Daily Archives: October 27, 2004

I knew TiVo would get it right in the end

Posted on October 27, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

After complaining about how ABC was running a couple of shows I like past their expected end time, thus causing TiVo to stop recording too soon, I was pleased to see an urgent programming note on my set the other … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Anecdotal evidence update

Posted on October 27, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I took another drive through my neighborhood, making sure I covered every block this time, to get an updated yard sign count. With a week to go before the election, the count stands 163 for Kerry, and 33 for Bush. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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When Hammers attack

Posted on October 27, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Tom DeLay, less than two weeks ago, on why he wouldn’t debate Richard Morrison: “His name ID is nothing.” DeLay must now be assuming that people know who Richard Morrison is, because he’s got an attack ad running that links … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP, Robert Merrill

Posted on October 27, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Opera singer and New York Yankees fixture Robert Merrill has died at the age of 87. Merrill died Saturday at his home in suburban New York City, family friend Barry Tucker said Monday. Reference books gave conflicting ages for Merrill, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Crime up, crime down

Posted on October 27, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not quite sure what to make of this Chron story about crime rates in Houston and Harris County. Crime was down inside the Houston city limits last year, but the FBI reported Monday that many of the crimes committed … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Have you voted yet?

Posted on October 27, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Well, I did my civic duty this morning at the Fiesta on Kirby, which is a couple of blocks from where I work. I arrived at about 6:50, and there were already 20 people lined up ahead of me. We … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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