Submitted by Don Doman I just gave a presentation for “Career Day” at a local elementary school sixth grade class. Just thinking about the future these days is kind of scary, but I kept that to myself. I think prospects are not all that bright for these young people who will be entering the job […]
Letter: In the bottom of the ninth…
Wait. Did you say bottom of the ninth? I thought ordinarily Mustang Division Playoff games in Lakewood’s PONY (Protect Our Nation’s Youth) league only went six innings. They do.
Got You Covered. Protect Residential and Commercial Equipment
Submitted by Don Doman Some people tend to go for the least expensive solution available for them to get the things done. I remember watching an old Jack Benny TV program. Benny was known as a penny-pincher. In his opening scene he boasted of buying a beautiful handmade suit from Hong Kong. He then welcomed […]
Letter: Possibly your last chance to see the Crushers play this season
This is not your thank-you letter to our many, many sponsors. That will come later. This is just a heads up that this Tuesday evening, 6 p.m., the Crushers will take on the mighty Mariners (no, not those Mariners) at Clover Park High School (behind the admin. building).
Westside Story – A Sign of the Times
My photo depicts a message worth sharing. How nice it would be if everyone saw the sign and then did their very best to promote the “Imagine Peace” concept.
Raising Money with Entertainment – Private Concerts
Submitted by Don Doman In the early days of Tacoma, people entertained themselves and their neighbors with private concerts in their homes, or local churches. Often the concert produced a profit, which was given back to the community. These concerts are still going on. The Rotary Club of Tacoma #8, one of the oldest Rotary […]
The Future of Driverless Cars in Western Washington
Submitted by Don Doman Looking at the future of driver-less technology, many people envisage robotic cars serving as chauffeurs in the daily commute, enabling passengers to be more productive and to feel relaxed on their way to their respective jobs. The reality is that we have a long way to go to achieve that dream. […]
Beam Me Up to the Transporter Room . . .
Submitted by Don Doman Perhaps, in the future we’ll move through time and space via electronic pulses, but currently we still transport over the ground or through the air. I’m a member of the Transportation Club of Tacoma. I have nothing to do with transportation, although I do have one marketing client that provides maintenance […]
FREE Flash Drives – Take One … at Your Peril
Submitted by Don Doman I’ve got a flash drive that resembles a miniature gold bar. If you saw it on the street you would probably pick it up and think this was your lucky day. Someone could have lost it, however in today’s world the more likely scenario might have you plugging it in to […]