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November 17th, 2011
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Compare and contrast: Two pieces on "overpopulation"

Use a condom, save the planet? New campaign shatters the taboo of overpopulation - SciGuy/Chron.com
It is true there is a finite limit to the human population the planet can support and maint ...

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posted on
November 17th, 2011
from
blogHouston
based in
Houston

Compare and contrast: Two pieces on "overpopulation"

Use a condom, save the planet? New campaign shatters the taboo of overpopulation - SciGuy/Chron.com
It is true there is a finite limit to the human population the planet can support and maint ...

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posted on
November 16th, 2011
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blogHouston
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Houston

Houston Fire Department helps Occupy Houston squatters steal electric safely

Houston Fire Department and Protestors Find Resolution to Safety Hazards - HFD Public Affairs Office
Today, the HFD Fire Marshal and organizers of the “Occupy Houston” protest group met t ...

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posted on
November 15th, 2011
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KHOU: Parker Administration provides free electricity to Occupy Houston squatters

‘Occupy Houston’ protestors and HPD maintain uneasy truce - Kevin Reece, KHOU-11 News
The protesters, by their own count numbering about 150, now have their own makeshift ...

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posted on
November 14th, 2011
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KHOU takes closer look at Quannel the Tenth (updated)

Story text: Activist Quanell X accused of taking advantage of those seeking help - Jeremy Rogalski, KHOU-11 News

Story text: Activist Quanell X failed to file proper IR...

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posted on
November 14th, 2011
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Sheriff Garcia whines to Chron about funding; Bloggers offer different perspective

30,000 warrants caught in backlog at Sheriff's Office - Anita Hassan, Houston Chronicle
Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia attributes the backlog to a lack of staff, funding and a county hir ...

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posted on
November 14th, 2011
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20% of hotel tax still being funneled to "arts"

Hotel tax provides lucrative backing for arts - Houston Chronicle
[T]here is one area where arts and commerce converge that gets far less exposure than grants and exhibitions. And it's one th ...

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posted on
November 13th, 2011
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Gattis on Houston and opportunity urbanism

The following video is a very interesting presentation by local blogger Tory Gattis on Houston and opportunity urbanism:

Gattis has posted supplemental material on his blog.
It's alway ...

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posted on
November 13th, 2011
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Rah rah: KTRK lauds soccer stadium "business boom"

Dynamo stadium already bringing business boom - Tom Abrahams, KTRK-13 News
Houston's East End will see an economic boost thanks to a brand new soccer stadium.
The stadium is still month ...

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April 7th, 2009
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Stiles hits the state ethics beat

Today's Chronicle has a feature by Matt Stiles on state Sen. Rodney Ellis of Houston. Here's an excerpt:
If he were a baseball player, state Sen. Rodney Ellis would be flirting with the Mendo ...

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