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The reasons behind 0.7% rise in industrial production in the United States, in April 2007, are presented.

A survey conducted by Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on a group of economists reveals that the economy of United States will grow 3.4 percent in 2006.

Ed.: For the complete article, including background on the PIHR process, a checklist and references, please see circuitsassembly.com/cms/content/view/2868/ IPC-A-610D section 7.5.5.1 indicates that the target for solder vertical fill within [...]

'Measurement Variation in the Fill of Intrusively Reflowed Lead-Free Solder Joints with Different Board Finishes by X-ray Inspection' Abstract: This paper reports the results from percentage-fill measurements of intrusively reflowed [...]

The article discusses the cautious attitude of U.S. chief executives toward hiring more workers. Despite signs of a reviving economy, many chief executives want to see signs that the recovery will endure before taking on significantly more employees. Particular attention is paid to manufacturing firm Hope Global and its chief executive, Cheryl Merchant.

Features the American Orient Express I and II, privately owned luxury trains from Oregon Rail Corp. Information on the recreation of the grand American rail tour by the corporation; Details on its itineraries; Features, accommodations and services offered in each rail journey; Views on traveling via the American Orient Express.

The article discusses a quarterly earnings report for Deere, and comments on prospects for Deere's shares.

The article focuses on the effect that high student loan debt has on young peoples' ability to purchase homes in the U.S. in 2012. Information is provided on how mortgage lenders have become more strict on loan approvals for graduates with high student loan debt since the global economic crisis, restricting the number of qualified home buyers.

The article discusses the state of the U.S. economy. Consumers appear unwilling to spend more due to weak job creation, while firms aren't willing to increase hiring until consumer spending picks up. During March of 2011 house prices continued to fall in several large U.S. cities. Growth in manufacturing has diminished.

The article discusses the impact of a weak housing market on the U.S. economy. By one estimate spending on house construction and home furnishings and other goods accounted for nearly 15% of U.S. gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2010. Sales of existing homes plunged sharply in July of that year, and house prices depressed by rising rates of mortgage delinquencies could help push the U.S. economy back into recession.

The article offers tips for the first-timers on crossing the Rubicon Trail including food, proper maintenance and repair of jeep and to bring all things needed for camping in the wood.

The article discusses the rising student loan debt in the U.S. It is stated that keeping first-time home buyers on the sidelines, the U.S.' mounting pile of outstanding student debt is a growing drag on the housing recovery. It is mentioned that warnings about the effects of rising student debt on recent graduates, parents who co-signed their loans have been given by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA).

A graph is presented that illustrates the performance between 1990 and 2010 of shares of retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. relative to the Standard & Poor's 500 index, as well as growth in U.S. gross domestic product. Wal-Mart's performance during 2010 is said to indicate an economic recovery in the U.S. will continue.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "American Beemer," in the December 2007 issue, an article regarding the F800 BMW motorcycle, and the BMW 800 flat-track motorcycle.

Components are the first thing to consider when moving to lead-free if one has not considered parts on new products today, it is too late. This is based on many product introduction plans and roadmaps for the July 2006 deadline. It is also very disappointing that many suppliers' state and market lead-free compatible products. However there is often very little information to back up these statements. Their product literature does not give the plated finish on terminations or the maximum process temperatures for parts. Engineers must look carefully at the introduction and make sure those components and printed circuit boards are lead-free.