Top Childrens Toys and Games From Websites

Top Children's Toys and Games From WebsitesTCGplayer offers the most authentic Magic cards, including trading cards and games. Most items are available at the lower prices. TCGplayer is a website that provides many quality products and services. They specialize in Magic card game like Battle for Zendikar, Fate Reforged, Aether Revolt, Rivals of Ixalan, Scars of Mirrodin, Zendikar Expeditions, Gatecrash, Oath of the Gatewatch, and Shadows over Innistrad.The other thing about these online shops is that they have services that other shops don't have. These services include cross-border trading, giving digital cards in digital formats, buying Magic cards in bulk, and having the list of cards available for others to buy. They also have popular sites for selling collectible card games like Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, TCGplayer.com, and even video gaming.Mystic Tutor uses both real-time and flat-rate pricing. Some of their best selling products are the Pokemon Trading Card Game, Battle for Zendikar, Eldritch Moon, Battle for Zendikar, Shadows over Innistrad, and Gatecrash.Myriad Tutor is another good online store from TCGplayer. Their best selling items are Magic: The Gathering, Battle for Zendikar, the Return to Ravnica: Battle for Zendikar booster packs, and Magic the Gathering Supplies. They also have some popular gaming sites like Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Battle for Zendikar, and more.TradeBank is known as the largest digital marketplace. It also provides trading services. Their best selling items are the Top Buyers, The Big Buyer, and The Big Play; they also offer buying and selling digital media and collections from eBay.It is definitely true that everything becomes possible when you have your favorite children's books, along with cartoon characters and all that other stuff. So, if you want to shop online for your favorite children's items, you need to look for the best online children's shops.You may ask why I chose Mystical Tutor, be cause they are the leading site on all these sites. Their best selling items are the Mythical Monsters TCG, World of Warcraft Trading Card Game, Shadowmoor, Betrayers of Kamigawa, Fifth Dawn, Duel Decks: Phyrexia Vs. The Coalition, Shadows over Innistrad, Rise of the Eldrazi, Oath of the Gatewatch, and more. Their site even offers bonus to the customers who join their customer service for free.

Surviving the Last Weeks of School A Guide for Seniors

Surviving the Last Weeks of School A Guide for Seniors Tips from a Fullerton Private Tutor: Surviving the Last Weeks of School As the last week of the school year approaches, many seniors are tempted to find things to do other than attending class and complete assignments. This is called senioritis, and it has been an issue for generations. Once a student has completed their AP exams and taken their finals, there isnt much left that will happen in the classroom. However, its important for seniors to get through the last days of high school and make sure that they dont face any surprises over the summer. The most important thing is for students to finish the year strong and maintain their acceptance at college. 1. Double check grades The first thing seniors should do is double check their grades. To graduate, they will need to have a passing grade in every subject. Some colleges and universities will also require that students maintain the GPA that they had when they first applied; this means they may need to maintain a B or even an A average. Sometimes students will forget about that incomplete assignment from a few weeks ago or that extra credit assignment they were meant to complete. Once the year is over there will not be an opportunity to make any changes, so time is of the essence. Its important to avoid low grades at the last minute as well as summer school because this will prevent students from officially graduating and starting college in the fall (READ: 5 Things Every Rising Senior Should do). 2. Apply to graduate Many schools require students to apply for graduation. Most of the time this just means filling out some paperwork, but its important that students get this in on time if its required. This is also a great way for students to see if anything is missing on their transcripts or if any clerical errors have occurred. If a student notices that they have the missing paperwork they will still have plenty of time to get everything corrected so they can graduate on time and avoid summer school. 3. Focus on extracurricular activity Once AP exams and finals are complete there is little motivation to focus on academics. To stay interested in school students are encouraged to focus on an extracurricular activity they enjoy. If they play on the school sports team, there may still be a final game or team meeting. Students who belong to an academic or art club may be able to plan a fun activity for themselves and the younger members of the club. It’s not important what the activity is but that it helps seniors maintain their interest in attending school. 4. Balance free time and academics Its also important for seniors to balance their free time and school work. Many students were not able to socialize much at all while they were studying for finals or AP exams so it may be tempting to socialize all of the time now that those tasks are complete. Its a good idea for students to plan a schedule for the week in advance. For example, perhaps they continue to work on school assignments from Monday to Thursday but enjoy some social time on Fridays and Saturdays (READ: 3 Warning Signs of Senioritis). 5. Maintain attendance The number one issue with senioritis is a failure to show up at school. Unfortunately, most schools are stricter than they used to be when it comes to attendance. Too many unexcused absences can look bad on a student’s attendance record. As long as seniors show up to school, they are more likely to complete assignments and be involved in any extracurricular or sports activities that occur at the end of the year. End the year strong with the help of a private Fullerton tutor. Call us today for more information. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

8 Cheap Alternatives To Your Favorite Technology Accessories

8 Cheap Alternatives To Your Favorite Technology Accessories Image via https://bizlaunchblogdotcom.files.wordpress.com The following eight technology accessories are cheaper and better alternatives to more popular brand name items. (I actually own most of these, so I can vouch for their usefulness and quality.) I recommend trying these little gadgets out, because they can make your life a whole lot more convenient without breaking the bank! 1.)  Portable Mini Speaker by Accessorize Your Life: $14.99 Image via Amazon.com This portable mini speaker is an improved (and often cheaper) alternative to similar accessories. I originally bought this speaker because my laptop’s sound volume is pretty poor, and this portable device was  exactly  what I needed. This speaker connects via audio socket (speaker/headphone jack) to your computer or MP3/4 player to deliver amazing, enhanced sound, and at only 3 ounces, it’s (like the advertisement says) “ultra-portable.” Unlike with some inferior speakers, you can also hook multiple Accessorize Your Life speakers together for a more intense sound, like for at that party where you need some banging bass. Even better, this mini speaker comes with a handy mesh carrying case and charging cord, so you have everything you need both to transport it and set it up right out of the bag. 2.)  Portable USB Car Charger by Volmate: $12.98 Image via Amazon.com We’ve all been there: you’re stuck in the car and your phone’s dying, and you wish you were home so you could just plug the darn thing in. Well, with the Volmate Portable USB Car Charger, you don’t have to worry about that anymore! This car charger plugs into your cigarette lighter socket and offers up three (count ‘em, THREE!) USB ports for you to plug all of your tech goodies into. Two of those ports are essentially to charge phones, while the remaining outlet puts out more charge so you can charge larger items like a tablet faster. However, since the Volmate creators have apparently thought of everything, their “smart charge” characteristic ensures that devices charge at only the maximum speed, and also automatically stop when the device battery is full. What more could you ask for? 3.)  External Battery Pack by PowerGen: $39.99 Image via Amazon.com This is by far the most expensive item on this list, but don’t let that deter you: the PowerGen External Battery Pack is worth the investment. Basically, you charge this item on your own time and then use it as a completely portable charger (no plugging into an outlet required!) for your phone, tablet, or other device when you don’t have access to a wall or car outlet. This external battery pack packs a punch, putting out 12,000 mAh (that’s milli Ampere hours, the units for how much energy a battery can store). What does that mean for you? Basically, that it can charge an iPhone about 5-6 times, an iPad Mini 1.5-2 times, an iPad 2 1.25 times, and an iPad 3 or 4 about 65 percent. For those of you who haven’t done research on such things, that’s pretty darn impressive for a technology accessory that’s only a little bigger and heavier than an iPhone 4. Finally, it has 3 USB ports to charge 3 items simultaneously, and it also has a built-in flashlight that’s extremely convenient. Frankly, you can’t go wrong with this device, and the best part is, PowerGen has a variety of charger sizes (with corresponding larger or smaller battery charges) available for all of your needs. 4.)  Dual USB Wall Charger by PowerGen: $13.99 Image via Amazon.com So, you might be wondering how you’re actually supposed to charge #3 on this list, no? Well, with the PowerGen Dual USB Wall Charger, that is! You simply plug a USB cord (that is, a cord that has USB adaptors on both ends) into the PowerGen External Battery Pack and into the PowerGen Dual USB Wall Charger, and you have instant charging. And that’s not all this wall charger can power. The PowerGen Dual USB Wall Charger simply plugs into a wall outlet and lets you charge any device that can be connected with a USB cord. That means phones, tablets and more. 5.)  4-in-1 USB Charging Cable by COTTEE: $8.99 Image via Amazon.com Now that you’ve been introduced to a few accessories, you’re probably worried about the number of charging cables you’ll have to carry just to deal with all of these new items. Well, never fear, because that’s where this 4-in-1 USB Charging Cable by COTTEE comes in! It’s basically one wire that splits into five adapter heads so you’ll never lack an adapter for charging all your devices. Aside from the USB adapter head, there’s one for the iPhone 4, Galaxy 5s/Note 3, iPhone 5/6, and a Micro-USB. Essentially, that’s everything you need for all of your Android and iPhone smartphones, in one convenient place. 6.)  International Travel Plug Adaptor Kit by Ceptics: $6.99 Image via Amazon.com Looking to study abroad sometime soon? Then this is the ideal accessory for you! The Ceptics International Travel Plug Adapter Kit is a nifty accessory that combines all of the outlet adapters you need for the “U.S., Europe, Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK” in one handheld item. The outlet adapters all snap together into a configuration that’s small and protected, but also easy to take apart and use in a second. 7.)  Universal Travel Case for Small Electronics and Accessories by AmazonBasics: $10.49 Image via Amazon.com Now that you have all of these cool tech accessories, you need something to carry them in, right? Well, that’s where the AmazonBasics Universal Travel Case comes in. This sleek case boasts four different sized inner mesh pouches to strap in all the small electronics you could possibly have. In addition, the “molded EVA-plastic exterior” provides both the necessary protection for your delicate devices and a cool look. As a bonus, it comes with a removable wrist strap for convenient transportation. 8.)  Magnetic Mount Holder for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets by WizGear: $13.99 Image via Amazon.com This is the last item on this list, but definitely not the least. In fact, I think the WizGear Magnetic Mount Holder is actually one of the coolest items on this list. This tech accessory mounts onto your car’s dashboard and uses magnets (including one that you place between your phone case and phone) to hold your phone securely in your car. After all, nothing’s more important than car safety, and this gem prevents you from having to look down at your lap just because you have nowhere else to put your phone. And at $13.99, this steal is practically criminal.

Depression in Teens Too High

Depression in Teens Too High pexels.com This, in turn, could be a large part of the reason that suicide rates among teens are as high as they are. Basically, it’s one thing to have depression and report it; it’s another entirely to have depression, report it and go untreated. But no matter the reason, researchers are hell-bent on figuring out what’s leading to these increased suicide rates in order to curb the trend. According to Dr. Ramin Mojtabai and his colleagues from Johns Hopkins University, “The 12-month prevalence of major depressive episodes increased from 8.7 percent in 2005 to 11.3 percent in 2014 in adolescents and from 8.8 percent to 9.6 percent in young adults.” In this report, published in the journal Pediatrics, Mojtabai and his colleagues looked at over 170,000 surveys from teenagers and at least 180,000 surveys from adults (the 18-25 age block). According to the report, “Each year almost one in 11 adolescents and young adults have a major depressive episode … The prevalence of these episodes increased between 2005 and 2014.” And who’s the most vulnerable to such increased rates? Specifically, white individuals. Most specifically, white females. The reason? We don’t know at the moment, but the researchers that conducted the study have a few guesses. For one thing, they stated, “Adolescent girls may have been exposed to a greater degree to depression risk factors in recent years.” They continued in saying: “For example, cyberbullying may have increased more dramatically among girls than boys. As compared with adolescent boys, adolescent girls also now use mobile phones with texting applications more frequently and intensively and problematic mobile phone use among young people have been linked to depressed mood.” Still, doctors aren’t reporting that they are treating teenagers for the issue. Basically, this suggests to the researchers that more teens are going without treatment. According to them, “Depression is a sizeable and growing deadly threat to our U.S. adolescent population.” As for the reasons, we can only guess. One of the reasons could be that there’s a general fear of antidepressants and the harm they do rather than the good. Many believe that antidepressants can increase the risk of suicide, though there isn’t actually any direct link between the two. The other potential reason could be that teens aren’t actually telling anyone. They could be reporting their depression in surveys, but keeping it to themselves when it comes to family, friends and doctors. According to Dr. Anne Glowinski and Guiseppe D’Amelio from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, this needs to be studied more in-depth, and quickly. In a commentary from the two, they stated, “the other problem, that of ever-increasing untreated youth depression, concerns all of us at a time when suicide is now the second leading cause of death for adolescents aged 15 to 19 years.” Essentially, depression is a beast that we haven’t yet learned how to tackle. Sure, we have antidepressant drugs and remedies, but that doesn’t solve the problem when depression goes unreported, which it seems to a majority of the time. The stigma surrounding such antidepressants, for one, needs to be abolished. And for another thing, we need to, as a society, become more aware of the signs, be kinder to people and do our part to help make the world a better place. Even simply being polite while you’re in line at Starbucks on your college campus could make someone’s day. The little things are more important than you know, and being proactive against such a terrible disease is a great start. In the meantime, on the scientific end, researchers need to come up with a solution that’s going to last, one that’s going to significantly decrease those suicide rates and increase those that are being treated for depression. Of course, I suppose it’s easier said than done, but we can take steps now to help move things along.

The Various Ways To Improve Your Academic Skills

The Various Ways To Improve Your Academic SkillsDid you know that there are tutors who are qualified to tutor in ZZZ and ZZZZ schools? And did you know that if you found a school and the teacher was only qualified to teach X students, then he is not qualified to tutor for you? And did you know that there are websites that are dedicated to helping teachers to teach students from different backgrounds?In all this, there has been a rising trend of selecting the right kind of school to educate their children. Although, there are a lot of advantages of selecting an educational institute, there are also a lot of disadvantages that you should consider before enrolling your child for schooling. For instance, you should consider the many rules and regulations that are usually enforced by various institutes that teach the subject.You should also understand that not all schools adhere to the same set of rules, although it is possible that some do. So, while you will be looking for the best scho ol, you must look into all the possible school to determine the best school for your child. Since most of the schools are willing to help their students in improving their academics and social skills, you have to ensure that you hire a teacher whom you can trust.If you decide to enroll your child in a school, you must look for the institute that offers the facilities that you need. When it comes to selecting the institute, there are numerous schools who hire tutors in order to teach students from various backgrounds. These tutors can help a lot in preparing the students for admission to the schools.These teachers can help in teaching the students to interact with their peers, so that they can form close relationships. In this way, students will get their confidence and self-esteem back. In this way, students can enjoy the classes they are taking at the school.While students are trying to bond with each other, you can learn about certain classrooms in the school. At the same time, yo u can ask a teacher about the benefits of hiring a private tutor. After all, you cannot spend your whole day with a teacher and yet the lessons you learn are important.In all these ways, it is evident that you can enjoy learning from any WZZ or ZZZZ school. All you have to do is to look for the right teacher. But when you choose a teacher, you must make sure that he is qualified enough to teach the students.

Free Tutor For High School Algebra

Free Tutor For High School AlgebraIf you're struggling with algebra and want to improve your grades in a class, a free tutor for high school algebra can help. When you take this kind of class for your algebra I course, your teacher will give you specific, timed instructions on how to study. The most helpful thing about a tutor for high school algebra is that he or she can show you the best ways to learn the subject.Even though you may be able to finish the same topics with a tutor for high school algebra, it's important to know what you need to do when you're working on a specific problem. Your teacher should make it clear to you how to work on a problem. A good tutor for high school algebra will also give you tips and hints as to which problem sets you should tackle.There are lots of people who get stuck in a class because they have no idea what to do. It's important to spend at least 15 minutes every day working on homework, even if you don't feel like it. Even if you're frustrated by the whole process, you need to stick to it and build up your stamina.In order to learn and master any subject, it's essential to get useful resources. You can either check out an online tutoring program or search for your textbooks online. When you find them, pick one that has a high ratio of free resources, i.e.If you are already a college student, a good high school algebra book is available online. However, if you aren't yet, you need to go for a secondhand book. This means that you'll have to buy the book, but you won't have to pay for it.By the time you buy the book, you will know whether it's a good book. A good book will show you all the right methods to work with algebra problems. They should also have the correct numbers of math exercises and strategies that you should use in your assignments.Finding a good book isn't a simple task. Online books are better than the ones from the library, but if you're still not sure which is best, ask your friends or classmates for thei r recommendations. The quality of the book shouldn't be an issue, as long as you get the right tutor for high school algebra for your grade.

Computer Courses for Learning to Type Faster

Computer Courses for Learning to Type Faster IT Support Courses for Typing Text Quickly ChaptersHave a Good Posture in Order to Improve Your TypingPosition Your Fingers and Memorise the Locations of the KeysLearn to Type Quickly without Looking at the KeyboardKnowing how to type quickly on a keyboard is a valuable skill in an age where computers are used on a daily basis.  Younger generations born with a mouse in their hands will learn to type quickly before they leave school while the older generations will probably make it up as they go along.These older generations are often thought of as being detached from modern technologies and a large number of the oldest generations lack both the hardware and skills to get themselves connected.Did you know that in order to type quickly, you’ll have to use all ten fingers?However, typing speed doesn’t just boil down to how quickly you can type characters.  Typing skills include being able to effectively using a word processor (like Word or OpenOffice) as well as mastering keyboard shortcuts and making as few errors as possib le.Just like in the golden age of typewriters, typing is an art form. And just like with all arts, learning to type quickly is a skill that requires a lot of effort and perseverance. With that in mind, Superprof is here to bring you some useful tips for those who want to learn how to type faster. However, it's not just about doing typing tests and fast typing through muscle memory, you have to be able to type everything with a high degree of accuracy and without making a mistake!How many of you are still using two fingers to hunt and peck and only managing five or six words per minute (wpm)?To learn to type on a computer keyboard, there’s no big secret: you firstly need to be sitting correctly.Your position at the keyboard is hugely important. (Source: stokpic.com)If you’re not sitting correctly for long periods of time and looking for different letters, characters, and accents, you can do a lot of damage.  A bad posture can cause back pain, muscle fatigue, skeletal muscle probl ems like tendinitis and tenosynovitis or carpal tunnel syndrome.In order to learn to type a text as quickly as possible with both your hands, here’s how you should sit when you type every letter:Sit in a well-lit and well-ventilated areaType on a desk, never on your lap or while lying in bedSit with a straight back with your feet on the floorYour feet need to be lined up with your shoulders and your legs parallelYour wrists need to be at the same height as the keyboard so that you can bend your fingers easilyMake sure you’re breathing well and pushing out your rib cagePush your head and shoulders back so that your back isn’t archedTense your abs when breathing out so that your stomach remains flatMake sure your chair is at the right heightTo type more quickly, you’ll have to get used to your keyboard.  English computers use the popular “qwerty” layout (named after the first 5 characters on the top row).  Since there are no accents in English (except a few loanwords like café, cliché, etc.), there are no accent keys on our keyboards.If you're English, then you're probably using a qwerty keyboard without accents. This means that if you have to type in other languages, you’ll have to get a different keyboard or learn some shortcuts. This is more difficult than having a dedicated key. Of course, if you only type in English, then your keyboard layout will be fine and you can always use the shortcut.Ready to learn to type more quickly? Let’s go!You’ll need to firstly be able to type without looking at your hands.A music teacher will tell beginners the same thing when playing the piano: you need to focus on the sheet music rather than looking at your hands.  Learning how to type is the same; your typing will improve by correcting the mistakes you make on the screen.Before you’re able to do that, you’ll need to get used to the keyboard and where to place your fingers.Find out more about our cyber security tutorials and coding courses.Position Y our Fingers and Memorise the Locations of the KeysAs we said before, English keyboards have the “qwerty” layout.Did you learn that at school?The reason this layout exists is because when typewriters were first being developed, they needed to keep the metal arms from jamming with one another by keeping regularly used letters apart from one another. While this is no longer a problem, the layout stuck and people are very unwilling to try other layouts.Make sure you learn where all the keys are located on your keyboard. (Source: pixabay.com)The letters were therefore placed in this order rather than in alphabetical order.  If you want to learn to type quickly, you’ll need to improve your dexterity and “lock” your hands since your fingers are going to find the keys, your hands shouldn’t move.Your fingers will sit over the home row keys (from the a to ; keys).Here are the rules for where your fingers should be:Left index finger on FLeft middle finger on DLeft ring finger on SL eft pinky on A.Right index on JRight middle finger on KRight ring finger on LRight pinky on ;Both thumbs should be on the Space Bar.As soon as you start, you should already have 8 letters memorised.Each finger has an area where it operates:Left pinky: 1, q, a, z, , ctrl, shift, caps lock, tab, and `Left ring finger: 2, w, s, x, and the Windows buttonLeft middle finger: 3, e, d, cLeft index: 4, r, f, v, 5, t, g, bLeft thumb: Space Bar and AltThe right hand operates as follows:Right pinky: Enter, backspace, =, ], #, -, [, ‘, 0, p, ;, /Right ring finger: 9, o, l, .Right middle finger: 8, i, k, comma.Left index: 7, u, j, m, 6, y, h, nLeft thumb: Space Bar and AltGrStart by writing words without looking at the keyboard and saying the letters aloud as you type them. This will help your memory.Find out more on private tutorials for beginners!Learn to Type Quickly without Looking at the KeyboardTyping without looking and using the keyboard shortcuts can help you save a lot of time.  You†™ll soon be typing faster and faster.If you work with computers all day, you need to be familiar with your keyboard. (Source: pixabay.com)Start by quickly glancing at the letters in a word and then start typing while looking at the screen.  The rest should come naturally if your hands are in the right place.  There’s not much more to it than that when it comes to typing as quickly as possible.Once you’ve memorised where the keyboard’s keys are and feel comfortable typing, you should make sure that you practise frequently. It’s just like learning to play an instrument or speaking another language.Any activity, no matter what it is, can be learnt quicker by using a method known as spaced repetition. You need to practice the difficult parts more often than the easy parts.Once you’re comfortable with your keyboard and can type at a reasonable pace, you should start looking around.  For example, you could close your eyes or look away and find the raised bar on the J and F keys. You can then start copying a text to practise.Typing “blindly” will quickly help you to memorise the position of the keys and speed up the whole process.  As you type more and more, the locations of the keys will become second nature to you. Without even looking at the keyboard, your fingers will naturally gravitate to the right place.This isn’t the time to rest on your laurels. If you speak more than one language, it might be the time to familiarise yourself with other keyboard layouts.  Try different games to type more quickly.Or, you could sign up for programming courses to build dexterity in using numbers and symbols!Why not type up an old letter for practice? (Source: pixabay.com)Would you like to learn touch typing and other methods and become an expert typist?You can look for sites with free typing activities.Here are a few free typing games and online typing activities you can do in order to practise your typing:Listen to the radio and type out everything you hear.Go to the site typingstudy.com: there are touch typing lessons with a digital keyboard, finger positioning, and statistics for keeping track of your progress.Sense-lang.org: this site is dedicated to teaching you how to type fast with games. Keybr: you can use this site to do a typing test and evaluate your speed.Do you feel comfortable typing using both PCs and Macs now? If not, you can also learn to touch type with the help of a typing tutor.Why not test yourself: copy a newspaper article into a word processor and time yourself.How many words per minute did you manage? Keep doing your typing practice and you'll soon learn to type faster and more accurately.