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SAN FRANCISCO – The video game industry on Wednesday changed to adults-only the rating of "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," a best-selling game in which explicit sexual content can be unlocked with an Internet download. The decision followed intense pressure from politicians and media watch groups, and retailers reacted swiftly – Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp. and Best Buy Co. said they would immediately pull all copies from their store shelves nationwide.

July is National Ice Cream Month, the perfect time to test your knowledge of the creamy treat. 1. What is Americans' favorite ice cream flavor?

Hip-hop's best at being the baddest, 50 Cent is massacring the music charts and murdering the summer concert season. With his latest release, "The Massacre," going three-times platinum, 50 Cent is primed for a relentless touring schedule while in the midst of filming his first feature film. Fif is also hard at work remixing collabos with G-Unit Records' latest members, Mobb Deep and M.O.P, for songs to appear on the reissue of "The Massacre," due Sept. 13.

"He left the road at 90, that's all there is to say. The devil got the moonshine and the mountain boy that day."

Willy Wonka is a weirdo. As played by Johnny Depp in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," he seems like Michael Jackson channeling Carol Channing, a little boy of a man in a fop's outfit who teeters between innocence and mischief. It's a performance that likely will make the movie for some and make the movie miserable for others, but it's undeniably miles from Gene Wilder's original portrayal of Wonka in 1971's "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." Which is fitting because director Tim Burton's interpretation of the Roald Dahl children's book is also far removed from its predecessor.

You know it's going to be one seriously hot party when it involves live jazz, funk, Latin, reggae and Celtic music, plus drive-in style showings of '80s classics "Tron" and "Roxanne." Add in a beer garden, rows of food and crafts vendors, and you've the makings for the sixth annual South Perry Street Fair along the South Perry Street corridor near East Ninth Avenue.

Fast is funny. Faster is funnier. When it comes to comedy, that's the rule.

Most everyone knows the approximate chorus to "American Pie." Whether those "good ol' boys" are drinking whiskey and rye, drinking whiskey and wine or if they drink their whiskey and cry, you don't change the radio station on "Pie."

Q: I'm 23 and will be 24 this fall. Is it OK to date an 18-year-old, or do you think it's too big an age gap? Mia: In the eyes of the law, it's just fine. Just realize that not being able to take her to a bar is going to become a drag really fast. But perhaps true love triumphs over booze.

After trooping with two of Spokane's most popular bands, Mark Ward is flying solo. Ward made a name for himself locally, first as a member of the acoustic duet Meridian, which split when singer Amanda Fouty left to focus on her family earlier this year.

Thinking about a vacation Molly and I will take in four days, I am suddenly struck by how brave my fiancée is. We are traveling 1,500 miles to meet the parents. This won't be the traditional "come over for dinner and spend a few hours visiting with the kinfolk" kind of occasion. Molly has agreed to spend 10 days alternating between my dad and stepmom's house in Los Angeles and my mom's place in San Diego. (There's even a visit to Grandma in Lompoc thrown in for good measure.) Yikes. We're talking total immersion.

CLUBLOCATION/PHONETONIGHTSATURDAYNEXT WEEKAki's (N)523 W. First Ave., 747-4266DJ Messiah, DJ Elevation (electronic) Ankeny's (S)Ridpath Hotel, 515 W. Sprague Ave.,838-6311Bite the Bullet (variety)Bite the Bullet (variety)Annie Fannie's (S)3827 E. Boone Ave., 534-1212Don Larson and The Cynics (classic rock) Don Larson and The Cynics (classic rock) *The B-Side (S)230 W. Riverside Ave., 624-7638Ten Mile Tide, Seaweed Jack (original)Weight, The Beat Committee, Paper Airplanes, Solagget (original)Clintch, Time is the Eternity (original) on Wednesday; Fall Forever, The Hellen Stellars, The Distortions (original) on ThursdayBeverly's (N)Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene,(208) 765-4000Robert Vaughn (listening) Robert Vaughn (listening) Big Easy Concert House (S)921 W. Sprague Ave., 244-3279Club Mardi Gras,Notes of HopeClub Fusion Thursday (karaoke) Bigfoot Pub and Eatery (S)9115 N. Division St., 467-9638Bourbon Brothers on Monday (variety); Exit 7 on Thursday (country) Blue Dolphin (S)16 S. Robie Road, 924-7168Sunday-Monday and Wednesday (karaoke w/Tom); open mike on Wednesday *Blue Spark (S)15 S. Howard St., 838-5787Shimmer (original)Open mike with Flyreal on Monday; Eighth Element oxygen bar on Thursday Bluz at the Bend (S)2721 N. Market St., 483-7300Riverside Rhythm and BluesRiverside Rhythm and BluesRiverside Talent Showcase on Sunday *The Blvd.333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.Green Light District (original)Fine Line of Truce, Scarletta, Mourning After (original)Bolo's Bar & Grill (S)116 S. Best Road, 891-8995Somebody's Hero (variety)Somebody's Hero (variety)Monday-Thursday (karaoke) Bourbon Street Uptown (S)921 W. Sprague Ave.Total Request Live & Unplugged on Wednesdays Brickwall Comedy Club (S)Budget Inn, 110 E. Fourth Ave., 484-2431Hypnotist Don Spencer (comedy)Hypnotist Don Spencer (comedy)Open mike on Sunday; Monday and Tuesday (karaoke); Jay Wendell Walker (comedy) on ThursdayBrotherhood of Friends (B.O.F.) (S)933 W. Third Ave., 624-5159The Variety Pack (ballroom) The Variety Pack (ballroom) CJ's (S)112 N. Main St.,Moscow, (208) 883-3147Club Night (top 40) Club Night (top 40) Wednesday and Thursday (karaoke) Café Moro (N)100A E. Main St.,Pullman, (509) 338-3892Erik Smith (acoustic)Natalie Rose Quartet (jazz)Catacombs (N)110 S. Monroe St., 838-4610Live music on MondaysCrazy 8 Sports Club (S)20 E. Lincoln St., 467-1363DJ Lique and Parafyn DJ Lique and Parafyn DJ Lique and Parafyn on Tuesday-Thursday *Dempsey's Brass Rail (S)909 W. First Ave., 747-5362DJ Scott (top 40); drag shows; Eighth Element oxygen bar DJ Scott (top 40); drag shows; Eighth Element oxygen bar Dancing on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday (karaoke); '80s night on Thursday Ella's Supper Club (N)CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave., third floor, 747-7078Danny McCollim, Rhymes with Orange (jazz)Danny McCollim (jazz)Joe Kloess (piano) on Tuesday; The Clipper Anderson Trio (jazz) on Wednesday-Thursday*Europa Pizzaria and Bakery (N)125 S. Wall St., 455-4051Sidhe on Sunday and Monday Far West Billiards (S)1001 W. First Ave., 455-3429Matt Russel (original) on ThursdayFat Tuesday's (S)109 W. Pacific Ave., 489-3969Intermission, Perfect Tragedy, Scarletta, Reflection (original)Manntis, Takeover, Utterance, Serverus (original) on MondayNever Say Die, Circles Over Sidelights, Half Inch Head (original) on Wednesday; Hellogoodbye, The Rocket Summer, Jamison Parker, Houston Calls (original) on ThursdayFizzie Mulligan's (S)331 W. Hastings Road, 466-5354Bad Monkey (original)Bad Monkey (original)Wednesday (karaoke); Sammy Eubanks (blues) on Thursday The Flame (S)2401 E. Sprague Ave., 534-9121Kidd Sister (variety)Kidd Sister (variety)Tuesday-Thursday (karaoke) Forshee's Resort6821 Highway 291, Tum Tum, 276-8568Yesterdayscake (original)Yesterdayscake (original)Goodtymes Bar & Grill (S)9214 E. Mission Ave., 928-1070Pink Cache (variety)Pink Cache (variety)DJ and comedy on Sundays; Tuesday (karaoke) John's Alley (S)114 E. Sixth St.,Moscow, (208) 883-7662Jazz Night on Sunday Lone Cactus (S)415 W. Hastings Road, 468-2672Bob Juhlin (listening) Bob Juhlin (listening) on Thursday Medley's (S)14415 E. Sprague Ave., 927-4555Dodgefest w/ music by The CronkitesDodgefest w/ music by The Cronkites on Sunday; Riverside Rhythm and Bluez Jam (blues) on Tuesday; Wednesday-Thursday (karaoke)Merq Café & Liquid Lounge (S)706 N. Monroe St., 325-3871Element Tribe DJs DJ music Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday (karaoke) Mizuna (N)214 N. Howard St., 747-2004Breezy Brown, Brainchild, Nealie Neal, Cheddar Chad (original)*Moon Time (S)1602 Sherman Ave.,Coeur d'Alene, (208) 667-2331La Cha-Cha (original) on Thursday*Mootsy's (S)406 W. Sprague Ave., 838-1570Six State Bender, Black March (original)Northern Lights 1003 E. Trent Ave.,242-2739Vapor Trail (jazz) O'Shay's Irish Pub (S)313 Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive, Coeur d'AleneOpen mike on Thursday Peacock Room (S)Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St., 455-8888Chris Rieser Acoustic Trio on WednesdayPeking Garden (S)3420 E. Sprague Ave., 534-2525Karaoke Ben and Sherry (variety) Rock Coffee (N)920 W. First Ave., 838-1864Mark Ward w/ Yey for Me!, Joe VarellaThe Noted w/ Cory SiveeOpen mike on Tuesday; Hospital Haunts w/ Flee the Century (original) on WednesdayRock Inn (S)8122 E. Sprague Ave., 922-4649Sneaks (variety)Sneaks (variety)Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday (karaoke); Riverside Rhythm and Blues Band on Wednesday Rocket Market (N)726 E. 43rd Ave., 343-2253Olinda Duo (Latin)The John Ulrich Band (original) on TuesdaySaddle Inn (S)10211 S. Electric Ave., Cheney, 455-8324Karaoke 2 Late with Don Smet (country) on Sunday Satellite (S)425 W. Sprague Ave., 624-3952Cary Fly Evolution Jam (rock, R&B) on Sunday Shore Lounge (S)Coeur d'Alene Resort,(208) 765-2300, ext. 711850 Cent Suit (variety)50 Cent Suit (variety)Sunday (karaoke); the RaDio Sun (variety) on ThursdayThe Slab Inn (S)800 W. Seltice Way,Post Falls, (208) 773-5440Thunder Road (country)Thunder Road (country)Sunday-Thursday (karaoke) Snoops Saloon (S)805 E. Rosewood Ave., 487-6013Digital streaming jukebox Digital streaming jukeboxDigital streaming jukebox Spokane House (S)4301 W. Sunset Highway, 838-1471Diane Copeland (variety) Diane Copeland (variety) Tone Deff karaoke Sunday-Monday Spokane Valley Eagles (S)16801 E. Sprague Ave., 928-2063Rhythm Chiefs (variety) Rhythm Chiefs (variety) North Kountry (country) and karaoke on Sunday Sweet Old Bob's (S)3243 E. Trent Ave., 534-4843Karaoke Rock 'n Rally w/ Theresa Edwards and Q6 Morning News CrewKaraoke on Tuesday *The Tea House401 N. Second St., Coeur d'AleneRaggs and Bush Doktor (reggae)Thumper's (S)718 E. Francis Ave., 484-8489Chris Rieser Acoustic Quartet on Thursday Top Hat (S)6412 N. Division, 489-6540DJ Ryndog ('80s music) Trick Shot Dixie (S) 321 W. Sprague Ave., 624-4549Chris Rieser and Black & White (variety)Chris Rieser and Black & White (variety)Wednesday (karaoke) Twilight Room (N)112 S. Monroe St., 456-5654DJ Ovey (hard house) on Tuesdays VFW #1474 (S)3004 E. Queen Ave., 487-3784Mavericks (country) Mavericks (country)Mavericks (country) on SundayVolcano's Sports Bar (S)20 N. Raymond Road, 893-3667DJ Tune Man Dance Party DJ Tune Man Dance Party Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (karaoke) *The Wine Cellar (N)313 Sherman Ave.,Coeur d'Alene, (208) 664-WINEPat Coast and Paul Mata (blues)Pat Coast and Paul Mata (blues)Don Millard (blues) on Monday; Paul Mata (blues) on Tuesday; Lindell Reason (jazz/blues) on Wednesday; Basic Sax (jazz) on Thursday

A cardinal rule of mine was broken at a party I hosted over the weekend. It's OK for me to complain about people I love, but it's not OK for others to do the same. It's disrespectful and judgmental, two traits I find hard to tolerate. We've all had people in our lives judge us or our choices at some point, but when it comes from our friends – the people we choose to trust the most – it can hurt even more. So was the case last Saturday when a friend I was throwing a party for decided to express her thoughts on my ex. She used words such as schmuck, self- centered and too nerdy for her taste, before I got up and walked away. Normally I would have said something there and then, but since it was a party in her honor, I chose to leave it for another time.

We want bronzed complexions but know the terrible havoc the sun causes. We yearn for dewy summer skin but fear breakouts. Just when we got used to dramatic eyes and lips, it looks all wrong in warm weather. When seasons switch, it's time to change our skin care and makeup routine, too. Now, more than ever, beauty companies are offering products specifically formulated to protect, enhance and soothe summer skin and hair.

Downloads were Gwen's world, while a super Mario hit dominated radio in the first half of 2005. Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" outsold all competition as the top downloaded track so far this year. Stefani also scored the No. 8 track with "Rich Girl." Total download sales hit 159 million, triple last year at this time.