Daily Archives: June 6, 2010

Weekend link dump for June 6

Happy birthday, Olivia!!! Now that’s what I call hugging it out. How to tell if you’re really dealing with a mad scientist. I say if they don’t have a degree in mad science, they don’t qualify. Sex and Money, Part … Continue reading

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Perry scoffs at budget shortfall number

What color is the sky on Rick Perry’s planet? Gov. Rick Perry says that where some see an $18 billion budget gap ahead for Texas, he sees a figure plucked from the sky. “I think it’s a number that somebody … Continue reading

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An early look at redistricting

The House Redistricting Committee is holding some hearings around the state in advance of the 2011 Census reports, and if there’s one thing we know already, it’s that West Texas will be losing influence next year. The state population increased … Continue reading

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Eri Yoshida’s American debut

I’ve blogged before about Eri Yoshida, the 18-year-old female knuckleball pitcher from Japan. Last week, she made her Meet American debut as a professional baseball player. With the spotlight of the media from both sides of the Pacific, Yoshida made … Continue reading

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Some budget cuts can be a force for good

If there’s one place where something good can come out of the current budget mess, it’s with the criminal justice system, where recent trends, economic realities, and the hard-won lessons of 2003 are contributing to an environment where good policies … Continue reading

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