Daily Archives: November 3, 2003

Redistricting lawsuit update

Posted on November 3, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Just a few tidbits from the news… Texas Congressional Democrats have been meeting with the Justice Department to argue that the new map violates the Voting Rights Act. As we know, Justice Department approval is necessary for the new map … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Congrats!

Posted on November 3, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations to Elisa and Markos for the birth of their son! UPDATE: Geez, how did I miss that Dawn and Kevin have a new baby as well? Congrats all around! Continue reading →

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Astros trade Billy Wagner

Posted on November 3, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

This is a bit of a shock, but no surprise. All-Star closer Billy Wagner was traded Monday from the Houston Astros to the Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia sent Houston right-hander Brandon Duckworth, and minor league right-handers Taylor Buchholz and Ezequiel Astacio. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Addendum

Posted on November 3, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

You may wonder why I’m spending so much time and figurative ink on the smear job against Adrian Garcia, which is something that maybe five people reading this have a direct stake in. I’m pissed that someone who may or … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A little further context on Adrian Garcia

Posted on November 3, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

After I received the second anti-Adrian Garcia flyer from the group that’s masquerading as “Citizens for a Better America”, I searched the Chronicle’s archives to get some context on one of the quotes they’re using to smear Garcia. I’ve now … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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If only they’d talk less, too

Posted on November 3, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s another Baby Boomers Discover The Secret To A Happier Life story. They’ve determined that if they work less, they have more time to do things that aren’t work. John de Graaf, 57, a Seattle freelance television producer and writer, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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