Daily Archives: April 24, 2002

Gambling odds update

Posted on April 24, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Mark Evanier points to this page which has the slot machine payout at various Vegas casinos. My statement of 97% payout was too much. All I can say is that I have seen such advertisements, but I haven’t been to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Employees are our most valuable asset

Posted on April 24, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Would it surprise you to learn that the Enron subsidy Portland General bought life insurance policies on its employees and that 75% of the payouts were used as long-term compensation for managers, directors, and top officials? I didn’t think so. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Overheard on the radio, part II

Posted on April 24, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

One of those MasterCard commercials where they list the price of a bunch of things, followed by something that’s “priceless”. This one had the theme of a party weekend in New Orleans. One item was “Crawdaddy dinner for two, $63”. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Overheard on the radio, part I

Posted on April 24, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Saudi Aramco is having a job fair here in Houston, for those who might like to travel to Saudi Arabia and “become a part of the Saudi Aramco experience”. The line forms to the left. Continue reading →

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Oh, my

Posted on April 24, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Salon gossip columnist Amy Reiter points to this, ah, interesting photo of LPGA golfer Cristie Kerr kissing a trophy she just won. All I can say is “Oh, my”. Continue reading →

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Taxing science fiction

Posted on April 24, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Mac Thomason pointed to this article in which a GOP candidate for Congress proposed taxing science fiction books as a means of funding NASA. Not only is it a stupid idea, it’s very likely an unconstitutional one. In the case … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Whorehouse update

Posted on April 24, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The cast of a Conroe production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is moving forward on plans to stage it elsewhere. Co-authors Peter Masterson and Larry L. King have given them public support, with Masterson promising to make a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bagel followup

Posted on April 24, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

I recently pointed to an article in our old hometown paper about my parents’ exploits as bagel testers for the Portland Columbian. Yesterday the article ran in the paper, featuring a couple of quotes from my mom. Not too surprisingly, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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