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In 1916, Pierce County movers and shakers began lobbying hard for approval of some $2 million in bonds to pay for condemned land that would ultimately house Fort Lewis. While some of the emphasis may have been due to sheer love of country and patriotic duty, a great bulk of the
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The day started at 0400 when I linked up with 3rd Platoon, Bear Troop, 8th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment for an all day mission. "Early enough for you," said SFC Brian Schrank, the noncommissioned officer who would lead the mission. I replied that I was no stranger to the early rise; I
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The subject of counter insurgency is getting to be quite the de rigueur topic. Part of the discussions in Washington and elsewhere center on whether the United States should be fighting the Taliban, a constellation of indigenous Pushtun groups, or just al-Qaeda, a transnational terrorist groups whose leaders live and operate
Arts
I’m sick of Christmas — not because I hate holy days. Not because I’ve succumbed to the stupid, reactionary cynicism that seems to accompany standard anti-Christmas rants. Not because I despise the meaningless consumer rampage that seems to define this particular holy day. Not because I can’t escape R&B covers
Music
A small sign pokes out from the building in downtown Olympia, along the Fourth Avenue drag: “northern,” it says in lowercase black cursive. There are no pictures, no other words, and no indication of what type of establishment might dwell below the curious sign. The building sits inconspicuously across
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Pastel gets a bum rap. It’s thought of as soft, a media for hobby artists more than for the real deal — associated with lightweight landscapes and figures in a traditional or pseudo-impressionist style. About the only heavyweight artist who ever worked extensively with pastel was Edward Degas. The
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Curry Corner Where: 9408 Martin Way E., Suite 2, Lacey 360.455.8776 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday, Noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Lunch until 2:30 p.m., Closed Monday Cuisine: Family, friends and students enjoy low-cost high-taste East Indian cuisine Scene: Casual, family friendly dining Drinkies: Standard non-alcoholic beverages, yogurt lassi, Indian tea Prices:
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The entire Johnny's empire confuses me, I'll admit it. Though it's not hard to confuse me, when it comes to Tacoma's Johnny's, the gridlock in my brain reaches an all-time high. One name - "Johnny's" - can encompass all of the following establishments: Johnny's Dock, Johnny's Seafood, Johnny's in Fife,
Music
LOZEN Saturday, Dec. 26Tacoma, I don't believe you truly appreciate what you have. No, I'm not talking about cheap real estate and an overcrowded jail - I'm talking about Lozen. The band, dude. Hozoji Matheson-Margullis and longtime friend Justine Valdez, just the two of them - fucking tearing it up, unpretentiously
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Some New Years feel like birthdays, while others feel like wakes. New Years 2010 in Tacoma is starting to feel a lot like a wake. And that, of course, is as it should be.The optimism that gripped us a few years ago is almost embarrassing to think about now as
Music
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. Bobble Tiki hates to sound like a total corporate tool (or does he?), but he's willing to risk his already-soiled reputation on
Music
Just a little down the road from Station 56 exists a budding rock venue. It's called The Cake Room, and its first official show was Dec. 5, but the professionalism already on display in the still-building space is astonishing. The setup in its current state is somewhat barebones, but the
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My relationship with Stadium Thriftway began in the mid-’90s when I moved into the Dorothy Apartments a few blocks away. There is something very satisfying about walking somewhere every day to shop for your groceries. I also appreciate the quaint atmosphere this store exudes. It's small but not too small,
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The Army's first brigade to deploy with Strykers will soon leave for Afghanistan without them. The 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division plans on leaving its 300 plus marquee infantry vehicles at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and will instead assume control of different types of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The move from
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Maj. Gen. Timothy Lowenberg remembers well a bit of advice he received a number of years ago. "A man I respect deeply once told me that you can only keep in life what you can freely give away," the Adjutant General of the State of Washington said. Lowenberg's comments came during remarks
