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Finding comfort in the good news
July 4, 2009 on Page E1
Brian Prior, a 49-year-old Episcopal priest, was tapped three years ago for a leadership position in the national church. He also organizes national youth events and leads spiritual retreats throughout …
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The Slice: Bear in mind they are adorable
July 4, 2009 on Page E1
I had wondered how preschoolers survive sleeping with bruins. Several readers had theories.
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Here comes the pooch; many include pets in weddings
July 4, 2009 on Page E1 Kaycee English considers her dog Bowser part of the family, so including him in her wedding was an obvious choice. Hadn’t she spent the year before her special day scouring …
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Maybe Tina Fey in drag?
July 4, 2009 on Page E2 Now that he’s finally won his U.S. Senate race, Al Franken can turn his attention to who he’d like to see turn the parody tables on him. The former “Saturday …
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Background about ‘America’
July 4, 2009 on Page E2 Dear Readers: Happy July Fourth! Today is a good excuse to enjoy your family and friends, fire up the grill, play baseball, bask in the outdoors, visit a veterans hospital, …
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Horoscope
July 4, 2009 on Page E2 For 07-04-2009
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Signs of change
July 4, 2009 on Page E3 Sayyid Syeed remembers an interfaith event several years ago at which a Jewish leader went to embrace him, saw someone snapping a photo, and suddenly pulled back. “He said to …
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He’s post-Rapture message service
July 4, 2009 on Page E3 ORLANDO, Fla. – There are those who believe in the Rapture prophesied in the Bible. And there is Joshua Witter, avowed atheist. They need each other.
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Roots of American liberty linked inextricably to Christian values
July 4, 2009 on Page E3
‘Give me liberty or give me death.” Patrick Henry’s enduring pronouncement still gives me goose bumps. Today, we’re reminded just how precisely Henry calculated the cost of liberty.
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Stars sing on PBS’ ‘Capitol Fourth’
July 4, 2009 on Page E4 Independence Day brings tradition, fireworks and familiar pop stars to an overlapping array of prime-time celebrations. Jimmy Smits hosts the 29th annual installment of “A Capitol Fourth” (7 p.m., repeats …
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Dentist’s suspicions were correct
July 4, 2009 on Page E7 DEAR DR. GOTT: In 1999, my dentist saw a discoloration on the floor of my mouth. He told me to see a doctor about it. The doctor talked me into …
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Smooth criminal
July 3, 2009 on Page C1 Johnny Depp has fond memories of his first machine gun. As a kid growing up in Owensboro, Ky., around age 5 or 6, he began shooting .22s, then moved to …
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Worst blockbuster of all time?
July 3, 2009 on Page C1 After its first week in theaters, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” is more than halfway to $400 million domestically – a box-office milestone only eight other movies have reached. And …
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The Slice: Drunks seem to be aligned
July 3, 2009 on Page C1
Welcome to a holiday weekend edition of The Slice Horoscope, the only zodiac column with bonus cosmic signs. Aries: Steer clear of drunks fooling around with fireworks.
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Card sufficient for bride, groom
July 3, 2009 on Page C2 While I’m away, readers give the advice. Brides strike back:
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Bruno’s fashion fumble
July 3, 2009 on Page C2 The chief of the nation’s second-largest school district is fuming over Sacha Baron Cohen’s photo shoot with high school football players. Los Angeles Superintendent Ramon Cortines isn’t amused by the …
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Horoscope
July 3, 2009 on Page C2 For 07-03-2009
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Knitting Factory unleashes the metal
July 3, 2009 on Page C4
With nearly a dozen bands in tow from all over the world, The Summer Slaughter Tour is attempting to live up to its tag line as (insert Satanic voice) “THE …
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Coming up
July 3, 2009 on Page C4 Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available through TicketsWest (TW; 509-325-SEAT, 800-325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com) or Ticketmaster (TM; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com). Prices do not include service charges. Tickets for events at the Martin Woldson …
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Clubs
July 3, 2009 on Page C4 Among the live acts at local venues over the coming week: Art, Music and More, 608 W. Second Ave.: tonight, RAWK presents Nightmare of You, Plushgun, Brian Bonz, If I …
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‘Whatever Works?’ Oh, about half the time
July 3, 2009 on Page C5 Woody Allen has aged into that grandpa you hate taking out to Cracker Barrel because you never know what might come out of that mouth. Sure, he’s still got the …
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New ‘Ice Age’ cute, cuddly and boring
July 3, 2009 on Page C5 There’s more action and cuddly creatures for kids to love in “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” than in the animated franchise’s first two installments. For their parents, it’s more …
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Films
July 3, 2009 on Page C6 Capsule reviews with star ratings are written by reviewers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Opening today:
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Jonas Brothers’ fans will enjoy ‘Experience’
July 3, 2009 on Page C7 “Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience” Youngsters who adore the Jonas Brothers will have fun at this movie. It contains virtually nothing offensive, unless parents are bothered by the mildly sensual …
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When is an invite not an invite?
July 3, 2009 on Page C7 DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am invited to a baby shower, or so I thought! The expectant mommy and grandmother live in another part of the state. I was so excited …
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Cho finds laughter in beauty
July 3, 2009 on Page C8 “Margaret Cho: Beautiful” (11 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA) captures the star of “All American Girl” and “The Cho Show” in stand-up mode, examining the nature of beauty and the pressure on …
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The Slice: A public-service pronouncement
July 2, 2009 on Page C1 Happy 30th anniversary to Spokane’s public-service couple, Guy and Diane Perham. The Slice has half a dozen theories about why they don’t seem to have aged.
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CdA Summer Theatre to stage record-breaking musical
July 2, 2009 on Page C1 After 12 Tony Awards and two movie versions (37 years apart), most of us know that “The Producers” is rude, hilarious and filled with raucous Mel Brooks humor. This musical, …
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Annie’s Mailbox: Man fears losing kids in divorce
July 2, 2009 on Page C2 Dear Annie: How do I talk to my adult children about divorcing their mother? I’ve been a good father and tried hard to be a good husband, but I knew …
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Moving on to the next batch
July 2, 2009 on Page C2 When “The Bachelor” winner Melissa Rycroft got jilted for the runner-up, she returned the engagement ring – and walked off the set. That was so five months ago. Now, Rycroft …
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