Daily Archives: July 10, 2005

A question about “The Closer”

Posted on July 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve been watching The Closer since it premiered, and have enjoyed it greatly. I just watched the most recent episode, “Show Yourself” today, and am puzzled about its resolution. Sadly, Television Without Pity has failed me by not assigning a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in TV and movies | 4 Comments

Will the bad Lottery news ever end?

Posted on July 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a little hard to believe after all the Reagan Greer fiascos we’ve heard about lately, but there are still more revelations about Lottery-related shenanigans coming to light. Texas Lottery executives were warned in a draft audit last winter that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP, Ed McBain

Posted on July 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The great and highly prolific novelist Evan Hunter, who sold over a hundred million books as crime writer Ed McBain, has died at the age of 78 from cancer. In a 50-year career, Mr. Hunter, sometimes as Ed McBain and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Who needs premium cable?

Posted on July 10, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Who needs Skinemax when you have Houston MediaSource? Until now, the battle over Houston MediaSource’s programming largely has been waged on a limited front: the public-access channel’s supporters against City Councilwoman Addie Wiseman. Funny how airing nudity can change that. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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