And with the year's end comes sadness and smiles as I leave the life of bus rides behind me

And with the year's end comes sadness and smiles as I leave the life of bus rides behind me
by Dave Rat

December 31, 2016 at 10:42AM
from Facebook

Up close and personal view https://t.co/6FgjpCRveZ https://t.co/IeJmydGZbZ

Up close and personal view https://t.co/6FgjpCRveZ pic.twitter.com/IeJmydGZbZ

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 29, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 28, 2016 at 10:46PM
via IFTTT

Power Alley. 16 Rat SDS30 prepping for #chilipeppers https://t.co/siBdsmia74 https://t.co/S10uD8Wj6n

Power Alley. 16 Rat SDS30 prepping for #chilipeppers https://t.co/siBdsmia74 pic.twitter.com/S10uD8Wj6n

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 29, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 28, 2016 at 10:43PM
via IFTTT

16 Rat SDS30 prepping for Chili Peppers US

16 Rat SDS30 prepping for Chili Peppers US
by Dave Rat

December 28, 2016 at 10:51PM
from Facebook

Up close and personal view

via Instagram

Power Alley. 16 Rat SDS30 prepping for #chilipeppers

via Instagram

I wish YOU happy holidays! #FB https://t.co/ZTzkYaHfgJ https://t.co/85xqdqo2aX

I wish YOU happy holidays! #FB https://t.co/ZTzkYaHfgJ pic.twitter.com/85xqdqo2aX

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 24, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 24, 2016 at 02:28AM
via IFTTT

I wish YOU happy holidays! https://www.instagram.com/p/BOZYPb1FiPy/ https://t.co/85xqdqo2aX

I wish YOU happy holidays! https://www.instagram.com/p/BOZYPb1FiPy/ https://t.co/85xqdqo2aX
by Dave Rat

December 24, 2016 at 02:30AM
from Facebook

Instagram photo by Dave Rat • Dec 24, 2016 at 10:28am UTC

I wish YOU happy holidays! https://www.instagram.com/p/BOZYPb1FiPy/ https://t.co/85xqdqo2aX
from Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BOZYPb1FiPy/

I wish YOU happy holidays! #FB

via Instagram

The main reason people respond with anger is because they are wrong. Factual beliefs are are supported by calm logic.

The main reason people respond with anger is because they are wrong. Factual beliefs are are supported by calm logic.

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 24, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 23, 2016 at 08:04PM
via IFTTT

The reason people respond with anger is because they are wrong. Factual beliefs are are supported by calm logic.

The reason people respond with anger is because they are wrong. Factual beliefs are are supported by calm logic.
by Dave Rat

December 23, 2016 at 08:03PM
from Facebook

Some lack understanding of honor, ethics, honesty & r akin to a fly attracted to shit, there's no doubt a fly'll defend the virtues of shit

Some lack understanding of honor, ethics, honesty & r akin to a fly attracted to shit, there's no doubt a fly'll defend the virtues of shit

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 24, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 23, 2016 at 06:04PM
via IFTTT

A minority of Americans have elected Satan as president

A minority of Americans have elected Satan as president

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 23, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 23, 2016 at 09:15AM
via IFTTT

A minority of Americans have elected Satan as president.

A minority of Americans have elected Satan as president.
by Dave Rat

December 23, 2016 at 09:12AM
from Facebook

Good times

Good times
by Dave Rat

December 22, 2016 at 02:18AM
from Facebook

by Dave Rat

December 16, 2016 at 03:41PM
from Facebook

Yes, I confess. I have fallen to #brompton nerdery. A touring best friend. https://t.co/nHpXuaJyve https://t.co/biI1dyLUWq

Yes, I confess. I have fallen to #brompton nerdery. A touring best friend. https://t.co/nHpXuaJyve pic.twitter.com/biI1dyLUWq

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 16, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 16, 2016 at 11:44AM
via IFTTT

25 years of mixing #chilipeppers and I still enjoy the show and honored to know them as fr… https://t.co/2875ewFkrv https://t.co/jfpLNmUacA

25 years of mixing #chilipeppers and I still enjoy the show and honored to know them as fr… https://t.co/2875ewFkrv pic.twitter.com/jfpLNmUacA

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 16, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 16, 2016 at 11:40AM
via IFTTT

Yes, I confess. I have fallen to #brompton nerdery. A touring best friend.

via Instagram

25 years of mixing #chilipeppers and I still enjoy the show and honored to know them as friends.

25 years of mixing #chilipeppers and I still enjoy the show and honored to know them as friends.

via Instagram

Had I known this was an option...... https://t.co/j2gYT5e6cY https://t.co/XAPz9ytA8I

Had I known this was an option...... https://t.co/j2gYT5e6cY pic.twitter.com/XAPz9ytA8I

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 10, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 10, 2016 at 01:27PM
via IFTTT

Had I known this was an option......

via Instagram

Perhaps the reaction will gain traction and at some point we will embrace more fact and reject more fiction http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/07/business/media/nonprofit-journalism-groups-are-gearing-up-with-flood-of-donations.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share

Perhaps the reaction will gain traction and at some point we will embrace more fact and reject more fiction http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/07/business/media/nonprofit-journalism-groups-are-gearing-up-with-flood-of-donations.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share
by Dave Rat

December 09, 2016 at 03:19PM
from Facebook

Nonprofit Journalism Groups Are Gearing Up With Flood of Donations

Perhaps the reaction will gain traction and at some point we will embrace more fact and reject more fiction
from Facebook http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/07/business/media/nonprofit-journalism-groups-are-gearing-up-with-flood-of-donations.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share

DR blog

DR blog
by Dave Rat

December 08, 2016 at 12:52PM
from Facebook

Glasgow Show Day

DR blog
from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-cN

Glasgow Show Day https://t.co/5gwweDlfqh https://t.co/YXRkNB1BAg

Glasgow Show Day https://t.co/5gwweDlfqh pic.twitter.com/YXRkNB1BAg

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 8, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 08, 2016 at 12:34PM
via IFTTT

Another day at the office https://t.co/yjkqYF5Jpk #FB

Another day at the officehttps://t.co/yjkqYF5Jpk #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 7, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 07, 2016 at 03:22AM
via IFTTT

Another day at the office http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/concerts/red-hot-chili-peppers-o2-review-ridiculous-clothes-earth-shakingly/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share

Another day at the office http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/concerts/red-hot-chili-peppers-o2-review-ridiculous-clothes-earth-shakingly/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share
by Dave Rat

December 07, 2016 at 03:24AM
from Facebook

Red Hot Chili Peppers, O2, review: 'ridiculous clothes and earth-shakingly exciting music'

Another day at the office
from Facebook http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/concerts/red-hot-chili-peppers-o2-review-ridiculous-clothes-earth-shakingly/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share

Hello from bloggery world http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/12/06/london-o2-show-1/

Hello from bloggery world http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/12/06/london-o2-show-1/
by Dave Rat

December 06, 2016 at 01:01PM
from Facebook

London O2 Show 1

Hello from bloggery world
from Facebook http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/12/06/london-o2-show-1/

London O2 Show 1 https://t.co/1nzJftl57m https://t.co/33Q0Dx3OG7

London O2 Show 1 https://t.co/1nzJftl57m pic.twitter.com/33Q0Dx3OG7

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 6, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 06, 2016 at 12:45PM
via IFTTT

by Dave Rat

December 05, 2016 at 06:47AM
from Facebook

by Dave Rat

December 02, 2016 at 01:57PM
from Facebook

by Dave Rat

December 02, 2016 at 01:56PM
from Facebook

How cool is it to find world class food just down the street from home. Food is amazing and the chef James is super cool. I've traveled the world and never expected to find food like this in Oxnard.

How cool is it to find world class food just down the street from home. Food is amazing and the chef James is super cool. I've traveled the world and never expected to find food like this in Oxnard.
by Dave Rat

December 02, 2016 at 11:24AM
from Facebook

Brasserie Communautaire

How cool is it to find world class food just down the street from home. Food is amazing and the chef James is super cool. I've traveled the world and never expected to find food like this in Oxnard.
from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brasseriecommunautaire/

How awesome is it to find a world class foid walking distance from home? If you live in the 805, go visit James, super cool guy and epic food

How awesome is it to find a world class foid walking distance from home? If you live in the 805, go visit James, super cool guy and epic food
by Dave Rat

December 02, 2016 at 11:18AM
from Facebook

Brasserie Communautaire

How awesome is it to find a world class foid walking distance from home? If you live in the 805, go visit James, super cool guy and epic food
from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brasseriecommunautaire/

https://t.co/deRUWOdVd4 https://t.co/qXZDEGQhIq

https://t.co/deRUWOdVd4 pic.twitter.com/qXZDEGQhIq

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 2, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 02, 2016 at 10:15AM
via IFTTT

via Instagram

Thank you all for following my feed, I am honored to be surrounded by so many cool people that love audio. #FB

Thank you all for following my feed, I am honored to be surrounded by so many cool people that love audio. #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 2, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 01, 2016 at 11:18PM
via IFTTT

Thank you all for following my feed, I am honored to be surrounded by so many cool people that love audio.

Thank you all for following my feed, I am honored to be surrounded by so many cool people that love audio.
by Dave Rat

December 01, 2016 at 11:20PM
from Facebook

Back panel and 10,000watt amp module of the new Rat Sound SuperSub 30 https://t.co/YayY9Y6MPD https://t.co/jtVD3LGTcv

Back panel and 10,000watt amp module of the new Rat Sound SuperSub 30 https://t.co/YayY9Y6MPD pic.twitter.com/jtVD3LGTcv

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 2, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 01, 2016 at 10:41PM
via IFTTT

Put your mics closer to instruments to reduce re-amplifying room sound #FB

Put your mics closer to instruments to reduce re-amplifying room sound #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 2, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 01, 2016 at 10:36PM
via IFTTT

Compression and limiting the loud percussive instruments reduces peaks that blur intelligibility of vocals in reverberant venues #FB

Compression and limiting the loud percussive instruments reduces peaks that blur intelligibility of vocals in reverberant venues #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 2, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

December 01, 2016 at 10:31PM
via IFTTT

Back panel and 10,000watt amp module of the new Rat Sound SuperSub 30

via Instagram

Back panel and 10,000 watts amp module of them new Rat Sound SuperSub 30

Back panel and 10,000 watts amp module of them new Rat Sound SuperSub 30

Back panel and 10,000 watts amp module of them new Rat Sound SuperSub 30
by Dave Rat

December 01, 2016 at 10:39PM
from Facebook

Put your mics closer to instruments to reduce re-amplifying room sound

Put your mics closer to instruments to reduce re-amplifying room sound
by Dave Rat

December 01, 2016 at 10:38PM
from Facebook

Compression and limiting the loud percussive instruments reduces peaks that blur intelligibility of vocals in reverberant venues

Compression and limiting the loud percussive instruments reduces peaks that blur intelligibility of vocals in reverberant venues
by Dave Rat

December 01, 2016 at 10:32PM
from Facebook

Sound Tools (@ratsoundtools) WallCat 4 balanced XLR lines down a shielded Cat5 mounts in standard AC wall box. https://t.co/YTdkTqvh7h

Sound Tools (@ratsoundtools) WallCat 4 balanced XLR lines down a shielded Cat5 mounts in standard AC wall box. https://t.co/YTdkTqvh7h
by Dave Rat

December 01, 2016 at 06:00PM
from Facebook

If you want to win, never let yourself be disrespected, if you want to win at all costs, dsrespect, everyone in your path

If you want to win, never let yourself be disrespected, if you want to win at all costs, dsrespect, everyone in your path

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) December 1, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 30, 2016 at 10:55PM
via IFTTT

If you want to win, never let yourself be disrespected. If you want to win at all costs, disrespect everyone along that path.

If you want to win, never let yourself be disrespected. If you want to win at all costs, disrespect everyone along that path.
by Dave Rat

November 30, 2016 at 10:42PM
from Facebook

Love him or hate him, would you like to fully understand Trump with one simple word? Disrespect Disrespect is what both won and lost this election. Think back to the name calling, Crooked Hillary, Lying Ted and so on. Disrespect the opponents and picking them off one by one. Disrespect all opponents and never accept disrespect. Lash out, cry foul, blame others but never ever accept the disrespect as that is the weapon and weakness. The underlying premise is that regardless of whether he lies, cheats or steals, a large percentage of people will not vote for someone who has been publicly disrespected to be a leader. The whole birther thing, an attempt to disrespect Obama. His current cries to discredit losing the popular vote, is to find off acknowledging the disrespect of losing at anything. Look at Obama who against all odds won two terms, yet he stood proud upon the opposite stance and held infallible respect. He demanded respect and never stepped off that platform. And Hillary? Well, when it really came down to it, like it or not public perception is that she allowed herself to be disrespected by her husband and came back with a powerful response to the disrespect Trump constantly shoveled her way. She never was able to definitively disrespect Trump. And if she will allow someone to disrespect her, many people wonder how can we trust the country to her? Bernie continues to carry and demand respect. Even through the DNC crisis, he somehow never was seen as weak or being pushed around. Knowing this you know Trump's weakness. Hamilton the play found it, Pence accepted it yet Trump saw it and fights it tooth and nail. For actors to lecture him he sees as disrespect. If you want to stop Trump the key is to immerse him in disrespect in the eyes of the world. Those that overlooked all his flaws will not overlook a a Trump failing to find off disrespect. Oh, and all those politicians he disrespected in the public eye? They are now owned by Trump, and forever his dispensable minions.. Now that you have read this, see if this rings true.

Love him or hate him, would you like to fully understand Trump with one simple word? Disrespect Disrespect is what both won and lost this election. Think back to the name calling, Crooked Hillary, Lying Ted and so on. Disrespect the opponents and picking them off one by one. Disrespect all opponents and never accept disrespect. Lash out, cry foul, blame others but never ever accept the disrespect as that is the weapon and weakness. The underlying premise is that regardless of whether he lies, cheats or steals, a large percentage of people will not vote for someone who has been publicly disrespected to be a leader. The whole birther thing, an attempt to disrespect Obama. His current cries to discredit losing the popular vote, is to find off acknowledging the disrespect of losing at anything. Look at Obama who against all odds won two terms, yet he stood proud upon the opposite stance and held infallible respect. He demanded respect and never stepped off that platform. And Hillary? Well, when it really came down to it, like it or not public perception is that she allowed herself to be disrespected by her husband and came back with a powerful response to the disrespect Trump constantly shoveled her way. She never was able to definitively disrespect Trump. And if she will allow someone to disrespect her, many people wonder how can we trust the country to her? Bernie continues to carry and demand respect. Even through the DNC crisis, he somehow never was seen as weak or being pushed around. Knowing this you know Trump's weakness. Hamilton the play found it, Pence accepted it yet Trump saw it and fights it tooth and nail. For actors to lecture him he sees as disrespect. If you want to stop Trump the key is to immerse him in disrespect in the eyes of the world. Those that overlooked all his flaws will not overlook a a Trump failing to find off disrespect. Oh, and all those politicians he disrespected in the public eye? They are now owned by Trump, and forever his dispensable minions.. Now that you have read this, see if this rings true.
by Dave Rat

November 30, 2016 at 05:21PM
from Facebook

Logic, facts and compassion Versus fear greed and anger Guess who wins, Guess who cleans up the mess afterwards. #FB

Logic, facts and compassion

Versus fear greed and anger

Guess who wins,

Guess who cleans up the mess afterwards. #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 30, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 30, 2016 at 10:02AM
via IFTTT

Logic, facts and compassion Versus fear greed and anger Guess who wins, Guess who cleans up the mess afterwards.

Logic, facts and compassion Versus fear greed and anger Guess who wins, Guess who cleans up the mess afterwards.
by Dave Rat

November 30, 2016 at 10:04AM
from Facebook

To communicate with emotional humans, use emotional tools like music, art, hope, anger and fear.

To communicate with emotional humans, use emotional tools like music, art, hope, anger and fear.

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 30, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 30, 2016 at 08:12AM
via IFTTT

To communicate with emotional humans, use emotional tools like music, art, hope, anger and fear.

To communicate with emotional humans, use emotional tools like music, art, hope, anger and fear.
by Dave Rat

November 30, 2016 at 08:10AM
from Facebook

Logic is the wrong tool to try and persuade emotional humans into altering their beliefs.

Logic is the wrong tool to try and persuade emotional humans into altering their beliefs.

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 30, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 29, 2016 at 07:21PM
via IFTTT

Sound does not travel in straight lines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lB8e9OY0-U&t=3s

Sound does not travel in straight lines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lB8e9OY0-U&t=3s
by Dave Rat

November 29, 2016 at 07:24PM
from Facebook

Bending Sound Waves with a Heat Gun

Sound does not travel in straight lines
from Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lB8e9OY0-U&t=3s

Logic is the wrong tool to try and persuade emotional humans into altering their beliefs.

Logic is the wrong tool to try and persuade emotional humans into altering their beliefs.
by Dave Rat

November 29, 2016 at 07:21PM
from Facebook

In the quest for higher volume levels from subs, highly resonant designs are developed. The new Rat SuperSub is louder yet less resonant #fb

In the quest for higher volume levels from subs, highly resonant designs are developed. The new Rat SuperSub is louder yet less resonant #fb

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 29, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 28, 2016 at 08:30PM
via IFTTT

In the quest for higher volume levels from subs, highly resonant designs are developed. The new Rat SuperSub is louder yet less resonant

In the quest for higher volume levels from subs, highly resonant designs are developed. The new Rat SuperSub is louder yet less resonant
by Dave Rat

November 28, 2016 at 08:32PM
from Facebook

The secret to eliminating comb filtering from sound systems and why I dual mic and hard pan. https://t.co/wozvoX28On #FB

The secret to eliminating comb filtering from sound systems and why I dual mic and hard pan. https://t.co/wozvoX28On #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 29, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 28, 2016 at 06:45PM
via IFTTT

The secret to eliminating comb filtering from sound systems and why I dual mic and hard pan. https://youtu.be/VHjdh-Vka-g

The secret to eliminating comb filtering from sound systems and why I dual mic and hard pan. https://youtu.be/VHjdh-Vka-g
by Dave Rat

November 28, 2016 at 06:46PM
from Facebook

The same sound from multiple sources is an unnatural event

The secret to eliminating comb filtering from sound systems and why I dual mic and hard pan.
from Facebook https://youtu.be/VHjdh-Vka-g

A whole bunch of https://t.co/QQQKQnBW9I CatRack units ready to get laser etched and being built.… https://t.co/5IdZIyuPsO

A whole bunch of https://t.co/QQQKQnBW9I CatRack units ready to get laser etched and being built. https://t.co/cDCNBi0meS pic.twitter.com/97Sx82A99v

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 28, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 28, 2016 at 12:24PM
via IFTTT

A whole bunch of Soundtools.com CatRack units ready to get laser etched and being built.

A whole bunch of Soundtools.com CatRack units ready to get laser etched and being built.

via Instagram

They have shipped and will be here soon after near 2 years of development. Yay SuperSub 30! https://t.co/DMZy11zc7T https://t.co/rWEXXuGYxx

They have shipped and will be here soon after near 2 years of development. Yay SuperSub 30! https://t.co/DMZy11zc7T pic.twitter.com/rWEXXuGYxx

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 26, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 25, 2016 at 04:06PM
via IFTTT

They have shipped and will be here soon after near 2 years of development. Yay SuperSub 30!

via Instagram

New subs have shipped!

New subs have shipped!
by Dave Rat

November 25, 2016 at 03:58PM
from Facebook

DR Blog, Here They Come!

New subs have shipped!
from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-co

DR Blog, Here They Come! https://t.co/oaiTde3Gjm https://t.co/NbMOUcxsY0

DR Blog, Here They Come!  https://t.co/oaiTde3Gjm pic.twitter.com/NbMOUcxsY0

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 25, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 25, 2016 at 03:56PM
via IFTTT

Facing a reality of our future having a vengeful, angry, petty, racist man-child at the helm of our country is an unacceptable outcome

Facing a reality of our future having a vengeful, angry, petty, racist man-child at the helm of our country is an unacceptable outcome

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 25, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 25, 2016 at 01:15PM
via IFTTT

Facing the reality that our future will have a vengeful, angry, petty, racist man-child at the helm of our country is an unacceptable outcome. I urge all that have the clarity of mind to know this to be true to: Reassess, refine, regroup, and relentlessly reattempt with renewed resolve until required results are received.

Facing the reality that our future will have a vengeful, angry, petty, racist man-child at the helm of our country is an unacceptable outcome. I urge all that have the clarity of mind to know this to be true to: Reassess, refine, regroup, and relentlessly reattempt with renewed resolve until required results are received.
by Dave Rat

November 25, 2016 at 01:12PM
from Facebook

DR Blog

DR Blog
by Dave Rat

November 25, 2016 at 12:07PM
from Facebook

by Dave Rat

November 25, 2016 at 11:07AM
from Facebook

by Dave Rat

November 25, 2016 at 11:07AM
from Facebook

Low ride https://t.co/RcMRNIQJAQ https://t.co/YtMHzMQrmQ

Low ride https://t.co/RcMRNIQJAQ pic.twitter.com/YtMHzMQrmQ

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 25, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 25, 2016 at 08:00AM
via IFTTT

Low ride

via Instagram

How you act when you win is easy, how you act when you lose determines if you are truly great person #FB

How you act when you win is easy, how you act when you lose determines if you are truly great person #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 25, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 24, 2016 at 11:51PM
via IFTTT

How you act when you win is easy, how you act when you lose determines if you are truly great person

How you act when you win is easy, how you act when you lose determines if you are truly great person
by Dave Rat

November 24, 2016 at 11:52PM
from Facebook

by Dave Rat

November 23, 2016 at 06:31AM
from Facebook

One of the best interviews I ever been asked to do. https://t.co/cgFmYAt5fu #FB

One of the best interviews I ever been asked to do. https://t.co/cgFmYAt5fu #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 23, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 22, 2016 at 04:36PM
via IFTTT

Posts about dave rat on Sonic Blume Zine

One of the best interviews I ever been asked to do.
from Facebook https://sonicblumezine.com/tag/dave-rat/

One of the best interviews I ever been asked to do. https://sonicblumezine.com/tag/dave-rat/

One of the best interviews I ever been asked to do. https://sonicblumezine.com/tag/dave-rat/
by Dave Rat

November 22, 2016 at 04:38PM
from Facebook

Doing something scary that I was sure I would fail at, over and over till it became easy, is how I ended up doing sound #FB

Doing something scary that I was sure I would fail at, over and over till it became easy, is how I ended up doing sound #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 22, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 22, 2016 at 11:58AM
via IFTTT

Doing something scary that I was sure I would fail at, over and over till it became easy, is how I ended up doing sound

Doing something scary that I was sure I would fail at, over and over till it became easy, is how I ended up doing sound
by Dave Rat

November 22, 2016 at 12:00PM
from Facebook

Going to take a shot at starting up a new blog about sound systems, rock shows, world wanders and general ponders.

Going to take a shot at starting up a new blog about sound systems, rock shows, world wanders and general ponders.
by Dave Rat

November 21, 2016 at 09:40PM
from Facebook

A bit about ear plugs

A bit about ear plugs
by Dave Rat

November 21, 2016 at 09:38PM
from Facebook

DR Blog – Vienna and Home

A bit about ear plugs
from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-cg

DR Blog - Vienna and Homeward Bound

DR Blog - Vienna and Homeward Bound
by Dave Rat

November 21, 2016 at 09:31PM
from Facebook

DR Blog – Vienna and Home

DR Blog - Vienna and Homeward Bound
from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-cg

Like a smooth landing

Like a smooth landing
by Dave Rat

November 21, 2016 at 09:20PM
from Facebook

DR Blog – Vienna and Home https://t.co/wRak8i0z9R https://t.co/UKg9ZxAqYC

DR Blog – Vienna and Home https://t.co/wRak8i0z9R pic.twitter.com/UKg9ZxAqYC

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 22, 2016

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November 21, 2016 at 05:42PM
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A 3 euro fee added to me bill for asking the waiter what he recommends I order, WTF https://t.co/i1hyDrtMvu

A 3 euro fee added to me bill for asking the waiter what he recommends I order, WTF pic.twitter.com/i1hyDrtMvu

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 20, 2016

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November 20, 2016 at 10:49AM
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DR blog – Festhalle Frankfurt https://t.co/fcXrHq91Mo https://t.co/zyhHEbLUVe

DR blog – Festhalle Frankfurt https://t.co/fcXrHq91Mo pic.twitter.com/zyhHEbLUVe

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 20, 2016

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November 20, 2016 at 05:32AM
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by Dave Rat

November 20, 2016 at 05:38AM
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DR blog – Festhalle Frankfurt

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Just to give you an idea of what what kind of audio challenges we sometimes face, give a listen to this cable ramp drop Today is the day of the Peppers wrestling match, they brought in a mat, set it up in the middle of the venue, multiple cameras and up on the big screens. Match 1 was two of our fabulous caterers Tanya and Vicky… [ 191 more words ] http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/20/dr-blog-festhalle-frankfurt/

#chilipeppers wrassle match number 3 https://t.co/V2SC0IvJzq https://t.co/u7EU5seCNl

#chilipeppers wrassle match number 3 https://t.co/V2SC0IvJzq pic.twitter.com/u7EU5seCNl

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 19, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 19, 2016 at 02:40PM
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#chilipeppers wrassle match number 3

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Peppers hold a 4 bout wrassle match. A highlight from the 4th match https://www.instagram.com/p/BNADMR4AGjW/

Peppers hold a 4 bout wrassle match. A highlight from the 4th match https://www.instagram.com/p/BNADMR4AGjW/
by Dave Rat

November 19, 2016 at 12:41PM
from Facebook

Instagram video by Red Hot Chili Peppers • Nov 19, 2016 at 5:52pm UTC

Peppers hold a 4 bout wrassle match. A highlight from the 4th match
from Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BNADMR4AGjW/

https://t.co/IFF9C9pcjm A highlight of Peppers wrassle match final Bout

https://t.co/IFF9C9pcjm

A highlight of Peppers wrassle match final Bout

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 19, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 19, 2016 at 12:39PM
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Ready to wrassle! Bout 3 of the non sanctioned Peppers wresting tournament https://t.co/v4BSGB2zmI https://t.co/yPLKqsbGP7

Ready to wrassle! Bout 3 of the non sanctioned Peppers wresting tournament https://t.co/v4BSGB2zmI pic.twitter.com/yPLKqsbGP7

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 19, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 19, 2016 at 12:29PM
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Ready to wrassle! Bout 3 of the non sanctioned Peppers wresting tournament

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“Anyone’s personal view isn’t what matters; you are serving the president of the United States and implementing his views,” Spicer said. “Everybody who serves in the Trump administration will serve Donald Trump and Mike Pence, and they will implement that vision and their ideas and no one else’s.” Good thing this does not sound like stance of a dictatorship. Coming from Trump's spokesman.

“Anyone’s personal view isn’t what matters; you are serving the president of the United States and implementing his views,” Spicer said. “Everybody who serves in the Trump administration will serve Donald Trump and Mike Pence, and they will implement that vision and their ideas and no one else’s.” Good thing this does not sound like stance of a dictatorship. Coming from Trump's spokesman.
by Dave Rat

November 19, 2016 at 03:14AM
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http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/18/dr-blog-hannover-and-frankfurt/

http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/18/dr-blog-hannover-and-frankfurt/
by Dave Rat

November 19, 2016 at 02:18AM
from Facebook

DR Blog – Hannover and Frankfurt

http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/18/dr-blog-hannover-and-frankfurt/
from Facebook http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/18/dr-blog-hannover-and-frankfurt/

by Dave Rat

November 19, 2016 at 01:00AM
from Facebook

SoundTools

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I liked a @YouTube video https://t.co/oVvzL3k0xk Dave Rat about his sound engineering for the Red Hot Chili Peppers live tour 2016

I liked a @YouTube video https://t.co/oVvzL3k0xk Dave Rat about his sound engineering for the Red Hot Chili Peppers live tour 2016

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 19, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 18, 2016 at 04:38PM
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Mixing a rock show https://t.co/BerDVyisdj https://t.co/prX6qWUycR

Mixing a rock show https://t.co/BerDVyisdj pic.twitter.com/prX6qWUycR

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 18, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 18, 2016 at 02:40PM
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Mixing a rock show

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DR Blog – Hannover and Frankfurt https://t.co/zXsaNjythd https://t.co/3E4c7EMUWl

DR Blog – Hannover and Frankfurt https://t.co/zXsaNjythd pic.twitter.com/3E4c7EMUWl

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 18, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 18, 2016 at 02:31PM
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So the initial shock and disgust of facing the election results is slowly fading into accepting what I already knew about human nature. And not unlike nature nature, Trump is reminiscent of an invasive species like kudzu for which our political system has not yet developed a defence mechanism. Personally to help me sleep and do my part, I have arranged monthly donations to the ACLU to help fend off Trump's stated attacks on civil liberties as well as other organizations that he states his policies intend to undermine. [ 390 more words ] http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/18/dr-blog-hannover-and-frankfurt/

DR Blog

DR Blog
by Dave Rat

November 18, 2016 at 12:04PM
from Facebook

Scott and Leif talk about the #redhotchilipeppers unique new lighting rig. Watch the video interview http://tinyurl.com/p7j9zmn

Scott and Leif talk about the #redhotchilipeppers unique new lighting rig. Watch the video interview http://tinyurl.com/p7j9zmn
by Dave Rat

November 18, 2016 at 08:42AM
from Facebook

EventElevator - Scott Holthaus: Lichtdesign für die Red Hot Chili Peppers

Scott and Leif talk about the #redhotchilipeppers unique new lighting rig. Watch the video interview
from Facebook http://tinyurl.com/p7j9zmn

Scott and Leif talk about the #redhotchilipeppers unique new lighting rig. Watch the video interview https://t.co/qKDg9WW4mw #FB

Scott and Leif talk about the #redhotchilipeppers unique new lighting rig. Watch the video interviewhttps://t.co/qKDg9WW4mw #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 18, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 18, 2016 at 08:41AM
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Hey, wait a minute, people flocking to clearly a bad idea? Eerily familiar. https://t.co/dtbRXmcGcB

Hey, wait a minute, people flocking to clearly a bad idea? Eerily familiar.https://t.co/dtbRXmcGcB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 18, 2016

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November 18, 2016 at 07:38AM
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Hey look, another bunch o humans embracing and obviously bad idea. Can you spot the parallels? It's fascinating to see the same human nature pattern playing out elsewhere concurrently. http://qz.com/839855/nigerians-are-falling-for-mmm-a-russian-ponzi-scheme/

Hey look, another bunch o humans embracing and obviously bad idea. Can you spot the parallels? It's fascinating to see the same human nature pattern playing out elsewhere concurrently. http://qz.com/839855/nigerians-are-falling-for-mmm-a-russian-ponzi-scheme/
by Dave Rat

November 18, 2016 at 07:35AM
from Facebook

Millions of Nigerians are falling for a 27-year old Russian Ponzi scheme

Hey look, another bunch o humans embracing and obviously bad idea. Can you spot the parallels? It's fascinating to see the same human nature pattern playing out elsewhere concurrently.
from Facebook http://qz.com/839855/nigerians-are-falling-for-mmm-a-russian-ponzi-scheme/

http://www.stereogum.com/1911340/hear-deerhoofs-delight-and-read-their-red-hot-chili-peppers-tour-diary/premiere/

http://www.stereogum.com/1911340/hear-deerhoofs-delight-and-read-their-red-hot-chili-peppers-tour-diary/premiere/
by Dave Rat

November 17, 2016 at 05:26AM
from Facebook

Hear Deerhoof’s “Delight” And Read Their Red Hot Chili Peppers Tour Diary

http://www.stereogum.com/1911340/hear-deerhoofs-delight-and-read-their-red-hot-chili-peppers-tour-diary/premiere/
from Facebook http://www.stereogum.com/1911340/hear-deerhoofs-delight-and-read-their-red-hot-chili-peppers-tour-diary/premiere/

by Dave Rat

November 16, 2016 at 03:47AM
from Facebook

I wish I could EQ the harshness out of humanity

I wish I could EQ the harshness out of humanity

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 16, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 15, 2016 at 04:58PM
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I wish I could EQ the harshness out of humanity

I wish I could EQ the harshness out of humanity
by Dave Rat

November 15, 2016 at 04:57PM
from Facebook

I have always posted about the things I am interested in and care about. I share what's important to me and what I believe is important for people to know. If people are interested, cool, if not, that's cool too If you believe I have an ability to analyze and deduce clear perspectives, thank you. I apply the same tools to audio as I apply to everything else I post about. Right now, personally I can't sleep, I am sad, disappointed and truly upset. I honestly feel that people have made a terrible and tragic mistake empowering a man that radiates a stench of all things I despise. It is very hard for me to generous when our country has voted for greed. What I really want is for everyone that cares to do something to make the world a better place. What I want is for everyone that follows my feed to be a person that cares.

I have always posted about the things I am interested in and care about. I share what's important to me and what I believe is important for people to know. If people are interested, cool, if not, that's cool too If you believe I have an ability to analyze and deduce clear perspectives, thank you. I apply the same tools to audio as I apply to everything else I post about. Right now, personally I can't sleep, I am sad, disappointed and truly upset. I honestly feel that people have made a terrible and tragic mistake empowering a man that radiates a stench of all things I despise. It is very hard for me to generous when our country has voted for greed. What I really want is for everyone that cares to do something to make the world a better place. What I want is for everyone that follows my feed to be a person that cares.
by Dave Rat

November 15, 2016 at 02:55PM
from Facebook

Let me know if you see any cool looking buildings around here https://t.co/IWuBvJBGrk https://t.co/W5GsuaLaAX

Let me know if you see any cool looking buildings around here https://t.co/IWuBvJBGrk pic.twitter.com/W5GsuaLaAX

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 15, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 15, 2016 at 04:52AM
via IFTTT

Let me know if you see any cool looking buildings around here

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People that support inaction and procrastination as a path to a successful outcome are fools.

People that support inaction and procrastination as a path to a successful outcome are fools.
by Dave Rat

November 14, 2016 at 06:07PM
from Facebook

Like a smooth landing

Like a smooth landing
by Dave Rat

November 14, 2016 at 06:03PM
from Facebook

https://www.aclu.org/blog/speak-freely/if-donald-trump-implements-his-proposed-policies-well-see-him-court

https://www.aclu.org/blog/speak-freely/if-donald-trump-implements-his-proposed-policies-well-see-him-court
by Dave Rat

November 14, 2016 at 03:38PM
from Facebook

If Donald Trump Implements His Proposed Policies, We’ll See Him in Court

https://www.aclu.org/blog/speak-freely/if-donald-trump-implements-his-proposed-policies-well-see-him-court
from Facebook https://www.aclu.org/blog/speak-freely/if-donald-trump-implements-his-proposed-policies-well-see-him-court

Going to take a shot at starting up a new blog about sound systems, rock shows, world wanders and general ponders.

Going to take a shot at starting up a new blog about sound systems, rock shows, world wanders and general ponders.
by Dave Rat

November 14, 2016 at 12:50PM
from Facebook

At amsterdam #brompton junction with Vincent and ready to ride off on my new black edition… https://t.co/POCvn6CCxt https://t.co/dvInPMkFnT

At amsterdam #brompton junction with Vincent and ready to ride off on my new black edition… https://t.co/POCvn6CCxt pic.twitter.com/dvInPMkFnT

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 14, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 14, 2016 at 11:01AM
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At amsterdam #brompton junction with Vincent and ready to ride off on my new black edition 6 speed

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Amsterdam https://t.co/PrEcw3usDJ https://t.co/jbRcE1Qd5r

Amsterdam https://t.co/PrEcw3usDJ pic.twitter.com/jbRcE1Qd5r

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 14, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 14, 2016 at 10:57AM
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For luxembourg we brought out the small bananas https://t.co/GS7yGN3UqU https://t.co/gJ39JbN5cl

For luxembourg we brought out the small bananas https://t.co/GS7yGN3UqU pic.twitter.com/gJ39JbN5cl

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 14, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 14, 2016 at 10:54AM
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Luxembourg hotel to gig ride. https://t.co/HhJUYrj5mC https://t.co/F0K7NjyOfp

Luxembourg hotel to gig ride. https://t.co/HhJUYrj5mC pic.twitter.com/F0K7NjyOfp

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 14, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 14, 2016 at 10:52AM
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Forget this sleep standing up stuff, u got a way better idea https://t.co/xQUJQ3f1z5 https://t.co/hUQWmVIhDu

Forget this sleep standing up stuff, u got a way better idea https://t.co/xQUJQ3f1z5 pic.twitter.com/hUQWmVIhDu

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 14, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 14, 2016 at 10:48AM
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Amsterdam

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For luxembourg we brought out the small bananas

via Instagram

Luxembourg hotel to gig ride.

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Forget this sleep standing up stuff, u got a way better idea

via Instagram

by Dave Rat

November 14, 2016 at 08:07AM
from Facebook

Adobe Just Debuted a ‘Photoshop’ for Audio and It’s Kind of Terrifying

from Facebook http://twistedsifter.com/videos/adobe-photoshop-for-audio-and-speech-demo/

JBL will be a Samsung brand. https://t.co/O0WwG4pRWM

JBL will be a Samsung brand. https://t.co/O0WwG4pRWM

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 14, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 14, 2016 at 07:54AM
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JBL will be a Samsung brand. http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13620812/samsung-cars-harman-acquisition-8-billion

JBL will be a Samsung brand. http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13620812/samsung-cars-harman-acquisition-8-billion
by Dave Rat

November 14, 2016 at 01:35AM
from Facebook

Samsung is buying Harman in an $8 billion bet on connected cars

JBL will be a Samsung brand.
from Facebook http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13620812/samsung-cars-harman-acquisition-8-billion

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13620812/samsung-cars-harman-acquisition-8-billion

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13620812/samsung-cars-harman-acquisition-8-billion
by Dave Rat

November 14, 2016 at 01:34AM
from Facebook

Samsung is buying Harman in an $8 billion bet on connected cars

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13620812/samsung-cars-harman-acquisition-8-billion
from Facebook http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13620812/samsung-cars-harman-acquisition-8-billion

Passionate opinions built on weak foundations have decided our future. Again

Passionate opinions built on weak foundations have decided our future. Again

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 14, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 13, 2016 at 10:32PM
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Like a smooth landing

Like a smooth landing
by Dave Rat

November 13, 2016 at 10:04PM
from Facebook

STOP - Did you personally read the political platforms (job applications) of both candidates before voting? Honestly? Ok, cool, then I trust your opinion.

STOP - Did you personally read the political platforms (job applications) of both candidates before voting? Honestly? Ok, cool, then I trust your opinion.
by Dave Rat

November 13, 2016 at 04:46PM
from Facebook

Anthony and a SuperWedge #fb https://t.co/zHvQ8kVvzt

Anthony and a SuperWedge #fb https://t.co/zHvQ8kVvzt

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 13, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 13, 2016 at 10:53AM
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Anthony and a SuperWedge https://twitter.com/nmillsonphoto/status/797840589567954944

Anthony and a SuperWedge https://twitter.com/nmillsonphoto/status/797840589567954944
by Dave Rat

November 13, 2016 at 10:54AM
from Facebook

Nick Millson Photo on Twitter

Anthony and a SuperWedge
from Facebook https://twitter.com/nmillsonphoto/status/797840589567954944

DR blog – Cologne https://t.co/MhvgcvZaL8 https://t.co/vqzqjQ6s0U

DR blog – Cologne https://t.co/MhvgcvZaL8 pic.twitter.com/vqzqjQ6s0U

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 13, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 12, 2016 at 10:35PM
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by Dave Rat

November 12, 2016 at 10:36PM
from Facebook

DR blog – Cologne

from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-bS

Jumped in the merch van again for the overnight ride from Luxemburg into a bit of a slow one meal day with a short ride around town. I like it here, nearly always stay out near the Dom. Since we have two days off will save adventuring for tomorrow. I must admit the election has left me feeling sad and depressed. [ 612 more words ] http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/12/dr-blog-cologne/

Watching people get conned saddens me, having people include me in getting conned infuriates me

Watching people get conned saddens me, having people include me in getting conned infuriates me

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 12, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 12, 2016 at 09:50AM
via IFTTT

Watching people get conned saddens me, watching people include me in getting conned infuriates me

Watching people get conned saddens me, watching people include me in getting conned infuriates me
by Dave Rat

November 12, 2016 at 09:26AM
from Facebook

Did a video interview with Event Elevator in depth about Chili Peppers sound setup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK8EtSJjfhg

Did a video interview with Event Elevator in depth about Chili Peppers sound setup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK8EtSJjfhg
by Dave Rat

November 12, 2016 at 02:57AM
from Facebook

Veranstaltungstechnik: Dave Rat

Did a video interview with Event Elevator in depth about Chili Peppers sound setup
from Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK8EtSJjfhg

For all you touring friends: which is more important, clean set of clothes in your bag or a power outlet by the bed t charge your phone?

For all you touring friends: which is more important, clean set of clothes in your bag or a power outlet by the bed t charge your phone?
by Dave Rat

November 11, 2016 at 08:03PM
from Facebook

The interview is in German but the Youtube video is a full rundown of Peppers setup https://t.co/20NWdlPbGi

The interview is in German but the Youtube video is a full rundown of Peppers setuphttps://t.co/20NWdlPbGi

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 11, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 11, 2016 at 03:28PM
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DR Blog https://t.co/VeOqte1Aph

DR Blog https://t.co/VeOqte1Aph

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 11, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 11, 2016 at 03:19PM
via IFTTT

DR Blog

Full run down of Peppers sound video interview
from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-bN

Full run down of Peppers sound video interview

Full run down of Peppers sound video interview
by Dave Rat

November 11, 2016 at 03:21PM
from Facebook

Luxembourg Show Day https://t.co/HbhusFM62C https://t.co/0p62H7EbhR

Luxembourg Show Day https://t.co/HbhusFM62C pic.twitter.com/0p62H7EbhR

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 11, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 11, 2016 at 10:11AM
via IFTTT

Become a Freedom Fighter. Join the ACLU.

If you have bad feelings about what just happened, Doing something to make a difference can help things feel a bit better
from Facebook https://action.aclu.org/secure/become-freedom-fighter-join-aclu?ms=fb_share_57914

If you have bad feelings about what just happened, Doing something to make a difference can help things feel a bit better

If you have bad feelings about what just happened, Doing something to make a difference can help things feel a bit better
by Dave Rat

November 11, 2016 at 11:54AM
from Facebook

DR Blog

DR Blog
by Dave Rat

November 11, 2016 at 11:29AM
from Facebook

Luxembourg Show Day

DR Blog
from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-9T

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154138345930658&substory_index=1&id=549450657

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154138345930658&substory_index=1&id=549450657
by Dave Rat

November 11, 2016 at 11:21AM
from Facebook

m.facebook.com

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154138345930658&substory_index=1&id=549450657
from Facebook https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154138345930658&substory_index=1&id=549450657

"Never ever forget that no matter how good or bad it is, it can always get worse." Is the happy thought that keeps running through my mind. A friend asked me today "What do we do? I have never felt more alienated, the country is controlled by people that hate me, what do I tell my kids? There must be something smart I can do, I don't know what to do." And I am so sad to say I just don't know either. [ 507 more words ] http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/11/luxembourg-show-day/

by Dave Rat

November 11, 2016 at 08:47AM
from Facebook

by Dave Rat

November 11, 2016 at 05:43AM
from Facebook

Watch “Soon on EventElevator: Scott Holthaus and Dave Rat about their work for the Red Hot Chili Peppers” on YouTube

from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-9R

Watch “Soon on EventElevator: Scott Holthaus and Dave Rat about their work for the Red Hot… https://t.co/0l5vqUKcva https://t.co/LKr4A95oXt

Watch “Soon on EventElevator: Scott Holthaus and Dave Rat about their work for the Red Hot… https://t.co/0l5vqUKcva https://t.co/LKr4A95oXt

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 11, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 11, 2016 at 04:24AM
via IFTTT

People voted for Trump to break the system, being part of a breaking system is a miserable reckless, mess with losses for all but a few

People voted for Trump to break the system, being part of a breaking system is a miserable reckless, mess with losses for all but a few

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 11, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 11, 2016 at 01:11AM
via IFTTT

Newton's third law is: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. To take an action should be to expect a reaction

Newton's third law is: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

To take an action should be to expect a reaction

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 11, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 11, 2016 at 01:08AM
via IFTTT

Standing up for what you believe in and battling what you are against is important

Standing up for what you believe in and battling what you are against is important

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 11, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 11, 2016 at 01:05AM
via IFTTT

by Dave Rat

November 11, 2016 at 01:15AM
from Facebook

Leonard Cohen Dead at 82

from Facebook http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/leonard-cohen-dead-at-82-w449792

Newton's third law is: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. To take an action should be to expect a reaction

Newton's third law is: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. To take an action should be to expect a reaction
by Dave Rat

November 11, 2016 at 01:04AM
from Facebook

People vowed for Trump to destroy the status quo of where we are now and to break the system, being part of a breaking system is a miserable reckless, mess with losses for all but a few.

People vowed for Trump to destroy the status quo of where we are now and to break the system, being part of a breaking system is a miserable reckless, mess with losses for all but a few.
by Dave Rat

November 11, 2016 at 12:37AM
from Facebook

Standing up for what you believe in and battling what you are against is important

Standing up for what you believe in and battling what you are against is important
by Dave Rat

November 11, 2016 at 12:28AM
from Facebook

by Dave Rat

November 09, 2016 at 03:27AM
from Facebook

DR blog -Amstredam 1

from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-9N

DR blog -Amstredam 1 https://t.co/cqzTUCxQuP https://t.co/zMrBl5Zx3d

DR blog -Amstredam 1 https://t.co/cqzTUCxQuP pic.twitter.com/zMrBl5Zx3d

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 9, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 09, 2016 at 02:42AM
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Hopped in the merch van after Antwerp for a short drive to Amsterdam. I was planning on buying a new Brompton, taking a train to The Hague and Clint Vicky and I riding 40 miles back to Amsterdam. Unfortunately, most bike shops are closed on Mondays. Would be nice to upgrade as the one I have now I bought used and for the amount of riding I am doing, really needs an overhaul. [ 718 more words ] http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/09/dr-blog-amstredam-1/

In Amsterdam watching cities of intelligence against closed minded rural decide our future and everyone I respect hates Trump #FB

In Amsterdam watching cities of intelligence against closed minded rural decide our future and everyone I respect hates Trump #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 9, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 08, 2016 at 05:48PM
via IFTTT

In Amsterdam watching cities of intelligence against closed minded rural decide our future and everyone I respect hates Trump

In Amsterdam watching cities of intelligence against closed minded rural decide our future and everyone I respect hates Trump
by Dave Rat

November 08, 2016 at 05:50PM
from Facebook

This little guy made an under gate escape in Oxnard Shores around 7pm Sunday eve. We are very sad and worried about him and would love any help in guiding him home. Any ideas toward finding a lost dog? Please let us know.

This little guy made an under gate escape in Oxnard Shores around 7pm Sunday eve. We are very sad and worried about him and would love any help in guiding him home. Any ideas toward finding a lost dog? Please let us know.
by Dave Rat

November 07, 2016 at 01:34PM
from Facebook

Going to take a shot at starting up a new blog about sound systems, rock shows, world wanders and general ponders.

Going to take a shot at starting up a new blog about sound systems, rock shows, world wanders and general ponders.
by Dave Rat

November 07, 2016 at 11:55AM
from Facebook

Like a smooth landing

Like a smooth landing
by Dave Rat

November 06, 2016 at 06:27PM
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Antwerp

Like a smooth landing
from Facebook http://wp.me/s82C90-antwerp

Antwerp https://t.co/A2CSLm2iZz https://t.co/n9qPkyd1Wz

Antwerp https://t.co/A2CSLm2iZz pic.twitter.com/n9qPkyd1Wz

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 7, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 06, 2016 at 05:08PM
via IFTTT

As with most things in my life I try not to fret about things beyond my control while doing my best to optimize the outcome. SPL limitations come in a wide variety of flavors. a weighted rules tend to protect people's hearing while C weighted limits are more effective at monitoring the low frequency sounds neighbors complain about. Today we have a 100db A weighted over 60 minutes as described in the letter below: [ 490 more words ] http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/06/antwerp/

Mics and Bikes

Effortlessly traveling between countries is not to be under appreciated. Another blog post
from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-9B

Effortlessly traveling between countries is not to be under appreciated. Another blog post

Effortlessly traveling between countries is not to be under appreciated. Another blog post
by Dave Rat

November 05, 2016 at 06:23PM
from Facebook

Mics and Bikes https://t.co/kpm8YCCruP https://t.co/RZo8M52KUR

Mics and Bikes https://t.co/kpm8YCCruP pic.twitter.com/RZo8M52KUR

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 6, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 05, 2016 at 05:49PM
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So to start, let's look at the question I posed last post about choosing between a single mic or 2 mics and a Y cable when acquiring sound from 2 spaced sources. To unravel this let's make and a list of things we expect to occur. Using one mic: Farther from both the sources No interference from two mics Less proximity effect… [ 817 more words ] http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/05/mics-and-bikes/

Some candidate things I think are important to consider: Listen to the words and positions of the candidates over time and look for patterns, consistency and alignment with actions. Do they do what they say they will do? If so, are they saying things we agree with? Are they saying things we don't agree with? Are they saying one thing and doing another? Or changing constantly and cannot be trusted? Are they willing to admit mistakes and refine their positions as things change? Do they work well with others? Are they willing to find middle ground in difficult situations for the common good? Are they focused on the betterment of us or of just themself? How much do we know about them, their decisions and process of making them? Do they act unilaterally or seek knowledgeable council before deciding? Who is against them and why? Who supports them and why? A great leader cares about others more than their own self. Has the candidate shown to a be caring and compassionate yet firm and focused. How do they deal with losing? Are they gracious in tough times like we want our sports teams to be (except tennis) or do they have a temper tantrum and seek irrational vengeance even if it hurts the people supporting them? Are they a person of integrity? Do they pay their bills? Do they accept responsibility for mistakes or try and blame others? Do they treat other with respect, even if they don't like them or their positions? Just as most of us are doing right here on this FB feed. Or do they start name calling and insulting like the few people I have unfriended? Will they listen to reason and logic? Can they understand complex issues that may have dire results if missteps are taken? Do they listen carefully and intently to get the whole story before responding? Do they learn from mistakes or live in an illusion that they are above error? The answers to these questions reveals many of the aspects I look for or avoid in a leader, an employee, a friend and highlights what I personally strive for, for president I look to see whom will offer the highest probability of a desirable future for me, you, our families and all of us in this country and the world. Try asking these questions about Obama, Trump, Bush Hillary, or any political leader, try Kim Jong-un, and see who most closely parallels, try Sadam Huessien or Hitler. Look for parallels between past and present great and horrific leaders versus what is on our table right now to determine which choice is more likely to have a positive result or horrible tragedy. And regardless of whom you vote for, be willing to live with any outcomes you supported.

Some candidate things I think are important to consider: Listen to the words and positions of the candidates over time and look for patterns, consistency and alignment with actions. Do they do what they say they will do? If so, are they saying things we agree with? Are they saying things we don't agree with? Are they saying one thing and doing another? Or changing constantly and cannot be trusted? Are they willing to admit mistakes and refine their positions as things change? Do they work well with others? Are they willing to find middle ground in difficult situations for the common good? Are they focused on the betterment of us or of just themself? How much do we know about them, their decisions and process of making them? Do they act unilaterally or seek knowledgeable council before deciding? Who is against them and why? Who supports them and why? A great leader cares about others more than their own self. Has the candidate shown to a be caring and compassionate yet firm and focused. How do they deal with losing? Are they gracious in tough times like we want our sports teams to be (except tennis) or do they have a temper tantrum and seek irrational vengeance even if it hurts the people supporting them? Are they a person of integrity? Do they pay their bills? Do they accept responsibility for mistakes or try and blame others? Do they treat other with respect, even if they don't like them or their positions? Just as most of us are doing right here on this FB feed. Or do they start name calling and insulting like the few people I have unfriended? Will they listen to reason and logic? Can they understand complex issues that may have dire results if missteps are taken? Do they listen carefully and intently to get the whole story before responding? Do they learn from mistakes or live in an illusion that they are above error? The answers to these questions reveals many of the aspects I look for or avoid in a leader, an employee, a friend and highlights what I personally strive for, for president I look to see whom will offer the highest probability of a desirable future for me, you, our families and all of us in this country and the world. Try asking these questions about Obama, Trump, Bush Hillary, or any political leader, try Kim Jong-un, and see who most closely parallels, try Sadam Huessien or Hitler. Look for parallels between past and present great and horrific leaders versus what is on our table right now to determine which choice is more likely to have a positive result or horrible tragedy. And regardless of whom you vote for, be willing to live with any outcomes you supported.
by Dave Rat

November 05, 2016 at 12:08PM
from Facebook

Words & actions are harmonious with credible humans. If Trump does as he says, he's a racist molesting asshole, if he doesn't then he's a non credible liar. Vote for what you believe in, and if it means you must stand up and say " I want a racist asshole to lead our country that denies climate change with a history of not paying the people that work for him because I want our children to grow up in a world of hating others, I want my daughters to be groped, I want rich people to be able to note pay their bills and taxes and and I want to live in a world of trash and pollution, because that is the type of person I am. And not only do I want all those things, I want to vote to force everyone else to have them too."

Words & actions are harmonious with credible humans. If Trump does as he says, he's a racist molesting asshole, if he doesn't then he's a non credible liar. Vote for what you believe in, and if it means you must stand up and say " I want a racist asshole to lead our country that denies climate change with a history of not paying the people that work for him because I want our children to grow up in a world of hating others, I want my daughters to be groped, I want rich people to be able to note pay their bills and taxes and and I want to live in a world of trash and pollution, because that is the type of person I am. And not only do I want all those things, I want to vote to force everyone else to have them too."
by Dave Rat

November 05, 2016 at 09:57AM
from Facebook

Words & actions are harmonious with credible humans. If Trump does as he says, he's a racist asshole, if he doesn't he's a non credible liar

Words & actions are harmonious with credible humans. If Trump does as he says, he's a racist asshole, if he doesn't he's a non credible liar

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 5, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 05, 2016 at 09:37AM
via IFTTT

Packed and ready to ride Brussels to Antwerp https://t.co/DXVF9o9yqw https://t.co/5QkBh9HF6s

Packed and ready to ride Brussels to Antwerp https://t.co/DXVF9o9yqw pic.twitter.com/5QkBh9HF6s

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 5, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 05, 2016 at 06:49AM
via IFTTT

Packed and ready to ride Brussels to Antwerp

via Instagram

by Dave Rat

November 05, 2016 at 04:23AM
from Facebook

Berlin

Dave Rat Blog
from Facebook http://wp.me/s82C90-berlin

Dave Rat Blog

Dave Rat Blog
by Dave Rat

November 04, 2016 at 06:43AM
from Facebook

In my opinion, in order for one to establish their opinion as credible, they need to analyze both sides of the equation equally

In my opinion, in order for one to establish their opinion as credible, they need to analyze both sides of the equation equally

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 4, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 04, 2016 at 06:29AM
via IFTTT

In my opinion, in order for one to establish their opinion as credible, they need to analyze both sides of the equation equally

In my opinion, in order for one to establish their opinion as credible, they need to analyze both sides of the equation equally
by Dave Rat

November 04, 2016 at 06:09AM
from Facebook

Berlin https://t.co/xh7S1EONyn https://t.co/FpskCjZGnb

Berlin https://t.co/xh7S1EONyn pic.twitter.com/FpskCjZGnb

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 4, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 04, 2016 at 04:55AM
via IFTTT

So sound nerds, let me ask you this. Which would result in a a clearer sound with more impact when mic'ing two spaced sources like a pair of rack toms or a pair of saxophones? 1) a single mic 6" to 24" away equidistant from both sources or 2) using two mics with each very close to a source and Y'ing the two mics together… [ 314 more words ] http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/04/berlin/

Traveling Light https://t.co/ZD1OT8JP3M https://t.co/gN2NfuKcW2

Traveling Light https://t.co/ZD1OT8JP3M pic.twitter.com/gN2NfuKcW2

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 2, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 02, 2016 at 02:51PM
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Berlin, country 22, city 37 Chili Peppers 2016, so far

Berlin, country 22, city 37 Chili Peppers 2016, so far
by Dave Rat

November 02, 2016 at 03:13PM
from Facebook

Traveling Light

Berlin, country 22, city 37 Chili Peppers 2016, so far
from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-9b

I sure do love avoiding the tour bus. In fact I love everything about self navigating the world and just showing up for the rock show even if it complicates life. I used to jump in cars and stay at houses of people I just met trading show tickets for a ride to the next gig. I love navigating the unknown and to make getting to the next gig an adventure. [ 505 more words ] http://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/2016/11/02/traveling-light/

This Week Europe has daylight savings US doesn't. Brit Pound on sale for 1.22 & of Americans for Trump none are worthy of being a role model

This Week Europe has daylight savings US doesn't. Brit Pound on sale for 1.22 & of Americans for Trump none are worthy of being a role model

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 2, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 02, 2016 at 06:48AM
via IFTTT

It's that odd week where Europe has already switched to daylight savings and the US has not. The British Pound is on sale for a $1.22 and surprisingly millions of Americans think supporting Trump is a good idea yet not a single Trump supporter is worthy of being a role model.

It's that odd week where Europe has already switched to daylight savings and the US has not. The British Pound is on sale for a $1.22 and surprisingly millions of Americans think supporting Trump is a good idea yet not a single Trump supporter is worthy of being a role model.
by Dave Rat

November 02, 2016 at 06:12AM
from Facebook

Visited Richard and Huguette, my wife's parents last month in the south of France and woke… https://t.co/Z1Z3Dr4gX9 https://t.co/WVCwi9iKYv

Visited Richard and Huguette, my wife's parents last month in the south of France and woke… https://t.co/Z1Z3Dr4gX9 pic.twitter.com/WVCwi9iKYv

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 1, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 01, 2016 at 04:41PM
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Visited Richard and Huguette, my wife's parents last month in the south of France and woke to see this.

via Instagram

The big banana stage left #chilipeppers https://t.co/gbe2PbxGFy https://t.co/LNLgSktPxW

The big banana stage left #chilipeppers https://t.co/gbe2PbxGFy pic.twitter.com/LNLgSktPxW

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 1, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 01, 2016 at 06:33AM
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Side hang k1/k2 and outer side hang k2 for #chilipeppers touring rig europe https://t.co/nbRDXmdWwd https://t.co/Hh4j8y0Otf

Side hang k1/k2 and outer side hang k2 for #chilipeppers touring rig europe https://t.co/nbRDXmdWwd pic.twitter.com/Hh4j8y0Otf

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 1, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 01, 2016 at 06:32AM
via IFTTT

Fly amps, short speaker cables all good https://t.co/UM6mdrHwsm https://t.co/UijJ0i2FDC

Fly amps, short speaker cables all good https://t.co/UM6mdrHwsm pic.twitter.com/UijJ0i2FDC

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 1, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

November 01, 2016 at 06:30AM
via IFTTT

The big banana stage left #chilipeppers

via Instagram

Side hang k1/k2 and outer side hang k2 for #chilipeppers touring rig europe

via Instagram

Fly amps, short speaker cables all good

via Instagram

Gonna really try to stay bloggery

Gonna really try to stay bloggery
by Dave Rat

November 01, 2016 at 06:24AM
from Facebook

Peppers Euro leg #4 München

Gonna really try to stay bloggery
from Facebook http://wp.me/p82C90-91

Administration suggests list of cutbacks to ease funding freefall

And daughter Sammy writes for and is editor in chief for Santa Barbara city college
from Facebook http://www.thechannels.org/news/2016/10/11/administration-suggests-list-of-cutbacks-to-ease-funding-freefall/

And daughter Sammy writes for and is editor in chief for Santa Barbara city college

And daughter Sammy writes for and is editor in chief for Santa Barbara city college
by Dave Rat

November 01, 2016 at 01:38AM
from Facebook

Hey look my daughter Maddie doing interviews

Hey look my daughter Maddie doing interviews
by Dave Rat

November 01, 2016 at 01:32AM
from Facebook

Rookie » Jay Som: Ghost

Hey look my daughter Maddie doing interviews
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Check out the new soundtools web site! https://t.co/lkJm0O5BB7

Check out the new soundtools web site! https://t.co/lkJm0O5BB7

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) November 1, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

October 31, 2016 at 05:24PM
via IFTTT

Going to take a shot at starting up a new blog about sound systems, rock shows, world wanders and general ponders.

Going to take a shot at starting up a new blog about sound systems, rock shows, world wanders and general ponders.
by Dave Rat

October 31, 2016 at 12:47PM
from Facebook

New blog adventure

Going to take a shot at starting up a new blog about sound systems, rock shows, world wanders and general ponders.
from Facebook http://wp.me/s82C90-546

by Dave Rat

October 27, 2016 at 04:03PM
from Facebook

Trae Crowder

from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/traecrowder/videos/522023214675013/

I liked a @YouTube video from @powersoft_audio https://t.co/YunlRLtKg7 Video Teaser - Powersoft Online Training

I liked a @YouTube video from @powersoft_audio https://t.co/YunlRLtKg7 Video Teaser - Powersoft Online Training

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) October 26, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

October 25, 2016 at 11:34PM
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Honored to be at the ribbon cutting for #silverlakeconservatory new building they now own. Us… https://t.co/tolfJfbuj4

Honored to be at the ribbon cutting for #silverlakeconservatory new building they now own. Us… https://t.co/tolfJfbuj4

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) October 26, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

October 25, 2016 at 10:06PM
via IFTTT

While I was in Italy I hung out with a bunch of my powersoft pals and hammed it up for some video shots and answered questions. Gonna do a live webinar too on Nov 10.

While I was in Italy I hung out with a bunch of my powersoft pals and hammed it up for some video shots and answered questions. Gonna do a live webinar too on Nov 10.
by Dave Rat

October 25, 2016 at 11:34PM
from Facebook

Video Teaser - Powersoft Online Training

While I was in Italy I hung out with a bunch of my powersoft pals and hammed it up for some video shots and answered questions. Gonna do a live webinar too on Nov 10.
from Facebook https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=ZJp10cW3YLQ&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZUBgyvCt05U%26feature%3Dshare

Honored to be at the ribbon cutting for #silverlakeconservatory new building they now own. Us rats have helped with the sound side of things over the years Truly a wonderful and project to for kids to learn music. #flea #chilipeppers

Honored to be at the ribbon cutting for #silverlakeconservatory new building they now own. Us rats have helped with the sound side of things over the years Truly a wonderful and project to for kids to learn music. #flea #chilipeppers

via Instagram

KCET

from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KCET28/videos/10154010325219142/

by Dave Rat

October 24, 2016 at 10:01PM
from Facebook

media.giphy.com

Why is this so satisfying to watch? Seems so perfectly deserved and so unfortunately just a created illusion. Perhaps we will be fortunate enough to witness a similar outcome for Trump in the election. And we can watch mister 'hit them hard' melt down into a whine and cry tantrum. Yes, let's hit him hard and vote him out of the political game with authority.
from Facebook https://media.giphy.com/media/l3vRn3I4UyDoKyWLC/giphy.gif

Why is this so satisfying to watch? Seems so perfectly deserved and so unfortunately just a created illusion. Perhaps we will be fortunate enough to witness a similar outcome for Trump in the election. And we can watch mister 'hit them hard' melt down into a whine and cry tantrum. Yes, let's hit him hard and vote him out of the political game with authority.

Why is this so satisfying to watch? Seems so perfectly deserved and so unfortunately just a created illusion. Perhaps we will be fortunate enough to witness a similar outcome for Trump in the election. And we can watch mister 'hit them hard' melt down into a whine and cry tantrum. Yes, let's hit him hard and vote him out of the political game with authority.
by Dave Rat

October 23, 2016 at 01:22PM
from Facebook

by Dave Rat

October 19, 2016 at 07:04PM
from Facebook

Imagine if Donald Trump Controlled the NSA

https://www.wired.com/2016/10/imagine-donald-trump-controlled-nsa/?mbid=nl_101916_p3&CNDID=43008544
from Facebook https://www.wired.com/2016/10/imagine-donald-trump-controlled-nsa/?mbid=nl_101916_p3&CNDID=43008544

https://www.wired.com/2016/10/imagine-donald-trump-controlled-nsa/?mbid=nl_101916_p3&CNDID=43008544

https://www.wired.com/2016/10/imagine-donald-trump-controlled-nsa/?mbid=nl_101916_p3&CNDID=43008544
by Dave Rat

October 19, 2016 at 03:34PM
from Facebook

Oddly, the more I read wikileaks the more I respect Hillary. Consistent public/private positions, caution, consistency vetting decisions

Oddly, the more I read wikileaks the more I respect Hillary. Consistent public/private positions, caution, consistency vetting decisions

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) October 18, 2016

from Twitter https://twitter.com/dave_rat

October 18, 2016 at 08:15AM
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Seven element political lens As this shit sling fest of the election ramps up to the final stretch and the majority of Americans have staked their claim for, against or just apathetic toward whatever candidate least offends them, I put some thought into the path leading us here. What makes someone a Democrat, Republican or neither? What is the fundamental belief structure that would inspire someone to lean one way or the other? Is it just cultural exposure or rebellion against one? What are the common threads that hold these seemingly disparate political parties together and apart? Lower taxes, de-regulating everything except freedom of the bedroom, guns for all, and razor thin definitions of what is truly an American versus endless social programs paid by heavy taxation supporting a nanny state saving an owl and off limits patches of land while letting babies perish. To unravel, simplify and understand more clearly I tried applying the same concepts I use in designing loudspeaker systems to the political parties and opinions. For sound system design my list is: Size Weight Max output Fidelity Aesthetics And cost How these factors are prioritized will define the final product and how well it performs for the desired applications. Each item somehow weighs against the rest in such a way as it is impossible to optimize all simultaneously. One must make sacrifices of one or more to realizes gains in others. For example, to make something loud it will get heavy, expensive and tend not to sound as good. To make it small sacrifices volume, cost, output and fidelity. Can political parties be defined purely by how they prioritize a simple list of priorities wherein each party strives for an optimization? How about the list: Shelter and Possessions Self Family Community Country Humanity Planet And now let's put those in the opposite order as well: Planet Humanity Country Community Family Self Shelter and possessions Now of course all the things listed have importance and we are constantly faced with devoting energy, finances and concerns to these and often need to make decisions about which is more important. If you put the health of the planet high on the list and feel that making a sacrifice for humanity as a whole is important even if it diminishes your personal and family life and possibly increases dangers to yourself, perhaps that is a tendency is toward Democrat. From what I can tell, if you put possessions, self and family first and minimize sacrifice for the betterment of humanity as a whole and are dismissive of pollution impacting the health of the planet, the tendency is toward Republican. Following these concepts further out to their extremes, putting planet first crushes potentially huge profits to save seemingly useless critters. Putting humanity first requires taxing sacrifices of time and money to try and reduce the endless poverty disease and hunger. Putting ones own self and family first and foremost with planet and humanity down list, may inspire one to give little and instead focus on acquiring as much as possible along with methods to defend the stockpile. And it seems that what we see from both sides of our two main political parties are accusations and fears. Fear of big government taxing away hard earned monet to spend elsewhere and outlawing the guns needed to defend against enemies abound. While the other side fears a plummet into a dog eat dog world of ruthlessness lacking compassion for the planet and humanity as a whole. There are people that put an extreme amount of importance on a few items and disregard the remainder. Someone willing to risk a life to save a tree, someone who is willing to poison a river to increase profits, or to take their own and lives of others to attempt to empower a religious belief they believe with benefit their community of like minded people. Not unlike how one can look at a speaker system and analyze the priorities used in the design, one can look at a person or political party and analyze the priorities by their votes and positions A rotation of the list can offer some insight into other political belief systems as well: Country Community Family Self Shelter and possessions Planet Humanity In this prioritization with county first and humanity last the tendency would be towards world domination at the expense of the environment and outside individuals. That order can be mixed in differing ways: Country Humanity Planet Shelter and possessions Community Family Self And you end up with more of a socialist angle with a country dedicated towards improving humanity as a whole, looking after the planet, perhaps focusing on non wasteful shelter and possessions It is by knowing one's own prioritization and using this or other list of priorities as a lens to view others that we are able to help guide wise decisions and understand others.

Seven element political lens As this shit sling fest of the election ramps up to the final stretch and the majority of Americans have staked their claim for, against or just apathetic toward whatever candidate least offends them, I put some thought into the path leading us here. What makes someone a Democrat, Republican or neither? What is the fundamental belief structure that would inspire someone to lean one way or the other? Is it just cultural exposure or rebellion against one? What are the common threads that hold these seemingly disparate political parties together and apart? Lower taxes, de-regulating everything except freedom of the bedroom, guns for all, and razor thin definitions of what is truly an American versus endless social programs paid by heavy taxation supporting a nanny state saving an owl and off limits patches of land while letting babies perish. To unravel, simplify and understand more clearly I tried applying the same concepts I use in designing loudspeaker systems to the political parties and opinions. For sound system design my list is: Size Weight Max output Fidelity Aesthetics And cost How these factors are prioritized will define the final product and how well it performs for the desired applications. Each item somehow weighs against the rest in such a way as it is impossible to optimize all simultaneously. One must make sacrifices of one or more to realizes gains in others. For example, to make something loud it will get heavy, expensive and tend not to sound as good. To make it small sacrifices volume, cost, output and fidelity. Can political parties be defined purely by how they prioritize a simple list of priorities wherein each party strives for an optimization? How about the list: Shelter and Possessions Self Family Community Country Humanity Planet And now let's put those in the opposite order as well: Planet Humanity Country Community Family Self Shelter and possessions Now of course all the things listed have importance and we are constantly faced with devoting energy, finances and concerns to these and often need to make decisions about which is more important. If you put the health of the planet high on the list and feel that making a sacrifice for humanity as a whole is important even if it diminishes your personal and family life and possibly increases dangers to yourself, perhaps that is a tendency is toward Democrat. From what I can tell, if you put possessions, self and family first and minimize sacrifice for the betterment of humanity as a whole and are dismissive of pollution impacting the health of the planet, the tendency is toward Republican. Following these concepts further out to their extremes, putting planet first crushes potentially huge profits to save seemingly useless critters. Putting humanity first requires taxing sacrifices of time and money to try and reduce the endless poverty disease and hunger. Putting ones own self and family first and foremost with planet and humanity down list, may inspire one to give little and instead focus on acquiring as much as possible along with methods to defend the stockpile. And it seems that what we see from both sides of our two main political parties are accusations and fears. Fear of big government taxing away hard earned monet to spend elsewhere and outlawing the guns needed to defend against enemies abound. While the other side fears a plummet into a dog eat dog world of ruthlessness lacking compassion for the planet and humanity as a whole. There are people that put an extreme amount of importance on a few items and disregard the remainder. Someone willing to risk a life to save a tree, someone who is willing to poison a river to increase profits, or to take their own and lives of others to attempt to empower a religious belief they believe with benefit their community of like minded people. Not unlike how one can look at a speaker system and analyze the priorities used in the design, one can look at a person or political party and analyze the priorities by their votes and positions A rotation of the list can offer some insight into other political belief systems as well: Country Community Family Self Shelter and possessions Planet Humanity In this prioritization with county first and humanity last the tendency would be towards world domination at the expense of the environment and outside individuals. That order can be mixed in differing ways: Country Humanity Planet Shelter and possessions Community Family Self And you end up with more of a socialist angle with a country dedicated towards improving humanity as a whole, looking after the planet, perhaps focusing on non wasteful shelter and possessions It is by knowing one's own prioritization and using this or other list of priorities as a lens to view others that we are able to help guide wise decisions and understand others.
by Dave Rat

October 15, 2016 at 11:44AM
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Seven element political lens

Seven element political lens
by Dave Rat

October 15, 2016 at 11:32AM
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Here is a re-release of an article I wrote a while back #FB https://t.co/ah0iVQYxjn

Here is a re-release of an article I wrote a while back #FB https://t.co/ah0iVQYxjn

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) October 12, 2016

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October 12, 2016 at 04:47AM
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Here is a re-release of an article I wrote a while back
from Facebook https://twitter.com/ProSoundWeb/status/785811616021393412

Here is a re-release of an article I wrote a while back https://twitter.com/ProSoundWeb/status/785811616021393412

Here is a re-release of an article I wrote a while back https://twitter.com/ProSoundWeb/status/785811616021393412
by Dave Rat

October 12, 2016 at 04:48AM
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One of my daughters Sammy is editor and write for her school paper

One of my daughters Sammy is editor and write for her school paper
by Dave Rat

October 11, 2016 at 03:37PM
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Administration suggests list of cutbacks to ease funding freefall

One of my daughters Sammy is editor and write for her school paper
from Facebook http://www.thechannels.org/news/2016/10/11/administration-suggests-list-of-cutbacks-to-ease-funding-freefall/

Trump: Warren Buffett avoids taxes like me. Buffett: Nope, and here's my taxes to prove it.

I respect Warren Buffet, wealthy but humble. Brilliant but not showy.
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I respect Warren Buffet, wealthy but humble. Brilliant but not showy.

I respect Warren Buffet, wealthy but humble. Brilliant but not showy.
by Dave Rat

October 10, 2016 at 01:46PM
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Twitter hash tag #Muslimsreportstuff is really funny. Muslims inspired by Trump's request/accusation that they have special and important observation skills are stepping up and providing valuable info.

Twitter hash tag #Muslimsreportstuff is really funny. Muslims inspired by Trump's request/accusation that they have special and important observation skills are stepping up and providing valuable info.
by Dave Rat

October 10, 2016 at 05:55AM
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Trump the grand leader of those desperately trying to recessutate the festering carcass of good ol ' American rape and racism culture #FB

Trump the grand leader of those desperately trying to recessutate the festering carcass of good ol ' American rape and racism culture #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) October 10, 2016

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October 10, 2016 at 12:01AM
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Trump the grand leader of those desperately trying to recessutate the festering carcass of good ol ' American rape and racism culture

Trump the grand leader of those desperately trying to recessutate the festering carcass of good ol ' American rape and racism culture
by Dave Rat

October 10, 2016 at 12:02AM
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And I reiterate my post from June 1st. #FB https://t.co/Ti8Q5I6VfF

And I reiterate my post from June 1st. #FB https://t.co/Ti8Q5I6VfF

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) October 9, 2016

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October 09, 2016 at 10:14AM
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And I reiterate my post from June 1st.
from Facebook https://twitter.com/dave_rat/status/737996488391827460

And I reiterate my post from June 1st. https://twitter.com/dave_rat/status/737996488391827460

And I reiterate my post from June 1st. https://twitter.com/dave_rat/status/737996488391827460
by Dave Rat

October 09, 2016 at 10:14AM
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by Dave Rat

October 08, 2016 at 04:43AM
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Mixing peppers in Zurich with a 100db leq60 A limit & right on the edge. Thank you Rodek for standing in front of the mic, not all good! #FB

Mixing peppers in Zurich with a 100db leq60 A limit & right on the edge. Thank you Rodek for standing in front of the mic, not all good! #FB

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) October 6, 2016

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October 06, 2016 at 01:42PM
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Mixing peppers in Zurich with a 100db leq60 A limit & right on the edge. Thank you Rodek for standing in front of the mic, not all good!

Mixing peppers in Zurich with a 100db leq60 A limit & right on the edge. Thank you Rodek for standing in front of the mic, not all good!
by Dave Rat

October 06, 2016 at 01:42PM
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MINI of Camarillo (@MINIofCamarillo) repair tech says it's normal for some 2009 Mini Coopers to burn 16 quarts of oil in a 12K mile year. Wow!

MINI of Camarillo (@MINIofCamarillo) repair tech says it's normal for some 2009 Mini Coopers to burn 16 quarts of oil in a 12K mile year. Wow!
by Dave Rat

October 06, 2016 at 01:00PM
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Wife's car to @MINIofCamarillo last week, this week 2 qts oil low, engine damaged, says it's normal to burn 2 qts oil in 1500 miles, really?

Wife's car to @MINIofCamarillo last week, this week 2 qts oil low, engine damaged, says it's normal to burn 2 qts oil in 1500 miles, really?

— Dave Rat (@dave_rat) October 6, 2016

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October 06, 2016 at 12:07PM
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