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Going clubbing? Leave your gun at home

There have been a number of notable deaths in the music world this year – Ray Charles, Rick James, Johnny Ramone, J.J. Jackson, Jake Hess, Preston Love and Ol' Dirty Bastard. Among the most bizarre and tragic is sure to be Dimebag Darrell (Diamond Darrell to old schoolers, real name Darrell Abbott), 38. Unlike the aforementioned music heroes, the Pantera/Damageplan guitarist was murdered.
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‘Meet the Fockers’

When you "Meet the Fockers," which you'll have the chance to do on Wednesday, you'll experience a clash between two families – one headed by former CIA operative Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro), the other featuring Jack's soon-to-be son-in-law Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) and his eccentric parents, Bernie and Roz (Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand). –Dan Webster, staff writer
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‘Phoenix’ crashes and burns

"The Flight of the Phoenix" takes its title from a Greek myth about a bird that is reborn after death by fire, resurrected from its smoldering remains. Maybe the studio should try something similar with the film itself: burn the prints and hope a better movie rises out of the ashes.
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Platonic affair titillates husband

Q: I'm a happily married man who's developed a platonic friendship with a young woman. I'm not sure how this happened, but over time she began confiding in me all of her romances, including her sexual experiences, in great detail.
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Reality finales induce holi-daze

Somewhere in between the holiday party madness, the eggnog-hazed tree trimming and syndicated Christmas movie marathons, I managed to collapse on my couch for some much needed R&R and RTV (aka reality TV). Turns out that not only is the holiday season in full swing, but so is the season of reality show finales. It goes without saying that "Survivor" (CBS) has lost its edge during the past few years and the final episode was not as anticipated as it had been previously. I remember practically writing down the competitors' scathing final words so that I'd have something to talk about with co-workers the next day.
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Season of giving puts life in perspective

I drove to the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center last week to sample how the Christmas Bureau works and experience the atmosphere that fills the huge ag show building for two weeks each Christmas season. Money never came easily in my working-class family. In the 16th century, we were poor English farmers. My great-great grandfather later moved to the United States and started a generation of poor Midwestern farmers.
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‘Spanglish’ gets a little lost in comedy-drama translation

James L. Brooks' "Spanglish" is a cross-cultural comedy-drama about the ripples in a dysfunctional upper-class Los Angeles family when a conscientious and caring Hispanic maid enters the scene. Adam Sandler and Tea Leoni are the husband and wife, but newcomer Paz Vega steals the film as Flor, an illegal alien from Mexico whom they hire to watch their kids and clean their house.
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Today’s trivia: Gorgeous gamblers

"Ocean's Twelve," the sequel to the 2001 hit remake, "Ocean's Eleven," opened last week. How much do you know about the movie's megastars? 1. George Clooney didn't always dream of being an actor. What other profession did he once aspire to?
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10 Minutes Down toasts band mates at the Big Easy

Kyle Bradford has ditched 10 jobs, filed for bankruptcy and canceled an engagement – all for his band, 10 Minutes Down. And now, Bradford is doing something for himself; he is leaving the local ska-punk-pop powerhouse to focus on his personal life.
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Bluntly put, ‘Blade’ is pointless

In film number three, "Blade" has grown a little dull. "Blade: Trinity" is the latest chapter in the popular ongoing film series about the Marvel Comics hero whose life's mission is the destruction of all vampires.
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Don’t let age get in the way of romance

Q: I am a 45-year-old bachelor who looks 36. When I meet younger women, they appear to be interested in me. The last situation happened with a 24-year-old woman. Over a period of five or six weeks, she developed a high interest in me, but I did nothing because of the age gap. Is an age difference a BIG problem, or is it acceptable – like in the movie "The Terminal"? Also, how long can a woman's interest last for a guy she likes? Could it be a year or longer, or is it just until the next guy comes along? Mia: Hey, if you're lucky enough to attract younger chicks, go for it! Old people are fond of saying, "Age ain't nothing but a number," aren't they? But I will say of 24-year-old women, the attention span isn't always great. So, if she was into it a year ago, she's probably moved on by now.
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Extreme lumberjacking gets our vote

What it is: The Outdoor Life Network (OLN) is perhaps best known for its hunting and fishing shows, such as "Buckmasters," "Beretta's Bird Hunter's Journal" and "Lindner's Angling Edge." But for outdoor sports of a different nature, I tune in to "Lumberjack World Championships," a series that showcases hardy men – and women – going head-to-head in competitions ranging from the underhand block chop to single buck sawing to the ever- popular log-rolling face-off. What it's all about: Competitors from Canada, the northern United States and other tree-filled spots around the world come together to take turns sawing logs and climbing 80-foot-tall cedar poles for fame and fortune – or at least the modest glory that comes with being named the world champion standing block chopper. Events are varied, but most require proficiency with an ax or a long bucking saw – except, of course, those water-based battles that quickly disprove the notion that nothing could be easier than falling off a log.
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Film suggests party’s nearly over

Most everyone I know grew up in suburbia. Since the end of World War II, living outside the city center, having a house with a yard, and a two-car garage (and the cars to fill it) has ranked as the shiniest example of the common American Dream.
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Gather ‘round the table for unplugged family fun

There are so many twists and turns to getting a board game to market, it's a wonder there isn't a board game about making a board game. But for this gift-giving season, we offer 10 cool games that have made it to the finish line. All have debuted in the past year or so. And all have grins galore for children and adults, for casual gamers and hard-to-please hobbyists.
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gift OF giving the

SPARE the guilt trip. No one wants to listen to another you-owe-them diatribe about the crime of fortune, the sin of hard-earned comforts. That's a false, sleight-of-hand way to drive people to charity. Poverty is no stranger and less of a surprise – folks avoid its gaze on the walk to work, the fact that it sleeps in the backseat of the car down the street, that it waits with palm upturned on the way out of the mall.
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Lend a holiday helping hand

Here is a list of some of the organizations providing assistance for the underprivileged this holiday season. Give them a call and ask how you can help. Many need volunteers; most need financial assistance. American Indian Community Center: 905 E. Third Ave., 535-0886
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CLUBLOCATION/PHONETONIGHTSATURDAYNEXT WEEK*The B-Side (S)230 W. Riverside, 624-7638Milonga, Kite (original)La Cha Cha (original)The Makers (original) on Thursday*Blue Spark (S)15 S. Howard, 838-5787Weather (original)Open mike w/ Flyreal on Monday*The Blvd.333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.No Name Blues BandExit 7 (country)Open mike on Monday; Dan Schmedding (original) on Thursday*Dempsey's Brass Rail (S)909 W. First, 747-5362DJ Scott; drag showsDJ Scott; drag showsMonday and Wednesday (karaoke); 80s night on Thursday*Europa Pizzaria (N)125 S. Wall, 455-4051Sidhe on Sunday and Monday*Moon Time (S)1602 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene, (208) 667-2331Locke & The Chris Wilson Five (jazz/hip hop) on Thursday*Mootsy's (S)406 W. Sprague, 838-1570The Jailbirds (original)Kevin (original)*The Spike (N)122 S. Monroe, 838-1614Character Flaw (original)Open mike on Tuesday*The Wine Cellar (N)313 Sherman, Coeur d'Alene, (208) 664-WINEPat Coast and the Paul Mata (blues)Pat Coast and the Paul Mata (blues)Darin Hilderbrand on Tuesday; Innocent Bystander on Wednesday; Lindell Reason on ThursdayAki's (N)523 W. First, 747-4266DJ Messiah, Elevation Ankeny's515 W. Sprague, 838-6311Soul Proprietor (soul/R&B)Soul Proprietor (soul/R&B)The Bayou Bar (S)Greenacres, 892-3750Karaoke Sunday (karaoke)Beverly's (N)Coeur d'Alene ResortRobert Vaughn (listening)Robert Vaughn (listening)Big Al's (S)Stateline, (208) 777-8312Kelly Hughes (country)Kelly Hughes (country)Tuesday (karaoke)Big Easy (S)921 W. Sprague, 244-3279Club Mardi Gras Club Fusion Bigfoot Pub and Eatery (S)9115 N. Division, 467-9638Bourbon Brothers on Monday; Exit 7 on Thursday (both country) Blue Dolphin (S)16 S. Robie, 924-7168Frank's Basement (original)DJ on Sunday and Tuesday; Monday and Thursday (karaoke); open mike on WednesdayBobby D's7102 E. Sprague, 921-9250Karaoke Karaoke Wednesday and Thursday (karaoke)Bolo's Bar & Grill (S)116 S. Best, 891-8995The Perones (variety)The Perones (variety)Monday-Thursday (karaoke)Bourbon Street (S)921 W. SpragueTotal Request on WednesdaysBrickwall Comedy Club (S)Budget Inn, 110 E. Fourth, 484-2431Jay Wendell Walker (comedy)Jay Wendell Walker (comedy)Open mike on Sunday; Monday and Tuesday (karaoke); David Gray and Gabriel Rutledge on ThursdayBrotherhood of Friends (B.O.F.)933 W. Third, 624-5159The Variety Pack (ballroom)The Variety Pack (ballroom) CJ's (S)Moscow, (208) 883-3147Club Night (top 40) Club Night (top 40)Wednesday and Thursday (karaoke)Cabin Coffee (N)7 S. Washington, 624-8075Trailer Park Girls (variety)Café Donna (S)12005 E. Trent, 928-3730Tuesday (karaoke)Casey's Bar (S)2126 N. Monroe, 326-4111KaraokeKaraokeWednesday and Thursday (karaoke)Catacombs (N)110 S. Monroe, 838-4610Live music on MondaysChan's Dragon Inn1406 W. Third, 747-1121Sunday (karaoke)The Chapter (S)105 E. Mission, 326-0466Mr. Happy (variety)Mr. Happy (variety)Charlie's and Mom's122 S. Bowdish, 926-3876Karaoke w/ Dr. SoundgoodKaraoke w/ Dr. SoundgoodThursday (karaoke)Charley's Grill (S)801 N. Monroe, 328-8911KaraokeThe Comet (S)5038 N. Market, 482-0797Monday-Thursday (karaoke)Crazy 8 Sports Club (S)20 E. Lincoln, 467-1363DJ Brian BeatDJ RyndogDJ on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; Monday (karaoke)The Detour (S)175 S. Monroe, 458-6144Open mike and karaoke on Tuesday; drum and bass DJs on Wednesday Di Luna's CaféSandpoint, (208) 263-0846Bluegrass JamDragon Garden (S)4824 E. Sprague, 533-9001KaraokeEastside Marketplace1420 S. Blaine St., Moscow, (208) 882-1533Joan Alexander, Marci Stephens, Kelly QuinettEichardt'sSandpoint, (208) 263-4005Groundscore (original)Ella's Supper Club1017 W. First, 747-7078Viva JazzNick Herman; Viva JazzBig Mumbo Blues on ThursdayFar West Billiards1001 W. First, 455-3429Bill Wylie (original) on ThursdayFat Tuesday's (S)109 W. Pacific, 489-3969Harvey Danger, The Lashes, Velabonz (original)Fizzie Mulligan's (S)331 W. Hastings, 466-5354The Cronkites (variety)The Cronkites (variety)Sunday jam Exit 7 on TuesdayThe Flame (S)2401 E. Sprague, 534-9121Sneaks (top 40)Sneaks (top 40) Monday-Wednesday (karaoke) Goodtymes Bar & Grill (S)9214 E. Mission, 928-1070Comedy on Sunday; Tuesday and Wednesday (karaoke) Hedge House (S)2606 N. Monroe, 326-2297Holly Holmes (variety)Holly Holmes (variety) Holly Holmes (variety) on Wednesday and ThursdayJoeCo Brazils (N)930 W. Sprague, 455-6955Rob Tapper, Brian McCann, Sam Stewart, Craig WendleJohn's Alley (S)Moscow, (208) 883-7662Jazz Night on SundayKay Lon Gardens (S)2819 N. Division, 326-1333KaraokeKaraokeLariat Inn (S)Mead, 466-9918Karaoke Lone Cactus (S)415 W. Hastings, 468-2672Bob Juhlin (listening)Bob Juhlin (listening) on ThursdayMatthew's (S)2104 N. Pines, 893-9481KaraokeKaraokeWednesday and Thursday (karaoke)McQ's Billiards (S)9614 E. Sprague, 891-8357Thursday (karaoke)Medley's (S)14415 E. Sprague, 927-4555The Cruizers (variety)The Cruizers (variety)Sunday jam; No Name Blues Band on Monday and Tuesday; Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday (karaoke)Merq Café (S)706 N. Monroe, 325-3871Sunday and Wednesday (karaoke) Mizuna (N)214 N. Howard, 747-2004Sidhe (acoustic)DJ Nealie Neal (funk/jazz)Moon's Mongolian6429 N. Division, 467-1043Skrach (karaoke) on ThursdayMoscow Food Co-opMoscow, (208) 882-8537Tyler Barron (original) on TuesdayO'Shay's Irish PubCoeur d'AleneOpen mike on Thursday Panama Jack's (S)11003 E. Sprague, 921-7600KaraokeThursday (karaoke)Peacock Room (S)Davenport Hotel, 455-8888Chris Rieser Trio on WednesdayPeking Palace (S)11110 E. Sprague, 924-3936KaraokeKaraokeProspector's (S)Airway Heights, 747-5579Chris Rieser Trio (acoustic)Chris Rieser Trio (acoustic)Puerto Vallarta (S)6915 E. Sprague, 922-2632KaraokeKaraokeThursday (karaoke)Remington's (S)Ramada Inn, 838-5211Gabe Lapano (variety)Gabe Lapano (variety)Gabe Lapano (variety) on ThursdayRock Inn (S)8122 E. Sprague, 922-4649Impact (variety)Impact (variety)Sunday and Monday (karaoke); Cary Fly Blues Jam on WednesdaySaddle Inn (S)Cheney, 455-8324Karaoke2 Late with Don Smet on SundayThe Sage (S)3248 E. Sprague, 534-9908KaraokeKaraokeThursday (karaoke)Shore Lounge (S)Coeur d'Alene Resort, (208) 765-2300, ext. 7118Don Larson & The Cynics (rock/blues)Don Larson & The Cynics (rock/blues)Sunday (karaoke); Don Larson & The Cynics on ThursdayThe Slab Inn (S)Post FallsSunday-Thursday (karaoke) Snoops Saloon (S)805 E. Rosewood, 487-6013Digital streaming jukeboxDigital streaming jukeboxDigital streaming jukebox dailySpokane Eagles315 E. Francis, 489-3030Skratch (variety)Skratch (variety)Spokane House (S)4301 W. Sunset Highway, 838-1471Diane Copeland (top 40)Diane Copeland (top 40)Diane Copeland (top 40) on Wednesday and ThursdaySpokane Valley Eagles (S)16801 E. Sprague, 928-2063Mingo and the Desperados (country)Mingo and the Desperados (country)Statz Blue Keg (S)12303 E. Trent, 892-0598Michael (karaoke)Michael (karaoke)Studio K (S)2810 E. 29th, 534-9317Larry (karaoke)Larry (karaoke)Wednesday and Thursday (karaoke)Susie's Steakhouse9611 E. Trent, 924-6632KaraokeKaraokeTuesday-Thursday (karaoke)Sweet Ole Bob's (S)3243 E. Trent, 534-4843KaraokeTrick Shot Dixie (S) 321 W. Sprague, 624-4549Chris Rieser/Black & WhiteChris Rieser/Black & WhiteWednesday (karaoke)Twilight Room112 S. Monroe, 456-5654DJ Vallis (jazz)DJs on Tuesdays and ThursdaysVFW #1435 (S)212 S. David, 535-9315Mavericks (country)Mavericks (country) on SundayVFW #51 (S)300 W. Mission, 327-9847Mavericks (country)Village Tavern (S)13119 W. Sunset HighwayKaraokeThursday (karaoke)Volcanoes Bar (S)20 N. Raymond, 893-3667DJ Tune Man Dance PartyDJ Tune Man Dance PartySunday and Monday (karaoke)Warsaw Pact House6818 N. AtlanticCall Me Lightning, Haunted Lunch, Life with the Spaniard on SundayWillow Springs (S)Cheney, 235-4420KaraokeKaraokeWednesday and Thursday (karaoke)Yardley Bar & Grill1302 N. Stanley, 533-0011KaraokeBen & Sherry (variety)
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Reality version of ‘Gilligan’s Island’ almost as good as fiction

Not every television sitcom could easily be transformed into a reality show. It just doesn't work. Even though elements of shows such as "The Cosby Show" and "Seinfeld" seemed so lifelike, they were completely scripted and relied heavily on the genius minds of the creators. That is why I was hesitant to watch one network's attempts to bring a 1970s classic sitcom into the reality realm – it just did not seem plausible. "The Real Gilligan's Island" premiered on Nov. 30 on TBS. On the new "Island," two teams of castaways – that's right, two Mary Anns, two Professors, two chubby Skippers, and so on – dress up as their favorite characters to compete for a grand prize. Not only do these teams resemble the cast of the original show, they actually are the characters; real-life millionaires and farm girls were chosen to participate, and two B-actresses, Nicole Eggert and Rachel Hunter, will fill Ginger's shoes. That's an interesting twist!
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