Oregon Duck apparel licensees submit applications to continue
Small producers of Oregon Duck apparel and headwear submitted proposals to the University of Oregon to become official apparel licensees.
Pollution cuts lives by five years in China
CNN.com: Severe pollution has slashed an average of five and half years from life expectancy in northern China, as toxic air has led to higher rates of stroke, heart disease and cancer.
The economic cost of hangovers
The Atlantic: Excessive boozing costs the economy about $1.37 in lost productivity for each drink consumed.
Antarctic lake full of life
NBC News: Antarctic scientists say the contnent’s largest, deepest subsurface lake, Lake Vostok, is likely teaming with thousands tiny varieties of organisms and fish.
Target founder dead at 88
CBSnews: Douglas Dayton, who led the transformation of a family department store into retailing giant Target Corp., has died at the age of 88.
Ad campaign touts Cover Oregon
A multimillion-dollar state ad campaign debuts this week to raise awareness of Cover Oregon, the state’s new health insurance marketplace.
Oregon changing GED requirements
Oregon community groups are trying to persuade people to get their GED by the end of 2013 before the tests get harder and more complex.
Brazil World Cup to have ‘cheapest tickets ever’
BBC: Fifa Secretary-General Jerome Valcke said 70% of the matches would cost less than in previous events; ticket prices will be announced on 19 July.
Business up near Eugene’s wealthy neighborhoods
Retail in Eugene is growing quickly, with storefronts in long-stagnant areas being rented.
Lawmakers propose $10M funding for Convention Center hotel
Oregon lawmakers proposed to partly fund the Convention Center hotel with $10 million in lottery bonds.