It was believed by some pundits that the Indian media and entertainment industry would become susceptible to downturn and in the long run would add to the woes of Indians. However, contrary to their beliefs, it is heading high and it seems that it is set to attain the pinnacle of success. It should also be noted that the industry has not only been able to stick to the earlier accomplishments but has also developed it considerably.
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It has come to the knowledge that WiMAX remote radio head of Powerwave Technologies, Inc., a crucial component powering next-generation 4G wireless networks, has won a High-Tech Innovation Award from TechAmerica Orange County. The awards event, held May 14 at the Hilton Costa Mesa, acknowledged innovative companies, individuals and products from organizations in the Orange County and Inland Empire region that are driving innovation in the domain of technology.
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There is hardly any doubt that US government’s endorsement in the sphere of science and technology has been phenomenal. But, now it seems that the school students of the same country are no longer finding any interest in subjects related to science. Though this revelation is strange, a recently completed survey corroborates this viewpoint. According to the report, middle and high school students throughout the country are generally falling behind in life sciences and the situation may become appalling hence. What is more, the report stated, the nation is at risk of producing a dearth of qualified workers for the fast-growing bioscience industry.
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Let’s have a quiz at the onset. Can you name the organization which is at the most miserable state these days? Guessing? Well, let me help you. It is the World Health Organization (WHO), which seems to be at a loss ever since the outbreak of swine flu. What is it doing at the moment? Well, it is engaged in admonishing against smugness and urging countries to prepare for a possible pandemic from the Swine Flu A-H1N1 virus. Where is the central directive? This was one of the accusations of the affected countries against WHO. However, there was no answer.
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How can an organization’s nerve be proved? It can be only through adhering to and implementing tough yet pragmatic decisions even at the time of crisis. Well, with regard to this benchmark, New York City has proved its worth and there is hardly any doubt that the appointment of Louisiana pediatrician and epidemiologist Thomas Farley to head the city’s health department has been judicious and apposite when the city is witnessing the terror unleashed by swine flu. Who became truly instrumental in this crucial decision? He is none other than Mayor Michael Bloomberg who almost single-handedly chose Farley to supervene upon Thomas Frieden, who was picked last week by President Barack Obama to head the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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