A new study ranks two- and four-year colleges by how much each college probably increased its students earnings. The value-added measures introduced here improve on conventional rankings in several ways. In other words, they compare colleges on how much they correlate to students increasedincome mobility. But there are others on the list you might not have heard of or arent tech-concentrated. Check out the link below to compare colleges or see how your school ranked....

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Gymnast Ryan Hurst shares some beginner versions of advanced moves on Greatist. They may still be super hard to start, but he gives tips on working up to them. But once you figure it out, youre well on your way to pistol squats and graceful turning jumps. As a bonus, working on these skills will give you a great workout. See the full article for tutorial videos and extra tips....

Some soups are much better when they have a thicker texture. Jessica Goldman Foung atThe Kitchnsuggests some blended white bean slurry is the perfect alternative. White beans bring the creaminess without dairy or overpowering flavor. Here Is My Favorite Gluten-Free Way to Thicken a Soup| The Kitchn Photo byTrish Cowper.

Forgot your Master lock combo? Or want some incentive to not use a Master padlock? Theres a website for that. Before the dial reaches 11, there will be three points where the dial will resist being turned anymore. One of them will be ignored as it is exactly between two whole numbers on the dial. The remaining two locations represent locked positions. At some point before a full revolution is completed, the dial will resist being turned....

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When youre behind on your work, its all too common to solve the problem with more hours. Instead, try a distraction-free fast-paced work blitz during your normal work hours. Most of the time, when we work, we do so at a leisurely pace. We do this for a reason: working in overdrive mode consistently can burn you out. However, that also means there are always ways you might work faster....

Chrome: online window cookies arent inherently evil, but third-party cookies can lead to unwanted tracking. Crumble| Chrome Web Store viaGhacks

Most of usfeellike were getting more done when were doing something, even if that action is counterproductive. This is called action bias. To get past it, take a moment to pause and consider your strategy before getting started. As business blog HBR points out, as a general rule, people prefer action. Planning is a waste of time if you already pretty much know what to do. In some cases, it may cause you to fail entirely....

The Arduino is acheap, fun way to get into building your own electronics. It can also be daunting to get started. you’re able to use a laser cutter,3D printer, or even carve the parts out of wood. The kits are relatively cheap (I got mine for about $50), so its pretty accessible. Why a Robot Arm? Learning any new skill is always a challenge. Arduino can be particularly daunting because youre essentially learning how to build entire electronic devices from scratch....

Heres the situation: Its early Sunday morning, and youre planning on making a batch of buttermilk waffles. You pop fire up fridge and realize you grabbed whole milk instead of buttermilk at the market. Thankfully, Epicurious has got your back with the following five buttermilk substitutes. The Best Buttermilk Substitutes| Epicurious Photo byLara604.

Android: Earlier this year, Google started allowing third-party app developers to place cards in Google Now. The cards will act as extensions of the apps you already have installed on your phone. you could browse the full list ofpossible cards here. New in the Google app: more Now cards from your Android apps| Google

This capitalizes on the idea that we tend to look to others to inform our own decisions. If something is scarce or people are lining up to buy it, that means its probably good. Sure enough, the lottery participants were more likely to offer to buy a mug. The subtle science of selling - a six-step guide| BBC Future Photo byJoshua Ganderson.