Daily Archives: November 16, 2005

CD14 – Possible primary opponent for Ron Paul

After running completely unopposed in 2004, US Rep. Ron Paul may be facing challenges in both the general and the GOP primary next year. You already know about Shane Sklar; now meet Greg Roof. Greg Roof, an economics professor at … Continue reading Continue reading

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The appeal of classic rock continues to endure

I first noted a story on how Kids Today were becoming an increasingly large share of the Classic Rock audience. Via John, I see that the WaPo has picked up this theme. It’s a long and fascinating piece, and it … Continue reading Continue reading

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The runoffs

The runoff elections for the City of Houston municipal races that went into overtime will be Saturday, December 10, with early voting from November 30 to December 6 (all info courtesy of a phone call to the Harris County Clerk’s … Continue reading Continue reading

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Dodgers hire Colletti

Today is not the day for Kim Ng, as the Dodgers go old school by hiring Giants Assistant GM Ned Colletti. Colletti was chosen over Kim Ng, the Dodger assistant general manager of four years and one of two women … Continue reading Continue reading

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For sale: One lottery vendor

Anybody wanna buy a lottery vendor? No felons or other people of low moral character need apply. The Rhode Island company that operates many of the Texas lottery’s most popular games is up for sale, and state officials are looking … Continue reading Continue reading

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Radnofsky officially announces

Feels a little funny to say that Barbara Radnofsky is making her official announcement of her candidacy for Senate, since she’s been campaigning for well over a year now, but she is, starting in Dallas yesterday, in Fort Worth today, … Continue reading Continue reading

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