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Hello world!

Posted on January 20, 2009 by admin

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And on the Seventieth Day …

Posted on May 23, 2008 by admin

Guest-blogger: Greg Wythe Your intrepid blogger, Charles Kuffner, is literally adrift at sea this weekend. In his absence (of the physical sort), he’s turned the keys over to others like myself (which may well represent an absence of good judgment). … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Green Market: The first week!!!

Posted on April 21, 2008 by admin

So I promised I’d be back to give updates on our efforts at Green Market, the Central City Co-op project at Discovery Green. We had our first market day on Thursday the 17th. I am just recovered enough to sit … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Technology Growth: Are We Preparing Today’s Students?

Posted on April 20, 2008 by admin

There is a fascinating op-ed in today’s Chron. It’s about the exponential growth of technology and how that will impact future energy options (the example given is solar which is very encouraging), medicine, life expectancy and prosperity. The life expectancy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Free Starbucks At 11 AM Today!

Posted on April 8, 2008 by admin

Starbucks is giving away 8 oz cups of its new “everyday” coffee at all its locations at 11 a.m. CDT today. This freebie only lasts 30 minutes, so don’t be late or you’ll turn into a pumpkin latte. There has … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Blockwalking With Richard Morrison

Posted on April 7, 2008 by admin

I had terrific experience on Saturday, block walking with Richard Morrison who is in a runoff for Fort Bend County Commissioner, Precinct 1 (see map here of Precinct 1). Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 8th. We walked in Greatwood, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Houston City Council Committee Assignments

Posted on January 8, 2008 by admin

2008-2009 Committee assignments have been made by the Mayor. Here are the Chairs: Budget and Fiscal Affairs: Anne Clutterbuck Ethics: Anne Clutterbuck Flooding and Drainage: M.J. Khan Housing and Community Development: Jolanda Jones Human Services and Technology Access: Jarvis Johnson … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to 2008: Martha Griffin

Posted on December 31, 2007 by admin

What am I looking forward to in 2008? Taking back the Texas State House! I’m ready to have a legislature that cares about kitchen table issues – those things that make me wonder if it’s possible for families to have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney Got A Lump Of Coal In His Stocking

Posted on December 25, 2007 by admin

Oops. Romney not only did not get the Concord Monitor of New Hampshire endorsement, they told their readers NOT to vote for him and why. Smack those flip-flops together, he’s not “trustworthy”. Several newspapers made endorsements Sunday. Democrat Barack Obama: … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One Man In Clear Lake Is Overseeing The Texas Ethics Commission

Posted on December 20, 2007 by admin

No, it’s not the head of the Texas Ethics Commission, it’s Clear Lake activist John Cobarruvias who has been the TEC watchdog for about a year and a half. Out of curiosity, he looked in the campaign spending habits of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Barrett Wins! Republican Leadership Rejected

Posted on December 18, 2007 by admin

In an indictment of Craddick’s leadership, House District 97 was won today by Democrat Dan Barrett, in the special election to fill an unexpired term that opened up when Republican Anna Mowery resigned in August. Final: Barrett 52.2%, 5365 votes … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A House Pick-Up On Tuesday?

Posted on December 17, 2007 by admin

December 18th is election day in Tarrant County in the runoff election to select a new member to the Texas Legislature. Democrat Dan Barrett got 31.5% of the vote in the recent special election against five Republicans. He faces Republican … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Melissa Noriega With DFA’s Jim Dean Thursday Night

Posted on October 3, 2007 by admin

Forty-two people have already rsvp’d to participate in Jim Dean’s Four Steps To Victory Tour stop in Houston on Thursday night. The event also features Houston’s newest City Council member, Melissa Noriega. You can rsvp here. Event details: Date: Thursday, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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When A Meter Is A Natural Disaster

Posted on September 23, 2007 by admin

In a 100 years (give or take), oceans are expected to rise one meter (39 inches) and will wipe out the Jamestown settlement area, the lauch pad in Florida that sent man to the moon, Bush’s Kennebunkport home, John Edwards … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Like An Episode Of 24, Only It Really Happened

Posted on September 23, 2007 by admin

And it lasted 36 hours, not 24. On August 29th, Six nuclear warheads were flown across the United States unbeknownst to anyone. At one point – overnight, after they were loaded onto the transport aircraft – they were secured by … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Mario Gallegos’ Very, Very Good Idea

Posted on September 14, 2007 by admin

Senator Mario Gallegos has a great idea to require all new schools built in Texas to meet strict building codes that would allow them to serve as temporary shelters during a hurricane. Florida has laws in place for this. He … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I Love Lucy

Posted on September 14, 2007 by admin

I got to see Lucy at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this week – free entry as a part of a science education leadership meeting – along with a tour by the exhibit’s curator, Dirk Van Tuerenhout. Dirk is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rick Noriega’s Tribute to Sgt. Omar Mora

Posted on September 13, 2007 by admin

A Tribute to the Courage of Sgt. Omar Mora (1979-2007) A Statement from Lt. Col. Rick Noriega Yesterday, the greater Houston area lost another of its sons in uniform. US Army Sergeant Omar Mora died in a rollover accident while … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Meet The Candidates In Clear Lake Tonight

Posted on September 12, 2007 by admin

Yes, Clear Lake is in the City of Houston and in Harris County. And, contrary to “urban legends” (take that Mike Griffin), it’s not the center of the red universe that it once was. The Clear Lake area has turned … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Lampson, Al Green, Jackson-Lee And Others Comment on Bringing The Troops Home

Posted on September 11, 2007 by admin

The Houston Chronicle got the reaction of local lawmakers to the Petraeus and Crocker testimony on Capitol Hill this week – and how they view bringing the troops home: Congressman Nick Lampson is up first (he’s going to hear from … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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NASA’s Urban Legend Problem

Posted on September 7, 2007 by admin

No doubt NASA administrator Mike Griffin wishes that the tale of a diaper-wearing astronaut who drove to Florida with black gloves, a wig, a BB pistol and ammunition, pepper spray, a 2-pound drilling hammer, rubber tubing, plastic garbage bags, an … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It’s Time For HISD’s “Reach Out To Dropouts” Effort

Posted on September 5, 2007 by admin

Houston City Council Member Adrian Garcia sent this message out, and Rick Noriega got it and sent it to me: We are all aware that the back-to-school time is upon us. Many students and parents are very busy looking for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Can This Name Change Be Stopped?

Posted on August 22, 2007 by admin

They are going to name the Harris County Department of Education building on Irvington after RONALD REAGAN? This falls under the “I thought I’d seen it all” category. Reagan was NOT the education president, contrary to what the misinformed Republican … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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HGLBT Endorses Candidates in November 6th Races

Posted on August 6, 2007 by admin

At their August 1st meting, the Houston GLBT Caucus endorsed the following candidates in the November 6th elections: Houston Controller Annise Parker Houston City Council: At-Large Position 2 Sue Lovell At-Large Position 3 Melissa Noriega At-Large Position 4 Ron Green … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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At Yearly Kos with Rick Noriega

Posted on August 3, 2007 by admin

I had the privilege of being with Rick Noriega all day yesterday at YearlyKos. Netroots rock star! I got the photos . . . Rick liveblogs at Daily Kos during YKC07. He got on the recommended diary list FAST! He … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Nick Lampson In The House

Posted on July 22, 2007 by admin

I had a wonderful time last night at a house party for Nick Lampson in Clear Lake. He looks great and is clearly back at full energy, working hard in Congress and meeting with constituents around the district. He’s received … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rick Noriega In Houston On Saturday

Posted on July 20, 2007 by admin

Haven’t heard Rick Noriega speak? Those of you who are up early on Saturday, hop in the car and go to the West Houston Democrats meeting. Rick is the speaker and you are sure to be inspired by his vision … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bush Promises To Veto CHIP Expansion

Posted on July 15, 2007 by admin

Apparently, Bush has not seen SICKO. And, no surprise here, he doesn’t give a damn about uninsured children. He plans to veto any expansion of CHIP. His excuses are mind numbing. Someone remind me of the cost per day of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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But, Do We Need To Stock Up On Duct Tape?

Posted on July 11, 2007 by admin

Michael Chertoff’s “gut” is telling him we are facing a heightened terrorist threat this summer. Has his gut turned red? Orange? Has he made a Home Depot run for duct tape? I’m confused by his remarks as they sound awfully … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Kyle Janek’s Future Plans

Posted on July 7, 2007 by admin

From the Examiner News via Carl Whitmarsh. Janek is my state Senator and I heard some buzz that there was a Democrat considering running for this seat if Janek vacated it. This article does not definitively answer the question, “will … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Send Bush A Birthday Card

Posted on July 6, 2007 by admin

He turns 61 today. I read that he had his party on Wednesday with family and friends in attendance, along with golfers who were in town for the AT&T National. One of them gave him a golf bag with the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Houston Crime: On the Uptick … Still

Posted on July 6, 2007 by admin

One late pinch-hitting assignment for Kuff here as regains his strength. Greg Wythe here, reporting from the greater Sharpstown-Gulfton community. I’ve got a few more pointed thoughts penned over at my own blog, but it strikes me that this bit … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Who Wants To Run Against Nick Lampson?

Posted on July 5, 2007 by admin

Sounds like not so many Republicans want to be a contender this time around. Bob Dunn at Fort Bend Now rates the Rs commitment to running in the Republican primary for 22 this way: Shelley In Pink: 100% Dean Hrbacek: … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Have You Seen SICKO?

Posted on July 5, 2007 by admin

I saw it yesterday. Seeing it on the Fourth of July didn’t exactly make me want to wave the flag. I cried during it and I cried afterwards. Our health care system is a mess and I left the movie … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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