Unapproved GMO wheat found in Oregon
Unapproved genetically engineered wheat was discovered in an Oregon field, which could affect exports to countries that don’t accept genetically modified foods.
Year: 2013
OIC approves $250M of pension funds to KKR
The Oregon Investment Council approved another $250 million commitment of public pension money to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
Changes in China affect Portland recycling
An effort in China to curb pollution means Portland-area recycler Far West Fibers has to change the kinds of containers and plastic items it can accept.
Zenger Farm to double program capacity
Portland nonprofit Zenger Farm plans to break ground on an “urban grange.”
Small Portland company does vinyl mastering
Portland-based Telegraph Mastering is one of only two local studios that can cut a stereo vinyl lacquer.
Elephants Deli goes green
Elephants Delicatessen added new recycling and composting stations to keep more items out of the waste stream.
Foreclosure activity down
Lenders foreclosed on 52,000 U.S. homes in April, down 16% from 62,000 in April 2012.
Paterno estate to sue NCAA
AP: A lawsuit planned by the family of the late Penn State coach Joe Paterno seeks to overturn the NCAA’s anctions against the football program for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Desk jobs making people fat
CBsnews.com: A new study about the link between weight and work suggest spending long hours behind a desk is making people fat.
Mandatory corporate fun
If you really want your team members to connect, there are few worse ways than “Mandatory Corporate Fun” that’s too obviously aimed at manipulating them.