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HoustonHorn

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  1. 4 up with 3 total holes left to play (not counting Cole whose score isn't going to count).
  2. Up by 2 with just a few holes remaining. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  3. No doubt Google is the worst offender. Apple is bad as well but nowhere close to Google. Not rooting for anything other than I'd like to see consumers continue to push back on privacy related issues. I despise FB and Insta and WhatsApp and TikTok and Twitter and.... I agree with Charlie Strong when it comes to social media. Unfortunately, if 95% of people don't care and use it, then it becomes a necessary evil, in some cases, because that is the only way to interact with particular groups. Surly is my primary social media. Asking because you had good takes on the old site and seemed to be tapped in to FB's positioning as it related to marketing and growth opportunities. One of the biggest reasons for that was being able to offer very targeted advertising based on the data they collected. Considering a large majority of people interact with FB through their phone, this could have a significant impact on their ability to sell this data at a premium since it likely won't be as accurate and targeted. It will also be interesting to see if Google tries to do something similar in Android since they are after the same data. Will be tough for Google raise privacy concerns for an app without raising the same issues about their own tracking and sharing of data. The difference being the tracking is baked into the OS and Google seems to be considered more "trustworthy" than FB even though they really aren't. And yes, it feels dirty posting in CR, but unfortunately that's where the thread is even though its not particularly political. I was shocked that given the choice 96% of people opted out. I would have guessed under 50%.
  4. This is good to see. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/05/96-of-us-users-opt-out-of-app-tracking-in-ios-14-5-analytics-find/ Interested in @closetojumping 's opinion on this. I seem to remember from the old site he was big into Facebook and data/advertising. Seems like this could be a sea change for targeted advertising.
  5. HoustonHorn

    Houston BBQ

    Order ahead worked great and we sat on the porch. They were extremely nice and the food was outstanding. Ribs and Brisket stood out. Will definitely be going back anytime I'm that far north. Thanks for the tips!
  6. Yes, just saw that. Thank you
  7. HoustonHorn

    Pizza

    I do not like Pizzaros. But I also enjoy sauce on my pizza so maybe I just don't like Neopolitan pizza in general. Would love to find a deep dish pizza somewhere convenient to the west belt/memorial area. Bonus if it is Detroit-style. Yes, Pizzaro's has a detroit-style, but I've had it twice and its literally cheese bread with a dollop of sauce on top. Maybe Neopolitan's hate sauce.
  8. HoustonHorn

    Houston BBQ

    God Bless you sir! Will be at an all day lacrosse tournament and that will fit the bill perfectly.
  9. Same as above, first time there. Mostly just don't want to have to worry about anything and have amenities ready for the kids. We usually do VRBO/ABB but just did it differently this time. Plus the time in St. Thomas will be at the Ritz, which by all accounts is very nice.
  10. I believe we're staying at the Westin, should that change?
  11. Great info, thank you! We're spending a few nights at the Ritz on St. Thomas and the rest in St. John's.
  12. Looks nice, will investigate. Thanks!
  13. HoustonHorn

    Houston BBQ

    May try to stop by Tejas this Saturday. What's the protocol and will I have to stand in line for an extended period of time if I'm getting food some time between 11 and 12:30? Also, looks like order online/carryout is an option. I'm assuming that's pretty quick?
  14. After decompressing (see Flathead Lake thread) we will be going to St. John's and St. Thomas this summer to enjoy some beach/water activities. Any can't miss things to do or places to eat while on either island?
  15. Heading up this summer for several days of decompressing from a tough stretch at work. Glacier National Park is on the To-Do list as is rafting/hiking. Anything else I need to look into? Will have my wife and kids (11 and 13) with me.
  16. Am I the only one who just realized that IPIHB is a hidden link in the ... between F&T and Daily Texan? I only browse Surly from the website when I'm at the office, so never cared that it wasn't there, but just clicked on it accidentally and there it was.
  17. I sat on ALPP for 7+ months before it took off. Just have to bide my time during this shitshow and hopefully by the end of the year everything is up substantially from where it is currently.
  18. I think the strap on the burgundy looks fine for that watch, but more like something for a woman. Of course, if I get it, it will be for my wife. 39mm is just too small for my wrists. Which is unfortunate because I love the look of the Mings, just need something closer to 41mm.
  19. She should go on antique roadshow. But seriously, that's incredible.
  20. Any news on EGOC and why its up the past couple days - or is it just riding the green energy wave. Thinking about selling most and buying back in when/if it dips again, but don't want to miss out either.
  21. bw, that's gorgeous. I'm a huge GO fan.
  22. Harrison Stafford plays with big boy money.
  23. @RCRanger03 You still feel ok on SPSO? Its down and wondering if its worth buying more?
  24. @Harrison Stafford Would like to make a leap onto the UUUU boat as it leaves port. What price should I realistically be looking at?
  25. Tim, giving no fucks.
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