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Washington DC Tacoma City Council members recently went to the other Washington to vie for a slice of that delicious federal tax pie. Six members of the Tacoma City Council visited with local notables such as U.S. House of Representatives member Norm Dicks, and Senators Adam Smith, Maria Cantwell and
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Washington DC Tacoma City Council members recently went to the other Washington to vie for a slice of that delicious federal tax pie. Six members of the Tacoma City Council visited with local notables such as U.S. House of Representatives member Norm Dicks, and Senators Adam Smith, Maria Cantwell and
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It’s amazing what people will do to heal themselves these days. As the American medical establishment crumbles around us — dying from its own greed, government neglect, a corrupt insurance system, and the disgusting excesses of the pharmaceutical industry — so-called alternative treatments, medications and nutritional supplements are filling the void.
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It’s amazing what people will do to heal themselves these days. As the American medical establishment crumbles around us — dying from its own greed, government neglect, a corrupt insurance system, and the disgusting excesses of the pharmaceutical industry — so-called alternative treatments, medications and nutritional supplements are filling the void.
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It’s happening again. Nightclubs are struggling with increasing crime in downtown Tacoma, part of a perennial problem that local officials and business owners have wrestled with for years. While there seems to be ample room for small bars, lounges and other late-night establishments, high-volume clubs such as The Loft, Drake’s,
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It’s happening again. Nightclubs are struggling with increasing crime in downtown Tacoma, part of a perennial problem that local officials and business owners have wrestled with for years. While there seems to be ample room for small bars, lounges and other late-night establishments, high-volume clubs such as The Loft, Drake’s,
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A group of Tacoma citizens have joined to help Tacoma Public Schools cinch what may be a difficult bond vote in March. Tacoma Citizens for Schools is not affiliated with Tacoma Public Schools, but its members recognize the importance of continuing to fund capital improvements. Some schools need new carpet,
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A group of Tacoma citizens have joined to help Tacoma Public Schools cinch what may be a difficult bond vote in March. Tacoma Citizens for Schools is not affiliated with Tacoma Public Schools, but its members recognize the importance of continuing to fund capital improvements. Some schools need new carpet,
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Staying in shape is a bitch. Not all of us have the discipline or the wherewithal to create and maintain a workout regimen. Some hate to sweat. Some hate being around other people who sweat. Some of you are too hung over. Some simply can’t stand being around all these
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Staying in shape is a bitch. Not all of us have the discipline or the wherewithal to create and maintain a workout regimen. Some hate to sweat. Some hate being around other people who sweat. Some of you are too hung over. Some simply can’t stand being around all these
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Funny thing politics. Just when everyone starts to believe in it again, it becomes so convoluted and overwhelming that no one knows how to engage in the process. As the state legislature returned to Olympia this past week, there was quite a cloud hanging over our poor elected officials. Currently
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Funny thing politics. Just when everyone starts to believe in it again, it becomes so convoluted and overwhelming that no one knows how to engage in the process. As the state legislature returned to Olympia this past week, there was quite a cloud hanging over our poor elected officials. Currently
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South Sound minimum wage workers got a raise last week. If you ask restaurant owners how they feel about paying the highest minimum wage in the country, some will grumble a bit and others will tell you that they’re used to it. If that seems like a mild response, it
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South Sound minimum wage workers got a raise last week. If you ask restaurant owners how they feel about paying the highest minimum wage in the country, some will grumble a bit and others will tell you that they’re used to it. If that seems like a mild response, it
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OK, I know we just got over election season. But it’s time to get started again. Given that 2008 was one of the more tumultuous years in recent memory, especially regarding politics, the Weekly Volcano’s downtown Tacoma denizens wanted to offer a primer on issues that are likely to matter
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OK, I know we just got over election season. But it’s time to get started again. Given that 2008 was one of the more tumultuous years in recent memory, especially regarding politics, the Weekly Volcano’s downtown Tacoma denizens wanted to offer a primer on issues that are likely to matter
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Tacoma has some great bookstores. Add to the list one Meta Books, which has opened quietly on Pacific Avenue near the University of Washington Tacoma. The store owned by former criminal defense attorney Timothy Lohraff doesn’t have a clear specialty, unless you consider hand-selected, generally awesome and strange books a
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It’s that time of year again. Y’know, when we start a new one. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to be done with 2008. For many of us, an unofficial component of the New Year celebration involves making unofficial oaths to transcend shortcomings, self-improve and grow. Until we
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It’s that time of year again. Y’know, when we start a new one. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to be done with 2008. For many of us, an unofficial component of the New Year celebration involves making unofficial oaths to transcend shortcomings, self-improve and grow. Until we
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Tacoma has some great bookstores. Add to the list one Meta Books, which has opened quietly on Pacific Avenue near the University of Washington Tacoma. The store owned by former criminal defense attorney Timothy Lohraff doesn’t have a clear specialty, unless you consider hand-selected, generally awesome and strange books a
