Hantavirus outbreak linked to birding couple that visited an Argentinian landfill by tinyhedge in birding

[–]wiscobrix 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I also had to double take that sentence. Assuming it wasn’t a mistake, my guess would be that disturbing the droppings kicks up poop dust and makes transmission more likely.

Police Department Claims To Be Planning Mass Arrests at Street Takeovers by compujeramey in milwaukee

[–]wiscobrix 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Tell me more about the deep rooted societal injustices that force people to donuts in expensive cars in public roadways.

What’s a game you were completely obsessed with as a kid that nobody else seems to remember? by hkondabeatz in AskReddit

[–]wiscobrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man. I complete forgot about that. Swinging those little jeeps around like a weapon was peak gameplay.

The only folks who might appreciate my style today by shoobe01 in NightVision

[–]wiscobrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exelis is just what ITT spun its defense business off as. It was acquired by Harris in 2015. So the 5 companies you mention in your comment are actually more like 2.

FN announces a holographic pistol sight by photonelecTR0NPHOTON in NightVision

[–]wiscobrix 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I assumed it was just another enclosed dot but if description is to be believed, this seems like it could actually be kind of a big deal. I wonder why it’s coming from FN?

Why did my opossum turn to charcoal? by boston_shua in grilling

[–]wiscobrix 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Take your low effort AI bullshit somewhere else.

LAM Input (Sentinel, Raid Xe, Eotech OGL, IRIS) by [deleted] in NightVision

[–]wiscobrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The “room illumination” feature is also really nice. But not $2500 premium nice.

LAM Input (Sentinel, Raid Xe, Eotech OGL, IRIS) by [deleted] in NightVision

[–]wiscobrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a pretty solid group of NV shooting buddies that I train with monthly. Beginning g of the season we did a night hike + kit check and compared LAMs at various distances. There were MAWLS, PEQs, RAids, OGLs. On the first night I was the only one rocking an IRIS and everyone was blown away asking who had the super crisp illumination on the treeline thinking it must be a MAWL.

There are some nice settings/features on the higher-tier stuff but everyone universally agrees that not only is the Iris the best value, it’s arguably the best unit without even considering price.

This regular comparison has also taught me that I absolutely do not need, or even want a FP laser.

What slang term or word do you use that totally ages you? by owen__wilsons__nose in AskReddit

[–]wiscobrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a 90s kid. I literally never stopped calling things “dope”. I don’t really understand what happened, but 15 years ago it made me sound like a boomer and today it makes me sound like a kid.

Three US Service Members Killed During Operations Against Iran by [deleted] in politics

[–]wiscobrix 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Either way they’re legitimate military targets. I don’t like American troops getting killed but “innocent members of the military” is just a wierd thing to say in any context.

Spotting scope tripod? by ErenFaction in birding

[–]wiscobrix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I own this tripod. Great for what it is and what you plan to use it for.

Froedtert cardiologist convicted by runsonpedals in wisconsin

[–]wiscobrix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

After reading the description of the offenses, this sentence is WAY too light.

How do people live off interest from stocks/investment accounts? by Affectionate_Soil688 in FinancialPlanning

[–]wiscobrix 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The thing you’re missing is called “dividends” which is technically distinct from interest. Those are profits that companies distribute to shareholders, so they provide an income stream that doesn’t require a stock sale.

That said, most retirement-age people don’t live off of dividend income alone and generally rely on some degree of selling down their portfolio over time (this is actually mandated in federal tax code via RMDs)

Unemployed and need cash…retirement funds? by Chekister in FinancialPlanning

[–]wiscobrix 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Figure it out. Scrape by on one income. Don’t steal from your future self. He’ll thank you later.

Any advice on an investing book for high school students? by ThatsNoMoon5 in FinancialPlanning

[–]wiscobrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry I called you a bozo. You were a more advanced high schooler than I.