Veronica Mars movie funded by Kickstarter backers
Jane Lee explains how the Veronica Mars movie was funded via Kickstarter. Rob Thomas and Kristin Bell secured fan support, attracting 91,585 backers who pledged 5.7 million dollars over a 30 day period to finance the film, with rewards ranging from shirts to walk‑on roles.
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Texas Legislators Stay in Districts Million-Dollar Retirement Debate
The Texas special session and per diem rules drew attention as lawmakers collected 150 dollars a day while away from Austin. The piece traces retirement benefits tied to district judges, 8-year eligibility, and proposed fixes to align pay with teaching salaries, lowering retirement years and boosting serving pay. It notes long-serving Rep. Tom Craddick and invites reader input to reform pay and retirement, suggesting ethics commission input.
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History headlines mark key events and birthdays of 2013
Highlights include James Smithson's death in 1829 funding the Smithsonian Institution, Truman's Korea War order in 1950, and Stonewall Inn clashes in 1969. Notable birthdays include Goldman Keller Perot Wang Abrams Maguire Westwick Riggs. Ted Williams Korean War missions noted.
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Ted Williams
Williams
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Kwame Brown
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