Stephen Masters' Blog: 2012

Monday, December 31, 2012

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

MLive.com: Ann Arbor : Survey of Michigan companies: Internships, field projects most important part of college experience

Toyota forecasts record '13 sales on overseas auto demand

VW races with GM for '13 sales crown in China as Toyota struggles

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Forbes Ranks The 20 Most Valuable College Football Programs | TFM News

'An Economic Time Bomb': The World's Unemployed Youth http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/12/an-economic-time-bomb-the-worlds-unemployed-youth/266412/

Agnico-Eagle Outperforms Peers After Arctic Gold Rebound http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/agnico-eagle-outperforms-peers-after-arctic-gold-rebound.html

Gilbert, partners buy 5 more Detroit buildings, including Kresge

Fields: Ford aims to keep improving

Storm could bring foot of snow to parts of Michigan, big waves to Great Lakes

GM to move Camaro production from Ontario to Lansing plant

How the Treasury, GM stock deal got done

NCAAF Les Miles popular on Twitter - ESPN

GM to buy 200 million shares back from US Treasury - Autoblog

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Google Maps for iPhone downloaded 10 million times in 48 hours http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-google-maps-iphone-10-million-48-hours-20121217,0,4361467.story

Athabasca to rekindle oil sands deal http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/athabasca-to-rekindle-oil-sands-deal/article6499951/?_rob_utm_medium=twitter

Toyota to pay record fine for U.S. defect reporting lapse http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/us-business/toyota-to-pay-record-fine-for-us-defect-reporting-lapse/article6504875/?_rob_utm_medium=twitter

Gee Takes Jets as $1.9 Million Payday Roils Ohio Students http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-18/gee-takes-jets-as-1-9-million-payday-roils-ohio-students.html

Private Equity Giant to Sell Gunmaker; Cites Massacre http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/cerberus-to-sell-gunmaker-freedom-group/

NCAAF Denard Robinson files guilty plea - ESPN

Lakes Erie, Ontario most threatened, study finds

Michigan unveils special jerseys for Outback Bowl

Monday, December 17, 2012

Chrysler eyeing Indiana site for 850-worker plant

Toyota Set to Seize Auto Sales Crown as GM Vies for No. 2 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-16/toyota-set-to-seize-auto-sales-crown-as-gm-vies-for-no-2.html

Autodromo Monoposto watches put vintage tachometers on your wrist - Autoblog

Ford to counter GM's new trucks by offering peek at 2015 F-150 in Detroit? - Autoblog

NCAAF J.T. Floyd, Will Hagerup suspended - ESPN

If Tigers are comfortable spending like fat cats, fans shouldn't fret

Sunday, December 16, 2012

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Saturday, December 15, 2012

NCAAF The MAC's rise to prominence - ESPN

NCAAF Mount Union wins Division III title - ESPN

NCAAF Campbell builds program and career - ESPN

Ford F-150 to counter new GM pickups with 3-mpg improvement - Autoblog

Reuss says GM "fundamentally" behind diesel in US, promises more models - Autoblog

Opinion: 'Slime' time in college football

Michigan's watershed moment

Ford: Driving style determines C-Max hybrid's fuel efficiency

Think Tank Lambastes Big Beer Brewers, Modelo Sale http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/big-beer-federalism-dc-tank-lambastes-big-beer/story?id=17966715

An investment ‘bridge’ is built for China http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/an-investment-bridge-is-built-for-china/article6401897/?_rob_utm_medium=twitter

All Roads Lead to Natural Gas-Fueled Cars and Trucks http://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2012/12/15/all-roads-lead-to-natural-gas-fueled-cars-and-trucks/

Friday, December 14, 2012

Washington Post

Law School

News Headlines

Embattled oil producers quietly eye rail option http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/embattled-oil-producers-quietly-eye-rail-option/article6338051/?_rob_utm_medium=twitter

MLB Tigers to re-sign Anibal Sanchez - ESPN

Right to work presents a real reversal of fortunes

Silverado, Sierra aim to outsell Ford rivals

Pentagon to send missiles, 400 troops to Turkey

House clears the way for Ilitch arena plan

UAW chief admits some mistakes in pushing Prop 2 despite Snyder's warnings

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Fortune Tech: Technology blogs, news and analysis from Fortune Magazine

Right-to-work laws: Now Michigan | The Economist

Obama offers funds to launch U.S. offshore wind farms http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/12/12/obama-offshore-wind-projects/1765029/

Dropbox buys Audiogalaxy: next up, a cloud music service? http://gigaom.com/2012/12/12/dropbox-audiogalaxy-acquisition/

Supersizing the Sunroof, Even in Economy Cars http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324024004578173271481039256.html

Oil at $60 or $120 Doesn’t Prevent U.S. Supplanting Saudis http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-12/oil-at-60-or-120-doesn-t-prevent-u-s-supplanting-saudi-arabia.html

GM aims to reverse market share slide with overhauled pickups http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-chevy-truck-20121213,0,7681598.story

Ford confirms 3.2L diesel five-cylinder for US-spec 2014 Transit - Autoblog

Chrysler workers fired for drinking back on job against automaker's wishes [w/video] [UPDATE] - Autoblog

Ford publishes its first Trend Report, highlights trust - Autoblog

Ward's reveals annual 10 Best Engines list for 2013 - Autoblog

GM reveals new 2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra pickups

Ford's Lincoln line reboots with style over power in all-new 2013 MKZ

GM unveils 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 1500

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

As its universities turn out engineering grads, Poland attracts US tech giants http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/12/15845485-as-its-universities-turn-out-engineering-grads-poland-attracts-us-tech-giants?lite%3Focid=twitter

Eric Schmidt says Google Fiber 'isn't just an experiment,' company 'trying to decide where to expand next' http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/12/google-fiber-eric-schmidt/

Honda recalls more than 800,000 vans and SUVs for faulty ignition http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-honda-ignition-recall-20121212,0,7259538.story

The 10 Skills That Will Get You Hired In 2013 - Forbes

GM unveils new truck interiors

2 boys' big find: Bone of mastodon

Anibal Sanchez no longer a realistic option for Tigers

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Editorial: Drinking the Kochs' Kool-Aid

Kiper: Denard Robinson's catching ability will determine his draft stock

Snyder makes Michigan 24th right-to-work state

Commentary: Right to work will bring jobs home

Editorial: Give right to work a chance to work

Bill Ford Jr. buys original 1903 Ford Model A in auction

Fracking Seen Robbing OPEC of Gasoline Pricing Power http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-10/fracking-seen-robbing-opec-of-gasoline-pricing-power.html

Sunday, December 09, 2012

Ford finds an unlikely sales star in Raptor pickup http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/12/07/ford-svt-raptor-f-series-pickup-truck/1723555/

Canada OKs China buying oil and gas firm Nexen http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/08/cnooc-nexen-canada/1755457/

Stanford MBA price tag hits $185K: Highest in the world http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/12/07/stanford-mba-price-tag-hits-185k-highest-in-the-world/

Not Just Patriotic, U.S. Manufacturing May Be Smart http://www.npr.org/2012/12/08/166801322/not-just-patriotic-u-s-manufacturing-may-be-smart

China's money changes the landscape in Australia http://bigstory.ap.org/article/chinas-money-changes-landscape-australia-0

Inside The Koch Empire: How The Brothers Plan To Reshape America http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2012/12/05/inside-the-koch-empire-how-the-brothers-plan-to-reshape-america/

Why Amazon Can't Make A Kindle In the USA - Forbes

No. 6: Detroit, Mich. - Steve Denning Radical Management - Forbes

Why Apple and GE Are Bringing Back Manufacturing - Forbes

Will 6th Round Marquez Victory KO Manny Pacquiao's Boxing Career and Earnings Potential? - Forbes

Heisman Trophy Winner Manziel Punished By NCAA And NFL - Forbes

Saturday, December 08, 2012

NCAAF Aggies spend big on Johnny Manziel - ESPN

Maumee HC steps down

Toledo Blade

Koch Brothers' Americans for Prosperity are leading the charge for Snyder's 'right-to-work' bill

BMW recalls nearly 250,000 SUVs

Tom Walsh: Gov. Rick Snyder's change of heart seems to be born from frustration

Detroit's bid to host X Games could be gnarly

Ford finds an unlikely sales star in Raptor pickup

Akerson fears sales fall over 'fiscal cliff'

2013 Fusions recalled for 2nd time in week

Snyder's moderate label on the line

Obama: Republicans blocking middle-class tax cuts

Fiscal Cliff

News Headlines

Thursday, December 06, 2012

Editorial: Exploit Michigan's energy potential

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Mike Ilitch, Detroit Developer, Pitches New Downtown District With Events Center - The Huffington Post

Student-Loan Collection Targeted for Overhaul in Congress http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-04/student-loan-collection-targeted-for-overhaul-in-congress.html

Monday, December 03, 2012

Chiefs show unusual strength, earn second win of the season one day after Belcher tragedy | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports

How would you redesign Detroit's riverfront?

Mayors express concerns over bill to end some of Michigan's gun rules

Ford rebranding Lincoln in effort to stand out among rivals

Friday, November 30, 2012

Ford pushes to go toe-to-toe with Toyota in hybrid market

Detroit area cited for its fiscal growth

Water levels in Lakes Huron, Michigan to break record lows

Michigan bottle return law upended

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Lake Michigan Harbors

USA TODAY

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Ford stock

CNNMoney | Business, financial and personal finance news.

The Yacht Week

Chrysler has teamed up with Carhartt for an apparel line to be sold with the 'Imported from Detroit' tagline

Making more money? Some of Michigan's per capita income gains among best in U.S., report shows

Monday, November 26, 2012

Urban Meyer set to make life tough for Michigan

Thursday, November 22, 2012

NYT: A Long-Awaited Upswing for Dow

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

How to Hook Up With a Girl From Your Hometown Bar

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

TFM Column | A Letter To The Republican Party

On Urban Meyer's Ohio State, Wisconsin, and the Big Ten expanding to include Maryland and Rutgers - Grantland

Dashing through college football's latest BCS title scenarios, rivalry weekend and more - Yahoo! Sports

NCAAF Smith, Rawls to get ball - ESPN

Michigan's Denard Robinson ending college career in way that'll get him ready for shot in NFL | Fox News

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

10 Ways 90s Kids Made It Through Elementary School | Thought Catalog

Monday, November 12, 2012

Entitlement Beer

News Headlines

Viewpoint: A Letter to the Country from an Emergency Physici... : Emergency Medicine News

He called presidential race, now East Lansing's Nate Silver is pop-culture star

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Election clears way for U.S. to sell GM shares http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/11/08/obama-general-motors-shares-bailout/1692217/

In Ohio, Obamacare to Increase Individual Insurance Premiums by 55-85% - Forbes

Thursday, November 08, 2012

Ford adds fifth vehicle to the line at Michigan Assembly Plant

Fundraiser at Brothers benefits comatose Purdue senior

Bubba Rope is a lifeline for stuck trucks

2013 Verano Turbo has 70 more horsepower but still feels reigned in

Monday, November 05, 2012

Donating Star Wars Billions Will Make George Lucas One Of The Biggest Givers Ever http://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2012/11/04/donating-star-wars-billions-will-make-george-lucas-one-of-the-biggest-givers-ever/

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

University of Oklahoma Student Congress Votes Against Banning of Cargo Shorts | TFM News

Monday, October 22, 2012

Mitch Albom: No apologies needed from Jim Leyland for choking up about Tigers, Detroit | Mitch Albom | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Ford bringing new Lincolns, jobs and long future to Flat Rock | Ford news | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

GM to show off turbo Malibu in Las Vegas | General Motors news | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

College Is Dead. Long Live College! | TIME.com

Texas auto writers name Chrysler's Ram 1500 best in state

Once again, the Detroit Tigers are a bright spot during tough times

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Ryan leads GOP criticism on handling of Libya attack

Michigan vs. Michigan State: Who's better?

Mike Ilitch: Life won't be complete without World Series ring

Deadly disease hits Michigan deer herd

Friday, October 19, 2012

Google debuts $250 laptop -- the Chromebook

Thursday, October 18, 2012

On the hunt for Michigan wolf population solutions | Lansing State Journal | lansingstatejournal.com

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Car battery maker A123 files for bankruptcy

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Amphibious vehicle to go on sale soon in U.S.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Michigan man ignites building while skinning squirrel with blow torch - Bangor new age | Examiner.com

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Biden vs Ryan

Swampland

'Big year' ahead for Chevrolet

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Toyota Recall

Business

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

NCAAB Chris Mooney's immeasurable impact - ESPN

Romney's other 47% - his small business support

CEO emails 7,000 employees: Defeat Obama or else

NCAAF Jerry Sandusky sentenced to prison - ESPN

NCAAF Coaches to honor Chuck Pagano - ESPN

Felix Baumgartner's Record-Breaking Skydive Postponed - ABC News

CNN Political Ticker

Toledo Blade

Friday, October 05, 2012

National analysts weigh in on Tigers; many predict World Series title

Romney shows he's no DeVos

Tigers' rotation makes them dangerous

YouTube

Thursday, October 04, 2012

Major college football powers returning to bold scheduling of exciting non-conference games - Yahoo! Sports

New Detroiters bring pioneer spirit to 300-year-old city

U.S. must duck Detroitification

MLB Miguel Cabrera wins Triple Crown - ESPN

Triple Crown a perfect fit for Miguel Cabrera

CNN Political Ticker

Tuesday, October 02, 2012

September Car Sales

Breaking News

Honda recalls more than 500,000 Accords

How to invest in a natural-gas boom

Forde-Yard Dash: Look before you leap - Yahoo! Sports

At the end of a rocky season, Tigers' division title brings sighs of relief

Friday, September 28, 2012

Want a fat paycheck? Pick the right college

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Ford to cut hundreds of jobs in Europe

America's 50 Best Cities - The Best Places to Live - Businessweek

NYT: For College Students, Social M

Water, Brazil - US

News Headlines

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The Hamptons Of Michigan? 10 Good Reasons To Visit The Lower Peninsula - Forbes

The worst retirement investing mistake

NCAAF ND-UM is just realignment wreckage - ESPN

Dayton Daily News : OSU president expenses in the millions

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Magical night at the Big House - ESPN

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Princeton Review Names the Top Ten Least Studious Universities | TFM News

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Young people, don't vote for Obama

Purdue ranked among top universities in nation

Monday, September 10, 2012

Ford renames Flat Rock plant, ends partnership with Mazda

Saturday, September 08, 2012

Lake Erie carp evidence puzzles researchers

Friday, September 07, 2012

Leadership lessons from Nick Saban

Texas to open 85 mph highway

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Was GM really saved?

NCAAF Michigan takes 2 off suspension - ESPN

NCAAF Brady Hoke downplays tweets - ESPN

$1.5B pipeline proposal would create jobs in Michigan

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Navarrette: Can Obama persuade voters again?

Sunday, September 02, 2012

Taco Bell adding pop/juice breakfast drink

Thursday, August 30, 2012

United Technologies: Aerospace giant faces headwinds

Gen Y underemployment

Moneyland

Paul Ryan Acceptance Speech

"I have never seen opponents so silent about their record and so desperate to keep their power. They've run out of ideas. Their moment came and went. Fear and division are all they've got left."