Luxury cruise fails health inspection
CNN: A surprise inspection by the Centers for Disease Control has resulted in a failing grade for one of the plushest cruise ships afloat.
Paula Deen allegedly asked black staffers to dress like Aunt Jemima
The Wrap: A New York Times story Thursday claims the former Food Network star asked black employees to dress like Aunt Jemima.
Four tips to optimize profits
BY ANDREW BIELAT | BUSINESS TIPS CONTRIBUTOR
Four key strategies define the successful quest for profitability: getting an early start, measuring with the right tools, being inclusive and leading with your best offense.
6 great posts from the Open Source Convention in Portland
The Open Source software movement has descended on Portland for its annual Open Source Convention, OSCON. The convention celebrates the evolving impact of open source software on business, development, technology, and society at large. Here we highlight 6 posts from the convention.
Pirate Bay founder plans NSA-proof app
Global Post: The Pirate Bay co-founder Peter Sunde plans to launch a smartphone app that will let users send messages safe from intelligence agencies.
Portland home prices up 12.8 percent
Home values in the Portland area rose 12.8% over the last year, with a median of $248,300.
Lack of data on lobbyist spending
Businesses and organizations spent at least $18.8 million from January to June on lobbyists.
Vancouver OKs oil train terminal
Port of Vancouver commissioners approved a Columbia River crude oil train distribution facility, against environmentalists’ wishes.
Kaiser tries to find new positions after layoffs
Kaiser Permanente has found new jobs for 50 of its 111 workers being laid off at its Lloyd Center membership services call center.
Richardson to announce governor candidacy
State Rep. Dennis Richardson is announcing his candidacy for governor. Richardson is a Central Point Republican.