National Parks Service warns of ‘nightmarish’ toxic plant growing across US
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National Parks Service warns of ‘nightmarish’ toxic plant growing across US

ByNews Polite

This plant will be the bane of your existence. A poisonous plant called “baneberry” is prompting warnings from park rangers who are urging the public not to consume the toxic vegetation. “Is that plant looking at me?” the National Park Service wrote on Facebook this week alongside a photo of…

Why too much optimism can hurt employee productivity, experts say
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Why too much optimism can hurt employee productivity, experts say

ByNews Polite

Viewing the world through rose-colored glasses can result in a favorable and optimistic view of life. Yet can an overly positive view or perception in the workplace present challenges on the career front?  Recently, social media has been buzzing about “toxic positivity” — begging the question of whether too much optimism…