Daily Archives: September 9, 2004

Recruiting athletes, recruiting students

Posted on September 9, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

There’s a new study out which debunks the idea that there’s a connection between winning collegiate athletic programs and success at recruiting students. The study was conducted by Robert Frank, professor of management and economics at Cornell University, on behalf … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Other sports | 3 Comments

For the record

Posted on September 9, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I join with Hope in unreservedly endorsing State Sen. Jeff Wentworth’s to-be-filed proposal to force the official recording all legislative votes. It’s appalling that bills can be passed or rejected by voice vote alone, and it’s long past time someone … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | 6 Comments

Coming attractions

Posted on September 9, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

MyDD has a list of Democratic Congressional candidates who are in line to get help from the DCCC. More details are promised soon. Meanwhile, get ready for some TV ads in a market near you. I note that the Roll … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2004 | 1 Comment

AusChron reviews “50 Years of the Texas Observer”

Posted on September 9, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Thumbs up from the Austin Chronicle on Fifty Years of the Texas Observer. They even noticed the George H.W. Bush “compassionate conservatism” meme from 1964. I’m still lagging behind on finishing this book, but this is as good a time … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Books | 1 Comment

TANG

Posted on September 9, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Regarding all the stuff that has now come out regarding George W. Bush’s apparent failure to fulfill his duties in the Texas Air National Guard, I refer you to what Josh says: And, finally, let’s not miss the obvious point … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | 7 Comments