Daily Archives: February 13, 2002

Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 13, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Today is Ash Wednesday, the day after Mardi Gras and the first day of Lent. Tiffany traditionally gives up chocolate for Lent. I figure that means that I don’t have to give up anything. I’m going to be living with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sherron Watkins to testify before Congress

Posted on February 13, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The Enron exec (she’s still with the company) and whistleblower has placed no limits on what questions she’ll answer. Keep quiet, Kenny Boy. It ain’t gonna matter. Meanwhile, the oh-so-poor Lays have sold their cottage in Aspen for $10 million, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Also taking the Fifth

Posted on February 13, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Also taking the Fifth this week was Craig Rosebrough, an alleged leader of the radical Earth Liberation Front. I say “alleged” here because he’s never been directly linked to any of their activities, he’s only ever claimed to be a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Not so fast

Posted on February 13, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The new 55 MPH speed limit signs are continuing to go up, despite the request of the Harris County attorney to suspend implementation. Now we’re waiting on a ruling from the state, which seems to be saying “we can go … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Figure skating scandal

Posted on February 13, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Damian Penny points to the unfolding figure skating scandal in which French and Russian judges collaborated to give the gold to Russians Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze. Justin Slotman also has some good stuff. I don’t watch figure skating, so … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Speaking of inscrutable Olympic sports

Posted on February 13, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Fritz Schranck defends curling, quite possibly the only Olympic sport which can be played by people with beer guts, at least until bridge gets certified. I’m glad you like it, Fritz, but curling strikes me as shuffleboard on ice. On … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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