Daily Archives: September 20, 2004

What could be better than giant Presidential heads?

Posted on September 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Why, giant Presidential heads in a Zippy the Pinhead comic, that’s what. Many thanks to Rob for the catch. Continue reading →

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DeLay investigation dunked?

Posted on September 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

We should know in another day or two if the House Ethics Committee will use the option of last resort, which is basically to say “we don’t feel like it” and call it a partisan deadlock. At least the Democrats … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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First actual Enron trial begins today

Posted on September 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Jury selection has begun for the first actual Enron-related trial, known as the “Nigerian Barge” case. The six people defending themselves in the case over the sale of Nigerian barges will not include high-profile names like ex-Enron Chairman Ken Lay … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Drinking Liberally

Posted on September 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve been reading about Drinking Liberally at Eschaton, and figured I’d check it out to see where they’re organized. Lo and behold, Houston is a member city. Thursdays are inconvenient for me in the fall because of MOB practice, but … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What to watch this fall

Posted on September 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

So I’ve read about the new fall lineups, I’ve seen a few preview teasers, and I’ve set my TiVo accordingly: Season passes for old favorites “24” and “Law and Order: SVU” when they return, and trial-run recordings of “Lost” and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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FBI report on Tulia investigation

Posted on September 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The Express News reports on an FBI investigation into the Tulia drug busts and which concludes that there’s no evidence of racial motives on the part of disgraced undercover agent Tom Coleman, and thus no evidence with which to bring … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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