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GM, UAW at a crossroads
31.08.2008 00:37
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The relationship between GM and the UAW has been rocked by conflict and sustained by cooperation for more than 70 years, and looks to continue.
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TOM WALSH: Obama's tone at rally to be telling
31.08.2008 00:37
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Barack Obama has an important choice to make as he decides what to say Monday at a Labor Day rally in Detroit.
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ST. CLAIR WEB EMPIRE: Entrepreneur breathes life into the funeral business
31.08.2008 00:37
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Michigan needs more people like H. Joseph Joachim IV. At 28, the St. Clair resident and Internet entrepreneur stands out in the tidy, riverside community where he's founded several dotcoms. They include FuneralOne, which brought in $2.8 million last year selling Disney-esque memorial video software and other services.
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Bargains on the auction block
31.08.2008 00:37
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Michigan's rough economy and oversupply of homes has created the backdrop for a September auction of nearly 400 new homes and lots owned by 20 local builders and developers. "From one person's pain comes another person's opportunity," said Larry Cohen, president of Cohen Homes in Southfield.
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SUSAN TOMPOR: Credit crunch fallout could linger in '09
31.08.2008 00:37
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Much to the shock of many economists and to the chagrin of politicians, the credit crunch hung around so long that it turned a year old this summer. What's worse, Michigan and the rest of the country will deal with the credit crunch wreckage throughout this year and well into 2009, said Mark Zandi, chief economist and cofounder of Moody's Economy.com.
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LAURA ORTIZ: Houses fit right in high-end community
31.08.2008 00:37
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Project: Manchester Knoll Phase II, single-family homes that range from 2,900 to 5,000 square feet and are base priced from $567,000 to $745,500. Place: Rochester Hills. Builder: Bella Homes Inc., President Don Spencer.
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JAMES DULLEY: Cooking with solar energy can save money
31.08.2008 00:36
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Dear Jim: I want to use solar energy to cook some foods, such as steaming rice, veggies, etc. because my kitchen gets very hot. Is this feasible? Can I buy a solar cooker or do I have to try to build one myself? -- Jill S.
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AT ISSUE: FARMING: Agricultural expenses could soar with income
31.08.2008 00:36
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U.S. agricultural income may rise to the highest in three decades this year after corn and soybean prices surged to records. The risk for farmers is that costs will advance even faster, squeezing profit.
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MARK PHELAN: 10 from GM that deserved better
31.08.2008 00:36
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To celebrate its centennial, General Motors created a list of the top 10 production cars in its history. It was an honorable, well-intentioned endeavor, and the list made me want to tear my hair out.
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SNAPSHOTS
31.08.2008 00:36
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Check 'n Go, a provider of payday loans to consumers, has announced that it will also provide check cashing. Check-cashing services are being tested in 170 Check 'n Go stores in Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee, with plans to expand the offering to more than 1,300 stores nationwide through early 2009.
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People making news
31.08.2008 00:36
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Engineering Madison Heights-based Wall Colmonoy appointed Marianne Huesing corporate human resources manager for its U.S. locations. Huesing has completed 30 years of employment with Wall Colmonoy, most recently as General Administrative/Technical Services Coordinator. She managed the health, safety, antidrug and environmental programs.
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NEW BUSINESS: ON YOUR BIRTHDAY: Business connects with children who need cheering up
31.08.2008 00:36
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Name of business: On Your Birthday Owners: Tammy and Rod Alberts Location: Auburn Hills QUESTION: What do you do?
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MICHIGAN BRIEFCASE: General Dynamics wins tank contract
31.08.2008 00:36
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General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $12.6-million contract for Abrams Tank Systems Technical Support. ALSO: Fund partnership planned; Utility worker training center dedicated; Ilitch promotes Fisher; Florida drugstore project planned
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Looking ahead
31.08.2008 00:36
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Mark Phelan reviews the Porsche Cayenne in Thursday's Motor City.
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Companies making news
31.08.2008 00:36
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S3 Entertainment Group, a Michigan-based full-service film production services company with offices in Michigan, New York and California, has expanded its Michigan office by relocating to two new locations in Ferndale.
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