I am not a fan of most rap music. Yet this song combines the whole rap posing with the Rat Packs posturing in a way that I find really enjoyable. Often times we need to remember to think outside the box when it comes to life. Blanket statements like "I don't like " can keep us from seeing opportu
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03/18/2010
Tacoma's Wedge Neighborhood has requested to become a Historic District. On March 17th. 2010 The City of Tacoma is holding a public hearing to discuss this topic. "The Wedge" is an interesting section of Tacoma located between the North End and Hilltop districts. If granted Historic District stat
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03/09/2010
If you live in Washington State and you are a homeowner you may qualify for a rebate if you buy an ENERGY STAR washing machine or refrigerator. The federal government has allocated approximately 5.6 million dollars for rebates on ENERGY STAR appliances. The program starts March 16th. 2010 and run
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03/07/2010
Another installment in my weekly self indulgent series of videos. Thanks for tuning in. You Tube is great for a lot of things real estate related. Sometimes it's even great for uncovering old songs that sometimes need to be kept covered up! This however, is not one of those better left for dead
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03/05/2010
Today we will be holding our listing at 5420 189th. Lane SW Rochester, WA Open. If you are looking for a very nicely maintained 3br 2bth home on just over an acre this one is priced right at $223,900 Please stop by between 1pm and 4pm. to tour this home. If you have any questions you can reach m
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02/28/2010
Well another Friday another video..... Today I am sharing with you the band String Cheese Incident. Regretfully they are no longer together. For about a decade they toured almost constantly bringing their blend of bluegrass, country, rock, jam band, funk, and just about everything else anyone who
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02/26/2010
With this self serving post I will break 100,000 points here on Active Rain. Like many of you who post here regularly I have been involved (not very actively lately) for a long time here. Today's video really sums up a lot with both the title of the song and the constant refrains of "You Can't Ge
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02/19/2010
Now that my 30 year high school reunion is being planned I have been listening to some of the music I listened to when I was a kid in Tacoma Washington. Much of it leaves a funny buzzing in my ears but there are some gems that even after all these years still give me a smile or chuckle. Today's v
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02/12/2010
Do you remember Roxy Music? Brian Ferry has such a warm smooth voice and the lush sounds of the band simply ooze the 1980's Bands like ABC, OMD, and others crafted songs that were rich and complex yet they caught on with the people who bought pop music. Today it's a overcast day in Tacoma and I a
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02/05/2010
Another in my series of music videos. Music can be a great way to help you center yourself if you're having a bad day or to help keep your mood up if you're having a good day. This morning I was listening to my music collection on shuffle and one of my favorite songs played. I realized immediatel
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01/29/2010