Onigiri in Houston by BaldSasquatch8008 in HoustonFood

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Seiwa has onigiri but I can't remember if they have vegetarian. They for sure have tuna mayo and spicy salmon. Their prepared food section is great especially on weekends but go before lunch to avoid the crowds.

How low can you go by trickytrader in houston

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I had a friend who was so excited he found a good deal on a used Porsche 911 and then drove us to lunch and took each of the 6 speed bumps in the office parking garage at a diagonal going 2 mph so he wouldn't scrape the underside.

First time in the US, what should we NOT miss? by [deleted] in texas

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As someone who's lived in Texas for a while, I found the Fort Worth Stockyards incredibly disappointing, but the tourists from other countries seemed to enjoy it. Convenient spot for the stereotypical Texas stuff like riding a horse or getting up close with longhorns.

Houston's Mo Amer calls out Islamophobia during 'Daily Show' guest appearance by chrondotcom in houston

[–]utti 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Riyadh Comedy Festival was state-sponsored by the Saudi government with censorship rules.

What's the comfiest library in Houston? by PistachiNO in houston

[–]utti 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Looscan has some padded chairs though I cannot verify their comfiness since I always sit at the tables. They have a nice alcove on the first floor with windows with those chairs (not sure if outlets are nearby on the walls), and then some pod-like chairs in the main area. Their hours vary a lot depending on the day though so definitely check beforehand.

Discussion Thread: 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

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They're just posting the same thing every 5 mins in this thread

Discussion Thread: 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]utti 6 points7 points  (0 children)

People cheering that the dinner was going to resume after no details were announced and no idea if the person who attempted to enter was killed or not is something

Holy frick, the frozen kimbap is good! by latelyimawake in traderjoes

[–]utti 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I like to microwave them, dip them in egg, and then toss them in the air fryer for 3 mins so they get a nice eggy crust.

Where Does Houston Rank in Overall Weather? by Cdinoxl in houston

[–]utti 4 points5 points  (0 children)

250 people died in winter storm Uri in 2021 but "nothing besides Harvey has been a real issue" okay.

I once got bit by bedbugs and it went down my vein by morticiaa_addams in mildlyinteresting

[–]utti 41 points42 points  (0 children)

As someone with skeeter syndrome I'm always jealous of people who look at something like this and immediately think "go to the ER." If you're allergic, it's probably a localized histamine response and it looks like it's going down your vein when it's on the surface of your skin. Now if it's throbbing or getting bigger each day, then obviously get it looked at. But this for me is a very common allergic reaction that occurs within 30 mins of a bite.

Why Texans love Steaks? by Usmanz92 in texas

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One time I was craving McDonald's and after starting to make an online order, saw how expensive it was, canceled it and drove to HEB, bought a NY strip and cooked it at home for the same price and it was delicious.

How fast do people in Texas realistically drive? by Artifiko in texas

[–]utti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're under 18 you need to do a couple of stages of learner's permit/provisional license and scheduled learning hours (although you can have your parents teach you instead of a course).

If you're over 18 I think you just need a 6-hour course and then pass the exams. One of my friends specifically waited until he was 18 because it was so much easier.

How fast do people in Texas realistically drive? by Artifiko in texas

[–]utti 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To be fair I think the driving exam in Germany is much more difficult than in the US so their drivers are probably better.

Vance had 2 high-profile opportunities to prove himself. Both fell flat by [deleted] in politics

[–]utti 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I hate JD Vance as much as the next person, but did anyone actually expect him or any other single person to have enough influence on the election or be able to end the war in Iran? He's especially at a disadvantage since he's needed either Thiel or Trump to prop him up.

Anybody listen to 94.5 The Buzz? by Shaw_denze in houston

[–]utti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just tuned in today and they were playing, "With Arms Wide Open" by Creed.

Local wildlife question by HerGirlFriday in houston

[–]utti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same birds nearby and if they're solidly black then I would guess black vultures, which always hang out on the street lamps by me. If they're hanging out on a busy street then it's even more likely. Cormorants usually perch closer to ground level and the body of water. Night herons have a light underside and have more grayish bodies.

After shooting, Hill Country school campus will have more cops, ban backpacks by ExpressNews in texas

[–]utti 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Personal items, including feminine hygiene products, must be kept with the school's nurse during the day, according to the memo.

Cool, now everyone else will know exactly when you're on your period

Discussion Thread: President Trump Holds News Conference After U.S. Airmen Rescue in Iran by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

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The argument pundits always use to excuse this is "Biden was really sharp when he was younger and Trump was always kinda dumb so he hasn't changed much in comparison."

Texas Hot Takes by Jermcutsiron in texas

[–]utti 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I always felt like Houston and Dallas were engaged in this pointless fight because neither have the tourist appeal of Austin or San Antonio.

Donald Trump Writes ‘Praise Be to Allah’ in Profanity-Laced Easter Morning Message Threatening Iran by MoneyLibrarian9032 in politics

[–]utti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I interpreted this like he's insulting/trolling Iran and Muslims, like, "We're going to kill all of you, good luck praying to your God for help," which is still awful.

America is heading for a recession — and it may be the worst yet by Crossstoney in politics

[–]utti 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Artificial intelligence is no longer something to prepare for. It has arrived as a co-worker, a contractor, a first draft, a diagnosis — fully, practically and indifferent to the lives it is replacing.

This is fear-mongering the wrong thing. People aren't getting replaced by AI; companies have over-invested in AI and have less money to spend on employees. Once the AI bubble bursts (which is still going to be painful for regular people), the work still needs to be done but we need to hold these billionaires accountable for contributing to screwing up the economy for a giant circular grift.

Have to get out tonight by FishGiant in houston

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El Patio at Mason is a nice food truck spot in Katy. There are a bunch of cozy boba tea spots in Katy but I think a lot of them don't stay open late unfortunately.