Daily Archives: August 2, 2009

Broken Cords

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Got an email today from Stephen, Melanie and Dianna Muldrow, who are three local kids that have put together a benefit concert called Broken Cords, which is intended to highlight and help fight against human trafficking. From their press release … Continue reading →

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Thurman Munson, thirty years later

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

It was thirty years ago today that New York Yankees catcher and captain Thurman Munson was killed in a plane crash in Canton, Ohio. I was just rereading the post I wrote in 2004 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for August 2

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Dog days time… Just a reminder that Governor Perry isn’t the only shameless hypocrite about the stimulus package. Bobby Jindal is pretty damn brazen, too. Traditional media has its blind spots, none of which is more cringe-inducing than stuff like … Continue reading →

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Controller’s debate

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

In case you missed it from Friday, here’s the Houston City Controller debate as hosted by Red, White, and Blue on KUHT. I was out of town this week and didn’t get a chance to set the TiVo on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Dems attack Perry over stimulus funds

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Good to see. Texas Democratic lawmakers Thursday defended President Barack Obama’s stimulus package against criticism from Republican leaders, saying Texas is making economic progress with the help of recovery funds. Texas state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, said … Continue reading →

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The Ike baby boom bust

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Remember this Chron story from May? Doctors who work in Houston’s busiest maternity ward say they’re expecting an especially bustling June, leading some to conclude that Hurricane Ike was the perfect storm for making babies. It’s been eight months since … Continue reading →

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