Daily Archives: February 16, 2004

It’s Official: A-Rod is a Yankee

Posted on February 16, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Bud Selig has approved the trade that will send Alex Rodriguez to the Yankees and Red Sox fans everywhere into apoplexy. I’ll have some thoughts about this later, but for now, I agree with what Peter Gammons says. And before … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The end of Angel

Posted on February 16, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Argh! In a move that has completely blindsided producers and fans alike, the WB Network announced late Friday that it was cancelling its long-running Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff, Angel. Dammit! I’m not ready for Angel to go away. Please, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A radio station I’d want to listen to

Posted on February 16, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

After going on an extended rant about Houston’s awful radio scene and the demographics of each rock stations’ listeners, the Houston Press’ John Lomax comes up with a damn fine suggestion for how to create a worthwhile spot on the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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NYT covers DeLay investigation

Posted on February 16, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a longish NYT article about the ongoing investigation into Tom DeLay’s Texans for a Republican Majority PAC and the allegations that it illrgally funnelled corporate money to candidates in 2002. It oddly doesn’t mention the Texas Association of Business, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dogs may be good for allergies

Posted on February 16, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

As a dog owner and daddy-to-be, this sounds like good news. It’s been accepted dogma for years that house pets were not good for children with asthma and allergies. But a newer theory, strengthened by the latest study, suggests otherwise. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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