This will be primarily her car but we do a lot of car share already with her CTS and my Audi Q5. I’m totally sold on the idea of getting a truck and she has been bugging me about this one since the shitshow storm that came through exposed us for needing a generator badly.
She is totally on board with the idea of driving a truck, and I’m doing my best to tell her that would be badass lol. Now for the truck itself, is the generator thing a gimmick? Any reviews of the new hybrid would be appreciated. Is the tech good? We would not be doing any hauling other than my family’s pop up or boat from time to time
I just saw that someone posted another Houston institution close due to the pandemic. My family loves to try new restaurants around town, especially beloved hole-in-the-wall restaurants. I’ve lived here for over a decade but I know there are many places I’ve yet to discover. Maybe with the attention here we can drum up business to keep these places busy especially during these tough times.
Technically, I live in a suburb of Houston, but that's just semantics. Sorry in advance for the word-vomit because I'm typing this at 1 am.
Rice's vibe?
- Since I'm only a senior, I'll be going off what some of my friends have said for this section. It's definitely as close-knit and collaborative as people have said. Residential Colleges play a major part in social life because it becomes your family and home. A lot of bonding happens during O-Week. Each college has its own traditions, dining hall, social events, etc. It's easy to stay inside your own college's bubble, but if you want to branch out, there's no problem doing so.
- I have visited the campus, and I quite liked it. Trees are everywhere, so you are shielded from the scorching Texas sun. Idk how to describe the architecture, but it's the same style from building to building, immersing you in that Rice environment.
- My friend was mentored by a Rice professor as a junior, so Rice professors are approachable and open from what we've seen!
What's the weather like?
- The weather is as ehhh as you think it is. There are only two seasons --hot and cold--, but it can change throughout the day too.
- We have humidity here which feels disgusting and suffocating, especially after warm showers. (I'm still not used to it even after living here for so long.)
- For the cold, it goes as low as the mid-30s, so it's not too bad. That being said, always dress in layers or bring a jacket because we like to put the AC on full blast. Also, bring an umbrella because it randomly rains.
- We have hurricane season from June to November. It shouldn't be too much of an issue unless you live in Galveston. Plus, we had Hurricane Harvey recently, and global warming is a fat yikes, so you should make an evacuation plan just in case.
What are the available academic opportunities?
- Well, Rice is near the Texas Medical Center (TMC) which is the largest in the world; so for you pre-meds and scientists out there, there are many many many opportunities. You can conduct research, shadow doctors, etc. I was able to work on a project there as a junior, so don't be afraid to reach out.
- Moreover, we're the Energy Capital of the World as well as a port. Thus, the energy, oil, and gas industries are very prevalent here. Most of these companies are Downtown or along I-10. If you're in engineering, business, computer science, natural sciences, environmental sciences, public policy, etc., there are plenty of internshi
Cost of living? Weather? Traffic?
Rep. Crenshaw's challenger is Elliott Scheirman, check out his campaign here: https://www.scheirmanforcongress.com/
• Republicans suing to get Libertarians off the ballot: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/Republicans-ask-Texas-Supreme-Court-to-boot-15522515.php
• Texas Democrats are successfully suing to kick Green Party candidates off the November ballot: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/08/19/texas-democrats-green-party-november/
The Libertarian party is currently fighting to get every party on the ballot.
I just accepted a late $72/3hr surge for tomorrow. Unusual right? I just read a person ditched a $69/3hr and then ended up getting over $80 for an early 3hr block and then got a $69/3hr later. Likely in Houston? Thinking about holding out but with the usual new booties likely snatching up base rates i feel i might miss out. Thoughts?
This is the 21st century,' she said. 'We don't waste money on newspapers. Here, use my iPad.'.
I can tell you this... That fly never knew what hit him!
I believe that RCV, or another system like STAR, would benefit everyone, not just the left or right. Instead of being stuck with two candidates in the end or having a candidate win by plurality in the primaries, a newer system would be more representative of the voters.
My homie is a Lakers fan and all he does is insult WB.
Like how you gonna be born and raised in Houston and root for the Lakers?
I mean maybe I’m biased but cmon now the Rockets are legit contenders. I was talking about how Rockets first small ball game was against the Lakers and how WB scores 40+ on them and he said “yeAH caUsE AD aND lEBroN wERe oUt”
They were definitely there and Roco shot a 3 over AD in the clutch
WB Carried the team to victory. Not only that he kept saying that WB shoots teams out and just omitted our shooters.
LA fans need some humbling I swear. We are more than capable of taking Lebron/AD out. For god sake our duo is statically better. Do people just not pay attention to our game? Are ppl stuck in past narratives? Is it just cause he feels threatened by the Rockets.
It’s wack af but if you from Houston rooting for the Lakers you clearly not paying attention to how dominant our team can be with WB playing his best basketball
The Times are rough.
For being an Asshole By Nature, he really is the most caring person in this city. S/o to him and his crew for all the good work they’re ALWAYS doing.
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