WOBURN, MA - A small, privately held company called Terrafugia has recently gained FAA approval for its roadable aircraft (i.e., flying car), and new improvements to the vehicle's design bring it only about a year away from being available to customers, according to MSNBC. Dubbed "The Transition," Terrafugia's flying car takes the notion of driving
EATON RAPIDS ? A new Centers of Energy Excellence designation has been granted to a a wind-energy collaboration led by URV USA, a subsidiary of a Finnish supplier of cast-iron wind turbine components. "The wind energy sector offers a tremendous opportunity for job creation and economic growth in Michigan," said Gov. Jennifer Granholm. "We're pleased
AUBURN HILLS ? Manufacturing ERP Software provider Plex Systems announced Tuesday that it has added seven new customers and expanded its business with existing customers during the second quarter of 2010. "As manufacturing companies look for ways to operate leaner and maximize profitability, they continue to choose Plex Online's fully integrated (SaaS) model as an
WASHINGTON DC - For decades, America's small business owners have asked for more affordable health insurance coverage and more tax relief. The new health reform law ? the Affordable Care Act ? provides both. First, it offers tax credits for small employers who pay at least half of their employees' health insurance premiums. Starting this
BIRMINGHAM - There is a disturbing tendency on the part of the US Congress to legislate the Internet. A case in point is HR 2271 backed by eleven US Represntatives and submitted to review by the House Energy and Commerce and Foreign Affairs Commitees last May(2009). Thankfully, there has been no serious deliberation on this
BIRMINGHAM - From engaging with various insiders on Linkedin it quickly becomes evident that threats to industrial networks, including oil and gas and power distribution are common. Yet, there are few public incidents to point to which makes Siemens' revelation last week all the more important to pay attention to. The malware used in these
LAS VEGAS - Last year, a security researcher was forced to cancel his talk scheduled for two hacker conferences about weaknesses in ATM software after the ATM vendor complained. This year the talk is back on the agenda for Black Hat and Defcon, which run Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday through Sunday, respectively, in Las
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Just before the Black Hat security conference begins, Google has patched seven security holes in its stable version of Chrome and begun an effort to speed up the software industry's response to such vulnerabilities. Google paid two $1,337 bounties for work that lets Chrome avoid critical security problems by sidestepping vulnerabilities in
DETROIT - North America's premier international trade event is coming to Detroit. Some 600 business leaders, entrepreneurs and government officials will gather at the Marriott Renaissance from October 24-27 seeking to stimulate the economy and create high paying jobs by boosting exports and expanding international trade. Exports, which totaled $1.3 trillion nationwide and $45 billion
DETROIT - Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles will soon be able to control key vehicle functions from their smart phones, thanks to the power of OnStar. Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC are developing brand-specific mobile applications that will leverage OnStar technology to allow vehicle owners to activate all of