Monthly Archives: June 2011

Best Buy engages in Deceptive business practices

Best Buy engages in incredibly deceptive business practices: After purchasing a Panasonic Lumix model ZS5 in mid-2010, the Tacoma Store cashier urged the purchase of the extended warranty for more $. The salesman overcame reluctance to do so by persuading … Continue reading

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6-28-11 Tumwater Police stop & interrogate suspect transient

Tumwater, WA police detain and interrogate a young suspect transient regarding a complaint received of a shoplifted beer and physical altercation with the nearby store’s security.  The stop occurred in front of Alana’s hair salon about 2 blocks from the … Continue reading

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Periodic CPU Spike Screen Freeze

This expert tech tip should be of interest to all PC users regardless of what OS/hardware they’re using. In this instance, it landed on an Intel dual-core PC running XP Pro. The problem showed up with increasing severity/frequency as very … Continue reading

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6/21/11 Pork Charade ‘Untouchables’ whitewash retaliatory firing

Pork of Shelton Commissioner/Chair Jay Hupp appears gob smacked after inviting public comment only to be met with stony silence following Pork Executive Director John Dobson’s retaliatory firing of the courageous exemplary staffer, Teresa Rebo who had filed a whistle … Continue reading

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6-8-11 Hoodsport Mason Co. PW Clean Water tax begathon

Not many citizens but a number of public officials attended this Hoodsport fire station begathon for about $4.3 Million new funding/taxes to remedy/monitor the damage done to Washington State’s water resources (State owned, btw) through permits issued by Mason County … Continue reading

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Commissioner Dawn Pannell’s Mayoral Campaign Promise

Dawn Pannell (retired teacher) wants to be Shelton’s Mayor, but refuses (when queried) to admit she favors yet another dirty incinerator in the city’s heart. Dawn Pannell was born in Vallejo, California, but raised in Puyallup.  She is a member … Continue reading

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Jack Miles Seeks Re-election as Port of Shelton Commissioner

Jack Miles has been stalwart in his support and dedication to the community. This community blog endorses him and urges you as well as your friends/neighbors to vote for him.   TO: Constituents of Mason County Port District 216 On June … Continue reading

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YELLOW

To each but a handful of Springs…and precious!

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The Enchanted Harp

A 35,000 mile maintenance checkup required a trip to the finest auto dealership conveniently located on the west coast, Toyota of Puyallup. The service is sterling and the purchasing experience in December of 2007 was the best. A 3 dealer-city … Continue reading

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Olympia Flamenco News – May-June 2011

Workshops-Ongoing Flamenco Classes in Olympia/Tacoma-Special Events Marimba Flamenca by Alice Gomez   Tango Argentina (world’s 6 best tango dancers)

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