For the record - May 4, 2011
Nia Vardalos: An article about Nia Vardalos in the May 1 Calendar section said that Playtone Productions had produced the actress’ “My Life in Ruins” and “My Big Fat Greek Life.” Although company principals Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman were involved with both projects, Playtone was not a listed producer on either.
Designer decor: An April 23 article in the Home section about mass-market stores marketing special designer collections said that West Elm does not have in-house designers to create any of its furnishings. West Elm does employ an in-house design team.
Daniel Hernandez: An article in the April 28 Calendar section about author-journalist Daniel Hernandez identified Hernandez as a former Los Angeles Times staff writer. Hernandez is a former Los Angeles Times staff writer and a current staff blogger and news assistant in the Times’ Mexico City bureau.
Midwest flooding: An article in the May 2 Section A about flooding in Illinois and Missouri said the town of Cairo, Ill., is downstream from the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Cairo is upstream of the river junction.
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