Attorneys and a few others in government who need to HEAR you.

[HMC Rich]

At least they didn’t riot in the streets like they did in Philadelphia. And it’s not like the SPD is going to do anything about it either. Maybe I am wrong but does anyone get fined here for fireworks use? I haven’t heard anything.

[AJP]

Oh my gosh, 20 mph on the Alki trail? I never go more than 7, if that. If I need to go that fast I’m on the road. I agree that drivers are jerks and want us off the road, but pedestrians always have the right of way. We must always slow for them. Having grown up in So Cal, I think of Alki as the closest thing we have to a boardwalk. Boardwalks are for cruising. Having cycled a lot in the Netherlands, I know what a dedicated bike path looks like, and Alki is not it. You can find some protected bike lanes in other parts of Seattle (not in West Seattle , grr) that are obviously bike lanes. Mixed use means mixed use. Also, the Myrtle Edwards trail is also flat and along the water. It’s also mixed use.

[birdrescuer]

As you can see by my “handle” I rescue birds. I know there is another person in West Seattle who does so also. Please contact me at
activistkmw AT hotmail Dot com.
Thanks.

[TSurly]

As someone who rides everyday, I think you are severely misinformed. The Alki Trail is a multi-use trail, not a bike trail. As such, you are required to yield to pedestrians, even if what they do pisses you off. It is not a place for hard charging. If you want to ride 20 mph, ride in the street with the rest of us. Your rant is nothing but an entitled whine that makes cyclisst sounds like jerks.

[mark47n]

As a cyclist who battles for space on the local roads I would say that 20mph on the bike path may be a trifle excessive. Hell, cruising among the peds at 15mph feels dodgy. If I’m cruising around Alki at those speeds I’m on the road. I feel this is not just for the safety of other, it’s for my safety. I know, I know, I’m selfish, the problem I continually run into (get it?) is that if I slam into a pedestrian or a stroller is that I’ll not only be liable, in spite of the clearly marked demarcations and physical divisions between bike path and pedestrian path, is I’ll get hurt. I cope with that by diving into the road way and taking my chances there. In my experience drivers are predictable. That mom walking her stroller and lab while jabbering on her phone via earbuds and slurping down some Starbucks has no awareness that I’m coming up on her in spite of my bellowing “ON YOUR RIGHT!!!” at the top of my lungs. When she veers suddenly or her dog bolts or the child leaps out of the stroller to make a break for it I’m sucking pavement and I’ll be liable.

There are places where the bike path is the way but around Alki? Probably not.

[WestsideDermatology]

Busy Dermatology Clinic is looking for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants are responsible for assisting our team of physicians in providing outstanding care and service to our patients. Your primary duty is to provide excellent support to your assigned provider(s), to be as efficient and effective as possible, and continually look for ways to provide enhanced support to your assigned provider. Given the importance of this role to patient flow and provider productivity, good attendance is extremely important. The Medical Assistants are required to make a good impression with all our patients.

Summary of Responsibilities:

This role includes rooming patients, taking vital signs, obtaining history of present illness and chief complaint, and assisting with biopsies and other surgical procedures. Additional responsibilities include providing patients with appropriate educational materials, treatment plans and information on medications. Additional tasks, such as suture removal, dressing changes, allergen patch testing, and completion of pathology and lab requisition documents are required.

Required License, Education & Experience:

Current Medical Assistant-Certified (or Interim) license issued by the State of Washington.
Completion of recognized medical assistant program.
1+ year of experience in a medical office working as a medical assistant.
Attributes of Ideal Applicant:

Excellent communication skills.
Good understanding of skin and anatomy.
Good problem-solving and analytical skills. Takes initiative to solve own problems.
Ability to work as a team member.
Well-organized with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Empathetic with patient needs and concerns.
Ability to work well with physicians, anticipating their needs in regard to patient treatment.
Wages & Benefits:

Wage is hourly and dependent on experience. Starting wage range for this position is $16 – $25/hour depending on experience and skill. Employer provides 75% of health, dental and vision insurance benefits; employee is responsible for remaining 25% of these premiums. 401(k) available after one year of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

[westseattle7]

Seeing as this is Seattle, and complaining about bicycles is a time-honored tradition among motorists, I thought maybe I could offer a cyclist’s perspective.

I live near Alki. I work downtown. My bicycle is my primary mode of transportation, exercise and recreation. I do not own a vehicle. In fact, I moved to this part of town in part because I wanted to integrate cycling into my commute. Like most cyclists in this neighborhood, I use the Alki Trail, which keeps me away from cars who don’t want to share the road with cyclists anyways. So far so good, right?

Well, apparently not. Just yesterday I passed a jogger on the trail (which is fine, it’s mixed use), who snidely remarked “why don’t you slow down?!” to me as rode by. I was so taken aback by this absurd comment that I actually circled back to talk to the guy. He apparently saw me coming back, and quickly high-tailed it across the street (in true Seattle, passive-aggressive fashion). I wasn’t planning on intimidating him, I honestly wanted to answer his question face to face, because this is a constant annoyance for me.

Yes, I do need to go fast. I have a tight commuting schedule and when I bike for exercise I also need to ride fast. Usually I cruise about 15 mph, sometimes up to 20 while on the trail, but rarely faster than that because there are just too many people not paying attention. What’s more, this is my right as a cyclist. Car drivers are constantly complaining that bike riders are still on the street ignoring the nice new cycle tracks and bike lanes. Well here I am. A genuine cyclist using a bicycle path for biking. Who woulda thunk?

So let me go ahead and shout this out loud: That trail is a ROAD for cyclists. We have no other route to go from Alki. That is it. So for those of us who truly commute (or just choose to recreationally bike), we need to go fast on that trail. Yes, it is a “mixed use” trail, but its primary and original function of that path was as a dedicated lane for bicycles (there are walking paths on the side). To tell a cyclist to slow down on a bicycling path is like jogging in the middle of the street and yelling at the cars to go slower. If you jog in the bike path, you’re going to have bike zipping by you at 10-20 mph. That’s. What. It’s. For.

Now, since everyone likes to complain about cyclists breaking traffic laws, sliding past cars, blowing stop signs, etc., let me share with you the things I see on a daily basis on that trail: people walking in the bike trail, sometimes spread out over the ENTIRE path, moms with three strollers wide blocking most of the path, people walking dogs, letting the dog’s leash extend all the way over the trail (a dangerously common sight), families spread out over the trail letting small children run all over it, people jogging / walking / rollerskating on the wrong side of the path, creating bottlenecks, people walking in the middle of the path, rollerskating moms with two strollers and a dog taking up the entire path, giant groups of tourists hogging the whole trail, etc. etc. etc.

I mean I could go on forever. Mostly these people are 1) not paying any attention to their surroundings, 2) have headphones or earbuds in, 3) have no concept that they are on a bike route and need to yield space for cyclists to pass. Meanwhile, I am expected to shout “on your left” or ring a bike bell to everyone else on the path (whether they should be there or not), even if make no effort to ever look behind them. I’ve had to dodge dog s***, broken glass, needles and unsupervised toddlers left to wander unattended on the trail. On more than one occasion I’ve had small children run straight in front of my moving bike and nearly crashed trying to avoid them. Would you let your kids just run out into the middle of the street? What would people say about parents who were that neglectful?

But whatever, I mostly don’t complain because what’s the point? Who to even complain to? It’s just one of those things you shrug and sigh at, but move on. All I can do is keep cycling.

And this is what I want to say to that jogger (and to anyone else who thinks bikes go “too fast” on the Alki Trail): I am not slowing down and I’m not taking guff from people like you who think the trail belongs to them alone. There is no speed limit on Seattle bike trails, and nor should there be. Cyclists have the right to commute and recreate at velocity. It’s called a bike trail for a reason. Learn the etiquette, stay on the right, pay attention, and you will be fine. But you’re going to have fast bicycles zipping by you if you run in the bleeping BIKE TRAIL. This is the only piece of pavement we have in this cyclo-phobic city that is completely at level grade and on the water, and it is the only bicycle connection from Alki to downtown.

So if you want bikes off the road, then they need to be on bike trails. And they need to go fast for trips to be efficient. We’re not going anywhere. We’re not slowing down for you. Get used to it.

RANT OVER. Thanks for reading!

[Ladyblahblah]

My dog absolutely loses his mind with fireworks, but I hate the Patriots so much I joked that if the Eagles won and people started shooting off fireworks, I’d just deal with the barking. Sure enough, as soon as the game was over we started hearing fireworks, but my dog didn’t make a peep. Guess he hates the Pats, too.

[WSB]

All over the city, per the scanner. People were reporting them as gunshots, of course.

[West Coast Nomad]

About one-third of the pile remains; help yourself to free wood chips / mulch. The pile is right next to the street and sidewalk on 30th Avenue SW between Kenyon & Elmgrove.

Here’s the Craiglist posting: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/zip/d/free-wood-chips-west-seattle/6484898599.html

[miws]

Been hearing them over here too. Came to the realization that with the Superbowl, unlike the Seahawks games, we could be subject to them no matter *which* team scores/wins. :-/

Mike

[JoB]

yup.. some moron is setting off fireworks in the Westwood neighborhood
because they can…

so much for the fantasy of a couple of nights a year..

[22blades]

I recommend giving us a little more information like the nature of the sign; business or building name? Do you want a local artist or a chain sign store?

If you’re looking for local, the stand out icon of West Seattle is Sign Savant aka Jaffe Witte. I’m a design geek. This guy is a master of old school sign making. His work is everywhere in Seattle.

Gallery

If you want quicker Vinyl Cutter stuff, I’ve used Zebra Print & Copy. Really nice folks that will listen & help. 35th & Fauntleroy.

[crezzzy]

I have 8 King County Metro bus tickets valued at $20.00 that I am selling for $10. Each ticket has a face value of $2.50 each. Can meet at a local coffee shop. Cash only please, thanks!

[Diane]

Hi Jenny; congrats on your new baby girl; I’d love to learn more about your infant care needs; I’m an infant/toddler specialist with 20+ yrs experience; please contact me at divincent@aol.com for my resume/references; I also live in Admiral; thanks, Diane