Cats kill billions of animals a year
CBSnews: Cats kill billions of birds every year and even more tiny rodents and other mammals in the United States, a new study finds.
Facebook map tells a lot about NFL fans
Business Insider: Facebook published a map showing NFL fandom by county, and some of the results may surprise you.
Microsoft offers rental option for Office software
Wall Street Journal: Microsoft is offering a new version of its popular Office software bundle for a monthly rental fee.
Oregon union membership declines
The percentage of workers in unions is dropping across the nation, with Oregon’s membership declining at an even steeper rate.
Boy Scouts policy change could restore Intel donations
If the Boy Scouts decide to allow gay members, it could bring back one of the organization’s main financial benefactors, Intel.
Oregon Capitol could get $250M upgrade
Oregon’s 75-year old state capitol building needs a $250 million upgrade to avoid being destroyed in an earthquake.
Eugene’s BHS acquires Dutch company
Eugene-based Bulk Handling Systems acquired Amsterdam-based recycling equipment maker Nihot Recycling Technology.
Evergreen merges with SSOE Group
Evergreen EDC, one of Oregon’s largest engineering firms, is merging with the SSOE Group.
Yamhill County getting courthouse dog
Yamhill County’s district attorney is on the waitlist to get a courthouse dog to help calm witnesses and crime victims in the courtroom.
Little Bird Technologies offers specialized search
Portland startup Little Bird offers a search tool that finds the most “influential experts” on a given topic in a given city.