Daily Archives: March 10, 2005

USANext sued, TRO granted

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Yesterday, AmericaBlog reported that a $25 million lawsuit had been filed against USANext for their misappropriation of the image of Richard M. Raymen and Steven P. Hansen (see here for more). Today, the judge granted their request for a temporary … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Morrison 2006

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Having feasted on the smorgasbord of recent and new allegations regarding Tom DeLay, I figure it’s time I note that Richard Morrison is out there gearing up for a rematch in 2006. As Texas Nate notes, DeLay spent $4.62 for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Suspect in Lefkow murders commits suicide

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The good news is that the police appear to have found the person responsible for the horrible murders of Michael Lefkow and Donna Humphrey, the husband and mother of Judge Joan Lefkow. Apparently, he was a lone nutter with a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Feingold blogs about the FEC

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

How cool is this? Senator Russ Feingold addresses the concerns of the netroots community regarding the recent statements of FEC Commissioner Brad Smith and the effects of the McCain/Feingold law on political blogging. That makes him the second sitting Senator … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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HoustonDemocrats.com

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I’m pleased to announce the birth of HoustonDemocrats.com, the official blog of the Harris County Democratic Party. It’s a group effort, and having met most of the people who will be powering it, I expect it to be a rollicking … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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DeLay admits actual involvement with TRMPAC

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I believe they call this revising and extending one’s original remarks. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay said Wednesday he served as a creator, adviser and fund-raiser to a Texas-based political action committee now under state criminal investigation, but he was … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Pat Metheny on Kenny G

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I’m a little surprised to learn that Kenny G did something recently that should have, but apparently hasn’t, attracted enough outrage for someone like me to have noticed it. I can’t do justice to what he did, but I can … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Free WiFi still endangered

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Dwight is keeping up with Save Muni Wireless, which sadly reports that HB789 (PDF) has been changed, but not for the better: One change actually broadens the ban to cover even more services. The original ban primarily protected the large … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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