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AA Wild Card — 6.10.09

Today is the 161st day of 2009. There are 204 days left in the year. On this day in history: In 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio. In 2004, Singer-musician Ray Charles, known for such hits as "What'd I Say," "Georgia on My Mind" and "I Can't Stop Loving You," died in Beverly Hills, Calif., at age 73. Today, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal turns 38. In the news this afternoon, Rev. Jeremiah Wright says he doesn't regret severed ties with President Barack Obama here. And the Hump Day Wild Card is in play ...



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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