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ACCEPTED (San Jose Mercury News) - 180 weeks ago

After being rejected by eight colleges, Ohio teen Bartleby Gaines (Justin Long) invents his own college out of thin air and devises a student-directed curriculum that encompasses skateboarding, sunbathing, blending mixed drinks, etc., in a comedy with some sparky dialogue. (Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle.) PG-13 (profanity, sexual material, drug content). 1 hour, 30 minutes.DublinRegal Hacienda

Alexander defends his role in congressional scandal (The Times) - 180 weeks ago

U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, defended House Speaker Dennis Hastert and himself Tuesday even as calls for both lawmakers' resignations came for their handling of the page scandal that cost Republican Congressman Mark Foley his job.

Alexander defends Hastert amid calls for both to resign (The Town Talk) - 180 weeks ago

MONROE -- U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander defended House Speaker Dennis Hastert and himself on Tuesday even as calls for both lawmakers' resignations came for their handling of the page scandal that cost Republican Congressman Mark Foley his job.

ACCEPTED (San Jose Mercury News) - 181 weeks ago

After being rejected by eight colleges, Ohio teen Bartleby Gaines (Justin Long) invents his own college out of thin air and devises a student-directed curriculum that encompasses skateboarding, sunbathing, blending mixed drinks, etc., in a comedy with some sparky dialogue and an anti-establishment vibe. (Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle.) PG-13 (profanity, sexual material, drug content). 1 hour,

NUMBERS & WEB SITES (New Orleans Times-Picayune) - 181 weeks ago

-- Boat owners with questions or concerns may contact the Coast Guard Documentation Office: phone, (504) 310-3706; fax: (504) 310-3719; e-mail: secnolasalvagedocumentationchief@yahoo.com.

La. Tech radio station asked to justify increasing its wattage (The Times) - 181 weeks ago

RUSTON -- The popularity of Louisiana Tech University’s student-run radio station is being tested. KLPI 89.1 FM faces increasing its wattage or, in a worst-case scenario, be taken off the air by the Federal Communications Commission.

Man stabs ex-wife, toddler while stuck in traffic (Pantagraph) - 181 weeks ago

BATON ROUGE, La. -- A Texas man accused of repeatedly stabbing his toddler and ex-wife along an interstate while horrified motorists looked on in rush-hour traffic had just been divorced from the woman earlier in the day, authorities said Saturday.

Mixed Signals (NPR) - 182 weeks ago

September 22, 2006 · Tomorrow's the first day of fall -- a great time to sit in a dark theater and ignore the upcoming colder, shorter days. NPR's Bob Mondello's gives us the scoop on this weekend's openings.

Aggies Mailbag: Receivers make their mark by being team players (San Antonio Express News) - 182 weeks ago

My vote for best team players through three games for Texas A&M: receivers Tydrick Riley and Earvin Taylor.

Willie Nelson busted in Louisiana (UPI) - 182 weeks ago

BREAUX BRIDGE, La., Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Country star Willie Nelson and four members of his entourage were busted for possession of marijuana and mushrooms in Louisiana Monday morning.