Daily Archives: May 13, 2008

Times are tough if you work for tips

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Yet another story in the Chron about the effect of the bad economy and higher prices on ordinary Americans. Amid a tottering economy, rising inflation, increasing unemployment and a housing market meltdown, waiters, beauticians and pet groomers report that customers … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Obama’s voter registration drive in Texas

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

This is encouraging news. In a sign that Democratic frontrunner Barack Obama is not prepared to concede Texas to the Republicans in the fall, his campaign announced an intensive voter registration effort beginning [Saturday] in the state’s four largest media … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What’s the matter with Dallas suburbs?

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Farmers Branch. Irving. Now Carrolton. A newly elected mayor near Dallas says his top priority will be ridding his suburb of illegal immigrants, the same focus that has drawn national attention in a neighboring city. But Ron Branson said Carrollton … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Twitter

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve gone and drunk the Twitter Kool-Aid, so those of you who can’t get enough of me and want to know what sort of thing I consider too trivial to blog about, there you have it. It’s oddly addictive, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 12

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

From the home office in Orlando, Florida, home of the 2008 BlackBerry Wireless Enterprise Symposium, I bring you the best of the Texas Progressive Alliance for the past week. Click on for the goodies. Continue reading →

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