Daily Archives: December 24, 2014

Wednesday video break: A visit from St. Nicholas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Still my favorite rendition of this classic poem: And now I’ve got to dash away as well. Merry Christmas to all, and I’ll see you on the flip side.

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How much do payday lenders suck?

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

This much. Pursuing, or even threatening, criminal charges against payday and title borrowers is strictly prohibited by Texas law, with very few exceptions. The Texas Constitution unequivocally states, “No person shall ever be imprisoned for debt.” But new research released … Continue reading →

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Krampuslauf

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Now this is what I call going old school for Christmas. Long before parents relied on the powers of Santa Claus to monitor their children’s behavior, their counterparts in Alpine villages called on a shaggy-furred, horned creature with a fistful … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 22

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes that all your days are merry and bright as they bring you this week’s holiday roundup.

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