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tokamak

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  1. So does the realistic dream class look about like this right now?

    • QB: Roschon
    • RB: Cain
    • WR: Whittington, Wilson, Higgins, Wright
    • TE: Cupp or Wiley??
    • OL: Green, Johnson, Shepherd, Bragg, EJNO
    • DL: Sweat, NaNa, Leal
    • LB: Floyd, Gbenda, Henry, Davis?
    • DB: Banks, Watson, Richardson, Cine
    • ATH: Tongue

    That's only 24, so throw in a couple more BPAs. I'm least sure of what's going on at TE, LB, and DB.

  2. 8 minutes ago, kmac30 said:

    I have my Arlo cameras set up so that the lag does cause much problems. That said, the camera on my driveway stopped connecting 5 days after I put it up (its high) and that pissed me off. Yesterday, after 3 months of running, my front door camera just decided to go offline. Batteries are good, just not connecting.

    I hate when technology doesn’t live up to its end of the deal.

    I was having a conversation with a friend at work yesterday about how we have so much shit in our lives these days to make things easier, or better somehow. But it sure does feel like I spend a lot of time frustrated and troubleshooting stuff that's not working as promised. Another thread.

  3. Another thing to think about is how much control you want/need. I haven't looked at it in a while, but it seems like Utah maybe just has a single portfolio choice, since everyone keeps talking about the return. Others might have more. Nevada, for example, gives you a choice of around 20ish Vanguard portfolios, so the actual return is much more up to you. They do have some age-based ones as well, which are akin to the target-retirement date mutual funds if you just prefer to set it and forget it.

  4. Yeah I went pretty much all chalk too although as I type, the Nazon/de la Paz and Baldonado/Draughn matchups are both nailbiters. Jimbob Ghostkeeper is absolutely stomping his matchup. I think he's really one to watch coming out of this region.

    1. Utah is the one you'll see recommended the most. Several others are good, too. We use Nevada's because it also has low expense ratios and it's the one Vanguard has partnered with. If you already have IRAs and shit at Vanguard, you can manage the Nevada one through your account there. Note that we're all assuming that you live in Texas, which has no state income tax, which means it doesn't matter which state's you use. If you live in a state with income tax, it might make more sense to use your own state's program.
    2. You can do it either way. We set up a separate account for our 2nd child. However, the rules for transferring funds between beneficiaries (e.g., two siblings) are very straightforward, so plenty of people just use one account for all kids. We chose to do separate accounts because it allows us to mix their investments differently (not a big deal because our kids are only 2 years apart), and I figured it might make keeping things straight slightly easier once they get to college age.
    3. I'm sure that varies entirely based on the particular program. Or more specifically, who is administering the program. For ours (Nevada through Vanguard, see above), you can set it up to just draw out of a bank account on a regular schedule.
  5. 1 hour ago, elfenix said:

    well, he said he's not really needing another SUV, so i was leaving those off the list as they're marketed as SUVs by the car companies.  but if he meant something not the size of the explorer, then those should be on the shopping list.  i'm partial to the mazda cx-5 myself. 

    Yeah, not a sedan, not an SUV, not a minivan doesn't leave a lot. Maybe a four door Tacoma, or even an Ecoboost F-150?

  6. ESPN's streaming service starts April 12 and it's going to be $5/mo. I was really excited about that price point when I saw the headline, but apparently it doesn't include the ability to watch what's actually showing on the ESPN TV channels. It's just basically for the games that aren't good enough to be on TV.

  7. On 3/30/2018 at 10:58 AM, SMUlawUTgrad said:

     

     


    In a very quick search I’ve found the hybrid version of this. Was unsure because it has the third row but it seemed too small to be useful.


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    We have a current-generation Highlander. With two kids, we leave the 3rd row folded flat 95% of the time. In this class of vehicles, the 3rd row is really only useful for kids, or adults on short trips. You'd never go on a long roadtrip or something with an adult in the back, but I've sat back there a few times just going around town and it's fine.

    To answer your question, though, you've said you want:

    • something bigger than a sedan
    • smaller than a "full-size SUV"
    • sits up high
    • decent gas mileage
    • not a minivan

    IMO, everything about that list says compact (i.e. two row, 5 passenger) SUV to me. Examples would be Toyota RAV-4, Subaru Forester, Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, etc. I hate Honda with a burning passion so please don't buy a Honda but the CRV is in that class, too. I'm sure BMW, Audi, etc all have their versions if you want luxury.

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  8. 1 hour ago, royiv said:

    Don’t need a gigantic yard. Just need somewhere that the dog can take a dump.

    Near the Med Center, < $1 mm, don't care about schools, and no yard needed? I'm not an expert on stuff that fits those parameters, but I would think the world is your oyster, honestly.

    montrose: https://www.har.com/805-kipling-street/sale_84380959

    museum district: https://www.har.com/1814-arbor/sale_84929538

    heights: https://www.har.com/1503-rutland-street/sale_49690060

    Rice Military: https://www.har.com/612-reinicke-street/sale_48344665

    "EaDo" (ugh): https://www.har.com/2602-clay-street-b/sale_25876520

  9. God damn I love this bracket. Another strong field this year.

    I actuality made a submission for the first time this year. Rangers draftee Obie Ricumstrict. Honestly I'm not surprised he didn't make it, most of these are absurd.

  10. Are the Chinese coming for this market? They've got some pretty big players in battery tech, don't they?

    Seems like they could follow the same game plan as the Japanese and then the Koreans, only starting out with EVs.

  11. Probably 95% of my play time is Random Heroes because it's my group's favorite game mode. It's funny because as a result we're jacks of all trades, master of none. One guy in our group does play a fair amount of competitive and I'm pretty sure he's the ultimate flex (albeit at a lower level than he could be if he just picked one or two heroes to main).

    I like Randoms so much for a bunch of reasons. There's no pressure to pick a certain hero/role, toxicity is basically nonexistent, and the game is very free-flowing. Sure, sometimes you get a bad comp against a good one and you get stomped, but you're always only a pick or two away from changing up the red team's comp. It's crazy how much it ebbs and flows sometimes as a result.

    To be honest, I probably watch more OW than play it these days, though. Mainly because I've been too busy to play but I've also legitimately gotten drawn into OWL. The Houston team is very likable. They were surprisingly good in stage 1, then fell back to mediocre in stage 2. Stage 3 starts next week.

    Also, are there two different posters named Dr. J posting in this thread? That is....weird.

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  12. My perception is that the chancellor of UT in this day and age needs to be someone who will stand up for the mission of a great university (system) in the face of a lot of politically-motivated meddling, skepticism, and outright opposition. Is Tillerson that guy?

  13. 12 hours ago, Coyote said:

    Am I looking at an hour from out there or worse? I already commute 45 minute each way, so it’s nothing I can’t handle. Does that hour frequently turn into an hour and a half?

    Yes. Yes. 

    Your hours help a little, but Cinco Ranch to downtown is going to be pretty gnarly no matter what. Not to mention that the 59/610/Westpark interchange is about to become a nightmare from hell for the next decade. That's also a mark against Sugar Land (which is otherwise a decent option, IMO). 

    I'd probably take a look at Kingwood if I were you. I don't know as much about it up there, but I've heard that 59 from there into downtown ("the EasTex" if you want to start learning the parlance) isn't bad.

    Spring Branch has (mostly) good schools and the commute won't kill you. I like that area and would probably live there myself if I could afford it. A few caveats though. 1) You better be fucking rich. Especially if you want to live in the inside Beltway 8 part of SB. 2) Shitloads of places out there flooded. Careful with that. 3) SB isn't "suburbs" like you're probably thinking of. Sure, it WAS a suburb...in 1950. Compared to places like Katy and The Woodlands, it's practically central Houston now though.

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