Nothing helps you stand out on the job hunt more than skills (nunchuku skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking...er, programming skills), and few things waste more money than going to graduate school without a real goal in mind. That's why we're such big fans of using the amazing assortment of free educational resources the 'net has to offer.

Around these parts, winter is lingering and barbecue season still looks a ways off. On a cool night in early spring, there's nothing like a hearty pasta dish to keep the engine purring. I've experimented with variations of this classic Italian in the past

Though I am loathe to admit it, my Paris eyes are not as fresh as they used to be. When I first arrived in Paris, it seemed that everything I saw begged to be appreciated, mocked, blogged about, or all three.

What do you get when you take hundreds of sheep, thousands of LED's, and the Andy Warhol of Sheepherding

Balancing the lip-smacking tartness of lemon with some hot curry spice, this recipe is mellow enough to please the vegetarian and satisfying enough to fill up the carnivore. Admittedly, it's as much about creating a delicious meal as it is about using things in the pantry during lean times. But, fear not, the results are wonderful

Emily Post is a Fulbright teaching assistant living in Hong Kong. She is also Gradspot.com's new Asia correspondent.

An old, wise, bearded Chinese man named Mr. Confucius once came up with a simple philosophy

OK, not an actual "recession beer." More like a nice dark porter. For those interested in a little DIY experiment, The Simple Dollar blog has a very helpful walkthrough and cost breakdown of brewing your own beer.

"...It's coming home, it's coming - Football's coming home!"

Coming home? Me?! Oh no, I'm staying here for good (well, for better or worse in these days and times) but the beautiful game keeps it moving.

It feels good to be back in Paris. I was a little disoriented at first, but after a few hours of roaming the streets while listening to Europe's "The Final Countdown," I felt right at home again.

Yes, just what I've always wanted...A Video Guide to Successful Seduction! From the 80s! With advice like, "Seduction doesn't always have to happen in the bedroom. It can happen anywhere. Your car! The woods!" Um, I think that's called something else, bro