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Chrysler executives insist that their numbers were not as bad as they appear. "Chrysler Group's large-car, minivan, crossover and truck segments all posted increases in retail sales in August," says Steven Beahm, vice president of sales operations, adding that Chrysler now has a 28-day supply of vehicles on dealer lots, the lowest figure in decades. Beahm also notes that Chrysler's truck, van and Jeep sales have been relatively stable. Of course, that's a far cry from what's needed most right now - sales growth. And new products designed with help from Fiat won't arrive...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Chrysler Still the Laggard, Despite Cash for Clunkers | 9/2/2009 | See Source »

...America.” Though Indians of diverse religious beliefs are widely represented in India’s governing structures, the general population’s interactions are often severely restricted by religion. One can work with Hindus for weeks on end without working with a Muslim, and vice versa. Similarly, socioeconomic mobility, especially in the social world, is still significantly limited. The idea of something as egalitarian as public golf courses was fascinating to the populace of Mumbai, a city that has only three golf courses, all of which are extremely exclusive and pervaded with colonial British influence...

Author: By Ravi N. Mulani | Title: A Strong Bond | 9/2/2009 | See Source »

...First they’re flattered...secondly, you get an idea of his work situation,” said Ladjevardi, who served as ICMS’ vice president from 1972 until it closed in 1978, on the eve of the Islamic Revolution. “Sometimes a guy turns out to be a different person than he was in my office...

Author: By Bonnie J. Kavoussi, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Former HBS Professor ‘By’ Barnes Dies at 81 | 9/2/2009 | See Source »

...During the 2008 campaign, Martino focused particular attention on vice-presidential nominee Joseph Biden, a Scranton native and Catholic Democrat. The bishop declared that Biden would be denied communion if he tried to receive it at any church in the diocese, which covers the northeast quarter of the state - "I will be truly vigilant on this point," said Martino. And he warned his parishioners that there would be dire consequences for supporting Biden and the Democratic ticket. In October, Martino directed that a letter be read at all Sunday masses, charging that a vote for a pro-choice politician...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Was an Anti-Abortion Bishop Too Outspoken? | 9/2/2009 | See Source »

...will be replaced by Katherine N. Lapp—currently the executive vice president for business operations at the University of California—who will take the post in early October...

Author: By June Q. Wu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Ex-VP Forst Returns to Goldman | 9/1/2009 | See Source »

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