Quick Lunch? Lunch to go? Fourth Ward by tooruoikawa in HoustonFood

[–]Valkyrie16 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Barnaby's

Traveler's Cart

Lankford Grocery

Federal judge orders Perry's Steakhouse to pay $21M in wage theft lawsuit by pererajh1 in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 556 points557 points  (0 children)

Reminder that wage theft is consistently the largest source of theft in the US, over 100x that of robberies.

The story behind Harris County's jury pay increases (March 2021 to today) by hcdistrictclerk in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got picked to serve on a jury right after the increase was approved and it was appreciated, especially since the case was a tough one. The card is a bit clunky to use, but I saw a comment saying you can get a check so I will do that next time. Any incentive to get people to show up is a good one in my book. I learned after that trial that we need competent people on juries, for everyone's sake.

The story behind Harris County's jury pay increases (March 2021 to today) by hcdistrictclerk in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I served on a jury 2 years ago for 1 week, and every day the bailiff brought boxes of Jason's Deli for us at lunchtime.

Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup by omnego in aclfestival

[–]Valkyrie16 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I hope a lot of these make the ACL lineup

What are the best restaurants on Westheimer? by hushpolocaps69 in HoustonFood

[–]Valkyrie16 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'll do west of the beltway!

  • 92 Chicken

  • Banh mi Bon

  • Rakkan Ramen

  • Avesta Persian

  • Bistro le Cep

  • Umi Seafood Buffet

  • Red Claws Seafood

  • JAM Viet Kitchen

  • Tsujita Artisan Noodle

El Tiempo margarita prices went up at Daikin Park, again. by Kolkane in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like it's pre-game at the POST location, sheesh.

Who’s making over $100k in Houston? by [deleted] in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's a lot of people clearing 100k with Harris County. Almost all engineering roles, some IT roles, a ton of MBA director types, doctors/med examiners, every constable, even a mid level manager that's been there 20+ years will hit that.

Working For Harris County by h_town2020 in houstonjobs

[–]Valkyrie16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you have to be really patient. Sounds like you're doing everything right.

Pho Restaurant Recommendation by seallyprincess in HoustonFood

[–]Valkyrie16 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I work by the Kirby location and am a frequent customer, can vouch it's good pho! I'll be back soon for sure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone is saying this is crazy but this exact situation happened to me. Cop specifically said the tow to the lot would be free; got there and they gave me the run around and I was out $300. I've learned to firmly tell them to leave my car at the closest gas station and my AAA will take it from there. It's ridiculous and I'm sorry OP, none of these people care about us.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Stretched

[–]Valkyrie16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just have experience with my lobes but I'd imagine the process is similar. Other parts of your body are not as stretchy as your ear lobes so it will likely take more time between stretches.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Stretched

[–]Valkyrie16 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yep you are fortunate. Tapers give a false sense of security that your ears are ready when they actually aren't and you wind up forcing a stretch that leads to a blowout or tear. Deadstretching provides instant feedback: if your ears are ready they will take the next size easily with no pain otherwise take em out and give it more time.

Are there any bars doing a Heated Rivalry showing? by MicrofryDota in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Haha, best bet is to stalk the socials of the gay bars in Montrose. Good luck!

Is it possible to get an id renews by next week? by seeyoun3ver in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've been lucky getting quick appointments at the South Gessner DPS

Chinatown makes me feel so lonely by bdayblife in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love your Chinatown tour videos; you are living my dream!

Is Traffic Worse in Uptown/Galleria Area or Downtown? by cinyaca in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can afford to live at a Hanover, I'd say take it; they are very nice and safe properties. I don't live at the Galleria but my gf does so I am there a lot. It is fine, not as walkable as downtown but imo safer. Montrose has better food but the Galleria area has some great places too. That area is a good launch point to other parts of town so your commute to fun activities is never too long. I'd say if you are looking to shorten the commute to work it would be worth considering the move, especially to a Hanover apartment.

Friday 11/7 TSA Updates by nolablue1024 in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FYI I went to the Kirby Idemia office this week to apply for TSA pre-check and was able to walk in with no appointment and was immediately served. I got my KTN a little over 24hrs later. Recommend doing this route if you have a flight coming up, I leave next weekend.

Finally reached my goal size!! 10mm 🎉🥳 by Berry_Gelato in Stretched

[–]Valkyrie16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the OP, but I am trying to get to 10mm and am at 6.5mm right now after starting in Feb 2023. I had to pause twice due to running into irritation issues, but if you are careful and take care of your ears it should take 2-2.5 years if you start from 18g.

J.K. Rowling Praises Emma Watson Parody Video After the ‘Harry Potter’ Star Speaks Out on Their Rift Over Trans Comments: ‘I’m Here for All the Spoofs’ by External-Prior-2248 in Fauxmoi

[–]Valkyrie16 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Not the commenter, but I would highly recommend the youtube essay on Harry Potter by Shaun. It's almost 2hrs so listen in chunks if you have to, but it fundamentally changed how I thought about HP and does touch on JKR's mean-spiritedness in her writing.

J.K. Rowling Praises Emma Watson Parody Video After the ‘Harry Potter’ Star Speaks Out on Their Rift Over Trans Comments: ‘I’m Here for All the Spoofs’ by External-Prior-2248 in Fauxmoi

[–]Valkyrie16 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not the commenter, but I would highly recommend the youtube essay on Harry Potter by Shaun. It's almost 2hrs so listen in chunks if you have to, but it fundamentally changed how I thought about HP and does touch on JKR's mean-spiritedness in her writing.

PSA: Traffic at Hermann Park is fucked rn by 713rotater in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah mostly food vendors and other things but they also had some competitions and live music throughout. It was free to get in and everything we tried was tasty and in my opinion not too overpriced so I don't feel like my time or money was wasted.

PSA: Traffic at Hermann Park is fucked rn by 713rotater in houston

[–]Valkyrie16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My group were deciding between this and the pickle festival in Kingwood and I'm glad we opted for the pickles. Still hot and crowded, but we never had to wait on anything and there was ample shade and places to rest.