How unemployment warps your personality over time – The Washington Post

The mental effects of long-term unemployment could make you less confident on the job hunt. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Long periods of unemployment drain our bank accounts and weaken the economy. New research suggests extended joblessness could also dampen our personalities. And that can make it harder to find more work. A study published this month in…

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Gabe Newell of Valve Software to unveil seriously competitive virtual reality headset after supporting Oculus Rift

End Component ID: 2821 – Portfolio:Editor Credits Start Component ID: 4471 – Article Page: Video Player Main Asset End Component ID: 4471 – Article Page: Video Player Main Asset Start Component ID: 2811 – Portfolio:Article Page: Content The UpTake: Just because Gabe Newell gave his blessing to the earliest incarnation of the Oculus VR headset,…

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NYTimes: Citigroup looks to sell Court Square development site, high-rise residential building likely | Long Island City Post

Feb. 23, By Michael Florio A proposed plan that would charge commuters a toll for using the Queensboro bridge—and three other New York City bridges–was put forward last week by an advocacy group that includes the former NYC traffic commissioner. MoveNY, a group comprised of traffic experts, research planners and eco-friendly non-profit firms, claims the…

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