Daily Archives: August 14, 2011

Weekend link dump for August 14

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The game theory case for caving on the debt ceiling. And what it all means for 2012. You had me at “glow in the dark shark”. The invisibility part was just gravy. The rise of the ape movies. “I like … Continue reading →

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Red light cameras may get a Council vote

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

This ought to be interesting. Houston’s red-light camera vendor said on Friday that Mayor Annise Parker is trying to turn the cameras off again, and it has asked a federal judge to stop her from doing so. City Attorney David … Continue reading →

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Noted for 2013

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

When the next Texas Legislature gets gaveled in and hears the bad news about the ten-figure budget shortfall it will have to deal with, remember that at least one Republican involved in the budget-writing process this year says we won’t … Continue reading →

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Video game incentives

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

In my earlier post about film incentives, the story noted that the video game industry was a big player in getting those funds. They’re set to get more of them now. In an effort to keep attracting video game jobs … Continue reading →

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New Braunfels bans bottles and cans

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

On the river, that is. City Council gave preliminary approval on Monday to a controversial rule prohibiting disposable containers — bottles and cans — from the ecologically sensitive Comal River. The first reading of the proposal, amending an existing ordinance, … Continue reading →

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