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Digest #235
1967: "One word: Plastics!"
2018: Alternatives to Plastics!
We have two articles on walking back the harm plastics are causing.
Net Neutrality has been in the national news recently and we're grateful that pundit Steve Blum is willing to share his expertise on the topic. We have several articles by Steve.
Get $5 off Santa Cruz New Tech Meetup's "Get Hired" event (June 6). Good
for first 25 SCTB readers to sign up with our code: VIPtechbeat.
There's plenty more news you need to know so scroll down and starting reading.
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Net Neutrality 1: Helpfully, the FCC posts a guide to nasty network management. Read this article.
Net Neutrality 2: With net neutrality a national campaign issue, California lawmakers must carry the flag. Read this article.
Net Neutrality 3: Republicans jump ship to vote yes, but net neutrality is still sinking. Read this article.
Watch: Suzanne Wouk, SellHound CEO, offers her reflections on her first TechRaising weekend. This year's event kicks off June 1. Watch this video.
Want to know which local tech companies are hiring? Come to the June 6 Santa Cruz New Tech Meetup for the 2nd annual "Get Hired in Santa Cruz." Read this article.
Plastics 1: Beaches need a break from plastic. This startup has an idea for a bio-version of styrofoam, made from shrimp shells. Read this article.
Plastics 2. This chemistry professor is working to develop an alternative plastic without the problematic molecules phthalates, which can mimic hormones and cause health problems. Read this article.
Welcome to the Otter Tank. It's like "Shark Tank" only more cuddly. Startups pitched their ideas to six judges at this CSUMB competition. Read this article.
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Events
Note: Dates, times, and locations are all subject to change. Be sure to check the event website, just in case!
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- Fri Jun 1, 6pm - Sun Jun 3, 6pm: TechRaising at Cruzio.
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