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Surprised at no Hurricane Beryl thread all this time.

 

This piece is right on the money (except that Cat 1 is a small storm, not major).  I'm in this worthless outfit's service area and was out of power for 62 hours -- and I'm one of the lucky ones.

 

A neighbor not given to exaggeration says that the top 20 executives of CenterPointle$$ need to be fired, amidst other overhauls.

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Why is the Power Still Out in Houston?

 

Yes, a major hurricane blew through Texas.  We all understand that.  But it's been a week and the power is still out in significant portions of the Houston area.  What is taking so long?  Governor Greg Abbott has returned from his diplomatic visit to Asia and his patience is clearly wearing thin.

 

This has brought renewed attention to CenterPoint Energy, the company responsible for managing and maintaining the power grid in the region.  Abbott is not only demanding that they get the power back online, but they quickly prepare and submit plans that will allow them to do better in the future.  If they fail to comply, he is threatening to impose his own requirements on the company via executive action.  You can't really blame him.  This situation is long past the point of being ridiculous and is turning significantly dangerous.  [...]

 

https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2024/07/15/why-is-the-power-still-out-in-houston-n3791822

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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HURRICANE-EVACUATION PLAN FOR HOUSTON

Yankees head north on Interstate 45 to Dallas.
Mejicans head west on Interstate 10 to San Antonio.
Cajuns head east on Interstate 10 to Lafayette.
Texas Aggies get on the 610 Loop and keep going.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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On 7/16/2024 at 1:10 AM, TBoneTX said:

Surprised at no Hurricane Beryl thread all this time.

 

This piece is right on the money (except that Cat 1 is a small storm, not major).  I'm in this worthless outfit's service area and was out of power for 62 hours -- and I'm one of the lucky ones.

 

A neighbor not given to exaggeration says that the top 20 executives of CenterPointle$$ need to be fired, amidst other overhauls.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Why is the Power Still Out in Houston?

 

Yes, a major hurricane blew through Texas.  We all understand that.  But it's been a week and the power is still out in significant portions of the Houston area.  What is taking so long?  Governor Greg Abbott has returned from his diplomatic visit to Asia and his patience is clearly wearing thin.

 

This has brought renewed attention to CenterPoint Energy, the company responsible for managing and maintaining the power grid in the region.  Abbott is not only demanding that they get the power back online, but they quickly prepare and submit plans that will allow them to do better in the future.  If they fail to comply, he is threatening to impose his own requirements on the company via executive action.  You can't really blame him.  This situation is long past the point of being ridiculous and is turning significantly dangerous.  [...]

 

https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2024/07/15/why-is-the-power-still-out-in-houston-n3791822

We had a similar problem in SW FL after hurricane Irma.  I was without power for 2 weeks which was (somewhat) understandable as we were in the eye, and I'm in a bit of a rural area where all homes have at least 2 1/2 acres or more.  Of course we were lower on the list for reconnection, but FPL did a decent job with the help of a lot of out of town and out of state linemen.  In the next county, Lee county, LCEC (Lee County Electric Co-op) refused to allow for any outside assistance until the Governor put a stop to their nonsense.

 

On 7/24/2024 at 2:40 AM, TBoneTX said:

HURRICANE-EVACUATION PLAN FOR HOUSTON

Yankees head north on Interstate 45 to Dallas.
Mejicans head west on Interstate 10 to San Antonio.
Cajuns head east on Interstate 10 to Lafayette.
Texas Aggies get on the 610 Loop and keep going.

I don't get it...

If at first you don't succeed, then sky diving is not for you.

Someone stole my dictionary. Now I am at a loss for words.

If Apple made a car, would it have windows?

Ban shredded cheese. Make America Grate Again .

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.  Deport him and you never have to feed him again.

I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

I went bald but I kept my comb.  I just couldn't part with it.

My name is not Richard Edward but my friends still call me DickEd

If your pet has a bladder infection, urine trouble.

"Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow."

I fired myself from cleaning the house. I didn't like my attitude and I got caught drinking on the job.

My kid has A.D.D... and a couple of F's

Carrots improve your vision.  Alcohol doubles it.

A dung beetle walks into a bar and asks " Is this stool taken?"

Breaking news.  They're not making yardsticks any longer.

Hemorrhoids?  Shouldn't they be called Assteroids?

If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

If you suck at playing the trumpet, that may be why.

Dogs can't take MRI's but Cat scan.

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16 minutes ago, Neonred said:

I don't get it...

Texas Aggies (students, faculty, staff, alumni, and anyone remotely connected to Texas A&M University) are the utter laughingstock of the medium animal kingdom.  Search for "Aggie jokes."

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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8 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Texas Aggies (students, faculty, staff, alumni, and anyone remotely connected to Texas A&M University) are the utter laughingstock of the medium animal kingdom.  Search for "Aggie jokes."

One of my patients goes to TCU (God knows why).  

Is that school as bad?

 

Sorry.  Had to edit as at first I thought she went to Texas Tech.  Then I remembered.

 

 

 

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If at first you don't succeed, then sky diving is not for you.

Someone stole my dictionary. Now I am at a loss for words.

If Apple made a car, would it have windows?

Ban shredded cheese. Make America Grate Again .

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.  Deport him and you never have to feed him again.

I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

I went bald but I kept my comb.  I just couldn't part with it.

My name is not Richard Edward but my friends still call me DickEd

If your pet has a bladder infection, urine trouble.

"Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow."

I fired myself from cleaning the house. I didn't like my attitude and I got caught drinking on the job.

My kid has A.D.D... and a couple of F's

Carrots improve your vision.  Alcohol doubles it.

A dung beetle walks into a bar and asks " Is this stool taken?"

Breaking news.  They're not making yardsticks any longer.

Hemorrhoids?  Shouldn't they be called Assteroids?

If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

If you suck at playing the trumpet, that may be why.

Dogs can't take MRI's but Cat scan.

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Why do Texas Aggies keep their diplomas on their car dashboards?

So they can legally park in the handicapped spaces.

 

Did you hear about the Aggie who put Odor-Eaters in his shoes, walked 2 blocks, and disappeared?

 

Why don't they serve ice in the drinks on the campus of Texas A&M University any longer?

The senior who knew the recipe graduated.

 

How did the Aggie break his leg raking leaves?

He fell out of the tree.

 

Three Aggies were taking a walk in the country when they came upon a line of tracks.

The first Aggie said, "Those must be deer tracks!"

The second Aggie said, "No, stupid, anyone can tell that those are rabbit tracks!"

The third Aggie said, "No, you idiots, those are horse tracks!"

They were still arguing ten minutes later when the train hit them.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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