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    This sign, part of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, in 1909 on the campus of the University of Washington (Seattle) was just another ad campaign by Tacoma's early promoters.Photo by Morf Morford
    Yes, we like Tacoma, we just don't like...
    August 3, 2018 8:59 am

    By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It has taken several years, but Tacoma, for better or worse, has moved into…

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    We might think that we invented fast food, but Asia has had it for millennia - but it looks like this. These are sliced lotus roots.Photo: Morf Morford
    "Authentic" or not, Asian food is fast, filling,...
    July 30, 2018 8:45 am

    By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Several years ago I was teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) courses. On…

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    You never know who, or what, you'll see at any of these musical events. Photo: Morf Morford
    'Tis the season for summer festivals
    July 17, 2018 8:22 am

    By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The weather cliché in the Pacific Northwest is that summer begins after the 4th…

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    Here's a map of Tacoma's neighborhood councils. For details,  look here - http://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/community_and_economic_development/neighborhood_council_program
    Make a difference in your neighborhood
    July 16, 2018 8:55 am

    By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It seems that everywhere I go, a continuing topic of conversation is what a…

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    "Off with their heads" is not the best leadership strategy.  Photo: Morf Morford
    Take me to your leader
    July 13, 2018 8:57 am

    By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The past twenty years or so has seen a flood of books, seminars and…

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    Photo by Morf Morford
    United or divided – we celebrate together
    July 3, 2018 8:43 am

    By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index At first glance, you might not think that a book about the relationship between…

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    As you can see from this map from the US Census Bureau, Washington has more trade (by value) than California.
    Review Econ 101 and then we can talk...
    July 2, 2018 8:40 am

    By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Tom Pierson, President & CEO, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, describes Pierce County as the most…

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    Time, chance and even involuntary fashion statements, happen to us all. Photo: Morf Morford
    Do you "Work like a dog"?
    June 29, 2018 8:45 am

    By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Do you work like a dog? We might hear or even use common terms…

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    This bike "highway" in Copenhagen has directional lanes for bikes and a separate lane for non-bicycle pedestrian use - walkers, skaters, baby-strollers or wheelchairs.       Photo: Morf Morford
    Getting around without a car
    June 22, 2018 9:00 am

    By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I know a few people who are convinced that we are experiencing a “war…

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    The Tacoma Dome, or the cable bridge might be the most visible features of Tacoma from the freeway, but this is the building that truly defines and dominates Tacoma's architectural, cultural and historic landscape.   The financial and design challenges are nearly infinite, this is one investment that, decades, if not generations from now, will be appreciated like no other. Photo: Morf Morford
    Got any ideas for Tacoma's beloved Old City...
    June 20, 2018 9:10 am

    Envisioning a high quality development that further enhances the vitality of Downtown Tacoma, the City of Tacoma has issued a…

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    Books can take you all kinds of places. Photo: Morf Morford
    Libraries are far more than books
    June 18, 2018 9:42 am

    Take me to your reader  By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Libraries are more than books. It seems like an…

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    Homeless encampments seem to pop up almost anywhere. I'd guess that no one likes them - even - or maybe especially - those that find themselves in them.  Photo: Morf Morford
    There's no place like home
    June 15, 2018 9:30 am

    By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index You could make the argument that there have always been homeless people – in…

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    It's the season for local parks
    June 12, 2018 11:24 am

    By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I’ll admit to being about 150% biased on this topic, but I am convinced…

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