>> The Frederick Douglass Bridge is expected to re-open this Thursday, a week ahead of schedule. [WTOP]

>> Nationwide S.A.T. scores fall, but local students fare worse than others; however, more students are taking the test than ever before. [Post]

>> The Post revamped their Style section this week, and according to yesterday’s online chat, it will include a new “Studio” feature that will showcase local artists and galleries. The City Paper is not impressed. [Mid-Atlantic Art News & City Desk]

>> With gas tanks getting larger and larger just to hold enough to get your Hummer across town to work, people must be getting really bored holding onto that nozzle. TVs are being installed at some D.C. pumps to keep you occupied while the dollar digits speed upward. Think any clips of An Inconvenient Truth will make an appearance? [WTOP]

>> If you’re going to go cold turkey with Laura Sessions Stepp, at least go out with a bang. [why.i.hate.dc]

>> Unraveling the mysteries of Missed Connections, one lie, er, blog post at a time. [Tickle My Kittens]

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