An open line for you. And an invitation to weigh in on tonight’s activities:

* FINANCIAL CHAOS: The government (meaning taxpayers) bails out insurance giant A.I.G. Reluctantly. Last resort, looks like.

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* David Pryor’s book signing at the Old State House (below), James Carville in attendance.

— Brian Chilson photo

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* James Carville’s lecture at Philander Smith.

* The Eagles at Alltel (below).

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— Brian Chilson photo

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* School Board elections.

UPDATE AT 9:24 PM: Katherine Mitchell, leading  509-245, will survive Lee Nayles’ on-again, off-again election challenge for Mitchell’s long-time seat on the Little Rock School Board.  Jody Carreiro, leading 403-57, will defeat Barry Vuletich for the open LR Board seat. In the Pulaski School District, incumbent Gwendolyn Williams is defeating Reedie Ray 225-51 in the only other contested board race in the county. Go here for any further updates.

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I’ll weigh in to say that I wish Bill Halter’s automated lottery polling wouldn’t call during the dinner hour.

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