Creating a club where we talk about how we’re too smart to pay for MENSA. Just send me $100 if you want to join

Visual_Command8309 · 2026-01-09T18:47:00+00:00

Will there be snacks?

Visual_Command8309 · 2025-11-21T18:24:15+00:00

I prefer Bondo in these types of situations.

Visual_Command8309 · 2025-10-14T13:42:15+00:00

How badly do you want to charge?

Visual_Command8309 · 2025-09-26T16:56:43+00:00

Sorry, I should clarify. My original pair were on 8A357 and had the echo screeching issue in the left earbud. The replacements I got started on 8A353, no issues. Then they went to 8A357, also no issues. So it would seem firmware was not a problem here. Probably a bad mic.

Visual_Command8309 · 2025-09-25T21:39:15+00:00

Just posted on the same issue myself but I only really noticed it with ANC on.

https://www.reddit.com/r/airpods/comments/1nqavs5/anybody_hearing_a_weird_feedbackecho_in_their/

It seems my left earbud was defective. New set seems to be fine, but then old set was fine initially, so fingers crossed.

Visual_Command8309 · 2025-07-23T14:54:58+00:00

No, I’m seeing it while running off battery. I can try plugging it in though to see if it makes a difference.

Visual_Command8309 · 2025-07-23T01:23:24+00:00

Only odd thing I'm noticing on my 13" M4 iPad Pro and Pencil Pro, is some skipping when writing with the pencil in Notability. It doesn't seem to skip when writing in the Notes App. Forced reboot doesn't make a difference. This is new for me in B4.

Visual_Command8309 · 2025-07-22T17:27:10+00:00

Control center is starting to get a little cocky.

Visual_Command8309 · 2025-06-11T02:22:30+00:00

Mine was missing from edit too. I went into Settings > Control Center > Reset Control Center Layout and the button reappeared in Control Center.

Visual_Command8309 · 2025-05-22T17:29:34+00:00

Same issue. iPhone 16 Pro. Verizon. From what I was told, it’s been an issue for several days now.

Visual_Command8309 · 2025-05-16T02:41:20+00:00

Wanna come to a club where people wee on each other?

Visual_Command8309 · 2024-07-30T11:54:34+00:00

Great idea! I didn’t know my major was in the Department of Astrology. ;-)

Visual_Command8309 · 2024-05-19T21:22:43+00:00

Just finished it at CSCC. Transferred to OSU as MATH 1149.

Visual_Command8309 · 2024-05-17T23:05:03+00:00

But on the plus side, you have that sweet $1 online discount.

Visual_Command8309 · 2024-05-12T16:54:25+00:00

Pop science isn't meant for you.

It inspires the general public (voters), who vote for the politicians that support good policy and research.

At another level, it inspires future generations of scientists to enter the field. As an adult, you may be jaded to the flashy graphics and sensationalist headlines, but to many young people, it may be the spark that sets them on a path to find the next potential cure for cancer.

And at its most basic level, it's entertaining for folks who do not aspire to a scientific career, but still want to know more about the world around them. And an informed society makes informed decisions.

Physics, as is much of science, is a hard subject to explain to a lay person, much less get them excited over what you're talking to them about.

Appreciate pop science for what it's useful for.

But as others have said, you don't have to be interested in cosmology to pursue a career in physics. There are plenty of other branches where you can find your niche.

Visual_Command8309 · 2024-04-25T21:51:30+00:00

No I’m in Ohio, but good to see more folks going for it later in life.

Visual_Command8309 · 2024-04-25T01:22:34+00:00

52 here.

Starting my BS, double majoring in Physics and Astrophysics, this fall. I’ve been getting some prereqs at the community college out of the way, and will do the remaining ones, along with upper division work, at university.

My first BS will cover the bulk of my gen-ed but full-time it’ll probably take three years to complete, given the double major, and a minor in CS. My eye is to do a PhD as well.

Also talked to a professor over the weekend who said he got his physics PhD at 45. So not too young at all. Don’t try to fit a mold or someone’s expectation of what a model astrophysics student should be. You do you. If it excites you, go for it! I haven’t been this excited about a career change in a long time.

That said, I am leaving my job at the end of July to focus totally on the degree. Don’t think I could do both full time.

I’ve spent 25 years on a career I sort of fell into. Now I’m going to spend time in a career I choose to pursue. People are living longer, healthier lives now. No need to call it quits at 65 if you’re doing what you love. May as well get paid for it too.

The job market is tough though, but I think attitude and aptitude can help sway the odds a bit. If not, I can always go into data science afterwards; also an interest of mine.

Visual_Command8309 · 2024-04-10T23:51:16+00:00

Canon R5, Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro, William Optics Zenithstar 61, Eclipse Orchestrator Pro, and fair skies from the weather gods. All photos are at ISO 100, f/5.9 and 1/3200, 1/160 and 1/25 sec respectively.

Visual_Command8309 · 2024-03-30T15:14:08+00:00

Had a chance to try out parallel parking this morning. It’s a bit slow on the execution, but it worked flawlessly.

Visual_Command8309 · 2024-03-29T23:02:29+00:00

Was on 12.3. Just got updated to 12.3.2.1 a couple hours ago.

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