The recent HBO mini-series John Adams depicts many historical American flags that were used during the Revolutionary War period.
These flags were early versions of the national flag and some were used by regiments during the war. For instance, in the opening credits one of the flags shown is the Culpepper flag.
This flag represented a group of about one hundred minutemen from Culpepper, Virginia. The group formed part of Colonel Patrick Henry's First Virginia Regiment of 1775. In October-November 1775 three hundred such minutemen, led by Colonel Stevens, assembled at Culpepper Court House and marched for Williamsburg.
Their unusual dress alarmed the people as they marched through the country. The word "LIBERTY OR DEATH" were in large white letters on the breast of their hunting shirts. They had bucks' tails in their hats and in their belts, tomahawks and scalping knives.
Another flag that is used during the show is the Grand Union flag. This flag was never offically adopted by the Continental Congress but it is widely recongnized as the first flag of the United States
This flag was an alteration of the British Meteor flag. In its blue canton was the red cross of ST. George and the white cross of ST. Andrew. The thirteen stripes signified the original colonies.
The Washington Cruisers flag is also another flag shown in the opening credits of the miniseries.
This flag was used by George Washington on his squadron of six schooners which he outfitted at his own expense in the fall of 1775. This flag was a variation of the New England Pine Tree flag. It was later modified and adopted by the Massachusetts Navy.
The Sons of Liberty would rally under a large tree, in Boston Massachusetts, which came to be known as "The Liberty Tree". This tree became a symbol of American independence. Knowing they were up against a great military power they believed they were sustained by still a greater power, thus their "APPEAL TO HEAVEN".
If you are interested in the history of more early American flags visit our historical flags section on our website.
Monday, March 2, 2009
American Academy of Personal Training Spabeautyschoolscom Featured School of the Week April 21 2008
With anticipated growth for fitness workers to be much faster than average for all other occupations, it's no wonder prospective students may want to jumpstart their professional careers at American Academy of Personal Training.
Now is prime opportunity to become a certified personal trainer in just three months when you enroll at the American Academy of Personal Training, where you receive an in-depth foundation to health fitness science.
Offering day, evening and weekend courses, the American Academy of Personal Training makes earning your certification in fitness training more accessible than ever. In addition to the fundamentals of fitness, students participating in the 260-hour fitness trainer program gain an overall comprehension of anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and more.
The comprehensive fitness training program at the American Academy of Personal Training entails studies in fitness assessment and program design, workout structure, skeletal and muscle atlas, kinesiology, calisthenics, energy systems and bioenergetics, training principles (strength, power, endurance), exercise applications, resistance training, cardiovascular training, weight management, functional training, nutrition (macronutrients, micronutrients), business training, CPR, and more.
Approved by the New York State Department of Education, the American Academy of Personal Training extends vital services to its students including specialized workshops (such as pre- and post-natal fitness training, business, and eating disorders in athletes, etc.) and job placement assistance.
Depending on experience and education, fitness trainers and instructors have the potential to earn well over $56,000 annually; and have the opportunity to practice in diverse work settings including fitness and recreational centers, medical facilities, health clubs, rehabilitation clinics, and at health resorts, among other health-related environments.
Get your academic edge in the personal fitness training industry by applying to the American Academy of Personal Training today.
*Source - BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Featured School the Week: American Academy of Personal Training
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Now is prime opportunity to become a certified personal trainer in just three months when you enroll at the American Academy of Personal Training, where you receive an in-depth foundation to health fitness science.
Offering day, evening and weekend courses, the American Academy of Personal Training makes earning your certification in fitness training more accessible than ever. In addition to the fundamentals of fitness, students participating in the 260-hour fitness trainer program gain an overall comprehension of anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and more.
The comprehensive fitness training program at the American Academy of Personal Training entails studies in fitness assessment and program design, workout structure, skeletal and muscle atlas, kinesiology, calisthenics, energy systems and bioenergetics, training principles (strength, power, endurance), exercise applications, resistance training, cardiovascular training, weight management, functional training, nutrition (macronutrients, micronutrients), business training, CPR, and more.
Approved by the New York State Department of Education, the American Academy of Personal Training extends vital services to its students including specialized workshops (such as pre- and post-natal fitness training, business, and eating disorders in athletes, etc.) and job placement assistance.
Depending on experience and education, fitness trainers and instructors have the potential to earn well over $56,000 annually; and have the opportunity to practice in diverse work settings including fitness and recreational centers, medical facilities, health clubs, rehabilitation clinics, and at health resorts, among other health-related environments.
Get your academic edge in the personal fitness training industry by applying to the American Academy of Personal Training today.
*Source - BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Featured School the Week: American Academy of Personal Training
Copyright 2008
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NOTICE: Article(s) may be republished free of charge to relevant websites, as long as Copyright and Author Resource Box are included; and ALL Hyperlinks REMAIN intact and active.
Alternative Energy Biodiesel
Copyright (c) 2008 Mervyn ReesEfforts to find affordable replacements to current vehicle fuel choices, biodiesel has quickly become one of the leading alternatives.Biodiesel is considered a renewable eco-friendly resource derived from vegetable oil or animal fats. Once the vegetable oil or animal fat is processed, it becomes a combustible material, like the petroleum-based diesel currently used today in many vehicles. In fact, it is used daily around the world, and is already rapidly becoming the main stay of a lot of family budgets, with ever increasing popularity.Biodiesel can and is being produced from rapeseed, soybeans, algae, palm oil, hemp, lard, mustard seed-in fact, any vegetable oil source, and yes, even waste vegetable oil, fish oil and animal fats. In fact, the August 2005 edition of National Geographic reported one biodiesel user who got his waste vegetable oil free from a local potato chip shop and spent eight dollars a month to turn it into biodiesel, which as we know is common practice now in many places.Some of the advantages of biodiesel include:* Biodiesel is an excellent way to use the vegetable oil and animal fats produced today, solving the hugely potential problem of waste products otherwise disposed of badly and the past problems that caused our environment.* Biodiesel is biodegradable on land or in water, so naturally safer for all animal and plant life.* Biodiesel is nontoxic.* Biodiesel can be safer in accidents because it has a much higher flash point (300° Fahrenheit) than regular diesel or gasoline, and is considered a non-hazardous material.* Biodiesel is a better solvent, so it cleans engines that have been dirtied and stained by long-term use of regular petroleum diesel.* Biodiesel can be used right now, in any concentration with current petroleum diesel engines, making the transfer from one to the other very easy. However, older petroleum diesel engines may experience a higher degradation of seals and gaskets which can easily be changes for modern plastic alternatives used today.* Biodiesel usage dramatically reduces carbon monoxide emissions and carbon dioxide emissions.* Biodiesel reduces sulphur emissions by 100% (because it does not contain sulphur), which will help contribute to the Kyoto protocol mandate of reducing sulphur emissions.Proponents say it may replace the fossil fuels used today to power vehicles. But it still has a ways to go:* Biodiesel just like regular diesel tends to gel at temperatures that are very low, but this can also be rectified with additives.* Biodiesel is more expensive to produce by the Gas Companies right now than other fuels currently in use (although rising costs in fossil fuel production could outstrip this problem shortly).* Biodiesel will need a lot of vegetable oil and animal fat to meet the demand, and critics suggest that land use dedicated to filling the need will be astronomical, and largely an inefficient use of land in supporting the demand.* The EPA reports that American restaurants produce 300,000,000 gallons of waste cooking oil every year, and although biodiesel can be produced from it, in the past it went to producing soaps, etc, but the cost of collecting it has caused Biodieselers to celebrate because a lot of them are happy to collect it for free.There is a lot of support in the potential of biodiesel eventually helping to replace fossil fuels. In order to generate an accurate calculation on whether it's a viable alternative or not, there are a lot of things that need to be taken into consideration. Check out my new book 'The Secrets of Biodiesel' and really get a handle on this.Biodiesel commercially, is not cost effective today because it is not produced in such a large-scale. If it were manufactured on a larger scale, it may have a greater effect on price. To use a different example, it costs more-per-car to produce only one or two cars than it costs to produce 10 cars, or a hundred cars, or thousand cars. (This is why Henry Ford is hailed as a genius of the production industry, because he reduced car prices by creating an assembly line). So once the scale of biodiesel is ramped up, the cost will be more effective.The cost of biodiesel has become very affordable as a way to fuel cars and heat homes of our individual Biodieselers, however, replacing the current processing plants that take oil and turn it into fuel may be so high that it is prohibitive, and asking drivers to switch vehicles or swap engines may not be an alternative for everyone. So clearly, there will need to be a "phasing in" effect in order to increase biodiesel or other bio-fuels, thereby greatly reducing the stranglehold of petroleum-based fuels.Another factor to consider is the social cost. While many people do have the best intentions in mind to reduce emissions and waste and improve on their use of fossil fuels, people still make decisions based on their own personal impact; how much money and time will they save? There may be lots of people that are concerned about ecology, but there are so many more people concerned about whether they can afford to make the transition. Until biodiesel becomes the cheaper choice, the general public will not make the transition.
Alternative Energy
Copyright (c) 2008 Mervyn ReesEnergy experts can often jump on the bandwagon and scare people into thinking that we are running out of oil. The only effect this has is to raise oil costs as people become concerned at the sensed threat of a reduce supply increases demand and so opportunists push up prices.But we are not running out of oil any-time soon. Oil sands (or tar sands) and bitumen are two alternative ways to extract oil from the ground. Again, critics suggest that this is impractical since the expense is too high, well it's that very expense that makes it possible and profitable now, and as we all know if there is a 'Buck' in it, they'll find away.But your grandmother was right about this when she said "necessity is the mother of invention." And that truth applies explicitly in this case. Assuming we run out of free-flowing oil currently in the ground, everyone (critics including) will be amazed and astounded how quickly a method is discovered to extract oil from oil sands and bitumen. Sure, the science may or may not be there now, but when billions of people are waiting at home to fuel their cars and get to work and the economy is on the verge of collapse because no one can drive anywhere, work or buy things, you can be sure that the scientists will burn the figurative midnight oil to find a solution, indeed the latest 'scuttle' is they have already started and the supply from such resources is in fact now started happening daily.The same principle will work for other alternative fuel measures. Assuming, just a few years down the road, we run out of free-flowing oil and oil developed from tar sands, scientists are once again burning the midnight oil and discover that an alternative like biodiesel or ethanol can be produced efficiently in a way that does not impinge on regular farming, but is an extra to it, thereby not threatening our food supplies as it all balances out.For 'Biodieselers', the Genie is out of the bottle, and now that we make our own fuel very cheaply, why would we ever go back?Although this sounds philosophical, humanity has an uncanny way of meeting issues head-on and addressing them through incredible scientific discoveries... but only when there is a real requirement.That old saying "Necessity is the Mother of Invention!" sure is true, so take heart and think positive, that wheel keeps turning, things will come right.
Allergic Reactions On Skin
The most common allergic reactions on the skin nowadays are atopic dermatitis, angioedema, allergic contact dermatitis and urticaria. It is the response of the immune system to different irritants and allergen causing skin disorders, which at times serious cases.
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a skin irritation manifested by intense itchiness which has the tendency of scratching, resulting to lesions which will cause bacterial or viral infections. This would scale and flake later on. It usually affects the face, elbows, and knees. Emotional and physical stress, allergens, sensitivity to foods, soaps, pets, wool and other agents that came in contact with are the common triggers. In treating this, identifying the antigen is vital.
By angiodema, itching and redness did not take place but the allergy attack the soft tissue like the mouth, genitals and eyelids. In angioedema, you will notice the swelling in the deeper skin layers that sometimes connected with hives. One type of hives is the urticaria which is incredibly itchy and red.
Urticaria or hives is characterized by redness, severe itchiness, and swelling of the skin in different sizes anywhere in the body. It is usually triggered by scratching and pressure on the nerves, thus eradication of triggers is not beneficial on this form of allergy. However, its acute cases are usually associated with viral infections, food, drugs or latex which doesn't need medical intervention or treatment to be cured. Actually, some people with chronic hives normally experiencing it everyday.
Skin irritations and allergic reactions such as allergic contact dermatitis are triggered when the skin comes in contact with some allergic substance. This reaction starts after a day or two where the skin becomes red, itchy and inflamed. Sometimes, there may also be blisters. The most common cause for this skin irritation is poison ivy; but other plants, cosmetics, medications and metals can also trigger a reaction.
It is possible to treat allergic contact dermatitis by scrubbing the affected area with soap and water after its exposure to the allergen. Sometimes it may be necessary to take some prescribed antihistamine and cortisone medications, depending on the severity of the skin condition.
There are some herbs which are jewel weed and wild pansy that that are effective in treating skin irritations and allergic reactions. One of these is, witch hazel that acts as astringent which can alleviate itchy skin rashes as well as used for treating sunburn. The other one is St. John's Wort with its astringent properties is effective in treating skin irritations and allergic reactions.
Anti inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti fungal are the properties of Aloe Vera making it a good remedy for minor skin irritations.
Allergies are triggered by different allergens; and one such allergen is the food that you eat. Some people experience allergic reactions to food because of a substance found in the food. Generally, there is more than one allergen in food. Allergic reactions to food are usually mild; but there are some people who may suffer from severe reactions like anaphylaxis. Any part of the body can be affected by symptoms of allergic reactions to food which includes the skin, heart, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems.
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a skin irritation manifested by intense itchiness which has the tendency of scratching, resulting to lesions which will cause bacterial or viral infections. This would scale and flake later on. It usually affects the face, elbows, and knees. Emotional and physical stress, allergens, sensitivity to foods, soaps, pets, wool and other agents that came in contact with are the common triggers. In treating this, identifying the antigen is vital.
By angiodema, itching and redness did not take place but the allergy attack the soft tissue like the mouth, genitals and eyelids. In angioedema, you will notice the swelling in the deeper skin layers that sometimes connected with hives. One type of hives is the urticaria which is incredibly itchy and red.
Urticaria or hives is characterized by redness, severe itchiness, and swelling of the skin in different sizes anywhere in the body. It is usually triggered by scratching and pressure on the nerves, thus eradication of triggers is not beneficial on this form of allergy. However, its acute cases are usually associated with viral infections, food, drugs or latex which doesn't need medical intervention or treatment to be cured. Actually, some people with chronic hives normally experiencing it everyday.
Skin irritations and allergic reactions such as allergic contact dermatitis are triggered when the skin comes in contact with some allergic substance. This reaction starts after a day or two where the skin becomes red, itchy and inflamed. Sometimes, there may also be blisters. The most common cause for this skin irritation is poison ivy; but other plants, cosmetics, medications and metals can also trigger a reaction.
It is possible to treat allergic contact dermatitis by scrubbing the affected area with soap and water after its exposure to the allergen. Sometimes it may be necessary to take some prescribed antihistamine and cortisone medications, depending on the severity of the skin condition.
There are some herbs which are jewel weed and wild pansy that that are effective in treating skin irritations and allergic reactions. One of these is, witch hazel that acts as astringent which can alleviate itchy skin rashes as well as used for treating sunburn. The other one is St. John's Wort with its astringent properties is effective in treating skin irritations and allergic reactions.
Anti inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti fungal are the properties of Aloe Vera making it a good remedy for minor skin irritations.
Allergies are triggered by different allergens; and one such allergen is the food that you eat. Some people experience allergic reactions to food because of a substance found in the food. Generally, there is more than one allergen in food. Allergic reactions to food are usually mild; but there are some people who may suffer from severe reactions like anaphylaxis. Any part of the body can be affected by symptoms of allergic reactions to food which includes the skin, heart, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems.
All You Need To Know About High School Diploma Programs
A high school diploma is the minimum education that one has to earn to get good job opportunities as well as to go for higher studies. This certificate is awarded to those who successfully complete a high school education and goes for the certificate. Right from your child hood you must have some dreams related to your career, but you must gain right kind of knowledge along with skills, which can help you to reach your goal. So where will you find the knowledge or the proper education to make your dreams come true. The answer is the high school diploma.
There are various options available for one to get a high school diploma, which includes traditional class work, concurrent high school, college enrollment, and distance learning and high school equivalence programs. Thus nowadays earning a high school diploma is quite easy compared to what it was few years ago.
A high school diploma provides you with better openings for job opportunity and higher salary. If you are not interested in a job at an early age you can pursue higher studies in the university, but you need the certificate of high school. You have to complete all the criteria or the requirement of the particular state or province where you reside to get the certificate. Each state has its own terms and conditions, for example, in some state the diploma are categorized in 3 forms where the first level is for students who complete graduation with honors, in the second level students with distinction and last level is for students who have just passed the credits to receive the certificate.
If you didn't have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma don't be upset. You can still do that with GED program, or the General Educational Development program. This program offers diplomas though you may also find other types of accredited schools which offer students extended diplomas. Nowadays you can find high school diploma programs on Internet. Those who lack time or want to study from home can opt for online high school diplomas and the programs are also good for those who are not able to attend regular classes.
Online high school programs allow the students to choose the subjects according to their wish. These programs are flexible as far as time and place are concerned. Online diploma offers you the facility to learn at any place of your choice. Students can communicate with the teachers and their classmates through messages and through online chatting.
If we review data, around 60% of jobs in United States require people with good education and training while higher institutions want people with basic qualifications. Thus a high school diploma is a kind of gateway for further education and to get better salaried jobs. It doesn't matter whether you receive your diploma in your early years or later either by going back and attending the classes or online, but remember that with age the learning zeal tends to slow down.
Achieving dreams and ambitions in your life is more important so don't drop your high school but complete your education and look for a better lifestyle.
There are various options available for one to get a high school diploma, which includes traditional class work, concurrent high school, college enrollment, and distance learning and high school equivalence programs. Thus nowadays earning a high school diploma is quite easy compared to what it was few years ago.
A high school diploma provides you with better openings for job opportunity and higher salary. If you are not interested in a job at an early age you can pursue higher studies in the university, but you need the certificate of high school. You have to complete all the criteria or the requirement of the particular state or province where you reside to get the certificate. Each state has its own terms and conditions, for example, in some state the diploma are categorized in 3 forms where the first level is for students who complete graduation with honors, in the second level students with distinction and last level is for students who have just passed the credits to receive the certificate.
If you didn't have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma don't be upset. You can still do that with GED program, or the General Educational Development program. This program offers diplomas though you may also find other types of accredited schools which offer students extended diplomas. Nowadays you can find high school diploma programs on Internet. Those who lack time or want to study from home can opt for online high school diplomas and the programs are also good for those who are not able to attend regular classes.
Online high school programs allow the students to choose the subjects according to their wish. These programs are flexible as far as time and place are concerned. Online diploma offers you the facility to learn at any place of your choice. Students can communicate with the teachers and their classmates through messages and through online chatting.
If we review data, around 60% of jobs in United States require people with good education and training while higher institutions want people with basic qualifications. Thus a high school diploma is a kind of gateway for further education and to get better salaried jobs. It doesn't matter whether you receive your diploma in your early years or later either by going back and attending the classes or online, but remember that with age the learning zeal tends to slow down.
Achieving dreams and ambitions in your life is more important so don't drop your high school but complete your education and look for a better lifestyle.
All About Cemap Training Course
Mortgage is a financial term which comprises wide number of applications, process. Mortgage advisers are listed to be one of the most required professional in the world. Today, almost every individual requires money to fulfill their needs. Without the term money in the life, no people can survive. People who are looking for CeMAP distance learning during their life time can join the course offered by the institution. More number of companies offers the course to the people, so that people who are interested to learn more about the mortgage industry can avail the service.
Generally, if person wants to offer the service in the state he is required to pass the CeMAP exam conducted. Without passing the exam or without any certificates, people are not recognized to offer the service in the state. Today, more number of students is interested to offer the service related to financial terms, policies, strategy, assets and still more. Different methods available to study the CeMAP course are group study, CeMAP distance learning, training courses, online study or intensive study.
The certificate of mortgage and practice exam is divided into three modules, namely CeMAP 1, CeMAP 2 and CeMAP 3. Intensive study is one of the interesting studies offered to the students where people can get through at full interest, knowledge and proper updates. Online course is also offered for the customer to make the people to learn the course through online. Here, complete guidance will be provided and ensures people that they learn all requirements needed for offering the service.
Comprehensive home study course is also offered to the people, so that employees who finds less time and not interested to join regular course can avail the opportunity provided. All sorts of materials required for study, CD and complete details regarding syllabus, mortgage industry updates and other sorts needed to complete the course properly. Online course is also offered for the customer to make the people to learn the course through online. Here, complete guidance will be provided and ensures people that they learn all requirements needed for offering the service. This course is offered especially for the people who are working and interested to provide the service.
Excellent job opportunity is waiting for the people who completes the course and pass the exams conducted. When people pass the exam, then they obtain certificate of mortgage advice and practice which helps them to offer the service in the state.
Generally, if person wants to offer the service in the state he is required to pass the CeMAP exam conducted. Without passing the exam or without any certificates, people are not recognized to offer the service in the state. Today, more number of students is interested to offer the service related to financial terms, policies, strategy, assets and still more. Different methods available to study the CeMAP course are group study, CeMAP distance learning, training courses, online study or intensive study.
The certificate of mortgage and practice exam is divided into three modules, namely CeMAP 1, CeMAP 2 and CeMAP 3. Intensive study is one of the interesting studies offered to the students where people can get through at full interest, knowledge and proper updates. Online course is also offered for the customer to make the people to learn the course through online. Here, complete guidance will be provided and ensures people that they learn all requirements needed for offering the service.
Comprehensive home study course is also offered to the people, so that employees who finds less time and not interested to join regular course can avail the opportunity provided. All sorts of materials required for study, CD and complete details regarding syllabus, mortgage industry updates and other sorts needed to complete the course properly. Online course is also offered for the customer to make the people to learn the course through online. Here, complete guidance will be provided and ensures people that they learn all requirements needed for offering the service. This course is offered especially for the people who are working and interested to provide the service.
Excellent job opportunity is waiting for the people who completes the course and pass the exams conducted. When people pass the exam, then they obtain certificate of mortgage advice and practice which helps them to offer the service in the state.
Aiming for the Sky Reaching Through IIT
"And it's hard to think of anything like IIT anywhere in the world. It is a very unique institution"
Bill Gates, Microsoft
I read this statement made by the worlds richest and the most famous person Bill Gates in a daily newspaper when I was in my early teens. From then my fantasy and dream has always been to some how enter the campus of IIT. I revealed my intention to my parents who gladly obliged and asked me to do my very best academically if I wanted my dream to come true. I started searching for resources online for my preparation for the IIT entrance coaching. I live in a small town in remote south Tamil Nadu where few people even know about IIT and its high standard of education.
After a lot of searching I came across one fantastic site which is a wholesome site for all possible resources regarding IIT and other major entrance coaching and learning material. I was surprised at the total commitment of fellow IITians and the dedication with which they worked to help other students excel in a field which they have treaded previously. All classes, tutoring and counseling are done by IIT students and so I could confidently register and start my dream program. The course material, 24x7 tutoring help, one to one interaction with real IIT students, 'solve it live' problem solving facility etc are all only a drop in the ocean as the site offers a wide range of online help which is very useful for students like me who had no hope to even aspire for an IIT coaching previously.
What surprised me was the minimum time frame within which I could get a tuition session with a real tutor. Flexible timings, instant problems solving help, clear my funda help through which I could learn my lessons from the fundamentals, online test series, and full compensation refund in times when the server is down etc are some of the great features which made me choose this online tutoring site for my dream project.
The site follows a white board technology wherein the student can work with his tutor in real time. I was able to get quick and clear guidance in all subjects because of this great feature. My parents were worried initially about the rates and the mode of payment. But this site is so user friendly that it receives payment through cheque, account to account transfer or through a credit card.
The fee for the course is very nominal keeping in mind the various excellent features which I could not see in any correspondence course. Even if I were to find a coaching center where would I get the real IIT's to help me through my problems and lessons. Moreover every rupee I pay is converted as points and as I progress I use these points to learn new things from the tutors. Rescheduling and canceling the tutoring session is not complicating as I was able to reschedule my class during a period of emergency.
I just can't wait for the live video feature through which I can watch live demo of all my problems solved online. This will create a virtual class room feeling and I am sure it will definitely help me with all my aspiration and very soon find me a place in one of the greatest institutions in India.
Bill Gates, Microsoft
I read this statement made by the worlds richest and the most famous person Bill Gates in a daily newspaper when I was in my early teens. From then my fantasy and dream has always been to some how enter the campus of IIT. I revealed my intention to my parents who gladly obliged and asked me to do my very best academically if I wanted my dream to come true. I started searching for resources online for my preparation for the IIT entrance coaching. I live in a small town in remote south Tamil Nadu where few people even know about IIT and its high standard of education.
After a lot of searching I came across one fantastic site which is a wholesome site for all possible resources regarding IIT and other major entrance coaching and learning material. I was surprised at the total commitment of fellow IITians and the dedication with which they worked to help other students excel in a field which they have treaded previously. All classes, tutoring and counseling are done by IIT students and so I could confidently register and start my dream program. The course material, 24x7 tutoring help, one to one interaction with real IIT students, 'solve it live' problem solving facility etc are all only a drop in the ocean as the site offers a wide range of online help which is very useful for students like me who had no hope to even aspire for an IIT coaching previously.
What surprised me was the minimum time frame within which I could get a tuition session with a real tutor. Flexible timings, instant problems solving help, clear my funda help through which I could learn my lessons from the fundamentals, online test series, and full compensation refund in times when the server is down etc are some of the great features which made me choose this online tutoring site for my dream project.
The site follows a white board technology wherein the student can work with his tutor in real time. I was able to get quick and clear guidance in all subjects because of this great feature. My parents were worried initially about the rates and the mode of payment. But this site is so user friendly that it receives payment through cheque, account to account transfer or through a credit card.
The fee for the course is very nominal keeping in mind the various excellent features which I could not see in any correspondence course. Even if I were to find a coaching center where would I get the real IIT's to help me through my problems and lessons. Moreover every rupee I pay is converted as points and as I progress I use these points to learn new things from the tutors. Rescheduling and canceling the tutoring session is not complicating as I was able to reschedule my class during a period of emergency.
I just can't wait for the live video feature through which I can watch live demo of all my problems solved online. This will create a virtual class room feeling and I am sure it will definitely help me with all my aspiration and very soon find me a place in one of the greatest institutions in India.
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