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“Here We Go Again!! ” TechLatino247′s Response to NYT Article: Keeping the Internet Neutral By Eduardo Porter

JAM — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:17:39 +0000

As I’ve written before, government policy should focus on making broadband faster and more affordable for all Americans – not putting it out of reach for those that need it most. That’s why I was surprised at Eduardo Porter’s New York Times editorial resurrecting outdated arguments about the Internet and arguing for government regulations that …

LISTA to Recognize President of NewCom International Jaime Dickinson

JAM — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:37:17 +0000

New York – Thursday, On Thursday May 24th at 7:00 p.m. ET, Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association will host their 11th Annual National Tech Latino Achiever’s Award Gala, also known for their acronym LISTA, Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association, will recognize President and CEO of NewCom International, Jaime Dickinson for his …

LISTA Announces Dr. Bernice A. King to Keynote ETLS VIP Welcome Reception and Share her Mother’s Legacy.

JAM — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:28:48 +0000

LISTA invites Dr. Bernice A. King to Share her Mother’s Legacy with a Private Book Signing of Desert Rose. New York – Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. ET at the Hotel Meliá located at 590 West Peachtree St NW Atlanta (Georgia), GA 30308 at the annual National Emerging Technology Leadership Summit and National Techlatino …

LISTA #TechLatino247 Guest Blogger Kristian Ramos: Technology is the key to success for Latinos

JAM — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:26:50 +0000

Think back to your childhood and remember what it was like learning to type. Remember the computer class room, full of desktop computers and learning the Herzog System of typing. How critical that was for future job prospects. Now imagine your children’s computer lab, what will that look like? Given recent technologic gains, desk top …

Zuckerberg Plays Host in New Facebook IPO Video by Adario Strange, PCMAG.com

JAM — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:13:44 +0000

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apparently come a long way since his infamous sweat-drenched meltdown on stage at a tech conference years ago. So much so that he now serves as the company’s staple in a new video that Facebook posted in the run-up to its initial public offering (IPO). The video is part of …

14 Lessons from Benjamin Franklin about getting what you want in life By Thea Easterby, Freelance Writer

JAM — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:18:57 +0000

Benjamin Franklin was a man of action. Over his lifetime, his curiosity and passion fueled a diverse range of interests. He was a writer (often using a pseudonym), publisher, diplomat, inventor and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. His inventions included the lightning rod, bifocals and the Franklin stove. Franklin was responsible …

Apple Q2 2012: 35.1M iPhones, 11.8M iPads, 4M Macs, and 7.7M iPods By Matt Burns, Writer for TechCrunch

JAM — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:24:46 +0000

Apple just released its second quarter financial numbers. Overall hardware sales decreased from its record previous quarter but with the notable exception of the iPods: they’re up from the same quarter a year ago. Apple sold 88% more iPhones in the quarter than it did during the same time last year. In addition to huge …

Parents Find Use In Smartphones By Aaron Baar, MediaPost News

JAM — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:29:13 +0000

As if we needed more evidence that smartphones aren’t just for corporate types any more, LG has come out with a survey noting that the devices have become an important part of parental life. According to a survey of more than 2,200 adults by Harris Interactive on behalf of LG, more than half (57%) of …

Why Social Entrepreneurs Should Master Break-Even By Ken Kaufman, Open Forum

JAM — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:57:40 +0000

There is only one group of people that I’ve met who are more passionate, dedicated, and persevering than entrepreneurs: social entrepreneurs. When you add solving a major societal problem to an already driven entrepreneur, it becomes even easier for the entrepreneur to allow the business to be all-consuming. Yet this “all-consumption” can often cause social …

The 5 Essentials for Improving Your Website’s SEO By Elizabeth Sile, Business Writer Open Forum

JAM — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:04:18 +0000

If a quick Google search of your business’s name isn’t yielding much of anything about your company, you’ve got some catching up to do on your search engine optimization, or SEO. Adding search-friendly elements and keywords to your site to improve your company website’s visibility in search engine algorithms can be a huge asset to …