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Residing in a new place means getting used to new food. Sure, you can get the grocery-store staples anywhere, but it is the dishes that are from where you are from that you miss the most. Missing gumbo if you're from the Bayou, missing good bagels if you're from New
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Everyone needs a change of scenery and to get out of his or her office or house once in awhile, but that doesn't necessarily mean you want to go offline. At the same time, who wants to pay for Internet service that isn't in your own residence? Local establishments that
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In the 2,400 square miles that span both Pierce and Thurston Counties, Joint Base Lewis-McChord's presence is obvious. This area is known for many things, but at the top of the list is a large military population that lives as our neighbors - not just on the base itself, but
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Moving to a new place can be intimidating. Moving to a new place that comes complete with the risk of flooding, mudslides, avalanches or volcanic eruptions, as well as Air Force flight lines and Army training areas can be overwhelming. However, knowing where these spots are, what to expect and
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Finding the right facility to kennel your pet is challenging. Finding one that will work around your schedule and help you out in tight spots is almost impossible. Luckily, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the Pet Brigade goes above and beyond to assist the military families stationed there and those PCSing
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There are approximately 77.5 million dogs and 93.6 million cats owned and kept as pets in the United States, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association 2009-2010 National Pet Owners Survey. With those numbers, it should come as no surprise that pets are considered a sub-culture unto themselves and sustain
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Even Tim Gunn himself would have trouble with this challenge: Imagine your job is to design a new look to help your patrons stand out on the streets of a good-sized city. Your original ensemble needs to be wearable in the real world, both reasonably priced and easy to maintain.
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"The entire point is to meet new moms and wives and moms that are new to the military," explained Lyndsy Deskins, who is married to Spc. Robert Deskins. "It is good - necessary even - to have people who understand what you're going through." Deskins is an assistant organizer for a
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The term "portable career" is often thrown around within military circles with reference to the ideal occupations for spouses. Arranging days at the office around deployments, the needs of the kids' and the general chaos that sometimes comes as part of the military lifestyle can make finding a job difficult.
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Most members of the military know what a DRASH is and what it's all about mainly because if they've deployed within the last five years they've either worked or lived in a DRASH shelter. The shelters are a fully contained system, complete with electricity and an environmental control unit. DRASH also
