Daily Archives: August 28, 2002

Ann Coulter is the Opie and Anthony of punditry

Posted on August 28, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

I was reading this article in the Chron about shock jocks and crossing the line when it struck me: Ann Coulter is to punditry what Opie and Anthony are to deejays. Opie and Anthony’s sex-in-church stunt has earned them a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Baylor suspends frat for Playboy appearance

Posted on August 28, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

From today’s Chron: WACO – A fraternity has been suspended from Baylor University for a year after a picture of some members, fully clothed, appeared in Playboy magazine. About 50 men and four women, all students at the time, posed … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Kaldi feedback

Posted on August 28, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Awhile back I wrote about how the Kaldi Cafe was encountering resistance from a nearby church in its efforts to get a private members-only liquor license. Today I discovered that Stephanie, the manager of the Kaldi, had left a comment … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Once again: Why Iraq?

Posted on August 28, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

From MSNBC, Iran harboring al Qaeda deputies: Two figures who have assumed critical roles in the al Qaeda hierarchy in recent months, including one reported dead by the Pentagon, are being sheltered in Iran along with dozens of other al … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No Olympics for Houston

Posted on August 28, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Unlike Ginger, I’m sorry to see that Houston has been dropped from consideration by the US Olympic Committee as a potential host city for the 2012 Olympics. I didn’t see Houston’s bid as a “wallflower girl throwing herself at the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Party down Saudi style

Posted on August 28, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

From today’s Chron: MARBELLA, Spain — It’s the hottest hour of the day at the Puente Romano beach club when a girl of 13 dashes out of the hotel gardens, throwing a black cloak over her flowing hair, T-shirt and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Buffy Blog Burst

Posted on August 28, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Meryl is organizing a Buffy Blog Burst for September 24, the date of the Season 7 premier. All Buffy fans (and I’m looking at you and you) should check it out and let Meryl know if you want in. Less … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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