Newsletter
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That's oil, folks: Jeff Bridges and other news
By dwray in The nature of things
While parts of the country are shaking and quaking in the wake of earthquakes, the environment beat has got plenty going on. Up north, the Philadelphia Inquirer is looking into concerns that fracking in the Marcellus Shale may be draining ...
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Question of the day: What kind of venues would you like to see in the Victoria nightlife scene?
By dwray in The nature of things
"I'd like a comedy club. That would be fun to have downtown." - Kathy Ricotilli, retired, Victoria. "They don't really have anywhere to dance. Dance halls would be nice." - John Novak, retired, Victoria. "I'd like to see a family ...
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By dwray in The nature of things
If you've never been to Indianola, get on the highway, and follow signs placed alongside the gently curving roads heading down toward Port Lavaca and take a look. You won't find much. It's a quiet place, so still you can ...
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An imbalance in the world: Is the death of a gray whale a sign of the times?
By dwray in The nature of things
Early Tuesday morning, a gray whale died on the shore of the Klamath River in California. According to the AP story, the whale swam up the river from the Pacific in late June. The 45-foot whale and her calf swam ...
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Question of the day: If you could be made into anything, what would it be and why?
By dwray in The nature of things
"A musician. I've always wanted to be one." - Shiloh Burton, student, Victoria. "I want to be a lawyer. You get lot's of money." - Lane Wright, student, Halletsville. "A hockey player. I just love hockey." - Robert Leng, Whataburger ...
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Any aliens out there? SETI is listening
By dwray in The nature of things
Years ago I sat in a dark movie theater with my dad watching Jodie Foster press her ears to headphones as she listened to evidence that extraterrestrials do, in fact, exist. More importantly, these aliens were using our radio waves ...
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Nevermind building a better mousetrap, the real money is in toilets
By dwray in The nature of things
No, seriously. After many moons where toilet technology has rested at a comfortable standstill, some enterprising researchers are working to see if they can update the toilet system. Once upon a time, way back in the days before plumbing and ...
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Even Russians Can't Prevent Forest Fires, and Other News
By dwray in The nature of things
Today, while photo intern Kassandra Lau and I were out eyeballing some squash of almost fairy tale proportions, there was plenty going on out in the wide, wide world. Up in New England, new shrimping regulations have got area shrimpers ...
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Question of the day: Have you ever helped a homeless person?
By dwray in The nature of things
"I have because I felt sorry for them." - Kala Esta, student, Victoria "I've given food and money before. I don't give if I think they're regulars, only if I feel they're really needy." - Kent Thomas, sales, Tomball. "I ...
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Those turkeys: governments continue to disappoint
By dwray in The nature of things
Yesterday, it all came out that the Japanese Government knew the Fukushima evacuees were sitting downwind of radioactive emissions. Children played outside, people used contaminated water to cook with and it is only just now coming to light that government ...