I'm always glad to discover a word that captures a unique experience or feeling https://aeon.co/ideas/kama-muta-a-new-term-for-that-warm-fuzzy-feeling-we-all-get

Academics are now speaking of a fundamental shift in power dynamics away from employers and toward workers. If businesses want to retain the loyal talent they need to stay competitive, they must listen to the needs of the labour market and adapt quickly.
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210721-why-worker-loyalty-is-at-a-breaking-point

A few hundred years ago, the actual smell of civilization was so bad that some people carried offsetting aromas with them in devices such as pomanders and vinaigrettes. By the 18th century, a new category of decorative deodorizers arrived in the form of small vases called tussie-mussies, which could be pinned to one’s clothing or held in the hand.
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/tussie-mussies/

Six beautiful minutes of tiny origami pieces slowly unfolding in water. https://vimeo.com/22490497

To increase adoption interest, pet shelters are naming animals after celebs like Cary Grant, Adam Sandler, and… Jake from State Farm. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/08/14/pet-names-adoption-shelters/

Oh god... this looks so good. Please don't disappoint me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4QYV5GTz7c

Travelers have been using passes like these for about 600 years. In Europe, health passes—sometimes called health passports or certificates of health—became popular following the upheavals caused by the Black Death in the 14th century. https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/covid-19-health-passports-whats-old-is-new-again

“A clever thief adopting multiple aliases, targeting victims around the world, and acting with no clear motive.” A search for the mysterious figure who’s been stealing book manuscripts before their release. https://www.vulture.com/2021/08/stealing-books-before-release-mystery.html

On Ray Bradbury's 80th birthday, he said: "The great fun in my life has been getting up every morning and rushing to the typewriter because some new idea has hit me. The feeling I have every day is very much the same as it was when I was 12."
He was born today in 1920. h/t The Writer's Almanac

This small suburban stretch is the nearly exclusive home of the Black Sphinx, a world-class date found only in Phoenix and grown largely by residents, many surprised to learn their yards contain a hidden gem of Arizona agriculture. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-most-delicious-date

The other day I visited the thrift shop and picked up an old record album called "Sound of Wasps."

When I got home and played it I realized it didn’t sound anything like wasps!

Turns out I’d been playing the Bee side.

Compute (or rather game) like it's still the 80s! https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-10-an-amiga-500-mini-is-on-the-way

Melissa Baron chronicles the literary landmarks along I-70, from Maryland to Utah. https://bookriot.com/bookish-road-trip-us-i70/

Happiest of updates: They're planning to release @bitranch from the hospital today. He's doing really well!

CAT PHOTOS HAVE HEALING POWER FOLKS.

Pearson has announced a subscription for college textbooks. You can pay $9.99/month for one textbook, or $14.99 for the full library. https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/2/22606423/pearson-plus-college-textbook-subscription-service-app-launch

Disney released more information on its Star Wars hotel experience, which is basically a hotel stay that doubles as an immersive Star Wars experience. A two-person stay starts at around $5,000. https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/4/22609764/disney-star-wars-hotel-galactic-starcruiser-pricing-2022-interactive-immersive

If you fancy pretending to live on Mars for a year, NASA wants a word. https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-oddities-business-science-mars-182cc63732fbabeb7120df2fc637b85a

Flying Buffalo FTW!
https://www.wired.com/story/multiplayer-gaming-envelopes-stamps-play-by-mail-history/

The first two hours of MTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJtiPRDIqtI

For two birds that are surprisingly far apart on the family tree, American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) and common ravens (Corvus corax) can be awfully hard to distinguish, especially if you rarely see both together. But with the right tools and a little practice you can most certainly develop the skill. https://corvidresearch.blog/2020/04/16/the-definitive-guide-for-distinguishing-american-crows-common-ravens/