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J. Thomas Ranken

@JThomasRanken

Consultant/Musician/Student. Former President of the CleanTech Alliance. Entrepreneur. Guitar player. Eagle Scout and former Scoutmaster. Homebrewer.

 Seattle, WA
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Joined September 2012
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Eric Madis, one of Seattle's top guitarists, has a new record that has just been released. Here are some thoughts about it. I really like it. rankenfile.com/blog
The Ranken File

The Ranken File

The World's Greatest Seattle Rock Band!

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Ranken File@FileRankenFeb 3
Join the Ranken File this Friday night for a fun night of great music, food, and beer! rankenfile.com
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The nearest #blackhole to the earth is 1600 light years away—not much of a threat to us. So says Bruce Balick, @UW #astronomy professor emeritus, and our program speaker this morning. usrotary.org/events/program-…
Program: Bruce Balick, “Black Holes,” November 20, 2025 - University Sunrise Rotary Club

Program: Bruce Balick, “Black Holes,” November 20, 2025 - University Sunrise Rotary Club

November 20, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 8:30 am - Join the University Sunrise Rotary Club for a program featuring our member, Astronomy Professor Emeritus Bruce Balick. The program will be presented in-person...

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Normal #blackholes are the remnants of the core collapse in massive stars. usrotary.org/events/program-…
Program: Bruce Balick, “Black Holes,” November 20, 2025 - University Sunrise Rotary Club

Program: Bruce Balick, “Black Holes,” November 20, 2025 - University Sunrise Rotary Club

November 20, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 8:30 am - Join the University Sunrise Rotary Club for a program featuring our member, Astronomy Professor Emeritus Bruce Balick. The program will be presented in-person...

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This morning’s program features @UW Astronomy Professor Emeritus Bruce Balick talking about black holes. usrotary.org/events/program-…
Program: Bruce Balick, “Black Holes,” November 20, 2025 - University Sunrise Rotary Club

Program: Bruce Balick, “Black Holes,” November 20, 2025 - University Sunrise Rotary Club

November 20, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 8:30 am - Join the University Sunrise Rotary Club for a program featuring our member, Astronomy Professor Emeritus Bruce Balick. The program will be presented in-person...

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Join us next Friday!
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Ranken File@FileRanken2 Apr 2024
The Ranken File plays this Friday night at the Boxcar Ale House. Pass it on!
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Helion
@Helion_Energy27 Sep 2023
Announcing Helion’s collaboration with Nucor to deploy a 500 MWe fusion power plant. Helion’s fusion power will be directly connected to a Nucor steelmaking facility and will pave the way for decarbonizing industrial manufacturing. Read more: helionenergy.com/articles/an…
Announcing Helion’s collaboration with Nucor

Announcing Helion’s collaboration with Nucor

Together, we’re working to deploy a 500 MW fusion power plant, a major step in decarbonizing industrial manufacturing.

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Ranken File@FileRanken12 Jun 2023
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Graduation Day for Tom! Join us for a special night at Figurehead Brewing Saturday, June 17, starting at 6 pm. @FigureheadBrewing rankenfile.com
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Just the beginning!! @Mariners #gomariners #seeusRISE
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Ranken File@FileRanken6 Aug 2022
Jim Knapp setting up the 🥁 for tonight’s gig at the Boxcar Alehouse.
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This Friday night!
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This Friday night!
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CleanTech Alliance@wacleantech6 Jun 2022
Tickets on sale now! After 2 years of being virtual, #CleanTechShowcase will be back in-person on Tuesday, June 21 @BellHarborICC in Seattle! Reserve your spot now for this dynamic conference: bit.ly/3wGi4V5 #builtenvironment #aviationsustainability #offshorewind
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Ukraine and Russia – close geographically while mentally abyss - mailchi.mp/45902b29ea0d/usrc…
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The great Bill Frissell at Jazz Alley tonight.
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Program Announcement: Jon Fehrenbach, “Aviation from the Wright Brothers to WWI,” April 7, 2022 - mailchi.mp/233b01ca594c/usrc…
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