Tom Sowa

Business Reporter, Spokesman-Review

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Working journo. Consenting adult Cubs fan. Founder, Society for Responsible Randomness. I love Jane Austen, J.K. Rowling & Chicago Blackhawks.

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The Spokane business guy most resembling the #Energizer_Bunny is ..... Mark Camp: ow.ly/lg7DW

Mark Camp, one of Spokane's busier guys, buys Overbluff Cellars winery

spokesman.com — Spokane businessman Mark Camp and two partners have purchased Overbluff Cellars, a South Hill craft winery. Camp is buying the winery with Darby and Jovanka McKee, both of Spokane, who have been partners on other ventures with him. He and the McKees own the Title Nine-Casper Fry building and The Shop ...
Newspapers' Holy Grail? Tablet that bends and folds like paper? Where do I sign up? ow.ly/lfzfo

Opening Doors to Foldable Electronics with Inkjet-Printed Graphene

mccormick.northwestern.edu — Imagine a bendable tablet computer or an electronic newspaper that could fold to fit in a pocket. The technology for these devices may not be so far off. Northwestern University researchers have recently developed a graphene-based ink that is highly conductive and tolerant to bending, and they have used it to inkjet-print graphene patterns that could be used for extremely detailed, conductive electrodes.
Not very deep, but a discussion on how casinos help or hurt city economies: live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/when…

HuffPost Live

huffingtonpost.com — HuffPost Live is a live-streaming network that attempts to create the most social video experience possible. Viewers are invited to join discussions live as on-air guests. Topics range from politics to pop culture.
America's "uber-geographer" @joelKotkin will be featured speaker Friday morning, during regional economic session: ow.ly/l6GFi

Uber-geographer and author Joel Kotkin featured speaker Friday at the Davenport

spokesman.com — Get up early Friday morning and go to Spokane's Davenport Hotel if you care to listen to an economic overview from a guy known as America's "uber-georgrapher." The speaker is Joel Kotkin, author of a number of books and the guy behind www.newgeography.com and a well-known analyst of how different ...
NOW he can get back to doing pop music, finally: Re: Obama says Steve Miller out as acting commissioner of IRS. STORY cnb.cx/18M8Ju3

Obama: Steven Miller Out as Acting Commissioner of IRS

cnbc.com — President Obama said the conduct involving the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny was "inexcusable" and that acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller is out. "America has a right to be angry about it and I am angry," the president said.
RT @blushresponse: Police called to a reported fight at sci-fi con in Norwich UK between Star Wars & Doctor Who fans. bit.ly/11FmdHR

The Ultimate 'Star Wars' vs. 'Doctor Who' Nerd Fight That Wasn't

theatlanticwire.com — Who would win a fight, Darth Vader or Doctor Who? Nerds almost saw a dream grudge match go down over the weekend when there was a flare up at a science-fiction convention in Norwich, England, when members of two rival gangs fan clubs nearly came to blows.
Bankruptcy trustee unsure whether Montvale Hotel will be sold or continue operating: via @SpokesmanReview: ow.ly/l418n

Spokane firm takes over Montvale during bankruptcy

spokesman.com — A bankruptcy trustee has chosen a Spokane management firm to run the Montvale Hotel, the downtown Spokane boutique hotel saddled with more than $3 million in debts. Rob Brewster, the owner of the Montvale at 1005 W. First Ave., filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in February.
Anyone want to buy Spokane's Catacombs restaurant? It's closed but ready for another buyer, says bankruptcy trustee: ow.ly/l2kyB

Catacombs closes, as Montvale keeps going, looking to become profitable

spokesman.com — A bankruptcy court trustee has chosen a Spokane management firm to run the Montvale Hotel, the downtown Spokane boutique hotel saddled with more than $3 million in debts. Rob Brewster, the owner of the Montvale at 1005 W. First Ave., filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in February. Trustee David Gardner, ...
Fireworks Tuesday evening, downtown Spokane, compliments of Red Lion Hotels: ow.ly/l251K

Red Lion will light up the sky downtown, celebrating 'magic of service'

spokesman.com — Red Lion Hotel will host free fireworks tonight, Tuesday, starting around 9 p.m. in downtown's Riverfront Park. Red Lion spokeswoman Pam Scott said the five-minute fireworks display kicks off the Red Lion Hotels' Magic of Service Brand conference. “Red Lion Hotels is proud to bring business and energy to our ...
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