Cyclamates weren't the only problem 1
www.unsoughtinput.com www.theimaginaryworld.com
The Slice archive for July 2011
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
Here's the scenario 3
You're out walking in downtown Spokane. You see someone coming who looks familiar. You can't place him. But you are pretty sure you have crossed paths with this person at one time or another. So you say "Hello." And Mystery Man just walks on by…
Spokane's gift to St. Louis media critics
I'm told that since moving to Missouri from Spokane a few years ago, TV anchor Virginia Kerr has been a treat for those in the St. Louis media who enjoy commenting on the marriages, divorces and what have you of local on-air personalities. Apparently one…
Re: bugging or not bugging celebrities 1
In the summer of 1976, the final elimination bouts to determine who would make the U.S. Olympic boxing team were held in Burlington, Vermont. The city was chosen, I assume, because of its proximity to Montreal, site of the '76 games. Anyway, I was in…
Speaking of the river and downtown 1
British Columbia resident Fred Tenisci recalled being down in Spokane for a 1999 Neil Young concert here. Before the show, Tenisci happened to encounter the singer walking along the Spokane River downtown. "He was obviously avoiding pesty crowds so we couldn't chat." Maybe it's true…
All families could use a graphic artist 3
One big problem with a lot of homemade signs in Spokane is that they are hard to read.
Some gift ideas go out of fashion 1
www.forcechange.com
Slice answer 1
What did your visitors from out of town think of the downtown river falls? "We had friends visiting from Idaho Falls two weeks ago," wrote Mark and Darlene O'Bleness. "Thought it would be nice to go downtown to look at the falls. When walking through…
Need a fresh idea for your online avatar? 1
www.boingboing.net
One day you wake up ... 2
And realize you have forgotten the rules of kickball. www.broomfield.org
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011
How's this for a newspaper slogan? 2
"Our readers know what day to roll out the garbage on a holiday week." www.worldsstrangest.com
Today's memorable album cover
www.coverbrowser.com
A little respect for Mount Spokane, please 1
Out here in the West, it won't take anyone's breath away. But it's worth remembering that most of the 50 states have no point of elevation as high as the top of Mount Spokane. Speaking of which...on how many different states' highest points have you…
Answer me this 1
Why do you think state and regional magazines seem to come and go in the Northwest while Texas Monthly sails on decade after decade? www.magazine.org
My favorite 'Doonesbury' character 1
No question. It's Ray. See today's: www.doonesbury.com www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Watching the Tour de France on TV 1
You notice... 1. The riders aren't burdened with the weight of a lot of upper-body muscle. 2. The ability to complete mountain stages seems almost superhuman. 3. France apparently has slightly tougher sign codes than Spokane. 4. Nobody over there would be all that impressed…
Two for Tuesday 1
1. If a person is willing to walk a bit, anyone can find shade to park in. But those who claim true excellence in the shade-parking arts also factor in the angle of the sunlight in the hours to come. 2. One thing Independence Day…
A theory 1
Perhaps some of us romanticize listening to baseball on the radio because it's one way to avoid seeing the constant spitting. www.alaskaoldies.com
Just wondering 1
Do "No Soliciting" signs work? And how can you tell?
MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011
You're so next 3
Identify the Spokane connection and you might win a coveted reporter's notebook. www.quirkycritters.com
Hard to believe 2
This once caused a fuss. www.jazzmusicarchives.com
FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2011
Happy long weekend! 1
Good luck not thinking about work. www.underconsideration.com www.nerdfever.com www.armystrongstories.com www.monstersandcritics.com
When America's typical teen was a twit 1
www.capitalcomics.com
Here's why I treasure Slice readers 4
"Dear Paul," began an email from Mary Cayer, a Spokane accountant and longtime contributor to my print column. "I don't want you to feel sad because not many people have been posting comments on your blog. Just be patient." Isn't that nice? People can be…
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