Stories for Thursday, August 07, 2008.

'Les' Monumental

'Revolutionary" is the best word to describe the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre's production of the epic musical "Les Miserables."

Shelby Lynne changes her tune

Shelby Lynne's musical role models include Willie Nelson and Tony Joe White, reflecting her Southern, country roots.

The Slice: Corn on the cob requires more than technique

When eating corn on the cob, it doesn't really matter if you go side-to-side or vertically.The big thing, at least around people you've just met, is to resist the urge to growl and/or talk about how much you need to floss.

People: Call it arrested development

During a lengthy reunion tour that concludes tonight at Madison Square Garden, The Police didn't resolve the conflicts that blew apart one of rock's most successful groups 25 years ago.

Annie's Mailbox: His actions show lack of respect

Woman's husband tells her repeatedly that he does not find her sexually fulfilling.

Horoscope

For Thursday, August 07, 2008.

Births

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Idaho Support Groups

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Spokane Support Groups

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Reunions

For Thursday, August 07, 2008.

Wedding: Schwisow-Heckler

Wedding Anniversary: Jack and Ellen McCurdy

Wedding: Santorsola-Batelle

Wedding: Boyer-Schimmels

Wedding: Walsh-Price

Wedding Anniversary: Ben and Annette Brooks

'Comic Standing,' 'Can Dance' name winners at last

Tonight's must-see or tape
"Last Comic Standing" (NBC) and "So You Think You Can Dance" (Fox) season finales, both 8 p.m.

Dr. Gott: Residue in ear painful to remove

Dear Dr. Gott: I have a problem with dried earwax in my outer ears, especially when it settles in the small crevices and is painful to remove. I'm a 77-year-old female who has always had lots of earwax, but it used to be soft and could be removed easily. How does the wax flow out when it is dry and brittle? Is there anything that can help?

Movies

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Arts calendar

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