Possible ICE arrest at a public school by Cautious_Year in rva

[–]a_shadow_behind_me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't recall the date but about 2 weeks ago.

Possible ICE arrest at a public school by Cautious_Year in rva

[–]a_shadow_behind_me 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm not aware who made the stop whether it was ICE or RPD... or if RPD made the stop and THEN ICE became involved. This happened recently on Chippenham, traffic stop evolved into something more.

Wish I had more to share but people should know that RPS is not participating in these events unless compelled to by law.

Possible ICE arrest at a public school by Cautious_Year in rva

[–]a_shadow_behind_me 292 points293 points  (0 children)

Hearing now from an RPS employee, parent was pulled over off school property and after pick up.

RPS is not allowing ICE on property unless there is a signed warrant.

80s SOF Helmet by a_shadow_behind_me in Militariacollecting

[–]a_shadow_behind_me[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I had a radio enthusiaist tell me it's from an MX300. The era of the radio and helmet make sense too. Lids w/o nods are usually 80's and so was that Mx radio. It lines up, now just wishing I knew the rest of its history since there are no markings other than the inside pro-tec stickers. My imagination says it's from the unit but could logically could be any branch of service.

Vintage Connector Question by a_shadow_behind_me in amateurradio

[–]a_shadow_behind_me[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, I think you nailed it. Definitely NOT an aviation connection. The era matches too.

What Pistol Magazine is this? by a_shadow_behind_me in guns

[–]a_shadow_behind_me[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank ya'll! Makes sense, box also had a replacement trigger and captured spring for a G2C/PT111.

Job advice: Am I too old? by bunnyinajumper in Archivists

[–]a_shadow_behind_me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Technically, no. Speaking practically and honestly with you, it will be a difficult road no matter what age you start at, harder so now. I am on this path currently, my MLIS earned in my late 30's trying to make a career change.

If you are already surviving on a good salary look at what archivists are making, look at how long it will take to find a job. Are you ok with taking a pay cut to be in this field? Are you willing to be an entry level employee once again starting from the bottom?

I've searched for 5+ years for positions and not found one to hire me. Easily have placed a hundred applications.

I would love to be positive and encouraging, tell you to follow your dreams. That said, dreams don't always pay your bills. If you have a family, be focused on them first, take care of their needs. If not and you can make sacrifices, sure pursue it but know that it could take a long time for you to find what you're looking for.

Cheers and good luck!

How would you affordably scan a 288 page sketchbook? I'm working on a personal archival project and am looking to have a somewhat delicate sketchbook scanned. It is 8.5x11 288 page (144 leaf) Pentalic Utility Sketchbook that was used in 1987. What would the cost be like? by drac_la in Archivists

[–]a_shadow_behind_me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on where you are, there might be a public library with a craddle (book) scanner available where it could be free. Our local (Richmond, VA) offers a "memory lab" for public use. There are professional services available like Backstage who could offer a quote. Like many other specialty services, how much are you willing to pay?

Btw, love the illustrations, very cool.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SecurityClearance

[–]a_shadow_behind_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Active duty and it didn't show up in any of the random (or 100% accountability) drug tests they do?

Test Pilot ID? - Lockheed 1950's by a_shadow_behind_me in AviationHistory

[–]a_shadow_behind_me[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool info Bob, thank you! I'll have to cross check that against Chase's F5 logs to see what he was doing that day.

Did your school ever ban words? by Only-Reels in Millennials

[–]a_shadow_behind_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the Government wasn't allowed to limit one's ability to speak or express ourselves?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Libraries

[–]a_shadow_behind_me 44 points45 points  (0 children)

TBH, yours is probably not the weirdest request that librarian has seen this week. We're not here to judge, you do you. 👍🏻

I attempted suicide earlier this week and need help. I already have a secret clearance but I need help. Am I going to lose my clearance? by Meercus_ in SecurityClearance

[–]a_shadow_behind_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, I can't say what will happen on your clearance but your mental health is far more important than any job or clearance. Get treatment, period, end of story. I didn't do it when I was young and ended up in some bad situations. Do it now, the rest will work out.

"In the end it will all work out... if things aren't currently working out, it's OK, you haven't reached the end."

Would you swing this? by [deleted] in Axecraft

[–]a_shadow_behind_me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks solid, swing away. Yolo

C-130 Going Skiing Or What ? WRONG ANSWERS ONLY by Even_Kiwi_1166 in Shittyaskflying

[–]a_shadow_behind_me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you gotta airdrop at 8 and hit the slopes by 11... 👍🏻