Knowing another language is a valuable skillone that couldboost your salaryandyour brain. If youre trying to learn a new language, turn that web browsing time into learning time as well. Bonus tip:read newspaper sites written in your target languagefor even more practice. Use Anki for Smart Vocabulary Practice Ankiis one of the most recommended tools for learning in general. The smart flashcardsteach through repetitionand adapt to your particular strong or weak points....

Youve probably heard the saying before that Good artists borrow, great artists steal. Another way to look at it: Art is 99 percent robbery. Steal Like an Artistauthor Austin Kleon created the image above as one of his newspaper blackout poems. Your art and your ideas dont have to be 100% original (and probably cant be). After stealing from the best, the one percent that you put into it thats yours is enough....

The only thing better than playing games is winning them. Over atThe Washington Post, Ana Swanson gathered up all the game-based data visualizations she could find. From simple games like Tic-Tac-Toe to more complicated games like Chess, theres data to learn from. How to win any popular game, according to data scientists| The Washington Post Image byBill Butler.

This Raspberry Pi camera beacon may be just the thing. This build from Instructables user hackbp uses radio signals to transmit live images at regular intervals. And the whole thing is solar powered. Hit up the link below to check out the build. Off-the-grid camera beacon with solar panels| Instructables

This DIY woodworking workbench is built from construction grade lumber using basic joints. All of the hardware and lumber required can be purchased at your local home center. Check out the Instructable below for the complete instructions, cut list, and hardware needed. Building a Real Woodworkers Workbench| Instructables

Everyone has something they want to do with their life in the future. Not everyone has specific, practical goals to get there. When youre planning out your future, ask yourself if these are really goals, or just fantasies. That doesnt mean you cant be ambitious. Plenty of people have done incredible things because they set goals that sounded fantastic. The 3 Worst Things You May Be Doing When Setting Goals| Entrepreneur...

Grated ginger is useful in lots of dishes, but grating it can be a pain. Click play above to see the tip in action. How to Use Plastic Wrap Over a Grater to Grate Ginger| Oxo (YouTube)

It can be extremely discouraging when youre struggling just to survive in an expensive city. I made less than $50,000. Maybe you have family nearby and dont want to leave them. Whatever the reason, thriving in an expensive city isnt impossibleit just requires the right frame of mind. Speaking of the bus, I chose not to have a car. I knew that insurance, car payments, and parking would eat up a ton of my income....

Nothings more heartbreaking than when one of your favorite servicesone you rely on every dayannounces its shutting down. Its a pain, but you dont have to just accept it. Heres how you’re able to find a replacement that doesnt suck. This week, in honor ofGrooveshark shutting down, were looking for something new. (Keep an eye out forthis weeks Hive Five, too!) I understandthe reasons behind it, but that doesnt make it suck less....

I only know a few exercises at the gym so changing it up seems even more difficult. What do I do? Thanks,Confused Carl Dear Carl,First of all, muscle confusion is silly by definition. A group of cells dont have the ability to think, let alone become confused. This is a myth. But there are two additional reasons that sticking it out is of utmost importance. For this progress to occur, you must be methodical....

It may sound silly, but the core point is sound. The Caloric Deficit Cheat Sheet| Body for Wife

Ever reached for some pickles only to find out there were none left? If you have a cucumber, you could get to something close in just ten minutes. All you need is a cucumber, some salt and sugar, and a bowl. you could also add other spices, garlic, or pepper if you like. Mix the slices around and let them sit for about ten minutes. The salt and sugar draw the moisture from the cucumber, which then marinates in sweet, salty liquid....

One Good Thing By Jilleebrings us this interesting DIY project. The bracelet is made from paracord, so its durable and available in all kinds of colors and patterns. Plus, youve always got a handy length of paracord with you should the need arise. Hit up the link for the full instructions on making the bracelet and mixing the repellent. DIY Mosquito Repelling Bracelet| One Good Thing by Jillee