To test the theory, researchers gave 132 participants one of three tasks: using tweezers to remove small pieces from slots in the Japanese equivalent of the board game Operation, counting the appearances of a digit in a block of numbers, and a reaction time test.

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But HP drew headlines for news of the covert operation led by the HP board's chairman, Patricia Dunn.

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It is also hoped the appointment of Tamara Ingram as chairwoman of the London Tourist Board will bring private sector expertise to the operation.

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The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed the 29-year-old had an operation on Wednesday and will be out of action for up to six weeks.

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By mentoring staff, a non-profit board member gets the chance to see the inner workings of the outfit, add value to the operation, and at the same time establish good will among a team.

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Between the two of us, with Joerg managing the board and managing governance, and me managing the business and the operation, I think it will be a good relationship.

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Manoj Kohli, head of Bharti's international operation, is expected to head the African unit and Zain Africa's board will be reconstituted with representatives from Bharti.

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