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The above image contains all the arguments for and against same sex marriage. From the great blog Pharyngula (click image to see larger version). [...] 
I always do this post at the end of the year as a quick reminder for my readers to check their credit report before the end of the year. Every year the government gives you a free credit report check so you can make sure there [...]
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Tehran is reported to have intensified its efforts to import sophisticated technology in response to the mounting international pressure it is facing to freeze its uranium enrichment programme, which many Western governments believe is aimed at building nuclear weapons.
Recent intelligence reports have revealed that officials from Iran's' [...]
This was the top story on the 5 PM news.
The final 11News/KUHF Houston Public Radio poll shows Controller Annise Parker has a 13-point lead over former City Attorney Gene Locke.
In the poll, which was conducted this week by the Center for Civic Engagement at Rice University, likely [...]
Barbara Ann was the first Democrat in the state to file at TDP headquarters on the first day of filing. She is committed to the race and determined to win. After filing, BAR held a press conference that gained much coverage with 5 television stations, [...] Got a press release yesterday from Lane Lewis announcing that he had won an endorsement that had previously gone to his opponent.
HARRIS COUNTY COUNCIL OF ORGANIZATIONS RESCINDS STARDIG ENDORSEMENT
Houston, Texas – City Council District A candidate Lane Lewis has earned the endorsement of the Harris County Council of Organizations [...]
From the Times (UK):
Pressure mounting on Montana Democrat
Senator solicited his Office Director to Fly Away to Disneyland
From The Local (Sweden):
Some of Texas' grass roots conservatives and one of their alums -- Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken -- are complaining that Comptroller Susan Combs recently awarded $2.45 million of state funds to local skills development programs launched by left-leaning groups tied to the Chicago-based Industrial' [...]
Today, Rep. Loretta Sanchez convened a hearing as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism regarding the topic "Moving Toward More Effective Immigration Detention Management."
Immediately after her opening remarks, the Ranking Member from Indiana, Rep. Mark Souder blasted the [...]
Today, Kendra Yarbrough Camerena filed for House District 138. Her campaign released the following statement:
Kendra’s experience as an educator, parent, and concerned citizen has prepared her to [...]You know what I enjoy? Emailing politicians and asking them to support my favorite pet causes. I can't tell you how many marijuana reform emails I've sent Joe Barton (he's not coming around on the issue at all). NORML, MPP, StopTheDrugWar.Org etc make it easy to contact your rep [...]
From CBS:
Which President Obama supports.While it sounds terrifying, local officials are really happy that Dallas-Fort Worth was added to a list of urban areas considered at the most risk for a terrorist attack.
Possibly not as happy to have company on the list: New York.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Boston and Philadelphia were all added to the Department of [...]
The public health insurance option died on Thursday, December 10, 2009, after a months-long struggle with Senate parliamentary procedure. The time of death was recorded as 11:12 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Its death had been rumored numerous times over the past year, [...]
If you believed everything that Texas Republicans told you, then you would have to believe:
Evolution isn't realClimate change isn't realHealth care is bad for youObama is a Kenyan-born Muslim who worships both Hitler and Heath Ledger's portrayal of The JokerOne of the other lies Texas [...]
Top brass at Goldman Sachs will get no bonuses this year.There is no god and I am his prophet. [...] 
Editor & Publisher and Kirkus Reviews are shutting down, their owner announced today. It’s another sign of the troubled publishing industry. Here’s a report from eBookNewser:
In a just-release message, Greg Farrar, President of Nielsen Business Media, announced the company’s decision to cease operations on two important [...]
Editor & Publisher to cease publication after 125 years.
"Okla. Senator Wants to Abolish Death Penalty," is the KTUL-TV report.
An Oklahoma state senator will hold a press conference this afternoon
to discuss a proposal to abolish the death penalty in Oklahoma.
Senator Constance Johnson of Oklahoma City will hold the press conference at 3 p.m. at the [...]
Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., would-be GOP king-maker, decided to weigh into the drama-laden Texas political thicket today in Washington by endorsing Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams (left) for the U.S. Senate. Whao! Is he nuts? That would be for Kay Bailey Hutchison's seat -- you [...]
"Court won't rehear challenge to lethal injection procedures," is the title of John Lyon's report today for the Arkansas News Bureau.
The state Supreme Court says it won’t reconsider its ruling ordering a lower court to dismiss a lawsuit that challenged the state’s lethal injection procedures.
The state’s highest court today denied a [...]
If your in South Texas, we are having our office party tonight at 6 p.m. It's open to everyone as we do are part to spread the good cheer of the season. Let me remind all to be safe and enjoy the many blessings [...] That's the title of Jon Murray's report in today's Indianapolis Star. LINK
Indiana is set to carry out its first execution in more than two years early Friday, when a convicted killer from Evansville will be put to death by injection.
But as Matthew Eric Wrinkles pays the ultimate price for his crime, his execution [...]
Granted, no one reads the Washington Times except Moonies and really, really stupid, but it's still a publication that gets cached on the web and simple searches reveal, once again, our Governor fully out of his depth...
Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday compared President Obama being awarded the Nobel [...]Are there police in your neighborhood? Are you concerned about the rampant Constitutional violations that come from over zealous policing? How can you protect yourself from being a victim of unscrupulous law enforcement? Start by ordering "10 Rules for Dealing with the Police" from Flex Your Rights.
This is [...]
Here’s your last look at nothing. It’s the bare median on Jefferson Avenue at Hampton here in Oak Cliff, facing East. Sunset High School is on the right.
Here’s the bare median at the same intersection, facing West.
Get ready for a change! And plan to [...]
Over on Frontburner and D Magazine's Reading Room, there's an interesting little list and discussion from City Manager Mary Suhm about her current reading.
Looking it over, it's a smart mix of authors and subjects from politics to mystery and even high literature [...]
Today is turning out to be an animal day on the blog for some reason.
Here comes word that a 7-acre dog park will open Saturday in far north Dallas at 5841 Keller Springs.
City spokesman Frank Librio describes [...]
The Houston Chronicle claims Lock is a deal maker in city politics. Wheeling and dealing in smoke filled back rooms is just what the city needs. It worked for Lee Brown didn't it? And Mayor Lanier. Right? So what is wrong with a little deal making like all politicians do?' [...]
The Dallas-Fort Worth area was named to a list of top ten terrorism targets in the country this week by the federal government, a designation that will bring nearly $6 million more funding to the region.
Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington, Boston and Philadelphia were all added to the coveted "Tier 1" category of [...]
Click here to listen to the Texas Tribune's latest podcast -- or "Tribcast" as they call it.
The Texas Tribune was not the first media organization in Texas to do podcasts about Texas politics -- but often times, I find myself enjoying their conversations the [...]
Well, that was fast.
Less than 48 hours after pushing the idea that he was seriously contemplating a run against GOP incumbent Susan Combs, state Rep. Mike Villarreal, D-San Antonio, told the Quorum Report in an interview this morning to nevermind. He'll be filing for a sixth term for' [...]
Over the past 17 years, only 36 beds have been added to the county [...]
Those of you that recall the 1992 election well remember the famous line from James Carville. In many ways, that line is true and always will be true. For the Democrats in 2010, that line holds more importance than they could ever guess. People focus on health care reform [...]
Just a quick post to say that I've added some more links in the sidebar. They're science-related blogs so they should have plenty of interesting posts to pique your attention. 
From the Independent:
Ever wonder what evil sounds like?
