Daily Archives: December 24, 2004

Prop 2 backers sue

Posted on December 24, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

They were coy about it at first, but disappointed backers of City Proposition 2 have filed suit to force its implementation. Two separate lawsuits filed late Wednesday ask judges to order city officials to enact Proposition 2 as soon as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2004 | 8 Comments

More on anti-traffic camera bill

Posted on December 24, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the Chron story on the anti-traffic camera bill filed by State Rep. Gary Elkins (R, Houston). It appears to have bipartisan support. State Rep. Gary Elkins of Houston, a Republican who led opposition to camera enforcement of red lights … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 3 Comments

J’onn J’onzz

Posted on December 24, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

It takes a special kind of geek to appreciate the fact that a reporter for E! Online even knew who J’onn J’onzz, the Martian Manhunter, is, much less cared to write a story about why he’s the only original member … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in TV and movies | 6 Comments

Put some clothes on!

Posted on December 24, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I’m always grateful to hear of a really dumb law being passed someplace other than Texas. Alarmed by glimpses of sweaty citizens in the buff, the city council in the southeastern city of Villahermosa has adopted a law banning indoor … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Around the world | 2 Comments