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Latin Tech Wire - June 26, 2007

Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 4:36pm.

June 28, 2007

 
Technology & Science News

Space Diving
Hurtling to Earth from space with only a heat-resistant space suit seems like sheer lunacy, but believe it or not, the physics actually works out. With a special suit and the right kind of chutes, such a daredevil plunge is indeed possible.

How to stop your best tech staff from being poached
The war for talent is putting increasing pressure on organizations to pay a premium to retain good IT staff, but a tech employee's decision to stay or leave is often based on more than just salary and financial benefits.

Trading Species: Geneticists giddy over gene swap
Scientists have successfully changed one species of bacteria into another by performing a complete gene swap, a first step in the quest to create artificial organisms.

The Girl Gap in Game Development
While women gamers comprise 38 percent of all players, the International Game Developers Association estimates that just under 12 percent of the game development workforce is female.

House Cats' Wild Ancestor Found
The transformation of a vicious predator into a docile tabby took place some 10,000 years ago, a new genetic analysis suggests. Domestic cats have been traced back to a single wild ancestor whose relatives still live in the remote deserts of the Middle East today.

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Should Employers Give Hiring Preference to Hispanic Job Candidates?
Employers seek out Hispanic employees for a variety of reasons, but should Latino job candidates be hired because of diversity requirements? Here's what Hispanic marketing expert and commentator Juan Guillermo Tornoe has to say.

James Root Ask the Immigration Expert
Attorney James Root is here to answer your questions about employment-based immigration to the United States. Submit your U.S. immigration question and he will answer one lucky reader's question every month!


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.

Vote for LatPro in Weddle's User's Choice Awards
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78th Annual LULAC National Convention and Exposition
July 9, 2007 - July 14, 2007, Chicago, IL
 Speakers include Presidential candidates, elected officials, academic experts, and respected business and community leaders. Events include election of LULAC leadership, seminars and workshops featuring expert panelists.

National Association of Hispanic Nurses Conference 2007
July 17, 2007 - July 20, 2007, Industry, CA
Conference attendees will learn about regional and national research trends in Hispanic health policy, promotion, and prevention that impact nursing care, in addition to covering clinical issues related to common Hispanic health problems.

National Society for Hispanic Professionals' Diversity Job Fairs
September 27, 2007 - Trinity College, Washington, DC
October 18, 2007 - Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
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