Daily Archives: September 2, 2008

RIP, Don LaFontaine

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I am sad to say that we are now in a world where Don LaFontaine, the well-known movie trailer voiceover guy, is no longer living. Don LaFontaine, the man who popularized the now loved-catch phrase, “in a world where…” and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in TV and movies | 1 Comment

Shame on you, Richard Justice

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’m an infrequent reader of Richard Justice’s sports columns because I tend to find him more annoying than insightful. I’m not a reader of his blog because I get all the Richard Justice I need in the paper. As such, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Other sports | 4 Comments

Goodbye, Gustav

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I know this is easy for me to say, but it could have been so much worse. After spending the past three years rebuilding the levees that stand between it and inundation, this fragile city apparently passed its first significant … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Michael Skelly

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

One of the more exciting campaigns this cycle has been that of Michael Skelly in CD07, as his combination of fundraising prowess and a wind energy background have put that race on the national radar. Among other things, that race … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2008 | 2 Comments

Vetting

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Marc Ambinder tells us what Team McCain didn’t know about Sarah Palin before she became his soul mate. They’ve bragged that Palin opposed the famous “Bridge to Nowhere,” only to learn that Palin supported the project and even told residents … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | 3 Comments

Email secrecy, Alaska style

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

In at least this respect, Alaska Governor/Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin is a typical Republican officeholder. E-mails from the Palin administration are being withheld from the public and the governor is citing executive privilege. With subject lines like “Fagan,” “Andrew … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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He finally cleared that last bit of brush

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

So long, Crawford. It was nice using you. This tiny dot on the Central Texas prairie has hosted world-leader summits and massive anti-war protests. Its residents have been profiled and photographed and have learned about life in the spotlight. Eight … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in The great state of Texas | 1 Comment