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Podcast 1435 August 30, 2014 : Economy and Technology: Bamboo/Detroit and Techonomy Detroit

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Michiprenuer and the new economic pioneers in the D

Amanda Lewan shares her passion for promoting businesses in Detroit’s gritty new world rising out of the ashes of bankruptcy. She is co-founder of Bamboo Detroit, a workspace for startups and entrepreneurs at Brush and Gratiot in downtown Detroit. Amanda is also the editor of Michipreneur, an online publication, built to empower entrepreneurs, encourage investment, strengthen small business, and foster talent retention in Michigan. They publish news, resources, events, funding information and more for Michigan startups and businesses.

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Dr. Dean Krauskopf, WJR Gardening Show host for 21 years, bids the IA crew farewell till next spring when his program, The WJR Gardening Show, reappears after March Madness 2015

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TECHONOMY DETROIT SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Detroit was the Silicon Valley of 50 years ago. It was the center of innovation. How do you get the people who left Detroit to come back here? It really is all about talent. STEVE CASE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, REVOLUTION LLC

David Kirskpatrick, founder of Techonomy talks about the upcoming Techonomy Detroit on Sept. 16 and what he …

Podcast 1434 Aug. 23, 2014 : Streamer Shootout with Rick Broida & Matt Roush Visits

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TV Streamer Showdown

Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku or Apple TV: which is the best feature for feature and dollar for dollar? Rick Broida, the Gadget Guy, @justrick, picks the best of the “streamers”, digital devices that connects you to a world of entertainment on your TV over the Internet. Key to cutting the cord or just another gadget to attract dust? Gizmodo Streamers Comparison Chart

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Rick had another surprise that will have everyone in studio running for cover.

Watch the Maiden Flight of Captain Broida’s Drone

Legendary Detroit Tech Commentator Leads ESD Promotion

Matt Roush has guided Detroit readers and listeners for years with his insights into technology and its place in Michigan. Now Matt is the Communications Director for the Engineering Society of Detroit. This venerable Detroit institution is out front providing forums for development in Michigan and Detroit. Matt is also the editor of Technology Century Newsletter for the ESD.

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MiTechNews Headlines

Mike Brennan, Editor and Host of MiTechNews

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Podcast 1433 August 16, 2014: The Original Private Eye Arrives in Ann Arbor & PC Gladiator

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America’s Original Private Eye Comes Home to the Midwest

Jack Zahran, President of the Pinkerton, joins us to talk about why one of the oldest corporations in the US decided to move their home base to Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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BONUS: Special Podcast Extra

Jack Zahran and Foster Braun continue the conversation about the shift in PInkerton’s focus and offices to Metro Detroit and what that will mean for services they offer companies.

Meet Detroit’s PC Gladiator

Jeff Harter is a long time listener and the owner of PC Gladiator, a local computer repair shop in Livonia, MI. Jack will be our special co-host for the show and help answer questions during the second hour. We are delighted to have Jeff share the trends in computer sales and problems people are having with their computers.

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MiTechNews Headlines

Mike Brennan, Editor and Host of MiTechNews

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Cal’s Special Announcement about MacGroup

Podcast 1432 August 9, 2014: Richard Stiennon Black Hat Report & Nicole Johnson Cisco Security Expert

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Due to sudden illness, Cindy Pasky will not be on this show but will be with us in the future.

Unmasking the 1.2 Billion User Russian Hack Hoax

Richard Stiennon is a noted expert in Internet Security who attended the Black Hat Security Conference this past week. Richard’s extensive history in digital security has made him a sought after consultant to governments and corporations around the globe. He feels the bigger story is: Is Russia Poised to Retaliate Against Recent Sanctions with Cyber War?

Cyber Security Expert Questions 1.2 Billion Stolen Identities Story

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Nicole Johnson: Cisco Security Expert

Nicole Johnson has been a Systems Engineer and has worked across business units within Cisco for over 8 years. Her experience ranges from Security Consulting to Technical Marketing for Learning and Development. She has served as an Adjunct Professor at Davenport University and Lansing Community College. Nicole is also a leader in the community with technology oriented non-profit and learning organizations. Recently she won the mentee of the year award from MCWT for working …

Podcast 1431 Aug. 2, 2014: IT in the D; Exanding Podcasts & Hackathon KIng

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IT in the D: Networking Detroit “One Beer at a Time”

It’s outrageous, it’s informative and it’s hugely popular. IT in the D is a weekly, two hour podcast developed from the ground up by a group of Detroit IT warriors who decided that the young and growing IT industry in and around Detroit needed a voice. And, boy, did we get one! Jeff Mackey and Bob Waltenspiel, two of the stars of the show (along with David Phillips) will join us in studio to talk about the state of IT in the D (the program and the industry) and about podcasting as the wave of the future for reaching masses of people focused on a narrow subject vs. broadcasting which casts a broad net. Don’t miss the conversation!

The IT in the D Story

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Happy First Anniversary: MiTechNews & Internet Advisor Co-edited Newsletter

Mike Brennan, Editor and Host of MiTechNews, and

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Jason Johnson, producer for F7 Studios and podcast channel join us …

Podcast 1430 July 26, 2014 : inGAGEing Women in Business and Granny's Twitter Adventure

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inGAGE: Training Women in Business Leadership

Rachele Downs, VP of Entrepreneurial Strategy Inforum and the Inforum Center for Leadership explains how budding female entrepreneurs in Michigan can get a head start on the competition through inGAGE which provides training and networking to women who are launching a new business venture or having been established. inGAGE is Inforum Center for Leadership’s strategy to position Michigan as the Midwest hub for high-growth, high- tech women entrepreneurs.

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Inforum Center for Leadership Awarded Renewed Funding from MEDC for Entrepreneurial Strategies

inGAGE: Positioning Michigan as the Midwest Hub for High-Growth Women Entrepreneurs

Emily Hay, CEO of Hay There Social Media and our Social Media expert shares what she gained from inFORUM until a certain little bundle of joy put things on hold for a while!

Grandma Gets Social Media, With a Passion

76 year old Farmington Hills resident Natalie Yellin made national headlines last fall when she became a “goodwill ambassador” for Square, a San Francisco-based company that operates software allowing virtually anyone to send and receive payments. Natalie is absolutely unfazed by the Internet, social media and all its intricacies. Maybe …

Podcast 1429 July 19, 2014 : The Dark Net and the Red Dwarf Rides!

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Exploring the Dark Web

About.com editor, Wendy Boswell joins us to uncover the massive presence of the sinister D arknet or Deep Web as it is sometimes know where massive volumes of information are illegally traded along with guns, pornography and so much more.

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Nain Rouge III: The Red Truth

Author Joe Bastian joins us to launch the third in the series of books about the legend of the Red Dwarf (Nain Rouge). According to folktales, when the dwarf appears it is a harbinger of disaster. We will be giving away free copies of Nain Rouge III: The Red Truth during the show.

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Detroit Comic and Science Fiction Convention

MiTechNews Report

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How to Create a Bootable Disk

How to Make Windows 8 Looks Like Windows 7 (Click on Classic Start at the Bottom of the page)

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Podcast 1428 July 12, 2014: Powerful Winds of Change and Step IT Up America

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Powerful Winds of Change: ITC Holdings in Michigan

Ron Hinsley, ITC V.P. of IT and CIO explains the role of ITC in bringing power and development to Michigan through projects like the Thumb Loop. He also sheds some light the security challenges that this major utility provider faces.

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Step “IT” Up America-– “Social Empowerment Through Technology”

Myra Ford Jenkins MSA, Detroit Account Manager, Step IT Up America, UST Global describes this unique program designed to put minority women to work in IT. Joining her in studio are:

Sheila F. Pettaway, Step IT Up America Coach for Detroit. Following a career in the Navy, she is working with women in the program in Motown.

Monique Cleveland, Detroit native participant in Step IT Up America and looking forward to her first job in IT.

Find out more about Step IT Up America

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MiTechNews Report

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Guest Tech Experts

In addition to our usual co-host …

Podcast 1427 July 5, 2014 : Michigan's Electrifying Future

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Lawrence Technological University: Training Michigan’s Future Engineers

Dr.Virinder Moudgil, President of LTU, talks about the importance of STEM Education in the formation of our future technological leaders.

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STEM or STEAM?: Ya Gotta Have Art!

Project JASON: Bringing STEM to students in and outside the classroom

Energizing Michigan’s Future

Jim Saber, Vice President, Business & Technology Development, NextEnergy describes how his company is casting a vision and laying the groundwork for powering the next generation of technology. Jim is also an LTU alumnus.

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MiTechNews Report

Mike Brennan

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Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:Click Here to Listent to Gary Baker talks about holiday Travel Virus

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Join the conversation with your questions during this live segment and benefit from years of tech troubleshooting expertise. REMEMBER: The only dumb question….is the one you don’t ask.

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How to Watch World Cup Soccer Through July 13, 2013

Billions of people round the globe are …

Podcast 1426 June 28, 2014 : Rick Broida: Gadget Guy & Lauren and Tim Talk Wearable Tech

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Supreme Court Bans Aereo Services

Our crew commented briefly on this significant decision against innovation for consumers of digital content. The Supreme Court overturned a lower court and ruled that Aereo violated the copyright privileges of TV broadcasters.

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Gadget Guy and Cheapskate Reviews

Rick Broida, our very own Gadget Guy and Cheapskate extraordinaire brings us his month basket of reviews.

The Moto 360 smartwatch, the Martian Notifier and Pebble)
iCracked for smartphone repair
OnePlus One smartphone
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Buyer Beware: Penny Auction Sites

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Fitness Wearables Review

Lauren Baker, (aka Gary’s daughter and most frequent guest on the show in 16 years) recently graduated from U of M with a degree in sports management and her friend Tim VanRiper (childhood friend and fellow Wolverine) review a wealth of fitness devices. So what’s worth the try and why?

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MiTechNews Report

Mike Brennan

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Michiprenuer and the new economic pioneers in the D

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TV Streamer Showdown

Rick had another surprise that will have everyone in studio running for cover.

Legendary Detroit Tech Commentator Leads ESD Promotion

MiTechNews Headlines

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America’s Original Private Eye Comes Home to the Midwest

Meet Detroit’s PC Gladiator

MiTechNews Headlines

to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter .

Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:

Show Notes:

Due to sudden illness, Cindy Pasky will not be on this show but will be with us in the future.

Unmasking the 1.2 Billion User Russian Hack Hoax

Nicole Johnson: Cisco Security Expert

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IT in the D: Networking Detroit “One Beer at a Time”

Happy First Anniversary: MiTechNews & Internet Advisor Co-edited Newsletter

to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter .

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inGAGE: Training Women in Business Leadership

Grandma Gets Social Media, With a Passion

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Exploring the Dark Web

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Powerful Winds of Change: ITC Holdings in Michigan

Step “IT” Up America-– “Social Empowerment Through Technology”

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:

Guest Tech Experts

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Lawrence Technological University: Training Michigan’s Future Engineers

Energizing Michigan’s Future

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:Click Here to Listent to Gary Baker talks about holiday Travel Virus

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How to Watch World Cup Soccer Through July 13, 2013

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Supreme Court Bans Aereo Services

Gadget Guy and Cheapskate Reviews

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

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