Daily Archives: April 24, 2008

At the TV studio

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’m at the KUHT studio for Houston Have Your Say along with Ree-C Murphy and Mizanur Rahman from the Chron. We will not actually be on camera – we’re off on the side at the “bloggers table”, which suits us … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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So much for the “virtual fence”

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Why am I not surprised by this? In a sign of the challenges facing the federal government’s ambitious effort to police the country’s border with Mexico, the Department of Homeland Security has ordered adjustments to a “virtual fence” project near … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No creationism degree

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

This is good news. Saying that a belief in creationism — the theory that God created the Earth in six literal days, as recounted in the Bible — falls outside the realm of science, the state’s commissioner for higher education … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Attitudes on immigration worsen

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Six months ago, the Houston Area Survey noted more negativity in local attitudes towards immigrants. That negativity is more pronounced now. The survey found 63 percent agreed that new immigration should be limited, up from 48 percent in 2004. Meanwhile, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Lege and immigration

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Don’t say you weren’t warned about this. Conservative Texas legislators made it clear Monday that they’ll again push for strict state laws to crack down on illegal immigration when lawmakers convene in January. A chief area they’re likely to concentrate … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tommy John surgery

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

This does not strike me as being a good thing. While rates on UCL surgery are not tracked nationally, some of the area’s and country’s top surgeons said they’ve seen a significant increase in the number of high-school-aged players having … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Get ready to get Lost again

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Yes, my favorite show is back on the schedule for five more glorious weeks. For those of you who like me need a little something to hold them off till then, here’s an interview with the producers which among other … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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