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‘New’ Sonic Support Group Seeks to Rally City
Seattle NBA Fans works to drum up support in anticipation of a potential announcement
Most Seattle Supersonics fans were upset when NBA Commissioner Adam Silver once again delayed an announcement on league expansion. Brian Robinson is not like most fans…
‘Transformative’ Overlook Walk Opens Along Seattle’s Waterfront
The elevated walk is another sign that the massive renovation is almost complete
Seattle’s multi-billion-dollar waterfront renovation was always about connecting Pike Place Market and downtown Seattle to Puget Sound and the new 20-acre Waterfront Park. With the Oct. 4 opening of the elevated Overlook Walk, that dream has been realized…
Gym Journey
Chris Travis launched SSP to help others in the same situation he once found himself in
Chris travis remembers working 80 hours a week after starting a new job at Amazon’s Kindle division back in 2010. Not surprisingly, it took a toll on his health. He was eating poorly. He had developed a bad back, and wasn’t exercising…
Remote Vs. In Office: The Debate Heats Up
Workers want one thing, bosses another. Something must give.
Back in March 2020, I was in charge of our entire Seattle office. I enjoyed going downtown and interacting with about 20 colleagues every day. I liked the variety of lunch options, and yes, the occasional happy hour. The choices were limitless. I fed off the energy of the city…
Costco’s Gold Rush Continues
Sales of gold bullion rise again
In one of the many iconic Seinfeld episodes, comedian Kenny Bania describes a popular bit from his comedy act: “That’s gold, Jerry! Gold.” He may as well have been referring to Costco’s ever-increasing sales of gold bars. The Issaquah-based warehouse chain said in its earnings call yesterday that sales of gold bars rose “double digits”…
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