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Kuwait: Swine flu cases detected among US soldiers

(AP) -- Several swine flu cases have been detected among U.S. soldiers passing through Kuwait, officials said Saturday.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created May 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Google develops algorithm to stem talent loss

Google, concerned by the recent departures of several top executives, has developed an algorithm to try to identify which employees are likely to quit, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

Technology / Internet

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (6) | comments 6

Nokia to lay off 170 workers worldwide

(AP) -- Nokia Corp. said Tuesday it will lay off 170 workers worldwide to further cut costs as the global downturn continues to weaken demand in the mobile phone industry.

Technology / Business

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Promotional tests can discourage some of the best, says new research

Standardized tests are a common choice for organizations looking for an objective way of fairly evaluating who is the best person for the job.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Young ex-servicemen at increased risk of suicide

Young men who have served in the British Armed Forces are up to three times more likely to take their own lives than their civilian counterparts, research published tomorrow (March 3) has found.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers find startling numbers of active-military personnel engaging in frequent binge drinking

Binge drinking is common among active-duty military personnel and is strongly associated with many health and social problems, including problems with job performance and alcohol-impaired driving, according to a new study ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1