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Latin Tech Wire - February 26, 2008

Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/26/2008 - 12:00am.

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February 18 - March 1, 2008

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Corporate Profiles in Diversity: IBM
As the Diversity Talent Strategist for IBM America, Jamila A. Petite oversees diversity recruiting efforts for the top technology corporation. She recently spoke with LatPro about the value of bilingual and bicultural employees, and what IBM is doing to recruit a diverse workforce.

Can Rhode Island Become the Next High-Tech Hub?
Rhode Island is trying to position itself as an entrepreneurial hub, offering tax incentives and playing off its universities, its affordability, and its strategic location between New York and Boston.

Municipal Wi-Fi Projects Stalling
Once touted as the means of bringing high-speed Internet connectivity to the masses, many municipal Wi-Fi projects have now come to a halt because of high subscriber costs and low subscriber interest.

New Satellite Could Make Super High Speed Internet Possible
A new Japanese satellite may provide "super high-speed Internet" for homes and businesses all over the world. The technology could allow data transmission of 1.2 gigabytes per second — many times faster than what is now available over residential cable or DSL services.

Virgin Airlines Completes World’s First Biofuel Flight
Partly powered by fuel derived from a mixture of Brazilian babassu nuts and coconuts, Virgin Atlantic has completed the first commercial flight powered by biofuels. However, environmentalists write off the flight as a publicity stunt, stating that biofuels are not realistically sustainable.

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Math, Science & Engineering Scholarships from SHPE
Hispanic college students pursuing degrees in math, science, engineering or technology are invited to apply for more than $2 million in scholarship and internship opportunities through AHETEMS (Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science), the educational foundation of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).

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Q&A: How Does a Multicultural Workforce Affect Teamwork and Communication in Large Companies?
Most communication and teamwork challenges arise from three basic cultural preferences: our approach to work, the way we share information, and how we view time. All three of these preferences have an enormous impact on the effectiveness of multicultural teams.

Poll: What is the most important issue for you in the 2008 U.S. presidential election?
Much emphasis is being placed on the power of the Hispanic vote, and candidates know the views of Latino voters are crucial to their success in 2008. From the economy and the environment to Iraq and immigration, what issue is most important to you?

Advice from LatPro's Career Experts
Search for a job the smarter way with the help of informative articles from recruiting professionals covering resume writing, interviewing, networking, negotiating, and more.

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