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In this August 18, 2010 Publication:
China Overtakes Japan
One Light Bulb at a Time
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China Overtakes Japan As World's Second Largest Economy
The
Washington Post (8/16, Hosaka) reports, "Japan lost its place to China as the world's No.
2 economy in the second quarter, as receding global growth sapped momentum and stunted a shaky recovery," in
a development that underscores "China's emergence as an economic power that is changing everything from the
global balance of military and financial power to how cars are designed. It is already the biggest exporter,
auto buyer and steel producer, and its worldwide influence is growing." The Post adds that "China has
surpassed Japan in quarterly GDP figures before, but its passing of Japan in the second quarter is likely to
mark the period in which the lead became insurmountable." The Wall Street Journal (8/16, A1, Batson, Wakabayashi, Whitehouse, subscription required)
also reports the story.
One Light Bulb at a Time
A physics teacher in high school, once told the students that while
one grasshopper on the railroad tracks wouldn't slow a train very
much, a billion of them would. With that thought in mind, read the
following, obviously written by a good American:
Good idea... one light bulb at a time...
Check this out. I can verify this because I was in Lowes the other
day for some reason and just for the heck of it I was looking at the
hose attachments .. They were all made in China . The next day I was
in Ace Hardware and just for the heck of it I checked the hose
attachments there.
They were made in USA. Start looking ...
In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy or do
affects someone else - even their job ... So, after reading this
email, I think this lady is on the right track . Let's get behind her!
My grandson likes Hershey's candy. I noticed, though, that it is
marked made in Mexico now. I do not buy it any more.
My favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in Mexico .... now I have
switched to Crest. You have to read the labels on everything ..
This past weekend I was at Kroger.. I needed 60 W light bulbs and
Bounce dryer sheets. I was in the light bulb aisle, and right next to
the GE brand I normally buy was an off-brand labeled, "Everyday Value.
"I picked up both types of bulbs and compared the stats - they were
the same except for the price ..
The GE bulbs were more money than the Everyday Value brand but the
thing that surprised me the most was the fact that GE was made in
MEXICO and the Everyday Value brand was made in - get ready for this -
the USA in a company in Cleveland, Ohio.
So throw out the myth that you cannot find products you use every day
that are made right here ..
So on to another aisle - Bounce Dryer Sheets .... yep, you guessed
it, Bounce cost more money and is made in Canada .. The Everyday Value
brand was less money and MADE IN THE USA!
I did laundry yesterday and the dryer sheets performed just like the
Bounce Free I have been using for years and at almost half the price!
My challenge to you is to start reading the labels when you shop for
everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA -
the job you save may be your own or your neighbors!
If you accept the challenge, pass this on to others in your address
book so we can all start buying American, one light bulb at a time!
Stop buying from overseas companies!
(We should have awakened a decade ago..)
Let's get with the program and help our fellow Americans keep their
jobs and create more jobs here in the USA.
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Die Casting Industry Mourns Passing of Richard Laney
Richard S. “Dick” Laney founder of B&L Information Systems passed away on July 26 in St. Joseph, MI. Dick
began working in the metal casting industry in 1951 and for the next 25 years he served at several foundries
and die casters in various management positions. In 1976, he formed B&L Information Systems and built it
into the premier metalcasting ERP software company that it is today. He remained semi-active in the business
right up to his passing, serving as Chairman.
Dick was a proud member of Rotary International and spearheaded an effort to bring bio-sand water filters to
rural villages of the Dominican Republic. He also served with Global Volunteers travelling to Italy and
Hungary to teach conversational English to high school students.
A strong family man, he enjoyed spending time with his wife Rene, 4 children (and spouses) and 7
grandchildren. Dick was 81 years old.
Memorial gifts may be made in his honor to: Rotary D-6360 Foundation Water Project, 540 Ridgeway, St.
Joseph, MI 49085 Attn: Charles Jespersen
