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Watch: MIT Students Fight Nerdy Reputation With Charm School

Hey engineers — silverware belongs at the 135-degree position.

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A Bad Boss Can Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease

If you’re looking for yet another reason to leave your awful job, there’s new research indicating that having a bad boss can affect your family life, your morale, your physical health, and even increase your risk for heart disease.

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Reading While Eating for February 24: Movie Magic

Friday’s links look forward to Oscar fashion — and are puzzled by the movie industry’s recent choice.

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What Are America’s Most Stressful Jobs?

After reading CNBC’s list, you’ll consider hugging a firefighter or taxi driver today.

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New Hampshire May Ban Perfume for State Employees

Why nix perfumes and colognes in office buildings? One lawmaker says it’s all about health.

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Australian Woman Sues for Worker’s Compensation After Sex Injury on Business Trip

An Australian woman who got injured while having sex during a business trip is suing her government employer for compensation.

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Reading While Eating For July 22: Comic Books and Dance Parties

From hams at Comic Con in San Diego to hams at the office, check out today’s links.

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Got Gossip? Employees Anonymously Trade Tidbits on Office Leaks

Did you hear? Now you don’t have to strain to eavesdrop on your colleagues who are gabbing in the break room.

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Survey: Americans Spend Less Than Four Hours a Day Working

A new government survey shows that Americans are getting more free time but using it for leisure, reports the Wall Street Journal. This means Americans are working less, sleeping more, and watching a lot of television.

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QUOTE: Rioters Not Welcome at Work

“You’ve got situations where an employee has been identified (as participating in the riot) and the person who sits next door to him … is not feeling so fondly about that individual.” — DAVID LITHERLAND, managing partner for Summit Search Group BC, discussing the post-riot workplace environment in Vancouver, B.C. (via Vancouver Sun)