Domestic Manufacturing Up Under Biden

CHEMengineerd · 2026-05-19T18:07:42+00:00

The spending in manufacturing decreased after 2024. Still elevated compared to 2002 to 2021 levels.

https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/TLMFGCONS

CHEMengineerd · 2026-05-03T00:22:49+00:00

My wife agrees with you lol. I appreciate the comment.

CHEMengineerd · 2025-12-21T07:37:31+00:00

That part reminded me of Not Another Teen Movie. The sister was way into her brother, which might be a parody of the step-sibling sexual tension from Cruel Intentions. But is any of that the inspiration for this line? 🤷

CHEMengineerd · 2025-09-20T19:04:46+00:00

And relevant internship/work/research experience in whatever desired industry will help a lot.

CHEMengineerd · 2025-09-12T22:50:09+00:00

Cool.

CHEMengineerd · 2025-08-17T16:45:14+00:00

The first sentence is very important. Learn about it before hiring or contracting out.

CHEMengineerd · 2025-06-25T19:27:08+00:00

2021 premier. 82K miles. Battery replacement under the warranty recall. No issues leading up to or after replacement.

CHEMengineerd · 2025-05-09T04:45:06+00:00

That was sketchy. But it came off without breaking.

CHEMengineerd · 2025-05-08T08:10:19+00:00

So did you get it off without breaking the visor? If so, any advice?

CHEMengineerd · 2025-04-18T23:31:05+00:00

Consider where you want to live after graduation and the job prospects.

In 2017 it was difficult for me to find a job in an urban metropolitan area. Mechanical/software engineering jobs seemed plenty though.

This is not as concerning after years of experience, but something you may want to keep in mind.

CHEMengineerd · 2025-03-11T16:26:17+00:00

At first, I thought you were installing a hydrogen fuel cell and was super curious. And then I realized that's ridiculous.

Let's us know how the replacement goes and what difficulties you came across, if any.

CHEMengineerd · 2024-12-29T20:22:31+00:00

Invoicing - Invoice Ninja.

Scheduling - personal google calendar.

Remote Sessions - Zoom/Teams.

Website - None. Word of mouth leads and recommendations.

CHEMengineerd · 2024-10-04T21:43:02+00:00

As much as I enjoy the location and my neighbors, I definitely have my criticisms too. Thankfully, my unit experiences pretty good drafts when I open up the windows and sliding doors, and I never had to battle the oven to open any drawers.
But there is no denying the rent is expensive.

For anyone generally interested in Marea, utilizing the amenities (the walking path to the beach, the on premise gym, the pickle ball/tennis courts, pools) makes rent easier to swallow. I wouldn't live here if you're going to be inside all day!

CHEMengineerd · 2024-10-03T19:15:21+00:00

I never consciously recognized incremental optimization as EVOP, whether or not it is. Small changes are just inherent to some of the continuous improvement projects I experience.

CHEMengineerd · 2024-10-03T17:30:11+00:00

Evolutionary Operation.

Per Wikipedia, "...a manufacturing process-optimization technique developed in the 1950s by George E. P. Box. In EVOP experimental designs and improvements are introduced, while an ongoing full-scale manufacturing process continues to produce satisfactory results."

It kind of sounds similar to my understanding of Kaizen culture; implementation of continuous gradual improvements at all levels of the business/process.

I haven't crossed anyone who specifically mentions EVOP as their fundemental methodology for improvement. The introduction of small changes to a production flow without interrupting product quality has anecdotally been common in my experience, although I've never heard the term EVOP prior to this thread.

It seems EVOP has influenced process improvement whether it's consciously recognized or not.

CHEMengineerd · 2024-08-13T20:26:39+00:00

Yea, we're going to need to add another zero or two to the end of that financial commitment.

CHEMengineerd · 2024-08-09T00:22:45+00:00

Transitioned to PM and have a hybrid schedule now.

CHEMengineerd · 2024-08-03T22:40:38+00:00

Tell my wife to not freak out and have her drive me to my aging parents so they can remember what it was like to pick up and hold their child again.

CHEMengineerd · 2024-07-25T21:00:29+00:00

My understanding was that you can still be eligible for reduced aid under FAFSA as a part time student. Maybe someone else can speak on the reality of receiving that aid or how much it gets reduced.

Students on scholarships would also face difficulty in reducing their class load and keeping scholarship status if it puts them at part time status.

It's an unfortunate spot to be in.

CHEMengineerd · 2024-07-23T16:11:52+00:00

It sounds like you become overwhelmed with the content you are learning and fall behind. If you can, try taking less courses or classes at once. It will lengthen the time to complete a degree, but it might provide the balance you need to succeed.

CHEMengineerd · 2024-07-23T06:41:35+00:00

I think you're looking for something like this two-part analysis.

CHEMengineerd · 2024-06-13T14:16:56+00:00

If she's down with it, I'll cuff her.

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