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rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Feeling Good About the Future of Computer Science

Because a lot of focus now has been on STEAM programs around the country supporting the fields of science, tech, engineering, art and math. These programs are targeting our children from an early age to gain more interest and attraction for up and coming students. https://latechnews.org/raymond-ealy-founder-steamcoders/ https://latechnews.org/stem3-academy-open-house-november-4/

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Lab-Grown Meat Is Coming, Whether You Like It or Not

Great concept for the ever increasing food demand the United States has for beef and proteins. Not sure how it will stack up to totally transparent farm to fork proteins like Meat The Butchers offers. https://latechnews.org/meat-the-butchers/

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Ask HN: What problem would you pay $5M to solve?

Addiction

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: How Amazon’s Ad Business Could Threaten Google and Facebook

Why is there not a true rival to Google Adsense?

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Facebook is banning all ads promoting cryptocurrencies

People should look at FB for what it is. A big shopping mall where everyone goes to walk around and hang out. Don't like what goes on in FB. Stop using it.

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: My new favorite book of all time

A great read. So is this one. - https://latechnews.org/create-winning-corporate-venture-capi...

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: How we develop products for 3.2M users

Being a trend setter or a trend spotter. Not an easy talent but what it takes to create supply and or demand in the consumer market. Much of that time should be spend on marketing and acquisition.

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: America's Love Affair with Avocado

Because they are exotic. I lived in Brazil and Peru and they are 5 cents. Fantastic!!!

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Becoming a Lawyer Without Going to Law School (2015)

That is something I've dream of but in California that is not possible from the research I've done. I live in Los Angeles county. If someone knows something otherwise please let me know. Thanks Rich

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Ariane rocket suffers from rare launch anomaly

Try using recycled rockets like SpaceX. It seems to be working with a reduction in cost. https://latechnews.org/spacex-launches-bulgariasat-1-recycle...

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: What gig workers can learn from romance writers

The GIG economy is growing bigger and bigger by the day. Here in Los Angeles it is thriving and companies like Fiverr are beginning centralize and localize events that support GIG workers and the economy. https://latechnews.org/los-angeles-gig-economy/

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Digital marketing: a free curriculum

6 second digital marketing ads are trending up and becoming a part of any marketing and advertising budget. t-mobile had great success with their world series 6 second ad spots. https://latechnews.org/six-second-marketing-ads/

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Driving App Engagement Through Personalization

Mary Ellen Dugan Chief Marketing Officer of WP Engine says there is a shift already occurring from personalization to predictive personalization. https://latechnews.org/digital-trends-2018-infographic/ . Check out her info-graphic.

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Digital marketing: a free curriculum

Check out Lyda.com or other online professional development provider. You will find many different options. We have written about the GIG economy and how free lancers use digital tools to acquire new clients.

https://latechnews.org/los-angeles-gig-economy/

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Waze Carpool

I gave up the Waze app for GPS as it drained my iphone battery to quickly. I switched over to the default maps app on the iphone 7.

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Curry spice turmeric boosts memory by nearly 30%, eases depression, study finds

Eating and living healthy is critical to a long life. Most studies show that balanced eating is more important to your health than exercise so it is no wonder mother nature provides so many natural remedies for so many ailments. Setting smart health goals is one thing, https://latechnews.org/setting-smart-health-goals/ but improving your mental health through natural remedies is always preferred in the holistic approach.

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: The Challenges of Being in the New Contract Workforce

There are pros and cons depending on your personal situation. Having that workforce profile can be liberating if you have the right skill set to keep you on track and organized. The freelance/GIG economy has a lot to offer not only younger workers but veteran workers looking to add more tools to their toolbox. https://latechnews.org/los-angeles-gig-economy/

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: Designing VR interactions to allow users to interact at a distance

VR is being applied across all verticals and industries. We covered a company called PayScout who does VR donations for non-profits and helps them increase awareness around their giving campaigns.

https://latechnews.org/non-profit-donations-go-vr/

I figured VR is the next mode of person to person communications with our already existing cell phones we carry everywhere.

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: SpaceX can't test fire its Falcon Heavy rocket due to the government shutdown

Is SpaceX using a recycled rocket like they have in the past?

https://latechnews.org/spacex-launches-bulgariasat-1-recycle...

rsbartram | 8 years ago | on: SpaceX can't test fire its Falcon Heavy rocket due to the government shutdown

Is SpaceX using recycled rockets?

They have in the past.

https://latechnews.org/spacex-launches-bulgariasat-1-recycle...

Government is normally getting in the way or at least slowing down the process of innovation. Hopefully that doesn't happen here at to much a cost to SpaceX and the U.S. tax payers.