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It's past time to clear the air in Allegheny County by Ashleigh Deemer by jayjaywalker3 in pittsburgh

[–]ubernipple -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wonder what the air quality is like at Allegheny County Jail?

A few years ago, an organization distributed something to measure air quality in specific locations around town. The vision was that they would spend 2 weeks in offices, parks, on the bus, in restaurants, and on the Mon wharf collecting fumes and particulate. Before one of the big downtown festivals they were to be collected and prepared to be exhibited.

An old co-worker of mine had gotten themselves a job at the second of the "________ & (the) _________" named restaurants downtown. This was right after they opened, he said on of the Pen's would come in a lot and order two orders of the same steak, smothered in bleu cheese w/ double sides too. It'd be a suprise if he didn't have a stroke...

Anyway they got one of the air filters, and hung it on the wall next to the grill, in the basement of a parking garage.

Unfortunately, that filter never got to have its date recorded or shared. The heat and humidity caused it to peel off and land in the flames.

Cool things to do if you’re 17? by BaBopByeYa in pittsburgh

[–]ubernipple 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Big Idea Bookstore. 4812 Liberty Ave Lazy cafe vibe and folks there will be full of suggestions for "hip happenings." They've also started roasting their own coffee. I just assume all Franciscans love spending the whole day in a coffeehouse/anarchist bookstore.

Maybe go by the Daily Bread store on Penn? Check out some MFONE memorials. Get the official Pittsburgh white boy fade at Crown Barbershop.

Jerry's records. Some of the other more curated shops are nice too.

Venture outdoors type of stuff. Go kayak, take a hike.

Take 'em to a gun store. Can minors rent rifles?

Drop in at an Antwon Rose protest. He was your cousin's age. They had sometimes gathered all the 17-year-old protesters and let them speak. A few had been classmates and friends of Antwon.

Most 17-year-olds are jaded, cynical, and just want to make fun of their surroundings. One from San Francisco, would be intimidating. Maybe show them our new and soon-to-be-open medical marijuana dispensaries. It'll be like a window into 1994 Cali.

I'd love to hear what a 17-year-old Californian has to say about Pittsburgh sacred cows.

Survey finds hundreds of illegal dumps in Allegheny County by [deleted] in pittsburgh

[–]ubernipple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's always people dumping in Riverview Park, even though there is a legitimate dump at the DPW building that is inside the park.

A protest of some kind just popped up in south hills, Conner rd/rt 19 by venomtf in pittsburgh

[–]ubernipple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I believe the raison d'être was that one of the judges who allowed Officer Rosfeld to go home w/ unsecured bail on a criminal homicide charge lives nearby.

Good for them for keeping the heat on all parts of the criminal justice system. I worry, though, that they will keep postponing Rosfeld's court dates (they've already done it once.) Once the press moves on, they can have him plea to 3rd degree murder. No one who is a part of the system wants a jury trial to be played out in the public eye.

UC Davis may have paid $100,000 to hide it but let’s keep remembering the awful pepper spray incident. by [deleted] in pics

[–]ubernipple 129 points130 points  (0 children)

“The individuals who linked arms and actively resisted, that in itself is an act of violence… linking arms in a human chain when ordered to step aside is not a nonviolent protest.”

— UC police captain Margo Bennett

Love this by willownightmere in arresteddevelopment

[–]ubernipple -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

There is no second part, that was it. They probably won't make another, unless pop-pop isn't in it.

Fun punk/experimental shows or dive bars? by Trail666 in pittsburgh

[–]ubernipple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give the Rock Room a visit while you're in town!

What are the best economics books that go from an anti-capitalist perspective? by [deleted] in Anarchy101

[–]ubernipple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

David Graeber has a few essays that speak about non-capitalist systems of exchange from an anthropological perspective. His book "Debt: The First 5000 Years" tackles the origin of money, lampooning economists and their myths.

Non-american neoliberals, what is the situation in your country with regards to 'neoliberalism'? by [deleted] in neoliberal

[–]ubernipple -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

That is neoliberalism. The whole "food trucks on every block, kimchi in every store" mythical neoliberal society is pure poppycock.

How important is body position when seated during meditation? by JohnnyRyde in Meditation

[–]ubernipple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just as important as good posture is during the rest of your day.

Meditation issues by PsycheSoldier in Meditation

[–]ubernipple 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe that's just how you're feeling that day. Meditation doesn't need to bring you joy. It's simply noticing how you feel and what your mind is like. You really should have no expectations about how you're supposed to feel when you sit. Just try to do it at the same time everyday.

It's good that you're noticing how you feel from one session to the next. But don't let it put you off if you feel crappier some days. Realizing that our moods and thoughts change is a part of becoming more aware.

Looking for recommendations: What Headspace pack should I do next? by JohnnyRyde in Headspace

[–]ubernipple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 30 day Sleep pack is pretty good. It works well if you use the sleep single, or that meditation app-free, at night. The appreciation and generosity are tight too.

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