‘Toyota Way’ Under Recall
Toyota’s ‘lean management’ and ‘just in time’ production model is the toast of business schools, but 8.5 million faulty cars have taken the bloom off the rose.
By Joseph B. Atkins
http://www.populist.com/10.5.atkins.html
A century ago, Frederick W. Taylor, the mechanical engineer whose book The Principles of Scientific Management influenced generations of business owners and managers, had this to say about American working people:
Official: State Farm warned NHTSA on Toyota in '07
Nick Carey
DETROIT
Mon Feb 8, 2010 5:42pm EST
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE61751H20100208
DETROIT (Reuters) - Private insurer State Farm informed a government regulator of a worrying trend of vehicle-caused accidents involving Toyota Motor Corp as far back as late 2007, an official at the company said.
Foreign energy firms getting windfall of U.S. stimulus funds
Money is used to buy turbines made abroad
By Brooke Williams Watchdog Institute
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 12:02 a.m.
China’s A-Power Energy Generation Systems lists a vacant office in downtown San Diego as its U.S. address. Brooke Williams
Online: Local wind-energy leaders explain why U.S. firms are falling behind in getting stimulus dollars on 10News.com. And for the workshop’s full investigation into wind-power funding, go to investigativereportingworkshop.org.
Zachary Roth | February 3, 2010
http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/02/mcconnell_raised_big_b...
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/02052010/watch2.html
Consumer Reports suspends recommendations on eight Toyota models
Jan 29, 2010
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/01/consumer-re...
Consumer Reports has temporarily suspended its "recommended" status for eight Toyota vehicle models and one Pontiac model that may have accelerator pedals that can stick and cause unintended acceleration.
I was not sent this directly, but wanted to publish it here. I am a happy customer of Tireman service centers. The local company's tire prices are very competitive and they back their warranties. I know this from the experiences I have had.
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This is another one of those questions, did he really just start doing this in Cleveland? I don't think so, but because no one watches for this locally, we probably will not know.
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From the Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland school board Vice Chairwoman Louise Dempsey apologized Friday to the community, saying she's sorry that the district hired private investigators to keep tabs on employees.
"What happened was unconscionable. The board does not condone this practice at all," Dempsey said. "We will never condone this behavior."
It is a disappointment that Editor and Publisher is shutting its doors. They were always a good source of information on the Blade. While they are closing up shop, here is the latest on the changes at the Blade. I have not watched the local coverage of the changes, but there are a few more positions discussed in this report than just Kushma.
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Growing Number of Poor Families Exceed Available Resources
TOLEDO, Ohio–Dec. 3, 2009–Food For Thought, a local nonprofit group that helps feed the area's less fortunate, is in need of new toys for a Christmas Shoppe that is being held on Dec. 19, 2009 at New Harvest Christian Church, 3540 Seaman Road in Oregon.
The Christmas Shoppe is a volunteer effort to provide gifts for families that otherwise would not be able to purchase them. Many of the patrons are working families that don’t have expendable income for non-essential items, including holiday presents.
Wow, who would have thought Dan Burns would be indicted for stealing money in Cleveland. What could have caused such a praised man here in Toledo to mysteriously become corrupt. Larry Sykes, when he was on the board before, said everyone looks up to TPS and had nothing but praise for Dan Burns. One has to wonder why he went to the dark side so quickly or was it quick????
From the Plain Dealer, the only newspaper to follow this story.
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The 'Real' Jobless Rate: 17.5% Of Workers Are Unemployed
Published: Thursday, 19 Nov 2009 | 4:55 PM ET
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By: Jeff Cox
CNBC.com
As experts debate the potential speed of the US recovery, one figure looms large but is often overlooked: nearly 1 in 5 Americans is either out of work or under-employed.
Unemployment
According to the government's broadest measure of unemployment, some 17.5 percent are either without a job entirely or underemployed. The so-called U-6 number is at the highest rate since becoming an official labor statistic in 1994.
Public Disapproval of Inaction While Democrats Silence Real Solutions
COLUMBUS— State Representative Lynn Wachtmann (R- Napoleon) issued the following statement in response to a recent Quinnipiac University poll finding that the Ohio Legislature has a 47 percent disapproval rating:
Fisher supports Educational Reform
Toledo, Ohio – “It really speaks volumes when you have such a diverse group of people and organizations supporting your campaign,” said Darlene Fisher. “Our children deserve leadership that puts their interest first. Keeping the lines of communication open, listening to our community regarding important issues, confronting obstacles that hamper learning and moving forward with action have been my guiding principles. I believe that is why so many from such diverse backgrounds are supporting our school board campaign,” she said.
Toledo company is named as an example of inflated reporting of federal stimulus dollar jobs.
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The Toledo, Ohio-based Koring Group also received two FCC contracts to help people make the switch to digital television. The company reported hiring 26 people for each of the two contracts, bringing its total jobs to 54 on the government's official count.
Broadcast live on WGTE.
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The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a 2009 Toledo Candidate Forum for chamber and EPIC Toledo members at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 at WGTE, said Jan Aguilar, communications manager for the chamber.
http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/10/22/chamber-epic-host-candidate-fo...
Greetings!
This installment of my Township Update will focus on the Fire Department, which has been extremely busy the last 18 months fulfilling the promises of the 2008 1.25 Mill Fire Levy. But first, a brief announcement about the Police Department:
Tax Holiday Extended in Police Department
As we begin the 2010 budget process, the Sylvania Township Trustees unanimously voted to extend the tax holiday that I first introduced in 2007. In total, this tax holiday will save Sylvania Township taxpayers $1,050,000 in 2010 and approximately $2,700,000 over three years.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
TOLEDO, OHIO - Tuesday, October 6, 2009, Brian Schwartz, former advisor to the Toledo's Mayor Finkbeiner, has filed a lawsuit in Lucas County Common Pleas Court for wrongful termination. Mr. Schwartz's attorney, Scott Ciolek, filed the Complaint this morning asking for a damage award in excess of $150,000.
Mr. Bruce Macaulay, President
Kroger Company, Ohio Division
4111 Executive Parkway
Westerville, OH 43081
Dear Mr. Macaulay:
The Toledo Board of Community Relations exists to promote, empower, and support citizens and neighborhoods to create social justice, equal opportunity, and a harmonious environment. We are writing this letter to express grave concern regarding the recent announced closing of the Toledo Manhattan Street Kroger Store and request that you reverse the decision to close the store.
7/23 Update:
Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross Entertainment Headlined By
Presidents of the United State of America and Chuck Wicks
Song of Toledo Winners, Mayoral Candidates Part of Event
The largest ribs event in northwest Ohio, the 2009 Columbia Gas Smoke on
the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross, proudly announces their full
entertainment schedule.
In addition to national headliners Presidents of the United States of
America and Chuck Wicks, Smoke on the Water features Toledo's Mayoral
candidates on Saturday afternoon starting at 3 p.m. Each candidate will
MAUMEE, Ohio – Hart Associates, the leading integrated marketing communications firm in Northwest Ohio, recently received eight national awards in two healthcare marketing competitions.
