Monthly Archives: August 2012

Texas Vs. California: August 16, 2012

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Looks like California has done such a good dog of screwing the pooch that I may have to start doing these roundups weekly: Although bankrupt, California is about to add another outrageous benefit to its already bloated pension plan. The … Continue reading →

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That’s a Hunka Hunka Hunka Blazing Steel

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Quick followup to last week’s story on the auction of three of Elvis Presley’ guns, which went under the gavel yesterday. The results (all prices include buyer’s premium): A Field King Boxed Semi-Automatic Pistol chambered in .22 long rifle went … Continue reading →

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Texas Tax Free Weekend August 17-19

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Lawrence Person

It’s that time of year again. Texas is having it’s annual tax free weekend this weekend, August 17-19, for back-to-school goods like clothing under $100, school supplies, etc. And this year, the previously tax-free but now-tax-covered Amazon is participating as … Continue reading →

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Texas Wins One Against the EPA

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Lawrence Person

The U.S. Fifth Court of Appeals ruled for Texas and against the EPA on the latter’s rejection of Texas’ Flexible Permit program. In November 1994, Texas submitted a proposed amendment to its State Implementation Plan that included the Flexible Permit … Continue reading →

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Quick Update on Shooting Near Texas A&M

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Lawrence Person

There was a shooting near Texas A&M earlier today. Here are a few nuggets of information gleaned from Dallas Morning News and WFAA’s Twitter feed: A constable has been killed. This was not a random shooting, it occurred while officers … Continue reading →

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Things to Like About the Paul Ryan Vice Presidential Nomination

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Just in case you were trapped in a mine, Mitt Romney selected Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his Vice Presidential running mate. There are many things to like about the pick, but I’d like to focus on just a few: … Continue reading →

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Elvis: Shows Us Your Guns!

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Lawrence Person

I’m not particularly an Elvis Presley devotee, but this Heritage Auction’s offering of Elvis memorabilia is pretty interesting. I linked to that page because it has three of Elvis’ guns, including his .357 Magnum Colt Python double action revolver. “Elvis … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California: Summer of Bankruptcy Edition

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Time for another look at how Texas’ Red State model stacks up against California’s Blue State model, with a roundup of relevant news from the past few weeks. Here’s a roundup of California’s dysfunction. Lots of tasty tidbits, including this … Continue reading →

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Will Kinky Friedman Run for Governor Again? Will Rick Perry?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Word is he’s considering a run in 2014. Could Kinky get nominated? Sure. You saw how little effort it took to run as a Democratic statewide for the Senate, and Kinky starts off with greater name recognition than any of … Continue reading →

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Another Law School Dean Leaves Over Slush Funds

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Hey, remember when UT’s Dean stepped down because he had a $500,000 slush fund? Well, there’s been another law school dean stepping down because of a slush fund. Only this time it’s St. Louis University School of Law Dean Annette … Continue reading →

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