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“Stop bragging. It annoys people.” –Science

You Call It “Self-Exuberance”; I Call It “Bragging” [P]eople overestimate the extent to which recipients of their self-promotion will feel proud of and happy for them, and underestimate the extent to which recipients will feel annoyed...Because people tend to promote themselves excessively when trying to make a favorable impression on others, such efforts often backfire, …

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A ‘Learning’ Attitude Helps Boost Job Search Success

PAFF_060315_LearningAttitudeSuccess_newsfeatureFor most jobseekers, the job hunt is no picnic — disappointment, rejection, and desperation seem to have become hallmarks of the typical job search. It’s common to hear stories of job hunters who have submitted hundreds of applications before getting a single interview.

No one will argue that looking for a new job isn’t stressful, but new research finds that the way people manage and channel this stress could have a big impact on their ultimate success.
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Recipe: Easy Quiche

Here in rural Hawaii, many of our neighbors own chickens. When they're laying (the chickens, I mean), we have access to really fresh, delicious eggs--and a lot of them. Here's a quick way to turn a dozen eggs into a tasty meal. If you're watching your carbs, this is a great, keto-friendly dish. If you're …

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Author Interview: Herbert L. Smith, HURRICANE KINGDOM

Herbert L. Smith (Herb to his friends) is a native of Glenwood, Iowa, the town that is the prototype for Hillville, the setting for his Starfire Mystery Series. The stories are set in the 1950’s, and Hillville appears to be enjoying a Golden Age of mid-century, Midwestern optimism and wholesomeness--that is, except for the murders. in addition to being well-published …

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