Daily Archives: January 8, 2009

Utah AG wants to sue BCS

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I suppose this was just a matter of time. Utah’s attorney general is investigating the Bowl Championship Series for a possible violation of federal antitrust laws after an undefeated Utes team was left out of the national title game for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters, Other sports | 2 Comments

Where the business margins tax money came from

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I’m sure this will spark a lot of debate. At a time when the oil and gas industry was reaping record profits, producers got a break under Texas’ new business tax, according to a draft report from a state advisory … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Can this city be saved?

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Galveston really needs help. Officials pleaded with a state legislative panel today for sales tax rebates, emergency loans and other steps to keep this island city functioning as it struggles to rebuild after Hurricane Ike. Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Thor goes pro

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

He will be missed. Rice sophomore utility back James Casey, who famously manned seven positions in one game as a freshman, announced Monday that he’ll forgo his final two seasons of eligibility and enter the NFL Draft. Casey, 24, signed … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Quit stealing my recyclables!

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

So a few months ago, I noticed that when I put recyclables out to the curb on Sunday night, the bags with paper – mostly newspaper, but with other stuff as well – would be gone by Monday morning, before … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in See, I do have a life! | 5 Comments