Daily Archives: March 4, 2011

Friday random ten: The top 500, part 15

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The penultimate list of my songs from the Rolling Stone Top 500 list. 1. Tumbling Dice – Linda Ronstadt (#424, orig. Rolling Stones) 2. Smoke On The Water – Deep Purple (#426) 3. New Year’s Day – U2 (#427) 4. … Continue reading →

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How about those tax exemptions?

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

There’s a lot of them, and they cost the state big bucks. A 68-page report released by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs on Monday offers a detailed look at billions of dollars in state tax exemptions and could fuel renewed discussion … Continue reading →

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No, he can’t

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

This week, President Obama gave Republican critics of the Affordable Care Act a way out, if they met certain conditions. President Obama, who has stood by his landmark health care law through court attacks and legislative efforts to repeal it, … Continue reading →

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Washington Avenue lite

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

That’s what someone thinks White Oak Drive is becoming. Is White Oak Drive becoming a cozier, more walkable version of nearby Washington Avenue as a restaurant-entertainment hub? One local real estate agent thinks so. White Oak is more concentrated with … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 28

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance would like to thank the Academy for this week’s blog roundup.

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