Daily Archives: March 12, 2003

Delma Banks granted stay of execution by Supremes

Posted on March 12, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Delma Banks, scheduled to be the 300th Texan to die by lethal injection, was given a last minute reprieve by the US Supreme Court. The court was acting on appeals by lawyers who raised questions about the legitimacy of his … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment | 3 Comments

Elizabeth Smart found

Posted on March 12, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Wow. SALT LAKE CITY — Elizabeth Smart, the 15-year-old girl who vanished from her bedroom nine months ago, was found alive today, riding in the car of a drifter who had once done work at the family’s home, police said. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Back off, man, I’m a scientist

Posted on March 12, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Stephen Hawking is in town to give a lecture tonight. He’s spending some time at Texas A&M thanks to some grant money. I hope someone has informed him that driving his wheelchair over the grass outside the Memorial Student Center … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another blogging imbalance

Posted on March 12, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

What’s the deal with bloggers and cats? Kevin, Digby, Gianna, Ginger, Larry (what happened to the cat cam, Larry?), Meryl…the list goes on and on. What the blog world needs is more dogs. Right, Harry? Harry says he’ll get back … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another anniversary

Posted on March 12, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

I managed to miss an anniversary last week. Fortunately, it’s not one that involves Tiffany. On March 6, I marked 25 years of playing the saxophone. When I transferred from Sacred Heart Elementary School to William Morris Intermediate School in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Big Mac, fries, and WiFi

Posted on March 12, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

McDonald’s will be offering high speed wireless Internet access with the purchase of a combo meal at select restaurants starting today. That’s pretty cool, though I can’t say it’s something I’d ever take advantage of. Personally, I go to lunch … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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