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...Yates' daughter Monica, 51, who lives near Flint, Michigan, is understandably happy with the turn of events. "A 48-year-old novel, having a life, which it never had in the first place!" she says enthusiastically. "It's excellent." She's not really surprised that the book has found an audience, though. "I never doubted, and I don't even think he really doubted." But, she adds, "He would have liked to have it before he died." (See Time's Top 10 Fiction Books...
Real change won't come easy. Two major players in restructuring the industry - major bondholders and the United Auto Workers (UAW) - have thus far shown little interest in renegotiating their agreements. Union locals in Michigan and New York have rejected proposals for contract concessions, and UAW chief Ron Gettelfinger has sensed the mood of his membership. He's not buying the claim that union costs are sinking the industry. Other labor leaders are watching Obama's reaction to the UAW to see whether the new President will stick up for his union friends. Meanwhile, business continues to tumble. Forecasters predict...
...Crimson women’s water polo team launched the 2009 season at home in the Harvard Invitational this past weekend. The Crimson (1-1) opened the invite with a win against the New York Athletic Club (NYAC) and followed with a loss to No. 8 Michigan on Saturday. On Sunday morning, the team squared off against NYAC again, this time failing to record a victory. The team concluded the weekend against Siena (0-2), gaining its first collegiate win of the season. Harvard looks to improve upon last season’s 12-12 overall record. HARVARD 11, SIENA...
...study, researchers at the University of Cambridge, Britain's Peninsula Medical School and the University of Michigan tested saliva samples from nearly 5,000 non-smoking adults over the age of 50 for cotinine - a by-product of nicotine - high levels of which would signal exposure to secondhand smoke. Participants in the study also provided a detailed smoking history. The researchers then used established neuropsychological tests to assess brain function and cognitive impairment...
Again, though, let's not hail a solution as the solution. A targeted tool like loan modification is probably a more useful allocation of resources than a blanket policy like cheaper mortgages. Since half of all repossessed-home sales are in just four states (California, Michigan, Ohio and Florida), we can focus efforts there...