Daily Archives: September 21, 2008

The bailout

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t follow the national stories that much around here, as you know. And I certainly don’t claim to have any deep understanding of the crisis in the financial markets, or what should be done from here to make sure … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for September 21

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

A little distraction (I hope) while Ike-related cleanup and recovery goes on. Flying the unfriendly skies. The original Wonder Woman doesn’t like Sarah Palin. And may I just say, I still have a crush on Lynda Carter. Live long and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I said, power to the people!

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Somebody here is unclear on the concept. Hurricane Rita slammed into the Texas coast three years ago this week, crumpling transmission towers, toppling utility poles and leaving consumers in the dark for up to three weeks. State regulators responded to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Can we please wave bye-bye?

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I think the only rational response to this is “AAAAAAAAAAUGH!” The Caribbean tropical wave has improved its organization this morning and it now seems somewhat more likely the system may eventually become Tropical Storm Kyle, the season’s 11th named storm. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Are you ready for some football with Barack Obama?

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

From the “Things That Should’t Matter But Probably Do Anyway” department, more people would rather watch football with Barack Obama than John McCain. One can only presume that this would also involve beer drinking, since as we know that is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Family photos

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

While we were up in Portland, we asked my talented and indefatigable sister-in-law Cathy to take some family photos of us. She has professional equipment for the task, and a great eye. You can see a sample of the results … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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