Daily Archives: January 18, 2009

Weekend link dump for January 18

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Our long national nightmare is finally almost over… With all due respect to the estimable James Fallows, I find that my visceral dislike of out outgoing President comes as easily as it ever did. Why in the name of all … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The fifty dollar flop

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Guess those fifty-dollar scratch-off Lottery tickets weren’t such a big deal after all. The Texas Lottery Commission is set to cut several poorly performing scratch-off games, even though more than $25 million in promised top jackpot prizes have yet to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early contender for District A

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve had a lot of posts about possible contenders for the open Mayoral and At Large Council seats, plus the special election in District H, but there are other seats that will be open this November, and we’ll start hearing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Generation whatever

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I’m rather surprised I haven’t seen more of these stories lately, since the genre seems to be a media favorite. When George W. Bush lifts off in his helicopter on Inauguration Day, leaving Washington to make way for Barack Obama, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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