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Recently saw   this video from Joshua Fluke . If you don't subscribe to his channel, you should.  The subject matter of the video is simple, Josh discusses computer software that tracks employee input on their work issued computer. Although I am against this practice, the fact of the matter is that many companies do use this kind of software. If the computer in question belongs to the company, then the company does have an argument for the use of the software.The question still remains, if you do not trust me, then why don't you fire me immediately? An example My former employer took the cheap way out on this type of software. They tracked our time at the computer by measuring how often the application Skype went inactive.  Skype would go inactive after about 7 or 8 minutes. The computer screen would shut down after 10 minutes of inactivity. At one point, my boss brought it to my attention that my Skype availability it was not acceptable. Since I had suspicions (th...

Recently came across this video . YouTuber "Joshua Fluke" details the insanity of a situation in Wisconsin. From what information can be gathered in the YouTube video and a quick Google search, about seven employees left one company (ThedaCare) and went to work for another (Ascension). The industry was healthcare. The positions were described as "technicians and nurses." Also, here is a Steve Lehto video on same.  There is a bunch of insanity in this unfolding story, so let's break it down.  A new player came to town, hired one professional at what was apparently a significantly higher wage. That professional informed friends at work, who, in turn, also applied for positions and were hired. This is where the good part ends.  The former employer - ThedaCare - did not make counter-offers. They decided to sue the employees and the new company. A temporary injunction was ordered that prevented the employees from starting their new jobs. Cue eye roll here on insani...

From a reader: "Don't you think you are out of line for what you said regarding the emission testing ? It's sad for those people who lost their jobs and those who will soon lose theirs." These people had over three and a half years head start. The legislation to eliminate emission testing in Tennessee passed in mid 2018. The program did not end until January 2022 (or February for Davidson County residents). Furthermore, the EPA made their ruling on August 17, 2021. This means there was 5 months head-start of knowing exactly when your job will be gone.  This author has lost his job on more than one occasion. The typical situation is finding out today that today will be your last day. I wish I'd had months or years of advance notice! Thankfully for them, these people are also entering the best job market in my lifetime. An ounce of effort should be greatly rewarded. 

TODAY IS THE DAY! Today, emission testing ends in Tennessee. In 2018, the state legislature passed a bill to end the draconian measures. For some reason that nobody can properly explain to me, the EPA had to put their stamp of approval on this change. The EPA did so last year, and today, January 14, 2022, is the day that measure takes effect.  The six counties that had mandatory emissions testing were Davidson, Hamilton, Sumner, Rutherford, Williamson, and Wilson. Davidson county "leaders" had voted to keep their testing program in place, but that decision has changed, as well, in recent days - Davidson County will end their testing in early February.  Not everyone is happy about this. The employees from the testing company will lose their jobs. This includes my brother-in-law. However, they have known this was coming since 2018. Several times in my life, I learned I would be losing my job - and in each instance, I immediately solved the problem by getting another job. Not ...

This was shared on social media and it was so good, I wanted to save it here.  ----- Training tips Understand training is expensive.  Plan on spending 3X the cost of the class in total for the training. Look for classes that cover topics that you are wanting to learn about or get better at. You are going to have to travel, just expect that it's going to be a ways away from where you live. Bring good equipment to all training.  You don't want to be fighting equipment issues while trying to learn.  Yes....good stuff costs money. Don't forget a ton of learning takes place during breaks and after class talking with other students.  Don't miss out on all the informal passing of information. Listen to what the instructor tells you and try it.  There is no reason to try and show everyone how awesome you are during a class.  Plus you are not learning what you paid for. If you have a question....ask.  If you don't understand... ask.  If you have a st...

This blog is blessed with some of the best readers, commenters, and persons who correspond via email to be found on the planet. This gem from a comment recently: "One thing I heard one instructor emphasize that I think applies is 'You don't know what you don't know'." The commenter continued later: "'You don't know what you don't know.' If you don't do anything but [XXX Training], you'll never see other situations, problems, and solutions to those problems that other people have worked out." As the Tactical Professor put it: If your first instinct is to argue this post by trying to make it seem as if this author is claiming to "know it all" (despite a complete lack of evidence to that claim), then perhaps you should take this into consideration: The author took 4 live fire classes in 2021, and has over 20 days of live fire instruction over any 24-month period covering the last 10 years.  The author is already signed ...

Wearing a mask.  Taking the jab.  Any number of other things that we know do not work. And we (people like me) have been pointing out that they do not work. And we have questioned "new solutions" every time one is proposed. And we have been labeled as "conspiracy theorists" even though the "theories" became widely accepted truth within a matter of months. And we have not been wrong on any of it.  Cue the meme: So this author has been wondering if there is a name for the mass brainwashing of the American people (and people around the world, to be fair)? Evidently, there is! It is called " mass formation psychosis ." From the link, there are four variables that combine to create the monster of mass formation psychosis: 1. The lack of a social bond. 2. Free-floating anxiety 3. A feeling of not having any purpose 4. People who are confused and can’t make sense of anything around them Wow! We have these problems in abundance! What do you think?

This was observed on social media. An ad designed to show people how to become firearms instructors. The business was offering a free webinar to introduce the basics. A specific comment caught my eye.  Before addressing the comment, you must understand, there is a lot that goes into being a firearms instructor. One must have an online presence - social media and a website. One must have a place to hold classes. One must have insurance in place. One must have certifications in place. One must be able to accept payments from prospective students. One must have a class structure, outline, and syllabus. One must have advertising to reach prospective students. There are a myriad of things that a firearms instructor must have and do before the first shot is fired.  Knowing that... A person commented on this ad something to the effect of "I'm a 20-year Marine. I'm certified on this platform and that. I scored 'Expert' on Rifle marksmanship 5 years. Blah, blah, blah."...

This past weekend, it was posted on YouTube that James Yeager of Tactical Response may have ALS . This is very unfortunate. During my semi-weekly perusal of AR15.com, I was reminded why I do not go there more often: there was a thread on the site discussing this turn of events and it seemed like every third person commenting was making a snide comment about him taking cover when fired upon when he was a contractor in Iraq.  Yahoos like this tend to fall into two main categories, from my observation: Those that "know better" about tactics are simply hating on the man because he is not former military and has "limited" former LEO experience, yet teaches gun and shooting. These people are often jealous because of his success and they might feel deep down that they could do it better. But the reality is, they certainly cannot do it better. Those that do not know about tactics are simply hating on the man for any of a number of other reasons (often just following the ...

From a comment on a previous post : Appleseed is a fine thing, so long as you recognize what it's good at and what it's limitations are. It got me off to a good start but there's so much more to learn and to experience outside of that. (emphasis mine) So what are some of the limitations, and some of the things they are good at? We will break this conversation into things Appleseed does well, and things that need to be learned elsewhere. This is not a condemnation of Appleseed - it is (in their own words) giving credit where credit is due, and not expecting a fish to fly.  APPLESEED DOES WELL: * Safety * Key marksmanship fundamentals - sight picture, sight alignment, breathing, trigger manipulation * History ( if they actually teach it at the clinic you attend) LOOK ELSEWHERE TO LEARN: * "Tactical" shooting - moving, use of cover, nonstandard positions, etc. * Firearm manipulations - loading, unloading, malfunction remedies, etc.  * Proper tactics and practical d...

And I don't mean the straight lead punch from the martial arts.  From the New York Times (certainly not a rightwing rag): About mid page, the graphic shows that ages 65+ death rates are going down since "vaccine" availability. Death rates are going up in each of the age groups under 65.  Not to mention, there are a number of athletes collapsing and dying.  Why are healthy athletes collapsing  (and dying)?  Answer: (it's the Jab, dummy!) The Jab does not prevent a person from getting COVID, nor does it reduce the likelihood. The Jab does not prevent a person from spreading COVID, nor does it reduce the likelihood. The Jab does not prevent a person from dying from COVID, nor does it reduce the likelihood. The Jab does not reduce symptoms if you get COVID.  Not one of the "scientific" studies demonstrates to the contrary of any of these statements.  Near me: The Nashville Predators had their season suspended recently. 100% of the team was "vaccinated....

This was posted by the blog author on social media over the Holidays.  The Gun Culture is a unique place. It is one of very few cultures where the majority of the culture gladly announces their love for freedom, yet turns viciously on business within their culture for making a profit. Of course, the rallying cry is always “price gouging,” yet nobody is ever forced to pay one of these prices. The gun culture joins the martial arts as two of the only cultures where you are not necessarily measured by your performance record. This indicates that the Dunning-Kruger effect is in full swing. So many in the gun culture proclaim proudly that “I know how to shoot!” And yet, they have no training. Worse yet, their only “training” may be a simple carry permit safety class. And even worse than that, their only “training” may have come directly or indirectly from Law Enforcement (shudder) or military (not terrible, but certainly nowhere near “all that”). If something similar exists elsewhere, I...

The best way to start 2022 is with a review of the most hilarious internet story I've ever read - the Ryan's incident .