Thursday, February 3, 2011

Obama - Energy Innovation @ Penn State

"Big Ten Network carries Obama speech, other viewing sites available"

Feb. 3, 2011 - President Obama follows up on our next Sputnick moment. Tours Penn State labs and speaks to students and faculty today. Fight on Nittany Lions! Win the Future!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

U.S. manufacturing is No. 1, for now

US Manufacturing is still strong and kicking, but investments in process automation yield  higher productivity and provide only modest job growth opportunities. However, demand is strong for the most skilled workers. 

HS Vo-tech and CommCollege programs are dropping emphasis on Manufacturing as demand returns after the Great Recession. (Bad call)

Problems with supply chain to China, keep bring customers back to Made in the USA. (You get what you pay for.)

Full AP story here: