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When government spending in Washington State grows at more than triple the rate of inflation, when the most expensive states to live in are the most progressive, and when economists across party lines agree that large-scale stimulus overheated the economy — it’s time to take seriously the idea that good intentions have a price tag. This article examines the inflationary mechanics behind six major progressive policy priorities, with data.

PollQR offers a QR code survey generator that allows real-time feedback collection without the need for paper forms or emails. It’s easy to create customizable surveys accessible via QR codes, enhancing response rates by capturing feedback when experiences are fresh. I built this site and it’s been fun to see how it’s used.

A Reddit user inquires about a live polling tool for presentations that offers QR codes, anonymous voting, and real-time results. That’s just what I built a few months ago! Give it a whirl for your next presentation.

Every website owner eventually faces the same question: What do my visitors actually think? Analytics tell you what people do. Heatmaps show you where they click. But neither tells you why they came, what they’re looking for, or why they’re about to leave. I built Popsee to solve this. It’s a tiny, unobtrusive widget that…

OurSharedPlace makes it easy to manage bookings and how-to articles for your vacation home.

OurSharedPlace.com makes the management of shared vacation property easier. Manage a booking calendar and a how-to blog privately and securely.

For years, my extended family has co-owned a vacation home. Nice spot, relaxing location. But coordinating who uses it when, or the list of maintenance tasks and who should do what? That part needed help. Is the home free for use on a particular date? Who’s arriving next? When is maintenance happening? One of the…

Seattle Brief is a smart news and events aggregator for the Seattle area. New: Seattle-area music calendar!