Football predictions
Investor returns in January usually predict what the returns will be for the entire year. The Seahawks win may offset this calendar trend.
Francois Hollande honored at U.S. state dinner
BBC: The French president and President Barack Obama toasted to the nations’ centuries-old friendship at a White House state dinner.
The rise of Goodreads
The Atlantic: The social network for bookworms now has more than 25 million users.
Oregon among top tech exporters
The state ranks sixth nationally and sends technology products worth $6.4 billion overseas each year.
Oregon ranked 13th best for solar power
The Environmental Oregon Research and Policy Center identifies the state as the 13th highest in the nation for per capita solar installations.
Longshore union disapproves of incentive payments
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union view the payments as indirect subsidies of Port of Portland terminal operator ICTSI Oregon Inc.
DEQ issues permits for Oregon coal export terminal
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued air quality, water quality and stormwater construction permits for Morrow Pacific’s proposed Coyote Island Terminal in Boardman.
Columbia Sportswear outfits Olympians
The outdoor clothing manufacturer provided Winter Olympic athletes with its latest outerwear.
Hollywood’s Shirley Temple dies
BBC: The former Hollywood child star has died at the age of 85.
Slow growth among young U.S. tech companies
Reuters: The number of technology firms aged five years or younger has fallen to below 80,000.