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The Slice archive for Jan. 2012

FRIDAY, JAN. 27, 2012





THURSDAY, JAN. 26, 2012


Do we have one or do we not? 

The question comes up now and then. Does the Inland Northwest have a distinct accent? You can mark me down as a skeptic. Proponents of the idea that there is a unique accent here often point to certain expressions, phrases or grammatical irregularities. But I've…

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Taft Day at National Apple Show here

Sorry this cannot be read. Let's just assume it lists many exciting activities and that a good time in Spokane was had by all. The XL president, William Howard Taft, visited Spokane in September of 1909. www.affordablepoliticalitems.com

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Disappearing act

www.montana2you.bigcartel.com When I moved here in the late '80s, it seemed like these candies were available everywhere you looked in Spokane. I liked them, partly because they were a regional product. I even drove over to Libby one time and met the nice couple who…

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25, 2012

Yesterday and today 

Sometimes the way we remember something isn't exactly how it really was. But people who grew up here are entitled to their recollections about the city's snow-plowing zeal and efficiency years ago. If they say it was great, I'm in no position to challenge that.…

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Multiple choice

How do you react to the promos for Spokane Public Radio's annual used-records sale in February? A) I enjoy them. B) They make me want to go around punching theater majors. C) I never listen to KPBX. D) Depends. Some of them are entertaining. Others…

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Check out the second story promo

This was 1954. So was that Bing weighing in early on rock and roll? www.vintagedisneylandtickets.blogspot.com A reader observed that the young woman in the photo looks like Charlize Theron. And I have to agree. Maybe it is her and she is a witch who does…

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TUESDAY, JAN. 24, 2012

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