Daily Archives: June 10, 2007

Wi-tricity?

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Wireless phones. Wireless networking. Wireless electricity. Had to happen sooner or later, right? Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers announced last week they had made a 60-watt light bulb glow by sending it energy wirelessly, potentially previewing a future in which … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting: A quick look at San Antonio

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve spent the past week flogging the runoff race here in Houston, but there are runoffs going on in other Texas cities as well. One of the more hotly contested races is for the District 8 City Council seat in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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San Antonio gets on the municipal WiFi bandwagon

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Sweet. The City Council unanimously approved a test project Thursday that lets AT&T Inc., the nation’s biggest phone company, set up a municipal wireless network that will serve much of downtown, including city offices and a stretch of the River … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The final “Sopranos” tonight

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I have no idea what will happen in tonight’s finale of The Sopranos. You can find various predictions here and here, among other places. I’m kind of partial to the idea that Tony will be rescued by the FBI in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What’s the deal with baby dealers?

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Was it just me, or did anybody else who read this Press story about shady adoption “facilitator” Jennalee Ryan have a flashback to shady would-be uterus broker Whitney Broach? If the name Whitney Broach doesn’t ring a bell, think back … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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