A once theoretical independent classroom study is now attempting to become a reality as Dan Kurin (’11) is trying to enhance network connectivity in large institutions and buildings. Kurin, founder of Swiftlet Technology, has established a kickstarter campaign to create “open source, wireless mesh networking” technology.

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Newman Consulting Group, LLC, Consultants for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Buildings, has launched a new division, Optimized Building Solutions (OBS).More

Collaboration among federal and state agencies, rice growers and industry has created federally enforceable restrictions of the pesticide thiobencarb to protect threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead trout in California.More

Tis the season for music and giving! Local duo Cello-Bella are truly in the spirit this year; they’re playing a free secular holiday concert to benefit Ferndale Public Library on Thu., Dec. 11.More

The holidays bring with them increased liquor sales and added crowds to area restaurants, bars and other businesses. Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) Chairman Andy Deloney today offered the state’s 17,000 liquor licensees tips for a safe and successful holiday season.More

Southwest Detroit’s Vernor Crossing PlacePlan project is now available for public viewing on the internet at placemaking.mml.org.More

Imagine this: One day you’re sifting through your mail. In the pile of letters, bills and junk mail, you find a letter from a law firm informing you that you need to pay $50,000 to cover the cost of your father’s recent nursing home stay, or the care facility will sue you.More

Southeastern Michigan communities have been confronting at least three proposed new or expanded massive natural gas pipelines designed to move Pennsylvania, W. Virginia and Ohio fracked natural gas into and through Michigan to Ontario.More

Do you enjoy enjoy making your gifts during the holiday season?! More