Chemistry Wiki

Chemistry WikiStudents at some colleges, whether public or private, may require knowledge of Charles MacNair and Chemistry Wiki, which are a student portal for chemistry subjects. The subject is one that has a lot of theories and discoveries. It's even part of the history of science.Our body is made up of five major components. These are the cells, DNA, muscles, organs, and skin. These were discovered by Charles MacNair and ChemWiki in 2020. They were an effort to use the internet to bring more information to science courses.Charles MacNair was a chemist and a researcher, especially at Massachusetts General Hospital, and was involved in research involving experiments and studies on human patients. He also conducted research using human beings for research purposes. One of his experiments involved inserting stomach linings with varying levels of alcohol into goats.MacNair created several experiments that consisted of using cheese to feed rats and mice for testing on how alcohol affect ed the brain. This was one of the main experiments that he did during his work in the mental institution at the time. His work was very important and contributed to the study of humans and other animals in science.MacNair's work led to the development of laboratory conditions and chemicals that were used to conduct chemical reactions. There were some changes in the way chemistry was taught during his time, and it did not involve as much effort as it did when he was working at Harvard. During his tenure at Harvard, he also worked as a field director and assistant director in chemistry courses.In addition to the chemistry lessons, Charles MacNair's book The Chemical Basis of Biology, which focused on the basic science of the body, contained many contributions to the process of biology. This book was particularly influential on those who are interested in animal, marine, and plant biology.Charles MacNair left his mark on the field of chemistry by founding The Chemical Basis of Biology and also creating the International Organic Chemistry Organization. His contributions to the field of biology can be seen today, and his book can be bought for free on Wikipedia.

Our tutors provide student support at free UCAS workshops

Our tutors provide student support at free UCAS workshops “I love maths. I love it. I do. I love maths. I could do it for days and not get bored.” But can you put into words WHY you love it… Our specialised UCAS workshops, which we set up in various schools around London, have proved to be… …a great experience for pupils and tutors alike. We  assist pupils  in tackling the often dauting task of  filling out their university applications, as well as helping them identify their strengths and work out what they would like to do both as a course and in general life. Here are a few words from two of our tutors who recently participated in one of these events: Sophie Almost exactly 10 years since I filled out my own UCAS form, I found myself boarding a minibus to north London with 10 other Tutorfair tutors, with the aim of helping the young people of Oasis Academy Enfield to do the same. On arrival, we were divided into four groups: student finances, choosing a course, choosing a university and personal statements. My group were working on how to write a good personal statement. Some students had clearly thought a lot about their chosen subject, while others were less clear. Highlights of the day included a young man telling me he didn’t have any experience in his chosen field (IT) and then remembering that his teacher asks him to fix the school computers… and  a girl who passionately loves maths but couldn’t explain why, eventually  realising she was satisfied by things  being either wrong or right. The students found out things they didn’t know about each other (one had been a champion trampolinist), started to gain confidence and, I hope, learned that each has something unique and special to offer the university of their choice. Kieran On 28th March, a group of 10 Tutorfair tutors set off to help a group of sixth formers begin the ever-arduous process of working out what they want to do after school. All the students were very lively and switched on with a wide and varied set of hopes and ambitions. We, the tutors, hopefully offered some good advice on what the next key steps are after finishing school. Lots of the students discovered new ideas and possible future career paths â€"anything from 3D printing to marine biology and palaeontology to maths and philosophy. The tutors and students all agreed that this was a really great, fun day of activity â€" something that shows Tutorfair is having an awesome impact on young people. After all, learning about how to navigate your way through the endless range of choices, UCAS statements, examination grade requirements and the rest is so often an overwhelming task! The goal here was to offer a bit of encouragement and essentially open up the world of opportunities available to young people â€" and this was well and truly achieved, so it was a job well done by everyone!

Better Pedagogy and Time-Savings through Automated Feedback

Better Pedagogy and Time-Savings through Automated Feedback Automated Feedback Solutions Chichikovs teacher looks miserable about all the corrections he has to do If you teach ESL, you may have encountered any number of disparaging remarks from students and teachers alike about language instruction. For example, when I challenged my students a couple of weeks ago to spend a little more time on their English homework, one of my college students said to me, No  offense, but it is ONLY English. I countered, Isnt English the most important language in the world for business, travel, and research? Yes, came the reply, but I live in St-Jerome.  There was some nodding and general agreement that followed.  Apparently, in St-Jerome, Quebec, English does not seem to be a pressing need for some eighteen-year-old Francophones. Years earlier, in South Korea, during a department meeting about adding a writing component to our Freshman English Program, a colleague declared with a grin, Whats the point? They dont learn anything away. There was some nodding. General agreement that followed that remark, also. Apparently, adding writing correction to the list of ESL teachers duties does not always seem like a particularly effective use of time in all contexts. Obviously, motivation can ebb and flow on both sides of the teachers desk. Learning, for example, when to use the  Present Perfect Progressive can seem like more trouble than it is worth. Also, correcting the same error in a students writing multiple times can be disheartening to even the most patient of teachers. Such problems! Are ESL teachers doomed forevermore to be the workhorses of the academic world? Automated Feedback Solutions Computers can provide solutions to some of the problems one encounters in ESL. If you think English is irrelevant to your day-to-day life, YouTube and Facebook might persuade you otherwise. If you are starting to feel that correcting quizzes and writing assignments is getting tedious,  Moodle and Virtual Writing Tutor can help. Lately, I have been using Bokomaru Publications  Moodle-Assisted English Language Learning site called Labo danglais. I do almost all of my testing online with automatically graded quizzes and peer-reviewed writing assignments. As a result, students get scores quicker than they did when I did all correction by hand, and I notice a significant reduction in the amount of tedium in my job. To provide my students with faster corrective feedback on writing errors, I use  Virtual Writing Tutor. When my colleagues complain that they spent the weekend giving corrective feedback on student essays, I sympathize, a little. I think back to the years when my weekends were gobbled up by stacks of writing corrections, and then I smile at how the most repetitive and tedious aspects of providing corrective feedback are now handled by a machine. Correction without Tears Step 1 To illustrate one way that my job has gotten easier without sacrificing good pedagogy in the process, I would like to share a little about my approach to teaching Francophone College students the Present Perfect Progressive. In week one of a fifteen-week semester, I ask my students to find and correct the errors in a short introduction forum post written by a former student. This is the text: my name is sophie Gagnon. i am born in laval. i live at Montreal. i have 17 years. i study in sciences humans since 2 years. Me, i like to do party with my friends. My best friend make me smile. This text contains some pretty common errors made by Francophones writing in English.    In French, you are born somewhere. In English, you were born somewhere.  In French, you live at a city. In English, you live in a city.    In French, you have so many years. In English, you are so many years old.    In French, you study in a program since so many years. In English, you have been studying a subject area for so many years, and so on. Back to my method Step 2 Then, I ask students to introduce themselves to the class using an online forum.  Of course, despite having done the correction exercise, they still make many of the same kinds of errors, so I  ask them to check their own introduction for errors using the  Virtual Writing Tutor. They get the same amount of corrective feedback (or more) on errors as they would get from me if I were to collect the paragraphs on paper, bring them home and return them the next week covered in red ink, but they get the feedback in in less than a second from the machine. Here is what you get when you submit the above text into the  Virtual Writing Tutor: You wrote:  my  name is sophie Gagnon. i am born in lavFeedback:  This sentence does not start with an uppercase letter You wrote:  my name is  sophie  Gagnon. i am born in laval. i live at MFeedback:  Proper names, days of the week, months, cities, provinces, countries, languages, and nationalities all begin with a capital letter. For this reason, the word sophie should probably be uppercase: Sophie.      Link:  Capitalization error-correction practice activity You wrote:  my name is sophie Gagnon.  i  am born in laval. i live at Montreal. iFeedback:  This sentence does not start with an uppercase letter You wrote:  my name is sophie Gagnon.  i  am born in laval. i live at Montreal. iFeedback:  This should be written in uppercase: I.     Link:  Capitalization error-correction practice activity You wrote:  my name is sophie Gagnon. i am born in  laval.  i live at Montreal. i have 17 years. iFeedback:  Proper names, days of the week, months, cities, provinces, countries, languages, and nationalities all begin with a capital letter. For this reason, the word laval should probably be uppercase: Laval.       Link:  Capitalization error-correction practice activity You wrote:  e is sophie Gagnon. i am born in laval.  i  live at Montreal. i have 17 years. i stFeedback:  This sentence does not start with an uppercase letter You wrote:  e is sophie Gagnon. i am born in laval.  i  live at Montreal. i have 17 years. i stFeedback:  This should be written in uppercase: I.      Link:  Capitalization error-correction practice activity You wrote:  phie Gagnon. i am born in laval. i live  at Montreal.  i have 17 years. i study in sciences hFeedback:  The usual preposition used before town, city and region names is in. Did you mean in Montreal ?      Link:  Preposition error-correction practice activity You wrote:  i am born in laval. i live at Montreal.  i  have 17 years. i study in sciences humaFeedback:  This sentence does not start with an uppercase letter You wrote:  i am born in laval. i live at Montreal.  i  have 17 years. i study in sciences humaFeedback:  Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Reword the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym. You wrote:  i am born in laval. i live at Montreal.  i have 17 years.  i study in sciences humans since 2 yearFeedback:  Did you mean I am 17 years old? You wrote:  i am born in laval. i live at Montreal.  i  have 17 years. i study in sciences humaFeedback:  This should be written in uppercase: I.      Link:  Capitalization error-correction practice activity You wrote:  l. i live at Montreal. i have 17 years.  i  study in sciences humans since 2 years.Feedback:  This sentence does not start with an uppercase letter You wrote:  l. i live at Montreal. i have 17 years.  i  study in sciences humans since 2 years.Feedback:  Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Reword the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym. You wrote:  l. i live at Montreal. i have 17 years.  i  study in sciences humans since 2 years.Feedback:  This should be written in uppercase: I.      Link:  Capitalization error-correction practice activity You wrote:   i live at Montreal. i have 17 years. i  study  in sciences humans since 2 years. Me, iFeedback:  Use the Present Perfect to express durations of time that include the present. Did you mean i have been studying Social Sciences for 2 years? You wrote:  t Montreal. i have 17 years. i study in  sciences humans  since 2 years. Me, i like to do party wFeedback:  In English, plural nouns do not require plural adjectives. Adjectives and noun modifiers must remain singular. Did you mean ? You wrote:  t Montreal. i have 17 years. i study in  sciences humans  since 2 years. Me, i like to do party wFeedback:  You have used the French name of college program. You wrote sciences humans, but in English it is Social Sciences.Link:  Program name translation activity You wrote:  ve 17 years. i study in sciences humans  since 2 years.  Me, i like to do party with my friendsFeedback:  Use for not since for a duration of time. Did you mean for 2 years?Link:  Preposition error-correction practice activity You wrote:  study in sciences humans since 2 years.  Me, i  like to do party with my friends. My beFeedback:  Please choose either me or I not both. Its awkward.Link:  Pronoun error-correction practice activity You wrote: y in sciences humans since 2 years. Me,  i  like to do party with my friends. My beFeedback:  This should be written in uppercase: I.      Link:  Capitalization error-correction practice activity Step 3 Later in the course, I ask my students to create an unusual character and write an introduction for that character using the first person. Again, I ask them to share it online and then check it for errors using the  Virtual Writing Tutor. Step 4 On the final exam, one of the six sections of the exam asks them to write a paragraph where they introduce themselves. This time, it is me who uses the  Virtual Writing Tutor  to check for errors. By the end of a semester with me, most of my students will write a paragraph containing a correct instance of the Present Perfect Progressive in response to the following writing prompt: Introduce yourself. Say where you are from, where you live, how long you have been living there, the name of your program, how long you have been in the program. Also, describe your usual weekly routine, your job, and how long you have been doing it. The Virtual Writing Tutor Makes Good Pedagogy Possible All in all, the students get much more corrective feedback on errors than I would be willing to give without the help of a machine. The goal is to throw so much negative evidence at an error that the interlanguage rule in students heads that produces the error will begin to destabilize. Once that happens, they might then be able to resist the urge to map English words on the French structures, and finally introduce themselves in Standard Written English. To provide that much feedback by hand might negatively affect my motivation as a teacher. The Virtual Writing Tutor Saves Time Just consider how long it would take you to provide the same amount of corrective feedback as the  Virtual Writing Tutor  can provide  on 125 students paragraphs. Assuming you are a well-rested teacher with a two day weekend ahead of you and assuming you could correct one error every 15 seconds, and assuming each text has 21 errors like the one above, it would take you only about 5 minutes per student. Not so bad. Assuming you had five groups of 25 students (my groups have between 27 and 29 students this semester) and spent five minutes on each text without any interruptions, meals, or breaks, it would take you 625 minutes, or 10 and a half hours to correct them all. Your weekend is gone, and your kids are now complaining to their mother/your wife that you never make time to play with them. Your motivation to provide corrective feedback might start to wain by week two of the semester. Now, times that 10 and a half hours by three. I have learned, as I hope you will too, that the  Virtual Writing Tutor  saves ESL teachers time. How much time do you spend on providing corrective feedback on ESL students writing? Leave a comment. Please follow and like us:

5 ways to help your kids finish their homework on time

5 ways to help your kids finish their homework on time 5 ways to help your kids finish their homework on time It seems like young students are getting more and more homework these days and many kids find it difficult to get assignments done on time. Whether they are reading several chapters in a textbook or completing math problems to prepare for an exam, its essential that kids get things done on time so they can be successful academically and enjoy a general balance in their young lives. Its important that kids have a chance to be outside, spend time with family and friends, and explore extracurricular activities. Time management is an essential skill for todays busy academic life. 1.   Improve focus Many young kids get distracted by any number of things in their environment. There might be a lot of noise in their study space or social media might be playing a role in time management issues. Having excellent focus is essential to getting homework done on time so this is one of the first things parents might want to look at. Perhaps a student needs to work in an environment like a library to avoid distraction or maybe they need to sit down and eat a snack so their brain is functioning at its best level. 2.   Provide adequate brakes Students also have trouble getting assignments in on time if they dont have appropriate breaks. Many students try and finish their entire assignment and end up running out of steam or taking a break at a less than ideal time. When a student has finished a particular sub-topic or chapter they should consider taking a short break so their brain can relax and refocus. Finding a good stopping point is essential to time management because students who stop at random intervals often have to go back and reread information in order to get caught up; all of these things take up time. 3.   Arrange outdoor or exercise time Kids also have trouble concentrating if they havent gotten enough fresh air and exercise in a given day. Kids might need to run around outside for a little while before tackling their homework or they might need to participate in a regular exercise program so their general concentration improves. On the other hand, some kids struggle to transition from playtime to homework time and may need help from a parent or tutor to get started on longer homework assignments (READ: Irvine Tutoring Tips: 5 Tips For Coping With Summer Stress). 4.   Encourage organization Good organization is essential to finishing any task on time. Most students need to learn which assignments take a long time, which assignment is due first, and how much energy they might need for each task. Kids who can organize themselves, or who have help with organization, have a much better chance of improving their overall time management and getting their homework done at a reasonable hour so they can enjoy balance and time with family at the end of the day. 5.   Help kids become self-starters Although younger kids will need a lot of direction from parents and teachers, the best thing is for them to develop their time management skills so they can become a self-starter and get things done on time by themselves. At what age and level this occurs will depend a lot on personal circumstances, but its something that every kid should work towards. As kids get older, its ideal for them to be able to know how much homework they have, about how long it will take to complete, and which assignments are most important to their successful learning. Independent study habits help kids maintain higher academic standards throughout all levels of learning. Our private San Diego academic tutors are here to help your child finish their homework. Call us today to learn about our San Diego in-home summer tutoring. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Find an Online Spanish Tutor

Find an Online Spanish Tutor Meet our new Online  Tutor Hector O. He specializes in  Spanish, project management, Microsoft Project. Hector is a Civil Engineer. He has  worked in the construction field for 5 years. During  all this time Hector has been  using Microsoft Project in most of his  projects. His  experience with teaching started when his  co-workers started to ask Hector “How to……” simple questions.  Hector would like to help students and professionals who are either struggling with this software or just looking to get the most of it. Hector is also a Spanish tutor. Hi is very patient when it comes to helping his students.  He can help you set up a combination of learning resources to help you move from beginning Spanish to fluency. Whatever your personal Spanish learning goals and needs are, know that our tutors  are always here for you. We believe in a balance of affordability and quality customized to your individual learning needs.

32 Cool Foreign Names You Wish Your Parents Gave You

32 Cool Foreign Names You Wish Your Parents Gave You 32 Cool Foreign Names You Wish Your Parents Gave You Imagine if we were all named Bob or Sue.From  Bangkok to Montreal, say every man and every woman had the exact same name.Bob and Sue.Feeling a little uncomfortable about the idea of global name homogeneity? Yeah, me too.Of course, theres  nothing wrong with Bob and Sue. Theyre great names that are surely attached to some great people. Still, the idea of everyone being labeled with these two  designations  sounds  like something out of a young adult dystopian novel.Thats because we value diversity. We seek out what weve never seen or heard before. We want to experience something different. We yearn to be enriched by the foreign and new.Luckily were not all named Bob or Sueâ€"that would be boring. Were fortunate in that we can actually taste the rainbow. You wont find a pot of gold at the end of it,  but youll get to satisfy your  craving for  foreign culture (which is worth way more!).All it  takes is one simple question: Hey, whats your name?Here youll find 32 awesome foreign names, plus why they  should matter to  you, a  dedicated language learner. Why Youll  Be Extra  Interested in  Cool Foreign Names as a Language LearnerWe dont think about it too often, but names are a major part of our being.When it comes to naming babies, expectant parents spend countless hours poring over  baby-naming websites,  making up lists and receiving adviceâ€"whether  invited or notâ€"from pretty much anyone who feels bold enough to offer up their opinion on such a personal matter (at least in some cultures, more on that in a second).The reason that this process  becomes so involved is  because theres a general awareness of how important names are. They are deeply tied to our identities. Everyone wants to make sure that they get it right, since, really, you  only get one shot. Therefore, choosing  a name  that the parents, the child and even society can live with can turn quite stressful.This is especially true in the Western  cultures where parents have the freedom to name th eir child almost anything that they want. From the biblical to the bizarre, when your options range from James to Jermajesty, things can get a bit overwhelming.In other cultures, names are chosen more ceremoniously.  Parents  pick from the family tree, they look to events that occurred during or after pregnancy, they perform  rituals, magic and incantation, and a whole host of other processes to decide the perfect name for their person-to-be.Its clear that no matter the avenue chosen for naming a baby, every culture takes this process very seriously.So what does this have to do with learning a language?Lots.  In addition to  personal significance, names bear huge cultural significance as well. They dont just represent you, they represent where you come from, where your parents came from, entire ethnic groups and nationalities. Its tribal.There are names that we instantly associate with a culture or region just by seeing or hearing them.  Take a  look at the  name John  in alternate forms: Juan, Jean, Giovanni. No doubt you automatically made the associations with Latin America/Spain, France  and Italy.This is intentional.  Theres a reason  why we dont know a  ton of French Giovannis. Were hard-wired to preserve our cultural identities, and, generally, the first place people start is with the name.Keep that in mind  when youre learning a new language. You arent  just learning nouns, adjectives and verbs. Youre learning a new culture. Youre getting a taste of how people in that culture think, what they believe and how they express themselves. Names are an important part of that.Therefore, taking the time to appreciate the significance of foreign names is going to set you on the right path, and that path continues right on to authentic language learningâ€"i.e., learning with materials where characters names in dialogues arent exactly the same in every language. So find out whats really behind the interesting-sounding names in the language you want to learn by sta rting with the real-world videos on FluentUâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, interesting talks and moreâ€"which double as personalized language learning lessons.There is, however, another aspect that we shouldnt overlook. Foreign names are just  freakin cool.Yes, sometimes they can be shocking to our ears, and maybe they can be a little hard to pronounce.  Ill give you that.  However, putting pronunciation aside, there are many that just have an awesome sound, or  an interesting meaning or are attached to some pretty significant people.Its okay if youve felt a little bit of foreign name envy on more than one occasion. Weve all been there. You may  feel your simple  English  name is dull and uninteresting, but just remember  two things: (1)  Its your name. Celebrate that everyone else in the world doesnt have  it (even if you have to share it with a couple thousand others), and (2)  You may come across a list, just like this, written by someone thousands and thousands of miles aw ay, and your name might just be on it.Lets dive in.32 Cool Foreign Names You Wish Your Parents Gave YouChinese1. Ai (f)Pronunciation:  EyeShort and sweet. The meaning of this name changes depending on the accent. When spelled  Ã i, the name means love, affection. However,  ai means friendly. All around, its a pleasant name no matter how you say it.2. Tao (m)Pronunciation:  TaoThe Chinese dont need too many syllables or characters for a name to make a huge splash. Brief, yet bold, Tao translates to large waves.French3. Apolline (f)Pronunciation:  App-oh-LEENWho says only boys can be named after the son of Zeus? Certainly not the French. Theyve taken the god of musics name and given  it a feminine and melodic twist. Move over Apollo. Girls rule.4. Rapier (m)Pronunciation:  Rah-pee-AYThis name is about as badass as it gets.  Rapier is the term used for slim, pointy swords.  Ladies with bad-boy fever will be swooning for sure.German5. Leisl (f)Pronunciation:  LEE-slLiesl has been cool s ince the Von Trapps sang their way into Americas  hearts  all those years ago. It almost sounds like the name Lisa, but that extra sl sound at the end gives it a fun twist that we dont get to hear often in names that have more Anglo-Saxon based origins.6. Peppi (m)Pronunciation:  PEH-peeWhen you say this out loud doesnt it just make you want to skip? Or, dare I say, make you want to add some  pep to your step?Greek7. Cathenna (f)Pronunciation:  Cath-EN-naThis strong, bold, beautiful name  is a variant of the name Athena. If youre unsure of  who Athena is, she just so happens to be the strong, bold and beautiful goddess of wisdom and war in Greek mythology.8. Hrisovalantis (m)Pronunciation:  Hri-soh-vuh-LAN-tisI know exactly what youre thinking. Gosh, this name sounds a lot like the name Chris.  Well, youre on the right track. Thats because, in English, thats exactly what this name translates to. Upon first glance it looks impossible to pronounce, but its phonetic, so its a lot  easi er than it looks.Hawaiian9. Malia (f)Pronunciation: Muh-LI-yuhIt should be of no surprise that Barack Obama gifted his daughter with  a name from his home state. Its a sweet variant of the  name Mary.10. Ahe (m)Pronunciation:  Ah-HEHThe only onomatopoeic name on the list. Ahe nearly sounds like what it means, which is soft breeze.Hungarian11. Katoka (f)Pronunciation:  Ka-TO-kaJust as its meaning is pure, the name Katoka is also a pure delight to say. It easily rolls off the tongue, but also has a warrior princess feel to it.12. Arpad (m)Pronunciation:  AHR-padSpeaking of warriors,  if someone were to tell me that an Arpad is leading a  charge against my  enemies, Id feel like I were  in safe hands. Its just as well, Arpad is also the name of  a 9th-century Hungarian war hero.Indian13. Bhavika (f)Pronunciation: BAH-vih-kahIndian names always have the coolest sound, and this one is no different. Who wouldnt want to introduce her to every passerby just for the sheer pleasure of getting to say her name over and over again?14. Dev  (m)Pronunciation: DaivAlternate Pronunciation: swag. Just kidding.  Dev oozes cool.  While we may typically think of Indian names as being longer, this one is short and hip. And if it looks familiar to you, thats because it belongs to a popular actor of the same name. Ever heard of Slumdog Millionaire?Irish15. Radha (f)Pronunciation:  ROH-aIn the English language were all for the silent consonant. This is next level though. These letters  dont correspond to the sounds that were familiar with. All the fun in Irish names lies in getting the pronunciation downâ€"which tends to be quite simple in the end.16. Seamus (m)Pronunciation: SHAY-musDid your hearts skip a beat, Harry Potter fans? Youre welcome. There will always be great affection for the beloved, Gryffindor, Seamus.  So go ahead, flutter away hearts, flutter away.Israeli17. Elanie (f)Pronunciation:  Eh-LAN-eeFor a name that means oak tree, its one of the lighter sounding names on th is list. Elanie  is rooted (sorry, had to) in strength and fortitude.  Its an airy feminine name with the strength of  a forest to back it up.18.  Moshe (m)Pronunciation:  MOH-shehYou might not recognize this name in its Hebrew form, but youre probably familiar with the guy attached to it. He did this whole thing with the Red Sea, the Ten Commandments,  and  saved a whole race of people.  Some would say that hes  kind of a big deal.Italian19. Marielia (f)Pronunciation:  Ma-ri-EL-ee-ahLike the Italian language itself, this name is very melodic. Its a combination of both a female and a male name: Maria and Elia (Mary and Elijah). Whats not to love?20. Drago (m)Pronunciation:  DRA-gohIf the French Rapier is as close to tough  as a name can get, Drago  goes even further still. It means dragon. Enough said. With a name like this, any little boy  can conquer the world.Japanese21. Chiyo (f)Pronunciation:  CHEE-ohIn Japanese it means a thousand generations, which is both haunting and beauti ful.  It also might ring a bell for many, as its the name of the protagonist in the popular book and movie Memoirs of a Geisha.22. Fumio (m)Pronunciation: FOO-mee-ohDoesnt it have a bit of an Italian ring to it?  Did you just imagine pasta and wine?  The name is actually quite Japanese. It belonged to  several notable people in  Japan  such as writers, musicians, politicians, artists and athletes.Middle Eastern (Arabic)23.  Zahra (f)Pronunciation:  ZAH-raThis name is appealing to many native English speakers, perhaps because its both simple  and exotic. Ive come across  several people whove mentioned their admiration of the name Zahra. It has two meanings. In Arabic it means white and in  Egyptian it means flower.24. Driss (m)Pronunciation:  DrissThe name alone evokes the image of a dude on a  motorcycle, wearing aviator sunglasses and smoking a cigarette. Ironically though, Driss comes from the Arabic verb darassa which means to study. But studying is cool too, right? Yeah, you kno w what,  scratch the irony.  Lets go with studying is cool.Nigerian25. Uchenna (f)Pronunciation: Oo-CHEN-aThis euphonic bit of Nigerian goodness is perfect for the modern monotheist. It means gods will. Shes got some big shoes to fill, but at least shes got a great name she can flaunt while filling them.26. Ajulo (m)Pronunciation:  Ah-JOO-lohMost of us probably would not want to be labeled by our birth order, unless that label was Ajulo. The name means second born, and the Ajulos of the world surely revel in it because of the awesome name that comes with it.Scottish27. Ailsa (f)Pronunciation: ALE-sahAilsa Craig is a tiny island off the coast of Scotland. The name Ailsa means Island of Alfisigr. Alfsigr means elf victory, so really, the name is quite enchanted on all fronts.28. Coinneach (m)Pronunciation: CON-akWith a name that means handsome and sounds like the name of a popular brandy, this Scottish moniker  screams masculinity.Spanish29. Adelina (f)Pronunciation:  A-deh-LEE-nahSpa nish names tend to always have a melodic sound that rolls off the tongue. This one is no different. Its both sweet and grandiose, two traits anyone would want in a name.30. Lucero (m)Pronunciation:  Loo-SER-ohLatinos love light. For example, in Spanish when you say to give birth, you say dar a luz which  literally means to give light. Also, Luz is a very popular name for girls in Spanish-speaking countries.  So, there  was no way the boys were being left out of this light show. Lucero is sure to shine with a name meaning bright light or bright star.Vietnamese31. Tuyet-Hanh (f)Pronunciation: DWIT-hahnHeres another combo name. Tuyet means snow or snow white and Hanh means apricot tree (lucky its not an apple tree!). Lame joke aside, youll find that this exotic name is quite fun to say, and youll be wishing that you had a friend named  Tuyet-Hanh so you could shout her name incessantly, like I do with my own Tuyet.32. Vinh (m)Pronunciation:  VinWho doesnt love a Vinny? Anytime American s hear the name Vin or Vinny, were thinking of the actor Vin Diesel or a slick-talking Brooklynite. Its unlikely that they make the same associations in Vietnam, but that  doesnt make the name any less exquisite.So, maybe youve heard some of these names before, and maybe theyre all brand new. Either way, your world has expanded and it can keep expanding. Go out and meet new people. Introduce yourself. Have a conversation. Embrace the similarities and differences between you and the people you meet. Most importantly, have fun.Now get out there and start making some foreign friends. And One More ThingIf you dont just want to talk the talk, but well, actually talk the talk, youll love learning foreign languages that can help you meet new people with FluentU. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. 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Tips and Tricks for the NCLEX RN

Tips and Tricks for the NCLEX RN We gathered a group of nurses together who passed their exam on the first time. These are nurses that felt they did very well on the NCLEX-RN, and most passed with less than 80 questions. The group had suggestions. The first tip was questions, questions, questions (and answers). Many of them had done 3000-5000 questions. The vast majority used the Kaplan class and others used sources such as Board Vitals and ATI. Kaplan was really a staple of the group, though priced considerably higher than other offerings. The questions from ATI were ranked harder than what was on the exam, while Board Vitals provided adaptive testing and all of the different question types (hotspotting, multiple select). Some good topic areas to cover: Lab values, Urine Culture, Process around starting a new IV, Child Dev, Formulas, Formulas, Formulas! Sometimes the same math problem will be asked in a couple of different ways, or you may have to make the jump on unit conversions. They are not trying to trick you, but be careful about those conversions. Remember that acute conditions come first and then chronic conditions come later. There are several types of questions on the exam: multiple choice, multiple select, graphics based (hotspotting), drag and drop, and interpretation type questions. Based on the nurses we interviewed, the interpretation type questions (graphs, charts etc) were not terribly advanced or common. If you know how to read a basic plot chart, you should be able to handle that type of question pretty readily. Most that we interviewed had 6-10 pharma questions. These tended to be tougher questions, but you should be able to eliminate the obvious wrong choices. (apparently there are always a couple of really mismatched choices) More generally, most of the questions have 2-3 sentence question stems. The number of SATAs were very wide ranging. Some had a few, and others had quite a few. It’s worth reviewing those pretty heavily. At some point, make sure to sit down and do 265 questions in an actual timed setting. We think that Board Vitals is the best resource for the adaptive, timed testing environment.

Chemistry Tutor Torrent - Finding a Good Chemistry Tutor

Chemistry Tutor Torrent - Finding a Good Chemistry TutorLooking for a chemistry tutor torrent is no mystery anymore. With so many new and established sites available these days, finding a quality tutor has never been so easy and simple.If you are interested in obtaining a tutor to help you with your study, it is possible through a variety of different means. Firstly, you can try to contact your local university and request a tutor from there. This can often be done over the phone or through the online form, but some universities do require applicants to attend a tutoring session before they will meet with them. If you have applied and found out that your request has been denied, you can still try to meet up with the tutor at the university of your choice, but make sure that the tutor is good enough for you and your peers.Secondly, you could approach private tutors. These can be found over the internet and many of them also require an application. Just because they may charge more tha n a local tutor, they may be able to give you a better overall tutoring experience, particularly if you are in a large class.Thirdly, if you are serious about your studies, you can turn to a reputable company that provides tutors. These tutors are usually contracted by university departments that offer online education or high school students who would like to advance their studies.A tutor is required in order to assist students on their studies and to provide them with help and advice. In order to receive the best tutoring from a tutor, the student needs to choose one wisely. Since most of these tutors have their own specialties, choosing the best one can be difficult.Tutors are more valuable in today's times than ever before, which is why students and parents are highly recommended to go through a tutor's profile first before making their choice. At the end of the day, a tutor is there to provide help and advice, but it is important to take your time and read the tutors' reviews b efore you choose one.Tutors should have exceptional reading skills, excellent writing skills, patience, and a good knowledge of chemistry and common subjects. Some of the best chemistry tutors are passionate about the subject, offering tips and advice based on what they've already studied.

Intro to Related Rates Online

Intro to Related Rates OnlineIt can be quite difficult finding a suitable organic chemistry tutor for your needs, and one of the best ways to find one is to find an intro to related rates online. There are various types of people that offer this service and there are some advantages that you can get.There are a lot of options available in this field, and the first thing that you should know is that you will get very good quality study materials. These courses can be used for the purpose of improving one's grades or they can be used for the purpose of a graduate degree. You have to understand the advantage of this option and then use it to your benefit.Once you get this kind of instructor, you can use different companies to get yourself enrolled in the course. This will depend on the quality of courses that you want to take. There are some courses that come with a fee and some that do not. This will depend on the type of schools that you want to attend, or how much money you are willi ng to spend.If you are going to spend your money for a specific school, then you will have to spend more because the teachers will get higher salaries. But if you are going to take a few classes at the free schools, then you can save a lot of money.The advantage that you get by taking a particular organic chemistry tutor is that you can interact with him. You will also have the benefit of using his knowledge in your studies. As long as you spend your time on studying, you can have the time for interacting with him.Since you are also the teacher, you can teach him your own methods or techniques in teaching. You will get the opportunity to form more relationships with him, which is always beneficial to both of you. The only downside is that you can't use your teaching skills in the classroom because of certain rules in the schools, but you can still learn from him.A particular organic chemistry tutor will give you a sense of accomplishment when you learn something new in the course. H e will also help you find a job after you graduate, so you can benefit a lot from having him as your teacher.

Creating Business Cards For Tutoring Companies

Creating Business Cards For Tutoring CompaniesWriting business cards for tutoring companies requires a lot of creativity and knowledge. Writing a well-written card is essential in any tutoring business. The people that are responsible for creating these cards are artists who specialize in different fields.Tutoring companies provide training to children at different levels and the children receive higher education in their own home. However, due to the high cost of school fees, most children do not have sufficient funds to buy books. The issue is further compounded by the fact that the books that are available in school are only part of the curriculum. Many schools in New Zealand have almost non-existent libraries which only serves as a backup for the child's education. These companies often offer tutoring services to those who would like to attend local high schools but cannot afford to do so.Because of the dedication that is required for writing a good business card, artists are cha rged with the challenge of creating the cards that are tailored to the specific needs of tutoring companies. They have to take into consideration not only the educational aspect of the business but also the concern of the child who would benefit from the services offered. Additionally, they have to consider the cost of creating the cards which may run into thousands of dollars depending on the competition that they face. Some businesses actually prefer to use a professional artist to create their business cards as this is something that the client can feel secure about since it will be done with professionalism.One unique business card may need to include the logo of the company. However, this does not mean that the artist is limited to what is written on the card. They must add graphics such as the logo or the page where more information regarding the tutoring services can be found. The artist will then have to determine the size of the card. The more detailed the information that is included on the card, the cheaper it will be to create it.Printing on the card may be a different issue. Artists do not have the skills to put printing in an effective manner since it is a matter of quantity over quality. Since there are many different businesses that require these types of services, the printer must then choose which ones will be the best fit for them.The printer will charge more for the larger size of cards because they will have to buy the ink and paper for the printing. This will most likely be an issue for some businesses since the business does not have enough money to pay for all of the cards. As a result, the cost of each card is the determining factor in whether or not the company will continue using the service.Although tutoring business cards can be as basic as a business card, a higher quality will usually be required. This is necessary because the designs are used for advertising purposes and they are also used for promotional purposes. If the compan y is looking to market itself or advertise their services through the use of printing business cards, it is very important that the card is well designed. When selecting an artist to create their business cards, they will want to find someone who can keep the cost down for them.