Crime Scene Chemistry Is a Qualified Skill

Crime Scene Chemistry Is a Qualified SkillCrime scene chemistry is the study of all the molecules, substances and chemicals that are found in a crime scene and how they affect each other. The mixture of toxic and non-toxic substances during the time of a crime or accident has the potential to harm other people. These substances will affect the victim, whether the victim was conscious of it or not.By being involved in a crime you could find yourself facing a death sentence. A crime scene chemical analysis will determine if any drugs were present. Forensic chemist must also be able to predict the amount of drug the victim ingested before death. This will help determine how long the victim would have been experiencing the symptoms associated with drug abuse.Body fluid analysis can be used to detect presence of any blood or other blood elements within the body. Drug paraphernalia analysis will show the type of drug (or substances) taken by the victim. Abductions will be determined using this method. Abduction victims have been found to have traces of tranquilizers, opium, benzodiazepines, and others.It has also been proven that forensic chemical analysis can help prevent the crime from happening. Many police agencies are using the same techniques and use the same techniques to help them identify victims. They are able to solve crimes because of these techniques.A common crime scene example is that of a home break-in. It takes a lot of time and resources to properly investigate a break-in. They need to locate, analyze, and test the residence in order to discover the true cause of the break-in. This may include the presence of specific drugs, weapons, and other items.Because of the importance of this crime scene evidence, most jurisdictions require every detective working on the case to undergo these specialized courses. These are usually taught by licensed professional counselors. Every crime scene and every crime must be treated differently. By being educated in th is process, officers will be more prepared to analyze and interpret crime scene chemicals and their effects on the victim.In summary, crime scene chemistry is used to predict where the victim's body might have been located, if he or she was alive, and what drugs or other items might have been in the area at the time of the crime. Detectives will be able to analyze these samples and test them to see if there are any drug overdoses or any other related problems that could have been caused by the crime.

15 Struggles All Triple Threats Can Relate To

15 Struggles All Triple Threats Can Relate To Suzy S. Do you consider yourself a triple threat? If so, youll find these 15 struggles rounded up by Fayetteville, GA voice teacher Alexandra R.    all too familiar   The stars have aligned and that dream to be on Broadway, to be a superstar, to be unstoppable is just at your fingertips. The auditions and opportunities of a lifetime are waiting for you on the horizon. You walk through the door of that audition room and you know you’re the one they’ve been looking for but we all have our constant struggles that stop us dead in our tracks and make us question if we really should pursue this passion as a career. This article is here to show you that you are not alone! But first, what is a triple threat? A triple threat is a performer who has three notable skillsets. This can be anything including acting, singing, dancing, or playing piano or another instrument. Each skill is high and can be considered equal. Most Broadway performers are triple threats, as well as some celebrities (Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway, for example). Now that you know what a triple threat is, does that sound like you? If so, the following 15 struggles will also be familiar for you 1. Identifying your superpower. Can you play piano? Cool. Belt your face off? Check. Perform the entire “The Wizard of Oz” with costumes, voices, and choreography to a T? Awesome. But what is your best talent? Making a slight change to your performance resume can determine how a director perceives you. Are you a singer/actor/dancer, an actor/singer/mover, or a juggler/dancer/actor? The slight change and reverse of any of your triple talents could determine how great you actually are at your talents. Can you stand the pressure? 2. Deciding how to market YOU. In high school you always played the mom character. Youve also played the tree and the sidekick. In college, you were the ingénue, the villain, and then something completely opposite. Marketing yourself and creating a  brand/type for  yourself can be hard. Take time to really step back and see what you honestly can bring to the table. Ask your teacher for advice, ask your agent, and ask your other triple-threat friends. Ask anyone who will be honest with you, and then make your own decision! 3. Settling on a location. We all want to reach our goals, but where should we go to pursue them? Should you move to New York? Will LA suit you better? Should you pick another town like Atlanta or Chicago with a smaller competition pool and be the big fish in the small pond? You might worry about missing an opportunity by choosing the wrong place to start your career, and that decision can tear at your heartstrings. 4. Keeping your audition material up to date. The dreaded repertoire book. Do you have contrasting monologues? What about legit songs, jazz cuts, pop cuts, and 1960s pop cuts? There’s always something missing from your book and there’s always something that is outdated and overused. It may seem like you are always looking for something else to fit in your encyclopedia of a repertoire book! 5. Keeping your audition material not too mainstream. So you walk into an audition room and you are ready to perform your go-to song, and what do you hear? The girl in front of you is singing the EXACT same cut of your song. How frustrating is that! Your diamond-in-the-rough song could very well be everyone’s diamond-in-the-rough, so find a backup plan and keep researching in order to avoid the overdone audition songs. 6. Being unique. So, the breakdown calls for a Mickey Rooney-type that can move and belt high Gs and can waddle like Godzilla. So, what do you do? Do you dress like Godzilla and research all of Mickey Rooney’s movies? Do you dress like the character breakdown? Do you learn catchphrases and movements that can help you stick out in a crowd? What if you walk into the audition room and everyone is wearing the EXACT SAME thing? If you think there is a role that you and only you can play, sometimes walking into a room with each person looking just like you can be frustrating. 7. Scheduling auditions. It’s been months since you’ve had an audition. Is your agent alive? Did he or she forget about you? Now all of a sudden, you have five auditions in the same week and you have a part-time job, and you’re still making your beauty YouTube tutorials and meeting your deadline for those 55 subscribers! What do you do? Maintaining your schedule and deciding which auditions are worth going to can be intimidating. 8. Handling your arch-nemesis. She’s there. She’s the one you always look for every time you’re in an audition. She’s the girl that looks just like you, sings like you, acts like you, and almost ALWAYS beats you for that role. You two are always supportive of each other, but you cant deny the underlying rivalry. 9. Deciding which gigs to book. After months of auditioning, you finally book it: you got the role of your dreams! You also get called in for a head-to-head death match between you and your arch-nemesis for a new hip TV show. Both are great for your career. Both can change your life, but they will start you in different fields. Deciding which role or job to take can be hard. Deciding if you can schedule both can be frustrating as well. 10. Dealing with headshots. The slightest change in your life can be cause for new headshots. Did you get a haircut? New headshots. Did you dye your hair? New headshots. Lost more than 100 pounds? New headshots. Want to have a more commercial look? New headshots. You’re auditioning for a dance company? New headshots. Your manager thinks your headshots are outdated? New headshots. It seems like every time you just spent hundreds of dollars to get new headshots, you have to go out and take new headshots again! The struggle is so real! 11. Budgeting. So you want to take lessons with the best vocal coach in the city, take that Bikram yoga class with the cute instructor, brush up on jazz and hip hop dance, learn piano, and still have money for rent, food, transportation, and those dreaded school loans? Being a triple threat can be tough; we have more things to brush up on and only so much our budget can handle. Along with budgeting comes another important aspect: finding the time to fit it all in! 12. Making time to practice! Yes, you’re Sasha Fierce. You can sing runs like it’s the Boston Marathon. You can dance like Fred Astaire. You can play piano like Billy Joel. You can act like Laurence Olivier, but even the greatest performers had to find the time to practice. But when?!? In this career, we already struggle with work and money. There are great times for us and there are times where we just can’t catch a break. There is always someone out there better than you, so why not keep everything in check? Make time for voice lessons, try new dance/acting classes, and meet with friends to go over audition materials regularly. Patch up and finesse yourself so when you do have an audition, you’ll be on your A game. 13. Maintaining a schedule. So, you are in Tampa for five days performing in “Spring Awakening” and then you have to leave after the matinee to fly in for the first rehearsal (which is really the second week of rehearsals) to Pittsburgh to do a weekend run of “The Fantastiks” while leaving in the middle of the week to perform at Carnegie Hall and fly back and then don’t forget that performance in Toronto next month! Maintaining a schedule when the iron is hot is tough! Sometimes scheduling months in advance can be overwhelming. It can even get to the point that youre scheduling time to sleep between studying lines and practicing songs. Forget about the gigs! It’s about keeping a regular schedule in each show we perform. 14. Sacrificing your social life. So, you want me to be in your wedding party? Awesome! When is the date? So many of us have friends and family that find it mind-boggling that any second, our plans to be part of a family trip, a wedding, or a family reunion can change. At the drop of a hat, we could book the role or tour of a lifetime and have to catch a plane to pursue our career. We don’t have a nine-to-five job where holidays are the same. When opportunity knocks, we pack our bags and catch a cab to the nearest airport! 15. Answering the question, What’s next? The question we all dread. What happens when the river runs dry? What happens when the show closes? What do we do? Sometimes as triple threats, we cannot find a job right off the bat. Others plan six to eight months ahead on shows perfectly so they can budget what they need to pay bills. Sometimes, that means working at a coffee shop to stay on track. But no matter what, remember: this is what you love to do. This is your passion. You chose this career for a reason.  Our passion and love for the arts propels us to make others happy. Keeping each skill refined is important, so always find time to practice. Take private lessons and always be working on your craft. Half of this industry is what you know and who you know, and trust me, someone is always willing to help you achieve your dreams! Alexandra R. is a singing, piano, and acting instructor in  Fayetteville, GA. A Berklee College of Music graduate, she earned her BM in Music Business and Vocal Performance cum laude.  Learn more about Alexandra here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  renamon

Helping Your Child Learn to Read

Helping Your Child Learn to Read There is probably no more important activity for preparing your child to succeed as a reader than reading aloud together. Fill your story times with a variety of books. Be consistent, be patient, and watch the magic work. Even after children learn to read by themselves, its still important for you to read aloud together. By reading stories that are on their interest level, but beyond their reading level, you can stretch young readers understanding and motivate them to improve their skills. Advertise The Joy of Reading! Our goal is to motivate children to want to read so they will practice reading independently and, thus, become fluent readers. That happens when children enjoy reading. We parents can do for reading what fast food chains do for hamburgers...advertise! And we advertise by reading great stories and poems to children. We can help our children find the tools they need to succeed in life. Having access to information through the printed word is an absolute necessity. Knowledge is power and books are full of it. But reading is more than just a practical tool.Through books we can enrich our minds; we can also relax and enjoy some precious leisure moments. With your help, your children can begin a lifelong relationship with the printed word, so they grow into adults who read easily and frequently whether for business, knowledge, or pleasure. Remember When You Were Very Young Between the ages of 4 and 7, many children begin to recognize words on a page. In our society this may begin with recognition of a logo for a fast food chain or the brand name of a favorite cereal. But, before long, that special moment when a child holds a book and starts to decode the mystery of written words is likely to occur. You can help remove part of the mystery without worrying about a lot of theory. Just read the stories and poems and let them work their wonders. There is no better way to prepare your child for that moment when reading starts to click, even if its years down the road. It will help, however, if we open our eyes to some things adult readers tend to take for granted. Its easier to be patient when we remember how much children do not know. Here are a few concepts we adults know so well we forget sometimes we ever learned them. Theres a difference between words and pictures. Point to the print as you read aloud. Words on a page have meaning, and that is what we learn to read. Words go across the page from left to right. Follow with your finger as you read Words on a paper are made up of letters and are separated by a space. Each letter has at least two forms: one for capital letters and one for small letters. Imagine how you would feel if you were trying to interpret a book full of hieroglyphics.Thats how young readers feel. But, a little patience - maybe by turning it into a puzzle you can solve together - is certain to build confidence. Home is Where the Heart Is Its no secret that activities at home are an important supplement to the classroom, but theres more to it than that.There are things that parents can give children at home that the classrooms cannot give. Children who are read to, grow to love books. Over the years, these children will have good memories to treasure.They remember stories that made them laugh and stories that made them cry.They remember sharing these times with someone they love, and they anticipate with joy the time when they will be able to read for themselves. By reading aloud together, by being examples, and by doing other activities, parents are in a unique position to help children enjoy reading and see the value of it.

Like Mom Always Says, Safety First

Like Mom Always Says, Safety First Photo by west.m via Flickr.com People are beginning to put their whole life on these social media sites and not thinking about who is actually reading these boards and what they are or can do with this information. Think about it, as I sit here right now typing this I have one tab open for Facebook and another tab open for Twitter. Just by browsing through them I can see all kinds of “check-ins” about where people are at and who they are with, and if that wasn’t enough, it also shows on viewers a map on how to get there. While it may be fun to check-in with all the people you are hanging out with at times it can be dangerous. What if you and your roommates are all going out of town for the weekend and you just let the whole world know via a status or a tweet? Now your apartment, house, or dorm room is free and clear for the taking. Not even just check-ins, but the most dangerous thing about not being smart on social media sites are all the pictures after pictures uploaded. Each picture showing a different aspect of your life, or of someone else’s life, and while some maybe cute pictures of you and your little sister or posing with your friends, others can get very dangerous and even incriminating. People may think that it’s cool to post all kinds of pictures of themselves at the bar or tailgates drinking, but what most people don’t realize that once you put something on the internet it is there forever. You can delete all you want but with intent archives posts and pictures from as far back as you can remember are still stored out there. And with this ever coming popularity of social media, many business now use social media background checks along with other factors in deciding on whether or not you will get the job. So all the comments, updates, tweets, and pictures that you have uploaded can still be f ound out there for all to see. Photo by philcampbell via Flickr.com So what about the new types of social media that can be accessed from your smartphone via apps like Instagram or Viddy. Well, they may fall into the gray area about finding all the pictures and videos you post over the Internet but you have to remember that technology is ever changing. I mean just look at the recent purchase of Instagram by Facebook for one billion dollars. All the photos that were once safe from the Internet will soon if they haven’t already obtain a faster upload rate to Facebook instantly. Don’t mention the fact that there are already options on these sites to have a direct upload to several other social media networks. So just think about things before you put them out for the whole world to see. Just because you think something is funny doesn’t mean that it should be up for the whole world to view. And if it’s not something that you would feel comfortable seeing on a big screen projector while sitting in a room full of your peers or if you wouldn’t mind your grandparents seeing it, then why would you want the rest of the world, including your future employee seeing it?

8 Qualities of a Great Tutor

8 Qualities of a Great Tutor What are the qualities of a great tutor?1. ApproachableA great tutor shouldn't be too intimidating to a student. They should be someone who they can open up to. A great tutor should be friendly and compassionate, and he or she should put people at ease. When a student feels comfortable around you they are going to accept your help and advice more readily, and thus they will improve more quickly. 2. SkillA great tutor should be a good student; that’s pretty obvious. They should have a good GPA, perform well in their courses, and should have a really strong set of study skills. However, they should also have a solid ability to teach. Not every straight-A student makes a good teacher, because they are not able to pass their understanding of a subject on to someone else. A great tutor should have the skills to learn the material, but it is just as important for them to be able to impart that knowledge onto others. 3. SupportiveThey’re your coach. Tutors are there to cheer you on and support you. They are happy when his or her student is succeeding. They are also not afraid to be too good. A great tutor’s goal should always be to give a student the skills to no longer need tutoring, and to be able to do the work on their own. A tutor should also be someone the student feels like they can go to if they have any issues at school, because he or she knows that the tutor has their back.4. AdaptableNot everyone learns the same way. A tutor must be able to see things from another perspective, and be able to come up with new approaches to teaching material if a student just isn't getting it. A great tutor will be a problem-solver, constantly coming up with new instructing methods and solutions to different difficulties. 5. PersistenceA great tutor has to be determined to get the student to his or her goals. If the student is struggling, the tutor should always be the one pushing for them to keep trying. If a student feels that you will give up on them, they will want to give up on themselves. The tutor should not be afraid to be tough if it means keeping the student on track. Some students will need an extra push, and seeing you put in extra effort will encourage them to do the same. 6. PatienceA great tutor is not easily frustrated. They must practice patience with their students and always be understanding that not everyone catches on to certain material quickly. In fact, it is most important to stay patient with the student if the he is already frustrated with himself. Keeping calm when the student is stressed will help them feel supported even when they are struggling.7. They've experienced failure.Failing at something builds character, and even maturity. Failing at something isn't what defines a person, but how they manage to get back up afterwards. A tutor needs to lead their student by example, and having been through a time where they had difficulty in learning something new is an important part of connecting with and relating to one’s clients. 8. IntegrityA tutor should be a leader and should uphold the values of the organization they represent, as well as an upstanding student. A tutor should enforce academic integrity in all of their own and their students’ pursuits, and as well put an emphasis on a good work ethic when interacting with their students. 9. PassionA great teacher genuinely enjoys teaching; a great tutor should be the same way. The job of a really involved tutor is a tough oneâ€"you are a teacher, a mentor, a coach, a friendâ€"and it can get pretty tiring sometimes. A tutor has to have the passion to keep going even on tough days, because they really want to make a difference in their student’s lives.

4 Hacks for Learning a Language Through Immersion Without Breaking the Bank

4 Hacks for Learning a Language Through Immersion Without Breaking the Bank Complete language immersion is within your grasp.Thats right.You have the ability to  learn a language  by being immersed in it, whenever and wherever you want.Whether or not youre in college, or going to college anytime soon.Whether or not you can afford to go abroad.In either or both of the above scenarios, youd get to learn a lot,  meet new people  and oftenpay a lot of money.We might wish that we could go on being college students forever, but the sheer amount of time  and money  needed probably means this isnt going to happen.Similarly, a long stay  in a foreign country to learn a new language is out of the question for many.There are ways to work (literally) around the costs, but we may have jobs, families or other obligations that require us to stay put for the time being.But thats okay.As Scott Young demonstrated at TEDx  when he challenged himself to learn the whole MIT curriculum for computer science without actually enrolling, you dont necessarily have to go to a specific place to get a quality education.Believe it or not, the same idea applies to language learning.If language immersion in a foreign land is what youre seeking, but you just cant seem to make it there, never fear!If, on the other hand, youre already in a foreign land or enrolled in a course to learn your desired language, you can still benefit from what Im about to tell you.Either way, you have everything you need right where you are.So stay where you are, and read on. What Is Language Immersion, Exactly?Im sure weve all heard the term thrown around quite a bit and are familiar with it, but its popular meaning has changed quite a bit from its original meaning.While you might think of language immersion as actually living in a country where they speak the language youre learning, the term was actually originally intended to describe classrooms where the target language (the language being learned) was used exclusively.Thats right.Language immersion from the very beginning has been abo ut learning a language outside of its spoken areas.  Lets focus on that for a minute, because its really important. Language immersion is just using the language you want to learn all the time.Somehow, weve come to think of living in a foreign country as some sort of mystical experience, whereby the language will creep into our brains and slowly grow itself, like some sort of beneficial tapeworm.First of all, gross.Secondly, the truth is that to learn a language you just have to practice. And immersion, whether at home or abroad, is one way to do a lot of that quickly.The 10,000-hour RuleYou may already be familiar with the 10,000-hour rule popularized by Malcolm Gladwell. Its come under a lot of flak lately, but the research on neither side is definitive, so I think it still serves as a handy guideline.Basically, the rule says that if you study something intensively for 10,000 hours, youll have a good shot at being a pro. Language is no different. Study for 10,000 hours, no matter where youre living, and youll be at the top of the heap.But never forget that these 10,000 hours have to be  focused.  If its not difficult, youre probably not learning. Watching 10,000 hours of anime with the subtitles turned on has, I think its safe to say, produced no masters of Japanese listening skills.This is why you should carefully form a detailed plan, allocating a certain number of hours each day to the four main skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.Some time should also be set aside just for nailing down grammar and vocab.While everyone wants to emphasize different things in their learning, its a good idea to be well-rounded. Working on one skill set will reinforce what youve learned in another.But what should you actually do? And how can you really achieve total immersion?Read on.4 Hacks for Learning a Language Through Immersion Without Breaking the Bank1. Technology: Its changed everythingWell sure, you might say. That sounds great, but language is a differe nt kind of knowledge. You have to speak to people and most of the people you need to speak to live far, far away.And yes, many of them will most likely live far, far away from you. But thats starting to matter less and less.Common pieces of technology that you use every day can be repurposed for language learning.For example, your iPod or iPhone can easily be converted into a handy listening immersion tool. All you have to do is take a movie or television series and convert it into an audio file.Then, when youre out walking around, turn on the file and disappear into a world of foreign sounds.  Continually finding new files and converting them might be a bit time-consuming, but its worth it to have your surroundings take on the tones of a distant language.And if youd rather skip the hassle of compiling appropriate material and get right to learning, you always have the option of using  FluentU,  an online immersion platform that caters to all levels of learners and now offers an app you can download from  the  iTunes  or  Google Play  store.FluentU takes real-world videos created by and intended for native speakersâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.Speaking is probably the hardest skill to practice when youre not living in a country where the language you want to learn is spoken, but by having online language partners it suddenly becomes possible to get speaking practice anywhere and at any time.If youre looking to connect with native speakers,  theres a long list of websites that now offer language exchanges online.Some websites, like Livemocha, will even help your language exchange along by offering guided conversations.There are similar platforms for writing. Take Lang-8,  for instance. Here you can submit a piece of your writing in whatever language you like and have it corrected by a native speaker. All you have to do in return is correct someone elses writing in a la nguage you speak.2. Letting the people come to youGlobalization. For better or worse, it seems like its here to stay. For language learners, this is undoubtedly a blessing.In both the USA and the UK,  there are significant pockets of recent immigrants and long-established ethnic communities that continue to speak a foreign language.Of course, some languages will be easier to find than others. Obviously, if you live in the United States and you want to speak Spanish, the odds are pretty good that you can find someone to speak with.But dont rule out the less common languages! Im currently living in Prague in the Czech Republic, but Ive managed to meet dozens of Japanese people.Oftentimes, you just need to meet one speaker of the language youre learning and theyll connect you to a whole community of speakers of that language.One of the easiest ways to find these groups, if youre not already in the know about a local ethnic community, is to go looking for local foundations or cultural c enters.For example, for Japanese theres the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center as well as the Japan Foundation operating inside the USA.Others examples include the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Goethe Institut  and the Korea Foundation.While youre at it, be sure to hit up your local universities for any cultural clubs or international exchange programs they might run. If you can speak their language at all, study abroad students will happily befriend you and help you out in exchange for help with their English.3. Your very own immersion mindsetIf you have the right mindset, you can live anywhere and learn a language.If you have the wrong mindset, even living in the deep Siberian wilderness surrounded by country folk whove never heard a word of English wont help you learn Russian.Many an expat has lived years outside of their home country without learning much more than Hello and Thank you in the language of their new country, relying solely on English or a nati ve spouse to translate for them.So if that mindset is what we want to avoid, what mindset  should we have?Well, we should start with a no English language pledge.This is famously used by the Middlebury College immersion program, but its something you can do by yourself. If you work or have one of many other legit reasons for being unable to spend all day every day avoiding English, then choose clear goals that are challenging but not impossible to accomplish, like setting aside four hours each day to read, write, speak listen and even think in another language.Dont forget the last item on that list.Being able to internalize a foreign language  is incredibly important to learning languages and learning them well.If you want to have an immersion mindset, then naturally that mindset should be in your new language.4. Letting the immersion come to you  If you do want to go all out and have the classical immersion experience but still cant quite find a way to make it abroad, there are num erous language immersion programs that can be found throughout the U.S. and elsewhere.While many of these immersion programs are intended for younger learners, there are also some for adults.The program at Middlebury College in Vermont, already mentioned above, is particularly well-known and has a long track record of having students take a no English pledge for their time at the school.You can also check out your local universities to see if they have any public immersion classes up for offer.This type of classical immersion experience would undoubtedly be beneficial for any language learner.But remember, if you put in the effort, you can flip your everyday life inside out, leaving English safely tucked away for only when its really needed.All you need is motivation, a computer, some adventurous friends and a new way of thinking. And One More ThingWeve already mentioned FluentU, but theres a lot more to see, so we thought wed offer you a more detailed look.With FluentU, you learn r eal languagesâ€"the same way that natives  speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, including movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse Screen.FluentU 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 Transcripts You can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. 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How to Get Back on Track After Thanksgiving

How to Get Back on Track After Thanksgiving Image via https://images.britcdn.com After a weekend full of binge eating the time has come to toss away those leftovers and to swap Aunt Greta’s pecan pie for salads and oatmeal. While the motivation for this trade up may seem unattainable at this point, once you push yourself to get started again the momentum will continue and you’ll be back to your summer bod in no time … until those gingerbread cookies start to pop out of the oven come mid-December. The best way to detoxify after a hearty Thanksgiving weekend and to prepare for an indulgent holiday break is to make small changes that will garner big results once consistently applied. While falling off the healthy bandwagon for a couple of days and sometimes even a long weekend may feel as though you have to start over once again, you shouldn’t give up on your goals entirely. As long as you incorporate these steps into the majority of your daily routine, a few celebratory hiccups won’t hinder your long-term fitness plans. Utilize these 10 easy steps as guidelines for maintaining a healthy lifestyle while partaking in the splendor of the most wonderful time of the year! Stay hydrated: Many tend to mistake thirst for hunger, so the next time that you feel the urge to nosh, try reaching for some ice-cold water first. Also drink water before a meal and continue drinking as you eat to add volume to your meal, causing you to feel fuller and eat less. Remain active: While peeling off your sweat pants and getting off of the couch may seem nearly impossible after Thanksgiving, try going for a brisk walk (at least half an hour) to promote a healthy flow of blood and oxygen circulation. Image via http://hihealth.com Once you’ve overcome the turkey day hangover, get back into a consistent fitness routine consisting of 2-3 days of cardio (such as running, walking, or even dancing) alternated with 2-3 days of strength training for a minimum of 45 minutes. Eat smaller portions, more often: People who have kept their weight off tend to eat an average of five times a day. Light, frequent meals curb your appetite, boost your energy, improve your mood and even speed your metabolism, since the process of digestion itself burns calories. Start with 10 percent: Start by focusing on achieving just 10 percent of your long-range weight-loss goal. Losing those first pounds yields the biggest health gains, too, since belly fat is usually the first to be shed. Try the negative one-third rule: When you dine out, reduce temptation to clean your plate by setting aside one-third of your meal. Ask your server for a box and take the remainders home for lunch the next day. Try serving yourself one-third less at home too and you could subtract more than 500 calories a day. Reduce alcohol intake: Alcohol is a potent source of calories. A 12-ounce beer has 150 calories while a 3.5-ounce glass of wine can contain 85. Stay away from mixed drinks, especially those with creamy bases such as mudslides. The bottom line: If you’re trying to lose weight, stick with water. Steer clear of sodas: Soft drinks are a major source of empty calories in the American diet although fluids don’t satisfy your appetite as well as solids. A study at Purdue University found that when people were fed 450 calories daily as jelly beans or as soda, the soda drinkers gained a significant amount of weight, but the jellybean eaters compensated for the extra calories by cutting back on other food. So if you crave something sweet, you’re better off chewing it than gulping it. If you’re truly thirsty, reach for water or unsweetened iced tea instead of soda. Increase your protein: Protein prolongs the feeling of fullness better than carbohydrates or fats do. Protein also requires a few more calories to digest. Be sure to stick to low-fat protein sources like low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese, low-fat soy drinks or snacks, or sliced turkey breast. Prepare for parties: When attending a party, offer to bring a plate. Arriving armed with chopped fresh veggies and a low-fat dip â€" or any other low-calorie snack â€" ensures that you’ll have something to snack on without feeling guilty. Incorporate cheat meals:  If you allow yourself to eat whatever you want for two meals out of every 21, you won’t inflict enough damage to hinder your goals and you will also feel less restricted and less inclined to give up.

Reviewing Online High School Tutoring

Reviewing Online High School TutoringIf you are looking for an excellent online high school tutoring program that offers flexible scheduling, you need look no further than a college program. Not only do these programs provide world-class tutoring, but they also provide a very relaxed learning environment. You will enjoy the ability to study at your own pace and the right teachers will help you in improving your knowledge in the areas of English, Math and Science.There are many different reasons why a high school student may have difficulty with reading, writing or math. Sometimes the stress associated with classwork can cause anxiety, sometimes it can cause distraction and sometimes it can be due to a lack of interest in the subject matter. Whatever the reason, most students who do not show enthusiasm in their studies find themselves with little chance of a successful career in their field.Online high school tutoring helps you overcome these problems by giving you the support you nee d at your convenience. These programs offer various classes that are intended to develop the specific skills of the student, allowing them to focus on their problem areas rather than their abilities. By working through this type of program, your course work will be focused on areas of particular interest, which can help you learn more quickly and more efficiently.Because online high school tutoring is a voluntary program, the program directors are often able to offer you something better than they would if you enrolled in a regular college. Your instructors may have additional qualifications in areas such as leadership, music, business, art, fitness, etc. All of these extra attributes make the program much more appealing. It may be more difficult to find an instructor qualified in a specific area than one qualified in an area of general interest.One advantage of online high school tutoring is that you will be able to study at your own pace. Many programs allow you to come in on your own time and check your progress, but others may require that you contact them whenever you encounter problems or changes in your learning plan. Most college programs will limit the number of hours you can be studying at a time.These programs will provide you with a variety of different ways to work through your course work. You can use flash cards, an online interactive whiteboard, online simulations, games and quizzes to help you learn faster. You will also be able to communicate in a forum through the use of email and instant messaging.Online high school tutoring is available for anyone interested in improving their academic performance. Before taking a course, you should consult with a tutor to discuss the different options that are available.

A Very Useful Way to Learn English

A Very Useful Way to Learn EnglishLearning English through Telugu means learning the language by mastering the local dialects. The fact that you are able to understand local names and expressions in Telugu helps you get accustomed to the language sooner and easily. In fact, because you are conversing in the local language, you will get acquainted with the culture, social life and history of the place where you live. Your daily language needs to be flexible, so that you can switch easily between Hindi and Telugu.I am really glad that I took up learning English through Telugu so that I can progress towards a well-formed English vocabulary. However, when I want to learn English I always come across two types of questions. Some people who have decided to learn English through Telugu tend to go for one of two options. They either look for a way to study English as a subject, or they simply memorize a few words and phrases and try to use them. There is another approach to learning a langua ge, which will surely be a better option for you.For you to do something useful and beneficial for yourself, you should at least attempt to learn English through the local dialect of the place where you live. Once you are able to understand the local expressions, you will definitely have much more success than people who are still trying to memorize words and phrases.The reason why this method works so well is because you will be able to be more flexible in your choice of subjects in English. In the long run, you will learn the fundamentals of the language much faster and easily, and you will also have a larger vocabulary that you can use in conversation. This will definitely be more useful for you and also beneficial for your career.The advantage of learning English through Telugu is that you will be able to pick the right subject that suits you best. It will give you more flexibility and room for improvement. And in the long run, you will definitely be much more skilled at the lan guage. You will also have many more chances to learn from the country's leaders, or even take advantage of the other opportunities that the country offers you.Another advantage of learning English through Telugu is that it helps you build your social skills and diplomacy skills. In fact, it gives you much more opportunities to interact with your peers. When you are able to acquire the local expressions, you will also be able to communicate easily with locals and foreigners alike. This is because you will have a greater knowledge of common expressions that the locals use in their daily lives.And last but not the least, in my opinion, learning English through Telugu is a great way to learn English because it teaches you the basics and also teaches you how to be a good conversationalist. The more you understand the local language, the easier it is for you to develop a language that you like to speak. In other words, you will be able to understand the culture and the people living in th e place where you live better. So in the end, it is more important to learn the language than to memorize some words and phrases.