Daily Archives: August 17, 2005

How the tort “reformers” have succeeded

Posted on August 17, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I started to blog something about these two LA Times stories on the tort “reform” movement, but never managed to put together something more substantial than a link and an exhortation to go read. Thankfully, there’s people like Dwight to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | 4 Comments

Why WiFi II

Posted on August 17, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

You may recall that I strongly opposed any attempt by the Lege in its multiple attempts to pass a telecom bill to ban cities from providing free wireless networking services. Why is this such a big deal? Andrew Rasiej provides … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Technology, science, and math | 11 Comments

Welcome back, Rep. Noriega

Posted on August 17, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Another nice article on State Rep. Rick Noriega, just back home after a year in Afghanistan with the National Guard. Don’t have much to add other than he’s deserving of every laudatory word of it. Welcome back, Rick Noriega. Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | 1 Comment

“After you” “No, no, no, after you”

Posted on August 17, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

When you stop and think about it, this really was the only way the latest (and hopefully last for at least a little while) special session would end. The Legislature could have adjourned before its mandatory end at midnight Friday. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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StemPAC

Posted on August 17, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

If you have a stake in the future of stem cell research, here in Texas or elsewhere, you should know that there’s a political action committee that’s on your side. One of their advisory board members is Democratic gubernatorial candidate … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LULAC town hall in Fort Bend tomorrow

Posted on August 17, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Sorry for the short notice, but this may be of interest to you: Invitation to LULAC Town-Hall Meeting in Fort Bend County addressing Tom Delay Comments Date: August 18, 2005 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Rosenberg Civic & … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | 1 Comment

HelpLine blog

Posted on August 17, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Via Dwight, Chron Help Line columnist and well-regarded local musician Jay Lee has joined the ranks of Chronicle bloggers. This is an excellent use of the form by the Chron, for as Jay notes in his initial post, it will … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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