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Cap33

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  1. It doesn't piss me off at all. I find it amusing.
  2. $620 here. I feel like I need a generator for the ice storms and solar panels for the summer bills to cover everything that the utilities should be able to handle in the 21st century. Fuck you, ERCOT.
  3. I've never understood why AISD doesn't go all in on this. Set up a foundation and get after all these high tech companies that have come to town and have an interest in an educated workforce locally. Let them put their name on shit or be the exclusive supplier of laptops or or wifi or whatever.
  4. A contractor from AE came around in May and put little yellow flags on two limbs in our backyard that they thought needed trimming because of their proximity to the power line. While they were here, I pointed at the limb in the yard behind ours resting on the power line and asked if that was a priority. Response: Oh yes, we'll be coming around in late-June or early-July to take care of it. Still waiting. One strong wind gust and our whole block (or more) is fucked. And why don't these lovely neighbors of ours just trim it themselves? "Oh, we rent."
  5. Seconded. Bummed they closed Island Creek Oysters at the Kenmore stop, but we made it over to Row 34, and it was as good (or better) than I had hoped.
  6. And not trying to diminish their loss at all. What a terrible, tragic situation. Working in the Texas prison system has got to be one of the worst jobs imaginable, particularly for women. I hope they find a way to hold TDCJ accountable.
  7. I wonder if she filed a workers' comp claim? Even if she did not, her individual damages claims for physical injury and resulting mental trauma are barred because workers' comp benefits are her exclusive remedy for OTJ injuries. (All state agencies have workers' comp.) The husband's claims are likely similarly barred. The only cause of action she and the husband might have left is that the employer intentionally caused her injury. That kind of claim isn't barred by workers' comp, but it's also really hard to prove. All that aside, the dumbfucks who continue to support and elect these assholes won't care a lick about the hypocrisy and instead will just blame the woman for not doing enough to save her child.
  8. We've stayed at the Parker House many times, and the proximity to Fanueil Hall and the North End is tough to beat. My favorite North End spot is Carmelina's, but you'll definitely need a reservation, Mamma Mia's and Giacomo's are good options. Neptune Oyster is up there too. It's really good and walk-in only. Don't skip the Mike's Pastry experience (cash only). On our most recent trip we stayed at The Newbury, and it was awesome. Saltie Girl is a few blocks away if you're looking for seafood. The hotel's fine dining restaurant is Contessa, which I understand is notoriously fussy so we skipped, but we had a great breakfast at The Street Bar on the first floor. Good spot for a short trip and a block away from the Arlington T stop. Get last minute tickets to a Sox game, go walk around the bars on Landsdowne before hand, and stay for as much of the game as you want. There's no place like Fenway, and if the investment isn't huge, you won't feel guilty sneaking out early once your daughter has her fill.
  9. Gotta hand it to the guy’s spokesperson — why stop at “deter” when you can throw in “repel” to convey the image of an insect, rodent, or other pest attacking us. Disgusting.
  10. Went about a week after @South Austin and also had the large seafood tower, along with a few other small plates and lots of drinks. I love this place.
  11. Kara Swisher had Lawrence Wright on her podcast during SXSW, and they talked about the influx of SF/Silicon Valley and all the ways Austin has changed rapidly. Despite our new neighbors' saying how they know damn well how they ruined SF and vowing to do better in their new city, they just can't help themselves because of their unwillingness to do one fucking thing that doesn't benefit their net worth. So the cycle will continue. And FWIW, my kid gets $12 at a Sno-Cone stand when she decides to work.
  12. 1000% this. He follows whatever his advisors tell him is good for Greg on that particular day.
  13. Look at the bright side: now we all can tint the shit out of our windows.
  14. Yep. I used to walk through there all the time and let my dog off leash to swim if there was enough water. But in the last few years, there’s been a homeless presence back in the bamboo, including one asshole who threw rocks at dogs. She was finally arrested, but this DA prob let her back out after 5 min. Initial reports were that the victim was in their 20s. Just hope it wasn’t someone out for a run and crossed paths with a meth’d up homeless dude. Lots of students use the Shoal Creek trail around there.
  15. Body found in Shoal Creek at 29th & Lamar https://twitter.com/DocumentingATX/status/1668045748842250243?s=20 Haven't walked through here in a while bc of some homeless asshole throwing rocks at dogs a while back.
  16. Yep, law and ethics are for pussies.
  17. Well, he did spend millions of dollars chasing cases of voter fraud only to find a handful of cases. Then when he tried to prosecute to save face and justify the wasteful efforts, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (all Rs) dismissed the cases because, as @TwiceHorn points out, he lacks constitutional authority to pursue criminal cases unilaterally. But he goes on MAGA talk shows and brags about how he's nipped voter fraud in the bud, and without his efforts, Texas would be just like one of those hot mess states like Georgia and Pennsylvania. And dipshits believe him. So there's that.
  18. I was 37. Mine was also minor and just on my legs, but it was very painful. Getting my vaccine as soon as I turn 50. I think that's the minimum age it's approved?
  19. This is pretty much exactly my story. I think our kids have turned out to be kind and empathetic people, and we've always told them that if they ever have an interest in seeing what church is all about, we'd support them 100%. And yet every time I hear some snide, judgmental comment from one my parents' church friends about how we are not religious and therefore not good people, it confirms for me that we've made the right choice sparing the kids that aspect of it. It amazes me that, with shrinking congregations across the country, some churches continue to double down on exclusionary teachings and practices. From a purely business standpoint, you'd think they'd be trying to grow membership.
  20. How should we expect APD to focus on crime when they have their hands full with elderly deaf women trying to fly home? https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2023-03-24/austin-jailer-breaks-elderly-deaf-womans-arm-after-misunderstanding-at-airport/
  21. Reporting was that the defense did not object to the juror's dismissal. They whined about it, but that isn't the same as an objection and ruling on the record.
  22. Watched it last night. I've been following the story from early on, but the wow-moment for me was how shady the whole fucking family was/is. Maggie was all in on protecting her son and her lifestyle. Alex's dad and brothers are just as horrible and complicit in covering up Alex's and his sons' bullshit, yet the brothers gave an interview to ABC News early on pretending to be shocked and horrified by all of the dirty laundry coming to light. I think the whole law firm is dirty, and the only reason they cut Alex loose was to shield the rest of their shit from being exposed. And man, I feel so sorry for the kids who survived that boat crash.
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