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  1. I don't remember a particular place, but go Vieille Ville (Old Town area) and find some seafood.
  2. This Airbnb was a perfect location in Brussels https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/13425316
  3. It’s a fairytale town, isn’t it? How’s a fairytale town not somebody’s fucking thing?H ow can all those canals and bridges and cobbled streets and those churches, all that beautiful fucking fairytale stuff, how can that not be somebody’s fucking thing, eh? How can fucking swans not fucking be somebody’s fucking thing, eh? How can that be
  4. Brussels is an easy train ride from Amsterdam and worth the trip. You could do a day trip from Brussels to Brugge. Brugge is nice, but I enjoyed Ghent more.
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    Dublin

    Guinness and Jameson are not close. I wouldn't bother visiting both unless you have time, and if you do I would recommend the Ireland thread. The Guinness brewery is ok, but I would just head to the top floor. Spend some time in the Temple area and then get the hell out of the tourist spot. Wonder around a bit.
  6. Mez and I were there last year for the Astros game. Fells Point area is where you want to be. It's an easy Uber.
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    Cruz vs Beto

    WASHINGTON – Texas U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke raised more than $10.4 million in the past three months, more than doubling the $4.59 million reported by Republican U.S. Sen Ted Cruz, a former presidential candidate who is defending his Senate seat in November. O'Rourke, a rare challenger outraising an established incumbent, also enjoys a substantial cash advantage over Cruz, who still leads in the polls. O'Rourke closed out the quarter ending June 30 with more than $14 million in the bank, compared to Cruz's $10.4 million.
  8. Time to send LMJ down to AAA along with Keuchel and Marwin. Might as well trade Correa because he's always injured. Gattis is slumping again - time for DFA talk again.
  9. Camerata is my favorite wine bar. 13 Celsius is a close 2nd.
  10. You need to find a good add-on, and they change ofen. Neptune Rising has been working pretty well for me.
  11. QJD Peking Duck opening a Houston location - 5901 Westheimer. I suppose you can get your karaoke on after, if you are into that. https://houston.eater.com/2018/7/9/17546954/qjd-peking-duck-opening-houston-westheimer-road Later this month, a Peking duck restaurant that’s been open in China for more than 100 years will open its doors in Houston. QJD Peking Duck is set to host its grand opening at 5901 Westheimer Road later this month, bringing the second North American location of the restaurant to Space City. The restaurant, a spin off of Quan Ju De Roast Duck restaurant in Beijing, was founded in 1864, according to its website, and has operated continuously since the Qing Dynasty. In addition to the Beijing original, a Toronto outpost of QJD Peking Duck opened in September 2017, and has since earned solid reviews for its namesake dish. The restaurant has even scored a nod from President George H.W. Bush, who dined at the Chinese outpost. As is expected, lacquered and roasted Peking duck is the star of the menu, served with steamed pancakes, vegetables, and a sweet soybean dipping sauce. Duck liver pate, salty duck liver (a dish that sort of resembles foie gras), and spiced smoked fish are also on the menu, along with duck wings, Xi’an rice noodles, and duck tongue soup. Presentation is especially important at QJD — bites of duck are fashioned into pretty rosettes, a tofu dish is decorated with little duckling cutouts, and the garnishes are particularly extravagant. QJD Peking Duck will kick open its doors on Friday, July 20 with a grand opening party from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  12. You guys make it sound like Correa is Jed Lowrie. Correa has had thumb injuries and that's about it.
  13. I like to go to the In-N-Out Burger next to the airport. Go to the park across the street and watch the planes fly right over my head.
  14. SIRI isn't going anywhere unless someone buys them out. Their financials look strong to quite strong, so I don't see that happening.
  15. I doubt it will turn. Kingwood, Humble, and the north will always vote Republican. You can compare the maps and see exactly what the Republicans are doing. You can see where the red goes with direct correlation. http://swamplot.com/where-trump-lost-harris-county-mapped/2016-11-14/ http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Texas's_2nd_congressional_district That's what is messed up about the redistricting. The 2nd district voted Democrat until 2005, which was the first time in history a Republican was voted since 1846. Come 2012 they redistrict taking out Beaumont and all of Jefferson County, while adding over million people in white suburbia in north Houston. Also deciding to take portions of inner Houston where they know democrats are vastly outnumbered in the district.
  16. Straight Democrat for the first time ever. Daniel Crenshaw does seem like a decent guy, but this is where I'm at thanks to Trump and the GOP. I'm in the 2nd Congressional District and it has been gerrymandered to shit. My Montrose vote won't count for the Congressional District election. Take a look at this fucked up map. http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Texas's_2nd_congressional_district
  17. Another interview? Maybe, maybe not. It's determined by the vetting center.
  18. Not sure what you mean there? Certain Caribbean destinations don't even require a passport.
  19. Strippers sound nice, but don't move to the Galleria area
  20. Yep, global entry will not get you through customs in foreign countries. Only in America.
  21. Bike theft is common in Houston and I haven't had any issues. But yes, someone can easily cut some of those small locks with the right tools if they wanted. I have a heavy chain I use at times that is almost impossible to cut, but it's a pain in the ass to bike with. I'm not a fan of the U-locks because it's hard to lock up if you can't find a bike rack around or small pole. This is the heavy chain I use at times. When I know I will leave the bike out for long periods of time or in sketchy areas. https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-Keeper-Integrated-Bicycle-33-5-Inch/dp/B005YPK7V8/ref=sr_1_10?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1530629685&sr=1-10&keywords=bike+lock+cable&refinements=p_36%3A1253556011 I use something like this for daily riding. Like a bar crawl, a quick ride to the store, or if I ride to work. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WGUV2B8/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvpv2_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3233965245922079678&pd_rd_wg=UXxau&pf_rd_r=V1056J2FSWKH2PPC6T6Y&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00WGUV2B8&pd_rd_w=jG7QR&pf_rd_i=bike+lock+cable&pd_rd_r=2038d4a4-085c-4c9c-bdd8-60228263a216&ie=UTF8&qid=1530629835&sr=1 Kevlar works great https://www.amazon.com/OTTOLOCK-Combination-Lightweight-Compact-Durable/dp/B0799DYL2G/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1530629601&sr=8-3-spons&keywords=bike+lock+cable&psc=1
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