Daily deals website Groupon Inc. saw its revenue surge to $760 million last year from $33 million the previous year, with more than a third of its 2010 sales coming from outside the U.S., according to an internal memo.

The email, sent by Groupon Chief Executive Andrew Mason to staffers in early January, also reveals the founder's grand ambitions for the company he started three years ago. Mr. Mason writes that he hopes to achieve "billions in revenue" in 2011.

"By...CORVALLIS - In a sea of bicycle helmets, Steve Schulz's headgear always stands out.

Since joining Cycle Oregon as a staff member in 2008, Schulz has worn a distinctive, cream-colored straw cowboy hat while on duty at the Weekend Ride and Week Ride.

Now, perhaps more than ever, it's important for riders and others to spot Schulz because he was named the non-profit's executive director in June. Schulz, who turns 48 later this month, takes over an organization that enters its 30th year next year.

On Saturday - the first day of riding for the Cycle Oregon Weekend Ride that this year is based at Oregon State University - Schulz took care of duties similar to those in his previous role as deputy director.

For starters, he was on duty at 4:45