U.S. factories saw demand for their products rise in December by the largest amount in five months, a spot of welcome news that failed to change the picture of an economy struggling to stay afloat. ...more

February 5, 2008

Among a few antiques I have collected over the years is a wicker baby buggy. The frame is made of metal, and the body and hood are made of wicker. It is not marked. ...more

February 2, 2008

Orders to factories for big-ticket manufactured goods jumped unexpectedly in December, good news amid signs the U.S. economy may be tipping toward a recession. ...more

January 30, 2008

PLANT CITY - Land that once was slated to become the city's largest subdivision has been taken over by a developer who is planning to build an industrial park. ...more

January 4, 2008

Orders to U.S. factories jumped in November by the largest amount in four months. The increase was driven by higher petroleum prices and was not viewed as a sign of any newfound strength in manufacturing. ...more

January 4, 2008

U.S. factories saw orders for costly manufactured goods rise only marginally in November - falling short of expectations for a much bigger gain and underscoring the strains on the economy from housing and credit problems. ...more

December 28, 2007

What does "Made in the USA" mean to you? Hopefully, it inspires images of quality and reliability. And well it should. ...more

December 24, 2007

Many of you probably remember when Nafta began, back when George Bush Sr. was president. The whole picture was not presented, but it has become obvious that this has not benefited the American people. ...more

November 21, 2007

Although my high school reunion held in Chicago a few weeks ago did not have a theme, one quickly developed: "Man, it's been 40 years!" ...more

November 11, 2007

It's a nickname no principal could be proud of: "Dropout Factory," a high school where no more than 60 percent of the students who start as freshmen make it to their senior year. ...more

November 2, 2007