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Sharing my thoughts on international and national news -- revolving around manufacturing and energy policies, as well as my mostly right-leaning political views. Oh yeah, and the occassional Michigan/Detroit sporting and outdoors news.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Australian billionaire to build Titanic replica

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Editorial: Feds aren't helping student loans

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Strong Grand Cherokee sales to keep Detroit plant open all summer

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No word from GM on possible investment in Isuzu

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Whirlpool invests $70M in Benton Harbor offices

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Chrysler commits $3M in light-rail funding after Dime Building conference

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U-M's Hemingway, Molk were seventh-round steals, Kiper says

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Delta to buy oil refinery

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Editorial: Desperately seeking Asian carp fix

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Why Great Ideas Fail - Forbes

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What They Don't Tell You at Graduation - WSJ.com

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Sunday, April 29, 2012

How One Chevrolet Dealer Is Selling 25 Volts a Month - Forbes

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Buffett Rule

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Detroit's 1 percent aids city rebound

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Chrysler 'firing on all cylinders' with $473 million profit

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Marchionne, 70 employees moving to Detroit's Dime Building

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Michigan Cities in the Top 10 [Infographic] | Michigan Advantage Blog

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Chrysler expected to announce offices at Detroit's Dime Building

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ESPN MLB Celebrate Tiger Stadium

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How Chesapeake Energy went from darling to dud

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Entrepreneurs setting up shop in Detroit

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Lutz touts electric vehicles

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Michigan lawmakers consider pushing for openness in natural gas harvesting

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Zappos' Billionaire Wants to Remake Downtown Las Vegas

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Michigan Amtrak routes to feature state-of-the-art cars in 2015

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U-M, MSU won't shy away from tough non-conference schedules

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Why the Red Wings could land top talent

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Jeff Immelt: Why GE chose Michigan

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Monday, April 23, 2012

Buick sheds its image as a brand for the elderly

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Big Ten football hits fans in wallet

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Cadillac and Lincoln eat dust in California

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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Management and Career

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ESPN NHL Mike Babcock wants Wings to spend

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Friday, April 20, 2012

Ford shifts into overdrive to sell SUVs in China

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ESPN NCAAF It's Big Ten title or bust for Michigan, Hoke

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

University of Michigan offering free online courses

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson makes strides as leader

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Once rivals, 2 ad agencies team up to build Chevy brand across globe

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

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Exxon's big bet on shale gas

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AT&T's $350 million plan to groom new U.S. workers

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Honeywell International: From bitter to sweet | The Economist

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Thomas Rawls gives Michigan a battering ram at running back

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Sunday, April 15, 2012

Mitch Albom: I'd like to teach the world to ... glee

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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Red Wings even the score in more ways than one

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Friday, April 13, 2012

PURE MICHIGAN: IMAGERY

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Copper-mining: A boom too far? | The Economist

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Purdue Newsroom - Purdue approves cancer research facility, approves naming student-athlete facility for Brees

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Romney to pledge he'll 'safeguard' Second Amendment

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Motown Hopes Food Will Spur Rebirth, Growth

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Tigers owner Mike Ilitch driven to rebuild Detroit – USATODAY.com

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TFM Column | The Champ on Entitlement

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ESPN NCAAF Brady Hoke talks early recruiting success

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The race to become the world's uber-automaker

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GM market share falls but pricing strong

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Brady Hoke likes his Michigan team's physical play

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Chevy Avalanche will be discontinued after 2013 model year

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

ESPN NCAAF Laces out: Denard Robinson speaking up

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Howes: New auto era leaves no time for swagger

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Push to lure talent to manufacturing | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com

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Engineering a Comeback - DBusiness - March / April 2012 - Detroit, MI

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$28M Dearborn rail project moves ahead

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U.S. fuel economy breaks record

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Gases from prototype battery blamed for blast at GM Tech Center

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Alabama's sweet manufacturing boom

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Purdue announces half-marathon, 5K

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Monday, April 09, 2012

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Economics 101 - DBusiness - March / April 2012 - Detroit, MI

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Import Export - DBusiness - January / February 2012 - Detroit, MI

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Editorial: Fund recreational harbors to spur recovery

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Drew Sharp: Enjoy the fireworks, worry about Tigers' pitching

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Only 35 Percent of Hybrid Owners Buying Hybrids Again, Says Polk - DBusiness - March / April 2012 - Detroit, MI

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Sunday, April 08, 2012

Shanty boys, river hogs and the forests of Michigan

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Tigers' heavy hitters prove Ilitch's money was well spent

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Briggs 'Stone Hedge' home back on market for 1st time in 36 years

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Michigan, Ohio officials to tackle Lake Erie algae threat to fish, tourism

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Belle Isle likely won't be free anymore

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Saturday, April 07, 2012

Football legends patch a unique way to honor Michigan greats

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BOOM-BOOM! Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder each homer twice in Tigers rout

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Friday, April 06, 2012

Mitch Albom: As Tigers win, all eyes on the city's latest Fielder

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Thursday, April 05, 2012

ESPN Open door to MLB superpower status

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Class of 2012: More jobs, bigger paychecks

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China has concentration of vital minerals needed for U.S. manufacturing

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Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Car prices at record highs - and rising

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China’s military rise: The dragon’s new teeth | The Economist

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ESPN Tiger Woods focused on five

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Why Obama shouldn't tap U.S. oil reserves

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Chevy looks to re-energize full-size market with 2014 Impala

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Chevy looks to re-energize full-size market with 2014 Impala

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Twitter to open office in downtown Detroit

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Twitter to open office in downtown Detroit

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Shallow harbors are sinking Great Lakes tourism

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Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Baseball 2012: Dawn of a new era

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Apple has an obligation to solve America's problems

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Marinas have tough time reeling in skilled workers

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Nissan, Hyundai set March sales records; fuel-efficient sales also boost Big 3

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Monday, April 02, 2012

Notebook: Hoke pleased by surprises - Michigan Wolverines Blog - ESPN

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Ricky Barnum moves back to center for Michigan Wolverines - ESPN

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Mealer might finally get his turn - Michigan Wolverines Blog - ESPN

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Mexico: Ford To Invest $1.3 Billion At Fusion Plant | News | Manufacturing.net

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GM says March best month ever for high mpg model sales

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Engineers find new hope for jobs in Michigan

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U.S. manufacturing continues to rebound

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Stephen Masters: West Lafayette, Indiana, United States; I am currently an undergrad student, studying Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. I am a pretty easy-going guy, and enjoy having a good time or sharing a good laugh with my friends. Hope you enjoy reading the blog and are able to take something positive out of it!

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