Thanks to the technology we have available, the tasks that we used to do ourselves are done automatically. I am fascinated every time a new app comes out! I look forward to explore what new contributions it will bring. As a food blogger, one of my biggest allies is my smartphone, as it keeps me connected with all my social networks and readers.
Currently I have an iPhone, which allows me to download a series of applications that have become my new friends. Here are my top favorites I would like to share with you:
Foursquare has become very useful when I seek for places near me. When I feel like trying a new restaurant, I usually look up tips and recommendations left by others for dishes. Also, sometimes you can enjoy discounts when you “check in” wherever you are such as 10% off a bill, a free appetizer, etc..
[Los Angeles, CA] Ladies, don’t miss the opportunity to attend the New Generation Latino Consortium Conference, an organization dedicated to educating and informing the business and entertainment worlds about the importance of the New Generation Latino (NGL) market. NGLC, Los Angeles will feature a totally new lineup of speakers along with new groundbreaking formats and special celebrity guests which have included the likes of George Lopez, John Leguizamo, Rosie Perez, Mario Lopez, Oscar De La Hoya and Soledad O’Brien to name just a few. The event will take place in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 4 th at the luxurious SLS Beverly Hills Hotel.
A study from the University of California shows one-third of Facebook users don’t delete photos from past relationships.
Recently I attended a tech luncheon and introduced myself as a Latina Geek, that person’s first response to me “…but you don’t look like a geek?” I was confused by the comment, was it a compliment? My first thought and response was, thank you….I think? So it made me think, what does a Latina Geek look like? According to Wiki’s definition: “The word geek is a slang term for odd or non-mainstream people, with different connotations ranging from “a computer expert or enthusiast” to “a person heavily interested in a hobby”, with a general pejorative meaning of “a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual.” Okay, thanks Wiki, but what does a Latina geek look like?
We’re excited to feature Carla Briceno this week! For the past two decades, Carla has worked with companies, non-profit organizations and consumers in the U.S. Hispanic community and in Latin America.
She is Co-Founder of Bixal, an 8(a) certified, minority-owned small business and prime contractor that provides web strategy, communications and web and mobile technology development services.
Prior to co-founding Bixal, she worked on Sprint Nextel’s Hispanic corporate website where she managed and grew the Hispanic eCommerce Team and provided leadership on three major Web initiatives.
An avid Drupal enthusiast and presenter on online Hispanic communications, Carla is passionate about using new and innovative technologies, including websites, social media and mobile technologies, to effectively reach and engage these growing online and mobile communities.