Patent trolls to be banned
Oregon Senate Bill 1540 would make patent trolling a violation of the state’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act.
Oregon among most liberal and least religious states
Two Gallup polls identify the state as one of the most politically liberal states and one of the least religious across the nation.
What does it mean to do video?
Even after years of video experimentation on the web, media companies still struggle with what it should be, how it should be done, how much we should spend on it and how much readers/users/viewers really want it.
Trader Joe’s withdraws from Portland development
The grocery store will not open a new site in Northeast Portland.
Nelson Mandela leaves $4.1M estate
Reuters: The former South African president left the estate to his family members, the ruling African National Congress, former staff and local schools.
Abortion rate at lowest since 1973
Washington Post: A study reports the U.S. abortion rate decreased to 16.9 abortions per 1,000 women in 2011.
Oregon Legislature opens with ceremony
The state Legislature convened for a 35-day session.
Lane County digital jobs on the rise
Tech companies in the area are hiring.
Oregon solar panel firm to restart
SoloPower Systems Inc. is working on plans to begin production at its Portland factory.
Portland firm chosen to build new Trader Joe’s
The African-American owned construction company, Colas Construction, will serve as the general contractor behind the $8-million Trader Joe’s development in Northeast Portland.