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The midweek line
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Self-explanatory. As posted, including headline and caption, at jimromenesko.com, which covers media. Over to you. Closing out: * REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE MADE IN CHINA: Sen. Mike...
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How Catholic Church influences hospital operation
FOR CHOICE: Ad from Catholic group interested in hospital merger here.Catholics for Choice has taken an interest in the proposal to merge some operations of the public University of Arkanas for...
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A tip of the Koch iceberg — $100,000 in mail costs
WHAT THEY'RE BUILDING: Teresa Oelke, spending Koch money, is building a Republican legislative majority in Arkansas.Teresa Oelke of Rogers, who's the paid head of Americans for Prosperity, the Koch...
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Good Safe Fun!
Ever since the invention of energy absorbing crumple zones in 1959, Mercedes-Benz has been laser focused on passenger safety. This 2009 SLK350 is equipped with safety features such as the innovative...
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Friday To-Do: Arkansas Puzzle Day
David Kwong will present a puzzle-themed magic show at Arkansas Puzzle Day. ARKANSAS PUZZLE DAY 20124:30 p.m. Clinton School. Free. OK, all you crossword-obsessed puzzle geeks, put down that Sudoku...
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Friday and Saturday To-Do: White Water Tavern Halloween Coverup
The Smiths are not playing Friday White Water Tavern, BUT, The Canehill Engagement will play the songs of The Smiths Friday at White Water Tavern. WHITE WATER TAVERN HALLOWEEN COVERUP9:30 p.m. White...
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Republican treasurer candidate says his late taxes nobody's business
MYOB: Candidate Lewis says his late taxes are not a public concern.The fresh air promised by the Republican Party of Arkansas continues to smell a little off. Add this anecdotal aroma to the earlier...
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The year of the extremist — Arkansas makes list with Republican Loy Mauch
LOY MAUCHThe Southern Poverty Law Center, a stalwart in the fight against discrimination and hate, has compiled a scary list of the extremists appearing on election ballots this fall. Most, though not...
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Saturday To-Do: Arkansas vs. Ole Miss
Arkansas takes on Ole Miss Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. ARKANSAS VS. OLE MISS11:21 a.m. War Memorial Stadium. $65. For the first time since 1997, Arkansas and Ole Miss will square off in a...
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Saturday To-Do: Premiere of '45RPM'
Liza Burns stars in "45RPM," which premieres Saturday in Batesville. PREMIERE OF '45RPM'7 p.m. Landers Theater in Batesville. $8-$10. "45RPM" was written and directed by Arkansas native Juli Jackson...
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Review: Oct. 19, Red Octopus Theaters' 'Hey Boo!'
Red Octopus Theater has satisfied the need for outlandish comedy in Little Rock since 1991 and its recent “Hey Boo!” installment met the challenge, once again using thespian talent and sock puppetry...
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Ursula Von Rydingsvard at Crystal Bridges
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is installing a monumental cedar wall sculpture by Ursula Von Rydingsvard on the northwest end of the Gallery Bridge. The 18 pieces that make up the work,...
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Friday at Cantrell Gallery: John Deering
Deering work at Cantrell Gallery Animals take center stage in John Deering's exhibit "The Story Teller" opening tomorrow at Cantrell Gallery. Deering explains in his artist statement: "The work of my...
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Thursday: Angela Davis at UALR, Lonestar at Oaklawn and more
Angela Davis speaks at UALR Thursday. Author, political activist and professor Angela Davis will lecture and sign copies of her books afterward, University Theatre at UALR's Center for Performing...
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Thomas Hart Benton at the Arts Center
"Clay County Farm," by Thomas Hart Benton The Arkansas Arts Center has acquired a late Thomas Hart Benton painting, "Clay County Farm," that shows a man fishing on Benton's property. The 32-by-22 oil...
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Game and Fish Commission chooses Mike Knoedl as new director
UPDATE: A flash on the report from earlier in the morning. Deputy Director Mike Knoedl has been chosen by the state Game and Fish Commission to be the agency's next director. If the rumors of...
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Some of the ugliest things we have heard publicly about women in a long time haven’t come from idiots in a bar, or louts in the workplace, but from third-rate Andrew Dice Clays - men who have been...
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Sunday To-Do: Mike Watt & The Missingmen
Mike Watt plays Sunday at George's Majestic Tavern. MIKE WATT AND THE MISSINGMEN8 p.m. George's Majestic Lounge. $13. Look: There's just no way I'm going to be anywhere near 100-percent objectivity on...
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Don't over-analyze the early vote
Brian ChilsonJUST FREAKING VOTE: That much of the message we get from the flamingos filing toward a "voting booth" at a house in North Little Rock. Nothing like numbers. They seem so firm and real....
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Bryan Massey Jr.'s winning concept
City spokesperson Meg Matthews today provided this sketch by Conway sculptor Bryan Massey Sr., who won a $60,000 commission from the Sculpture at the River Market non-profit to create a sculpture for...
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