Cnet Published 5:57 pm PDT, Friday, May 24, 2019 Apple AirPods Apple AirPods Photo: Apple Photo: Apple Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Apple AirPods Apple AirPods Photo: Apple Best headphones from $50 to $300 1 / 5 Back to Gallery Sony WH-1000XM3 Cnet rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 The good: The excellent-sounding Sony is more comfortable and 20% lighter than its predecessor. It offers slightly improved noise canceling and performs better as a headset for making calls. Battery life is strong, and it has some nifty extra features geared toward frequent travelers. The bad: Your ears can get a little warm inside the ear cups; we encountered some adaptive noise-canceling … [Read more...] about Best headphones from $50 to $300
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Vice tries to turn the page by making content for others
By Brooks Barnes Published 5:43 pm PDT, Friday, May 24, 2019 Vice Studios’ offices in Los Angeles. The company is counting on TV and movie production to help its business. Vice Studios’ offices in Los Angeles. The company is counting on TV and movie production to help its business. Photo: Kayla Reefer / New York Times Photo: Kayla Reefer / New York Times Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Vice Studios’ offices in Los Angeles. The company is counting on TV and movie production to help its business. Vice Studios’ offices in Los Angeles. The company is counting on TV and movie production to help its business. Photo: Kayla Reefer / New York Times Vice tries to turn the page by making … [Read more...] about Vice tries to turn the page by making content for others
Business Mentor: Skills that make a company successful
Maintaining a business is harder than starting one. It takes more than just financial resources, it’s also about having the right people with the right skills and attitude. This is what I always emphasize whenever I get the chance to talk to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs: it is essential that you know what you need from the people who work for you. It is not enough that they have all their 5 senses intact. They need to have the necessary skills that will help the company prosper. This is also the reason why individuals who apply for jobs, should be aware that there are specific skills needed in the positions they apply for. What is the most important skills that an employee needs to develop? Thinking outside the box. You may have noticed when you were still in school that there are students who are great with books, but once you give them problems to figure out, it is not so easy for them. Thus, human resource professionals look for … [Read more...] about Business Mentor: Skills that make a company successful
Argo Group shareholders narrowly approve executive pay plan
Shareholders of Argo Group International Holdings, which has its U.S. headquarters in San Antonio, narrowly approved the compensation that the specialty insurer pays its top executives. In an advisory vote, 50.5 percent of the votes were case in favor of the pay plan, while 49.5 percent opposed it. By comparison, about 98 percent of last year’s vote endorsed the executive pay plan. The company held its annual shareholders Friday in Bermuda, where it is based. Argo’s board vowed to explore why so many shares were cast against the pay plan. “We will work with our shareholders to fully understand the concerns that influenced the vote regarding the compensation of our executive officers and are committed to taking the necessary actions to address those concerns,” Argo Chairman Gary Woods said in a statement. The board will consider the results and future shareholder feedback in determining compensation going forward, Woods added. He is president of McCombs … [Read more...] about Argo Group shareholders narrowly approve executive pay plan
Barnes & Noble unveils new, edited-down store in Concord
By Shwanika Narayan Published 3:00 pm PDT, Friday, May 24, 2019 Employee Nate Emmett checks inventory using a tablet at the new Barnes & Noble bookstore in Concord. Employee Nate Emmett checks inventory using a tablet at the new Barnes & Noble bookstore in Concord. Photo: Photos By Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Buy photo Photo: Photos By Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Image 1 of 7 Employee Nate Emmett checks inventory using a tablet at the new Barnes & Noble bookstore in Concord. Employee Nate Emmett checks inventory using a tablet at the new Barnes & Noble bookstore in Concord. Photo: Photos By Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Buy photo Barnes & Noble unveils new, … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble unveils new, edited-down store in Concord