Monthly Archives: November 2002

NHL Hall of Fame update

Posted on November 6, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Still trying to take my mind off politics… It was nice to see that Clark Gillies, the mostly unheralded linemate of Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier for the New York Islanders get inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Islanders … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas results

Posted on November 6, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Pretty much a GOP sweep here, though the problems in Fort Worth and San Antonio may still swing the Lt. Governor race to John Sharp. The results can be found here. Democrat Chris Bell won the 25th CD, and Henry … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Not what I expected

Posted on November 6, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Well, at least I don’t have any on-the-record predictions to eat. I thought the Democrats would retain control of the Senate. All I can say is “ugh”. I suppose the bright side to being the minority party is that it’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One early bright spot

Posted on November 5, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

From the election returns on the Secretary of State web page: U. S. Representative District 23 Candidate Total Pct Early Pct Henry Bonilla* REP 13,586 29.3% 11,163 26.2% Henry Cuellar DEM 32,426 69.9% 31,053 73.0% Jeffrey Blunt LIB 279 0.6% … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Glitches and delays

Posted on November 5, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Straight party ballots in Tarrant County (Fort Worth) did not register a vote for any candidate, an apparent programming glitch with their electronic voting machines. No results are expected until Wednesday morning. Fox26 in Houston (which, amazingly, doesn’t seem to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A tour of Texas blogger voting

Posted on November 5, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Rob Humenik likes eSlate with a couple of reservations. He also has a boatload of links about turnout and some advice on who to vote for. Larry finds an interesting analogy for voting. He also thinks that the eSlate machines … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A really important election

Posted on November 5, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

From Ananova: Voters in a US town are being asked to decide whether nude bathing should be banned. The local council in Wilmington, Vermont, voted to bar naked bathers after some locals complained about lewd behaviour at a popular skinny-dipping … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Good weather, long lines

Posted on November 5, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

As cold and wet and nasty as yesterday was, you couldn’t ask for a nicer day today – bright and sunny, clear blue skies, high around 70, no wind. If people can’t be bothered to vote, it won’t be because … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Our long local nightmare is almost over

Posted on November 5, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The 55 MPH speed limit is officially dead, to the point where even Miracle Max couldn’t revive it. If you’ll excuse me, I need to go and put the lead weights back in my shoes. Woo hoo! Continue reading →

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RIP, KIKK

Posted on November 5, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Longtime Houston country radio station KIKK has changed format to “smooth jazz”. The station was rechristened KHJZ “Smooth Jazz 95.7 The Wave” at noon Monday. Sade’s Smooth Operator was the first song played. The new station will feature Anita Baker, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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OK I lied – this is the last one

Posted on November 5, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Alex points out what can happen when a politician doesn’t register his preferred domain name in time. Anyone that slow on the ball in 2002 deserves to lose, and I’m not just saying that because the candidate in question is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It’s almost over

Posted on November 5, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

This is my last post on the election until the results are in. At this point, I’ll be as glad as anyone to see it in my rear-view mirror. The weather should not be a factor in Harris County. That’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Coattails

Posted on November 5, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

I spent another two hours at Tony Sanchez’s Houston headquarters last night calling voters. As before, the people I spoke to were planning on voting or had already voted. No one expressed no interest in the election. No one seemed … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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You learn something new every day

Posted on November 5, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Headline in today’s Yahoo News: Gay Sheep May Help Explain Biology of Homosexuals: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Gay sheep that mate only with other rams have different brain structures from “straight” sheep, a finding that may shed light on human sexuality, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Experts channel Kuff again

Posted on November 4, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

A good article in the Houston Press about the state Democrats’ Dream Team ticket that echoes a couple of themes that you’ve seen here before: Recent media reports seized on the relatively low number of newly registered Texas voters with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Latest Chron poll numbers

Posted on November 4, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The latest poll from the Chron gives Governor Goodhair a 49-37 lead over Tony Sanchez. John Sharp is shown with a three-point lead over David Dewhurst for Lt. Governor, John Cornyn is leading Ron Kirk 45-39 in the Senate race, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Back from Florida

Posted on November 4, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

I’m back from Florida, where I attended a friend’s wedding. Wish I could have brought Tampa’s warm and sunny weather with me – it’s cold and rainy here in Houston. Of course, I’m talking cold for Houston – it’s 57 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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On the road again

Posted on November 1, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

I’m off to Florida for a wedding. Back Monday. Have a great weekend! Continue reading →

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Happy Dia de los Muertos!

Posted on November 1, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Today is Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday which celebrates and remembers the dead. Here’s a nice overview of the holiday and its traditions. Go to the first URL above and follow some links there for lots of pictures. Continue reading →

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Life on a budget

Posted on November 1, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

I present to you an accounting of Jack Welch’s monthly income and expenses. Life sure is sweet, isn’t it? What does the world’s most famous retired CEO spend in an average month for food and beverages, including wine? Answer: $8,982. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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