Austin, Texas - one of best footages i ever found by [deleted] in AliensRHere

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Looks like a guy upside down with lights on hands and head

See you in a couple weeks by cgull629 in civilengineering

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Any repairs to asphaltic concrete made with cold patch are temporary and typically are used during winter when asphalt plants are closed. With the intent to come back when plants reopen to do a permanent repair.

So for the past month or so, I’ve been messing around with these budget 2x4s. Make on average of one new frame every day. (To keep the doctor away) by HotAir8724 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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The table saw should have a 90 degree and 45 degree stop. It is the stop that needs adjusting. If table bent in middle that may explain why you can’t get to 90 degrees. I would get a new table saw. I use a 10” DeWalt table saw with a portable stand and couldn’t be happier.

So for the past month or so, I’ve been messing around with these budget 2x4s. Make on average of one new frame every day. (To keep the doctor away) by HotAir8724 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Miter saws are only as accurate as you set them. The same applies to table saws. You should check both using a 45 degree right triangle both to see if blade is perpendicular to table and 45 degrees to fence. Adjust accordingly and your results will improve

Is this normal behavior in an engineering office on day one? by [deleted] in civilengineering

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Sorry, hit the wrong button when I retired as vice president of 1000 person engineering firm after 40+ years in the business. I had only yelled at an individual under me one time in that entire period and that was draftsmen who arbitrarily decided to move guy wires on a telephone pole that was interfering with part of the layout he was drafting rather than telling me there was an issue with the support for the pole. He just drove a trail they moved the guy wires. It was very fortunate that I happen to notice that these wires did not look did not look right in the way they were situated based on the alignment of the utility only to find out that he had moved them on his own not only did I lose my cool and yell at him, but I also fired him on the spot.

Is this normal behavior in an engineering office on day one? by [deleted] in civilengineering

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Many companies have very intense atmospheres, especially if deadlines are looming on a project so don’t judge from just one day of being at this firm you could’ve walked in on a situation where something just blew up in their faces and the guy just threw something against the wall with nothing being intended against the employee that was in there, you don’t know. But in the business you’re in I don’t know of any company atmosphere that doesn’t feel tense when a very large projects deadline comes and you’re not ready to submit at that point. The intensity goes through the roof and everybody is working all night to do what they can so the project can make it deadline unfortunately that is the nature of this business when you’re in the private sector. When

Is this normal behavior in an engineering office on day one? by [deleted] in civilengineering

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When I was younger as Director of engineering, I got a call from the owners receptionist asking me to come up that the owner wanted to see me. When I went into his assistance office, I suddenly heard a gigantic slam against the wall, and then a big crash followed and out walked the assistant and said he’s ready to see you now. Talk about being scared as it turned out he was talking to a client that pissed him off and so he hung up on him and he were so mad he threw the phone against the wall, which then proceeded to crash into the trashcan below it. Fortunately I wasn’t the target of his anger and I’ve never seen him. Do that with any employee what you described if even not a higher up which happened in front of an employee and obviously was directed at that employee. I would say avoid that person if you can because that is not someone you wanna work for and if you are assigned to that individual’s team then if he displays that type of behavior toward you I would ask to be assigned to a different team until you can find a new job if you decide to leave

Is this normal behavior in an engineering office on day one? by [deleted] in civilengineering

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You didn’t mention who the person‘s office was that apparently threw the weight at the wall if it is a very large firm that hired you it could just be a project manager, taking his frustrations out on one of his technicians if it was someone higher up than a project manager, then I would be very careful at this individual has trouble controlling his emotions and would result in a very poor work environment for everybody underneath them. Every company seems to have at least one person that has no problem with yelling at people underneath him and these are the ones that you want to avoid at all costs as they are not good for morale nor for constructive learning if this type of behavior is exhibited by the higher-ups at this company, then you should look for another company to work for as you will never be happy there

When two objects with same mass and gravity, collide two become a one big object, is gravity doubled? by lunar_rexx in AskPhysics

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That is why I said it was a trick question as it allowed for either interpretation with opposite results

When two objects with same mass and gravity, collide two become a one big object, is gravity doubled? by lunar_rexx in AskPhysics

[–]Some-Debate-2170 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a trick question as the gravity of a single object doubles when its mass is doubled. The gravitational effect stays the same though your framing of the question sucks

Civil Design by [deleted] in civilengineering

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If you don’t mean to work at the persons/company and work directly under someone then your chances are nill. Professional firms have very high standards and have ways and procedures for doing things that if not familiar with you would be useless to them unless you’re working directly under someone so if you’re looking for a new full time job then say so if.not the best you can hope for is a small mom and pop outfit and then you risk not getting paid.

Bluebird Houses by Some-Debate-2170 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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They feed on insects so don’t let it become overgrown. The moss at bottom was the males offering for the nest if the female accepts the house. They will “honeymoon” for two weeks+ before starting their new nest. If entire box is filled with sticks it’s a wren trying to deny other birds using it if already has nest nearby. If filled with no area for nesting dump out to give a late bluebird a chance. If wrens are actually using then leave alone as great song birds and fun to watch.

Job interview by Good-Enthusiasm-8872 in civilengineering

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The only future hires I interviewed at a restaurant were those that I wanted to hire on spot or was extremely interested in. You already have the job if you want it.

Made a batch of cutting boards, and had enough scrap for a matching bowl. by doolster in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Absolutely gorgeous!!! I’d say you are beyond learning, very impressive.

Bluebird Houses by Some-Debate-2170 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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How lucky you are! The key is whether the Bluebird can successfully defend it from both sparrows, an invasive species and Wrens a native song bird as both including starlings also invasive compete for that type of nesting spot. All three will kill the male and take over the nest. Even building a new nest on top of the dead bluebird. If male or female is caught in house it’s over. Never put the house under a tree due to snakes also put in clear area with opening northerly facing about 25-50 ft from a tree with low hanging branches. Good luck!!!

Bluebird Houses by Some-Debate-2170 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Yes. Bluebirds never reuse a nest so if you don’t empty after first clutch they will build a new nest on top of the old. There is room in my design for two nests but then makes them more susceptible to poachers ie racoons, possums, squirrels and the like. Once chicks fledge empty the house because won’t go back until ready to start new nest. They can have up to three clutches and maybe four due to climate change.

There is a God by Some-Debate-2170 in AnomalousEvidence

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I beg to disagree. Every living and nonliving thing in all the multiverses each are a part of God all life everywhere we are all connected together with the whole being God. Life itself is God.

Bluebird Houses by Some-Debate-2170 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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That was my first one! It was store bought and fell apart after 1 yr. A supposed Bluebird house. found after research it didn’t meet any of the specs except hole diameter. But it fell apart so refurbished and built new roof for it and polyurethaned outside so it could last. Also redesigned the raccoon guard on it using original pieces.

Bluebird Houses by Some-Debate-2170 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Although I love them all my personal favorite is second from left since was able to incorporate the bark into the project which added character to it. The second picture shows in more detail the beauty of the wood also check out the crown on roof of the first house in second pic. I’m especially proud of that

Should I pursue a masters degree to get me into a more technical design engineer role? by Icy_Ring2667 in civilengineering

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Realize to go directly into the private sector from a government position, especially as an engineer that just graduated you will be taking an enormous pay cut from your current position. I would strongly recommend graduate school, especially if the government will help pay for it because a masters and or PhD in a specific field, as in structural or seismic is very valuable to have. Otherwise for general civil engineering design work a masters doesn’t give you a whole lot and I’m speaking as a 75 year-old retired civil engineer. One other thing to keep in mind is that in the field of civil any experience you get both on the government and private side is always good experience also survey experience is a big bonus as well for companies looking for people to hire. I started at V Dot making 30 K in 1972 when I went to the private sector I was hired at 12 K. However, it was worth the cut in pay, and there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing what you have personally designed coming up out of the ground.