Thu, Feb 25, 2010
To prune or not to prune?
The yearly calendar of garden chores has catapulted ahead of schedule with this winter’s warm temperatures. Pruning of many fruit trees is often performed during late winter and early spring during the dormant state. All indications seem to point to the imminent arrival of spring.
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Taking Stock - $1 billion? No big deal, here it is now
I recently reported in “Taking Stock” that Microsoft was the most profitable company in the world, earning $6.7 billion in the quarter ending Dec. 31.
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Heritage Center: great opportunity for legacy
Lawmakers in Olympia have a rare opportunity this session to give a green light to the Washington State Heritage Center, creating much-needed jobs, generating sales tax revenue… and providing our citizens with a priceless resource that will serve as a legacy for future generations.
Thu, Feb 4, 2010
Look who’s No. 1! Move over, AT&T and IBM
In the 1970s and early `80s, the most profitable company in the world was AT&T. On Jan. 1, 1984, as a result of a court-approved consent agreement, AT&T was broken up into eight companies.
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Noises off (and on again)
Years ago, an accomplished writer was given the assignment of drafting the pilot episode of a proposed television series. He thought about it, letting it play around in his writer brain for weeks, and finally got a call from the producer, asking about the script.
FAA game is rigged
A game rigged against us. Want to play a game? Regardless, you’re in, and you can’t quit.
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
We need economic development
Three hundred twenty-four dollars per year. That is how much more you and your household are going to have to pay by the end of this decade in additional taxes to the city of Edmonds every year just to keep the same services we have now, if nothing changes. Three hundred and twenty-four dollars per year and climbing.
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
John Kuller - Merry Christmas
By John KullerThey say that this is the season to be jolly. But its tough, when my two biggest role models have just let me down.It seems that President...
Thu, Dec 3, 2009
Taking Stock - Bad management put Boeing on the rocks
Renton has a plan for when Boeing is goneshouldnt Snohomish County do the same?TAKING STOCKBy Tim RaetzloffFor the BeaconThe Pontiac, Michigan, Silverdome...
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
Fire Sirens 11-24-2009
By Jeanne StarzmanNovember 11 - 17, 2009 The Edmonds Fire Department (EFD) was dispatched to 98 calls in and around Edmonds the week of November 11 - 17...
Council considers high-priority transportation improvements for city
By Neil TibbotContributions by other Citizens Advisory Transportation Committee membersOn December 1, the citizens of Edmonds are invited to step up to...
Are bad old days over? Lets hope so - Taking Stock
The recovery from that low has been rapidTAKING STOCKBy Tim RaetzloffFor the Beacon In case you missed the celebration, the Abarim Snohomish County Stock...
SOC corner - Our county officials are negotiating in good faith?
By Pam Spampani Environmental Assessments are scheduled for completion sometime this month, curiously Public Hearing dates have not been announced. We ...
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
CRI Report
By John NadeauLaguna Woods, south of Los Angeles, is a remarkable community even for California. Its a sprawling retirement complex of 20,000 that is the...
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Op-Ed from Senator Patty Murray celebrating Veterans Day
Today we gather to celebrate and honor the great courage and sacrifice of our nations veterans. It is because of their sacrifice that we can safely enjoy...
Fire Sirens - Be prepared for winter flu
October 28November 3, 2009The Edmonds Fire Department (EFD) was dispatched to 94 calls in and around Edmonds the week of October 28 through November 3,...
Dependence on Boeing a recipe for failure
By John Kuller Now that Boeing has decided to set up a second 787 Dreamliner final assembly line in Charleston SC., the question becomes, Will Boeing locate...
Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Fire Sirens
By Jeanne StarzmanEdmonds Firefighters Local 1828 Holiday Food and Toy DriveEdmonds Firefighters Local 1828 is working once again this holiday season to...
FOR ARTS SAKE By Glenn Steinberg
Sportsmanship isnt just for the playersHave you ever been to a high school football game at Edmonds Stadium?As you enter, there is a big sign. It reads...
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Red Snapper? No, not for me, thanks
It took a couple of glasses of Sake before I could tackle that oneByJohn Kuller When dining in Japan, one was not always sure what was really on the plate...
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