Sinus snorts startle deer
And other tales from the Jan. 12, 1995 Slice column... http://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/jan/12/the-slice-that-explains-bouffant-hair/
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If "Planet of the Apes" had been set here 1
That's addressed here in the Slice column from Jan. 11, 1996. http://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/jan/11/the-slice-but-who-could-pass-up-heston-and-the/
FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 2014
"Plug in the 16-year-old column, HAL" 1
On this date in 1998, The Slice was wondering about computers turning on us. http://www.spokesman.com/stories/1998/jan/10/dont-mess-with-hal/
When snowmen attack
An email from a friend arrived a few minutes ago with "snow" in the subject line. "When our children were young we taught them not to stand outside and holler for us," wrote Judy McKeehan. "So when we were at my parents' house and Matty…
You aren't required to care about Seattle Seahawks 1
There seems to be some confusion about that.
Hey KPBX, where's the wacky? 2
I never thought I would say this. But I sort of miss the zany promotions KPBX used to do for the February recordings and videos sale. Yes, some of them worked better than others. That's how it goes with attempts to be creative. And, yes,…
A ? to ask grandfathers at "Hello Dolly" 2
"Grandfather, is it true you had impure thoughts about Sally Struthers more than 40 years ago?" www.inreview.com
Today's Northwest trivia question
What long-ago Coug occasionally shows up on lists of all-time worst NFL coaches? OK, I'll give you a hint. He coached the Rams (they were in Los Angeles then) and the Chargers.
Why some people aren't smiling
Among other things. Here's The Slice column from this date in 1995. http://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/jan/10/the-slice-these-faces-need-a-little-skin-lotion/
Fifty years ago tonight on TV 1
A love story. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Morrow www.twilightzonemuseum.com
THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 2014
Brutal truth as bold new promo concept
A colleague who does not work on Fridays gave me a tip this afternoon. He said something he had written for one of the weekend papers was not his best work. In fact, he said it sucked. I don't believe him. But he urged me…
Bowling Shirt Friday has been postponed 2
So feel free to dress however you would like. www.etsy.com Hadn't heard about Bowling Shirt Friday? Not your fault. I failed to send out announcements.
Probably aren't many of these still around
http://www.streamwood.net/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=189
Old enough to remember these? 4
http://homeshoppingspy.com http://gicleeprepress.blogspot.com
Try to find where Idaho is mentioned
It should not be hard. It's up fairly high. http://www.brautigan.net/chronology1960.html
If you see the Northern Lights tonight... 1
...what are going to do? A) Howl at the sky. B) Do a little dance. Make a little love. C) Toast the heavens with strong libation. D) Go back inside and get ready for bed. E) Say it's nothing compared to what you saw back…
Things you can say instead of swearing 1
www.internetmodeler.com
A proposed city slogan 2
I don't know about you. But I would consider it a reliable sign that a city did not take itself too seriously if its slogan was "Send in the Clowns."
Trivia question with Northwest connection 2
Can you name the TV series in which one of the characters had a radio show called "Chris in the Morning"?
Do you have a nickname for your purse? 1
I approached a young woman behind a counter at a Spokane Valley office building. She asked that I give her a second while she tried to find something in her large purse. She said her husband refers to it as "the black hole." I offered…
So were these lyrics actually dirty?
You make the call. http://www.metrolyrics.com/yummy-yummy-yummy-lyrics-1910-fruitgum-company.html
How much of it have you driven? 1
http://commons.wikimedia.org
Slice Blog predicts: Montana 69, EWU 61
For recreational use only. Not a wagering guide.
On newsstands 50 years ago
"Whatcha lookin' at there, Tommy?" "The special Jazz and Hi-Fi issue." http://www.legendaryauctions.com/ItemImages/000162/162160compa_lg.jpeg
Led Zeppelin set list at GU in 1968
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/led-zeppelin/1968/gonzaga-university-spokane-wa-5bd61fe8.html Might have used that before. But the fact that it actually took place always strikes me as amazing, even if it was, as a Brit might say, early days for the band.
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