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Allison Yano, Staff Writer
Staff Writer, Allison Yano is an artist and writer based in LA. She holds a BFA in Applied Visual Arts and Minor in Writing from Oregon State University, and an MFA in Fine Art from Pratt Institute. Her waking hours are filled with an insatiable love of storytelling, science, and soy lattes.
Business Marketing
How becoming better listeners eliminates our culture’s growing isolation
(BUSINESS MARKETING) We have all be frustrated by someone who doesn't listen to us; so why not make sure that you are taking the steps to not be them, and be better listeners.
Tech News
Microsoft acquires powerful AI language processor GPT-3, to what end?
(TECH NEWS) This powerful AI language processor sounds surprisingly human, and Microsoft has acquired rights to the code. How much should we worry?
Social Media
WeChat ban blocked by California judge, but for how long?
(SOCIAL MEDIA) WeChat is protected by First Amendment concerns for now, but it's unclear how long the app will remain as pressure mounts.
Social Media
Instagram makes IGTV videos more accessible with automatic closed captions
(SOCIAL MEDIA) This new feature for Instagram opens avenues for viewers who don't or can't use audio on IGTV videos, creating more accessibility for all.
Business News
The final nail has been put in the Jet.com coffin by Walmart
(BUSINESS NEWS) Walmart is shutting down their main Amazon competing idea, Jet.com didn't meet Walmart's expectations even with COVID ramping up home deliveries.
Business Finance
Politicians reconsider PPP rules too cumbersome for small businesses
(BUSINESS FINANCE) The PPP loans may have some changes coming soon, to help small businesses even more by extending the time they have to spend the money.
Business News
Amazon may take advantage of COVID-19 decimated AMC and acquire them
(BUSINESS NEWS) Amazon is eyeing AMC as a possible purchase because of the how COVID-19 has affect theaters, but some worry that the industry won't bounce back.
Business News
One big brand got $10M in PPP funding, refuses to return it
(BUSINESS NEWS) Quantum has been asked to give back its $10 million portion of the PPP loans given out, but they refuse. As if small businesses have it hard enough.