AOL expects Huffington Post to turn profit
CNN: The Huffington Post has yet to turn a profit for AOL, falling far short of executive Tim Armstrong’s projection at the time of the acquisition three years ago.
Out of crisis: stop fighting fires
What if being in chaos was optional? What if crisis, or chaos, or “firefighting,” or feeling behind schedule, behind the press of constantly emerging problems, could be stopped? It can. It’s simple. It’s not easy. Here are your three steps to stop fighting fires — and getting control, confidence, and clarity.
Dennis Rodman in North Korea to train basketball team
CNN: Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is in North Korea for his third visit of “basketball diplomacy.”
Official who oversaw Cover Oregon development resigns
Carolyn Lawson stepped down as chief information officer of the Oregon Health Authority.
Venture capitalist starts Bend fund
Veteran Silicon Valley venture capitalist Dino Vendetti formed a $15 million Bend-based venture capital fund.
Cover Oregon extends payment deadline
Cover Oregon and health insurance carriers agreed to extend the deadline for the first premium payment until Jan. 15.
Portland will have $5.9M to spend
Portland will have $5.9 million in ongoing revenue to spend during the next five fiscal years.
Creditors want Evergreen to declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Creditors moved to force Evergreen International Airlines into involuntary bankruptcy.
Nike profits jump
Nike’s second-quarter net income jumped 40%, exceeding analysts’ expectations.
Firm fined for bee die-offs
The Oregon Department of Agriculture issued six civil penalties for improper pesticide applications that caused massive bumblebee die-offs last summer.