Daily Archives: February 20, 2009

Why does Governor Perry hate sex toys?

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Greg Wythe

From Scott Henson: Normally, the Texas Senate rubber stamps the Governor’s appointments to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, but one of Rick Perry’s three appointees announced last week perhaps deserves closer vetting by the Senate. According to the Governor’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why does Governor Perry hate sex toys?

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

From Scott Henson: Normally, the Texas Senate rubber stamps the Governor’s appointments to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, but one of Rick Perry’s three appointees announced last week perhaps deserves closer vetting by the Senate. According to the Governor’s … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: You say it’s your birthday

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Greg Wythe

In honor of my birthday this week, here are ten songs related to birthdays, getting older, and stuff like that. 1. Birthday – The Beatles 2. Rock and Roll Never Forgets – Bob Seger 3. Happy Birthday – Weird Al … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: You say it’s your birthday

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

In honor of my birthday this week, here are ten songs related to birthdays, getting older, and stuff like that. 1. Birthday – The Beatles 2. Rock and Roll Never Forgets – Bob Seger 3. Happy Birthday – Weird Al … Continue reading →

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Roy announces

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Dream big, dude. A Republican elected official who twice ran unsuccessfully for Houston City Council is claiming a spot as the conservative choice in the nonpartisan campaign for mayor. Roy Morales, 51, elected in 2006 as a Harris County Department … Continue reading →

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Roy announces

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Greg Wythe

Dream big, dude. A Republican elected official who twice ran unsuccessfully for Houston City Council is claiming a spot as the conservative choice in the nonpartisan campaign for mayor. Roy Morales, 51, elected in 2006 as a Harris County Department … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Van de Putte profile

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Greg Wythe

Really nice article in the SA Current about San Antonio’s Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic caucus leader and a rising national star who had a pretty busy year in 2008 and may be headed for bigger things next … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Van de Putte profile

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Really nice article in the SA Current about San Antonio’s Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic caucus leader and a rising national star who had a pretty busy year in 2008 and may be headed for bigger things next … Continue reading →

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The HTA and the Times

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The New York Times wrote an editorial about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Unfortunately, they seem to have misunderstood what all the fuss is about. As many parents, and ultimately manufacturers, learned the hard way, the Bush administration … Continue reading →

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The HTA and the Times

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Greg Wythe

The New York Times wrote an editorial about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Unfortunately, they seem to have misunderstood what all the fuss is about. As many parents, and ultimately manufacturers, learned the hard way, the Bush administration … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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CSI: Needs Improvement

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like Gil Grissom got out at just the right time. Crime labs nationwide must be overhauled to prevent the types of mistakes that put innocent people in prison and leave criminals out on the street, researchers have concluded. A … Continue reading →

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CSI: Needs Improvement

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Greg Wythe

Looks like Gil Grissom got out at just the right time. Crime labs nationwide must be overhauled to prevent the types of mistakes that put innocent people in prison and leave criminals out on the street, researchers have concluded. A … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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