Daily Archives: July 17, 2008

Midafternoon update, and more me in the media

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Bloggers Caucus was a success – we had about 70 people in attendance, including some media types and other more traditional activists. Joe Jaworski spoke about his campaign. Melissa Noriega (who probably wasn’t expecting to be called on, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Media coverage of Netroots Nation

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Statesman writes about Netroots Nation and has the good taste to quote me. “As politics has embraced the notion of blogging … it’s also the case that what I say and what I do does have an impact on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I have arrived at Netroots Nation

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’m sitting here on the floor of the Austin Convention, connected to their WiFI network (called “internets”) and getting ready for a full day of networking and schmoozing. First event is the Texas Blogger Caucus at 10:30. I’ll check back … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Still more recycling

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Following up on the recent good news that the city will now accept more types of plastic for curbside and dropoff recycling, City Controller Annise Parker announces on her website that more expansions are coming: Recycler AbitibiBowater has committed $3 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas Freedom Network blogging

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Freedom Network, which does an admirable job of watching and chronicling the religious right in Texas, has started a blog called the TFN Insider. Among other things, they’ll be focusing on the State Board of Education and its … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Voice mail

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Dwight expresses his loathing of voice mail, then admits it’s not going anywhere: In companies where technology is a means rather than the end, voice mail is alive and well. People reach for a phone when they want to have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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