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US No Longer Technology King

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the i-coulda-been-somebody dept.

An anonymous reader writes to tell us that according to a recent report from the World Economic Forum the US has lost the leading spot for technology innovation. The new reigning champ is now apparently Denmark with other Nordic neighbors Sweden, Finland and Norway all claiming top spots as well. "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."

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  1. Re:I for one... by rez_rat · · Score: 1, Troll

    I'll welcome Kari Traa anyday!

  2. Proximity to TrollTech -- Coincidence? by scorp1us · · Score: 0, Troll

    I am sure that TrollTech's HQ in Norway has absolutely no influence on this... Or, inversely, will this have some effect on TrollTech?

    It can't just be a coincidence that TrollTech sprouts up and US loses its position. TT vs MS... I know which one I prefer!

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  3. Re:Begging for money by HomelessInLaJolla · · Score: 0, Troll

    too much for you to bear, then graduate school is probably not for you Have you considered the very real possibility that you're wrong?
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  4. nearest big city to Seattle? by quenda · · Score: 0, Troll

    >> from Seattle (where I live) to San Francisco - the nearest big city

    > As Pretzeldent Bush would say..."You forgot Portland!"

    As half of Americans would say, ... "Whats Vancouver?"

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