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Changleen

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6502725.stm

US 'no longer technology king'

The US has lost its position as the world's primary engine of technology innovation, according to a report by the World Economic Forum.

The US is now ranked seventh in the body's league table measuring the impact of technology on the development of nations.

A deterioration of the political and regulatory environment in the US prompted the fall, the report said.

The top spot went for the first time to Denmark, followed by Sweden.

NETWORKED READINESS INDEX RANKINGS 2006 (2005)
1: Denmark (3)
2: Sweden (8)
3: Singapore (2)
4: Finland (5)
5: Switzerland (9)
6: Netherlands (12)
7: US (1)
8: Iceland (4)
9: UK (10)
10: Norway (13)

Innovation

Countries were judged on technological advancements in general business, the infrastructure available and the extent to which government policy creates a framework necessary for economic development and increased competitiveness.

The Networked Readiness Index, the sixth of its kind published by the World Economic Forum with Insead, the Paris-based business school, scrutinised progress in 122 economies worldwide.

Despite losing its top position, the US still maintained a strong focus on innovation, driven by one of the world's best tertiary education systems and its high degree of co-operation with industry, the report said.

The country's efficient market environment, conducive to the availability of venture capital, and the sophistication of financial markets, was also given recognition.

Nordic crown

Denmark is now regarded as the world leader in technological innovation and application, with its Nordic neighbours Sweden, Finland and Norway claiming second, fourth and 10th place respectively.

"Denmark, in particular, has benefited from the very effective government e-leadership, reflected in early liberalisation of the telecommunications sector, a first-rate regulatory environment and large availability of e-government services," said Irene Mia, senior economist at World Economic Forum.

European countries to make the top 20 included Switzerland in fifth place, the Netherlands, one of the most improved in sixth, the UK (nine), Germany (16), Austria (17) and Estonia (20).

While countries from Asia and the Pacific continued to progress, the powerhouse economies of China and India both showed a downward trend.

India was four positions down on last year to 44th, suffering from weak infrastructure and a very low level of individual usage of personal computers and the internet.

China was knocked to 59th place, nine positions down, with information technology uptake in Chinese firms lagging.
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I doubt NZ did very well either. The government here is pretty sucky at getting business to play e-ball. It's mostly because of what a slow, backward-ass behemoth NZ Telecom is. Vodafone and Telstra are saving our asses.
 
BurlyShirley

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You know Changleen, if you hate the US so much, why dont you just leave?
Oh wait, you did....

WTF do you care? We dont.
 
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We may have fallen behind with regards to technology, but we're moving up spots when it comes to religion and prayer in teh schools. Everyone else in the world had better recognize, for our superior fatih will soon put us at #1 baby! w00t!
 
LordOpie

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reflux said:
We may have fallen behind with regards to technology, but we're moving up spots when it comes to religion and prayer in teh schools. Everyone else in the world had better recognize, for our superior fatih will soon put us at #1 baby! w00t!
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The rest of the world will thank us when the undead come and we're loaded to bear with crosses and faith.

Ungrateful fvckers.
 
ohio

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BurlyShirley said:
WTF do you care? We dont.
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I do. Trying to transfer to Shanghai right now... build some new expertise. I won't be caught with my pants down. This country is on it's way down. It might pick itself back up, but I'm hedging my bets.
 
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"A deterioration of the political and regulatory environment in the US prompted the fall, the report said."
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Yep, it's the fault of Congress that our kids would rather sell real estate than perfect there science and geometry skills.
 
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What the fvck ever. US may have a bunch of idiots living here, but we also have the some of the smartest and innovative people as well.

Who invented the PC? Bill Gates
Who invented the Internet? Al Gore
Who invented the Ipod? Steve Jobs

What did the Danish invent? Danish
 
DaveW

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sanjuro said:
What the fvck ever. US may have a bunch of idiots living here, but we also have the some of the smartest and innovative people as well.

Who invented the PC? Bill Gates
Who invented the Internet? Al Gore
Who invented the Ipod? Steve Jobs

What did the Danish invent? Danish
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Sounds like the litany of HAS beens rather than gonna be's :clapping:
 
Changleen

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sanjuro said:
What the fvck ever. US may have a bunch of idiots living here, but we also have the some of the smartest and innovative people as well.

Who invented the PC? Bill Gates
Who invented the Internet? Al Gore
Who invented the Ipod? Steve Jobs

What did the Danish invent? Danish
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I really hope that wasn't a serious post, but according to DRB my sarcasmeter is busted recently.
 
sanjuro

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Changleen said:
I really hope that wasn't a serious post, but according to DRB my sarcasmeter is busted recently.
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Who invented the personal computer? An American
Who invented the internet? The American government
Who invented the digital music player? A Korean
 
dan-o

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What does that article have to do with innovation? It's about the implementation of IT infrastructure. I lived in NL for 3 years. Yeah its rapidly expanding its connectivity but all that means is that your email will get to a lazy worker faster, not that anything will come of it in a more timely manner.

This study is nothing more the e-bull$hit from tech wankers.
 
dan-o

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ohio said:
Trying to transfer to Shanghai right now... build some new expertise. I won't be caught with my pants down.
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If you're not getting caught with your pants down, you're not doing business in asia....:busted: :pirate2:
 
Echo

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Let's look at the top 10 and their biggest technological marvels:

1: Denmark - the danish (already determined)
2: Sweden - Saab - cars priced like jets
3: Singapore - hookers on the McDonalds menu
4: Finland - well they do make some speedy F1 drivers
5: Switzerland - fondu, money laundering
6: Netherlands - hash bars
7: US - more ways to kill Arabs than ever thought possible
8: Iceland - ice! without them my beer would be warm on camping trips
9: UK - runnerup in the Arab killing category
10: Norway - world's strongest man competition
 
Secret Squirrel

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Echo said:
Let's look at the top 10 and their biggest technological marvels:

1: Denmark - the danish (already determined)
2: Sweden - Saab - cars priced like jets
3: Singapore - hookers on the McDonalds menu
4: Finland - well they do make some speedy F1 drivers
5: Switzerland - fondu, money laundering
6: Netherlands - hash bars
7: US - more ways to kill Arabs than ever thought possible
8: Iceland - ice! without them my beer would be warm on camping trips
9: UK - runnerup in the Arab killing category
10: Norway - world's strongest man competition
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Killing arabs rulz all. USA! USA! USA #1!!!
 
Westy

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Standing on the beach
With a gun in my hand
Staring at the sea
Staring at the sand
Staring down the barrel
At the arab on the ground
I can see his open mouth
But i hear no sound
I'm alive
I'm dead
I'm the stranger
Killing an arab
 
$tinkle

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Echo said:
7: US - more ways to kill Arabs than ever thought possible
9: UK - runnerup in the Arab killing category
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just a nit, but more arabs have died at the hands of fellow arabs. and for more widely varying "reasons" (honor, wrong kind of muslim, showing too much cankle, etc.)

evar.

(point conceded, we are more efficient)
 
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