Earth Day is a reminder that the earth is ours to keep and pass on to our descendants

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Index Staff

Climate change? What climate change? By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The first Earth Day was in 1970. The assumption back then was that with cleaner cars, more litter bags and a few more air quality regulations, we would all … [...more]

Is there a “dirty job” in your future?

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index If you or someone you know is interested in a job in the traditional trades — like plumbing, electrical work or welding — former “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe has a deal for you. … [...more]

Homeless in Seattle? There’s more to those numbers

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Homelessness is one of those issues that just won’t go away. No matter where or how you live, or even your income, education or income, finding, keeping and affording housing is a pressing issue. … ... [...more]

Joshua W. Turner releases Dusk EP

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Index Staff

What happens when you mix singer/ songwriter with strong pop sensibility and structure? You get Joshua W. Turner. Joshua’s latest EP release entitled Dusk takes a very human approach on examining the light and dark aspects of relationships, ... [...more]

Got gas? Whatever the cost, it’s probably cheaper than you think

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index For better or worse, virtually all of us drive personal automobiles – most of them being fossil-fueled combustion engines. Even so-called “alternative forms of transportation” – like ... [...more]

Brexit might feel like a world away, but we need to learn from it

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index If you have been following the ups and downs of the Brexit talks, you know that virtually nothing is certain. The BBC and other international news services describe it as a “divorce”. And in ... [...more]

Logical fallacies are familiar and easy to use – but don’t fall into their trap

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I’ve taught English 101 and public speaking for many years. A key element of both classes is the ability to make a clear, succinct and convincing argument. Making a solid argument is the ultimate … ... [...more]

Audition Announcement- Taming of the Shrew- Tol and Smol Theatre Productions

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Index Staff

Tol and Smol Theatre Productions is proud to present a modern adaptation of ‘Taming of the Shrew’. Directed by: Nastassia Reynolds and Ben Stahl Auditions: August 18th and August 19th Call backs: August 21st, 2019 Rehearsals start: December ... [...more]

Attractive businesswomen viewed as less trustworthy “femmes fatales”

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Index Staff

A Washington State University researcher says attractive businesswomen are considered less trustworthy, less truthful and more worthy of being fired than less attractive women. This “femme fatale effect,” as she and a University of Colorado ... [...more]

Technology shapes and challenges all of us

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Index Staff

I never remember myself a time in which our history was so full, in which day by day brought us new objects of interest, and, let me say also, new objects for anxiety. - Joseph Chamberlain, British statesman, 1898 By Morf … [...more]