Pristine road back to ruin

advertisement advertisement advertisement Here’s one more pregnancy hazard: speed bumps. advertisement advertisement An eyebrow-raising paper from engineers at the University of British Columbia reports that a vehicle driving at moderate speeds over a speed bump could potentially damage a passenger fetus. The findings show that the force of a vehicle driving more than 27 mph over a speed bump is too high for fetal organs, particularly brains. So what speed is safe? No faster than 15 mph at the speed bump. The potential risks to a fetus are not pretty: minor fetal brain injury, abnormal fetal heart rate, uterine contractions, abdominal pain, pregnancy complications, and—as you would expect—increased uterine activity. The researchers note that speed bump physics vary widely based on vehicles, bumps, and mothers. But they say that caution is prudent for all expectant moms. The research is published in the Journal of … [Read more...] about This threat to pregnant women is on roads everywhere

advertisement advertisement advertisement Video interviews are now the norm during the hiring process. Gartner research found that 86% of companies used video interviews during the pandemic. As remote work expands, this shift may continue for some time. advertisement advertisement So, it’s more important than ever to know the nuances of acing your video interview. Of course, you still need to do typical interview preparation—research the company, anticipate the questions you’ll be asked, etc. But being ready for your close-up now requires new skills and concerns. Here are some of the biggest mistakes people make, according to experts. Tech glitches Nothing will bring your interview to a screeching halt faster than being unfamiliar with the technology and having operating glitches, says Annie Lin, vice president of people for Lever, a talent relationship management platform. Make sure you know the platform that will be used … [Read more...] about 8 mistakes that can ruin your video job interview

advertisement advertisement advertisement Economists have been sounding the alarm about a shecession for nearly a year. (The term was used by C. Nicole Mason of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research in a May 2020 New York Times article to describe the economic downturn’s disproportionate effect on working women.) Alas, little progress has been made in addressing the troubling numbers. advertisement advertisement Women’s participation in the economy is at its lowest in nearly 35 years. This past September, four times more women than men left the workforce. The pandemic is decimating jobs, and industries that are dominated by women are disproportionately affected as many women leave the workforce to fill family care needs. Reversing these losses at scale and for the long term will require serious conversations among lawmakers and employers. But as the U.S. economy starts to show signs of recovery, there are steps … [Read more...] about A return-to-work road map for displaced women

advertisement advertisement advertisement It’s hurricane season, and that means freakish weather even thousands of miles from the eye of a storm. Trace back the ripple effects of hurricanes, and you’ll find a lot more than just rainy days. Just a few degrees away from Katrina and Jimena are stories about humanity: displacement, re-invention, evolution, art, and even bureaucracy. Here is one trail of Web breadcrumbs that has billowed in with the storms. advertisement advertisement The East Coast is just now seeing the sun after a spate of rains pushed in by Tropical Depression Danny, but another hurricane is bustling up behind it. Hurricane Jimena is motoring towards the continent with winds topping 135 mph and heading straight for Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas, ready to ruin the vacations of beach-goers and provide much needed rain to an area so parched that cattle are dying. But in Maine, locals are still mourning the death of a … [Read more...] about Tracking 10 Hurricane Stories Across the Web

advertisement advertisement advertisement Let me start by saying that I appreciate what Substack is trying to do for journalism. advertisement advertisement The promise of the hosted publishing platform is that anyone can start a subscription-based publication—primarily as a newsletter—without having to worry about building a website, setting up a membership system, and fussing with design. Just put good words in, and if your audience is devoted enough, money will come out. For a growing number of writers, it’s a welcome reprieve from feeding the algorithms of Google, Facebook, and Twitter—and a chance to make some decent money along the way. But one thing I’ve realized in nearly five years of publishing my own independent newsletters is that doing things the hard way has its own rewards, from keeping more of the money to maintaining a stronger sense of independence. As more writers start building up their own newsletter … [Read more...] about Writers who crave independence should skip Substack—and do this instead