Groupon China Venture Said To Fire Workers For Poor Performance

A large number of workers at Groupon's China joint venture have been fired for poor performance, a person with knowledge of the matter said

Groupon China Venture Said to Fire Workers for Poor Performance

Backlink: http://www.businessweek.com/technology/groupon-china-venture-said-to-fire-workers-for-poor-performance-08242011.html

Under Fire Since Explosion, Mining C.E.O. Quits

The resignation of Don Blankenship could help Massey Energy improve relations with federal regulators but might also hasten a takeover.

Under Fire Since Explosion, Mining C.E.O. Quits

Backlink: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=661912613b024d72c380df77acac0c0c

Mining C.E.O., Under Fire Since Explosion in West Virginia, Quits

The resignation of Don Blankenship could help Massey Energy improve relations with federal regulators but might also hasten a takeover.

Mining C.E.O., Under Fire Since Explosion in West Virginia, Quits

Backlink: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=661912613b024d72c380df77acac0c0c

More fun with setting things on fire, ostensibly for science

Last week, we carefully observed the interaction between fire and steel wool. Much important data was gathered. I think we all learned something. Now, it's time to progress our research. Up next: What happens when you use a laser to ignite a piece of paper that's been suspended inside a clear balloon? The slow-motion replay is really the key in this experiment. Don't miss it.

More fun with setting things on fire, ostensibly for science

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