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Susan Sutton, Editor-in-Chief, Integrated Media, discusses topics ranging from pressing industry issues and news to more general information regarding the economy, the housing crunch and more. Site visitors are encouraged to post comments, start a discussion and help build dialogue.

Survey Says!
Kelsey Seidler, Associate Editor, shares results from our weekly CI CyberNews reader polls.

Survey Says!

April 27, 2009

By Susan Sutton

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The majority of our readers use social media for keeping up with friends and family (62.5%), while 37.5% use it for networking with colleagues (37.5%). What sites are their favorites?

Ready, Set, Tweet!

April 24, 2009

By Susan Sutton

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We’re so excited about the new social media methods we’re using to bring you the latest industry news and information. You can now follow CI on Twitter, connect on LinkedIn and find us on Facebook®.

CPSIA Comes Under Fire, Again

April 23, 2009

By Susan Sutton

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The CPSC has issued another stay of enforcement for the CPSIA, this time for lead standards regarding youth-model ATVs and motorcycles. As previously reported, this isn’t the first time the CPSC has acknowledged, at least tacitly, that the legislation is flawed.

Making Sustainability Work

April 22, 2009

By Susan Sutton

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It’s becoming more clear every day that the sustainability movement is here to stay. Though “greening” our manufacturing operations can cause serious challenges, opportunities abound.

Survey Says!

April 20, 2009

By Susan Sutton

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Last week’s CI CyberNews CyberPoll asked about renewable energy use in the workplace. What technology came in first place?

Focus on the Positive

April 17, 2009

By Susan Sutton

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I don’t know about you, but when I see all of that bad news I actually start to feel a little defeated and pessimistic. I have to remind myself that good things are happening everywhere, all the time.

Is the Economic Free-Fall Close to an End?

April 16, 2009

By Susan Sutton

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The Fed released a report yesterday indicating some stabilization in the economy. This morning, the Labor Department announced that last week’s new jobless claims were much lower than expected. Is the end finally in sight?

How Cool is That?

April 14, 2009

By Susan Sutton

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GE recently developed a digital hologram to help promote its Smart Grid wind turbine technology.

Survey Says!

April 13, 2009

By Susan Sutton

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The CI CyberNews CyberPoll last week asked about job furloughs. Of the total respondents, just 20% have not been affected, while the majority (56%) know someone whose job had been furloughed.

Happy Easter (or, Please Enjoy the Chocolate)

April 10, 2009

By Susan Sutton

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Whatever your religious convictions, the upcoming weekend must be cause for celebration.

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