Daily Archives: August 20, 2010

Friday random ten: Grade one

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Olivia starts first grade on Monday. I wanted to find ten songs with the word “First” in them to honor the occasion, but I didn’t have even half that. So, next best thing, ten songs with the word “One”, for … Continue reading →

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Interview with Silvia Mintz

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Our third candidate this week is one of the more interesting people you’ll meet this cycle. Silvia Mintz came to the US from Guatemala when she was 17. She worked as a janitor and a nanny, learned English, and eventually … Continue reading →

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The summer of Wal-Mart continues

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

As long as I’m mentioning new signs, here’s another that’s popped up recently: Pardon the flash; I was in a bit of a rush and didn’t have a chance to go back and take another shot. The Stop Heights Wal-Mart … Continue reading →

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Birdwell will be on the ballot

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

So says the Fifth Court of Appeals. A three-judge panel from that court ruled against the Democrats and said it won’t consider rehearing the case because of pending election deadlines: We conclude relators have not shown they are entitled to … Continue reading →

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Clemens indicted on perjury charges

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Not a good day for the Rocket. A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids and growth hormone. Clemens faces charges of obstruction of Congress, making … Continue reading →

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