FBI investigates Berjac bankruptcy
Federal authorities are investigating the $44 million bankruptcy of Eugene insurance premium financing firm Berjac of Oregon.
Wieden+Kennedy returns to the Super Bowl
Portland-based Wieden+Kennedy returns to the Super Bowl with commercials for Coca-Cola and Oreos. The firm was called “The New King of Super Bowl Ads” by Adweek.
High school grad rates still low
Oregon high schools have one of the worst rates in the nation for graduating students on time.
Homebuilders turn to apartments
Homebuilders known for single-family houses are putting more resources toward rental apartments.
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.
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.