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The Slice archive for Dec. 2013

FRIDAY, DEC. 27, 2013

High volume commenters' withdrawal 

How do you suppose people who typically spend all day commenting on news stories on www.spokesman.com are dealing with the inability to do so during the holidays commenting timeout? Sharing their views about the president with captive grandchildren? Trying to keep telemarketers on the line…

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THURSDAY, DEC. 26, 2013







This is not how today got its name

www.findingdulcinea.com You knew that, of course. A couple of guys from my father's hometown went down to New York City to see this fight (the Louis-Schmeling rematch). They were a little late getting to Yankee Stadium. Just as they got to their seats, the fight…

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25, 2013


TUESDAY, DEC. 24, 2013


A lapsed SR tradition 

I'm pretty sure I have mentioned this before. But I think about it at this time of year. For a few years, there was an SR newsroom tradition that featured an editor handing out commemorative mugs. These mugs were adorned with boldface allusions to some…

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Answers to Slice column question 

"The surest sign that someone at a Christmas Eve service hasn't been in a church before?" wrote Bob Auvil. "The men don't remove their hats, and young folks play games or continue to text on their I-phones." Donna Lee wrote, "One sure giveaway of someone…

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MONDAY, DEC. 23, 2013

The War on Festivus 

You know, of course, that one of the holiday's traditions is the airing of grievances. But as I am sure you also know, airing grievances is all some people do anymore. It has become their hobby. That has to pose a threat to the specialness…

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