June 2007

Stories About UDM

"Sign says Fillmore, but will Detroit?"
McCollum, Brian, Detroit Free Press, 06-13-2006

Only time will tell if there's staying power behind "Fillmore Detroit," the name that takes over today at the venue long known as the State Theatre.

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"Minia golf kicks off at DIA"
Huron Daily Tribune, Huron Daily Tribune, 06-01-2007

As part of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) special line-up of summer events, "Fore!Fun: Artfully Designed Mini Golf" teed off Sunday and runs through Sept. 2.

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"Love of America helps student win contest"
Marino, Jocelyn, The Advisor/Source, 06-03-2007

His genuine appreciation of diversity in American lead one Warren Consolidated Schools fifth grader to win an essay contest.

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"BakBones Integrated Data Protection Solutions Go to the Head of the Class at University of Detroit Mercy"
CNW Group, CNW Group, 06-06-2007

BakBone Software(R), a global provider of heterogeneous integrated data protection solutions, today announced that the University of Detroit Mercy(UDM) is leverging BakBone's technology to significatly shrink backup windows automate the collection of ex-change reporting statistics, and replace complex scripting for oracle database backup.

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"Plan to transform regional economy"
Ramsey, Duane, Toledo Free Press, 06-08-2007

Transforming the regional economy from manufacturing based into a diverse knowledge based economy is the primary goal of the Northwest Ohio Science and Technology Corridor.

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"University of Detroit Mercy deploys BakBone's solutions"
Computer Technology Review, Computer Technology Review, 06-12-2007

BakBone Software Inc., a provider of heterogeneous integrated data protection solutions has announced that the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is using BakBone's technology to shrink backup windows, automate the collection of Exchange reporting statistics and replace complex scripting for Oracle database backup.

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"People on the move"
The Detroit News, The Detroit News, 06-20-2007

The University of Detroit Mercy honored the following St. John Health, Warren, executives with College of Health Professins Alumni of the Year Awards: Michael Kobernick, M.D., St. John Community Health Center, St. Vincent DePaul, and Maria Storm, vice president of operations and chief nursing officer, St. John Macomb and Oakland Hospital.

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"St. John Detroit Riverview Campus to Maintain Emergency Department, Physician Offices and Support Services Onsite"
PR Newswire, PR Newswire, 06-22-2007

St. John Health is maintaining an Emergency Department, Physician practices in the Medical Pavilions and pharmacy, X-ray and laboratory services at the Detroit Riverview Center, after the hospital discontinues inpatient care on June 30, 2007.

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"New building needed for Health Dept. officials say"
Martinez, James, Gaylord Herald Times, 06-30-2007

With growing programs, the Northwest Michigan Community Health agency wants to add a new building near their current facility on Livingston Boulevard which would accommodate expanded dental services with training through two Michigan universities

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Stories which utilized a UDM expert

"No paper Stubs: Only Verizon text gets you into Fergie Show"
Morath, Eric, The Detroit News, 06-02-2007

There's seemingly nothing cell phones won't do: take pictures, text friends, play music. Add get you into exclusive concerts to that list.

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"Sassy Song becomes anthem for an era"
Carter, Kelley, Detroit Free Press, 06-03-2007

Forty years ago today, the saucy track from Aretha Franklin captured the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Pop Singles chart, and in the four decades sinces its release folks have been singing it--at times off key--ever since

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"Rise in crime tied to ailing economy"
Hansen, Ronald, The Detroit News, 06-05-2007

With Michigan's economy spurttering last year, robberies and other thefts soared in Detroit, fueling a slight rise in violence and a steep increase in overall crime in 2006.

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"Leonard Leone, father of Wayne State theater, dies at 92"
Kohn, Martin, Detroit Free Press, 06-06-2007

On a cold February day in 1933, 18-year-old Leonard Leone tried to join his family's struggling imported-food business in Detroit's Eastern Market.

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"Leonard Leone: He was Mr. Theater at WSU"
Kohn, Martin, Detroit Free Press, 06-07-2007

On a cold February day in 1933. 18-year-old Leonard Leone tried to join his family's struggling imported-food business in Detroit's Eastern Market.

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"MySpace couple finds birth mother"
Ferretti, Christine, The Detroit News, 06-12-2007

Less than two months after making national news by posting their adoption plea on MySpace.com, a couple desperate for a baby girl says they've found a birth mother

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"Ford's Quality Challenge"
Autoweek, Autoweek, 06-13-2007

Ford Motor Co.'s stunning inquality could help the ailing automaker meet one of its toughest challenges getting back on consumer shopping lists.

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"Sidewalking"
McDonald, Maureen, Model Media, 06-19-2007

For nearly a decade Opal Ritchie and Wendell White race walked around their Green Acres neighborhood on Detroits northwest side, proud to log at least four miles at a swift.

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"40 years later. 'Respect' remains anthem of era"
Carter, Kelley, St. Cloud Times, 06-21-2007

Forty years ago "Respect," the saucy track from Aretha Franklin, captured the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Pop Singles chart, and in the four decades since its release, folks have been singing it-at times off key-ever since.

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"Farmer Jack stores go Hollywood"
Szczesny, Joseph, The Oakland Press, 06-22-2007

Hollywood Markets is in the process of acquiring three stores in Oakland County that are now part of the Farmer Jack chain operated by The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc.

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"'Age of Love' rages on with twisted battle"
Toby, Mekeisha, The Detroit News, 06-25-2007

If his name doesn't ring a bell, you probably weren't on of the 7 milion viewers who watched Philippousis, 30 as the bachelor on NBC's new summer series "Age of Love."

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"UAM approves Delphi contract"
Gopwani, Jewel, Detroit Free Press, 06-30-2007

Delphi worker Ken Blackmer was stocking parts on the assembly line at Flint East on Friday when he heard that UAW members at the auto-parts had approved a contract proposal that would save his plant

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"UAW reaches agreement with Delphi; 10 plants to close"
Gopwani, Jewel, Grand haven Tribune, 06-30-2007

Delphi worker Ken Blackmer was stocking parts on the assembly line at Flint East on Friday wwhen he heard that UAW members at the auto-parts maker had approved a contract proposal that would save his plant

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Stories about UDM students/alumni

"Web Seminar Explains Sales and Use Taxes"
Larson, Mike, Western Builder, 06-13-2006

On Thursday, June 28, AGC of Wisconsin is offering a web seminar about sales and use taxes as applied to the consturction industry-a topic that affects everyone in the business

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"PrecisionIR Names Steven L. Schneider Chief Executive Officer"
Business Wire, Business Wire, 06-26-2006

PrecisionIR Group, a worldwide provider of online investor relations services and web-based communication sollutions, today announces the appointment of Steven L. Schneider as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company's Board of Directors

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"Former Richard AD Bob Wilkinson heads list of 2007 Catholic League honorees"
The News-Herald, The News-Herald, 06-01-2007

Several Downriver sports figures will be honored during the Catholic League and Catholic Coaches Association Hall of Fame Day June 11 at the Fern Hill Country Club in Clinton Township

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"Honors"
Flint Journal, Flint Journal, 06-02-2007

Kindra Love of Flint was named to the dean's list.

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"Michael Jenkins names Engineering dean"
Fresno State News, Fresno State News, 06-02-2007

Dr. Michael Jenkins chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, has been named dean at the College of Enginnering at California State University, Fresno

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"Greener Pastures"
NBC Sports, NBC Sports, 06-02-2007

Before he became the fact (and mouth) of college basketball on ESPN, Dick Vitale has a successful stint coaching at the University of Detroit in the mid '70s.

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"Freeport residence makse U of Detroit Mercy dean's list"
The Reminder, The Reminder, 06-02-2007

The following University of Detroit Mercy students made the Dean's List for the 2007 Winter Term:Courtney Wierenga.

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"FIVE THINGS: About a valedictorian"
Sandoval, Emiliana, Detroit Free Press, 06-03-2007

Simona Morhan is graduating from Chadsey High School in Detroit at the top of her class

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"The Oregan fling quartet"
Anderson, Curtis, The Register-Guard, 06-05-2007

Such is the unofficial credo of the University of Oregan throws contingent, a hard-working group of athletes determined to put its collective stamp on the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships this week

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"Walter Industries, Inc. Announces Appointment of A.J. Wagner to Board of Directors"
Monahan, Michael, Earth Times, 06-06-2007

Walter Industries, Inc. announced today that A.J.Wagner has been appointed to the board of directors of the Company's audit committee

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"Local Livonia Resident Opens New 'Full Service' Law Office"
PR Newswire, PR Newswire, 06-06-2007

Local Livonia, Michigan resident Timothy J. Klisz has opened up the Klisz Law Office, PLLC in his hometown of Livonia

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"Perfect Blend"
Davis, Christian, C & G Newspaper, 06-07-2007

Auburn Hills Avondale coach Dave Muchzynski sat by himself about an hour before his host yellow Jackets were to meet with Fenton High in the Division 2 district opener May 29

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"College Notes"
Oceana's Herald Journal, Oceana's Herald Journal, 06-07-2007

David Burd of Hart made the University of Detroit Mercy's Dean's List for the 2007 Winter Term.

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"Professor brings 'world of experience' to class"
The Belleville Enterprise, The Belleville Enterprise, 06-07-2007

It's hard to keep professor Ellis Ivory. 53, in one place.

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"Detroit Interfaith Group Teaches Tolerance Through"
Padden, Brian, Voice of America, 06-08-2007

In a scene form the documentary "Reuniting The Children of Abraham," a Christian actor says, "Where I grew up there were only two kings of people. You were either a Christian or ou were someone who did not believe in God."

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"Triumph of discovery"
Kellogg, Alex, Detroit Free Press, 06-10-2007

Nick Dubin never could figure out why he couldn't do some of the simplest things very well-like tell if someone was joking or follow a conversation that jumped around from topic to topic.

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"Phillips"
Lansing State Journal, Lansing State Journal, 06-10-2007

Jessica Phillips of Grand Ledge has been named to the dean's list for the 2007 Winter term at the University of Detroit Mercy.

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"Mercy honoring academic sucess"
Livingston Press, Livingston Press, 06-10-2007

The University of Detroit Mercy has named the following students to the dean's list for the 2007 Winter term.

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"Tentants disputes focus of June 27 presentation"
Detroit Legal News, Detroit Legal News, 06-11-2007

Clark Hill attorney Kevin Fanning will offer a preview of his upcoming presentations, "Ten Ways to Effectively manage Any Tentant Dispute," via webinar on Wednesday, June 27, at 9 a.m.

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"India's best rugby club test its mettle on grassless ground"
Ramnarayan, Abninav, Live Mint, 06-11-2007

Chennai: The sports ground at the Anjuman-E-Himayah-E-Islam orphanage in the heart of Chennai is a scramble of running feet, flaying arms and flying objects

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"Marquette Chemistry professor Wilkie honored for Research excellence"
Media NewsWire, Media NewsWire, 06-11-2007

Charles Wilkie, Ph.D., Pfetschinger-Habermann Professor of Chemistry at Marquette University, has received the university's 2007 Lawrence G. Haggerty Award for Research Excellence

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"Mercy lands Ferrans"
Monroe Evening News, Monroe Evening News, 06-11-2007

Monroe high distance runner Kristie Ferrans has accepted an academic and athletic scholarship to University of Detroit Mercy .

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"Local Sports: Sontag headed to World Series"
Monroe News, Monroe News, 06-11-2007

Monroe High distance runner Kristie Ferrans has accepted an academic and athletic Scholarship to University of Detroit Mercy

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"Michigan Dentist Kosinski Attends World's Largest Cosmetic Dentistry Conference"
News Release Wire, News Release Wire, 06-11-2007

Dr. Timothy Kosinski attened the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's (AACD) 23rd Annual Scientific Session, Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2007, in Atlanta, GA May 15-19, 2007

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"Straight graduates from Albion"
Huron Daily Tribune, Huron Daily Tribune, 06-12-2007

Justin Daniel Straight, son of Dr. Timothy and Michelle Straight of Port Austin, graduated from Albion College on May 12, with plans on attending UDM School of Dentistry.

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"Morning Briefing"
The Naperville Sun, The Naperville Sun, 06-13-2007

reynolds, Smith Hills Inc., hired Marc Godzina as an architect in its aviation program in its Naperville Office

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"Druzinski to preside over Stephen Grant murder trial"
The Romeo Observer, The Romeo Observer, 06-13-2007

Circuit Judge Diane M. Druzinski has been assigned to the case through a random draw.

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"Briefly..."
Times-Indicator, Times-Indicator, 06-13-2007

Mary Bont of Newaygo was named to the winter term Dean's List at the University of Detroit Mercy.

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"Neighbors in the news"
Milford Times, Milford Times, 06-14-2007

Kerri J. Lebourdais, Milford High School graduate of the class of 1986, is receiving a graduate degree in School Psychology on May 12 form the University of Detroit Mercy

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"ITC Holding Corp. Announces Organizational Changes"
PR Newswire, PR Newswire, 06-14-2007

ITC Holding Corp. today announced that on June 8, 2007, its Board of Directors approved a series of organizational changes, effective immediately.

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"3 dads love is spirit of devotion"
Spratling, Cassandra, Detroit Free Press, 06-17-2007

Real fathers love their children. Meet men who channel dedication and love through words and actions.

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"Grace and elan: 1996 Arthur Ashe nominations awards for athletic and academic excellence"
Diverse, Diverse, 06-17-2007

For the third year in a row, Black Issues In Higher Education honors college students of color who excel in both their academic and their athletic pursuits.

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"Simon selected for Education Bell Award"
Lansing State Journal, Lansing State Journal, 06-17-2007

The Father Flohe Foundation presented the 2007 Fr. Flohe Education Bell Award to Mark Simon family in memory of their sister Rose Mary Simon at St. Patrick's graduation commencement ceremonies on June 3.

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"Concrete Association Enter Into Cooperative Understanding"
Construction News, Construction News, 06-18-2007

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has announced that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the American Concrete Institute (ACI)to minimize duplication of activities and to cooperate in areas of technical committees, educational seminars, publications, certifications, and other related activities.

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"From a Syracuse Corner store to Le Moyne's top job"
Cole, Nancy, The Post-Standard, 06-20-2007

John Smarrelli Jr. credits working in his parents' corner grocery store in Syracuse, where he did everything from slicing deli meat to accounting, as helping him get to where he is today-the Le Moyne College president's officce.

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"Leelanau Lessons: Emelia Schuab"
Leelanau Enterprise, Leelanau Enterprise, 06-23-2007

A 6 ton granite boulder outside the county building in Leland bears her name.

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"Still Playing"
Sebring, Blake, The News Sentinel, 06-23-2007

One morning about two months ago, Wildwood Racquet Club co-owner will Cleveland was walking toward the front desk when he happened to look over his shoulder toward the courts.

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"Award-Winning Author Tom Stantion To Visit O'Brien Field"
Our Sports Central, Our Sports Central, 06-25-2007

Tom Stanton, an award-winning author of several baseball books, will be visiting O'Brien Field on Thursday, June 28, as part of his 21 state "Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth Resurrection and Redemption Book Tour."

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"Shrine's Harris has long-distance calling"
The Daily Tribune, The Daily Tribune, 06-25-2007

The Royal Oak Shrine senior who captured both the 1600 and 3200 runs at the MHSAA Division 4 State track and field meet earlier this month will be displaying his immense talent at the University of Detroit Mercy soon.

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"Peoples State Bank Appoints Commercial Lending Offices"
Prime Newswire, Prime Newswire, 06-26-2007

R. Kevin Finn was appointed Vice President, Commercial Lender. Previously he was Senior Banker, Commerical Lending at J.P. Morgan Chase. Mr. Finn earned a Bachelors Degree from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Business Administration form the Univeristy of Detroit.

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"FTI branches out in Detroit with Former Ford exec aboard"
Webster, Sarah, Detroit Free Press, 06-27-2007

James C. Gouin, who started at Ford in 1979 and left as vice president in March, has accepted a position with Baltimore-based FTI Consulting Inc.

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"Volunteer guides needed at State Capitol"
Dozier, Vickki, Lansing State Journal, 06-27-2007

IF youlike people,can you climb stairs, want to learn more about Michigan history and have a few hours per week to donate, the Capitol Tour and Information Service is looking for a few good volunteers.

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"In the 21st round of the NBA draft, the Sonics pick..."
McGrath, John, The News Tribune, 06-27-2007

Aside from owning gold medals, American Olympic legends Carl Lewis, Bob Beamon, and Bruce Jenner share something in common.

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"Hibbard"
Union Enterprise, Union Enterprise, 06-28-2007

Kyle Hibbard of Plainwell has been named to the University of Detroit Mercy winter semester 2007 dean's list.

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Obituaries

"John Muller Sr.: Family, law made life worhtwhile"
Rossiter, Joe, Detroit Free Press, 06-05-2007

A passion for law and devotion to family were guiding forces in the life of John Muller Sr.

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"Florian Muske: Dentist patched up hockey stars"
Rossiter, Joe, Detroit Free Press, 06-08-2007

As the former team dentist for the Detroit Red Wings, Dr. Florian Muske never wanted to work.

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"Ex-nursing board head also was at St. Vincent"
The Toledo Blade, The Toledo Blade, 06-17-2007

Stella J. "Pete" Piotrowski, 90, former head of the Ohio Board of Nursing was head emergency room nurse and associate director of education at what is now St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, died of cardiac arrest June 10 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus

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"David Allen Shafer"
Morning Sun, Morning Sun, 06-19-2007

David Allen Shafer, age 35 of Holland, died on June 5, 2007 in Hollad, Hospital.

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"UCLA professor who designed Chinese twin-engine plane dies at 96"
San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union Tribune, 06-24-2007

Tung-Hua Lin, a civil engineering professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, who designed China's first twin engine airplan, has died

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"Plane designer Lin dies at 96"
Monterey Co. Herald, Monterey Co. Herald, 06-25-2007

Tung-Hua Lin, a civil engineering professor at the University of California-Los Angeles, who designed China's first twin engine airplane, has died.

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