Chemistry Diagrams - Takes Basic Chemistry And Physics To The Next Level

Chemistry Diagrams - Takes Basic Chemistry And Physics To The Next LevelA chemistry diagram is a very detailed model of how a chemical reaction happens in a structure, with corresponding reaction information such as starting and ending points, chemicals that are present in the building blocks, and the amounts and types of each element used in the reaction. A chemical diagram is usually made up of three or more sections, such as structure, properties, and reactants and products.In the structure, there are often structural aspects that involve the individual reactions, such as the roles of metals and molecules, and also how they are arranged in a reaction. Each section of the diagram is usually labeled for easy reference. In structure, the reactants and reactions are listed, along with their respective properties, starting materials, and end points.At the end of the diagram, is usually the properties of the reactions, with how each reactant reacts, as well as the common elements that a re used in the reaction. The properties are usually in a section called reactants and products, which lists each of the properties used in the reaction, as well as any common elements needed for the reaction.Often, the model is made up of a series of steps, and if it is required to get from one step to the next, then a model is usually made up. This can be done with the use of illustrations, if it is to be a visualization model. Also, many times, a model will contain detailed specifications and useful data about various elements that are commonly used in chemistry, both with their molecular weight and other properties.Some models are also made up with the help of key terms that will be used throughout the model. Such models can also be written by the model itself, based on the reactions that occur during the model.In addition to the model itself, the diagrams can be used as a teaching tool by use of an interactive demonstration. This will show how a reaction works, as well as the di fferent things that are involved with it. As well, for those who are interested in learning more about chemistry, they can use the diagrams to learn the properties of the various elements in a reaction.By being able to visualize how a reaction really works, a student can easily keep themselves on track with the working of a chemical reaction, which is something that can really make a difference in their learning process. Also, with the use of an interactive model, they can see what they have to do in order to make the reaction work correctly.

A Guide To Being Safe Online

A Guide To Being Safe Online A Guide To Being Safe Online ChaptersSafeguard Personal InformationPrivacy Settings and PrecautionsCyber BullyingDangers of the Digital AgeThere’s no denying the internet is an excellent resource. A go-to source for entertainment, education, socialising amongst many other things. In fact, it’s actually easier to list the things you can’t find on the internet!However, as the late great Stan Lee once wrote for a Spiderman comic ‘with great power comes great responsibility’. With all the power at your fingertips to surf the internet as if it were a never ending wave, it’s important to understand the potential risks associated with it.While common sense will keep you safe for the majority of the time you spend on the internet, there are some things that you might not be aware of that could put you at risk.  Having your personal address compromised, your bank details stolen, or being hacked are just some of the unfortunate things that can happen if you don’t follow some basic rules for the internet.In t his guide we will address the most important things to consider to stay safe online, what internet safety is, and touch upon some of the smaller things that you may not have even thought of yet. 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Where it gets potentially dangerous, is with things such as credit card information, insurance information, and social security numbers.As a rule of thumb, never give out your bank info unless you are 100% sure it is a trusted source, such as a trading website like Amazon. If you ca n’t verify that it's a legitimate source, then it's worth digging deeper to find out or steering clear altogether.There are some key steps to ensure your personal information and data is as secure as possible.Use Strong PasswordsIf there was one thing you could do right now to feel more comfortable about your online security, it would be to create new, strong passwords.A strong password is deemed to be one which contains a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols - as I’m sure you’ll have seen on countless websites sign-up screen - and is considered to be the most secure as a result.Creating strong passwords, especially for important accounts like your personal e-mail is incredibly important since hackers love an easy target.You’d be surprised how quickly hackers can figure out a basic password, so your best bet is to create one so long and complex they don’t stand a chance of getting their hands on your personal data.Don’t OvershareAnother, perhaps obvious, but certainly im portant step: don’t overshare on social media. Social media safety is also a very important thing to consider in this digital age we live in.One of the best and worst aspects of the internet is the permanence of anything you post on it. Text, photos, and videos aren’t just deleted from the internet after a while, they could be there your whole lifetime.With that in mind, take a moment before posting that controversial tweet, or that risqué photo, if you don’t want it to come back to haunt you a few years down the line!Especially if you have aspirations of seeking future employment, it’s best to keep your cards close to your chest and only post what you would be happy with a potential employer or family member to see.Encrypt Personal DataThis last step to having more secure personal data is an interesting one. Perhaps something not a lot of people consider doing, you can encrypt your data to significantly reduce the risk of it being compromised by hackers.But what exactly is data encryption?Maybe you’ve heard the term but never really understood what it meant (like me!), or you think that it’s something that only the highly technologically literate can pull off.Data encryption is actually accessible to everyone, and simply refers to the process of translating data into a code or another form, meaning the only way to access it is through the use of a decryption key.This useful article from Lifehacker will get you up to speed with data encryption, and how you can use it to protect your personal information.Privacy Settings and Precautions You ever know who might be watching.Another great way to safeguard yourself against those looking to steal your personal data is to take a look at your privacy settings, and make sure you all squared away once you log out for the day.First things first, check out your computer or smartphone’s privacy settings. You can usually find these setting in the tools menu of your preferred internet browser.Periodically you might want to clear your cache to eliminate cookies, since although they may sound innocent, they can be used by companies to keep track of your personal information which isn’t ideal.You should also consider unticking the option that allows apps you’ve downloaded to share data, since this means your information can go far and wide.Geo-taggingA fancy way of saying location sharing, geo-tagging is a feature you might consider switching off.Geo-tagging will find the source of your photos, videos, and social media posts, and link them to that location. While this is a fun feature, and a nice way to organise your holiday photos, it can also give away your location when you take a snap of your pet while relaxing at home.Always log outIt goes without saying, but a great way to ensure nobody gets a hold of sensitive data is to log out every time you are done using a website.This applies mostly to those using a computer in a shared space, but it shouldn’t surprise you to know that hackers will have a much easier time breaking into your account if you left the door unlocked.Cyber BullyingCyber bullying has unfortunately become far more prevalent in this increasingly digital age, where you can reach anyone at anytime.If you know someone who is being cyber bullied, find out here the steps you can take to help them out.A concerning statistic from Do Something reveals that around 37% of young people between 12 and 17 have suffered from this online form of bullying.As a result, it’s important to consider cyber safety, and how you can avoid being on the rec eiving end of online bullying, or make it so that your child doesn’t have to go through it.Cyber bullying is largely a result of the ease with which we can contact anyone, and the anonymity we can retain while we do so. Essentially there are no consequences if you can conceal your identity through the internet, making it a very dangerous platform if used to this end.Dangers of the Digital Age Smartphones can take over our lives if we’re not careful.The rise of the internet and social media have presented us with new challenges, and dangers to confront. The biggest danger perhaps coming in the form of phones, making phone safety a critical issue.Whether it's the potentially harmful effect on children’s development, or the ongoing dissatisfaction brought on by comparing our lives with those around us, there are plenty of things to be worried about in the digital age.Digital LivesWhile it perhaps isn’t the biggest threat to your online safety, social media can have some very detrimental effects on your wellbeing.In this day and age, it’s more common to see mobile phones on the table than newspapers, and that says a lot about how as a society we look to screens and the internet for much of our entertainment.Living such a digital life certainly has its perks, but if we consistently choose the phone or computer over activity such as reading or doing exercise, then how r ich is the life we are leading?This is especially true of children. Often once they are introduced to the internet - be it the tablet or mobile phone - they are instantly sucked into it. If we don’t set limits, kids could suffer academically and developmentally, so it’s important to stay on top of their internet use.Not to mention the dangers of giving kids free rein to roam the internet and its dark corners.Social Media JealousySocial media is one of those things that most of us these days couldn’t imagine living without. It has become so much a part of our daily lives that we can develop unhealthy routines such as scrolling through feeds first thing in the morning due to its addictive nature.The instant feedback of social media is something which really plays on our human nature, and is designed to get us hooked. I’ve definitely found myself scrolling through my Instagram feed before without even paying attention to the photos, which is a scary thought.One of the biggest p roblems social media presence is that of social media jealousy. The notion that reading about other people’s lives and seeing their ‘perfect’ lives through photos and videos can create a strong sense of jealousy in us and a feeling that our lives pale in comparison.To avoid this harmful phenomenon we should try our best to limit ourselves when it comes to social media, and try not to put too much stock into our friends’ amazing holiday photos. At the end of the day, the reality is that most people have quite ordinary lives, yet portray the best moments or highlights through social media.

Tutor of the Month - Dino H

Tutor of the Month - Dino H We have a lot of amazing tutors on Tutorfair, but some of them really stand out. When we decided to show off  one tutor each month, our pick for October  was unanimous: Dino H! Dino is an extraordinary tutor: from Business Studies to Science to English and History, with  a considerable collection of languages too (Croatian, anyone?) - Dino really covers it all. Check out his amazing list of subjects, from Biology and Physics to 11+  admissions! Anyone can claim to cover most of the subjects on the planet: but a quick look at Dino's reviews  shows you his clients certainly agree that he  really is an expert in them all. He's a pretty interesting chap too; when he's not tutoring, you might find Dino  translating for the Italian embassy,  offering social media consulting, or running a company's digital marketing campaigns. But the reason we really love Dino here at the Tutorfair office? He's the most wonderfully helpful tutor we've dealt with; no matter how busy he is, Dino always makes time to help, and he has always managed to fit in a new client, no matter how much juggling he has to do! If your or your child would like private tuition, feel free to check out Dino's profile today!

In Defense of the Thesis Statement

In Defense of the Thesis Statement If your student has had a hard time writing essays, whether for history or English class, the difficulty often comes from one single sentence: the thesis statement. A lot is riding on the thesis statement. Most teachers (and AP exam graders) expect the thesis statement to do many things well: summarize the argument, outline evidence, and inform the reader while at the same time leave them wanting more. It’s no wonder students buckle under the pressure of the thesis statement and sit staring at the glowing screen, fully writer’s blocked.In his most recent work, quirky though critically acclaimed novelist Nicholson Baker spent a year as a substitute teacher. Straddling the line between fiction and non, Substitute showcases Baker’s attempts to make sense of the contemporary education landscape. Of the both serious and light-hearted reflections that Baker presents, his offbeat take on thesis statements highlights one of the most commonly echoed complaints of a “typical” English student, namely: “More injury is done to high-school essays by the imposition of the thesis statement requirement than by any other means. The trick, kids are sometimes told, is to begin with a word like ‘although.’ No.”The last word says it all: No. And yet, the thesis statement requirement isn’t going anywhere. A Google search will provide thousands of resources about how to write a thesis and how to fix a bad one, but what you won’t find anywhere is an impassioned defense of thesis statements.Though students find the emphasis on thesis statements tedious, teachers have not hesitated to shine a spotlight on the importance of them. In some classes, students cannot even begin to write their papers until the thesis has been approved. As much as teachers tend to emphasize theses, they don’t always offer effective instruction on how to construct them, which in turn leads many frustrated students to tutoring.Tutors work diligently with students to help them craft their th esis statements. Known effective processes to improve thesis statements and to minimize the stress of composing them include brainstorming, foregrounding the search for evidence, and finding ways to visualize the argument that is to come.Our PhilosophyAJ Tutoring’s English department has worked hard to change the focus surrounding thesis statements. We know how important they are to the English classroom, and we want the student to experience writing as a process, an ongoing craft, and an opportunity to experience the possibilities of language and creativity. Our English department truly believes in the working thesisâ€"an evolving controlling idea that adapts to evidence and responds to new ideas as the student experiences them. We work with students who write in different ways, with different levels of confidence, and with different purposes in mind. To reach these varied students, we recommend multiple thesis writing strategies. In some cases, we encourage the student to compos e a working thesis first and then find supporting evidence before returning the thesis for a round of revision.Other students may respond better if they find textual evidence first, analyze the trends and patterns of those textual resources, and then begin crafting a working thesis. That working thesis may then adapt and change over the course of the writing of the paper.Though students craft theses differently and with varying degrees of enthusiasm, we know that the explicit thesis statement isn’t going anywhere. Teachers are going to continue to assign them and demand that they appear in their usual spot, bringing up the rear of the opening paragraph of the essay. We also know that thesis statements serve an invaluable purpose.Nicholson Baker calls the thesis statement, along with ethos and the unreliable narrator, “fluff knowledge, meta- ­knowledge.” Baker’s premise is predicated on utility; he compares the relative usefulness of basic math to the useless pedantry of the thesis statement. Baker’s criticism lies in the focus of these teachers. By privileging the thesis statement at the expense of nurturing a kind of wide-eyed curiosity toward reading and writing, Baker thinks teachers are missing the mark. Baker worries that “beyond these basics,” students are missing the “vast, beautiful, glittering midden of applied and miscellaneous knowledge.”It’s dangerous to take Baker too much at his word. He is a tongue-in-cheek prankster, and yet, his denigration of the thesis statement misses an important pedagogical point. Students need organization, visualization, and conceptual understanding in order to structure their writing and produce a strong finished product. The thesis statement, as controlling idea, is not “fluff knowledge.”By treating a thesis statement less as an outcome and more as a process, it becomes a quiet metaphor for the writing process itself. It is never quite finished, but always evolving. In its earlier forms, it is supple enough to adapt to new ideas, fresh feedback, and rigorous revising, but strong enough to guide the student through hesitations, false starts, and doubts. Like Baker, we want to treat the thesis statement not as an end, but as a path toward one possible end. Unlike Baker, we would like to rehabilitate the thesis statement from torturous, academic busy work and refocus what it can do for students’ writing and thinking: provide clarity, structure, and unity.If your student needs help crafting thesis statements and developing their voice for essay writing, you can read more about our English tutoring program  or give us a call at (650) 331-3251 to discuss how our English tutors can help.

East Coast Musician of the Year Competition 2014

East Coast Musician of the Year Competition 2014 Closing date for the 2014 for The East Coast Musician of the Year Competition 2014 is fast approaching. Closing date Monday 13/10/2014. The East Coast Musician of the Year Competition 2014 will be held in November in Bridlington, East Yorkshire Closing date 13/10/2014, Heats 8/11/2014, Final 22/11/2014. There are 5 entry classes 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 18 and under and an open class for over 18. The choice of instrument and music is left to the candidates and their teachers. This year we are holding a special MASTER CLASS for pianist to be taken by Richard Uttley (Concert Pianist). His concerto repertoire includes works by Beethoven, Brahms, Gershwin, Grieg, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Poulenc, Rachmaninov, Ravel, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. Recent concerto performances include with the National Symphony Orchestra and for the BBC at Maida Vale Studios, as part of a Proms Plus Composer Portrait. To be eligible for the Master Class candidates must enter the competition. Further information and Entry forms can be downloaded from www.ccmf.co.uk (see Events) or Paul Lowe 01262 677835. This is a great opportunity for young pianists.

Bad News For College Students Sugar Is Definitely Bad For You

Bad News For College Students Sugar Is Definitely Bad For You pexels.com According to newly released historical documents, back in the 1960s, it’s suggested that the sugar industry paid scientists to downplay a certain link between sugar and heart disease, placing the blame instead on saturated fat. A researcher from the University of California in San Francisco uncovered these documents from the sugar industry and published them in JAMA Internal Medicine. And what these documents suggest is that over 50 years of research into nutrition and heart disease were shaped, on a large scale, by the sugar industry. So today’s dietary recommendations quite possibly hold no merit. According to Stanton Glantz, professor of medicine at UCSF (and an author of JAMA paper), “They were able to derail the discussion about sugar for decades.” Even worse? The Sugar Research Foundation (or the Sugar Association, as it’s known today), paid three Harvard scientists $50,000 (today’s money) to publish a review on sugar, fat and heart disease that minimized the link between sugar and heart disease and instead cast the blame on saturated fat. In other words, this article was falsified to hide the real harm sugar does to the body. And while this is a seemingly isolated incident back in 1967, this isn’t the only indication that the food industry has been influencing nutrition studies and recommendations. In fact, just last year the New York Times uncovered the fact that Coca-Cola gave millions to researchers to downplay the link between sugary drinks and obesity. And the Associated Press also recently reported that candy companies were funding studies that were showing kids that eat candy weigh less than those who don’t. Of course, now the scientists from Harvard involved in the sugar scandal are no longer alive and neither are the sugar executives responsible for paying them off. And the sugar industry has since responded to the JAMA report that called them out for funding studies that benefited them, but they claimed that the 1967 review came out at a time where the researchers weren’t required to disclose their funding sources. According to the Sugar Association, the industry “should have exercised greater transparency in all of its research activities.” But even in saying that, the association continued to defend the research in saying that it concluded sugar “does not have a unique role in heart disease.” So why is this important? Lying isn’t the worst part, it’s the way it has affected the population that is now a problem. Because of these studies, the general population believed that sugar was less harmful than saturated fats, so people began consuming low-fat, high sugar foods to control their fat intake. What this has done, as sugar is actually the culprit, is fueled a prevalent obesity crisis even further. According to Glantz, “it was a very smart thing the sugar industry did, because review papers, especially if you get them published in a very prominent journal, tend to shape the overall scientific discussion.” So essentially what happened is this research, that was manipulated for the sugar companies, influenced the government’s dietary recommendations, which in turn suggested to consumers that sugar wasn’t nearly as bad as it actually was. Instead of sugar, saturated fat was seen as a major cause of heart disease, and sugar was emphasized as nothing more than empty calories. And while recently saturated fat warnings still exist, the American Heart Associate, the World Health Organization and other health authorities have warned against added sugar in large amounts for cardiovascular risks. According to Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies and public health at NYU, there is “compelling evidence” that the sugar company funded this research “expressly to exonerate sugar as a major risk factor for coronary heart disease … I think it’s appalling. You just never see examples that are this blatant.” And according to Dr. Walter Willett, the chairman of the nutrition department at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this is “why research should be supported by public funding rather than depending on industry funding. Given the data that we have today, we have shown the refined carbohydrates and especially sugar-sweetened beverages are risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but that the type of dietary fat is also very important.” Everything is documented through archives at Harvard as well as at the University of Illinois and other libraries. These archives are complete with statements from John Hickson, the top sugar industry executive, in which he says things such as “we can publish the data and refute our detractors” and, upon reading the review, “Let me assure you this is quite what we had in mind, and we look forward to its appearance in print.” Essentially, this looks very bad for the sugar industry. And it’s only a matter of time before the news spreads faster and there are bigger issues at hand. Moral of the story: don’t believe everything you read.

What Can You Do with Your Major

What Can You Do with Your Major Photo by Jason Bache via Flickr.com The 9th most common major is Psychology. This is an interesting major and is very tough when trying to be anything other than a therapist. You can be a school counselor, clinical counselor, go into advertising, and also go into social services. The 8th major on the list is Nursing. This is known as the largest force in health care. This is obvious the career path you would go into with this major. Go into being a registered nurse because that’s where you’ll make more money salary wise. The 7th most common major is Marketing. The most careers that follow this major are public relations, sales, and advertising. Other jobs that could come from marketing are general management and fashion even. Marketing is a very versatile degree to major in. The 6th major on my list is Elementary Education. This is always a great major due to the lack of people willing to be teachers in today’s economic hardships. I also find this to be the most rewarding job not monetarily but in the fact that you get to teach the generations to come; you help shape America. The 5th most shared major is Criminal Justice. You can do so much with this degree other than becoming a police officer. You can be a lawyer, work for the FBI, a counselor, legal assistant, and even a teacher if you would like. This is a very versatile degree. The 4th major that most students are in is Computer Science. This major may seem like you are only proficient in one category but you can be surprised at all the tasks you can do after completing this degree. The careers you can go into are game development, technical consultant, and even a computer engineer. There are plenty of careers that go along with this major. The 3rd major on the list is Communications. This seems to be a very popular major amongst my friends. This degree would help land a job in a news station as a reporter or even as an anchor. You can also practice law, public relations, advertising, marketing, journalism, become an editor’s assistant, and even human resources. This is another major where you aren’t just stuck doing one thing for the rest of your life if you do not like it. The 2nd most common major on the list is Business Administration. This is definitely the most common amongst my friends. I believe this is the ultimate major for being the number one most versatile. You can get a job almost doing anything with a business degree. You can be a manager, an accountant, public relations, marketing, entrepreneur, and even a fashion merchandising technician. This is a highly recommended major for any exploratory students out there. Now for the first most shared major in the nation, Biology. This is the typical degree for all those doctors out there, but surprisingly, you can do more with it. You can go into healthcare, research, education, and you can go into government work. So if you ever decide you do not want to be in your major and it’s too late to switch out, without becoming a fifth year senior, think of all the other career opportunities you can have with your degree. It can sometimes even be surprising when you have a degree and go into a completely different field. It’s possible so never give up!