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CURRY CHANDLERStaff Writer In celebration of fifteen years at Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus, the Frederick R. Weisman museum is showcasing the works of California-based artists. The “Made in California” exhibit ends on December 16. Situated on the far wall of the central gallery room is a mammoth untitled painting by Bay Area artist Doug Argue. Scale is one of the most … [Read more...] about Scale of Argue’s painting brings an extra textual element to the piece

Politics — Debate schedule set for 2008 presidential race WASHINGTON — The first debate would be at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, with the second on October 7 at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., and the third on October 15 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/19/AR2007111900943.html U.S. — Top … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 19, 2007)

Politics — Democrats debate in Vegas LAS VEGAS — As expected, Sen. Hillary Clinton's rivals once again came out swinging at Thursday night's Democratic debate, but this time, Clinton swung back. http://www.lvrj.com/news/11424696.html U.S. — Senate Republicans halt latest plan for troop withdrawals WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Republicans blocked the latest Democratic effort to … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 16, 2007)

World — 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Chile A major earthquake hit northern Chile on Wednesday, and local television showed cars crushed under a section of collapsed building and terrified, confused residents in the streets. http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/11/14/earthquake.chile/?iref=mpstoryview Politics — New attorney general sworn in WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 14, 2007)

World — Pakistan government to block opposition protest ISLAMABAD — Security was stepped up around the home of Benazir Bhutto on Monday as Pakistan's government looked set to block the opposition leader from staging a planned protest march against President Musharraf's emergency rule. http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/11/12/pakistan.wrap/?iref=mpstoryview California — … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 12, 2006)