| January 22, 2008 |  |
On Today's BlogWith less than 10 months to go until the U.S. presidential elections, business lobbyists are pressing their agendas before the '08 vote in nervous anticipation of Democratic gains. » Read more... | » Comments... As China continues its meteoric rise in manufacturing and engineering, the country faces profound new challenges. In sight of this rising force, where does the U.S. stand? » Read more... | » Comments... The rapid rise in energy costs has been catching much of the media spotlight these days. But there is major concern over the global shortage of another critical resource: water. » Read more... | » Comments... You May Have Missed Jobs and Salaries Up the Competitive Ante -- Anywhere But Here The United States has lost millions of high-paying manufacturing jobs to China, and salaries for the profession are primed and ready for retention in India. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy is sliding toward a possible recession, and the jobless rate last month spiked to 5 percent. Light Friday: Bill Gates' Life After Microsoft, Blackest Black, Bionic Eye... ... Your Boss is Still Big Brother, Diapers as Decoration, Telecommuting Hurts Office Morale and MORE. New Orleans Redevelopment Moving Forward It may not get nearly the attention it deserves, but New Orleans is still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. However, there are some signs that 2008 could be the year that real progress will be made. |  |
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