Job market looking alive
The latest U.S. job market reports indicate that layoffs fell, unemployment stayed low, and private hiring rose.
Year: 2013
Caffeinated seas found off Oregon coast
National Geographic: The Pacific Northwest may be the epicenter of U.S. coffee culture, and now a new study shows the region’s elevated caffeine levels don’t stop at the shoreline. The discovery of caffeine pollution in the Pacific Ocean off Oregon is further evidence that contaminants in human waste are entering natural water systems, with unknown consequences for wildlife and humans alike, experts say.
Snapchat: sexting tool or the next Instagram?
CNN: You may not have heard of Snapchat. But if there are teenagers or 20-somethings in your life, it’s a safe bet that they have. Snapchat is a mobile app which lets users share images or videos that disappear after a few seconds.
Three strategy insights for small business
Good strategy lets you outmaneuver your bigger competitors. Bad strategy can sink your business. Here are three insights from leadership expert Tom Cox that you can use to harness strategic thinking and planning for your small business.
U.S. miffed at Google executive’s North Korea trip
Reuters: The State Department said the time was not right for Google Chairman Eric Schmidt to visit North Korea, which drew international criticism for a rocket launch last month.
Boehner re-elected speaker of the House
NBC: Ohio Rep. John Boehner was chosen for a second term as speaker of the House.
State officials propose mileage tax for fuel efficient vehicles
Oregon officials are proposing an alternative tax for drivers of efficient or electric vehicles instead of gasoline taxes.
PTC extension helps sustainable Oregon businesses
Congress approved a one-year extension of the federal Production Tax Credit, a key incentive for Oregon wind energy developers.
Oregon organic farmers seek genetically modified crop ban
Supporters of a Jackson County ban on genetically modified crops filed signatures without he county clerk to put a measure on the ballot.
Oregon seeks 10,000 residents due foreclosure settlement payments
Two weeks before the deadline, 10,000 Oregonians eligible for payments from a nationwide foreclosure settlement haven’t filed claims.