Daily Archives: June 3, 2002

The gift of the Masai

Posted on June 3, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

It was humbling to pick up the Times at Central Market today and read this story about the Masai of Kenya, who were sufficiently moved by the tragedy of 9/11 to donate 14 cows to its victims. I’m grateful for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sometime one out of four ain’t bad

Posted on June 3, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Three of the four teams I was rooting for yesterday lot, but the one winner was sweet: Rice bounced back from losing on a walk-off homer to advance to the Super Regional in the NCAA baseball championships. The Owls get … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sleeping lawyer is incompetent counsel

Posted on June 3, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

So says the Supreme Court, which refused to hear the appeal of the state of Texas in the Calvin Burdine case. This case is Exhibit A for death penalty opponents and people who think Texas is barbaric. Justice was served … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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You snooze, you lose

Posted on June 3, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Recently I mentioned that there ought to be a Sexiest Female Blogger poll to go with Dawn Olsen’s Sexiest Male Blogger poll. I said I’d be willing to host such a poll if people cared. Well, I waited too long … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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