Daily Archives: January 16, 2006

Paper or plastic, kids?

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Kids today and their love of plastic. [Y]oung consumers so consistently reach for debit and credit cards that Visa USA has anointed the age group “Generation Plastic,” or “Gen P.” Their habits are driving even more merchants to accept debit … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Reactions to the CD22 survey

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Not to go all David Broder on you, but I think both sides have a point here in their reactions to the recent survey of CD22. “The numbers I saw were encouraging,” [Democratic candidate Nick] Lampson said. “They show that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bexar county’s crowded jails

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

You may recall from last year several stories about overcrowded jails in Harris County. Well, it turns out that Bexar County has similar problems. As he did for Harris County, Scott at Grits for Breakfast takes a look at what … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Can Kenny Boy get a fair trial in Houston?

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

With jury selection in the Lay/Skilling trial imminent, the Chron asks will they get the presumption of innocence? “As a practical matter, we all do have opinions of whether someone famous has done something wrong or not,” University of Houston … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Still more primary follies

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like the Family Feud primary down in HD39 will have to wait until 2008. Rio Grande Valley Politics notes a subscription-only Rio Grande Guardian story that says Jessica Reyes-Martinez has ended her efforts to get on the ballot against … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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