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Anna Qin

2014-04-30

There is simply nothing more colorful and richer than Chinese history. In an era that was highlighted by great emperors, lasting dynasties, brave warriors, and unsung heroes, Chinese history has truly contributed a lot to the Chinese culture, traditions, and beliefs—as well as to the world.

Chinese history had a lot of dynasties—both from the ancient era, and the imperial era. The imperial era is both eventful and had a lot of climactic moments that truly redefined and shaped the China that we know of today. In imperial Chinese history the Jin Dynasty was established between the years 265 and 420, and is known as one of the dynasties that was responsible for the creation of exquisite ceramic and china that have become valuable over the years.

How the Western Jin Dynasty was Founded

Sima Yan founded the Western Jin Dynasty after forcing Wei’s emperor Cao Huan to give the throne to him in 265 CE. Yan then called himself Emperor Wu, and preceded conq...

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The Tutor's Guide to Online Tutoring Jobs

Evan King

2014-04-19

Are you a college student that often times ends up helping your fellow classmates study for exams and help them with homework? Do you consider yourself a pretty good teacher? There are plenty of tutoring jobs and opportunities for you to earn extra income through teaching, and it’s not hard to get started.

There are several methods you can use to finding tutoring jobs or to work for yourself through websites like LRNGO.com and other similar ones. The first is to list yourself on your local Craigslist. Make sure your Craigslist ad is honest, gives background information about yourself and your teaching experience as well as how much you charge. Give your ad a title that will make it stand out from the rest. Craigslist is still a surprisingly good method to get tutoring jobs.

There are a variety of tutoring companies out there. Some are national chains and some are local small businesses....

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Help Build Dreams by Making the USMLE Easier

Victoria Anderson

2014-02-12

With the dream of becoming a doctor as your motivating force, you have been studying for years and are approaching the big, final test before you can apply for the unrestricted license to practice medicine in the USA. Your USMLE prep is so important to being able to achieve the results you are after.

In your USMLE prep you will go over the knowledge, concepts and principles you have been studying in medical school. The test is comprised of three parts, so the USMLE prep is ongoing until you have completed your last test.

This test is not aimed at simply determining whether you have assimilated and retained all the medical and scientific facts you have learned in medical school, or if you know the correct diagnosis for each sickness or ailment mentioned. The test is about your skills as a “people” doctor. Through this test your ability of how to take the knowledge, concepts and principles you have learned in medical school, and apply that knowledge to an actual patient is ...

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Getting Help with the ASVAB

Nicole Anderson

2014-01-23

Whether it's an upcoming requirement at your High School, or you're seriously thinking of taking up a military career, preparing for the ASVAB, or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, can be a bit of a daunting thought. Possibly, this is because it has a very long name, and is comprised of a long series of tests, about 10 in total; or maybe, you're afraid that your scores will be low, or that you're just not “good enough”.

But whatever your feelings on the subject, you'll find that as you take the time to prepare for the ASVAB, you'll gain in confidence. Because really, the ASVAB is an excellent analysis of your skills and aptitude in various subjects, and regardless of what profession you decide to take up, you are who you are, and if you know where your strengths and weaknesses lie, you're better equipped to capitalize on them. That's one of the benefits you get if you prepare for the ASVAB.

It is strongly advisable to prepare for the ASVAB by acquiring the ASVAB...

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