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By any criteria, the landscape of Seattle is unrecognizable from just a few years ago. Photo: Morf Morford

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2019 has been a year of changes Summary The U.S. labor market added 136,000 net new jobs in…

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New Washington Research Council report analyzes I-976, finds it “would significantly disrupt planned transportation projects”

For voters looking for an objective and thorough analysis of I-976, we recommend a new report from the…

This is the "test pattern" which was used to calibrate the visual aspects of the black and white broadcast image. For some time it was a close up of a pattern as printed on art-grade white cardboard. It was used from 1947 to the early 1960s. It came on screen when broadcasting stopped and would often follow the formal television station sign-off after the United States national anthem. It was a steady image from about 11 pm to about 6 am.To calibrate sound quality, the test pattern was usually accompanied by a 1,000 or 400 hertz sine wave test tone, which demonstrated that the TV aural receiver was working. If the tone was pure-sounding rather than a buzz or rattle, then transmitted speech and music would not be distorted.

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For those of a certain age, a mystery is solved

What was the purpose of that Indian head thing on TV?  By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Back…

When it comes to walls, fortunes have been spent on impassible barriers - some more silly, expensive and effective than others. For better or worse, human ingenuity will prevail.  Photo: Morf Morford

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How will border walls impact national parks?

Border walls, from Berlin to China’s Great Wall, have many unforeseen impacts  The US Border with Mexico sits…

One of my favorite aspects of Tacoma is the preponderance of odd little corners, bays, gulches and unexpected views. This access to the unexpected is my definition of the character of Tacoma. The little white corner near the upper left corner is the town of Ruston. How many cities have another town within their borders?2009 NAIP Imagery and LiDAR OBIA-based Canopy Cover for Tacoma, WA courtesy: University of Washington

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What do you believe about Tacoma?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index You don’t need to be an urban design professional to see that…

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Ready for a news diet?

Does the news make you crazy? Here are some tips on being a more productive news consumer By…

I don't know about anyone else, but I pay attention to signs like this. Photo: Morf Morford

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Going bankrupt in two easy steps

Every step we take moves us further along By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index “How did you go…

Ever notice what inspires kids to do things we might consider "work"? Almost anything - just the opportunity to experience life is a nearly unquenchable motivation.        Photo: Morf Morford

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Are you chasing your goal, or just running?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index If you have a cat or a dog, and you observe them…

Governor signs bill qualifying first responders for workers’ comp for PTSD

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Firefighters launch company with new product that saves lives

LifeDoor launches tech device that closes doors and protects homes in fire EVERETT, WA – Just in time…

This diagram of measurement systems show how confusing our history has been.

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Who wants to be miserable?

Are we having a ’70s revival? By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Back in 1976 the book How…

Jury Duty - the ultimate duty of a citizen

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Jury Duty – the ultimate duty of a citizen

I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government…

Rural road near KapowsinPhoto by Morf Morford

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AWB joins opposition to I-976 – "Transportation infrastructure needs more investment, not less."

Employer group urges ‘no’ vote on initiative that threatens to cut funding for sorely needed transportation projects Washington’s…

This still thriving village on the sea coast of England was built centuries ago. Photo: Morf Morford

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Your money, your vote, your future

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index We, as citizens and voters, almost continuously have before us the choice…