Internet Explorer targets 20- and 30-somethings with new ad
Slash Gear: Internet Explorer is targeting “children of the 90’s” with a new nostalgic advertisement.
Year: 2013
Researchers find way to store data in DNA
Phys.org: Researchers created a way to store data in the form of DNA, which lasts for tens of thousands of years.
Twitter launches video sharing service
USA Today: Twitter launched a video service called Vine that lets users share video clips on their feed.
Leading indicators suggest economic growth in 2013
The Conference Board’s index of leading indicators suggests economic growth for 2013.
PSU adds online business degree
Portland State University’s School of Business Administration is adding an online bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Wind energy impact equal to removing 550,000 cars
Oregon’s wind energy has the equivalent climate impact of removing 550,000 cars from the road each year, according to a report by Environment Oregon.
Oregon received $95M in federal bicycle funding
Oregon received more than $95 million in federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements between 1992 and 2009.
Oregon state government employment fell in 2012
The Oregon state government shed 500 jobs in 2012, including higher education.
Precision Castparts announces $750M share buyback
Precision Castparts third-quarter revenues jumped 13% after the company announced a $750 million share buyback program.
Sealy workers ask for help to keep North Portland factory open
Workers at the Sealy’s mattress plant in North Portland that is to close in March asked the Oregon Investment Council to pressure the factory’s owner to keep it open.