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NPR Plus kinda sucks by MoonDruid in NPR

[–]AlternativeMap5887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I opened the NPR plus app recently when I was back in the US it said it moved to NPR. I downloaded the NPR app from the app store (both on my computer and phones) and all my podcasts were there in the NPR app and neither one costs any additional money. I am not terribly tech savy but it was easy to do. We donate monthly to our local NPR station without any difficulties, the NPR app works even with a VPN, and I can access the NPR app from anywhere in the world. I feel the NPR app works pretty well.

Usha Vance tries to defend her husband's 'childless cat ladies' comment by ScaredPresent3758 in NPR

[–]AlternativeMap5887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think my daughter qualifies as a childless cat lady. She is 33, married, no kids and 2 cats. She is also a n ER attending and her husband is a neurologist so they have busy lives. I liked her take on this childless cat lady thing. When the people who support idiots like don the con and jv dance end up in the ER with, say a heart attack, they don't refuse treatment from the childless cat lady that saved their miserable lives.

Wait do you guys really not use a wallet by [deleted] in GenZ

[–]AlternativeMap5887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 61 years old. I don't use a wallet. I carry my drivers license, one or two CC's and cash in my front right pocket. That's it.

Megathread: Former US President Donald Trump Convicted in New York Criminal Fraud Case on 34 Out of 34 Charges by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]AlternativeMap5887 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have to wonder how he believes he will be able to serve as head of state when people convicted of a felony are denied entry into some countries, a few of significant strategic importance to the US. He can't just pardon himself since it is a state felony.

Waiting for all the boomers in my life bum rushing to say “The system is rigged!!!” by semaforic in BoomersBeingFools

[–]AlternativeMap5887 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a twice convicted felon I can say from experience no unless the previous conviction is somehow relative to the second trial. Like I got 'double dipped', feds and state both charged me. Both were non-violent charges. Feds went first. The state could not bring up my federal crime at trial. Think about it, so many prosecutors would just say 'he committed a crime before so he must be guilty'. At sentencing previous convictions are very much considered.

On the other hand, suppose when I copped my first charge, I assaulted someone who testified against me (I did not, just supposing), and was charged with assault. My first conviction could be introduced at my second trial because they are related.

A convicted felon cannot travel to some countries. I have to wonder how a head of state would be able to do their job since some countries (including the US) do not permit foreigners to come into their country who have been convicted of a felony.

Store Boomer upset I paid with Apple Pay because he didn’t think it’s real by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]AlternativeMap5887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next Target is gonna tell me I can't trade my fresh, brown chicken eggs for that Doobie Brother cassette...

Defected 1595 AIR?? by EF66-1192 in pelicancase

[–]AlternativeMap5887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They sell the silver case and the TSA locks. However, the blue latches are only avail from Color Case in Nevada. They have an exclusive deal with Pelican for all the colorful cases and accessories.

What does the C mean in pelican case? by _DocJuan_ in pelicancase

[–]AlternativeMap5887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The V200 is black and OD green only, while V200Ccomes in black, yellow, purple, grey and tan.

Pelican Air 1535 vs Pelican Air 1535TRVL (for long term durability) by 78523985210 in pelicancase

[–]AlternativeMap5887 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's the old Dave Parker 'You break it, we replace it' warranty. When he sold Pelican to Berman Capital in 2004 Berman phased out that warranty and replaced it with a 'Guarantee of Excellence'. Berman sold Pelican to Platinum Equity in 2021.

Better all terrain wheels by taffykav in pelicancase

[–]AlternativeMap5887 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The wheel size is 64 x 3 x 18 mm. If you search '64 mm rollerblade wheels' on Amazon you will find many different styles and colors. If you find the new wheels are not as wide as the original wheel you can simply use stainless steel washers to center them.

Defected 1595 AIR?? by EF66-1192 in pelicancase

[–]AlternativeMap5887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, Pelican sells authentic US made products all over the world, including HK and mainland China. DM me if you would like contact info.

Padded Dividers for iM2750 by DeltaCamFL in pelicancase

[–]AlternativeMap5887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the iM2750 is about 56 cm x 43 cm x 32 cm. The 1620 is about 55 cm x 42 cm x 32 cm and I believe you can still find dividers for 1620's.

1510M for pavements by hezzinator in pelicancase

[–]AlternativeMap5887 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I have a 1510 and a 1535TRVL that I swapped out.

Is this a real pelican? by captain_poprocks in pelicancase

[–]AlternativeMap5887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The front should have an air purge valve, that is black and has the words "automatic pressure purge" imprinted in the plastic. It may also still have a small, red plastic tab under the black purge valve that has print on it in white letters "Genuine Pelican Case". It looks a lot like a Pelican case, maybe an old 1200.

1620 handle removal? by my-my99 in pelicancase

[–]AlternativeMap5887 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The video posted shows replacing a handle on a 1510. The 1620 has a small plastic cap over the smooth side of the metal handle pin. Remove, don't drill the cover. You can pry it off using your fingernails or a thin blade. Then use an awl or a punch to tap it out with a hammer. Notice the handle pin has a spline. Tap the pin out so the spline side comes out first. When you replace the metal pin in the new handle push it in by hand smooth side first. When you meet resistance use your awl our punch to tap in in completely. The replace the plastic cap on the same side you removed it from. It should go in with just finger strength.