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

The Slice archive for April 2, 2012

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012







Idaho references in pop culture history 

In a 1971 episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Mary is at her apartment, telling Rhoda and Phyllis that she has accepted a job to produce a women's talk show at another Twin Cities TV station. She brings out a bottle of champagne. Phyllis…

Continue reading this post »



Alphabet leagues

Southern Swath Conference: Arizona State University, Arkansas State University, Appalachian State University, Angelo State University, Alabama State University, Augusta State University. B Somebody League: Boise State University, Ball State University, Bemidji State University, Bowie State University, Bridgewater State University. WSU Conference: Washington State University, Wayne…

Continue reading this post »


Twenty years ago tomorrow

Dire Straits played at Beasley in Pullman on April 3, 1992. It was a Friday night. I seem to recall that they opened with "Calling Elvis." I know. I know. This was long after the band's creative prime. But still. Do you have a favorite…

Continue reading this post »

The Slice

The online home for Paul Turner's musings and interactions with disciples of The Slice.