Leaders in Health Care
For the second year, Seattle Business salutes individuals and institutions that are making a positive impact on the quality of health care in Washington state.
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The economic stimulus package did create jobs in Washington; but if you blinked, you missed most of ‘em.
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Young creative people still flock to Seattle, boosting the city’s own reputation for creativity.
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Biz Blog
Tandy Trower, the man responsible for it, tells all.
"This American Life" takes you behind the scenes at a federal seizure.
Signs suggest that the long deterioration in the job situation may have fiinally hit bottom.
Nuru Light wins $10,000 prize
Companies and individuals awarded in multiple categories.
Innovative business students attempt to solve some of the world's worst social issues.
Twitterverse says FDA won't seek outside advisers over Provenge; could speed up approval.
Local start-up supporters hand out "best of" awards.
The Gates Foundation's Global Health President offers great management advice.
Guest Bloggers
Keeping banking local achieves flexibility and job growth.
Expert Forum
Workplace
Just when it looked like Congress was getting ready to pass a health care reform bill, things changed with the Jan. 19 election of GOP Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts. With that, Senate Democrats lost their 60-vote...
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Daily Intel
OECD: gov'ts must cut deficits, boost regulation
Rich countries must strengthen financial market regulation and bring down their oversized government deficits, two of the biggest new challenges to have arisen from the global economic crisis, the OECD said Wednesday.
UK budget due in 2 weeks, paving way for election
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Wednesday that his government will lay out its budget plans on March 24, paving the way for a national election.
E.On 2009 net income up sharply to $11.4 billion
Germany energy company E.On AG said Wednesday that 2009 net income rose sharply to euro8.4 billion ($11.4 billion) partly as a result of the disposal of assets.
BA, American, Iberia to cede airport slots
British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia have offered to give away takeoff and landing slots at London and New York airports to soothe European Union antitrust worries, EU regulators said Wednesday.
Runaway Prius driver: Brakes were 'almost burned'
Before he called 911, James Sikes says he reached down with his hand to loosen the "stuck" accelerator on his 2008 Toyota Prius, his other hand on the steering wheel. The pedal didn't move.




