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The Slice archive for Oct. 29, 2012

MONDAY, OCT. 29, 2012



When your team loses the World Series

Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants and their fans. But it's not all doom and gloom for fans of the Detroit Tigers. Here are half a dozen reasons why. 1. The early end of the series means no more "Grab Some Buds" commercials. (Assuming here…

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Wednesday at 8 p.m., on KXLY

www.toonbarn.com This one never packed the emotional wallop of the iconic Christmas show, even though some of the music gets recycled. But it has its moments. The whole notion of pumpkin patch sincerity is Schulz at his best. And it's always good to hear Charlie…

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A show I would watch

As you might know, KSPS is looking for someone to replace Bill Stanley as host of Channel 7's "Saturday Night Cinema." Bill is stepping down after many years of genial movie introducing. Well, the online form calls for applicants to submit video auditions. Wouldn't you…

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Four on the floor

1. People here realize, don't they, that an air force base's reason for being isn't to help prop up the local economy? 2. Are architects especially good at arranging the wood in a fireplace? 3. Are you old enough to remember when little burn marks…

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