Veterans
Washington Senator Patty Murray was part of a panel that met recently at General Plastics in Tacoma to discuss how businesses can better help veterans. The meeting was part of Murray's continuing efforts to help veterans find gainful employment and was in line with President Obama's recent signing of the VOW
Kids
When Sgt. 1st Class Steven Merrill and his family PCSed to Joint Base Lewis-McChord last September, they didn't know what the future held ... or that it included notoriety. His son, Andrew, an 11-year-old student at Hudtloff Middle School in Lakewood, was recently named a semifinalist in the Military Child of
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Digital technology has left many Americans "too old, too fast and too smart, too slow," according to Lt. Col. Oliver Walton, 2nd Medical Recruiting Battalion commander. He describes any recruiter who isn't on Facebook as too smart, too slow. "Facebook is happening right now and helps
Education
A good education can be the difference in getting ahead or plodding along, and for many students the answer to getting ahead is furthering their education. However, college can be expensive and, in today's economy, a difficult endeavor. But Junior ROTC, and specifically the sport
Focus
Today, the U.S. Army pays homage to the life of Sgt. Maj. William O. Wooldridge, the First Sergeant Major of the Army, who died at age 89, Mar. 5, 2012 in El Paso, Texas. Wooldridge was sworn in as the SMA July 11, 1966, and served
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Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, is growing in popularity as an ingredient in health and pet products, but is it okay for service members and federal employees to use? The simple answer is no. These products may contain tetrahydrocannabinol and can cause airmen to test positive during a urinalysis
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QUESTION: When I got married, I was a slim 6'2", but I've gained a lot of weight. My wife gained about 20 pounds but recently lost that and more. I've been as high as 265, but I'm now at 238 and losing about a pound a week, which isn't fast
Travel
Heading out to Neah Bay and Cape Flattery is a doable day trip from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, but it is a long one at almost four hours each way. Spending the night on the Olympic Peninsula when it isn't daylight savings time is advisable, as it gets dark so early now.
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Thing: Sweet Tiers Cakes Made by: Shannon Smith With: Love Because: You can't pay her This is all: A passion She simply: Loves to make cakes Yielding results of: Amazing cakes Yes, they are: Amazing cakes One more time: AMAZING CAKES We've all thought it. I know I have. You love a certain craft or hobby and think to
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Nothing fancy is at play here, just straightforward, riff-heavy RAWK with a little eyeliner around the edges. The Atomic Outlaws have been rock workhorses since the band's inception in 2007. As time has passed, the band has experienced several lineup changes, including shuffling through three lead singers, but the mission
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All right, so here's a thing that's happening: Saturday, an assemblage of Tacoma's most stylish bands will convene in one place, play music and have photographs taken of themselves in starkly fashionable rock 'n roll clothing, and you will be there to bask in all the ridiculous, trendsetting-ness of it
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Take the modern alt-country blues sound of Drive-By Truckers, throw in the fun loving attitude and riff-blues-rock of ZZ Top, mix them all together and you get close to the vibe of Too Slim and the Taildraggers. This is real, down and dirty rock and roll - a delightful jumble
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The finger-plucking beauty and ease of Science!'s folksy, acoustic, storytelling is easy on the ear. Voted "Best New Band" in the Volcano's Best of Olympia 2012 Readers Poll, Science! has a rootsy vibe that goes a long way in a town like Oly. Comprised of vocalist Justin Stang and guitarist
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Destruction Island makes big sounds and big hooks with their guitars, but the band persists in being betrayed by small sound. As much as Destruction Island puffs out its chests with these arena sounds, the band always cheat a look of uncertain modesty - like a plunky piano line or
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I've been following the work of Aaron Sorkin since the days of the short-lived TV show Sports Night. I've observed that there are a few things Sorkin clearly loves more than anything else: space travel, talking while walking, stealing his own lines and Philo T. Farnsworth. I've also
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I've been following the work of Aaron Sorkin since the days of the short-lived TV show Sports Night. I've observed that there are a few things Sorkin clearly loves more than anything else: space travel, talking while walking, stealing his own lines and Philo T. Farnsworth. I've also known John Munn
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Saturday at Tahoma Tea and Co. (formerly the Den @ urbanXchange) brings about a showcase of three singer-songwriters, each of whom are accustomed to performing with a full band. The evening will strip these performers down, creating a tableau of three unique voices: Humble Cub's Allan Boothe, Oh Dear!'s Brandon
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Bandito Betty, sidekick extraordinaire, has decided to run some goddamn marathon. Something about sick kids, diseases, raising money for them, blah, blah, blah. ... I tune her out most of the time, so who knows what reason Bandito Betty has for wanting to unnecessarily run over 26 miles when no one
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Five U.S. Army soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) competed for an internship through a hands-on process at a local restaurant, interviewing during its busiest hours to earn one of the coveted opportunities last week. The culinary specialists, from the 7th Infantry Division and 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, tested their skills
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On Friday, Nov. 15, Madigan highlighted Eric Steen, a visual information specialist, and Odis Crosby, a public affairs graphic artist, for designing and printing Madigan's new "Wall of Excellence" display in the Medical Mall on the first floor near the Adolescent Pediatric Clinic. This display highlights some of Madigan's safety,
