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Tacoma Rainiers Ticket Package with Meals

Tacoma Rainiers Ticket Package with Meals

For big-time baseball action close to home, you can’t beat the Tacoma Rainiers. See them take on the Las Vegas 51s and show off your team pride with a new hat. $35 ($90 value) for two tickets on Friday, May 2, at 7:05 p.m. plus two ballpark meals and hats $35 ($90 value) for two tickets on Saturday, May 3, […]

by · April 30, 2014 · 0 comments · Deals, Tacoma Rainiers
Puyallup Bridge Weight Limits Become More Restrictive May 7

Puyallup Bridge Weight Limits Become More Restrictive May 7

A routine bridge inspection has found joint damage to the Portland Avenue area Puyallup River Bridge that’s causing the City of Tacoma to further reduce the maximum vehicle weight from 18 tons down to 10 tons. City staff are preparing signs and notices to inform the public of the change, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 7. […]

by · April 30, 2014 · 0 comments · Local, News
Silver announces that NBA bans Clippers’ Sterling for life

Silver announces that NBA bans Clippers’ Sterling for life

NEW YORK — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has banned Donald Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers or the NBA, it was announced today at a press conference in Manhattan. Commissioner Silver has also fined Mr. Sterling $2.5 million, the maximum amount allowed under the NBA Constitution. The fine money will be donated to organizations dedicated to anti-discrimination and […]

by · April 29, 2014 · 0 comments · Sports
Apple Updates MacBook Air

Apple Updates MacBook Air

CUPERTINO, California—April 29, 2014—Apple® today updated MacBook Air® with faster processors and lower prices, making the perfect everyday notebook an even better value. Now starting at $899, MacBook Air features powerful processors, fast flash storage, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, up to 12 hours of battery life and Apple’s iLife® and iWork® apps, giving you everything you need to handle all your work, […]

by · April 29, 2014 · 0 comments · Technology

iControl Networks and NETGEAR Launch Android Touchscreen for the Smart Home

Redwood City, CA and San Jose, CA – April 24, 2014 –iControl Networks and NETGEAR® announced today the launch of the NETGEAR Security Touch Screen (STS7000), a new Android™ touchscreen for iControl Connect™ solutions. The seven-inch screen is a high-quality, cost effective option that allows users to manage and interact with their homes while staying connected to relevant internet content such as weather, traffic, […]

by · April 29, 2014 · 0 comments · Technology
Get Out and Ride during May’s 2014 Bike Month

Get Out and Ride during May’s 2014 Bike Month

Bike Month 2014 activities will create bonds across the Tacoma bicycling community between interest and community groups spanning religion, families, fashion, local food, art, history, and micro-brews. Yet, one of the first events is designed around the nuts and bolts of getting out to ride in the first place – the Tacoma Bike Swap. The South Sound Region’s biggest bike […]

by · April 29, 2014 · 1 comment · Local, News
Seahawks Hire Jeff Ireland as Consultant Through 2014 NFL Draft

Seahawks Hire Jeff Ireland as Consultant Through 2014 NFL Draft

Renton, Wash. – The Seattle Seahawks have hired former Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland as a consultant through the 2014 NFL Draft, the team announced today. Ireland spent six seasons as general manager of the Miami Dolphins after being hired into that role on January 2, 2008. He joined Miami after a seven-year stint (2001-07) with the Dallas Cowboys, […]

by · April 29, 2014 · 0 comments · Seattle Seahawks, Sports

Kyle Seager named American League Co-Player of the Week

Seager hit .409 (9×22) with 8 runs, 5 home runs, 11 RBI, 1.549 OPS SEATTLE, Wash. – Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager has been named the American League Co-Player of the Week for April 21-27 along with Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. Seager hit .409 (9×22) with 8 runs, 5 home runs, 11 RBI with a 1.549 OPS in 6 […]

by · April 29, 2014 · 0 comments · Seattle Mariners, Sports

Puget Sound-Themed Family Fun Day May 10

Join more than a dozen organizations collaborating to bring our region a free Puget Sound Starts Here month Family Fun Day event at Tacoma’s Foss Waterway Seaport.  With activities for all ages, residents will come out for games, crafts, kids’ music, free food, prizes and the chance to see and learn about local sea life and Sound-healthy behaviors to protect […]

by · April 29, 2014 · 0 comments · Local, News
TP-LINK 2-Unit AV 500Mbps Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit (TL-PA4010KIT)

TP-LINK 2-Unit AV 500Mbps Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit (TL-PA4010KIT)

Newegg.com has TP-LINK 2-Unit AV 500Mbps Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit (TL-PA4010KIT) on sale for $39.99 – $10 promo code EMCPFHA26 = $29.99. Shipping is free. Product description:  The TL-PA4010KIT AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit by TP-LINK uses your home’s existing electrical wires to create or expand your home network. With no additional wiring or configuration required, you can simply plug the TL-PA4010KIT into existing power […]

by · April 29, 2014 · 0 comments · Deals