Category Archives: Business

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By David Brewster in Post Alley/Seattle A disturbing, Seattle-relevant story in the New York Times traces the exodus of highly educated employees from “superstar cities.” Seattle and other expensive coastal cities are definitely on the list, and the story notes the loss of magnetism … Continue reading →

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The egg shortage won’t end anytime soon. Here’s why

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Jim deMaine

by Sophia Sun in Crosscut Washington ecologists and farmers are scrambling to slow the avian flu — and get cartons back on grocery shelves. While people search for fresh chicken eggs for their frittatas and avocado toast, Washington farmers and egg … Continue reading →

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HIDDEN HYDROGEN

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. A version of this story appeared in Science, Vol 379, Issue 6633. Download PDF IN THE SHADE of a mango tree, Mamadou Ngulo Konaré recounted the legendary event of his childhood. In 1987, well diggers had come … Continue reading →

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US Postal Service to purchase 66,000 electric delivery vehicles in major shift

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. By UMAR SHAKIR from The Verge The United States Postal Service said that it will add 66,000 fully electric delivery vehicles to its aging and polluting fleet of trucks. The mail agency agreed to spend $9.6 billion on 106,000 … Continue reading →

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Transforming Age to Open Second Headquarters In Support of Growing Footprint, Adds 10 Managed Communities

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Publicly posted on Linkedin October 13, 2022 – Seattle, Wash. –Today, Transforming Age announced that in December it will open a second headquarters (“HQ2”) in Omaha, Nebraska along with the addition of 10 third-party managed communities to its growing portfolio, now … Continue reading →

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They Were Entitled to Free Care. Providence Hounded Them to Pay.

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: This article raises the question about the blurred lines between a non-profit and for-profit organization. Some non-profits, like the Providence system, enjoy huge tax brakes and may not living up to their mission, moral or legal responsibilities. On … Continue reading →

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45 Major Companies Commit to Hiring Over 20,000 Refugees at Tent Business Summit

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. NEW YORK, September 19, 2022 – With the United States welcoming tens of thousands of refugees from Afghanistan, Ukraine, and other crises, today, dozens of America’s largest employers and best-known brands are announcing new commitments to hire 22,725 refugees in full … Continue reading →

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Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

by David Gelles in the NYT A half century after founding the outdoor apparel maker Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, the eccentric rock climber who became a reluctant billionaire with his unconventional spin on capitalism, has given the company away. Rather than … Continue reading →

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A different look at hiring

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P   This week in good news —        An Ohio-based restaurant chain is building its fast-growing workforce with people often overlooked In the U.S., the unemployment rate among formerly incarcerated people is nearly five … Continue reading →

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Dubai builds world’s largest vertical farm

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. The city known for importing almost all of its produce will now grow 2 million pounds of leafy greens each year inside the world’s largest vertical farm. As the world begins to turn its back on … Continue reading →

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What Baby Boomers Want (Options!), Senior Housing Delivers

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put B. By Linda Baker in the NYT The pandemic crushed the senior housing market, cutting occupancy rates and stalling construction. Now, as the market begins an uneven rebound, developers are adapting to the coming wave of aging baby … Continue reading →

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Ten Things That Will Disappear In Our Lifetime (maybe)

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

                    Not news to some of us, but still a little unsettling. Thanks to Sybil-Ann 1. The Post Office– Get ready to imagine a world without the post office.  They are so deeply in … Continue reading →

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Remembering the ads we were subjected to

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M

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The Playacting Over Masks Really Needed to End

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. for sending in this thought provoking article. by Tom Nichols in The Atlantic The U.S.-government mandate requiring mask wearing on transportation is now dead, and it was killed in the worst way possible. A judge deemed “not … Continue reading →

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The Government Comes Through For Tesla With A $465 Million Loan For Its Electric Sedan

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. for sending this in Erick Schonfeld@erickschonfeld / 8:12 AM PDT•June 23, 2009 Comment In an announcement today at Ford’s research center in Dearborn, Michigan, the U.S. Secretary of Energy will be giving details about the first loans to come … Continue reading →

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Companies doing or not doing business in Russia

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Jim S. Professor Jeffry Sonnenfeld (Yale University) has developed a list of companies who did, or continue to do business in Russia.  The list is divided into five categories, ranging from “Withdrawal” a clean break with  to “Digging … Continue reading →

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Companies still doing business in Russia – a Hall of Shame

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From Pam P.—A friend sent me this from the Washington Post: But Zelensky made another ask on Wednesday morning, and it’s something all Americans can help with. We can stop buying the products of businesses that continue to fund Vladimir … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a city – exploring doughnut economics

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Marilyn W and Diane S

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Facebook knows you

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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Good morning. Is it time to start moving back to normalcy?

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Jim deMaine

From the New York Times. Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: I think in some sense we’re all beginning to adjust to whatever the new normal is. We’re not sure yet, we’re uneasy, but COVID will recede into the … Continue reading →

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Remember the good old days

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

From a Facebook Friend of Put B.’s in Hawaii.

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Loving Pike Place Market

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.

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What a way to fly!

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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How an Unproven Alzheimer’s Drug Got Approved

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Though some of its own senior officials said there was little evidence of benefit for patients, the F.D.A. nonetheless greenlighted Biogen’s Aduhelm, or aducanumab. By Pam Belluck, Sheila Kaplan and Rebecca Robbins Updated July 20, 2021, 9:29 a.m. in the New York Times Ed note: The … Continue reading →

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FORTY 737 AIRCRAFT EACH MONTH . . . .

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann. Ever wonder how Boeing produces over   FORTY  737 airplanes a month ? A train arrives with the main body in the morning.  They turn them out about one every 18 hours and every part is supplied by the lowest cost … Continue reading →

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