Daily Archives: April 19, 2008

Strip clubs must still pay fees

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Despite winning an injunction against HB1751, which assessed a $5-per-customer fee on strip clubs to pay for a sexual assault fund and other things, the fee must still be paid while the matter is still being litigated. The state comptroller … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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That’s a lot of carbon

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

As SciGuy put it, we’re number one in carbon emissions here in Harris County. The first-ever analysis of county-by-county carbon dioxide emissions in the United States found that Harris County, which emits 18.6 million tons of CO2 per year, narrowly … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with the Mythbusters

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I love these guys. And yes, I think they’re doing science. AVC: You guys don’t have any formal scientific training, but you generally seem to follow scientific methods and procedures when you’re testing myths. To what degree are you attempting … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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