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...Merkel of "blackmail" and warned that her government's support for Magna could backfire. Initially, GM had serious reservations about Magna's offer and seemed to favor a rival bid by the Belgian-based investor, RHJ International. One GM official said RHJ's offer was "simple and elegant." In particular, GM was uncomfortable with a Russian company getting its hands on Opel's technical expertise and patents...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GM Accepts Canadian-Russian Bid for Opel | 9/11/2009 | See Source »

...cautionary tale,” highlighting the consequences of a technology-based childhood. Much of the film is devoted to Harris’ upbringing and his relationship with his mother, whom he refused to see even on her deathbed. Interviews with Harris’ brother, in particular, reveal how he went from television addict to internet geek to friendless, heartless mad scientist. Though Timoner refers to herself as a “freak magnet,” the film has a surprisingly sympathetic gaze, making it much more than a voyeuristic expose of a socially-stunted creep...

Author: By Mia P. Walker, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: ‘Public’ Exposure at Brattle Theatre | 9/10/2009 | See Source »

...ballast Raekwon’s Cuban Linx II, but it is the Chef’s rhythmic flow and vivid narratives that shine through the pleasantly understated production and much-touted guest appearances throughout. Though just about any track could be cited to exemplify Raekwon’s particular talents, “Ason Jones,” a tribute to Ol’ Dirty Bastard, is a standout among standouts. “He was a powerful general / The smell from his breath was Ballentine / I think it was the year ’89 / He stayed the freshest?...

Author: By Joshua J. Kearney, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Raekwon | 9/10/2009 | See Source »

...what's interesting is that, politically, you can't shoehorn them in any particular ideology. They're, in fact, a third liberal, a third conservative, and a third moderate, which is really interesting...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Exclusive Interview: The Obamas on The Meaning of Public Service | 9/10/2009 | See Source »

...about how we can really tap into businesses to improve science and technology and math education. And I am willing to bet that there isn't a high-tech company out there - Google, Microsoft, what have you - that wouldn't love to sponsor young people - and young girls in particular, who oftentimes are left out of the conversation on math and science education - to really boost them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Exclusive Interview: The Obamas on The Meaning of Public Service | 9/10/2009 | See Source »

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