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QUESTION: A divorced male friend and I recently became "friends with benefits." However, I'm not receiving the same, uh, level of benefits as he is. He isn't giving me orgasms from intercourse, and his pleasuring of me is measured in seconds rather than minutes, despite my telling him that this
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Maia Santell and House Blend perform their traditional holiday jazz and blues show at Jazzbones this Friday. They play an upbeat brand of R&B with a little jump blues and big band jazz thrown in for a party second to none. Santell has been called the Northwest's queen of swing
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The string of words that make up the name Death by Stars sounds at once full of portent and utterly frivolous. This dichotomy seems to seep into and help define the band's music as well. Combining the biggest, most direct qualities of punk, electronica and psych-rock, the band has cooked
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Quite literally, James Coates is one of the nicest dudes you'll ever meet. The centerpiece of local roots rock outfit James Coates and the Lost Souls, Coates seems to literally bleed emotion through his music (and even eyes). Friday at the Spar, Coates will bring his musical heart-on-the-sleeve mentality to
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Luminol is a chemical used by forensic investigators to detect trace amounts of human fluid left behind at crime scenes. It emits an eerie glow. Luminol is also a band of jarring creativity - a band that has a particular sense for the eerie itself. While largely creating soothing atmospheres, Luminol
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Looking at Allan Boothe and hearing him sing are two completely different things. To see him, he's a tall, handsome guy with a goofy laugh and an affable manner, but to see him perform is to see a bundle of nerves. As Humble Cub, Boothe is buoyed by a bed
Food Matters
CHRISTMAS EVE Pacific Grill (1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) hosts a Christmas Eve featuring a special menu from 5-8 p.m. Reserve your spot at 253.627.3535. CHRISTMAS EVE The Hub (203 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma) hosts a Christmas Prefunk Party Dec. 24 featuring $2 Harmon pints and an ugly sweater contest with cash prizes awarded
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Thursday, Dec. 22 Wine tasting, 3-7 p.m., Black Door Wine Company, 3906 N. 34th St., Tacoma, 206.359.0466 Ladies Night half-off all wine glass pours, lounge only, The Melting Pot, 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939. Wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m., $1 a taste, Stina's Cellars, 9316 Lakeview Ave. SW, Suite B, Lakewood, 253.227.9748. Half-price
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Under new ownership since August, most of the changes at Maxwell's Restaurant & Lounge have been internal. Replacing Vivian Irish, Maxwell's new executive chef, Leslie Westphal, comes most recently from the Tacoma Club, where she was also executive chef. Westphal puts out much of the same menu as her predecessor. The
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The Washington National Guard is busy. Dedicated to the mission of safeguarding lives and property in Washington state, the Guard also ably serves overseas. “Citizen soldiers offer a wealth of experience and knowledge,” said Maj. Wil Johnston, director, State Partnership Program (SPP). Created in 2002, the SPP maintains a long-term relationship designed to
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Spending time with your shitty family is nothing to laugh about. Unless you're laughing about Uncle Stan's work history - that is pretty humorous. But otherwise the forced family time coming your way promises to be a big crap sandwich. Chances are good you'll need something to distract you from
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Believe it or not, it's already been a year. Tacoma's very own Gritty City Sirens burlesque troupe has been doing its thing since December 2010, establishing itself in only 12 short months as a creative force in this town, and turning plenty of heads in the process. Typically adorned with
Education
The phrase "you are what you eat" is commonplace, but to the select few who pursue a career as dieticians, it is the foundation upon which they work. So how do you join their ranks ... and maybe pin on a military rank while at it? The Graduate Program of Nutrition
