Jobless rate up to 7.9 percent
ABC News: The U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate ticked up to 7.9 percent from 7.8 percent, according to data from the U.S. Labor Department.
Year: 2013
U.S. Embassy in Ankara hit by suicide blast
CBS News: A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at an entrance to the U.S. Embassy in the Turkish capital on Friday, killing himself and one other person, officials said.
Strategic execution- please stop innovating
Want more real breakthroughs faster in your firm or department? Here’s an easy way: stop “innovating” so much.
Hackers in China attacked New York Times for four months
New York Times: Chinese hackers have persistently attacked The New York Times, infiltrating its computer systems and getting passwords for its reporters and other employees.
Oregon only state that doesn’t limit abortion access
Washington Post: All states besides Oregon have limited access to abortion, as allowed by Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
Chinese company sues over blocked wind farm
Chinese-owned Rails Corp., which was blocked by Pres. Obama from buying an Oregon wind farm, is suing the company that owns the project.
Portland may require paid sick days
Currently, 80% of Portland’s food service workers receive no paid sick days, a fact that may soon change.
Energy Trust to fund $1M solar electric projects
The Energy Trust of Oregon is making up to $1 million of incentives available for large solar electric projects.
DuPont Pioneer expanding in Hermiston
DuPont Pioneer plans to expand its Hermiston plant, doubling the capacity of its corn and hybrid seed processing facility.
Beaverton school unveils solar project
REC Solar and Kenyon Energy finished a three-system solar project for the Beaverton School District.