Daily Archives: July 8, 2012

Weekend link dump for July 8

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Wednesdays are the worst days for holidays, aren’t they? Are none of these people familiar with the expression “To Serve Man”? Even Michelle Duggar would shudder at this. Three words: Spray-on batteries. We live in amazing times. Recycle more, collect … Continue reading →

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We’re #50!

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The state of Texas is dead last in delivering health care. The 2011 State Snapshots report is based on 155 quality measures gathered by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Atari

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The iconic video game company turned forty last week. Although it wasn’t the first company to make video games, Atari was the first to make a lasting impression on an entire generation. At arcades — or at video game bars … Continue reading →

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Seattle bans plastic bags

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Spotted this while we were in Portland. Those ubiquitous, single-use plastic bags will no longer be available at checkout counters at grocery and retail stores across Seattle starting Sunday. The ban intended to cut down on pollution requires grocers and … Continue reading →

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A history of Allen Parkway

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Cool. When the roadway now known as Allen Parkway was new, it was the primary route between downtown Houston and a new residential community, River Oaks. “It was in 1923 when the Hogg brothers and Hugh Potter decided to build … Continue reading →

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