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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - AcademyWomen sponsored its 9th annual Officer Women Leadership Symposium Sept. 21-22 at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Va. To go along with this year's theme: Igniting the power and passion within, the two-day symposium was designed to inspire, inform and connect current,
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Roger Maraist was 7 days old when his father, 1st Lt. Roger Jamison, died in a bombing run over Tunisia during World War II. It wasn't until a 12th Bombardment Group reunion Sept. 28 at McChord Field that Maraist learned an interesting fact about his dad. "I just
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Tacoma continues to explore its maritime heritage with the return of the Commencement Bay Maritime Fest. Also back for a return engagement is the festival’s art show, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture and photographs on Northwest maritime themes. This year’s art show premiered Aug. 14 and continues through the main festival dates
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Tacoma continues to explore its maritime heritage with the return of the Commencement Bay Maritime Fest. Also back for a return engagement is the festival’s art show, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture and photographs on Northwest maritime themes. This year’s art show premiered Aug. 14 and continues through the main festival dates
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A growing group of people wants Pierce County residents to know there are some trashy deals going on. What looks like — and is certainly being sold as — a simple arrangement between Pierce County and local garbage handler Land Recovery Inc. to manage and dispose of garbage for legions
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A growing group of people wants Pierce County residents to know there are some trashy deals going on. What looks like — and is certainly being sold as — a simple arrangement between Pierce County and local garbage handler Land Recovery Inc. to manage and dispose of garbage for legions
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For all of the gangster posturing, lyricism and “bad” acting present in hip-hop culture and our society in general, I would like to take a moment for a “Real G” who is no longer with us. In 1992, I was part of a historic movement that began in Los Angeles
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For all of the gangster posturing, lyricism and “bad” acting present in hip-hop culture and our society in general, I would like to take a moment for a “Real G” who is no longer with us. In 1992, I was part of a historic movement that began in Los Angeles
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“I love the Jive. It has to be one of the best places in the Northwest to play. It has a vibe that you just can’t buy,” said Ken Smith, bassist for the band Rising Tides, who will play Bob’s Java Jive on Saturday, Sept. 13. “I dare you to
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“I love the Jive. It has to be one of the best places in the Northwest to play. It has a vibe that you just can’t buy,” said Ken Smith, bassist for the band Rising Tides, who will play Bob’s Java Jive on Saturday, Sept. 13. “I dare you to
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SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, (253) 627-TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, (800) 325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, (866) 468-7623, www.ticketweb.com On sale now William Demps Tacoma. Sept. 19 7:30 pm. $15 (Urban Grace, brownpapertickets.com). EOTO Olympia. Sept. 25 10 pm. $8 (Eastside Tavern, buyolympia.com). Maraca and the New Collective Olympia. Sept. 26 8 pm. $10-$25 (Minnaert
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Everyone in this city might not know directly who I am, but every single one of you dreamy little readers should know by now that one of the things that I’m extremely passionate about is supporting small, independently-owned businesses. There are so many throughout the city that I love to frequent,
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Everyone in this city might not know directly who I am, but every single one of you dreamy little readers should know by now that one of the things that I’m extremely passionate about is supporting small, independently-owned businesses. There are so many throughout the city that I love to frequent,
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It goes without saying that changes are definitely afoot in the life of your very own Carmen Jones. Last Friday I did something that people are calling crazy, ballsy, exciting and awesome. I provided two weeks notice, and I quit my day job. Lately I’ve been professionally abused, unsupported, and I’ve felt completely
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It goes without saying that changes are definitely afoot in the life of your very own Carmen Jones. Last Friday I did something that people are calling crazy, ballsy, exciting and awesome. I provided two weeks notice, and I quit my day job. Lately I’ve been professionally abused, unsupported, and I’ve felt completely
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From beer to eternity OK, I give up. I met a guy online. He said I was very pretty (and I actually look like my pictures). We talked several times, and had lots in common, so I took a train to where he lives and he drove us to a baseball
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From beer to eternity OK, I give up. I met a guy online. He said I was very pretty (and I actually look like my pictures). We talked several times, and had lots in common, so I took a train to where he lives and he drove us to a baseball
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Merende Jeff Bishop, the chef behind the original Il Fiasco and Brix 25, will open Il Trattoria di Merende restaurant with his partner, Ian Lombardi, also a former Il Fiasco chef, in the former Vin Grotto space at 813 Pacific Ave. in downtown Tacoma Sept. 15 if inspections go well. Merende’s
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Merende Jeff Bishop, the chef behind the original Il Fiasco and Brix 25, will open Il Trattoria di Merende restaurant with his partner, Ian Lombardi, also a former Il Fiasco chef, in the former Vin Grotto space at 813 Pacific Ave. in downtown Tacoma Sept. 15 if inspections go well. Merende’s