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Katy reconsiders 12-year-old's graffiti suspension

This is another of KISD's attempts at "zero tolerance" enforcement that has gone wrong.Katy reconsiders 12-year-old's graffiti suspensionKaty Independent School District is reconsidering a decision to...

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Children in the news today...

I am shocked by the number of headlines where children are involved in something, eitehr criminal acts done by them, or to them, or simply the tragic ending of a young life before it's time... These...

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FOXNews.com - Woman Dies Doing Handstand on Balcony - Local News | News...

Woman Dies Doing Handstand on BalconyHere is the whole story:ORLANDO, Fla. — An Alabama woman died after she fell 15 feet from an apartment balcony, according to the Orange County Sheriff's...

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Texans Preview

Well the Texans open training camp in ten days and it is about time for everyone in the city to start their annual Super Bowl dream sequence where your team is there and you are watching and hear...

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Top ten College Sports arenas

CNNSI has a photo essay of the top 10 college sports arenas and for the most part I agree with it, however the order I cannot agree with. The list was in order :The Rose BowlCameron Indoor ArenaThe...

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U.S. Military: 'Islamic State of Iraq' Fronted by Imaginary Leader

U.S. Military: 'Islamic State of Iraq' Fronted by Imaginary Leader The Islamic State of Iraq, an umbrella terror group affiliated with Al Qaeda in Iraq, is led by a fictional character designed to mask...

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Commentary: Pro athletes must leave their pasts behind

Commentary: Pro athletes must leave their pasts behind - CNN.comIt is so nice to see these sorts of commentaries regarding the bad behavior of professional athletes. It is even nicer to see these...

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Pre Season Look at Houston Texans - Part 1 - Offense

Today instead of sitting around waiting for the Astros to not make a trade that will help them in the future, I have embarked upon a journey of examination. Where I will look at the Houston Texans...

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Houston Texans Preview - Part 2 Defense

It is time to take the next step in examining the 2007 Houston Texans. This time around I will be looking at the defense, starting with the defensive line. The roster currently shows the following...

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Rockets Roster setting up nicely for season

Ok we have all been busy waiting for football season to start, however I realized that we have been neglecting to talk about the one team in Houston that actually could be the best of the bunch.Yes I...

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Happy Birthday to Me

Well today is a special day, actually it is a uniquely special day. Today is my 40th birthday, and instead of sitting here and ranting about any of these topics:Social InjusticeRacismPolitical...

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Board Break a thon announcement

I have been studying Tae Kwon Do for a little over 1 year now and our academy's booster club has an annual community event. It is a board break-a-thon, and all of the proceeds go to the Katy ISD...

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New Community Debt after Election

Well we have had our day at the polls and for the most part the sheeple have spoken... Below is a list of every bond proposal that was on a ballot in the greater Houston area that passed. State...

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My Weekend spending spree......

Well the weekend was going along nicely until about oh 11am yesterday when I realized that the AC unit out side was running but we had no air circulation. So out comes the phone book and a quick call...

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Headlines

Worst employees of the year - CNN.comHouston leaders target more billboards Chron.com - Houston ChronicleJohnny Depp: 'I don't want to be a product' - CNN.comCommentary: Black men must reclaim our...

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Catherine and Locks of Love

This is my youngest daughter this weekend giving up her hair for locks of love.

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Things that make you proud

There are a few things in life that make people really proud. Having your child accomplish something is one of the joys in life that never gets old. My oldest daughter spent spring break with her...

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Life the Universe and Everything

With apologies to Douglas Adams, It has been a long time since I have posted much of anything here other than a few photos of my children. There have been several reasons, including not having the...

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Black Belt Expectations

It has been a crazy month, let alone the past couple of weeks, what with all of the personal excitement and nerves about my latest Tae Kwon Do belt testing. Now you may be wondering why this event is...

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2008 TKD Board Break a thon

I have been studying Tae Kwon Do for a over 2 years now and and have been sharing my story with everyone here about my success. Well our academy's booster club has an annual community fundraising...

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Time Flies

I cannot believe that it has been over 2 years since I posted, things have changed and things are still the same. Hopefully I will be able to start posting more in the future. Stay Tuned.

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The next step

Life is a series of journeys. Most people do not realize that until they along in years. I realized that back when started to re-examine my faith and life. That being said, I currently have several...

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Back in the Saddle

I had forgotten that I had this little corner of the internet which I could vent, and share my feelings and views.  It has been nearly 6 years since I posted anything and a lot has changed, both...

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Wrote this a while ago and realized I did not publish it.

An open letter to my State Senator and the Lt. Governor of Texas. Gentlemen, I am sad to say your attempt at property tax relief as far as I am concerned is an abject failure. According to your press...

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