Recently discovered journals written by the secretary for the Royal Society nearly 300 years ago document a slow-moving unidentified flying object over London. Cromwell Mortimer, a British physician and the second secretary of the Royal Society, tracked what appeared to be a slow-moving UFO for 30 seconds on Dec. 16, 1742, as it soared over central London shortly before 9 p.m., according to the Daily Express. “I saw a light arise from behind the trees and houses in the south by west point,” Mortimer described, according to the outlet. “When it had risen to the height of about 20 degrees, it took a motion nearly parallel to the horizon and went over the houses.” London UFO mystery: 279-year-old file found on ‘first of its kind’ sight over Westminster https://t.co/NsHP8snaka pic.twitter.com/n8CM6sczqx — Daily Express (@Daily_Express) August 11, 2022 He tracked the object as it flew over what he believed to be the Bloomsbury district of London, over Queen’s Square, … [Read more...] about Researchers Discover 279-Year-Old UFO Mystery Over London, England
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Fox News Promotes Family Who Transitioned 5-Year-Old Child
Fox News aired a segment featuring a family with a transgender child on “America’s Newsroom” Friday. The segment referred to 14-year-old Ryland Whittington, a biological girl who began transitioning at age 5, as a “typical Southern California teenager.” The family went viral in a 2014 YouTube video and the mother, Hillary, has written a book called “Raising Ryland.” “We put our story out there so people can see that there’s another family out there that is going through what we’re going through or there’s another family who’s proud of who they are,” the 14-year-old said. His mother, Hillary, said it was “painful” for Ryland to wear feminine clothes and be told she was a girl. She said she initially believed sex and gender were the same thing, but now believes they are separate. “We thought that gender and sexuality were the same thing,” she said. “It took us awhile to figure out that those two things are different and that children actually do recognize their gender … [Read more...] about Fox News Promotes Family Who Transitioned 5-Year-Old Child
Richard Branson Taps Into a 400,000-Year-Old Practice to Unleash His Best Ideas. You Can Too
Successful entrepreneurs who make a difference are, in effect, professional storytellers, says Richard Branson . The ability to craft a compelling story behind a product, service, company, or cause has long been one of Branson's great passions. Entrepreneurs who want to excite people and engage hearts and minds should follow Branson's advice--use stories to transfer your ideas to another person. "Storytelling is a great way to get your views across, highlight how you and your company are different than your competitors, and also to work out new ideas," Branson says . Branson doesn't just talk about the power of story to build brands. He uses an ancient, clever practice to build storytelling skills among his Virgin teams and to elicit the best ideas. On Necker, Branson's private island, he likes to end the day swapping stories around an elaborate fire pit. "Storytelling is as old as the campfire, and as young as a tweet," Branson wrote in 2015 about his campfire … [Read more...] about Richard Branson Taps Into a 400,000-Year-Old Practice to Unleash His Best Ideas. You Can Too
6 Things To Do When You Don’t Know What To Say In A Job Interview
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Research the company. Iron your clothes. Come up with questions. If you’ve ever Googled “How to prepare for a job interview,” then you already know that acing one means — at the very least – checking these boxes. But I’ll admit, despite all the hours of interview prep in the world, sometimes you get thrown a question that makes you sweat. “What’s the biggest piece of criticism you’ve received from previous employers?” “What’s a mistake you made in your last job and how could you have handled it better?” “What does a meaningful career look like to you?” As the hiring manager looks at you with raised eyebrows, your mind goes blank. You have one thought and one thought only: “I don’t remember putting on antiperspirant this morning…” Maybe this sounds like an all-too-familiar situation, or maybe it doesn’t. But go to enough job interviews and I promise you one thing: eventually you’ll be sitting across … [Read more...] about 6 Things To Do When You Don’t Know What To Say In A Job Interview
One Simple Strategy Gets You Through Your Workday During These Turbulent Times
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After the one-two gut punch of the pandemic and Great Resignation, followed in rapid succession by the Capitol insurrection, racial and political unrest and now climate change and recession worries, happiness doesn’t come easy these days. August is National Wellness Month and a time to focus on self-care, stress management and developing a healthy daily routine. Research has discovered that a simple action right under your nose has the power to lift your mood and help you get through these turbulent times. It sounds too simple to be true, but science backs it up, and the news couldn’t come at a better time for the American workforce. Research Says Don’t Wipe That Smile Of Your Face “Smile and the world smiles with you, cry and you cry alone,” goes the song. For decades, singers have crooned about the power of smiling to make you feel better. Back in the day, many people took that advice as pop psychology. But not anymore. … [Read more...] about One Simple Strategy Gets You Through Your Workday During These Turbulent Times
Best Workplaces for Innovators 2022: Innovation Team of the Year
This story is part of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators 2022 . Explore the full list of companies that are leading incubators of internal innovation talent. advertisement advertisement Whether focused on microscopic computer chips or cement trucks full of concrete, these six teams stood out to Fast Company judges for devising innovative solutions to global problems. Winner: Alaska Airlines advertisement SeaTac, Washington Seeking to streamline the information that flight dispatchers have to juggle, Alaska Airlines pilot and head of corporate development Pasha Saleh enlisted the help of Airspace Intelligence CEO Phillip Buckendorf. Their idea—to apply autonomous vehicle technology to planes—led to a new product, Flyways AI, which optimizes routes for weather conditions and traffic. AI-determined routes shorten flights, save fuel, and reduce carbon emissions. Finalists: advertisement Adobe … [Read more...] about Best Workplaces for Innovators 2022: Innovation Team of the Year
Arctic Heating Up Four Times Faster Than Rest Of Planet, Study Finds
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Climate change has caused temperatures to climb around the world, but the Arctic has warmed nearly four times as quickly as the rest of the planet since 1979, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Communications Earth & Environment —doubling previous estimates of Arctic warming. Key Facts The mean temperature change over the 43-year period from 1979 to 2021 in the Arctic was 0.73 degrees Celsius per decade, compared to a global mean of 0.19 degrees Celsius, according to the study, written by scientists at the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The finding doubles previous estimates , which stated the Arctic is heating twice as fast as the rest of the globe, reinforcing concerns of climate change’s effects on the Arctic, which researchers say is “more sensitive to global warming than previously thought.” Ocean heating, melting sea ice, and even air pollution in Europe … [Read more...] about Arctic Heating Up Four Times Faster Than Rest Of Planet, Study Finds
You No Longer Need To Switch Jobs To Reinvent Yourself And Reignite Your Passion
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin You don’t have to leave your company to get a new job. There is another alternative to switching jobs. You can create your own role and reinvent yourself, while remaining at your firm. There is a slowly emerging trend of job crafting , the practice of reimagining and changing the nature of your role to fit your needs, wants, desires and ambition. In today’s tumultuous environment, it's understandable that you may want to switch jobs, but are concerned over the potential risk . The current challenge is that the job market and economy have shifted . For those people working at tech startups and cryptocurrency platforms, they’ve seen a wave of layoffs, hiring freezes and job offers rescinded . There is a palpable fear that you could be the next one to get laid off . You’re caught in a trap. You feel stuck where you are, but are afraid to leave, as you might be in the position of the “last one hired and first one … [Read more...] about You No Longer Need To Switch Jobs To Reinvent Yourself And Reignite Your Passion
How To Choose Happiness At Work In A Time Of Turmoil
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Everyone is watching the same movie, but holds conflicting opinions of what it means. Optimists see the recent jobs report showing more than 500,000 new jobs were created. They are encouraged that the unemployment rate is at record lows, and employment in the United States is back to where it was pre-pandemic. Feeling confident in the future, they noticed that the stock market recouped much of its recent losses and wholesale inflation dipped in July. This week, the CDC eased Covid-19 guidelines significantly. Plans are made, as people still have plenty of time left to enjoy the summer. Others who watched the same movie left the theater feeling depressed over runaway inflation and the high prices of gas, food, rent, automobiles and basic necessities. They are anxious about their stock portfolio plunging and spiking interest rates that will prohibit them from being able to purchase a new home. They stress out over … [Read more...] about How To Choose Happiness At Work In A Time Of Turmoil
The Pandemic Inspired People To Seek Jobs And Careers That Offer A Better Work And Life Balance
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The never-ending pandemic has made people reconsider their work lives. Over the last year and a half, almost everyone I’ve spoken with, both personally and professionally, have told me that they’ve been reevaluating their jobs and careers. They question if they can stay in the same type of role for the next five, 10 or 20 years. There is an overwhelming yearning to try something new. I’ve noticed a trend of people seeking out roles that offer a deeper meaning and serve a larger purpose. Some dream about it, while others have started making plans. This entails reinventing themselves, starting all over again or pivoting to other professions. My unscientific anecdotal experiences are backed up by a recent FlexJobs survey of more than 4,600 workers . The survey asked the participants about their careers and what they want from a job. The results showed that nearly 70% of the respondents “would consider changing careers.” … [Read more...] about The Pandemic Inspired People To Seek Jobs And Careers That Offer A Better Work And Life Balance