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Robert Stempel dies at 77; former CEO of GM
Former General Motors Co. Chief Executive Robert Stempel, an engineer who led the development of the catalytic converter but was ousted in a boardroom coup, died Saturday in Florida. He was 77.
The cause of death was unclear, but family friends in...Tags: General Motors Corp., Environmental Issues, West Palm Beach, Energy Conversion Devices Incorporated, Management Change
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Magic Johnson and his next move: NBA ownership?
Lakers BlogA former colleague of ours, Scott Howard-Cooper, had an interesting article on nba.com about Magic Johnson possibly joining a new ownership group for the Detroit Pistons. Owner Bill Davidson passed away at age 86 in March and the family is expected to... -
Sally Hawkins is the belle of the ball at the Toronto Film Festival
The Big PictureShe's hardly a household name in America, but Sally Hawkins is a major rising star in British film and theater circles, perhaps best known for her 2008 Golden Globe winning performance in Mike Leigh's "Happy-Go-Lucky." Now she's a big hit...... -
Michigan agency casts critical eye on state's film tax credits
Company TownFilm incentive tax programs have been touted as a welcome revenue generator for state coffers. There are now more than 40 states that offer such tax breaks to Hollywood filmmakers, siphoning off production from Southern California. Economically... -
Michigan governor touts film tax credit program amid criticism
Company TownMichigan has become a Hollywood favorite -- and the state's governor wants to keep it that way. In an apparent effort to bolster a program that has recently drawn some harsh scrutiny, Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Friday renewed her support...... -
Dead dog walking: Michigan Rottweiler survives botched euthanasia attempt
L.A. UnleashedA suburban Detroit man whose Rottweiler was given a new leash on life after surviving a botched euthanasia attempt said he has neither the heart nor the money to try the procedure again. Redford Township resident Matt Olivarez, 27, said...... -
GM partners with Envision Solar for Chevy Volt recharging
Greenspace"Every electric vehicle is the equivalent of one or two single-family residences in terms of impact on the electric grid," said Desmond Wheatley, president of Envision Solar in San Diego. To help offset that impact, Envision has partnered with General....... -
Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons: Lakers win, 103-90
Lakers BlogLakers 103, Pistons 90 (final) The Lakers have replaced a recent two-game losing streak with a two-game winning streak. Kobe Bryant had 33 points, making 11 of 20 shots and all eight of his free-throw attempts, in the victory Wednesday night at Detroit.... -
Dwayne McDuffie dies at 49; comic book and animation writer
Dwayne McDuffie, a highly respected comic book and animation writer who was a co-founder of Milestone Media, a landmark company that created a multicultural comics line that introduced black superheroes such as Hardware and Static, has died. He was 49....Tags: Politics, Culture, New York University, Surgery, Animation (genre)
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Readers share their nicknames for Shannon Brown
Lakers Blog"Shannon 'Smooth Skillz' Brown" -- Brylle "Jr. Kobe" -- Yekta Ozdemir "Shannowow" -- Magic Phil "Shannon 'Throw It Down' Brown" in honor of Bill Walton." -- rdlee "Shannon 'Downtown' Brown," "Sha-na-saourus, "Shanexcellent," "'Shana-Roo' Brown" --... -
On Location: Michigan to Hollywood -- 'Get off my lawn'
Company TownLike the Clint Eastwood character in the Detroit-area-set movie "Gran Torino," the new governor of Michigan is telling Hollywood to get off his lawn. Rick Snyder, a Republican who was elected governor of the Great Lakes State on a platform...... -
The Craft Beer Chronicles: Coney dogs come to town with beer in tow
Brand XDetroit-style Coney Island hot dogs are coming to the Sunset Strip in May, and they’re bringing craft beer with them. Though the name suggests New York origin, coney dogs are actually native to the Wolverine State, first appearing in Michigan during...
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