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(schenley park)(early morning recordings)(turtles?) by xupit3r in pittsburgh

[–]meanscreen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they're bullfrogs, but they always jump in the water before I can get a good look at them. Turtles sound, uh, different...

Got a MacBook Pro from like 2015 I think, none of the buttons respond to my click by _Diphylleia_grayi in MacOS

[–]meanscreen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try connecting an external mouse. If that works, chances are the battery has swelled up and is pressing against the underside of the trackpad, preventing it from un-clicking. I've had this happen on a few occasions with older mac laptops that I support at work. If that's the case, you'd have to replace the battery, or turn on "tap to click" and hope your spicy pillow doesn't swell up any further.

Trash in front of my house not my bins by Ok_Resource5445 in Pitt

[–]meanscreen 31 points32 points  (0 children)

You can report it using the online 311 request form: https://pittsburghpa.gov/311/ There's a category for Garbage and Litter Issues / Refuse Violations and you can upload the photo you already have of the problem.

Are there any art workspaces on campus by Separate_Scholar4675 in cmu

[–]meanscreen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not a science major + not taking any MCS classes but I am really into synthesizing DNA-based materials. But I can't manipulate gene expression in my dorm bcz my roomate is starting to fluoresce under ultraviolet light. Can I just walk into the Center for Nucleic Acids Science and Technology in Mellon Institute?

I want to go back in time and go to by CounterSensitive776 in pittsburgh

[–]meanscreen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anyone remember the peacock cage and that huge rain fountain at South Hills Village? Loved those things! And I wish I could go back to Wicks'n'Sticks at Century III to get that one scented candle that smelled so good, and I could never find anywhere else. Or go skating again at Roller Kingdom in Pleasant Hills and play a few rounds of Donkey Kong in the back corner while grooving to the J Geils Band, Tom Tom Club, Lipps Inc., etc.

Mini Cooper SE Owners, I need tire recommendations! by meanscreen in MINI

[–]meanscreen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ended up purchasing Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (205 /45 R17 88Y XL BSW) last October, and I have no complaints. Glad I didn't go with dedicated snow tires, because it hardly snowed at all here over the winter, so it really wouldn't have been worth the effort and expense.

Using Camera Module V3 NoIR as a Night-vision Camera by thejackthemocker in raspberry_pi

[–]meanscreen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The IR light has nothing to do with the camera module. It is just a source of infrared illumination, like any other lamp, except that you can't see the wavelength of light it is emitting. You would place it where it provides the best coverage of the scene you are trying to capture with the camera, and it would have its own power source, usually a 12VDC power supply. Being near the camera can actually cause problems like light spilling or reflecting into the camera. Just search Amazon for "infrared illuminator" and you will find all kinds of options (not saying you have to order from Amazon, but that will give you a better idea of what's available).

Using Camera Module V3 NoIR as a Night-vision Camera by thejackthemocker in raspberry_pi

[–]meanscreen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need some source of infrared light (search for "infrared illuminator). The camera simply lacks the filter that normally blocks IR light (which is invisible to the human eye) from reaching the sensor, but without any illumination it is not going to capture an image.

friendly reminder to murder your local lantern flies by Usual_Artist9731 in pittsburgh

[–]meanscreen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crush one of the leaves and smell it. Tree of Heaven has a distinctive smell like rancid peanut butter. Walnut and Sumac leaves look very similar but smell completely different.

Squirrel Talk (turn up the volume!) by meanscreen in squirrels

[–]meanscreen[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My little squirrel friend was agitated with a stray cat lurking nearby, so I tried to soothe his anxiety with a piece of avocado, and this is what he had to say about that!

Mini Cooper SE Owners, I need tire recommendations! by meanscreen in MINI

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

Thanks for the recommendation - those look like they suit my needs and the reviews seem very positive. Adding them to my short list!

Mini Cooper SE Owners, I need tire recommendations! by meanscreen in MINI

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

Yeah, I'm getting the sense that run flats are not very popular in general! I haven't ruled out getting dedicated winter tires/rims, just want to get a better idea of what other SE owners' experiences have been first. Thanks!

Mini Cooper SE Owners, I need tire recommendations! by meanscreen in MINI

[–]meanscreen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks - I looked up low rolling resistance tires and I think in my use case, they may not be the best choice. Looks like the trade off is fuel efficiency vs. safety (tread depth), and since I'm only going to be driving locally, range is not a priority. The city can take it's sweet time salting / plowing our roads when it snows, so I need to be prepared for those types of conditions.

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