Explore
It's a cheap thrill, considering the scenery to be had. Try hopping aboard a ferry for a day of pure Northwest pleasure, for as little as $4.25. Riding a Washington state ferry is both unique, historic, and adds a whole new dimension to the pleasure of living life in the
Focus
Staff Sgt. Mark Brauner Hayward, 46, a reservist on Joint Base Lewis-McChord with the 494 BSB was inspired to write a children's story, "I See Without My Eyes," while serving in Iraq two years ago. Hayward, married and the father of a 9-year-old son, tells the story of a young blind
Support
When Norma Melo learned that her 47-year-old husband, Julian Melo, was killed in northern Iraq along with 18 others from his Stryker Brigade Dec. 21, 2004, her life as she knew it was over. “I was devastated,” said Melo, now a volunteer with T.A.P.S., which stands for Tragedy Assistance Program For
Deals
It's winter. It's raining/snowing/hailing/dripping. But the kids are restless, everyone has cabin fever, and the woods are beckoning. Get outside and explore area trails that hold the promise of pure air, the scent of pine and perhaps the sight of an eagle, owl, herd of elk, or den of beavers.
Veterans
Wayne Bier stands quietly in front of a case housing memories of his son, Joseph Phillip Bier, who died in Iraq five years ago, when a woman rushes in and taps him on the shoulder. What comforts Bier and thousands of others is a wonderful building that is dedicated to remembering
Veterans
It's a passionate pastime for thousands who want to safeguard the memories of men and women who served this country. Collecting these items also allows a way to remember America's rich history. Collecting historical American flags is just one avenue that can bring joy and satisfaction to a collector. Most collectors
Jobs
You don't have to be a scientist to enjoy the green job movement that is sweeping the country. Thanks to President Obama's $787 billion stimulus package, more than $40 billion will be spent on the creation of ‘green jobs' - defined as jobs that make a positive impact on the
Jobs
It's the sort of job that has that ‘feel good' factor. From firefighting careers to health care, those in public service universally claim that working with, and helping others, has given them both a sense of purpose and increased their feelings of self worth. Getting employed in such jobs as raising
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Rather than a receiving a two-year or four-year degree, a certificate of completion shows that an individual has completed a specific task or received instruction. For example, a massage therapist might complete a certificate program in order to become educated and licensed to practice reflexology; psychologists can take classes in
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If you have always yearned to help people apply makeup, get a perfect haircut, want to ply your skills behind a community bar, or sell real estate, area instruction abounds! Beauty The Salon Professional Academy Tacoma, (3702 S. Fife St., Suite B102), helps students pursue a career in cosmetology. Training programs
