Daily Archives: May 2, 2009

Saturday video break

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Because even mad scientists need love: Happy Saturday! Continue reading →

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Saturday video break

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Because even mad scientists need love: Happy Saturday!

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Patrick forced to moderate his ultrasound bill

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Somewhat surprisingly, there haven’t been too many egregious attempts to assault reproductive choice this session; that may be partly because there’s only so much farther the Lege can go short of an outright ban, and it may be partly because … Continue reading →

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Patrick forced to moderate his ultrasound bill

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Somewhat surprisingly, there haven’t been too many egregious attempts to assault reproductive choice this session; that may be partly because there’s only so much farther the Lege can go short of an outright ban, and it may be partly because … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Ed for H

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The Chronicle makes its endorsement in District H. An unusually well-qualified field of candidates is vying to replace former incumbent Adrian Garcia, who was elected Harris County Sheriff in November. The Chronicle believes Garcia’s former council community liaison, 18-year Houston … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Ed for H

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The Chronicle makes its endorsement in District H. An unusually well-qualified field of candidates is vying to replace former incumbent Adrian Garcia, who was elected Harris County Sheriff in November. The Chronicle believes Garcia’s former council community liaison, 18-year Houston … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Is there still hope for the microbreweries?

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I said previously that I thought the prospects for HB2094, the bill to allow microbreweries to sell some of their product on site, were dim. I don’t want to give any false hope, but it’s possible I was too pessimistic. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Is there still hope for the microbreweries?

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I said previously that I thought the prospects for HB2094, the bill to allow microbreweries to sell some of their product on site, were dim. I don’t want to give any false hope, but it’s possible I was too pessimistic. … Continue reading →

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Wendy Davis

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve been a fan of freshman State Sen. Wendy Davis since I interviewed her last year at the state Democratic convention. You could tell she was smart and ambitious, and if given the chance could really go places. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Comics criticism

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Interesting article about the interplay between comic strip writers and the online community that blogs about/obsesses over/critiques them. One interesting bit: “People tend to react more to complain than to compliment,” agreed Francesco Marciuliano, the writer for Sally Forth. Marciuliano … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Comics criticism

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Interesting article about the interplay between comic strip writers and the online community that blogs about/obsesses over/critiques them. One interesting bit: “People tend to react more to complain than to compliment,” agreed Francesco Marciuliano, the writer for Sally Forth. Marciuliano … Continue reading →

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