Car Chemistry - Venice and Las Vegas Travel in One Trip

Car Chemistry - Venice and Las Vegas Travel in One TripVenice FL and Las Vegas are probably the two most famous attractions of the world. Venice is known for it's natural beauty, and for its lovely sea view. If you visit Venice, chances are you will pass by the Palazzo Vecchio.When you go to Venice and explore the region, you can take a look at the beautiful churches, or you can head to the Palazzo Vecchio. It was here that the famous painter, Leonardo da Vinci, first used his easel and then began to perfect the scientific and artistic experiments which would become his lifelong masterpiece, the Mona Lisa.So what should you do in order to make it a trip that you will remember for life? The answer lies in taking a trip to Venice, then go through all the museums and palaces, as well as taking a drive through the streets of Florence, a city very close to Venice. Then at last you can go to the Venetian side of Las Vegas and enjoy the easyJet or LAN flights.On your tour of the city of Ven ice, stop by the Pagliacci Chapel, which is where Leonardo painted the 'Last Supper' as well as many other works, including the 'Salvator Mundi'. You will also enjoy the Museo Pio Emanuel, which is a museum and also offers a wonderful view of the harbour and the Venice coastline.For your train ride to Las Vegas, make sure you head for the Palace of Fine Arts, where the likes of Monet and Degas once created some of their best works. After this, take a ride through the fair at Venice.As for Las Vegas, take a train or a car to it. There are plenty of options and there are also a number of great tours available. Whether you choose to go by a bus or train, you should be able to find a comfortable way to get to the city.Taking a drive through the world famous Las Vegas is always one of the best things you can do. Your trip to Las Vegas will be one you will be talking about for a long time.

Big LSAT Changes in 2018

Big LSAT Changes in 2018 LSAT Law School Blog The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) is a monolithic and conservative entity befitting a gatekeeper of legal academia. However, it’s beginning to be forced to change with the times in the face of some significant challenges. The number of LSATs administered annually has declined by more than a third this decade from 170,000+ at the end of the 2009-10 testing year to fewer than 110,000 during the 2016-17 testing year. Then came the news that, beginning with applications submitted in the fall of 2017, Harvard Law will accept the GRE as an acceptable alternative to the LSAT for incoming applicants. Over the summer, the LSAT made two big changes to try and make their exam more attractive to potential law students. First, they expanded the number of LSATs offered annually from four to six administrations beginning with the 2018-19 testing year. Second, they announced that there will no longer be any limit on the number of LSATs that can be taken over a two-year period. Now, they have announced that, as of the February 2018 exam, there will no longer be a late registration deadline or an accompanying late registration fee. Still, the challenges to the LSATs law school applications monopoly continue to mount. Most notably, the GRE continues to be a threat as more than a dozen law schools have announced this year that they will follow Harvard Law’s lead by accepting the GRE for future applicants. Additionally, the LSAT is often viewed as an antiquated (paper) exam that has changed so little in the past two decades that students can still prep with books containing exams that are old enough to drink! Going Digital? In October, the LSAC conducted the second of two tablet-based digital LSAT field tests that were offered this past year to prospective law students. In exchange for a refund check for the full cost of a future actual LSAT, interested students were subjected to an unofficial exam that provided an official exam experience and a detailed performance report, but that was not eligible for reporting to any prospective law schools. The LSAC has been seriously exploring a digital option since developing a tablet-based prototype in 2013 and there are two major potential benefits of a digital LSAT that should excite potential law students: It could significantly shorten the current timeframe for score reporting, by eliminating the need to manually grade individual scantrons It might open the LSAT administration calendar to beyond even the already expanded six test dates a year to something more akin to the nearly daily-offered GRE 2,000 test-takers were eligible for the October trial, which included five unpublished 35-minute sections of actual LSAT questions and a writing sample. However, holding a thousand-person pilot in May and then doubling the scope only five months later begs the question, is the last holdout of the digital test revolution joining a club that hasn’t expanded since the MCAT went computer-based in 2007? Time will tell, but if you are a potential law student you must keep up to date on the exam and make sure you are preparing for a near-term exam. As GMAT students know, the rules can change immediately like they did this summer when the GMAC suddenly announced a major formatting change to a choose-your-own-section-order model. Should You Take the LSAT or the GRE? As the GMAC also knows, once the GRE shows up to a party it never really goes away. Since sidling into the business school admissions market in 2006 when MIT’s Sloan’s School of Business began accepting it as a GMAT alternative, the GRE’s acceptance rate has grown to the point where it is now accepted at 92% of all business schools. That said, there is one major impediment to the GRE attempting the same kind of law school coup â€" the American Bar Association. The ABA has yet to rule whether the GRE satisfies its requirement that accredited law schools “require an admissions test that assesses applicants’ capabilities,” and no time-table, as yet, has been given for such a decision. So, for now, unless you are absolutely certain that you will apply only to one of the currently listed GRE-accepting law schools and in the near-term prior to the ABA’s ultimate ruling, your best bet remains to take the LSAT if you are going to law school. Of course, if you’re taking the LSAT or the GRE, MyGuru is here to help you prep to beat any test you are up against! About the Author Stefan Maisnier is one of our most experienced test prep and LSAT tutors, as well as our Director of Online Tutoring.

SAT Subject Test Prep What You Need to Know - Private Tutoring

SAT Subject Test Prep What You Need to Know Anna L Jul 15, 2019 Part of getting ready for applying to colleges includes taking several tests, and usually requires some SAT subject test prep as well. College applications can be stressful, and they can be made even more so by deciding which of the many tests you should take in order to give yourself the best shot at acceptance and success. To many, the SAT subject test may seem like just another to test to take and get worried about. However, SAT subject tests are a great way to show off your skills and strengths to potential colleges. That being said, they still require adequate preparation. Keep reading to find out how to sky rocket your SAT test prep to get the results your are looking for. SAT Subject Test Prep How to Get the Best Results The first step in your preparation is to actually choose your subjects. The SAT subject tests are the only national admissions tests that you get to choose which topics you will take â€" so it’s wise to select subjects that showcase your strengths. Check in with your guidance counselor and teachers for their advice, but also make sure to consider these three tips as well: Your interests â€" if you like something, you are generally pretty good at it. You are also likely to be prepared to spend time revising content and practicing questions on topics that you enjoy. College requirements â€" some colleges and courses will require you to have completed a specific SAT subject test. Make sure to check if any of your schools do have requirements and what they may be. Your classroom experience â€" if you have taken the subject and completed the recommended course work, you are far more likely to succeed when taking the subject test. Some schools even have part of the course time spent on covering the tests. You Might Also Be Interested In: How to Study for the New SAT at Home â€" In a Week to a Month The SAT subject tests are offered six times within the academic year, with the exception of Languages with Learning. This test can only be taken in November. The subject tests take place on the same days as the SAT, but not all subjects tests may be offered at every center on every date. Therefore, it is wise to do your research to find out exactly when your preferred subject tests are given and where its possible to take them. You can sit for up to three subject tests on any give day, but cannot sit the SAT and an SAT subject test on the same day. Getting confused? Basically, decide what subject tests are best for you, look at the test timetable, take into consideration when you’ll be sitting the SAT, and go from there. You can find more accurate information regarding dates here. How to Decide When to Take SAT Subject Tests Aside from any restrictions due to test availability, you totally have free choice as to when you can sit your SAT subject tests. Naturally, there are many factors to consider, so here are three tips: Take the test as soon as possible after you have completed the course and all the recommended work. This is because all the information is fresh in your mind, and you can get the test out of the way in order to focus on the many other tests you will need to take. The only exception here are languages. Thats not a test to take after one year of studying the language. Keep working on your language skills for a couple of years to really refine your understanding   in order to successfully take the test. Make sure you meet any application deadlines. Some colleges have different deadlines, especially if you are applying for early action. Do your research early to allow yourself time to prepare for the test, take it AND have the schools receive it before they review your application. Check you calendar! Work around existing commitments. Take into account any major sporting tournaments, other tests and general coursework, and even social engagements! Planning ahead is key to allowing yourself enough time, spread your workload across the whole year to avoid any unnecessary stress. The Best Subject Test Preparation Every student studies and learns differently, which means there is no ‘one size fits all’ model when it comes to test preparation. However, there are a few general hints and tips that seem to work for just about everybody. Here they are: Hire a tutor â€" if you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times! A tutor is an invaluable way to get the extra support, and sometimes motivation, you need to to succeed on a test. Find a qualified tutor that specializes in the SAT subject tests that you are sitting. Don’t be afraid to shop around to find one that suits both your learning style and your budget. For a comprehensive list of SAT subject   test tutors in your area, check out Private Tutoring at Home. Make the most of your textbooks â€" because the content covered in the SAT subject tests is based on the content covered in your high school courses, you can easily use your existing textbooks to review. This is a good way to save money as you don’t have to buy extra any extra resources. Understand the format and topics covered in each test â€" your tutor will be able to help you here, but you can also check out information on each subject that you are considering Use an SAT subject test prep book â€" when working on your own, using an SAT subject test prep book provides an easy-to-use and cost-effective resource. They are most suited to students who are motivated and can work independently. So make sure that you are up for the independent study and will put the time in that’s needed for the exam preparation. To get the most out of test prep books, you need to be prepared to go through your answers and figure out where you went wrong. This can be tricky to do on your own, so it is best to use the books in conjunction with a tutor. Complete as many practice tests or quizzes as you can â€" These are one of the best ways to really understand the format and style of questions asked. They can provide some of the best SAT subject test preparation, but only when used properly. If you simply complete the test (in timed conditions, of course) you will only marginally improve your results. You need to go through your answers carefully in order to understand where you went wrong and how to improve next time. Some independent learners can do this, others may need the use if a teacher or tutor to really thrive. Preparing for, and sitting, the SAT subject tests should now be a breeze! 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Tax timeout tax responsibilities for teachers heading overseas to teach

Tax timeout tax responsibilities for teachers heading overseas to teach It’s tax time, and for many people, this isn’t their favorite time of the year. We understand that it can be especially challenging for American teachers who have been teaching overseas to navigate their income taxes for the year. Understanding Expat Tax isn’t an easy feat. And as one of the few countries in the world that actively pursues taxes, Americans won’t be able to avoid a US tax debt while living and teaching overseas.One thing to note is that the United States has tax treaties with more than 42 countries, which means that the IRS and the tax agencies in these foreign countries exchange tax data on American citizens abroad. All US citizens are obliged to file and pay US income taxes, regardless of where they live in the world. This is unique to the United States - it is the only industrialized nation where overseas citizens must pay taxes, even if they are also paying overseas taxes.Your best best is to review the tax guide for American citizens living abroad, put to gether by the IRS. But we’re sharing some general information below for your reference and some ways that you can minimize the impact of income tax laws on your earnings.Tips for reducing your income tax liabilityAs we stated above, all American citizens are expected to file a tax return, there are several tax benefits that American teachers heading overseas may benefit from in order to reduce the amount of taxes that they owe. Those interested in taking advantage of these tax benefits, however, must satisfy either the physical presence test or bona fide residence test.Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)If you were living in a foreign country for the year and you were physically present there for at least 330 days during the 12 months, a significant portion of your income can be excluded from your US taxable income.  There are also partial-rear exclusions for those teachers who move halfway through a calendar year.Moving expensesYou are eligible to deduct your moving expenses from your tax return if you maintain employment overseas for 39 weeks in the new location. What can be included in your moving expenses? Anything reasonable, says the IRS. This means transportation like flights, lodgings like hotels, household goods and personal effects, and storage for your things.Foreign housing allowance If your employer has included your accommodations in your overseas teaching contract, it may be tax-free if it meets all of the necessary requirements, according to the IRS:• It is provided on the employer's business premise.• It is furnished for the convenience of the employer.• You are required to accept the lodging as a condition of employment.Foreign tax creditGenerally, citizens are protected from paying tax on the same income in two different countries. Consequently, the foreign tax credit provides Americans with a dollar-for-dollar credit for any taxes that they have paid on their foreign-earned income in foreign countries.For more detailed informati on, American citizens should consult the IRS website. The information we’ve included here is not exhaustive nor complete, but includes a few important details for American teachers teaching overseas who are looking to file their taxes for 2014. We encourage teachers to consider seeking a tax professional’s advice, and especially one who is experienced with expatriate returns.

iApprove App Aids in College Dating Scene

iApprove App Aids in College Dating Scene via Pexels.com Using a consent app like iApprove is one of many tips given to college freshmen from upperclassmen. Other tips include: Choose a neutral place for the first meeting. - If youre using dating apps to meet people, its important that you choose a neutral meeting place. Consider Starbucks or the library a public place with lots of traffic in case things get hairy. Think about what you do and do not want in a college relationship. - Consider what youre looking for in a college relationship. If you didnt date much in high school, now is probably the time for you to explore. But maybe you like to be committed, and dating one person is what youre looking for. This should be established  before  you enter the college dating scene. Actually talk to each other. - Communication is key when it comes to dating in college. Playing games isnt fun for anyone. Don’t get wasted.   - Though this may seem obvious, you may not know how tough it is to draw clear lines in the sand when intoxicated. Making decisions about dating while drunk is never a good idea. Think twice about dating roommates’ friends.   - Dating the friends of roommates can be awkward if things dont work out. Consider all the downfalls of dating the friends of your roommates  before  you accept their invitation to a movie. Avoid ghosting. - This is one of the most immature ways to handle dating in college. This isnt high school anymore. You owe it to the person youve been seeing to communicate that youre no longer interested. By being clear and transparent about your relationship and needs â€" and making sure your partner is on the same page â€" youll be able to feel more comfortable and actually enjoy dating. “When you feel confident that you’ve gotten the hard-to-discuss stuff out of the way, you can focus on getting to know each other,” Elizabeth says. “That tension about consent and ‘will we or won’t we’ goes away. It makes dating much more fun â€" the way it should be.”

How To Read And Use Job Postings To Your Advantage

How To Read And Use Job Postings To Your Advantage unsplash.com 1. Be a little flashier. The first thing to know about an online, widely available job posting is that it is probably receiving a lot of applicants. Most companies will look around by asking personal connections and professional connections before turning to the internet. This means that if you want your application to get noticed, it might need to be a little flashier than it was before. Don’t be afraid to download a template or completely revamp the look of your resume. The recruiters are most likely sick and tired of Times New Roman. You want yours to stand out if you’re shooting for an interview. 2. Look for keywords. Another easy way to find the best job for you through job postings is to look for keywords. You may not find the absolutely perfect dream job, but you can find a few you might be perfect for. This means that you’ll need to evaluate your skill-set and what skills matter most to you. If you love working with people, look for words like “teamwork,” “people-oriented” and “communication.” Essentially, just look for a few words that are commonly used and search for them when looking for jobs. They might lead you to some postings that you might not have considered, but are actually great for. 3. Streamline toward your goal. Once you’ve found one, or a couple, job postings that you’re interested in, make sure to analyze the content given in the posting. The posting will hold key information that can help you make or break your application. Once you’ve checked out what exactly they’re looking for, you can tailor your experiences to fit the job. If the job calls for research, you may want to input the time you volunteered at a science camp rather than a job you held at the local sandwich shop. Find which experiences and qualities you have that best highlight your strongest skill-sets. 4. Read requirements first. A good way to waste your time on job postings is to read an entire listing, get very excited about it, and then realize you’re under-qualified. Most job postings will put their requirements at the bottom of the page, even though they’re the most important. When searching and scouring job postings on the internet, scroll down and read the job requirements before reading the rest of the listing. This prevents you tons of reading time wasted on jobs you aren’t suited for. Now, keep in mind that not all job requirements are as black and white as they seem. If you have a strong majority of them and are only lacking in one area, you may still be able to land the job. You just have to make sure to address it correctly and make sure you’re superior in the rest of the areas. If a job listing seems great but doesn’t have the requirements listed, send a quick email to the company rather than waste your time applying for something you may not be adept for. 5. Look at the language. Another great way to capitalize on the nature of the job posting is to pay attention to the language used in the post. This will give you large hints as to what the recruiters are like and what the company is like in general. If you’re very laid back and humorous, you may not want to apply somewhere that reads super strict and instead apply for a job that seems more casual and right for you. The same goes for the opposite. This can then change the style and language of your own application into what seems correlative to the company. If your application already seems like it’s a good fit for them, you’re way more likely to score the interview and the job. However, don’t bet that the posting is exactly how the company is some places will post very stiff sounding jobs that aren’t in actuality. The language doesn’t necessarily mean you should rule someone out, but it may help you find some that might be better for you and save time. Hopefully these tips will help you look in the right places for a job that’s perfect for you. If you’ve found a great listing, some of these may even help you land the job. The internet is a wonderful resource for job hunting if you know how to use it.

Autistic pupil left with no school place for 12 months - Tutor Hunt Blog

Autistic pupil left with no school place for 12 months Autistic pupil left with no school place for 12 months Autistic pupil left with no school place for 12 monthsSchoolsMy cousin is autistic, and from what I have heard attends an excellent state school, which provides a lot of understanding and support. The SEN and ASN (Special educational needs and additional special educational needs) facilities in her school are very good. I`ve heard she receives a lot of assistance from a teacher who understand her needs during lessons, and her parents are brought into the school every week to be appraised as to her progress. There are a number of specialist schools that cater to the needs of autistic pupils, having a staff of teachers who are trained to provide the right support. Despite these being available around 71% of children with autism actually attend mainstream schools. While my cousin attends a school that is able to offer a good level of support, unfortunately not all autistic children are so lucky. A recent case was brought to my attention regarding an autistic boy who was left without a place at school for a whole year, all because of a breakdown in communication with the local council. He was initially excluded from his school because of behavioural problems, and ended up being denied a place at any school, because the council departments were not communicating efficiently with one another. This is a dire case of a young boy being failed by the education system. Thanks to a Kafkaesque bureaucratic foul up this pupil has missed out on three whole terms of his education. The situation was reported to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO), who published a damming report that concluded that Cornwall Council had `delivered a fragmented service to the detriment of [the boy`s] needs`. The council has apologised to the family of the boy, agreed to remunerate them to the amount of 2,500 in respect of the damage to the boy`s education, while also providing an additional 1,000 to `fund additional activities` for the boy`s needs. This situation very likely resulted in a parent of the boy being obliged to take a year off from working, in order to care for him. The remuneration offered may go some way to addressing the situation, but without proper funding from the council, the amount awarded certainly wouldn`t cover a full year`s worth of home schooled private tuition. Hopefully a situation like this will not be repeated. Michael King, chair of the LGO, has stated how this sad case must be learnt from, and that it highlights the necessity of different council departments being in good contact with one another, to ensure they are `working together, communicating properly and sharing information to provide support quickly.` He went on to say that: `The council also applied too high a threshold for deciding whether or not to assess the boy for an EHC Plan. The threshold for deciding an assessment is low a council only needs to be satisfied a child may have special educational needs and may require provision.` `In this case there was ample evidence the boy met this. These recommendations aim to stop other children having to wait so long to receive the support they need.` This story comes nearly a year after the National Education Union (NEU) disclosed that thousands of schoolchildren with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) were left without a school place. Tim Nicholls, the head of policy at the National Autistic Society, has admitted there are some really distressing stories of autistic children who are left for many months, sometimes even many years, without a place at any school. `We hear awful stories of children on the autism spectrum who spend months, even years, out of education because of this,` `Local councils need to make sure they understand the needs of the children in their area and have the right range of school places locally to meet them. No autistic child should be left without a suitable school option due to a lack of availability. Too many local councils don`t do this well enough.` In situations like this, where the local councils fail to provide a school place for a child, it invariably falls upon the parents to rectify the matter, either by homeschooling them, or fighting what I can only imagine is a bureaucratic nightmare with different municipal departments, in an effort to secure school for their child. This will of course only put undue strain on working families. 11 months ago0Add a Comment