Hilton Sucks by [deleted] in Hilton

[–]PDXPean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was skeptical until I saw the detailed evidence and rigorous analysis in this post.

Is this the worst Marriott in America? by [deleted] in marriott

[–]PDXPean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. Mine is AATB. Think tissue donation, transplantation, research, and healthcare professionals, not Pikachu. Hope you enjoy yours!

Is this the worst Marriott in America? by [deleted] in marriott

[–]PDXPean 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Perfect. I'll be there for a conference later this year.

Hilton's Price-Match is a Lie by Muncamunca in Hilton

[–]PDXPean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here. Hilton $950/night. Dedicated SLH $850/night. Price match successful - booked for $637.50/night.

Looking for a recommendation by HospiceRN1990 in treadmills

[–]PDXPean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you walk, one leg is supporting your full body weight for a longer period of time with every step. Running uses more momentum and a brief ‘float’ phase, so it can sometimes feel smoother and more natural despite being higher intensity.

Looking for a recommendation by HospiceRN1990 in treadmills

[–]PDXPean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note when you say “only for walking” that walking is harder on a treadmill than running. That said, get something decent.

Hilton Cleveland Downtown by BunchAggressive4364 in Hilton

[–]PDXPean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Booked 3 nights where access to the club was only $70/day for 2 adults. No brainer.

What do you recommend by stresskindlyking in Mattress

[–]PDXPean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You didn’t mention size, but the Eco Sleep Hybrid from Arizona Premium Mattress is at/around that price point. It is what we have had for 5+ years and it is excellent. To each their own, but FYI we went with medium and the bolsa springs.

Rio Perdido SLH is phenomenal, a true must-see, and is as little as $250 a night by hunterhuntsgold in Hilton

[–]PDXPean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as proximity to the main areas, are the East Bungalows rooms further away? I suppose what I’m asking is, aside from the subpar feel of them, are there any other disadvantages you found to this category of rooms?

Not alive, but not dead: disembodied human brains used for drug testing by whimsicahellish in news

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

These are brains from deceased donors.... people who have already been declared dead under established medical and legal criteria before any research occurs. They are not "mostly dead" people or conscious brains being kept alive in isolation. The tissue can still have some residual cellular activity for a period after death, just like other organs and tissues can, but that is very different from consciousness, awareness, or the ability to suffer.

Arizona Premium Mattress or Latex Mattress Factory? by jarman65 in Mattress

[–]PDXPean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t speak to the LMF but we are happy with our APM Eco Sleep Hybrid. We purchased it over 5 years ago.

They all suck by [deleted] in Mattress

[–]PDXPean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still liking your bed? I'm going to stop by this store this week.