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The headquarters of the Washington National Guard, located at Camp Murray, is in our backyard. Yet, most of us don't know much about it. The Washington State Military Department has four major operational divisions - the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, the Emergency Management Division, and State Services.
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In 2000, there were 10,963 servicemembers diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, or TBI. By 2009, the number had skyrocketed to 27,862. Due to the dramatic increase in TBI diagnoses, the Department of Defense is increasing efforts to educate soldiers about TBI, implementing new policies for early detection, and funding research studies
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Matika Wilbur's "Project 562" is an ambitious and fascinating photographic study of Native American culture and an equally ambitious artistic project of which Tacoma Art Museum is fortunate to be able to present to the world the inaugural exhibition. Wilbur is a Native American with connections to the Tulalip and Swinomish
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BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Brian James. 8 pm. Charley's Pub Fircrest. Chicago Blues Thursdays. Real Chicago blues with Richard Molina. 8-11 pm. NC. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues
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Amazon employee Tom Nissley ended an eight-episode Jeopardy winning streak in December 2010 when he answered a question about American landmarks incorrectly. Alex Trebek asked: "Finding the spot for this memorial caused its creator to say, ‘America will march along that skyline.'" All three contestants wagered the correct answer was
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Sax Restaurant and Lounge Where: 2309 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.507.2647, www.saxon6th.com Hours: 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Monday-Wednesday, 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday Cuisine: Traditional, yet upscale Italian theme. Seafood, steak, pasta, salads, appetizers Scene: Casual to semi-upscale dining and live entertainment. Lounge for 21+ Drinkies: Specialty cocktails, $4 happy hour martini menu. Coffee, tea,
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So, selling art without selling your soul. It's not impossible. But it does require a different approach. A really different approach. Creating art that reflects who you are - your soul's uniqueness and unique expression - is hard these days. We're overwhelmed and overloaded with imagery and sound. Ad chatter and
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I totally cheated this week. I knew Steamer's only had beer, and that in no way was I going to be manhandled by a Manhattan-serving bartender bully. Aside from that, I had a bigger reason for carting myself down to Titlow Beach: a hangover. It was a simple and slight hangover,
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No matter how advanced video games get, there's still something special about smacking a metal ball around a ringing, blinking maze of machinery. Celebrate the bliss of pinball with collectors, enthusiasts and exhibitors alike at this weekend's Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show at the Tacoma Convention Center. For those not in
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Magical Strings. All Ages. 8 pm. $10-$15. B Sharp Coffee House Tacoma - Downtown. Ty Elwin. All Ages. 8 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Brian Scolaro. 8 and 10:30 pm. $15. Mud Bay Coffee
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Like your furniture to be eco-friendly, stylish, and full of character? Moss + Mineral - the downtown Tacoma design store with a mid-century modern vibe - present clean-lined, eco-inspired furnishings and other works as part of "Natural Spectacle: Art + Eco-Furnishings," a group show opening June 7. According to pre-show
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Open Shape Note Singing Group. All Ages. 5 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. The Spar Tacoma
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Monday Music, featuring James Coates. 7 pm. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday with Black Rose. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Blues Night. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES The Hub Tacoma - Stadium District. Bar Bingo. Cash
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Acoustic open mic hosted by Leanne Trevalyan. 8 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and Grill Tacoma - Northend. Barstool Bingo. 6:30 pm. White Horse Tavern Yelm. Barstool Bingo. Prizes! 7 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist and Cafe Latte Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Steve Beck. All Ages. 7 pm. Ted Brown Music Company Tacoma - South. Uke 'An Jam. All Ages. 6:30-8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Cascade Community Center JBLM-Lewis Main. Bar Bingo in Heroes Lounge. No cash prizes. 7 pm.
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Commencement Bay Haiku will meet at King's Books to read haiku or one page of haibun (prose with haiku), as well as discuss various aspects of haiku, haibun, or haiga (a painting, sketch or photo with haiku). It's not easy to convert the innards of your soul into scrawled words
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In 1893, when Rudyard Kipling wrote his first Mowgli the "man cub" story, his work was shaped by a dozen years on the Indian subcontinent, but also by a warm view of English imperialism. Sociopolitical relics aside, the two Jungle Book anthologies remain popular with schoolchildren; indeed, the Mowgli narrative
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Far from being measured by military might, technological advancement, or the gross domestic product, United States' patriotism - in a nutshell - is a "love of one's own," a fact that has been proven in song: "America the Beautiful," "My Country ‘Tis of Thee," "God Bless America," Simon and Garfunkel's
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Why is Japanese punk always so good? MCR records has just released the Fight for Existence EP- by the band Reject, from Nagoya City. What has your experience with Japanese punk been like? Mine has been awesome, and Reject continues to bring the raw energy I've come to expect out
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SPOUSE magazine is a free, online magazine that addresses the unique needs and interests of military spouses at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. SPOUSE speaks to our reader's values and focuses on what's important. We empower her with smart solutions for her core concerns - deployment issues, career tips, relationships, home, food,
