Author: Janieve Schnabel

In August, the Portland State University bookstore began a print-on-demand pilot program with Hewlett-Packard.

With the start of a new school year comes a number of experiences: new classes, new friends, new instructors and challenges. And, as every student dreads, new textbooks.

Portland is rapidly becoming one of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States, and with so many of its residents and workers commuting by bicycle, it makes sense to improve and invest in safety measures for cyclists.

To say that Kaplan, the leader in standardized test preparation, has been doing well would be an understatement. In 2009, Kaplan generated $4.6 billion in revenue. Clearly, the market for test prep is booming.