News 2008-05-15 Andanh.com

National: Mr. Seven Percent
100 - (67+26) = John Edwards?

Media Watch: Still Kickin' at the Chron

Local: Because We Just Don't Get Enough Opportunities to Vote
Run-off elections scheduled for June 14; early voting runs June 2-10.

Soccer: Aztex Want Noise! (And More)
Austin Aztex

Roller Derby: Oh, Canada! And Tallahassee, and Denver, and
Texas Rollergirls

Geezerville: Just the Two of Us
Live shots with Amy LaVere and Langhorne Slim

Super salads: Accent these healthy dishes with flavor, nutrition Wed, 14 May 2008 03:18:00 EST
Could you and your family use a salad makeover?

Clinton cruises to primary win Wed, 14 May 2008 04:27:00 EST
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large but largely symbolic victory in working-class West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of the worst defeats of the campaign yet scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic presidential nomination.

LISD may ask for illness exclusion to save funding Wed, 14 May 2008 02:13:00 EST
Public schools lose state funding when students are absent.

The healthy bowl: Creamy tomato and herb soup Wed, 14 May 2008 02:08:00 EST
Soup can be a great healthy and filling lunch or supper. But only if you choose the right one.

Sorenstam announces she'll retire after season Wed, 14 May 2008 04:02:00 EST
Annika Sorenstam has always pursued perfection.

Craddick opponent files ballot access lawsuit Wed, 14 May 2008 15:41:01 -0600
Former Midland City Councilman Bill Dingus today filed suit against the Texas Democratic Party in an effort to clairfiy whether he is eligible to serve as a Democratic candidate challenging House Speaker Tom Craddick's re-election as a state representative. The...

Fallout from a massive immigration raid Wed, 14 May 2008 10:16:30 -0600
AP Photo, The Waterloo Courier/ Matthew PutneyProtesters hold signs in front of the National Cattle Congress grounds in Waterloo, Iowa, Mopnday, May 12, 2008, where immigration officials are holding people arrested after a immigration raid at the Agriprocessors Inc....

Any other doctors with a heart for students? Wed, 14 May 2008 09:52:28 -0600
Today's story by Alexis Grant about Dr. Tom DeBauche's generous offer of free heart screenings for freshman Cy-Fair ISD athletes begs the question: Why hasn't anyone else thought of this? According to DeBauche, it will cost him $40,000 in equipment...

Podcast: What's Icahn after at Yahoo? (Updated) Wed, 14 May 2008 14:16:18 -0600
APCrazy for Yahoo? Carl Icahn's purchase of 50 million Yahoo shares has added a new dimension to the now-scuttled takeover offer from Microsoft. While I believe Microsoft would still consider a deal at $33 a share if Yahoo came crawling...

BizLinks and Open Comments | 5.14.08 Wed, 14 May 2008 08:13:30 -0600
Eleven kidnapped from Nigerian oil services boat Congress defies Bush, votes to stop filling U.S. oil reserve Corporate tax revenue plummets 14.7% How to Curb CEO Pay Oil Refiners See Profits Sink as Consumption Falls Microsoft-Yahoo: Assessing Icahn's Strategy...

Dynegy still in enviro cross-hairs Wed, 14 May 2008 09:51:11 -0600
(AP Photo) Dynegy is holding its annual shareholders meeting today featuring a rather non-controversial set of topics for voting -- renewing board terms, approving the auditors, etc. But outside the meeting will be another story. The Sierra Club and...

Orphan Works Wed, 14 May 2008 12:52:25 -0600
This cartoon is a bit of a departure from my usual approach. It's not for publication in the print version of The Chronicle. Most of my regular readers won't be familiar with the issue, but I wanted to raise...

Naked and other fashion statements Wed, 14 May 2008 20:13:05 -0600
Let me get this zipped up and I'll be ready to go....

Thanks to readers and Gilhooley's Restaurant and Oyster Bar Mon, 12 May 2008 15:32:08 -0600
I had just about given up hope. Fortunately, a reader and a "hole in the wall" have completely restored my culinary faith that good oysters can be had right here in the Bay Area. Thank you, Jennifer, wherever you are....

A Tough decision for voters in The Woodlands Wed, 14 May 2008 08:24:08 -0600
The Conroe Independent School District accepted the resignation Monday of board trustee Bruce Tough in lieu of his election to The Woodlands Township board and will leave his seat vacant until a November special election is called. Tough said he...

Towles and Bourn get votes of confidence (w/ audio) Wed, 14 May 2008 20:55:47 -0600
I know a lot of you have asked about Michael Bourn and J.R. Towles, the two young players who have struggled at the plate. Towles snapped an 0-for-20 slump on Tuesday, the same day Bourn had a rough day at...

Has an Alabama mechanic solved the energy crisis? Wed, 14 May 2008 11:08:24 -0600
SciGuy's father, a professor in Alabama, sent along the following story, asking: "Anything to this, or just April Fool's stuff?" A real hydrogen engine? The gist of the story is that a mechanic in Northern Alabama claims to have invented...

Default view in Word 2003 Wed, 14 May 2008 13:25:19 -0600
Q. For some reason when I open a two-page-or-more Word document that is attached in my Outlook e-mail, it shows up as two pages side by side instead of one page under the other one. Is there any way to...

Updating Flash and Java Tue, 13 May 2008 13:07:07 -0600
Q. I am a 72 year old grandmother desperately trying to keep her computer running. I keep getting a message that I am out of memory on Line 56. This usually occurs when I am trying to use the Back...

Sale Scoop: Tres Chic, Stuart Weitzman Wed, 14 May 2008 07:01:25 -0600
Sales are always welcome, but these days, saving money is more important than ever. The girls at Tres Chic are holding a Just-Because-We-Love-You sale starting Wednesday (May 14) and running through Sunday (May 17). Look for discounts of 30 to...

Tea, take two Wed, 14 May 2008 06:37:57 -0600
Sometimes I get so excited about an event that I happily post it and then realize that I wrote about it oh, a month too early. That was the case last month when I wrote about Dr. Tea's appearance today...

Posting interruptus Wed, 14 May 2008 13:28:32 -0600
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I plead guilty to failing to blog without explanation. Alison CookTime out at the Balkan Market on Westheimer. Here's the deal: I'm working on a big project for the newspaper that has nothing whatever...

Top Chef Chicago: My Big Fat Top Chef Wedding Wed, 14 May 2008 10:14:54 -0600
Well, well, well. We've had an exciting afternoon technically here at Cook's Tour, with kamikaze testing, mysterious disappearances and reappearances of posts, and the publication of a couple of half-baked items moldering in the queue. Since my neglected start at...

Idol: Syesha makes room for David(s) Wed, 14 May 2008 20:29:33 -0600
Ray Mickshaw: FoxSyesha couldn't beat the double-Ds. American Idol "The top three finalists perform" May 14, 2008 We all know what's coming tonight, right? Sy-Sy is going bye-bye. And judging by the comments on Tuesday's blog, the love affair...

Top Model: The bigger, the better? Wed, 14 May 2008 18:56:21 -0600
The CWWhitney works her curves to the top of the Model heap. America's Next Top Model "And the Winner Is ..." May 14, 2008 Apologies for no update last week. But we can sum it up with one joyful...

State inspectors find gas pumps cheating customers Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
In the past six days, the state has found more than a dozen pumps in San Antonio cheating customers.

College Football: Warren defensive tackle commits to Texas Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT

Aggies Insider: To old-time radio and long-lasting marriages Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT

Bruce Davidson: Cibrian ready to step up Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
District 8’s first-term councilwoman is exploring a bid for mayoral duties in 2009.

Clear Channel deal a win-win Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
Concessions allow all the parties to avoid costly, lengthy litigation.

Carlos Guerra: S.A. lawyers sue to give Latinos delegate clout with Democrats Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
Texas counts with Dems

Rail regulators praise progress on safety Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
Fewer accidents occurring, but critics argue trains remain much too dangerous.

NFL: Cowboys sign two; Jones backs Williams Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT

High School Insider: Football Photo Day highly anticipated event Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT

David Hendricks: Explosions make news; so should averting them Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT

Editorial: Needle program is sound public policy Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
At the very least, lawmakers should approve a pilot program in Bexar County.

Editorial: State dam inspections fall far behind acceptable pace Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
A lack of funds for more inspectors is a key part of the problem.

Boerne buys land for sewage plant Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
The Boerne City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to buy 12.5 acres on Old San Antonio Road and to begin design work on a new sewage treatment plant there.

EPA Closer to source of pollutant Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
Letters going out to 10 firms that might have used solvent

Aquifer board OKs conversions of farm water rights Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
Decision lets owners lease or transfer hundreds of acre-feet.

Wilson County rep joins water board Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
Flieller appointed by Perry.

City looks to wind to power buildings Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
It joins CPS Energy's Windtricity program for its municipal needs.

Eco-friendly cemetery offers 'green burial' Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
An average funeral costs about $6,000, but now there is a way to save green if you're willing to go green.

Kendall, water district spar over subdivision Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT
Rules differ on what size lots can have a well and septic system.

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