MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Facebook users are being duped into unwittingly spreading spam by clicking on what looks like a link to news entitled "First Exposure: iPhone 5." A version of the scam, exploiting peoples' interest in the next-generation iPhone, went around Facebook earlier this month, and it's back today with minor changes. The scam
PLYMOUTH ? Auto electronics and lighting systems supplier Hella is hiring engineers, project managers, and sales people as the company expands its manufacturing footprint and introduces new fuel-saving technology. The company added more than 50 jobs in Illinois and Michigan last year and plans to fill upwards of 40 new positions throughout the Americas in
SOUTHFIELD ? They say the first signs of economic recovery are when businesses begin to spend money again on public relations and advertising. Then the announcement that Airfoil Public Relations has hired nine new employees and plans to hire more could be further proof the prolonged recession in Michigan is indeed waning. Airfoil co-founder and
LANSING - The most sweeping overhaul of state taxes in a generation overcame its most difficult obstacle Thursday when the Senate, despite great reluctance among several of members of the Republican majority, scrounged up the votes to pass the legislation. Two hours later, the House concurred in the Senate version of the bill, sending it
ROCHESTER ? Starting Friday, the Green Living Festival will transform downtown Rochester into class rooms where upwards of 50,000 people will learn about the latest trends, products and services in clean, green and sustainable energy. The Green Living Festival is one of the planet's largest green events. It will be held in downtown Rochester, Friday,
ANN ARBOR - In an analysis of General Motors announced plant investments for this spring, the Center for Automotive Research calculates more than 28,000 jobs will be retained or created, and will contribute almost $2.9 billion to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product. CAR has carried out the great majority of studies investigating the impact of
REDMOND, Wa. - Microsoft has agreed to acquire Skype for $8.5 billion and will integrate Skype's technology with Xbox game consoles and Kinect motion-sensing devices, as well as Windows Phone platforms. "Skype is a phenomenal service that is loved by millions of people around the world," Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said in a statement reported
DETROIT - The Detroit Free Press reports General Motors is investing more than $2 billion to update 17 plants, creating some 4,200 new jobs. As many as 2,000 new jobs could go to its Hamtramck plant where GM builds the Chevy Volt, Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS. Both the Caddy and Buick are expected to
LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder's administration will wait until after legislative work on his tax proposal and the 2011-12 budget is completed before introducing a bill authorizing construction of a new Detroit-Windsor bridge, administration sources said. Snyder set a deadline of May 31 to complete action on the budget. Most observers expect that final action
LANSING - The Michigan Energy Office will make approximately $1 million available from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, better known as the federal stimulus, funds to showcase advanced lighting technology demonstrations around the state. Proposals are due by 3 pm May 26. The grants are designed to encourage highly visible upgrades to more