Daily Archives: January 20, 2004

Look for the union label

Posted on January 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Another new and interesting entrant into the blog world: the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) now has a blog. I hope they use it to give us a good look at how an organization like that works and what kind … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early tests for White

Posted on January 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

New Mayor Bill White will get to make a very high-profile appointment shortly when he names a new police chief. “I want a police chief who understands our diverse community,” White said Monday, “and can communicate to the police force … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Train ride

Posted on January 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

So I got on board at the Smithlands station at Greenbriar and Old Spanish Trail, just a block from my office, at about 10:10 to head towards downtown. I have no idea what Smithlands refers to – I’d have called … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Maiden voyage

Posted on January 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I’m about to take my first trip on Houston’s light rail line. I’ll post a report, plus the reason for that trip, later today. I should note that I wouldn’t have gotten to see the fountain even if it were … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another milestone in the decline of Western civilization

Posted on January 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Man, I nearly choked on my Cheerios this morning when I came across the Chron’s very own State of the Union drinking game. This would never have happened if Ann Hodges (who is no doubt lying down with a cold … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Iowhat?

Posted on January 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Not what we all expected in Iowa, was it? My favorable impression of Howard Dean has come as much from his vaunted organization as from his passion, but if this is the best they can do, then he’s gonna be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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