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

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Show Notes

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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Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:

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.

Click Here to Listen to Dr. Virinder Moudgil Pres. LTU

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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Show Notes

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.

Click Here to Listen to Aereo Comment Open

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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Podcast 1425 June 21, 2014 : Mrs. Weber's Neighborhood, #SMDetroit and AT&T Hotspot

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Show Notes:

Summer Social Media Daze

Our social media guru and new mom, Emily Hay has been on maternity leave for the last few months but has managed to stay connected to the world of social media. Today she introduces us to two of her friends:

Click Here to Listen to Emily Hay and Jeff DeHaven

Jeff DeHaven tells us about Detroit Social Media Day: June 27. The event is designed to bring together people who are interested in promoting the use of social media throughout the Metro Detroit area. Sign up for the event.

Mrs. Weber’s Neighborhood where Lauren Weber helps young families find fun things to do during the summer and young mothers find a kindred spirit.

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AT&T: Hotspot, Audiovox Car Device, Amazon Fire Phone

Todd Lane, AT&T Regional Sales Mgr. Michigan, talks about the company’s three hot new ways of connecting with the Internet and even your car!

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Shardae Rudel’s London Blog

Follow our young heroine during her 2 month internship in London, England that began yesterday.

MiTechNews Report

Podcast 1424 June 14, 2014 : Josh Linkner and the Road to Reinvention

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: Josh Linkner

Show Notes:

Josh Linkner

In the course of the Internet Advisor’s 16 years, Josh Linkner has moved from being the highly successful founder and CEO of ePrize to NY Times Bestselling Author, of Disciplined Dreaming and a brand new book bound for the best-seller list: The Road to Reinvention: How to Drive Disruption and Accelerate Transformation.

(From Josh’s homepage) Josh is passionate about making the world more creative and helping people seize their full potential. He accomplishes this through his work as an author, innovation keynote speaker, entrepreneur, high-growth CEO, venture capitalist, and urban reinventor. Here’s a quick snapshot of his credentials:

NY Times Bestselling Author, Disciplined Dreaming – A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity
Four-time tech entrepreneur, serving as CEO of each over the last 20+ years
Top-rated keynote speaker delivering inspiring talks on creativity, innovation, and reinvention
CEO and Managing Partner of Detroit Venture Partners, helping to rebuild his hometown of Detroit, Michigan
Founder and former CEO/Chariman of ePrize (largest interactive promotion agency in the world)
Professional jazz guitarist
Regular contributor to Inc., Forbes, and the Detroit Free Press

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How to Watch World Cup Soccer Through

Podcast 1423 June 7, 2014: Surface Pro 3 & Cost of Piracy

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Show Notes

Reports:

WWDC 2014: All Under the Hood with Cal Carson

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Computex 2014: A peek at the future of computing with Ed Rudel

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Microsoft in the House

Jerry Carlson, Microsoft Device Ninja and Jeffrey Garnai, Client Specialist present Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 3 and Windows Phone 8.1

Jeff Garnai, Client/Technical Solutions, Heartland District, Microsoft

Surface Pro 3: Defining a new segment?

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Windows Phone 8.1 Update: Look out world; this isn’t your grandpa’s WinPhone

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Windows Phone 8.1 Sets new Speed record (Greg Sullivan, VP Windows Phone, Microsoft)

Greg Sullivan, VP Discusses New Features in Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft Anti-Piracy Program

Don Morrison, Director of US Anti-Piracy, Microsoft explains the cost of “stealing” unlicensed versions of MS software.

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Digital Crimes Unit Story

Study

Microsoft Software Piracy Website

How Can You Tell Whether Your Software Is Authentic

MiTechNews Report

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Podcast 1422 May 31, 2014 : The Frugal Computer Guy and a Fine Phablet

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Show Notes:

The Frugal Computer Guy

Who doesn’t like free? One of our listeners, Michael Rommety, has set up his own site The Frugal Computer Guy for free software and video tutorials to help you use them.

Listen to Mike Rometty, the Frugal Computer Guy

Apple WWDC June 2, 2014: What is Apple’s Next Big Thing?

Is this the year we see an Apple iWatch? Will software or hardware dominate the gathering in San Francisco next Monday? Has Apple still got its “mojo”?

Cal Carson’s Predictions for WWDC 2014

A Mighty Fine Phablet

After a month of hands on use, Foster has a review of the giant 6″ Nokia Lumia 1520. Could this be the “bridge” device between the phone and the laptop for the busy, on-the-go information hound?

Click Here to Listen to Foster’s Lumia 1520 Review

Read Foster’s Full Review of Lumia 1520

MiTechNews Report

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Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:

800-859-0957

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Podcast 1421 May 24, 2014 : Patent Wars & Walk to End Blindness

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History of Decoration Day

Show Notes:

Patent Wars Over?

Are patents choking out innovation or are they are necessary protection for innovation. Randy Peck, Patent Lawyer of Warner, Norcross and Judd Southfield joins the team as co-host to discuss key rulings this week in Apple/Samsung and Google.

Click Here to Listen to Randy Peck on Patents

Click Here to Listen to Randy Peck Troll Story

Click Here to Listen to Extended Interview with Randy Peck about Apple/Samsung Patents Wars and Coming Supreme Court Decision

Walk to End Blindness

John Whitacre, Mary Kumer, and Jesse Lowe present the work of iChallenged and promote the upcoming Walk to End Blindness

Walk to End Blindness: June 7-8, 2014 – 7:00 am Shiawassee Park: Farmington, MI 48336

Click Here to Listen to iChallenged Walk to End Blindness

Videos about iChallenged.org and their clients

MiTechNews Report

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Click Here to Listen to Randy Peck Warner Norcross and Judd Expansion

Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:

800-859-0957

Join the conversation with your questions during this live segment and benefit from years of tech troubleshooting expertise. REMEMBER: The …

Podcast 1420 5/17/14: Jobs for Vets, ComicCon Celebrates 25 yrs and Help Shardae Rudel Get to London

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Show Notes

Hour 1

Motor City ComicCon Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Shane Hamelin with spice things up with news about Mtorcity ComicCon and a special “Find Shane” contest at the Convention in Novi on Sunday!

Guest Mark Waid is a freelance comic writer who is visiting the Motor City ComicCon in Novi this weekend.

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New Horizons Steps Up to Help GI’s Back Into the Workforce

Scott McLean, Vice President of Operations at New Horizons Great Lakes shares the latest program by New Horizons to offer special training to help former military reenter a tough job market.

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Reports From Two Satisfied Customers of Crowdfunding Site

Shardae Rudel (Ed’s daughter) wants to raise support for her college internship this summer in London, England. Click here to see the site

Lauren Elliot, Shardae’s friend and inspiration for GoFundMe, faced a sudden financial crisis when her horse had a medical crisis. Friends came through on GoFundMe. Click here to see the site

All about GoFundMe

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Podcast 1419 5/10/14 : Rick Broida the Gadget Guy and Making Mom Happy

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Show Notes:

Hour 1

Rick Broida the Gadget Guy has a basket full of goodies for us:

SlideStand

The GoKey

AOC’s Android-powered monitors

Selfy case

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Apple vs Samsung Verdict: And the Winner is????

Randy Peck, Patent Lawyer with Warner, Norcross and Judd, Southfield, MI has some insights.

Click Here For Randy Peck’s Analysis of Verdict

Net Neutrality: Issue at FCC That Could Determine the Future of the Internet

Click Here for Discussion about Net Neutrality Discussion

Mike Wendland has an impassioned opinion: Screwed Again

Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:

800-859-0957

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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Happy 1st Mother’s Day to Emily Hay,