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The Slice archive for March 14, 2013

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013

This has nothing to do with politics

More than 20 years ago, photographer Dan Pelle and I went back to Washington, D.C., to spend some time with Rep. Tom Foley shortly before he became Speaker of the House. You are welcome to your own opinion about him and his list of achievements.…

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Headlines fondly recalled

Wonder what the new pope's thoughts are re: Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal for Argentina against England in the 1986 World Cup. No, I don't really care. But this gives me a chance to recall a couple of my all-time favorite headlines, both from…

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A message from attorney J. Scott Miller

"As I approach a dreaded milestone birthday on Sunday I want to thank everyone that celebrates with me," he wrote. "Parades, corned beef and cabbage, green beer and Jameson's...it's all rather overwhelming. I can't remember the last time I had to pay for my own…

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The problem with old cars

Maybe they are polluting. It could be that some of them have certain mechanical reliability issues. But if you are trying to transport a small flower arrangement from the store to your home, the lack of cupholders can seem like the biggest drawback.

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