Daily Archives: October 23, 2003

Oh, yeah, that election

Posted on October 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t know how many people get mail from the Houston Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus PAC and the Harris County GOP PAC on the same day, but it sure feels special to be in that group. The HCGOPers endorsed … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Pop goes the X10

Posted on October 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Normally, I consider business bankruptcies to be a Bad Thing, but every once in a while there’s one that makes you reconsider. SEATTLE – X10 Wireless Technology, known for ubiquitous Internet ads showing scantily clad women as seen from miniature … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Concordes retiring

Posted on October 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

So long, supersonic. LONDON — British Airways’ last Concorde flight for fare-paying passengers took off for New York today, a day before scheduled supersonic service ends for good. Both today’s London-New York flight and Friday’s final trans-Atlantic return are expected … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dems send some money home

Posted on October 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like some of the external fundraising that the Killer D’s/Texas 11 did has borne some fruit. Since the redistricting fight erupted last spring, 13 of the 17 Texas Democrats in Congress have donated more than $230,000 to the state … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Chron endorses Davila Martinez

Posted on October 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron has endorsed Diana Davila Martinez for City Council District H, which is where I live, citing her past experience as the key. Davila Martinez served ably in the Legislature from 1993-1999. A graduate of Harvard University, she spent … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Beef! It’s expensive for dinner

Posted on October 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Before I get to the main purpose of this post, I’d first like to address this, which was cited by Atrios. CHANGE OF MENU. Jeffrey’s at the Watergate, a restaurant that served Texas cooking, has closed its doors, reports The … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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…And the rest

Posted on October 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Today we get to meet the low profile candidates in this year’s Mayoral race. It’s quite a collection. Come Jan. 1, Houston will have a new mayor. It will not be Anthony Dutrow, Douglas Robb, Jack Terence, Ralph Ullrich or … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP, Rerun

Posted on October 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a sad day today: Fred “Rerun” Berry has passed away, apparently from natural causes, at the age of 52. By his passing, he leaves behind an eternal mystery: He wore his red beret and suspenders in real life, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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