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  Hook columnist sparks AG lawsuit
  Attorney General Bob McDonnell has filed suit against Nicholas J. Gianakos, proprietor of Instant Cash Title Loans in Charlottesville, for violating Virginia’s Consumer Finance Act. According to a release, the company’s alleged wrongdoing was first brought to the attention of the AG by Alan Zimmerman, the Hook’s consumer reporter. Zimmerman investigated the case of Estelle Williams, who borrowed $230 in 2005 and despite paying $1,000, which worked out to interest of 240 percent, still had her car repossessed. Based on this info, the Office of the Attorney General launched an investigation, which led to today’s announcement of legal action. “It’s pretty cool to see government respond,” says Zimmerman. (0)

  YouBruce at JPJ
  For those of you who missed Springsteen, the videos of the show at JPJ have finally arrived on YouTube. (0)

  Has Live Arts finally jumped the shark?
  Live Arts, the local theater group known for offering us Brecht, Mamet, Albee, Sondheim, Aristophanes, and other challenging works, begins the 2008-2009 season with a surprising choice: Disney’s High School Musical. According to artistic director John Gibson, in an interview on the Charlottesville Podcasting Network, this will be Live Arts’ first teen musical. “It’s about the love of theater,” said Gibson. “So it’s right at home here.” (4)

  Davies gives road/transit status
  Butch Davies, this area’s connection to the state’s top road body, gave a big ole round-up of the high-profile projects last Thursday. Charlottesville Tomorrow has the story. (0)

  Wahoo Carlisle returning to NBA sidelines?
  The Associated Press reports that UVA alum Rick Carlisle is the frontrunner to be the new head coach for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. This would be the third NBA team Carlisle has helmed in his coaching career, after four years building a Detroit Pistons team that would win a championship the year after the Pistons fired him, and three years with the Indiana Pacers. Carlisle was the co-captain of the 1984 Cavaliers team that went to the Final Four. # (0)

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