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Most of America has been permitted to keep modern war - and its horrific human cost - at a safe distance. Long after the sheet cakes, yellow ribbons and balloons have disappeared, the memories of intense months in a combat zone will remain. A returning soldier is more likely to
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"A haiku must be very simple and free of all poetic trickery and make a little picture and yet be as airy and graceful as a Vivaldi Pastorella," wrote Jack Kerouac. And that's exactly what the Commencement Bay Haiku Club hopes to accomplish Tuesday - refreshingly simple and accessible poems
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Retirement is such a bittersweet occasion. Sweet, because your time is your own once again, because after decades of doing what others tell you, you can finally do exactly what you want. Bitter, because ... umm. ... Now hold on, there has to be a downside here somewhere. OK, here
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Turns out training is not just for the military; sometimes, it can benefit those who are in contact with the military too. In September, Student Veterans of America (SVA) and Kognito Interactive announced a partnership that could effectively alter how student veterans are approached, counseled and handled when they decide to
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If you've been to Frankie's Sports Bar & Grill in Olympia, you might already know the proprietor's secret: he believes in giving to a fault when it comes to the local community. "Sometimes, especially when it gets a little colder out, I put this up on the board outside ... ‘If
Style
While downtown Olympia plays home to a walkable collection of boutique-like shopping experiences and a plethora of locally owned dining options, West Olympia is better known for its big box stores and as a destination for mall rats and college kids due to its close proximity to The Evergreen State
Arts
The Writer's charge isn't easy: Take two disparate movie characters and the Art at Work events calendar and blend them into a cohesive narrative. Such a task requires a certain psychedelic mentality achievable only with the aid of a sensory deprivation tank or psychotropic drug use rivaling that of Ozzy
Stage
The Kittredge Gallery at University of Puget Sound has two excellent art exhibits through Nov. 9. The front gallery features prints by Randy Bolton that provide delightful and thoughtful commentary on the world we live in. The title of his show, "Have a Terrific Great Nice OK Day," offers a
Show And Tell
Can a climber do any better than reaching the summit of Mount Everest? There is literally no higher achievement than successfully scaling the "Roof of the World." It's not a feat to be taken lightly. Many die in the attempt, only to remain on the mountain as warnings to others.
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[EXPERIMENTAL] + FRI, NOV. 1 Les Rhinoceros make experimental music that vacillates from the understatedly regal ("Seepy Seepy") to defiantly abrasive ("Brea Spiders") and everything in between. Incorporating elements of noise-rock, world music, progressive rock, and ambient electronica, Les Rhinoceros make for a difficult band to pin down. From song to
People Rule
Certain his legs were cut off below the knees, Lt. Brian Giroux quickly tied tourniquets around both legs to stop the bleeding. A roadside bomb on a dirt road in southern Afghanistan flipped the Stryker he was riding in. His lower legs were trapped beneath the armored vehicle. "I thought my legs
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When I called up Scatter Gather, based out of Denver, they balked at my idea that their music was complicated. Maybe this is the moment that I realize that I am an old man that doesn't understand this new-fangled rock and roll music. But, when I
Music
There was a certain point in the '90s when terms like "progressive rock" and "math rock" stopped signaling quite the potent meaning that they possessed before. Turning rock music on its head had become a foregone conclusion, and the act of throwing befuddling elements into your music became not only
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THE CORN Mazed and confused The corn is high at the Rutledge Corn Maze, where folks are losing themselves left and right as fall descends. This year’s 3-mile labyrinth is in full swing seven days a week. Checkpoints are provided throughout the maze with easy-to-understand maps and directions. Escapes average about one-and-half
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW
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Last week I wound up in an unexpected conundrum that was completely fucked up, but I pulled through like a champ. It all started Monday with some starry eyes that I had for a dress I found online. I bought it and went along on my merry way looking forward to
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We do our best to keep these events and parties within few minutes distance from Tacoma/Olympia (The 25360), but sometimes an event supersedes home. For those who claim to love, like or just listen to hip-hop, this is that show. The legendary DJ/producer Pete Rock and his trusted friend on the
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Les Rhinoceros make experimental music that vacillates from the understatedly regal ("Seepy Seepy") to defiantly abrasive ("Brea Spiders") and everything in between. Incorporating elements of noise-rock, world music, progressive rock, and ambient electronica, Les Rhinoceros make for a difficult band to pin down. From song to song, or even moment
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In looking out for bands to cover, what usually draws me in first is not the music. Band names that catch the eye or make me laugh are usually shown preference. Well, Power Skeleton hit the holy trifecta. They have a great name, they have an intriguing way to describe
Food Matters
FOOD AND CRAFTS Tacoma Buddhist Temple salutes autumn with a Fall Food and Crafts Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Inside the Temple (1717 S. Fawcett, Tacoma), visitors may nibble freshly prepared Japanese delights such as kabobs, chow mien curry and udon noodles, just to name a