Physics of Meaning Blog Post
“We pulled into the show at McAllen and it was just wonderful. If you are unfamiliar with the place, it’s ON the line between the US and Mexico, and it almost entirely Hispanic. And they treat us like absolute kings when we go play. This time, we were headlining the last big city-sponsored show of the season at this beautiful pavilion, overlooking a park and reflecting pool. There were so many people there, and they seemed genuinely excited for our performance.
Our sound engineer used to do sound for SELENA!!!!!!!!!!!
Everything went off without a hitch. Afterwards, we were swarmed by so many happy people and their families. We sold a ton of stuff and they made us sign ALL of it. It was the most merch we have ever sold after a show in the history of the band. Some little kids even brought autograph books. There was just a feeling of real celebration. It was beautiful. After all the signing and the photos, we went to our host’s house (full of cats, naturally) and wound down. The whole night was just surreal and wonderful. There was no smoke-filled bar to suffer through. No loud people who didn’t really care about our set. No struggle at all, really. Just a lot of love and excitement.”
-Luke
The Physics of Meaning is a chamber rock band from North Carolina spearheaded by multi-instrumentalist Daniel Hart. Daniel is a member of St. Vincent and John Vanderslice’s band, as well as a contributor to the recordings of the Polyphonic Spree Annuals, The Rosebuds, Patter Is Movement, and many others. Physics has just finished recording its second album, “Snake Charmer and Destiny at the Stroke of Midnight.” Physics is touring the US this May and June. For more information visit their website at http://www.thephysicsofmeaning.com/
Friday, May 23, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Companies Transferring Manufacturing Operations To Reynosa
Our Region Receiving More Awareness
New jobs and a boost to our economy come from not only new companies but also expansions of companies and from companies transferring manufacturing operations to our region. Since January 2008, several companies have released statements regarding transferring their manufacturing operations to their plant in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico due to lower costs and available workforce.
Some of the companies that have announced shifts of production to Reynosa include Entorian, Standard Motors and Fisher and Paykel. CEO of Entorian, Wayne Lieberman, was quoted in an article in the Austin Business Journal, explaining the shut down of manufacturing facilities in California to transfer capacity to the lower cost facility in Reynosa and mentions that 60 jobs will be transferred. Standard Motors closed operations in Puerto Rico and Long Island City and increased production in Reynosa due to lower costs in our region, which is expected to save the company $9 million in 2009. Fisher and Paykel closed its dishwasher plant in New Zealand, its refrigerator factory in Australia, and its cooking appliance factory in California to shift its production to Italy and purchased the Whirpool factory in Reynosa in order to save an estimated $50 million a year, due to consolidated operations and cheaper labor. They moved to our region primarily because of the competitive labor force and the proximity to the North American markets.
Keith Patridge, President and CEO of McAllen Economic Development Corporation, states, “Other locations can’t compete with our lower costs and available workforce which is why we’re seeing so many companies restructure in order to reduce costs.” The Reynosa plants will be producing more units so more jobs will be created. Some companies transfer their employees and others look for new labor in the region. Our economy benefits not only from added jobs but also in the retail and housing sectors because the people that transfer will be purchasing homes, shopping and dining in our region.
New jobs and a boost to our economy come from not only new companies but also expansions of companies and from companies transferring manufacturing operations to our region. Since January 2008, several companies have released statements regarding transferring their manufacturing operations to their plant in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico due to lower costs and available workforce.
Some of the companies that have announced shifts of production to Reynosa include Entorian, Standard Motors and Fisher and Paykel. CEO of Entorian, Wayne Lieberman, was quoted in an article in the Austin Business Journal, explaining the shut down of manufacturing facilities in California to transfer capacity to the lower cost facility in Reynosa and mentions that 60 jobs will be transferred. Standard Motors closed operations in Puerto Rico and Long Island City and increased production in Reynosa due to lower costs in our region, which is expected to save the company $9 million in 2009. Fisher and Paykel closed its dishwasher plant in New Zealand, its refrigerator factory in Australia, and its cooking appliance factory in California to shift its production to Italy and purchased the Whirpool factory in Reynosa in order to save an estimated $50 million a year, due to consolidated operations and cheaper labor. They moved to our region primarily because of the competitive labor force and the proximity to the North American markets.
Keith Patridge, President and CEO of McAllen Economic Development Corporation, states, “Other locations can’t compete with our lower costs and available workforce which is why we’re seeing so many companies restructure in order to reduce costs.” The Reynosa plants will be producing more units so more jobs will be created. Some companies transfer their employees and others look for new labor in the region. Our economy benefits not only from added jobs but also in the retail and housing sectors because the people that transfer will be purchasing homes, shopping and dining in our region.
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