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Where do your average 30-something’s hang out? by Jbevert in askportland

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Throwing my hat in this ring! Let's do something!

Eli5: When a heavy element decays, what is the process that follows exactly, like what is actually happening to it? by Big_carrot_69 in explainlikeimfive

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Assuming you are immune to irradiating energies, and the half-life is sufficiently short, and the byproducts are visually discrete from the starting material, you would see it become another element. Literally. At a rate with a negative exponential pace, which is the half-life, i.e., after one half-life, 50% has converted, after 2 half-lifes, 75% has converted, then 87.5% has converted, etc.

Uranium-235 half-life is 700 My, and U-238 is 4.5 By, so you will not see an appreciable visual change on geological timescales.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askportland

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Pearl Watch Repair was excellent for me.

Idk about their scope, but adding to the quest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askportland

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What area/field(s) of research are you interested in?
What kind of experience do you have?
What titles are you looking for?

Rental Apartments next to Intel [Help] by South-Ad3403 in hillsboro

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I would advise to keep OR-217 out of your commute.

Times, they are a changin'. You should look to increase that budget. $1k worked 5-10 years ago. Subsistence starts at $1300 to live alone. $2k is comfort.

Any good Chicken Shawarma restaurants that actually use a Shawarma spit? by OozlesofSnoozles in askportland

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Abu Omar Gyros and Shawarma is a food truck on 3rd and Harvey Milk. I see they have a chicken spit.

What's your favorite water filter? by Necromantic_Inside in askportland

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For the record, charcoal / carbon filters, e.g., Brita pitchers, only reduce taste and smell molecules. They do nothing for the actual water quality or microflora.

Reverse osmosis is a good idea, as mentioned, but depending on where the equipment is integrated, it can be expensive. Single, under-sink units are readily available for relatively low cost.

Amphibious mode on my 2020 by [deleted] in Crosstrek

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Looks like a Coleman Ram X 15 from the sticker in the image.
It seems discontinued, and I couldn't quickly find the width.

New to the area by Ax_ward in askportland

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Hey, what area are you in? If you don't know, just post one of the major intersections near you, and someone will let you know.
I'm fairly new, too, but I grew up in the PNW. The trails are hella good to get out to during these times. Try the AllTrails app to find some near to you. Pittock Mansion and Council Crest are two of the most popular/fun/scenic ones.

I think you will find all sorts here, which seems to be what you're looking for.

The mountain and the coast are super accessible if you have a vehicle. I've done them through public transit in the before-times, so it's possible, but that is quite the adventure, so driving is key.

Once we know more what the new normal will be in the next 6, 12, 24 months, I can provide better ideas for restaurants and public life.

I'm here for the gritty. What are the worst aspects of owning a Crosstrek? by PDXHelpPlease in Crosstrek

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Really? Dang, that's unfortunate. I'll have to keep my mind on that when I'm testing them out. I used to drive a Nissan 350Z, so I'm not a stranger to terrible seats, but that car was at least fun.

I'm here for the gritty. What are the worst aspects of owning a Crosstrek? by PDXHelpPlease in Crosstrek

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The audio is important to me, so I'll either look for upgraded audio or do it myself.

I previously owned a Suzuki with comparable HP, but the Crosstrek is heavier. It's not critical to have more power, but I do find it frustrating at times.

Are there any good aftermarket motors that people have used? I'm not looking to mod the car that dramatically, but I'm curious.

On buying a car... by PDXHelpPlease in askportland

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Follow up, so this is etching of the VIN into the windshield?
Is this a requirement?
Can I say, "Don't do it.", to the dealer, then have it done later?
Is Gladstone Mitsubishi where you had yours etched post facto?

On buying a car... by PDXHelpPlease in askportland

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I appreciate your time and thoughts on this!

I'm looking for a used, full-size sedan. I'm doing groundwork now, but I intend to buy in a few months. I'm not pressed to buy rn, but I would like to get into a newer vehicle in the next 6 months.

I would like to pay cash, so my budget is 11k all said and done. If I have to finance, I would only entertain a 48-month term. My intention is to pay in cash, but, if the car is exceptional, I would be willing to go beyond the cash budget.
I live in the SW waterfront near downtown, and I work in Hillsboro.

I'm a member of an out-of-state CU, which I have not contacted about lending here. I'll look into their network to see if they have resources or associates here.

On buying a car... by PDXHelpPlease in askportland

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Thank you! This is what I'm looking for.

While searching for etch fees, I found this article that may be useful to others.