New York Times: Consumer products have traditionally been marketed to appeal to women, and stores have been designed for women’s sensibilities. Now, some brands and stores are catering directly to male decision-makers.
Los Angeles Times: The first text message was sent out on Dec. 3 1992. Engineer Neil Papworth wrote “Merry Christmas” on his computer and sent it to Vodafone director Richard Jarvis.
USA Today: President Barack Obama will answer questions on fiscal cliff negotiations today on Twitter.
Lake Oswego’s Galena Biopharma is working toward a breast cancer vaccine, despite a negative online article that sent its stock from $1.98 to $1.40 in one day.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case from Oregon that affects logging roads and water runoff.
Nike completed the sale of Umbro to Iconix Brand Group for $225 million.
Pendleton and Hermiston are the least expensive housing markets in Oregon.
The Koke family, behind the 100-year old Eugene printing company that bore their name, is attempting a comeback.
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will vote in Portland on a package of proposals to phase out non-tribal commercial gillnets.
Nearly half of all homeowners under 40 are underwater on their home loan.