In a report recently issued by Burning Glass Technologies, demand for IT security jobs has grown 12 times faster than all other jobs, growing by more than 73% nationally between 2007 and 2012, and as much as a 100% in certain major metropolitan areas.

FORBES: Let's Call It The "Mad Men" Effect

Ideally, the welcome reforms in the area of equity research that EGCs now enjoy under the JOBS Act would be extended to all companies, if for no other reason than to help prevent another Facebook-type IPO fiasco from occurring.

FORBES: How A Shortage Of Analysts Is Hampering The IPO Market

When it comes to competing with other nations for the jobs and industries of the future, we are all on the same team -- the American team.

WHITEHOUSE: Out-Educating the Competition