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Initially I wanted to interrogate a car salesman from one of the car lots off North First Street in the Stadium District. I was passed off and sent to three different buildings, at one of which NO ONE even acknowledges my existence. Did I look that trashy? Did I look
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Adam's ribbing I'm a guy in my mid 20s, and I'm feeling socially penalized for only having dated (or even been with) a few women. I find it odd that there's this pejorative word "slut" for women who sleep around but no similar strong pejorative for men who do. Of course,
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Adam's ribbing I'm a guy in my mid 20s, and I'm feeling socially penalized for only having dated (or even been with) a few women. I find it odd that there's this pejorative word "slut" for women who sleep around but no similar strong pejorative for men who do. Of course,
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I received a note from one of this column’s loyal seven readers concerning a bar in Lakewood called The Schooner. It was written on the back of a napkin and had the scent of fermented urine, so I knew it was legit. The note stated that amongst most Lakewood boozehounds,
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I received a note from one of this column’s loyal seven readers concerning a bar in Lakewood called The Schooner. It was written on the back of a napkin and had the scent of fermented urine, so I knew it was legit. The note stated that amongst most Lakewood boozehounds,
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I thought my social calendar might die down a little since our weather turned cooler, but nooooooo way! Puyallup seems to think cooler weather demands warm wine and friendly art, and I can’t help but agree completely. This Saturday afternoon The Puyallup Mainstreet Association has rallied up another one of
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I thought my social calendar might die down a little since our weather turned cooler, but nooooooo way! Puyallup seems to think cooler weather demands warm wine and friendly art, and I can’t help but agree completely. This Saturday afternoon The Puyallup Mainstreet Association has rallied up another one of
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Before writing a critique, especially of a play I'm on the fence about, I'm tempted to find reviews of previous productions and see whether my response was unusual. That wasn't an option this time, as Harlequin presents the first full production of The Americans Across the Street, a dramedy by
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The Woolworth windows on Broadway and on Commerce are filled with cloud-themed art, beginning with the northern most windows and an installation called "Fabrication" by Janet Marcavage. The walls and the floor are filled with boldly striped patterns in cherry red and plum, blue and white and a wonderfully soft
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Market on Market at 1122 Market Street is having a Grand Grand Opening this Saturday, September 1, from noon to 5 p.m. Come out and enjoy the blues stylings of Terry Dean, sample woodfire pizzas, and check out this new store, now open in full force. That's right-it's extra grand. The
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A military grandparent started Col. H. Charles "Chuck" Hodges on a path to the Army that led him to command of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, but a commander during Operation Desert Storm, a military school and a handful of professional NCOs stood out in shaping his military values. Hodges
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Europa Bistro in Tacoma’s Proctor District will spark your taste buds the minute you walk inside its doors. With fine Italian veggies grilling and the scent of warm bread in the air — hunger is bound to overtake your body. Only the tastiest ingredients are carried inside Europa’s open-air kitchen,
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Europa Bistro in Tacoma’s Proctor District will spark your taste buds the minute you walk inside its doors. With fine Italian veggies grilling and the scent of warm bread in the air — hunger is bound to overtake your body. Only the tastiest ingredients are carried inside Europa’s open-air kitchen,
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord fitness class patrons wish volunteer instructor Annie Gurrola was able to teach more classes. The sergeant first class is a full-time Soldier with JBLM Dental Command, a mother of three and is in the final stages of finishing her master's degree. She donates
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Nicole Solana first started to run to compete with her sister as they grew up together. Solana found herself always losing to her sibling in the sprints so she kept increasing her distance. It was then she found her niche as a distance runner. Solana competed in
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The Northwest barely had time to embrace its warm, sunny summer before daylight started arriving later and leaving earlier each day - signaling the approach of fall and winter sports. While the pros gear up for the NFL season opener Wednesday, Joint Base Lewis-McChord teams are getting
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If there was an opportunity, Lt. Col. Steven Kurpius was crawling into an airplane. There was little doubt in his mind about entering the Air Force and learning to operate an airplane. What may have come as a surprise, however, is his leadership role upon entering the Air Force Reserve. Earlier this
