Daily Archives: August 9, 2008

Weekend link dump for August 9

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

So long, Edouard, it was not nice knowing you… First Rush and the Rams, and now Ari and the Pack? It’s almost enough to make you want to swear off football. How long before he blames the Vikings or the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Comets for sale

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Sadly, I can’t say that this is a surprise. Comets owner Hilton Koch is putting the WNBA franchise up for sale less than two years after he bought it. Donna Orender said in a phone interview Friday night that the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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HISD settles with comptroller

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The dispute between HISD and the Comptroller’s office over the disparity between what the latter says Harris County’s property values are and what the appraisal district collected has been resolved. The Houston school board accepted a settlement Thursday with the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The great sex toy disappearance

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

So HPD misplaced fifty grand worth of sex toys. It could happen to anyone. The Emperor is gone. So is Cyber Wabbit. Three years after Houston police seized these and hundreds of other sex toys worth $50,000 from the Adult … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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That pillow’s gonna cost ya

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Surely no one is surprised by this. JetBlue Airways Corp. said today it is now charging customers for pillows and blankets. The carrier has done away with the recycled blankets and pillows used on its flights, and has started offering … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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