Daily Archives: September 25, 2002

Crooked “E” nets $44K

Posted on September 25, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The crooked “E” that was for sale at the Enron auction sold for $44,000 to a buyer who was told to get it at any cost: Jimmy Luu, sent by his boss to buy the sign, said he was given … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The wild card, again

Posted on September 25, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Rob Neyer has an interesting suggestion to the wild card dilemma. I’ll quote him since this is a quick-hit piece that won’t get archived: My gut feeling is that there are plenty of postseason berths already. Any more, and we’ll … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart and Montgomery County followup

Posted on September 25, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Letter writers have harsh words for the class-conscious Wal-Mart protesters and the Montgomery County Decency Squad. I just love being at the forefront of public opinion. Continue reading →

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Cry havoc, and unleash the lawyers of war!

Posted on September 25, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The number of lawsuits filed stemming from the K-Mart Kiddie Roundup case is up to three, with many more likely to follow. In their suit, Brandi Ratliff, 18, and William Ryan Grenwelge, 20, claim false imprisonment and blame the city … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Enron auction a smash success

Posted on September 25, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

I wandered over to the Radisson Astrodome during my lunchtime to check out the Enron assets auction, but as you can see, I never made it in the door. (Sorry, Scott.) There were two lines stretching out the door, with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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You can’t always get what you want

Posted on September 25, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Debate over the proposed resolution to kick some Iraqi butt continues apace, but it looks like the President will have to settle for something less than complete power to do whatever he wants whenever he wants it: “At the end … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Poor, misunderstood Dick Armey

Posted on September 25, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

At a campaign event for Katherine Harris, Dick Armey took a moment to educate the world about the two types of Jews in America: “I always see two Jewish communities in America: one of deep intellect and one of shallow, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Isidore update

Posted on September 25, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like TS/Hurricane Isidore will be heading to Louisiana and not to the Houston area. Here’s hoping everyone stays safe and dry throughout. Continue reading →

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