Apple has operated tax-free in Ireland since 1980s
Reuters: The company was welcomed by a government keen to bring jobs to what was then one of Europe’s poorest countries.
Jerry Lewis reiterates dislike for female comics
AP: Women don’t make comedian Jerry Lewis laugh.
Economic development: an app for that
BY LINDA BAKER | OB EDITOR
Sean Robbins, CEO of Greater Portland Inc., dropped by the OB offices yesterday to demonstrate a new economic development app aimed at marketing the Portland region. The app, which launches today, was developed by digital marketing agency Storycode.
Geography of Hate map shows hotspot near The Dalles
Time: Humboldt State University professor Monica Stephens and a team of researchers combined Google Map’s API with homophobic, racist and prejudiced tweets to create the “Geography of Hate” map.
New Intel CEO announces changes
New Intel CEO Brian Krzanich plans organizational changes at the company according to an employee memo.
Esco drops IPO plans
Portland mining equipment manufacturer Esco is dropping plans to take the company public.
Portland votes down fluoride
Portland voted down measure 26-151 that would have required the fluoridation of the city’s drinking water.
Urban Airshop adds 30 employees in three months
Portland startup Urban Airship’s rapidly rising workforce drove its need to move into Vestas’ larger offices.
Questions raised on Hayden Island plans
The Port of Portland’s proposal to spend $130 million on new marine terminals on Hayden Island is raising questions about the economic impact of the plan.
CenturyLink wants to cut back on maintenance in Oregon
The largest provider of landline telephone and Internet service in Oregon wants to cut back on how often it repairs utility poles.