Monthly Archives: December 2024

Something calling itself “Enron” claims to be back

Oh my God. Out of all the possible things to revive from the early 2000s, the return of boot-cut jeans was welcomed by many of my fellow Gen Xers, but no one — no one — was asking for this. … Continue reading

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We may learn more about how much power cryptominers are using

Good. Texas’ utility regulator on Thursday adopted a rule requiring cryptocurrency mining facilities connected to the state’s main electric grid to register with the state’s grid operator. The rule, which was mandated by lawmakers in a 2023 bill, requires crypto … Continue reading

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“MLB for softball”

Awesome. For the first time since its founding in 2020, Athletes Unlimited (AU) is organizing a traditional team-based league meant to be “Major League Baseball for softball,” in the words of former Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng, the senior … Continue reading

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A couple of thoughts about moving forward

I’ve got the canvass data for Harris County and will be working on it to bring you the usual analyses and insights. For whatever the reason, the voting precincts are presented differently than they were in the May/June elections, which … Continue reading

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The wild turkeys of East Texas

Fascinating. Thanksgiving turkeys are abundant this time of year. But their wild brethren — the less plump variety strutting around the edge of forests — are less plentiful, especially in East Texas where researchers and state officials have spent decades … Continue reading

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Weekend link dump for December 1

“This means the United States would be kept in the dark about a lot of things going on in the world.” “McBride’s response is a masterclass in dealing with bullies.” “Now, reproductive rights groups are preparing for legal and legislative … Continue reading

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Beryl’s effect on the Texas coast

It was pretty significant. Parts of Texas’ shoreline were unrecognizable after Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast, destroyed dunes and immediately caused the shore to become largely inaccessible, new drone imagery shows. University of Houston researchers captured images … Continue reading

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The Ashby Highrise is getting close to being finished

Wow! Developers recently hit a key milestone in the construction of a high-rise apartment complex in Boulevard Oaks that sparked one of the fiercest land battles in Houston’s history, more than 17 years a high-rise on the site was initially … Continue reading

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