Daily Archives: June 29, 2008

The end of the quarter is upon us

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Monday is the quarterly reporting deadline for campaign finances, and if you haven’t been buried under an avalanche of emails soliciting donations, you probably don’t follow politics that closely. If you are at all inclined to donate to a campaign, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Big Bad John

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’m really rather amazed at how long this has been in the news. Is U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s Big Bad John campaign video a big black eye for him? His staff says absolutely not, painting the attention-getting video as a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Just some interesting links from other folks to check out… Deadspin has a new executive editor. To no one’s surprise, it’s not a woman. The Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell says that James Dobson does not speak for him. The Top Ten … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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East End rail opening ceremony

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The East End (Harrisburg) rail line had its official kickoff on Thursday. As streamers and fireworks shot into the sweltering air and opponents picketed outside, elected officials and East End community leaders today celebrated the impending start of construction of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It means “Suave and Debonair”

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Michael brings me some good news. [I]t was with great surprise and pleasure that I heard from [Tom Beard, lead singer for Houston’s strangest blues bar band, Feo Y Loco]. Feo is in the studio working on re-recording old classics … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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