Daily Archives: July 11, 2002

Beelzebud speaks

Posted on July 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Beelzebud speaks Larry wants to know what I think about this story that two MLB teams might not be able to meet payroll. Well, first and foremost is that I never believe a word that Beelzebud Selig says. Here’s a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | Comments Off on Beelzebud speaks

And the Democratic ticket for 2004 is…

Posted on July 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

And the Democratic ticket for 2004 is… Fellow member of the Houston Heights area Axis of Left-Leaning Bloggers Rob Humenik tantalizes us all with a hand-typed excerpt from the latest issue of Men’s Journal: The partnership [between Massachusettes Senator John … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Comments Off on And the Democratic ticket for 2004 is…

Going to the dogs

Posted on July 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Liven up your next staff meeting by bringing your dog to the office. It’s good for you, according to a British psychologist. Well, it depends on the dog: [N]ot all canines are suitable for the dog-eat-dog world of business. Animals … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Websurfing | Comments Off on Going to the dogs

He’s baaaack

Posted on July 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

He’s baaaack Phil Donahue has come out of retirement to host a left-wing Larry Kingesque talk show. No word yet when the male strippers will make their first appearance. Link via Ann Salisbury. Continue reading →

Posted in TV and movies | Comments Off on He’s baaaack

More Harken stuff

Posted on July 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Continuing the case that Charles Murtaugh made about why the whole Harken business is likely to be bad for Team Bush, Spencer Ackerman says that there’s a simpler way to frame the debate in a Democrat-favoring way: Throughout his political … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Scandalized! | Comments Off on More Harken stuff

Those who forget the past are doomed to write silly things

Posted on July 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Those who forget the past are doomed to write silly things Allen Barra gives the by-now obligatory outrage about the All Star Game fiasco, then veers off into something really silly. He starts by giving the managers a pass on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | Comments Off on Those who forget the past are doomed to write silly things

The USOC will be in town

Posted on July 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The USOC will be in town this weekend as part of its process to determine which US city will submit a bid for the 2012 Games. The locals will try to dazzle them with technology in hopes of enhancing Houston’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Comments Off on The USOC will be in town

Little relief for the flood

Posted on July 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Little relief for the flood Only $300,000 has been raised so far by the American Red Cross for victims of the recent flooding in Central Texas despite the $12 million the agency will spend on disaster relief. In bad economic … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in The great state of Texas | Comments Off on Little relief for the flood