Focus
There's no doubt the wide array of weather conditions prevalent in the Puget Sound area don't appeal to everyone. Rain, snow, fog, wind or overcast skies can dampen spirits and even cause bouts of seasonal depression in some people. But the inclement conditions provide the perfect environment for learning to fly a
Military Life
Military wife Beth Stroehman leads a support group for military spouses, but she is quick to acknowledge that the idea for the group did not originate with her. Instead, she credits one of the pastors on staff at the Lighthouse Christian Center, or LCC, in Puyallup where she attends with
Business News
Shur-Kleen Car Wash is awash in business. Located across the street from Gray Army Airfield, the carwash offers its customers a full range of services. "A car owner can come in here and get a great car wash, hand towel drying to reduce water spots, full-service interior vacuum, window and dashboard cleaning
Focus
As a young boy Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Peter Brzezinski seemed destined to become a minister. His great aunt, Winnibald Lapinski was a mother superior, and she sent him cards telling him that she was praying for him to be in the ministry someday. "I was only 12 or so years old, and
Focus
FORWARD OPERATING BASE TOMBSTONE, Afghanistan (AP) - Welcome to the O.K. Corral. Past the concrete slabs and guards in heavy combat gear, a wooden board at the entrance to an allied military base in Afghanistan shows an image of Wyatt Earp, the legendary lawman of the American Wild West. His features
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The Weekly Volcano staff crosses Flett Creek during daily trips for Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccinos. We don't give Flett Creek much thought, because all we can think about are Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccinos. John Flett and his family couldn't enjoy the sweet awesomeness of Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccinos during their
Stage
You Can't Take It With You is one of my favorite plays. It wasn't a week ago, which should tell you something about the current Lakewood Playhouse production. It is a show full of characters. Not the way most plays are, but more in the, "He's quite a character" vein. A
Features
When the economy is bad like it is now, most of us have a tendency to shop for a bargain as often as possible. Even when the economy is flourishing (can't remember when that was anymore), many of us still like to find the good deals. So when a very
Support
The Evergreen State College, which has campuses in Olympia and Tacoma, offers some compelling incentives for veterans to pursue higher education. In addition to the standard grants and financial aid loans any student can apply for, veterans who qualify also may be eligible for some specific entitlements. "One of the good things
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FORT RILEY, Kan. (Army News Service) - It's something nearly every soldier will face sooner or later: transitioning from the Army to civilian life. Whether they choose to do so after seven years or 27, the changes in lifestyle and environment can conjure up every emotion in the book. Regardless
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When Norma Melo learned that her 47-year-old husband, Julian Melo, was killed in northern Iraq along with 18 others from his Stryker Brigade Dec. 21, 2004, her life as she knew it was over. “I was devastated,” said Melo, now a volunteer with T.A.P.S., which stands for Tragedy Assistance Program For
Music
Can I be real with you for a moment? The Who's halftime show performance was one of the most upsetting things I've witnessed in quite a while. This is a band that defined itself by its outstanding live shows. The band's early days were paved in trashed guitars and vocal
Music
Derek M. Johnson >>> Thursday, Feb. 11 Experimental music is shady territory, in my book - much like abstract art and the pescetarian culture. It often feels to me like the performer either can't play music, or can and simply refuses to. Either way, it can be frustrating. Derek M. Johnson
Music
The current show at Kittredge Gallery features sculptures by Michael Johnson, associate professor of sculpture at University of Puget Sound. Johnson's sculptures are inspired by, but not imitative of, common objects such as bottles and bowls. There is one that looks like a pestle or maybe a butter churn and
Music
It's a new week, which means it's time for a new installment of Bobble Tiki's South Sound music news and notes column. Without further ado, let's get rolling. Oh, dear lord, what is Bobble Tiki to do? Football season is officially over, and this - quite naturally - leaves a massive
Music
How do you decide a good revivalist? What rating system should be applied? Should it be the slight twists, innovations and modernizations that someone like M. Ward brings to the table? Should it be based on the deference for and flawlessness of the replication, like the garage-rock revival strives for?
Music
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 = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com ON SALE NOW Billy Connoly Seattle March 12-13 8
Music
There are a lot of places in the world I have yet to see. Japan is not one of them. Long before last June, the first time I set foot in most countries of the European Union, I had already been to Japan five times - with three different bands.
