Tacoma Community Corner
Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis
No doubt about it, the current economic situation in the US Financial Crisis is scary. But there are things each of us can do to protect ourselves and keep things from...
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Donation Underwrites One-woman show "Thea Foss Saga"
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Tacoma Historical Society has received a grant in support of their December program - So Many Things to Do Yet: the Saga of Thea Foss. The event will take place Monday, December...
EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it...
Weekend Activities in and around Tacoma
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...
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EarthTalk: Non-dairy milks
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There seems to be a large selection of soy and other non-dairy milks out there today, even right in the dairy sections of major supermarkets. Why should I opt for...
Read more...Don’t let dining out in the Tacoma area do you in!
Going out to eat in Tacoma and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...
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EarthTalk: Lowering your carbon footprint
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How can I measure—and then improve—my overall “carbon footprint?” What are the major areas of one’s daily life that one measures? -- A.F.
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EarthTalk: Toxic household cleaners
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve read that household cleaners contain cancer-causing toxic ingredients. What should I do, then, to keep my house clean but also safe for my kids? --...
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EarthTalk: Aerosol sprays
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What’s the deal nowadays with aerosol spray cans? I thought that the ozone-depleting chemicals used in them were eliminated back in the 1970s. Is this true? If...
Read more...Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Tacoma
They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Tacoma,...
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