Daily Archives: September 18, 2010

Saturday video break: Dance, chicken, dance!

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

In honor of the debate Rick Perry will not be attending, I bring you this awesome chicken dance video: I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: This is why I love the Internet.

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RUDH recommendations to the city

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Whether you think the Stop Heights Wal-Mart effort is a righteous cause or the annoying whine of a bunch of fancypants elitists, I recommend you go check out this post to read the recommendations made by Responsible Urban Development for … Continue reading →

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The hole keeps growing

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Do I hear $21 billion? $21 billion, anybody? The working estimate of the looming state budget shortfall has grown to about $21 billion in the face of smaller-than-expected tax revenues and projected higher costs for education and health care, legislative … Continue reading →

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It isn’t just about ducking debates

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

All you need to know about Marsha Farney, the Republican candidate in SBOE 10, and the kind of race she’s running is right here: Farney, a former school teacher and high school counselor, has not responded to phone calls or … Continue reading →

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Marfa solar fight gets deferred

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

They will not be building that big solar farm out in Marfa at this time. Citing a lack of investors, Houston-based Tessera Solar has scotched plans to erect at least 1,000 three-story mirrored satellite dishes — designed to convert the … Continue reading →

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