Computer virus creator seeks job in Beijing (Peoples Daily)
Li Jun, the creator of the widespread computer virus "joss-stick burning panda" arrived in Beijing January 4 to look for employment. Its said that Li visited several famous companies specializing in Internet safety "seeking a job."

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Toyotas powerful DC friends (AP via Yahoo! News)
Toyota has friends in high places in Washington, including some of the very people now investigating the Japanese automaker.

New Factory Expected to Bring 150 Jobs to Barre (WCAX-TV Vermont)
Some good economic news for Central Vermont. SB Electronics is building a new facility that will manufacture parts for electric cars. And that means its adding 150 new jobs over the next three years.

UK Offshore sector is on the brink (Oil Online)
From Aberdeen (GS): The UKs proven oil and gas reserves within existing and planned developments have plummeted to 5.25bnboe, the equivalent of just six years production, according to the latest Oil & Gas UK activity survey ...

Sierra Nevada Corp. to add jobs (Englewood Herald)
Gov. Bill Ritter announced Dec. 14 that Sierra Nevada Corp. has decided to create an additional 200 jobs, expand operations at its Centennial location and increase its capital investment in Colorado, utilizing new legislation passed by the General As