Wolverine Wednesday: Last Bit of Buzz From The Sub

Since we are officially out of the Sub and game week, I wanted to give you the last post on Sub buzz on what I have heard from a couple of places.  Again, these are rumors and not fact:

• Drake Johnson is banged up.  We are not clear on the injury (or if it was from the Forklift incident) but it might keep him out a few games.   This now really opens the door for Evans if accurate.   Smith #1, Isaac #2, Evans #3.   There is also some buzz that Higdon has had a couple of injury issues as well and has missed a large part of camp.

• Kareem Walker is not in the mix right now and could be on transfer watch.  As we know he had an "issue" early in camp and were not sure it's fully been resolved. 

• The 3 freshman WR's have done very well and should see the field this year:  McDoom, Johnson and Crawford.   I like Johnson and McDoom in the Slot, I like Crawford as an outside WR.   BTW: Crawford could be sporting #1 (his roster number) on game day.   That would be something.   Some freshman numbers will be changing this week, as some may have qualified for special teams and there can't be anyway the same number would be on the field at the same time.

3 more days, 3 more days...........................

• Hawaii asked for Michigan's scrimmage tape, Jimmy declined.  

• Beyer, Wilson, Ross, and Kerridge all made the first cuts by the NFL this week.

• We still haven't seen at depth chart and not sure we are going to get one before Saturday.

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Michigan Tuesday: Prediction Time

We have been on a wild ride since the App. State curse or maybe even the Adidas curse.   We have seen RR come and go, Brady Hoke have a successful first year and then drop like a rock to the bottom of the pool.  Turning the battleship was not easy and probably wasn't even needed.  

Michigan now has one of the best head coaches in the country.  A guy that attended Pioneer for only one year but played his football at the University of Michigan.   Ann Arbor is home for him and it's great to have him back.  

We're in very good shape with the head coach position at U of M. 

Michigan really hasn't had a 3 down RB since Mike Hart.  DeVeon Smith took that position with a  very nice finish to the 2015 season topped off with a great performance in the Citrus Bowl, against one of the best rushing defensives in the country.    Since Smiths running style takes a ton of contact, Michigan can go 6 deep in back-ups.

Michigan's defense has been pretty good for a few years, lead by Greg Mattison.   Greg is still there but now Michigan has hired the Barron of the Blitz or the Prince of Pressure in Don Brown from BC.    We all expect Michigan's defense should be one of the best in the country. 

Head coach - Check!
Running Back - Check!
Defense - Check!

What's missing?  A QB that doesn't fold under pressure and doesn't make the big mistake.  It sounds a lot like Alabama's winning formula doesn't?   I don't think Jimmy is trying to use Saban's blue print but he is trying to build a power football team and not a Oregon style program. 

This is why the worst kept secret is that Wilton Speight will be the opening day starter.   A guy that seems comfortable under center now and seems to make the right decision.   Yes, O'Korn has a higher upside but the hope is, Wilton will make the right read at the right time.

QB - (I will let you know in a couple weeks)

Those are all the pieces you need folks.   Add an All American TE, a couple very good WR's.   Our cup runeth over my friends and this is the year to prove Michigan Football is officially back and here to stay. 


Pre-Big 10:  All at home and all wins  (Hawaii, UCF, Colorado)

• Michigan will get tested with an improved Penn State team.  I don't see this as a blow out,  maybe a 24-13 game.  

• I'm not sure what Wisconsin has this year, they aren't ranked and open at home against LSU.  I think Michigan easily out coaches and talents this team.   Michigan 31 Wisconsin 14.

• Michigan doesn't play on the road until 10/8 with a trip to Rutgers.  I don't expect Rutgers is ready to play big boy football just yet.   Michigan wins big. 

• Home again for Lovie Smith and Illinois.   Another Michigan win

• On the road to East Lansing with something to prove.   Michigan wins a close game.

• I was not sold on Iowa last year and the Rose Bowl proved it.  This will be a cold difficult game but I like Michigan here by a field goal. 

• Maryland at home, they will be a better team by November, but Michigan will have too much talent.

• Home against IU.  Please not again.  Michigan finds a way to win. 

• This is the one game, I think Michigan might find too difficult.  Yes, the Wolverines have everything to play for but OSU has great coaching and talent.   Who will be healthy and who won't be?   Michigan loses to the Buckeyes

11-1 on the season and heading to the Rose Bowl. 

I don't like to think playoffs in the preseason, too many things can happen during the next 3 months.  Michigan's hardest games are away from the Big House (MSU, Iowa, OSU).  None of those games are gimmies for the Wolverines.  I also think Michigan has a great chance of winning in CBus this year, I just need to see this team play on the road first.  For example, it will take great QB play to win this game, is Wilton able to do that?

This team has two real question marks at QB and at LB.  That's it.  The QB will be protected by the running game and offensive line.  The LB's will be protected by a great Dline and Great DB's. 

It's a great problem to have.

Can't wait for Saturday.

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Michigan Tuesday: Prediction Time

We have been on a wild ride since the App. State curse or maybe even the Adidas curse.   We have seen RR come and go, Brady Hoke have a successful first year and then drop like a rock to the bottom of the pool.  Turning the battleship was not easy and probably wasn't even needed.  

Michigan now has one of the best head coaches in the country.  A guy that attended Pioneer for only one year but played his football at the University of Michigan.   Ann Arbor is home for him and it's great to have him back.  

We're in very good shape with the head coach position at U of M. 

Michigan really hasn't had a 3 down RB since Mike Hart.  DeVeon Smith took that position with a  very nice finish to the 2015 season topped off with a great performance in the Citrus Bowl, against one of the best rushing defensives in the country.    Since Smiths running style takes a ton of contact, Michigan can go 6 deep in back-ups.

Michigan's defense has been pretty good for a few years, lead by Greg Mattison.   Greg is still there but now Michigan has hired the Barron of the Blitz or the Prince of Pressure in Don Brown from BC.    We all expect Michigan's defense should be one of the best in the country. 

Head coach - Check!
Running Back - Check!
Defense - Check!

What's missing?  A QB that doesn't fold under pressure and doesn't make the big mistake.  It sounds a lot like Alabama's winning formula doesn't?   I don't think Jimmy is trying to use Saban's blue print but he is trying to build a power football team and not a Oregon style program. 

This is why the worst kept secret is that Wilton Speight will be the opening day starter.   A guy that seems comfortable under center now and seems to make the right decision.   Yes, O'Korn has a higher upside but the hope is, Wilton will make the right read at the right time.

QB - (I will let you know in a couple weeks)

Those are all the pieces you need folks.   Add an All American TE, a couple very good WR's.   Our cup runeth over my friends and this is the year to prove Michigan Football is officially back and here to stay. 


Pre-Big 10:  All at home and all wins  (Hawaii, UCF, Colorado)

• Michigan will get tested with an improved Penn State team.  I don't see this as a blow out,  maybe a 24-13 game.  

• I'm not sure what Wisconsin has this year, they aren't ranked and open at home against LSU.  I think Michigan easily out coaches and talents this team.   Michigan 31 Wisconsin 14.

• Michigan doesn't play on the road until 10/8 with a trip to Rutgers.  I don't expect Rutgers is ready to play big boy football just yet.   Michigan wins big. 

• Home again for Lovie Smith and Illinois.   Another Michigan win

• On the road to East Lansing with something to prove.   Michigan wins a close game.

• I was not sold on Iowa last year and the Rose Bowl proved it.  This will be a cold difficult game but I like Michigan here by a field goal. 

• Maryland at home, they will be a better team by November, but Michigan will have too much talent.

• Home against IU.  Please not again.  Michigan finds a way to win. 

• This is the one game, I think Michigan might find too difficult.  Yes, the Wolverines have everything to play for but OSU has great coaching and talent.   Who will be healthy and who won't be?   Michigan loses to the Buckeyes

11-1 on the season and heading to the Rose Bowl. 

I don't like to think playoffs in the preseason, too many things can happen during the next 3 months.  Michigan's hardest games are away from the Big House (MSU, Iowa, OSU).  None of those games are gimmies for the Wolverines.  I also think Michigan has a great chance of winning in CBus this year, I just need to see this team play on the road first.  For example, it will take great QB play to win this game, is Wilton able to do that?

This team has two real question marks at QB and at LB.  That's it.  The QB will be protected by the running game and offensive line.  The LB's will be protected by a great Dline and Great DB's. 

It's a great problem to have.

Can't wait for Saturday.

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Under Armour Announces Plan to Open E-Commerce Distribution House in Maryland

Today, Under Armour announced the company’s plan to open a 1.3 million-square-foot distribution and warehouse facility at Sparrows Point in Baltimore County, as part of the Tradepoint Atlantic redevelopment project.

The establishment of the Sparrows Point distribution house, which is expected to open in the summer of 2018, is a collaboration with state and local officials to employ approximately 1,000 employees in the Baltimore area once the facility is operating at its full capacity. The facility will feature state-of-the-art equipment and systems to enhance Under Armour’s product distribution to its expanding consumer base through its e-commerce business.

“We take great pride in collaborating with Governor Hogan, Secretary Gill, Baltimore County Executive Kamenetz, Tradepoint Atlantic and the many other state and local officials who share our commitment to create economic and job opportunities for the greater Baltimore community and Maryland as a whole,” said Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank. “The new Distribution House will be a top-notch service engine for our e-commerce business to deliver the right product, to the right place at the right time to our growing consumer base and athletes around the world.”

This will be Under Armour’s fourth distribution facility in the United States and the second in the surrounding area of the company’s headquarters of Baltimore, Maryland. The other Maryland facility is located in Curtis Bay and will continue to operate in addition to its Rialto, Calif. and Mount Juliet, Tenn. distribution houses.

“Under Armour is a true Maryland success story, and this new e-commerce center is another way they are showing their commitment to our state and to the Baltimore region,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “As a pivotal new tenant at Tradepoint Atlantic, Under Armour will play a big part in this site’s resurgence to a center of economic activity and trade. We applaud Kevin Plank and his team for the visionary decision to open their latest distribution house – and create 1,000 jobs over the coming years – right here in Maryland.”

“Under Armour’s latest investment in our state reinforces the fact that Maryland is a great place to do business,” said Secretary of Commerce Mike Gill. “Economic development is a team sport, and it’s clear that our team – from the various state agencies, to the local officials and the private sector – is committed to supporting this project’s success every step of the way.”

Under Armour’s new distribution house represents the largest new tenant for Tradepoint Atlantic, which at 3,100 total acres is the largest, privately-owned industrial redevelopment site and port on the U.S. East Coast.

Read the full announcement.

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Maryland welcomes National Guard Association

From national security to natural disasters, National Guard members leave jobs and family behind, to respond when the nation calls. This year, on the 15th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the downing of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa., more than 3,500 of these heroes will come together in Baltimore for the National Guard Association’s 138th Conference and Exhibition.

The National Guard Conference, which will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center September 9-12, includes activities in remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001. First responders will be recognized during a plenary session at the conference. Members of the Maryland National Guard will unfurl the U.S. flag on the field at M&T Bank Stadium prior to the Baltimore Ravens’ home opener on Sunday, September 11 and an Air National Guard flyover before kickoff will launch the Ravens’ season. Some National Guard members are also likely to participate in Baltimore City’s Run to Remember 11k and 5k races honoring the victims, survivors, and rescuers of September 11, 2001.

The conference, held annually at cities throughout the U.S. and hosted this year by the Maryland National Guard, draws National Guard members from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories. Baltimore was selected from a list of cities vying to host this prestigious group.

The National Guard Association (NGAUS) is putting the finishing touches on the conference’s slate of speakers, who will cover emerging threats to national security, disaster response at home, budgetary challenges, the path forward in an unpredictable world, and other topics. Already confirmed to address attendees are:

• Senator Lindsey Graham, co-chair of the Senate National Guard Caucus;
• Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the Air Force;
• Gen. Robert B. Abrams, commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command;
• Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force;
• Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief, National Guard Bureau;
• Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army; and
• Gen. Lori J. Robinson, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command.

Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan have also been invited to address conference attendees.

It’s not too late to register to attend or sponsor the conference! The NGAUS has blocked hotel rooms in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and arranged air travel discounts. For information on housing or sponsorships, email NGAUS2016 at epponline.com or call 410.997.0763. For more information on the conference – or to participate in the conference golf tournament, community service at Our Daily Bread, or other activities – visit the conference website.

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How Baltimore County’s Boost Loan Fund can help your Maryland business

All the details you need to know, plus firsthand stories about Boost from two female tech executives. Here's how the program is helping diverse entrepreneurs fund innovation.

It’s an exciting time to be a small business in Baltimore County.

Biotech and edtech startups are thriving locally, thanks in part to Baltimore County’s Boost Loan Fund program, which launched in October 2014.

The Boost Loan Fund is a loan program funded by revenue generated from Maryland’s video lottery terminals. The recipients — small, minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses throughout the state — receive loans of $50,000 to $250,000, which are then used for start-up and gap funding, improvements and acquisitions, and for working capital. To date, over $2 million in loans have been approved for local businesses.

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Care about the sciences in Maryland? Come to this #BIW16 event

On Monday, Sept. 26, join Technical.ly for the Baltimore Innovation Week Sciences Conference at the University of Maryland BioPark.

Maryland, with Baltimore as its once and future crown jewel, has a serious footprint in the business of science.

Better leveraging the strengths of Johns Hopkins University (and those of its students) and the University of Maryland, among other campuses, dominated the conversation at last year’s Baltimore Innovation Week. So at Baltimore Innovation Week 2016 presented by 14 West — already surging toward us with a Sept. 23 start date — we’re taking the sciences head on.

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Take this survey to help map Baltimore’s STEM community

It's part of the research phase of an effort to advance the area's STEM ecosystem.

TEM organizers in Baltimore are gathering input on education and career pathways in Baltimore.

BmoreSTEM is seeking to map the “assets, attitudes and awareness” around learning in the area, said Ellie Mitchell, who is leading the effort.

Take the survey

The survey is open until Sept. 14.

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Michigan Monday: Welcomes You To Game Week

Its been a long time coming and now it's here, Game Week!  We expect the two deep out today and should understand what the starters and backups look like.  

Jimmy said during his TV show that there could be up to 10 true freshman on the two deep.  He didn't give any specifics but that is a lot of freshman that could be playing early and often. 

"From the very beginning, what I really wanted to look at was 'who would be on track' and athletically would be a good enough football player to track on the two-deep," Harbaugh said. "Either a starter, a backup, a contributor on special teams. Let's look at that for the first two weeks."

"I'd say right now I can think of 10 easy that will be in the two-deep as a starter or backup -- more backups than starters."

I don't know if the following is accurate or not, but here is a possible RB depth chart that was making the rounds on Sunday night:

1. Smith
2. Isaac
3. Evans
4. Johnson
5. Higdon
6. Davis
7. Walker

Here is why I don't believe this is accurate.  Michigan will go two or three deep in their depth chart.  They don't go to seven.  I could see the first 3 being accurate, little surprised Drake Johnson isn't #3 but Evans has had a ton of Sub Buzz.   If this is accurate, I expect Davis and Walker to probably use a redshirt year.

• Michigan is a 41 point favorite on Saturday. 

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Wolverine Weekend Update: Captains and A Starter at QB?

First off, Michigan's two senior captains this year will be Jake Butt on Offense and Chris Wormley on Defense.   Two guys that have seen the up and downs with the program and two guys that could have turned pro last year.  Congratulations to both!

• A respected poster on Mgoblog has said that Wilton Speight will be the opening day starter against Hawaii at the Big House next Saturday.   If true, he did hold a slight edge over O'Korn in the Spring and must have impressed in Fall Camp.   Time to think of a nickname for Wilton!

• Speaking of next Saturday, Hawaii opened against Cal last night in Australia.  If you didn't stay up the Rainbow Warriors lost 51-31.   The Vegas line you ask?  Cal -20, how do they do that?

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Baltimore food technology startup gets boost from German software company SAP

German software giant SAP SE is investing in a Baltimore-based startup that takes flavor "fingerprints" of people and food with technology initially developed at McCormick & Co.

SAP said Wednesday it will invest an undisclosed amount in Vivanda, founded in December 2014 by a former executive of the Hunt Valley-based spice maker. The company's FlavorPrint technology analyzes millions of data points to match people and foods for customers in the food and beverage industry.

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Classrooms in Maryland’s juvenile facilities to get more technology

Hundreds of Maryland's juvenile offenders will have access to new educational programming

Maryland's juvenile facilities will see an increase in technology in classrooms as part of an ongoing effort to improve the long-beleaguered education system for young offenders.

The Maryland State Department of Education announced this week that 300 tablet devices will be available to youths detained in the state's 13 juvenile facilities. Officials say the new equipment will help provide "enhanced instruction" and boost student engagement.

Read more at The Baltimore Sun

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Here’s a VR tour of Maryland’s infamous ghost fleet

The shipwreck site at Mallows Bay was filmed from above using drones.

VR is taking viewers deep into the Chesapeake Bay’s infamous ghost fleet.

Located in Charles County, The Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay contains the remains of an emergency fleet of steamships that was commissioned during World War I, but never delivered. The wrecks are now home to natural ecosystems, prompting a nomination for the area to become a National Marine Sanctuary.

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Trendy bag maker moves into City Garage

With an investment from Sagamore Ventures, Treason Toting Co. is also opening a store in Fells Point.

A bag and accessory company started by a pair of Baltimore natives is the latest outfit to move into City Garage.

Treason Toting Co. is using a 1,680-square-foot space for prototyping and manufacturing at the Port Covington space for startups. The company is also opening a retail store on Thames Street in Fells Point.

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One of Baltimore’s next coworking spaces will include childcare

Tammira Lucas of Moms as Entrepreneurs is launching The Cube.

Moms who want to start a business are finding local support for balancing business and family from the Moms as Entrepreneurs academy.

And now a coworking space is next.

MAE cofounder Tammira Lucas and her sister Kesha Jamison are looking to open the space at 6905 York Rd., Lucas said Thursday night at a talk at Impact Hub Baltimore.

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Fulton-based cybersecurity company raises $1.2 million

The seed round will help Dragos Security build tools to protect critical infrastructure.

Fulton-based cybersecurity startup Dragos closed a $1.2 million seed round this week.

The money was raised from DataTribe, a “startup studio” that launched this summer in the Howard County city.

The startup was founded by CEO Robert M. Lee, Jon Lavender and Justin Cavinee, who met while working in the U.S. intelligence community, according to a press release. They established a mission that sought to identify nation-states carrying out attacks and cyber espionage against critical infrastructure, which is defined as essential systems that provide electricity, drinking water, transportation and other key functions.

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Michigan Friday: Walk-On's Get Scholarships

Per Twitter: 3 Michigan Walk-on's get the much prized scholarship.   If you listen, you can hear 3 sets of parents cheering loudly.  

-Quarterback Garrett Moores
-Safety AJ Pearson
-LB Mike Wroblewski

Congratulations to all 3!

• There continues to be positive sub buzz on Ben Bredeson being the starting left tackle.

• Warde says he is working on re-scheduling MSU for future years.  I don' expect anything for many years.

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Michigan Thursday: More Players Leaving

This has been a strange week for Michigan Football.  We have seen a couple de-commitments and a kicker leave the program.   Now comes more news:


First off, 2018 GA OG Jalil Irvin decided he would join the 2018 de-commitment party.  To be honest, I hadn't remembered he even committed.    So at this point and being so early, this is not considered a major loss.


Then something that has been rumored for months happened: true Freshman WR Ahmir Mitchell transferred.  Ahmir got into some trouble this summer and was currently suspended from the team.  The rumor was that he was expected to be suspended for the rest of the year.   He obviously wasn't a big fan of that decision and decided he could find greener pastures elsewhere. 


Good thing Michigan is happy with Johnson, Crawford and McDoom as Hawkins and Mitchell didn't even make it to Labor Day with the program.


You can also tell that we are getting close to college football and ESPN is starving for news, as the mistaken thank you note to Aubrey Solomon made the rounds on all the ESPN shows and outlets.


Football can't get here soon enough...................

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New Baltimore startup that lets friends work out together online raises $1M

We all know that fitness is important, but not everyone has time to make it the gym. And maybe you workout at home, watching online fitness videos to try and get in shape, but it is hard to stay motivated when you are doing it alone.

Daniel Freedman, 34, and Mike Kott, 39, co-founded a new startup fitness company to try and confront some of those fitness barriers. Baltimore-based BurnAlong is a multi-person video platform that will allow people to workout with friends and fitness instructors across the country without ever leaving their homes. The beta platform launches next week and aims to "bridge the gap" between online and offline fitness markets.

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Secret Society of Science Songwriters creates music videos inspired by UMBC chemistry labs

On a Friday afternoon in early August, a dedicated group of students from Northwest High School in Germantown, Maryland, are hard at work in UMBC’s chemistry building. It’s prime summer break time, but these teenagers are focused on learning essential chemistry concepts to create original songs and music videos explaining science for kids. Their new chemistry songs will feature crystal-clear descriptions of complex scientific research complete with rhyme, rap, multipart harmony, and catchy choruses.

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New research highlights Dissertation House as an effective support model for minority STEM Ph.D. candidates

A new research article in CBE – Life Sciences Education analyzes 10 years of data that demonstrate one powerful conclusion: UMBC’s Dissertation House Model effectively increases degree completion among minority Ph.D. candidates.

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See a demo of The Foundery’s 3D-modeling software and waterjet

And ice cream made with liquid nitrogen? Sold.

Some of the big-time machinery at the City Garage makerspace will be on display at a free event next week.

The Foundery, which opened earlier this summer, is set to demo its 3D CAD platform SolidWorks, which is available for members of the makerspace, according to executive director Jason Hardebeck. Space is limited so:

RSVP

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Maryland sees uptick in online business filings

To encourage entrepreneurship, make it easier to start a business.

It may sound simple enough, but it’s a principle that is guiding the state of Maryland’s IT department.

The state reworked the process for registering a business, now a one-stop shop called Maryland Business Express.

Writing in GCN, Maryland Information Technology Secretary David Garcia and Janet Grard, of state-contracted information services firm NIC, Inc., detail how the state streamlined the process of registering a business and created an online portal.

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Baltimore City Public Schools pilots reading app ahead of systemwide rollout

The Young Audiences summer school program for elementary-school students featured a pilot of Raz-Kids. Educators seem to like the reading app. Here's why.

At Young Audiences’ version of summer school, more than 800 Baltimore city elementary school students learned about fractions with music and built their vocabulary through dance. In the arts integration program, which expanded to four sites in 2016, teachers and artists pair up to teach concepts around literacy and math from a different perspective.

“We want it to be different than what they’re doing during the school year,” said Chief Operating Officer Kurtis Donnelly.

The model lends itself to trying new approaches, and Baltimore city added another this year in app form. During the Young Audiences Summer Academy, the students piloted Raz-Kids, a reading app that provides access to books and includes interactive features.

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StraighterLine finds support from US Dept. of Education

The online college course provider joins coding academies selected for the Obama administration's $17 million EQUIP program.

A Baltimore edtech company is among a handful of entities selected for a new federal program that’s backing new approaches to higher education.

Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Educational Quality through Innovative Partnerships (EQUIP),StraighterLine will team with a Texas community college to offer its lower-cost online college courses for general education.

For two associate’s degree programs offered at the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD), StraighterLine will provide up to 75 percent of the coursework. The prices for those courses will be more in StraighterLine’s realm of $99 per credit.

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‘Uber for massage’ is a thing and it’s coming to Baltimore

The L.A.-based Soothe is launching in Charm City on Sept. 1.

For those in need of a little end-of-summer relaxation, an app that delivers a massage to your door is set to debut in Baltimore next month.

Read more at Technicial.ly Baltimore

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How Pixelligent found a big market in tiny nanocrystals

With a $10.4 million Series C in hand, the materials company has established a new form of manufacturing in Baltimore. But it hasn't come easily.

The story of Baltimore’s economy often flows from the manufacturing might that powered the past to the brain power that may drive its future. But there are signs that both remain in play, even in the city’s industrial heart near the border of the city and Dundalk.

That’s where Pixelligent creates nanocrystal additives that improve products like overhead lighting and electronic devices.

The company’s roots lie in the education and government realms that are so important to the state’s knowledge economy, with the company being founded out of the University of Maryland College Park’s labs and incubators, and the development of materials supported (and funded) by the government’s heady efforts to realize the promise of nanotech.

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Port of Baltimore celebrates Panama Canal expansion

Guest feature: Matthew Scales is the Public Affairs Officer for the Maryland Port Administration. Follow along with the Port on Facebook and Twitter.

Big things are happening at the Port of Baltimore.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Port Administration (MPA) recently welcomed Evergreen’s Ever Lambent, the first container ship to sail to Baltimore through the newly-expanded Panama Canal.

The Panama Canal underwent a $5 billion expansion to make the canal 180 feet wider and 60 feet deeper. As a result, we hope to see larger ships from the Far East travel into Baltimore.

What does this mean for Maryland?
This expansion has the potential to create more jobs and more business, which translates to more economic revenue for the state.

The Port of Baltimore is one of four East Coast ports capable of accommodating the largest ships with 11 container cranes, four of which are super-Panamax cranes, along with a 50-foot deep channel. As one of the most efficient ports in the country, the Port of Baltimore averages 75 container moves per hour per berth. These infrastructure efforts are in large part due to a public-private partnership established in 2013 between Ports America Chesapeake and the Maryland Port Administration.

The Port of Baltimore has established business relationships with the top shipping lines in the world – Maersk, MSC and Evergreen. Some of the top cargo handled by the Port includes furniture, tires, coffee, footwear, and sporting goods.

With direct rail access, terminal gate efficiencies, millions of warehouse space and a convenient location near the East Coast’s “main street,” Interstate-95, Baltimore is ready to handle more business.

In 2015, the Port of Baltimore handled more than 32 million tons of international cargo, with an estimated worth of $51 billion. MPA’s goal is to not only grow the Port’s business, but have a positive impact on the State of Maryland, its businesses and its customers. Learn more on mpa.maryland.gov.

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Michigan Tuesday: A Hat Trick of Leaving

I was starting to think things are pretty boring around the program right now as the sub seems pretty deep at the moment, then Monday happened. 


Monday was a interesting day for the Michigan Football team for it's current and future roster needs.   Michigan had one current player transfer and a de-commitment from the 2017 and 2018 classes.   The strange thing is, all of it was "sort" of expected.   Let's start with player that left the program. 


Kicker Andrew David:  Many programs handle kickers and punters differently.  Some don't even offer scholarships to those positions and expect walk-ons to cover it.   An example is, Michigan's top kicker and punter right now, Kenny Allen.   He was a walk-on but probably on scholarship now.   Andrew David the kicker with two first names was a red-shirt freshman or sophomore (depending on how you look at it) as he didn't see any game action last year.   He was originally a Brady Hoke commit and Jimmy kept him in the class when he took the job.   Michigan recruited hard the #1 kicker in the nation in Quinn Nordin in the last class and it was clear there was not much confidence in Andrew.  The practice reports were also pretty rough on the young man and going into last year there was serious concern with the place kicking before Kenny took the role.  With Kenny as a senior and Quinn looking to take the job after that, the writing was on the wall for Andrew and he decided to transfer to TCU.   Good Luck to him in Texas!


Next to jump off the boat was Ohio 2018 recruit, Leonard Taylor.   It is really a long time before signing day 2018 and it's not surprise that Leonard de-committed.   He committed very early to Michigan and insiders believed that Michigan would have to pretty much lock him in a room to keep him from de-committing in the future.   They were right and most expect him to end up in Columbus.   He is a very good player but Michigan has a ton of time to replace him in the 2018 class. 


To finish off the day and the hat trick of leaving was DT Aubrey Solomon.   Same as Taylor above, when he made his surprise commitment to Michigan this summer, most insiders believed he would not be in Michigan's class come signing day.   As expected, he pull the trigger on his de-commitment last night but will still take an official to Ann Arbor.   Insiders feel he is headed to Georgia.   It also seems that Michigan's recruiting team had a miss step with him as they sent his mom a thank you letter for attending the BBQ and miss spelled his name.   The issue is Aubrey didn't attend the BBQ.   Yes, that was a decent sized mistake and the loss of Solomon in this class is significant.   I also expect that the Michigan coaches understood his commitment was never written in stone and have plenty of backup plans.  With what I expect to be the best defensive lines in the country this year, I think a few players will be interested in getting coached by Brown and Mattison. 



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Tenable Network Security Achieves AWS Foundations Benchmark Certification

Tenable support for CIS benchmark allows organizations to audit their security configuration options in AWS cloud environments

Tenable Network Security, Inc., a global leader transforming security technology for the business needs of tomorrow, announced today it has received certification from the Center for Internet Security (CIS) for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Foundations benchmark.

Read more at Tenable

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THE DAILY RECORD ANNOUNCES ETC 2016 INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

Baltimore, Md., (August 17, 2016) — The Daily Record has named Emerging Technology Centers (ETC) an Innovator of the Year.

The Daily Record began the Innovator of the Year awards in 2002 as a way to recognize Marylanders and Maryland-based companies for their innovative spirit – for creating new products, new programs, new services or new processes that have helped their companies, industries or communities.

For this year’s honorees, their innovative achievements took place between January 2015 and July 2016.

Innovator of the Year nominees were asked to complete an application that explained their innovation and the impact it has made on Maryland. The nominations were judged on four basic criteria:  originality, impact, challenge and value.

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Baltimore’s first bike-share rentals coming in October

The first rentals as part of Baltimore's new bike-share program will be made available in October, though an exact date has yet to be set.

This will be the first of several pushes as the city rolls out its $2.4 million bike-share system. The system will include 465 bikes and 50 rental stations by next spring, said James Decker, the bike share coordinator for Baltimore's Department of Transportation.

Read more at Baltimore Business Journal

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Lotame has a way for advertisers to get tons of data — if they can handle it

“Not everyone has this kind of capability,” the adtech firm says.

Lotame started the year with a series of new ways to help advertisers use data in specific ways. With its latest product, the adtech company is unleashing the data in a continuous, real-time flow. The product is called the Data Stream, and Rishit Shah, the company’s head of strategy and innovation, likens it to a firehose.

Whatever the metaphor, it takes data from 200 suppliers that are available to Lotame’s existing data exchange, and sends it to clients for analysis.

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There’s now an app for going through customs at BWI

Mobile Passport Control is designed to speed up lines for travelers arriving in the U.S.

The government has been coming up with new ways for travelers to skip the line at BWI before getting on a plane, even employing iris scanners. Now the Baltimore airport has a new tool to skip lines when arriving from another country.

BWI travelers can now use a mobile app to complete a declarations form when going through customs. Mobile Passport Control is free to use and doesn’t require pre-approval, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

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Michigan Monday: ND Has A Tough Weekend

The countdown begins, less then two weeks away from Michigan Football.   How does that sound?


The pre-season AP Poll came out yesterday and Michigan came in ranked #7.   I actually like that spot, Michigan still has a lot to prove to folks outside the program and I'm ok with anything in the top 10.

• Notre Dame had a difficult weekend as 6 players got arrested in two different incidents over the weekend.  Senior DB Max Redfield was thrown off the team completely, senior CB Devin Butler has been suspended indefinitely, the other 4 players will be punished internally.   Max had been in trouble in the past and was sent home from the Fiesta Bowl.  Devin has a broken foot and was going to miss the first part of the season anyway.  A tip of the hat goes to ND, for handling this situation quickly and swiftly.  ND is ranked #10 in the AP poll and opens on the road against an improved Texas team.

• KJ Hamler who is a slot recruit from Michigan (who transferred to IMG for his senior year) has torn his ACL.   Good luck to KJ as he recovers.

For you Monday motivation:





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Strategic Factory brings print industry back to life

Strategic Factory considers itself a one-stop-shop for all things related to branding and marketing. The company’s state-of-the-art Owings Mills headquarters contains five divisions that provide all types of printed marketing materials, including business cards, customized apparel, and window and elevator wraps.

While some consider print media to be a dying industry, CEO Keith Miller has grown his franchise to a business with five locations and cutting-edge products. In fact, Miller was recently named one of Maryland’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winners.

“This award proves that it’s possible for a small entrepreneurial company to grow and become a respected member of the business community. It proves the American Dream still exists and is achievable to those who work for it,” said Miller.

Learn more about the company in the above video.

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INC. 5000 NAMES MARYLAND’S FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES IN 2016

Maryland is home to more than 100 of the fastest-growing companies in the country, according to the Inc. list released today.

The Inc. 5000 rankings names what the magazine calls the “superheroes of the U.S. economy.” In total, 119 Maryland companies made the 5000 list with nine Maryland companies ranking among the top 500.

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TENABLE NETWORK SECURITY: FROM MARYLAND TO SINGAPORE

Since our founding in 2002, Tenable Network Security has been a Maryland-based company and we are proud to be part of a security industry that is growing in importance around the globe and here in our own state.

Maryland provides Tenable with a unique opportunity to do business with a large variety of organizations while being surrounded by a booming technology community. The business landscape here gives us access to many of the world’s largest corporations, not-for-profit organizations and public sector agencies, allowing us to do business with anyone from Fortune 500 companies to mid-sized and small businesses to government agencies like the Department of Defense. With organizations in every sector needing to keep their network protected, you can find Tenable’s comprehensive solutions keeping companies secure in all industries, including finance, healthcare, higher education, retail, and energy.

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Michigan Friday: A Butt Above

Jake Butt is getting a ton of press these days, as he should.   He is one of the best Tight Ends in the country and his last name is very similar to the position he plays.  


ESPN took notice and did a nice write up Jake and his family.   They all seem to embrace their last name and even have fun with it on some custom 88 jerseys.


Even Jimmy Fallon and his "Tonight Show" writers have made their wisecracks over his name. Last December, after Butt claimed the Big Ten tight end of the year award, Fallon dedicated a full minute of his opening monologue to some rapid-fire, bottom-shelf humor.


"Other tight ends are mad, but they don't want to make a big stink about it," Fallon deadpanned. "Butt would brag, but he doesn't want to toot his own horn."


Jake on his last name:


"I love it so much," he said. "I think that's one of my greatest traits. It has really allowed me to grow my platform and build my brand."


His sprawling family loves the Butt brand, too. They're easy to spot at any Michigan game. As many as 50 of them tailgate together while wearing versions of Jake's jersey, sporting his perfectly rounded No. 88 along with a fanny pack full of puns.


His father, Rob, goes with either "Head Butt" or "Papa Butt." Other family members wear jerseys such as "I Like Big Butt," "Nice Butt" and "Kick Butt." One of Jake's aunts, Theresa, added an apostrophe to her name to make her jersey read "There's a Butt."


"We taught our kids at an early age to just have fun with it," Rob Butt said. "The whole family, we just enjoy the silliness of it."

• Great story on Vincent Smith and Martavious Odoms making a difference with their gardens.

• Glasgow limped off the field last night in the Lions second pre-season game.   Rudock threw a pick but did go 8-of-11 passing for 90 yards with a TD drive.

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/08/michigan-friday-butt-above.html

Michigan Thursday: Freshman Hype

This is the best time of year for practice hype, during Fall Camp you have your entire football team including all the incoming freshman.   This year has been no different and there are clearly two guys that seem to be getting a ton of hype: Rashan Gary and Chris Evans.


Rashan is no surprise as the #1 player in the nation.  Getting hype during his first camp/practices is to be expected.   The surprise seems to be all the buzz around Chris Evans. 


Chris was a 5'11 RB in high school in Indy and many recruiting experts expected his role might be at CB or Slot WR at the next level.   They weren't really sure how he was going to project to big time college football.    As you know, Jimmy likes to recruit football players and he knew that Chris was one and his speed could make a difference at a number of positions. 


Chris committed to Michigan early and got a late January offer from Ohio State, many thought that offer could flip the talented athlete from Indianapolis.   He thought about it and stayed committed to Michigan.


Now he is getting buzz as a Freshman that will make an impact this year at RB. 


Here are some tweets from a players press conference yesterday:

Both De'Veon Smith and Drake Johnson both mentioned Chris Evans as sticking out.

— Josh Henschke (@JoshHenschke) August 17, 2016

Mason Cole also praised Evans, says he really knows his stuff.

— Josh Henschke (@JoshHenschke) August 17, 2016

Drake Johnson, who is roomies with Evans, says he's "mad athletic" and smooth. Makes them say "wow."

— Josh Henschke (@JoshHenschke) August 17, 2016




We are also starting to hear that Eddie McDoom is very fast and could be a deep threat this year. 


The Big Ten network called Bredeson an elite freshman and a guy that should start right away.   He was holding his own against Gary in some pass rush drills.


True Freshman we haven't heard any buzz on yet includes: David Long, Carlo Kemp, Devin Bush Jr., and Khaaleke Hudson.



Something I didn't know:


Moe Ways broke his foot in Spring Ball but is back healthy now.  "Yeah, Moe hasn't missed a day," Harbaugh said. "Moe's done a nice job. He doesn't seem to have any ill-effects from the injury he sustained in the spring. The play he got hurt, it was a touchdown pass, and he broke the fifth metacarpal in his foot. But he's showing no signs of that lingering or slowing him down."


Moe is expected to see significant time at WR this year. 





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Inc. 5000 names Maryland’s fastest growing companies in 2016

Maryland is home to more than 100 of the fastest-growing companies in the country, according to the Inc. list released today.

The Inc. 5000 rankings names what the magazine calls the “superheroes of the U.S. economy.” In total, 119 Maryland companies made the 5000 list with nine Maryland companies ranking among the top 500.

“I am proud to recognize the tremendous achievements of the 119 Maryland companies that made the prestigious Inc. 500 and 5000 list in 2016,” said Governor Hogan. “Many of the companies named to the list are young and emerging companies, underscoring the outstanding resources and supportive business climate that Maryland offers entrepreneurs and start-up companies.”

Furniture Solutions Group leads the Maryland companies, ranking 24th with more than 7,800 percent growth over the last three years. The Annapolis-based business purchases and provides movable furniture, fixtures, and equipment for hospitality clients and long-term care providers across the country.

Other companies included in the Inc. 5000 are veteran-owned cyber firm VOR Technology (296) and IT sales company RainKing Software (2826). In the past year, both companies received funding from the Maryland Department of Commerce and announced major expansions in the state.

Maryland also helps lead the country’s women-owned business growth, ranking second with 24 percent. The national average for states – with more than 100 companies in the ranking – was only 14 percent for female-owned companies.

Top Fastest Growing Companies in Maryland 2016
Rank	Company	Industry	Growth	County
24	Furniture Solutions Group	Business Products & Services	7800%	Anne Arundel
35	n2grate	Government Services	6402%	Prince George’s
126	NORTHSTARGROUP	IT Services	2744%	Montgomery
228	CallTrackingMetrics	Software	1742%	Anne Arundel
246	B&D Consulting	IT Services	1598%	Washington
296	VOR Technology	Government Services	1321%	Howard
309	Panthera Technologies	IT Services	1270%	Baltimore
342	Edifice Solutions	Government Services	1121%	Prince George’s
380	Green Generation Solutions	Engineering	1008%	Montgomery
533	BarnAllen Technologies	IT Services	723%	Montgomery
633	WaveStrike	Government Services	611%	Anne Arundel
650	Arch Systems	Government Services	601%	Baltimore City
721	DATUM	IT Services	545%	Anne Arundel
828	SocialToaster	Advertising & Marketing	480%	Baltimore City
846	Enlighten IT Consulting	Government Services	468%	Anne Arundel
904	ArcSource Group	IT Services	443%	Howard
925	STRATUS Solutions	IT Services	431%	Howard
946	Verasolve	Advertising & Marketing	419%	Montgomery
993	Design to Delivery	Government Services	403%	Montgomery

 

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

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Baltimore is paying kids to code

High school student Sha'Naya Gwynn recently landed a paid summer job in Baltimore that just may influence her career path.

Gwynn, 17, was one of 8,000 people selected by the city for its YouthWorks program, an annual summer employment initiative that places Baltimore's young residents (aged 14 to 21) in various jobs. The positions are offered by private sector and non-profit organizations, as well as city and state employers.

Kids commit 25 hours weekly to the five-week program and are guaranteed at least minimum wage (about $8.75 an hour in Baltimore).

While some jobs range from working at a startup or hospital to cleaning city parks and helping out at the Oriole's baseball stadium, Gwynn is being paid this summer to learn how to code.

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A Startup of Storytelling based at ETC

Three years ago, Early Light Media set out to help companies tell their stories through powerful videos that emphasize the human experience. The startup’s founders mastered the creative and technical side of a media company, but starting a business? That wasn’t in their wheelhouse.

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Grant alert: We’re commissioning art for Baltimore Innovation Week

Help us celebrate STEAM by making some rad projection art. Here's how to app

 

The intersection of arts and technology needs celebration. (And, btw, it’s big and getting bigger in Baltimore.)

To help, we at Technical.ly are pleased to announce a unique opportunity for Baltimore city artists to prepare a project proposal to be produced for and exhibited during Baltimore Innovation Week, occurring Sept. 23 to Oct. 1, 2016.

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Wolverine Wednesday: Is Wilton Winning The Job?

The Big Ten Network watched practice on Monday and they came away with a number of observations.  Most of them we knew already but they are seemingly indicating that Wilton might still have a slight edge on the QB job.


On the rise: Wilton Speight. The 6-6, 243-pound junior QB looked good for most of practice, showing just enough niftiness with his feet along with a strong arm.


All eyes are on the QB spot, just like last season. There isn’t a lot of experience on the depth chart. But Houston transfer John O’Korn has starting experience. He is battling Wilton Speight and Shane Morris with O’Korn and Speight leading the way. In the end, I wouldn’t be shocked if Speight lands the job. He’s a steady force who looked good last year when forced into action. He moves well for a 6-6, 243-pound QB and he throws well. Speight just may be the guy when it’s all said and done.


We know Jimmy won't give up who the better QB is at this point.  It was clear Ruddock was the top QB last year and Jimmy didn't give up who was the starter until the week of the Utah game.    My take is that Jimmy feels that O'Korn is the better athlete and could get Michigan first downs with his legs and his arm.   Speight is more of the traditional drop back guy who is smart, will minimize mistakes and be a great game manager. 


I don't think the competition is over and we will see how comes out as the starter in a few weeks.




Here is the dumbest thing the BTN had to say:


More juice is needed from the ground game. I am not sure holdovers De’Veon Smith, Drake Johnson and Ty Isaac can provide it. The Wolverines haven’t had a 1,000-yard rusher since Denard Robinson in 2012. The last Michigan running back to run for 1,000 yards was Fitz Toussaint in 2011. Maybe a true freshman can help.


If Smith stays healthy, I think he hits 1000 yards easy.   With that said, who cares about 1000 yards?   I would love for Smith to be the yards leader, but if Michigan gets great outings from Johnson and Isaac that is even better for Michigan's offense.     If the Michigan offensive line plays like they did against Florida, Michigan's running game will show huge improvements.    We could also see someone like Chris Evans get some snaps for more a more explosive look.   I think Kareem Walker probably takes a red shirt.




This is pretty cool:


The staff was working out offensive lineman Michael Onwenu at defensive tackle. The guy is a load at 350 pounds and would make the front even better on defense.


Could be a great backup option at nose tackle and run stopper.   Maybe some goal line packages?  I hope they don't burn his redshirt for a couple of snaps but I love the flexibility. 





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A Startup of Storytellers Based at ETC

Michigan Tuesday: Buzz From The Sub

Jimmy spoke yesterday and there was some news released.   BTN also spent the day watching practice as they do every year. 


As expected, Ahmir Mitchell & Shelton Johnson have been confirmed suspended by Jimmy and then by an official announcement from the athletic department.   He clearly does not like to talk about either situation and got a little upset and left the press conference.  No time frame was discussed and Jimmy let everyone know that it will be handled internally.


He is happy about where the QB play is right now and it further then they were last year at the same time.  

• Reports from insiders and even Jimmy mentioned that Chris Evans is making an impact with his speed and athleticism.   Mostly at RB and Slot WR.  

• Of course Jimmy mentions that Gary is good at football.

• BTN and Jimmy called out the solid play of Ben Bredeson

Other notes from insiders (consider these rumors)

• Kekoa Crawford and Eddie McDoom are making an impact with their speed.

• Kareem Walker is at practice and might still be working through a minor issue

• Ty Isaac is continuing his strong play from the Spring

• Drake Harris seems to be healthy and added a few pounds this summer

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New internship program comes to Kent County

Washington College and Kent County have teamed up to create “Innovation Internships” for college students. The program offers interns the opportunity to expand their professional experience while giving businesses owners the chance to engage and develop the future workforce. With 1,500 undergraduates each year, there is an entire group of future workers available to these businesses that can gain fresh perspectives from interns.

Cultivating professional relationships between college students and local businesses is critical in rural areas like Kent County, where there is a concern about the migration of youth after graduating college.

“We want to help younger generations make roots in Kent County,” said Jamie Williams of Kent County Economic Development. “One of the major objectives is to connect these students with the local communities.”

The faculty and career center at Washington College handles the application and pairing process for its students. After a business submits the type of project and internship it has available, the career center works to connect students who have expressed interest in a similar type of opportunity.

The internships are paid and students also receive academic credit for their participation. Students are expected to intern roughly 140 hours a semester in addition to their other coursework.

The goal for the first semester of the Innovation Internship Program is to have five local businesses participating, with three already committed for the fall – Chesapeake CNC Manufacturing, The Inn at Huntingfield Creek, and Kent County Economic Development. The structure of the program is project-based, allowing students to build upon their skills in an interactive manner throughout their 12-14 week placement.

“There is a consulting-style approach to these projects as students bring fresh ideas throughout the duration of their internships. Having different generational perspectives is essential for business leaders,” Williams said.

The Innovation Internship program eases the transition from college life to the workforce for students by equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed. It also forms relationships between businesses and the future workforce, giving these companies a chance to invest and connect with potential full-time employees.

“This program is invaluable to both businesses and students. The biggest obstacle businesses face is finding a trained workforce. This gives them a stake in the future workforce and the incentive to help students gain the essential skills that employers require,” Williams said.

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Baltimore-area investors get in on cybersecurity MOOC

Former Tenable CEO Ron Gula and a North Baltimore VC were involved in Cybrary's $1.3 million funding round.

A combination of cybersecurity and edtech? It’s no surprise that Baltimore investors would be interested inCybrary.

The Greenbelt-based MOOC maker for cybersecurity raised $1.3 million in seed funding with help from a pair of area investors, sister site Technical.ly DC reported.

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The teens at CodeWorks had a better summer than you did

The five-week coding program involved a who's who of Baltimore innovation outfits. And the students even got paid.

Dania Harrid and George Matthews spent their summer learning video game design.

The Baltimore city students went from no experience in design to learning to use the Unity game development platform. It was hard at first, so they went online and found a hack to make it easier. They even showed the instructor something new.

“She taught us the way she learned; we taught her the way we learned,” Matthews said.

Read more at Technicial.ly Baltimore

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LIDL US TO CREATE 100 NEW JOBS IN CECIL COUNTY

Governor Larry Hogan announced today that Lidl, one of the world’s largest retailers, will open a new regional headquarters and distribution center in the Principio Business Park in Cecil County as part of its U.S. expansion. The company will invest $100 million in the project and create 100 new full-time jobs at the facility over the next three years. The company plans to open its first stores in the U.S. no later than 2018.

Read more at MDBIZNews

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Michigan Monday: Wonders If We Have The Best Harbaugh?

Jimmy doesn't think so:


"John is the best coach I know, the best I've ever come across or competed against. I'm envious of the grasp he has of the entire game. I think offensively and with quarterback play, I'm right there with him. But I've got a ways to go in terms of special teams and understanding defense the way he does. I'm half as good as John is, but I'm trying."


EPSN has a long article on the Harbaughs, It's a very good read, if you have a few minutes or an hour! :)


I agree with the article, John seems focused but relaxed.  Jimmy usually looks like he might jump out of his skin.  Either way both are ultra competitive.  I didn't realize that John was a DB at Miami of Ohio.

• RB Commit Kurt Taylor is strong and posted that he just did 27 reps on the bench of 225 pounds.  He will also visit again for the opener against Hawaii.

• Jake Rudock played well in the first Lions Pre-season game.  Per the Freep: Rudock played 27 snaps and was 8-of-11 for 72 yards with a touchdown pass to Jace Billingsley. He also scrambled well with a long run of 17 yards.  I watched some of the game on the NFL Channel and the Steelers announcer kept call him Riddick.   I also noticed that Glasgow was early at center.  Hard to know, who or what is the first time in the first pre-season game, but he was with the first unit.

• In things I didn't know, Thomas Gordon is playing in Canada and had his first interception last weekend.

• Scout has an article up that Coach Wheat is happy with the competiveness of both Kareem Walker and Kingston Davis.  There are some rumors that Walker might not be in camp.   Let's hope this is a positive sign and he wasn't talking about Spring camp.

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/08/michigan-monday-wonders-if-we-have-best.html

Tenable Network Security: From Maryland to Singapore

Baltimore’s edtech history, in 10 crucial steps

Edtech has really gained steam here in the last couple of years, but the roots go back further than you might think.

There’s a lot of factors that make Baltimore an emerging edtech hub, like proximity to D.C. and the fact that entrepreneurs here don’t shy away from big problems.

But one big reason edtech gets attention is the collection of companies and resources that form the ecosystem. It goes back further than you might think.

Here’s a look at the moves that made the community what it is now…

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Hiring news from 5 Baltimore companies

Jellyfish, Mindgrub and Storyfarm were among those announcing moves.

The summer brought hiring and promotion news around the Baltimore tech community.

Here’s a rundown of who’s making moves…

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Under Armour is making executive moves this summer

Lots of hiring news from the sports giant, with execs both coming and going.

Under Armour’s recent moves at the top continued on Thursday with the announcement of some hiring and a promotion for a longtime employee.

Kip Fulks, who was Kevin Plank’s first partner in the company, was named Chief Product Officer. The 20-year UA employee will oversee marketing, innovation and other areas related to the company’s apparel products.

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Why this big-name IT services firm is doubling down on Baltimore

 

Accenture Federal Services has a new office and plans to double its workforce near the big federal offices in Woodlawn.

On Security Boulevard in Woodlawn, Accenture Federal Services’ new office provides the company with more space for its growing IT services team, and proximity to the two big U.S. government clients that are now across the street.

The new office reflects planned growth for a presence that started with 30 people in 2010. Along with the new office, the subsidiary of professional services giant Accenture made bold plans to double its current local workforce of about 160 people.

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