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ProQuest Partners With Ancestry For Latest Version Of HeritageQuest Online

ANN ARBOR - ProQuest has teamed up with Ancestry to offer a new version of its HeritageQuest online genealogical and historical information database. The new version is available now to all subscribing libraries. This family history resource, which can be accessed from the library or remotely through the library portal, has a new interface powered

By |2015-03-05T00:00:00-05:00March 5th, 2015|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Power Grid Official: Michigan Capacity Concern Is Dwindling Cushion

LANSING - The much-discussed electric capacity gap that will arrive in 2016 in the Lower Peninsula affects the reserve available and would not mean immediate shortages, an official with the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator said Wednesday. Melissa Seymour, regional executive for state and customer affairs at MISO, told the House Energy Policy Committee on Wednesday

By |2015-03-05T00:00:00-05:00March 5th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

FREAK Attack Leaves Safari, Google Android Browsers Vulnerable To Hackers

SAN FRANCISCO - A newly discovered encryption flaw known as FREAK attack left users of Apple's Safari and Google's Android browsers vulnerable to hackers for more than a decade, researchers told the Washington Post. Users of the browsers were vulnerable to having their electronic communications intercepted when visiting any of hundreds of thousands of websites,

By |2015-03-04T00:00:00-05:00March 4th, 2015|Archive, Cyber Defense|

FCC’s Wheeler Defends His Agency’s Plan To Regulate Internet

BARCELONA - Tom Wheeler, chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission, Wednesday defended his agency's move to regulate the Internet, ensuring that broadband players would be unaffected by his light touch approach to the rules. "This is no more regulating the Internet than the First Amendment regulates free speech in our country," Wheeler said in

By |2015-03-04T00:00:00-05:00March 4th, 2015|Archive, Politics/Government|

MichBio Jobs Bank Adds 5 New Gigs, All In Michigan

ANN ARBOR ? MichBio, the state?s life sciences trade association, has posted five new jobs in its data bank, including located in Michigan. Research Scientist Xoran Technologies LLC - Ann Arbor Position will design and develop computed tomography (CT) scanners based on new flat-panel detectors, while insuring superior image quality. Provide technical research, review and

By |2015-03-04T00:00:00-05:00March 4th, 2015|Archive, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Mobile Monday Detroit Presents Panel For Mobile Developers, Designers

DETROIT - To help app designers and developers put out the best product possible, Mobile Monday Detroit, is presenting a panel of Michigan-based experts who will provide information on creating useful and intuitive user experiences, ensuring security of user data, and overcoming the design challenges of the multi-platform and multi-device environment. Speakers will include: Jodi

By |2015-03-04T00:00:00-05:00March 4th, 2015|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index Rebounds In February

DETROIT- The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index bounced back to 56 in February, suggesting last month?s sudden drop to 50, was an anomaly. The three month PMI average finished at a solid 56.7. A PMI value above 50 generally suggests economic growth. ?In February, the Southeast Michigan economy got back on track,? said Timothy Butler,

By |2015-03-03T00:00:00-05:00March 3rd, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

MichBio, Global Business Club Of Mid-Michigan Offer Program On Exporting Medical Devices

ANN ARBOR - MichBio is offering its first program in conjunction with the Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan on March 31, focusing on the opportunities and unique considerations for exporting medical devices around the globe. This event will cover an overview of the medical device industry, different approaches to market entry, and regulatory and supply

By |2015-03-03T00:00:00-05:00March 3rd, 2015|Archive, Life Sciences/Biotech|