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  1. Note that failure to follow the procedural notice and inspection requirements of the Texas Residential Construction Act before filing suit is fatal, including if raised by them for the first time on appeal of your JP Court judgment to County Court. Also, note that you cannot artificially reduce your damages to $20K to create JP Court jurisdiction. If your actual claim is for $20,001, but you reduce to $20K so that you can be in JP Court and they call you on it, your case will be dismissed. Finally, if you win any amount and they appeal to County Court, you will then need a lawyer, who will be very unlikely to take this on a contingency fee basis. Based on how these things resonate with you, you might consider cutting a deal and moving on. Good luck.
  2. We have Roku Streaming Stick 4Ks on each TV. They are regularly (and currently) on sale for $40. They perform better than using the TVs’ built in smarts. It has dedicated buttons for Netflix and Apple TV, but not Prime. But, getting to prime (or any other installed app) still just takes a couple of seconds. The only time I use the AVR remote is to change to, or select the audio mode for, music, and restore the audio mode to surround when returning to video.
  3. Or, defend us.
  4. Went through a box two weekends ago. Tossed a ton of stereo rca, composite, early gen. hdmi, coax connectors, a 10’ 30 pin apple cord…. Put it all out at the curb a few days before heavy trash day. No one wanted it.
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    Texas Primaries

    No offense taken. Before your edit, I’d have hit you with a laugh rep emoji. I don’t give out my cell number freely, but once it’s out there, you are toast. The “buy your house” solicitations date to Harvey. “Investors” are buying outdated lists of flood home leads. They come in waves as a new class graduates from their sucker real estate investment seminar.
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    Texas Primaries

    Can you tell me how to stop the calls from people who want to buy my home?
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    Texas Primaries

    So, you only get calls and texts from telemarketers, etc. to whom you’ve given your number? Your name and cell number are already known by businesses that exist to sell it to those who want it.
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    Texas Primaries

    I think it is this - sort of the anti Beto campaigning on "I'm coming for your guns."
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    Texas Primaries

    I did this twice, both times to vote for Dewhurst, in effort to block Cruz and Patrick from their current jobs. All I got for it was 8-10 years of republican mail and phone calls in election years. Today, that would be unending text messages. You may end up regretting your fun.... Prop 9 is pretty funny, as Texas has no party registration, and adoption of this proposition would result in elimination of the Republican primary.
  10. I've got 16 year old twins. All of our early college-planning-is-coming conversations have included a very strong suggestion that they look at schools in states with better climate and political futures.
  11. Take a look at a pair of Usher S-520s as mains and an S-525 center. You can get all three for $905 (10% off) by signing up for the linked dealer's emails. The design is unchanged in about 20 years, but these are terrific speakers for the money. Lots of glowing reviews out there. I ran the S-520s as mains and surrounds (along with the S-525 center) in a 5.1 system for 15 years. I recently upgraded to a tower as mains as part of going from 5.1 to 7.1, shifting the S-520s I had been using as mains to the rear.
  12. Anyone tried Belly of the Beast in Spring? The meal I had at Chivos (same chef) during its brief run was terrific.
  13. Tonesky

    Wine

    The bottle on the left is from Fattoria Colmone della Marca, which is located in one of Italy’s smallest DOC’s - I Terrini di San Severino Moro, in the heart of the Marche. Fattoria Colmone is the sole producer. This bottle is their 1,618 bianco, which is a white wine made with a 50/50 blend of Merlot and Sangiovese. This is all from the single webpage I could find with any information about it. It is good and interesting, in a wine geeky way. The bottle on the right was better. If I had a clue what it means, I might add imo.
  14. It’s two ribeyes back to back. And, the seller commented that the packaging was for Valentine’s Day.
  15. Google and see if you’re near a Pollo Bravo (Peruvian).
  16. Mean Grille - new spot at corner of Weslayan and Richmond (former Thai Cottage location). I’ve had their falafel wrap a couple of times and it is terrific.
  17. Picked up some local beef at the farmers market this morning.
  18. Exactly
  19. Preamble: We have a mix of lightweight ancient Farberware and Revere pots, and no longer nonstick pans that all need to go.... I am on-board with getting better quality SS. I made the rounds yesterday to see and touch what is available in local brick and mortar and was very surprised to find that damn near all of it, including All Clad, has shitty handles that are difficult and uncomfortable to grip. Based on how they felt to me empty, I can't imagine I would like them hot and full. While I am not sure she will make the effort to use the SS, if she does, this is of particular concern for wife, who has some arthritis and grip issues. Between my own pickiness and her legitimate issue, I am concerned for buying something online that I cannot inspect before pulling the trigger. More setup: Of all the things I saw in person yesterday, the Williams Sonoma Thermo-Clad (Made by Hestan) had the most secure and comfortable feeling handles. They felt great! Googles suggests that while the pot lids are different, these are otherwise substantially the same pots and pans as Hestan Probond, but no one had that line on display to see and hold. Googles reviews the WS Thermo Clad and the Hestan Probond as comparable to All Clad D3 and Made In. In addition to those, my Googles has caused me to be inundated with ads on social media, of which Heritage Steel (Clarksville, TN) seems like a worthy contender. Questions: Does anyone have any real world experience with Williams Sonoma Thermo-Clad, Hestan Probond, Made In, and/or Heritage Steel? They all have good reviews and seem of similar quality and price. I am particularly interested in knowing about handle grip and comfort for the three that I cannot see and hold in the stores - Hestan, Made In, and Heritage Steel.
  20. We have a mix of pots and pans that need replacement. One of them is a Calphalon Dutch Oven that has been awesome for ragu, chili, etc., but which has several worn spots. Your post triggered a warranty claim I never would have thought of. I made the claim on-line on Sunday. They just notified me they are sending me a replacement. Pos rep, my friend!
  21. I remember the day it clicked for me that “passionate” probably also meant objects coming at me from across the room. It was worth it (for 6 months).
  22. Nice season, boys.
  23. You jest?
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