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Latin Tech Wire - March 31, 2008

Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 11:00pm.

Latin Tech Wire

March 31, 2008

Technology & Science News

What Job Shortage? Firms Go Begging for High-Tech Talent
As many U.S. workers brace for a recession and the possibility of job cuts, companies are still scrambling to find qualified IT candidates to fill their open high-tech positions.

Global IT Needs A Strong Kyoto-Type Agreement
Estimates indicate that IT equipment accounts for about 2% of the world's carbon emissions, leading a senior businessman to suggest that the global IT sector needs to address its role in climate change.

DISH Network May be Eyeing Mobile TV Business
After spending $711 million for a block of licenses that is ideal for offering mobile broadcast TV, DISH Network has set off speculation that the nation’s second largest satellite television company could be planning to build a mobile TV service.

U.S. Air Force Unveils Coal-To-Fuel Plans
The Air Force has launched an ambitious plan to wean itself from foreign oil and neutralize the inherent national security threat by tapping into the country's abundant coal reserves for its fuel needs.

Pre-Inca Temple Uncovered in Peru
Archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of an ancient temple, roadway, and irrigation systems at a fortress that overlooks Cuzco in Peru. The researchers believe the structures predate the Inca Empire.

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Math, Science & Engineering Scholarships from SHPE
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Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology Scholarship
Students of all underrepresented groups (Women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and persons with disabilities) pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) are eligible to apply for HSF and NASA’s scholarship.

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U.S. Teaching Certification for Foreign-Educated Teachers
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New York City Bilingual Professional Job Fair
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