There are only 3 main uses for the apostrophe, but using it correctly is a confusing task. This article describes the proper uses and improper uses, to help people improve their writing. The beloved apostrophe is intended to do three main things: show possession, show omission, and form plurals in rare and special cases. Purpose number one of the apostrophe: […]

Test preparation companies and the LSAC (Law School Admissions Council) point to a remarkable statistic when people question the effectiveness of the LSAT. That stat? High performance on the LSAT correlates strongly with success in the first year (Year 1L) of law school. Of course, as Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli once said, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, bloody […]

At 38, John Elway retired from professional soccer with a stellar career already under his belt. He literally has done everything a player can do in a professional football career. Elway is currently the executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos; the team with which he has been his entire professional career. When he retired from the […]

People familiar with Bangkok or looking to visit know some of Bangkok’s most famous and infamous nightlife spots. The best known is Patpong, which dates back to the 1960s and was popular with soldiers on furlough from the Vietnam War. Also well known are Nana Plaza just off Sukhumvit Road at Soi 4 ​​(Soi Nana) and Soi Cowboy. In fact, […]

Do people win the lottery more often when they choose their own numbers? Or is a quick pick random ticket the same thing? Quick Pick tickets are certainly a popular and convenient way to play the lottery. But surely your chances must be better if you carefully select the numbers yourself. It is not like this? Some definitely believe that […]

Many students have asked us which are the best engineering and computer science schools. Using a weighted average of faculty resources, technology grants, class size, and student grades, we have developed the following list to help guide students and parents through the admissions process. The list provides a concise summary of these top engineering and technology programs. (1) California Institute […]

My father sent himself to college and law school at night, worked at the post office during the day, and received help from my mother. It’s probably been four decades since a mail carrier’s salary could cover college tuition and board. My friend, Bill, went to boarding school with me, graduated from Columbia University, became a stockbroker, was given a […]

WHY DOES THIS MATTER WHAT YOU ASK? Timeshare cancellation is the hottest topic of 2018 among timeshare owners. The 2018 timeshare cancellation is bigger news than “Lebron James” signing with the Los Angles Lakers for $154 million. Owners have spent more than 5 times that amount in 2017 to increase Maintenance fees. They have finally reached their breaking point with […]

The Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) is created by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB). It is used as a component in the admission process of many private schools. There are three levels of the test. The Lower Tier is for students entering fifth or sixth grade; the Middle Level is for students entering seventh or eighth grade; finally, the upper […]

Vicarious trauma is a phrase often heard in the victim service and medical professions. Crisis responders witness the trauma their clients and patients experience and are routinely provided with opportunities to release some of the emotional baggage that their work encompasses. Professional translators and interpreters act as linguistic tools and are expected to act as machines. However, the very real […]