Sam Smith @samhcsmith

We cannot let knobs take control

nicksaraev @nicksaraev

4 weeks ago

I am not joking when I say this. Spotify, Apple Music, and streaming in general is over. AI music is now very, very good. You just don't know yet because all AI music circulating today is from ~2-3 generations ago. Suno v6 pro et al has solved infinite personalized music.

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Losing the Trail Blazers would be an economic catastrophe that Portland cannot afford. We aren't talking about subsidizing a hobby; we are talking about protecting a massive economic engine that generates $670 million in annual impact and supports over 4,500 jobs. The Moda Center is the anchor of the Rose Quarter, and without the Blazers, that district becomes a ghost town. In a city that is desperately trying to claw its way back to economic stability, voluntarily letting your biggest commercial tenant walk away isn't just negligence, it’s financial suicide. The argument that this is a "handout to billionaires" is lazy and ignores the actual mechanics of the proposed deal (Senate Bill 1501). The funding model doesn't hike your property taxes; it reinvests the income taxes paid by the players, visiting teams, and touring artists—money that wouldn’t exist without the arena—back into the building. We are essentially telling the NBA: "We will use the massive revenue you generate to keep your workplace world-class." That is not charity; that is basic business retention. If we don’t do it, cities like Las Vegas or Seattle will happily build a palace for our team and take that tax revenue for themselves. Furthermore, this isn't just about the NBA anymore. We finally secured a WNBA franchise (the Portland Fire), and its success is tethered to a viable, modern venue. If the Moda Center continues to rot as the oldest un-renovated arena in the league, we lose Tier 1 concerts, we lose the NCAA tournaments, and eventually, we lose the Blazers. You cannot have a "major league" city with minor league infrastructure. The choice isn't between "schools or stadiums"—that’s a false dichotomy. The choice is between having a thriving entertainment district that funds public services or a vacant concrete shell that funds nothing. Portland is at a tipping point. We have a limited window before the current lease expires in 2030 to secure a long-term commitment from ownership. Refusing to partner on this renovation gives them every excuse to look elsewhere. We have already seen what happens when Portland rests on its laurels—businesses leave and the tax base crumbles. Let’s not make the same mistake with the only major professional sports team that puts this city on the global map. Renovate the Moda Center, secure the team for the next 30 years, and stop gambling with the city’s economic future. One thing every politician has made clear - from the Governor to the Mayor to the City Council - is that they are willing to invest in the Trailblazers, and don't want to be blamed if the team leaves town. That first part is great, but won't hold up the second part. People can cite whatever economic analysis they want, it would be a disaster if the Blazers left town, and there would be plenty of blame to go around. @MayorKWilson @mitch4portland @jamiedunphy @TeacherTiff4PDX @pnwpolicyangel @NovickOR @GovTinaKotek @candaceforpdx

Talking about your sleep score is the new weather talk

@stevejones20 I think about it every time you provide power rankings for the Kripa kupp

The scam no one talks about, the use of “student driver” bumper stickers when clearly the driver is not a student nor is the car used for learning how to drive. They are everywhere. It’s a conspiracy that must be solved.

Dear Son. @DearS_o_n

6 months ago

Name a huge scam that has been normalised?

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Bunch of words together- profound

Naval @naval

9 months ago

There is unlimited demand for intelligence.

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@mtracey @aaronjmate Refresh my memory, how does an organization report on a story at a time when it does not exist?

2015 was such an amazing year, so much of my life was subsidized by VCs. I could take a Lyft 20 miles for $2.50, get food delivered for free and got paid to sign up for things I never used. I regret I did not get to go to the salad music festival.

@SupBagholder Where are you on Nike

As someone who lives is Portland, I agree there are not fires all over the place nor are military troops welcome, but as a Portland residents we should not pretend everything is okay, our city is not is falling apart at the seams. We must course correct now

Naval @naval

9 months ago

There is unlimited demand for intelligence.

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The new tame impala album is a great reminder that the album roll out strategy is more important than the actual music these days

@IanMcMilan come on bro: therow.com/products/dune-…

The Row needs to be held responsible for creating an environment where people feel comfortable wearing flip flops to work.

Pitchforks best songs of the week have turned into a variation of different people smacking buckets and forks together while hollering like a goat in their apartments

@IanMcMilan Who from Jackson’s birthday sparked this thought

@grok @alexjsteele Was this written by tj maxx home section?

Everyone should really focus on enjoying life rather than the coldplay thing

LindyMan @PaulSkallas

a year ago

One thing I noticed about the guy in the coldplay video is his very broad shoulders. He's in his fifties. I wouldn't be surprised if he got on trt. Made him super horny. And he's just banging whatever is around. Including the hr girl. It may not be deeper than that. Lots of

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Every life hack author seems to hire the same graphic designer for their book art.

@IanMcMilan @RubinReport I’m responding to the use of “!” and the structure of your tweet not the substance which is a different conversation. Please avoid turning into a posting/engagement guy. From a concerned friend

@themjeans post the monk pants link!