Daily Archives: April 12, 2009

Happy Easter!

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

People have been telling me lately that it’s been too long since I’ve posted a picture of the girls. So here you go: Happy Easter! And now it’s time for a nap. Continue reading →

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Measuring hurricanes

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The venerable Saffir-Simpson scale for measuring hurricane strength is so simple to use, it’s not really adequate for the task of assessing risk and estimating damage. “If I could wave a wand and make it go away, I would,” said … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for April 12

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Mmm…baseball season…life is good… When Bill O’Reilly and David Horowitz are acting as voices of reason, you know things have really gotten out of hand. I don’t care if broccoli can prevent cancer. I still hate it and won’t eat … Continue reading →

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Measuring hurricanes

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The venerable Saffir-Simpson scale for measuring hurricane strength is so simple to use, it’s not really adequate for the task of assessing risk and estimating damage. “If I could wave a wand and make it go away, I would,” said … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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UI update

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The headline says it all: GOP holds key to unemployment stimulus dollars. Against the wishes of Gov. Rick Perry, lawmakers are pressing ahead with efforts to claim $555 million in federal economic stimulus money for unemployment benefits. With all of … Continue reading →

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Johnny Sutton resigns

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

As is the norm when a new President is inaugurated, US Attorney Johnny Sutton of the Western Judicial District of Texas has resigned his position. Sutton’s resignation was voluntary, [spokeswoman Shana] Jones said, and his future plans were not immediately … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Johnny Sutton resigns

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

As is the norm when a new President is inaugurated, US Attorney Johnny Sutton of the Western Judicial District of Texas has resigned his position. Sutton’s resignation was voluntary, [spokeswoman Shana] Jones said, and his future plans were not immediately … Continue reading →

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Sexting and the law

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The most interesting bit in this story about “sexting” is after the jump when it turns to the DA’s office for its perspective. Eric Devlin, chief of the child exploitation section of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, says he … Continue reading →

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