Daily Archives: September 27, 2013

Friday random ten: Bird on a wire

One last set of animal-related songs. Watch the birdie! 1. Bee Of The Bird Of The Month – They Might Be Giants 2. The Bird – Eddie From Ohio 3. Bird Feathers – Charlie Parker 4. Bird On The Wire … Continue reading

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Other interviews

You may have noticed on my 2013 Elections page some new links in the Interview column for various candidates. That’s because three other local blogs have done interviews with candidates, both recorded and written, which is something we haven’t seen … Continue reading

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Democratic ballot update

Sen. Leticia Van de Putte: State Sen. Leticia Van De Putte of San Antonio is exploring a run in 2014 as the Democratic challenger in the lieutenant governor’s race, but she said there is still a lot to consider. “We’ve … Continue reading

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Premiums for insurance exchange plans released

Guess what? They’re pretty darned affordable. “In just 99 days, millions of Americans will finally have the security and peace of mind that have eluded them for years,” U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on a press … Continue reading

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That pollution isn’t our fault!

You have to admire the creativity. Harris County’s problem with tiny, lung-damaging particles in the air can be blamed partly on African dust and crop-clearing fires in Mexico, the state’s environmental agency has told federal regulators. If the Environmental Protection … Continue reading

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