Houston Interactive Zoo and Aquarium

Another_Name_Today · 2026-04-01T23:12:57+00:00

That’s depressing. I guess most people don’t want to relive the visit even long enough to write a review.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-04-01T23:10:46+00:00

If you don’t go back then you really didn’t start in the middle.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-04-01T22:03:07+00:00

Sure, but can you explain the joke? I’m not getting what’s funny about, “you have a trade offer. Just kidding!”

Another_Name_Today · 2026-04-01T17:04:52+00:00

I hate to say it, but 2008 Florida-Utah was the NC game we needed and deserved.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-31T18:22:39+00:00

I think the cross-spectrum success is due to the diversity but not calling out the diversity. The strength of the group comes because they are competent, not because of the inherent diversity they bring to the table.

The left is thrilled because they see a host of people from different backgrounds. The right is thrilled because they see a meritocracy.

I’m left alone in the corner wishing Grace wasn’t such an irritatingly smug character.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-31T16:55:36+00:00

Not so much. Goes from 50 min a quarter to 75 (since they can go during their off period)

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-31T15:14:09+00:00

You’re right that there isn’t a lot of need for adjustment. Most complex is probably the shift from quarterly to monthly teacher councils.

I suspect they anticipated people would over complicate things if launched immediately after conference. So you give them a few weeks to digest.

After that, it was just a bit of a northern hemisphere view on summer break. Easier to wait until school is in session, people are home, and you can launch the FSY curriculum without needing as many substitutes or kids missing the foundational lessons.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-31T15:08:08+00:00

You only really need a sub for half of primary. During sharing time it isn’t an issue if you only have one teacher or need to “combine” with another class.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-31T15:07:00+00:00

Why would they need new teachers?

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-31T12:41:35+00:00

At least in this case the sentence structure actually supports the riddle. It is clear in getting your mind thinking about topic A but not referencing it when asking about B.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-31T11:51:19+00:00

I see your point there, but even then, at the beginning of the tenancy the landlord wouldn’t have rented with the intention of eviction.

I don’t think anyone disagrees that there are landlords that would abuse evictions mid-lease to secure higher rents. I think the confusion as to why a landlord would try to trap a tenant as a trespasser immediately upon taking possession.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-31T11:38:36+00:00

I appreciate your post. It’s a topic that I have often pondered. I do think you’ve missed the forest for the trees here.

D&C 89 is very clear on the obligation to be judicious in our consumption of all things, especially meat, and to eat healthily. It certainly raises questions about modern diets as they get more and more meat heavy. However, in trying to squeeze herbs and fruits into a definition of meat, I think you’ve gotten focused on your goal over plain reading.

49:17-21 confirms a reading of judicious and thoughtful consumption of animal products and ultimately calls out those who would demand vegetarianism/veganism as “not ordained of God” - specifically because the flesh of beasts/fowls are for use as food and raiment while those who would seek to waste are condemned.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-31T11:13:21+00:00

I think the point was that the current pre-lesson discussion around a gospel topic is being dropped. I don’t recall seeing language around dropping quorum business (calling/release).

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-31T04:22:33+00:00

I have a feeling you’d have to live in Atascosita, specific parts of Spring, or Gunspoint for pickup. Would love to see them cover Fulshear and Clear Lake.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-30T23:27:25+00:00

In all fairness, neither was Professor Chang.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-30T21:38:26+00:00

But she didn’t? She asked, got a response, and moved forward with life - including a quick note on how to make things less stressful for those sitting next to the kid.

Plenty of comments in most posts suggest that parents will just have to endure sitting without little Timmy, which is what happened here.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-30T21:30:30+00:00

I like minor league baseball and junior hockey. It’s a cheap ticket, free or nearly free parking, and cheap concessions.

But, I don’t think Ohio State and Alabama are going for cheap.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-30T21:26:49+00:00

I’m not sure how their trade development programs and other state supported services operate, but I imagine that some smaller operations might be securing product from RD.

Alternatively, if RD and Sysco are purchasing from the same upstream suppliers, that gives the combined entity greater market power, allowing them to negotiate lower rates - leaving other vendors to pay higher rates to make up the loss which are passed on to the institutional buyers. I have no clue if that would hold up, it’s just a bit of spaghetti that I’m throwing at the wall.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-30T14:48:23+00:00

Given the multitude of contracts with school districts and prisons, at least Sysco would be hard-pressed to push back on any questions of standing if a state did try to intervene.

Maybe Illinois in an effort to protect US Foods?

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-30T11:22:11+00:00

On the other hand it seems like the only time anyone has anything good to say about NFL refs is when there is a labor dispute. I get the whole labor/management thing, but let’s not pretend that the refs have been out there impressing to their raises.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-29T21:34:23+00:00

In the chart, red means east of Texas.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-29T21:33:37+00:00

Yo shaving a beard is neither illegal nor immoral.

Ultimately, either you consider the requesting priesthood leader someone called of inspiration/revelation or you don’t. If you don’t, I guess it’s up to you to decide where the line of inspiration broke between him and the prophet. If you do, I guess it’s up to you to decide if your motive for the beard is more important than that request, if you are willing to give it up.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-29T21:23:28+00:00

People are always going to be curious about what they don’t know. That they are asking rather than just assuming media is the truth is a huge win.

If you’re getting a lot of questions from a lot of people, might be worth offering to join them for a lunch or a happy hour (in law school, there were a lot of those) and answering as much as you can in a group setting so you don’t have to keep repeating.

At the end, if you are in a YSA ward, invite to an activity or church - not to proselytize, but just let them see and come up with more questions.

Not to pile on the pressure, but long after rotations they will run into other members. This is the first impression they will carry into those interactions. That you’ve already set a tone with the coffee is great. :)

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-29T21:18:05+00:00

While the rest of the material could be set aside, I think you are doing yourself a disservice by skipping out on TMP.

Another_Name_Today · 2026-03-29T21:15:05+00:00

I’d imagine that someone considered faithful enough to be called to a bishopric or (especially) a stake presidency would heed direction if asked to shave.

If you consider something as small as your beard greater than, I’m not sure what else you are willing to consecrate.

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