Daily Archives: January 15, 2011

Saturday video break: Joltin’ Joe

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. In his honor, here’s a classic clip of his favorite baseball player, Joe DiMaggio, appearing as the mystery guest on “What’s My Line” in 1955. All together now: Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio, a … Continue reading →

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The pothole patrol

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Haven’t seen this yet, but I’m sure I will sooner or later. As the operators of the city’s Street Surface Assessment Vehicle — a van equipped with lasers that scan streets for rough patches, potholes and cracks — Bruno Rodriguez … Continue reading →

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We’re not getting rid of Jerry Eversole that easily

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Federal indictments? Pshaw. Ain’t nuthin’ stopping Jerry Eversole. Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jerry Eversole on Tuesday declared that he will be acquitted of federal bribery charges in his upcoming trial and left open the possibility he will run for … Continue reading →

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The BCS blahs

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Were you thinking that the BCS bowl lineup this year was a bit of a snoozefest? You weren’t alone if so. Ticket sales for some of those games — the Orange, Sugar, Rose and Fiesta bowls — have been sluggish, … Continue reading →

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Good beer, good times

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Nice to know that quality still matters. Saint Arnold Brewing Co. increased production by 22  percent last year, continuing a streak of double-digit annual growth even as the U.S. beer industry stagnated. The Houston brewery, founded in 1994, expanded capacity by … Continue reading →

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