Google goes to the mat for privacy
The search results sweep by the US spy industry continues: Google to feds: Back off Google lashed out at the U.S. Justice Department on Friday, saying that a high-profile request …
Kinky’s rare and reckless voting patterns
News on the Kinky Friedman for Governor campaign, a fairly positive profile in the Austin Chronicle, and a rather disconcerting report in the Dallas Morning News (see BugMeNot to bypass …
Vote for Jesus!
From USA Today, an editorial about the use of religion by politicians who are ever willing to play the ‘God’ card Faith at its best, at its most powerful, stands …
Dreyfuss on impeachment train
Chug! Chug! Chug! Tooot! Tooot! This morning I caught part of Richard Dreyfuss giving a kick-ass speech to the National Press Club (which doesn’t have the transcript available for non-members). …
Willie Nelson sings about gay cowboys, Howard Stern plays
This is a hoot! Willie Nelson Releases Gay Cowboy Song “Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly (Fond of Each Other)” may be the first gay cowboy song by a major recording artist. …
A little more equal than others
Jane at FireDogLake points to a story about another Texas hunting accident. Seems the name of the hunter in this case was Hispanic, and guess what? They threw the book …
Children in charge
Jeanne of Body and Soul exposes yet another disgusting example of the immaturity — and counter-effectiveness — of the little boys who are running things in this country. Just pathetic. …
Donna Howard wins seat in Texas House
Donna Howard was the candidate supported by the lefty blogs in Texas. I don’t know much about her, but her opponent is indirectly tied to the Delay scandal. So hopes …
Chinese Kitchen and Coffee Grinder Espresso Bar & Gelatoria
Grabbed a late lunch today at an established chinese buffet, Chinese Kitchen, on Valley Mills, and after doing some shopping (including food and supplies for my new canine companion) had …