Daily Archives: January 22, 2002

Like son, like father

Posted on January 22, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Like son, like father I’m somewhat amazed to say that I just walked my father through setting up a blog. Mom and Dad have been on email (with just a bit of help from their slightly more technical son) for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Books v. movies

Posted on January 22, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Got into a bit of a debate with Karin today about the Harry Potter movie. Karin has written that while she liked the movie, she felt it lacked by being a straightforward recapitulation of the book. Why do such an … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Splistville in the broadcast booth

Posted on January 22, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Larry pointed me to the story of Pat Summerall and John Madden splitting up as broadcast partners after the Super Bowl. I had at first thought it meant Summerall was retiring, but apparently not. So, I’m not sure what to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Not dead yet

Posted on January 22, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld an injunction that requires the Twins to play in the Metrodome this season. Look, anyone not related by blood or money to Bud Selig knew that the whole contraction idea was about as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It was just a matter of time

Posted on January 22, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The Wall Street Journal blames the fall of Enron on Bill Clinton. Well, more specifically, they attempt to blame Enron’s sharp practices on “the moral climate” of the Clinton years: We’d say it’s also impossible to understand Enron outside of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Speaking of questionable business plans…

Posted on January 22, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Europe’s first brothel for women has gone bankrupt. Wonder how many of those 17 analysts the WSJ refers to above rated this stock a “buy”? Continue reading →

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