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Facebook CMO Leaving To Focus On Promoting Diversity In Tech

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Facebook ’s Chief Marketing Officer Antonio Lucio is leaving the social media behemoth after just two years on the job to actively promote diversity in the technology sector. His Facebook corporate profile states that he was born in Spain and grew up in Puerto Rico.

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China, Alibaba Are Big Players On The Blockchain Patent Block

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As has been well-documented in this space, the damper on activity tied to cryptos has extended to social media. The concept and execution of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) has been one that President Xi Jinping stated can be part of “reshaping the global economic structure.”. Yet, blockchain remains an area of interest.

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Spring Break Goes High-Tech

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From smart bags to social media, spring break is becoming a surprisingly digital and high-tech travel period in the U.S. The words “spring break” evoke all kinds of mental images. Amid the tips about good lighting and effective storytelling, many strongly advise against mixing alcohol, travel and Instagram.