Daily Archives: May 31, 2007

The new trash fees

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Trash has been in the news quite a bit lately, from the solid waste management task force (whose report is here) to the new pickup schedules. The initial report called for a $3.50/month trash fee to cover things like enhanced … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No! Don’t come back!

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Listen to me carefully here, people. Be very careful what you wish for. Consumer groups are calling on Gov. Rick Perry to order the state Legislature back into session to make changes to Texas’ competitive electricity markets. AARP Texas and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on Turner for Speaker

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Burka thinks the Turner for Speaker campaign is a stalking horse. There’s no way for Sylvester to win. Republicans can’t vote for a Democrat for speaker. The best Turner can hope for is to hold the Craddick Ds (who may … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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600 Sq Mi deadline tomorrow

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Houstonist reminds us that the deadline for submitting entries for the 600 Sq Mi photo show is tomorrow (Friday), June 1, at 11:59 PM CDT. 600 sq mi is a juried exhibition of photos from Houston. We’re leaving it up … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why do they call you “Hot Tub Tom”, Hot Tub Tom?

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

For those of you who have not yet read Jeffrey Goldberg’s New Yorker article on the current unpleasantness within the Republican Party, let me nudge you towards it, as it’s a fine read. I’ll outsource the Tom DeLay-related snarkery to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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How to speak to global warming skeptics

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’d recommend that you read Grist’s How to Talk to a Climate Skeptic page, but be warned that the weight of evidence they bring is depressing. File it away for future reference in any event, as you’ll be sure to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Henry Cisneros to buy Carol Burnett’s house

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Sort of. A local organization led by former U.S. housing secretary Henry Cisneros has committed to raise enough money to save the childhood home of comedian Carol Burnett. American Sunrise, a nonprofit housing and education program, said it will raise … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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