Daily Archives: May 6, 2005

“Louie Louie” reinstated

Posted on May 6, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

What a relief: It’s safe to play “Louie Louie” after all. Benton Harbor Supt. Paula Dawning reversed her decision Thursday after parents at McCord Middle School came out in support of the song. “The school district operates in collaboration with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Abramoff and SunCruz

Posted on May 6, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Since we first heard the name “Jack Abramoff”, there have been plenty of stories which have shown him to be a sleazy and unethical greedhead. You can add this one, which Steve compared to a “third-rate episode of The Sopranos” … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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State Rep. Joe Moreno killed in car crash

Posted on May 6, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Some very sad news. LA GRANGE — State Rep. Joseph Moreno of Houston was killed today when a pickup truck he was driving overturned on a highway. State Rep. Rafael Anchia of Dallas and a legislative staffer suffered minor injuries. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“Louie Louie” forever!

Posted on May 6, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I’d like to take a moment and thank Benton Harbor Superintendent Paula Dawning for officially dethroning Texas’ Anti-Cheerleader Hoochie bill as the dumbest news story of the week. She did so by banning “Louie Louie” from the McCord Middle School … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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