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That’s a lot of money

A new rule increases by 500 percent the amount in meals and other gifts a lobbyist can give to a legislator each year. That comes to $500 per lawmaker. Here’s a little math, so check it twice because we are journalists. There are 149 solons at the state Legislature. If all of them receive the […]

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Frndz forever

The guys behind indie rock’s Boyfrndz cut their teeth in a half dozen other bands before finally finding a groove. The three have the tense competition in their home base of Austin, Texas — aka the Live Music Capital of the World — to thank for that. “Playing in Austin separates the men from the […]

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‘Rum’ punch

Screw the Eggnog, Pass the Rum: Eggnog 2: Electric Boogaloo8 p.m. Friday-Saturday Ghostlight Theatre Club 3110 N. Walker 286-9412 $30 Any theater company not presenting a variation of “A Christmas Carol” this time of year garners extra gold stars. Seeking something different last season, Ghostlight Theatre Club came up with an original variety show called […]

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