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I have pondered and considered, and I have determined that what this city needs - OK, one thing of many that this city needs - is more bitchin'-ass slide guitarists. Bitchin'-ass. It's a technical term. It means "bitchin'-ass." I came to this realization Saturday night watching Ten Miles Of Bad Road
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The Saint Martin's University Music Program's final Music @ 11 series ends with internationally recognized pianist Stephen Moore, Ph. D., and his thoughts on the Emile Jaques-Dalcroze approach to music. The comprehensive Dalcroze approach consists of three components: Eurhythmics, which, of course, consisted of the psych-synth mastermind Dave Stewart and
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If someone asks, "How are you?" and you smile warmly and say, "I feel great and life is amazing," something is clearly wrong with you and you should be shunned. We mean, obviously. Life is one giant death-defying chase. Don't believe us? Catch six, thrilling real-life stories from local people
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The exhibition at Museum of Glass by Jen Elek and Jeremy Bert is a colorful and interactive show of glass sculptures combined with about 50 large, refurbished neon letters that visitors can rearrange to their hearts' content. The show fills two of the larger galleries in the museum.
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The exhibition at Museum of Glass by Jen Elek and Jeremy Bert is a colorful and interactive show of glass sculptures combined with about 50 large, refurbished neon letters that visitors can rearrange to their hearts' content. The show fills two of the larger galleries in the museum. It's like an
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Different bases with different missions offer Reservists a wider range of training opportunities. Such is the case with 18 Airmen in the 446th Logistics Readiness Flight, who are leaving over the next few days for Kadena Air Base, Japan. For two weeks, the Reservists from McChord Field will put
Rocket Science
Training at McChord Field recently became easier and more efficient with the addition of a new device that is indispensable to anyone in the aviation field. The device's testing allows aircrew members to learn their own body's warning signs for hypoxia during flight. Hypoxia occurs when tissues in the body are
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[FUNK] + FRI, APRIL 4 "Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme are as fun a funk dance party as I can imagine," says Daniel Landin, booker and Weekly Volcano reader-voted Best Music Scenester in the Best of Olympia issue. "They have mastered the craft of funk and groove, but their talent
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Here's a reason to shake your tail feathers. The 2014 Miss Yard Birds Pageant and Adult Prom go down Saturday, April 5, at the Yard Birds Mall in Chehalis. Pageant contestants are encouraged to show their "most unique" sides at the event. They will, after all, be representing the 60-foot-tall Yard
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Since March 20, the Weekly Volcano's Tournament of Burgers has been in high gear, starting with a packed and delicious field of 64 area burger joints, and slowly but surely whittling it down through daily, heated competitions on our blog, Walkie Talkie. The burger places in the field of 64
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The Washington Veterans Home, located in Retsil (two miles east of Port Orchard), offers a full service rehabilitation program that includes occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language pathology. The program is covered under Medicare Part A and B, as well as most private insurance companies. Personalized medical care and
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The Army and Air Force Exchange Service hosts a free meet and greet with Mario Lopez from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the JBLM Main Post Exchange. Lopez, best known for his role as Slater in "Saved by the Bell" and as a competitor on "Dancing with the Stars,"
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The 13th annual Parent University, a day-long educational event for military parents to learn about issues related to parenting, is March 27 at the McChord Field Clubs and Community Center. The event is open to all military members, Army, Navy, Air Force, Reserve and National Guard. The event is tentatively scheduled for
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JBLM-McChord Field's youth program is gearing up for youth baseball season. Sign-ups are now being accepted through March 12 from noon to 5 p.m. weekdays at the youth center. Baseball registration is open to eligible boys and girls ages 3 to 15. Teams are formed on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost
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KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq - When they arrived here in early September, they hit the ground running ... literally. Maj. David Walter, 506th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and Master Sgt. Jon Conway, 506th ECES first sergeant, have run more than 560 miles together since arriving here and plan to
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In the small city of Concrete, located about 25 miles west of Sedro Woolley in Skagit County, Staff Sgt. Paul Rider might be the hardest working guy in the town of 845 residents. Rider, an air guardsman with the 194th Regional Support Wing headquartered at Camp Murray, wears many hats in
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How do different temperatures affect honey? Does white bread, wheat bread or sourdough bread grow the most mold? Which brand of popcorn leaves the fewest un-popped kernels? More than 50 Joint Base Lewis-McChord airmen spent part of Wednesday morning pondering the answers to those science questions as part of their volunteer
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Flying Tomato Italian Grill Where: 10224 198th St. E., Graham, 253.875.0770 Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: American Italian Scene: Family-friendly, casual dining Drinkies: Full bar, Italian sodas, standard non-alcoholic beverages Prices: $8.25-$20.99 ANNOUNCER: Sometimes I poke fun at Graham - how far away it is (bordering Idaho),
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Someone recently asked if I visit drinking establishments at the same time of day, every week. They were wondering if I compared the bartenders in equivalent shifts, because theoretically the "best" bartenders work on Friday and Saturday nights. Why would I want to compare a Monday lunch bartender with a Friday
