Daily Archives: February 19, 2010

Friday random ten: Birthday time

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Today is my birthday, so to celebrate I’m going to be lazy and just repeat last year’s birthday-themed Friday random ten, with one addition: 1. Birthday – The Beatles 2. Rock and Roll Never Forgets – Bob Seger 3. Happy … Continue reading →

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RIP, Sister Damian Kuhn

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

This is the sweetest story you’ll read all week. One spring season when the Astros were in a particularly bad slump, Sister Damian Kuhn made her way to owner Drayton McLane’s office, dressed in her traditional blue habit and veil. … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: John Stephen Liles

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Olan Boudreaux

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Another split for the Lite Guvs

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

In the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor, the Chron goes with Ronnie Earle. As lieutenant governor, Earle says, he would be able to work across party lines to reach consensus and avoid paralyzing the legislative process. “I have a long … Continue reading →

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Sugar Land moves forward on getting a baseball team

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

They couldn’t get the Dynamo, but the city of Sugar Land is making progress on landing a baseball team. The city council of Sugar Land agreed this week to work with a company that specializes in getting cities to build … Continue reading →

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Bill Watterson speaks

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The reclusive “Calvin & Hobbes” creator gives his first public interview in 20 years. I had hoped they’d ask him about those “peeing Calvin” stickers, but according to Wikipedia, he has actually addressed that before, so no big deal. (See … Continue reading →

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