LANSING - Lawmakers, the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and secretary of state would be banned from directly or indirectly applying for state grants and it would be a misdemeanor for candidates or their campaign staff to accept donations on state property under a two-bill ethics package passed by the House on Wednesday. The legislation
BIRMINGHAM - I had an interesting demonstration in January from a hacker who goes by the handle "The Jester" or in so-called l33t speak, th3j35t3r which is his Twitter ID. Since January 1, The Jester has been systematically wreaking havoc with several websites he associates with Al Quiada and Jihadists via a Denial of Service
AUBURN HILLS ? Netarx is hosting a technology bar open house on March 11 at its Auburn Hills headquarters to provide updates on virtualization from its strategic partners Microsoft and VCE. The event is free, but does require advance registration. Food from Lukich's Family Dining.Wine, Beer, and Soft Drinks. Giveaways and Door Prizes. WHEN: Thursday,
DETROIT - The U.S. Small Business Administration's Michigan District Office is seeking small business owners for its second round of the "Emerging 200 Initiative." Last year, 16 Detroit-based small businesses successfully completed this in-depth training program for senior executives. "We're pleased, along with our partners, to offer the second round of Emerging 200 and its
WASHINGTON DC - Peiter Zatko - a respected hacker known as "Mudge"- has been tapped to be a program manager at DARPA, where he will be in charge of funding research designed to help give the U.S. government tools needed to protect against cyberattacks, CNET has learned. Zatko will become a program manager in mid-March
DETROIT ? Wayne State University's TechTown is now leasing space in its its new Tech 2 building, the former Dalgleish Cadillac building. If you want more information, Real Estate and Facilities Director Henry Argasinski provides the details this special Newsmaker Interview. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
DETROIT ? Wayne State University's FastTrac entrepreneur training program is still looking for a few participants for its class beginning Feb. 15. But Rene Kelly, the program manager, said you have to act fast to join this free class. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK's economic development efforts to attract and retain businesses in the region, and support jobs creation, generated more than $147 million in new investment commitments and more than 3,200 jobs. "Despite a challenging economic climate, Ann Arbor SPARK helped companies create jobs and grow in our region," said Michael A.
ANN ARBOR - Advanced Photonix lost money at even a faster pace in the third quarter ended Dec. 25 than during the quarter of a year before as revenues plunged dramatically as well. Net loss for the quarter was $1,344,000, or $.05 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $359,000, or $.01
PLEASANT RIDGE ? Interactive promotions company ePrize announced Tuesday that founder Josh Linkner has been shifted to chairman of the board, turning the chief executive officer duties over to Matt Wise, effective March 1. Wise has served as CEO of Q Interactive since 2006, transforming the company from its origins as a coupon and savings