Like all Americans, I've been watching events unfold in New Orleans.  A lot of it is emotional, however I've been struck by the difference in…

If you haven't picked up a copy of the August 22/29 special double issue of BusinessWeek, I'd highly recommend it.  The entire issue is dedica…

There was an absurd article on CNN's web site describing a problem the folks who live near Nissan's Canton, Mississippi plant have with the co…

Dinner at my house consisted of calling the local pizza guy last night.  It was not planned that way, but the product of my hour in the kitchen turned…

There's a world-wide "blogathon" happening today to raise support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. If you would like to make a cont…

Several months ago I was helping a local company fill some critical manufacturing technician positions.  This area has very low unemployment with a ve…

I have had a chance to get to know Norm Bodek pretty well over the past few months, which has been a great experience.  For those who don't know h…

A contract manufacturing company I'm familiar with currently has two medical device customers who are arch competitors.  This manufacturer makes b…