no surprise there. The comment by the pundits that the recession ended was pure propaganda. It will get far worse before better. Manufacturing is slowing down at a record pace in the US. Overseas, Cargo and Goods/Manufacturing are ticking up. The US policy in place (OBAMA) and a chicago Native....have prevented the manufacturing base to ramp up. More layoffs are on their way unless we see a serious change in NOV with immediate reversal of the Health Care Plan and Bush Tax incentives continued across the board. Until then, look for all Manufacturing numbers to tick down in the US.