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    Articles by Don C. Brunell
    Avoiding trouble while Tweeting | Don Brunell
    Avoiding trouble while Tweeting | Don Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • September 17, 2018 10:30 am

    Your social media can hurt you or help you when looking for a job.

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    Lampson beating odds for family-owned businesses | Don Brunell
    Lampson beating odds for family-owned businesses | Don...
    By Don C. Brunell • September 10, 2018 10:30 am

    According to The Family Firm Institute, only about 30 percent of family-owned businesses survive into the second generation and fewer than 12 percent are still viable into the third generation.

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    Much-needed dose of Yogi Berra’s wisdom | Don Brunell
    Much-needed dose of Yogi Berra’s wisdom | Don...
    By Don C. Brunell • September 3, 2018 2:15 pm

    We need less sarcasm and to alleviate the vilification of one another that we constantly witness in the news and on social media.

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    Trade wars hit state’s cherry growers hard | Don Brunell
    Trade wars hit state’s cherry growers hard |...
    By Don C. Brunell • August 27, 2018 10:45 am

    Earlier this year, President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on $34 billion of Chinese imports to punish China for its alleged predatory tactics toward American technology companies.

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    Columbia River treaty talks too vital to ignore | Don Brunell
    Columbia River treaty talks too vital to ignore...
    By Don C. Brunell • August 20, 2018 1:30 pm

    The United States and China are currently renegotiating the Columbia River Treaty.

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    Bellevue company patent infringement win gives small investors hope | Don Brunell
    Bellevue company patent infringement win gives small investors...
    By Don C. Brunell • August 13, 2018 12:20 pm

    Until recently, our courts have been little help to patent owners.

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    American giving has surpassed $400 billion | Don Brunell
    American giving has surpassed $400 billion | Don...
    By Don C. Brunell • August 7, 2018 10:00 am

    “Americans’ record-breaking charitable giving in 2017 demonstrates that even in divisive times our commitment to philanthropy is solid.”

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    Cementing radioactive wastes could save billions | Don Brunell
    Cementing radioactive wastes could save billions | Don...
    By Don C. Brunell • July 30, 2018 12:30 pm

    According to a recent article in the Tri-Cities Herald, the first phase of the demonstration project, grouting three gallons of waste held in Hanford’s underground tanks was successfully completed last December.

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    Mining contaminated waters to increase copper supplies | Don Brunell
    Mining contaminated waters to increase copper supplies |...
    By Don C. Brunell • July 23, 2018 1:00 pm

    With worldwide demand for copper soaring and there is new pressure to open new mines, expand existing ones, and add ore processing capacity — all of which have serious associated environmental challenges.

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    GE’s tumble from grace | Don Brunell
    GE’s tumble from grace | Don Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • July 16, 2018 2:00 pm

    General Electric, once the world’s most valuable company, has been topped by Walgreens.

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    Jetsons cartoon robots now reality | Don Brunell
    Jetsons cartoon robots now reality | Don Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • July 2, 2018 1:00 pm

    In April, the U.S. Labor Dept. reported a record high 844,000 unfilled positions in the hospitality industry — which is one out of eight jobs available today.

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    The role models around us
    The role models around us
    By Don C. Brunell • June 25, 2018 1:30 pm

    Sometimes, being a good role model is a good business decision, too.

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    Seattle’s misstep highlights need for new approach
    Seattle’s misstep highlights need for new approach
    By Don C. Brunell • June 18, 2018 10:00 am

    Last week, Seattle’s City Council did an “about face” revoking the onerous corporate head tax it unanimously enacted less than…

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