Category Archives: Business

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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The end of the pandemic lockdown is closer than you think

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Jim deMaine

by Jon Talton in the Seattle Times The other day I bought an 8-ounce pump bottle of Purell hand sanitizer at Bartell’s. After more than a year of being unable to find the coveted goo — at least that was … Continue reading →

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GoPuff

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. 📭 Essentials delivered Everyone’s definition of an essential is different. Essentials are different depending on the occasion. One day it might be toilet paper, another day it might be tequila. Lucky for you, Gopuff recently expanded in Seattle … Continue reading →

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Downtown Seattle: Rebuilding a Troubled Superstar

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Jim Tanner

Town Hall will host CityClub’s May Civic Cocktail (virtually) Wednesday, May 5th from 6 to 7 pm. The guests are Bob Donegan and Brian Surratt. Donegan is President of Ivar’s restaurants. Surratt is Vice-President for real estate investments and community relations … Continue reading →

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The Pandemic and the Future City

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By Paul Krugman in the NYT Ed note: What is the future of Seattle as a vibrant city? Will downtown office space be occupied? Will renters move out to suburban or rural areas is Wi-Fi access is good? We must hope … Continue reading →

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How to eat meat without killing an animal!

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. From the Guardian: Singapore’s approval of chicken cells grown in bioreactors is seen as landmark moment across industry Eat Just’s ‘chicken bites’ will be initially available in a Singapore restaurant. Cultured meat, produced in bioreactors without … Continue reading →

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Crosscut begins a series on trustbusting – focusing on Amazon

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Jim deMaine

by Katie Wilson at Crosscut It’s been a long time since America has thought very much about trustbusting. The phrase still calls to mind a grinning, cartoon Teddy Roosevelt, swinging his big stick at Standard Oil. But as of this … Continue reading →

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Inventions by women

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D! People don’t realize all the things that were invented by women. Here are just a few! 1. The Car Heater Margaret A. Wilcox, born in 1838, was one of the first women mechanical engineers. She is … Continue reading →

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With virtual reality, caregivers can become patients

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: This use of virtual reality may be an answer to help caregivers from doctors to aids “actually” experience what their patients are experiencing. I’d love to see it tried out! By KERRY HANNONThe New York Times When Carrie Shaw … Continue reading →

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Bananas or your ? – what a commercial!

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks Sybil Ann

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How a stimulus package works

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Jim deMaine

According to Jeff E.! 🙂 It is a slow day in the small town , and streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody is living on credit. A tourist visiting the area drives through town, … Continue reading →

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Let’s pay attention to Bill

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: The two most rational voices in this pandemic are Tony Fauci and Bill Gates. In this interview Gates discusses how we will need to look at reopening schools, etc. based on a risk-benefit analysis. Also, he warns that … Continue reading →

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Cool app for shopping

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Want to shop at COSTCO, QFC, Safeway or many other stores and get same day delivery. This looks like a cool app but there is a 5% delivery fee or you can a monthly fee for free deliveries. The app … Continue reading →

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Get Ready, New York: The Plastic Bag Ban Is Starting – The New York Times

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Jim Tanner

A statewide law, which takes effect on Sunday [ed- 3/1/20], forbids businesses from providing the single-use bags that many shoppers rely on. New York is banning the distribution of single-use plastic bags statewide on Sunday, a move with the ambitious … Continue reading →