Daily Archives: February 27, 2002

Road fees

Posted on February 27, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Fritz Schranck has some good stuff about how we pay for roads. Check it out. Continue reading →

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I Am Not A Crook

Posted on February 27, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Jeff Skilling denies all in his testimony to the Senate. What a scuzzball. This is my favorite bit: In Tuesday’s hearing, Skilling clashed with senators over his stock sales, repeatedly blamed auditor Arthur Andersen for signing off on questionable accounting … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Coming to a neighborhood near you

Posted on February 27, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Wendy’s International has bought a 45% interest in Houston restaurant chain Cafe Express. Cafe Express is a “fast-casual” restaurant. Watch that phrase, I think you’ll be hearing it again. Cafe Express is Wendy’s first investment in the fast-casual restaurant business. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Trying to understand Amy

Posted on February 27, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Last night Tiffany and I watched Judging Amy, the Amy Brennerman vehicle on CBS. T has seen a few eps, but I’d never watched it. It wasn’t bad – decent writing, good cast, and Tyne Daly’s a hoot – but … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tribute to The Bear

Posted on February 27, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

No, not Bryant. I’m talking about Don Haskins, the longtime coach at UTEP (formerly Texas Western), who made history by winning the 1966 NCAA men’s basketball championship with an all-black starting lineup. The team they beat was Kentucky, coached by … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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