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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - In college, 1st Lt. James Appel always wanted to compete in a triathlon. But, somewhere, he always found a reason not to. "I kind of made excuses when I was in college for the reasons why I didn't," said Appel,
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Last week I identified a painting as a flower painting by Elliott Ficus. Actually it was a painting of a Ficus by Eric Elliott. My mistake. I mistook the name of an image file for the artist’s name. So now that we know who he is I recommend you see
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Last week I identified a painting as a flower painting by Elliott Ficus. Actually it was a painting of a Ficus by Eric Elliott. My mistake. I mistook the name of an image file for the artist’s name. So now that we know who he is I recommend you see
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Fuddy Meers It was another busy week for South Sound theater. So in an effort to present you, the Weekly Volcano’s dear readers, with the area’s fine offerings, here is another roundup. The sleeper hit of the week is a little show at a little theater in Olympia. Prodigal Sun is serving
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Fuddy Meers It was another busy week for South Sound theater. So in an effort to present you, the Weekly Volcano’s dear readers, with the area’s fine offerings, here is another roundup. The sleeper hit of the week is a little show at a little theater in Olympia. Prodigal Sun is serving
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Thursday, Feb. 12 David Lee, founder of Tahoma Distributors, shows his first release of Casa de Tango wines, 5:30-8 p.m., complimentary, Pour at Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.761.8015. Wine tasting, 5-7 p.m., complimentary, Cork!, 3012 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.1492. Friday, Feb. 13 Fridays Uncorked — Rhone wines, 5-7:30 p.m., $12, Bayview School
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Thursday, Feb. 12 David Lee, founder of Tahoma Distributors, shows his first release of Casa de Tango wines, 5:30-8 p.m., complimentary, Pour at Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.761.8015. Wine tasting, 5-7 p.m., complimentary, Cork!, 3012 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.1492. Friday, Feb. 13 Fridays Uncorked — Rhone wines, 5-7:30 p.m., $12, Bayview School
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Improlympia 2012, an improv comedy festival-starts Friday night at 7 p.m. and goes all weekend long at the Evergreen College Campus in Olympia. This fourth annual Improlympia brings in comedy acts from cities as far as New York City and as near as Seattle and, of course, Olympia. Comedy groups and
Sipping Out
With the weather heating up, swing by the Ram (possibly by vine) on the waterfront to enjoy their newest drink on the deck. Called the Purple Viper, this bad-boy is Bacardi Arctic grape rum, casedores reposado tequila, blue curaco, cranberry, sprite, and grenadine. A couple of these and you'll
Food Matters
With a newly remodeled look, the once Oakbrook Golf and Country Club has stripped off the priviledge and opened the Oak House restaurant to the general public. Fitting seeing the entire golf course went public this past year. A typical bar and grill menu with burgers, sandwiches and
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Here comes the gloom I'm a single father and grad student in my mid 20s. Lately, I've been feeling very lonely, and even jealous of married friends who are happily enjoying family life while I'm missing out. My son's mother split four years ago, but I've been reluctant to date
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Here comes the gloom I'm a single father and grad student in my mid 20s. Lately, I've been feeling very lonely, and even jealous of married friends who are happily enjoying family life while I'm missing out. My son's mother split four years ago, but I've been reluctant to date because
Food Matters
Don't be fooled by all the Happy Teriyaki joints in the neighborhood, the Pacific Avenue location in downtown Tacoma is the best one out there. Of course the others are delicious in their own way, as every child should be loved as an individual, but let's be honest ... you know
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE PASAB, Afghanistan - Come to the tiny, crowded first-aid station here and you will see soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, get treated for the scrapes and bruises they sustained. You will also see them get greeted with a smile courtesy of
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Girls just want to have fun, something Olympia is fully aware of when it comes to Friday shopping. Join merchants this Friday, May 18th for their annual Girls night out - a shop for raffle tickets followed by food and booze. Here's how it works: Women who are
Food Matters
Rising from the ashes, once again, King Solomon's Reef will re-open this Friday. One of Olympia's best dive restaurants plans to re-open their doors, Friday, May 18th at 8am following a closure after catching on fire. With a wide variety of entree's using primarily local products,
Sipping Out
Bees aren't the only thing making a buzz this Spring. Annheuser Busch's new LIME-A-RITA has created quite the buzz among consumers. Containing 8% alcohol, this malt beverage is margarita with a twist. Incorporating all the margarita flavors and a splash of Bud Light lime, a
