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Seven steps to working in harmony
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 25/08/2016
» 'Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature's inexorable imperative," the writer HG Wells once said. However, what happens to employees or executives who have made great contributions to an organisation in the past but cannot adjust quickly enough to the new environment of the competitive battleground? Should we let them go?
WhatsApp to share user data with Facebook
AFP, Published on 25/08/2016
» WASHINGTON - Mobile messaging service WhatsApp on Thursday announced it would begin sharing subscriber data with parent Facebook, giving advertisers better access to information on WhatsApp's one billion-strong user base.
Sondhi acquitted in Thaksin defamation suit
Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2016
» The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted Sondhi Limthongkul, leader of the defunct People's Alliance for Democracy, and sentenced Sarocha Porn-udomsak, a key PAD figure, to six months in jail, suspended for two years, with a 20,000 baht fine in a defamation suit brought against them by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
Sonia Rykiel, queen of post-60s Paris chic, dies at 86
AFP, Published on 25/08/2016
» PARIS - Sonia Rykiel, the influential French designer who helped shape the contemporary woman's wardrobe, died on Thursday at the age of 86 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Maradona criticises Messi over international retirement
AFP, Published on 25/08/2016
» BUENOS AIRES - Argentina great Diego Maradona has criticised Lionel Messi, suggesting that the Barcelona star's retirement from international football, and subsequent change of heart, was "staged".
Lewis Hamilton to take engine grid penalty
AFP, Published on 25/08/2016
» SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (BELGIUM) - World championship leader Lewis Hamilton on Thursday confirmed he expects to be taking a full engine change grid penalty at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.
Everton boss Koeman rules out Joe Hart move
AFP, Published on 25/08/2016
» LONDON - Everton manager Ronald Koeman has dismissed talk of a move for out of favour Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Premiership chiefs call for rugby calendar change
AFP, Published on 25/08/2016
» LONDON - Officials in charge of England's elite Premiership club competition on Thursday joined the calls for reform of what they say is an "unsustainable" international calendar.
Yates attacks to win Vuelta sixth stage
AFP, Published on 25/08/2016
» LUINTRA (SPAIN) - Britain's Simon Yates claimed stage six of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday with a gutsy solo attack in the final 3.5 kilometres for his first Grand Tour stage win as Colombia's Darwin Atapuma maintained the leader's red jersey.
Alonso praises McLaren as Honda introduce engine upgrades
AFP, Published on 25/08/2016
» SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (BELGIUM) - Fernando Alonso has heaped praise on his McLaren Honda team, which is introducing upgraded engines at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, and described them as the best team of his career.