Daily Archives: July 17, 2011

Weekend link dump for July 17

Who let the dog days out? Good for the BlackBerry Playbook. I still can’t think of a reason why I need a tablet, though. From the “couldn’t happen to a nicer guy” files. The cost increase for summer camp far … Continue reading

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Finance reports and the Mayor’s race

Finance report updates: David Robinson has filed his corrected report, which includes the $53,095.57 cash on hand total that was omitted in the original. There were no other changes made. Mayoral candidate Kevin Simms has now filed his report. He … Continue reading

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Austin braces for job losses

Ready or not, here they come. The Texas Education Agency said Tuesday that it is laying off 178 employees this week. Those are among the first of thousands of state government layoffs expected in the coming weeks. The TEA decision … Continue reading

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Constitutional amendments for 2011

There will be ten constitutional amendments on the ballot this November. I may revise this opinion later, but my initial impression is that none of them are particularly controversial or momentous. No cancer bonds, no tort “reform”, no gambling – … Continue reading

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Bike sharing in London

Write On Metro notes the one-year anniversary of London’s bike sharing program. In London’s first year of operating a bike-share program, it has proven so popular that riders can’t always find a bike, and when they finish their trip, often … Continue reading

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