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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Japan heads for a trade showdown with U.S. (What about Iowa?)

The last few weeks have brought plenty of news on international trade, with the U.S. and China taking center stage. Then there are headlines that the president is reconsidering his stance on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. …

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NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it …

In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com

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The annual Technology Association of Iowa/LWBJ innovation and technology awards were given April 12. Learn more…

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NOTEBOOK: Japan bonanza: Mud island = 780 years of computer screens

One time I found a $20 bill in a parking lot. I felt pretty lucky. Well, far off the coast of Japan, scientists just redefined luck. They found an island of deep-sea mud containing huge …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the April 20 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the April 20 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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NOTEBOOK:At unveiling of the children’s hospital mural, patients receive 111 surprises

Disney CEO Bob Iger, with patients at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, unveils the new Disney character mural Wednesday at Blank.
Photo by Duane Tinkey

Seventy-five years after the first Disney character murals were …

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NOTEBOOK: Year-end bonuses could help small-business owners trim taxes

Small-business owners will definitely want to meet with their tax adviser in December to figure out how they can fully leverage the 2018 Tax Cut and Jobs Act before closing the books on 2018. That …

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NOTEBOOK: Starbucks seeks alternative to paper and plastic cups

Wired reports that Starbucks — the source of 600 billion, or 1 percent, of the paper and plastic cups used worldwide each year — is looking for a more sustainable cup. The 600 billion is …

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NOTEBOOK: Not just the guy with peanuts

Iowa Public Television, noting that time has reduced George Washington Carver’s legacy to “the man who did something with peanuts” in some circles, has documented his rise from slavery to scientific achievement. “George Washington Carver: …

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NOTEBOOK: Upscale store’s closing shows downtown challenges

Retailing is tough: Just ask the liquidators of Toy R Us. Or Max Stanco, whose Lord Midas upscale menswear shop at Sixth and Locust streets is soon to close.

Stanco opened the store in late …

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NOTEBOOK: Rotary summit aims to expand Iowa’s reach in international projects

We occasionally get tips about upcoming Rotary events from our resident Rotarian and publisher, Chris Conetzkey. Here’s a good one that may interest you if your organization is considering involvement in an international humanitarian project. …