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Aggravating_Foot_528 t1_je7mnog wrote

Reply to comment by lucabrasi999 in Question: Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to sell used DVDs & Blurays? by -Hot-Toddy-

You need to be able to have a lot of donations and other deductions to itemize. The recent tax changes under the previous administration raises the standard deduction so high (and capped how much local/state tax you could deduct) that most people save more money by using the standard deduction.

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Wixard00 OP t1_je7mg9w wrote

Reply to comment by pittsburghstuff in Armored MMA in Pittsburgh by Wixard00

No. Joint locks are not allowed for safety reasons. They also don't work well (or at all depending) against articulated armor.

We do have loaner armor for people to try out. In general most of the training we do isn't even in armor. We practice striking, grappling, weapons and tactics in 1 v 1 and group fighting. Usually people train with us for some time before they buy their own. (A few of our fighters trained for a year.)

A full set of armor with the proper construction and thickness from head to toe, custom made will run 1500-2000$ give or take. Usually paid to armorers half down and the rest when it's done (in a few months). Or, equipment can be purchased piece by piece over whatever period of time.

But we don't recommend anyone buy any equipment until they've come to some practices and checked things out. And even then come for awhile to make sure before you commit to buying any equipment. Again, we do have some loaner armor.

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Roya1Je11y t1_je7lv4l wrote

Reply to Comparing Pittsburgh to Portland OR by biglemon29

Yes, my whole mom’s side of the family is from Portland. Went to high school in lake Oswego. The similarities are in topography (think the hills of Portland with ivy) and weather seasonality (rains through the winter months, but a heavier rain and more just overcast and less misting). Besides these comparisons it’s really quite different. Portland has a pretty vibrant downtown, whereas Pittsburgh is a city of neighborhoods and each neighborhood has something unique to offer. The people and culture here is different, you just have to experience it.

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deathofelysium t1_je7k6yo wrote

Reply to Tattooers with Drawing/Design Consultations by Ruin-Much

Check out lu_skywalker on instagram. He can do photorealistic work quite well, and does some really rad color blocking and shading in all of his tattoos. He’s also pretty good with revisions before the appointment. I’ve always gotten sketches a few days before the appointment.

I will say, paying additional as another poster suggested is also a good bet. Tattooers work a ton if they’re good, and extra revisions are time they’re not tattooing.

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bionica1 t1_je7io62 wrote

Reply to Another significant wind event looks possible Saturday by James19991

I tell ya, I was a way bigger fan of XTREME weather when I was a renter. Since I bought a house in 2021, not so much anymore. It sucks.

It’s windy now and I’m sitting here worrying about shingles, siding, tree branches, power lines swaying. Totally worth it to have my own house though!

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RevOpSystems t1_je7hbjv wrote

Reply to Comparing Pittsburgh to Portland OR by biglemon29

I like the city of Pittsburgh much better than Portland, in general. It's less walkable and bikeable here though. And the natural environment will never compare, probably the hardest adjustment for me. With no evergreens, It feels dead here from October to... I'm guessing mid April?

I'm hoping to find a way to see the natural beauty of this region this spring and summer.

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