SEP 14, 2005
* Madison: Technology supervisor title questioned
At the Aug. 29 special meeting of the Madison School Board, questions arose concerning the role of the “Technology Supervisor,” a new position that was approved by the board earlier in the month. According to the job description provided by the district’s Human Resource department, the Technology Supervisor will be a part of central administration, answering to the director of human resources. The 52-week position will pay approximately $35,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
Source: C and G News, http://www.candgnews.com/editorial/2005/september/14/madison/techsuper.html
SEP 14, 2005
* Detroit: Detroit Country Day students plug away … and in
When students at Detroit Country Day headed back to school for fall, they hit more than just the books. Students begin the laptop program in middle school, where there are 360 laptops in use and three desktop computers for student use in the media center. In the program, classrooms are networked and wireless areas are set up throughout the school media center, front lobby and the student center alcove.
Source: C and G News, http://www.candgnews.com/editorial/2005/september/14/eagle/laptop.html
SEP 15, 2005
* Midland: Internet radio to showcase local bands
Wish there was a place where you could sample the talents of local bands? There soon will be – and it’s right there on your computer screen. Review This Radio, an internet radio creation of a veteran entertainment publisher, a technically seasoned music fan, and an established classic rock radio personality, is set to launch later this month.
Source: Midland Daily News, http://www.ourmidland.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15216429&BRD=2289&PAG=461&dept_id=472542&rfi=8
SEP 15, 2005
* Richmond Township: Feds award Richfield $187,170 in grants
Richfield Township offices will have new telephone, computer and Internet systems, and the township fire and police departments will receive a variety of equipment through grants totaling $187,170 awarded to the township this week.
Source: Houghton Lake Resorter, http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15216342&BRD=2053&PAG=461&dept_id=382906&rfi=8
SEP 19, 2005
* Fenton: Bright educates artists in digital technology
Sally J. Bright of Fenton Township is helping artists learn digital formatting - a necessary skill for staying current and furthering their careers.
Source: Tri-County Times Online, http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15237718&BRD=2524&PAG=461&dept_id=494488&rfi=8
SEP 19, 2005
* Paw Paw: Paw Paw Police to Link Up To Missing Child Network
The Paw Paw Police Department is now a participant in the "A Child is Missing" alert program, according to Russ Reynnells, chief of police. The program, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is a tool to aid law enforcement in locating missing children. It is a rapid-response, alert telephone-calling network which will disseminate information about a missing child.
Source: Courier Leader, http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15236865&BRD=2188&PAG=461&dept_id=414962&rfi=8
SEP 20, 2005
* Detroit: MIKE WENDLAND: My identity was stolen; yours could be next
Know those so-called convenience checks that you keep getting, totally unsolicited, from credit card companies each month as an inducement to get you to go deeper into debt? They even print those checks up with your name and address to make it so easy.
Source: Detroit Free Press, http://www.freep.com/money/tech/mwendland20e_20050920.htm
SEP 21, 2005
* Lansing: Michigan Telecom Act Rewrite Goes To Senate Floor
The rewrite of the Michigan Telecommunications Act will hit the Senate floor no later than September 27 under the new schedule laid out Wednesday by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-Canton), chair of the Technology and Energy Committee.
Source: MITechNews.com, http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?Id=4542
SEP 21, 2005
* St. Clair Shores: Police say be cautious about Internet, phone scams
Jim Fitzpatrick placed an advertisement in Auto Trader magazine when he decided to sell his 1997 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The ad he placed in August was well received, but the St. Clair Shores resident just wasn’t getting the offer he was looking for. On Sept. 3, Fitzpatrick received an e-mail inquiry from a man named “Clifford,” who was interested in purchasing the vehicle. “The last offer I had was for $8,750,” said Fitzpatrick. “So this guy offered $8,800.” But, there was a catch.
Source: C and G News, http://www.candgnews.com/editorial/2005/september/21/shores/scams.html
SEP 22, 2005
* Mt. Pleasant: MMCC buys land for future science and technology center
Mid Michigan Community College now has a home for its envisioned Science and Technology Center in Mt. Pleasant. The college recently purchased three parcels of land totaling nearly 40 acres on the corner of Broadway and Summerton in Mount Pleasant.
Source: Midland Daily News, http://www.ourmidland.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15257613&BRD=2289&PAG=461&dept_id=472542&rfi=8
SEP 24, 2005
* Hancock: New uses found for old hospital
After sitting empty and unused for years, the former Portage View Hospital has new life as a place of education and commerce.
Source: Daily Mining Gazette, http://www.mininggazette.com/news/story/0924202005_new01-n0924.asp
SEP 26, 2005
* Ann Arbor: Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest Back In Business
The Great Lakes Entrepreneur’s Quest is back in business again now that the Ann and Carman Adams Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has stepped up as a platinum sponsor.
Source: MITechNews.com, http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?Id=4566
SEP 26, 2005
* Bessemer: Laptops proliferate
Freedom to learn has a new meaning for sixth graders at Washington School in Bessemer.
Source: Daily Globe, http://www.ironwoodglobe.com/0926wskl.htm
