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Think social media sites are just for teens? Think again.
According to a recent TrendScan survey by Troy-based Syntel, an IT and Knowledge Process Outsourcing company, more than three-quarters of IT professionals report “frequent use” of social media sites like MySpace and Facebook. [ Read more ]
Speaking of the centennial celebration of the Ford Model T, Lawrence Tech and the U of M-Dearborn are two of five universities worldwide that Ford Motor Company has selected for a new competition called the Ford Model T University Challenge.
An international contest — which also includes undergrad and graduate participants from Aachen University in Germany; Art Center College of Design in California; and Deakin University in Australia; — the goal of each school in the competition is to design a 21st century vehicle that will recapture the attributes that made Henry Ford’s Model T the revolutionary automobile it was - simple, lightweight, practical, compelling and inexpensive.
On Monday, Detroit, Michigan, and the rest of the country kicked off the 2008 edition of National Transportation Week (NTW). Running from May 11 - 17, Detroit is the host city of this annual transportation industry hurrah for the second consecutive year.
Sure, NTW was a great success in Detroit in 2007, but this year’s celebration is extra-special because it also marks the start of “2008: Year of the Car,” a summer-long festival in Southeast Michigan designed to celebrate 100 years of General Motors and Ford’s Model T. More than 120 auto-themed activities are planned for the region through early October. [ Read more ]
The regular school year may be over, but that doesn’t mean the University of Michigan is taking a break.
The Wolverines are not only not slowing down — they’re opening a cool new resource center, called the U-M Business Engagement Center (BEC), later this week. [ Read more ]
Shiny new buildings are nice, but there’s something about old historic structures that makes them … well, special.
The state understands this and the importance of preserving our history, and, as such, recognizes and honors several preservation projects annually with a special accolade - the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation.
With May designated as National Historic Preservation month, it was only fitting that Governor Jennifer Granholm recently announced the recipients of this special award. They will be honored at a ceremony in the state Capitol rotunda later this week. [ Read more ]
Good news for small entrepreneurs in three Michigan counties: The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) recently announced a new pilot program that will serve up sophisticated market research to small entrepreneurs in Tuscola, Houghton and Keweenaw counties looking to jump-start the growth of their businesses. If the program is successful, SBAM plans to expand the project across the state. [ Read more ]
Attention progressives (or anyone who lives in Michigan, cares about critical issues in their community and supports progressive solutions): the 2008 Michigan Policy Summit is this Saturday.
The summit — which runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lansing Center - brings labor, environment, social justice and other progressive groups together to move Michigan forward. [ Read more ]
A conventional energy company is not the first business I would suspect of going green, so I was surprised to find out that DTE Energy is currently taking steps to do just that. On Tuesday, the energy giant announced plans to lessen its environmental footprint by converting its 800 diesel-fueled trucks and service vehicles to cleaner-burning biodiesel fuel. [ Read more ]
We all know how important - scratch that - vital it is to cultivate Michigan’s creative economy. Doing so will allow us to retain and attract the type of dynamic young people our region needs to turn itself around, and will help our great state get away from its reliance on an outdated auto industry. Once these things start happening, capital and talent will follow and Michigan will attain a prominent position in the global economy.
This shift towards a creative economy will not happen overnight, but bills like the ones Governor Granholm signed last week will help get us there faster. [ Read more ]
The 26th annual Downtown Hoedown hits Detroit this weekend, and - as in years past - this Hart Plaza Festival promises to deliver great national music acts, tasty treats and an all-around good time.
Back in March, MiLifeMiTimes’ Nikki Stephan wrote candidly about the event — dubbed as the nation’s largest free country music fest — even delving into the Hoedown’s history and how it was the launching pad for some of country music’s biggest stars. If you missed that post, you can check it out here. For Hoedown-specific information, an artist lineup and more, click here.
Brush up on your elevator pitch - May 7th
Flex Fuel My Ride - May 6th
MTU is New IBM Executive Partner - May 6th
The Pulice Report “Arrests” Michigan Innovators - May 6th
Detroit Ranked in Top 10 Cities for Grads - May 5th
A2 Continues with Green Mission - May 5th
The future of transportation in SE Michigan - May 5th
Detroit Filmmakers Produce Barack Obama Videos with Nothing but “HOPE” - May 2nd
Access Lectures, Debates with U-M iTunes U - May 2nd
WSU Siblings Win Microsoft Imagine Cup - May 1st
May 17, 2008: Latin House at MGM Grand Casino
May 18, 2008: Michael Cleveland at The Ark
May 17, 2008: Papa Roach at Emerald Theater
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The Career SociaList
by Nettie Boivin
Looking for a job? This is one area where social networking shines in making life a lot easier. Here are 10 sites that will help in the "It's all about who you know" department.
The Creative SociaList
by Nettie Boivin
From DIYers to graphic designers, these sites bring you unprecedented access to artists, photographers, designers and their work in Michigan and around the globe.
The Music SociaList
by Scotter Bragg
Radio has given way to iTunes and MySpace - and bands and fans benefit with more music offerings than ever before.
The Green SociaList
by Scotter Bragg
Green is a movement. Green is a new way of living. And green is all over the internet. Here are our favorite sites that connect you to eco-friendly friends and resources.
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If an exciting night means paper football and a Designing Women marathon, social media is here to help.
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