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My fascination today is the ‘Pebble’ - a gigantic elliptical  mirror  floating inside the Grand Palais in  Paris .

The Houston Rockets Official statement about the sale of the team to local billionaire Tilman Fertitta: HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets today announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for the purchase of the NBA franchise by Houston businessman Tilman J. Fertitta, sole owner of the Landry’s restaurant empire and Golden Nugget Casinos and Hotels. The transaction, which includes operation of the Toyota Center Arena, requires the approval of the NBA Board of Governors. Terms of the sale were not disclosed, and Mr. Fertitta has no other partners in connection with the transaction.   This process started back in July, and it is truly unfortunate that this announcement is occurring amidst the aftermath of one of the biggest tragedies in the history of our great City.   “I am truly honored to have been chosen as the next owner of the Houston Rockets.  This is a life-long dream come true,” said Fertitta, a native of Galveston and life-long resident of the Houston area.  "Les

The curfews issued around many local parts of Harris County and down under is just pissing off so many of you. Especially those in Houston who aren't seeing flood waters anymore with a pesky case of cabin fever. The mayor of Houston, Sylvestor Turner said he'd rethink it Monday... BUT YOU DECIDE... I TWEET THE CITY IN MY POLL BELOW!! My buddy Tim is even threatening to break up with businesses that follow curfew rules...So if you see him, give this beast a steak! Some don't even know when to be home so folks like Bobby at Dean's on social media are helping their SM neighbors... So what can happen if you're caught on the streets after curfew, or better yet, running your business? They mayor did say "it exempts flood relief volunteers, those seeking shelter, first responders, and those going to and from work." - Sooo does that mean... if you're technically seeking shelter at a restaurant, volunteering to eat where people are working, it

If you need a boat sent somewhere to rescue someone, anyone anywhere, extend this for a full list of guys with boats willing to pull folks out!

"Don't get your wig twisted! This is what the news is NOT showing you!" ... Mess with this shopping strip on Little York and this ex-law enforcement will "cut your ass in half!" See for yourself!

Put the cell phone down when you're behind the wheel or you could get be hit with a misdemeanor and fined between $25-$4,000 plus up to a year in jail, but a cop can't take your phone or even inspect it to see if you were in fact texting... Here's the full read: AN ACT relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.        BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:        SECTION 1.  This Act may be cited as the Alex Brown Memorial Act.        SECTION 2.  Sections 521.161(b) and (c), Transportation Code, are amended to read as follows:        (b)  The examination must include:              (1)  a test of the applicant's:                    (A)  vision;                    (B)  ability to identify and understand highway signs in English that regulate, warn, or direct traffic;                    (C)  knowledge of the traffic la

Some are surprised Ryan Korsgard went viral with this handshake, but most Texans know it... My dad taught it to me when I was a little girl.If Ryan weren't holding his mic, he might have known to add a light knock on the man's hand with his left too... That's the final touch! If you don't know it by now, I'll teach you or give this a few rewinds and you'll pick it up... Okay, brotha man! 😂🤜🏽🤛🏻 A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Aug 30, 2017 at 10:03pm PDT