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Data Centers in Oregon

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:03:29 +0000

All over the state of Oregon, from Prineville to Hillsboro, data centers are popping up. These server farms are the earthly manifestation of cloud computing. They are occupying rural communities, sucking up the cheap power and enjoying tax breaks. We’ve got Facebook, Amazon, and Google. And more are coming.

Read more about data centers in Oregon from KVAL.

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Has Groupon Gone Too Far?

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:49:12 +0000

Groupon is often praised for its amazing deals and criticized for the way it costs the retailers who use it. But, now a university is using Groupon to offer discounts on education.

Read more about a groupon education at Alphabetix.

Do you think Groupon should limit the types of services it offers at a discount or should the businesses use their own discretion?

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Getting Started in a Creative Business

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:38:15 +0000

Do you want to start a creative business, but don’t know where to begin? Doing research, coming up with a great name, and picking the right selling venue are all important first steps.

Read more from a successful professional about getting started in a creative business from Lil Blue Boo.

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Before You Register Your Domain

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:11:29 +0000

There are a number of things you should know before registering your domain. There are a lot of domain registrars that have some pretty shady practices.

Read these tips for things to watch out for when you register your domain.

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Happy Holidays for Your Customers

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:19:29 +0000

Showing loyal customers that you appreciate them is a great way to treat them well and make them into advocates for your business. Whether you provide discount codes, send cards, or make charitable donations, customers appreciate the little things you do to reward them for their patronage.

Read more about rewarding your customers this holiday season at Open Forum.

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Back It Up

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:25:53 +0000

Backing up data is an important part of any business’s day-to-day operations. Most businesses ignore this important aspect of making sure things run smoothly. Losing your data can be a major strain on any business, and can be catastrophic for small businesses.

Do you back up your data?

A Quick Look at Google+

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:38:02 +0000

No doubt you’ve heard plenty of buzz about Google+. Want to see a quick glimpse of what it’s about? Check out this video about the newest social media craze.

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Portland Bike Lanes

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:25:22 +0000

Portland is a city well-known for its bike lanes, but those bike lanes often stir up a fair amount of controversy. The give and take between bikers and drivers is often contentious. Often, drivers don’t know how to interact with the bikers and the bike lanes.

Check out this video about how to drive around Portland’s bike lanes.

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Does Your Blog Need Help?

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:38:50 +0000

If you have a successful blog, you know that blogging is about connecting and sharing. It’s about having an active network.
Is your blog an active network, or a rarely published too tool to spew forth a sales pitch? There are a number of reasons why bloggers fail in their attempts at success. At the core of it all, is often a lack of interesting and engaging ideas.
Need help getting out of your rut? Read more about blogs stuck in the echo chamber at Kikolani.

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Linfield College One of Top 100 Contributors to the Public Good

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:12:54 +0000

Washington Monthly named the small, private Linfield College one of the top 100 liberal arts schools that make a vital contribution to society.

Humanitarians

It has been recognized for support of low-income and first-generation students; promoting humanitarian engagement with the regional and global community; and focusing on sustainability, outreach to those who are homeless or hungry, and mentorship of disadvantaged youth.

Read More about Linfield College at the McMinnville Chamber of Commerce.

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