Daily Archives: November 21, 2008

Friday random ten – TGIF

I’ll get right to the point: The past couple of weeks have kicked my rear. I don’t have the energy to think of anything clever to say about this latest venture into iTunes Genius-land, so I’ll just jump straight into … Continue reading Continue reading

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RIP, Jim Mattox

Former Attorney General and longtime Democratic activist Jim Mattox has died at the age of 65. Jim Mattox, the self-styled “people’s lawyer” who took on major corporations during eight years as Texas attorney general, has died. Mattox, 65, died in … Continue reading Continue reading

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Waiting for Bill

We may know about Mayor Bill White’s political future soon, according to Gardner Selby. “He’s going to make a decision in the near future,” said Michael Moore, White’s chief of staff. “It will be based on where he could do … Continue reading Continue reading

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SBOE urged to not weaken science standards

We can only hope. Texas risks becoming a national joke if state educators insist on clouding the teaching of evolution, scores of scientists, science teachers and concerned residents Texans told the State Board of Education on Wednesday. They pleaded with … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Junior Olympics are coming

It’s not the main event, but it’s a nice catch anyway. Houston has been selected to host the 2012 AAU Junior Olympic Games, the country’s largest amateur sports event. The Junior Olympics is the annual showcase event held each summer … Continue reading Continue reading

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