Daily Archives: September 7, 2008

Weekend link dump for September 7

He’s grizzled maverick in need of a fresh start! She’s a spunky young governor who doesn’t play by the rules! Together, they post blog links. A day late, but what the heck. What’s so funny about sexy librarians? Two explanations … Continue reading Continue reading

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Ike

Dammit. I do not want to have to deal with this. Ike: Please encounter massive amounts of wind shear and dry air, and shrivel up. Thanks very much from all of us along the Gulf Coast. Continue reading

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The trouble with the TRCC

You already know how I feel about the Texas Residential Construction Commission. So, this story about how they’re trying to stave off death by Sunset Committee may seem promising for them, but as far as I can tell they aren’t … Continue reading Continue reading

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Don’t you know who I am?

I for one am glad to see Tom DeLay do his best to get back into the public eye. DeLay — the most powerful Republican on Capitol Hill four years ago when the party gathered in New York to re-nominate … Continue reading Continue reading

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New food in the ‘hood

This sounds cool. Fall should be an exciting time on Houston’s food scene, with chef Robert Gadsby’s new signature restaurant–named Bedford after his hometown in England–set to open by year’s end in the Heights. Bedford will join Scott Tycer’s upcoming … Continue reading Continue reading

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