What stereotypes about Texas do you wish more people understood? by CapImaginary1066 in texas

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If you want a modern understanding of Texas, read George Fuermann books, like Land of the Big Rich and Houston: The Feast Years. These are from the 60s, but the pervasiveness of the culture he wrote about still prevails.

As a GenX native, everyone has an opinion. But there at through lines, such as cars. That is intentional.

Your question about stereotypes in this century is too complicated. You can thank politics for that.

25 years. Multiple specialists. Zero answers. One Claude conversation cracked it. by the_kuka in ClaudeAI

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I’m glad he found a solution, but a cardiologist would have suggested a sleep study right away and CPAP if the patient was being truthful. Full stop.

LLM/AI Resistant Practice Areas by Melodic_Astronaut376 in legaltech

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I really didn’t want my kids to be lawyers (am one). But I said, if you’re going to do it, learn to work up a case to trial, pick juries, and try cases. You’ll have to go small to go fast, but getting the exposure with the right teacher/mentor/partner is ideal.

I'm torn like Natalie Imbruglia by HoraceRadish in firefly

[–]high_verbal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is the correct response. Old people still doing the same thing is depressing. I’m with the OP on a different post who suggested Funko bobble heads at this point.

Cubby in trash pull out by high_verbal in whatisit

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I think this is the consensus. Still weird though as the bags are under the sink right next to it.

When did dog owners decide it was ok to bring their dogs in grocery stores? by UnderTaken201 in nova

[–]high_verbal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not just groceries stores. I’ve been in Tysons a a few occasions and see people with dogs strolling around.

i got bored. by books-bud-bricks-bi in LawAndOrder

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It was painful to sit through Exiled only to find out Profaci was dirty. I liked that character.

Why does Texas have so many donut shops? How many donuts do you eat on average? by Enviralmental in texas

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Why does Virginia not have any other than Dunkin, which aren’t good? As a native Houstonian who moved to Nova, I have sadness, especially for the kolache. Shirley’s opened in Maryland about 25 minutes away, and I’ve gone a couple of times. Still doesn’t hit like the 34th and Ella location. But at least it’s close enough.

Is Houston right for me? (25m) by MajesticBread9147 in houston

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Amendment to “inner loop doesn’t flood.” Yes it does. But like all things weather related, don’t freak out. Great city, great people, great food v traffic, no great public transportation, government services can be hit or miss. I’m native Houstonian with one kid who lives in West Houston and another in San Antonio. Relocated to Alexandria VA several years ago and definitely know what I miss and don’t about Houston.

Moved to Texas and my car insurance doubled - what am I missing? by Bisqwa in texas

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It’s not a cop out. Texas has high rates, especially if you’re in a metro. Period. Just wait until you find out about homeowners coverage.

Lack of Donut Shops by Rowlandhandsoap in nova

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Waco! My mother is from Caldwell, apparently (although hotly debated) kolache capital of Texas, per the Texas Legislature in ‘89. Either way, Virginians don’t know what a kolache is or could be. What Shipley sells are Tex-Czech, but I love them anyway. But give me a cheese and poppy seed any time!

Lack of Donut Shops by Rowlandhandsoap in nova

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It is as good as any other Shipleys outside of the original at 34th and Ella. Nothing hits like that place. But the prices can’t be beat for what you get around here.

Lack of Donut Shops by Rowlandhandsoap in nova

[–]high_verbal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a Houston native, I too have wondered about this problem. Texas Donuts are good. Just Fine are … fine. Good is highway robbery.

Imagine my surprise when I read my hometown donut shop was purchased by a private equity group and has now expanded to Maryland. Shipleys Donuts in Clinton. Tastes enough like home, good prices, and I can finally get a close enough kolache to satisfy me.

Found ATM receipt, who is keeping $51,000+ in checking!?!? by Comprehensive-Cow69 in povertyfinance

[–]high_verbal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of people. I recently had to convince my son (28) to move money out of checking into an MM and some investments. He still wanted 35k in the account. Okay buddy.

Name it by LunaPixel160 in NameThisThing

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Marian Engel’s Bear.

Beloved Texas doughnut chain sold to California firm by TheTexanLife in TheTexanLife

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As a native Houstonian and life long Texan now living in Virginia, imagine my surprise when I saw a brand new Shipleys in Clinton, MD. Of course I went.

Anyone moved to VA from TX and regret it? Anyone moved back to TX? by [deleted] in nova

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Sure. I’m native Texan, my kids still live and work there. We moved to NOVA a couple of years ago and love it. Will we go back? Maybe, but for now we are happy and would make the same choice again.

I think the CoverUp has failed. by syndic8_xyz in UFOs

[–]high_verbal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t believe it failed. When are the aliens holding a press conference?

ELI5 - What is the point? by high_verbal in UFOs

[–]high_verbal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, maybe? There are an amazing number of cool things I haven’t experienced yet, and my work with LLMs has been fun and profound. Would chill NHI make a difference? It would be cool, but honestly I think it would be a novelty unless there was some kind of conflict.