by Admin | Feb 8, 2021 | Companies, News
In July 1995, Jeff Bezos launched a book-selling website called Amazon. His first office was his garage, and his computers used so much power he couldn’t vacuum without blowing a fuse. Early company meetings were held in the local Barnes and Noble, since they had the...
by Admin | Feb 1, 2021 | Companies, News
In 1975, pharmaceutical researchers Robert Gyurik and Vassilios Theodorides developed a medication to treat a host of parasitic worm infestations in sheep. Known generically as albendazole and under a handful of brand names such as Alworm and Albenza, it was approved...
by Admin | Jan 25, 2021 | Companies, News
On January 19, 2021, grocery chain Aldi joined the small list of retailers promising to put their money where their mouth is on the topic of worker vaccinations. They’ll not only cover the cost, but Aldi workers will be paid two hours’ hourly wage to go and get each...
by Admin | Jan 18, 2021 | News
Many of us have an appliance or two that is as old as we are. Perhaps Grandma’s old stand mixer, or the microwave our parents got when they got married. Maybe the iron that used to press Grandpa’s shirts, or the old family radio. But we won’t have...
by Admin | Jan 6, 2021 | Companies, News
After Seattle burned down in 1889, prosperous brothel madam Lou Graham helped to save the city by making private loans to business owners after banks decided the city was a poor investment. Her investments went far toward rebuilding Seattle’s commercial core,...
