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You’ve seen Zana (pronounced ZAY-na) Lee around, at most all of the major art happenings that are becoming the hallmark of our mid-sized town. You might associate her simply as Jeff Olson’s girlfriend, never realizing that she’s a talented artist in her own right. That’s because Lee generally backs away from promoting
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He kinda’ looks like the MultiCare distribution guy he is, unassuming, blending; a sort of Joe Every-dude. And then he steps up to the mic, opens his mouth, and lets out “The Freshman” by the Verve Pipe. Joe Every-dude Tim Smith can sing, and when he does, he belts it out from
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He kinda’ looks like the MultiCare distribution guy he is, unassuming, blending; a sort of Joe Every-dude. And then he steps up to the mic, opens his mouth, and lets out “The Freshman” by the Verve Pipe. Joe Every-dude Tim Smith can sing, and when he does, he belts it out from
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Spring weather in Tacoma means blue skies and warmth one day and rain the next. Or, as on Tuesday morning, a combination of the two within minutes. In a brief moment between drizzle and hail, a brave group of individuals hit Ruston Way, with wheels, leashes, and hoods, to try their
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Spring weather in Tacoma means blue skies and warmth one day and rain the next. Or, as on Tuesday morning, a combination of the two within minutes. In a brief moment between drizzle and hail, a brave group of individuals hit Ruston Way, with wheels, leashes, and hoods, to try their
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To be brutally honest, Bobble Tiki was happy back in the days when he knew the names of the restaurants, not the chefs. There’s no shame in a hard-working hash slinger staying at the stove and off the Food Network. But instead of humble cooks, Bobble Tiki is confronted with
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To be brutally honest, Bobble Tiki was happy back in the days when he knew the names of the restaurants, not the chefs. There’s no shame in a hard-working hash slinger staying at the stove and off the Food Network. But instead of humble cooks, Bobble Tiki is confronted with
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Outfits: I’m a believer in the notion that every outfit should have a title and some sort of subtle attitude. During the week I don’t have much of a choice, and I have to sport the Corporate Warrior. But on the weekends, I can be anybody I want. Now THAT’S freedom. One of
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Outfits: I’m a believer in the notion that every outfit should have a title and some sort of subtle attitude. During the week I don’t have much of a choice, and I have to sport the Corporate Warrior. But on the weekends, I can be anybody I want. Now THAT’S freedom. One of
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As your personal Tacoma cruise director, in a non-Julie McCoy sort of way, I’m required to draw your attention to the best lunch spot in this city because after a full night of partying, a girl’s gotta eat. However, the place that I’m about to bring you to is so cool
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As your personal Tacoma cruise director, in a non-Julie McCoy sort of way, I’m required to draw your attention to the best lunch spot in this city because after a full night of partying, a girl’s gotta eat. However, the place that I’m about to bring you to is so cool
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Ah, The Vanity Show. What chutzpah! Art on Center owners C.J. Swanson and David N. Goldberg are showing their own paintings to mark the gallery’s second anniversary. This exhibition is an update on Art on Center’s premiere show two years ago, which is especially appropriate since this is slated to
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Ah, The Vanity Show. What chutzpah! Art on Center owners C.J. Swanson and David N. Goldberg are showing their own paintings to mark the gallery’s second anniversary. This exhibition is an update on Art on Center’s premiere show two years ago, which is especially appropriate since this is slated to
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There are many different viewpoints when it comes to global warming. There are those who think that it is out of our hands and nothing can be done about it. There are people who think it’s all a bunch of hooey and it will never happen. There are those who
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There are many different viewpoints when it comes to global warming. There are those who think that it is out of our hands and nothing can be done about it. There are people who think it’s all a bunch of hooey and it will never happen. There are those who
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