Daily Archives: August 21, 2002

WNBA referee’s condition upgraded

Posted on August 21, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

WNBA referee Bill Stokes, who collapsed during last night’s Comets-Starzz playoff game, has been upgraded to serious condition. Still no details on what happened to him, but that’s good news. Via Larry, who gives a more detailed description of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Makes for a great “I Never” question, though

Posted on August 21, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Two New York deejays have stirred up a hornets’ nest after broadcasting a live, eyewitness account of a couple having sex in St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Opie and Anthony, co-hosts of WNEW-FM’s popular afternoon drive-time program, remained off the air for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Enron movie in the works

Posted on August 21, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Chron society columnist Shelby Hodge has the scoop: You loved Mike Farrell as Dr. B.J. Hunnicut on TV’s M*A*S*H, but will you love him as Ken Lay in the CBS-TV movie The Crooked E? The lanky Farrell with the hangdog … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More good budget news (not)

Posted on August 21, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Remember that $5 billion budget shortfall that’s predicted for next year? It’s now $7 billion. And both candidates for governor know exactly what they’re not going to do about it: “We’re going to scrub the budget. We’re going to look … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Free speech upheld at UH

Posted on August 21, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The University of Houston has agreed to give unrestricted access to its main plaza next month to an anti-abortion group. I’m as pro-choice as they come, but UH was wrong to restrict these guys to a quieter corner of campus. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Thom Marshall agrees with me

Posted on August 21, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Ginger notes that Chron columnist Thom Marshall asked some pretty good questions about the K-Mart Kiddie Roundup. He also agrees with me in that towing fees should be refunded and all convictions should be overturned. Not that I normally brag … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Must the show go on?

Posted on August 21, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Last night I attended the Comets-Starzz playoff game (which, alas, the Comets lost) along with Larry. We had fun at the game, even if Larry was confused by Haley, the Comets mascot. Unfortunately, it wasn’t all fun. With about 15 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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