Daily Archives: January 21, 2012

Saturday video break: A New England

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Song #85 on the Popdose Top 100 Covers list is “A New England”, originally by Billy Bragg and covered by Kirsty MacColl. Here’s the original: I’m not the world’s biggest fan of one-dude-with-a-guitar music, but Bragg has a sound that … Continue reading →

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Lampson on the DCCC’s list

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

It’s just like old times again. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, launching its bid to win back the House majority, has unveiled its list of top 2012 recruits. DCCC Chairman Steve Israel announced 18 candidates on Wednesday who are being … Continue reading →

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We’re #9!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Number Nine on The Street’s list of “10 Cities Poised For Greatness In 2012”. Which places us one behind Austin, and one ahead of…Rochester, NY? Whatever. Here’s what they say about our fair city. Houston Throughout the economic crisis, Houston … Continue reading →

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Single member Council district dispute in Boerne

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve noted several stories about single member Council districts in various Texas cities over the years. They often involve litigation, so these battles can have implications beyond the borders of the locality in question, but I just find the questions … Continue reading →

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