Be Amazed at What You Can Do

April mentioned in a comment that she had used linking to learn Italian using a product called Linkword Languages. I’ll just say right up front that I am not an affiliate nor have I actually tried the full products. I make no money if you buy their products and am not responsible if they don’t work for you.

That being said, their language tools are a fantastic example of putting linking into practice to learn a new language quickly. You don’t have to actually buy their products to do this, but they have done a lot of the work for you in coming up with great links to help you remember the vocabulary.

I tried the French demo and was impressed. After just one run-through I was able to recall all the words they taught me. Here’s an example of the type of mnemonics they give you:

The French for Hedgehog is HERISSON
Imagine your HAIRY SON looks like a HEDGEHOG

They also pronounce the words for you. I’m actually seriously considering trying this product out to see how quickly I can learn a language. If you watched the video from Day 5, you’ll remember that Daniel Tammet was able to learn Icelandic in a week. Now we’re not all savants, but wouldn’t it be a fun challenge to see how quickly you could master the basics of a new language?

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idigialphoto writes about improving your photos in 60 seconds with an assortment of tips covering: lighting, color, composition, people, landscaping, and being ready.

If you are tired of reading long explanations and confused by tricky photo techniques, here you can have it short and sweet. Arranged by topics, each subject takes less than 60 seconds to read.

Once you’ve read the ideas and tips, picture in your mind some photographs you have already taken. Think of how they could have been improved by applying what you have learned here. Visualize how you might have taken your photos differently. Already your photography is improving!

PickTheBrain teaches you How to Learn a Foreign Language: 5 Keys to Success.

1. Spend the time!
2. Listen and read every day!
3. Focus on words and phrases!
4. Take responsibility for your own learning!
5. Relax and enjoy yourself!

The New York Times has an article entitled Happiness for $10 or Less which reviews 10 great wines that won’t break your budget.

1. Casa Cadaval Portugal Ribatejano , $8.99, ***
2. Domaine de l’Ameillaud France , $9, ** ½
3. Viña Gormaz Spain Ribera del Duero , $9, **
4. Georges Duboeuf France , $9, **
5. Altas Cumbres Argentina Mendoza , $9, **
6. Wyatt California Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 , $10, **
7. J. Vidal-Fleury France , $10, **
8. Domaine Monte de Luz , $7, **
9. Ravenswood California Vintner’s Blend , $10, **
10. Paringa , $9, * ½

CRACKED describes in gory detail The Six Most Terrifying Foods in the World.

Casu Marzu is a sheep’ milk cheese that has been deliberately infested by a Piophila casei, the “cheese fly.” The result is a maggot-ridden, weeping stink bomb in an advanced state of decomposition.

Its translucent larvae are able to jump about 6 inches into the air, making this the only cheese that requires eye protection while eating. The taste is strong enough to burn the tongue, and the larvae themselves pass through the stomach undigested, sometimes surviving long enough to breed in the intestine, where they attempt to bore through the walls, causing vomiting and bloody diarrhea.

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