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Latin Tech Wire - August 31, 2008

Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 8:41pm.

August 31, 2008

 
Technology & Science News

Brazil: Digital inclusion, but how?
While hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on digital inclusion projects in Latin America, many of the programs start and end with the technology.

The Top 10 Highest Paid CEOs in the United States
The Associated Press has released its annual list of the highest-paid chief executives based on total compensation. With annual compensation of $84.6 million, Oracle's Larry Ellison leads the pack.

Opposition Web Journalist Shot Dead in Russian Police Custody
A leading critic of Kremlin-backed leaders in the Russian republic of Ingushetia was fatally shot Sunday while being taken to a police precinct by officers. A court banned his Web site in August, calling it "extremist."

UK banking customers' personal info sold on eBay
A computer containing banking security details of more than 1 million people has been sold on eBay. The computer contained account numbers, passwords, mobile telephone numbers and signatures.

Web 2.0's most ridiculous sites
PC World has collected 14 of the silliest, most redundant, tasteless or mystifying Web 2.0 sites. Warning: Visiting these sites may impair higher brain functions.

LatPro News & Resources
 
Corporate Profiles in Diversity: KPMG
Joe Maiorano, Executive Director of HR for KPMG LLP, spoke with LatPro about his firm’s diversity recruiting, training and retention strategies, sharing KPMG’s best practices for recruiting Hispanic professionals.

13 ways to motivate and support your employees and co-workers
Good leaders don't just have a clearly defined vision, goals and mission statements, they also have the responsibility to help others build confidence, increase knowledge and improve skills.

More Career Advice from LatPro's 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.
 
Hispanic Scholarships
 

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).

 
Upcoming Events
 
New York City Diversity Job Fair
September 4, 2008, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - New York, NY
Meet with top employers seeking diversity in bilingual, professional candidates like you! Bring plenty of copies of your resume and dress to impress, as many employers will be hosting on site interviews. Brought to you by the National Society for Hispanic Professionals and LatPro.

TECHEXPO Hiring Events
September 16, 2008 - Tysons Corner Ritz Carlton - McLean, VA
September 18, 2008 - BWI Marriott, Baltimore, MD
Job fairs for professionals of all technical skill sets (a current security clearance is required for these events).

Visit LatPro's calendar for more employment events, career fairs and conferences that are of interest to Hispanic professionals. Know of an event that should be listed? Submit an event here.
 
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