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The Slice archive for May 9, 2013

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013





Area pooch on dogoftheday.com today

http://www.dogoftheday.com/ Baffled about the dog's puppydom nickname, but am hoping there's some benign explanation. Don't want to believe it's just INW-style casual racism, because I really like this dog and don't want to think her owners are dim bulbs.

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Local connection asserted 

Got a phone message from a reader who claimed that this is the Spokane bridge abutment they're planning to tear down (see story in today's paper). I'm pretty sure he offered this observation in a spirit of levity. If not, maybe I should call him…

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Asparagus pee

Which camp are you in? 1. Those who believe only a certain segment of the population produces urine with the distinctive odor. 2. Those who believe only a certain segment of the population is capable of detecting this smell. 3. Those who would prefer not…

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Just wondering 

Ever listen to political talk radio coming from the opposite end of the spectrum from your own views? You know, just to hear what they are saying and shake your head.

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Anniversary of "Wasteland" speech

You know, the "vast" one that was television on May 9, 1961. Oh, sure. There are some unimaginably awful viewing options in 2013. But I would argue that there's also more good stuff available than a person can watch and still have a semblance of…

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