Daily Archives: December 4, 2006

Response from the Chronicle regarding the Richmond Rail story

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I received the following email from Rad Sallee, which was copied to James Campbell, regarding my question about the Richmond Rail Effect story: FYI, I sent this to reader rep James Campbell to post online at his discretion: Although I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Precinct analysis: The overachievers

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Continuing with my series of reports on how Harris County candidates did this year, I’d like to focus on three State Rep candidates who clearly exceeded the baseline Democratic performance of their districts. We’ll start in HD129, where Sherrie Matula … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Richmond Rail Effect followup

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

There seems to be some confusion about what I was trying to show with my posts on the Richmond Rail Effect from this past election. I think way more is being made about what I said and what the data … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Happiness is…

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

One of Olivia’s current favorite books is a well-loved copy of Happiness Is A Warm Puppy that belonged to me as a kid. I was reading it to her yesterday, and when we finished, I asked her “So, Olivia, what … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The state of school building

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

My fellow Stuyvesant graduate Ed Muir has a post on the NCLB blog about the state of school buildings in America today. What we found was sobering, but not surprising. Although many schools are properly maintained and in good condition, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Some naked calendar news

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

And as long as I’m citing Debutant, I’d like to thank her for reminding me that this is the time of year when all the naked calendars for good causes get released and publicized. Here’s one by a group of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A little shoutout

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I meant to do this last week but didn’t manage it. It’s been a year and a month since Debutant was diagnosed with cancer. She’s free of it now, but there are still plenty of ups and downs. She could … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The sun sets on Shelley

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Via The Muse, this week will be Shelley’s last in Congress. And to think, she never got to reform Medicare or cut anyone’s taxes. Hardly seems worth the effort to have elected her in the first place, does it? Continue reading →

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