Articles for February 9th, 2009
John Cornyn Only Senator to Skip Stimulus Cloture Vote
Where was he? At a fund-raiser in New York. First things first.
Calling Marc Stein! Calling Marc Stein!
I have lost your email address. Please contact me at ericc@dmagazine.com.
That is all.
Hope Unidentified Grayson County Woman Enjoys Hell Nearest Mental Institution
What would make someone cram 20 adult dogs and two puppies into a station wagon?
Local Blogger Goes On The Disabled List. Near-Term Blogging Doubtful And/Or Drug-Addled
Tomorrow morning, my right foot and I are headed to a local surgical center where an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle rehabilitation will operate to treat my recently diagnosed Lisfranc fracture. If you care to read on, read on.
A-Rod Admits Using Steroids as a Texas Ranger
Not discussed in this ESPN interview is whether he acknowledged sleeping with Madonna was like making love to a dude. But I think that would be even less surprising.
How Important Is Government To The DFW Economy?
Taken together, the federal, state, and local governments employed 253,740 people in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2008, according to Moody’s Economy [pay-only]. That’s 30,234 feds, 34,769 state employees, and 188,717 local government employees.
As the NBA Trade Deadline Approaches
The Mavericks have been playing better lately. But are they good enough to get out of the first round? And are they set up to be competitive in the future? As long as Dirk is around, of course, they’ll always be somewhat competitive. We’ve gotten used to more than that, though, haven’t we? With that in mind, a couple of trade scenarios (both with Portland) that may or may not make sense, but do work under the rules of the salary cap. They’re after the jump.
Dallas Twestival Twis Twursday
For those who Twitter: There’s a charity event and music concert and Twitter get-together all rolled into one this Thursday at Mockingbird Station. For tickets and details, go here. For a well-written, recent story about the Twitter phenomenon that I’m just now reading, go here. To follow D’s Twitter feed, go here.
Would You Write To Obama To Spare Your Job?
The makers of the F-22 Raptor (some of whom live in Fort Worth) have written a letter to Barack Obama – and are circulating an Internet petition - to convince him and members of Congress to fund the air-superiority fighter. The one hook that they have is that this plane is a government program, versus banks, which shouldn’t be. I know that newspaper publishers could make a compelling argument for a bailout, saying that they play a crucial watchdog role over government. Heck, my friend who sells overhead cranes could make a compelling argument about the importance of the American manufacturing sector. Where does this stop?
Wallace Foundation Wants Dallas Kids To Know The Arts
After a nationwide survey, the Wallace Foundation in 2006 chose Dallas and New York for an investment in arts education. For DISD, the amount was $8 million over three years. In July, 2008, it issued this positive assessment of “Thriving Minds,” which I just stumbled upon and which is worth sharing.
Leading Off (2/9/09): The Leaving It All On the Field Edition
1. If you’re in Grapevine High School right now, I hope you’re wearing pants like these. And I hope your computer is not plugged in. And I hope that the road ahead is lit with dreams and tomorrows … which are lit with dreams. Also.
2. Capt. Chesley Sullenberger update!
3. Startlegram headline on Anna Tinsley’s “George W. Bush homecoming” story: “Bush family returning to a different Dallas.” Miami Herald’s take: “Changed Dallas (the sheriff’s now a lesbian) greets Bush.” The winner? Journalism!
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