Internet Advisor

 

Check out this weeks Podcast with Cynthia Stump of ITC Holdings – the electrical power transmission company here in Michigan serving DTE, Consumers, and others. Cynthia will be talking with us about the holiday decorations that ITC does in the communities it serves by decorating the transmission towers for the season. You can find the locations of those towers by clicking on this link – https://www.itc-holdings.com/newsroom/newsroom-details/itc-decorates-transmission-towers-with-festive-lighting-as-part-of-holiday-tradition-2018  to see the locations of the decorated towers.

 

Gary Baker, the Internet Advisor, will be talking with the guys about the rise and fall of cryptocurrencies like BitCoin.

 

Calvin Carson will have more tips on getting that Apple iPhone for less as a gift for the holiday season

Along with Master Tech Ed Rudel and Security Expert Caston Thomas.…

This weeks show we welcome back the one and only Rick Broida, formally know as the Cheapskate now Senior Editor with CNet. Rick will be in to fill us in on great gadget gifs for that techie or not so techie on you gift list. Also he will be speaking on internet tools or websites that will help you find the best price for the gifts that are on your list.

Calvin will be talking about those “Highly Charged” and “Electrifying” items for some of you tech gifts and or toys. Yes! He will be talking about BATTERIES! Where to research the best ones for your devices and places to find the best prices.

 

Here are the links to find out what is the best battery to use:

http://www.duracell.com

 

http://www.energizer.com

 

Best places to get best price on batteries click on “Where to find the best deal on batteries” to see Clark Howard’s website.

Where to find the best deal on batteries

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An Experienced realtor joins us to explain how drones can help him sell houses better. Listen in for an interesting interview with Caston’s associate Brian Kurtz certified Drone Pilot and Videographer. He will speak on what you should expect when you use a service like the one that Brian provides. Check out his site at http://www.michiganvideotours.com

 

 

One of the co-founders of the Internet Advisor, Foster Braun reflects upon his 21 years of being part of the show and says his heartfelt goodbye to the audience with this being his last show.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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From our homes to your….Happy and Festive Thanksgiving.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cal Carson, one of our longstanding tech hosts, specializes in all things Apple. He is also one of the leaders in the Detroit MacGroup.  Cal updates us on the latest developments in the Apple world.  He is also joined by co-anchors Ed Rudel and Gary Baker for a lively discussion about the spread (or lack thereof) high speed connectivity in our rural areas.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text]

Mike Brennan is the editor of this free news source cover technology and entrepreneurship throughout the state of Michigan.  Mike publishes twice a week with text, audio and now video resources that follow those headlines.  All this is yours for just…$0.00!  Simply go to mitechnews.com, enter your email and you on your way to being better informed about what drives our state and the businesses that are blooming here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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The Power of Sleep

 

Dr. Tim Royer, PsyD, is a Michigan-based neuroscientist who has worked with some of the world’s top performers including NBA All Stars, NFL standouts, bestselling authors and C-suite executives from across the nation. Performing at a high of a level can take a toll on the body and the mind. According to Dr. Royer, there is one thing that puts top performers at a level above everyone else – sleep. Seems too simple to be true, but talk to Dr. Royer and you’ll see the science behind it.

Top performers get AT LEAST nine hours of sleep every night, and for example, in Roger Federer’s case, he gets upwards of 12 hours of sleep per night. It’s no wonder he’s been at the pinnacle of tennis for so many years. If the brain doesn’t receive the optimal amount of rest and recharging, the body can’t perform at an optimal level.

Dr. Royer is a renowned psychologist best known for fusing foundational insights of psychology together with state-of-the art technology and clinical measurements to assess and optimize brain performance. Royer’s vision of brain optimization is revolutionizing the way individuals train their minds for maximum performance. If …

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Show Notes

Hour 1: Tech Experts break down the week’s top stories

Capt. Gary Baker’s “Tech Slice”  from the Shared Adventure

 

 

Ed Rudel’s “Window on Microsoft”

 

Caston Thomas: “Chuck Norris of Security” tackles security headlines of the week

 

 

Foster Braun: Grumpy Gramps Guide to all the rest!  

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Hour 2: Keeping Up in a Connected World and Report from Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City with Mike Brennan

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Gregg Garrett, co author of Competing in the Connecting World,  joins us in studio to share his insights into not only coping with a fast changing future but actually competing successfully.  His insights are not just for businesses looking to keep a profit margin in an ever changing market.  They are about helping each of us come up with our own strategies for coping with everything from the latest AI inventions, to self-driving vehicles and a generation of youth who are seemingly completely disconnected to the world around them…if it isn’t on their phone.

Podcast 1832- Greg Garrett

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Comcast has just released a powerful new meshnet device called Xfi Pods. Cal Carson, one of our techs, has been testing this at home. Rob Ponto, Sr. Mgr PR for Comcast is our guest. In the second hour we chat about the Shared Adventure's in Shark week, answer listener calls and follow a special report from Mike Brennan, host of MiTechNews.

Lisa Diggs announces this year's 10th anniversary Buy Michigan Now coming to Northville Aug. 3-5. Mike Brennan has headlines from MiTechNews. Kathleen Norton Schock announces new awards for Diva Tech Talk and Capt. Gary Baker talks about the upcoming episode of Shark Week filmed aboard his Shared Adventure in Florida.

From July 8 through the 15, Foster and Ginny were the guests of their daughter Dr. Beth Bascom who rented an enormous and beautiful house in Pentwater, Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan just south of Ludington. in the meantime, the Advisor staff proved more than capable putting together this podcast. Enjoy!!!!