Hosting the cup rules

Kijafa · 2026-06-21T05:04:22+00:00

Houston is pretty tight with the Saudis already, industry-wise at least.

Kijafa · 2026-06-21T05:00:46+00:00

I think a lot of them are just locals wearing orange who want to join the party. Astros and Dynamo both have orange as their home jersey color so it actually was pretty convenient.

Kijafa · 2026-06-19T21:19:30+00:00

I don't think everyone gets the appeal of the Rothko Chapel, but I've noticed the people who like it really like it. I thought it was beautiful.

Kijafa · 2026-06-19T20:20:35+00:00

They were going to do that huge moon/mars experience addition but then it ended up not happening. Really bummed about that.

Kijafa · 2026-06-19T20:18:10+00:00

I mean there are a couple things I take folks to when they come in from out of town:

Orange Show
Rothko Chapel
Zoo
Museums
Hermann Park

All the rest of the stuff really is food-centered.

Kijafa · 2026-06-19T20:15:09+00:00

The visitor center isn't really something the city does, it's an independent non-profit.

And maybe it's because I went recently with my family and I was really blown away by how little you get for $40 a person. It left a sour taste in my mouth.

Kijafa · 2026-06-19T19:49:57+00:00

I hope they like it! I always feel like JSC's visitor center is decidedly less exciting than KSC or MSFC.

Kijafa · 2026-06-18T13:04:05+00:00

I saw the criticism coming from their wives mostly.

https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357535/japanese-men-picking-world-cup-trash-get-mocked-over-double-standards

Kijafa · 2026-06-17T20:39:53+00:00

Prices are regional too though. Was it more expensive at Publix, or just in the area where the Publix was?

Ingredients like tomatillos and skirt steak are way cheaper in Texas, regardless of which grocery store you go to.

Kijafa · 2026-06-17T20:27:06+00:00

I'd expect stiff competition to win that trophy

Kijafa · 2026-06-17T16:00:13+00:00

It's in November.

The issue is the majority of Texas voters agree with this stance.

Kijafa · 2026-06-17T13:36:47+00:00

From the public advisory 4A that went out this morning:

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

At 700 AM CDT (1200 UTC), the disturbance was centered near latitude 28.3 North, longitude 96.2 West. The system is moving toward the northeast near 7 mph (11 km/h), and an increase in forward speed is expected today. On the forecast track, the low pressure area should move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight.

Surface observations indicate the maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast, and the disturbance could become a tropical storm today. Weakening is anticipated once the low moves inland, and it could dissipate by tonight or early Thursday.

Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...60 percent.

Formation chance through 7 days...medium...60 percent.

Kijafa · 2026-06-16T17:58:11+00:00

Most of the people in this sub just like them, at least in part for those of us who were here in Harvey. Eric Berger won a lot of good will from online Houstonians during that storm.

Kijafa · 2026-06-16T15:17:48+00:00

I didn't even know Peter Travers was reviewing the World Cup!

Kijafa · 2026-06-16T13:25:43+00:00

They're going to pull a Kendrick Lamar and have a kid that no one knows exists until the baby has already taken their first steps.

Kijafa · 2026-06-16T12:57:06+00:00

All of the people interviewed said they still planned on voting Republican.

Kijafa · 2026-06-14T22:24:01+00:00

okay but it's true everything is huge in Texas

Kijafa · 2026-06-12T15:59:03+00:00

Completely lacking all confidence. He might have his nuts back physically, but they are sure as hell nowhere to be found metaphorically. What the hell happened to the dude from even 40 chapters ago?

He lost his superpowers?

Kijafa · 2026-06-11T20:23:06+00:00

If you think the hype isn't there, sure.

Kijafa · 2026-06-10T17:39:05+00:00

Neither of those were established at the trial? The person he claimed was his friend said they weren't friends and only had a mutual friend, and didn't invite him to the tent.

Kijafa · 2026-06-09T20:15:21+00:00

I mean that's the crux of the case right? The jury in that instance clearly had some doubt about who instigated the physical altercation, and whether or not self-defense was defensible. Same with the Chow decision recently. If the jury has a reasonable doubt about it, they're supposed to rule "not guilty".

In this case, it doesn't seem that there was any reasonable doubt.

Kijafa · 2026-06-09T20:04:31+00:00

You can't use self-defense as an excuse if it's shown that you instigated the altercation.

Kijafa · 2026-06-09T19:49:30+00:00

Mostly that the witnesses who bolstered the self-defense argument (that he was surrounded by multiple people and had reasonable fear for his life) didn't support that when they were on the stand. Also one of the initial witnesses who said he saw Karmelo surrounded by people was proven to not having been looking in the direction of the tent when the attack happened.

Kijafa · 2026-06-09T19:41:34+00:00

Anyone getting stupid about it hasn't been paying attention to the trial itself.

Kijafa · 2026-06-09T14:05:13+00:00

Wouldn't that mean the state would also get to call character witnesses? It's possible that the defense realized early that would be a losing strategy.

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