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cpr4life8 t1_jaezlqe wrote

Reply to comment by PsychologicalLowe in Removing the abandoned boat sinking in Allegheny River is no easy task - CBS Pittsburgh by oldschoolskater

I don't recall that Dave was driving the bus. Or that he gave the order for this lone bus driver, who was on the bus alone at the time of the incident, to do this.

"As part of a legal settlement, the band agreed to pay $200,000 to environmental protection and other projects. The band also donated $100,000 to two groups that protect the river and the surrounding area.[1] The band's bus driver, Stefan Wohl, pleaded guilty to dumping the waste in April 2005.[2]"

"On Sunday, August 8, 2004, at 1:18 p.m.,[6] Wohl was alone in Tinsley's bus and driving to a downtown hotel when he emptied the bus' blackwater tank as it crossed the metal grates of the Kinzie Street bridge.[7]"

This is why it is important to read beyond the headlines.

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Generic_Username28 t1_jaezkll wrote

Reply to comment by PorkyWallace in UPMC agrees to pay $8.5 million to settle whistleblower lawsuit filed by former surgeon by Newkid92

A resident starts at $62k annually at UPMC. They are protected from working more than 80 hours averaged over a 4 week period*. If a resident were to work 80 hrs per week, they make $14.90/hour. I can think of a lot of jobs I'd rather do for $15/hr.

Regarding their ability to get a 6 figure career after graduating, is that really all that impressive? I think anyone who has an undergrad degree, a 4 year graduate degree (med school) , and 3-4 years of an apprenticeship (internship), and possibly a second internship (fellowship) would expect to be reasonably well compensated. Most first year attendings have 200k in student loans and at 30-something are earning real money for the first time.

*I might have that slightly wrong, but I'm pretty close. Feel free to correct me.

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PsychologicalLowe t1_jaex5mu wrote

Reply to comment by cpr4life8 in Removing the abandoned boat sinking in Allegheny River is no easy task - CBS Pittsburgh by oldschoolskater

Dave Matthews? “On August 8, 2004, a tour bus belonging to the Dave Matthews Band dumped an estimated 800 pounds (360 kg) of human waste from the bus's blackwater tank through the Kinzie Street Bridge in Chicago onto the passenger sightseeing boat Chicago's Little Lady sailing in the Chicago River below..” You mean that Dave Matthews?

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unenlightenedgoblin OP t1_jaewm38 wrote

Reply to comment by PGHxplant in Perceptions on Short-Term Rentals in Pittsburgh. How do Short-Term Rentals like AirBnb impact your community? Inspired by recent discussion at a community meeting, interested in hearing your thoughts from across Greater Pittsburgh. Responses anonymous, not affiliated with AirBnb, etc. Thanks! by unenlightenedgoblin

I will re-share results on this thread once it’s been up for at least 24 hours

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KentuckYSnow t1_jaewa1t wrote

Reply to comment by burritoace in Want to extend a deck. Any idea about cost if anyone has done it recently? by cjoshi112385

Profit being extra money that he pays himself after he already paid himself.

270 sq feet of wood does not cost the $10k I see thrown around here, even with inflation/vocid surcharge. He's marking that up too. It's like $4-$5 sq foot for the boards. So maybe $1200 for the deck boards alone. Prices anymore are based on the going rate people are willing to pay not what the materials or job is worth.

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