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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

MONDAY, SEPT. 22, 2008

Parting Shot -- 9/22/08

Chris Peterson/Glacier Park Magazine"I don't think it matters which system a photographer shoots anymore'" posts Chris Peterson/Glacier Park Magazine re: his wildlife photos. "Nikon and Canon are just about the same — great cameras, great lenses. A few years ago, I'd give a big edge…

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Scanner Traffic -- 9/22/08

5:47 p.m. Orchard Avenue resident is afraid to go outside because she reports that two stray Rottweilers are in her side yard.4:42 p.m. Dump truck loses rear wheels and hits another vehicle. (Didn't hear location.)4:03 p.m. A turn signal is out at the intersection of…

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Fortune: Your Investment Is Good

Illustration: Get Out! North IdahoOrangeTV: Fortune cookie received from Dragon House on Appleway in Cd'A on 9/16, the day after "Black Monday" when the stock market did its worst one-day freakout since the 1930's. I don't actually own any stocks, but still thought the timing…

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1/3 Of Americans Will Vote Absentee

Item: A third of electorate could vote before Nov. 4/Stephen Ohlemacher & Julie Pace, APMore Info: Election Day will be something of an afterthought for tens of millions of Americans - they'll be voting well ahead of time. In fact, six weeks out from Election…

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HBO @ Noon -- Apple Avoiders

People don't talk about it much. In this part of the country, at this time of year, it's not the sort of thing some would feel comfortable admitting. But let's get this out in the open. There are men and women in our midst who…

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Kyra Wine Battery Defendants Waive Hearing

Both defendants in a St. Maries child abuse case plan to waive the preliminary hearing that was scheduled to take place today at 2 p.m. in Benewah County District Court, attorneys said. Charles William Smith, 29, faces charges of injury to a child and aggravated…

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APhoto of the Day -- w/Top Cutlines 9/22/08

Mark J. Terrill/APJeremy Piven kisses the stomach of presenter, Amy Poehler, after accepting the award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for his work on "Entourage" at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday in Los Angeles. In the background is presenter Tina Fey.…

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Letter: Kennedy Wants Higher Office

Are we witnessing our very own community organizer/activist in Mike Kennedy (see Obama)? It seems he is taking his baby steps up the political ladder to higher and higher offices. He is helped along in his quest with the help of The Press, as they…

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Pastor Asks Church To Give More To Community

Item: Pastor asks congregation to give more: Lake City Community Church hands members $20 to donate how they please/Patrick O'Brien, CDA PressMore Info: Members of the congregation were free to spend their $20 outside the walls of the church, as well. In fact, Rima strongly…

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WND Poll: SNL Skit Sketch

What do you think of NBC's comedy sketch suggesting incest among the Palins?/WorldNetDaily 1. It was brilliant and hilarious 2. It was the funniest "Saturday Night Live" sketch in years, as it was actually mocking the left-leaning mainstream media 3. The mainstream media are indeed…

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Huckleberries Online

D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.