How's this for a newspaper slogan? 2
"Our readers know what day to roll out the garbage on a holiday week." www.worldsstrangest.com
The Slice archive for July 5, 2011
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011
Today's memorable album cover
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A little respect for Mount Spokane, please 1
Out here in the West, it won't take anyone's breath away. But it's worth remembering that most of the 50 states have no point of elevation as high as the top of Mount Spokane. Speaking of which...on how many different states' highest points have you…
Answer me this 1
Why do you think state and regional magazines seem to come and go in the Northwest while Texas Monthly sails on decade after decade? www.magazine.org
My favorite 'Doonesbury' character 1
No question. It's Ray. See today's: www.doonesbury.com www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Watching the Tour de France on TV 1
You notice... 1. The riders aren't burdened with the weight of a lot of upper-body muscle. 2. The ability to complete mountain stages seems almost superhuman. 3. France apparently has slightly tougher sign codes than Spokane. 4. Nobody over there would be all that impressed…
Two for Tuesday 1
1. If a person is willing to walk a bit, anyone can find shade to park in. But those who claim true excellence in the shade-parking arts also factor in the angle of the sunlight in the hours to come. 2. One thing Independence Day…
A theory 1
Perhaps some of us romanticize listening to baseball on the radio because it's one way to avoid seeing the constant spitting. www.alaskaoldies.com
Just wondering 1
Do "No Soliciting" signs work? And how can you tell?
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