TexasDrunk

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[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 11 points 15 hours ago

Most notable in gaming, no question. You've also got Yamaha (probably the most diverse) making guitars, motorcycles, wheelchairs, electric surfboards, air conditioners, and about a hundred other things. Nokia made rubber boots or some shit before making an indestructible phone.

But I think the most notable is a Korean company, Samsung. Semiconductors, phones, TVs, and other related electronics. Also sentry guns. Also the Burj Khalifa. Also, a theme park (Everland).

I guess to your point, not just Japanese but they do seem to have a greater tendency.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

I haven't stolen a street sign in about three decades but I'll admit I'd seriously consider taking this one.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago

You must be a sys admin. I used to be and that was my first instinct.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

“Give me the fantasy villain trust-fund baby look.”

"I got you, fam"

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I would assume that the texture of the onion is part of the appeal. So if you grill it you've got to either toast the bread or add a few chips to get that crunch.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I mean, yeah.

However, in this particular case I think the CEO was running this as a pump and dump for nearly a decade, claiming to be fully funded and having no board (because he claimed it was self funded), and giving himself massive raises year over year.

So a private equity firm bought something hollow. I have some guesses about it. Probably a friend of his, probably got it cheap, and is about to gut whatever is left now that the guy who did own it got out with what he could. Why would PE buy it otherwise? There's no goodwill or name to cash in on like what's being done with Native Instruments.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

Yeah, my buddy got one years ago that just says "Go Away". They have all kinds out there.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 11 points 4 days ago

Dr. Mrs. The Monarch.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 12 points 4 days ago

You literally just described my hookup. He goes to the bars here in Houston. He also has homemade sauces his wife made in small containers that go with each half dozen sold or to buy a jar by itself. He comes out less often in the last year (gee, I fucking wonder why) but I got in good with him and have his number so he'll meet me anytime between noon and midnight most days.

Anyone who wants a real tamale experience, listen to this person's advice. And if you still don't like them, well you gave them a fair shot. And that's ok too.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 10 points 5 days ago

Yeah, the ubiquity of it made it even more attractive to advertisers. Even more attractive when everything went from being individual forums to Facebook groups or subreddits.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 17 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Not exactly, but there was an "I'm feeling lucky" button which was similar enough.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

It's in the neighborhood of Apple pie diameters. ~394.

 

I'm going to keep this short and spoiler free. The final main line Laundry Files novel has been out a few days now. There may be more New Management books (he mentioned an Imp book a while back) but he's got a space opera up next.

I finished the new one and enjoyed it. Loved the reference to a couple of terrible 70s flicks. It's a pretty good wrap up to the series.

It is back to Bob as the main character. Plenty of Mo. If you read the New Management books you'll likely recognize a minor character from there. Johnny MacTavish's family comes into play. A couple of the guns were left on the mantle but the big stuff is wrapped and we're not left wondering about the fate of anyone important.

 

Paxton said he'd sue Harris and Bexar counties if they sent voter registration forms to "unverified recipients".

I wonder why Paxton doesn't want Harris county to vote.

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