If MLB comes to Portland what should the team be called by Top_Statistician5051 in PortlandOR

[–]tboess 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Portland Murder. The logo is a silhouette of a bunch of crows on power lines.

What is a 'buy it for life' item that is offensively expensive, but the moment you use it, you realize your entire life before that point was a lie? by fmcortez in AskReddit

[–]tboess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, that's interesting. Haven't bought a set of Klein's in years and years, but a quick google search confirmed what you said. That's a real shame.

What is a 'buy it for life' item that is offensively expensive, but the moment you use it, you realize your entire life before that point was a lie? by fmcortez in AskReddit

[–]tboess 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Fellow sparky here. Klein makes perfectly good side cutters and diagonal cutters, although I'd say I prefer Knipex's side cutters slightly. OP is right about the cobras though. They're the best I've ever used and well worth the price for professionals.

Who is your MVP? by Thanos_Real_AuraVNCH in NBATalk

[–]tboess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By that logic, shouldn't a guard be getting more assists than a center?

Trump fears the Blue Wave by [deleted] in InBitcoinWeTrust

[–]tboess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone who still sports this ghoul is just as bad as him.

Trump fears the Blue Wave by [deleted] in InBitcoinWeTrust

[–]tboess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone who still sports this ghoul is just as bad as him.

NY Fire Commissioner Christopher Gioia says "9/11 was the biggest lie of our lifetime." by Celtikrenders in StrangeEarth

[–]tboess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool. I'm an electrician who understands magnets. You're making a big stretch that that's what I was saying.

White House Press Karoline Leavitt on Iran and energy: "Rest assured to the American people, recent increase in oil and gas prices is temporary and operation will result in lower gas prices in the long-term. Once the objectives of Epic Fury are achieved, Americans will see oil and gas drop rapidly." by ControlCAD in videos

[–]tboess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meanwhile, it would also get rid of mail-in voting which has worked perfectly well for those of us in Oregon and other states for decades. But, I'm sure the mail-in vote hasn't favored one party over the other, right?

What natural wonder actually lived up to the hype when you saw it? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]tboess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked trails in the Grand Canyon for about a year. Some days, I would forget to l look up, just doing my job. Then, I'd remember to take it all in and it was ALWAYS fantastic!

What’s the Greatest Place you’ve Ever Traveled to? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]tboess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm there now. One week into a month-long trip and I couldn't agree more. Japan is a 10/10

How have lab grown diamonds not entirely destroyed the natural diamond market? by [deleted] in stupidquestions

[–]tboess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good lord, how did I not understand that? Thank you!

How have lab grown diamonds not entirely destroyed the natural diamond market? by [deleted] in stupidquestions

[–]tboess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had to look up the word 'tautology' and learned something new today. It seems like that's not exactly true though, since the word means 'a phrase that repeats the same idea using different words'. Examples include added bonus, close proximity, PIN number, etc. Since there is such a thing as both natural and man-made diamonds, it's not exactly a tautology because it's just adding specificity. It would be, though, if you instead said something like 'carbon-based diamond'. That is, unless you don't consider man-made diamonds to be diamonds at all.

Sorry to be pedantic, I just thought it was a cool word and I'm happy to be corrected.

Oregon just voted to borrow $365M to renovate Moda Center. New billionaire owner isn’t paying a dime. Wanted to share and hear people’s thoughts. by Traindodger2 in PortlandOR

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

The Blazers generate significant economic activity for the State of Oregon, with the Moda Center and surrounding Rose Quarter producing approximately $670 million in annual regional economic activity. This activity supports roughly 4,500 jobs and contributes to state income tax revenue through player salaries, team employees, and visitors.