Google Chrome adds parental controls
BBC: Google has introduced controls to its Chrome web browser that allow parents to monitor and control the browsing behavior of their children.
Year: 2013
New health plan co-ops already in trouble
The Washington Post: Congress authorized not-for-profit insurance cooperatives under the Affordable Care Act to foster health insurance competition, but has now put their existence in jeopardy with poor funding and onerous rules.
Meet Oregon’s ‘Gen E’
BY MIKE GREEN | OB BLOGGER
Portland’s Kayin Talton Davis is one of the many faces of Oregon’s “Gen E.” Generation Entrepreneur is comprised of innovators, inventors, intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs, multimedia content providers, branded bloggers and crafts makers who range in ages from seasoned Gen Xers to adolescent millennials.
T.S.A. expands security screening
New York Times: The Transportation Security Administration expanded its screening of passengers before they even arrive at the airport. They search government and private databases including car registrations and employment info.
Job polarization increases in Oregon
Jobs are being added in Oregon, but most are at either the high end or low end of the pay scale.
Port of Portland shipping costs could rise
If Hanjin stops making its weekly trips to the Port of Portland, it will mean higher costs for companies like Columbia Sportswear and Fred Meyer, as they will have to truck in goods from ports in Puget Sound.
Tektronix reorganizes, cutting some jobs
Washington County-based Tektronix began a reorganization this week, reassigning employees and cutting jobs.
Oregon moves forward with driving tax
Oregon’s plan to tax motorists based on number of miles driven rather than amount of fuel consumed is expected to launch in 2015 on a volunteer basis.
Adidas remains committed to Portland
Portland-based Adidas America and Reebok, based in Massachusetts, are combining into Adidas Group North America.
Oregon broke labor laws
Oregon broke labor laws with its largest union two years ago when it forbid employees from using work email to talk about union matters, the state’s Employment Relations Board decided.