Daily Archives: September 20, 2009

Endorsement watch: Thanks but no thanks

UPDATE: It would appear that the email that purported to come from Christians for Better Government with the homophobic slam on Annise Parker is a complete fake. I have just gotten off the phone with the Rev. Willie Wright, the … Continue reading

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Weekend link dump for September 20

Campaign events, German-style. This sounds, um, very interesting, at least until you consider the malware potential. Ever wonder which checkout line at the grocery store will move the fastest? Well, wonder no more. In addition to everything else, Rep. Joe … Continue reading

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White warns about new spending

Mayor White has a few words for whoever will succeed him. Houston mayoral candidates, read Mayor Bill White’s lips: No new spending. White, who has shied away from endorsing or even offering tacit support to those vying to replace him, … Continue reading

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UTMB’s comeback

This is great to see. A bigger and better University of Texas Medical Branch is rising from the debris of Hurricane Ike, with more than $1 billion in repair, refurbishing and new construction under way or being planned. The UT … Continue reading

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Building a better turbine

Good to see R&D being done on improving wind energy. Universities and businesses across Texas are expecting to spend millions in the next few years honing the blades, gearboxes and generators that make up turbines designed to harness power from … Continue reading

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