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Google vs. Facebook and Twitter in General Discussion Area

Posted by laurenmorice Feb 8, 2010

Is Google going to turn into a social network like Facebook or Twitter? According to an article on TechFlash Google is going to incorporate status updates into their email service. This new feature could be available for use as soon as this week. Read the article here.

What do you think of Gmail's new feature?

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Potential Funding for NuScale Power in Lauren Morice's Blog

Posted by laurenmorice Feb 8, 2010

The future looks bright for NuScale Power. In the state of the union address President Obama announced a potential $38.8 million in funding for developers of small modular reactors, which is exactly what NuScale Power creates. This Corvalis-based OEN member develops modular small-scale nuclear reactors that can operate alone or with 24 other reactors at a site. To find out more, read the article at Sustainable Business Oregon.

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Zapproved's New Software Focuses on Document Retention in Lauren Morice's Blog

Posted by laurenmorice Feb 8, 2010

When a company enters into a lawsuit one of the key actions that can make or break a case is the retention of important documents. This is where OEN member Zapproved's new software, Legal Hold Pro, comes into play. Legal Hold Pro is a web-based software that notify's employees which documents cannot be destroyed, the software can also track who agrees to hold the documents and who does not. Through this notification system management can be protected from systemic negligence because management can prove they contacted the parties involved regarding document retention. Read the full article on Zapproved in the Portland Business Journal.

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Here it comes----2010 in Jobs, Interns, Human Capital

Posted by Cleon Feb 8, 2010

Can you believe it? 2009 is over, but it just began. As you reflect back on your year you can identify all kinds of good and bad. As Robert Schuller said "Always look at what you have left. Never look at what you have lost".

Now is a good time to measure what you have done extremely well and worked best so far. As you begin laying your plans for the new year, new adventures, and especially new opportunities. Work hard to listen out there. As hard as it seems to do, when you are in a hurry to satisfy that need, just listen to others. Meet those friends and get out to new venues, networking opportunities and the pursuit of Happiness.

Many have told me that they have realized that there is actually more to life than money. There's a big statement, particularly if you have outstanding bills. I am talking about the bigger picture. You'll take care of the small stuff one way or the other. Allow that creative brain of yours get to work.

Go forth, lay out plans and be sure to include Having fun, Meeting people and Learning something.

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Oregon's Response to Chicago's Offer - A Letter to Mayor Daley in OEN Blog

Posted by Larry Williams Feb 5, 2010

Tim McCabe, head of the OECDD, wrote a delightful response to Mayor Daley of Chicago, who had encourage Oregon companies to head over to Chicago after voters passed Measures 66 and 67. Read more about it on Robin Doussard's blog post at:

http://www.oregonbusiness.com/robin/2985-editors-note-portland-takes-on-chicago

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