Most Popular Editorials: 10 common phrases that make you sound passive-aggressive in the workplace

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10 common phrases that make you sound passive-aggressive in the workplace "For better or worse, digital communication, whether it's through email or direct messages on platforms like Slack, doesn't let us see each other's immediate reactions — which is why we look for ways to 'politely' express irritation," WordFinder representative Joe Mercurio tells CNBC Make It. "As a result, employee frustration and miscommunication are at an all-time high, with tone alone being misinterpreted quite a bit in email communication." Continued here

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The Irresistible Appeal of the 'Post-Industrial Park'

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How to get better at speaking up in the moment A lot of people struggle speaking up in the moment. Sometimes, it’s due to the fear of saying or doing the wrong thing and suffering repercussions. Or maybe it’s because they’re not prepared and are caught off guard in the moment. The problem with not pushing back is that you don’t address the problem, says Amber Cabral, author of Say More About That . . . And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others. Continued here

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How Microbiomes Affect Fear

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How to Use Your Breathing to Stop Stress Instantly, According to a Stanford Neuroscientist You may have heard something similar from your yoga teacher, but hard science agrees that changing how you breathe can have profound effects on your mental and physical health. Learning to breathe more deeply can turn around debilitating chronic health conditions, while simple breathing exercises help cure insomnia. And according to Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and Stanford professor, changing how you breathe can also halt stress in its tracks.  Continued here

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Explained: What are flash floods and why they may increase in the next few years Excessive or continuous rainfall over a period of days, or during particular seasons can lead to stagnation of water and cause flooding. Flash floods refer to such a situation, but occurring in a much shorter span of time. For instance, the US’s meteorological agency, the National Weather Service, says flash floods are caused when rainfall creates flooding in less than 6 hours. It adds that flash floods can also be caused by factors apart from rainfall, like when water goes beyond the levels of a dam. Continued here

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In Defense of Pigeons

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How to Keep Life from Becoming a Parody of Itself: Simone de Beauvoir on the Art of Growing Older Each month, I spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars keeping The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) going. For fifteen years, it has remained free and ad-free and alive thanks to patronage from readers. I have no staff, no interns, not even an assistant — a thoroughly one-woman labor of love that is also my life and my livelihood. If this labor has made your own life more livable in the past year (or the past decade), please consider aiding its sustenance with a one-time or loyal donation. Your support makes all the difference. Continued here

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How to Find Meaning in Suffering

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Half of Gen Z see no point in saving until things get back to "normal" -- here's what they're doing with their money instead Some Gen Zers are abandoning financial caution to invest in themselves and experiences instead. Continued here

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The HGTV-ification of America You’ve seen the gray flooring. You know its lifeless hue even if you haven’t been house hunting recently. The stuff is in old-house-rehab shows on HGTV, in the house next door that’s now on the market for the second time in nine months, in the ads for at least one but probably several new condo buildings in a rapidly gentrifying part of your city. It’s as omnipresent online as it is in real life, making frequent appearances in the newly purchased houses of 20-something TikTok-hustle influencers and in the homes that play background to Millennials trying to make their pets Instagram famous. Continued here

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Gmail is Dead and Something New is Replacing It! There is a better E-Mail Client in the Market Continued here

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DeWalt gave my power tool battery the power of USB-C The $100 DeWalt DCB094 USB Charging Kit lets you add that port to any DeWalt 20V power tool battery in a literal snap. Slide this quarter-pound adapter onto your battery pack, and you get a bi-directional 100W USB-C PD port. That means not only can you charge up to a MacBook Pro-sized laptop with a big enough DeWalt pack, you can charge those DeWalt packs with your laptop or phone’s USB-C charger as well. Continued here

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Our Obsession with Art Heists - JSTOR Daily A deeply ingrained interest in stolen objects and their recovery reflects our collective uncertainty over how we value art. Continued here

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Howard Carter stole Tutankhamun's treasure, new evidence suggests This year marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery by Carter and his financial backer, Lord Carnarvon, of the tomb of the boy king, filled with thrones, chariots and thousands of objects needed in the next world. Over the next decade, Carter supervised their removal and transportation down the Nile to Cairo to be displayed in the Egyptian Museum. Continued here

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30 Years Of Premier League: What It Has Meant For India Two games are happening. Two of the biggest football clubs in India take on each other in a heated semifinal. Thousands of miles away, the defending champions of England play out a dead-rubber match against relegation fodder. On Hotstar, seventeen thousand people are watching the first. Four hundred and fifty thousand are watching the second. (More Football News) Continued here

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Everything you need to know (but were afraid to ask) about the Qatar World Cup 2022 The Qatar World Cup 2022 is almost upon us. If it seems like just yesterday that the England faithful were out in the streets en masse, shoving firecrackers up their backsides and hoisting the flags of St. George high in the sky, it's because it basically was. We're coming up to our third major football tournament in eighteen months, after our gallivanting successes at both the men's and women's Euros: the deeply controversial World Cup in Qatar. And it's just 100 days away. Continued here

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From Romeo + Juliet to 10 Things I Hate About You, these are the most adventurous Shakespeare adaptations of all time Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Romeo and Claire Danes as Juliet in Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy. The film’s setting is a twist on the original: instead of Verona, Italy, events take place in a seaside metropolis called ‘Verona Beach’, which bears a resemblance to modern-day Miami and has been ravaged by the ongoing feud between the Capulets and Montagues. In true Luhrmann style, the film's vibrant costumes, excessive set design and well-curated soundtrack add to the magic of Shakespeare’s timeless story of star-crossed lovers. Continued here

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Why Does Everything On Netflix Look Like That? You know what I’m talking about—the so-called “Netflix Look.” Netflix’s in-house produced television shows and movies tend to all have the same look and feel, to the point that it’s sometimes really distracting. Although it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly makes all Netflix shows look the same, a few things stand out: The image in general is dark, and the colors are extremely saturated; Especially in scenes at night, there tends to be a lot of colored lighting, making everything look like it’s washed in neon even if the characters are inside; Actors look like the makeup is caked on their faces, and details in their costumes like puckering seams are unusually visible; Most annoying to me, everything is also shot in an extremely conventional way, using the most conventional set ups to indicate mystery or intrigue as possible—to indicate that something weird is going on the framing always has a dutch angle, for example—or more often just having everyone shot in a medium close up.  Continued here

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Colonial Culinarians continue to influence our eating habits We will be celebrating our momentous 75th Independence Day tomorrow with unprecedented grandeur, pride and gaiety. This year, there is a seemingly intense excitement among the populace at large, especially since apart from being the 75th anniversary of our Independence, it will also be the most grandly observed national holiday in the last two years since during that period we were fighting another battle, one that some referred to as the second battle for independence, the battle to defeat another foreign occupier — the cruel and cunning coronavirus — to come out unscathed, stronger and rid ourselves of the virus once and for all, just as we did the Brits. Continued here

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7 monsoon drink recipes to stay warm and healthy this season When it starts to pour outside all we want to do is curl up on the bed with a warm beverage for company. Although tea and coffee are undoubtedly a crowd favourite, what we really need is something that feels special and helps us relax. Here are some comforting monsoon drink recipes that are not just delicious but also nourishing. Continued here

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Teens are rewriting what is possible in the world of competitive Tetris When the Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC) debuted in 2010, the kill screen was the game’s final, unbeatable boss. Players pushed to get the highest score possible before level 29, at which point the game’s pieces started falling at double speed. It seemed humanly impossible to keep up with the falling shapes, which would pile up on players’ screens and spell death for their game. Continued here

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After the Zodiac Killer's '340' Cipher Stumped the FBI, Three Amateurs Made a Breakthrough The envelope arrived at the San Francisco Chronicle in November 1969 without a return address, its directive to the recipient, in handwriting distinctively slanted and words unevenly spaced, to “please rush to editor.” The Chronicle newsroom had seen the scrawl before, on previous letters sent from the Zodiac, a self-monikered serial killer who threatened to go on a “kill rampage” if the paper didn’t publish his writing on its front page. By the time of the November letter, the Zodiac had already attacked seven people, murdering five. His most recent murder—of a San Francisco cab driver, by gunshot—had occurred just four weeks before this new envelope arrived. The Zodiac had mailed the Chronicle a piece of the victim’s bloodied shirt as evidence of the crime. Continued here

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Opinion | The Movement to End Homework Is Wrong As a parent and a former teacher, I have been pondering this question for quite a long time. The teacher side of me can acknowledge that there were assignments I gave out to my students that probably had little to no academic value. But I also imagine that some of my students never would have done their basic reading if they hadn’t been trained to complete expected assignments, which would have made the task of teaching an English class nearly impossible. As a parent, I would rather my daughter not get stuck doing the sort of pointless homework I would occasionally assign, but I also think there’s a lot of value in saying, “Hey, a lot of work you’re going to end up doing in your life is pointless, so why not just get used to it?” Continued here

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What to Actually Do About an Unequal Partnership For a long time, I sat stewing in general confusion that so many relationships who ostensibly believe in the ideals of feminism (some queer, but mostly straight) almost always defaulted to an unequal distribution of labor — one that got significantly worse once kids entered the picture. And honestly? I find the entire situation pretty infuriating. For those who carry the bulk of the unpaid labor load, it’s a root cause of burnout — even and especially amongst those with full-time jobs with flexibility. I’ve seen this sort of inequality fester and create relationship-breaking resentment; I’ve seen people complain and then gradually, over the years, reconcile themselves to it. And no matter how much theory you read, no matter how much you believe in cultivating a different way of dividing labor than your parents or grandparents did, so many relationships (my own included!) fall into these bullshit rhythms and norms that, once established, are incredibly difficult to change. Continued here

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The Supreme Court Is Making America Ungovernable Like many governmental agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency has an elaborate process for developing important rules. As I saw during the Obama administration, when I headed the EPA office that oversees this process, getting a major rule over the finish line can take years. Almost every step of the way offers obstacles to addressing any serious environmental problem. Continued here

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The Death Penalty Case That Went Too Far Oklahoma is set to kill Richard Glossip, but he’s almost certainly innocent. Even Republicans there are in revolt. Continued here

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The 37 most beautiful train stations in the world Beautiful train stations are arguably a city’s most treasured architectural landmark. With nonstop flights going seemingly everywhere, people tend to prefer the sky over the rail. That said, there’s something nostalgic—and even glamorous—about boarding a train that simply cannot be replicated in any other form of transportation—especially planes, which are getting more modern by the year. After all, trains are often credited with completely transforming the United States in nearly every regard (socially, politically, and economically) during the most financially lucrative period, the Gilded Age.  Continued here

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Travel guru Rick Steves never checks a bag. Here are the 25 things he always packs in his carry-on. He still spends 4 months out of the year in Europe filming and researching his show. Yet, he only brings a carry-on. He never checks a bag. "When you're going on an international trip, especially Europe, you pack for the best scenario, not the worst scenario. If you need something, you buy it," Steves told Insider. Continued here

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High-Performing Teams Need Psychological Safety: Here’s How to Create It The highest-performing teams have one thing in common: psychological safety — the belief that you won’t be punished when you make a mistake. Studies show that psychological safety allows for moderate risk-taking, speaking your mind, creativity, and sticking your neck out without fear of having it cut off — just the types of behavior that lead to market breakthroughs. So how can you increase psychological safety on your own team? First, approach conflict as a collaborator, not an adversary. When conflicts come up, avoid triggering a fight-or-flight reaction by asking, “How could we achieve a mutually desirable outcome?” Speak human-to-human, but anticipate reactions, plan countermoves, and adopt a learning mindset, where you’re truly curious to hear the other person’s point of view. Ask for feedback to illuminate your own blind spots. If you create this sense of psychological safety on your own team starting now, you can expect to see higher levels of engagement, increased motivation to tackle difficult problems, more learning and development opportunities, and better performance. Continued here

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3 neuroscience-based strategies to combat employee burnout As your organization recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the perfect time to assess your talent management processes to ensure you have the right leaders for what’s next in your organization. Continued here

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The Problem With Companies Promising to Pay for Abortion Travel On August 5, Indiana became the first state to pass an abortion ban since Roe v. Wade was overturned. The next morning, the Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced that because of the new restrictions, it expected to have to start hiring outside the state. In the meantime, it was expanding its employee health plan to cover travel “for reproductive services unavailable locally.” In other words, it would help employees bypass the ban, which goes into effect next month, by paying for a trip out of state for an abortion. Continued here

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The Unlikely Rise of Slim Pickins, the First Black-Owned Outdoors Retailer in the Country A nighttime stroll through downtown Stephenville evokes a certain small-town Texas vibe. All around the square, string lights illuminate weathered brick storefronts. The Erath County courthouse, with its thick limestone walls and Romanesque arched windows, was completed in 1892. Its pointed clock tower remains one of the tallest structures around. On the courthouse lawn is a Confederate memorial, dedicated in 2001, that pays tribute to the more than six hundred soldiers who now “rest beneath the rich soil of Erath County.” Nearby, on a corner of the square, stands a life-size statue of a dairy cow. The black-and-white Holstein, erected in 1972 and known locally as Moo-La, is a nod to the county’s state-leading dairy industry. The fire department has been known to hose her down, and she’s sometimes costumed in relevant attire: a flower necklace for the annual Moo-La Fest, a cloth mask at the height of the pandemic.  Continued here

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Quiet quitting: why doing the bare minimum at work has gone global Rather than working late on a Friday evening, organising the annual team-building trip to Slough or volunteering to supervise the boss’s teenager on work experience, the quiet quitters are avoiding the above and beyond, the hustle culture mentality, or what psychologists call “occupational citizenship behaviours”. Continued here

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In 4 Words, Google CEO Sundar Pichai Just Gave the Best Advice on How to Lead. It Also Works for How to Raise Successful Kids Pichai is encouraging leaders and parents to tap into the deep well of intrinsic motivation. Continued here

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Is Oxygen the Answer to Long Covid? She was dead tired but couldn’t sleep, couldn’t think straight, and could barely walk. The muscle pain in her arms and legs was so bad that she spent days in bed. When she did get up, she used a wheelchair. And she couldn’t focus on even the most trivial tasks, let alone work. But doctors couldn’t agree on what was wrong with 41-year-old Maya Doari. Continued here

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The Lifestyle Habits That Slow Down Aging, From a 100-Year-old Neurologist -- Eat This Not That It's pretty amazing to hear of someone living their best life for an entire century and beyond. It's even more extraordinary for that someone to be an accomplished neurologist and teacher at 100. (Heck, he even passed the State Bar in Ohio!) Dr. Howard Tucker from Cleveland, Ohio happens to be that person. According to People Magazine, Tucker has practiced medicine for 75 of his 100 years living on Earth, and he's still going strong to this day. This centenarian was even dubbed by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest practicing doctor in 2021, a title which Dr. Tucker admitted would "probably be the crowning achievement" for him. He reveals, "I think I'll live forever." Dr. Tucker is so intriguing, there's even a documentary in the works on the centenarian's life. Read on to learn about six lifestyle habits that slow down aging, inspired by this 100-year-old neurologist. Continued here

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Quantum Physics Could Finally Explain Consciousness, Scientists Say During the 20th century, researchers pushed the frontiers of science further than ever before with great strides made in two very distinct fields. While physicists discovered the strange counter-intuitive rules that govern the subatomic world, our understanding of how the mind works burgeoned. Continued here

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Did You Know You Could Name a Planet? This is a group project, so before you start thinking of names, you’re going to have to put a team together, or join one that already exists. And not just any team: One “composed of students and teachers, astronomy enthusiasts, amateurs astronomers, and exoplanetary scientists,” according to the IAU. But there’s no limit to the number of people that can join a team. Continued here