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Do you like this deal? Do you think using Conservation Futures tax dollars on this rather than greater acreage elsewhere is a good idea?
Do you like this deal? Do you think using Conservation Futures tax dollars on this rather than greater acreage elsewhere is a good idea?
That's an interesting development.Consider this your loose thread for the day.
The Dow is at its highest point since Sept. 26, 2008 (a Friday). What happened on the following Monday?
Consumer spending up a bit in February for the fifth straight month. Wages haven't budged. Discuss this and other news here. Note themed threads on health care, education and global warming.
Most economists in this Wall Street Journal survey said the economy would be worse without stimulus. The Fed gets the most credit.Thirty-eight of the 54 surveyed economists, not all of whom answered every question, said the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act boosted growth and mitigated…
New thoughts here, fellow travelers. Note the themed threads for discussions about health care, education and global warming.
Post your new thoughts here. Note the themed threads below, especially the health care one, which is rivaling the reform bill in length.Oh, and unlike the vice president, keep it clean.
Orange you glad you didn't fly to New York for the Zags game?Loose thoughts assembled here. Note the health care thread, just in case anything of importance happened on that issue.
Hey, it's Friday again. The stock market is sagging in the early going, but not enough to seriously erode a strong performance this week. Spokane County reports sales tax receipts are turning at least slightly upward. Gov. Gregoire celebrates a report showing job growth in…
The 2010 census is getting under way. Some folks see it as a vital mechanism for getting resources to the places they're needed. Others see it as an intrusion. What about you? Or if you have other topics to address, consider this Wednesday's loose thread...
There's a nice conversation under way under yesterday's post (originally headlined "Show of hands, please") about the 2010 census. So I've renamed it "2010 census" and I'll keep it running near the top of the blog as long as the topic continues to sustain interest…
I may have raised this issue here before, but I'm always interested in hearing thoughts about it. It came up yesterday when I had a chance to chat informally with a man who is running for a judicial office. Candidates for the bench generally refrain…
I had a tech meltdown last night. It made me want to blow up every computer or digital device in my path. Fortunately for a dinosaur like me, I'm surrounded in the workplace by young whizzes who can talk me through these challenging moments. Speaking…
This is really Monday's loose thread, so post away with whatever is on your mind. Here's what's on mine:Washington's high school students face a new proficiency test this week, one that replaces the controversial WASL. It's interesting to hear Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn…
I'll be off next week. Found this video uplifting. Maybe you will, too.Be nice to each other.
Remember to move your clocks forward on Saturday night. Good riddance to early darkness.New topics here. Themed threads below.
Dang, those Cougs are jinxed.New topics here. Themed threads below.
New thoughts here. Themed threads below.Here comes March Madness. Oh, and I think a basketball tournament is approaching, too.
New thoughts here. Themed threads below.
Note the themed threads below. Posts on other topics go here.
I received some good tips on making the blog experience better. Some are technical, and I'll have to consult with smarter people. But the one I can do now is to organize debates with themed blog posts. Below you'll see Health Care Reform, Education and…
Random thoughts here. Themed threads below.A state income tax proposal. Hmm ... let the people decide?
Here is a 10-month report. At least 36 people have taken lethal doses.Could you ever imagine doing this? Are you for it or against it as a law?
Note the themed threads below. Conversation on other topics go here.
Post on topic of choice. Note the themed threads below.
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