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Blue Origin flies its first crew in 21 months — and writes another page in space history

GeekWire

Whether that was because of racial politics or because he was too short to meet NASA’s standards has been a topic of debate. His Blue Origin trip was sponsored by a nonprofit group called Space for Humanity , with an assist from the Seattle-based Jaison and Jamie Robinson Foundation.

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Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson to retire; Howard Schultz returns as interim chief

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“Although I did not plan to return to Starbucks, I know the company must transform once again to meet a new and exciting future where all of our stakeholders mutually flourish.” The announcement comes just before Starbucks hosts its annual shareholders meeting Wednesday. Bush and Barack Obama.

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Your work Gmail is about to look different

The Verge

You’ll be able to easily switch between Gmail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet. Google has announced that Gmail’s new layout, which changes how Google Chat, Meet, and Spaces are integrated, will be available to try starting in February; become default by April; and become the only option by the end of Q2 2022. Image: Google.

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Microsoft’s Erik Arnold merges passion for tech and philanthropy to help nonprofits gain digital success

GeekWire

Arnold spent time at the Gates-owned Corbis, at PATH, which has a close partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and now Microsoft, where Arnold is CTO of the company’s nonprofit-focused Tech for Social Impact. For many nonprofits, it’s not a lack of willingness to modernize, it’s simply not knowing where to start.”

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CEO of Washington STEM on finding inspiration in Christmas trees and a microbiology fail

GeekWire

” In her role as CEO for Washington STEM , a nonprofit that promotes science and engineering education and careers through advocacy and coalition building, Jones sits at a hub at the center of many of today’s challenging and often emotionally charged issues. Number of appointments/meetings on your calendar this week?

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From cybersecurity to social justice, Rubica CEO Frances Dewing is an agent of unexpected change

GeekWire

Dewing, who holds a law degree from the University of Washington, worked for a nonprofit legal aid program early in her career and was involved with immigrant advocacy and street youth while in law school. Computer types: I have both Mac and Windows computers for testing. Number of appointments/meetings on your calendar this week?

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Test ride: GeekWire hops in BellHop, a free electric shuttle service in downtown Bellevue

GeekWire

The inside of the vehicle had a utilitarian feel, with large, manual windows and plastic flooring under foot. She previously drove for Hopelink, a nonprofit that provides services, including transportation, to low-income families. Kate and I jumped into the seats behind the driver, leaving two empty behind us.