Improve your chess and your mind

Chess is a great game. If you're past the basics, know the rules but still lose, what's the next step? This article is a great starter on basic concepts that can improve anyone's game. A brief quote:

(via LifeHacker) Chess: basic principles: "The beginning of the game (a.k.a. opening) should be viewed as a 'race' with two goals:

* to control as much of the board as possible
* to develop most of the attacking pieces"

Exposure: Family Pictures that Don't Suck

Exposure: Family Pictures that Don't Suck

Now that I have a family, getting family pics that don't suck has just gone on my todo list.

If your family pics suck, then this is a must read article. The tip I found most helpful: getting everybody comfortable. They don't need to standup stiff and looking at the camera. Get everyone comfy and happy then press that shutter.

Via Lifehacker

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