Category Archives: Business

Rite Aid, Facing Slumping Sales and Opioid Suits, Files for Bankruptcy

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Jim deMaine

The pharmacy chain, one of the country’s largest, faces more than a thousand lawsuits that say it filled illegal prescriptions for painkillers. By Jordyn Holman and Lauren Hirsch in the NYT Rite Aid, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States, … Continue reading →

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New York University will divest from fossil fuels in win for student activists

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

From the Guardian – thanks to Pam P. New York University plans to divest from fossil fuels, the Guardian has learned, following years of pressure from student activists. The move from one of the US’s largest private universities, whose endowment … Continue reading →

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College Football is in Full Conflagration: We Need a New National Model

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Art Thiel in Post Alley (thanks to Ed M.) Did the University of Washington just move to Oklahoma City? No. UW did not replicate the stunt that cost Seattle the Sonics 15 years ago, and counting. The university and … Continue reading →

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Lindsey Graham and Elizabeth Warren: When It Comes to Big Tech, Enough Is Enough

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Lindsey Graham and Elizabeth Warren Mr. Graham, a Republican, is the senior senator from South Carolina. Ms. Warren, a Democrat, is the senior senator from Massachusetts. The digital revolution promised amazing new opportunities — and it delivered. Digital platforms promoted social interaction, … Continue reading →

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Here’s How to Fix Downtown: Better Parking and Tax Breaks

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: How about this article with a contrarian view!! By Dick Lilly in the Post Alley Newsletter A few months back my friend Alec Fisken (now passed away) and I were picking our way through downtown on our way … Continue reading →

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José Andrés Is the First Chef to Serve Good Meat’s ‘No-Kill’ Chicken in the U.S.

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

by Tierney Plumb  in Eater-Washington DC Thanks to Pam P. Culinary superstar José Andrés just made history by selling Good Meat’s cell-cultivated chicken for the first time in the U.S., right here in D.C. The chef and global humanitarian hosted the landmark … Continue reading →

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Mayor Harrell releases blueprint to ‘activate’ Downtown Seattle

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Josh Cohen in Crosscut The laundry list includes ideas for denser housing and expanded homeless outreach — along with some Space Needle-level swings. What does Mayor Bruce Harrell want to do to help Downtown Seattle recover? A little bit … Continue reading →

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Fixing Seattle’s Downtown: First, Do No Harm

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

by David Brewster By David Brewster in the Post Alley Newsletter June 26, 2023 Many are the chefs in the kitchen, cooking up a recipe for the revival of Seattle’s downtown — Downtown Seattle Association, Mayor Bruce Harrell, Markham McIntyre … Continue reading →

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Giving Red America a Reason to Love Electric Vehicles

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Binyamin Appelbaum in the NYT June 10th Photographs by Reva Keller Mr. Appelbaum is a member of the editorial board. Ms. Keller is a photographer based in Seattle. Electric vehicles are rare in Moses Lake, Wash., a small city in the … Continue reading →

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5 Things to Know about Amazon’s Recent One Medical Acquisition

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: One Medical Clinics have popped up all around Seattle, some catering to seniors. In July 2022, it was announced that Amazon, Inc. agreed to acquire One Medical for about $3.9 billion in an all-cash deal. Prior to the announcement, pharmacy … Continue reading →

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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

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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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