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Oregon`s Kim Thatcher Proposes End to Time Change

Why Not Stay on Daylight Saving Time?

(SALEM, Ore.) - I hope everyone is transitioning after the hour loss of sleep the government imposed upon all of us a few days ago. Contrary to popular opinion that daylight saving time was for farmers, it was first established in the United States in 1918 as a wartime measure to conserve electricity.

I am absolutely for finding ways to conserve energy. That is one of the reasons I would like to explore an end to changing the clocks and stay on daylight saving time.

WSU Files Counter Suits to Protect New Apple Variety

The distinctive new apple should be widely available by early next year.

(PULLMAN, Wash.) - Washington State University announced today that it has taken legal action in state and federal court against Phytelligence, an agricultural biotechnology company, for breach of contract and patent and trademark infringement.

According to filings by WSU, Phytelligence had signed a research agreement with WSU to propagate the trees that produce Cosmic Crisp apples, subject to strict limits. However, in 2016, the company sold 135,000 Cosmic Crisp trees to an outside grower.

Companies That Give Back See Numerous Positive Results

Collaborative charitable projects let employees get involved and bond with colleagues.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Initially, individuals may think that businesses donate to charities because they want to write the donations off on their taxes. However, the company leaders associated with recent generous efforts report that the payoffs for their contributions are far-reaching and varied.

Therefore, it’s not difficult to understand why corporate executives understand that giving back to others helps the world, as well as their bottom lines.

Stop Power Players From Protecting Pharmaceutical Criminals

Rudy Giuliani succeeded in keeping Purdue Pharma out of prison resulting in thousands of deaths!

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - With Giuliani's shrewd legal skills utilized, Purdue Pharma continued to make billions of dollars while their created prescription opioid epidemic raged out of control.

In 2007, Purdue Pharma's net worth was a few billion dollars. In 2017, Purdue Pharma's net worth was approximately $34 billion.

Make Your Invention Idea a Reality through InventHelp

Many resources designed to help you get your inventions off the ground

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are many people over the years that have come up with fantastic ideas for inventions. However, the idea is only a part of the process if you are hoping to bring your invention to market and enjoy commercial success.

Even if you have the most incredible idea in the world with regards to an invention, it has to be put in front of the right people and properly protected to provide you with the opportunity to succeed.

New Oregon Law Protects Consumers from Surprise Medical Bills

The Division of Financial Regulation is available to assist Oregonians who believe they have been improperly balance billed.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Beginning March 1, a new law protects consumers from receiving surprise out-of-network medical bills from health care providers.

The new law prevents health providers, who were not chosen by the consumer, from balance billing services performed on or after March 1, 2018.

Great Gift Ideas for Kids in 2018

Think "outside the box" and make your gift more worthwhile.

(SALEM, Ore.) - So, you’ve got to get a cool gift for a young person. What an excellent opportunity! With the endless possibilities made available by the current market, it can sometimes be daunting to search for the right present for a child.

To make it a bit easier for you to come up with an idea, we have put together a short list of several suggestions.

Determine the Right Type of Commercial Real Estate Loan for Your Goals

A proper loan will provide a business with the boost they need to succeed.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Individuals considering commercial real estate loans have more than one option available to them.

Commercial loans are often obtained to cover operational costs or to provide capital for other needs. Often, this type of loan can help to shore up cash flow concerns and provide more capital to continue projects.

Why Thorough Candidate Checks are Vital for a Business

Save yourself time and energy by doing some simple background checks.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Any business that has to hire employees or even sub-contractors needs to ensure that they get the right candidates for the job.

Choosing the wrong people could have all sorts of severe repercussions including negative effects on your business, your other employees, your customers and clients, and your reputation. This is why you need to ensure you carry out thorough checks before you commit to offering someone a job or taking them on as a contractor.

How Oregon Businesses Engage Consumers in Business Growth

Prepare for success by doing your due diligence.

(SALEM, Ore.) - It is common knowledge that successful businesses aren’t created overnight. Beyond the product or service itself, to achieve a high level of success, a business must engage with its customers.

This is not just about having customer support available. Instead, many companies are using idea management software to involve their customer in major decisions regarding the running of the business.