Daily Archives: August 30, 2014

Saturday video break: Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

A lovely little tune from Queen: Oh, Freddy. You left us way too soon. Now here’s a version you may remember from a Gap commercial, by Dwight Yoakum: A straight-up countrified version, a little up tempo, and it works quite … Continue reading →

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Ambulatory surgical center requirements of HB2 struck down

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

A last minute reprieve, though who knows for how long. A federal judge on Friday struck down new requirements for Texas abortion facilities — a decision that could have shuttered all but a few abortion clinics in the state. The … Continue reading →

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Abbott will duck Dallas debate

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

How very statesmanlike of him. Republican candidate Greg Abbott has reversed his decision to appear in the only gubernatorial debate scheduled to be broadcast statewide on television. Abbott and his Democratic opponent, Wendy Davis, had both agreed to participate in … Continue reading →

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No taller billboards

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Fine by me. Texas highway officials are shelving a proposal to increase the permissible height for roadside billboards in suburban and rural areas, citing conflicting facts and a deluge of public criticism. […] “It was obvious that Texans care greatly … Continue reading →

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Ebola treatment progress

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Some good news. A study out [recently] shows that an experimental treatment for Marburg virus – a close cousin to Ebola – can be given after symptoms of the terrible disease have started to appear. […] One experimental drug – … Continue reading →

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