Comments on: The Week for October 6 – 12, 2008 http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/the-week-for-october-6-12-2008/ Dig Michigan! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:44 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Lily http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/the-week-for-october-6-12-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-39070 Lily Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:10:43 +0000 http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/?p=1577#comment-39070 Former Republican Senator Lincoln Chafee (RI) will be in Birmingham, MI tonight. Chafee, now an Independent, will be speaking to a crowd of republicans, independents, and small business owners in the Oakland County area. Please join us at 1025 E. Maple Rd at 7:30p tonight (10/9). Event is free and open to the public. Former Republican Senator Lincoln Chafee (RI) will be in Birmingham, MI tonight. Chafee, now an Independent, will be speaking to a crowd of republicans, independents, and small business owners in the Oakland County area. Please join us at 1025 E. Maple Rd at 7:30p tonight (10/9).

Event is free and open to the public.

]]> By: Absolute Michigan http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/the-week-for-october-6-12-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-39052 Absolute Michigan Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:28:11 +0000 http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/?p=1577#comment-39052 <a href="http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2008/10/new_ford_feature_allows_parent.html" rel="nofollow">New Ford feature allows parents to set speed limits on teens cars</a> <blockquote>So you think junior is a little too lead-footed when he drives the family car? Starting next year, Ford Motor Co. will give you the power to do something about it. The company will roll out a new feature on many 2010 models that can limit teen drivers to 80 mph, using a computer chip in the key. Parents also have the option of programming the teen's key to limit the audio system's volume, and to sound continuous alerts if the driver doesn't wear a seat belt.</blockquote> Continue reading: <a href="http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2008/10/new_ford_feature_allows_parent.html" rel="nofollow">mlive.com</a> New Ford feature allows parents to set speed limits on teens cars

So you think junior is a little too lead-footed when he drives the family car? Starting next year, Ford Motor Co. will give you the power to do something about it.

The company will roll out a new feature on many 2010 models that can limit teen drivers to 80 mph, using a computer chip in the key.

Parents also have the option of programming the teen's key to limit the audio system's volume, and to sound continuous alerts if the driver doesn't wear a seat belt.

Continue reading: mlive.com

]]> By: Absolute Michigan http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/the-week-for-october-6-12-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-39051 Absolute Michigan Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:25:36 +0000 http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/?p=1577#comment-39051 <a href="http://www.woodtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9131595&nav=0RcedzTt" rel="nofollow">Mich. colleges beef up training for 'green' jobs</a> <blockquote>Brandon Knight entered the alternative energy engineering program at Lansing Community College in 2006 with an eye toward owning a business dedicated to developing solar panels, wind turbines and perhaps even other energy sources that people haven't heard of yet. He believes alternative energy holds the future for him and the state. "It is quite clear to our generation how things are moving in the world. Alternative energy really provides benefits," Knight said. "The big draw to me is the balance between the environment and the economy, and this improves both." Knight, 25, is among a number of students toward whom the state's educational institutions are tailoring programs in alternative energy. With demand spiking worldwide for more eco-friendly options, and the days of guaranteed jobs in the auto industry becoming a thing of the past, some educators agree overall interest in the alternative energy field is increasing.</blockquote> Continue reading: <a href="http://www.woodtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9131595&nav=0RcedzTt" rel="nofollow">WOODTV.com</a> Mich. colleges beef up training for 'green' jobs

Brandon Knight entered the alternative energy engineering program at Lansing Community College in 2006 with an eye toward owning a business dedicated to developing solar panels, wind turbines and perhaps even other energy sources that people haven't heard of yet.

He believes alternative energy holds the future for him and the state.

"It is quite clear to our generation how things are moving in the world. Alternative energy really provides benefits," Knight said. "The big draw to me is the balance between the environment and the economy, and this improves both."

Knight, 25, is among a number of students toward whom the state's educational institutions are tailoring programs in alternative energy. With demand spiking worldwide for more eco-friendly options, and the days of guaranteed jobs in the auto industry becoming a thing of the past, some educators agree overall interest in the alternative energy field is increasing.

Continue reading: WOODTV.com

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