Daily Archives: February 5, 2004

The South Regional shall rise again

Posted on February 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

It’s never really too early for March Madness, is it? Here’s a study (PDF) by three liberal-arts economist types who claim that all regions’ seedings in the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament have become less accurate over the past few years, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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FCC Fracas

Posted on February 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Last week in San Antonio was the big FCC hearing on localism, number two of six in a series. Judging from the news accounts I’ve been reading, it looks like it was a pretty lively event. Here are some excerpts … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It’s the deficit, stupid!

Posted on February 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

This story about a possible cutback in funds for the Port of Houston, contains the bones of what I think should be the main strategy of each endangered Democratic Congressional incumbent here. Rep. Nick Lampson, D-Beaumont, said a major concern … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dome redevelopers want more time

Posted on February 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Time for an Astrodome Redevelopment Update. The Astrodome Redevelopment Co. has asked the Harris County Sports and Convention Corp. to extend a deadline for its plan for a space theme park in the dome until after the Houston Livestock Show … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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