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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2007

Wild Card/Monday -- 7/5/07

I'm on Shabby Chic duty one last time this summer, early tomorrow morning and Saturday. Translation: I get to drive the U-Haul loaded with my wife's shabby chic wares to The Vintage Barn Antique Show in the Rathdrum area (22277 North Ramsey Road) tomorrow morning…

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Green Libertarian: What Does This List Describe?

Without looking, can you guess what Green Libertarian has listed below and where he compiled his list? Guess before you look here. And don't give it away afterward.Blush HipBuff BeautyCarefree WonderComplicataFirst KissIrresistibleCherishIntrigueHappy ThoughtsFrench LacePlayboyPucker UpSummer's KissX-RatedStretch JohnsonSexy RexyHome Run

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HBO's Best of the Friends' Blogs -- 7/5/07

Toadman/Synaptic DisunionToad wonders: "I've lived (in Spokane) for almost four years and have seen this sign just off Northwest Blvd. in Spokane since we moved here. It's always been confusing to me, and a little humorous. Can anyone explain this to me?"*JBelle/The 'Kan EWA posts…

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Online Poll: What Do You Want Out of a Job?

What do you want most out of your job? -- Idaho Statesman. *More money*Healthcare benefits*Retirement benefits*Work/family balance*Other Update: By 42% to 27%, respondents to the Idaho Statesman online poll say they want "more money" most out of their job, following by work-family balance.

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Movies & More: Thumbs Up for "Transformers"

I went to see “Transformers” yesterday and, despite the fact that it was directed by Michael Bay, I was pleasantly surprised. The film, which includes more self references than a Larry King interview, is a perfect example of a film’s quality emanating from its script.…

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Take 5: Who Looks Worst in Douglas-Kalani Flap?

Item: Douglas e-mails released: Drug court tensions revealed/Erica Curless, Spokesman-Review, and: Flirtation called innocent joke/Taryn Brodwater, Spokesman-ReviewQuestion: You've read an account of the latest batch of e-mails between Prosecutor Bill Douglas and former youth drug court director Marina Kalani. Now, you tell Huckleberries Online who…

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Faces of CDA's Parade -- Patton Command Car

Jesse Tinsley/Spokesman-ReviwHere's the parade entry that caused to much controversy prior to the Fourth of July -- a replica of General George Patton's command car with a theatrical 50-caliber gun that was suppose to fire off loud bangs. Fortunately, the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce…

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Sanders Beach Owners Hire Private Security

Item: Sanders Beach owners turn to private security/Erica Curless, Spokesman-Review More Info: Sanders Beach property owners have hired private security to patrol the popular Coeur d'Alene beach nights, weekends and holidays such as Independence Day. The owners say it's a way to educate the public…

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Q: Did Spokane Cops Squash Protesters' Rights?

Dan Pelle/Spokesman-ReviewProtesters with their hands bound behind their backs yell and cry out to police after their arrest near the clock tower in Riverfront Park in Spokane Wednesday. Item: Celebrating, clashing over freedoms/Jonathan Blunt & James Hagengruber, Spokesman-ReviewThis is a disgraceful way for the police…

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D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.