Daily Archives: June 25, 2004

Tort “reform” yet again

Why do I keep harping on all the tort “reform” baloney around us? Because it’s such an easy target. For today’s discussion, start with this Star-Telegram op-ed which Andrew D found. Since damage caps became effective in September 2003, the … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Legal matters | 3 Comments

No Senate funds for Hutchison in Governor’s race?

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison may have to make up her mind quickly if she wants to run for Governor in 2006. As things stand right now, it’s not clear if she’ll be able to use any of her Senate campaign … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | 1 Comment

And the slime machine cranks up

May as well get used to this sort of thing now that Chris Bell has taken his stand against Tom DeLay. You will note that nowhere in this piece does Rep. John Carter offer any kind of rebuttal to any … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Scandalized! | 1 Comment

Comdex cancelled

Holy cow. Computer trade show Comdex, once the biggest event on the tech calendar, has been canceled this year, a victim of the growing interest in shows emphasizing consumer electronics and specialist IT gear. Eric Faurot, vice president of Comdex … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Technology, science, and math | 2 Comments

Astros get Carlos Beltran

This is a great trade for the Stros. The Astros finally landed the classic center fielder they have craved for years, acquiring Kansas City Royals star Carlos Beltran on Thursday night in a three-team deal that club officials compared to … Continue reading Continue reading

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McNeely on Morrison

Dave McNeely pays a little attention to Richard Morrison in the Statesman. Morrison, who’ll turn 37 on July 4, also lives in Sugar Land. Before and since winning a contested primary, he’s campaigned all over the parts of four counties … Continue reading Continue reading

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