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Mitt Romney has Solyndra slip-up, confusing it with Keystone XL

blog.chron.com — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney had a bit of a Solyndra slip-up on Wednesday when he confused it with the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The Republican presidential candidate made the goof while speaking to supporters in Atlanta, as the Washington Post reported.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
RT @rickdunham: @MittRomney has #Solyndra slip-up, confusing it with #KeystoneXL http://t.co/qxAHphwJ
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Mitt Romney has Solyndra slip-up, confusing it with Keystone XL http://t.co/aYEcDeMy

Hospital exec charged in $116 million Medicare scam

chron.com — The assistant administrator of Riverside General Hospital was arrested Wednesday in connection with more than $100 million in mental health clinic claims filed to Medicare. Riverside General, just southeast of downtown in the Fifth Ward, operates six Houston-area partial hospitalization programs or PHPs, a type of outpatient mental health clinic that requires no state license.
Purva Patel Business Reporter, Houston Chronicle @purvap
RT @tlangford: ICYMI,y'day's #Medicarefraud arrest: http://t.co/J6vIm4A8 #hounews
Terri Langford Investigative Reporter, Houston Chronicle @tlangford
#Stanfordtrial folo-ers. May be a few mins late. Need to check on 10 AM #medicarefraud suspect hearing on 7th flr. http://t.co/J6vIm4A8
Terri Langford Investigative Reporter, Houston Chronicle @tlangford
ICYMI,y'day's #Medicarefraud arrest: http://t.co/J6vIm4A8 #hounews

Attorneys: DA saga taints death penalty retrial

chron.com — quot;Mr. Buntion is entitled to be prosecuted by a District Attorney and assistant district attorneys who are neither witnesses in nor targets of a criminal prosecution,&quot; reads a motion to suspend prosecution or appoint a special prosecutor.
Brian Rogers Legal Affairs Reporter, Houston Chronicle @brianjrogers
Defense Lawyers for #Buntion say Harris County DA saga taints #deathpenalty retrial http://t.co/VQ3awnfY

Not all for Aldi

blog.chron.com — The new Aldi store planned in Katy won't be getting a warm welcome from some of its neighbors. A group of residents from the Oak Park Trails subdivision don't want the discount grocery chain, saying it will lower property values and increase traffic. They don't think it fits in with the existing retail in the area.
Nancy Sarnoff Real Estate Reporter, Houston Chronicle @nsarnoff
Residents oppose Aldi store in Katy http://t.co/2XN4tXYu

What are the Russians doing drilling 2 miles into Antarctica?

blog.chron.com — You may have heard the news during the last day or so, that after 20 years of drilling in Antarctica Russian scientists have reached the surface of a gigantic freshwater lake hidden under miles of ice for some 20 million years. You may also have wondered why.
Eric Berger Science Reporter, Houston Chronicle @chronsciguy
New SciGuy entry: What are the Russians doing drilling 2 miles into Antarctica?: You may have heard the news dur... http://t.co/qKS4BJfe

Houston Metro withstands behind-the-scenes maneuvering on Capitol Hill

blog.chron.com — What the committee chairman described as a "food fight" erupted after midnight as Republican Congressman Blake Farenthold attempted to jimmy legislation to block federal money for Houston Metro to build or extend the University and Uptown lines.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Houston Metro withstands behind-the-scenes maneuvering on Capitol Hill http://t.co/AxEN6gQH

Linkpost | 2.9.2011

blog.chron.com — • Google Near Launch of Cloud Storage Service - Google's long-rumored "Gdrive" service is closer to reality, the Wall Street Journal reports, and will compete with services like Dropbox. • Google letter to standards bodies indicates no improvement whatsoever over Motorola's FRAND litigation tactics - If a product contains even a small component that uses a Motorola patent, Google will want 2.25 percent of the product's entire selling price.
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
good morning, campers! Steve Jobs' FBI file has been released. I've embedded it in today's Linkpost. http://t.co/ob2Th0JA

In Stanford trial, IRS agent tells of big deposits

chron.com — A regulator in Antigua made numerous bank deposits totaling around half a million dollars soon after R. Allen Stanford made withdrawals from his accounts, a federal agent testified Thursday in Stanford's fraud trial. Leroy King, former head of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission in Antigua, is accused of taking bribes to keep regulatory heat off Stanford's operations in that Caribbean island nation.
Terri Langford Investigative Reporter, Houston Chronicle @tlangford
From the Chron's @purvap: http://t.co/orQQeEf6

Google’s cloud storage is coming. Will you see ads reflecting your stored data?

blog.chron.com — For years, Google has been rumored to be working on a cloud-storage service that would let its users store large amounts of data on its servers for free. The so-called "Gdrive" was the subject of rampant speculation as far back as the mid-2000s, achieving near-unicorn status. Since then, however, reality has overtaken mythology.
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
New TechBlog post: Google’s cloud storage is coming. Will you see ads reflecting your stored data? http://t.co/zGfvaQTd

Ted Poe pushing to win U.S. citizenship for informant crucial in finding Osama bin Laden

blog.chron.com — Texas Rep. Ted Poe is one of several congressmen in strong support of a bill that would grant American citizenship to the Pakistani doctor, Dr. Shakeel Afridi, who assisted U.S. military in locating Osama bin Laden. Dr. Afridi now faces being tried for treason and if convicted, he could be executed.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Ted Poe pushing to win U.S. citizenship for informant crucial in finding Osama bin Laden http://t.co/F8Dzfxrb

Report: Half of Harris County now only in a ‘moderate’ drought

blog.chron.com — Texas was drier than Tatooine last year but with widespread, unexpected rains this winter parts of the state have made a nice recovery. Here's where Texas stood at the height of the state's drought, in early October of last year.
Eric Berger Science Reporter, Houston Chronicle @chronsciguy
New SciGuy entry: Report: Half of Harris County now only in a ‘moderate’ drought: Texas was drier than Tatooine ... http://t.co/YU6m2EwT

Linkpost | 2.9.2011

blog.chron.com — • Google Near Launch of Cloud Storage Service - Google's long-rumored "Gdrive" service is closer to reality, the Wall Street Journal reports, and will compete with services like Dropbox. • Google letter to standards bodies indicates no improvement whatsoever over Motorola's FRAND litigation tactics - If a product contains even a small component that uses a Motorola patent, Google will want 2.25 percent of the product's entire selling price.
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
New TechBlog post: Linkpost | 2.9.2011 http://t.co/Sk1zX08a

TexMessage: Rick Perry is the favorite punch line of the night at annual congressional dinner

blog.chron.com — Good morning, TexMessagers. Have you ever heard the one about the Texas governor who ran for president? The late-night comics have moved on, but Washington's political elite still can't get enough of Rick Perry. At the annual Washington Press Club Foundation congressional dinner, speaker after speaker after speaker used the Texas governor as the butt of their jokes.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
TexMessage: Rick Perry is the favorite punch line of the night at annual congressional dinner http://t.co/qIMZvfot

Buoyant Rick Santorum stumps in North Texas

blog.chron.com — PLANO - Buoyed by unexpected victories in three states on Tuesday night, Rick Santorum swept into North Texas on Wednesday, where he sought to build momentum by assuring Republican primary voters that he and not Newt Gingrich was the true and reliable conservative in the presidential race.
Sonia Smith Staff Writer, Texas Monthly @sonia_smith
Did you say you wanted to see a picture of Rick Santorum wearing a cowboy hat? http://t.co/ocNDm4xk

Buoyant Rick Santorum stumps in North Texas

blog.chron.com — PLANO - Buoyed by unexpected victories in three states on Tuesday night, Rick Santorum swept into North Texas on Wednesday, where he sought to build momentum by assuring Republican primary voters that he and not Newt Gingrich was the true and reliable conservative in the presidential race.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Buoyant Rick Santorum stumps in North Texas http://t.co/eGYTaxlg

Rep. Blake Farenthold brings a congessional field hearing to Corpus Christi

blog.chron.com — It'll be a rare boost for a freshman Republican House member when the flamboyant chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee convenes a congressional field hearing in Corpus Christi next Monday. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi, elected to Congress for the first time in 2010, welcomed the decision by Rep.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Rep. Blake Farenthold brings a congessional field hearing to Corpus Christi http://t.co/lRs7ICpm

Hospital exec arrested in alleged $116 million Medicare scheme

mobile.chron.com — An executive of Riverside General Hospital was arrested and charged Wednesday for his role in a $116 million Medicare scheme involving kickbacks to patient recruiters and the owners of homes for the elderly and disabled in exchange for steering residents to Riverside's mental health clinics.
Terri Langford Investigative Reporter, Houston Chronicle @tlangford
Hospital exec arrested in alleged $116 million Medicare scheme #medicarefraud http://t.co/ggTKXjH4

A director at Houston veterans nonprofit lies about military record

chron.com — The director of counseling at a nonprofit for veterans in Houston confessed Wednesday to lying about his military record and falsely claiming a Silver Star and other medals. Paul Schroeder, 40, portrayed himself as a decorated Special Forces sergeant first class who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, as well as Central and South America.
George Haj Senior Editor, News, Houston Chronicle @georgehaj
Exec at PTSD Foundation lied about his military record -- everything from serving in Special Forces to medals. http://t.co/632s0BLo #hounews

Perry sets out to make over his image

blog.chron.com — WASHINGTON - A year ago, Rick Perry was a rising star in the Republican political firmament. As the job-creating governor of a state that defied the national recession and author of a hard-hitting new book on states' rights, Perry received enthusiastic applause from right-leaning activists when he bashed President Barack Obama and the federal government in a red-meat speech before the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Perry sets out to make over his image http://t.co/0GPwFnmO

Beyoncé and Jay-Z to trademark daughter’s name

blog.chron.com — Beyoncé and Jay-Z have applied to trademark their daughter's name, according to NME. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had reportedly turned down two applications to use the name for a line of baby clothes and a line of fragrances.
Joy Sewing Fashion and Beauty Editor, Houston Chronicle @joysewing
Beyoncé and Jay-Z to trademark daughter’s name. http://t.co/9FbRK9Ee
Jerome Solomon Sports Columnist, Houston Chronicle @JeromeSolomon
RT @HoustonChron: See why Beyoncé and Jay-Z want to trademark their daughter’s name http://t.co/bI39kOK2

John Cornyn offers Rick Perry some advice: ‘Get back to governing Texas’

blog.chron.com — As Rick Perry re-emerges from seclusion after his failed presidential run, Sen. John Cornyn offers his fellow Texan some advice - if he cares to listen. "(Perry should) get back to work governing Texas," Cornyn said on a conference call Wednesday.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
John Cornyn offers Rick Perry some advice: ‘Get back to governing Texas’ http://t.co/7ZobYu86

Astros, Lowrie avoid arbitration with one-year deal

blog.chron.com — The Astros will not go to arbitration this year as shortstop Jed Lowrie has agreed to a one-year deal worth a base salary of $1.15 million plus performance and award bonuses, according to his agent.
Zachary Levine Sports Writer, Houston Chronicle @zacharylevine
Story: Astros not going to arbitration at all this year as Lowrie signs one-year deal. http://t.co/JKWm3wiI

Gabby Giffords to return to Washington Friday for one last hurrah

blog.chron.com — Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will return to the nation's capital this Friday to be on hand as President Barack Obama signs the last piece of legislation she sponsored before resigning - the Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Gabby Giffords to return to Washington Friday for one last hurrah http://t.co/cV2SF7T2

Can you afford a (fake) Louis Vuitton condom?

blog.chron.com — Have you heard the one about the Louis Vuitton condom? Actually there are at least a hundred jokes on Twitter. So far. About the alleged condom on sale by the high-end French fashion house. However, mes amis, it is not an LV product. Even if it is priced at $68.
Joy Sewing Fashion and Beauty Editor, Houston Chronicle @joysewing
Just strange: Can you afford a (fake) Louis Vuitton condom? http://t.co/HRfzwIVp

Jackson Lee says private screeners would jeopardize airport security, could lead to another 9/11

blog.chron.com — A bill awaiting President Barack Obama's signature will make it easier for airport operators to put passenger screening duties in the hands of private contractors instead of federal workers. But for some members of the House Subcommittee on Transportation Security, including Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, the action may be a setback on airport safety.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Jackson Lee says private screeners would jeopardize airport security, could lead to another 9/11 http://t.co/zx3WVHh3

Three Simple Facts About Carbon Dioxide

blog.chron.com — Some things about carbon dioxide in the climate system are so firmly established and fundamentally important, you can use them as litmus tests to determine whether the person you are listening to is honest and knowledgeable. Note that somebody contradicting these facts may be dishonest or ignorant or both, but it's usually not possible to tell which.
Eric Berger Science Reporter, Houston Chronicle @chronsciguy
Three simple facts about carbon dioxide: http://t.co/rpsZ0aW4

Pete Gallego raises funds in DC for challenge to Rep. Quico Canseco

blog.chron.com — Although there is no court-approved congressional map, state Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, continued his campaign for Congress this week in Washington where he raised money for his challenge to Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco, R-San Antonio. "It looks good," Gallego said. "I'm having fun."
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Pete Gallego raises funds in DC for challenge to Rep. Quico Canseco http://t.co/TLKgeHuY

State comptroller: Texas drier than Tatooine in 2011

blog.chron.com — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has just released a report on the 2011 drought's impact on the state, saying it may become one of the "most devastating economic events in our history."
Eric Berger Science Reporter, Houston Chronicle @chronsciguy
New SciGuy entry: State comptroller: Texas drier than Tatooine in 2011: Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has just r... http://t.co/u3qkEx5T

Big Bend mountain lion attacks boy, 6

chron.com — The boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries &acirc; scrapes and puncture wounds to his face, according to park officials. By 8 a.m. Monday, several trails were closed and dog teams were brought in to search for the cat but couldn't pick up the scent.
Kilian Doyle Journalist, Irish Times @kiliandoyle
Cool. I would do this too. Deffo. RT @Drudge_Report Father uses pocket knife to defeat mountain lion attacking son... http://t.co/lhrcW2GD

Rep. Joe Barton delivers blistering critique of federal program to protect chemical plants

blog.chron.com — A federal program established to protect facilities where toxic chemicals are present from terrorist attacks came under fire by one of the representatives who helped create it. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, recently had some strong words in regard to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, or CFATS, program during a hearing held by the The Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy on Friday.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Rep. Joe Barton delivers blistering critique of federal program to protect chemical plants http://t.co/i8qsR8Rb

Riverside Hospital employee charged in $100 million Medicare case

chron.com — The assistant administrator of Riverside General Hospital was arrested Wednesday in connection with more than $100 million in mental health clinic claims filed to Medicare. Riverside General, just southeast of downtown in the Fifth Ward, operates six Houston-area partial hospitalization programs or PHPs, a type of outpatient mental health clinic that requires no state license.
Terri Langford Investigative Reporter, Houston Chronicle @tlangford
Medicare fraud arrest story so far: http://t.co/Fl9JkO2G

Former TSU law students take grade dispute to court

chron.com — Karla Ford and Jonathan Chan expected to be spending this year studying legal briefs and litigation as second-year law students at Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law. In the lawsuit, filed Feb. 2 in U.S. District Court, Ford and Chan say the low grade brought their aspiring legal careers to a sudden halt.
Monica Rhor Freelance Journalist, Associated Press @monicarhor
My latest: Former TSU law students take grade dispute to court - Houston Chronicle http://t.co/9Qa5vnIc

2 Dynamo players arrested after altercation

mobile.chron.com — Two Dynamo players, backup goalkeeper Tyler Deric and second-round pick Warren Creavalle, were arrested late Saturday night following an altercation with a police officer outside a Heights bar. Deric was charged with assaulting a public servant, while Creavalle was accused of interfering with public duties.
Jerome Solomon Sports Columnist, Houston Chronicle @JeromeSolomon
From @OrtizKicks: 2 Dynamo players arrested after altercation: http://t.co/ViZF1sM6

Run, Ricky, Run … there is more to life than football

mobile.chron.com — Solomon: Run, Ricky, Run … there is more to life than football When Ricky Williams left college he was college football's all-time leading rusher. He leaves the NFL as the 26th player in history to rush for 10,000 yards. Ricky did it his way, and I admire him for that.
Jerome Solomon Sports Columnist, Houston Chronicle @JeromeSolomon
Solomon: Run, Ricky, Run … there is more to life than foo...: http://t.co/io0SeJC2

Key Texas lawmaker seeks to shut off U.S. aid to military regime in Egypt

blog.chron.com — Texas Rep. Kay Granger is asking Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to temporarily halt the flow of funds Congress has allocated to aid the Egyptian government during its transition into a democracy. The Fort Worth Republican's call follows "recent actions taken by the Egyptians" against American-backed non-profit organizations that are assisting the citizens of the Middle Eastern country build their new form of government.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Key Texas lawmaker seeks to shut off U.S. aid to military regime in Egypt http://t.co/himnyUvL

Under fire, oil exec gives up $100 million severance pay

Steven Greenhouse Labor Reporter, New York Times @greenhousenyt
Responding to firestorm of criticism, oil executive gives up $100 million severance pay http://t.co/vTLzlsvK #labor #ows

CBD tower trades hands for $340M

Nancy Sarnoff Real Estate Reporter, Houston Chronicle @nsarnoff
Downtown skyscraper trades hands for $350M http://t.co/PVAMYeLi

Katy teen not guilty of slaying father in self-defense

Brian Rogers Legal Affairs Reporter, Houston Chronicle @brianjrogers
Sad story abt a 12-year-old girl killing her father. Not guilty b/c it was self-defense. http://t.co/0XjekMX7

Source: FBI, Rangers questioning employees in DA's office

Brian Rogers Legal Affairs Reporter, Houston Chronicle @brianjrogers
FBI & Tx Rangers look into HTx DA's Office "investigation" that's not an investigation. http://t.co/8nchvv40

Tree in Garden Oaks becomes spiritual attraction

Martin Hajovsky Region Editor, Houston Chronicle @MartinHajovsky
Just north of the #HouHeights. RT @HoustonChron Does Garden Oaks tree show the Virgin of Guadalupe? http://t.co/ZeWnIGDD

Astros give Wallace a shot at third base, his original position

Zachary Levine Sports Writer, Houston Chronicle @zacharylevine
Updated story on Astros giving Brett Wallace a look at third base and notes from "media day." http://t.co/yQpxuaDd
Zachary Levine Sports Writer, Houston Chronicle @zacharylevine
RT @UltAstros: Astros give Wallace a shot at third base, his original position http://t.co/CEDA1Tie

John Cornyn says attacks on him over Violence Against Women Act ‘could not be further from the truth’

blog.chron.com — John Cornyn says attacks on him over Violence Against Women Act ‘could not be further from the truth’
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
John Cornyn says attacks on him over Violence Against Women Act ‘could not be further from the truth’ http://t.co/AsptdiYw

Ching eager to see past (and future?) Dynamo teammates

blog.chron.com — Brian Ching, the man who built BBVA Compass Stadium, is set to see his former Dynamo teammates today for the first time since the Montreal Impact picked him in the expansion draft last November. The Dynamo and Impact will play today at a practice field at Home Depot Center.
Jose de Jesus Ortiz Sports Writer, Houston Chronicle @OrtizKicks
Ching eager to see past (and future?) Dynamo teammates http://t.co/RzmPWjxi

Pizza eatery burns in Midtown

chron.com — Firefighters battled a blaze at a pizza parlor in midtown early Wednesday morning. The one-alarm fire broke out at Late Night Pie at 302 Tuam near Baldwin about 4:10 a.m., according to the Houston Fire Department. A sign on the building said Late Night Pie is open until 3 a.m.
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
Interesting. Late Nite Pie is trending in Houston because of the fire. http://t.co/28vmYhVT

Texan lawmakers angry that Canadian oil for the Keystone pipeline might go to ‘our worst enemy’

blog.chron.com — The Canadians might not be allowed to build a pipeline going south to the Texas Gulf Coast, so now they're determined to build one going west to the Canadian Pacific Coast. After President Obama rejected the Keystone XL pipeline last month, the conservative Canadian government has begun looking for another potential buyer for the oil that was intended for the pipeline.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Texan lawmakers angry that Canadian oil for the Keystone pipeline might go to ‘our worst enemy’ http://t.co/p6Cw0csV

As much as we may hate food regulation, it works

blog.chron.com — Few readers liked the idea of regulating sugar, a food that some health officials recently said should be regulated because of its deleterious effects on human health. In the health community there's wider support for stronger regulations of trans-fatty acids, the consumption of which has been shown to increase heart disease.
Eric Berger Science Reporter, Houston Chronicle @chronsciguy
New SciGuy entry: As much as we may hate food regulation, it works: Few readers liked the idea of regulating sug... http://t.co/T4QzkStD

Anadarko's output pleases investors

chron.com — Anadarko Petroleum Corp. reported a record 200 percent increase in sales volumes from domestic shale plays in 2011, as its production growth and sales offset asset write-downs and a $4 billion payout to BP to settle claims related to 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Emily Pickrell Energy Reporter, Houston Chronicle @EmilyPickrell
Analysts can't praise #Anadarko highly enough! http://t.co/E7WVk33N

Chrome for Android beta: rough, but already a great mobile browser

blog.chron.com — Google's mobile operating system, Android, was released just after Chrome, the search giant's desktop browser. Most folks were surprised that the browser included in the early versions of Android weren't called Chrome, but maybe that was a good thing. After all the early browser on Android was pretty lame.
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
New TechBlog post: Chrome for Android beta: rough, but already a great mobile browser http://t.co/21nkoYfb

Linkpost | 2.8.2012

blog.chron.com — • Path uploads your entire iPhone address book to its servers - The mobile social network app sends your iOS contact list to its servers without notifying you or letting you opt out, something Path's CEO says is being fixed in new versions.
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
New TechBlog post: Linkpost | 2.8.2012 http://t.co/txrZMVnL

TexMessage: Presidio Rocketry Team participates in the White House Science Fair

blog.chron.com — Good morning, TexMessagers. Tell us the truth: Did you really think that Rick Santorum would be the last conservative standing in the 2012 presidential race? On Tuesday morning, some of America's best and brightest youth were invited to an exclusive science fair. In the White House.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
TexMessage: Presidio Rocketry Team participates in the White House Science Fair http://t.co/neakfByA

Five lessons Mitt Romney should learn from Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota defeats

blog.chron.com — Five lessons Mitt Romney should learn from Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota defeats
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Five lessons Mitt Romney should learn from Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota defeats http://t.co/28DIdK6y

Stanford defense blames accuser for fall

chron.com — A defense lawyer strove Tuesday to paint R. Allen Stanford's chief accuser as a liar, thief and tax dodger who engineered the manipulations that brought down Stanford's financial network and led to fraud charges against him.
Terri Langford Investigative Reporter, Houston Chronicle @tlangford
Stanford defense blames accuser for fall - Houston Chronicle http://t.co/rnzmXVO2

Perry vows to remain in public fray

chron.com — quot;Republicans nationally are united in knowing that we cannot afford four more years of &acirc;&brvbar; misguided socialist policies from President Obama,&quot; said Perry, who has endorsed Newt Gingrich but said any of the GOP candidates would be better than the Democratic incumbent.
George Haj Senior Editor, News, Houston Chronicle @georgehaj
RT @pfikac: Perry's still fighting http://t.co/Q1MCuFTu, http://t.co/Am46qmZh
Peggy Fikac Austin Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @pfikac
Perry's still fighting http://t.co/Q1MCuFTu, http://t.co/Am46qmZh

Michelle Obama to visit Texas to promote children’s health

blog.chron.com — Some parents and students in Fort Worth and Dallas have been invited to take part in Texas anti-obesity events featuring first lady Michelle Obama. The First Lady will visit the cities later this week as part of a three-day tour to promote and discuss Let's Move, a program to reduce childhood obesity, according to a White House press release.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Michelle Obama to visit Texas to promote children’s health http://t.co/TBrKLLge

A new grocer in town, but don’t forget your own bag

blog.chron.com — The Aldi grocery store chain - one of several new grocers coming to town - has bagged at least one site for its Houston entrance. The German retailer purchased 2.5 acres on Mason Road at Oak Park Trails near Cinco Ranch. Brokers Stan Creech and Ed James negotiated the deal.
Nancy Sarnoff Real Estate Reporter, Houston Chronicle @nsarnoff
Bring-you-own-bag grocer heads to Houston http://t.co/oK4H0cnA

Editorial: Balance natural gas export with domestic expansion

chron.com — With the development of abundant natural gas resources in shale rock deposits from South Texas across Arkansas and Tennessee north to Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York state, the picture has changed dramatically. [...] the abundance of domestic natural gas also has led to a glut in the marketplace and depressed prices that could lead to a drop in domestic production over time.
Kate Galbraith Reporter, Texas Tribune @KateGalbraith
Houston Chron editorial: Balance natural gas export with domestic expansion http://t.co/Zh6BKwNl

In Houston, are AT&T’s data throttling limits getting lower? [Updated]

blog.chron.com — One of the ironies of the Internet Age is that "unlimited" access to the Net isn't really "unlimited". You may have signed up for service that seems infinite, but chances are at this the amount of data you can download and/or upload is restricted in some way.
Nolan Hicks Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @ndhapple
Paying for unlimited data from AT&T? They've started throttling heavy users, @dsilverman writes - http://t.co/Y93gXnE3
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
good morning, campers! in case you missed it, AT&T responded to the unlimited-user throttling issue. not satisfying. http://t.co/ozy1Fyfd
Rob Pegoraro Technology Blogger, Discovery News @robpegoraro
See also @dsilverman's update on reader reports of throttling in the Houston area: http://t.co/bE5I8yEN
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
AT&T responded to the questions I asked this morning re: unlimited plan throttling. It's not a satisfying response. http://t.co/ozy1Fyfd

Wanted: The messiest (and neatest) desks in Houston

blog.chron.com — Wanted: The messiest (and neatest) desks in Houston
Melanie Spencer Senior Reporter, Houston Chronicle @melaniespencer
Don't forget, we're looking for pics of your messy or superclean desk. Mine is No. 6. Check it out and send us... http://t.co/iBux6yqW

UT basketball: Longhorns eyeing the NCAAs? The time to win is now

blog.chron.com — AUSTIN - Texas finally won a close game Monday night. Now the Longhorns' quest for an NCAA tournament berth might come down to a couple of plays, too. Beginning Saturday at home against Kansas State, UT (15-9, 5-6 in the Big 12) has a seven-game season-concluding stretch that will determine whether it makes the NCAAs for a 14th consecutive season.
Mike Finger Sports Writer, Houston Chronicle @mikefinger
Looking at a scenario in which UT's NCAA hopes all come down to Saturday against KSU: http://t.co/YAwALaqZ

Obama decision ignites firestorm among conservative Catholics, church hierarchy

blog.chron.com — The Obama administration's decision last week to force Catholic institutions to provide birth control, abortion drugs and other contraceptive services was the gaffe that went unnoticed last week amid the Komen/Planned Parenthood fracas and the "I don't care about the poor" gaffe by GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Obama decision ignites firestorm among conservative Catholics, church hierarchy http://t.co/7OFPUY96

Ron Paul won’t be attending CPAC 2012, despite winning the straw polls in 2011, 2010

blog.chron.com — Ron Paul is the only Republican presidential candidate not attending the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend. While he was asked to speak, he turned down the invitation due to "the travel constraints of his presidential campaign," according to a press release from the American Conservative Union. His son, Kentucky Sen.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Ron Paul won’t be attending CPAC 2012, despite winning the straw polls in 2011, 2010 http://t.co/eZAaTSOV

AT&T’s moral obligation: If you throttle it, help us count it

blog.chron.com — Back in 2008, when cable Internet provider Comcast said it would start capping customers' data usage at 250 gigabytes a month, it provided no way for users to know if they had hit that ceiling. This was clearly unfair, and I wrote a blog post titled Comcast's moral obligation: If you cap it, help us count it.
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
RT @HTownChowDown: When @dsilverman asks @ATT for answers. ATT does what you'd expect. http://t.co/6DYATQLy
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
Here's what AT&T needs to do to get right with its unlimited data users http://t.co/5iN1G92g tip @techmeme

AT&T’s moral obligation: If you throttle it, help us count it

blog.chron.com — Back in 2008, when cable Internet provider Comcast said it would start capping customers' data usage at 250 gigabytes a month, it provided no way for users to know if they had hit that ceiling. This was clearly unfair, and I wrote a blog post titled Comcast's moral obligation: If you cap it, help us count it.
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
New TechBlog post: AT&T’s moral obligation: If you throttle it, help us count it http://t.co/txeev5a8

First Saturday, Craftacular this Saturday

blog.chron.com — After rain forced the cancellation of the First Saturday Art Market last weekend, organizer Mitch Cohen rescheduled the monthly market for this Saturday, Feb. 11. The market, at 548 West 19th, next door to Wind Water Gallery, is set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., its normal winter hours.
Martin Hajovsky Region Editor, Houston Chronicle @MartinHajovsky
No rain in the Verse (or at least the #HouHeights) can stop them. @1stSatArtMarket, Craftacular this Saturday http://t.co/aR8hmnNp

'A lot of tears' for doomed Stanford empire

chron.com — that was before James Davis, Stanford's chief financial officer, laid out what none of them knew until that day: that 75 percent of the portfolio of the offshore bank at the center of the empire - the one that sold certificates of deposit with returns that bested similar investments - was mired in billions of dollars in debt and stuck in messy real estate deals and other business ventures.
Terri Langford Investigative Reporter, Houston Chronicle @tlangford
Before regulators descend, there were tears. http://t.co/71MthIih #stanfordtrial

A treasure in our back yard: Big Bend celebrated as one of five of these in the world

blog.chron.com — The International Dark-Sky Association has cited Big Bend National Park as just one of five International Dark Sky Parks at its "gold tier" level. This means its skies are almost entirely free from light pollution. Skywatchers in Houston are all too familiar with the filmy nature of Houston's skies due to city lights.
Eric Berger Science Reporter, Houston Chronicle @chronsciguy
New SciGuy entry: A treasure in our back yard: Big Bend celebrated as one of five of these in the world: The Int... http://t.co/jHi8uKVN

Linkpost | 2.7.2012

blog.chron.com — • Designing Windows 8 or: How to Redesign a Religion - Mat Honan interviews the man in charge of redesigning Windows for its next version. How does Sam Moreau describe what he's required to do? "Scary."
Dwight Silverman Tech Blogger, Columnist, and Editor, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
New TechBlog post: Linkpost | 2.7.2012 http://t.co/DyiXknzC

TexMessage: Ted Poe says Congress has power to compel Obama administration to approve Keystone pipeline

blog.chron.com — Good morning, TexMessagers. Do you think Rep. Ted Poe can get his proposal to force the Obama administration to approve the Keystone bill through the House this week? Rep. Ted Poe, R-Humble, said Congress has the legal right to compel the Obama administration to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
TexMessage: Ted Poe says Congress has power to compel Obama administration to approve Keystone pipeline http://t.co/rCyWjMus

Michele Bachmann calls herself ‘the perfect candidate,’ says Americans ‘had their chance’

blog.chron.com — Michele Bachmann clearly possesses a strong self-image. The Minnesota congresswoman and former Republican presidential candidate told Bloomberg TV that she was "the perfect candidate" for the White House in 2012. "I was. I was the perfect candidate," Bachmann told Bloomberg's Al Hunt. "America had their chance with the perfect candidate."
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Michele Bachmann calls herself ‘the perfect candidate,’ says Americans ‘had their chance’ http://t.co/8Lc8ti7f

Fed court tells sides in redistricting battle to keep talking

chron.com — SAN ANTONIO - A federal court overseeing a Texas redistricting lawsuit rejected a proposal presented Monday, saying the plan did not have the support of all parties involved, a requirement outlined in an earlier order.
Nolan Hicks Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @ndhapple
The final update: the court tells the parties it wants a deal everyone agrees to, which ain't happening - http://t.co/1y6KC4hm #txlege

Texas Republicans tweet ‘Happy Birthday’ to President Reagan, Houstonians prefer Bob Marley

blog.chron.com — Samantha Wagner February 6, 2012 at 5:10 pm Permalink Categories: Tweets of the DayTags: Bob Marley, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Kay Granger, Pete Olson, Randy Neugebauer, Rep. Kay Granger, Rep. Pete Olson, Rep. Randy Neugebauer, Ronald Reagan, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Tweets of the Day
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Texas Republicans tweet ‘Happy Birthday’ to President Reagan, Houstonians prefer Bob Marley http://t.co/FVJwm967

Tim Tebow for president?

blog.chron.com — Tim Tebow for president in 2020? Well, it may be a big premature, but the Denver Broncos starting quarterback, a favorite of Christian conservatives from coast to coast, isn't ruling it it out. Appearing on a special stage performance of the Golf Channel's "Feherty Live," Tebow was asked by host David Feherty about a potential post-football career in politics.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Tim Tebow for president? http://t.co/Z8wCwGsU

Judge lets songram law take effect

chron.com — quot;There can be little doubt that (the law) is an attempt by the Texas Legislature to discourage women from exercising their constitutional rights by making it more difficult for caring and competent physicians to perform abortions,&quot; Sparks wrote in his decision.
Peggy Fikac Austin Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @pfikac
Scharrer's got the latest on the sonogram law http://t.co/eP9mLyeQ http://t.co/1R24g8uL

Teenage girl from Katy not guilty of murdering father in 2009

chron.com — Jurors Monday decided a teenage Katy girl accused of fatally shooting her father was not guilty of murder because she acted in self-defense. Mark A. Nelson, 38, died in April 2009. His daughter, who was 12 at the time, was accused of shooting Nelson in the back of his head as he lay in bed.
Brian Rogers Legal Affairs Reporter, Houston Chronicle @brianjrogers
My monday? Teen girl from Katy not guilty of murdering father in 2009 b/c of self-defense--more details soon. http://t.co/TumfFtdM

Texas-based general becomes the highest-ranking officer to die in Afghanistan

blog.chron.com — Texas on the Potomac is dedicated to remembering every Texan or Texas-based military service member to die in Iraq or Afghanistan. Here is the latest report: The Department of Defense announced the death of a Texas-based general officer in Afghanistan on Feb. 4, 2012. Brig. Gen. Terence J.
Richard S. Dunham Washington Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @rickdunham
Texas-based general becomes the highest-ranking officer to die in Afghanistan http://t.co/tgimYW1V

$16 house? Dallas area man evicted after squatting

chron.com — FLOWER MOUND, Texas (AP) &acirc; After paying $16 to file a one-page claim to an empty, $340,000 home in an upscale Dallas suburb, Kenneth Robinson moved in furniture, hung a &quot;No Trespassing&quot; sign in the front window and invited television cameras inside for a tour.
Nomaan Merchant Reporter, Associated Press @NomaanMerchant
Is a $16 house too good to be true? Yeah, probably. My latest @AP story on a high-profile squatter from Flower Mound: http://t.co/Fmc57SxT

Indian tribes join forces to save petroglyph site

chron.com — (AP) &acirc; In the far reaches of northern Arizona, where city sprawl gives way to majestic canyons and a holy place is defined not by steeple and cross but rather by earth and sky, lies a monument to a people's past and a symbol of the promise of peace between two long-warring Indian nations.
Martha Irvine National Writer and Videographer, Associated Press @irvineAP
"It didn't matter who it belonged to. It needed to be protected, and that was it." - Navajo archeologist http://t.co/2L4s7gfG (via @AP)

Beckham’s underwear ad exposes Roland Martin

blog.chron.com — Raise your hand if your wife or girlfriend enjoyed the David Beckham underwear commercial. My wife loved the ad so much she had a running commentary about it with my mother in-law, who joked that she was happy to have the commercial DVR'd to go back and watch it often during the game.
Jose de Jesus Ortiz Sports Writer, Houston Chronicle @OrtizKicks
Beckham’s underwear ad exposes Roland Martin's ignorance. http://t.co/lkzVMPqV

APNewsBreak: AG accepts Texas redistricting deal

chron.com — SAN ANTONIO (AP) &acirc; The Texas attorney general has accepted a deal on temporary voting maps that could salvage the state's April 3 date for primary elections. A federal court gave the state and minority groups until Monday to reach a compromise, or see the primaries pushed back for a second time.
George Haj Senior Editor, News, Houston Chronicle @georgehaj
Looks like Texas might finally have a deal on redistricting maps -- at least temporary ones. http://t.co/dHTBwYUx #hounews

Narco Confidential

blog.chron.com — When Gulf Cartel henchman and former Mexican police officer Juan de la Cruz Reyna gets out of a U.S. federal prison in a few weeks, he'll probably be deported to his native Mexico. He and other members of the Gulf Cartel gained infamy for surrounding and threatening to kill a DEA agent and his FBI partner [...]
Lise Olsen Investigative Reporter, Houston Chronicle @chrondigger
Decades of drug world intell packed into Dane Schiller and Dudley Althaus' new blog Narco Confidential http://t.co/EJGvhBub

Love suspended for ‘driving’ foot into Scola’s face

blog.chron.com — The NBA struck back on Monday, hitting Timberwolves forward Kevin Love with a two-game suspension.
Brad Lehman Sports Editor, Houston Chronicle @bradlehmantx
The other shoe falls ... on Kevin Love: http://t.co/5lWlkU2X

Country singer Randy Travis arrested outside of church

blog.chron.com — Country singer Randy Travis was arrested for public intoxication outside of a Baptist church on Monday morning, according to a Dallas Morning News story. Travis, who owns a ranch in nearby Tioga, was arrested outside of Sanger Baptist Church in Sanger, Texas, a city about 55 miles north of Dallas, according to the newspaper.
Jerome Solomon Sports Columnist, Houston Chronicle @JeromeSolomon
RT @joeyguerra: Randy Travis arrested outside of church for being drunk. Isn't that the way great country songs begin? http://t.co/UoNFxUXY