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The Tacoma Food Justice Book Club will discuss the story of organic food from its humble beginnings to its industrialization by a number of large producers, and what's good and bad about the industry today as they flip through the pages of Organic Inc.: Natural Foods and How They Grew,
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College isn't just about studying, it's also about learning how to be a unsupervised adult. There are a few things you need to know right away. One), dry humping in public doesn't improve your street cred. Unless you're a declared exhibitionist, you will regret finding photos on Facebook next week.
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A few months ago I enjoyed a nice lunch in Federal Way. I was dining "Hans" style (solo), which I find enjoyable at times - seeing as how most people get on my nerves. There are only a couple of people I can tolerate for the entire length of
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Narai Asian Cuisine Where: 320 Fourth Ave. E, Olympia, 360.754.1332 Hours: Open Daily except Monday. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: Asian with heavy focus on Thai Scene: Very casual, kids welcome Drinkies: Beer and wine, Thai tea and coffee, soda Prices: $2-$13.95 ANNOUNCER: Olympia has Thai places
Live & CD Reviews
There's nothing easy about the Sasquatch! Music Festival. They make you work for it. First and foremost - don't believe anyone that tells you different; the Gorge is in The Middle of Fucking Nowhere. The view is spectacular, of course - and there's really nothing in the world like
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The 4th Attack Reconnaissance Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment held an Inactivation and Casing of the Colors Ceremony this morning on Watkins Field. "It's a big day," said Col. (P) Paul Bontrager, deputy commanding general, 7th Infantry Division, to the almost 400 soldiers standing in front of him. "But it's not necessarily the
Military Life
The second annual Celebrating Military Service Parade will be held in downtown Tacoma Saturday, Aug. 16, to honor military past and present. "It's in appreciation of the military," said Steve James, executive director of the Daffodil Festival. "It's a way of saying thank you." The parade, hosted by the Daffodil Festival, will
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Though folks like to carry on about the seemingly neverending rainfall in the Pacific Northwest, the truth of the matter is, our seasons are mellow, with only pockets of extreme weather doled out by Mother Nature. With just a few short weeks of summer heat remaining, some of us are
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Mothers and fathers of America - these are your children. They come from comfortable suburban cul-de-sacs, liberal arts schools and YouTube - Day-Glo hippies with short attention spans and a thing for Miike Snow. They wear fake neon Raybans, side ponytails and face paint - like the entire
Jobs & Education
Spc. Terri Francis, 27, is tenacious. The soldier, who grew up on an Apache reservation in New Mexico, became a single mother at age 17 and obtained her GED because she knew that without a high school credential, she wouldn't be able to earn enough for her family. In 2006, she
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Nigel Tufnel: What's wrong wif bein' sexy?Ian Faith: Sex-ist! - This Is Spinal Tap Is it OK to be postfeminist yet, or is Western culture still too enslaved by the Patriarchy? Have we evolved out of feminist Defcon Five? What if I'm a man? Can I be postfeminist, or is it
Arts
It all started when I lost my I.D. My friend had a great idea; we'd go into a bar that doubled as an art gallery, and pretend to look at art. Who would refuse a civilized art enthusiast? Drinking alcohol without my papers? What do I look like to you,
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What will you be doing at 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 16? The Washington National Guard's Emergency Management Division would like to make a suggestion. The Great Washington ShakeOut, an annual campaign and event to promote earthquake preparedness, will culminate at that exact moment and the planners would like you to
Jobs & Education
The tugboat Henry Foss turned a barge in a seemingly effortless motion on Tacoma's Commencement Bay. The maneuver was practiced, clear in intent and the product of professionalism - kind of like ballet on the water. As the tug pushed the barge to its mooring on the Thea Foss Waterway, I was
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[FESTIVAL] + FRI, AUG. 15-17 "Awesome coffee on a farm in the middle of pretty much nowhere, group photo on the haystacks every year ... swimming in the river, eating food that was grown on the land, standing in the back field late at night, watching the bands play (really loud),
Music
The breadth and crazy ambition of concept albums were slowly drilled into my skull by my father, who grew up on the overblown artistic expression of '70s progressive rock. Jethro Tull, 10cc, Godley and Creme, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd and countless other artists straining at the boundaries of what albums
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Two artists, four food trucks, 25 vendors and 14 bands will span the course of the 7-hour day. Local musician Tony Reed, whose band Mos Generator will play for the second time at MAWP, feels the event is a great way to bring together people of all ages. "This year,
Music
What does Music and Art in Wright Park (MAWP) mean to Tacoma? Why did 2,500 people rally last year to support artists, musicians, food and craft vendors? "All the old punk rockers get to bring their kids to a place that is beautiful and full of what makes them happy -
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE NOW Rachelle Ferrell Seattle. Sept. 4-7. $30.50 (Jazz Alley, jazzalley.com) Colony House & Knox Hamilton,
Food Matters
PUTTING UP GREEN BEANS The Tacoma Farmers Market brings in a plethora of nature's candy, artisan vendors and special foodie events including "Putting Up Green Beans" at the South Tacoma Market (STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St.) at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. This hands-on workshop will get you green bean
