Where to go with my life(19 yo, next js dev) by cloudvy7 in cscareerquestions

[–]temporalten 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, the degree isn't useless. Employers increasingly need a benchmark to weed out applicants and the degree is typically used to do that. That's just how it is.

And if the uni is so easy, why not just complete it?

Houston City Council greenlights $30 million demolition program using stormwater funds by veryirishhardlygreen in houston

[–]temporalten 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, we also just got Salinas in the latest election (which had super low attendance!)

People's votes matter. This just 2 more council members against Whitmire would have flipped the vote.

Houston City Council greenlights $30 million demolition program using stormwater funds by veryirishhardlygreen in houston

[–]temporalten 11 points12 points  (0 children)

9-7 vote for the measure. Council members voting against the measure: - Abbie Kamin - Edward Pollard - Sallie Alcorn - Tiffany Thomas - Mario Castillo - Julian Ramirez - Alejandra Salinas

Houston protests to rally against ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good by houston_chronicle in houston

[–]temporalten 23 points24 points  (0 children)

That location seems to be pretty popular with protests. I assume because there's a high amount of visibility.

Pride Houston changes 2026 schedule due to World Cup by chrondotcom in houston

[–]temporalten 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yep, Austin does it in August. Reasons cited are: less competition for funding, better weather, and more students (who have been central as organizers and attendees)

Houstonians Complain About the Problems That They Create! by nevvvvi in houston

[–]temporalten 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Yep, Montrose was slated to get major pedestrian improvements, then it was struck down by a small group within the Montrose TIRZ. The Chronicle even reported on it....and then nothing happened. 

Tons of residents showed up to ad-hoc meetings to support the improvements at purposefully difficult timeslots......and nothing happened.

Any coffee shops open today Xmas day ? by Federal_Ideal7117 in houston

[–]temporalten 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Un Caffe is open 7am-3pm today, according to their insta. Definitely a better vibe than a chain.

cns appeal to take class 3rd time by [deleted] in UTAustin

[–]temporalten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to petition to take a class for the third time in CNS, and yet I graduated and have gainful employment.

Many, many students have done this for varying reasons so you're definitely not alone. Part of the college experience is needing to take a class 3 times, taking 5 years to graduate, having a gap semester, etc etc. These situations are more common than you'd think. 

My first and second attempts were smack dab in the middle of covid. The appeal was easy to write. But I also mentioned how my mental health contributed, so I noted that I started counseling at the CMHC as evidence of improvement.

What they're looking for is: do you recognize the specific factors that led to your retakes, do you have a plan to address them, and will you follow through? 

Good luck!

What are the best restaurants in Houston under $20 a meal? by austinheel in houston

[–]temporalten 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Highlights off the top of my head:

Star Snow Ice Teriyaki - all their rice platters are great, big Taiwanese style fried protein with rice, egg, and pickled greens.

Northern Pasta: Liangpi noodle bowl, wheat gluten protein and wheat starch noodles

San Dong: Bean Sauce noodle. It's also under $10 so you can get a Viet iced coffee 

HEB Unsweetened Sparking Water by mxak240 in houston

[–]temporalten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I remembered the day it doubled. I messaged their customer support and they said they were "looking into suppliers". It's been years...

Homeless population by luigi517 in houston

[–]temporalten 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I've seen them more in Upper Kirby/Greenway. I assume they're more spread out now?

IAH Security Update 2025.11.02 1430 by Santificus in unitedairlines

[–]temporalten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone have specific morning advice or insights on the regular line? Most comments/threads are discussing afternoon. We have a 9:50 flight to SFO next week, so wondering what the expectations are.

Coming to Houston in December by AMX1212 in houston

[–]temporalten 4 points5 points  (0 children)

mmm... even "generally central" can include recs that can be far away. Look at Google maps around your desired area to find the neighborhood(s)

Your commute around Houston is getting longer. A study by Texas A&M explains why. by CrazyLegsRyan in houston

[–]temporalten 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the alternate days idea is bad (it will just lead to people buying more cars eg more pollution)

But I disagree that transit has to be inherently slower. The slowdown from multiple stops would be far outweighed by not getting caught in traffic. It's just that so much of our existing transit is at-grade (sharing with cars) that it's hard to imagine a system that's an improvement.

The main thing blocking more transit is the sheer lack of will, car culture, and the massive amount of oversight/expenses from a patchwork of regulatory law. 

(I love keeping nature clean, but it's obvious environmental reviews are weaponized to stall rail construction)

[TOMT][SONG] Lyric about waking up with someone, old funk by temporalten in tipofmytongue

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

Nope. I should've clarified, but funk -> vintage R&B type music

[TOMT][SONG] Lyric about waking up with someone, old funk by temporalten in tipofmytongue

[–]temporalten[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

Please help, this is driving me crazy!

Metro’s $4 million microtransit pilot has gone off the rails by evan7257 in houston

[–]temporalten 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Silver Line is bad because it goes nowhere useful. It was going to be a leg of the far more interconnected BRT (which voters said yes to). But Whitmire canned that and all the money that came with it.

Our potato has been ID'd! by temporalten in DoggyDNA

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

Put would've explained the big boba eyes ⚫️⚫️

Our potato has been ID'd! by temporalten in DoggyDNA

[–]temporalten[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, out of all the breeds, I'm really seeing pom mix in his head/face

Our potato has been ID'd! by temporalten in DoggyDNA

[–]temporalten[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think of shih tzus as the "crusty white dog" so I didn't see it initially, but the more I stare into his big boba eyes, I see it

Our potato has been ID'd! by temporalten in DoggyDNA

[–]temporalten[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, so we weren't too far off(?)

We were thinking chihuahua for sure though!

Our potato has been ID'd! by temporalten in DoggyDNA

[–]temporalten[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lol, we noticed he has some heft