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Latin Tech Wire - June 13, 2008

Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/25/2008 - 10:33am.

Latin Tech Wire

June 13, 2008

Technology & Science News

H-1B Issue Pits Tech Workers Against Farm Groups
Efforts to expand the cap on H-1B visas have pit tech workers against farm groups who claim that immigrant farm workers are just as vital to the innovation, success, and survival of the nation’s farm industry as foreign IT workers are to the US IT industry.

Microsoft-Yahoo! deal dead
Just because Microsoft publicly gave up a few weeks back doesn't mean that discussions with Yahoo ended. Now, a report has surfaced that Microsoft is truly throwing in the towel.

Tech Companies Aim to Untangle Power Supplies
Tech companies are exploring the possibility of abandoning proprietary power supplies and adopting a universal, open standard for power supplies. Such a standard would not only save tech companies money, but it may also save energy and eliminate the headaches brought on by the tangled mess of component cords required to power devices.

AT&T Looking at Charging Heavy Internet Users Extra
With the overall bandwidth use on the AT&T network doubling every year and a half, the nation’s largest Internet provider is considering a new usage based pricing system that would charge a premium to customers with abnormally high usage patterns.

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund - College Scholarships and Grants for Latino Students
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides college scholarships and educational assistance grants for students of Hispanic heritage. HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country.

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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Corporate Profiles in Diversity: Osram Sylvania
Osram Sylvania has adapted to changing times, markets, and customers throughout its rich 100 year history. Maureen Crawford, manager of talent acquisition, sheds new light on how this tradition of innovation is reflected in the company’s diversity recruiting and inclusion initiatives.

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HACE Chicago Career Conference
June 17, 2008, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Chicago, IL
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June 26, 2008 - Colorado Springs, CO
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August 21, 2008, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Washington, D.C.
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