Daily Archives: September 14, 2008

Volunteer opportunities

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

From the corporate home office: The City of Houston is in need of volunteers to assist with setting up and supporting two shelters in the Houston community. The shelters will be used to house local individuals that have lost their … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for September 14

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

And the links came tumbling down… 100 clues you’re not going to a really good college, via MeMo. Some big-picture thoughts on light rail from Austin Contrarian. Why the “Dog Whisperer” ain’t all that. Who opposed the “Bridge to Nowhere”? … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A report from Houston

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The following is from Houston City Council Member Melissa Noriega: If you are reading this, you are blessed–you are connected! Just a few things for your reading audience: There is beginning to be ice and water coming in. Some stores … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A report from Galveston

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve received the following email from Galveston native Joe Jaworski: “Just spent 2 hours on the island with mayor, city manager and city department heads. They are brave heroes for riding this destructive storm out. We had to navigate army … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The recovery

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

It’s gonna take awhile. Houston Mayor Bill White said this morning ice and fresh water are on the way, although he couldn’t give a timetable. He said fuel is being distributed first to those with “critical needs,” such as hospitals … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Raising the driving age

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

We’ve talked about the drinking age recently and whether or not it should be lowered. But what about the minimum age for getting a driver’s license? Some folks think it should be raised. Taking aim at a longstanding rite of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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