On Episode 345 of The Waves of Tech, we cover a range of technological topics that are impacting the way we use and experience the Internet and live online. We dive right into one of the most annoying user experiences - CAPTCHA. With the introduction of Invisible reCAPTCHA from Google, the Internet just became a little bit less annoying. March Madness is in full effect and that means a few things - plenty of lost productivity time from employees and spiked frustrations for employers. The Dress For STEM campaign, led by thousands of female meteorologists, is an amazing display of community aimed at encouraging more women to enter into STEM fields and industries. And finally, we share a story of how the elderly often times are the first to be left behind when it comes to technological advancement. Enjoy the podcast...and continue to ride...The Waves of Tech.

Join us this week as Team Flamingo explains what went into the rescue of a 1966 Kenskill trailer! If you have never personally rescued a trailer, everything seems good, until all of the unexpected occurs! Should you be looking for a company to work on your vintage trailer, Scott Campbell of RetroLuxe Vintage Trailers gives some insight into his restorations, as well as some project-photos!

f you recall, there was huge excitement in the tech world between 1995 and 2001 in the era known as the Dotcom Bubble. But then came the crash and many shattered dreams as well as empty bank accounts. Watching what is happening less than a week after Snap’s IPO may well be an echo back to that era. We’re not a finance show, but the strength and sustainability of social media sites has direct impact on us as business owners and marketers.

That’s where we will start today’s Social Solutions Show. But this topic goes deeper. Ask yourself: How much money will I spend on advertising online? Where will I allocate those dollars? What results should I be getting? And then add one more question to the mix: Which sites are likely to grow and innovate ensuring their longer-term success?

In an effort to make Pinterest even more viable to the masses, you can now search for new Pins by searching any image on any website! Very smart on their part but potentially costly to you if you snag photos that require purchase from stock photography sites. Twitter Moments has added a new Analytics tool which is expected to boost usage of this cool feature. If you’re not using it yet, give it a whirl – you will definitely stand out to your network.

And while imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, we suspect that Snapchat is wishing that Instagram would a bit less imitating. The latest is geostickers to go with your Stories. There are a few limitations right now but it dilutes another feature on Snapchat.

Jennifer Pinches was an elite British gymnast and now has transitioned into the world of tech and marketing. She was a member of the British national squad throughout her career, competing in two World Championships as well as by competing at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She was awarded 'Master Gymnast' status in 2012 for services to her country attended and graduated from UCLA while a member of the UCLA women’s gymnastics team.

We are back from a much-needed break and ready to catch you up on everything that’s been happening in the world of social media. Most recently the successful IPO of Snap, Inc. parent to Snapchat. Just like the snap, crackle, pop fades in your morning cereal, so has Wall Street’s appetite for this feisty social app. But what does it really mean and should you be thinking about Snapchat for your business?

On Episode 344 of The Waves of Tech, we are glad to be back after a short week off to attend PodFest Multimedia Expo and get some travel under our belts. During the expo and travels, we came across some tech-related things that are worth sharing, including sched.com, broken phone screens, and the Uber/taxi/vanpool conflict. In addition, we breakdown what happened last week when Amazon Web Services broke the internet for nearly five hours taking down several servers inadvertently by making a single typo. A new global technology innovation survey ranked over 800 hi-tech executives and companies based on innovation and overall visionary in the information technology industry. The results, whereas predictable, leave some room for friendly debate. And finally, Microsoft is winning over some longtime Apple users for some very particular reasons as we continue the Microsoft vs Apple debate. Thanks for tuning into the podcast and continue to ride...The Waves of Tech!

Join us this week as Team Flamingo offers a review of Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show from Palm Springs, CA, with photos from the event when you visit our website at: pinkflamingorvradio.com . Many new friends were made in Palm Springs, and we are delighted to have Chuck and Toni Miltenberger as our guests, as they describe their restoration of what may be the oldest known factory-built Airstream in existence... A 1936 Airstream Silver Cloud! And we visit with an old friend, Brian Morrow, owner of "Junk Wurx - Vintage Trailers and More", who displayed a great-looking 1937 Hayes trailer that he rebuilt with a western-steam punk-patina-look... And, it's for sale!

Lou Holtz and World-Renowned Robotic Surgeon Break Down Common Questions and Concerns about a Disease that Impacts 1 in 7 Men. Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer death in American men, behind lung cancer. The American Cancer Society reports about 1 in every 39 prostate cancer patients will die. But, it doesn’t have to be a death sentence. In fact, survival rates are extremely high when detected early. Early screening is key! So, why are so many men still not seeing their doctors?

Lou Holtz is a former American football player, coach, and analyst. Holtz is the only college football coach to lead six different programs to bowl games and the only coach to guide four different programs to the final top 20 rankings. Holtz also coached the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) during the 1976 season. On May 1, 2008, Holtz was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.

Vipul Patel, MD, FACS is the medical director of the Florida Hospital Global Robotics Institute at Florida Hospital Celebration Health and director of urologic oncology at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. He is the founder of the International Prostate Cancer Foundation (IPCF) and a founding member of the Society of Robotic Surgery.

College Football Hall of Famer, coach and analyst Lou Holtz, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. Initially, he didn’t want anyone to know, but now Lou shares his story to help others make the proper decision for screenings and treatment.

We’re back from our mid-winter break and tons of great (and not so great) things have been happening in the social media digital world. Let’s start with LinkedIn. Okay, we can agree it was time for facelift but why on earth copy Facebook? Perhaps that wasn’t the plan but it is certainly the outcome and according to many social channels, the reaction is not good.

We love to talk about video and Bravo to Instagram for being the first to really stretch the envelope on what you can do in a single post. Try sharing up to 10 pictures and videos! This is not an invitation to bombard your audience with every bad picture sitting on your smart phone, but (done correctly) a boon to marketers.

Periscope finally closed the back door to groups. Starting immediately only creators of groups can add and remove members or change the title of the group. Silly mistake but many groups were compromised because non-creators were wreaking havoc.

Here’s a good question: Do you know what the Von Restorff Effect is? Well, we will share the answer on today’s Social Solutions Show. And if you stick with us, we will also share the five C’s of effective social media as published by Buzz Sumo.

Join us this week as we visit with brothers, Jon and Sawyer Christianson, owners of Oregon Trail'R! The Christiansons have taken the world of teardrop trailers to new levels, with 3 models and a host of options for your specific tastes and needs! Their insistence on quality can be found in their passion for their product to withstand time!