Customize Your Facebook Ads

#Facebook

Facebook is still one of the most widely used social media sites and many businesses have placed their information on Facebook so customers can look them up or keep in touch. Doing so also allows the option for customers to reach out to that business by responding to the business’s custom made ad. From there, as a customer, you can decide what products or services you want from that company.

If you’re a fan of custom made ads, you might be thinking- how can that get any better? Well now Facebook has made ad making even more personal by allowing specific business products offered to be advertised. So instead of only having the option to advertise your business as one product or service, businesses can now be found based on individual products offered.

Check out : Anthony Ha and Josh Constine’s article to find out more about how it works.

Can Robots Help Those With Dementia

#Innovation

Having a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be a hard process to go through. The feeling of not knowing if someone will remember you the next day or if they can even remember their own personal moments can make a person feel just as helpless as the one with the disease. If there were a way to help people with this issue- I’m sure many would at least look into how this problem can be minimized.

Check out this article titled: Software developed for robots to aid dementia patients; information about this new found robot may surprise you with its abilities.

Too Small or Just Enough?

#TinyHouses

Architects have done it again! It seems to be an ongoing trend throughout the years for architects to build small housing spaces. The concept of most small houses or trailers is to get the most of what little space you have. For example, a team known as ShelterWise built a house, aka the Cider Box, which was only 224 square feet. This home was about 22’ long, 8.5’wide and 13.5’ high (ShelterWise, TinyHouseTalk, n.d.).  

Check out another vision created in Australia, this design uses space wisely and is also said to “produce more energy that it consumes.”

Cancer and Alternative Treatments

#Health

Cancer is an ongoing, deadly and unfortunately a common disease many people face. However once a person becomes aware of their circumstance they are able to discuss their options with their primary doctor. From there, of course, the doctor will go over the best procedures or tests needed in order to manage the type of cancer the patient is presented with.

Yet what is optional for those who believe or are interested in alternative treatments such as herbs and supplements. Doctors know a great deal about recommended treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation; but have you ever wonder how many doctors actually discuss or offer alternative treatments as an option? Is this type of treatment actually helpful or harmful towards patients? And will this option be presented to the patient in detail as common treatments options are?

Find out more about this subject by reading an article by Roxanne Nelson titled: Oncologist Need to Ask About Herbs and Supplements.

Amazing Vet Still Serving His Country After The War

#VetsHelpingVets

Many veterinarians have a difficult time once they come back home to their “normal” lives. Some may have mental or physical issues as well as problems with finding a decent job or a place to stay. Once these issues arise some vets may find themselves overwhelmed with the amount of issues they are faced with and others find a way to deal with problems they personally face while helping another in their time of need. In this amazing article by Boua Xiong, you will find out how a current vet helped another fellow vet in their time of despair.  

Attention Landlords

#RealEstate in New York

Keeping up with certain information that relates to your business can be tricky and can also change without notice. If you are a real estate agent or landlord that statement would probably stick out to you as a definite truth. In order to maintain properties and/or keep your tenants as well as yourself informed, reviewing certain laws periodically would be beneficial.

Check out this article by Andrew M. Lieb to find out about a few changes that may affect those in the real estate industry

Test Your Technology

#Techcrunch

When you think of technology, what is the first thought that comes to mind? Usually it’s something along the lines of “intelligence” or “advancement” - right. But how does the software or technology you use on a daily bases, (or that you may have created), scale in terms of advancement or intelligence?  And could there be a simple way to figure out how up-to-date your new found technology or software really is?

Check out this article titled: Three Reasons Why Your Software Is So Far Behind Schedule ,By Jon Evans to see if your technology can pass the test.  

 

Software Act

#Healthnews

Many of us today heavenly use the internet, particularly mobile app’s, to make many of our daily decisions. We may browse our local theater’s app to see what movies are playing nearby or our favorite restaurant’s app to see what specials they have for the day.  Aside from daily events, entertainment or leisure, apps are also often used as a reference to health problems or health related activities. These apps are a major breakthrough in many people’s lives due to the convenience as well as the amount of information available to everyday people. However the question of regulations and risks raised an issue towards these types of apps readily available to those interested. Questions such as, “are these apps FDA approved?” and “are these apps trustworthy?” lead up to a bill known as the Software Act (Wicklund, 2015).

If you would like to see the revised version of the Software Act and its plans to clarify these questions along with categories certain medical apps may be placed under; take the time to look over this interesting article by Eric Wicklund from mHealth News.

Feel free to check out additional information about the Software Act

(1) http://www.mhealthnews.com/news/new-bill-would-limit-fdas-mhealth-regulatory-authority

(2) https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3303

Did That Really Happen?

#SpikeLee

It’s been said that preparation plus opportunity equals luck- and that is exactly what happened to a dozen unsigned artists. Famous director Spike Lee recently choose to take a unique approach backed by his personal and inspiring intentions  to include handpicked unsigned artist as part of his new film tilted Da Sweet Blood of Jesus.

Check out how he went about finding these artists and reasons why he chose to go this route:

 

How Close Is Your Wifi

#Broadband

 

Wi-Fi and broadband networks are familiar terms to almost everyone.  Being able to access the internet without having to physically be in front of a modem has been useful for personal and business purposes. Large companies that provide internet services have been servicing selected areas for quite some time. Within the past couple of years or so, certain cities have opted a decision to create independent broadband service to those in their area.

Being able to outweigh a difference in opinion about this hot topic may cause a person to agree or disagree with this option. An article titled, FCC Chair Says Agency Will Nix State Laws That Block Broadband by Jeff John Roberts, briefly describes an overview of this issue while providing two examples of cities opting towards alternate broadband services.

 

One Play Away

 

#Superbowl

One of the most popular and controversial times in sports is the Super Bowl. This year the Patriots and the Seahawks made it to the big night. Throughout the game the score was pretty much neck and neck, although the teams yards begged to differ.  Yet after an amazing and extremely questionable change of events the Patriots won after Malcolm Butler intercepted the ball with only about a minute to go in 4th quarter. WOW! #badcall

Aside from the battle of the two teams the half time performance was just as amazing when Katy Perry, Lenny Kravis and Missy Elliot hit the stage. It was easy for many to gravitate to their energy throughout the entire concert.

Take a look at the stellar half time performance as well as Russell Wilson’s selfless act after his horrible lost.