Daily Archives: June 4, 2004

Making the sales tax deductible

Posted on June 4, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

According to the Star-Telegram, legislation is in place to allow residents of states with no state income tax to deduct sales taxes from their federal income tax. [Tom] DeLay, R-Sugar Land, said in an interview with the Star-Telegram that the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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StarBock update

Posted on June 4, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The legal battle between Starbucks and a Galveston brewpub over its “StarBock” beer, first noted here, will enter mediation shortly. U.S. Judge Samuel Kent ordered the parties to mediate the case and set it for trial in 2005. Kent wants … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Food, glorious food | 4 Comments

Rodriguez appeal update

Posted on June 4, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The next stage of the legal dispute between Rep. Ciro Rodriguez and Henry Cuellar over the primary result will take place on June 24. A three-judge panel of the 4th Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on June 24 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Cognitive dissonance watch

Posted on June 4, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The Governor speaks. Gov. Rick Perry assured Republican Party activists on Thursday that he is a conservative after their own hearts and, in a campaign-style speech kicking off the GOP state convention, he sidestepped a controversy over gambling that could … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | 3 Comments

The Slurpee Generation

Posted on June 4, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Thank heaven for the Internet and its ability to reach an elusive demographic. Young people – those in their teens to 30s – have so many ways to communicate that reaching them has become a guessing game for marketers. That’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Society and cultcha | 2 Comments