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Many a strange phenomenon comes over us during this, the holiday season. People pretend they’re in ye olde Victorian England. Television commercials start to rhyme. We use terms like “hustle and bustle” in everyday conversation. But before you decide to curl up into a ball inside your big down parka
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It’s a new week, which means it’s time for a new installment of Bobble Tiki’s South Sound music news and notes column. Without further ado, let’s get rolling… Like most people — especially Seattle Seahawks — sometimes Bobble Tiki drops the ball. Sometimes he even drops the ball when
Deals
The addition of Fingerhut, Government Vacation Rewards and 21 additional name-brand websites is driving sales growth of 26 percent at the All-Service's Exchange Online Mall. "Bargain-hunters have been flocking to the site like never before," said AAFES' Chief of Staff Col. Virgil Williams. "When military shoppers log on, they see the
Military Resources
When Jennifer Westby's mother died suddenly of a brain hemorrhage two years ago at the age of 60, it sent the Spanaway woman's life into a spin. "It was my first major loss (of a life)," Westby said. "(It was) completely unexpected." The grief brought on by the loss had Westby teetering
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Every year, the members of Quilts of Valor (QOV) work tirelessly to keep those in uniform warm, both from the cold and from the hardships of military life. During the past seven years, the group has crafted and given away 57,665 quilts to Servicemembers and veterans. Sheryl Anderson, chairperson for the
Education
Sione Potoa'e is the epitome of the student-athlete. He is also a first class gentleman. In the classroom, he carries a 3.0 grade point average. When he graduates from high school, he aspires to continue to play football and earn his college degree in a business related field. A standout defensive end of
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There is nothing quite like walking into a old-time butchers shop and picking out the best and freshest meats for your holiday meal while sharing a conversation with your butcher as he wraps it up for you to take home to enjoy with your family. Our area is home to
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PLAN AHEAD The state liquor stores will be closed on Thanksgiving. Contract liquor stores may be open. Store schedules and phone numbers are available on the Washington State Liquor Control Board Web site at www.liq.wa.gov. SAVE A TURKEY Babblin’ Babs Bistro in Tacoma will serve a five-course un-traditional Thanksgiving
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You're sick and tired of driving through the neighborhood looking at the homes of people who think they deserve an award for their light displays. You deserve to take a night to go see ZooLights. Billed as the region's biggest walk-through light show, ZooLights includes animated light
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How do you escape the pressures of the holidays, like, really quick? Bundle up, drop your packages in the trunk, pinch your cheeks until they glow and strap on a pair of silver skates, Hans Brinker, for a glide across the frozen expanse at Tollefson Plaza. The Franciscan Polar Plaza,
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Thinking of a long road trip for either the Thanksgiving or Holiday Break? Head to a local Firestone and get a free brake inspection or a free alignment check with the purchase of new tires. Hurry though, this offer expires Nov. 30. In addition to the locations on Joint Base
Children
Here's a piece about Fort Lewis's Ken and Kristie Halander and their challenges to raise a child through frequent deployments.
