Daily Archives: February 2, 2007

The battle is joined in District I

I know it’s early for the November City Council elections, especially when we have a May special election to worry about first, but it’s already clear that the highest profile race is going to be in District I, where current … Continue reading Continue reading

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The inmates are running the prisons

You’ve heard of prison labor, right? I daresay this isn’t what you think of when you hear that phrase. Tell me again why we need to build more prisons? Continue reading

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Enron Broadband convictions tossed

Last year, on their second attempt, federal prosecutors secured convictions against former Enron Broadband Services CFO Kevin Howard. Yesterday, those convictions were dismissed. A theory used by prosecutors and an instruction to jurors regarding deliberations prompted U.S. District Judge Vanessa … Continue reading Continue reading

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Richard Raymond’s video blog

State Rep. Richard Raymond has joined the ranks of blogging legislator, and he’s upped the ante by doing a video blog. From the press release: “Technology has given us an opportunity to keep our constituents more fully informed on the … Continue reading Continue reading

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Last Harry Potter book due July 21

How big do you think the Day One sales for this will be? The last installment of the Harry Potter saga will be published on 21 July, author JK Rowling has announced. She confirmed the date fans will be able … Continue reading Continue reading

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