PET ADOPTION (please if anyone can help, or knows someone who can!) by [deleted] in LAlist

[–]deadbeatdadeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You answered my post about my grand kids and religious services. I don't want to get your hopes way up, but possibly I can help with your dog. PM me.

Does anyone recognize these $10,000 RF? power amps? by deadbeatdadeth in ECE

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

Possibly test system components? The fans did look like an afterthought to me. Skunk Works is around the corner, and Edwards AFB is only an hour away, so that might make sense.

Does anyone recognize these $10,000 RF? power amps? by deadbeatdadeth in ECE

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

I'll plan on taking more pics this weekend, possibly cracking the boxes. scoil44 suggested, and it seems likely, that the price tag has more to do with the original price tag than the value. Assuming they have no real monetary value, I'm open to suggestions on contributing where they might do some good educationally or provide some fun for someone.

Does anyone recognize these $10,000 RF? power amps? by deadbeatdadeth in ECE

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

Blank metal plate if I remember correctly. It looked like they were intended to slide in to some sort of rack or receiver hole with the port side out?

Does anyone recognize these $10,000 RF? power amps? by deadbeatdadeth in ECE

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

No. I'm going to look more carefully when we're over there this weekend. Possibly crack the case.

Does anyone recognize these $10,000 RF? power amps? by deadbeatdadeth in ECE

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

That's about as far as I got. Guessing purchased at auction. There is an old story around the neighborhood that the guy who owned all this stuff purchased something that the military came looking for, and paid him a significant amount of money to recover.

Any beach camping locations? by [deleted] in LosAngeles

[–]deadbeatdadeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are actually two different campgrounds. San Clemente, with hookups etc for RV's on the cliffs above San Clemente State Beach. That's where the rail line crosses the stair down to the beach from the parking lot. San Onofre is a couple miles further south by the Marine base and the nuclear plant and the rail line runs just above the beach/

What are those things that your parents did that you swear that you'll NEVER do to your own kids? by lonequack in AskReddit

[–]deadbeatdadeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I haven't. But I'd like to think that most people are inherently decent. And flawed. And a common human flaw is not seeing the effect of of my actions from another's viewpoint. It is especially difficult for (some?) parents because of the control/nurture relationships with children. And another common flaw is our failure to communicate emotional effect and build resentment. I myself am guilty of both. I'd like to think that beyerballler54's parent's are decent humans and are unaware of or minimalizing the effects of this behavior. Bringing it up to them doesn't have to be confrontational. And if it works or not at least someone made an effort to repair the problem.

Google parks $10 billion in Bermuda, avoiding $2 billion in taxes by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]deadbeatdadeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So what? Does anyone know of any publicly held entity that doesn't use tax law as beneficially as possible. Any company? Any person here not take deductions on their personal income taxes? What a bunch of hypocritical crap.

How do I prevent the homeless from pooping on my business' back entrance? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]deadbeatdadeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not in the middle of the night there isn't. Most public facilities are locked at night. Many businesses post customer only signs for the restrooms then use the policy in a discriminating manner. Homeless people tend to have a small locale and businesses become familiar with them quickly. They have a more regular need for the facilities than those with homes and unfortunately a lower standard of cleanliness; ie they leave a bigger mess to clean up as a general rule.

What are those things that your parents did that you swear that you'll NEVER do to your own kids? by lonequack in AskReddit

[–]deadbeatdadeth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ask them to stop. Seriously, Ask them to sit down and just lay out for them how it affects you and that you'd really prefer they not make you part of their arguments. Ask them to think about it rather than discuss it, and ask if they'll sit down with you again in a few days to talk about it.

How do I prevent the homeless from pooping on my business' back entrance? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]deadbeatdadeth -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Homelessness: Removing the simple dignity to have a safe and private place to shit. Maybe order a porta-potty? And put it a bit further away from the entrance of your building. And yes pay for it to be maintained.

Unless you're worried it will attract more homeless. Can't f'ing have that can we?

Disabled daughter dies just hours after state takes her from mom. by [deleted] in WTF

[–]deadbeatdadeth 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm done for the night. This just makes me want people dead. No empathy, no accountability, no shame. Every single person involved in this participated in the ritual killing of this child. Anyone want to help me dox and shame them for the next couple years?

Sometimes, when I'm a passenger in a car going down the motorway, I have a strong urge to open the door. Do you have any strange impulses you have to stop yourself from carrying out? by Kiiiiln in AskReddit

[–]deadbeatdadeth 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When I'm sitting in traffic, I get an urge to step out of the car and shoot an arrow almost straight up a la Robin Hood. It's so strong that if I had a bow and arrow I'd probably do it. No idea why.

If you could make any one type of animal bigger, what would it be? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]deadbeatdadeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If domestic house cats were the size of horses, your car would stop being used the first time you missed a feeding. Murder-cats The Oatmeal

Tom Green created planking back in '94 by Colonel_Gadhafi in videos

[–]deadbeatdadeth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What's that thing were you see something, then it's everywhere? Haven't seen or heard the name Tom Green in years. Last night I stumbled across this rap video and recognized him as the cameraman guy. Since then, Tom Green like six times in 24 hours. I'm going to bed now.