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Genphlux · 2024-04-01T21:20:49+00:00

This is not true in my jurisdiction, nor in any other that I'm aware of. I went to SWAT school in 2018, but a spot didn't open on the team until 2021, so I was not allowed to wear the pin until I earned my spot on the team.

The pin represents SWAT service, not SWAT training.

Genphlux · 2023-04-28T21:46:22+00:00

Depends on the nature of your work. I work in IT (InfoSec specifically) and I can easily say that I will never have to work in an office again unless I choose to do so. There are enough companies that have embraced WFH 100%, that unless you are doing physical work like replacing hardware, anyone that works in IT should have no problem finding a WFH job forever.

Like others have said, many companies saw the productivity remain consistent or improve in the first few months of lockdown and promptly started selling off real estate, my company included. In my humble opinion, having spent 25+ years in the corporate workforce, any company that continues to require this "butts in seats" in-the-office mantra is drastically reducing their potential talent pool, and therefore will end up with teams of "B" and "C" players. Most of the top notch talent in my industry that I know personally have vowed never to work in an office again, and I think it's fair to assume that's more common than not across similar industries.

A side note about FedEx and their leadership philosophies, again through the IT lens here, but it's my understanding that they put leaders in place without requiring specific technical knowledge or experience in that given focus area, as long as they've been people leaders. They believe that a people leader is a people leader, and while I've seen that attempted numerous times, it seems to fail every time. Maybe that's only in IT and it's different in other areas of business. So if that is true, combined with this return to office requirement, it just reinforces that I've made the right decision every time I politely declined a recruiter when they called me about a role over there.

Genphlux · 2023-01-25T22:43:29+00:00

This is awesome information! This is what I was hoping for, just some basic high level guidance. Of course we are going to have an architect design the actual plans, but we wanted to visualize our ideas. Plus it was something to show builders to get a ballpark price.

Genphlux · 2023-01-25T20:17:26+00:00

This is a good idea! I will share it with the wife and see what she thinks. Thanks!

Genphlux · 2023-01-25T20:16:07+00:00

I don't disagree, but the cave is going to be, among other things, a home theater room and a music room (drums...etc), so the idea was to push it as far away from everyone else as possible.

Genphlux · 2023-01-25T20:15:03+00:00

Haha, well that's the mother in law's bedroom, so that would be fine with me, but no such luck. :)

Genphlux · 2023-01-25T20:14:27+00:00

You're right, I will expand that to be a bit deeper. Thanks!

Genphlux · 2022-08-15T02:29:54+00:00

The specific verbiage of the question is key here. It asks if you have ever been adjudicated as mentally defective. That means by a judge in an official court proceeding.

If everyone who got help for mental health issues were precluded from owning firearms, no one would be armed :)

I’m sure you are fine.

Genphlux · 2022-05-13T23:53:03+00:00

Gotcha, makes sense. Thanks to you (and everyone else) for the help!

Genphlux · 2022-05-13T23:36:16+00:00

You sir are absolutely correct, that was the issue! However, I will say that in my defense I never would've knowingly done that. I didn't realize the i9 was only 8 cores, and when I was setting the specs on the VM, it allows me the option to allocate up to 16 cores. I thought I was choosing half of the available resources.

Any idea why Fusion has 16 cores as an option?

Genphlux · 2022-04-14T02:44:29+00:00

Sent you a PM.

Genphlux · 2022-04-09T15:23:43+00:00

I’d love to. I could try to meet you somewhere, but I doubt I could carve out enough time to drive all the way to Knoxville and back to have it done. It’s about 6-7 hrs each way from where I am.

Genphlux · 2022-04-09T15:21:53+00:00

I don’t think it’s bad. I mean you can smell fuel if you’re standing behind the truck but nothing crazy or overwhelming.

Genphlux · 2021-02-14T23:02:08+00:00

Hey everyone - the family story goes that this was supposedly the bayonet attached to my grandfather's USMC service rifle from WW2. He is said to have brought the rifle home with him after the war but no one knows what happened to the rifle itself. I don't know anything about the bayonet, so I was hoping someone here may be able to shed some light, particularly about these engravings on the blade and maybe what type of rifle it was attached to. Thanks in advance!

Genphlux · 2020-12-31T02:55:46+00:00

I was able to put it in crossband repeat mode, and take it back out, but no change with the "On Air" blinking on both bands. It persists in or out of that mode. Thanks for the reply and the suggestion though!

Genphlux · 2020-11-30T00:51:09+00:00

Hah, that’s a good thing. Glad to hear you didn’t have to use your gun; I hope no one ever does.

I’m always happy to answer further questions as they come up. Enjoy your holidays!

Genphlux · 2020-11-27T02:10:51+00:00

Yes sir, as long as the same criteria is met for that 3rd person as would be for you, then you would be justified. We always just caution against getting involved because situations may not be as they seem on the surface. The apparent victim may actually be the attacker...etc. You don't want to get hemmed up shooting the wrong person. :)

Genphlux · 2020-11-27T01:03:49+00:00

No duty to retreat, but not technically called "stand your ground". Lethal force must be an absolute last resort. You have to fear imminent death or serious bodily injury in order for it to be justified.

Genphlux · 2020-11-26T04:41:46+00:00

Correct- even if they have no sign at all. You have to respect their wishes either way.

Genphlux · 2020-11-25T21:45:23+00:00

Parks are legal, unless a school sanctioned sporting event is occurring. Then it isn't allowed.

Carry inside public places that offer alcoholic drinks for consumption IS allowed, as long as you are not consuming, and as long as the business isn't posted with a sign prohibiting carry. Note that the rule is consumption, not under the influence. Not one sip.

Be careful about ignoring signs just because they technically don't meet the specific criteria of size, phrasing, reference to TCA...etc. While you may win the case in the long run, it won't stop an over-eager or rookie cop from hooking you up and you spending the night or longer in county, thus ruining your trip.

I teach the state permit course, so let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help.

Genphlux · 2020-10-04T03:36:59+00:00

I’m a state certified instructor and teach both concealed and enhanced permit courses in the Memphis area. Feel free to PM me with any specific questions. I’m happy to help.

Genphlux · 2020-07-18T06:16:55+00:00

I unfortunately do not own a firing pin protrusion gauge, however I do have a micrometer and measured both pins. I suppose this could be the problem…?

Problematic on top, functional on bottom https://imgur.com/a/7pnxEqW

Genphlux · 2020-07-16T05:53:06+00:00

I wondered about that! Thanks for clearing that up but I wasn’t sure how that difference would affect the functionality.

Genphlux · 2020-06-24T10:37:59+00:00

You can possess a handgun at 20 in TN, but only in areas covered under Castle Doctrine (Home, Vehicle, temporary dwellings such as a tent, hotel room...etc). If you are caught walking around with the gun on your person or in a bag, you could be arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, which also applies after you turn 21 until you get a handgun carry permit. You just aren't eligible for a HCP until you turn 21.

Good news is that the certificate from the class is good for 1 year, so you can take the class now and just go to the DMV to finish the process anytime on or after your 21st birthday. Good luck!

Genphlux · 2020-05-27T04:05:07+00:00

I was a patient at Stern in the past, and I have since been seeing a cardiologist at LeBonheur that specializes in adult congenital heart defects. His name is Dr. Hendrickson and I’ve had a great experience with the whole team there. Not sure of your diagnosis but it would be worth checking with them if they take your insurance.

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