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November 2, 2012
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  • U.S. manufacturing, productivity improve
      
    Source: CNBC
    U.S. worker productivity in the third quarter and manufacturing in October both showed gains, adding to signs of economic upturn. The number of hours worked during the quarter was up as well. The positive manufacturing index of 51.7 improved on the 51.5 reading in September and suggests U.S. manufacturers are riding out the global downturn. MarketWatch (11/1), Bloomberg (11/1), CNBC (11/1) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story

  Industry Buzz 
  • Toro unveils 3 models of compact, 2-stage snow throwers
    Toro introduced three new models of snowblowers in its Power Max line to address the need for compact, two-stage snow throwers, according to this article. The gasoline-powered snow throwers come with durable one-piece frames, four-stroke Briggs & Stratton engines and an anti-clog feature. Consumer Reports (11/2012) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • Briggs & Stratton establishes new office in Malaysia
    Briggs & Stratton announced it has set up a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Briggs & Stratton Malaysia SDN BHD will become the company's regional center for handling outdoor power equipment markets in Southeast Asia, South Korea and Taiwan. The new office will be headed by Robert Spletter, the company's managing director for the Southeast Asia region. American City Business Journals/Milwaukee (11/1) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  Economic Indicators 
  Inside & Out 
  • Crisis-management tips from Mayor Mike
    New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg offered a master class in crisis management this week as superstorm Sandy hit the Big Apple, writes Scott Eblin. Bloomberg projected quiet confidence, was highly visible and was utterly consistent in his message. However, Bloomberg's pre-storm messaging, which at times downplayed the threat to New Yorkers, did come in for criticism. EblinGroup.com/Next Level Blog (10/30), Gothamist (New York) (10/28) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • Character-based leadership requires accountability, authenticity
    Character-based leaders realize "that leadership is not about you, but about the people you lead, and you are here to help them by serving them compassionately, and from a loving heart," writes Georgia Feiste of Collaborative Transitions Coaching. Character-based leadership involves taking responsibility and being authentic, she writes. LeadChangeGroup.com (10/26) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  Policy Update 
  • Lawmaker pushes to add $12 billion in disaster-relief spending
    Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., plans to introduce a bill that would provide an additional $12 billion for disaster relief. "We cannot do it on the cheap. Congress must step up and provide the federal resources this emergency requires," he said. A spokeswoman for Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, called the move "premature." The Hill/On the Money blog (10/31) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  Diversion 
  • The agony and the ecstasy of competitive eating
    Competitive eating has a dedicated fan base, with some devotees hero-worshiping the best eaters and cheering as contestants pack away dozens of sandwiches, hot dogs, cupcakes and wontons at a sitting. "It's not pretty. But it is beautiful," aficionado Sam Barclay says. GQ (11/2012) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  OPEI News 
  • Outdoor Power Report: A quarterly update for OPEI members
    OPEI's quarterly summary of issues and activities is now available. Read the report. LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
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