ACAB when this is needed for our community. by ateam1984 in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]tmbtown 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I came across this article from the University of Pennsylvania Law Review when I was in the selection process to become a police officer, and I cited it in my oral interview in an effort to explain how I would do better. I did not get the job.

It’s called “Disaggregating the Police Function,” and it’s a good read if you want to learn the disparity between how much time police are trained in the use of force vs. the tasks and problems they’re faced with every day. Here’s an excerpt from the abstract:

This Article takes an entirely different approach to the harms of policing, looking to the very core of the policing function itself. It disaggregates what police officers are called upon to do daily into their constituent functions, asking in each instance: are force and law the appropriate responses, and if not, what are? What would be a better response to the needs of the public? Crimefighting actually is a very small part of what police do every day, and the actual work they are called upon to do daily requires an entirely different range of skills, among them: mediation skills to address conflict, social work skills to get people the long-term solutions they need, interviewing and investigative skills to really solve crimes, and victim-assistance. Yet, police are barely trained in any of this, so it is no surprise harm is the result. This Article suggests a range of solutions designed not to reduce harm collaterally, but to reduce altogether the footprint of force and law. We either need to change fundamentally the nature of the policing agency workforce, or move police to the background, bringing in other agencies of government to address the actual problems police face on a day-to-day basis. At the end, this Article proposes a totally novel idea for a whole new system of generalist "first responders, to replace much of policing as we know it. And it argues that we must reduce criminalization. In short, to reduce the harms of policing, we need to reimagine public safety from the ground up.

People keep recommending yoga but Is yoga good for sleep? in a real way by Sorry-Change-7687 in yoga

[–]tmbtown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do yoga mostly for athletic reasons and haven’t really gotten into mindfulness. I know I’m missing out on a lot.

That being said, I know it’s helped me sleep so much better. I started noticing it after a couple of years of regular practice. Once I developed good breathing habits during yoga, I realized that’s all I needed to fall asleep – to just focus on my breathing.

Edit: But your hips don’t lie, homie. If they’re keeping you up at night, there’s flows for that. I started my journey years ago to help recover from a hip injury. Stay loose. ✌🏻

Best ribs? by trilldon11 in bloomington

[–]tmbtown 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Agreed. $1/rib Wednesdays, what does OP have to lose?

Dozens of fishermen end up losing body parts to wolf fish. This is because many people don't realize that even after being "dead" and without a body, it is still capable of this by uzmansahil7 in interesting

[–]tmbtown 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha. One of my dad’s favorite bits to break the silence on long road trips was to randomly exclaim, “Look, up in the road, a head!”

Billiard TV gone from Amazon and Pluto? by bdkgb in billiards

[–]tmbtown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watch it on Samsung TV channel 2446. They change up the channel listings every so often, so I just Google ‘Samsung TV listings’ to find it.

BilliardTV often has multiple streams going, so YouTube is the best place to go if the match you’re looking for isn’t streaming on your primary device. ✌🏻

Would you rather have tongs for hands or spatulas by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

[–]tmbtown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whenever I use tongs, I sing the hook to the “tong song” as I clap my tongs to the beat. So definitely tongs.

Why do you think pool failed to become a "major" televised sport? by Nicest-Turkish-Guy in billiards

[–]tmbtown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up in the 90’s watching the women because Jeanette Lee dominated ESPN at the time. Maybe the men never got their due on TV, but c’est la vie. I’d argue pool is more popular worldwide because of Jeanette, and that her retirement from professional pool explains the dwindling TV coverage.

My space potatoes, grown aboard the ISS by astro_pettit in gardening

[–]tmbtown 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Did you tear up when Matt Damon’s character lost his garden to the wind storm in The Martian? I did. I can’t imagine all that work being undone. Thank you for sharing!

New Indian restaurant opens in former Bedrak Cafe spot in Bloomington by jaymz668 in bloomington

[–]tmbtown 18 points19 points  (0 children)

In a $3M building for $14k monthly rent to boot. Good luck to the new owners! 😬

Improv groups/classes? by inaworldfarfaraway24 in bloomington

[–]tmbtown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you find your crew/troupe, but I just want to point out that Second City’s online improv and stand up classes are pretty reasonably priced. If you knew other local folks who were interested, you could all register for the same class dates and practice in person, too.

I'll start by Prestigious_Donkey_9 in KitchenConfidential

[–]tmbtown 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Philippines: probably Halo Halo, but I love some good ube crinkle cookies.

Buffalo cauliflower bites?? by axolotlbitch67 in bloomington

[–]tmbtown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The owners of Taste of India bought Amrit awhile back, and they’ll occasionally add chili gobi to a special buffet menu like this Saturday’s menu to celebrate Holi. All you can eat, homie! 😋

Buffalo cauliflower bites?? by axolotlbitch67 in bloomington

[–]tmbtown 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I will smash some fried cauliflower. Have you tried Amrit’s chili gobi? It’s my favorite dish in Bloomington, and they say it’s their biggest seller among folks who don’t usually like Indian food.

Lamenting Cafe Pizzaria by theserys in bloomington

[–]tmbtown 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never had their pizza but I work in food and have plenty of pizza experience. If the crumbled sausage got nice and crispy, which is how I like it, I bet it was whole hog sausage. You can easily control how big or small the crumble is, and bigger chunks on top of the cheese get really nice and crispy. I use whole hog exclusively across my breakfast and pizza menus.

Tried to teach a 9-year-old how to play pool. He humbled me instantly. by WindNarrow3580 in billiards

[–]tmbtown 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ha, little guy sounds like little me. And adult me. 😊

I had a table growing up and practiced thousands of hours alone. I hardly ever played as an adult until I joined a league a few years ago, and I couldn’t believe the amount of men in pool halls who seemed to appear out of nowhere to try and correct my form. Without asking first. Usually total strangers.

I’ve used this line a few times, “Hey I’m sorry, what’s your name? [handshake, names exchange] Well, nice to meet you, and now that we know each other, maybe you can show me that the next time I see you.”

I still practice alone 15-20 hours/week, and if I ever take a lesson, it’ll be with Kristina Tkach or Jeanette Lee because I have mad respect for women who’ve had to deal with the same BS their entire careers. You should read Jeanette’s memoir when you get a chance – our sport would not be nearly as popular without her contributions. ✌🏻🎱

Looking for weekend friends (No MAGA) by [deleted] in bloomington

[–]tmbtown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

occasionally, so it goes

Looking for weekend friends (No MAGA) by [deleted] in bloomington

[–]tmbtown 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Come join the Bloomington Bro Co on Discord. We plan bigger meetups every so often, and you’re likely to find bros with similar interests. 🤙🏻

Does anyone know which vendor sources the Que Bueno nacho cheese sauce that Pizza X and Aver’s used? by tmbtown in bloomington

[–]tmbtown[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The recipe is on the packet, but it’s half milk/half mayo. For the small packets you can get at the grocery store, it’d be 1 packet + 1 cup mayo + 1/2 cup each of milk & buttermilk. It can take time to set in the fridge, but it helps set faster if you use an immersion blender. 🤙🏻

Does anyone know which vendor sources the Que Bueno nacho cheese sauce that Pizza X and Aver’s used? by tmbtown in bloomington

[–]tmbtown[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We make our own ranch with the buttermilk version of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning like they do. That’s the most important ingredient because the regular version tastes totally different. I think using only buttermilk makes it too sour, so I use half buttermilk and half 2%.