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Did you know the United Nations declared 2012 to be the International Year of the Cooperative? The UN based its statement on the co-op business model's stunning growth. The UN found that, in 2012, one billion people worldwide were co-op member-owners, or one in five adults over the age of
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. Open mic format with Pam Carter from Classic Case as the host. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Rockin' Blues Jam Session. Hosted by Max Renshaw. 6 pm. Uncle
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Inspired by the lack of variety in dance music in Tacoma, Calvin Murphy and Omar Stokes founded Ocean Grooves Entertainment in January 1999. They started off strong that February with Monday night shows at the 6th & Proctor Bar & Grill (later became Hell's Kitchen) and dedicated Mondaysd to underground
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Suzanne Conlon sneaks a bite of shrimp in her snappy little outfit that combines fun with formal at Zoobilee held last Saturday at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Setting off the formal portion of her look is an up-do by Yonga at Angelo Mendi Salon (where Conlon also works.) This is
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DJs Broam, Bobby Galaxy and Mr. Melanin have created something that should be reviewed in a gourmet magazine: We swear to you, their Future Bass is so good you might want to eat it. The bass throbs. The sounds ebb. The crowd is hyped. The roof is definitely being raised.
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The recently opened Hampton Inn & Suites [800 Station Drive, DuPont] is a new hotel for military families and visitors looking for convenience, quality service and comfortable accommodations. When walking into the establishment, visitors will quickly notice the vibrant red and grey pattern colors. The interior décor, with a few whimsical
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My friend and I had our navels pierced for my 17th birthday at Dagon’s Lair in Lakewood. I was absolutely petrified to get it pierced — I hate needles. I sat nervously waiting for my name to called. Finally a young man with tattoos and piercing all over his body,
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July 20 brought a night of rain after a week of rain, which meant Zoobilee revelers were either covered up by their umbrellas or wet. But a few savvy attendees buffed up their best boots and brought their sense of humor to the event, which featured plenty of heat from fire
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