How narcissism ruins teamwork – and why it matters in the workplace
"The fix isn’t to sideline confident people. But it’s to value good listeners as much as good talkers. Leaders who prize only assertiveness risk breeding rivalry instead of cooperation."
How narcissism ruins teamwork – and why it matters in the workplace
Charm can open doors but ego slams them shut. An escape-room experiment shows how the wrong kind of confidence can quietly sink a team.The Conversation
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Involving women in peace deals reduces chance of a conflict restarting by up to 37%
"The significance of women to building sustainable peace is undeniable. Our research, supported by the United States Institute of Peace, has found that on average the incorporation of measures to include women in post-conflict society in a peace agreement reduces the probability of conflict recurrence by 11%. Even more significantly, if this process occurs alongside UN leadership, the probability of conflict recurrence is reduced by 37%."
Involving women in peace deals reduces chance of a conflict restarting by up to 37%
A comprehensive study of recent civil wars highlights the role women can play in sustainable peace processes.The Conversation
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I love Foil Arms & Hog.
Anyone hear of the East India Company? Anyone recall dumping a bit of tea into the...um...ah...Boston Harbor?
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@Friendica Admins
Disposable email addresses are a real nuisance when used to register on the Fediverse. Experience has shown me that nothing good can be expected from such accounts. That's why I maintain my own list of around 4,600 addresses.
This appears to be a regularly updated list. Perhaps there is a need for it. Therefore, I am leaving the link here.
GitHub - disposable-email-domains/disposable-email-domains: a list of disposable email domains
a list of disposable email domains. Contribute to disposable-email-domains/disposable-email-domains development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
Good point. Maybe there could be an addon that automatically updates a block list of domains from a centrally maintained list, sort of like what uBlock does.
Something similar could be done regarding instances that spam or have no moderation. so those are automatically blocked. Maybe there already is a way to do so that isn't manual?
What a FUN article!
Have you seen anything which is "flammulated"? How about "vinaceous"?
The Colours of the Birds of the World
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Plan9 from Bell Labs: Forgotten, but not lost.
Rediscovering Plan 9 from Bell Labs
An OS that was developed by the likes of Rob Pike, Ken Thompson, Brian Kernighan, Bjarne Stroustrup and yet it did not achieve the success.Bill Dyer (It's FOSS)
Deutsche Bahn launches web series "Boah, Bahn!" with Anke Engelke as ICE train chief.
In the new DB web series, Anke Engelke plays a train supervisor who handles the daily life on the ICE with humor and team spirit. Filming took place in real trains, produced by the btf/Elastique.busplaner
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BWAHAHAHA!
B Dylan Hollis making Pfeffernüsse!
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Another Passing Of Note:
Donna Jean Godchaux, singer with the Grateful Dead (1972-1979)
Her run with the group included the Grateful Dead studio records
Wake of the Flood (1973), From the Mars Hotel (1974), Blues for Allah (1975), Terrapin Station (1977) and Shakedown Street (1978).
Godchaux and her husband Keith Godchaux also made the 1975 album, Keith & Donna, which featured Grateful Dead bandmate Jerry Garcia. The duo also appeared on Garcia's solo albums during this time. (Keith passed away in 1980 after an auto accident).
Remembering Donna Jean Godchaux: Grateful Dead Singer Has Died
Donna Jean Godchaux, beloved Grateful Dead vocalist, has died after a long illness. Learn about her musical journey and lasting impact.Ultimate Classic Rock
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💡 Did you know the European Commission is launching the Digital Commons EDIC ?
The new DC-EDIC will unite Member States to build, operate & govern shared digital infrastructures . Aligned with NGI Commons, it’s a big step for open, human-centric tech in Europe. 🌍
Learn more & join us at the Digital Commons Policy Summit! commons.ngi.eu/2025/10/30/dc-e…
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@openfuture
DC - EDIC: The EU’s New Step Toward a Sovereign Digital Infrastructure - NGI Commons
The European Commission yesterday announced the establishment of the Digital Commons European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (DC-EDIC) — a new initiative...margfmartel16 (NGI Commons)
Pink swanboat hosting a real bird on its head, on Shinobazu Pond, Ueno Park, Tokyo
by Basile Morin
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"He's right behind you!"
by Alexy K0marov
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How does Fedora hold up on the Raspberry Pi?
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I Installed Fedora on Raspberry Pi and Compared to Official Pi OS
Ready to switch your Raspberry Pi experience with Fedora? Here's how I do it.Abhishek Kumar (It's FOSS)
The original Pillars of Eternity is getting a turn-based mode Beta on November 5 gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/the-…
#PillarsofEternity #Gaming #PCGaming #RPG #ObsidianEntertainment
The original Pillars of Eternity is getting a turn-based mode Beta on November 5
A chance to experience this classic RPG in a new way, with a turn-based mode coming to the original Pillars of Eternity on November 5th in Beta.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Open source evolution sim Thrive adds graphics improvements and more planet customization gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/open…
#Thrive #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #OpenSource
Open source evolution sim Thrive adds graphics improvements and more planet customization
Giving evolution a little bit more visual flair, Thrive is a scientific open source sim about surviving and growing as a tiny creature.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Anti-grav racer BallisticNG brings new tracks, enhanced online play and more for the final update gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/anti…
#BallisticNG #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck
Anti-grav racer BallisticNG brings new tracks, enhanced online play and more for the final update
The last major update for the Wipeout-like anti-grab racer BallisticNG is here, bringing with it new content and enhancements to existing features.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
🇫🇷 Nextcloud Enterprise Day Paris program highlight!
Richard Marx (Sendent) & @jospoortvliet (Nextcloud) will share how Austria’s Ministry of Economy 🇦🇹 moved from a Microsoft to a hybrid Nextcloud environment.
📅 Join us Dec 9 in Paris: nextcloud.com/enterprise-day-p…
Nextcloud Enterprise Day Paris 2025 - Nextcloud
On December 9th, 2025, on the eve of the Open Source Experience Event, Nextcloud will host the third edition of the Nextcloud Enterprise Day in Paris.Nextcloud
Waffles the Cat, having a nap with the old man on a rainy Monday morning.
#cat #CatsOfMastodon #cats #mastocats #tripawed #ThreeLeggedCat #catstodon #fedicats
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Forget clunky software centers. Bazaar makes finding apps actually fun.
The (Almost) Perfect Linux Marketplace App for Flatpak Lovers
A handy, feature-rich, marketplace app for the hardcore Flatpak lovers.Abhishek Prakash (It's FOSS)
I switched back to bazzite, after a year of different distros not too long ago, and Bazaar really is amazing for what it does
I wish it would be able to easily install apps from distro repos, as I want to use it on my debian laptop that uses gnome, because I can't stand "Software", but I sadly still have to use software for the debian repo
Hopefully more DEs will come with bazaar at some point or help improve it
Huggies maker Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue
So is the whole RFK unfounded scientifically attacks on Tylenol that he is now starting to back down from just an attempt to manipulate the price of the stock before this announcement? Does he financially benefit from all this?
#OurModerntimes #RFKjr #Kimberly-Clark #Kenvue #Tylenol #StockScam?
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Whatever the term used, the result is the same. You want a deal, what's in it for me ( on behalf of the President ).
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Blue-streaked Lory Eos reticulata
Brilliantly coloured and full of energy, the Blue-streaked Lory (Eos reticulata) is a striking and unique #parrot living in the forests of the Banda Sea Islands, #Indonesia. Their scarlet plumage i…Palm Oil Detectives
Find files instantly on Linux! Meet FSearch, the lightning-fast alternative you didn’t know you needed. ⚡
I Found Everything Search Engine Alternative for Linux Users
A GUI app for searching for files on your Linux system? Well, why not? Not everyone likes the dark and spooky terminal.Pulkit Chandak (It's FOSS)
Waymo’s robotaxis are coming to three new cities
Waymo says it is launching robotaxi operations in San Diego, Las Vegas, and Detroit.Andrew J. Hawkins (The Verge)
Forget outdated AI responses—use RAG to keep your LLM up-to-date!
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Tuning Local LLMs With RAG Using Ollama and Langchain
Interested in taking your local AI set up to the next step? Here's a sample PDF-based RAG project.Abhishek Kumar (It's FOSS)
Proton VPN's CLI client looks promising. 🗔🐧
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Terminal Geeks Rejoice! Proton VPN's Long-Awaited Linux CLI is Finally Here
Still in beta but there is progress. Manage Proton VPN from the command line on Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
The Fantasy of the CEO-Monarch
Curtis Yarvin is the court philosopher of the New Right.Muzainy Shahiefisally (Compact)
Nexus Mods app improves file conflict management ready for Fallout 4 and Skyrim gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/nexu…
#Modding #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Gaming #PCGaming
Nexus Mods app improves file conflict management ready for Fallout 4 and Skyrim
The newer cross-platform Nexus Mods app is getting a lot closer to supporting games like Fallout 4 and Skyrim, with version 0.20.2 out now for testing.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The Crew Motorfest plans to be Steam Deck Verified for November 5 gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/the-…
#TheCrewMotorfest #SteamDeck #Linux #SteamOS #Proton
The Crew Motorfest plans to be Steam Deck Verified for November 5
Ubisoft have confirmed that The Crew Motorfest will be bumped up to Steam Deck Verified with the arrival of Season 8 on November 5th.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
did the play test and had a lot of fun. Just bought it yesterday and got my brother in for a late night of many close extractions.
Not sure how long it’ll last but it’s the most fun I’ve had since finishing Baldur’s Gate.
PZ Cussons
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Of all the Serving Up #Science episodes, this is my favorite. youtu.be/FnOHwq6iSpk?si=zl5Q95…
It’s also our least popular & least viewed. But for 7 mins, I got to talk about how amazing & essential soil really is. And that’s a win! 👩🏻🌾🪴
Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised
Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are reshaping them.Phoebe Weston (The Guardian)
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in reply to Muse • • •"People can be narcissists without being dickheads."
I haven't found that very often. Often they are just better at disguising dickheadery when they don't want to get into trouble.
I was raised in a family riddled with narcissists. My household included one parent with NPD and another with intermittent explosive disorder. It was terrifying.
I have no idea how I made it in theatre for as long as I did. I stumbled into it at first after I won a competition to have my play produced. Everyone thought I must be a seasoned playwright. I was a seasoned writer, but not so much playwriting. So, I went with the flow until the whole thing burnt me out by the sheer volume of narcissists. It was not fun constantly suffering from hyper-vigilance.
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