Daily Archives: March 1, 2006

The New Brand

Posted on March 1, 2006 by admin

As someone who loves a great cheeseburger above almost all else, I think that this idea is a very good one. In a new twist on cattle branding, U.S. livestock may now get individual identification numbers. Today in Washington, a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Out of the office

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’m leaving in a few minutes for a trip to California for a week, so I’ll be turning over the blog to my fine collection of guest hosts. If I have the opportunity to pop in and say something I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Statement from Borris Miles

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

With the primary election less than one week from today, I asked both Democratic challengers in HD146 to send me a statement about why you should vote for them. The following is Borris Miles‘ statement. It’s time for a change. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Statement from Al Bennett

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

With the primary election less than one week from today, I asked both Democratic challengers in HD146 to send me a statement about why you should vote for them. The following is Al Bennett‘s statement. Residents of District 146 should … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Alvarado writes letter accepting responsibility

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Mayor Pro Tem Carol Alvarado has written a letter to her constituents and another to the public taking full responsibility for what happened in her office. The public letter is printed as an op-ed in today’s paper. I’ve got a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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AOL moving forward with pay-for-email plan

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I noted the concept of certified email awhile back as a spamfighting tool. AOL appears to be heading in that direction, and it’s causing some heartburn among various advocacy groups. “The creativity and ingenuity that have driven the Internet have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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