Our Unhealthy Obsession With Bottled Water

If predictions prove to be correct, global bottled water intake will surpass the world’s consumption of carbonated beverages by the end of this year. To some, that may seem like a good thing—given the negative health effects of sugary soft drinks—but, to environmentalists, this is a major concern. In countries where fresh water is abundant and the tap is safe to drink, it just doesn’t …

Alessia Cara: Bad Blood (Taylor Swift Cover)

Alessia Cara’s anti-social anthem “Here” has been on heavy rotation at HQ for a while, and now she’s delighted listeners with a cover of Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood.” In this pared-down version (featuring just an accompanying pianist, Cara on guitar and some finger-snapping) the 18-year-old Canadian offers more breathy, emotional vocals—playing both Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar.

Analyzing How Women Speak

Upspeak, saying “sorry” or “just” too often, and vocal fry are a few linguistic tendencies attributed to the undermining of women in the workplace. Both men and women have called for their demise, claiming that—aside from sounding bad—they make women seem subordinate. But are women the ones that need to change? As Ann Friedman points out, “Language is not always about making an argument or …